Alisha’s POV
I could distinctly sense the warmth seeping out of my body, carried away by my own lifeblood. My vision gradually dimmed, and my breath grew fainter with each passing moment. A critical realization loomed: my only chance at survival lay in revealing Shaunda's location, leading these hostile people onto the estate. Yet, I wouldn't allow myself to utter any word."You bitch, if you refuse to speak now, you'll never speak again," the man warned, venom lacing his voice. But I remained resolute, unwilling to betray Shaunda.My silence seemed to enrage the man further. He ruthlessly drove my face into the gritty sand, his foot grinding down on the wound at my neck. "I had intended to show mercy, but it appears you have decided to choose a different path."Blood loss had stolen my consciousness away, numbing even the agony of my neck. It felt as though I was descending into a realm of unending darkness, a world devoid of sound and light. I knew I shouGray’s POVAfter dinner, I made my way into Shaunda's study room. It was the very purpose of my visit-I needed to discuss something of great importance with the Silent Witch."Child, you may speak your request here. Fear not, the soundproofing enchantments in this room are formidable; no ordinary sound can escape its confines," Shaunda's words flowed gently from behind her grand oak desk.I couldn't help but be surprised by her spoken words. She must have sensed my curiosity because she went on to explain, "Within this chamber, aided by the Moon Stone's power, I can speak as other regular people."I nodded, not wanting to waste any time. "Louie mentioned that you rarely employ your Gift these days. So, I gave him my word that I would only seek your assistance if it was willingly offered. I am prepared to extend any resources necessary as a token of my gratitude. Do you require anything, or is there someone you wish to deal with? I am entirely at your servic
Gray’s POVI had barely made it outside the villa when an earth-shattering bolt of lightning split the night sky in the distance. Its brilliant flash turned the sea into a radiant spectacle, as if the sun itself had been thrust into the midnight depths. The ocean surged and bellowed, its waves churning like molten magma. Thunder rumbled, and lightning lacerated the darkness. In the direction of the coast, it appeared as though the world had been engulfed in a tempest of thunder and lightning. I knew this must be Archie’s Gift. Even from my vantage point, at this considerable distance, the sheer force of Archie's presence was palpable, an overwhelming power that seemed intent on destroying everything and sending all who stood on that beach to the depths of hell.Witnessing this ominous display, I understood that a grave crisis was unfolding, and I sprinted toward the shore.As I drew nearer to the coastline, I was hit by a harsh, acrid odor. Lifeless bodies lay strewn across the sand,
Archie‘s POVShaunda sprang into action, her expression immediately turning grave. Without a moment's hesitation, she picked up the Moon Stone from the nearby table and hurried towards me."Archie, place Alisha on the couch. Louie, rush to find Samuel, fetch the doctor, and gather herbs, bandages, alcohol, and anything else we might need!" Shaunda's voice commanded with urgency.With the utmost care, I gently laid the lifeless form of Alisha upon the couch. She was like a broken doll, and my hand had always been putting on her neck to stem the flow of blood from her wound. It was a pain unlike any other, one that gnawed at my soul. Although I hadn't yet Marked Alisha, hadn't formed that sacred bond, seeing her injured filled me with an anguish I had never experienced before.Louie dashed out of the room, surely on his way to seek Samuel's assistance.I couldn’t do anything but stare at Alisha hopelessly.Shaunda's voice cut through the tension, "First, with the aid of the Moon Stone,
Alisha's POVI felt like I was in a black dream, struggling to open my eyes and wake up, but no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't break free from the dream.I felt lonely and uneasy, and then, in the darkness, I saw a beam of light. I rushed towards the light with all my might, and at the end of the light, I unexpectedly saw my grandmother, Magaly. Her silver hair seemed to shimmer in the light, and her eyes radiated warmth. With a tender smile, she welcomed me into her arms. "Let me see my little princess!"I plunged into Magaly's arms, holding her tightly. "Grandma, I miss you so much!" I had so many things I wanted to tell her, and tears welled up uncontrollably.Magaly's hand caressed my back in soothing strokes. "Good girl, I have always been with you, watching over, and I know you're doing great! But now, you must continue your journey. We will see each other again, I promise."Reluctantly, I lifted my tearful gaze from her and questioned the cryptic nature of her words. "Why
Alisha's POVWhen we got Black Furies, Carey, the Beta of the Black Furies whom I recognized, stopped us. Carey looked at me and asked, "Alisha, who are they?"I explained, "They're my friends, here to bring me back to the Black Furies. Can you please tell me how my grandmother Magaly is doing?"Carey replied, "We don't know Magaly's condition, but the Alpha has ordered that if you return, you should go directly to the infirmary." He then looked at Gray and Louie and added, "Alone."Upon hearing this, Gray and Louie frowned, seeming quite opposed to this request. However, I didn't have time to dwell on these issues, so I said to Carey, "Please, take care of our friends first. They are very distinguished guests." Then, I turned to Gray and Louie and said, "I'm sorry, I need to see my grandmother first. I'll find you later." Without waiting for their response, I hurriedly headed towards the direction of Magaly's infirmary.My anxiety and restlessness dissipated as soon as I entered the
Alisha's POVEvita's revelation left me utterly stunned. I hadn't imagined that the attack on the island had any connection to Evita. It was clear she wasn't the sole person with a vendetta against me, and that was deeply unsettling.Suppressing my anger, I inquired, "Does Joey know about this? Attacking the Golden Crest's members, especially its Luna, is tantamount to declaring war on the Golden Crest. This will plunge the Black Furies into the abyss of destruction, and no one can withstand Archie's fury as the Alpha."Evita laughed mockingly, "Hahaha, without my father's approval, how could I have successfully tricked you into coming back here? Don't worry; once you are gone, this secret will be buried with you. Archie will marry me, and I will l become the new Luna of the Golden Crest, forging the strongest alliance between the Black Furies and the Golden Crest!"I hadn't expected that Joey and Evita would join forces, using Magaly as a pretext to deceive me into returning. I gazed
Gray‘s POVLouie and I arrived at the residence of the Black Furies Alpha. While I had no interest in this small pack that was an offshoot of the Golden Crest, I knew it was where Alisha grew up, her home. So, I was willing to extend this courtesy for Alisha and show respect to the Black Furies Alpha.More importantly, Alisha's uncle was the Alpha of the Black Furies, and I hoped to find some information about Alisha here. After all, on the island, I detected my sister's scent in Alisha's blood. This both excited and confused me. Perhaps I might find some answers here.However, Louie appeared distracted. I knew he was worried about Alisha, but I felt that inside her own pack, there was no need for excessive concern.So, I patted Louie on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, bro. Alisha definitely needs some private time to talk to her grandmother. Our presence might make her uncomfortable. Plus, we will go see Alisha in a little while; everything will be fine."Louie didn't say anythi
Gray's POVJoey's menacing words were hardly out of his mouth when a group of over a dozen fully-armed werewolves burst into the room. These folks were burly, their weapons gleamed, and it was clear they knew their way around a fight.Joey grinned like he had just pulled off the best trick in the world and said, "I know you are very tough, but as soon as I got that message that you came to my pack, I called back every warrior we had in the pack. There is more muscle waiting outside. No matter how good you are, you can't fight off all of us. Today, both of you are destined to die here alongside that wretch Alisha."My face scrunched up tight. I could smell Alisha's blood, and worry buzzed inside me. But the current situation was one that we couldn't quickly resolve or escape from safely. Even if we could call for backup through the mindlink, it would take some time for them to arrive at the Black Furies, which we didn't have.Moreover, Joey wasn't giving us any opportunities. He immedi
Alisha's POVI saw under the night sky, my pack was covered in flames everywhere, and the air was filled with the constant cries of pain. My warriors were being attacked by rogues, their blood staining the ground, but they remained fearless, bravely picking up their weapons to continue the fight.However, the rogues seemed to possess an undead-like ability. They were shrouded in an ominous black mist, making them seemingly impervious to attacks. Even when bleeding, they felt no pain or avoidance. These rogues had become pure fighting machines.Gray and Orathe activated the Dyess fam
Alisha's POVThe intense pain left my body numb, but for some reason, my consciousness remained clear. The next moment, a black wolf broke through the window, biting into half of Louie's body, causing him to collapse to the ground.I even heard the sound of bones being crushed. Louie's hand was pulled out of my body, and blood spurted out, staining the entire carpet red.My wolf immediately transitioned from the Bay to reality and began healing me. I heard the sound of blood flowing out of my chest, the angry growls of the black wolf, and people downstairs rushing up upon hearing th
Archie's POVAfter I woke up, I saw Shaunda's concerned expression. "How do you feel, Archie?""I'm okay. Where am I?" I tried to lift my hand to rub my forehead but felt a sharp pain in my arm. The memories of what happened earlier flooded back, and my expression darkened."Don't move. Your wounds are deep; you need rest," Shaunda quickly stopped my actions. "We were planning to go back to Golden Crest, but your injuries were too severe. We had to find a place to treat your wounds temporarily. You had a high fever and were talking nonsense all night. It scared me. If your condition
Archie's POVI was carried away from Blood Dawn by my wolf, blood oozing from my wounds. Yet, the physical pain couldn't compare to the agony in my heart. My heart was dead; how could my body still feel?Alisha's determined face as she stabbed me haunted me. The piercing coldness seeped through every pore when I recalled that moment. She was willing to kill me for another man—her husband, as she emphasized. Husband, a title I once scoffed at, now tore me apart.My wolf seemed distraught too, incessantly muttering and complaining in my mind. "What have you done this time?" "I a
Alisha's POVAfter the wedding ceremony, considering Louie's health, I chose not to attend the evening party. With Nova's assistance, I changed out of my wedding gown and took Louie back to the room to rest.Tonight was the first night of our marriage, and as we entered the room, I felt a hint of nervousness. On the night I married Archie, he didn't sleep with me; instead, he slept in a guest room. Now, looking at our bridal chamber, I felt a bit lost.Louie seemed to sense my nervousness. He comfortingly smiled at me and said, "Sorry, because of me, you can't join the evening gathe
Archie's POVI had fantasized countless times about what my mate had described as her wolf. I wondered what it would look like. Now I knew. It was the most wonderful creature in the world, a gift from Moon Goodness to this world. Moonlight fell on its pure white fur, making it shimmer as if it had walked out of a fairy tale.I opened my mouth, staring motionlessly at the white wolf not far ahead. Its eyes, as clear and beautiful as jewels, met mine, and a breeze carried a delightful scent from its fur. It was the light in this dark world.With just one glance, I knew it must be Alis
Alisha's POVI never thought Archie would appear at my wedding. Why is he here? My palms were instantly soaked with cold sweat.Louie kept staring at me, noticing my tension and unease. He took my hand, holding it firmly as if trying to warm me. In a soft whisper, he reassured me, "I'm here. Don't worry."I tried to ignore the piercing glances behind me, following Gray's guidance with a stiff body, step by step, until I stood opposite him.Before me was Louie's face, but in my mind, Archie's face flas
Archie's POVI looked at the person in disbelief, and it turned out to be Louie! He was dressed in a suit, and although he looked a bit pale, he seemed lively, radiating joy. Yes, today he was going to marry Alisha, how could he not be happy?What were my feelings when I was going to marry Alisha before? I seemed to have forgotten, and back then, Alisha was just a command from Shaunda to me. I didn't care at that time, and I don't even have memories of our wedding.Thinking about it now, it fills me with profound bitterness. If there were a time machine, I would definitely go back and tell my indifferent self: you will fall in love with your bride; please treat her well from now on.Unfortunately, time doesn't rewind. Now, I could only, in regret, watch Louie in a groom's suit approach me step by step. I felt like a defeated person, trying to maintain pride and dignity in front of the winner.Upon hearing Louie's words, Gray frowned and said to Louie, "Why are you here? Go back and pr
Archie's POVHowever, as I was about to enter Blood Dawn, a shout suddenly came, "Stop!"I followed the voice and found Gray. I frowned and then calmly explained, "I'm here to attend... to attend the wedding." It was really hard for me to speak out this answer.Gray hurried over, shook his head at me, and said, "Today is an important day for Alisha. I don't want to fight with you at this moment. So be sensible and leave on your own."His voice was cold and full of hostility. I knew about his relationship with Alisha, so from his perspective, he had a reason not to like me. But regardless, today I must see Alisha, and no one, not even her brother, can stop me."I mean no harm. I know my actions hurt Alisha, and I just want to see her and apologize.""Put away that disgusting face of yours. Alisha is about to start her new life, and she doesn't need your apology or to see you again. Leave immediately!"Though I was prepared, hearing this response was