Callista’s POV~~ It was like a raging storm of anger and resentment was brewing within me. Why on earth would Tristan go to that extreme to protect me? It is not just sitting right with me. The mere sight of him sent shivers down my spine as I struggled to comprehend the depths of his cruelty. I had to leave him all alone because he doesn’t feel remorse for what he has done. Is that how cruel and extreme Alphas can go to protect those they love? It now sinks into my head why Cassius had ordered my execution that night. Although he isn’t the Alpha yet, the decision to take someone’s life without an ounce of sympathy seems so cruel to me. Not knowing what to do because I couldn’t stand sleeping together with him in the same room and on the same bed, I stormed out of the room. I thought for a while, then decided to go to the Alpha's office in order to find comfort in my weariness and loneliness. The thought of Lily crept up in my mind. It felt like a searing ache gripped my heart
Tristan’s POV~~ It’s been exactly a week since I ordered the pack members to shift under the watchful eyes of the moon goddess so we would be able to identify whose wolf has the color of the fur we have with us. It was so unfortunate that none of them have the color of the fur Andrian has seen clinging to his cottage’s window. I had never regretted taking an action in my entire years of being the Alpha of this pack, but recently I have felt this kind of knot in my stomach that tightens up and makes me feel uneasy whenever I am with Andrian. It’s like a pang of guilt hitting me right in the gut because Andrian’s sight brings the thought of Lily into my head. Recognizing my own weaknesses was like taking off a layer of fabric to see the bare threads of my flaws. This is something I am trying to avoid; I can’t be seen as vulnerable to him or everyone else. Andrian and I have been very watchful since then. Maybe we would be able to get any evidence that would lead us to the intruder t
Callista’s POV~~ “Our Luna is not who she claimed to be!” What she has said hit me like a ton of bricks. My eyes widened in disbelief, my brows furrowed with confusion, and my mouth was slightly agape. I shifted my gaze to Tristan, whose brows knitted together, forming a slight frown on his forehead. “She is a spy!” she sneered with a knowing look on her face.What does she mean by that? A spy? Shock and suspicion appeared on the faces of the pack members as their eyes darted between me and each other, silently exchanging uncertain glances. with a condescending tone. “What do you mean that she is a spy?” Tristan shot her a puzzled look. “Yes, my Alpha, she is a spy from our rival pack, and I have evidence to prove it!” Her tone was unwavering and stern, allowing no room for uncertainty or indecision. . She sounds so sure of it.Whispers ripple through the crowd, like a gust of wind carrying murmurs of doubt and suspicion. Some have their jaws dropped, while others raise their br
Callista’s POV“How did you know she was pregnant!?” Tristan's gaze shifted from mine to hers. His fists already clenched in frustration.“I am not pregnant, you bitch!'' I retorted, seeing red anger evident in my voice. “If I am pregnant, Tristan himself would be aware of it, and how come I don't know myself?”“Your ignorance is an embarrassment to everyone who knows you!.” Delta Elowen snorted derisively. “My Alpha doesn’t know you are pregnant because he isn’t responsible for the bastard fetus forming inside of you,” she sneered.“Shut it! Don't you dare insult my mate while I am standing here!” Tristan shouted in his Alpha voice, making the ground we all stood on tremble under our feet. My eyes darkened with sadness, like a gathering storm. Why do people I trust betray me in the end? Why am I being so kind to everyone and getting ditched at the end of it? Why is the moon goddess making me pass through all of this? Why have my parents in wolve’s heaven forsaken me? Firstly, it
Tristan’s POV~~I never trusted every damn thing that Delta Elowen said. I had to go get the gown myself because I don’t trust her. She might try to act smart with me. The unfamiliar scent on the gown lingered in my nose. I couldn’t believe it, but I know I am smelling foul play here. I had to threaten her with my alpha power and authority to spill the truth. I was left with no choice after Shaman Aurora Spiritwatcher dropped the most shocking bombshell that I never imagined would happen in my life. I couldn’t believe it. I felt betrayed and hurt. Why would Callista betray the bond between us and get laid by another man? After I had shown her nothing but pure love and care, she cheated on me with the Alpha of a rival pack and got pregnant by him. It was like a lightning bolt to my system.I was ruminating on what to do to her while at the same time considering our connection, which has grown stronger ever since I brought her into my pack. We were earlier having a nice time when ever
Callista’s POV ~~Two days later, “No one cares about you!. You're all alone in here." I raised my head to meet the contemptuous gaze of the guard, who had been watching over the dimly lit dungeon with stone walls and iron bars. The air around the room is heavy with a musty scent, and the only source of light comes from a small window high above. “Enjoy your meal, slut!. It's the only thing you deserve,” he yelled with a mocking tone as he used his leg to push forward a tray of food, which propelled forward to where I was seated with my knees pulled up towards my chin, creating a gentle curve in my body, and my hands crossed around my legs behind the heavily guarded iron bars of the dungeon. “Looks like someone is too good for prison food,huh?” he said teasingly, a corner of his lips curled up into a wicked smirk. “Can’t you handle our prison gourmet’s cuisine anymore?” He threw his head back in laughter. I stood up angrily from where I was sitting and rushed forward to the guard,
Tristan’s POV~~I knew what I wanted. I wanted Callista. The flesh-and-mate bond has been drawing me to her. I felt her absence beside me every night. Odin has refused to talk to me because of the absence of our mate. I can’t let these feelings blind my eyes to the heinous act she has committed. I have to uphold the truth as the Alpha of this pack. There is a saying that ‘where there is no rule, there isn’t a crime’ but here in this pack, there are rules guiding everyone. And everyone must be punished accordingly, regardless of their status. The pack members wanted me to banish her, but I refused because I didn’t want to lose her again. I had waited for so long to have her. She is just an omega who doesn’t have a chance of survival out there in the woods. I can’t let her go out to become a rogue. Several dangers lurk around in the woods; either she gets killed by other packs, hunted down by vampires, or even attacked by other rogues. Not even now that our mate's bond has been sever
Callista’s POV~~“Please, please help me!" An excruciating pain crashed over me as my face twisted in a grimace of torment. “Please, don’t let my pup die.” My hands clawed at the air, causing my body to arch in an unnatural curve. “Was I the one that put that bastard pup in there?” The guards bemoaned, irritation laced in his voice. I could feel beads of sweat form on my furrowed brow as I writhed in a desperate attempt to find relief from the pain coursing through the soul of my being. “Please don’t do this to me.” My face has now grown paler. My face was distorted by the sheer agony that I was going through. The guards let out scoffing laughter that cut through the air like a knife. I raised my furrowed brow to meet his eyes, emitting an intense glare that pierced through the air. I could see a smug expression on his face, and his eyes narrowed with a cruel glint. “Did you think twice before betraying our trust?” His voice was harsh and grating, echoing with a sense of disdain
Cassius POV Callista's words hung heavy in the air, thick and suffocating. My daughter, Jessica, the little firecracker with eyes that mirrored the summer sky, was mine. A pup I hadn't known existed, a piece of me ripped away and hidden for years.Anger, hot and burning, threatened to consume me. How could she keep this from me? All those nights spent yearning for a family and a connection, and she'd had it all along. The years of longing and the emptiness that gnawed at me—a constant reminder of the love I'd lost—were all a lie? I clenched and unclenched my fists, the urge to roar ripping through me. But the sight of Jessica, oblivious to the storm brewing within me, choked the sound back. Her innocent smile, so full of trust, held me captive. My anger simmered, a low growl escaping my throat.Callista flinched, her eyes pleading for understanding. But understanding is a distant speck on the horizon right now. All I saw was the betrayal and the years stolen from me. I know I caused
Callista’s POV"Cassius... " His name escaped my lips like a sweet moan, making him groan in response. I gasped after I realized my action, and a blush crept up my face. "I... didn't mean... to... umm," but before I could finish my statement, he grabbed me by the waist and his gaze darkened. "Say it." His voice came out in a husky manner, making my bodily hair stand out. A weird sensation made me rub my tights together as the warmth spread. "Say it." He urged me again, making me feel a little hesitant. He looked totally different from how he was a few minutes ago. I felt our bodies collide after he pulled me closer and nibbled on my collar bone in a seductive manner. "Say my name once more." He smirked, and before I could react, he slammed his lips against mine a little roughly and lifted me up at the same time. Before I could comprehend what was going on, I was already on the bed with his weight resting on me, but his lips never parted from mine. A moan escaped my lips, but that di
Callista’s POVHe rushed forward, his embrace almost choking the air out of me. The familiar scent of pine and woodsmoke surrounded me, a scent that had watched out for me during the just-concluded battle; maybe it was then that the connection surged back. I couldn't say, but it felt good to be back home and to be in his arms again.He pulled away, his gaze still locked on mine. But then, his eyes traveled past me and landed on Jessica. The smile on his face dissipated, replaced by a frown etched with confusion.His brow furrowed at her as if trying to understand something. "Who is this?" he asked, his voice low and gruff. “And he?” he gestured towards Shaman Magnus.My heart pounded against my chest. This was it. The moment of truth. Taking a deep breath, I kneeled before Jessica, her innocent face beaming up at me and her blue eyes radiating energy. "Jessica," I began, my voice barely above a whisper. "This is your father, Cassius, Alpha of the Wolf Song Dominion Pack, whom you hav
Callista’s POVAs the pack slowly dispersed, the weight of the moment finally settled on my shoulders. Leaving wasn't just about duty or forging a new path; it was about confronting the past, about mending the fractured bond with Tristan and Cassius. Taking a deep breath, I approached him. The air crackled with unspoken emotions—a tangible tension that stretched between us. "Tristan," I began, my voice barely above a whisper.He met my gaze, his blue eyes searching mine. "Callista," he replied, his voice rough with emotion. “I am sorry.” His tone was low and soft. I gave him a small smile. “We can’t duel in the past; I have forgiven you wholeheartedly,” I responded as a matter of fact. “I shouldn’t have broken the bond back then,” he said with a regret-filled voice. “It's fine. I just hope you understand the path I have chosen and my decision,” my voice carrying a newfound strength.“Callista,” I heard Lily calling from behind, which made me whip my head in the direction of her vo
Callista’s POVTristan stood before me, the shackles gone but the weight of his imprisonment still etched on his face. A tense silence hung heavy in the air, broken only by the movement and murmurs of my pack members.The decision clawed at me, a battle between duty and a yearning I couldn't quite define. Taking a deep breath, I addressed my assembled pack members, their faces a sea of curiosity and unease.The murmurs of my pack rose in the tense silence, a hint of disapproval and confusion. I could feel Andrian's gaze burning into me, my beta and closest confidante. Would he understand this unexpected turn of events? Could he see, as I did, the flicker of a man yearning for redemption amidst the ruins of his past?"We have a prisoner of vengeance no more," I announced, my voice ringing with authority. The word tasted like ashes in my mouth. A collective gasp rippled through the crowd, a wave of shock that mirrored my own turmoil. "Tristan will no longer be held captive within our wa
Callista’s POV “Mommy!" Jessica’s arms wrapped tightly around my waist, burying her face in my stomach. Relief washed over me, bittersweet and sharp. "Where did you go? Aunt Lily said you left to kill big bad wolves!" I chuckled, the sound raspy. "Not exactly, sweetheart. I went to help Alpha Cassius and his pack. They needed a little… assistance." Jessica tilted her head back, peering up at me with wide, worried eyes. The resemblance to Cassius, with her sharp jaw and frame, was uncanny. But her eyes—those held a warmth Cassius never possessed, but of mine. "Did you get hurt, Mommy?" Her tiny hand reached up to touch a bruise blooming on my arm. Guilt gnawed at me. Leaving Jessica, even for a war I couldn't ignore, felt like a betrayal. "Just a few scratches, honey bee. Nothing a good night's sleep won't fix." I kneeled before her, forcing a smile. Jessica’s concern was a stark reminder of the responsibility I bore—to her, to my pack, and yes, even to Cassius, her father. But un
Cassius’ POV“Alpha, they are subduing us at the south border!" A fear-painted link echoed through my head, a glaring contrast to the ringing silence that had just descended on the clearing. Callista flinched beside me, her eyes wide with alarm. Pain flared in my shoulder, a throbbing reminder of the fight, but it was nothing compared to the sudden surge of fear that just coursed through me. "Shit! Let's go to the south border!" I roared the command, adrenaline masking the ache in my body. I scrambled to my feet, ignoring the way the world tilted for a moment.Callista was already moving; a black, brown, and white hybrid was disappearing into the trees. I pushed myself after her, pushing through the pain and the fear of a hot coal in my gut. We raced through the undergrowth, the pounding of paws echoing through the forest floor.As we broke through the trees and twigs, the scene that greeted us was one of chaos and goriness. Our warriors, outnumbered and caught off guard, were being
Cassius’ POV“What spell?” I raised a quizzical brow. “Watch out for it. Let’s move now!” She ran off towards the woods while the remaining warriors ran after her without answering my questions.As the pouncing from the woods became heavier and nearer, a realization dawned on me about what she said. Most of the packs in the North are joining forces against us. This is going to be a long night. “Shit!” I yelled and ran after her. We came to a halt when we caught sight of two groups of enemies pouncing forward in our direction. “These are two packs here,” I said immediately as I caught up with her. “Yeah, maybe they split up,” she nodded. “Attack!” she growled loudly as the earth trembled beneath our feet. The air crackles with anticipation, and the scent of fur thickens in my nostrils. The full moon hangs like a giant, watchful eye in the sky, casting the battlefield in an eerie silver light. Howls erupt from both sides. A scream of rage reverberates across the forest.Callista s
Callista’s POV The news of my arrival sparked a fire in the entire pack. Nervousness hung heavy in the air, but it was mixed with fierce determination. Young and old warriors gathered on the training ground, their eyes blazing with fighting spirit.I felt anger brewing up in me when Cassius’ gamma told me he asked me to come into his office. I had planned on how to trash him with words, but as I got in, his gaze made those thoughts fly away. A part of me craves him, and another part is pushing me away, but whichever part it is, I don’t think I would listen to anyone if it were. I just have to go ahead with what I came here to do and push those feelings aside. We can’t be on the battleground with emotions flying around. It would make either of us lose concentration. A frustrated groan escaped my lips. Had I traveled all this way, defying logic and reason, just to be on the receiving end of his teasing and flirtation? “I can do anything I want; this isn’t the Callista from years ago