Back at the Wolfsong Dominion PackCassius POV~~I felt like a horse was raving inside of me with excitement. I have been so happy for the past three days ever since the guard came to tell me that they didn’t execute Callista as they had been ordered. The thoughts of her getting killed in the woods settled in, but I shrugged it off. I still have a glimmer of hope that I am going to see her and ask for her forgiveness. I need to send out a hunter-wolf to look for her and bring her back to the pack. Even if she doesn’t want to come, I would go meet her wherever she might be and ask her to come back to the pack. “Max, what do you think?” My gaze turned to Maximus, who was sitting directly opposite me at my office in the Alpha’s palace. “My Alpha, it’s a nice idea. There are still probabilities that she might have been saved by neighboring packs. Since we are the heads of all the packs here, we can send out an official message to the Alpha to ask them if they have taken in a stranger
Callista’s POV~~“Are you guys ready? We need to go now; we are out of food.” Shaman Magnus called the attention of both Lily and me, waiting for us to join him outside the hut as he was set to go hunting. “We will be out soon!” Lily shouted from the other room as we were getting ready for the hunt. A minute later, Lily and I came out of the hut to meet Shaman Magnus outside, where he was waiting for us. “Let’s go that direction today,” he pointed to the direction where I took to the hut that night I escaped from the Midnight Mirage pack. “But shaman,” I paused and looked up at him. “That means we will be going near the midnight Mirage pack,” I said, sounding a bit unhappy. I heard Lily chuckle at my display of worries. “We won’t be going near our pack,” Lily responded instead of Shaman Magnus that I had faced. “Plus, it would take longer hours to get to your former pack, so we won’t reach it at all,” Shaman Magnus added, which made me feel a bit less nervous than usual. “Okay
Callista’s POV~~“Shaman, maybe it’s my pup,” I said to him. “You both have Alpha’s blood. How strange that you don’t know the father of the pup.” His eyes were wide, as if searching for an answer on my face or in my eyes. I was aware my pup was having an Alpha’s blood as claimed by the Shaman, but there was no way I would have the Alpha’s blood when I was practically an Omega who was meant to serve everyone in my old pack.“You have the Alpha’s blood, and I am sure of it,” he repeated to my amazement. “No, Shaman, I was an Omega before meeting my fated mate, who is an Alpha, and I became his Luna, that’s all,” I replied, trying to explain to him that there was no way I would have Alpha’s blood. I turned to Lily. “I am telling the truth, right?” I asked while she nodded in agreement. “The blood flowing in your vein is different from your pup. Your pup is an Alpha’s pup, while you are an Alpha’s daughter. Has your father ever told you that you have strong blood running through you
Cassius POV~~ “My alpha, all the Alphas of the Northern Wolf County received our letter, and they returned a message immediately.”I turned to Beta Maximus, whose gaze was fixed on the floor. “Max, what was their reply?” I asked, staring back at him. Max shakes his head. “They all said they didn’t receive any strangers from the said time.” “It’s okay, we are going to war with the Midnight Mirage pack,” I announced, letting my Alpha aura roll off. “My Alpha, we are ready to fight with you at any time,” Max said affirmatively. His face was glued to the floor. “How many warriors do we have to fight with us?” I asked Max. “We have more than a hundred warriors, my Alpha,” he replied. Hearing that we have over a hundred warriors made me feel a bit relaxed about the war I had proposed.“Gather them; we will be attacking them once the moon sets tomorrow. We just get Callista back and bring her to the pack,” I said with a dismissive wave of the hand. Maximus left the office, heading to
Tristan’s POV~~“I would need to go look for Callista myself, or what do you think?” I was pacing to and fro in my office with my hands clasped behind my back. I have found it difficult to rest or even sleep ever since I found out that she is Sterling Stone’s daughter. “Why would you need to do that, Alpha?” Andrian turned his head around to face me behind him, where I was pacing up and down. “I just need to find her. She is my Luna.” I lied, not wanting Andrian to know the reason why I was so interested in looking for her. I didn’t even lie about that, though; she was my Luna, and I wanted her back even though I had denounced her, but she will always be mine and mine alone. The beast in me growled. Odin has not been normal inside my head since our mate escaped from the dungeon. He misses her, and I do too. The bond was broken, but it was so hard for me to let go. I can’t just leave her. I need to claim her and keep her in that dungeon. That’s where she is meant to be, and I will s
Third-person POV~~Back at the Midnight Mirage pack. The air crackled with tension as noises, growls, and cries erupted through the atmosphere. The warriors of the Wolfsong Dominion pack had the upper hand. They are fighting with determination and strength to accomplish their goals of finding Callista and getting back their long-lost title. The warriors of the Midnight Mirage pack are also fighting back unrelentingly, despite the fact that they weren’t prepared for the war. Xavier’s wolf was strong; he brought down any enemies that came his way. Tearing and biting them with his sharp, bared fangs. Within an hour after the fight started, the warriors of the Wolfsong and the Midnight Mirage Pack were lying lifeless on the ground. The one who had the upper hand couldn’t be pinpointed, as both packs seemed to be on par with each other. “Awooo!” Cassius Wolf growled loudly. His wolf eyes were gazing at the moon as if its powers were from there. He caught sight of Xavier’s wolf, whom
Cassius’ POV~~" Mate! Mate! Where the hell is she? I promise to discard you if you don't provide her right here and now." I continued."My Callista!." I growled thunderously. I had to do that to gain their attention and know the reason for the war. Even though Callista wasn’t my mate, it cannot be his either. I noticed he lost focus on the battle going on, and I took advantage of that opportunity to attack him. Slash! I wiped my sharp claws around its body and disappeared with the speed of lightning. "Oh, so you're the bastard?!" I heard him growling loudly. If he was aware of who I am, that means Callista is in his pack, as my hunter-wolf leader had said. Does that mean that Callista told him about me? I bet that. I pounced forward again, Slash! Bang! I hit his wolf so hard that it went flying away. "You're the bastard; you dared to treat my MATE badly." He tried to get up as he spat coldly at me. What he said made me go numb. It felt like I didn’t hear him right. I am sure he
Cassius’ POV~~Before I could gather my thoughts around and grasp what he was doing, I had half-shifted. My wolf had taken the upper part of my body, and I have the leg of my human. Zzzzz!!! My head rose to see the energy in the form of a fireball coming, hurling in my direction. I didn’t think twice. I swayed away and dodged the lightning fireball of energy. Boom! It hits the tree behind me and makes a thud sound. It came down, falling to the ground, from the impact of the lightning ball of energy. My eyes darted between the tree behind me and the Alpha that was ready to make another strike at me. It was as if the war had stopped, and everyone looked in our direction. I shifted completely immediately and turned to the alpha. Now we were both in our human form, staring dangerously at one another. He was tall and imposing, with broad shoulders. I stared darkly into his blue eyes. He is hot, like, damn hot. No she-wolf in their right sense won’t fall for someone like him. I think he
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