~Felza’s POV~With every step, I could tell the rogue was getting closer, nearer, I could feel it in my bones. Placing my dagger forward, I walked in circles, scanning the forest, but I saw nothing. The growls became louder, but there was nothing in sight. Just when I was about to leave, I sighted four rouges walking towards me, their canines dripping with blood. I swallowed hard, taking a few steps backwards, frightened for my life. Taking a rogue or two isn't a problem, but taking on four would kill me. I stood no chance against them. I tightened my grip on my dagger and ran with everything in me, and if I was running in circles again, I desperately prayed to the moon goddess to give me another chance at life. As I sprinted through the forest, panting hard, the growls and snarls became louder, their heavy paws snapping twigs as they kept on chasing me. I increased my pace, running as fast as I could to survive this trial. It wouldn't speak well to be killed in the forest by rouge
Rhys' POVWithout Felza in the pack, our room became empty. The memories we've had here played before me like a movie, and as I walked further, my heart broke when I saw a familiar ring right next to our mirror.I picked it up and tightened my grip around it, blinking back the tears that threatened to spill. At this point, I was starting to regret chasing Felza away. My heart longs for her, my soul as well, I badly want to see her, just to check if she is alright. I placed the ring in my pocket before leaving the room. It was almost midnight. Maids were returning to bed, generals to their respective homes, but Lisa was making a meal in the pack's kitchen. I strolled inside, covering my nose due to the distasteful scent in the air, “Lisa, what on earth are you doing?” I frowned, pulling her away from the pot, “Everyone is retiring to bed. Why are you cooking so late and why are you even here?” My gaze landed on Kiera who stood a few meters away, her gaze fixed on a book in her hand
“Do I really need to do this, Mom?” I asked, my eyes glued to the mirror, watching myself in the white dress. I thought I would be happy or over the moon when I wore this dress, but right now all I feel is dread and regret.Regret for not marrying my fated mate, but rather marrying my chosen mate.We don't have any other option than me sacrificing my mate and my happiness for our pack, and I will happily do anything and everything for my pack.“I'm so sorry that we are putting you in this tough situation, honey. If it is in our hands, we will never let you sacrifice yourself,” my sweet mother put her hands on my shoulders, hugging me from behind while I was sitting on the stool like a happy bride, but I was not.“Why is he so cruel, Mom? Doesn't he know what mates are and what mate bonds are? Why did he choose me?” I asked, still in shock from the way my life had turned upside down.“I don't know, darling. Rumors say he doesn't have a heart and is ruthless, but I hope the moon goddess
“You look beautiful, my love!” His deep voice made me shiver physically, and my words stuck in my throat. I have been in my head since my father handed me over to him, and I am not at all present in the scene playing in front of me.The pastor was blabbing so much that I had tuned him out the second he opened his mouth.I averted my gaze from the charmingly handsome devil to the surroundings around us, which were decorated with white flowers.I don't even like the color white, nor the nameless white flowers.I was doing a good job of avoiding my soon-to-be husband by entertaining myself with every single useless thing around me, like subtly counting the flower petals in a bouquet behind Rhys.He caught me, and he startled me like I was a kitten and he was a big bad wolf.“Uh! Umm! T…thanks,” I breathed out the words, too intimidated by him to talk properly.He taunted me with that godforsaken word, trying to make me crack so I could make a scene, and he could get a chance to punish me
Felxa pov.. “ You clearly heard what I said, Love!” A cruel smirk appeared on his devilishly handsome face and iam having a conflict with my head, heart and body.Am I shameless and cruel for finding him attractive even though he is ruining my one chance at happiness! Something is clearly wrong with my head and my wolf, who is suddenly giving him eyes.“ No, I'm not going to do what you are asking. I'd rather die than reject my MATE.” I gritted out the last word putting emphasis on it.“ Do you think you have any say in this! You are going to do exactly what I am saying, Felza!” A warning growl rumbled through his chest and went straight to my core.What the fudge! Something is not right! Is there any witch near me? Who is blowing her magic my way! “ No! I'm not going to reject my Mate and I am canceling this stupid wedding.” Everyone gasped around me like how dare I stand up against the big bad Alpha without any fear.I can feel pity, bewilderment, Surprise and shock from the peopl
Felza’s POVI knew how much effort I had already put in to stop the wedding and be with my true mate Chris Ashford, but Rhys was too strong and worst of all, he remained charming in the midst of this chaos. Somehow we were meant to be together but how could I willingly accept a man so devious and ruthless to be my mate! To be the father of my pups! To lead my people. I really needed the alpha female in me to stir up now because it was a now-or-never situation at the moment. “If you are thinking of doing something stupid right now, I suggest you come off it cause the life of everyone in this is at stake right now.” Rhys said as he turned to look at the terrified crowd gathered in utter shock at the turn of the events in the wedding. Even the priest saying the prayers and rites was terrified at how aggressive Rhys had been and how spontaneous he was, to act in very ruthless ways. The situation had clearly grown out of hand. With the men of Rhys surrounding the hall, the terrified look
Felza's POV Sitting in the peace of our new rooms, I still felt the sting from the slap I left o Rhys's cheek. The echo of my smack appeared to mix with the weight of my sadness in my head. Rhys's estate was beautiful and opulent. The surroundings was filled with beautiful flowers and plants yet the loneliness and quietness of the place made it very cold and unwelcoming.It felt to many of Rhys people that I was the heartbeat of a wealthy Alpha who was also very handsome and most of the girls dream man, but though all I got was the stifling quiet of betrayal and hopelessness, I had hoped for comfort or warmth. My own thoughts returned to my people, my clan. The people that watched and protected me while I was growing. Helped and teamed to evade external attacks many years ago and sustain the clan from external aggression. Their faces in the throng caught me as frozen in agony, disbelief and disappointment. Their exchanges of eyes suggested sadness. Watching me wed someone they kne
Felza's POVFor a moment I paused and all I could think of was to take a breath. I stood within the confines of the mansion and my gaze darted to Rhys's men who had cold expressions on their faces. 'Trying to get past these men is going to be a waste of time,’ I thought to myself and voluntarily returned back into the house.I tried to stay calm and allowed my mind work its wonder. “What if Victoria was right and my stiffness and reluctance puts me in a lot of mess in the nearest future? What if my clan and people were forever captured and their lands and spoils forever transcended to the hands of Rhys and his allies and the end of my root is me?”“what if I could build an alliance with Victoria and manage to convince my father to take a chunk of his time to plot with the valiant warriors left in our clan and secure a tight and fortified front for us to hold Rhys's allies and himself hostage or possibly ambush them. Because in the long run the people dear to me and all the glory of th
Rhys' POVWithout Felza in the pack, our room became empty. The memories we've had here played before me like a movie, and as I walked further, my heart broke when I saw a familiar ring right next to our mirror.I picked it up and tightened my grip around it, blinking back the tears that threatened to spill. At this point, I was starting to regret chasing Felza away. My heart longs for her, my soul as well, I badly want to see her, just to check if she is alright. I placed the ring in my pocket before leaving the room. It was almost midnight. Maids were returning to bed, generals to their respective homes, but Lisa was making a meal in the pack's kitchen. I strolled inside, covering my nose due to the distasteful scent in the air, “Lisa, what on earth are you doing?” I frowned, pulling her away from the pot, “Everyone is retiring to bed. Why are you cooking so late and why are you even here?” My gaze landed on Kiera who stood a few meters away, her gaze fixed on a book in her hand
~Felza’s POV~With every step, I could tell the rogue was getting closer, nearer, I could feel it in my bones. Placing my dagger forward, I walked in circles, scanning the forest, but I saw nothing. The growls became louder, but there was nothing in sight. Just when I was about to leave, I sighted four rouges walking towards me, their canines dripping with blood. I swallowed hard, taking a few steps backwards, frightened for my life. Taking a rogue or two isn't a problem, but taking on four would kill me. I stood no chance against them. I tightened my grip on my dagger and ran with everything in me, and if I was running in circles again, I desperately prayed to the moon goddess to give me another chance at life. As I sprinted through the forest, panting hard, the growls and snarls became louder, their heavy paws snapping twigs as they kept on chasing me. I increased my pace, running as fast as I could to survive this trial. It wouldn't speak well to be killed in the forest by rouge
~Felza’s POV~In the most humiliating way ever, I was forced to accept Rhys' decision. For the past hour, I've tried to believe he had a reason for sending me away, to believe it wasn't his intention to make love to Lisa, but after his judgment in the throne room? I could tell every feeling he had for me had disappeared into thin air. After the morning meeting, I retired to my room and cried out loud, sobbing as I packed through my things. Staring at my ring one last time, I took a sharp intake of breath before placing it beside our mirror.While I walked across the hallway with a small bag, I stumbled into Kiera whose eyes were tear rimmed as well. “Felza, oh my God” she whimpered, enveloping me in a tight hug, “I can't believe he would do this to you.” Her scent enveloped me, giving me the warmth my body desperately craved for. Dropping my bags to the ground, I wrapped my arms around her waist and sobbed quietly, “I don't know, Kiera.” Rhys had told me something extremely differen
~Rhys’ POV~Felza has never looked so hurt, so broken and so devastated. She stared at me, her eyes filled with so much pain and misery. Her expression made my heart ache, my whole system fighting so hard to ignore her tears. Earlier that day, I'd barged into Lisa's room to claim her as my mate.Seeing the smile on her face made me cringe, but at least, Felza would be safe from her clutches. Chasing Felza away didn't gladen my heart, but it was the only way to keep her safe. I flipped my attention to her and hardened my heart, “Felza, stop pleading with me.” “Rhys, what you're doing is wrong.” She sucked in a breath, closing her eyes as tears streamed down her cheeks. Hell, that expression of hers could drive me insane. I badly wanted to hold her, comfort her, tell her it was all a lie, but Lisa and Sebastian's plans would proceed. I swallowed hard, averting my gaze, “What I'm doing is right. My mate deserves to stay with me. I can't reject her for you.” “So you want me out of here?
Felza’s POVThe sun shone brilliantly the next day, more like it could tell my bright mood. Rhys, my mate and husband, chose me over his destined mate. After discussing with Kiera for hours, I still couldn't get over the fact that Rhys chose me. It was something I never expected, something I never imagined. I'd thought Rhys would plead with me to accept her into our pack, but he was willing to take her away for my sake. Nothing in this world could explain how happy I was. I woke up without Rhys by my side. I'd thought he went for his usual morning meetings, but as I walked across the hall, I was surprised to hear small groans coming from Lisa's room. My mouth fell open, my eyes widening as I tried to process what I'd just heard. There was a man in there; soon, Lisa's small moans filled my ears, followed by familiar groans.I wrapped my fingers around the door knob, hesitant, but I pushed the door open, wanting to know why Lisa was cheating on Rhys. However, upon getting in, I was al
~Rhys’ POV~The air was getting chilly outside, and It was getting darker as well. The day was slowly coming to an end, but I couldn't get Lisa's kiss off my mind. The scene kept on replaying like a movie, seizing my breath and filling my heart with guilt. I pushed the door open, taking slow strides into the room. Shuffling sounds filled my ears, telling me that someone else was in the room. Felza turned the shower off and stepped out in a small towel, “You're back.” she smiled, staring at me like nothing's ever happened within the past few days. I swallowed hard, returning the not so fake smile, “Yeah, had a few meetings with the generals. I'm exhausted.” I walked towards the bed and sat down calmly, “Where have you been?” “With Kiera.” she walked towards the closet, picking a few clothes to wear, “she's my companion lately.” she added, before returning back into the bathroom. I weaved my hands through my hair and sighed, “You know you can always dress in front of me, I mean, you d
~Felza’s POV~These past few days? They've been hell. Apart from the fact that Lisa became the star of the pack, this nauseous feeling wouldn't let me be. It becomes worse with each passing day, and for once, I wished I had the power to grant wishes. Kiera became my only companion as I gave myself quite the distance from Rhys. Seeing him only makes my heart ache, and the fact that he hasn't made a decision is even more annoying. He was hurt by my actions, I could tell, but I was hurting too, maybe even more. A mysterious girl came from nowhere and tore home and pack, leaving no breathing space for me. Since I wasn't Rhys' mate, the whole pack seemed to regard her more and cast me aside. Rhys wasn't saying anything about it, I could only guess that he doesn't care about it. Everything was happening so fast, and I feared that my wildest dreams, my terrifying nightmare, would eventually come to reality. Spending a whole day with Kiera became my usual routine. With her, I started to
~Rhys’ POV~Days passed by in the blink of an eye, and Felza became slightly distant. She was there whenever I needed her, but she was just off, strange and distant. I miss her like hell, I miss her warm smile and sincere words. Right now, Felza is only a shell of herself, broody and quiet. And Lisa?She became everyone's favorite in just a matter of days. Pack warriors, no, everyone is talking about her. Lisa is kind, sweet and wise. The perfect example of a Luna, but that spot was already taken. No matter what she does, she would never end up on Felza's spot. I just have to keep going on for her.I combed my hands through my hair as I walked down the hallway, searching for Felza. After a very stressful day, seeing her face would be enough to help me relax. However, after searching for a while, Felza was nowhere to be found. As I walked further, soft whispers echoed in my ears, slightly loud due to the still air. My brows were deeply furrowed as I stepped closer, but I was surprise
~Felza’s POV~For several minutes, I've been staring at the door, hoping that Rhys would stroll inside to apologize, but it never happened. Seconds passed by, minutes passed by and now hours, but Rhys never came knocking at the door.Drawing my limbs closer to my body, I buried my face in my hands and cried out loud. There was a heavy feeling in my throat, my whole body filled with pain. Everything seemed hard to believe, hard to comprehend. The soft click of the door filled my ears as Rhys strolled inside, his familiar cologne hitting my nose. Raising my head slowly, I met his gaze, guilt swirling in his green eyes, “Felza.” He walked towards me, placing his hands on my shoulders, “Why are you crying? Hey, I'm still here.” Still here? How ridiculous. A soft chuckle escaped my lips, my shoulders trembling as I stared at him, “You’re still here?” I swat his hands away, moving away, “You hesitated, Rhys. You chose her over me. You embarrassed and humiliated me.” “Felza.” He drawed, a