*Night Scars Pack*"But. . ." Aiden trailed off, realizing now that he didn't have anything to say. He was surprised to hear that the pack didn't see him as a threat. That could only mean that he had been worrying for nothing. He shook his head at himself and then sighed heavily."How long have I been unconscious?""A day.""That long?""Yes."Now, he knew why he was feeling that ache in his head. Someone had hit him from behind and he could bet that it was Kunata, seeing how the man had attacked him. Surprisingly, he wasn't angry. Rather, he was impressed by Kunata's bravery. Attacking a wolf twice your height? That must have required bravery."How's your leg?" He asked, remembering how she had been cornered by those black wolves. He had never been so proud of his wolf, as he was now. It felt like this was the first time his wolf was doing something right. "Oh, that?" The alpha looked down at her leg, remembering for the first time that she had been injured in the battle. "It stil
*Night Scars Pack* Truly, the pack was expecting him to recover soon and as soon as he walked out of the packhouse with Alpha Velvet by his side, those available broke into a loud cheer, clapping and stomping their feet as they hailed his name. Aiden was awestruck by this and for a moment, he could do nothing but stare at them in surprise. The cheering attracted others who were inside their tents and in no time, the whole pack was outside and were yelling his name, the warriors raising their fists in the air as they yelled his name. Even the injured ones tried to get up and the ones who couldn't, managed to raise their fists in the air as well. Aiden was overwhelmed by this and if he were to be the emotional type, he would have broken down in tears at the love shown to him despite what he had done. While he had been thinking that they would despise him and be afraid of him, these ones were cheering happily, their eyes twinkling with pure admiration and respect. They were so hap
*Night Scars Pack*Aiden noticed this because he had been watching him all along with his eyes. Excusing himself from the crowd, he followed the angry man who was headed into the woods which was near the pack's clearing. Kunata kept walking fast and in no time, Aiden could not see him. Nevertheless, he knew where the angry man was heading, so he simply followed.But he soon gasped when he saw Kunata punching a tree and he rushed quickly to stop him but Kunata pushed him away aggressively."You must be happy now, aren't you? This is what you've ever wanted, isn't it?" He spat angrily, his eyes breathing fire as he glared at Aiden."I don't understand," Aiden said calmly, folding his arms across his chest. "Of course, you do. Your plan has always been to have Alpha Velvet wrapped around your finger and to get the pack to trust you. But guess what? I am not fooled. I know who you are. I know you are a spy! I know you were sent by our enemies!"Aiden tried to hold it but he could not he
*Blood Moon Pack* The merriment was still on, especially for Jared and the young werewolves of high status: the deltas, gammas, and some warriors. Jared had gone ahead to throw a mini party for himself and these werewolves, even when the crowning ceremony was over. Alpha Lundamous and the Luna had retired to their closet to rest after sitting out for a crowning ceremony that lasted from morning till night. Beta Felix and the elders had returned home too but Jared and the young werewolves were still partying with the intent of staying until late in the night. There were plenty of meats and meatballs to eat and plenty of wine to be drunk. Some omegas had been called to entertain them and various performances such as singing and dancing were on. While this was on, Jared and his new beta occupied a table, eating and laughing with some deltas. Jared was happy. It was evident on his face; he was all smiles and was laughing the loudest. One could pick out the sound of his voice eve
*Blood Moon pack* Calix had barely slept that night. He had lain on the bed but had not slept a wink, regardless of how much he tried to. He had shut his eyes tightly many times but the horrifying thought of what Jared had done to Aiden's mother haunted him so much that he had to keep his eyes wide open. Tossing back and forth on the bed, he had woken his mate up but after assuring her that he was fine and waiting till she had gone back to sleep, he had left the bed and had begun to pace around until it was daybreak. The morning sun had now risen, showing to everyone that it was a new day to begin another round of rat race. However, while werewolves were leaving their various houses to resume their day's job, Calix stayed back, only staring through the window and watching some pack members talk and laugh. His mate was still asleep; she had gotten home late from the party — apparently, the women's party took longer than the male's. But Calix thought it was a good thing his mat
*Night Scars Pack*They all surrounded a round table, their heads bowed as they studied the note spread across the table. The note was more like a map that showed the layout of the Blood Moon pack, its formation, and its buildings, virtually everything Aiden could remember about the pack had been drawn on the note. Now, the alpha, Kunata, Davina, head delta, and chief in command gamma were examining it, discussing with Aiden how they would launch an attack and strike at the time when it would hurt the most. "Based on what my spies told me, the Blood Moon pack is in a festive mood so launching an attack now would be taking them by great surprise," Kunata informed and Aiden raised a surprised brow."You have spies in the Blood Moon pack?" He asked and Kunata nodded, his eyes on the note and not on Aiden.Aiden had noticed how Kunata had not looked him in the eyes, even when he was asking him a direct question as he was doing so now. It felt like the beta was deliberately avoiding hi
*Night Scars Pack* "I don't think he can be too strong for you, my love." She winked, ignoring the fact that they were not alone but before the piercing eyes of others. Aiden felt his heart flutter at that — especially with the flirty way Alpha Velvet had said it — but he cleared his throat in a bid to hide his blush. "So we take this route," he tried to change the topic by pointing to a drawing on the note. Though everyone knew he was trying to shift their attention to something else, they played along and looked at where he was pointing to. "This should lead us to the packhouse directly. Passing through the pack's gate would be disastrous to us because the Blood Moon pack has lots of guards guiding the gate. But this secret route had been overlooked because Alpha Lundamous filled up the passway with stones. We should start by digging the passway open." "A passway?" Alpha Velvet raised a brow, "How do you know about a passway? I haven't heard of that." "You don't need to he
*Blood Moon Pack*Jared had been on the edge since they left the packhouse together and Calix could not understand why. While leaving the throne room, Jared had done nothing but yell at the gammas at the door, the omegas that had been cleaning, the elders who had come to see him, everyone! Even on their way to the hospital, he had cursed at anyone who tried as much as to get in his way.Calix could see that the alpha was greatly disturbed but he decided not to ask him about it for fear that it might be about Aiden's mother. So he kept quiet, simply apologizing to the few offended people who had been victims and watching his own back by treading softly.They finally got to the pack's hospital and Salutary Jimoh, the head salutary welcomed them, guiding them into the hospital with his head bowed. The hospital, which was a large hall with some extensions of room, was filled with young wolves of about seventeen years who had volunteered to help out in the hospital. Calix was not surp
They were lying on their backs in each other's arms gazing at the dark sky which was decorated with beautiful stars and a half-moon. They had spread a mat on the grass and were lying quietly with a plate of fruit beside them. It had been Aiden's idea to do this. He had told Velvet that he wanted a quiet moment with her without anyone interfering and Velvet had suggested this. The Riverside was quiet; not a single soul could be seen except them. Aiden wanted it this way so he was not bothered. The quietness brought a soothing calmness to the couple and as they gazed at the sky, a smile settled on Aiden's face. Though Velvet could not see his face for she was lying sideways with her head on his chest, she felt him smile. "Why are you smiling?" She asked, amused. "I don't know," Aiden answered, now giggling. "Maybe I'm happy?" That brought a smile to Velvet's face and she turned to the side so she could look at his face. He was still smiling, his dimples appearing on both cheeks
Aiden froze, shock rushing down his spine like gushing water. For a moment, he was still, feeling nothing but numbness. But the numb feeling soon dissipated and an avalanche of emotion flooded in: Anger, pain, grief, pity and many more emotions he could not explain. He was angry at Alpha Lundamous for doing that to his father. He was pained that his father had to die that way; grieved because he didn't have a chance to grow up with his father; pity because he felt sorry for himself, his father, and his mother who were prey to Lundamous and his son.But he didn't express these emotions, rather he sat rigidly on the chair, looking at the wall,"Why are you just telling me this now?""What would you have done if I told you earlier?"That lone question broke the barricade that had besieged his emotion. He sparked."What sort of stupid question is that? I would have killed that motherfucking idiotic piece of shit with my bare hands. I wouldn't have allowed him die that way. I would have
They were sitting opposite each other, staring into each other's eyes as one waited for the other to speak. They were seated in the throne room, Elder Theodore sitting on one of the seats for the elders at the right-hand side while Aiden sat on the left, abandoning the throne. With this old man, he was not an alpha but a servant. This old man was the reason he was alive and every achievement of his was because this old man had saved him. So Aiden didn't want to sit on the throne and act as an alpha before him.Elder Theodore had changed so much. His hair was grey, not even a black strand could be seen. His face was wrinkled with folds crumpling and sagging his cheeks. His once fearful eyes were dull but piercing still, and his skin was pale, so pale and weak. His beard was whiter, fuller, and longer as though he belonged to the tribe of ancient India. The once slight stoop of his back was now more pronounced, making him look so short when he had been a tall man of 6'4. He had aged
And there he was, struggling to walk with the flowing white robe that seemed to drag as he walked. They finally arrived at the Great throne room and the guards that had escorted them began hitting the drum attached to the door to inform the council that the royalty was around.The council which consisted of the elder and the high-ranking deltas were already seated on their decorated stools made from silver with foams covered with silk. While the elders sat on the right side of the room, the deltas were seated on the left side.Following the beating of the drums, the council rose to their feet, their eyes on the door as they watched Aiden walk in with Alpha Velvet and the rest strolling behind.Despite his sour mood, Aiden could not help himself from marvelling at the beauty of the throne room as they walked slowly.The great throne room had been decorated with garlands of flowers and other decorations Aiden could not describe. He turned to Alpha Velvet and asked, "How did this all ha
Aiden didn't sleep well. He kept tossing about the bed, rolling from one side to the other and waking up Alpha Velvet in the process. He was restless and the dreams he was having were not helping issues too. They were all about Calix and all the dreams reminded him of all the happy times he enjoyed with this man while growing up. In one of the dreams, he had been sitting with Calix playing a board game while Jamal and Andrew argued about who would win. This had happened about ten years ago when they were only teenagers and Calix had ended up winning. Another dream was about them all sharing a plate of food prepared by his mother and they all talked happily, laughing and playing with one another.These dreams were torturous and they made Aiden very restless. Finally, he jumped out of the bed to stand by the window, and there he remained till daybreak, just staring into space from their big window which enabled them to see ongoing events around the pack house. It had been a day since
Alpha Velvet followed, her facial expression still stoic as she walked away without a glance back. Kunata followed finally, making sure to scoff aloud and jeer at them before leaving.Calix remained on the floor, watching them leave and walk away from his life forever. A lump had settled in his throat, such that it was difficult to swallow or even speak. All he could do was gape at them, his heart shattering with every step they took. Was this how it felt to be abandoned? Was this how it felt for people you loved to walk away from your life? So many questions were filling up his mind but before he could come up with answers, he felt himself being pulled to his feet and being dragged out, cold pair of hands holding onto him from both sides.Jared was being dragged too and his growls and threats resounded in the room. He was making empty threats, refusing to accept defeat when defeat was staring at him right in his face. Their downfall was so glaring.As they walked out of the dungeon
Kunata's frown deepened. It was clear he had been looking for an avenue to hit Calix and he took this as a cue."Are you calling me a liar, you piece of shit?" He advanced but Alpha Velvet held him back. She was looking at Aiden with a frown on her face. Andrew was watching Aiden too, but not with a frown but with an understanding. He understood why Aiden was being silent. He was speechless too.Never in his wildest thought did he think he would feel sorry for Calix but watching him cower in fear did something to his heart. As much as Andrew didn't want to admit this, he knew he couldn't deny it. He had been so sure he wanted Calix dead but now, he didn't know what he wanted anymore. He was suddenly in a dilemma. So yes, he understood Aiden's silence. He knew why Aiden was silent."Aiden! You're not talking to me!" Calix shouted, and then stood to his feet."I can't stay here anymore." Jamal dropped his hands in reckless abandon, as one would do when one was tired and frustrated. "
Jamal's heart was now slamming hard in his ribcage as they entered the dark dusty cell. The torch flames the deltas were holding lightened the room up a bit and Jamal watched as Calix shut his eyes tightly at the sudden light that was now shining in the room. Why he was looking at him, Jamal had no idea, but he could not stop looking at Calix who was still squeezing his eyes shut. Definitely, the light must have hurt his eyes. Jared, on other hand, was not that quiet. He left the bars he had been holding and lurched at Aiden immediately after Aiden entered the cell, grabbing a fistful of Aiden's overcoat and snarling into his face. "You!" He growled.Aiden shut his eyes for a moment before opening them."Get off me!" He pushed Jared violently. "You smell like shit."That comment didn't go down well with Jared and in a bid to retaliate, Jared tried to hit Aiden but the deltas interfered, holding Jared in place while Jared struggled to break free from their hold."Let me go. Have you
They were done with the interrogation and were heading to the prison where Jared and Calix had been locked in for days. Behind them were Cider and Calix's mate, Harper, being dragged along by some deltas and their cries echoed as they walked down the grassy path. Davina had gone back to her room, saying she could not bear to watch anyone die and Jamal wished he could do the same without being accused of being weak. It was not as if he was scared to watch them get killed — he had fought quite several wars so he knew what blood was and had seen the sporadic movement of a body before its death many times, so he was not scared.However, he felt sick. Calix was once his friend — that was a truth Aiden and Andrew were trying to deny. There was no way he was going to watch Calix's death without being haunted. They had grown up together, laughed and fought together. Those memories were forever stamped in his head and no matter how he tried to erase them, they would forever remain.And then