She let out another big sigh. "Kappa was so thrilled to find a little pack and just because we were little, he felt we would be easy to dominate and control. He wants to make us a sub-pack. He feels I have no business being an alpha and Night Scars was too small to rule on its own. "At first, he had tried to entice me by showing me all that I would stand to gain if I accepted his offer. According to him, his pack was large enough to accommodate us and he would be responsible for our safety, that way we wouldn't need to fight off enemies all by ourselves. That made so much sense but I could not accept it. "This pack means more to me than just being a pack. It's a remnant of Crystal pack. I can't just team up with some other pack who had no idea what we've been through. Besides, I discovered that Kappa is somehow involved with Alpha Lundamous' son. I can't have anything to do with a pack who teams up with the one pack that killed my parents." Aiden remained quiet, not wanting to in
*Night Scar Pack*Davina was lying on her bed when she returned, staring at the ceiling with her hands and legs spread widely apart. Alpha Velvet shook her head at her, a chuckle escaping her lips as she walked further into the room. "How long have you been waiting?" She asked as she took off her cloak. She was not surprised to see Davina in her room. In fact, she had been expecting to see her and as usual, Davina didn't disappoint her. It had now become Davina's attitude of waiting for her in her room each time she threw her tantrums and asked to be alone. Davina always waited behind in her room because according to her, she knew the alpha would need some consolation when she was calm enough. However, alpha Velvet didn't think she needed any consolation this time, not when Aiden had been there to console her. The night's event still made her heart flutter and in no time, she was smiling to herself as vivid images of her time with Aiden flooded into her head. Alpha Velvet was sur
*Blood Moon pack*Jamal and Andrew exchanged another confused look again, just as they had been doing since they arrived at the calm lake which had suddenly become their favourite spot in the pack. The lake was always serene and was quite peaceful in the morning because most werewolves were busy going about their daily activity. The three friends should be too, but all gammas and warriors had taken the day off to rest after training rigorously even when there was no war to fight. Alpha Lundamous had made it a custom for warriors to train rigorously almost every day because according to him, they ought to be battle ready at all times to not be taken unawares by the enemy. It was a good decision, but sometimes, it was too tiring and overwhelming and that was why the break was needed from time to time. Jamal and Andrew had felt they would be spending the day with their families but Calix had mind-linked them early that morning and had asked to meet by the lake to discuss an importan
*Blood Moon Pack*"What am I doing, Andrew?""You know what. This guy wanted to kill Aiden. This guy wanted to kill Aiden for no just cause!""Aiden! Aiden! Aiden! It's always about Aiden!" Calix growled too. He was now getting very angry and could not keep his cool anymore. "It's always about Aiden! All the time! Tell me, am I existing just for Aiden? Don't get me wrong. I love Aiden like a brother but that does not mean I will throw away an opportunity to have a better position just because of Aiden.""What are you saying?" Jamal glared at him. "You and I know how bad Jared is. We know of his atrocities. Don't tell me you are this swayed by the offer to lose your head?""I can't believe he is so quick to forget everything Jared had done to us." Andrew shook his head."To Aiden!" Calix snapped. "Point of correction! To Aiden and not to us. Everything is all about Aiden and the battle with Jared is Aiden's battle. I wonder why I need to be dragged into it. I have done a lot for Aiden.
*Night Scars Pack* Alpha Velvet and the couple were having their breakfast in the only refectory room in the entire pack. The state of her pack had always bothered her but now that she had decided to surrender to Alpha Kappa, she was sure something would be done about it. The Moon Stone pack were wealthy people so if they were going to be a sub pack under them, then it was Alpha Kappa's responsibility to take care of them. But then again, Alpha Velvet thought, what if the Moon Stone pack left them to their fate, probably issuing back-breaking taxes on them and forcing them to work more than usual? What if she was only selling her pack to hardship? So many thoughts were flooding into her head and Alpha Velvet didn't know what else to think. She was fed up with this predicament and she didn't know what to do to lead her pack out of this mess. The pack members were counting on her to make the best decision and she was sure they would surely follow her without opposition if she a
*Night Scars Pack*She had been in great shock that she could only stare for a while. Aiden was acting really strange and she had a very bad feeling about the way he was acting even when she could not tell why. Davina was up on her feet too and was watching the two men in fear. Her lips were quivering as she watched them. She knew of her mate's foul temper and she feared what he would do to Aiden."Someone needs to put this street dog in his rightful place. Just because the alpha treats you nice, that doesn't mean you belong here." Kunata sneered."I'm warning you. Don't touch me again, Kunata!" Aiden was trying so hard not to lose it. He was already furious hearing that the alpha had decided to surrender and he felt betrayed that she would decide that after he had told her he was willing to fight with her. He knew this was one of her paranoid schemes of protecting him but was he a child that needed to be protected? He should be the one protecting her and not her doing so. He knew h
*Night Scars Pack* They were finally going to battle and Alpha Velvet was scared out of her mind. Not that she was scared of fighting but she knew if they lost the fight, all would be lost for her pack. Alpha Kappa would forcefully capture them and this time, rather than being made a sub pack, they would be made slaves. Alpha Velvet would rather die than become a slave to anyone and though, she was ready to fight to her last breath, she worried about her warriors. Was she going to risk their lives because of her pride? Why exactly was she agreeing to this when the possibility of them losing was high? Though Aiden had claimed that the warriors were willing to fight rather than surrender, Alpha Velvet felt it was her responsibility to make the right decision and keep her warriors safe. It was true that no one would blame her if they lost the fight but what about the innocent pack members they had left behind? Was she going to sell her people into slavery instead of protecting t
*Night Scars Pack*"Just Speak, Aiden!""Fine! I am angry at you. I'm also disappointed too. We agreed that we were gonna do this together, yet you went behind my back and did the opposite. It just shows that you don't trust me." He complained, his lips pulled into a frown."It's not that, Aiden." Alpha Velvet ran a finger through her black hair. She had held it in a high bun while leaving the pack but it had loosed and she was lazy to re-tie it. "I'm just. . ." She paused, wondering if he would be happy to hear that she was worried about losing him. She had seen how he had yelled at her to stop treating him like her baby, but how was she to stop when he was one of the few people she could not afford to lose? There was a lot on her mind and fear was beginning to cloud her senses as she wondered if everyone would come out of this battle in one piece. Would they make it alive?"This is no time for chit-chat, Alpha Velvet!" Kunata's voice sliced through the silence. In her thought, sh
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