Augustus Pov The Lycan Minister Death scene The ride to the death scene was tense. Charles and I pushed our horses hard, covering the ground in just under thirty minutes. My mind was heavy with thoughts, trying to make sense of everything. The Lycan Minister was dead, and something about it didn’t sit right with me.When we finally arrived at the location, I dismounted and surveyed the scene. It was worse than I imagined. The area looked like a battlefield—deep craters, singed trees, the acrid smell of gunpowder still hanging in the air. It wasn’t an ordinary attack. Cannons. The rogues had used cannons, and that told me one thing: they’d come prepared, very prepared. This wasn’t some random skirmish; this was an organized assault.“Cannons…” I muttered under my breath as I walked closer to the scene of destruction.Charles caught up with me, his eyes narrowing as he surveyed the area. “How did rogues get their hands on cannons? Someone supplied them.”I nodded, scanning the ground.
LAURA's POV Meeting Antonio Five days had passed, and still, the Alpha of the Celestial Pack hadn’t returned. I couldn’t shake the feeling of unease that had settled deep in my chest. Each day that went by made me restless and more anxious. I needed his support—I needed his help to find out who had killed my parents. He was the only one to help,me and now he was missing. Sitting by the window, I stared out into the darkening sky, my thoughts swirling in every direction. The more I thought about my parents, the angrier I became. Their deaths were shrouded in mystery, but I was determined to uncover the truth, no matter how many obstacles stood in my way. Just as I was sinking deeper into my thoughts, there was a soft knock on the door. I turned, startled. It was one of the palace maids. "Miss Laura," she said in a hushed voice, holding out a folded letter. "This was left for you."I took the letter from her, feeling the weight of it in my hand. The maid quickly bowed and left th
**Chapter Title: The Truth Beneath the Lies**LAURA'S POV I sat there, staring at Antonio, my hands clenched into fists beneath the table. I could feel the blood rushing through my veins, my heart pounding against my chest, the air in the room growing stifling with each second. His words hung heavy in the air between us. Antonio, one of the names my father had warned me about, was sitting right in front of me, saying things I didn’t want to believe.“You think I’m evil, don’t you?” Antonio began, his eyes fixed on mine, unblinking. “You think I might have had a hand in your father’s death. I understand why you would feel that way, Laura. But you need to know the truth—the real reason your father mentioned my name in that letter.”I narrowed my eyes, my body tense with mistrust. “Why did he mention you then?”“He mentioned me,” Antonio said, his voice soft but steady, “because he wanted you to find me. He knew I had the information you needed about their deaths. I wasn’t just anyone,
**Chapter Title: The Uncontrollable Craving**LAURA'S POV As I returned to the Lycan Kingdom, I could feel the tension in my bones. My steps were slow, deliberate, and heavy with the weight of Antonio's revelation. The walls of the palace felt suffocating, closing in around me with every step I took. I had to keep my head down, knowing Augustus would notice if something was off.As soon as I crossed the threshold, I saw Augustus standing near the grand staircase. His eyes locked on me immediately, suspicion brewing in them. I could feel his gaze burning into me, but I kept my face neutral, forcing a smile as I approached him."Where have you been?" he asked, his voice sharp yet calm, like a hunter waiting to spring a trap.I shrugged casually, trying to sound as nonchalant as possible. "I went for a walk. I was bored," I replied, hoping he wouldn’t press further. My voice was steady, but inside, I was a storm. The weight of what I knew, of what I had learned, threatened to consume me
**Chapter Title: The Reckoning Begins**LAURA's POV The next morning came far too soon. I stood before Augustus in the grand hall, feeling the weight of the moment pressing down on me. Today was the day I would leave the Lycan Kingdom behind and finally take back what was rightfully mine. "I’m leaving," I said firmly, my voice steady despite the turmoil inside. "It’s time for me to return to my pack and reclaim my throne."Augustus, ever the protector, frowned deeply. “Are you sure, Laura? You shouldn’t face this alone. Let me help you.”I shook my head, already expecting his response. “No. I can’t trust anyone anymore. Not after everything I’ve learned. The only person I trust is Maxwell.”He let out a long sigh, his gaze heavy with concern, but there was also understanding in his eyes. He knew I had to do this alone. “If that’s your decision, then I won’t stop you,” he said, his voice soft yet resolute.Scarlet, who stood beside him, gave me a warm smile, though I could see the sa
**Chapter Title: The Dawn of a New Era**LAURA's POV The sun was just beginning to rise, casting a soft, golden glow over the battlefield as the dust finally settled. Bodies lay scattered across the clearing, and the scent of blood lingered in the air. I stood there, breathing heavily, staring down at the lifeless body of Magnus, his head severed from his body. The man who had torn my life apart, who had taken my parents from me, was finally dead. It was over. At least this part was.I felt a presence beside me, and I turned to see Ryker—the Beast of the East—standing tall, his massive frame casting a long shadow. His face, as ever, was unreadable, but there was a faint flicker of something in his eyes.“This is where we part ways, Laura,” he said, his voice as rough and deep as ever. “My mission here is done.”I nodded, the weight of his words sinking in. Ryker had been a wildcard in all of this, an unexpected ally who had arrived just when I needed him most. But even now, after ev
**Laura POV**“You’re six weeks pregnant Luna” the pack’s doctor’s words echoed in my mind over and over again which made me smile as I rubbed my still flat tummy, admiring myself in the mirror.My heart swelled with so much joy, and I was brimming so much excitement, as I thought of the best time to break the news to my husband.“Baby,” I heard him call softly at me, and I jumped slightly in fright because I wasn't expecting him here. He smiled, his eyes flickering with emotions. He dropped off a tray of mouthwatering cookies on the bedside table, before walking towards me. I gulped, his presence always had a special effect on me.As soon as he came over to me, he engulfed me in an embrace and began peppering featherlight kisses down my neck.“How did the meeting with Alpha Xavier go today?” I moaned, closing my eyes as he began kissing my earlobe. I was almost giving in to his insanely sweet kisses, when he pulled away and pushed me to the bed.“It's too early for sex you know?” I
**Laura POV*I held my breath, praying that she would be my saving grace until she finally stepped into full view. Making me gulp.“Sonia!” I screamed hopefully, my hands outstretched towards her feet, I suddenly felt a ray of hope as she had walked in right on time to save me, for she was my best friend. “Please help me talk Alex out of his craziness” I said my voice feeble and brittle “ He's acting strange and I don't know why?”I couldn't move my body, whatever was in that cookie was very potent as it quickly weakened my defenses.I almost sighed out in relief when she turned to look at Alex with an angry look on her face and she said “ Why didn't you gag her? dummy” Sonia said spitefully, as I gasped in shock . No, Not her too!.“I didn't because, I wanted to listen to her shout for help, knowing that no one was going to come to her aid” Alex said with a smirk on his face. I clenched my stomach in pains as they both laughed hysterically, they stopped when their gaze met mine.“