Chapter Title: The Wolf WithinLauras PovThe forest echoed with the rhythmic pounding of paws against the earth as my men began transforming into their wolf forms. The transformation was seamless, the power and strength of the wolves manifesting in their muscular forms as they charged ahead, their senses heightened, ready for the battle that lay ahead.But I remained in my human form, my steps silent and swift as I ran alongside them. It didn’t take long for the men to notice, their sharp eyes glancing back at me with confusion. Finally, one of them slowed his pace, turning his head toward me as he asked, “miss lawi, why haven’t you transformed? We could cover more ground faster if you did.”I kept my pace steady, my voice calm as I replied, “I can run a long distance in my human form. Besides, I’m not in a hurry to change just yet.”The men exchanged glances, uncertain but unwilling to question me further. As they returned their focus to the path ahead, I sighed inwardly, knowing I’d d
Trusting InstinctsLAURA's POV As we approached the edge of Shantel Lake, the forest looked dark and dense around us, every sound amplified by the tension that hung in the air. The leaves rustled with the whisper of a coming storm, but there was no wind, only the weight of what was to come. The team moved in cautious silence, but the unease was palpable.I could feel their eyes on me, waiting, questioning. They were seasoned warriors, men and women who had seen countless battles, but tonight, their steps were hesitant, as if they were uncertain whether they were walking into a trap or towards their victory.A sudden movement caught my attention. One of the team members, a young man with nervous eyes, kept glancing at Augustus, his mouth opening and closing as though he was trying to muster the courage to speak. Augustus, who had been walking slightly ahead, noticed and stopped abruptly, turning to face the man.“Speak up,” Augustus commanded, his voice sharp but steady.The young man hes
The gang upAugustus Pov “You know this have never happened before. I have never changed my decision s based on intuition and without a proper evidence, but since you are so adamant about the fact that they in the north, I am choosing to trust you and follow you. Let's hope you are not strong wrong,” I said to lawi, who glanced at me before nodding her head.Don't worry. I won't let you down. I trust my instincts and they are never wrong,” she said confidently, and I looked Henry,who was still holding her hand“ It's ok Lawi you don't have to work as hard. You are not obligued to complete this mission successfully. I know why you are doing this, believe me, the entire golden packs supports you, “Henry said snatching her attention from me, and I growled inwardly.“This Henry. It looks like he is going to become a thorn in the side between me and law, why does he not let us speak in comfort and peace? It looks like getting him out of the picture is going to be the one of the major iss
Chapter Title: The Rogue's SecretLAURA's POV The night was still, eerily quiet as the shadows of the trees stretched long over the forest floor. The soft rustle of leaves and distant calls of the night creatures were the only sounds that reached us. We had been waiting for what felt like an eternity, hidden amongst the thick underbrush near Shantel Lake. Every breath was measured, every movement calculated, as we waited for the rogues to finally make their move.I could feel the tension in the air, the anxiety and anticipation running through the team. Henry was positioned to my left, his hand resting on the hilt of his blade, while Uncle Louis stood a little further back, his eyes scanning the area for any sign of the rogues. Augustus was a few paces behind me, his presence heavy, though he said nothing.Then, like a ripple in the still waters, they appeared.The rogues moved silently through the trees, but I had been expecting them. Their dark forms blended with the shadows, their st
Chapter Title: Trust and DaggersLAURA's POV I stood there, eyeing the rogues, my patience running out like sand in an hourglass. The moonlight filtering through the trees cast an eerie glow over everything, making the situation feel even more tense. The rogue leader’s eyes bore into mine, but there was no fear in them—only defiance.“I’m giving you one last chance,” I said, my voice steady, though the threat in it was clear. “Tell me where Ryker is.”The leader smirked, an arrogant curl at the corner of his lips. “You can threaten us all you want, but we’re not talking. Ryker’s our leader. We don’t betray our own.”Silence followed, thick and heavy, as if the whole forest was holding its breath. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Augustus watching, arms crossed, a slight nod signaling to me that he was ready if things went south. And we both knew it was going to.I gave the signal.Everything happened at once—the team lunged forward, and so did the rogues. The forest erupted into chaos,
Chapter Title: Unspoken VulnerabilityLAURA'S POV Everything around me was quiet. Too quiet. My body felt like it was submerged in something thick, heavy, and suffocating. I couldn’t move, and my mind felt distant—disconnected from everything happening around me.Was I… dying?Suddenly, I heard Augustus’ voice, though it sounded far away, like it was coming from the other side of a closed door. He was saying something, but I couldn’t make out the words. There was urgency in his tone, though, that much I could tell.I wasn’t sure how much time passed before I felt myself being lifted, cradled in someone’s arms. The scent hit me first—Augustus. That same strong, earthy scent I’d come to associate with him. There was a rush of movement as he carried me, and I tried to force my eyes open, to move, to say something, but my body wouldn’t listen. Everything was numb, like I was trapped in a dream I couldn’t wake up from.When we stopped, I felt the cool air shift around me, and then Augustus' v
Necessary Sacrifice(Sonia’s POV)It had been a year since Laura and Maxwell disappeared. A year of hunting for them, chasing down every lead only to come up empty-handed. Every time we thought we were close, they vanished like smoke in the wind. The frustration simmered beneath the surface of the pack, threatening to boil over. The elders were growing impatient, the pack restless, and the sceptre—our symbol of power—was weakening.The sceptre’s strength relied on blood. It was a cruel necessity, a hidden tradition that only a few of us knew about. The pack needed to believe that the sceptre’s power was eternal, unyielding, but the truth was far darker. Once a year, a pack member had to be sacrificed for the sceptre to retain its strength. No one could know.And this year, it was time again.I stood in the dimly lit council chamber, the air thick with tension. Magnus and Alex were seated across from me, their faces hard and calculating. We all knew what needed to be done, but the questio
Chapter Title: Eavesdropping and Discoveries (Laura’s POV)I was swimming in darkness. It wasn’t an uncomfortable kind of darkness, but a strange, quiet one that lulled me deeper into unconsciousness. I felt a warmth near me, like a protective barrier. I couldn’t move, but I felt safe.Then, I started to hear voices. They were muffled at first, but gradually, they became clearer. Uncle Louis? Augustus? And Henry... What were they saying? It sounded like they were arguing. Something about me? I wasn’t sure. All I knew was that I wanted to keep sleeping, but their loud voices were dragging me back to reality.“She hasn’t woken up yet,” I heard Augustus say, his voice tinged with frustration.“She’s been unconscious for three hours! You should get a second opinion. The doctor said it was just exhaustion, but I’m not convinced,” Uncle Louis replied, worry thick in his tone.“I’m responsible for her fainting,” Augustus said gruffly.As I hovered on the edge of consciousness, I heard Henr