Augustus Confession LAURA's POV As I lay there in bed, still recovering from the explosion, I felt a presence beside me. Augustus had been standing near, ever since I woke up, checking on me and ensuring that I was comfortable. His silence wasn’t like him though, and I noticed the way he seemed lost in thought. Scarlet had left the room a few moments ago, leaving us alone. The quietness hung in the air like a heavy blanket.I shifted in bed, trying to find a more comfortable position. My muscles still ached from the blast, and the vision of my mother was fresh in my mind. I hadn't told Augustus about the trance or the conversation I had with her. Some things were too personal to share, even with someone as close as he had become.Suddenly, Augustus broke the silence."Laura," he began, his voice soft but strained, "there’s something I’ve been meaning to tell you. And I can’t hold it in anymore. I... I care about you, deeply."I looked at him, puzzled at first, wondering where he was
A Letter From AxelLAURA'S POV Days had passed since the explosion, and I was finally feeling like myself again. My strength had returned, and the aches from being thrown against that tree had slowly faded. It felt good to be able to walk around without wincing or leaning on someone for support. But as much as I tried to focus on my recovery, my mind was elsewhere—on my pack, on Maxwell, on everything I’d lost. The peacefulness of Augustus' kingdom couldn't quiet the storm raging inside me.I was sitting by the window, gazing out at the lush gardens, when there was a knock at the door. Before I could answer, Augustus stepped in, holding a letter in his hand. He didn’t say anything at first, just handed it to me with a serious look in his eyes.“A postman just delivered this,” he said. “It’s addressed to you.”My eyebrows furrowed as I took the letter. Who could possibly know I was here? I hadn’t told anyone I was staying in the lycan kingdom, not even Maxwell. As I glanced at the sea
Meeting The Lycan MinisterLaura's PovIt had been a quiet day in the kingdom, with the tension from recent events slowly easing. I’d spent most of the morning resting, trying to clear my mind from the whirlwind of emotions that came with Axel’s letter. My heart was heavy with the weight of my people’s suffering, but I had to stay strong. I knew I would return to the Black Pearl Pack soon enough, but for now, I needed to be patient. The time for vengeance would come.I was in my room, staring out the window, lost in thought, when I heard a soft knock at the door. It was Scarlet, Augustus' sister. She poked her head into the room, her bright eyes full of excitement."Laura, you need to come downstairs," she said, her voice bubbling with energy. "The Lycan Minister is here, and Augustus wants you to meet him."I sighed, pulling myself from my thoughts. The Lycan Minister? I’d heard of him but never had the pleasure—or misfortune—of meeting him in person. I wasn’t in the mood for polit
The Truth RevealedLaura's povAs the Lycan Minister spoke, I listened carefully, trying to remain composed. Every word that dripped from his mouth ignited a slow-burning fire within me, but I couldn’t let it show. Not yet. His voice was grating, full of pride and arrogance, as he recounted a story that hit far too close to home.“Many years ago,” he began, his voice calm but laced with disdain, “I went on an inspection around the Black Pearl Pack’s borders. It was supposed to be routine, but suddenly, we were attacked. Rogues, everywhere. They surrounded me, ready to tear me apart. And then, out of nowhere, a she-wolf appeared.” He paused for effect, as if savoring the memory. “She was the strongest she-wolf I had ever seen. The way she fought those rogues, it was like watching a beast unleashed.”My heart pounded in my chest, and I felt the blood drain from my face. I knew who he was talking about. He didn’t have to say her name—I could feel it deep in my soul. It was my mother.I
The AmbushLauras Pov The plan was set in motion the moment I received word that the Lycan Minister would be leaving the palace in an hour. One of the palace servants had passed the information discreetly, her words a whisper that carried the weight of vengeance. I couldn’t afford to miss this opportunity. I knew that once the minister reached his home, his guards would be too many to overcome. The only way to get him was before he returned to the safety of his fortress.My fingers trembled slightly as I dialed Troy’s number, my heart pounding with anticipation. Troy, the one ally I could trust with something this dangerous, would understand. As the phone rang, I felt the cold surge of adrenaline wash over me. “Laura?” Troy's voice was sharp but laced with curiosity. “What’s going on?”“I need your help, Troy. We have a narrow window of time.” My voice was calm, but I could feel the intensity bubbling underneath. “The Lycan Minister is leaving the palace in an hour. I want to ambush
LAURA's POV Title: Making The Lycan Minister Pay For His Evil Deed.As the minister’s carriage approached, my heart pounded in my chest. Every inch of my body was focused on the task at hand, revenge for my mother. I felt Troy shift beside me, and he handed me a bow with an arrow tipped with a small explosive.“What are you planning to do with that?” Troy asked, a small smirk playing on his lips. I could tell he was curious but also doubted what a single bow and arrow could do.I narrowed my eyes and turned the arrow in my hands. "Just watch," I said, my voice cold but steady. The weight of what was about to happen filled the air between us.“You’re going to take out the Lycan Minister and his guards with just that?” Troy raised an eyebrow, clearly unconvinced.I looked at him, a wry smile tugging at the corner of my mouth. "I’ve got daggers and revolvers with me too. Trust me, I’m prepared."Troy chuckled darkly, nodding. “Good. I came prepared as well.”I didn’t fully understand wh
LAURA's POV Could Augustus be Suspecting Me King Augustus sat in the war room, his face stern, his eyes scanning the maps spread across the massive table in front of him. The recent surge in rogue attacks had put his entire kingdom on edge, and he was determined to put an end to it. His subordinates, all gathered around the table, debated strategies—fortifying borders, increasing patrols, and setting up ambushes to catch the rogues by surprise. Every plan seemed like a band-aid on a festering wound, and it frustrated Augustus."We need to strike at the heart of these rogues," Augustus muttered, rubbing his temples. "Cut them off before they can strike again. It’s the only way to stop this madness."The conversation continued until Charles, one of his most trusted men, entered the room with an urgent expression. "Your Majesty, I need to speak with you," Charles said, his voice low and grim.Augustus looked up, sensing something serious. "What is it, Charles?""It’s the Lycan Ministe
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.