ZORDON'S POVI stood at the edge of the training grounds, arms crossed and eyes fixed on Daisy as she moved with stealth. She was a natural and way more of a talented fighter than I thought. Sweat glistened on her skin under the afternoon sun, her muscles taut with effort. She was getting better, faster, stronger, and more precise. Every strike she delivered was sharper than the last, and every dodge was more calculated.Good.She needed to be strong. Strong enough to survive. Strong enough to fight back when the time comes.I watched as she pivoted, launching a powerful kick that sent the training dummy staggering back. The sound of wood cracking echoed across the field. She barely took a breath before attacking again, this time more relentless and determined.A small smirk tugged at the corner of my lips. She was improving, more than I expected, and that was all the satisfaction I needed."Not bad," I called out, my voice cutting through the clatter of training. "But you seem to b
DAISY'S POV I inhaled sharply. Who did this man think he was? He was looking at me like he was the big bad wolf, and I was the bunny who he had caught to be his next meal. "OH Goddess! You have the most smug face of all the smugs in the land," I rolled my eyes. "But you find me handsome. Am I wrong?" There he went again with his smugness as he sipped on his wine. "Dead wrong," I huffed. "Little Bunny, you are fun to talk to and be around," he revealed and something about the way he said it brought heat to my face. He noticed, but he didn't comment on it. "So please, tell me these rules of yours before I run out of this good mood I'm in." "First, you won't control me in public. I will go wherever I want, and whenever I want to." He let out a soft chuckle, tilting his head as if amused by my boldness. “Daisy, you are my Luna and that means..." "That means nothing if I feel like a prisoner," I cut him off, my voice sharp as a blade. "If you drag me into your world, I w
DAISY'S POV His finger moved down to my chin, and then he cupped it, forcing me to hold his gaze. My pulse spiked. "You are mine, and that means you follow my rules, whether you like them or not." His breath was so inviting, and now I was envious of everything that has ever been inside his mouth. I swallowed but remained silent, waiting. "Let me make this simple for you, Daisy." he continued, his voice dropping to a dangerous whisper. "My own rules don't apply to the event only, but also to your general stay here," he fumed. "Rule one: you do not leave without my permission. Whether it's a walk, a trip to the market, you go nowhere unless I allow it." My fingers curled into fists at my sides, but he ignored it. "Rule two: you will not entertain any man's attention. That means no conversations, no stolen glances, and certainly no dancing. If any man dares to touch you, it will not be you who suffers the consequences but him." My eyes flickered with defiance. I wanted to argue,
DAISY'S POVAs the days went by, the weaker my wolf got. I asked my uncle about it, but he constantly dismissed my concerns. "You've been through a lot of traumas, Daisy. And the effects of these traumas are draining your wolf's energy. You will gain your strength when you grow older, or when you find your destined mate," Uncle John had repeatedly assured me.But it didn't feel like just trauma. I knew it was something worse. My wolf was withering as though she were being poisoned, as though wolfsbane ran through my veins instead of blood.In my uncle's household, I was reduced to the cook, cleaner, gardener, and housekeeper. I was forced to juggle with multiple house chores and when I would complain, I would be left with no other option than to stay hungry. With a grumbling stomach and weak bones, I was still threatened to work day and night, ensuring that the entire pack was clean to perfection.And even through all of this, I found a way to do my degree online. I got a scholarsh
DAISY'S POVHis scent was intoxicating, my head was spinning from his presence. His aura was so overwhelming and the heat from his body seeped into my skin like hot lava. He kept growling softly as he sniffed the air, loving what he was smelling. He sank his nose into the crook of my neck. I lifted my chin, like I was gaining him access, refusing to step back. "What do you think you're doing?" I had to at least sound like I wasn't into this. "Do you want me?" he asked bluntly, as though discussing another one of his business deals. He pulled back now, wanting to see the reaction on my face. His gaze dropped to my lips."What...?" I raised my eyebrows, pretending to be confused."You can tell me," he murmured. "It will be our little secret." He was caging me against the mirror on the wall. Before I could snap out a response, he lowered his nose to my cheek, his fingers ghosting over my neck, tilting my face up to his."I have no clue what you mean," I whispered, my voice lacking t
ZORDON'S POVDaisy was really nervous about what I'd say next. But mark her? I never even thought about doing that, because I didn’t want to force her to have my mark if she was not genuinely interested in this marriage with me. We only had a contractual relationship, plain and simple. Marking her would feel like I was crossing the ultimate line. When everything settled down, I thought about freeing her, but if she had my mark, how could I just walk away? She would be bound to me forever, well, not forever, we would have to reject each other if we decided to go our separate ways. "Zordon. Say something." her voice was enough to pull me from my stupor. “Daisy, you have no idea what you're asking for. I can't mark you," I hissed. "Yes you can. Please, I beg you, don't reject me like everyone else in my life," she pleaded. I could taste her desperation and my heart went out for her. "This way, you can see and feel my every move. You'll be able to know what's on my mind and in my thou
ZORDON'S POVI felt the way her heart raced, the manner in which her eyes glowed because of her extraordinary wolf.But I thought she had a weak wolf.She stared at me for some while as though struggling for the right response. Her eyes were clouded with something I couldn't quite decipher.Was it fear?Pain or hesitation?"Daisy?" I prompted, my voice lower than intended. "Say something. I thought you said you couldn't shift anymore."She struggled to speak, but then she closed her mouth as though shutdown by an unseen force."I haven't since that one time when I was sixteen. I don't know what's happening now," her voice was cracked with pain, her eyes welled up with tears. "What can I do to make it better? Do you want me to call the pack healer?" My hand went to her shoulder and just like that, she relaxed, and her shift seemed to have stopped. Her eyes slowly slipped back to forest green."No. This is embarrassing. I don't want another person to ridicule me or mock me," she drawle
DEXTER'S POVIt was the day of the gala party, an event that united different packs. Alpha's and their Lunas, betas, gammas, and even omegas weren't left out in the celebration.Appreciation was to be rendered to the Moon Goddess. Gifts were to be exchanged between one another and awards were to be given to those who deserved it.I walked through the grand entrance of the Wolfberry Hotel where the gala was taking place, each of my steps commanding attention.The flashing lights of cameras lit up the crimson carpet, reflecting in my sharp, midnight-black suit.My presence alone was enough to silence murmurs, guests parting instinctively as if making way for a king.Behind me was Kendra, her hands gripped tightly to mine.Owing to the fact that every Alpha who had found their mate was mandated to come with their Luna, I had no option than to let her tag along.She was basking in the euphoria of the attention she was getting, sending away reporters and photographers who she termed spies.
ZORDON’S POVI walked out of her room, anger burning in my chest. Was it anger—or jealousy? I couldn't even tell anymore. I headed to the bar and sat down. Moments later, Isla joined me. She grabbed a glass from the counter and picked up the bottle I was drinking from, squinting at the label like she was trying to figure it out. I smiled.There was a time when I wouldn't have even let her near the bar. Now, I didn't care. She was old enough to make her own decisions.She poured herself a glass and knocked it back in one gulp."Not bad," she said."You still don't trust my taste in alcohol? That's crazy," I replied."I don't trust anyone's taste when it comes to whiskey," she shot back."Well, you should trust mine. Aren't you supposed to be driving in less than seven hours? Probably not the best time to get drunk.""I'm not planning to get drunk," she said, setting the glass down. "Just wanted to clear my head. Why are you drinking, though?""I don't know, Isla. Everything feels like
DAISY'S POVDustin smiled warmly as he stepped into the room, the affection in his eyes saying more than words ever could."Isla said you wanted to see me. I went for a drive with your cousin, and we just got back. Why are you having dinner in here?" he asked."I don't want to sit at the same table as Zordon and his ex. They're getting on my nerves. I'd rather just stay away from both of them," I said, handing him a spoon.He pulled out a chair and sat across from me, his smile gentle and sincere."Are you bothered by her?" he asked."Not really... maybe a little. She showed up out of nowhere, and now she suddenly seems important to him. I don't know how to feel about it. He's entertaining her—the same way..." I paused, closing my eyes and sighing."The same way Dexter entertained Kendra," Dustin finished for me."Yeah, exactly," I muttered, poking at the mashed potatoes on my plate."I don't think Zordon is like that. I know he cares about you—and so does Dexter. Dexter acted out of
DAISY'S POV“I'm going to spend the day packing. I should be ready to leave by tomorrow morning," Isla said to me as she stepped out of the study."Can Daisy and I have the study?" Zordon asked Stefan and Dustin.They nodded and left together, chatting and laughing as they walked away. I could hear them catching up, just like old times. I once heard that the three of them—Dexter, Dustin, and Stefan—were inseparable when they were kids. People often mistook them for brothers because of how close they were. That's why Dexter’s betrayal hurt so much. It didn't make sense. There was no justifying his actions.Once the door closed, I turned to face Zordon. His eyes were blazing with anger."What are you trying to prove?" he demanded."Prove? I don't have anything to prove. I just think Dexter and I have unfinished business," I replied calmly."No, you don't. You don't need to talk to him or see him. You're acting out—trying to hurt me. You're just using this as an excuse to get close to De
DAISY'S POV I was out of breath when he pulled away. But he didn't stop there. He lifted me off my feet, and I instinctively wrapped my legs around his waist. He set me down on his study table and tugged my hips closer. My eyes dropped to the bulge in his pants, but he touched my chin and tilted my gaze back up to meet his. "My eyes are up here," he said with a soft chuckle, kissing my nose. "What's all this about?" I asked, trying to catch my breath. "I needed a reminder of why I chose you," he said. "This is about her, isn't it? The woman who was here when I walked in?" I asked, gently pushing him away as I stepped down from the table. I had overheard their argument while waiting for the right moment to step in. I didn't know her—he never mentioned her. But it was clear she meant something to him. I just didn't know how much. "It has nothing to do with her. She's not as importa
ZORDON'S POVI stood there in her arms, like a desperate child just longing to be held and loved. My wolf howled in disagreement, rejecting every thought running through my mind. I pulled away from the hug and looked at her. She was still as beautiful as the first day I laid eyes on her. There were no words to describe how I felt—it was as though a part of me that had been frozen for so long was finally beginning to thaw."I'm sorry for showing up unannounced," Liv said softly. "I heard what happened at and needed to make sure you were okay. I know I ran off and things got messy, but I'm here now. I want to stay. You know how good I am in battle—you'll need me in this war. And honestly, this is the only way I know how to keep you safe.""I'm just glad you're back, Liv," I said. "You don't know how relieved I am to see you, to talk to you, to hold you. But you've got to tell me why you've waited so long to come home." I took her hand and led her to the study.I had two hours before my
ZORDON'S POVThe sun hung high in the sky, but I wasn't ready to get out of bed. I just wanted to sleep in. Unfortunately, that wasn't an option. The press was going to find out what happened — it was only a matter of time before they came looking for answers.I didn't know what today would bring. I didn't know what Dexter had planned. I didn't know what to expect. He always had too many tricks up his sleeve. At this point, there was nothing I could do.I lay there, groaning. I didn't understand what was happening anymore. I started to wonder if holding on to Daisy was worth all this chaos. It wasn't that I questioned her worth—she was everything. But was my love for her worth all this? That was the question.I groaned again and rolled to the other side of the bed.A knock came at the door. I groaned louder and threw a pillow over my head.The knock came again. I sat up."Someone better be dying," I yelled."Alpha," the messenger replied through the door, "Beta Isla has requested your
ISLA'S POVI jumped out of the car and headed to my own. Dustin and I had talked, and he'd agreed to come with me—he didn't really have anywhere else to go.He wasn't sure where he'd sleep that night, and with the Pinewood pack after him, there was no place safer than the Deathclaw mansion. It was the only place he could truly be protected. He didn't know the way to our pack, so I had to lead him there.The ride was long. I kept glancing in my rearview mirror, making sure he was still behind me. My phone rang, but I couldn't answer it. I knew it was someone from the pack checking in.Stefan didn't have my number, but Zordon might have given it to him. I smiled at the thought of Stefan waiting up for me. I wouldn't be home until midnight, and knowing he was awake, waiting—it made my heart race.When we finally pulled into the pack-yard, I didn't stop. I drove straight to the mansion.Once I reached the house, I parked in the garage, and Dustin followed suit. As we walked to the front d
ZORDON'S POV“You will do nothing, Zordon. Mistakes happen. We don't even know how they managed this, but you keep forgetting that we're dealing with a pack that's made a deal with witches. They're capable of anything. You can't punish someone for something they weren't expecting," Daisy reprimanded me."It's their job to expect everything. I pay them to protect this pack from all kinds of attacks, and if they can't do that, then what good are they to me? I can't take this risk! This is war, and we're not even prepared for it! How am I supposed to deal with Dexter if this keeps happening?" I said, struggling to control my anger."Dexter is a coward. That's why he's attacking like this. We still have the upper hand," she said."No, we don't. He's shown he has no limits, and he'd rather kill you than see you with anyone else. I'm not letting that happen. Go to your room while I handle this," I told her."No! I'm not a child you can just send to her room when the tough conversations happ
ZORDON'S POVI spoke to Isla once more, and she said she was on her way back home. I had hoped she was bringing Dustin with her. I saw things from her point of view, and she was right. We needed him on our side. We needed everyone Dexter sent away. It would be easier to convince them if they held a grudge.I walked out of my room and sighed. After that argument with Daisy, I wasn't sure she would want to see me. But I decided to try. I didn't want her with me just because of a contract anymore. No, she was more than that to me. She meant more. She had sacrificed her life for mine, something no one had ever done before. I'd asked her to run, but she stayed and fought for me, even though it was her first time on a real battlefield.Too many thoughts crowded my mind, and then the ugliest one resurfaced. The witch would take her price. I decided then that I wouldn't get intimate with her in any way. I couldn't get Daisy pregnant, only for her to lose the baby.I headed to the gym. I had