Killian’s POVThe night came quietly, making the Sentinel quarters filled with silence, only broken by the occasional echo of boots against stone. I sat on my bed, my legs stretched out, shirt off, tracing the bruises I earned from the day’s encounter.No wonder this pack was the best werewolf pack in the region. Alpha Rowan or should I say Raven was a legend, one that sent fear to even the Lycan Lord. Ever since she became the Alpha, it was like she was born with a sole purpose—destroy all the Lycans and that was what she has been doing ever since she became the Alpha. She trained and led thousands of wolves to battle, she never lost a battle. She once fought off almost three hundred Lycans all by herself when they came up with a plan to separate from her people and kill her but she proved to them that she doesn't need her people to protect her—she was a goddess. A faint scoff escaped my lips. I have lived in this place for years, hoping that one day I would be able to see this l
Raven’s POVThe sun hadn’t even touched the mountains when I got to the training grounds. I didn’t know what the Lycan Lord planned next or when he would strike. But I was sure of one thing—we didn’t have time. We had to be ready for anything. Damien had suggested we increase the intensity of training. He wasn’t wrong. I agreed with his brutal approach this time—only the strongest could be trusted with the frontline, we didn't need weak people in this war. I sat in the high seats on the balcony, my arms crossed, watching the Sentinels train below. Their growls, punches, and shouts echoed across the arena, dust filling the air. But my eyes weren't on the sentinels fighting, they were shamefully looking for someone—Kai. My eyes scanned the field desperately looking for him. I don't know why I was suddenly bothered by this slave's absence, surely it's not because he is my mate, it is because he knew my secret—That was a lie. I didn't care that this slave knew my secret. I finally s
Killian’s POVI could still hear their chants, the cheers, the praises even after my senses has faded. The way they roared the other man’s name like he was some hero.I wasn’t ready to go down like that. They wanted a show? Then I’d give them one.I forced myself to my feet, my legs trembled, and blood still dripped from my chest, The chants died almost immediately. The man turned, surprised to see me standing again. He grinned, showing blood-stained teeth."Stay down, dog," he spat.The crowds murmured in agreement. “This slave must really want death,” I heard someone from behind. “Do you think I can't kill you,” the man growled. “I spared your life, but now I think it was a bad idea.”I scoffed. “Don't be so cocky, you are nothing but a weak dickhead.”The man growled loudly and lunged at me. He was fast but his moves were predictable. I ducked under his arm and slammed my fist into his ribs. He growled, twisting to grab me, but I rolled away and kicked his knee hard.He stumbl
Raven’s POVI had been pacing for what felt like hours, No one had seen Kai since the fight, no one saw him leave the room or the palace. Theo insisted that I sent a sentinel to call Kai, which was kinda stupid. Kai was seriously injured, it was a miracle he didn't die. I might be known as a cold hearted alpha but I still had a heart. Who calls out a wounded person who is supposed to be resting in the middle of the night? “Why do I think Draven is responsible for this?” My wolf, Leslie suggested. Leslie has been more than a wolf to me, she was basically my best friend and the only part of me that reminded me of my true identity, well, except for the boobs and all other parts a woman has. “Why would you think that?” I asked her. “Draven doesn't even know why I left him alive, all he knows is that I didn't kill Kai.”“Either way we have to find him, he is our mate,” Leslie insisted. “Would you stop saying that?” I rolled my eyes, sinking into the chair next to me. “He is our mat
Raven’s POVMy hands were shaking as I walked toward him, my grip tightened around the whip handle. I kept whispering to myself as I walked closer that this was just a slave, not my mate. But Leslie kept whispering in my head. “Raven, don’t do this. He’s your mate, he’s your way out. With him, you could live as who you really are—a woman, free at last.”“You know I have no choice, if I don't do it, my mother would find another way to try and kill him, this is the only way to save him—that's if he passes the test.”The air was filled with the scent of a potion that could block werewolves' sense of smell or hearing, but unfortunately that potion doesn't work on Lycans. That's what the Lycans have been using for centuries to defeat most werewolves packs, fortunately for us, those flowers went extinct. I don't know how my mother got her hands on it but it was a reminder that she was willing to do anything to keep my secret safe. Kai was blindfolded with a thick black cloth, so he coul
Killian’s POVI woke up with a throbbing headache, my whole body screamed in pain, that even breathing felt like punishment, but I ass grateful for one thing, I was alive and that was more than enough. "Killian?"I slowly turned to Raven, a wicked thought creeping into my mind. I felt like choking her to death, but knowing that would put me in a bigger problem, I pushed the thought aside. She was sitting beside me, eyes red like she hasn't slept for years. “You're alive,” she whispered, gripping my hand.“Barely,” I muttered, and winced. “Did someone run me over with a boulder?”She gave a weak laugh. “I'm sorry… for what my mother did.”I stared at the ceiling. “You don’t have to apologize for her, I survived, didn't I? And I earned your trust.”She nodded in agreement. “You did well.”“But next time, maybe wait till I’m healed from the first torture session before you sign me up for another.”She blinked, then chuckled. “Deal.”We stayed like that for a moment, none of us knew w
AUTHOR'S POVThe slave quarters was quiet when they brought Theo back, everyone assumed he was dead. Any slave taken by the sentinel never returns back—except Kai. But no one was expecting another miracle. Theo's shirt stuck to his skin, soaked with sweat and blood, his body trembling as he buried his face in his hands. “What happened?” “Are you alright?”“Who did this?” The other slaves kept asking but Theo didn't move instead his cries increased. Lina, a young slave girl but also like a supervisor for the slave girl, rushed forward, placing a hand on his shoulder. “What did they do to you?” she asked in a soft voice.Theo didn’t answer. Lina's eyes scanned through his body, noticing every wound. She turned to the crowd. “Retire for the night, I would be with Theo.”The crowd exchanged glances at each other but they all left, reluctantly. She turned to him again. “What happened?” She asked again but Theo didn't move. “Theo you are scaring me,’’ she said, her voice lower now
Kai’s POVI walked into the slaves’ quarters early that morning, expecting everyone to be up or maybe a few sleepy faces, people getting ready for work, the usual mess, but what I saw sent shivers down my spine. The compound was in a wreck, broken plates, spilled water, straw scattered everywhere and what scared me the most was the slaves were gathered in one place, their backs facing me. Everywhere was silent, even the birds held their peace. They only do that when they are praying for the dead. “What’s going on?” I asked loudly, my voice steady even though my stomach twisted.No one answered.They turned to me, I walked closer to them, carrying the basket of fresh bread I had slipped away from the sentinels quarters. They remained silent and stepped aside slowly, clearing a path for me.Theo was at the center, standing like a statue, his eyes were locked on the person lying on the ground. “Mikel,” I muttered, the basket dropping to the ground. I dropped to my knees beside
Raven's POVWe gathered around the round table, mapping out different plans and areas on how to attack the Southern Lycans. The last attack was brutal and it had left so many people talking, and now rumors of the Lycans roaming around the village had spread like wildfire. This was more than a sign that the Lycan Lord's army was ready for battle and one thing about the Lycans is that they never play fair. "Alright," I began, my voice steady, despite the anxiety bubbling beneath the surface. "We set out soon, the sooner we strike,the better, the last attack was a warning, but we are not going to back down,” I paused, darting my eyes around to make sure they were all listening. "We need everyone on their toes. This is no small task, and it's not going to be easy. If any of you think you’ll get by without pulling your weight, think again. We’re in this together, or none of us are in this at all. Understood?" I scanned their faces, waiting for any signs of hesitation, but all I got was
Raven's POVWe gathered around the round table, mapping out different plans and areas on how to attack the Southern Lycans. The last attack was brutal and it had left so many people talking, and now rumors of the Lycans roaming around the village had spread like wildfire. This was more than a sign that the Lycan Lord's army was ready for battle and one thing about the Lycans is that they never play fair. "Alright," I began, my voice steady, despite the anxiety bubbling beneath the surface. "We set out soon, the sooner we strike,the better, the last attack was a warning, but we are not going to back down,” I paused, darting my eyes around to make sure they were all listening. "We need everyone on their toes. This is no small task, and it's not going to be easy. If any of you think you’ll get by without pulling your weight, think again. We’re in this together, or none of us are in this at all. Understood?" I scanned their faces, waiting for any signs of hesitation, but all I got was
Kai’s POVI sat on the hard ground, my wrists chained together. Two sentinels sat a few feet away, laughing and pointing at me like I was nothing but dirt.My stomach still burned from the stab wound Raven gave me, but the real pain was in my chest.How could she do that to me? What was she thinking? “Fuck,” The words came out before I could stop them. I'm the only one that can help in this war, a wolf can survive a Lycan bite, but no wolf can survive a Lycan Alpha bite… The few who did were paralyzed completely. I'm the only one who can help them, yet, she wants me out. "The reign of the slave sentinels is over," one of them sneered, kicking a pebble toward me.The other nodded in agreement. “I'm grateful that the Alpha is finally returning to his old self but I don't understand why he asked us not to kill him.”The first man nodded, turning to him. “I have been thinking the same thing,” he turns back to me. “Hey, slave boy, what did you do to our Alpha?”“Perhaps the Alpha has b
Raven’s POVI walked slowly down the hall, still feeling the ache in my side. The palace was quiet, only a few guards around. When I got to Damien’s room, I knocked softly.“Come in,” his voice called, weak but clear.I opened the door and smiled a little when I saw him sitting up on his bed. He looked much better. His color had returned, and most of the wounds were gone.“Hey,” I said, closing the door behind me.“Hey,” Damien smiled. “What are you doing here?” I walked closer to him. “Ouch,” I laughed. “I was expecting to be scolded by the person I came to see.”He chuckled, shaking his head faintly. “Says the person who doesn't even know the road to my room.”“Well, I'm here now,” I shrugged. “Figured you might need the company.”His lips curled into a faint smile as his hand wrapped around his chest. “You shouldn't be out of bed you know.”“I’m fine.” I waved it off and sat down on the chair next to his bed.He looked at me for a moment, guilt all over his face. “I’m sorry, Raven
Raven's pov. I went back to my room, still clutching my side. The pain was still there, but at least the blood had stopped but I could still feel traces of the poison in me. “Damn the Lycans,” I muttered, lifting my shirt off. I wonder what the moon goddess was thinking when she created the Lycans, they were the problem of this world. I carefully sat on my chair, my mind slowly drifting to Damien. If I haven't showed up, he would have been taken away and goodness knows what Draven would have done to him. “We should go see him,” Leslie suggested. I inhaled deeply, nodding my head in agreement. She was right, I should go see him, at least stay with him for the night, Draven had done that countless times for me and I was forever grateful but the problem now was that I was too lazy to stand up. Despite the pain and everything that had happened this night or should I say morning, I felt really dizzy, I haven't had a good night sleep in a long time. “Fuck it,” I muttered adjusting
RAVEN'S POV. Immediately the meeting ended I lunged at Draven but my mother stopped me, the elders stared at me like I had gone mad or something but I didn't care. I just wanted to tear Draven to shreds. Draven has done a lot of things in the past that pissed me off or still kept haunting me but this was far worse. He dared to touch Damien. My mother gave me a death glare, her eyes telling me to calm down but I didn't want to, so I completely ignored her, Mt cold eyes on Draven, who stared at me with a smug smile. The elders slowly walked out, murmuring among themselves, they weren't aware that their favourite alpha was just a few steps away from death. He slowly stood up, adjusting his shirt. “I would make sure the sentinels follow the lead, the Lycan wouldn't have been able to go far after such heavy rain.”“Screw the Lycan,” I growled, my jaw clenched. Draven's smug smile widened, he shrugged faintly and turned to go when my mother stopped him and I was glad she did, because
AUTHOR'S POV. Damien was walking along the hallway, the sentinels by his side, they were just few blocks away from the council room when Draven stepped in front of them, blocking their path. Damien turned to the side but Draven used his hand to block his path. “We need to talk,” he said. Damien inhaled deeply and turned to the sentinel. “You go ahead, I will meet you there,” he said. The sentinel bowed and left. “Can I help you?” Damien asked and turned to Draven with a glare. Draven chuckled faintly, a smug smile playing on his lips. “Rowan is very lucky to have someone like by his side.”Damien didn't reply, his expression remained neutral. Damien and Draven have been mortal enemies since Damien came to the palace. Draven hasn't really done anything to Damien but hated him, one might say his hatred was more than that of Raven. “Where is Rowan?” Draven asked. “Alpha Rowan,” Damien corrected, his voice filled with venom. “My bad,” Draven forced a smile, placing his hand on his
Raven’s POV. I tried to pull away, but he held me tighter, our eyes locked for some seconds before his eyes slowly fell to my chest and his eyes remained there as if this was the first time he was seeing boobs. I tried to push him away but his grip was stronger than expected, he simply pulled me into a dark corner, pinning me to the wall. My bare chest was against his, and even though we were both wet from the rain, his body felt hot... Too hot. His breath brushed my skin and it made me feel things I didn’t want to feel. My thighs clenched on their own, and I hated myself for it.A loud thunder snapped me back to reality. I smoldered. “Let me go,” my voice shaking.Kai didn’t say a word, he just placed his finger on my lips and said, “Shh.”“Rowan!” I heard my uncle's voice again, I turned to the direction of the voice, I could hear my own heartbeat as loud as the thunder. Kai's body pressed against mine, his body blocked me from sight just as my uncle ran past us.The second he
Raven’s POVI was in my room feeling tired, sore, and ready to forget the day. I pulled off my clothes one by one, letting them drop to the floor. The room was quiet, except for the sound of rain hitting the windows. I walked to the tub, filled with warm water, and stepped in slowly, sinking into it with a sigh.My body relaxed in the heat, but my mind didn’t.“Are you really going to pretend that everything’s fine?” Leslie said, her voice laced with disappointment. “Not now, Leslie,” I mumbled, leaning back.“You know what happened to Kai. You let them beat him, you didn’t stop it.”I sighed. “It had to be done.”“No, it didn’t,” she snapped. “You let them hurt him because you’re scared they’ll find out who you really are.”“I’m not scared,” I whispered, but I wasn’t sure I believed it. “He broke a law, so he should bear the consequences, you of all people should know.”I stayed in the water, thinking about Kai. I hated that he could still get to me, I hated the fact that the more