Damian's Pov"I love you too, Lena...""No one owns you except me; you will bear my pups, and I promise to always stay beside you..." I drawled.A sharp tap on my back jolted me awake.My eyes flew open, and I turned, half expecting to see the warm eyes from my dream, but instead, a dim light escaped from the curtains.I blinked rapidly, confused by the light in the room. My head was still foggy from the dream. I could feel warmth beside me, the scent of floral perfume filling my nose, but then I was staring at Vivian’s angry face.My heart skipped a beat.Holy crap!Vivian was sitting up on the bed, her arms crossed, her eyes burning red with anger.She didn’t say anything at first. She just glared at me like I had just declared war in my sleep.“What the hell, Damian?” She snapped.I blinked, still half in the dream world. “What... what happened?”“Oh, don’t play dumb!” She barked. “You seriously don’t know?”I sat up slowly, trying to piece things together. “I just... had a weird d
Lena's POVMy fingers hovered over Kyler’s message, reading the words again for the third time.“Something came up. I won’t make it to training this morning. A lot of pack issues. But make sure you still go; I have got eyes on you. Also, take a walk around the pack once you're done. - Kyler.”I sighed and dropped the phone beside my pillow, pulling the covers up to my chest like they could shield me from the sudden wave of disappointment.He wasn’t coming.It had only been two weeks since I started training, but in those two weeks, Kyler had shown up every single day. Rain or shine. Some days, he only stood by the side, arms crossed, just watching with that unreadable expression. Other times, he got in the ring with me, guiding my stance, correcting my posture, and showing me how to shift my weight before a strike.He pushed me hard, but never too hard. And even when I failed, he always said something that made me want to try again.And I had gotten better.The first week, I couldn’t
Lena’s Pov“What do you want?” I asked, trying to keep my voice calm, even though my gut was twisting in knots just looking at her.Alison’s smirk widened like she could smell my unease. “Relax, Luna,” she said, dragging out the title like it was a joke. “I was just taking a walk and thought it was adorable how you're being shown around like the special little pup you are.”I crossed my arms, already getting uncomfortable by her presence. “I was asked to take a tour of the pack. That’s all.”“Training and a tour?” she purred, stopping a few feet from me. “You must be special.”I narrowed my eyes. “I don’t have time for whatever you are here for, Alison.”She tilted her head, her expression mock-innocent. “Oh, relax. I’m just saying, it’s sweet how Alpha Kyler makes time for you. Sending guards, planning your day. Very sweet indeed.”My fingers curled into fists. I didn’t want to give her the satisfaction of getting under my skin. “He’s just helping me adjust. That’s what a good Alp
Lena's PovThe guard didn’t say anything else. He just gestured for me to follow. My hands were still trembling as I wiped my palms on my dress and hurried after him.I had no idea what Kyler would say or how he would react.Oh goodness!Alison had set me up perfectly. Such a terrible manipulator!But then who the hell was waiting for me?The guard led me past the rows of graves and toward the garden gates. I expected to see Alpha Kyler or Elder Elijah.Maybe Alison couldn't wait to report me to Alpha Kyler.I wondered what kind of punishment I would be assigned. I just hoped Alpha Kyler would allow me to speak.I wasn't the one who broke his cherished frame.Just as I lifted my head, my gaze caught on the person standing beside the gate, making my breath hitch.“What?”Standing just outside the gate, dressed in all black and leaning casually against a tree, was Leonard.Leonard from the Blackwood pack."No," I muttered, my legs unable to carry me further."What the hell is he doing h
Damien’s POVThe stack of newspapers before me did nothing to ease the troubles in my mind as I patiently waited for Leonard's return.It had been twenty-four hours. Twenty-four long, agonizing hours since I sent him to deliver the letter. Yet still, I had heard nothing from him, not even a single word or report, and the worst, he wasn't back yet.The silence in my office was deafening. My heart had been racing non-stop since the moment I handed Leonard that damn letter to deliver to her.I know how stubborn Lena can be. I knew if she received the letter, she wouldn't hesitate to write back to me, but I wasn't sure what I expected from her.“Would she curse me?”“Would she throw some punches at me through the paper, or worse still, would she remind me of how she hated me because of the way I sold her off?A small part of me whispered the worst: “What if Kyler found out? What if Leonard was captured and could not deliver the message, or what if Kyler had bandaged Lena and she was una
Alison's Pov Have you ever cherished something before, and then suddenly it was forcefully collected from you, and you were left with no choice but to fight for it?That was my case with Alpha Kyler.He used to cherish me.But now I was just another woman in the pack. Forgotten, ignored, and replaced.And no one should blame me for being desperate to get him back. I was not about to watch everything I once had slip away into the hands of someone like Lena.Honestly, I don’t know what hurts more: the loss of his love or the loss of my status.Because ever since Alpha Kyler stopped caring about me, the omegas in the pack don’t even bother hiding their sneers. I once used to walk with my head high, knowing fully well that I was known as Alpha Kyler's lover and no one would hesitate to keep to my orders, but as soon as Lena came into the picture, none of the omegas or pack guards acknowledged me anymore.They were already beginning to see me as another commoner, and some couldn't even hi
Lena’s POVI woke up with my head pounding like a drum. My body felt heavy like I had been hit by a boulder and then left out in the cold. Every inch of me hurts.Where… where am I?I blinked slowly; my vision was blurry, but slowly I started to make sense of my surroundings.The room was dim, lit by a few glowing stones on the white walls.There was a small shelf at the other end of the room which was stacked with herbs. And then another table with bottles and glowing vials. The faint scent of burning sage mixed with bitter medicine filled the air.I was in the pack’s infirmary.I tried to lift my head, but a sharp pain shot through my neck. I winced, letting out a soft cry.My arms felt like jelly, and my throat...?It felt like sandpaper. I could taste the bitterness of herbs and drugs on my tongue. Someone had been feeding me things while I was out.A sharp knock pulled me from my thoughts.The door creaked open, and I walked to the last person I wanted to see.Theo!“Look who’s a
Lena’s POVAt the door was Theo, a wicked smirk plastered across his face.“What do you want, Theo?” My voice was hoarse and bold as I tried to hide my weakness.He let out a dry laugh, his eyes glinting with that same evil mischief. “Still trying to act strong, little mouse?” he mocked, leaning against the doorframe. “Do you think you can just stroll out of here? You’re not going anywhere.”I took another step, wobbling slightly but refusing to back down. “I don’t care what you say. I’m not staying here.”He moved faster than I expected. In a blink, he was right in front of me, grabbing my arm and yanking me back inside.“You think I don’t have eyes everywhere?” He growled. “You’ve been under my watch since the moment you passed out.”“Let me go!” I shouted, struggling in his grip. “You’re insane!” I cursed as I struggled with his firm grip.He laughed again. “You’ve always liked to fight, Lena and I love that about you.”I tried to yank myself free, but he slammed his mouth onto mi
Lena’s POVI took another deep breath, then reached out and pushed open the heavy council chamber door.The room fell into complete silence immediately after I walked in.Every elder turned their head toward me like I was a ghost walking in.Some had their mouths wide open in shock, while a few stood halfway, their eyes wide in disbelief. The air was so thick with tension that you could easily slice it with a butter knife.As soon as Kyler sighted me, he sprang up from his seat immediately and rushed towards me, his eyes wide open in disbelief.“Lena!”“You’re awake,” he whispered into my hair. “Are you okay? Does anything hurt? I was—”Without waiting to have a direct conversation with him, I shoved his hands away immediately.His brows furrowed instantly. “Lena—?”“No.” I took a step back, squaring my shoulders. “Don’t ‘Lena’ me. What did I just hear? What in the name of the Moon Goddess is going on here?”Kyler looked stunned.And then—ugh—she opened her mouth.Alison.The she-goat
Lena's Pov “Yo, yo!“Just kidding!” Karin whispered inside of me.A wave of instant relief surged through my veins instantly.I could hear her voice now, and I could also feel her strength.Thank Goddess!My wolf wasn't a mere illusion.“Finally!” Her voice rang in my head, filled with excitement and warmth.I gasped, a wild grin breaking across my face. “She’s real,” I said aloud, staring at Theo and Jax with wide eyes. “She’s genuine. I have a wolf!”“What?” Jax blinked, clearly confused. “Wait, are you saying—?”“My wolf is no longer weak...” I said breathlessly. Theo’s facial expression was “Have you gone nuts or something...?”But I knew what I was saying; I wasn't mad yet; excitement had only gotten the better part of me.I looked down and noticed the arrow lying next to me, which was glowing faintly. Tentatively, I reached for it. The moment my fingers wrapped around the shaft, a jolt of heat surged through my veins. It wasn't painful, but it seemed like something had awaken
Lena's Pov I stared at the glowing white wolf, my lips trembling as I reached toward it. My hand hovered inches from its muzzle, my heart beating loud and fast like a war drum in my chest.“Who… who are you?” I whispered again, my voice dry and cracking.The wolf stepped closer, its eyes locking with mine. “Stop being pathetic,” it said, a hint of amusement in its voice. “Don’t you recognize me?”I flinched, confused. “W-What?”“I’m your wolf,” it said gently, but with firmness. “You can call me Karin.”My eyes widened, my mouth parting in shock. I took a step back. “N-no… That’s impossible. I don’t have a wolf! The Moon Goddess never gave me one—”Karin chuckled, a deep, haunting sound that still managed to soothe me. “You are doubting Thomas.”I stared at her, and my lips twitched.“This isn’t funny. If you’re my wolf, then where the hell have you been all this time? Why did you never speak to me before?”“I wanted to,” she said softly, her glowing body sitting down like a majestic
Kyler’s POVI wiped the sweat from my brow, the cold breeze doing nothing to alleviate the exhaustion and fear clinging to me like a second skin. It had been almost eighteen hours since Lena collapsed, and she lay there lifeless and still.She hadn’t moved yet, not a whisper or even a sound from her.Just the shallow rise and fall of her chest, as if the threads keeping her tethered to this world were thinning with every passing second.Theo was crouched beside her, his hands working furiously as he applied yet another layer of healing herbs to her bare back. The scent of crushed wolfsbane and moonroot hung thick in the room, a sickening reminder of how close she was to death.The sight of my Lena, my fated mate, lying motionless on the floor made my heart crack.I knelt beside her, brushing a stray lock of hair from her pale face. My heart clenched painfully at the sight of her closed eyes, her lashes still damp with tears she hadn’t had the strength to wipe away.“She’s still burnin
Lena’s POVI was halfway through the door, my legs barely holding me up when I felt something pierce my back sharply.“Aah!” I screamed, stumbling forward. My vision blurred, and I crashed to the floor, hard.I gasped, trying to breathe, but every inhale felt like fire. My fingers touched my back, and as I withdrew it, it was soaked in blood.My blood.“If I can’t have you”, Damian’s voice rang out from behind, wild and twisted, “then no one will!”I rolled over, my body shaking. My back was burning, and a strange kind of weakness spread through me. My limbs felt heavy like they were no longer mine. I tried to move, but my legs refused.“P-poison”, I whispered to myself, panic rising in my chest. “The arrow… it’s poisoned.”Kyler turned around just in time, his face wild with rage. “LENA!”He punched Damian so hard that he flew back, hitting the wall with a loud crack. “You sick bastard!” Kyler roared.I tried to crawl forward, but my arms gave out. “I can’t… move,” I whispered as te
Lena’s POVI was halfway up the bars when a sharp pain shot through my back.“Ahh!” I cried out, falling hard to the ground.I twisted around fast—and there was Damian, his face twisted in pure rage.“So delusional to think you can escape?” he hissed.“Even if you run a meter, I would dive a thousand kilometers just to get you,” he mocked, grabbing my butt with his rough, long fingers.My heart skipped a beat just before he lunged at me.“No!” I screamed, trying to crawl away, but he was faster.He grabbed me by the waist and kicked me hard twice, one in the stomach, the other in my ribs. I gasped, curling up in pain.Then, like I weighed nothing, he dragged me back to the bed. I punched and clawed at him but he was stronger.“Let me go, you bastard!” I yelled, kicking him hard in the dick.He shoved me on the bed, his weight pinning me down. I kept fighting and doing anything I could do to get away but his grip on me was so tight.“You’re mine, Lena. I warned you!” He growled.I froz
Lena’s POV“Let me go!” I screamed, kicking and thrashing as the two huge gammas dragged me from the dark carriage into the underground lair.They didn’t say a word. They just opened a large iron door and threw me into a cold, stone room with a massive bed in the center.“See you soon, Lena…” one of them said with a sneer, just before slamming the door shut and locking it with a heavy clank.I ran to the door and pounded on it with my fists until they burned. There was no answer from anyone, and it just dawned on me that no one was coming to save me.Hell no!I was alone again.Tired of banging heavily on the door, I decided to give up.I walked back to the large bed and threw myself on it, my heart shattered into pieces.That night, I couldn’t sleep. My body tossed around on the bed, but my mind was worse—it was spinning out of control.My thoughts were a chaotic mess.Why hasn’t Kyler come for me? Has he even realized I’m missing? Or did he leave me in that dungeon and move on witho
Vivian's Pov “You have been acting so distant, Damian…?”“Have I done anything wrong?” I curled up to him, pulling him towards myself.“I am fine, Vivian. ““I just need space..” he murmured inaudibly, pulling himself away from me.I scrunched my face in disappointment but then I knew the next thing I ought to do.Without thinking I cupped his face in my hands and buried his hands under my cloth, leading his fingers to my hardcore nipples.Damian groaned against my mouth, his restraint cracking as he finally grabbed me, flipping me onto the bed.I let out a soft moan, my body embracing his. His hands trail down my thighs, feeling my bare skin, his touch desperate and relentless."Vivian" he whispers against my neck, his breath hot, his lips tracing the delicate curve of my collarbone.“Don’t stop, baby, "I whispered seductively.His mouth kisses mine again, his tongue sliding against mine, slow and deep, pulling a moan from my lips.His hands move with purpose, slipping beneath my
Theo's Pov I am caught in what feels like a trance… Or could it be death?My eyes fluttered open, but the pain in my limbs and arms made it impossible for me to walk, and when I tried to sit up, a sharp stab shot through my side.“Damn it,” I groan, clenching my teeth.I reach out, dragging myself closer to the nearest log. It was damp and rough, but right now, it feels like comfort. I lean against it, breathing heavily, my chest rising and falling with effort.Where the hell am I? And that is when I glance around.The forest is thick and quiet.Tall trees loom above me, their branches locking hands to block out the sky. Only small patches of light slip through the leaves, and it feels like being trapped under a green roof, miles from anywhere.Then… it hits me.I squeezed my eyes shut as the memories of what happened to me flooded my brain.The image of Lena chained in the dungeon flashes before me, her eyes haunted and tired. I remember sneaking into the dungeon that night she was