ROBERTO"We captured every one of them," Alpha Williams announced as he strode into the throne room, a predatory smirk stretching across his face."Everyone?" I arched a brow as his guards brought in some men, all of their faces were familiar. I hissed under my breath as the lain of their betrayal stung.After I killed Nolan, his army backed down, those that refused were killed while the others were locked up in the dungeon waiting for their judgement.Personally, I'd say...'Kill them all'Fuck! I winced as a sharp voice pierced my ears."Told you my guards were more than capable," Alpha William's voice brought me back to reality. "We used all the evidence we could find and also secrets spilled from the prisoners we captured. Four Elders and well about twenty-one guards.""Thank you," I said dryly, my voice cold and flat as I approached the captured prisoners. There were 25 in total, all knelt down in front of me, some even looked tortured."Well," I clicked my tongue against the roo
CLARAA loud bang on my door jolted me awake, and I could hear the heated voices of two men arguing.I let out a loud yawn, stretching like a starfish on the bed. The noises escalated, and then I recognized one of the voices.Father?Before I could gather my thoughts, the door swung open, and my father with the guard that always stood outside my door followed.The guard stood at the door while my father stood in front of my bed, his expression a mix of frustration and urgency."Luna!" The guard bowed. "Pardon me, but Alpha Williams-"I sighed deeply and turned to the guard with a smile. "It's fine, I understand. You were just doing your job and what I told you to do, you may leave."The man smiled and bowed to me and my father who snarled at him. "Thank you, Luna, please excuse me."He gently closed the door, while I turned to my father with an unimpressed look."Good morning Father.""There's nothing good about the morning,' He snapped."Oh? why so?""We need to talk about Roberto,"
CLARAThe next day.I woke up to the soft light filtering through the curtains, the familiar scent of coffee and pancakes wafting through the air."Ugh?" I looked around and saw that I was in Roberto's bed. Did I sleep here last night?"You're up," I heard a voice say behind me. "Good morning,""Hi!" I chirped at him. "Good morning, how was your night?""Quite alright, yours?""Ugh," I titled my head. "I would say good, although I can't remember what happened...""Nothing did," his reply was curt. "You just slept off immediately after dinner.""Oh," For some odd reason, I felt disappointed and I wondered why...'Sex starved probably?' Rae's voice sang in my head."Could be," I groaned as I swung my legs over the side of the bed. "Well, I need to shower then I'll be back for breakfast."He looked at me and then back to the tray of food on his desk. "Uhm," he said as he licked his lips chuckling softly."Those are for me.""Oh," the shock was evident in my voice. "Right...of course..."
CLARAI took a deep breath as I stepped into the hospital room, the sterile scent of antiseptic filling my nostrils. The fluorescent lights hummed overhead, casting a harsh glow on the two beds where Storm and Landon lay.The sight of them, pale and bandaged, sent a wave of anxiety and worry crashing over me. I glanced back at Roberto who retreated to a corner, his expression unreadable."Hey, Landon! Storm!" I called out softly, moving closer to their beds, I sat in between both beds so it would be easier to talk to both men.Mateo and the other guards were placed in different rooms. It was just Storm and Landon in this one.Storm cracked an eye open, a weak smile tugging at his lips, while Landon tried to sit up but I warned him not to."You could pop a stitch, so sit your ass down," I joked but at the same time, my tone was serious."Hey," Landon waved. "Good morning Luna!""What's with the sudden title now? You hit your head that hard?" I laughed."Well, you are the Luna, it's onl
ROBERTOI pressed the phone to my ear, my heart slightly pounding as I heard Alpha William's voice. I was trying everything in me to conceal my anger."My son, you have to listen to me! Ally with me! Make my army yours. It's the only way right now, make them the Royal guards and dismember yours! They can't be trusted!"I clenched my jaw, feeling the anger simmer beneath the surface. "No," I replied firmly, cutting him off. "I won't do that, I may have lost too many men because of betrayal but the ones who sacrificed their lives and the ones who stayed. I won't turn my back on them as the Alpha,"Memories of my men being killed on the battlefield flashed right before my eyes, I glanced over to the room Mateo and the others were admitted, it broke me knowing that these men almost died protecting me and one stupid old fool was asking me to ditch them."On second thought, are you fucking telling me how to rule my kingdom?!""My son, this is not a time for pride. You need strength-""I nee
1ROBERTO"Where's he?!" I yelled as I stormed the halls searching for Alpha Williams. Maria followed behind me, her eyes laced with worry as she panicked each time I yelled "I'm sorry Alpha, but immediately you left Alpha Williams left too, he said he was returning back to his palace," Maria explained trying to calm me down."He left?""Yes," she nodded. "Just all of a sudden, he also took some guards too..."I sighed and leaned against the wall opposite me, I looked down and saw Clara staring up at me with questionable eyes."Okay," I ran down the stairs, but I was stopped when Clara stood in front of me with a scowl."Where to again?""I need to see your father," I replied curtly."Why?""It's personal,""The fuck you mean personal!" She stomped her foot on the floor. "He's my father and you're my husband!""Okay?" I arched a brow."Roberto, what's going on?" Her eyes began to water and it made me sick, I never wanted to make her cry but here I am...what's happening?'Ignore her,'
CLARATwo weeks later.I sat on my bed, rethinking about all the incidents that have happened in the last two weeks.My father's betrayal hit the most, I couldn't believe that he wanted to control Roberto's Royal army and have the kingdom under his control.I also knew he was horrible but never knew he could go to such an extent. I was happy and at the same time sad when he was arrested but then again, he deserved it.Today was the day that they were going to readdress his case, due to my mother's endless pleas. Roberto finally gave up and decided to free him from the dungeon."Luna?" Olivia's soft voice pulled me back to reality."Oh, sorry," I chuckled nervously when I realized I was still standing in my underwear. "I should get started, I'll be out soon.""Need any help?""No, none for now. I can help myself, thank you.""Alright." She smiled and exited my room.I took a moment to gather my thoughts, the weight of the day pressing down on me. After Olivia left, I quickly dressed, t
CLARA"The Elders are going to hate you, you know that?"Landon said the moment Roberto and I stepped outside the throne room."You weren't even there, what the fuck do you know?" Roberto snapped."I have ears," Landon replied with a shrug. "Moreover, do you think it's a good idea?"I stopped in my tracks and turned towards Landon, he frowned when he noticed the look on my face."He's my father, Landon, I understand your concern. But he's my family, I already have a missing sister, and can't afford to lose another no matter what or how useless they are.""I'm sorry, I just want you both to be safe. It seems like everyone has it hot for you two,""And I'll take care of it, Nolan and Wyatt are finally over. I don't think I'd have any more issues to deal with again for now,""Ehnnn..." Landon sighed and gestured over to the Elders who were gathered at the staircase behind us, the moment they sighted us, they bowed and exited the mansion, using the front door."You may not have enemies but
CLARATwo years later."Silver, come here," I cooed at my little baby who had just finally taken his first step. "Aww, look at you. All grown up and handsome."I picked him up and caressed his chin while he tugged at my sleeve. "No, don't chew that," I scolded and yanked my sleeve away causing him to cry."Dear heavens, Olivia please take this child away from me."She chuckled and took Silver from me, who immediately stopped crying and started giggling. I scoffed as the both of them started cooing at each other."Might as well be his mother too."Olivia chuckled and sat in front of me. "Luna, he loves you and you know it.""He's stubborn.""He's like his mother," she whispered under her breath, but I heard her loud and clear."How DARE YOU?!" I playfully scolded her. We both sat there, she carried silver in her hands humming softly to him, while I knitted a cute baby cap for him.He was turning two very soon. I was so excited to finally celebrate his birthday! Even though it's a few m
CLARAI woke up feeling a bit lightheaded, I looked around confused. Why was I in a hospital?I groaned as I placed my hand on my head, I felt something wrapped around it...a bandage?Wait..that's right.I was kidnapped and-What the fuck happened next?!!!I tried to move, but a sharp pain emitted and I collapsed back on my bed panting hard. I remember Cassandra hitting my hand and I hit my whole body with a tree, but what happened next?But more importantly, where's Roberto, Landon? Storm? Olivia? Mateo?!!!I groaned louder as I forced myself to get up, the hospital room was extremely large, large enough to be a whole chamber.I gently pushed the door open and I gasped when I saw Mateo standing outside. "Mateo!" I sighed in relief."Luna-" he was cut short when I wrapped my arms around him pulling me into a tight hug."Oh, sorry," I blushed and pulled away from him. "I'm sorry, I got excited and it's good to see you. Alive and well."He smiled and nodded. "It's great to see you too L
CLARAI struggled against the ropes, my heart racing as I sucked in my breath. Cassandra and Alexander seemed to be deep into their conversation as both of them turned their backs on me.Suddenly, Cassandra went behind me, I could feel the ropes that tied my hands getting tighter."Cassandra, what are you doing?" I gasped, breaking through the surface.She leaned over, her lips bearing touching my ears. "Just making sure," She slid the glass I hid in between my palm. "You know, you aren't very smart."She waved the glass at my face before throwing it into the pool. "How foolish of you, you actually thought you could outsmart us and run away?""Let me go! You won’t get away with this!" I shouted at her."Such fire! But you're not in a position to make demands," She taunted, glancing back to Alexander, who was watching us with a blank expression on his face."I can't wait any longer. Let's proceed," Alexander spoke up, crossing his arms. "The longer we wait, the more unpredictable our l
ROBERTOI sat in my office and glanced over at the wall clock opposite me. It's been an hour since I left Clara, but I just had this sudden urge to see her.I left my office and headed to her room. The guard who stood there moved and bowed as he sighted me. "Clara?" I knocked, but no one answered."Where's the Luna?" I asked the guard who stood outside her room."No Alpha, the Luna hasn't returned yet.""She hasn't? It's dark right now. Could she still be outside?"I went back to the courtyard, but she wasn't there. My heart started racing fast as I began to run around the palace but there was no sign of her."Mateo!" I picked up my phone and dialed his number. "Find the Luna!" I said and cut the call.After a few minutes, he ran up to me, panting hard. "Alpha... The Luna hasn't been found yet.""What do you mean you can't find the LUNA?!" I screamed at the top of my voice as Mateo returned, his eyes seemed like they were about to pop out."I left her outside! And I have strict instr
CLARAI lay on the ground, the world around me began to clear, and panic surged through my veins as I struggled to comprehend what had just happened.The last thing I remembered was the gentle breeze and stars then-"Fuck!" I cried as I held my head, all I could feel right now was a headache, one that could split my brain into two."Roberto?" I called out softly. Where am I? Suddenly, my vision began to fade, and the shadows around me began to close in. I felt the weight of the night pressing down, and just before everything went dark.I caught a glimpse of a figure looming over me."Who are-""You should have listened to your dear husband and stayed in," The voice whispered, sending chills down my spine.That voice..."You're-""Hello, sister."I gasped as the realization hit me. That voice was unmistakably familiar- my elder sister."Why did you-" Betrayal coursed through Mr as I succumbed to darkness, realizing I had been trapped in her twisted game all along."Olivia was right...
CLARAI was fast asleep when all of a sudden Olivia burst into my room breathing hard. The sound of my door being shut hard made me jolt up."What is it?" I gasped as I rubbed my eyes, I controlled myself not to scream at her."Luna? Why are you in bed?" She stared at me with wide eyes."What do you mean why am I still in bed? I've been in bed ever since you left!" I answered annoyed."I'm so sorry...it's just, I thought I saw you outside the training ground. Just now!""What?" I blinked rapidly, the sleep had now disappeared from my eyes. ~O~Roberto sat on my bed, holding me in his arms as he gently rubbed my belly, for some reason, that calmed me down and I enjoyed it.Olivia stood opposite us, her eyes wide and her hands shaking terribly. While Landon sat on the chair next to my desk."Olivia, repeat what you told the Luna," Roberto said, his voice laced with slight annoyance.She took a deep breath as she cleared her throat. "I went out for some fre
OLIVIAI stood at the door watching Luna cry softly, she wasn't aware that I was in the room with her. I came in to drop her breakfast as she had completely stopped eating at the dining.To her, she claimed it was pointless since the cooks had been changed and only me and Ma'am Maria had control over what she ate.I let out a deep breath as I stood there, holding the tray still in my hands, carefully enough not to make any noise.She's going through a lot and I hated it, neither she nor the Alpha deserved this. They were good people, so why such a cruel fate?I sighed deeply and slowly slid down the wall, landing on the wall.Unfortunately, I winced when I cut myself with the penknife I kept on the tray."Who's that?!" Her voice spoke up."It's me, Luna!" I announced as I got up and slowly walked towards her with a forced smile. "I'm sorry I-""You heard me crying, didn't you?""I'm sorry..." I bowed my head down in shame. "You weren't aware when I got in and I suddenly heard you cryi
ROBERTO"The Luna is pregnant," The doctor announced as he stood up. "However, there are signs of possible miscarriage, it would be best if she was to refrain from stress and such. Her body is weak so is her mind, a healthy mother is the only thing that can guarantee a good baby.""How long is she gone?""Alpha, I'd say a month. Early-stage pregnancies are easily prone to miscarriages, I'll bring over some drugs and drop a list of fruits and food she should eat, to prevent terrible news.""Thank you," That was the only word that could escape my lips, as he left. I sat on her bed, carefully stroking her hair.Mateo was outside her room, while Olivia and Landon were inside with me. "What do we do now?" Landon spoke up."Find my father and kill him. That's all we can do, Clara is pregnant, and now I have two important people to look after. Two souls that nobody should harm," I looked at him with a determined look."I'll find him, and end this so that my family and my people will be safe.
CLARAI woke up feeling extremely tired, I looked down at myself and sighed when I realized I was still wearing my party dress.Still can't believe Storm's crowning ceremony and wedding were yesterday, still feels like a dream.I'm so happy for him! It's almost like it was me that those things were happening to.As I was about to get up, I let out a scream when I saw Mateo and Olivia right in front of my door, both of them had eyebags underneath their eyes, Olivia was leaning against the wall, while Mateo stood tall."What's going on?" I said, snapping them out of their thoughts and back to reality."Luna!" Olivia was the first to bow, followed by Mateo. "Good morning My lady," They said in unison."What's going on? Why are you guys in my room?""Uhmm..." Olivia scratched her head. "Last night..or would I say early this morning? The Alpha personally instructed that I would always be in your room, even when you're asleep.""Why?" I shot a brow up."He didn't say, my lady. I dare not q