Amber and Matthew stood at the exact spot where they had found Carmen unconscious a few weeks ago. The memory of her lying there lifeless still haunted Amber. She felt responsible for what had happened to Carmen. Though the doctor said Carmen was slowly coming back to reality, Amber just knew that something was wrong. The doctor giving them pieces of Lily's bangles was another height of anxiety for her. Was there any chance that Lily was part of what had happened? Is it related to Reece? Matthew took a deep breath in, trying to pick up any traces of a scent. He wrinkled his nose in disgust, "I can smell Lily's scent here."Amber nodded, "Yes, I know. She was with me that night when we found Carmen.""Was she aware of anything strange happening that night?"Amber shook her head, "No, she didn't mention anything. But she's my maid, I doubt she would share any information even if she knew something."Amber didn't know why she as defending Lily but she needed to give her benefits of doub
Amber sat at her desk, surrounded by mountains of paperwork. As the Luna of the pack, it was her responsibility to ensure that everything was in order. It was a difficult task, but one that she took seriously. She had always been a hard worker lately, never shying away from a challenge. However, as the days wore on, the stress was beginning to take its toll on her. It was no easy for her, as Carmen was still unconscious, it bothered her and she silently wished that Raze would get back, not just because she missed him, the duties were taking a toll on her and it almkstbfelt like she was losing her sanity.Just as she finished signing a stack of documents, a maid appeared in the doorway. "Excuse me, Luna," she said with a curtsey, "but the elders have requested your presence in the council room."Amber's heart rate skyrocketed. She had been dreading this moment. As the newest member of the council, she knew that the elders didn't take kindly to outsiders. She stood up from her desk, but
Carmen walked through the woods, the leaves crunching beneath her feet as she tried to clear her head. She knew the truth about what had happened to her, and she knew that Brenda was the one responsible. But what she didn't know was how to tell Amber. She didn't want to cause any more trouble for her friend, especially now that she was finally happy with Alpha Raze. She wasn't a newbie to the fact that Amber was keeping her identity and she didn't blame her, it was the only she could protect herself.As Carmen walked, lost in thought, she heard a twig snap behind her. She turned to see Alpha Reece approaching her with a cold expression on his face. She recognized him immediately as Amber's ex-mate."Well, well, well. If it isn't Carmen," Alpha Reece said sarcastically. "What brings you to the woods?"Carmen tried to hide her anxiety as she replied, "Just taking a walk, Alpha Reece. Is there a problem?"Alpha Reece's expression darkened. He stepped closer to her, his eyes boring into h
Alpha Reece stood in his study, his right hand man, Andrew, by his side as they discussed their next move."I want you to keep watch on Amber," Reece said, his voice low and commanding. "She's the key to taking over Aloha Reagan's pack."Andrew raised an eyebrow, clearly sensing something devious in Reece's plan."What do you plan to do?" he asked cautiously.Reece grinned, a wicked glint in his eye. "I have other plans for her, but for now, I need to keep her close. By winning her over, I can get closer to her father and take over his pack without a fight."Andrew nodded, understanding Reece's cunning strategy. "I'll keep an eye on her. But what about the others in the pack? Won't they suspect something if we suddenly become close with one of their own?"Reece waved a dismissive hand. "We'll take things slowly. I have a reputation for being charming. I'll work my way into their graces one by one."With that, Reece dismissed Andrew and set off to meet Carmelia, his girlfriend and the
Alpha Reece emerged from the conference meeting with a scowl etched upon his face. The deal he had proposed to Liam, the alpha of Blackwood's pack, had been vehemently refused. It irked him to no end that someone would dare challenge his authority and reject his offer. Every step he took towards his office only intensified the fury boiling within him.As Reece stormed into his office, his beta, Felix, cautiously entered behind him. "Alpha Reece, I understand your frustration with Liam's refusal," Felix said, his voice laced with caution. "But perhaps we could morph a plan to turn the situation in our favor."Reece turned to face Felix, his eyes narrowed. He knew the risks of going against Liam - a vicious and ruthless alpha, but he also despised being denied. He rubbed his temples, considering the idea. "What kind of plan are you suggesting, Felix? We must tread carefully. Liam is not one to be underestimated."Felix raised an eyebrow, leaning against the wall. "I propose we gather in
Amber and Carmen made their way back to the pack, both feeling a mix of exhaustion and exhilaration after a night of revelry at the bar. The moon hung high in the night sky, casting an ethereal glow on their figures as they approached the borders of their territory.Their steps were light and carefree until a low growl reverberated through the trees. The two women halted abruptly and turned to face their attackers, their eyes narrowing with determination. A group of rogues, their eyes wild with feral hunger, had emerged from the shadows, surrounding Amber and Carmen.Without hesitation, they shifted effortlessly into their werewolf forms, their bodies elongating and muscles bulging under their fur-covered skin. Their growls turned into snarls, as their sharper teeth and claws served as lethal weapons against their enemies.The fight began with a ferocity that echoed through the night air. Growls and snarls filled the darkness as Amber and Carmen tore through their opponents, their mov
AMBER'S POVTHE DAY SHE WENT MISSING To say I was hurt was the understatement of the year. Carmen was much more to me than just a friend and to think that she had dealings with someone like Reece after all he had done, all that I did not hide for her hurt me badly. I needed Raze now more than ever, everyone was turning against me, no one was trustworthy and to think that I was being threatened by Reece everytime I see him. Scratch that not every time I saw him, even when I didn't see him, it was quite obvious that the threats I had been receiving were from him. I stood up and walked towards the bathroom to take a shower. I was uncomfortable with my argument with Carmen.Yes she hurt me , but like I said she meant so much that even though it was her fault I wasn't okay being at odds with her. I stripped as I got lost in thought and I got into the shower stall subconsciously and so out of it, must be because I was so used to it. Starting from my hair I washed my body and suddenly C
Ambers POVIt was exhausting to keep looking at Carmen and not tell her anything. It was just as painful as well. I told her I needed to rest just for the day and that I would like to be alone for a while. She told me to apologize for her wrong doings and to appreciate all I did for her at the hospital, she would bring me lunch and dinner. I argued with her for almost an hour before I finally gave in. I told her to bring my lunch by 3 and my dinner by 10. She objected telling me that was a late lunch and that I wouldn't be able to sleep if I had dinner that late as well. She was being too inquisitive so I told her I'd have lunch by 2 and dinner by 8 instead. She smiled at her success at swaying me. I have her a hug before she left and it oddly seemed like the last one I would give her. I took my mind off of it and fear, anger and uncertainty gnawed at me for the rest of the day. The time crawled closer and crawled slower and I don't why I felt angst at the fact the day was crawling
AMBER’S POV.I felt numb.Everything was dark. I struggled to open my eyes, when I finally got to open my eyes, the light was too bright for me and it affected my eyes. I had to close my eyes back. I tried opening them again and I tried adjusting my eyes to the light and I succeeded this time around. I looked around the room I was in. My hand was kind of heavy, then I looked down to check why it was then I saw Raze my mate sleeping with my hand in his.I hope I did not worry him too much, where are our babies. I looked around and I did not notice any crib or cribs. This made me wake Raze up.He first looked around and when he saw that my eyes were opened, he widened his eyes and smiled at me.“Hey babe. How are we feeling?” He asked.“Well I’m not feeling too good.” I replied trying to sit up but the pain hit me hard in my abdomen.“You’re not supposed to sit up, just stay like that until you heal okay?” He told me and I nodded my head.“Where are my kids?” I asked.He smiled.“They a
RAVE’s POV.The past few weeks have been okay.I could feel strength in my legs and if I did it with enough concentration I could lift my legs. But I’ll break sweats to do that. We just had dinner and we are outside getting air.Amber said she felt too choked inside.“Babe, I love you.” She said and hugged me.“I love you too babe.”We hugged each other for a while before she complained that she wanted to go inside because of the cold. She was opening the door when she suddenly screamed, holding her tummy in her hands. I suddenly felt panicked.What was going on? I asked nobody in particular.“What is wrong babe?” I asked wheeling my chair to where she was.She could not talk. She was moaning in pain and agony. I felt helpless and I wanted to cry because I could not stand up to carry her and get help. I screamed for help on top of my voice.I wanted to carry her but I remembered my situation again. Fuck. How useless could I be in this situation.I heard footsteps coming up and I kind
RAZE’s POV.I want to walk.I did not want to disappoint Amber when we finally give birth to our children. I want to be there for her, it won’t be easy for her to do things on her own when she gets pregnant and I cannot trust these maids at all. Even after I flushed them out I’m still worried about them still being among the maids. I can’t keep fitting every single one of them, it will get to a point and they would say I have issues and the last thing I want right now is for a runout to start to in the pack that I was a paranoia and it would cause another trouble.If other packs hear of this, they might want to take advantage of it and penetrate into the pack as per its at its weakest right now. Apart from the war that is brewing underneath that my men and I preparing for, I did not want to give room for another war.I was going to make sure that I would walk before my children were born. I need to call Caden, my beta so that he will get me that fitness instructor that he wanted to br
AMBER’s POV.The past few days has been stressful for me but I was still happy.Even though Rave could not walk for the time being, I tried my best to be by his side all the time as his mate. We all tried to be happy here and not think of the bad things that happened in the past. I kind of still think of my father, he was still the one that brought me into this world regardless but not think of him because I miss him but because, my children would grow up without a grandfather. I’ll make sure to tell them that the man dies too before I grew up so I don’t introduce them to the bad and shameful life he lived.I’ll make sure that if my children were girls or if just one of them turned out to be a girl, I’ll make sure that she did not go through what I went through. I’ll take care of her to their fullest and not give space for suffering. I knew that my mate, Raze would be a good father to them too. He did not have single bad blood towards me and his unborn children.He was always checking
FIVE DAYS AGOUNKNOWN'S POVI was pacing and boiling at the same time. Where the hell are they?Shouldn't they have been back with her body yet? What's taking these fools so long?I should have known that they weren't capable of doing anything! Incompetent idiots.I saw one of my men running in with sweat dripping down his face and he quickly fell to his knees.Bad news! I hate bad news!" What is it? Where are the assassins?" I growled at him and although he was scared shitless he didn't move back. Bold! That's how I like my men to be." The Intel we received was false sire! The assassins fell into their trap. A lot of them were killed and the rest that were injured were taking back to the castle." He spoke quickly.I yelled in anger and grabbed the soldier by his neck. Lifting him up and choking him." Who dared to do that?" I glared at him. Every nerve in me was burning with fiery rage. And I felt like I could wipe out an entire village just from my boiling rage." T-the Q…Q…Queen
RAZE'S POVWhen Amber left for the farm, I suddenly regretted letting her go.I know she's with Bryan but I still felt uneasy. She's with child and I'll only be okay if I was there with her but I wasn't.I called one of the guards and ordered them to follow the carriage at a safe distance and to inform me if things go south. I'm not taking any chances with my woman.An hour after speaking to the guard, they came rushing in. They had arrow wounds on their body and I quickly called the pack doctor to take care of them.But before they were taken to the hospital, they told me that the carriage was under attack and that it was a good thing I had dispatched the army warriors.What confused me now was that I never did that? I didn't dispatch the army warriors but if I didn't who did?I called the secretary in charge and was informed that Warlock had dispatched the army guards. But how did he know that the carriage was under attack?When I finally went back home, I heard voices outside the
BRYAN'S POV The hood fell off and revealed Sage with a bloodied nose and purple eyes. " What the hell happened to you?" I asked amusedly. " Warlock. He let me know just how he felt about my betrayal." He smiled but ended up wincing at the act stretched his lips, expanding the deep cut he had. I chuckled " I'm not surprised. Warlock is known for speaking with his fist and not his mouth. I would have apologized but I think you deserved it." I shrugged and stared into space. " And more. He promised to deal with me if the plan flopped. That's if, I'm still alive after this." I laughed but I could hear the sadness in his voice. " He wishes you dead?" I quirked an eyebrow. " By a million arrows. The dude doesn't know how to hide his hatred or anger " The Alpha is being they lost their generous and I'm very grateful for that but I don't think the people would be happy to have a traitor living amongst them when they eventually find out." " That is why you need to prove yourself now. A
AMBER'S POV" How's the construction going?" Raze asked as I munched on a boneless chicken." Great. The men are truly hardworking. They were digging up the ground when I got there." I answered, eating a tender chicken meat." That's good news. I hate to be this useless in a time like this." He sulked almost pouting, and I couldn't stop myself from pecking the cute lips " My lips are not cute." He glared at me." At this point, it is." I grinned from ear to ear " And don't ever call yourself useless. So what if your legs are working, note the sacarsm, it shouldn't make you feel less important. You are just as important, healthy or handicapped, to this pack." I ended, picking up another large of piece of chicken." You seem to love the chicken legs more than me now." He glowered." I love your legs too, so fat and thick." I subconsciously licked my lips " But I love the sausage between them more."His face paled " You are flirting shamelessly now?" I shrugged " Can't help it. Pregnanc
AMBER'S POV " No, Amber!" " Why are you so upset? I'm not asking for the world, you know?" I rolled my eyes. " You're asking for my world." He thundered " I'm not letting you go to the construction site." " I'm doing this for you. You're not physically capable of going there yourself or monitoring the whole process, so I'm going on your behalf." " No!." " Bryan will be there. I promise I'll just watch from afar." " It's a construction site. So many things could go wrong, a lot of debris will be falling from Goddess knows where. It's not something you can predict, okay?" " I know that, Raze. That's why I won't really go close to the site. I'll be observing it from afar." I tried to explain to him but it's like sticking a boulder. He just won't budge. " I can go but you're the one restricting me to bedrest. I can wheel myself over to the place." " And get stuck between rocks or worse, fall down from your chair because of the rocky terrain and hitting your head on a large har