CHAPTER 71: WHERE'S THE SHINING ARMOUR?KAELAN:I prepared myself for war and rushed out of the castle.How the hell did this happen?I didn't know if I should blame myself for growing weaker now or my Lycans for not standing up to their responsibility.Or was there yet another conspiracy?Everly wanted to come with me but I wouldn't let her. She had just returned from a two-day journey and needed to rest.I headed toward the Silver Cross pack, with Owen and a few Lycans. When we approached their borders, I froze as I saw the bodies of three Lycans scattered across the ground.The once-powerful bodies of my Lycans lay lifeless on the ground.My chest heaved in anger as I charged forward. I crouched down and took a closer look at their bodies. Something had torn through them like they were nothing more than paper.Claws’s mark was evident. Claws.That cursed monster.Claws was a monster that enjoyed killing werewolves. He was named Claws because of how enormous and deadly his claws we
CHAPTER 72: BE PATIENT, WARRIORS EVERLY:I waited until the warrior came close enough. "What did you find?""We found a dagger and a piece of parchment behind the oak tree.” he responded while his chest heaved.My eyes narrowed. “Behind the oak tree?” That was exactly where I found Lydia's body ten years ago.Someone was trying to keep me on edge.“Come and show me.”I followed him to the oak tree where the warriors had gathered in a tight circle. They moved aside to give me access.A dagger was buried into the ground, pinning a piece of parchment beneath it. The parchment was stained with blood.I ripped it free and unfolded it."You thought you were the hunter. But now, you have become the hunted. If you want your precious armor, come and find me. - Viktor"I folded the paper and put it in my pocket..Viktor.So Viktor has the armour?His intention, of course, is obvious.Who wouldn't want to be the king and have the primordial mate?I felt a dangerous growl rumble in my chest. Th
CHAPTER 73: FIGHTING CLAWS KAELAN;I rubbed my eyes with the back of my hands when I saw a werewolf fighting Claws at the edge of the forest. It was a female werewolf with golden fur…Wait.What the freaking heck….“Everly!!!!!!” I literally screamed my lungs out.On my way here, I had felt my heart tightened in fear for no reason. I knew something was wrong the moment I caught Everly’s scent intertwined with the smell of something unnatural.Right now, she wasn't just Everly.She has turned into a beast of her own.She stood in the clearing, her form no longer just a werewolf but something ancient, and primordial. The shadows circled around her like a snake. Her fur stood on ends, and her claws extended beyond one feet. They gleamed like obsidian, ready to unleash terror. Her golden eyes burned with an eerie glow as she circled the massive beast before her.This was Claws we're talking about here, right?The beast that kills with no mercy.And now, Everly stood before him, challen
CHAPTER 74: I CAN'T DO THIS EVERLY:I was thoroughly exhausted from fighting Claws for more than an hour. I could barely stand on my feet right now and had to lean on Kaelan as we headed home.But rather than return to the castle, we headed to another direction of the forest. A few minutes later, the temple came into view.The temple was built in the middle of the forest, and it has probably seen more than ten generations. Because even the stone pillars were cracked.This is the place where all fallen warriors were given their last respect. Kaelan must be in a hurry to have them buried. Otherwise, he wouldn't be heading to this place right away.I followed Kaelan as he walked briskly ahead, his shoulders stiff, and his fists clenched at his sides. He had barely spoken since we left the other side of the forest.“Baby,” Kaelan’s voice broke through my thoughts, low and edged with frustration. “We’re here.”I forced myself to look up.The temple’s inner sanctum was eerily silent, the
CHAPTER 75: PLEASE HELP ME EVERLY;As Kaelan bolted out of the temple, I stared at his disappearing figure, speechless. I didn't understand why he acted the way he did.What have I done wrong?It wasn't my fault that his fallen warriors couldn't be revived. I told him I couldn't do it but he insisted. Now he acted as if I was responsible for their deaths.I dusted myself, shifted into my werewolf form and took off.I ran faster than a speeding vehicle and was in the castle in no time.I halted when I saw a figure standing at the entrance, barely holding herself up. As I moved closer, I heard footsteps behind me and turned to see Kaelan.He left me in the temple but I got home before him.We ignored each other but our focus was on the figure standing in front of the castle gate.Isabella.She looked disheveled, and her once perfectly styled hair looked tangled and fell around her bruised face. Her dress was torn, and dirt clung to the fabric. A gash could also be seen running down he
CHAPTER 76 : HE TREATS YOU LIKE TRASH EVERLY:I didn't have dinner because I was upset. Isabella was back to cause trouble between Kaelan and I.She didn't just want me to enjoy my marriage.The silence in the castle made me feel very bored and lonely. Kaelan hadn’t spoken a word to me since the night we found Isabella at the gate, looking vulnerable. I was used to his brooding face, but right now? I just don't know what to think any more..I needed air.And a distraction. A shopping trip would do me good. At least, it would keep me from obsessing over Kaelan’s ridiculous silent treatment.I dressed simply—nothing too flashy—and headed to the market in the nearby town. It was bustling with activities. I inhaled deeply, letting the sounds and smells ease the tension in my chest.I was admiring a pair of silver earrings when I felt someone’s gaze on me. The hair on my neck rose instinctively. Slowly, I turned.A man stood a few feet away, and looked at me with open curiosity. He wa
CHAPTER 77: DON'T PUSH ME EVERLY:Kaelan has not changed his cold attitude toward me and I'm not comfortable with it. I don't know if he was still mourning his fallen warriors or just mad at me for failing to bring them back to life.Whatever reason he had, I was done putting up with the silent treatment.It had been two days since he complained about my little conversation with Jordan and he still hadn’t spoken a single word to me. He didn’t even act as if I was there when we had our meals. He would just sit there, eating silently while I fumed.I hated this.I had tried to break the ice more times than I could count. I’d bought him some shirts but he just tossed them aside and said nothing.I’d sat next to him, brushing my fingers against his but he moved his hand away. I even wore one of his shirts to bed last night, hoping the sight of me wearing his clothes would make him laugh but he pretended not to notice.I was done..I was at my breaking point.And if he wanted to be stubbo
CHAPTER 77: GIVING MYSELF A BREAK EVERLY:I dragged my luggage back to my room and fell on my bed, covering my face with my hands in frustration. A festival in two days and I wasn't even informed about it until now?What is Kaelan trying to prove? That no matter how powerful I became, I was still under him?I can't believe the Alpha King felt insecure to me. Our relationship problems started the moment Isabella set her foot in this pack. And now that she has succeeded in turning Crescent Moon upside down, Kaelan is blaming me.Talking of Isabella, where the hell is Kaelan hiding her?If he insisted on keeping her in Crescent Moon, I don't really care as long she stays out of my way.Jordan said something about Kaelan sleeping with my step sister right under my nose.How true is that?Its better not to think about it. Men are polygamous in nature and can hardly stick to one partner. However, it would be a slap on my face if Kaelan sleeps with Isabella.She doesn't even like him like
EPILOGUE It was the full moon and the gentle breeze stirred the trees, making the palace look very alluring.Crescent Moon has been peaceful for so many months now. This was a hard-earned peace. The occupants of this pack and palace had gone through years of struggle, sacrifice and resilience.Kaelan stood on the balcony of his chambers, and surveyed the vast territory he now ruled. The once-fractured packs of the country were now unified under his reign, and Crescent Moon had become a beacon of progress. He had built industries that now flourished, and provided security and wealth, while the werewolf college he had also recently built ensured that future generations were educated in both the ways of the world and the sacred traditions of their kind.He heard the soft giggle of his toddler and turned to see Everly standing in the doorway. Her eyes were filled with warmth as she carried her son, Maxine in her arms.Maxine was now a vibrant toddler with wild curls and eyes as deep and
CHAPTER 159: THE HEIR IS HERE EVERLY:When Kaelan returned in the evening and learnt about the Carter incident, he became very angry with me.“I told you not to leave our chambers. What did you go to the clinic for?”“I'm sorry, Kaelan. I only wanted to comfort the boy.” I explained.“And what did you get in return, huh? You almost had yourself killed with my pup in your womb.”“Oh, this is all about protecting your pup,” I said calmly.“Don't get me more upset than I already am,. Everly,” he said coldly and stormed out of our room.A moment later, I heard him yelling at someone downstairs and when I looked through the balcony, I saw him yelling at Owen. He told him he was incompetent and couldn't handle a simple task of protecting the Luna.Owen was on his knees begging.I wanted to go downstairs to explain things further but I knew it would make him even more furious. So I held my breath and wished he could calm down. He did calm down eventually but things never remained the same
CHAPTER 158: DUNCAN IS DEAD EVERLY:When we left the clinic, Kaelan decided to go to the library to check things out. He was going through some reports when Owen knocked.“Come in,” he responded impatiently.Owen walked in with hesitant steps. “Alpha, Duncan request an audience with you.”Kaelan closed the file in his desk and turned to him. “Is this some kind of a joke? Do you really think I'm jobless? You should know the rules, Owen. I don't go about entertaining wolves from the dungeon.”Owen bowed. “I'm sorry, Alpha.” And then left the room.We spent a few more minutes in the library and then went upstairs. From this moment onward, Kaelan became clingy. He never let me out of his sight. It has been weeks since the rogues abducted me from the market and almost killed me but I still had nightmares. Kaelan was worried and decided that we should seek the help of a certain witch. But I didn't want to go.I couldn't visit a witch with a pup in my womb. Kaelan decided to go alone. I
CHAPTER 157: ARTIFICIAL FINGERS?EVERLY Viktor let go of my hand when we stepped out of the cell where the rogues had kept me. The building was hidden in a remote forest and I wondered how Viktor was able to locate this place.“I didn't come alone,” he said as if he read my mind. “There are ten Lycans out there, destroying the rogues.”He led me through a hidden path and I saw a car in the distance, waiting.“You brought a car.” I was pleasantly surprised.“Yes, I know you can't shift because of the pregnancy and walking more than twenty miles back to Crescent Moon would be dangerous for you and the pup.”I was impressed with Viktor's thoughtfulness. Who would've thought that the werewolf’s greatest villain had such a good side.I got into the car as soon as we got there and Bennett drove the car away.Beauty was at the gate of the car, pacing. She knew Viktor and the Lycans had gone to rescue and she was obviously anxious. I told Bennett to stop so I could go down. Beauty ran into
CHAPTER 156: YOU TOOK A BLADE FOR ME EVERLY:Kaelan had been gone for three days.The palace felt empty without him, and each second, I looked forward to his return. It doesn't even matter that Beauty was always in my room, keeping me company.To distract myself, I decided to go shopping with Beauty. “I need some fresh air,” I told her that morning. “And I'm yet to buy baby stroller. Maybe I will see the one I like in the market today.”She grinned. “Sure. Can I come with you?”“Of course,.you can. Kaelan will be mad if he finds out I went to the market alone,” I told her.“Then we need to take some guards,” Beauty suggested. “Just for protection.”I nodded. “Okay. Two or three guards will do.”Beauty went downstairs and informed Owen that we needed three guards to escort us to the market. He made them available immediately.I told the guards to wait in the car when we arrived at the market. I didn't want what happened the last time Beauty and I came to the market to repeat itself ag
CHAPTER 155: YOU'RE WELCOME, BABEEVERLY:I felt so furious hearing Kaelan talk about my past in that manner. I don't know if it's the pregnancy hormones but I get easily annoyed these days.I didn't make a fuss. I simply left him in the kitchen and retreated to my room. I always did that whenever Kaelan annoyed me.“Luna, I'm sorry,” he said as he entered my room, a few minutes later, looking worried. “I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.”“You don't always mean to hurt me but you always do,” I replied dryly.I was busy knitting a cap for my unborn pup. Kaelan wrapped his arms around my shoulders and buried his head in my neck.“Don't be annoyed, my Luna.”I didn't utter another word.The silence between us grew awkward.“I'm planning on going for a short business trip.” he whispered.I dropped the pins and turned to him. “Oh I get it. You're fed up with me and now you want to abandon me with your pup in my womb.”Kaelan withdrew his arms from my shoulders and gazed into my eyes. “Ho
CHAPTER 154: I DESERVE WORSEKAELAN:I instructed Owen to take off Viktor's shackles and get him a room in the warrior's lounge. I provided a few pieces of clothing and some toiletries for him. He looked too haggard and really needed to clean up.“I will never again fail you, Alpha.” Viktor couldn't stop expressing his gratitude.But I didn't let my guard down.For days, I kept a keen watch over Viktor, trying to see if there was a reason to doubt him. But there was none yet.Perhaps I needed to put him through a test. And I wasn’t going to make it easy.This morning, Everly curled her arms around me, sleeping soundly. I gazed at her beautiful face. It looked a bit fragile and I couldn't help but plant a wet kiss on her lips.Then I untangled her arms and got out of bed. I headed straight to the tiny room I had given Viktor in the warrior’s lounge.Most of my warriors weren't happy about sharing the lounge with the same terrorist Alpha who had seen to the death of so many Lycans in C
CHAPTER 153: THE OATH OF A FALLEN ALPHAKAELAN:That same evening, I had a series of meetings with the new packs that wanted to join our league.Luckily, Everly was in a good mood and I didn't have to deal with her mood swings.But Viktor wasn't done getting on my nerves. Why would Viktor request an audience with me after all the terrible things he had done?I can be ruthless when I want to. But I can also be considerate. It wouldn't hurt just to hear him out.Owen was in the library with me, waiting for my response. “So what does he want?” I asked, barely looking up from the reports on my desk.“He says he wants to apologize.” Owen informed me.Viktor wants to apologize? That's interesting! For a moment, I didn't say a word.Everly was on the couch, reading a book on pregnancy. She looked up suddenly. “Maybe you should hear him out.”I scoffed. “You think he’s changed?”“I think he has nothing left to lose,” she said simply.That was true.Viktor had lost his pack, his status, his
CHAPTER 152: THE SCHEMER’S LAST TRICKKAELAN:Evan had organised an after party but Kaelan and I didn't bother to attend. We have duties to perform and I needed to leave before my pregnancy hormones start acting up.Kaelan drove us back to Crescent Moon and as soon as we saw Owen, standing by the gate, looking grim, I knew something was up.Kaelan pulled to a halt and whined down the glass. “Is there a problem?”.Owen sighed as he scratched his head. “It’s Viktor. He’s throwing a fit in the dungeon.”I frowned. Viktor? We had almost forgotten that he existed. He had withdrawn to his shell after he lost all his ten fingers.Kaelan also frowned. “And I'm supposed to be bothered about that?”“Alpha, Viktor has been making a fuse all day,” Owen reported, looking annoyed. “Everyone is fed up with his tantrum.”Kaelan stepped down from the car, crossed his arms and leaned on the car. I stepped down too but I didn't go to him. I was tired and wanted to go upstairs. The way I rubbed my stoma