CHAPTER 86: HE STOLE MY MATE KAELAN:I slept restlessly and got out of bed quite early. I took a slow walk around my palace, making sure my authority was felt. Today, the council members and I are having a crucial meeting. I am the Alpha king but the opinion of my people matters whenever I'm making a decision.I entered the council chambers and sat on my throne, waiting. It didn't take long at all before the council members came in one after another.I acknowledged their greetings with a stiff expression.It was probably the look on my face that made the grand hall seem so tense but I liked it that way. The more afraid of me they were, the better.The werewolf council members sat in a semicircle, and waited for me to address them.Without wasting any time, I spoke with authority as I addressed the council. “Viktor has failed as an alpha and must be stripped of the title. He has allied with rogues, enslaved his pack members and even stole my armor—an artifact that symbolizes the str
CHAPTER 87: NO LONGER AN ALPHA KAELAN:Everly spoke with equal confidence. She wasn't at all intimidated by the sharp gazes shot at her by the council. “He made it clear he didn't want me. And I accepted his rejection because he threatened to kill me if I didn't accept his rejection.”Alpha Ronan frowned as he turned his focus on Viktor who seemed less confident now. “Is this true?”Viktor let out a dry chuckle. “She’s lying. She left because she was angry. That doesn’t mean I rejected her.”Everly countered his claim firmly. “You stood in front of the entire Silver Cross pack and rejected me! You called me weak and worthless, accused me of sleeping around when I was still a virgin. “You said you would rather be mate-less than accept me as your mate. And to make matters worse, you banished me from the pack.”The room fell into silence.Viktor’s smirk faltered for just a second before he sneered. “That’s just your version of the story.”I rose from my seat and walked toward him, and
CHAPTER 88: HE HAS TO EARN ITEVERLY:I knew it was too soon for me to talk about this but I just couldn't wait for Evan, my twin brother, to take back Silver Cross, the pack that Viktor had stolen from our mother before she died.Kaelan didn't utter a word until we entered his chamber. I wrapped my arms around his neck and brushed a kiss across his lips but he didn't respond. His lips remained tightly closed.He was no longer as affectionate as he used to be with me but it didn't stop me from snuggling up with him whenever I had the opportunity. Acting high and mighty was alright with me, as long as we still committed to each other.“Kaelan, please say something.”“About what?” his tone was nonchalant.I rolled my eyes. “About Evan, my twin brother taking over the leadership of Silver Cross.”Kaelan’s expression hardened. “No.”I blinked. “No?”He walked over to a chair and sat down.. “Evan isn’t ready, Everly. I can’t just hand over an entire pack to him. He has to earn it.”I felt
CHAPTER 89: STAY AWAY FROM EVERLY EVERLY:Evan was happy with his little progress. And I was impressed. Being motivated, he made sure he trained every day. I went to meet him in the training ground as always, so we could train together. He was eager to show me how much he has improved and kept throwing one punch after another.I dodged one of his punches and went for a counterattack. But the moment my fist was about to make contact with his shoulder, I felt strong energy radiate from him, sending me flying backward.I hit a tree nearby and almost gut injured. I coughed as I struggled to regain my breath. “What the hell…?”Evan was equally shocked as he stared at his hands in shock. “Did I… did I just do that?”I got to my feet, and rubbed my sore arm. “Yeah. Yeah, you did.”His eyes were wide. “How?”I walked toward him, panting profusely. “It’s obvious you have a gift, Evan. You’re not just a werewolf.”He swallowed hard. “But… I’ve never done anything like that before.”I placed a
CHAPTER 90: FIRST ASSIGNMENT Kaelan: I turned around and headed back to the royal pack house, but Owen's voice came into my head through the mind link. “Alpha, I need to see you .”I ignored him and entered my chamber. But he was right there waiting. “What do you want,” I thundered once I saw him.Owen took a deep breath “Alpha, Marcus has taken over Silver Cross. Viktor’s fall left a power vacuum, and Marcus filled it before anyone could act. He declared himself Alpha and crowned Seraphina as his queen.”I growled in anger as my chest rose and fell. Marcus—the rogue leader. That filthy bastard had been circling like a vulture, waiting for a moment of weakness.“Get me Evan,” I ordered and took a seat. Evan entered my chamber in a flash. He seemed eager to please me.I turned to Evan, and eyed him for a while. “Looks like your first assignment as a potential Alpha has arrived.”Evan knitted in-between his brows. “My first assignment?”“Yes, Silver Cross pack has been hijacked by a r
CHAPTER 91; EVAN IS DEFEATED EVERLY:I couldn't sleep last night because I couldn't take my mind off Evan and the battle he was about to face. We were twins and the bond is definitely there. I wanted to help him but Kaelan wouldn't let me.I don't understand why.Evan definitely has his own powers but it wasn't awakened yet. He only had a few of Kaelan's Lycans to back him up.Kaelan has said I should keep my distance, and I had to obey Kaelan’s decree. But I was afraid for Evan. I rose from my bed quite early and headed to Evan’s room in the guest quarters but he was already gone. I wanted to at least give him some words of encouragement. But now, he was gone. I returned to my room and stood in front of the mirror. Slowly, I closed my eyes and tried to envision Evan on the battlefield. As if I was in a trance, I saw it.Claws clashed against steel and some Wolves cried in anguish as Marcus’s forces advanced relentlessly.I don't know how it happened but I suddenly felt a surge
CHAPTER 92: MARCUS’S NEW GAME KaelanEverly tried to avoid me for a few days but I didn't let her. I barged into her room this morning and snatched her knitting pins away. She looked at me furiously as I lifted her off her feet.“Luna,” I called as I dumped her on the bed. “Make efforts to please me. I told you not to get involved in that war with Marcus but you did.”“No, I did not,” she tried to deny it.“Then, how did Ruby your wolf save Evan if you didn’t get involved “Everly didn't know what else to say.I stared at her for a while. “I need an heir. Giving me an heir would help you carve your own part as the queen of Crescent Moon.”She rolled her eyes and said nothing.I bent over her, nimbled her earlobe with my tongue. I could feel how she shivered and I liked it. “And, about that prophecy, Luna, we don't have to let it decide our fate. Prophecies are tools for the weak. We don't have to bow to it.”She looked at me wide eyed. “Seriously, Kaelan, do you want to fight the god
CHAPTER 93; BEWARE, ALPHA KaelanZion led the way since he was going to introduce me to the priestess. The journey to the priestess’s domain was tedious. We drove for a while and packed at the base of a mountain. Then we climbed the mountain on foot. We are werewolves and climbing the mountain wasn't such a big deal.However, we had to shift and fight a few mountain predators before we made it to our destination.The smell of ancient herbs made me realise we were near.I saw a wooden door in the distance, adorned with runes that pulsed faintly, as if it was alive. I raised my fist to knock as we got closer, but before I could, the door opened on its own.It was dark inside and I couldn't see a thing. Then I heard someone’s voice from the darkness within. "Come in, Alpha of Crescent Moon."I paused, and glanced around. She certainly was something. She knew who I was.After I summoned enough courage, I entered and dragged Zion along with me.The only thing that lit the room was a sma
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