Edith's POVI woke up feeling sore everywhere and thirsty.I blinked a few times before calming down and looking to my left side.Talic was sleeping on a comfy chair, leaning his head against the edge of the bed. The room I was in was the very room he had given me, and that made me feel relieved. The spell had worked perfectly; I was so sure about it because I was still alive.I slowly sat upright and looked at him with a smile.It must have been horrifying for him to watch me take red Otis and lose my life right after that. But how did he know that the spell was complete? Did he cry a lot for me? Just that thought made me want to comfort him.I moved my hand and brushed his hair softly as the beautiful tingles spread throughout my body.No, I had to distance myself to make it easier for the rejection. Although my heart was getting in my way, my mind was still telling me otherwise. I needed to escape before he could talk me into staying.He shifted a bit and groaned softly. When he bl
Maila's POVI slowly walked to the open balcony, ignoring the pain I felt throughout my body, and stood there looking at the sky. My throat was painfully dry, and my body was sweaty.So, I was back to the hellhole Lillian and I hated? It really was funny.When I looked at my pale hands, I sighed softly. On my wrist, there was a diamond bracelet that I had never seen."Witch, hand me a mirror," I said huskily while I moved my hands to my ears to touch the earrings there."I have a name, Lillian. I'm called Edith," she answered."I am not Lillian," I whispered.She was still calling me by that name when she already knew I wasn't her. Lillian was quiet and trying to accept our harsh fate. She couldn't believe how we were drowned just like that because we were weak, but what troubled me was how I felt now.I felt power and strength I had never felt before back then when we were still alive.I tensed when I heard light footsteps approaching me and the disgusting scent that made me nauseous
Maila's POV"Get out!" Was what I said to the Beta after I had asked him to send a capable she-wolf that would take care of everything.I walked into the bathroom and took off my clothes, stepping into the shower with a heavy sigh.I wasn't shocked over the Beta's obedience because it wasn't Harvey present. But I was very surprised when he and Edith teamed up to carry Jace."He's still an asshole, Harvey or not," I whispered as the cold water poured on my body, making me look down on myself with a low sigh.What was so undesirable about us? I gritted my teeth and then moved my hands to my hips sadly. Even after dying, I was still fat; the only difference was that the chubby stomach was no longer there.I slowly slid my hands to my full breast then touched my lips lightly."No kiss, no touch, and unloved," I whispered as tears filled my eyes."Lonely," I mumbled while I dropped my hands with tears running down my cheeks.Because of his harsh words, we couldn't even touch ourselves in
Las POV"Talk," the Luna commanded.I had a bitter taste in my mouth and a splitting headache. My body was slightly trembling, and I felt like I was choking.Never had there been a day I had felt like this, even when I was facing Alpha Ridge in his angry state. What the hell was she? Her aura was unbearable."I am not feeling well," I forced out the words."Mm, very well, you can excuse yourself," she said with a creepy smirk on her face.I could tell how much she was enjoying it. Was this payback for how my human had treated her in the past?I stood up with wobbly legs and gave a low bow before exiting the room.I was slowly beginning to feel better the further I got away from the room.When Talic told me how she was stronger than anyone he had encountered in our pack, I took it as bluffing and chose to approach her to see for myself. But after today, I wanted nothing to do with her, not even to cross her path. Whatever she was, it was bad, Alpha or not."Delta," Leah called out in f
Jace's POVI was speechless, angry, and I felt powerless after hearing everything. There was nothing I could say, and Ridge, too, was silent.I could remember everything before her death, but after that, it was all a blur."Alpha, we are ready to accept any punishment you choose to give us because it was our fault that our humans were out of control," Talic said as I brushed my hand through my hair.They weren't the only ones at fault; we all were, and by how they described Lillian, she was nothing like the mate I knew. What was I to do? Kneel down and beg for mercy or take my own life? Why was I even saved? A bastard like me had no right to live.I stood up and swallowed hard, feeling my muscles tense in pain."I am going to see her, right now," I said as they both looked at me with fear in their faces."Alpha, you can't," Las screamed out."I have to kno....""Jace, you can't!" Talic yelled, startling me.I looked at him and then moved closer, patting his shoulder.Harvey was my chi
Maila's POVI looked at the bastard who was unconscious on the ground in tears, then took a deep breath.This was what we both wanted, yet why was she now stopping me?"He doesn't deserve us!" I yelled angrily."I know, but don't kill him!" Lillian screamed back."Are you kidding me! Weren't you mute hours ago and refused to talk to me or respond to anyone? Why now! Do you have strong feelings for this trash!" I yelled."No," came her sad response.Who did she think I was? I was a part of her; that's why I knew how she felt about him. She was angry as I was, yet a part of us still wanted him."Then don't get in my way to do what I want, Lillian. He has never liked us in any way, and he never will. Him going down on his knees is a show because he has now realized what we are capable of doing. We are now of higher rank," I said furiously.When a minute went by without her response, I walked to the door and opened it roughly, looking at the two fools who immediately bowed low.They were
Jace's POVI sat at the edge of the bed, looking at my chest in silence.Her grip was strong, and her force was brutal, yet she couldn't kill us? Why? Did she want to first watch us suffer, or was it out of pity?Either way, it didn't matter because I was going back to her side. When she was lying dead by my side, I vowed to stay by her side no matter what.I stood up and walked to the wardrobe, pulling it open and grabbing a simple gray shirt."Alpha, what are you doing?" Las asked."Can't you see? I am dressing up," I answered while I put on the shirt and buttoned it."I can see that, but that's not why I'm asking," he said seriously.I turned and faced him coldly."I'm going to check up on my mate," I answered."No, you can't," Talic said seriously."I can and I will. I expect none of you to get in my way because I really need to be by her side," I answered."Are you fucking insane?" Talic growled as his eyes switched to Harvey's. Finally, he was letting him take over; perhaps he w
Maila's POVHaving power felt so unreal to us. It also felt good and almost addictive having everyone look at us differently and with a hint of fear."I'm glad you are accepting what we are capable of doing," I said to Lillian and then threw myself on the bed as memories of our mate began invading our mind.I wanted to know if he was back on his feet or not. A tiny part of me badly wanted to check up on him."You are worried," Lillian whispered as I groaned softly and then sat upright."I am not," I lied, then got to my feet and walked to the door, stepping out of the room.What we needed was a walk to take our minds off things again.Although things were different, it still felt nice to just walk around nature. I was about to go downstairs when I heard Jace's voice coming from downstairs.I looked ahead and saw him talking to Talic. He looked very concerned."Don't let her go," he told Talic as he frowned deeply."I wish I could do more, Alpha, but I feel like her decision is already
Lorin's POV"Mother, do you think sending Sophie to follow Riff was a good idea?" Glen asked in a low tone.I was glad to see him in control but also a little sad that he was still uncomfortable around me."She is his mate, so she will make sure he feels calmer. If my guess is right, they won't be coming back today," I answered simply.It was obvious that Riff wouldn't come back in a day. He needed all the time he could get to think through everything before deciding to forgive or let go and heal."Jace wanted to come here, but Dominic stopped him," Glen said as I smiled at him."He did well," I answered and then looked at Clyde, who sat on a sofa with his legs crossed, looking at me with a smile.When we kissed a few hours ago, I had to pull back from the kiss despite not wanting to because it wasn't the right time or place.I was happy to have him welcome me when I took over, and now that I realized who was behind his change of heart, I really wanted us to make up and be together. B
Riff's POVI couldn't stop dashing ahead, even when I had crossed the pack's border. My wolf was in pain, and not the pain that one would usually feel when things went bad. The pain I felt was from losing a father, a friend, and a guardian. It was so unbearable, and I wanted to be very far from the pack and the pack members that resided in it.I let out a loud growl of warning when I was tackled to the ground by a she-wolf with brutal force. I was about to get up when I was pinned down by the she-wolf's weight. She was strong, which was something I was certain of.When instantly tingles went throughout my body and an amazing scent I loved so much filled my nose, I knew right then who it was.I glanced at the wolf on top of me and let out a soft purr. It was Sophie in her wolf form.I was so distracted and angry that I didn't even notice her close by or following me.Her wolf was amazing and unlike anything I had ever seen. She was huge, and her coat was brown with black on top. Seeing
Clyde's POVI couldn't believe the sight in front of me, and the chill that went down my spine wasn't helping at all.When one of the warriors called Sky through the pack's mind link, we decided to stay behind, knowing how he could have handled it all. But this was not what I thought, expected, or imagined would happen!"Son, what have you done?" I asked powerlessly.His hands were covered in blood, and Marshall lay in a pool of his own blood, dead.A loud female scream made me turn instantly. It was Berta, standing next to Riff, who looked pale and in shock. They were behind me when I chose to rush here after getting an uneasy feeling."Anyone call a healer, please!" she screamed at the top of her voice as she ran forward, kneeling next to Marshall and holding his hands.“Marshall, Marshall,” she sobbed as I stood frozen in one place. It was obvious he was already dead. Even if we called a healer, there was nothing he or she could do about it."Clyde, his hands are cold," she sobbed
Sky's POV I was surprised by the warrior's panicked voice that came through the mind-link, telling me to come out of the pack house as it was urgent.I thought about how the pack could be under attack, but that seemed rather unlikely because I could detect any intrusion at my own pack's border."Please, Alpha, hurry," the warrior mind-linked me.I lazily got up and went outside of the pack house, brushing my hand through my hair. I could hear yells and loud screams coming from the training field."Obviously, it's our warriors fighting again," I whispered to my wolf."It has been a long time since such a thing happened," he said.Well, he was right, but if it wasn't a fight, then what was happening? Something was definitely wrong because this was the first time I was hearing such an uproar the closer I got.I quickly picked up my pace and rushed there. When I reached the training field, I was shocked to see Glen hitting Beta Marshall with his back towards me.Marshall was trying to b
Jace's POV "What the fuck did you just say to me?" I asked at the top of my voice."It is as I said, Alpha," Harvey answered and then looked at Edith, who had her gaze lowered to the floor."No way, that's impossible," I whispered in disbelief.Betas were usually so loyal to their Alphas. Hearing of a Beta that would go so far as to harm his own Luna or Alpha was unheard of in my years of being an Alpha. It was next to impossible."No, that can't be right," I muttered."I wish it were impossible, but that wasn't the case. He called me out to do him that wicked favor," Edith spoke up as I felt a shiver go throughout my body."I am so shocked, to be honest, and I feel very upset over this. Beta Marshall was who Aunt Berta looked up to, according to my late parents," I said seriously."He is kind and good; that's what I know. I can't believe he could be this wicked!" I said loudly."Alpha, I don't know what you will do, but I told you this because I want you to know the truth before it
Harvey's POVThe pack was still happily celebrating the news of our Luna being pregnant.But I noticed one thing I wanted to pretend not to notice, and that was how Edith looked.My mate appeared bothered and unhappy. As much as she smiled and laughed, I knew it was all a front she was putting on.I didn't want to ask or force her to tell me what was bothering her. I wanted her to open up to me on her own. I wanted her to completely rely on me as her partner and mate."What can be a perfect gift to give Lillian?" she asked in our bedroom.She was looking at a few pieces of jewelry on the bed that she had bought yesterday."Is jewelry lame? Should I give her an expensive car or mansion?" she asked softly.I moved closer, standing behind her. Before she could turn to look at me, I wrapped my arms around her waist."Lillian isn't one who is drawn to jewelry and expensive things. Just you wishing her well and giving her a simple gift would be enough," I answered honestly.She sighed heavi
Marshall's POV Sickening. What was happening in front of me was very sickening.After that talk with that stupid witch, I had to stay home for a few days, thinking about my next move.I couldn't believe how she had walked out on me and said such terrible words to me!Who exactly did she think I was? I was the best Beta there was in all werewolf territories! Not only that, I loved Berta with all my heart, yet she made it sound like I was obsessed with her when I wasn't.I loved her more than life itself!I looked at Berta, then at Clyde, who was talking further ahead with a low sigh.They were both smiling, and that, to me, was a very bad scene to witness. Not only that, it made my stomach churn."I feel very upset," I whispered silently to my wolf."We can't let the witch or Clyde get to us," he growled."You are right; they shouldn't get to us. No, they can't get to us. Just because she has refused to help us doesn't mean we should give up, and just because Clyde is smiling at her
Edith's POV"Sir, I will do everything in my power to help you, so please do tell me what is wrong," I said seriously.When he called me back to the pack, I was busy celebrating with the rest of my family over Lillian's pregnancy.I wanted to tell him how busy I was, but then it clicked that my Alpha really liked Alpha Sky a lot. Helping him out would only strengthen the bond between the two packs; that's why I agreed to meet him."There was a witch who did a favor for me in the past. She used to reside in this broken castle we are seeing. I wanted her to help out again, but as you can see, it seems she has moved," he said as I looked at the castle.It was so obvious that the owner of the castle was dead. I could feel it because of the powers I had."I'm sorry, but I'm certain the owner of this castle is dead. I don't know if she died or was killed, but I can't seem to sense her soul," I said seriously as his expression turned cold."Damn it," he whispered softly."Sir, you know I can
Marshall's POVI looked furiously at the abandoned castle that stood in front of me while brushing my hand through my hair.I knew a lot of years had gone by, but a part of me hoped the witch could still be around."Shit," I whispered coldly and then pulled my cell phone from my pocket."What do we do?" I asked my wolf."Tracking down that witch would take a lot of weeks or months, if not years. Also, what if she is dead?" I asked my wolf bitterly."Then how about we look for another witch who is very good at dark magic?" he asked as I kept quiet, thinking back to whether I knew of any witch.When it clicked, I smirked proudly.News of an ancient witch related to Berta's son was everywhere in the news. Not only was she ancient, but she was also diverse in dark magic.If there was one thing I came to understand, it was that those who practiced dark magic were very selfish and greedy.They never said no when asked for something, and in exchange, they got something of value for themselve