Chapter 45Marco threw the glass in anger and watched it shatter as it hit the ground. He had just finished talking with his father and his response was the same. "Soon."He knew what his father was thinking and it angered him even more that he was so relunctant to give his son the chance to lead the pack."That greedy man!" He yelled, the veins in his throat popping out."Of course he's greedy. He's your father." Evelyn said in mockery. Marco was not having it. He spun and held her throat in a choke hold and lifted her up, slamming her back on the wall. "What did you say?" He whispered, breathing down her neck. "Let go of me!" She screamed. "If you sit around waiting for your father to finally announce you as the Alpha, I promise you you'll wait until you have grey hair! Do something!"He let go of her and she crumbled on the floor with a thud. She stood up, her hands caressing her bruise. "You know I'm right. He keeps pushing the day forward because he hasn't given up on his search
Chapter 46Ivy closed her eyes and tried again. She needed to reach Keisha via a wolf's mind link but she couldn't seem to focus. Maybe she wouldn't be able to do it. Back then, it was nanny May who had called out to her and not the other way around. But Bruce wouldn't let her give up. "I know you can do it Ivy, take a deep breath, focus and picture the woman you're trying to reach in your mind. Make sure you can see her clearly, then let Lana take over. She'll help you find Keisha.Ivy shut her eyes and took a deep breath. Her mind went back to the previous day when she had met Keisha by the lake. Her image formed clearly in her mind and she whispered to Lana, her wolf to make a connection with her.Suddenly, it felt as if she had been transported somewhere else. She could see Keisha in her mind's eye, but they were no longer at the lake. She could see where she lived and it was like her presence floated in the room."Keisha?" She called, unsure if she had succeeded in making the con
Chapter 47TWENTY YEARS AGO.Heavy footsteps sounded in the darkness and whistles accompanied by shouts of "Don't lose them!" rented the air, breaking the silence and stillness of the night. An owl hooted softly in the distance and creeping animals rustled the leaves as they crawled.Rapid breathing and faint sobs came from behind the tree where Keisha hid, baby in hand. It was such a a horrible night yet she couldn't dare to shed any tear. She had to fight back the tears and keep her mind alert and focused. She didn't have the time to dwell on the thought that her Alpha was lying Dead somewhere in the woods and his Luna had run in the other direction to distract their pursuers so she could have the chance to escape with the child. No! She couldn't remember her family that had been murdered in cold blood by Anika and her packs of rebellious witches and rogues. She had come looking for the child who had caused the book to appear again, the book that would finally grant her the powers o
Chapter 48THE PRESENT.The four of them sat at the table in absolute silence. To say they were shocked would be an understatement. Ivy's nails dug into her palm and she nervously tapped on the table with her fingers.Keisha had told them everything. She knew who she was now and everything about her past. Alpha Aiden was her father and he had died trying to protect her. She hadn't even had any time to be loved by them. They died when she was only fourteen days old."So, you aren't a lowly Omega after all. My father knew your parents. They'd done business together a few times." Bruce said, breaking the silence. "After the death of your parents, I know that crescent moon pack took over the leadership of the pack. There was no structure after the massacre as everyone who led were killed."Ivy looked up from the table where her eyes had been fixated. "So, Regal pack is no more?""That's not entirely true. After the massacre, some wolves in Regal pack went rogue, refusing to be under crese
Chapter 49"Do you think we should tell Gamma Rose about all of this?" Amy asked as they arrived at the training facility and spotted her from a distance. "She looks like she can handle it, plus, we'll need her when the time comes, you know, during the war..""War?" Ivy asked amidst restrained laughter. "There's not going to be a war. I won't let her kill innocent people anymore. I'll train hard until I can defeat her.""I know you will, but you can't do it all by yourself. We'll need all the help we can get. If we get hurt while fighting her and her goons, it doesn't matter because we can Sacrifice that much for the people we care about. We'll be fine."Ivy nodded and turned to look at Rose. She was a strong female and was always so determined to make sure her trainees got better. It was obvious she loved her job. "Maybe I'll tell her, but not right now. I don't know where her heart is, you know, as far as witches are concerned. I know she'll be loyal to her Alpha and to the pack, bu
Chapter 50The trip down from the desk to the other side of the table was a long and embarrassing one. Bruce had returned to his seat, the report he was studying in front of him. He completely ignored her like she was invisible and it hurt her even more.How long had he known about her affair with Adam? Why hadn't he confronted her then? Cassandra adjusted her dress and tapped on the desk to get his attention."You knew about Adam and I and yet you said nothing?" She inquired, trying to keep the hurt from her voice."It's none of my business who you fuck or screw around with. I couldn't care less." He replied coldly, not looking at her. Cassandra pushed the files off the table and screamed at him to look her in the eyes while spewing his nonsense. How could he not care? They were going to be married! They had been together for almost two years!Bruce got up on his feet and dragged her to the door. "I am not in the mood to argue with you Sandy, I've got a lot on my mind already. Don't
Chapter 51"Are you sure you'll be okay by yourself? I can come with you if you want." Bruce said, stroking his mate's hair. She was tense, he could see it. She hadn't been able to sit down since she mind linked Keisha, asking her to come over and take her to the witch, Athena.She had made up her mind to begin the training. She wasn't quite sure if she really was who they said she was, because her whole life had been a series of heartaches and let down. She was the weakest Omega anyone had seen and now, in the blink of an eye, she was supposed to be the strongest creature to ever exist, besides the moon goddess and gods of course."I'll be fine." Ivy replied after taking a deep breath. "If everything she says is true, then the barrier really cannot hold any longer. If the spell is broken and I get my powers back and am able to unlock the secrets of the book, Anika might get the better of me because I'm not ready or trained enough. I have to put aside my fears and train hard for this.
Chapter 52Marco's POVI haven't been here in a really long while, I didn't have a reason to. For years, he and I didn't see eye to eye so we avoided each other as best as we could. It all started when I found out he kept other women besides my mother. He was an Alpha, so he could be with as many women as he wanted and no one would criticize him for it, in fact, it was all fun for him. But I hated my mother more. She sat back and watched him make a fool out of her. She saw him sit in his study and make an Omega come to him and please him. I had once caught him seated with an Omega kneeling in front of him, his dick in her throat. Another time, I caught him in their bedroom, an Omega kneeling on all fours and him ramming into her from behind. Mother knew, she saw him too, but she was too weak to stand up for herself.She had no voice and resigned herself to the fact that her mate couldn't be completely hers. Pathetic!I hated weak women because of that, hated anyone that reminded me o
EPILOGUEIvy opened her eyes and shut it again, her eyes flinching from the intense sunlight. She rubbed her eyes with the back of her hands and opened them. Sitting up, she removed the blankets from her body and wore her slipper."It's today!" She said excitedly and hurried downstairs. The entire pack house was in a frenzy. The house was full already even though the party hadn't started. How could this number be involved in the decorations?Today was both her Luna ceremony and Amy's naming ceremony. She had been in a coma for months after her encounter with Anika. When she woke up, Athena made sure to explain everything that happened. During the fight, Ivy had let Amary take over her body and used her powers to drain Anika's powers till she had nothing left. It was a risk she had had to take even though she knew that much power could kill her. She slipped into a coma after.Ivy felt a hand wrap around her waist and she turned to see Bruce standing behind her, a smile on his face. "Y
Chapter 76Bruce rushed at Marco and lifted him up by his collar, suspending him mid air. His eyes burned with anger, his gaze murderous."Are you alright?" Bruce asked Ivy, not taking his eyes from Marco.Ivy breathed deeply, relief washing over her. He was back. Whatever spell or mind game Anika was playing, it was nothing compared to their bond and their love. "I'm fine." She replied.Cassandra rushed in just then, her eyes widening in alarm. Bruce had suddenly flared up and broke everything on the table, rushing out of the dining in rage. She had no idea what had happened and followed him only to end up in the maid's quarters."Marco!" Evelyn yelled. She had followed them here too when she noticed her mate had disappeared. Anger was visible on her face. "What the hell are you doing here Marco? You left me out there to come be with this woman?" She yelled, looking him over. Her eyes rested on his open zipper and it dawned on her just what he was after."You shameless piece of shit!
Chapter 75"Are you sure this is alright?" Evelyn asked, a little nervous. She was scared of Bruce ever since the day he almost choked her for attempting to hurt Ivy. If Marco hadn't come for her, he would definitely have killed her. Both their packs weren't on good terms. They weren't at war, but they weren't allies either."Don't worry, Anika has them trapped in her own world and they only remember whatever she's put in their minds. It's Anika we should be weary of, her powers are incredible. Sometimes I ask myself if we're even in our right minds or if she's using us too.""She's not. If you suspect it and question it, then you're in your right mind." Evelyn replied.The stopped talking and plastered a smile on their faces when Cassandra walked towards them, her hands intertwined in Bruce's. She smiled radiantly and bowed in greeting, grinning from ear to ear. They read her expression. She was excited, having gotten everything she ever wanted. Bruce was hers now and Ivy had been re
Chapter 74Heels clicked in the distance and a faint taps echoed on the floor and through the hall as the footsteps approached. A light, happy him trailed the footsteps and Bruce immediately knew who it was. Cassandra had been in a chatty mood all day."Did you like the dinner that much? Or is it the wedding that's making you all giddy?" He teased as she opened the door and walked in."Both." She replied, planting a soft kiss in his cheek. "Why are you always cooked up in your study?" She asked, a playful frown on her face."I've just got a lot to settle so I won't have to much to do on our honeymoon." He said, causing her to smile brightly."You're a smart man." She replied, strangling him. "But still, can I steal you for thirty minutes? There's something I really need to show you." She said, a sexy smile on her face."You got me baby." Bruce replied, pushing the paperwork to a corner of the table. Cassandra kissed him hungrily in his lips and ran her fingers throubj his hair. Bruce
Chapter 73The floor was cold and damp and the halls echoed her screams to be let out of the prison. The warriors guarding the prison gate made sure to ignore everything she said as though she wasn't even there.Ivy sat down on the floor, exhausted from her futile protests. She buried her face in her hands and her shoulders shook with the wave of anguish that hit her. Bruce's eyes had held anger and no trace of the love it once held for her reflected in his gaze. 'It wasn't his fault,'' he was under a spell" she told herself repeatedly but it hurt her still. How could he not recognize his own mate?"Ivy?" Lana called, her eyes the colour of burning amber."Lana! Thank goodness you're here, I'm so frustrated right now. What are we going to do?""It seems Anika has them all fooled. They're lost inside this world Anika has created and they have no idea. We need to find a way to get them out of that world. It's the only way to bring them back or they'll be lost in there forever.""How do
Chapter 72Fighting them wasn't an option, it would only make Bruce more angry and he wouldn't listen to her explanations. It wasn't their fault anyway. No one had thought Anika would attack them this way. It was supposed to be her. Now, they were trapped. How would she get out of this and find a way to help them?She looked at Bruce's dark expression and saw disgust in his eyes. How could he look at her that way? His eyes had only held love and devotion for her.It wasn't his fault, but she couldn't help but feel bad about it. She was his mate no matter what. How could he not recognize her? "Take her and lock her away in the dungeon. She'll pay for attacking her Luna and threatening her!" Bruce ordered.The warriors bowed and began to pull her away. She thought of what to do in that instance. She could fight them off if she wanted to and could easily escape but if she did, they would realize that she wasn't just a regular wolf. She would have to use her wit h powers too. It worried
Chapter 71Something was off. There was definitely something different about the pack house but ivy couldn't quite figure out what it was.The place was unusually quiet and it was already evening. Bruce would be in his study and Amy said she was going to wait for her at the pack house. With Amy around, there was bound to be some chatter. But it was silent.She entered the pack house and found the maids busy, serving the tables and decorating the dining with scented candles and rose petals. What was going on?Ivy smiled realizing that she had probably walked into a surprise proposal from Bruce. Was he going to officially ask her to marry him? She was his mate and it was a given that they would be together, but, what woman wouldn't want a romantic proposal and an even more romantic wedding?With everything going on, they hadn't been able to focus on themselves and the life they wanted together. She was pleased that despite all this, he still found the time to prepare something so beauti
Chapter 70Thelma lived at the outskirts of the realm, away from everyone. The woods was her home and nature her companion. She sat down on a fallen tree branch staring out into the open, her feet playing with the water beneath her. She had always enjoyed sitting by the lake."Athena." She called immediately they walked in. She still had her back turned to them and it made Ivy wonder how she knew who they were."Thelma, I see you haven't lost your touch." Athena replied.Thelma got up on her feet and picked up her wooden staff that laid next to her. She turned to face them and ivy's mouth hung open. Her eye balls were blue, but a white veil covered it she was blind."You brought the half blood with you." She said with a smile. "Amary kept her promise and returned after all." "You live here by yourself?" Ivy found herself asking. How could a blind woman survive out here in the forest on her own?"Yes, my dear. I've lived here for over a hundred years." She replied. "I know this place
CHAPTER 69"What's taking them so long?" Amy asked, pacing from one end of the room to the other, a worried look on her face. They had been gone for hours now and no one had heard anything from them. Amy had tried to mind link Ivy and so had Bruce, but none of them could get through. There seemed to be a force blocking them.The door opened and Ivy walked in, Athena behind her. They stood up on their feet, when they saw them entering."How did it go?" Keisha asked. She must have been the most anxious because from the moment Luna Eloise handed Ivy to her the night of Anika's attack, protecting ivy and getting her ready to fight Anika had been a responsibility that weighed on her.Ivy reached Into her bag and brought out the book. She placed it on the table and everyone stared at it in confusion."This is the book we found at your place." Bruce said. "Have you been able to read it?""Open it." Ivy said, her expression clipped.The others exchanged confused glances but Bruce reached for