(THE WEDDING DAY)KIERA 'S POVThe sunlight that passed through my window curtains greeted me. It is exactly 7 in the morning.I did some stretches after arranging my bed then picked up my phone to check if I had any messages.There were a lot of greetings from my friends and distant family. There are also some messages from my mafia family. They are almost all the same, it's all happy birthday greetings.There was a message from Fiona so I opened it.'Girl, I will accompany you to the makeup room tell me if it's time to go.' I automatically smiled when I saw her message. This girl is really sweet.Realization hit me because of her message. Today is my birthday and today is my wedding day too."This is it, I still cannot believe that I am going to be a bride on my 18th birthday," I said to myself while looking at the wedding dress that was hanging nearby.The wedding is at 10 am so I went to the bathroom to take a bath and prepare myself. I need to be presentable in front of a lot of
FIONA'S POVKiera finished changing into her wedding dress. She looked so stunning and she looked like a main character in a Disney movie.I am so happy for her and my brother."You look so beautiful in your wedding dress." My brother Hendrix appeared out of nowhere.I think this is my sign for me to exit. They need privacy and I don't want to listen to my brother's cheesy lines. I can't imagine him being out of his usual character. The serious-looking alpha who rarely smiles is now smiling ear to ear.After changing my dress to formal attire. I went around the garden to unwind. It is too early for the ceremony. There were almost 2 hours before the wedding ceremony started so I decided to lie on one of the benches in the shaded area of the garden." Hey, Fiona. What brought you here?" I heard someone talk beside me.His voice is so familiar that I don't even need to look because I already know who it is."I am just passing time here. It is too crowded and busy inside the house." I sai
THIRD PERSON POVFAST-FORWARD Underneath the grand chandeliers of an elegant multi-purpose hall inside the residence of the Hallow Family, Kiera and Hendrix's wedding ceremony is about to begin.There are a lot of people in the venue. Most of them are excited to witness the union of their Alpha and its mate, his Luna. There are a few of people hidden in the crowd that is not happy about this. They are just here to make sure it's true.The venue is filled with a lot of elegant flowers and decorations. Everyone can see that this ceremony is very important."Let us welcome the groom." The officiant said, then everyone almost exclaimed when the Alpha entered in his formal attire. This is the first time that they see Hendrix wearing this kind of attire, so they are shocked to see him. It suits him perfectly."He looked so handsome." "That girl is so lucky to have him."A lot of whispers can be heard inside the place, but the groom just ignores it. He only has his eyes on one girl and tha
THIRD PERSON POVIn the majestic ballroom of Hallow City, Kiera and Hendrix's wedding continued, but at the same time, the dance of deceit had already begun.As Kiera, adorned in an exquisite gown, exchanged vows with Hendrix, the Alpha of Hallow City, a subtle tension lingered in the air. Meanwhile, the people surrounding them are not guaranteed their ally. A whispered conversation took place between two figures, their voices barely audible above the orchestral melodies."Our time is near. The Alpha is too focused on his mate. His mind has been all over the place this past few days." The man said with an evil smirk plastered on his face."That's better for us. He is not even aware that we are planning something against him." The other man said before he took a sip of the glass of wine that he was holding." Yes, that is really good for us. We must wait for the opportune moment. The city will soon be ours." The man replied.Behind the scenes, a secret group gathered, weaving a web of
Kieras' POVFAST-FORWARDThe wedding ceremony ended, and we moved to a unique location for the celebration in Hallow City. It was 8 o'clock in the evening, and the moon lit up the outdoor venue like a campfire gathering. It looks amazing and picturesque.There were a lot of people or let me say werewolves around. They are enjoying dancing in the middle of the dancefloor. They all look happy and more energetic than before . Fiona, seated to my right, couldn't contain her laughter. "Experiencing a bit of culture shock, Kiera?" She said while laughing.I think I was too immersed in the surroundings that she even notice my amused face. "A little," I admitted, still trying to process the vibrant scene unfolding before my eyes. The werewolves, usually reserved and composed, now reveled in the moonlit celebration with unbridled enthusiasm. It's a new discovery for me. I thought that they were always serious and composed, but now they look like normal people enjoying the moment.I can't h
KIERA'S POVThe wedding ceremony and celebration ended without any trouble. All of the guests already went home and me and Hendrix are on our way to their mansion. I don't know where my brother and her sister Fiona are. We were together earlier but they just vanished. "What are you thinking ? Is it serious that your eyebrows even creases.?" Hendrix on the driver seat asked me."Ahmm nothing." I answered with a awkward smile .The truth is I am nervous going home because I don't know if like the normal newlyweds who are going to have honeymoon after wedding. I just turned 18 today . I grew up in the city but I am not liberated .Just the thought of it makes my hands sweat.I decided to focus on the view outside instead.As the car glided through the quiet forest like road Hendrix's voice broke the silence. "You seem a bit on edge, love. Anything on your mind?"I fidgeted with the edge of my dress, avoiding eye contact. "Just wondering about... you know, the usual newlywed stuff.""N
Kelvin's POVThe ceremony in the wedding hall ended and now I am here looking at my sister with his groom. They are dancing under the moonlight. I am so happy for my sister that she already found her other half.'buzzzz.buzzzz' The buzzing sound of my phone in my pocket caught my attention."Kelvin, we've got trouble back at the training grounds," a voice crackled through the line. It was Tony, his right-hand man in the mafia.Kelvin's jaw clenched, eyes narrowing. "What kind of trouble, Tony?"" The rival mafia, they're infiltrating. It's chaos. We need you here. Your mom and dad are not around too. I don't think that the people here are enough to take them head-on." Tony explained on the other line.D*mn those bastards. They will pay for this."I will call all the nearby Allies to back you up. We will also go there but it will take us some time to arrive. Install them for now, I trust you, Tony. Be careful. Prioritize everyone's safety." I said to Tony and ended the call.Fiona, se
THIRD PERSON'S POVKelvin's hands gripped the steering wheel as he raced through the night, his mind was full of thoughts, anger, and worry. Fiona, sitting beside him, looked out the window, the urgency of the situation could be seen on her face."Kelvin you need to calm down, to think of a plan," Fiona said breaking the silence, her voice was steady despite the tension in the air."Yes, you are right. Sorry for being this weak. I am just too overwhelmed because of the sudden attack." Kelvin answered and tried to relax."You are not weak Kelvin. You can do this." Fiona sitting in the passenger seat tried to motivate him.Kelvin sighed, his eyes never leaving the road. "It's a mess. Rival mafia's attacking our training grounds. We need to stop them before they do more damage."Fiona nodded determination in her gaze. "We'll handle it together. How about Kiera and your mom and dad? Are they coming?" Fiona asked him curiously."I want her to wait until the celebration is over. I don't wan
THIRD PERSON'S POVAs Lucas left the hospital, his mind was buzzing with thoughts. He knew he had to get back to the pack, but he also couldn't ignore his body's protests.As he stepped out into the night air, he took a deep breath, feeling the cool breeze against his skin. "I know I should rest, but I can't just sit around while everyone's in danger," he muttered to himself.He walked through the quiet streets, the only sound being his footsteps echoing off the pavement. Every shadow seemed to jump out at him, making him tense up with every step.With each step, his muscles protested, reminding him of his recent ordeal. But he pushed through the pain, his resolve unwavering. He had a mission to fulfill, a duty to protect those who relied on him.As he made his way through the deserted streets, his senses on high alert, Lucas couldn't shake the feeling that he was being watched. Every shadow seemed to shift and move, every whisper of the wind carried an ominous warning.But Lucas refu
THIRD PERSON'S POV Lucas blinked against the harsh glare of the hospital lights, his senses slowly coming back to him. He shifted uncomfortably in the stiff hospital bed, trying to make sense of the situation.Sheena sitting near his bed immediately stands, her smile warm but tinged with concern. "Ah, finally you're awake. How are you feeling, Beta?"Lucas managed a weak smile, his throat dry and scratchy. "Like I've been run over by a freight train. My body is aching all over, what happened anyway?""You don't remember anything?" Sheena asked confused."Yes, I can't recall what happened after the fight," Lucas answered, trying to remember the last events before he passed out."How about Adam? Do you remember him?" Sheena asked.Lucas answered by nodding, he still couldn't believe that Adam could do that."You were brought in unconscious, suffering from wolfsbane poisoning. You've been here for a few days now. It's a miracle you survived. You are so lucky that some citizens found you
Lucas's POVAs the realization of the wolfsbane injection hit me, panic surged through my veins. My muscles began to seize up, betraying me as the poison spread through my body.I gritted my teeth, refusing to let Adam see my weakness. With every ounce of strength left in me, I pushed against the effects of the toxin, struggling to stand even as my limbs trembled uncontrollably.Adam's laughter echoed cruelly in the quiet forest. mocking my futile resistance. "You were always too predictable, Lucas. So blinded by your loyalty to this city that you never saw the truth.""What truth are you talking about? You are the one blinded by your greed. How dare you betray our pack!" I said with remorse."You don't need to know the details, it will be a waste to tell you because you are going to die anyway." He answered with a grin.But I won't give up. Not now, not ever. Ignoring the burning pain coursing through me, I focused on my energy.With a primal roar, I forced myself upright, meeting Ad
Lucas's POVAs I stared at Adam, disbelief and betrayal surged through me. How could he, a trusted pack member, turn against us? The pain from the stab wound intensified, but I refused to let it show.I need to remain strong physically and mentally to protect Hallow City."You traitor," I growled, my voice filled with anger and disappointment. "Why?"How can you do this in your homeland," I asked him with disbelief.Adam's smirk widened as he stepped closer, holding the knife in his hand. "It's nothing personal, Lucas. Just business."His words sent a chill down my spine. "Business? What are you talking about?"Adam chuckled darkly. "You'll find out soon enough. Oops, I am not too sure about that, because it's time to say goodbye to your precious city."With that ominous warning, Adam lunged forward, aiming to strike again. With a deep sigh, I gain my strength, my wounds are slowly healed while he was talking nonstop earlier.I braced myself for the impact, determined to protect my pa
Lucas's POVI think should go to the border first.As I approached the border of Hallow City, I nodded to the guards stationed there, acknowledging their presence."Good day Beta Lucas," one of the guards greeted me with a respectful nod."What's up, Jaro? How's everything been lately?" I asked, scanning the perimeter for any unusual activity."Quiet so far, sir. No signs of trouble," Jaro replied, his tone alert but calm."Good to hear that. The Alpha's away on urgent business, so we need to stay extra vigilant and don't let your guard down anytime." I explained, emphasizing the importance of their role in maintaining security.The other guard, chimed in, "We'll keep a close watch, Beta Lucas. You can count on us.""I know I can. I trust you both," I said, offering a reassuring smile. "If anything comes up, don't hesitate to alert me immediately.""Will do, Bata" they both responded in unison, their dedication evident in their voices.I am glad to have these people around me. They ar
LUCAS 'S POVI was chilling in my house when a car stopped in front of my gate, I went out to look at who it was. " Lucas, the Alpha left a message for you." Hendrix's secretary said when he got out of the car.I laughed then I asked"Why? Where is he right now? Did he go out of town for his honeymoon? Haha""No, there is something urgent in Kiera's place and he went with her to help." He answered seriously.Oh, my bad. I thought that she was away to have some fun."Here, take it. I need to go now too ." He said the. hand me a white small envelope."Okay, take care Mr." I said as I bid goodbye to him."After he left, I immediately opened the envelope.'Lucas, I don't know how many days I will be gone, so I left a letter just in case. I did not call or leave a message using my phone because I heard that someone was trying to hack my phone. I turned it off for now. Our telepathy cannot work if the distance is too far. I want to ask you a favor, Lead the Hallow City while I am gone. Ther
THIRD PERSON'S POV In the dimly lit alleys of Hallow City, two men were hiding shrouded in shadows, plotting something while Hendrix away away. The moon's glow adds a touch of eerie charm to the night.Having a hushed conversation with his partner in crime,the man smirk, "Guess what? Hendrix is out of the picture, and the moon's playing along. Time to shake things up, you know?"The man said while looking at the full moon. His confidant, equally mischievous, responds with a sly grin, "No Alpha around , which means our plan can roll smooth. Hallow City's in for a wild ride tonight, and that Hendrix won't have a clue."As the two unknown silhouette exchange nods in the soft moonlight, a silent understanding passes between them. "This is our moment. With Hendrix on a break, we can unleash the chaos we've been planning for a long time" The man declared.The other man replied , "Let's make this night unforgettable. Hendrix's break is our chance to add a bit of gray to Hallow City.""But
Kiera's POVWe are currently looking for some suspicious movements of the enemies when I heard Kenneth on the line ." Attention ,where is the team of Kiera and Shaun? " He asked ."We are now here and the west wing , near the storage warehouse." I answered him."That's perfect. I found out that there is an ongoing gathering near there. It's a gang , I will send you the complete address .Be careful we don't know if they are equipped with weapons." He explained.Hendrix listening to our conversation interrupted him ." Don't worry about that , weapons don't work on me." He said like boasting."That's good ,if that is true . I'll send the address on your phone. Good luck ." Kenneth said before he cut the call.'The Eclipse TowersObsidian Boulevard, Nocturna HeightsWhispering Pines, ShadowvaleCryptic Enclave, Code: SHADOW-IXYZ'"The Eclipse Towers?" I mumbled to myself."Hendrix let's go , it's near from here ." I called Hendrix to go to the address that my brother provided.Hendrix wen
THIRD PERSON POVClaire, ready to start the operation spoke up, " I think we are now ready and good to go. So now, let's arrange our communication plan first. We'll need to stay in touch without arousing suspicion. Suggestions?"Kelvin suggested, "We can use encrypted channels and code names. It'll add an extra layer of security. We can remain anonymous by doing that "Kennedy agreed, "Agreed. We can't afford any leaks. Let's finalize the code names and distribution of tasks then we will go to our respective areas.After providing everyone with an earpiece with a built-in mic. They started the plan.The team was divided into 4 teams.The first team is Kennedy with his wife Claire.They are the ones who will stay at the base to make sure that they are safe from intruders. They are also equipped with weapons, ready to back up any team that will need help in the process.The second team is led by Kelvin and he was accompanied by Fiona and Kei.They are in charge of the list of possible