Atlas' POVI stared at her incredulously. She couldn't be serious. She was reminding me that she was my mate despite the fact that she had rejected me and also probably had feelings for my brother?'How much more cruel could she be?', I wondered to myself.Well, I had had enough of her attitude. She couldn't just keep doing as she pleased and then getting away with it. I had gotten into a fight with my brother because of her and here she was still treating me like this.And must have been that her words had pissed me off or hearing my brother's determined confession of wanting her, it could have also been the mate pull as well that motivated me but as Scarlett turned to leave, I immediately grabbed her arm. She stopped in her tracks and whipped her head back to look at me, shock and surprise written all over her."What are you doing?", she asked fiercely.There it was, that fierce attitude that she had developed recently. The fierceness she used in pushing everyone around her away."L
Annabel's POVI walked into the strategy room of the alpha of the storm pack with Luke by my side."Annabel, Luke what a pleasant surprise", Alpha Akin greeted us as we walked into the room."Thank you, Alpha", I thanked him.Everyone turned their attention to us as we walked towards the table.Luke pulled out a chair for me and I sat down. He pulled out a chair for himself and sat down as well."So to what do we owe the pleasure of your visit?", the Alpha asked."I just wanted to come and see how far you have gone with your plans to bring down Scarlett", I answered and flashed him a smile."And of course we brought some news as well", I told all of them who were seated at the table."Oh? What news?", he asked."First tell me how far you've come with your plans", I insisted."Well, we are currently putting the finishing touches on our plan to attack Scarlett's company", he told me."How?", I asked my eyes still on the Alpha. There were some grunts of disapproval from some of the Alpha
Scarlett's POVI woke up feeling refreshed and lighter. The maid came in and drew a bath for me. I submerged myself in the bath for a long time, thoroughly enjoying myself. I finally got out of the bath and got dressed in my usual all black outfit. Today I was sporting a knee length simple black gown that gave me a professional vibe and a pair of black low heeled sandals. I let my hair down, and let it fall down my back in waves. I looked at myself in the mirror and was satisfied by how I looked. I walked towards the door and left my room, closing the door behind me. I walked towards the dining hall.*Dining Hall*As I walked into the dining hall everyone turned to look at me and I noticed that some of them especially my cousins were staring at me with surprise on their faces."Oh, no need", I waved my hand at them as they stood up to greet me causing most of them to stop halfway and look at me shocked.I walked to my seat at the head of the table and sat down."Good morning everyone"
Atlas' POVAfter bidding Scarlett good bye I began to walk back to my room. As I walked back to my room, Scarlett's words replayed in my mind.★Earlier★"What girl?", Atlas asked her."Actually, when I first came, after being reborn, I went to visit the school with my friends and that traitor, Annabel and there a met a strange little girl", Scarlett began to narrate to him."Strange little girl?", Atlas asked."How so?", he asked her."Well, she said some strange things", Scarlett answered."Strange things? Like what?", Atlas asked."Well things that sounded like prophecies, warnings. And she spoke of Annabel like she knew that Annabel was evil and planning to betray me", Scarlett explained to him."But that's impossible", Atlas shook his head."How could she know?", Atlas asked."I don't know, but that's what it felt like", Scarlett expressed."But she couldn't have known.... unless... you don't think she could be a witch, right?", Atlas asked."I don't know", Scarlett answered truth
★Training Center★"Alright everyone get in positions with your chosen partners", Atlene shouted at the trainees who immediately complied."Now begin to spar", he commanded and there was a lot of grunts as the trainees began to fight each other in training."Good, good", Atlene commended as he walked around the training center, between the trainess as they sparred.Just at that moment, the door of the training center opened, Camille, Lilian, Paula, Nader and Kenji walked in."You guys are late", Atlene told them as they walked in."Yeah, sorry about that, we were caught up", Nader apologized and Atlene nodded.Looking around, Atlene looked at the siblings and asked,"Where's Atlas?""Atlas? He went out not too long ago. I think he's running an errand for Scarlett", Paula answered.On hearing that, Atlene's expression went dark and he clenched his fist."Alright, Paula come spar with me", Atlene said."Are you sure about that?", Paula asked."Yeah, Atlene, don't you think it's better wa
**SHANTEL'S POV** There is a bald-headed official seated just beside Scarlett, and although everyone else in the room looks uncomfortable with Scarlett's presence, he looks particularly jittery. I can see the film of sweat coating his shirt and darkening his armpits even as the AC is turned low and blasting. I see his hand twitching like a scared little child, and his forehead crumpled like an old dollar note. "Since you claim that everybody here vetted the documents before they got to me, how is it possible that this suspicious clause that was meant to deceive me into relinquishing ownership of my father's company into the hands of Storm Company was somehow omitted?" Scarlett asked, looking around the table and maintaining the smirk on her face. "I have always chosen to believe that you are all capable and literate people with the best interests of this company at heart, and I believed that the processes of the company were so airtight that no anomaly would actually sneak past yo
LUKE'S S POV**I listen patiently as Annabel's footsteps recede, and gently take off my shoes and hold them in my hands in order to activate my stealth mode. From the bend of the hallway where I stand, I can sight the hem of Annabel's dressy gown as she moves in the opposite hallway stealthily herself. I follow her cautiously and closely until she gets to the room of the largest suite in the mansion, which looks suspiciously like Alpha Akin's. I hide behind a pillar as she looks around, and then she knocks the door two times, whistles once, and the door opens up for her to go in. From my vantage point, I hear Alpha Akin's rambunctious laughter just as the door closes, and I feel something crumble inside me like a porcelain vase on a tiled floor. I can not be too sure what is happening in there, but I feel like something that had no business breaking, has actually just broken and the wolf in me seeks blood. But to be sure that I was not overreacting, I walked over to his door as quie
**ATLENE'S POV**Scarlet's words have refused to leave my head. The fact that she said that the only person she has feelings for is Atlas, greatly weakens and hurts me. I know that she really wanted Atlas to go with her to the company, and only decided against it because she did not want it to look a certain way. I feel so heartbroken as I can't even concentrate on the training for today."Are you fine, Atlene?" Nader asks as I make to leave the training ground. I look at his young face, and feel the urge to open up to someone, but I run the risk of appearing even weaker than I already do, so I swallow my tears and force a little smile. "Why do you ask? Don't tell me that my beautiful face is gone!" I say, playing at a joke and touching my face theatrically. I am the pack's clown, so I might as well live up to expectations, while hoping and praying that Atlas does not take that away from me too. Nader laughs heartily just as his siblings walk out towards us, and I use the distractio
SCARLETT'S POVMy wedding day came, and it was glorious. I woke up bright and early, happy beyond understanding, to be alive and well on my own wedding day. A real wedding, that was not fake or a lie or a trap. This was my real life wedding dream.The sun was shining brightly, and the sky was blue with just a few fluffy white clouds. It was a perfect day for a wedding. I got up and went to the window to look outside. The view was breathtaking. The ocean was calm and still, the beach was clean and beautiful, and the trees were swaying in the gentle breeze. I took a deep breath, closed my eyes, and thanked God for this beautiful day and for bringing Atlas into my life.I then turned to the room, which was already bustling with activity. Nader was busy putting the finishing touches on the decorations, Paula was helping Lillian with her hair and makeup, Camille was making sure everythi
With Annabel dead and Luke gone far away in search of his own life, Scarlett finally felt like it was time to let go and allow herself to wed Atlas and be a Luna instead of an Alpha."It is definitely time to get married and settle down, have little pups running around here and live out my own happily ever after. What do you think, Atlene?" Scarlett asks Atlene on a cool leisurely evening in the gardens.Atlene sighs and looks over at her with a vague expression on his face. "I feel like you deserve all the peace and happiness in this world, Scarlett," he said wistfully, looking away quickly from Scarlett's face."What do you mean, Atlene? Please talk to me. What exactly are you talking about? You seem very sad too. Are you alright?" Scarlett asks near tears."You deserve to be happy with my brother, Atlas." He pauses and looks at Scarlett. "I know
"I think it is high time that Scarlett and I had a sit-down to talk about our differences and squash them once and for all. I cannot go on living like this, where I'm looking over my shoulders and waiting to be attacked or planning on attacking whatever battalion she has on her side." Scarlett says quietly, and Atlas looks lovingly at her."Are you really sure that it is what you want?" Atlas asks and she nods in agreement."Let's fight once and for all and end this. I am exhausted with the whole charade. Aren't you? If the moon goddess wasn't involved the last two times, I would be dead right about now. It is enough with the cat and mice games. Let's get on with this and settle it forever." Scarlett says, and Atlas nods in agreement once again.The sun had set, and the sky was covered with shades of orange and pink as Atlas and Scarlett walked towards the designated meeting
SCARLETT'S POVWe expected an attack from Annabel and the Storm Pack, but nothing prepared us for the sudden attack that occurred. I was blindsided, and it broke my heart to see my wolves being killed randomly.I went out, fighting hard beside Atlas, Atlene, Ken, Nader, Kenji, Paula, Lillian, Camille and Daniel. It felt like deja vu, as if we were back in the war against the Storm pack that had threatened our territory years ago.The sound of snarls, growls and screams filled the air as we fought fiercely. I could see the determination in my wolves' eyes as they fought to protect their home and their Alpha.I fought with everything I had, my claws and teeth tearing into the flesh of our attackers. But for every enemy we took down, two more would take their place. They were relentless, and it seemed like they had an endless supply of warriors.
As they returned to their den, Annabel couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude for the pack that she had found. They were strong, loyal, and brave, and she knew that they would always be there for each other, no matter what challenges lay ahead.Together, they had faced their enemies and emerged victorious. Together, they had shown kindness to those in need. And together, they would continue to thrive and grow, building a brighter future for themselves and their pack.As Annabel settled into her spot by the fire that night, she felt a sense of peace and contentment wash over her. She was proud to be a part of this pack, and she knew that she would do anything to protect them and keep them safe.The war had been tough, but the pack had come out stronger than ever before. They had proven that they were a force to be reckoned with, and they had shown the world that they would not back down in the face of danger.
The day that they had planned on attacking Scarlett's pack finally came. Scarlett was super excited even as she and Luke were going to be in the shadows mostly."After today, Scarlett and her pack will be a thing of the past. How does that make you feel?" Scarlett asks Alpha Akin, and he smiles widely at her.Alpha Akin grinned at Annabel's question, his eyes glinting with anticipation. "It's time for justice to be served," he said. "They have caused too much chaos and destruction in this region for far too long. It's time for them to pay for their crimes."Annabel nodded in agreement, her own excitement bubbling inside her. She had always been loyal to Alpha Akin and his pack, and the thought of taking down their enemies only added to her sense of purpose.The plan was simple: Alpha Akin and his strongest warriors would lead the charge against Scarlett's pack,
Alpha Akin is confused with the story about his having forced himself on Denise and gotten her pregnant."What do you mean that I forced myself on her?" He asks, anger and confusion visible on his dark face.Denise's hands are shaking as she stands with her hands held behind her and her face lowered in shame. "Denise says you forced yourself on her and she is pregnant as a result." Annabel reaffirms confidently.Denise looks back at Luke, and he gives a sign for her to relax and stick with the script with his eyes. "Repeat the statement right on front of me here!" Alpha Akin orders Denise rudely, his eyes appraising her beautiful body with a hint of lust underneath all the anger."You… You forced yourself on me that evening when you were drunk, after the council meeting…" Denise says, acting scared although she is also actually scared.
"There's a problem, Luke. There's a very lightly problem." Denise says, looking very scared as Luke meets up with her in the wine cellar. "Okay, but please calm down and stop pacing, Baby. It's driving me crazy over here." Luke says, and Denise stands at a spot, biting her nails hard and spitting them out of her mouth, while tapping her right leg energetically on the ground at the same time. "How are we going to take care of this, Luke? How?" She cries, still not exactly what the problem is. Luke walks over to her and holds her firmly by the shoulders, stopping her from panicking. Looking deeply into her eyes, he says, "What exactly is the problem, Denise? Please talk to me, and let's see if there is a way out. Your panicking and pacing and nail-biting is not helping anybody. Let's just get to the root of the problem and see how to solve it." Denise looks at him doubtfully with a full pout while Luke nods his approval for her to speak." I am… I think that I am pregnant," Denise bl
"Big sis, I really need to talk to you about something important." Paula says to Scarlett, and she sits up on her bed to listen to her youngest cousin."What is going on, Paula?" Scarlett asks, scanning her face to help her guess what it is that she wants to talk about. "You seem very worried about something. You know you can trust me with everything, Baby." She adds in trying to gain Paula's choice and make her feel comfortable enough to talk."I don't know how you're going to take this, big sis, but I think Atlas is cheating on you." Paula says pint blank and Scarlett stares at her, sitting quiet and frozen in shock. "She is blond and curvy. I only saw her back when they were kissing behind the kitchen, but I thought to tell you about it." Paula adds looking very scared.Scarlett takes a deep breath, trying to process what Paula just said. She knows that she shouldn't jump