Lyla's Pov The whole kingdom was in distress. The scorpion pack was waging war against the silver moon pack for a long, long time. "What do we do? We can't just wait for them to attack us." One of the elders looked at Alpha Thorn, who was also lost. "The scorpion pack has a witch, and that alone has changed the game pattern. How do we go one-on-one with them when they have magic?" I looked at Thern to talk, but he said nothing. "Why do we need magic to win this battle?" Alpha Thorn replied, standing up from his seat. We have the true Alpha with us, and I think for the first time we can win them and annihilate the scorpion pack once and for all." "Why should I help? You killed my parents and bled me captive against my will. I don't see any of you talking about that. So why should I risk my life for this kingdom? for your pack?" I looked at Alpha Thron and the rest of the elders. The hall room was silent as a graveyard, with each of them staring at me. "What do you want?" Alpha Tho
Lyla's Pov As I ran towards the house, Thern's voice was visible as he changed some magical words. "Keira!!" I shouted each time I ran into the building. The house was beginning to fall due to the severe fire effect. And for some reason unknown to me, I was thrown into total darkness. "Where the hell am I?" I looked around but I couldn't see anything. Then, out of nowhere, a light appeared, putting me in the e center. It was more of a circus playground. I looked around. and I saw Georgina seated right before me. "Do you think you have won? I am coming back, and when I do, you are going to wish you were dead. I am coming back to claim my seat on the throne, and you need to be gone by then because I won't be so easy on you." "You are welcome to try because I am going to avenge everybody that has died through your evil black magic." I said, and the vision cleared before my eyes. I looked towards the door, and I saw someone's feet outside the door. " Keira!" I shouted and raced toward
Alpha Hardy's pov I looked at the message that was sent by Alpha Thorn and smirked. "Why would I aid a man who wants to have my daughter killed?" I said slowly as I walked through the corridor down to the garden. The servants bent as I walked. They have learned to fear me. " Alpha." I heard a voice and I turned. "Alpha Thorn is here. He wants to see you." My new beta said slowly as he walked away from my presence. I immediately went towards the palace and was met with a stern gaze. "Alpha Thorn, what a pleasant surprise to see you." I said, trying to avoid his gaze. "Did you get my message?" Alpha Thorn asked, looking at me. "Your message?" I replied, trying to tell him I didn't get it. "Yes, my message. Did you get it?" Alpha Thorn repeated himself. "Of course I did. You need my help to get my daughter killed." I replied as I took a seat on the throne. "I can't believe you would say this. Did you know your daughter had me under a spell that would make me love After everything I
Lyla's pov As we walked back to the pack. I noticed the people were tired and hungry. Most of them looked worn out, and many of them were lying on the street begging. A part of me felt responsible for them, and the thought of liberating them filled my head. "Think, Lyla. What do you think will really happen to them if you decide to flee this silver moon pack?" Violet asked "That isn't my problem; I am not the Alpha of this kingdom." I replied, and Kiera looked at me. "She is right, Lyla." She said making sure Thern is not close by. "The people will suffer if you decide to neglect their feelings." "What can I do? We both know the kingdoms are having a chosen Alpha already. I am just a rogue alpha, and there is little to what I can do. Do you think Alpha Thorn would want to listen to me when all he sees is a threat? With what had transpired between the both of us, I doubt he will be ready to listen to me." I looked at Keira, who was just recovering from her wounds. "What Alpha Thorn
Alpha Thorn's povMy fave bubbled with anger. "What!' Do you think I am going to give in to your demands?" He looks at Billy with anger. "Do you really think being seated with me makes us equal?" I shouted at her.Billy laughed with a smirk on her face. "I can see what you are planning here. You just want a hand that would help you defeat Alpha Derek and that all. If you are not ready to give in to them, then I don't see any reason why we need to continue this conversation. Have you looked outside the kingdom?" She paused and looked at me "What about it?" I asked "What do you really think will happen to the starving people when they decide to turn their backs against their Alpha, who doesn't seem to care about them but his iron throne?" Billy said with a smirk and walked away. I watched her walk out of the council meeting without knowing what to say. I looked at her and knew she wanted me to say something that would hold her back. Apologize if need be. But I am Alpha. I get what I
Georgina's pov It has been three days since I got into the scorpion pack. I must say they are very secretive people, and they have their way of doing things. It was quite different from the Silver Moon Pack, but I was willing to learn their ways and work with Alpha Derek to take down the Silver Moon Pack, or should I say Thorn's kingdom. A part of me was falling for Alpha Derek. He was strong and bold and knew what he wanted, unlike Thorn, who wasn't sure of what he wanted. But something was different about him; he was blood thirsty and wanted things done his way. I could feel him trying to get under my skin, not to mention his witch, who wanted me to master my powers in time. My door crawled open, and I saw Rex walk in. "You should learn to knock, Rex. What if I was naked?" I said it with anger. Rex had the habit of doing whatever he pleased. I would have cast some magical spell on him, but I knew I couldn't. He was Alpha Derek's beta, his lackie, and he wouldn't be happy if I de
Georgina's pov Everything went back to normal, and I could see through Diana's lies. I knew what she and Alpha Derek wanted. A vessel to jump powers, and I knew I had to make sure when she decided to shift powers I would be ready to absorb all of her powers. Time went back to normality, and we were done with our breakfast. "What do you think? Are you accepting my offer?" Alpha Derek asked again. I looked at Rex and back at Diana. I nodded, and he smiled. "Good, Diana will help you with anything you need to know about magic. Learn from her, and you are soon going to stand out on your own." Alpha Derek looked at me and I nodded. One of the servants ran into the dining chambers. "You have a visitor from the Crescent Moon ack." The young lady said she was quickly waiting for his orders. "Crescent pack, you say?" Diana looked back and he nodded. "Yes, he demands an audience with Alpha Derek." My mind went into a frenzy mode. What is my father doing here? Did he learn that I had left
DIANA'S POV In the quiet shadows of the east wing, I awaited her. Georgina, the unsuspecting little pawn who believed she could outwit us. She was completely unaware of what was in store for her. This evening, I would urge her to reveal her real capabilities — the sort of strength that can only surface under extreme pressure. My lips formed a sly grin as I set up the spell, my fingers carving ancient symbols in the air, unseen by everyone except the sharpest observers. Shadows wrapped around me, answering my summons, and the room became dimmer and chillier, as if a tempest was gathering inside. I heard her footsteps before I saw her, soft and tentative, growing louder as they approached. She was being careful, but the eagerness in her steps betrayed her confidence. Foolish girl. I positioned myself just out of sight and crafted the illusion carefully. I conjured a figure, shrouded and menacing, hidden by shadows yet unmistakably dangerous. I infused it with whispers and malice
Lyla's POVI opened the door to meet each elder with their gazes falling on me. They all looked at me and wondered how I could have been the Alpha spoken of. Beta Cedric and Keira flanked my side as we approached the little gathering of the elders. "Here is Billy; I believe you all know who she is." Elder Pontius looked at their faces. "So, you are the Alpha that was spoken of." Elder Zeus said with a voice dripping with anger. "Why should we believe you? You had your parents killed due to your foolishness. We wouldn't have gone through any of this if you had accepted the bargain and become Alpha Thorn's Luna. We would have control and power, but no, you decided to shove the offer back in his face, and your parents or Alpha paid the price, and now you want to lead us." Zeus shook his head and looked away. "Can you just calm yourself and listen to her? I don't see us having any chance if we don't listen to her. Besides, do you think Derek would stop after conquering Silver Pack? We
Elder Pontius Pov "I can't believe this. This is truly amazing. With this, we can't turn the people around to hate and make sure Alpha Hardy leaves this throne, but then we need to make sure the news of this doesn't get to his hearing. This could backfire on me." I said quickly, looking at Beta Cedric and his companions. "I know the risk you are taking on, old friend, but we can't just sit back and watch the pack get divided. Alpha Derek would stop at nothing to see all of this crumble. All he cared about was ruling the packs." Beta Cedric looked at me. "Well, there is still work to be done. There is another meeting coming up this week. We are currently discussing joining forces with the Scorpion pack. Alpha Derek is launching an assault on the Silver pack." I said, raising my eyebrows to look at their faces. "Can't you stop that?" Lyla asked in Billy's voice. "We came to stop that firm happening. That is why we are here." "That is where you come in." I said, immediately balancin
Beta Cedric's POV I looked at Elder Pontius and didn't know where to begin or what to say. "What are you here for, Cedric?" Pontius asked, ignoring Lyla and Keira on the seat. "We need to stop them, and I cannot do it without your help. Alpha Derek and his witch are too powerful; think of the evil and harm they will unleash on the packs if they manage to gain control of the silver pack. You do know the silver pack is the heart of the kingdom?"Pontius looked at me. "Haven't you noticed? The power has been broken, and Georgina's father has taken full control. He has killed most of the elders that refuse to bend to his will, and he has even made a pact with the scorpion pack. I think it is best we forget this topic. Why do you think I can do something to stop him?" "We just need the people to turn on him.". I said slowly, trying to be reasonable. "Turn on him? Have you seen the people on your way into the kingdom? They are starving and hungry. They would do anything to eat two square
Lyla's pov As we journeyed back to the Crescent pack, I could remember the last time we went. The argument, the fight I had with Alpha Carlos and Luna. I had wanted to make Alpha Thorn pay in my own ways without thinking about the consequences. The look on my face showed how bad and horrible I felt. I was the cause of their untimely death.I felt a hand on my shoulder, and Keira looked into my eyes. "You need to stop blaming yourself for their death. I think it was meant to happen anyway." She shrugged, looking at my face. "Do you think the elders would want to listen to a woman who had her parents killed?" I stared at her. "I think they would be more willing to hear what the true Alpha would say. Am alpha that would liberate them from the clutches of Alpha Hardy." Beta Cedric said slowly, walking closer to us. "You think so?" I asked, shifting my gaze from Keira to him. "I have heard your story, Billy, and trust me, you have the time to make things right. I think your people need
Georgina Pov I stood as my heart thudded. I was finally at peace when I heard Diana's words. She had followed my plans, and everything was going the way I had wanted. All I needed now was to make Alpha Derek see why she had to be killed, cast aside, or thrown out. But first, I need to undo the magic she has over him. I need to wait and bide my time, or else I am going to fall in the course of trying to bring Diana down. I need to be more about it all. As the day wears on, I manage to stay out of sight. I was about to go to Alpha Derek's room when Diana stopped me. "What are you doing?" She asked, staring at my face. "Nothing," I replied, trying to hide my sweaty palms. "And why is your heartbeat racing this fast?" Diana asked, staring at me. "Maybe because you are scaring the hell out of me." I replied with my gaze fixed on her. I was smart enough to know Diana has the power to read thoughts and emotions. She wanted to place her hands on me, and I dodged it. "Don't worry. I wi
GEORGINA'S POVI was glad when I heard the news. It worked; I had managed to have Thern killed, and when I learned that he has magic, I barely believed it. He was dead, but I couldn't absorb his magic. Diana had taught me everything I needed to know on how to absorb another person's magical powers, but Thern had managed to escape that night. He had come to get a rare flower in the kingdom, and I knew it was for Billy. The thought of having Thern's powers combined with mine was everything I could think about. "I could be more powerful just by absorbing Diana's powers too, and no one will ever look down on me again." I said to myself, But first I need to have Alpha Derek under my control. That was the only way, my ticket to greatness and power. I was now fond of going to meet him in bed. After our first encounter, Alpha Derek wanted me more, and I was also giving him the best. He wanted sex, and I wanted real power. I lackey that would do my bidding and even hang himself when I asked
Lyla's PovThe power Thern had given to me made me feel extraordinary. I could sense my wolf powers in a different way I had never felt before. My sense of hearing was super fast, and I could move things before I could talk. I like what I am now.I stood in front of the full-length mirror and looked at my hair, which was now gray. Thern's power has made it just the way I had wanted it. My eyes also were changed with a touch of purple on my iris. I heard a knock on the door, and Beta Cedric walked in. He looked at me and was short of words. "You look." The words were stuck on his throat. " Different? Yes, but there is still a lot I need to know and master. With great power comes a great responsibility. I am willing to prove myself a good and rightful leader, but first we need to take down Alpha Derek." "We can do that by sending some of my spies. I will have them infiltrate the kingdom and see how strong the armies are, and we need to know more about Diana. She doesn't seem like any
Lyla's povI looked at the mark I had previously seen at the back of Thern's neck, and I knew something must have happened back at the scorpion pack. Thern was the only healer that could cure magic. "What happened to him?" Keira looked at me as we all watched Thern lay on the bed. "I think he is poisoned, but this is different." Cedric watched the mark on him. "Do you think the witch did this?" I asked, looking at Beta Cedric's face. He sighed and smiled and turned Thern a bit to have a closer view at his neck. "No, this is definitely not Diana's signature. This looks like the person needed to make Thern suffer. The magic would spread slowly till it reached its heart, causing him pain and anguish." Cedric replied"The battle hasn't started yet, and we are already losing." Alpha Thorn said with anger as he looked at Thern on his dying bed. His face looks pale, and his lips dried. "Water," Thern said, slowly dragging the words. Keira rushed towards the glass cup on the table and gave
Lyla's povI felt my throat burn as I lay on the bed. I tried to look around, but my eyes were sore. Beside me stood Keira, Thern, and Beta Cedric. "Can you see me?" Keira asked, running towards my side. "How long was I sleeping for?" I asked with a shaky voice. "You still need to lie still. The poison has taken effect and is coursing through your veins. You need to relax and let me see what I can do to flush it out of your system." Thern advised.The door opens, and Alpha Thorn walks in. "How did this happen?" I looked at everyone in the room. Cedric walked closer to me and stared at my neck. I winced as I felt his touch. "Look at this place," he said, slowly showing them a sign on my neck. "This is black magic and the only antidote, for it is a rare flower that grows at the back of Alpha Derek's chambers. Without it, I am sorry, but she is going to die." I heard Beta Cedric's voice. "How long does she have?" Thern asked"I would say three days, four days at the most, but you need