Lyla's pov I looked around as I was dragged into the council hall. Everyone turned to meet my stern gaze. I looked up to see Georgina and Kiera flagged beside Alpha Thron. What is going on with her? I felt a part of me disconnected from Kiera. Her gaze was cold, and her gaze was not the soft one I knew before. I was thrown to the front of the crowd. Alpha Thorn stood up and walked towards me. "Since you don't want to be my breeder, I am just going to have to kill you," he said coldly. What?"Does this mean I am going to die the same way I had died in my first life?" I winced. I looked at my wrist, and it hurt. My gaze cut with Georgina, and I saw her laugh just the same way she had laughed when my head was chopped off. I needed to find a way out of this mess. "Moon goddess, I need your help." I said silently. Alpha Thorn walked away from me. "Like I said earlier, I am getting married today, and we also need to discuss who will be the new Alpha of the Crescent pack." My eyes roll
Lyla's pov The door opened, and I was shocked to see the person standing right in front of me. "This is impossible." I said slowly with my gaze, following the man who was right in front of me. I could feel the aura he passed as he walked past me. He was just exactly like him. They had the same face and body structure, but he was nothing like him. His face was compassionate, and he was strong. Maybe much stronger than Alpha Thorn. The elders all began to murmur. I watched Alpha Thorn get up from his seat. He had this look on his face that showed he was equally shocked to see who was before him. "Is this some kind of trick? Who are you?" He asked, looking at his doppelganger. "My name is Thern, and I am your brother," the voice said and looked at me. We both felt a connection that was stronger and deeper than Alpha Thorn. " Brother? What is he talking about?" Alpha Thorn asked. He looked at Elder Frederick, who was in charge of each Alpha's bloodline. "Do you mean. to tell me I wa
Alpha Thorn's Pov My mind was not at peace after I had seen Thern an exact carbon copy of me. My father, the late Alpha, never told me I had a twin brother, and here he was, showing out of the blue. He was bold, and I could see some of the elders agreeing that he was a better me already. And what was that look on Billy's face?I discarded Georgina fast and Kiera. "You can go now. I have important things to attend too." I said slowly, trying to ask them to go. Georgina wanted to move closer to me, but I shunned off. "What about the marriage rites? You said we were getting married today." Georgina said, looking at me. "I know what I said, Georgina, and I am chasing my mind. I am still the Alpha, and I have the final say in everything. Go home!" I said slowly walking back to my chamber. "What do you mean go home? Do you even understand what's going on? And who is that man? I can tell you feel threatened by his existence already." Georgina asked in anger. "That man is my brother, lik
Lyla's pov "Leave Alpha Thorn. I don't want to see you." I said with my heart aching. "Do you know how much you have hurt me?" I said with anger coursing through my veins. I had managed to get to this point with the help of the moon goddess, and my head would have been chopped off if not for Thern coming to my rescue. "You wanted to have me killed just yesterday, and what? You are confessing your love now?" I said with a smirk on my face. "Do you actually expect me to believe that?" I asked with anger. I coughed each time, and Thern quicky ran to get me a glass of water. I held the glass of water Thern brought me, taking small sips to calm my racing heart. My hands shook slightly, and I tried to steady my breathing, but seeing Alpha Thorn standing in front of me made it nearly impossible. His eyes were full of something I couldn’t quite decipher—regret, longing, maybe even desperation. It didn’t matter, though. The pain he caused still burned raw and fresh in my mind. “Billy,” Th
Georgina's pov Everything that took me years to bind was slowly unbinding right before my eyes. Thern's arrival into the kingdom was sudden. I didn't expect that, and Billy was giving me more issues than Lyla ever did. Snuffing Lyla out was easy. I didn't even break a sweat when I killed Brian, who was Thorn's beta. I looked at Keira, who was standing at the doorpost. "Come here!" I bellowed at her. Kiera moved sluggishly; I could see the magic was taking its toll on her, and she didn't have any option but to listen to my every command. "Can you tell me about your, Princess? She isn't ordinary." I said with sensitive eyes. Kiera stood still with her lips closed. "Are you going to tell me what I need to know or do I need to make you?" I shouted at her.The door opened slowly, and I was surprised to see my father. We haven't talked in a long time after the death of Alpha Thorn's father. "Get out!" I shouted at Kiera, who obeyed without saying a word. Hardy looked at Kiera and
Thern's POV The weight of the moment sat heavy on my shoulders as I guided Billy through the crowd gathered in the great hall. The elders from the Crescent Pack, with their wizened faces and discerning eyes, watched our every movement. Alpha Thorn loomed close behind, his presence Intimidating us both, but I held myself steady. I had sworn to protect Billy, no matter the cost. If there was something I know, I have always known I was meant for greater things and maybe this was just the beginning of it it Alpha Thorn had always been a figure I looked up to, a part of my identity I couldn’t easily separate from. I have heard a lot about him even before I came down to the Silver moon pack. But I didn't come because i wanted to. The moon goddess had directed my path back to the kingdom after many years. His strength and command had shaped the kingdom, but now, standing in opposition to him, I felt a bitter taste in my mouth. He might have my face, but he wasn’t me. At least, I’d never
Alpha Thorn's pov I was never letting go of Billy. I looked at her as she held onto Thern's hands.That should have been me? and not the other way around. I clenched my fist in anger as I looked at the crescent pack, deliberate about who they wanted as their Alpha. One thing was for sure: If Thern was chosen to be their next Alpha, then he would have to leave the kingdom, which was good for me.I won't have to bother about him taking over my throne, but then I was going to lose Billy to him. She was the princess after all, so she would have to follow Thern back to the pack. I watched as the deliberate was getting more and more intense, with each elder giving their own opinion. Suddenly I stood up from my throne. "I have a candidate in mind." I said slowly, making all the elders look at me. "You have a candidate?" Elder Harry's gaze shifted slowly towards me. "Care to tell us who this candidate of yours is?" another said from the crowd. I knew they were not going to accept, but I
Georgina's povI looked at Alpha Thorn, and I could see right through him. I know what he was trying to do. He was trying to get me off his back. "Are you making my father the Alpha of the crescent pack because I wanted you too or because you want Billy to stay back in the pack?" I saw the look in his eyes. Alpha Thorn stood up immediately, walking towards the balcony of the kingdom. "Are you chasing me away?" I shouted in anger, making the furniture in the room shake slightly."And why would I do that? We have been together for how many years now? We practically do everything together, and we even grew up together, so why would I chase you away?" Alpha Thorn's voice said it out loud. "Do I have to follow him?" I immediately asked, trying to hear what he would say. "He is your father, Georgina. You need to follow your father if he is going to. With you by his side, the people will see you as one. You never might know, you might meet a man you are going to love and want to spend the
Alpha Thorn's POV I felt restless as I anticipated the news of Billy's return. The kingdom felt hollow, and everyone was scared. I could see the looks on the elders faces. Most of the pack members were leaving the pack only to be taken captive by Derek's men. The door opened, waking me up from my thoughts. "Is there any news?" I looked at the guard. "None, Alpha Thorn. There is no news from Billy yet." I watched anxiously as the door shut in my face. This was getting out of hand. I needed to show my people I was not scared of Derek, but any wrong move might result in a dilemma I was not prepared or ready for. I landed back on my chair. As the thought of what could happen to me and my kingdom engulfed me. All of this happened because I refused to take Lyla as my mate. At least that was what I thought. I remember the look in my best friend's eyes as his head was chopped off. "Maybe I deserve everything that was happening to me." The word slowly left my lips as I closed my eyes.
Alpha Derek's POV I looked at Georgina, and I felt elated. She had not only saved me from Diana's clutches, but she was even more powerful. I knew attacking the Silver Moon Pack would be easy. I looked at her as she sat across the table from me. "What do you think? Why don't we attack now when they least expect us to?" I looked up to meet her gaze. Georgina's hair had also changed color. I remembered when Diana first merged. She was having this fierce look that made me scared of her. "I told you already, Derek. We are not destroying that pack. I need Alpha Thorn as my slave. That is all that mattered!" Georgina snapped. I looked at her, and I could see the wickedness in them. The venom, I knew making her angry was going to be a mistake. "So what about me? I get the fact that you are trying to take the kingdom from Thorn. What do I stand to gain from all of this?" L asked expectantly. "A lot, Derek." I said with a smile on my face. "You have always enslaved the neighboring
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