King Derek's POVI Sneered as I cleaned the blood off my body, killing has become a lifestyle for me, I feel a sense of satisfaction and power sucking the life out of my enemy, watching them suffer and beg for my mercy.“Guards!,” I called out to the guards angrily “Yes, my Lord” they replied in uniform as they bowed their heads to me.“Take this trash out of here,” I yelled Motioning to the lifeless body on the floor.“Yes, my Lord” they replied immediately.I watched as they dragged the body out of the room, the feeling of satisfaction and power left me immediately and I started to crave for more, it's been months since I have been having this feeling of something missing inside of me, but I can't piece out what it was.it's like a deep ache, an emptiness in my heart. I feel a mix of emotions that I couldn't put into words. There's a longing, a yearning for something that I can't quite pinpoint. It's like a puzzle with a missing piece, and I'm constantly searching for what will co
Alpha Ethan's POVThinking about Eleanor every day for several months now has become a normal routine for me in the pack. It had affected different decisions I had made concerning the pack house running, and it was starting to piss me off. It had been several months since I started the search for Eleanor, hoping that my time of finally seeing her was near. I paced around the room waiting patiently for the guards, as they had left the pack house earlier to search for Eleanor. I clenched my hands into a fist and held them at my back as I slowly walked across the room. I could feel my heart racing faster than normal as I was running out of patience. Where could she be hiding? Or did she know I was looking for her? I asked myself as my mind was filled with different thoughts.I walked towards the window to catch a glimpse of what was going on outside to help take her off my mind for a while, but it seemed the more I tried to get her off my mind, the more I thought of her. I was getting t
Araceli's POVI arrived at the pack house at once after the alpha had summoned me. What could he be calling me for? I wondered. I walked into the pack house and met him pacing around the living room. His eyes burned with rage. I could sense he was angry and frustrated. I bowed to greet him as I approached him, and he only gestured for me to sit.I sat down slowly, still wondering why he had summoned me. I leaned forward, placing my arms on my knees anticipating what the alpha was about to say. He cleared his throat before finally talking.“Several months ago, a guard told me he found Eleanor and that she was still alive,” he said slowly as he exhaled heavily. My eyes went wide open and my jaw dropped in awe as I heard what the alpha had just said.“Eleanor…?” I asked, still trying to believe what the alpha had just said. How could Eleanor be alive? We all thought she was dead. I pondered. I exhaled slowly as I rubbed my face with my palm.“Yes! I have spent the last several months lo
Araceli's POVI came back to the house exhausted as usual and very tired. Eleanor was truly alive, and she had even given birth. I could not come to terms with the fact that Eleanor was alive. Eleanor cannot stay alive, this could hinder my plan. It could completely make my plan void. I thought. How could I possibly eliminate her to keep my plan safe? I thought as I paced around the house, feeling uneasy. My heart raced faster, even if I breathed rapidly to slow the rate down. I paced around the house for a moment, and suddenly a thought struck my mind. King Derek. I muffled.King Derek had been on a killing spree for a while now. Of course, I was the architect of it all. He demanded power and was ready to do anything to do it. To get the power, he so wished to acquire, he had to kill fifty more people. He was on the forty-nine mark and was left with only one to kill. This is my chance. I could tell him the last person was Eleanor. I thought. I exhaled rapidly as I walked out of the
King Derek's POVI adjusted the collar of my shirt, as I looked at myself in the mirror with a smile on my face. I was getting prepared to bring the sacrificial lamb for the final ritual. I couldn't wait to get it all done so I could finally be Almighty and powerful.The past few months have been chaotic for me, Lucas tried to challenge me on how I have been ruling my people bringing up a cooked-up story about me having a mate, I no longer have any more prisoners to kill, so I venture into hunting, taking down anything or anyone in my path. I couldn't wait to fill this void in my heart with powers so I don't have to worry anymore about that missing piece. I am a powerful, and wealthy man with a kingdom to rule. But deep down, I couldn't shake off this emptiness, this void that seemed to follow me everywhere. I hated that feeling so much because it made me feel out of control and angry. “Are you ready?” I turned to see Araceli standing in the doorway, I didn't even notice her presenc
Eleanor’s POVI slowly opened her eyes, after blinking them multiple times, trying to adjust my eyes to the surroundings. My head throbbing with a sharp pain in my neck, I placed my hand there as I tried to make sense of my surroundings. As my vision adjusted to the dimly lit room, confusion washed over me. The unfamiliar surroundings sent a shiver down my spine, and my heart raced with a mix of fear and anxiety.“This was not my house, where am l, where is my baby?” I asked myself loudly in panic as fear gripped me. I scanned the room, my eyes darting from one corner to another, searching for any sign of my precious baby. But to my dismay, there was no trace of my little one not even his stroller or napkin. Panic welled up inside me, threatening to consume my every thought. So many thoughts raced through my mind. How did I end up here? Where was my baby? Why does my head hurt so bad? The room felt suffocating, the air heavy with unanswered questions. I wrecked my brain trying to re
Ethan's POVI sat on my chair enjoying the cool breeze of the evening, I couldn't stop thinking about what the witch said to me the last time we spoke, was she telling the truth? Was Eleanor truly dead or was she lying to me? Many thoughts raced through my mind. There was something about her reaction when I told her about one of my spies seeing Eleanor in the human world, her face carried an expression that I didn't understand.I have waited each day for my guards to bring me good news but it's the same story. I was becoming impatient, and the feeling of wanting to see her, to look into her face and tell her she couldn't hide from me was weighing down on me."Good day my lord" a familiar voice jolted me back from my thoughts, I raised my head to look at the person who had just walked in. My eyes lightened up with a little hope when I saw the spy whom I had asked to look for Eleanor since my guards had proven useless to me."Do I look like I am in the mood for greetings" I replied rud
Eleanor's POV"Oh, mummy is here," I said cradling my crying baby, he had been crying for a while now and I wanted to put him to sleep, I paced around the room patting him on the shoulder gently so he could fall asleep. In no time I noticed he stopped crying, so I raised his head from my shoulder to see if he was sleeping."That's my baby" I muttered to myself as I carefully placed him on the bed, using the blankets to cover him.I paced around the room after putting my baby to sleep, it's been days since I was brought here, and they have been treating me nicely and taking good care of my baby, but I couldn't help but feel a sense of unsettledness, I don't know the reason why I was brought here, I am not allowed to leave the house or talk too much with the maids. It's almost like I am a home prisoner here.King Derek hasn't made any attempt to hurt me, I just couldn't help but question his motives. Why would he treat me and my baby well after taking us against our will? Was it all a f
Eleanor's POVI breathed in and out inhaling the sweet unique air of the human world, I never knew how much I missed being here until now."We are almost there, I am so excited," I said happily to King Derek, as we drove into Zora's neighborhood, my heart raced with anticipation King Derek had granted my wish of going to the human world to Zora, I was so excited and I have anticipating this day for a very long time, I miss Zora so much and I can't wait to hold her in my arms. I know she might have been looking everywhere for me and my baby and she would be so happy to know that we are fine."We are going to see Aunty Zora soon," I said to my baby whose attention was on his feeders, I have finally stopped him from breastfeeding and decided to start giving him baby food, I can't have two people sucking my breast. "Here we are, remember Zora doesn't have to know anything out of the ordinary for her" kind Derek reminded me, he had told me not to tell Zora about our world to protect her
Eleanor's POV"Don't cry, little baby, mummy is here," I said to my son, who was crying loudly, I don't know why he was crying because I had fed him already. I guess he misses his father. "Do you want to see Dada?" I asked smiling, he paused and looked at me for a while before he continued.As I sat there, gently patting my son's back, a wave of happiness washed over me. Weeks had passed since King Derek's victorious battle against Ethan, and the memory still filled my heart with pride and gratitude.I looked down at my son, his tiny fingers wrapped around mine, and couldn't help but smile. He was a testament to the strength and love that King Derek and I shared. His presence was a constant reminder of the triumph we had achieved together. Who would have thought I would be this problem-free? All my life I have been facing problems upon problems, from the death of my parent to losing my memory to the torture I faced at the hands of Ethan, and finally those problems are long gone all t
King Derek's POVMy body was boiling with anger as I heard Ethan say those words, I knew there was no way he would let Eleanor and my baby go scot-free, but I was just engaging in the conversation to buy time.Ethan thought he had the upper hand now, but what he didn't know was that I was expecting his attack on my pack, and I was prepared for him."Ethan there is no way I am going to let you harm my son, I will die before I would let that happen" I yelled back at him angrily."And what are you going to do about King Derek, it's already too much. I have your pack surrounded and my men are already taking your people hostage" he replied proudly, with a smile on his face.Just then I saw Lucas my beta behind him, I kept my cool and continued to beg him so he wouldn't notice, but suddenly his expression changed, I think he felt a figure behind him but as soon as he was about to turn my beta hit him of the neck with his sword and he fell on the floor releasing his grip on Eleanor.Eleanor
Ethan's POV"Listen up, my comrades! Today, we stand together as a united force, bound by a common purpose. We may have faced hardships and challenges, but it is in these moments that our true strength is revealed.I see warriors before me, individuals who have endured, who have overcome. Each one of you possesses unique skills, talents, and experiences that make us a formidable team. It is this diversity that will fuel our success. I call upon each and every one of you to dig deep within yourselves and find the courage to push forward. Let the fire in your hearts burn bright, igniting a passion that will propel us towards victory." I said loudly to the men in front of me, trying to uplift the their fighting spirit. "We must not let fear or doubt cloud our minds. Instead, let us embrace the challenges that lie ahead, knowing that together, we are unstoppable. Our strength lies not only in our individual abilities but in our ability to work as a cohesive unit, supporting and uplifting
Ethan’s POVAs I stormed towards Eleanor's cage angrily, my anger intensified, it was like a storm brewing inside me. I felt like my blood was boiling, and my heart was pounding in my chest. I could feel the heat rising, and my muscles tensing up with every passing second.My fists clenched tightly, with my knuckles turning white as I struggled to contain the overwhelming fury that was about to consume me. It was like a volcano ready to erupt, threatening to unleash my destructive power.I got to her cage and flung the door open violently, she was coiled up in the cage shaking, which made me furious. Every little thing seemed to fuel my anger, making it grow stronger and more uncontrollable. My mind was filled with thoughts of frustration and resentment towards Eleanor, and it felt like a storm cloud was hovering above me, ready to burst with thunder and lightning.I dragged her by her hair and pulled her out of the cage. The only thought in my head was to kill Eleanor, to strangle th
Ethan's POV"Ethan please let me go!" Eleanor yelled trying to break free of my hold on her."Shut up,!" I yelled as I gave her a very dirty slap, she fell to the ground and I warned her. "Don't test my patience, Eleanor, I am not in a good mood and I will take that aggression out on you," I said angrily as I dragged her by her hair and threw her into the cage violently.I feel so much anger and hatred towards Eleanor and the only reason why she is still alive is because I needed leverage against King Derek, I wish that maid hadn't escaped with her son, I would have killed him first. "My Lord, I brought devastating news," said the guard who had come in earlier, as much as I was not in the mood for chit-chat, I felt like I needed to listen to him to know what was happening at my pack."Speak then, or should I beg you first" I yelled rudely, trying to control my anger."King Derek attacked the pack and took a lot of hostages," he said avoiding my gaze completely."What!" As I heard the
Eleanor's POVI woke up suddenly, feeling hazy and dizzy at the same time. I held my head tightly and winced in response to the pain I felt. I laid down on the floor there, and I tried to sit up and rest my back against the wall. I sat against the wall, still holding my head tightly as the pain intensified. I took a deep breath as I rubbed my forehead slowly, wiping my face with my palm. My heart pounded harder as my breath raced faster. My heart felt like it was about to jump out of my chest.Something was unusual. There was no noise from the pack house. No noise from maids doing their activities and also the palace workers going about too. I suddenly opened my eyes, looking around the room. It felt like my eyes were shrouded with a dark cloud, but they became familiar with the environment after a moment. I looked around in shock to find out I was in a new cell. How did I get here? I asked in my thoughts. I managed to stand up from where I sat, going toward the door slowly. I banged
King Derek's POV I gave Lucas a straight stare as I heard what he said. I quickly put on my clothes, and we dashed out of the room, leaving my baby in his crib as he was still sleeping. Lucas stopped abruptly, clearing his throat as he exhaled deeply.“What about the baby?” He asked as he wore a concerned look on his face. “The maid will take care of him,” I replied calmly as I tilted my head to look at him, and we continued to walk in the direction of the yard. In no time, we were standing in the yard where the whole army was gathered with their weapons all set. They all bowed down in unison to greet me and I gestured, tilting my head to see all of them. I turned to Lucas, giving him a brief stare, gesturing to him to bring his ears.“What's the plan?” I whispered lowly into his ears. I leaned backward, looking directly into his eyes. He heaved a sigh as he pointed to the car that we should hop on the car. We walked to the car and the warriors chanted war songs. It reminded me of t
King Derek's POV“I…I.” She stuttered as her breath was shaky, pointing towards the room. I turned to look at the back, turning back to look at her, exhaling heavily.“You what?” I asked curiously as I looked puzzled. Lucas walked slowly towards the door, and the maid bowed as he approached. She was trembling obviously, as her hands were shaky when she pointed into the room again. “The baby.” She managed to say as she pointed again. I turned to look in the direction of his crib. He seemed to be sleeping peacefully. “What happened to him?” Lucas asked curiously as he looked at the maid with a straight face, making me turn towards her. I walked towards the baby to check on him as I did not understand what the maid was saying there. He was still sleeping as I tapped him gently. I heaved a sigh as I tilted my head to look towards the door. “She has not fed him tonight,” Lucas said aloud, and I chuckled dryly. She walked into the room swiftly in our direction, checking on the baby. I im