Laura's POVI've been feeling too uneasy as my wolf kept telling me to save Eleanor just the way I did the first time. I found it convincing and safer than doing it without him knowing at the first instance but I had to find the key to the dark room first. Only Ethan had the key since there was no spares. I had to get it the hard way.I should allow all pressures and tension between us feel better without arousing his suspicions. Only then will I be able to steal the key.NEXT DAYI woke up late as usual but early enough to carry out my plan successfully. I'll behave like the normal clingy sister today to get what I want.I took a quick and picked out a nice casual gown as I always put on. Only the way I carry myself and my hair pins could signify that I was a royal.I went out for a little stroll after dressing up and I happened to run into Ethan."You should play hard to get" my wolf muttered and I found myself obeying.I looked away from him and made to walk away but his hand stop
Laura's POVThe look on Eleanor's face when I mentioned us leaving the pack was something I wanted to laugh at. I bit my inner lips to keep me from laughing hard."How are we going to leave the pack?" Eleanor asked silently and I sighed."I have a plan" I replied and she furrowed her brows slightly. I sat close to her disclosing the plan silently to be on a safer side. She bit her lips after hearing the way I planned out escape. Her eyes glinted with amusement and fear at the same time."I don't think it's a good Idea" Eleanor murmured and I smiled."Yeah, I know it's not but, we just have to do it. You won't survive Ethan's violent side" I told her gently trying to make her change her mind."But he has lots of guards, he will always find us, then I'll have to go through another series of violence. I don't want to" Eleanor said again and I held her hand gently."Let's go together. We'll leave this pack and go to a better world where we'll be free from all this clutches. No one to ord
Eleanor's POVPicking another tool, Ethan walks up to me but an alarm went off in the palace, making them all walk out of the room. During my struggles with him as he sexually harassed me, the rope on my hands went loose and I somehow managed to get myself off the pole.Ignoring the pain that raked through my body, I found my way out of the dark room as planned and I was able to escape the palace vicinity.I ran like my life depended on it, going through all corners and nooks just as Laura had described before leaving the palace.I didn't even have time to have a good check on the clothes I was wearing. I didn't have any idea how torn it was until Laura challenged me.But, on seeing how pale my face looked and how red my eyes was, she needed no more explanation to know that Ethan had hurt me again."I'm really sorry, Eleanor. I really am" Laura said in tears as she hugged me soothingly. I suddenly felt teary but I tried hard to remain strong.Werewolves were always fated to more than
~~Eleanor's POV"We have walked through a long distance but this isn't enough to run from Ethan" Laura mouthed as we kept walking through every nooks. "There's a long connectivity between my pack and the next two neighboring pack, so anyone is likely to see us and report it to Ethan" Laura added and I sighed."Maybe this was why my gut feeling never agreed to these" I thought to myself as we kept walking hand in hand.I felt a little protected as she held my hand possessively but I was unable to shake off that crazy feeling that something bad was about to happen.We got to forest that was at the centre of Crystal pack and the next two packs and Laura paused for a while."I bet you'd be so tired right now" Laura murmured and I smiled, shaking my head lightly."Don't worry, we'll take a break when get to the big tree trunk nearby" she added as she walked further. This time without holding my hands.The warm breeze hit my body and I felt soothed. I inhaled the weird scent of the forest
Eleanor's POVShe jumped out of the trunk immediately grabbing the bag and my hand at once as we raced down the deserted forest.I was running out of breath but I couldn't let Laura down, so I kept running no matter what.She was holding onto me tightly which made me smile as we ran for dear life.It seems Ethan figured out that we ditched him and now he's after us, he wants me back into that hell. That thought gave me more energy as we ran across any path we came across as long as we'd escape the warriors and guards that were hot on our tail.Gosh, don't they get tired? We've been running for a few hours. It seems.Laura finally stopped and when we looked back they weren't behind us anymore. "We lost them!" Laura whispered breathlessly with a smile.I glanced back and saw that we really lost them.She let go of my hand and took in heavy breaths as we glanced around, thinking of what to do next."Gosh, we missed the good sleeping spot," Laura lamented.I giggled at her reaction and
Eleanor's POVA blinding shade of light attacked my eyes the moment I flicked them open. It's another new day in a worst cell. I wondered why the windows were opened, this was supposed to be a punishment for being Laura's accomplice and the reason why she died. It got me confused to think that I was being treated nicely right now.I curled myself in one corner as cold threatened to pull out my front teeth.When I couldn't bear it, I stood up and stood in the direction of the sunlight to warm myself up. I stretched my arms towards the sun and the guards barged in at that moment.Two of them grabbing me immediately. I was confused and scared as I wondered what my offense what to make them resume to being violent."Where are you taking me? What's my offense now?" I asked the guards but none of them seemed to be in the mood to answer my questions. The one that seemed to be their elder flashed me a glare of disgust, which made me even more restless.In the next minute, I found myself in fr
Ethan's POVIt's been twelve hours after I heard of Eleanor's pregnancy but decided to play innocent. I wanted her to say it to me herself but it didn't seem like she would tell me anytime soon.She wasn't done paying for what had happened to my sister and she's already getting herself into more trouble.How dare she try to run off with me child? How dare she try to hide it from me? I deserved to know every single thing that's going on with her because I'm her mate and I own every part of her.I was having a hard time getting over Laura, I just couldn't forget about her. She invades my mind, makes me feel apologetic but I couldn't even do anything now since she was gone.Drake had been in distraught too, Laura was his mate and we decided to seal their bond on the next full moon. It was impossible bow gat she's gone.I could feel the extent of Drake's hatred for Eleanor and I decided to give him the permission to do whatever he wants with her to tame his anger and hatred.It wasn't lik
Alpha Derek's POV"Mate!" I whispered as I stared into her beautiful hazel eyes. I scanned her well structured face, sharp jaws, pale skin and bursted lips. She looked very messy but she still managed to look pretty. My gaze went further down and I could see her wrap her arms around her half naked body.I clenched my fist tightly. It was all I could do to keep myself from bringing this whole building down.I removed my jacket and covered her small body. She glanced up at me in surprise and I could see how grateful and confused she was.Her eyes held sorrow, deep sorrow that clawed at my heart. That made me want to kill whoever had made her this way.My beast grumbled in fury but I tried all I could to keep my anger at bay."She's my mate" I announced and Ethan frowned deeply."Pardon me?""Sorry for the misunderstanding but she's my mate, Alpha Derek" Ethan tried to clarify himself but I wasn't the type to back down easily.I couldn't back down even if I wanted to. The moment my subco
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