AZRIEL'S POV
It’s been one week of intense sorrow and pain.
Since the portal of the dark forest disappeared and the message from the luna was sent to the Alpha, I had not set my eyes on him.
The atmosphere of the pack seemed like we were in mourning. Everyone moved about conspicuously, bearing the pain of our Alpha.
I couldn’t believe it myself. Over the years, despite trying to bring Zadok out of his slum by insinuating his mate was dead, a part of me felt she was still alive.
Call it a beta’s instinct, but I just had this silent resolve that the Luna couldn’t be dead.
Unlike Shilhi, whom I watched explode into a million pieces, she didn’t explode. Ithra disappeared - Just like they had disappeared from the packlands and entered the dark forest.
Hearing Aaron repeat what he said to me, everything in me kicked against it. I couldn’t believe that my half-sister and Luna
ZADOKI wore my dress shirt as I prepared to address my people.It’s been three years since I returned. I never reached out to my people or attempted to associate with them.Today was the end. The end of my string of wickedness to my people and the start of a new dawn in the Blood Hound pack.For seven days, I let myself mourn like I should have been for the past three years. I let out all the pains locked in my heart and sought for myself like a pin in a haystack.Hearing the message from Ithra was the wake-up call I didn’t think I needed. I didn’t realise how much I had disappointed myself, my people, and Ithra with my actions over the past few years.I was selfish. Blinded by my pain, I ignored the suffering of everyone else. I had lost my mate and instead of taking it like the strong wolf I was supposed to be, I sent others to their death with a ridiculous mission to find someone who was dead.
ZADOK I watched the people enjoy the comfort that my wolf blasted into the air. It was one of the best feelings in the world. The atmosphere changed and long after Kir retreated from the forefront of my being, his presence was felt among us. I cleared my throat and began my speech when they settled down. “For the past three years, I have failed you.” I started, and they kicked against it. “No, Alpha!” One of the werewolves spoke to my surprise, “We failed you! We failed to understand what pain you were going through and stand with you through it all.” Choruses of yes filled the air, hindering me from talking. When Azriel noticed the situation, he silenced the people, and the peace returned. “I know I have failed at performing my duties as you Alpha in the past three years.” I started. “There are no excuses for my selfish, wicked and terrible acts towards you.” I looked around my people and swallowed the pain that I felt. “For the longest time, I believed I was the only one h
ZADOK“Alpha Cole sent in another letter,” Azriel said, closing the doors behind him. “He is requesting a response on whether you would honour his invitation.”He sat in front of me, “What do we do?”I smiled in my seat. It’s been a while since I’ve seen Azriel this stressed about something, or perhaps I was too self-absorbed to care these past few years. “Come in, Azriel. I didn’t realise you’ve been knocking that long.” I joked and he rolled his eyes.“You knew I was coming, so cut it out,” He said in defence. “What do we do about it?” He said, gesturing to the letter.“That doesn’t negate the fact that you intruded on my privacy, Azriel.” I deadpanned, and he let out a frustrated sigh, “I could be wanking for crying out loud.”Azriel raised his hands in surrender, and said in a dramati
ZADOKI was the last to leave my pack.It was finally the mating ceremony and werewolves from the world arrived at the Moon pack for the event.Werewolves from my pack were not exempted from the fun. As the Alpha, I ensured that the members interested in the event were taken there on time and granted adequate security, just in case Cole tried anything funny.I knew the place would be packed, and there was hardly any wolf he could be targetting but my people were precious to me. After ascertaining their safe arrival, I prepared myself for the event.Wearing a black tux, I was ready to attend the darned event. I took a long look at my reflection in the mirror and commended myself for a job well done.My hair was laid back, my eyebrows trimmed, alongside my beard and other bodily hairs. I looked like a snack if I said so myself.My thoughts were interrupted by knocks that came from my front door. I did
ZADOKI couldn’t believe my eyes.It was her - walking up to Cole with a smile that made my heart come alive. A smile I believed was meant for me.Because she belonged to me - she was my Amore, My Ithra, My mate.I watched in shock as she met my eyes, and for a moment, remained rooted to her spot, holding a look of confusion.“Come on my Calla,” Cole said from the podium, “Don’t be afraid. Come to me.” He said, and like magic, I watched Ithra go on like she didn’t know me, joining him on stage.“I present to you, my chosen mate and lover.” Cole said with a grin, “Calla!”The crowd erupted with hoots and congratulations were thrown their way. Meanwhile, my eyes focused on Ithra, unable to believe she was right before me.“Everyone can attest to how heartbroken I felt when I lost my mate. I nearly went crazy. Losing one&rsq
ZADOKIthra disappeared from my eyes.I rushed to the corridors where I saw her go but couldn’t find her.My eyes went through the stairs, breathing heavily. With one glance up, I saw her shadow headed to the right on the second floor, and I rushed through the flight of stairs with the agility of an eagle, eager to see her.On getting to the top of it, I went the same way I saw her walk and was led to a large balcony that saw the entire pack. Wind pushed her short hair back, making the soft skin of her neck visible.For the first time, I thought her short hair wasn’t that bad. It couldn’t be if I had the pleasure of seeing such beauty. I watched her eyes flutter close as she took a deep breath, seeming relieved.My steps slowed as I walked towards her, memorising every inch of her body and committing it to memory. She was beautiful, every curve, and every inch. And she was mine.Lost in the be
ZADOKThe drive back was cold and silent.I couldn’t wipe the picture of Ithra from my head. Thinking of the many things Cole could do to her made my blood boil in anger. I couldn’t sit back and do nothing, not when he had what belonged to me.We got to the pack, and I sent a message to Azriel via the mind link. “I want Aaron in the dungeon. Meet me there in ten minutes.”Ten minutes was too long because I was in the dungeon before they dragged him into the dungeon while he screamed in horror.“What have I done?!” He said, “Leave me alone!”“Shut up.” My tone was hard, and packing an alpha command.Azriel walked in moments later. “What happened?” He said, gauging me with a confused expression.“This man over here thought he could play jokes with me,” I said with a smile that didn’t reach my eye. “Y
CALLA’S POVI couldn’t forget the look in his eyes when he reached out to me.The light that appeared in his eyes when he saw me, and how fast it went out when I asked who he was. He seemed like the world was taken away from him and that devastated look plagued me even while I headed to my room with Scarlett.“You must have been shocked,” Scar said, and I jolted out of my thoughts.“What?”“It’s usually not normal for a wolf to behave that way after a woman has been openly claimed by an alpha, not to talk of an alpha behaving in that manner.” She remarked, “This is just a one-time thing, and I assure you won’t be caught in the drama again.”She unlocked the door, and pushed it open, gesturing me in. I walked inside, and she followed behind me. “The night was perfect. Other than I couldn’t remember the names of the important peopl
ITHRA’S POV I woke up with a moan. Zadok was between my legs. This has been the case since I was declared ready and fit to go home. I couldn’t believe I survived. And that with Logan intact - my little fighter. When I woke up, I was unable to use my body or legs properly, I remembered the relief I felt when the news broke that my baby had survived the poison given to me by Cole. They said he had a will to fight and three months down the line, he was still kicking and ready to come out - our hybrid baby. Zadok licked me and I let out a soft moan, “Baby...” “Good morning, Amore.” He said with his face between my legs. His breath caused a vibrating feeling down my cooch and I bit my lips in ecstasy. “Zadok,” I muttered, and his finger slipped into my core. A shiver passed through my body and I felt my baby kick. “I want you.” He said, “I want you in all the way possible.” I closed my eyes, enjoying the feel of his hands on my body. His fingers went in and out of me, increa
ZADOK’S POV I held Ithra’s hand while they attended to her. “How is she? And my baby?” I stuttered, unable to swallow. She looked too thin. Our baby bump was showing but she was yet to wake up. It’s been three days already. “Her body is weak, and the baby has been poisoned. We are trying to save their lives but the odds are not in our favour.” I got on my feet and held the shirt of the doctor. “You will save both their lives!” I roared in his face and he looked scared out of his wits. “You will save them both or I will have your head.” Azriel stepped in front of me, holding me back. “Alpha. You need to let them do their job. Staying here and scaring them out of their wits will only hinder the smooth operation and speed recovery of the Luna.” “What am I supposed to do?” I asked, breathing heavily. “What am I supposed to do when my mate is lying lifeless and I risk losing her and my baby?!” Azriel maintained silence. He knew I was at my wit's end and was capable of doing a
AZRIEL’S POV I figured out the best way to rescue the Luna that night. You can imagine my shock when I came to share my progress with the Alpha and found him gone with a note that he was taking a head-start. My shock grew when my spies in the Moon Light pack informed me of Zadok’s arrest and his close execution. I was already on my way with the warriors when Athaliah’s message of Zadok’s impending death was delivered. We got to the pack at midnight, and according to my three-month-old plan, we infiltrated the borders, clearing the guards while keeping a low profile. The heavens must have smiled at us because the entire pack was gathered for an announcement, making our entrance, swift and painless. By the time they were done crowning Athaliah Luna, we were mixed in the crowd, and brushing the dungeons for signs of the Alpha and Luna. Soon enough, news of our arrival spread and warriors were dispatched to the dungeons, seeking us out. It soon became a warzone, and I killed ever
ATHALIAH’S POV I was one step closer to my goal. I walked down the aisle with a faux smile, while Cole stood in the portal with an impatient look on his face. He couldn’t wait to get his hands on the prisoners and I could understand that. A sudden assembly had been called to welcome me as the new Luna of the Moon Light pack. I heard the whispers. They couldn’t believe that I had climbed my way up to snagging the position of Luna. Thanks to Ithra’s sudden pregnancy, Cole decided she had been tainted and could not serve as his luna. However, he had every intention of making her his slave after killing the bastard that grew in her stomach. But of course, his crazy obsessive mind couldn’t deal with the thought of killing Ithra with her baby, so he sought ways to kill the growing child while keeping its mother’s life. Hence, her imprisonment in the dungeons, coupled with the timely administration of abortive potions. Live long enough and you will see a lot of things. In the thic
ZADOK’S POV “This is useless!” I banged my fist on my office desk. “I need to leave. I need to get her out.” Azriel, the ever voice of reason spoke first. “I understand your reasons. But we need to cover all bases before we rescue her from Cole’s hold. It’s one thing to sneak you into the pack, but It’s another to take her out in one clean try.” “I don’t care! I don’t care anymore.” I said, getting up on my feet. “If it will take a war to get her out, then rally the warriors. Because I’m done with this shit!” “We can’t go to war.” Azriel's tone was levelled. “That would be us sending people to their deaths with the risk of coming up empty.” “I don’t care what you think. I need to go back and retrieve her. If you are unable to come up with a plan, then rally up the warriors, we move in three days.” “We can’t go to war.” He said and I saw red. “And why the hell not?!” “Athaliah.” He said and my anger rose to an all-time high. “She is the new beta of the Moon Light pack and
ITHRA’S POV It’s been three months. Three months since he visited me, promising to return and save me from this insanity. Every day I woke up with hope, waiting for him to save me like he promised - only to be disappointed when night fell and there was no appearance of him in my room or the Moonlight pack. A lot happened this past few months. After my sizzling night with him, I decided to prepare. I woke up that morning, wore my clothes and pretended I couldn’t feel the ache or hollow between my legs that yearned to be filled by him. I went about my life like a docile bride, doing everything within reason to convince Cole I had submitted to him. The first few weeks were tricky, seeing he didn’t believe my act and thought I had something planned. However, as we approached the third month, Cole was convinced of my acts and took every opportunity to show me off as one whom he managed to bend to his standards. Kissing up to Cole had its ups and downs. For starters, I was no long
ITHRA’S POV I returned to my room from dinner with Cole, escorted by two guards. Dinner with Cole was painful. Listening to him yap about how I needed to be good to enjoy more of these ‘privileges’ with him made my stomach churn. I sat there like a moron while he fussed over me like he didn’t beat me a while ago. I could feel my sanity dwindling the more I remained here. Much more than anything, I craved freedom. Freedom that Cole has vowed never to give me. I was trapped in an insane nightmare that was my life. One would think I have suffered enough to experience peace but whoever wrote my story thought otherwise. We arrived in front of my door and they opened it, silently urging me inside the dark room. I walked in and the door was shut and locked. I sighed and felt the walls around me, looking for a light switch. Soon enough, light flooded my room, or should I say - my prison and the first thing I saw was a dark shadow standing by my window. Startled, I blinked, grabbing
AZRIEL’S POVThis madness ends today.I thought as I marched to Zadok’s office with proof of why we must rescue Ithra.Yes, I was beyond convinced she was the one. My instinct had once again been proved right and if the Alpha refused to take action this time, I would do so myself.She was my half-sister after all.I knocked on the door and Zadok ordered me in. His face was a wreck as always. I didn’t care. I was done doing things on his terms. If there would be any further proceeding with us, then he needed to get out of that self-depreciating slum or I would yank him out myself.Damn the consequences.
ITHRA’S POVThe sound of the metal door opening stirred me awake.“Rise and shine, Luna,” Athaliah said with a smile.I felt weak. Too weak to say a word to her.“Thankfully, your mate is better and he has ordered to have you out of here.” She said with a clasp and some men entered my cell. “Seeing you can’t help yourself, I thought to bring some guards to speed the transfer.” She added with a smirk and the guards picked me up roughly.I felt pathetic. I couldn’t even fight back as they roughly dragged me through the concrete floor, leaving me with bruises and scratches.By the time I returned to my room