Third-person Narrative.Dead bodies of friends and foes littered the woods as he marched steadily and gracefully into enemy territory, fully armed with a sword draped in blood.Bloody sweats rolled down his perfect canvas face and well-toned body. The earth beneath him shook at every step he took.He realized he was no longer in control of himself at that point; something else had taken over. Something so strong is capable of consuming him if caution is not taken.As he moved closer to the enemy pack, he could hear the voices of women wailing, children weeping, and men who were once considered to be the best among their peers gnashing their teeth in antagonizing pain.They dared him.They dared to test him and see how insane he could get. He was going to leave behind a long-lasting memory so that the survivors would have bedtime stories to tell their unborn children.He was going to make sure he turned the very earth that they stood on red with the blood of their men, or else his name
It's been two days since Alexander returned from the war, and somehow he has not been able to take his mind off the slave girl he saved on that fateful day.And even though he could tell that she was weak and wolfless, he found himself thinking about her often.He'd never fancied any girl as much as he did for her, which surprised him the most. She was not all that good-looking like all the other girls he had been with.She was tiny, didn't have great skin, and was unsure of herself.But why was he feeling this way towards her, and why was she the only thing he had been thinking of since he first set his eyes on her?His wolf had been silent, but as soon as he smells her close by, he gets restless. Is his wolf not supposed to claim her at first sight if she is his mate? He wondered.He had been doing all he could to not give in to the desire to go over to the medical section of the pack just to behold her one more time.To smell herAnother thing that bothered Alex a lot was the fact t
Alex was beyond stunned to see that his newfound interest was right where he would have loved to have her.She was looking different; she had cleaner clothes, and her face was a bit more relaxed than the last time he had seen her.He looked at the shivering girl before him as he tied his towel around his waist. He could tell she was terrified of him, and while a little part of him wanted to assure her that she had nothing to fear.The other part was more concerned with teasing her, playing with her emotions just as she had unknowingly done to him since he first set eyes on her.With his height towering over her, he took gentle strands around her like a predator caging in his prey."I'm sorry," Ashley mumbled from her confused and troubled mind.She wondered why he hadn't ordered the guards to come to get her to punish her or execute her."What are you sorry for?" he asked as he kept circling her."I'm sorry for..." Ashley gulped down the words that were about to slip from her lips. S
The thought that Ashley had seen a naked man for the first time in her life kept bothering her. She had not just seen any ordinary naked man, she had seen a naked alpha. The more she thought of the awkward situation, the more she became scared for her life. What haunted her the most were the things the alpha said to her; the fact that he said that he wanted to see her naked; and the way his words made her feel. Why would the alpha say that? And why was there this tiny little bit of her that liked the way he was looking at her? She felt his piercing eyes while he walked around her. It almost felt as if she was bare before him. She had never been naked before with anyone present, as she was insecure about her body. She knew she was not as pretty as the other girls her age, and to avoid being embarrassed, she always allowed the other girls to finish taking their baths before going into the bathroom. But why was her heart throbbing while the alpha spoke? Why did her cheeks burn when he
Ashley It's been a month since I saved that badly wounded man's life, and no one has come to know of my secret. For security reasons, Grace had told me not to tell a soul about my special gift. I honestly would not mind having someone like Grace as my mother. She is super nice and welcoming to everyone. I decided that I would be giving one pint of blood whenever the need arose, to produce as much healing tonic as needed. There has been a lot of morale-boosting among the soldiers since they got word that they would no longer die from battle injuries. Other close-by packs have been coming around to try and find out the secret ingredients used for the healing tonic. But Grace has made it her point of duty to ensure they never get to know. None of the clinic workers knew about it. It has been a well-kept secret between the two of us. For the first time in my life, I feel at home. Grace treats me very nicely and ensures I have all I need. Maybe not entirely everything though, but mo
AlexanderThe sound of my alarm beeping at six-thirty in the morning woke me up from my sleep. I was having an intense headache that I mostly get after drinking a little too much alcohol.I sat down on my bed as my mind slowly drifted to the previous night's encounter with the slave girl whom I have asked to become my mate. I have been thinking about it for so long. With time running out on me, I can't afford to lose sight of the throne. It is my inheritance and I deserve to sit on it.It is safe to say that she is the only one that kept bumping into my mind all the time I was thinking about whom to have as a mate.I'm not so sure she would make a perfect luna since she is wolfless, but I will try to teach her everything she will need to know for the time being.I do feel, however, that I have made the right decision, and as it stands, I do not know much about her.Not that it is important to know her much, as she would be gone after a year.I just need her to help me become king, an
Ashley The next morning came quicker than I anticipated, even though I was up most of the night thinking about what Alpha Alexander told me. The question that kept bugging me was, "Why me?" He could have easily picked any other girl of his choice. There are over a thousand and one prettier girls that he could pick from, and they would be more than happy to oblige. Who would dare refuse an Alpha? A good-looking one at that. I did not just say that. Yup! It is what it is. Alpha Alexander has that look that will make you stop in your tracks at first glance. His beautiful grey eyes are like a gleam of delight. He has defined cheekbones and concrete jaws, combined with his devil may care outlook. I have a terrible feeling that this is going to end badly, they are going to find out that we lied and have me punished. I am particularly terrible at lying. What if I give myself away? I don't understand why life has to be so cruel and to think that I was starting to feel at home here. W
AlexanderThe ride to the shopping mall was very quiet; only the sound of the sweet, cool romantic songs I had on the car stereo filled our ears.Inside, the car was very cold and I had the air conditioning on. I turned to look at her from time to time. I could feel her insecurities, her trembling fingers, and her deafening silence.From one glance, you could tell she was not comfortable as she sat down like someone afraid to move or touch anything for the fear of being scolded.I wish I could assure her that she had absolutely nothing to be scared about and that I would protect her come what may. I don't know, but I do have this huge feeling that we can both fool everybody into believing that we are mates.She knows how much her very presence affects me. Her after-rainfall smell combined with the sunflower scent drives me nuts.She has the most aphrodisiac scent I have ever perceived in my life, and it's so fucking hard to concentrate on driving when all I want is to devour her innoc
Alexander.It's been a week since the death of Derrick, and he has been buried accordingly. Pack members who ran away are gradually coming back, and the pack is slowly rebuilding itself.Today I will be officially addressing the pack members for the first time since I came back. to reassure them that the pack was once again safe and that it would be for a long time.I have started training a new set of warriors, and those warriors that were slaughtered by Derrick will have a monument built in their honor.Their children and the spouses they left behind would be duly provided for and cared for by the royal house.Olivia has decided she is to live with Ashley and me till she is eighteen and has asked us to get her adopted.Also, Kai will be going back to his pack today after the meeting. He had previously asked me to pardon Jessica for her crimes as his payment for helping me out in a time of need.Hopefully, she turns into a better person for him and they both find happiness in each ot
Alexander.I got back to the room to see that Ashley was still sleeping. I quietly walked into the bathroom to freshen up before joining her on the bed."Good morning," I said when I noticed her eyes were partially open."Good morning," she said as she stretched nicely on the bed with her two erected nipples poking out of her newly bought silk nightwear.I leaned in to kiss her on her lips, but she stylishly turned her face away, and I ended up kissing her cheeks.She was about to get up when I gently pulled her hand back into bed."Ashley, we need to talk," I said to her.She looked away, like someone that had so many reservations bottled up within her but was afraid of letting them out."Something has been bothering you and you are not talking to me. I want to share in your burden, whatever it may be. Because I can't bear to see you sad, my first job as king is to ensure that you, my luna, are happy. Did I do anything wrong? I promise I will make adjustments, please, "I said in a ca
KaiHave you ever found yourself struggling with a decision you have made or are about to make?I know it may seem that my decision to demote Jessica may seem a bit too harsh, but trust me, I know what I am doing. At least, I believe I do.Jessica is very proud and arrogant. For her to become my luna, she has to first taste what it is like to be nothing.Because the people that make up my pack are people that were either rejected or bullied by their previous pack.Also, she needs to realize that there is a tough price to be paid for every decision that one takes.Honestly, I do not hate her, and if anything, I love her more than words can express, and it is my love for her that is pushing me to try to make her into a better person.And I will make sure she realizes the importance of friendship, love, and family. I also know that she has had her fair share of bad decisions. My job is to ensure that she respects everyone she comes in contact with, because the person you are seeing down
Three days later.Alexander."Have you decided yet what to do with Derrick?" Kai asked me during our morning workout.The movement that Ashley heard the other night while in the woods was that of Kai and his men. He said he got worried after waiting tirelessly for me to return, and when I didn't, he mobilized his men to come to look for me, because he felt I was in some sort of trouble.It's been three days since we came back home, and up till now, I have yet to decide what to do with Derrick.The truth is that I have been thinking about how to address Derrick's issue, as it is very delicate.Even though I know very well that for all the atrocities he has committed, death should be the only option available on the table.But at the same time, I can't just get past the fact that hurting Derrick indirectly means hurting Olivia.He may have been a monster to us all, but he is still her father. Will she ever forgive me by the time she is grown up and gets to
Alexander.We must have stared at each other for a few minutes before I tried to remind myself that I had things to say. Most of which I don't remember. You can't blame me. My wolf is going overboard with the excitement of seeing his mate.I thought of ways of starting the conversation so I don't piss her off, especially since I am yet to fully understand how her powers work.Don't get me wrong I am not scared of her, I am Alexander, and I am not scared of anyone, but it's just that I can't risk having someone throw up in the air like a little toy or balloon or whatever you can imagine."You are scared of our mate," my wolf said teasingly.Idiot."No, I am not," I snorted at him, after which I blocked him completely so he would not interfere in my conversation with Ashley.Talking with Ashley now is a bit different from before. I mean, I would have tried going close to her by now and maybe raised my voice a little, but now I have to tread with caution."Why did you run away?" I asked
Ashley."What do you mean? I don't understand," I asked in genuine confusion."I am sorry, but I am not who you think I am. My story is not something I love to share because it's not a very plantable one," she said as her eyes were beginning to cloud with unshed tears.I didn't even know what to say or how to react to the things she was saying but seeing her hurting so much made my heart ache.This is a different version of the Grace I used to know back at the pack. She used to be so full of life and bubbling that even I felt motivated by her energy."If you feel talking about it would make you feel better, then why not let it out? We have all night out here," I calmly said to her.She looked at me as if examining me to see if I could take what she was about to say, and I nodded gently to her, urging her to proceed with whatever was weighing her down."My real name is Kiara. You won't have heard of the name because it's a name nobody remembers. A long time ago, my ancestors did some
Alexander.We were so close to capturing Derrick when I first noticed the heavy whirlwind that was heading toward the pack house. From where Kai and I were fighting, we could see the wind picking up everything and everyone in its path.The wind also scared some of the rogues that were fighting with us, as they scampered away for fear of being hit by the wind.The wind appeared to have picked up some of the rogues and Kai warriors as they kept groaning and screaming.Kai gestures to me, demanding to know what I think we should do.I needed no one to tell me who was behind the storm that was not heading toward the packhouse, as my mind reflected on what Jason had told me about Ashley's powers.I wondered what was prompting her actions now. Is she joining Jason's pack to fight against us? I pondered as I found myself a little confused.I turned to Kai and told him to try and get Derrick arrested since we had succeeded in killing almost all of his bodyguards.He nodded in agreement, after
Ashley"Ashley, Ashley"I heard Olivia call out to me. I woke up in a panic to see that I had fallen asleep on the floor."Olivia, how are you feeling?" I asked as I was excited to see that she was doing better."I'm doing great, thank you," she said, and I must admit, for a moment there, her voice sounded like music to my ears.I reached out to her to check her body and saw that her injury was almost healed up as there was just a little scratch on the surface.I couldn't tell how long I had been sleeping but was glad that we were safe."Where is the baby?" Olivia asked, as she frantically looked around the woods.Her question made me remember that Andre was with me earlier. I panicked as I quickly got up and searched around for the baby.I went searching in the nearby woods to see if he had somehow magically crawled there.But there was no sign of the baby. I was about to scream my head off when I saw the brown she-wolf carrying the baby.She looked like someone in pain, as her moveme
AlexanderHearing Jason tell me things about Ashley that I never knew about broke my heart. It made me question everything, including the way I felt towards her if indeed she was my true mate.I would never have imagined that Ashley would want to shut some aspect of her life away from me.Was I too much in a hurry to claim her as my mate, or did I mistake my lust for her as love?But, even if my human nature was wrong, can my wolf be wrong too? I remember him calling her mate on the night of the luna initiation.Did I make a mistake in marking her?I pondered because I could not just imagine why she could keep such an important aspect of her life a secret from me.She is our mate I heard my wolf say from within me.But his words were not so soothing as I could feel my heart break into a million pieces.And as if the clouds could echo my emotions, the clouds started gathering, and soon the heavens opened and there began a heavy downpour.The rain sent everyone in the field into hiding,