Candice’s POVI walked behind Brent, following like a good school child who was expecting a treat from their parents. We walked in silence, Brent paying no heed to me, but from his alertness, I knew he was aware of every move I made, down to the number of breaths I had taken. The silence was beginning to feel awkward and I didn’t know what I was supposed to say to break the ice. This was unfamiliar terrain, and I had to be careful, or else I’d be at risk of being thrown out, just like Zeus had done to me.I was determined not to make any mistakes with this. Zeus had disgraced and embarrassed me. Taking me for granted and putting me aside like I was filth and meant nothing to him. Maybe I didn’t mean anything or hold any form of value to him, but after I was done with what I had in mind for him, he’d wish he hadn’t done what he did.We walked past some of the castle staff who bowed in respect to Brent. From the look on their faces, I could tell that they not only respected him but also
Selene's POVI stared impatiently at the clock as it ticked past 10 pm, anxiety gripping my heart. With each passing minute, my worry deepened. I couldn't remember how many times I had glanced at the door hoping that Alpha Orion would come in.He left the house early today to check on the border walls that were rumored to have been the enemy's camp out. Nightfall pack our rival pack were rumored to have camped close to our border, waiting for the perfect time to ambush us and immediately Orion got the news, he had left home without even eating breakfast.The night stretched long and still, there was no sight of him. I paced around the room repeatedly when suddenly, I felt a sharp pain in my lower abdomen. I thought it was nothing but the normal contractions I had during pregnancy and besides I wasn't due till after a month.I took another step and I felt something warm and wet trickling down my thighs. The pain intensified and I was forced to let out a cry. The door was flung open as
Selene's POV I shivered as goosebumps flooded my skin due to the cold. I pulled up closer to the walls, trying to find some warmth disregarding the fact that the dungeon I was currently in had a foul odour. My hand brushed across the blood on the wall and I hurriedly retrieved them. I was cold and in pain. My eyes hurt from crying so hard. I moved away from the bloody walls but ended up stumbling against the bones I had been desperately trying to avoid. There were skulls and different body parts of the deceased, I shuddered just thinking about what the owner of those body parts must have gone through to end up like that.I suddenly heard footsteps approaching which was strange. This was my second day in the dungeon but no one has ever come this way. Was it Orion? Did he realize I was innocent of his accusations? A flicker of hope bloomed in my heart as I rushed towards the old rusty bars. I held the bars to support myself repeatedly trying to glance at the person approaching. My sm
KING Zeus POV ~BLUE MOON PACK~Anger coursed through my veins as I glanced through the reports in front of me. I adjusted the glasses at the bridge of my nose. For the past two hours I have been sitting here going through the atrocities committed by the Alpha of the Blackpeak pack. I banged my hands on the table angrily and the sound reverberated across the room."Jacob!" I growled. A second barely passed before he rushed in."Alpha King, you called for me." My beta, Jacob answered."What's all these?" I inquired, pointing towards the file."Those are the reports I got on Blackpeak pack for the past few months Alpha." He explained."Blackpeak pack again? Aside from their extortion from the poor by using tax payment as an excuse, Alpha Orion's pack also has the highest rate of poverty. He has refused to pay his employees?" I inquired in disbelief.Jacob nodded. "Yes, Alpha King. I also got reports of some of his pack members deaths. A border fell recently. It was rumored to have been
KING Zeus POV My senses were heightened the moment she was brought before me. The air cracked with an undeniable force, a magnetic pull that went beyond before mere physical attraction. She raised her head even though all prisoners had their head bowed. Her eyes widened and I felt the flicker of emotion in them, it was the mate bond. The connection surged through my veins and blood, confirming her status as my destined partner. It was obvious she felt it too, after a few minutes of running her eyes over me, she hurriedly averted her gaze, bowing to me like every prisoner. Although my insides were in turmoil, I maintained a straight face in front of everyone. Our exchange was only for a brief moment for the people present but to us it felt like an eternity. "Jacob," I called out, gazing at other prisoners who were shaking like leaves. "Yes, my King." His polite reply came. "Retreat everyone back to the dungeon. I will attend to this matter soon." I ordered. He shot me a surpris
Selene POVWith my mouth wide open I stared at the man standing in front of me. I was still processing words to say when he arched an eyebrow at my silence.“Sir… I think you must be mistaken.” I managed to say.“Huh? What?” He asked as he saw the shock on my face.“What do you want?” I asked, my eyes watching his every expression.“You.” He blurted almost immediately.“Sir, you must be mistaken. I don't understand what you are trying to say.” I denied it for the third time with a straight face.He stood there staring down at me intently and his expression did not change one bit.“You heard me and you're coming with me.” He repeated.Before I could say Jack he went out of the dungeon and arrived with a young man whom he ordered to open the door to the dungeon and let me out.“What are you doing?” I questioned as the man fumbled with the padlocks.“I said earlier that you're coming with me.” He repeatedly ignored the shock on my face.The man finally opened the dungeon and he ordered
Alpha Zeus POV Selene silence made cold shivers run down my spine and never have I ever been so nervous my whole life. Here I was, growing goosebumps and sweating in my armpits as I prayed to the Moon Goddess that Selene made the right choice. Not only did Orion maltreat her, but he chose to believe his ex over his mate and someone who was carrying his child. Therefore he wasn't a good mate and fit to be with him. The way he has even tried to manipulate her into choosing him already said the same thing that the guy was nothing but a manipulator. "Hey, Selene... Nobody is pressuring you. Just choose from your heart. I'm not forcing-""I choose to go with you, my King." She said almost immediately, cutting me off."You do?" I choked out, unsure of what I heard."Yes, my King. As long as you want me to." She added."Of course I do," I said, trying hard to hide my smile."Is the carriage ready?" I asked my men."Yes, Alpha. Everything is ready." They responded.Orion and Vivan stood
Alpha Zeus' POV Panic surged through me as I saw Selene's lifeless firm, she was pale and cold. I shook her and tried calling her name several times but she remained silent and still.Fear gnawed at my heart, I need to protect my mate at all costs. I can't lose her, not after years of searching for her, and finally found her. "Move this carriage faster!" I barked at my men, urgency evident in my voice, "We need to get the pack healer, now!"Selene's body was limp and cold in my arms; I pressed my ear to her chest to listen to her heartbeat; they were slow and steady. Goodness! She was still breathing. "Selene, jod on a little longer. We'll get you to a healer and you'll be fine. Please..." I whispered, begging silently. We soon got up the pack house and my men rushed to open the carriage door after halting it to a stop. "Go get the Royal healer now!" I ordered my men to summon the healer upon reaching the pack house. I carried Selene in my arms and raced to my room to lay her d
Candice’s POVI walked behind Brent, following like a good school child who was expecting a treat from their parents. We walked in silence, Brent paying no heed to me, but from his alertness, I knew he was aware of every move I made, down to the number of breaths I had taken. The silence was beginning to feel awkward and I didn’t know what I was supposed to say to break the ice. This was unfamiliar terrain, and I had to be careful, or else I’d be at risk of being thrown out, just like Zeus had done to me.I was determined not to make any mistakes with this. Zeus had disgraced and embarrassed me. Taking me for granted and putting me aside like I was filth and meant nothing to him. Maybe I didn’t mean anything or hold any form of value to him, but after I was done with what I had in mind for him, he’d wish he hadn’t done what he did.We walked past some of the castle staff who bowed in respect to Brent. From the look on their faces, I could tell that they not only respected him but also
Candice’s POVI was on my way to the Star Moon Pack. Alpha Rodrigo had accepted my request to meet and hear what I had to say.The car rolled over uneven terrain as the Star Moon Pack's border loomed ahead, the dense forest giving way to sprawling lands dotted with guard posts. My heart thumped wildly in my chest, determination fueling me. Zeus had cast me aside, humiliated me, and all for that woman — Selene.The thought made my nails dig into the leather seat beneath my palm. I hated her with every fiber of my being. Selene had taken everything from me: Zeus’ attention, his warmth, his future. No, that wouldn’t do. I wouldn’t allow her to win.The car slowed as we reached the border checkpoint. Two Star Moon guards flanked us, their wolfish eyes glowing in alertness. One approached, his hand resting on the gun strapped to his side."State your business," he growled.The driver leaned out, presenting the insignia I had acquired when Rodrigo had accepted my request for an audience. Th
Evans’ POVThe silence in the car on our way back to the castle was deafening. Zeus was skeptical about leaving Selene, Eleanor, and her son back at the safe house. I understood his fear. He wasn’t only concerned about Selene’s well-being; he now had an unborn child to worry about, too. I’d had to call in a few of the elite pack warriors, those I had trained with and could vouch for in my life. We had them swear to keep everything a secret or risk losing their lives. Zeus only agreed to leave for the castle when he was convinced it was safe for them.The tension in the car was building with every minute we got closer to our destination. Jack had gone ahead of us to do his investigations on the council members. Zeus was right, we needed to know who and who had been compromised. The circle of trust was already small and we needed to keep it that way.“You know, you haven’t mentioned punishing Selene for her betrayal,” Zeus interrupted my thoughts.I took in a deep breath, “With everythi
Zeus’ POVThe night dragged on endlessly, each passing hour chipping away at what little patience I had left. Sleeping has proved extremely difficult for me. My thoughts were chaotic like a storm-tossed sea, my mind circling the same possibilities over and over again. The conspiracy was spreading like poison through the heart of my pack, and I needed to come up with a plan that would get us to the root of the problem.By the time the faint gray light of dawn crept through the curtains, I had barely closed my eyes. My unease had grown heavier, an oppressive weight that pressed down on my chest. Unable to sit idly any longer, I reached for my phone and dialed Evan. The call rang. No answer. My stomach twisted into a knot.A second call, then a third. Still nothing. My anxiety kicked in, sharp and immediate, as my mind jumped to the worst-case scenario. What if they had gotten to him? What if he had been silenced before we could uncover the truth?I paced the room, my hand tightening aro
Evans’ POVI had tried to reassure Selene but I wasn’t reassured. I could hardly believe the words I had told her. Everything going on was making me look incompetent. I hated feeling incompetent. I enjoyed the feeling of being in control and right now, I wasn’t.My fists clenched the ledger I had taken with me to show Zeus. I had expected the conspiracy to run deep but I didn’t expect it to run this deep, involving council members.Why would council members want harm to come to Zeus? Zeus’ rule has been the best we’ve had in a long time. He ruled with iron fists but showed emotion when needed. He wasn’t always the Devil, only when it was required. That wasn’t enough reason to want to harm him.I wondered if they had been bribed or they were threatened. These thoughts were surely going to keep me up all night.I got into the car, rubbed my eyes, and laid on the steering for a minute. My head was beginning to bang. When was the last time I suffered a headache? The feeling was foreign to
Selene’s POVEleanor walked in with the food she had prepared for me. After Zeus had ordered me out of the castle and I had walked out from my parent’s house, I was lost and didn’t think I could trust anyone anymore. Eleanor had proven that she was trustworthy, taking care of a stranger without requesting any payments to be made.Zeus had us at one of his safe houses because he had said it wasn’t safe for me to stay at the castle. He was right. With everything going on at the moment. It was safer if I stayed hidden until the whole conspiracy was uncovered. This was bigger than just me and we all knew it.“How is your son?” I asked Eleanor as she brought the food she had prepared to the bed where I was.“He’s fine. He’s lucky you had stepped in when you did, or else his injuries would be greater than what he sustained,” Eleanor replied, “It was foolish of him to go up against an Alpha and his Beta.”“You can’t blame him. How was he to know?”“Don’t worry about him. Eat and rest. Your b
Zeus’ POVEleanor took a deep breath before proceeding to tell me what she had meant by my doctors being responsible for Selene's inability to get pregnant.She explained how when she had told Selene she was pregnant; she had refused to believe it, insisting that she couldn’t get pregnant because she had been trying and the doctors had told her she couldn’t get pregnant.“She said she had been giving herbs to combat the bareness, but when I asked her to describe these herbs, she gave a clear description of Parsley,” She looked at Selene and back to me, “Parsley when taken, can inhibit pregnancy or cause an abortion.”“Why would the castle doctors want Selene barren?” Evan asked the question on my mind.Eleanor’s words hung heavily in the air, the weight of their implications pressing down on all of us. Selene’s face paled as she absorbed the revelation. I clenched my fists, a storm of emotions surging within me—anger, confusion, and a sense of betrayal.“Are you certain about this?” I
Zeus’ POVSelene took a step back the moment I shifted back to man form.Evan still had the young man in his grip. I could see the fear in her eyes. She feared for the young man and it made me wonder who he was to her.“Let him go, please,” Selene pleaded, her gaze going from Evan to me and back to Evan.“Why should he do that?” I demanded to know.“He didn’t do anything wrong. If it weren’t for him, I wouldn’t be alive right now,” Selene said, worry still laced in her voice, “He found me unconscious in the woods and brought me to Eleanor, his mom, who attended to me. They both didn’t do anything wrong.”I looked at the woman who had appeared at the doorway. She didn’t look dangerous.“Alpha Zeus,” she said, her tone even, though there was a subtle edge to her words. “I was wondering when you’d arrive.”I narrowed my eyes. “You know who I am.”She nodded, stepping aside to allow us entry. “I know a great many things, Alpha.”Evan shot me a wary glance, but I ignored him, signaling he
Zeus’ POVThe plan was already in motion. I had sent my people to find out Selene’s whereabouts but I wasn’t going to sit idly and wait to hear the news before acting. I wasn’t one to be fully dependent on anyone. The fact that I had let my guard down with Selene was what hurt the most.I stripped and walked into the closet. I wasted no time picking out the clothes I needed. In less than 10 minutes, I was dressed and ready to leave. My wolf was impatient; he could sense the action that was about to come and was dancing in anticipation.It took great strength on my path to stop him from tearing through my skin and going on the hunt himself. I couldn’t blame him though. Not only did Selene betray us, but she was also our mate. Our Luna.I walked to the mini-armory I had in my bed chamber and took out four pocket knives. I slipped two in each boot and strapped the last two to the knife holder on the belt line.I did a once-over to be sure I wasn’t missing anything vital. When I was sure