There was acute silence in the room as Reyana and Klara bowed their heads, avoiding Alpha Randall's piercing stare.Klara knew Reyana wasn't ready to tell the Alpha all about her experience in the woods yet until they had all the evidence they needed."Speak up!" Alpha Randall who had been waiting patiently was already beginning to lose his patience."Alpha..." Klara began, "There is something you should know."Alpha Randall's brows furrowed, 'isn't it obvious?' he smirked inwardly."On the night of Reyana's attempted escape, she saw a woman heading to the border..." Klara narrated the entire event of that night to the Alpha and his Gamma as they paid rapt attention."If this dagger is as poisonous as you said it is, why haven't we seen anyone with such an injury yet?" Kellan asked, finding it difficult to believe the whole story."We really can't tell for now," Klara replied.Alpha Randall and Reyana were both silent... Silent for different reasons.Alpha Randall's eyes never left Re
The rain had just subsided, leaving behind a cool, damp atmosphere that wrapped around Aldric like a shroud.He stared at the naked frame of the woman he loved... The woman who meant so much to him, and he had a whirlwind of emotions running through him."Reyana," his tone was husky with suppressed longing as his fingers curled into fists trying to hold himself from giving into the temptation of doing what she wanted him to do.He was excited to be the one to take her innocence, as she had already promised him, but he was also scared for their lives. If the Alpha found out about this, they'd both be dead.Reyana met his gaze, her eyes pleading and filled with a raw longing, "Just do it, Aldric," her voice broke the silence, her eyes pleading as she moved closer to him. "I don't want to regret not giving myself to you when I had the chance. I'd rather have my first time with you than with Randall.""Randall might want to take me to bed after my coronation... I'd be glad to know I gave
Alpha Randall's eyes shone a blinding shade of forest green and they both knew what it meant. He wasn't fully in control of himself. The most deathly side of Keir was partly in control and they both feared for their lives.They could feel the presence of some other wolves outside, but Alpha Randall obviously didn't want any other wolves to see the nakedness of his mate, hence his reason for barging in alone.Reyana scampered out of the bed, as she hurriedly picked up her dress from the floor with trembling hands.Aldric knelt face-down on the floor, knowing that he was doomed to death already. His heart ached for Reyana. He shouldn't have let this happen.The silence in the room was deafening, adding to the terror Reyana felt. She immediately fell to her knees with her head bowed to the ground as her gentle sobs filled the entire room."Put on your clothes, Reyana," He ordered her in his Alpha command as she immediately stood up and put on her clothes, losing her entire will to him.T
"Take my virginity and spare his life... I made him do it. Punish me instead, Alpha Randall," her words echoed in the depths of Randall's mind as he lay in his bed, waiting for Reyana to come out of the bathroom.He had lost his senses as soon as those words left her lips.Randall had immediately mind-linked Gwyneth to stop the punishment at once as soon as Reyana made her offer. He had also ordered that Aldric be taken to the pack's healer, Klara, for immediate treatment of his injuries.He had asked Reyana to use the bathroom. He wanted her to wash off every trace of Aldric from her body. It might seem wrong, but he didn't care. She was his mate and he'd do whatever he wanted with her, including taking her virginity even before the coronation as he earlier planned.It was so funny how those mere words from his so-called mate made him do things he ordinarily wouldn't have done.‘Punish me instead...’ He held those words at the forefront of his mind as he already planned out so many e
Note: This scene is explicit and contains some violence too. Feel free to skip if you aren't into such explicit contents. Randall's hand roamed over her chest and down to her hips. He kissed her like he'd never kissed anybody like that before. He felt a way he'd never felt before with anybody, not even Visha. "Your body is like a temple, Reyana... Allow me to worship it... Just for tonight," He said huskily, peering into her eyes, "Let yourself enjoy the moment... This is your first time," he said, more of a warning than a threat. She nodded timidly as she let him have his way. Besides, there was nothing else she could do. She lifted her tender hands and placed them on his back, making a small moan escape his lips, "Good girl..." He mumbled as he continued to assault her lips with his fervent kiss. "Let me feel how wet you are," Randall said in a guttural tone that made Reyana feel a burning sensation in her lower region. She gasped when she felt his fingers on her clit, rubbing
Reyana hurried over to Klara's chamber on her way out of the Alpha's room. Her heart felt so heavy and she needed someone to cry to. She needed a shoulder to cry on.Without bothering to announce her presence, Reyana pushed the door open, her eyes already brimming with unshed tears. When she lifted up her teary gaze, they fell on two figures in the dimly lit room - Klara and Aldric.Klara was tending to his wounds while he lay on his stomach, wincing in pain. Aldric was in severe pain. Reyana's heart constricted at the sight, her gaze fixed on Aldric's battered form."Goddess, no..." Her voice quivered, a fresh stream of tears tracing down her cheeks as she rushed toward Aldric, intending to offer him comfort but his voice halted her mid-stride."Stop, Reyana. Don't come close," His words were strained as he spoke without sparing her a glance.Sensing the need for privacy, Klara excused herself with a soft clearing of her throat, leaving the two alone in the heavy silence of the room.
"Vi... Visha?" Aldric stared at her wide-eyed as he struggled to make sense of the whole situation, "You are the mole? You were the woman Reyana saw in the woods? Why? Who..." His questions spilled out in a rush, each word tinged with a mix of anger and confusion."Hold your horses, Aldric," Visha interrupted him, her tone calm yet firm, betraying no hint of guilt or remorse."What did you mean by the words you just uttered?" Aldric's voice trembled slightly, his throat constricting with emotions he couldn't name."It all happened on the previous full moon, Aldric. I found out we were mates." She broke the news to him, letting the words sink in slowly as she watched out for his reaction."What? That isn't possible, Visha. You are more deadly than I thought. You think I'd fall for this?" Aldric's disbelief laced his words, his gaze hardening as he stared at her in disgust, letting out an amused chuckle.Visha's lips moved in a rhythmic chant, invoking ancient powers as her palm traced
"We have a mole in our pack," Alpha Randall's stern voice cut through the tense atmosphere like a sharp blade, commanding everyone's attention"And we know we do not condone such," Alpha Randall continued, his gaze piercing as he scanned the crowd for any signs of guilt. "The penalty for such treachery is instant death," he announced firmly.Visha shifted uncomfortably in her standing position. Her eyes glistened with tears as she covered her mouth with her palm at the mention of the verdict against the mole.As Alpha Randall's eyes swept across the crowd, they briefly met with Merikh's. The Alpha's curiosity flickered at seeing Merikh among the pack instead of with his usual officials, but he pushed the thought aside for the moment. There were more pressing matters at hand, and he would address any concerns later.Merikh was seen holding onto his new mate, Isanda, whom he had just marked. She appeared sickly and weak, leaning on him for support. Despite her condition, she had been un
The war was over. The long awaited and anticipated war was finally over. The warriors cleaned up the battlefield as they mourned their fallen warriors.Rashka had ordered his Ashkais to return to the Green Oasis. He was left with a few of his top warriors.They were inside the fortress. Rashka, Randall, Novak, Reyana. All inside.Reagan hurriedly scanned the area. He hadn't seen his pregnant Ria. He was worried. He had looked everywhere. His heart was racing really hard."Ria!" He called desperately but didn't get a response. When no reply came, panic set in, tightening its grip around his chest.Suddenly, his eyes caught sight of her familiar frame among the fallen warriors somewhere around a hidden area, almost outside the battlefield. She was struggling to stand up when she heard Reagan's voice.Ria slowly pushed herself up from the ground, her body aching from the ordeal.Reagan's heart skipped a beat as he saw Ria attempting to rise, her movements sluggish and pained. He sprinted
The name rang a bell. A very negative bell. Kasiri was an ambitious witch who always wanted to associate herself with everything good and prestigious.People wondered why the Alpha hadn't thrown her out of his pack those years. It was even suspected that the Alpha was having an affair with her, which made him unable to take a stance and exile her."How?" Rashka asked with a broken heart. Everyone knew Kasiri. He wondered why his brother fell for her tricks. He had expected his brother to be smarter than that.Randall's voice was thick with remorse as he spoke, his eyes never leaving Rashka's. "Kasiri knew how to manipulate my feelings, how to twist the knife of jealousy deeper into my heart. She convinced me that the only way to gain our parents' respect and the pack's recognition was to outshine you—to take the leadership from you."Rashka's face hardened as he processed the information, the history of deceit unraveling before him. "She played on your insecurities, pushed you to betr
With a sickening crunch, Rashka's paw connected with Randall's side, sending him crashing to the ground. The pain was excruciating. He coughed blood as he gasped for air.Randall lay sprawled on the blood-soaked earth. His breath came in ragged gasps. His vision blurred at the edges, and the world seemed to tilt and sway.His gaze traveled in the direction of Reyana. He watched in dread as Reyana unleashed the full extent of her abilities. It was as if she was a goddess descending upon the battlefield to deliver righteous judgment.His warriors were clearly outnumbered. A lot of them were already dead.He stood up weakly, trying to raise his sword, his arm heavy and trembling. He could barely hold the weapon, let alone defend himself. He was bleeding profusely from all sides of his wounded body.It was almost as if his healing abilities were no longer there, even before he lost connection with his wolf. Rashka came prepared with dark powers that no one could ever imagine.Rashka raise
Alpha Randall was proud of his warriors. At the same time, he was thankful for Alpha Parthe's warriors. But at this point, he saw a very difficult situation facing them. The war seemed impossible to win.His warriors were totally outnumbered, and Alpha Parthe's warriors, despite their skills, were acting based on their Alpha's order: 'Leave the battle the moment one hundred of his men are down.' Alpha Parthe likes his warriors the same way he likes his women. He doesn't tolerate losses. And if it isn't his own battle, he doesn't see why his men should risk their lives saving another pack, no matter what the deal was.A cold dread washed over Randall as he watched Alpha Parthe's warriors begin their retreat. The signal was clear: one hundred of their men had fallen, and as per their agreement, they were withdrawing.Randall's heart raced, and his mind scrambled for a solution. He couldn't blame Parthe for protecting his forces under his stringent rules of engagement, yet the sting of
Randall's vision blurred with pain and anger. He could barely process Rashka's words, his mind struggling to reconcile the reality before him. "Reyana," he called out, his voice strained. "What has he done to you?"Reyana's eyes glinted with mischief and darkness, "This is who I am, Randall," she replied, her voice devoid of emotion. "Rashka has shown me the truth. Our destiny is to rule, not to serve."Randall's heart shattered at her words, but he knew he couldn't afford to lose himself in grief. He gritted his teeth against the pain and forced himself to stand. The wound in his side burned, but he refused to let it weaken him further.Randall tightened his grip on his sword, his resolve hardening. "I won't let you destroy everything we've built," he declared. "I will fight until my last breath.""Your last breath is all I desire, brother," Rashka said with a cruel smile and walked back to the warriors he had come with.Reyana followed him behind.Randall's vision blurred with a mix
The war was a maelstrom of steel and blood, tearing through the heart of the Blood Crescent pack.The war had begun in full force. The chaos was heart-wrenching. It seemed Rashka's army had one assignment - destroy everything that made up the Blood Crescent pack.They were not soldiers fighting for honor or glory; they were instruments of destruction, their eyes burning with a cold, inhuman light. They tore down buildings with savage glee, their laughter echoing through the chaos.Women and children screamed, fear consuming them.The Ashkais barely had the time to fight. It was almost like they weren't scared to die.Of course, they weren't. Not that they were actual wolves. They were just Rashka's twisted creations."Protect whatever you can! We can't lose all our homes!" Randall yelled into the air as he lounged at one of the Ashkais who was headed toward the homes for the elderly.Alpha Parthe had sent about a thousand warriors. His armies could never be killed by mere blades, which
"Make sure every able-bodied warrior is armed and ready. We can't let them breach our borders." He ordered Xular, the new Head of his warriors, as he dished out orders to his men."Alpha! Xular!" Two men ran breathlessly toward the warriors who were warming up for the war ahead. They looked troubled."What happened?" Xular stepped forward."The armory! The armory is on fire! It's been set ablaze!" One of the men said almost breathlessly."What?" Randall asked, "Armory ablaze?" he repeated, disbelief and a growing sense of dread washing over him. The armory was their lifeline, their teeth against the world. Without it, they were defenseless pups facing a hungry wolf pack. His eyes widened in shock as his legs propelled him towards the armory without a second thought.As they hurried toward the armory, they saw the women and children coming from the direction of the Shelter."Where are you all going? You should be at the Shelter..." Randall began, but his voice was drowned out by the ch
"What?" Randall said, holding her by both arms, "How did you know?""He told me. Last night." She replied, getting Randall even more confused."How? Did he come here? How did no one see him?" Randall almost panicked, but he had to be calm."No, Randall. The Sigil. With the Sigil of possession, I am never far from Rashka. Prepare for what's to come, Randall." Reyana said, walking away into her chamber.Since she woke up that morning, she had been feeling strange. The feeling of hatred and pain she felt while at the Oasis seemed to intensify after her encounter with Rashka last night.As Reyana moved through the dimly lit corridors of the fortress, a wave of nausea washed over her. The Sigil on her back throbbed with a dull, insistent pain, its faint glow pulsing in rhythm with her heartbeat.She stumbled into her chambers, closing the door behind her with trembling hands. The room seemed to close in around her, the shadows elongating and shifting as if they were alive.She felt utmost
Visha was dragged from the dungeon, her wrists bound in iron shackles that rattled with every step. Her heart raced. She knew this was the end for her.Memories of how she had lived her life and how she was meant to live came flooding her. Regrets had become her best companion throughout her stay in the dungeon, but there was nothing she could do to save herself.Her sister had warned her. But she was blinded by stupid feelings. Feelings that they had been taught never to let get in their way.No one is coming to her aid. Not Novak. Not the Master. Not even her sister. Because she had gone against everyone just to be with Randall. The same Randall who was going to be her executioner today.Reyana stood beside Randall in the middle of the crowd, her gaze fixed on Visha. A cold satisfaction crept into her heart as she watched her former tormentor face her ultimate fate. The woman who had caused her so much pain was finally going to pay the price.A cruel smirk played on her lips.Randal