Lucy's POV. My legs carried me fast to the maids' quarters, and as soon as I jammed the door closed behind me, I closed my eyes and sniffled. I wanted to cry but I was so burning with rage inside of me. I was this close to fulfilling the deal and getting Aliya and me out of the mess of being a maid. It was clear that Miss Ava was a devil to never make a deal with, but then she seemed so well a devil that would make you enjoy her first before she probably turned her back against us. For me, anyway, I had plans, so she was never going to be able to betray us. The aim was almost achievable, but Aliya...my eyes opened just then, and I quickened my pace, heading to our room, certain that she would be there until a maid stopped me on the way. She had jumped in front of me and my eyes flared before my nostrils crunched in annoyance. It was evident, so she quickly took one step back. "What do you want, Cassie?"Her teeth were out while she grinned. "The rumours are spreading. They say
Alana's POV.The breeze on the balcony was one of the best things this place has to offer. It was always soothing and pleasing to take a seat and read medical books up here. Speaking of medical books, the library that I was allowed to use, as there are many others but they were restricted for who knows what reasons, had to have the best medical books in the shadow pack.I was seated on a footstool, resting my arm on the cold rails of the metal walk guide, while my other hand was holding a health book about the lungs and, as a werewolf, major things that could hurt the lungs, either external or internal. Enjoyable was the rejuvenating afternoon until I dipped my hands into the plate of cookies and saw it was finished. I headed back to my room to get some more. Having packed it into the plate, I turned, and then I slammed myself into someone. The fear of already seeing the image from a vague distance scared me even before I slammed into its owner, and I squeaked as I lost my steps an
Alaric's POV. There was no reason for excitement, but watching how I troubled Alana made me smile. I was content, and for some reasons, I couldn't wait for her to be done with the food. My wolf was in a thrill. Scanning my eyes around the room, I figured there was nothing much that I could do, so I went back to the balcony, where the evening sky shimmered with a beautiful sunset."The Anatomy of the Lungs." I read it on the cover of the book that Alana was reading. A smile crept up my face at the fact that she really meant it when she said she was interested in being a pack doctor. I picked up the book and squinted my eyes at the crest at the upper edge.It was from the shadow pack. She must have gotten it in one of our libraries. "What could she be studying in here?" My wolf questioned me from inside, which only further pushed me to scan through the pages.She was obviously learning about infections that a werewolf could get in their lungs. Someone cared, after all. Just as I lo
Alaric's POVI picked up the glass cup next to the cabinet that contained an apple cider drink and gulped it into my throat to ease the disgust of a meal.At the same time, Alana walked back into the room with fright in her body's composure. Swallowing the rest of the salt in my tongue with my eyes closed in irritation, I pointed my palm to it."What is this? Alana, what did you do?" Her face dashed from me to the plate and back on me then she shrugged, acting innocent. This was my fault. I had been the one who wanted to be nice, and in return, this was what I got. "Oh, it's clear now. You want revenge, and thus you waited for a time when I would slip, and then you could poison me." I stood up and threw the cup against the wall. The effect emitted a shattering sound, and as the pieces rattled on the ground with a crinkling sound, my eyes burned at Alana. "Just say the truth. You were waiting for me to come to you, and then you could fool me, is that it?" There was a frown settle
Alana's POV.Stay back... what was he doing so close to me? His fingers were holding my jaw so firm that there was no escape for me. I tried to shift, but his hand was stuck to the wall, next to my body, just so that he could pin me. Oh, goodness. I hope it's not what I'm thinking! He couldn't have insulted me not long ago and wanted to...I blinked to take the thoughts out of my head. His face was getting closer and closer, and then my brain froze for a second at what I had done."Ala...fuc...fuck!" He screamed out loud, and my body came alive at his comprehension. "Oh, jeez. I didn't... I never meant to." I held out my hands because I wanted to help him, but how could I? He groaned with his deep-rooted tone and crouched as he grabbed his balls. "What the fuck did you do that for?" My whole body broke in a haywire, uncertain of what to do next. Then, suddenly, it came to me, and I ran out of the room, but not without saying. "I'm so sorry. I swear, I hadn't meant to."He was
Alaric's POV. My jaw was twitching in ire at what Alana did. How dare she?I tried to stand up, and woah... "Ouch." I grabbed my stomach again, not directly wanting to touch my balls. Jeez, I can only imagine how blue my balls would be right now. As I thought of it, my brows raised. Where could she run to? Her room? My wolf chuckled a sinister laughter. Did she think she would find solace after what she's done to me? I tried to stand up upright and head over to her room. As soon as I got there, I wasn't calm at all. "Alana!" I called out her name, but she did not respond. I could hear the sound of her heaved breathing.But just as I called out her name, she went into a frozen lapse. Alana's breathing was calmed before, which made me assume she was sleeping, and from the aura I sensed in her room, she was low-spirited. When I knocked on the door, I heard her gasp, waking up in the aftermath of what she'd done. "Alana, open this door now!" Again, I called out, except this time
Alana's POV. "And viola, you're ready for dinner." Aliya said from my back as she watched me from my reflection in the mirror. She had a glint in her eyes, which confirmed to me that she wasn't pulling my legs. "Thank you," I said and turned to her, using the rotation on the leather chair in front of my dresser. In a brief moment, she closed her eyes and gave me the sweetest of all the smiles she could summon. "I appreciate your help. You indeed saved me once again. I love the dress." I said and stared at my reflection again. I was in a dark red gown that streamed down my petite frame. Its material and designs are simple, as was its flare too, but it also showed elegance, and because of its cut, from the thigh of my right leg down to my feet was exposed."Anytime, Alana." I stood up and went to pull her into a hug. I knew she needed it. It was night and after she left here, she would go back to the maids quarters, where she would meet Lucy once again. "I'm so sorry about what
Alaric's POV "Are you surprised?" I asked Alana, who had her eyes widened, and she stared at me. She was completely startled that she remained frozen, and I could assume for her that she knew there was no other place to run to now. "Now the cat has gotten your tongue?" I found myself laughing at her predicament. Something about Alana was just funny to me. I couldn't tell if it was the fact that she was scared of me. Or could it be because I could sense another emotion, which was arousal inside of her?She had intertwined feelings, and I could sense the eclecticness between each of them. "What are you doing in my room?" She asked after she released her breath, bit after bit, in a shaky tone.Hm. It seemed she had finally found her voice. "This is my palace, my pack house. There is nothing that I cannot do anywhere. All places and spots belong to me." I said.I was seated on an armless chair that was fairly far from where the bed was. And the light coming from the lamp gave exact
Alan’s POV Lisa was also an omega, but she had a better name than I did. She didn't get insulted as often as I did since she was still a member of the pack, while I was just a slave omega who was sold.I tried to ignore them, but their taunts grew louder. Tears welled up in my eyes, but I refused to let them fall. Instead, I held my head high and continued walking. lisa understood how I felt, and she touched me, giving me strength. I knew I had to be strong and not let them defeat me.Whenever lisa was with me, the chances of getting bullied were slimmer. We had been friends since the day I was sold into the pack. She was one of the few people who saw me for who I was and didn't judge me based on the circumstances of my life. Having her by my side gave me much-needed comfort. I often thought she would have been a great mate if she were a guy.We finished up and made our way back to the outskirts of the city. I couldn't help but think about the upcoming celebration that everyone was t
Alana’s POV "Slave Alanna, do you still have anything to say?" The Alpha's loud voice met my ears; he was talking to me. My head was bowed, and I was sure I looked guilty.Slowly, I raised it, tears clouding my eyes, never mind, I was just a weak human and couldn't stop myself from crying. "I didn't do anything to luna." The words choked out of me. I wanted him to believe me, but he didn't."Drop this act, you wretched witch. You did this to me!" The Alpha of the Jade pack, my mate's wife, yelled at me. "You did this," she said again.I shifted my gaze to her, forcing myself to speak. "You're all lying," I muttered in a whisper. "What would you gain?"I was being accused of slapping the Luna. What reason would I have for doing that? I was just an omega slave, and she was a werewolf Luna. How in God's name could I slap her? They weren't thinking."Alanna, did you slap the Luna?"Alaric, my mate, asked."I.. I.. I mean" I couldn't speak, and everyone began to murmur."See, Alpha, she's
AVA’S POVPacing around the room, I knew the importance of the coronation and I couldn't help but let my emotions becloud my sense of reason."Ava you need to calm down." Collete voice pulled me out of my deep thought. "You don't have to be bothered by Alana." I stopped on my track. Mere hearing that name pulled a certain anger within my vein."That bitch had succeeded in taking everything away from me. I used to think about my life with Alaric and right now,it is obvious my hopes are gone down the drain." I didn't know my voice were loud. I hated that someone like Alanna would take Alaric away from me and all I had in mind was nothing short of revenge."What are you going to do?" Collette questioned and indeed it was the same question that lingered through my heart. What exactly am i going to do about Alanna. It was about time I dealt with her appropriately. While my mind was in deep thought about my next line of action. I suddenly felt a wave of energy hovering around the place and
Alana’s POV Huh What was happening?"Baby, who is she?" She eyed me, or more so, the coat I was wearing. "Darling," he responded, my heart breaking into a million pieces at the name he just called her. "She's my mate and new slave. Do you like her?""You brought your mate here without consulting me? Alaric..." She dragged."I don't remember having to take orders from you." The alpha frowned."I'm sorry, baby, it's just..." Again, she looked at the coat. I'm sure she recognizes it as Alpha Alaric's."Don't think too much." He stated, walking to stand beside her, facing me. "Ava, meet Hazel, my omega mate and slave," he began introducing. "Omega," he referred to me, "meet Ava, my wife." What His wife? Alpha Alaric already had a chosen mate?God, was this a joke? It was a cruel joke indeed."Baby, why does she look pale?" Ava looked disgusted at me."It's how omegas act when they see beautiful things." He snickered.He was rejecting me directly. Damn, it hurt so bad. Whatever he wa
Alana’s POVI jerked back to reality, my attention back to the man in front of me. He was glaring at me."I'd like to get started, if you're willing to pay attention now." The Alpha grumbled.Without waiting for an answer, he signaled to the elder to begin the ceremony."Ladies and gentlemen, it is my honor to be here at the Sun Moon Pack today to bless the union of these two children of the Moon Goddess. Shall we?"He looked at my mate, and he nodded once.The elder looked to me with a soft smile, which I returned."Do you, Hazel?" He stumbled for a second, and I smiled sheepishly.The Elder cleared his throat and started again. "Do you, Hazel of the Sun Moon Pack, accept this union and my blessings?""I do," I muttered."And do you acknowledge and accept that henceforth, you will no longer be a member of the Sun Moon Pack?""Yes." I replied a little more eagerly, Who wouldn't be happy to leave the place called hell?"Then, as an Elder of the Werewolf Sitting Council, I hereby strip
Alana’s POV"Hurry up, slave! You have no work to do, after all. Did you even bathe? You stink," barked the Alpha, his tone filled with disdain.I rolled my eyes, growing tired of his constant belittling. I couldn't comprehend why the Alpha thought it was a good idea to assign his spoiled omega sex slave to help me prepare for my mating ritual. It was beyond me. When my mate was in the pack, they allowed me to rest, although my mate would occasionally yank me out of bed by my hair if I got too comfortable. Since then, the slave, Jennifer, had done nothing but waste time on her phone and hurl insults at me with her attitude."Yes, Jennifer," I muttered, my voice laced with irritation. She snorted in response and returned her attention to her phone. I was nearly ready for the ritual. My thick brown hair had been pulled up into an elegant twist, with the veil neatly tucked into place. I hadn't worn any makeup, so I had no choice but to embrace my natural appearance. It didn't bother me
All of the paranormals in the pack were assembled on the open ground; they were all listening to Vron's final speech before the battle."My friends, the battle is upon us. Today! We emerge victorious against the pureblood! Charge! He yelled.Everyone on the field charged in the direction that the purebloods were coming from.Alana was levitating over them all, watching them charge. She sent Alaric to safety while Colette, who was about as powerful as Rawlaine, fought alongside the others on the ground. Alana wasn't taking part in their battle; her opponents weren't the ant-like wolfs of the Nosferatu, but the twelve purebloods.She didn't have to wait long before they arrived. They attacked her in the sky as soon as they arrived on the battlefield."Hmph, these are the roaches that want to take my powers for themselves." She scoffed.She deflected all of their attacks with a single wave of her hands."You have all been thorns in my father's side; today, you will cease to exist," she s
Alana’s POVThe last week came, and I started my training with Lawson. He was polite and cheerful as always, and I was very friendly to him as well. He fought hard, but I took special care not to defeat him even once. That would make his guard low. I knew that I could defeat him, even though I couldn't defeat Rawlaine. If I wasn't wrong, Rawlaine was the most powerful wolf alive in the human realm, apart from the pureblood, if not the most powerful supernatural.On the last day of my training with Lawson, he politely asked for a word with me."Can we take a walk?" He asked."Sure," I replied.We walked to the edge of Lake Geneva, which was on the border of the pack's territory."I heard from one of the witches that you had a shouting row with Rawlaine over me a week ago," he started.I pretended to get enraged on his behalf again. ,"Yes, he was slandering you just to get me to like him. What an attention-seeking jerk!" I exclaimed."He wasn't always like that, you know," he said."He
Ava’S POVA loud siren suddenly started blaring, making my head hurt badly."All residents of the pack are to assemble in the general hall immediately," said the voice of Vron, the leader of the pack and the instructor of the Numbers.I got dressed quickly and went to the hall alongside Belle, who explained everything about the pack that Five and Ven had left out. There were only twelve of the numbers left. Vron was a witch, and the most powerful among the werewolves were the triplet grandchildren of Count Dracula, which were Lawson, the guy from yesterday, herself, and someone called Rawlaine. They were sixty-three years old each, and they were opposing their grandfather by choosing the opposite side from him in the war."We used to be so close when we were young, but something happened. Rawlaine doesn't interact with anyone anymore; it's rumored that something happened to him some twenty years ago." Belle looked sad as she said that."The strongest of the werewolves are the five des