Calla’s POV
“What?” My mother’s jaw drop, unable to believe what I’d just said. I looked over at my father to see that he had the exact same look on his face, only it was more intense than that of my mother.
“You must not be serious, there is no way you’re leaving all of this behind to go with Axel, a man you barely know.” My father finally spoke.
I’d thought the dinner table would be the perfect place to break my news, I watched as they both set their cutleries down to look at me as if to ask if I was really okay.
They were shocked and surprised but I wasn’t. I’d just told them I wanted to go with Axel back to his pack.
“But he’s my mate,” I sighed, “I felt the pull and—“
“You’re deciding to go with him even though you know damn well that we don’t approve of him?” My father roared, his thunderous voice sending chills down my spine and the effect of it caused the table to vibrate and the earth to shake as if there was a quake.
“Calla, get a grip on yourself! What the hell is wrong with you!” My mother who is known to be a little bit over dramatic and over protective of me shouted again.
“I know what I’m doing, I can’t have you both deciding who I get to spend the rest of my life with!” I shot at them for the first time in years, “the moon goddess already chose him for me, do you think you know better than her?!” I added, I was equally angry and I didn’t bother to mask up my emotions.
My parents hated Axel, it seemed like they’d met him before and their reaction when I’d introduced them was a cold one, although he shrugged it off and had said he was going to make them warm up to him.
I know my parents are hard to convince and getting them to like someone they in-fact expressed a feeling of hatred towards would be a bit of a task.
“You would leave your own pack, the entirety of all that would be entrusted to you in the future only to follow this man to his?” My father asked, his voice was slightly low now and I could tell that he’s calmed down a bit, although my mother was still fuming.
“Axel is a really sweet man, he’s strong and he’s the kind of mate anyone would pray to the goddess for, he loves me too.” I answered, not directly answering my father’s question.
I’d met Axel under a weird circumstance and I fell in love instantly when my wolf had declared him our mate, since I’d turned eighteen, getting a mate was what mattered to me the most and finding an Alpha like Axel?
That was a dream come true.
“You can’t be mated to someone like Axel, you just can’t. Your mother and I can’t allow it—“
“But, why? You won’t tell me why you can’t allow and you just expect me to follow your lead because you’re my parent? Don’t you want what’s good for me? Don’t you genuinely want my happiness?” I asked, my eyes blurry as the tears welled up in it.
I held myself back as I clenched my fist underneath the table.
“We‘ve always wanted you to be happy, sweetheart. We’re your parents, we know what’s best and you should know we have your best interest at heart, we would never deliberately wish to cause you any harm.” My mother explained as she reached her hand out to me.
She was still angry but her countenance had gotten softer, she’d probably thought the little lecture on how not being with my mate was best for me would help in changing my mind.
“I want him and just him alone, I don’t want anybody else.” I cried, hoping my tears would also change their mind, I watched as my mother softened, she’d gazed at my father who only looked away.
His eyes was bright red and we both could see he was angry, he hated being countered, he’s a king and giving orders was what he was used to.
“You are not following him to his pack and that is final!” My father roared, banging his hand on the table as he stood to take his leave.
“Fine!” I shot back, equally angry as I stood up to face my father, “I’ll leave with or without your permission! I’m old enough and you can’t keep shoving me around like I’m some sort of toy.” I added, standing my ground.
“Good then,” my father said, letting out a wicked smile, “the moment you leave to follow that man to his pack is the day you’ll be renounced as the princess and the sole heir to the throne.” My father added.
He stood his ground, was he disowning me already? But, I didn’t care, I would leave everything behind of it meant I’ll spend the rest of my life with my mate.
“Really?—“
“And when you leave, do not think to come back here anymore because the doors of this building would be shut permanently to you!” He added and like the king he was, I watched as my father walked away gracefully, not giving me another chance to say something else.
“Mother, please say something?” I pleaded as I turned to look at my mother who also looked away as she stood to follow her Alpha, I was now alone at the table, I need to take charge of my own life and if doing what I’m thinking of doing right now is the only way to do so then so be it.
I paced around my room impatiently as I slammed everything my hand touched against the wall, I took my anger out on everything I saw before calming and patiently waiting for the right moment to go along with my plan.
I waited for it to get a little bit darker before leaving the house, I made sure I was quiet as I slowly made my way as I tiptoed to the door.
I heaved out a sigh of relief when I got outside the palace without anyone’s knowledge, I ran as fast as my legs could carry me to where Axel stayed.
“Calla?” I could tell he was surprised to see me, “what are you doing here?” He asked, making his way towards me and ushering me in.
“I’m going to your pack with you.” I said in all excitement and I watched him let out a smile.
“See, I told you they would come around eventually, did they let you come with me?” He asked and was shocked when I shook my head.
“They didn’t but I want this, let’s go together. Let me go with you.” I said, I knew I sounded really desperate and even he could hear it.
“But, Calla, you’re a princess not just an ordinary girl who would—“
“I’m giving it all up.” I cut in, denying myself of all the glory that came with being a princess.
I would be an ordinary girl for Axel and that’s just what I want.
“We’re going together, with or without their approval.”
Calla’s POV We woke up as early as possible to start our journey, we had to walk for days before finally getting to a point where we were picked up, everything at this new pack looked different and advanced. I knew most of them but I never thought I would get to see a city ad big as this, the people there were more organized and it was crowded, we both got into the vehicle and the drive to Axel’s house continued. “I’m really tired and hungry, my legs hurt from having to walk so much.” I sighed as I got into the car, he’d held the door open for me and watched as I got in. “You’ll get to eat and rest properly when we finally get home.” He answered, getting in and pulling me closer to him as I placed my head on his shoulder. “Home,” I whispered, “I like the sound of that.” I added with a smile and turning, he planted a kiss on my forehead. “Bright wood will always be your home.” He answered and I broke out a smile as I closed my eyes, his shoulders were comfortable. Axel was diffe
Calla’s POV“My goodness will you just calm down?” Axel shouted but cautioned himself immediately.“Don’t you dare tell me to calm down, you said you loved me. You said you wanted to spend the rest of your life with me but what did you do? Announce someone else as your Luna?!” My heart fell to my stomach as I heard that.Axel had said all those things to her and I could hear the anger in her voice as she spoke, I was hurt and confused but I stuck around to hear more of what they were saying.“You know why I’m doing all this,” Axel sighed as he walked closer to the woman who pulled away from him, “She’s the princess of another strong pack, if you could just give me a little time to finish what I have planned, trust me, you’re still the woman I want to spend the rest of my life and that hasn’t changed.” He added.I felt something stream down my face and I hadn’t realized I was crying until I tasted the salty liquid that ran from my eyes down my face, I refrained from sobbing loudly as I
Calla’s POV I cried with every lash that touched my skin, tearing it apart and sending me into waves of pain, it was indeed agonizing and what made it worse was the fact that my best friend and her Alpha, the man who was supposed to be my mate stood watch and watched in excitement as they laughed at my cries.They watched coldly as Axel’s guards whipped me and they only stopped when he’d asked them to. They untied me and he’d ordered that I walk to him.I was unable to stand, I’d attempted but I fell back hitting the ground and letting a resounding thud fill the air, I was too weak as I gasped for more air and my eyes were begging but I didn’t say a word.“Come here!” He ordered, his voice echoing in the hallway as it hits the walls of the horrible dungeon.“Go to hell!” I snarled and with a nod of his head, I felt another hard lash on my back, followed by another as my wails filled the air.I watched with blurry and teary eyes as they both turned their back on me and walked out of m
Calla’s POV I was now thrown out of bright wood pack, I wandered back into the forest in a bid to find a safe place to stay, for days I walked. I couldn’t go back to my parents and I sure am not letting myself get mistreated again. I continued walking as it got darker, I decided I was going to rest for a while as I sought refuge in one of the big oak tree. What was happening?Why was he there?Why was he wearing a hood and why was he standing over me? His shadow hovering over me and he had also refused to say a word.Why did he glare at me so viciously? I could only sit there motionless as I stared at the figure in front of me, I could smell him and so it was easy for me to tell that he was also a wolf, a strong one too because I could see his red eyes staring at me and almost cutting through me like claws and daggers. He soon turned towards me and I shook, I recognized him and fear gripped me as I took another glance at him. He did nothing to hide his hatred as he approached me
Calla’s POVOne of the maids pulled my arm, I could only follow them willingly. At least I had escaped the Alpha’s suffocating pressure.The maids navigated through the hallways of the large house, I looked around, wondering where I was. The interior appearance of the house looked grandeur but I wasn't in the mood. We finally got into the room and the maids began to undress me almost immediately.The maids gasped when they saw the hair-raising scars all over my back. Without a word, they led me to the bathtub, where a steaming hot bath awaited me.I felt the extreme urge to jump into it, but the pains all over my body reminded me that I should tread carefully.I got into the hot bath and immersed myself deep into the water. I found the stinging coming from the wounds weirdly refreshing.I remained there for a long time, savoring every moment. I found peace momentarily.“Miss, can we help you scrub?” One of the maids asked, her voice sounding almost like a whisper.I smiled wearily, I
Calla’s POV With my experience for two days, I could confidently tell anyone what hell felt like on earth.Lucian made me feel hell raw, mercy and pity went very far from me. He made sure he had tortured me in many ways, all in a bid to make talk or open up to him.I felt so weak and helpless.I stubbornly refused to say a word and continued to endure the torture.Lucian, seeing that I did not succumb despite the torment he had showered on me, decided to starve me for those two days.Partially, it worked to an extent because the hunger that attacked me, made me regret life. I began to think and cry, my memories with Axel flooded my mind.Our love scenes replayed in my head, making me cry even more. The assurances he gave me, and the promises we made to each other, all added to the pain I was experiencing.I even recalled when I had to defy my parents because of him, resulting in my banishment from my pack. I gave up everything, my life, my peace, and my happiness because of a man tha
CALLA’s POVI and Lucian continued our stroll down the riverside. I would occasionally pick up stones or leaves and throw them into the water.I on my own battled with an army of thoughts threatening to invade my sanity.I tried to connect the dots, between Axel and Lucian.Axel is a liar and a trickster, undoubtedly strong but unreliable. He lied to get to me, and when he finally had his way, he messed me up and turned me into his plaything. When my time had elapsed, he threw me out into the wild to die.Regarding Lucian, first-hand ruthlessness. He is straightforward and could do anything to get what he wants. From my little time with him, I could say that Lucian is by far more worst than Axel.I could not bear the thought of being on his bad side but at the same time, I don't want to appear weak before his eyes. I needed to leave that impression in his mind that I'm not some sort of cheap woman that would throw herself willingly to anything on trousers.Dropping every sort of thou
Calla’s POVMy whole body became rigid, I found it hard to move because Lucian stood behind me.“Nobody dares go against me. Don't ever think you're an exception.” Then someone coughed, Lucian turned to see who it was, and so did I.A handsome and tall man stood at the door, with his head slightly bowed. His looks looked appealing and godly but he was nowhere close to that of Lucian’s.“What is it, Marcus?” Lucian asked impatiently. The man did not say anything, instead, he looked at me with questioning eyes. “Continue. She means no harm.” Lucian urged him to continue.Marcus straightened up and reported. “The other packs are still pressing hard on us, they still seek their rights to the uninhabited regions in the south. This led to a heavy brawl between our men and theirs. A lot of our men got injured and some died.” Marcus’s voice became forlorn for a moment, it returned to its former state.“The new Alpha from the Blue River plans to invade our pack region. I wanted to act but
Lucian's POVThe air in the medical center felt heavy with anticipation as I awaited Dr. Eira's update on Calla's condition. Her hesitant expression did not escape my notice, and a knot formed in my stomach. I couldn't help but fear that there was more to this than exhaustion and shock.As Dr. Eira approached me, her eyes filled with sympathy, my heart sank. The mere look on her face was enough to confirm my worst fears. I braced myself for the blow, knowing that whatever she was about to say would shatter the fragile hope that had clung to my heart."Alpha Lucian," she began gently, her voice laced with compassion, "during our examination, we discovered that there is no longer a fetus in Calla's womb."Shock reverberated through my entire being, as if the ground had been ripped from beneath my feet. The room spun around me, and I struggled to find my balance. I felt as though the air had been sucked out of the room, leaving me gasping for breath.Pain washed over me, raw and consumin
Calla's POVMy heart raced as the blaring alarms filled the air, shattering the peaceful atmosphere that had enveloped the pack mansion. Chaos erupted as pack members scurried in every direction, their worried voices blending into a cacophony of fear and urgency. I knew something was terribly wrong.Determined to find answers, I reached for my phone and dialed one of the running workers. Sweat trickled down my forehead as I anxiously waited for the call to connect. Finally, a trembling voice came through the line."Madam, there's trouble," the worker stammered. "Unknown forces are approaching the mansion. We don't know who they are or what they want."My heart sank at the news. It seemed like danger always lurked just beyond the borders of our sanctuary. But we were prepared. We had trained tirelessly, equipped ourselves with advanced technology, and built a formidable army to defend our pack.With a steady hand, I dialed a number on a land phone nearby, alerting our army and urging t
Calla's POV The next day, a surge of excitement coursed through my veins as I prepared for another day of training. After completing my morning routine, I quickly donned my training attire and made my way to the dojo, eager to put theory into action. With each step, I could feel the anticipation building within me. As I entered the dojo, my eyes widened in awe at the sight before me. Elara had already set up a series of moving mechanical dummies, their sleek metallic frames ready to test my skills and resilience. The air was charged with energy, and I could sense the challenge that lay ahead. Elara greeted me with a knowing smile, her presence radiating a mix of serenity and anticipation. She explained that today's training would involve facing off against the dummies and that my objective was to destroy them. It was a thrilling prospect, a chance to put my training to the test and witness firsthand the progress I had made. Eager to prove myself, I wasted no time in positioning mys
Calla's POVAs Elara and I stood side by side in the dojo room, the atmosphere was charged with anticipation. With a focused gaze, she began to enlighten me about the intricacies of martial arts, pointing out the vulnerable parts of the human body and sharing her knowledge on strategy and technique.Elara's voice carried a calm yet authoritative tone as she delved into the theoretical aspects of combat. She gestured towards the various parts of her own body, explaining their significance in martial arts. Her words resonated with a deep understanding and experience, instilling within me a sense of reverence for the ancient art form.She started with the head, emphasizing the vulnerability of the eyes, nose, and throat. She explained how a well-placed strike to these areas could disorient or incapacitate an opponent. Elara stressed the importance of accuracy and precision in targeting these vulnerable points, as they could be the key to gaining an upper hand in a fight.Moving down the
At the other side of the continent......Axel's POVAs I stood before the mirror, my fingers traced the jagged scar that marred my face. The reminder of the fierce battle with Lucian stirred a tempest of emotions within me. Anger, frustration, and an insatiable thirst for revenge swirled in the depths of my being.I was consumed by the memory of that fateful encounter, where the flames of our rivalry ignited into a blazing inferno. Lucian had proven himself to be a formidable opponent, matching my every move with uncanny skill and unwavering determination. The scar on my face was a constant reminder of his strength, a reminder that fueled the fire of my fury.Lost in my thoughts, I felt a soft touch on my shoulder, and I turned to see her—my mate, once a close friend of Calla's. Her eyes, filled with concern, searched mine for answers. She wrapped her arms around me, pulling me close, seeking solace in the bond we shared."What troubles you, Axel?" she asked, her voice filled with gen
Calla's POVAs I left the office after the meeting with Alpha Roland, my mind was filled with a mix of emotions. The weight of the information he had shared with me lingered heavily on my thoughts. I knew I had to relay this news to Lucian, but I couldn't help but feel a sense of trepidation and concern.I made my way back to our room, the familiar hallways of the pack house seeming strangely quiet and somber. The gravity of the situation weighed on me, and my footsteps felt heavier with each passing moment. How would I tell Lucian about the escalating war, the involvement of human forces, and the imminent danger our pack faced?As I opened the door to our room, I found Lucian waiting inside, his expression serious and resolute. The sight of him deep in thought only heightened my apprehension. Before I could utter a word, he spoke, his voice steady yet filled with determination."Calla, Alpha Darwin and I, along with the military, have decided to station ourselves against the impendin
Calla's POVAs I stepped out of the tech unit, my mind still abuzz with the innovative ideas we had discussed, I was taken aback to find Alpha Roland waiting for me in the office. His presence surprised me, and I couldn't help but feel a mix of curiosity and anticipation as I approached him.Alpha Roland, a seasoned and respected member of our pack, was engrossed in reading an encyclopedia. As I entered, he looked up from the book, his eyes filled with respect and admiration. It was humbling to receive such acknowledgment from a wolf of his stature. Returning his greeting with a nod, I motioned for him to take a seat.Alpha Roland's return from the secret mission I had assigned him immediately piqued my interest. He had been my spy within Axel's forces, gathering crucial information about their movements and plans. I had entrusted him with a dangerous task, one that required stealth and cunning. Now, as he began his report, I listened intently, knowing that his insights could provide
Calla's POVI was so grateful to Lucian for always being there for me and giving me great advice. His unwavering support made me feel incredibly thankful to have him in my life. His words of encouragement lifted my spirits and reminded me that I had someone in my corner. "I'm so tired. I think we should head back to the room."With a big smile on my face, I suggested we go back to our room to take a break from the busy day."Sure. I have you covered. There's a hot bath waiting for you."To my delight, Lucian revealed that he had prepared a hot bath for me, a gesture that instantly lifted my spirits. I could see a mischievous glint in his eyes, hinting at something more than just a relaxing bath. His playful nature never failed to spark anticipation within me, and I was eager to see what he had in mind.We made our way back to our room, the anticipation between us building with each step. Once we arrived, I wasted no time in stripping off the layers of clothing that clung to my fatigu
Calla's POV After three days of being surrounded by the love and care of Marcus, Stephanie, and Lucian, I felt rejuvenated and ready to dive back into my work. They had taken turns pampering me, ensuring I had everything I needed to recover fully. Lucian, in particular, had been my constant companion, always by my side, anticipating my needs, and offering his unwavering support.As I expressed my desire to resume my duties, Lucian tried to dissuade me gently. Concern etched across his face, he voiced his worry about my well-being and emphasized the importance of taking things slow. But I reassured him with a gentle smile, assuring him that I had regained my strength and was eager to get back to making a difference."I'll be fine, Lucian," I said, reaching out to hold his hand. "I understand your concern, but I feel ready to take on the responsibilities. You've all taken such good care of me, and I'm grateful beyond words. But now, it's time for me to contribute and bring my ideas to