LUCY After I had written that letter to Chris, my heart weighed heavily for days. Tears had been my companion for days, the uncertainty of my father's actions, and the consequences of my emotions consuming me. The conflict within my soul echoed in the solitude of my hut, each moment feeling like a battle. Days went by, determination took hold of me. I couldn't bear the weight if my doubts any longer, I needed answers even if it would shatter the bond I had with Chris. I set out early one morning to Cade's chambers ..As I sought Cade, I heart welled up in determination as I approached him with a sense of resolve. "Cade," I called out, my voice steady and my gaze unflinching. "I need to know about my father and his involvement is Alpha Chris' father's death.""Lucy, it's not a simple matter," he said, his gaze meeting mine, his eyes held something that I couldn't decipher. My jaw tightened in anxiousness, but my resolve unwavering. "Cade, tell me what I need to know. I need to know
CHRIS Restless days turned into anxious nights as Lucy's absence continued to gnaw at my mind. My thoughts were filled with worry and I found it difficult to focus on anything else than the haunting question of where she could be. The weight of uncertainty pressed upon me with each passing moment. And I knew I had to take action. Determined to find her, I sought out my Beta, Glen, to help me. He was the only one who could help me without creating any suspicion within the pack. My voice was firm as I issued the command. "Glen, I need your help. I need you to find Lucy, she's been absent for too long and I'm worried about her safety." Glen's expression mirrored my concerns. "When was the last time you saw her?""A few days now. It's unlike her to be absent for this long, I'm worried that something must have happened to her," I said, my voice laced with emotions. "You have nothing to worry about, I'll do everything I can to find her," he said with a reassuring smile. Hours turned i
CHRIS The days had stretched into an agonizing expanse of time, each day marked with the absence of Lucy. I had followed Kayla’s advice on letting her seek the truth she desired while I channeled my worries into my responsibilities as the pack’s leader. Yet, the anxious feeling of concern for Lucy’s safety remained a constant presence in my mind.I went on with my daily training to get her off my mind, I took up major responsibilities around the pack but they weren’t helpful. No matter what I did, she remained in my mind.One sunny afternoon, as the sun bathed the pack in a warm glow, I found myself wandering the pack’s territory. The rustle of leaves and distant sounds of nature offered a momentary peace from my thoughts. But my solitude was interrupted by the voice of my Beta, Glen, breaking through the stillness.“Alpha,” Glen called out to me, his voice held a note of urgency. “Lucy is outside the pack’s territory. She’s been waiting for you.”“Did you say, Lucy?” I said, my hear
LUCY The days without Chris had stretched into a relentless battle of emotions for me. My heart ached with longing, and the weight of uncertainty pressed upon me. I knew I couldn't stay away from him forever but my search for the truth had consumed my thoughts and my every waking moment.Each day, I would find myself at the edge of the path leading to Chris’ treehouse, the magnetic pull of his presence almost too much to resist. But something held me back, a relentless determination to uncover the truth before I could face him again.Then came the pivotal conversation with Cade. His revelation of the secrets that had haunted me, the truth about my father’s innocence, and the suspicions that had shrouded Chris’ father’s death over the years. My heart raced with anger and determination as I rushed to find Chris, to share the revelations that had shaken my world.I knew those were just mere words until we found proof, but I could tell that Cade meant every word he said. My urgency was p
LUCY My nights were filled with sorrow whenever I remembered Lothar's words. My heart crushed at the thought of what my father must have gone through. "Lucy, darling. You've been quiet for a few days now which is unlike you. What is going on?" my mother asked one night as she noticed my quietness."It's nothing, mother. I'm good, I just need some time alone," I lied. I couldn't bring myself to tell my mother what I had come to realize, the truth about my father's death. It would only break her and I couldn't bear to see her in so much pain as she was when she first realized that he was dead. My quietness gave my mother a reason to be concerned so I decided to stop sulking and carry on with my duties. As I stepped out of my hut, my eyes landed on Cade. A torrent of anger and grief surged within me, the memories of my father's death, the pain of betrayal, and the weight of the truth about Cade being involved in his death came crushing in. All I wanted to do at that moment was to cru
CHRISThose words Lothar said got me confused. How could Cade be this cruel to everyone? First, he killed my father out of greed then he killed his close friend, Lucy's father too. All for what? The throne. A throne that was never his, to begin with, a throne he will never covet.There was more to this story about Cade and Lucy's father that I needed to know. How did Lothar happen to know all of this and keep it a secret from us? I approached his with a weighty concern gnawing at my heart. "Lother, I need to know the truth, the whole truth about Cade and Lucy's father," I said. "You mentioned his involvement, but there's more, isn't there?"Lothar lifted his gaze, his eyes met mine. His gaze was somber. "Yes, Chris. There's more to it. I didn't want to say anything considering Lucy's reaction. But Cade's actions that night were not just about your father; it was part of a larger, darker scenario. Lucy's father stumbled upon something that posed a threat to some individuals within our
LUCYThe knowledge that Cade, a man I once trusted and called an ally, would be responsible for my father’s death haunted me, casting a long shadow over my heart. It was a heavy secret that I had to bear alone, a truth that was too painful to share with anyone else, especially my mother.Over time, I had found an unexpected ally in Maverick, who was, my supposed enemy, and as our new friendship grew, it became evident to everyone around us. The bond between us was undeniable, and it didn’t go unnoticed in our rogue pack.One cold evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting the forest in a deep, dusky shade, my mother sensing my distance and the growing intimacy with Maverick decided to confront me and address the matter.“Lucy,” my mother began. “I’ve noticed you and Maverick have become quite close lately. Is there something you’re not telling me?” she asked.My heart skipped a beat as I struggled with how to respond. I couldn’t bear the thought of revealing the truth about
CHRISThe tormenting dream that had plagued my nights still continued but I had learnt to bear its weight without letting it consume me. It was a constant reminder of the danger that loomed over me.The alpha summit was at hand and I had been summoned by the council of elders through my guard. It was time for me to be briefed on the preparations they had made on behalf of our pack towards the summit. As much as I hated to be summoned by those vile men, I understood that it was a crucial meeting to attend and to gather support for the actions I was planning.In the council chamber, the elders sat in solemn deliberation. Their eyes fixed on me as I took my place at the table. From their expression, I could tell that their attention was focused on the impending summit and the role I was expected to play.“Chris, the alpha summit is by the corner and it is important that you attend as our new alpha. As you know, we need the support of other packs to ensure that our main objectives are met