LUCY I stood at the entrance of my hut, watching the moon cast its ethereal glow over the territory, my thoughts a storm of conflicting emotions. Ever since I returned from my meeting with Chris, my mother had insisted on meeting him. According to her, he was the one who had ignited a fire within my heart and had sent ripples of uncertainty through me. She wasn't far from the truth, I felt butterflies in my belly whenever I was with Chris and whenever the thought of him crossed my mind.Just as I was lost in thought, I heard a familiar voice behind me which broke through the stillness. "Lucy."I turned to see my mother behind, her expression filled with concern. The light from the moon illuminated the worry lines on her face."Mother," I greeted, my voice tinged with uncertainty. Her gaze held a soft understanding as she placed a hand on my shoulder. "I know you're hesitant about what we discussed earlier. But meeting Chris is important to me, you can't keep him hidden forever."My
CHRIS Days had gone by and the relentless rhythm of training consume me. Each day came with its own challenges, a new skill to master and the urge to become more stronger if I wanted to protect myself, my pack and those I love. This determination fueled my every move, pushing me forward in pursuit of strength.During this moments, I found solitude in the ambiance of my treehouse where I shared sweet moments with my mate, Lucy. But of recent, this place with held our good memories had become as quiet as a graveyard. Lucy's sudden absence weighed heavily on me, a shadow of uncertainty that refused to fade. I knew something had chanwged between us, I couldn't shake this feeling off. He distance left me with a gnawing worry, unanswered questions echoing in my mind like a haunting chorus. I understood that the situations surrounding her pack needed urgent attention, but a part of me longer for her warmth, her presence and her beautiful smile that gave me all the assurance I needed.As th
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