CHRIS Lucy's sudden confession came as a surprise to me. It was no news that she was developing feelings but I never expected her to open up to me so soon. The moment I had been waiting for was finally here and the weight of uncertainty that plagued me lifted. I gazed into her eyes with love and affection."Lucy," I said, my voice filled with emotions. "You don't know how happy I am to hear you say these words. I've loved you for as long as I remember and I've always wished that you felt the same way towards me."A smile spread across her face as she reached out to caress my cheek. "I was afraid to admit my feelings to you, Chris, especially with the circumstances that surround us. I felt like I was betraying my father by being with you. But now I've realized that my heart belongs to you."My heart fluttered with excitement, I felt a sense of contentment. I finally had a mate of my own, the one destined to be by my side as my Luna. I wrapped my arms around her in a tight embrace as w
LUCY The revelation of Cade's true identity came as a shock to me. His interest in taking down Chris and destroying the pack became clearer and clearer. He must have killed Chris's father to gain the throne and framed my father, his friend for the death. With this new information I had about Cade, I knew I had to tread carefully. Despite my fear, I couldn't ignore the growing urge to confront him. I fought my instincts and concealed my suspicions, acting as though I was unaware of the truth.As the full moon drew closer, my heat period threatened, adding to my susceptibility. At a time like this, I chose to be alone, avoiding the watchful eyes of everyone around me. The heat period was a time when Omegas like myself were most fertile and ready to mate. Over the years when I had no mate, I hid in a nest until my heat was over. But things were different now that I had one. My heat intensified as the moon reached its peak. I couldn't help but feel an intense desire to have Chris by my
CHRIS "I want you in me now." She said breathlessly. I looked into those beautiful green eyes and I could see an animal hungry there."Are you sure about this?" I asked, I wanted the same thing but this was the first time I had seen her this way before. She was in her heat period and I could tell from her sweet scent. The smell of my gave me a rut, I wanted to possess her this instant, I wanted to make her mine forever but I had to be sure that she wanted the same thing."Hurry," she commanded.I was so excited as I ditched my clothes. At this point my cock was solidly doing my thinking for me, and this was the only breath my brain could get into the conversation.I hastily moved back to my bed and looked down on the goddess, now sans shirt, laying across my covers. She bit her lower lip and spread her legs for me, and I glided between them feeling like a conquering hero.I kissed her passionately as our bodies met. In the back of my mind, I thought about the fact that she had just s
LUCY I woke up the next morning to find Chris sleeping peacefully by my side. I couldn't help but stare at his well-curved jawline and masculinity, the thought of it brought memories of last night's event back again. I flushed as I recalled how I had changed into a completely different person.I sneaked out of his bed while he was still asleep, I couldn't help but feel torn. The memories of our shared moments lingered in my mind, making me wish for more. I wanted to stay behind till he woke up but I was too shy to face him."I'll come see you again," I whispered, planting a kiss on his forehead before slipping away.Back at my rogue pack den, Cade approached me, confronting me about my plans to help him defeat Chris and his pack. I immediately recalled all that Chris had told me about me and I felt the urge to confront him about his true identity. "Lucy, we need a more solid strategy to take down Chris and his pack once and for all," he said, his eyes glinting with determination.I
LUCY My mind raced in confusion. Why would Lothar be meeting with a rogue member and not just any rogue but Maverick and in secret? I strained to listen to their conversation but they spoke in hushed tones, making it difficult for me to catch any words.I began to feel uneasy as the conversation continued. What if Lothar was involved in something dangerous or plotting against Chris? I had to get closer to understanding the truth.Silently, I crept closer, making sure I remained hidden among the bushes. My heart pounded as I caught a snippet of their conversation. They were discussing a plan and my name was mentioned."Why involve Lucy in this? She's just a young girl? Lothar questioned."It was her choice. I don't know what her plan is but I'm sure she's playing a deceptive game with Cade," Maverick said.Lothar shook his head. "She's as stubborn as her father, I wonder if Chris is aware of this dubious plan of hers. Does she even know the gravity of what she's doing? If Cade finds o
CHRIS "You cannot escape your destiny!"Those words hunted me day and night. Those were the same words that being had said in my dream, it haunted me every time I tried to get my mind off it. Most times, the being appeared in my sleep, but this time it wasn't trying to attack me. It just stood there, repeating those words until I jolted myself awake in fright. I got out of bed wearing a frown, I had had the same dream again and it was beginning to weigh me down. I thought of meeting the mage but I was too busy with the summit preparation to go see him. I hurried my way into the bathroom after my maidservant had prepared my bath. As the water dripped down my skin, my mind drifted to the good times I spent with Lucy. She was the only one that kept me sane, she listened to all of my complaints and was ready to give me a few pieces of advice. She was like my dear mother and I knew she would make a fine Luna when the time was right. "My lord!" a guard called, drifting my thoughts away
LUCY My thoughts were consumed by the mysterious encounter with Lothar and Maverick. Their cryptic words and the weight of the responsibility they mentioned earlier lingered in my mind. Yet, I made a conscious decision to set aside my doubts for the time being and focus on the present.Days went by and I found myself immersed in the day-to-day activity of the rogue pack. Training sessions, patrols, and keeping a watchful eye on our rival pack filled my days. Amidst the activities that surrounded me, my mind remained on the plan at hand, the Alpha's summit.Cade had been relentless in his attempt to extract information from me regarding the summit. He believed I had information that would help him gain strategic advantages so he pressed me for any information I might have gathered. However, I could only think of Chris, it felt like I was avoiding him which I wasn't. I had just been too occupied to go see him.I sought out Chris with resolve, my heart fluttering as I came face to face
CHRIS I stood at the edge of the cliff, the words of the mage echoing constantly in my mind. His words had taken root in my mind, a haunting reminder of the fate that awaited me. "Your death is near," the mage's voice echoed in my head. "You need to find a way to avert it from happening." the solution seemed simple in theory but the path to changing my fate was shrouded with uncertainty. My mother, Maeve was always my pillar of support during these times, she was always by my side to comfort and encourage me. She reassured me that she would find a way to avert the fate that awaited me. But most times, I caught her in her chambers crying her eyes out as she cried out to the moon goddess for help. "Chris," her voice broke through my reverie. "You've been lost in thought for days now, how are you holding up?" she said, her eyes holding a mix of concern and motherly warmth."I'm fine, Mother, I'm just trying to figure out a way to avert this ill fate that is about to befall me," I sai
LUCYFew days had passed since Lothar was killed. Normalcy returned in the pack and everything seemed to be going peacefully. With Lothar's tyranny finally vanquished, the pack could begin to heal from the wounds of betrayal and deceit. My mother had returned to the pack after much persuasion from I and Chris. Though she preferred to be away from the pack considering how they had treated her and my father in the past. Her eyes filled up with tears as she recalled the past events. "You did it, Lucy. You brought us back home," my mother said, her tears flowing freely down her cheek."No, mother. We did. Without you, I wouldn't have had the courage to fight back," I said, my voice shaky as I fought the tears. Chris' mother approached us, her expression pained as she apologised for the sins of her family. "I'm greatly sorry, Lucy, for all that my family put you through. We should have done better in finding the truth.""None of this is your fault, anyone would do the same if they wer
CHRISI, Chris Parker, the vibrant leader and alpha of the hallowed manes pack was now subjected to a life of misery. My guards who were once my loyal subordinates were now against me, torturing the hell out of me.I endured the torment of the dungeon with only one motive in mind, vengeance. The pain of the wolfsbane coursing my veins only served as fuel to my determination. I gritted my teeth in agony as the wolfsbane began to take its toll on me. But I refused to give my captors the satisfaction of seeing my falter.After much torture, Lothar decided to pay me a visit. The scorn on his face infuriated me, causing me to curse under my breath. "You look a mess, Chris. I didn't reckon that my boys would be this harsh to their Alpha," he mocked."You bloody traitor. I should give it to you. You played your game so well, betraying both father and son," I said."Oh please don't flatter me. I was just one step ahead of you folks in everything. You know, I wasn't originally from here. Yo
CHRISAs I got close to Lothar's quarters, I had my doubts about telling him what Cade had told me. It was top secret and should remain the same until I was sure of who to trust. Not that I didn't trust Lothar in any way, as a matter of fact, I did. I trusted Lothar not because he had stood by me but because he was my father's beta and best friend. But things at the pack were getting overboard and I didn't know what to do.Since Lucy had suggested that I told him, why shouldn't I? I arrived at his door and found it unusually open. So unlike Lothar, I must say, he kept to himself most times and kept his door shut at all times. I peeped into the dark room and found a shirtless figure standing in the room, his chest was bare and his muscles were taut in tension. At first, I couldn't tell if it was Lothar or someone else."Lothar," I said, my voice filled with uncertainty.The shirtless man turned and it turned out to be Lothar as I expected. "You're finally here," he said. I didn't u
LUCY"Cade," I muttered. My body was covered in his blood as I tried to stop the bleeding. Cade whimpered and pleaded for forgiveness, but it was too late for that. All I needed was the name of whoever did this. Cade tried to speak but I couldn't figure out what he was saying. "He's here," that was all I heard. His bloodied hand pointed to something ahead of us. I raised my head to see who it was but his face wasn't clear enough. "Looking for me?" the man sneered. Before I could say anything or do anything, he struck me with his sword.My eyes fluttered open, the remnant of the nightmare still clinging in my head like a cobweb. I glanced around the dimly lit chamber, my heart pounding heavily against my ribs as I tried to shake off the fear. "Chris," I called out after I realized that he wasn't beside me. There was no answer and my unease deepened. Where could he be? I recalled that he had gone to see Lothar to further discuss ways of catching the murderer, but I didn't realize
CHRISFrom the moment Cade's lifeless body was found in the dungeon, I had a deep suspicion that one of the elders was involved in this mischief. "Get me Orvyn," I demanded.I sat in the courtroom, grappling with the weight of the recent events, my mind churned with suspicion and great uncertainty. "Are you sure of what you're doing?" Lucy asked. "Are you sure Orvyn is the killer?""I'm certain he's responsible for all that has happened so far," I said.I recalled the night, the pack had been attacked under Cade's lead, how the guards at the gate had been rendered unconscious. One of the guards had informed me that Orvyn had offered them drinks before they had succumbed to unconsciousness. It was a revelation that had fueled my suspicions.The guards securing the dungeon had also been poisoned which made me believe that he had a hand in Cade's death. He probably was hiding something and feared that Cade would reveal the truth.Orvyn was led to the courtroom, bound with hands and fee
CADEMy stay in the dungeon had taught me a lot of lessons I wished I had known long ago. My envy and greed had made me lose the people I valued most, friends and family. "I know you hate me because of the throne, but I need you to know that I wouldn't be taking your place if it hadn't been assigned to me to do so," my younger brother said.I scoffed. "Save me the details, I know you are more than glad to be stealing my position as alpha of this pack. I knew Father had always chosen you over me but that will never happen. The throne is mine and there's nothing you or anyone else can do about it."On the day of his coronation, I watched in envy as my brother took my place as alpha. I wished I could strangle him where he stood with the rest of the elders. I hated my father and brother so much that I rarely spent time in the palace. Rather, I built another pack of my own far from the pack, a rogue pack in my name where I could be alpha. I recruited many rogues and formed an army of my
CHRIS "Your father's killer is somewhere in this palace, waiting for the right time to strike."Who was the killer? I spent most of my time convincing Cade to spill the truth to me but he kept beating around the bush. I was beginning to doubt that he knew anything about my father's death. Maybe he could be the killer like Lucy said and was trying to trick me into believing him." I know you have your doubts, Chris, but I'm telling the truth. I didn't kill your father," Cade had said."If you didn't then why did you elope from the palace after his death?" I asked."I had to else I would be blamed for his death. As for Lucy's father, he was set up by the killer. He walked into your father's chambers right in time to be caught by the guards. He was framed by the killer who was close to both your father and Lucy's father," Cade explained."Why should I believe you? You tried to kill me before," "You don't have to believe me and yes, I did try to kill you. The throne had always been my p
LUCYThe thought that Chris could be in danger bothered me for days. After my encounter with the old lady in the woods, I couldn't keep her warnings off my head. How could I return to a place where I wasn’t welcomed? I could be in danger if I returned to the hallowed manes pack and Chris too could lose his position as alpha if I showed up again at the pack. But his life was in danger and going back was the only option I had. “What seems to bother you, Lucy? You’ve been lost in thought for a while now,” my mother said in a worried tone.I didn’t want to bother her with my issues. I had promised her that I would stay away from the hallowed manes until it was right for me to return there. “Nothing is wrong, mother. I just miss the good old days at the rogue pack,” I lied.My mother sighed, placing a hand on my shoulder. “I miss those days too, I miss those happy days. But it’s good we are here, we get to forget all of the sad memories and create happy memories for ourselves.”I nodded.
CHRISI couldn’t get Cade’s words out of my head, the more I thought of it, the more it sent hot chills down my spine. Could what he had said be the truth? Could it be that Cade, the man I had always seen as my enemy, actually be innocent of my father’s murder?I stood before Cade in the dungeon not knowing what to do, my heart pounding heavily on my chest as I sought answers from him. “What do you know about the man that killed my father?” I demanded.“I already told you all that you need to know,” Cade said, his words leaving me in a state of confusion. “You haven’t said anything to salvage the situation. Who is responsible for my father’s death?” I asked. “That’s for you to find out, Chris. I have done my part,” Cade insisted. I pondered on his words. Why was he keeping the truth from me? Was it one of the elders?Cade sighed. “I know you suspect the elders 'cause they are in league with me. Yes, they have always supported my course from the get-go but they are not smart enough