Chapter Sixty-oneHunter’s POV As the dust settled and the last of the assault forces retreated, I stood amidst the wreckage of what had been a brutal and chaotic fight.The Howle Wulf pack had held its ground. Against all odds, we had resisted the attack… and we had won.I wiped the blood from my face, my muscles aching from the relentless hours of fighting. The victory, though hard earned, felt heavy on my chest.We had planned in secret, just as Caleb and I had discussed. A few trusted officers knew, and we were ready.Steeprock pack had been held back by our defense, their tactics no match for the preparations we had put in place.But the battle had taken its toll. I looked around at my pack mates… wounded, exhausted, but alive. Most of them.There were a few casualties, faces I knew well, warriors who had stood by me for years. My stomach twisted as I saw their bodies being carried away.We had won, but every victory had its cost.Still, we’d made it through better than I expect
Chapter Sixty-twoHunter’s POV After the battle, when the dust had finally settled and the pack began rebuilding what had been lost, I knew it was time to face Faelen again, this time to get the full truth.Indeed her warning had saved us, and her actions had earned her a place in the pack’s good graces, but I needed to hear it all from her. I had to understand why she had been with us, pretending, when she came from Belladonna. Just really why she was here.I ordered for her to be brought to my office. This time, it wasn’t an interrogation. I wanted to hear her side of the story.When she entered the room, her face was calm, but I could see the weight of everything she carried in her eyes.She stood before me, beautiful as ever, her hands clasped in front of her, waiting for me to speak.“Faelen,” I began, my voice steady but firm. “I think it’s time you explain everything… why you were sent here, how you said Belladonna manipulated you.”She hesitated, her eyes shifting with a hin
Chapter Sixty-threeFaelen’s POV The room I’d been given was larger than any I’d ever slept in, with high windows that let in the early morning light and soft sheets covering the bed.It still felt unreal, standing here in my own chamber within the estate, no longer a servant sneaking around the halls, but a guest of the Alpha himself.Just days before, I was a spy posing as a servant, then a prisoner in the dungeons. Now, here I was, in a place I’d once only dared to glance at from afar.As I sank onto the bed, a wave of relief washed over me, and for the first time in what felt like ages, I slept peacefully that night, free from worry about who might find me or what punishment awaited me next.The next morning, I woke up to a quiet knock at my door. Blinking my eyes in confusion, my first instinct was to jump, thinking it was the head maid coming to wake me like she did in the servants’ quarters.I was half ready to jump up and get to work before I remembered… I wasn’t there anymor
Chapter Sixty-fourFaelen’s POV By the time we returned to the estate, the sun was high now. I felt lighter than I had in weeks, filled with a strange mix of calm and joy that only Hunter seemed to inspire.The bond between us, whatever it was, had only deepened. Every touch, every brush of his hand, felt as if he were somehow a part of me.Hunter walked me to my room, his steps slowing as we reached the door. He seemed ready to say goodbye, his hand hovering at his side.I could feel the tension in him, that same heat hanging in my chest… and building between my legs. My heart beat faster that ever.Knowing exactly what I wanted, even though nervous about it, I spoke. “Hunter,” I said softly, my voice influenced by the loud thumping of my heart. “Would you… would you like to come in?”His eyes lit up immediately. He the hesitated a little, his eyes narrowing slightly, as if he was weighing a decision.I could see him battling with himself, but he took a breath, then nodded. “Alright
Chapter OneFaelen’s POVI woke up feeling a knot of anxiety in my stomach. Today was the day, the day I would be sent on my mission by Alpha Zodd.It was a rite of passage for every omega in the Belladonna Pack, and I had waited for this moment for three long years.Since my parents had passed away, both in an accident, Alpha Zodd had taken me in, but only as a ward.My omega status meant I lived apart from the Alpha’s estate where only members of the pack with higher status lived. I was made to live with servants and low ranking wolves.The weight of today pressed down heavily on me. My parents had always told me how crucial it was to succeed in this mission.It was not just about proving my loyalty to the pack, but also about honor and keeping the legacy of my family.I had just turned nineteen, a year ago more than the right age which omegas were tested, and I was now finally about to face mine.I took a quick bath, letting the warm water soothe my rising nerves. After that, I dre
Chapter TwoFaelen’s POVBack in my room, I quickly set to work preparing for the mission. I gathered the few belongings I was allowed to take and put on the dull, simple clothing that would help me blend in with the other servants.The outfit was plain and unremarkable, perfect for disguising me among the slaves. I checked my reflection in the mirror one last time, ensuring that everything was in place. I needed to look every bit the part of a maid.As I left my room, a heavy sense of responsibility weighed on me. The corridors of the estate felt different, quieter, as if they were aware of the change about to occur.I made my way to the field where the other servants, soon to be sold at the Howle Wulf pack, were gathered. The sight was both familiar and strange. I had spent years among servants, observing their ways and understanding their lives.Yet now, I was to become one of them, an outsider disguised among the oppressed. The carts, heavy and worn out, were being prepared for ou
Chapter ThreeFaelen’s POVSettling into my new role was both thrilling and terrifying. I recalled the tense moment with the senior maid, the change of events and unexpected outcome that placed me right where I needed to be… in the Alpha’s quarters, the palace, and even during events.I couldn’t believe I would be under the alpha’s nose, close enough to gather the crucial information I was sent for. The weight of my mission pressed down on me even as I thought about it. I knew that one mistake could lead to my immediate death.Despite my closeness to the Alpha, I had yet to set eyes on him. I had not yet had the opportunity to serve him directly, but I knew it was only a matter of time for that.Until then, I focused on my tasks, making sure that I blended in with the other servants. My duties included cleaning the Alpha’s quarters to serving food and drinks. The whole experience was unbelievable.After a long day’s work, I returned to the servants’ quarters, a small space shared by a
Chapter FourHunter’s POVI woke up with my head pounding, feeling like there was a parade of drummers inside my skull. The events of the previous night came flooding back to me, including the excessive drinking I had partook in.Caleb had warned me not to overdo it, but I had ignored him, especially after that ridiculous incident with the maid spilling drinks on me. Just thinking about it made me clench my fists in anger. What an idiot she was. Didn’t she know who I was? The Alpha?I muttered to myself, “I could have her killed for something like that.” But deep down, I knew I wasn’t that kind of leader.When I took over from my father, I promised to rule with justice, but there was always a dark part of me that despised any form of weakness. I put up a tough, no nonsense demeanor to make sure that no one saw me as weak. Even though I wanted to be a better man, my position made it quite difficult.Sitting on the edge of the bed, I tried to get up, but the pounding in my head incre
Chapter Sixty-fourFaelen’s POV By the time we returned to the estate, the sun was high now. I felt lighter than I had in weeks, filled with a strange mix of calm and joy that only Hunter seemed to inspire.The bond between us, whatever it was, had only deepened. Every touch, every brush of his hand, felt as if he were somehow a part of me.Hunter walked me to my room, his steps slowing as we reached the door. He seemed ready to say goodbye, his hand hovering at his side.I could feel the tension in him, that same heat hanging in my chest… and building between my legs. My heart beat faster that ever.Knowing exactly what I wanted, even though nervous about it, I spoke. “Hunter,” I said softly, my voice influenced by the loud thumping of my heart. “Would you… would you like to come in?”His eyes lit up immediately. He the hesitated a little, his eyes narrowing slightly, as if he was weighing a decision.I could see him battling with himself, but he took a breath, then nodded. “Alright
Chapter Sixty-threeFaelen’s POV The room I’d been given was larger than any I’d ever slept in, with high windows that let in the early morning light and soft sheets covering the bed.It still felt unreal, standing here in my own chamber within the estate, no longer a servant sneaking around the halls, but a guest of the Alpha himself.Just days before, I was a spy posing as a servant, then a prisoner in the dungeons. Now, here I was, in a place I’d once only dared to glance at from afar.As I sank onto the bed, a wave of relief washed over me, and for the first time in what felt like ages, I slept peacefully that night, free from worry about who might find me or what punishment awaited me next.The next morning, I woke up to a quiet knock at my door. Blinking my eyes in confusion, my first instinct was to jump, thinking it was the head maid coming to wake me like she did in the servants’ quarters.I was half ready to jump up and get to work before I remembered… I wasn’t there anymor
Chapter Sixty-twoHunter’s POV After the battle, when the dust had finally settled and the pack began rebuilding what had been lost, I knew it was time to face Faelen again, this time to get the full truth.Indeed her warning had saved us, and her actions had earned her a place in the pack’s good graces, but I needed to hear it all from her. I had to understand why she had been with us, pretending, when she came from Belladonna. Just really why she was here.I ordered for her to be brought to my office. This time, it wasn’t an interrogation. I wanted to hear her side of the story.When she entered the room, her face was calm, but I could see the weight of everything she carried in her eyes.She stood before me, beautiful as ever, her hands clasped in front of her, waiting for me to speak.“Faelen,” I began, my voice steady but firm. “I think it’s time you explain everything… why you were sent here, how you said Belladonna manipulated you.”She hesitated, her eyes shifting with a hin
Chapter Sixty-oneHunter’s POV As the dust settled and the last of the assault forces retreated, I stood amidst the wreckage of what had been a brutal and chaotic fight.The Howle Wulf pack had held its ground. Against all odds, we had resisted the attack… and we had won.I wiped the blood from my face, my muscles aching from the relentless hours of fighting. The victory, though hard earned, felt heavy on my chest.We had planned in secret, just as Caleb and I had discussed. A few trusted officers knew, and we were ready.Steeprock pack had been held back by our defense, their tactics no match for the preparations we had put in place.But the battle had taken its toll. I looked around at my pack mates… wounded, exhausted, but alive. Most of them.There were a few casualties, faces I knew well, warriors who had stood by me for years. My stomach twisted as I saw their bodies being carried away.We had won, but every victory had its cost.Still, we’d made it through better than I expect
Chapter Sixty Faelen’s POV The sounds of chaos woke me up at midnight, jolting me up in my small, cold cell.At first, I thought I was dreaming… hearing the distant clash of weapons, the sharp cries of warriors… But as the noise grew louder, I realized with horror that the attack had begun. The Steeprock pack had launched their assault.My heart pounded in my chest as I scrambled to my feet, gripping the bars of my cell. I could hear footsteps rushing past the dungeon entrance, the sounds of men shouting orders. Hunter’s pack was caught off guard. This wasn’t supposed to happen so soon, I felt. But that had been the plan all along.My stomach twisted in fear, for Hunter, Caleb, and everyone else in Howle Wulf.And here I was, locked away while everything I’d tried to prevent was happening right above me.I paced around in my cell, thinking quickly. I couldn’t just sit here and do nothing. Hunter might hate me, but I couldn’t let him and his people fall.Not like this. I had to fin
Chapter Fifty-nineHunter’s POV I stood by the window of my office, staring out at the horizon, where the forest and mountains loomed in the distance.My hands clenched into fists at my sides, a familiar reflex action of mine, the weight of everything Faelen had told us pressing down on my chest.Steeprock, backed by Belladonna. All part of Alpha Zodd’s plan to conquer all territories.Of course. I should’ve seen it. All the signs were there, but I had been too wrapped up in my own pride and feelings to connect the dots.Faelen had been playing me from the start, true, but now, knowing what she’d told me, the lines between truth and deceit were blurred.Did she genuinely care about me, or was she just trying to save herself from being caught up in the destruction of our pack?Caleb walked into the room, his face as grim as I felt inside. We hadn’t spoken much since we left the dungeons after seeing Faelen.He trusted her enough to consider her warning, but I wasn’t so sure.“Steeproc
Chapter Fifty-eightFaelen’s POV I sat on the cold floor, watching the sunlight pierced through the small barred window above in the cell, my mind spinning with thoughts of everything.Since seeing Hunter the previous night, I couldn’t stop replaying the events in my head. Every word and look of betrayal in his eyes struck me as he questioned me.I had hoped… no, I had prayed… that talking to him again would at least make him see that I wasn’t his enemy, but now I wasn’t sure.The stone walls around me felt like they were closing in, and the weight of what I had done seemed heavier each passing moment.I then heard footsteps echoing down the hall. My heart leaped into my throat, and I pushed myself up from the floor, smoothing my dirty clothes with shaking hands.It was him. I knew it even before he appeared in front of my cell. Hunter stood there, his tall frame looming in the dim light, arms crossed and jaw clenched.His eyes met mine, and I could still see his anger just beneath
Chapter Fifty-sevenFaelen’s POV The cold stone floor felt unforgiving beneath me as I sat huddled in the corner of the cell, my knees pulled to my chest.The air was damp, cold, and I shivered, though I wasn’t sure if it was from the cold or the fear eating at my insides.My body ached from being thrown in here, but it was the weight of everything else that hurt more.Hunter’s face haunted me there in the cell… the way he had looked at me when I told him the truth.The hurt in his eyes was worse than any of the harsh words he had thrown at me. I had expected anger, but seeing the hurt behind his rage broke something inside me.He thought I was a traitor, that all I had ever been was a spy. And in some ways, he was right.But I hadn’t planned for this… none of it. I never meant to fall for him, or to feel anything for him or anyone in Howle Wulf.I was supposed to do my job, gather information, and report back to Raven. It should have been simple. But it wasn’t.I glanced around the
Chapter Fifty-sixCaleb’s POV I stood there, rooted to the spot, my heart hammering in my chest as Hunter’s footsteps faded down the hall.The weight of his words hung in the air, thick and heavy, pressing down on me. “She’s not as innocent as you’ve thought,” he had said.The way he spat those words, like venom… what could that mean?I turned toward Faelen, who was now curled on the floor of the cell, her face buried in her hands, sobbing uncontrollably.My mind was spinning. I had to know what was happening. I had to know what Hunter meant.“Faelen?” I stepped closer to the bars, my voice softer than before, though still a little panicked. “Please. What’s going on? Why did Hunter bring you here? Why did he say that?”She looked up, her face soaked with tears, her eyes red from crying. The Faelen I knew… the gentle, kind girl who always seemed to carry an air of silent strength… was gone, replaced by someone that looked broken.She shook her head, not answering at first, as if the w