Chapter 43.*Hazel was about to prepare a portion and was thinking about what ingredients to use, while Nora was busy preparing meals on the fireplace.Hazel had gone through the magical fireflies, but there weren't enough left for her to use, and Azura wouldn't want her to.Because they must wait until another full moon approaches before the magical fireflies return.She wasn't sure if Azura would have to make an emergency portion like she usually did these days; after all, they would need some to do the cloaking spell for Cora when she returned, but she was surprised that Azura had not mentioned it.Most importantly, the remaining fireflies would not be sufficient to anchor the cloaking spell.As a result, she began to wonder what Azura was really up to. Cora would return from the human world on the 7th day, and Azura had been quiet, doing some underground work.The only way Hazel could get her sister to talk was to take the fireflies and watch Azura search for them like a child se
Chapter 44.*Cole made Cora brush her teeth first thing in the morning, then walked to the kitchen to start cooking.While in the kitchen, he was scrolling through his phone's news feeds and noticed that his face was all over the net.It was fortunate that Mr. Russell had rented this apartment for him and that it had not been rented in his name.He read the cops' progress on the news feed as he followed the news. The city had been cordoned off by the police, and there was no way he could get out without being apprehended.Cora's proposal had come in handy, and he was grateful. He was in desperate need of assistance, and he got it exactly when he needed it.He inhaled deeply, wondering if Claudia had mailed the letter to his father. His father lived in a remote village near the woods with no means of communicating with the outside world.He had a sudden epiphany. He heaved as he quickly turned off the phone.Tomorrow would be the day he would follow this strange lady to her wolfdom, t
Chapter 45.*He doesn't have a choice, though. It's preferable to go exploring the wolfdom with Cora by his side, ready to protect him than to let the cops get their filthy hands on him and charge him with a slew of ridiculous charges."Creed, eat up. The fact that I can't use a silver spoon doesn't mean you shouldn't "She spoke up, interrupting his thought process.He gave her a nervous smile and raised his eyes to her. Then he looked at the alien soup, and his grin vanished."Can wolves read people's minds?" He inquired as she cocked her head to one side, as Creed does and as she has seen Cole do as well."What? No! Certainly not!" She said it with a grin on her face."How did you come to that conclusion?" She questioned."Well," he smirked, his brows furrowed."'Because wolves are good at picking up scents and are sensitive to sound, they could also see well in the dark.' I was curious if there were any other distinguishing characteristics I should be aware of," he shrugged."Bond
Chapter 46.*Cora and Cole had finished their breakfast and were now relaxing in the large living room.Cole kept an eye on her as she imitated her husband's walking style. She was attempting to teach him how to walk like Alpha Creed."Could you give it another shot?" She questioned when she had repeated the walk for the umpteenth time."Yeah, I can manage," he shrugged as she smiled.He took a step to the center of the living room and did exactly what she had instructed. But he couldn't seem to get it right."Could you raise your shoulders a little higher? Also, when you walk, you'll have to drag your feet a little "She corrected."Who walks with their feet dragging?" He scoffed."Alpha Creed does," she said, sighing as she tried to recall why he did it so often."When Creed and Max were little, they went deep into the woods to play with the other cubs" she began and looked up at him.His arms were crossed against his bare, hard chest as he stood with both legs apart."To prove a po
Chapter 47.*"I'm sorry," Cora said, with a bleak expression on her face."Yeah. thank you" He took a long, vacant look before turning to face her. She was anxious."I suppose we'll have to delay our trip until tomorrow. You don't appear to be in good health "She grunted."Yeah, I guess so," he said, trying not to sound as bad as it was."Would you be able to move or walk around tomorrow?" She inquired, her eyes filled with fear."Isn't tomorrow the ultimatum?" He inquired, and she sharply nodded."I will be able to jump and run tomorrow. You don't have to worry," he said even if he was in pain as the look of horror disappeared from her face and was replaced with the one of relief."Come here," he said, knowing she had gone through a lot of torment while he was out.She moved to him on the bed and lay right next to him while he groaned quietly. He felt that she was already suffering enough and didn't need to know how much pain he was going through.She stretched out next to him while
Chapter 48.*Cole remained in bed despite Cora rising early. She had bathed and brushed her teeth, as Cole had always instructed her to do when she awoke in the morning.The task in front of her seems too daunting to her, and she has a sudden pang of nostalgia for home.But she wasn't the pack's luna for nothing, and the moon goddess made no mistake when she mated her with Alpha Creed.She sighed as she walked into the bedroom and discovered Cole soundly asleep.Last night when Cole claimed to be fine, she thought for sure he was lying. She was not deceived by him. She was conscious of her responsibility for his severe injuries."Cole," she called softly, but he didn't respond.He was shivering violently when she entered the bedroom."Cole, are you okay?" She yelled quickly and rushed to place her palm on his forehead, where she discovered he was feverish."Jeez! You're on fire!" She yelled, her heart in her mouth, and she dashed straight to the kitchen.If not for anything, nothing
Chapter 49.*Cora was anxious. The deal would be scrapped at first light. She was extremely terrified despite not knowing what was going on in the wolfdom.She worriedly made her way around the room. Cole exited the restroom fully attired.He was better, and the fever had been gone for quite some time after using the antibiotic ointments in the morning.She was pacing the room, and Cole could tell right away that she was anxious. He sighed and approached her."Hey," he said as she turned to face him, his scent filling her nostrils.She had never actually detected his scent as being human before."Why are you staring at me like that?" He questioned when she wouldn't stop staring at him bizarrely."Oh no, nothing. It's nothing "She said this as he shrugged and nodded."Are you certain you can pull this off, Cole?" She asked while wearing a worried expression."Have I got a choice? Now that I am better, we must proceed. And you can't return to the wolfdom wearing that shirt of mine. We'
Chapter 50.BLACK WOODSAzura sat at the fireplace, looking directly at the fire burn. She was practically waiting for Cora's return because Cora was supposed to land in the black forests when she comes back to the supernatural realm.She tapped her feet on the floor impatiently as Nora walked out of the room, heading to where Azura was seated close to the fire.Hazel was fast asleep by the time and the time was already past 10 PM.Nora observed Azura and saw that she was impatient.She sighed and walked up to her with the lamb she was holding."Come to bed, Azura" she spoke as Azura sharply looked at her."It's late" She added."You can go to bed if you want. As for me, I won't" "She would come anyway. It's close to midnight already" Nora said."You do not understand, Nora. If she does not come today, everything that I have ever worked and suffered for would be in vain!" Azura spat out.Nora sighed and walked to a chair next to her and sat down as they both stared at the fire burn,
EPILOGUECORA CREED BOSTONNEXT DAYIt was a lovely morning that Cole and I decided to visit Hazel's gravestone in the black woods with flowers even if we knew we might face some opposition from the coven.The council had said they would give me and Cole feedback about their decision by noon and by that time, I believe we would be back.I still don't understand why Cole is so optimistic about the outcome of the council meeting, but I just wish I could be as positive as him because our offense was just too much.I've deceived the Pack for months and made a deal with the witches that also threatened the existence of the Pack. And in as much as what I did was for the greater good, it still points me to be a traitor and an enemy of the Pack.Still, I don't understand why Lucas had suggested we take some guards with us, but I had told them we were fine on our own and right now, I and Cole are on our way to the black woods without saying much to each other.Surprisingly, I could still remem
Chapter 151.*.*It's been two days since Cora and Cole returned to the wolfdom, but Cora still wouldn't come out of her chamber or even eat, and it was getting Cole really worried.Cole walked down the hallway, heading toward Cora's room that morning. He was determined to break down the door and make her come out if that was what he needed to do to get her outHe hadn't moved far when he saw Max walking in the opposite direction, he stopped when he saw Max walking toward him."Hey" Max said to him to his astonishment."Hi" he responded with a nod. The atmosphere became awkward as they continued to look at each other without speaking then Cole decided to speak."I know it's an eyesore for you to see me hanging around. It's just a matter of time before I'll be out of here and you would be__""Shut up, silly" Max stopped him from speaking as he creased his brows."I know I haven't been a nice person, Cole. And I feel so guilty for the death of my brother, Creed" he lowered his head.Co
Chapter 150.*.*Boston sighed and took in a deep breath and by this time, tears were all over Cora's face."That was how I found out the figure that had visited me was the moon goddess herself" he went on to explain."What about the pregnancy, what did you both do about it?" Cole asked."Nala told me the moon goddess has already told Alpha Rex about the pregnancy and he was to keep shut about it. But Nala was scared she might give birth to a human baby" Cora blinked her eyes when she heard that as she was in the same shoes. But she didn't allow the men to see the look of uneasiness on her face."But the moon goddess was ready for anything" Boston continued."No one was to know the pregnancy does not belong to Alpha Rex and it was a secret between me, Alpha Rex, Nala, and the moon goddess" "And the moon goddess didn't wipe off my memory about the wolfdom because she was prepared for anything. She wanted the baby to be returned to me if it turns out to be human. And the Pack was to b
Chapter 149*.*The trio finished having breakfast and lunch in the sitting room. Cole was clearing the table right now while Boston was wiping his mouth with a tablecloth."The food is satisfying, even if it isn't__""What? Delicious?" Cole asked and Boston grinned."I didn't say that, you did" he replied and Cora couldn't help laughing.When the table was cleared, they sat around the table and waited for Boston to finish picking his teeth so he could continue the story. And when he eventually stopped, he took in a long deep breath and rested his back on the chair, then continued the narrative."Sorry... Being old is something tough. When you get to my age, you would understand what I am talking about" he chuckled."If you are going to ask where you left off in the story, then it's where you said the moon goddess visited you" Cole said, resting his elbows on the table."Thank you, Cole" he returned."Do you mean you saw the moon goddess? I don't think anyone has ever seen her" Cora h
Chapter 148.*.*Boston shrugged and turned to face elsewhere while Cora and Cole remained speechless for a while."Okay... I would have felt the same way she felt" Cora nodded her head repeatedly."Why didn't you tell her what you were?" Cole questioned his father."I didn't know I would fall in love with her that deeply!" "The plan was not to fall in love. It was to stay with her until she finish taking care of my injured leg while feeding me so I wouldn't die of starvation" he stopped to catch his breath."But you know the heart, it does stupid things even if you try to tame it" he finished with a bleak expression on his face.He was about to open his mouth and speak again when his stomach grumbled for food, making Cora and Cole's stomachs grumble too."I guess I have been talking for way too long" he breathed out."I'll make hazelnut soup and potatoes" Cole stood up."I'll help you out" Cora slowly stood up too.Cole handed the locket pendant to his father who took it from his gr
Chapter 147*.*"Wait... Hold on a second" Cole interrupted him as they turned to look at him."How were you able to have sex with her with the necklace around your neck? Didn't it by any chance...""Burn her?" Boston completed the sentence for him and he nodded, recalling how he had had to toss the necklace away when he was about to have sex with Cora at the fortress."Well, Cole" he began."I never take off my clothes anytime we are doing it" he shrugged."Funny""Why? You were scared of the necklace touching her or her finding out?" Cora asked this time."Not really. I was scared of her seeing my tattoo of the armory and making her ask questions I couldn't explain" he said."That would have been awkward. Didn't she ask questions?" Cole asked."She did"FLASHBACKBoston and Nala were on the bed, kissing, smooching, and in a heated romance while she unlocked their lips and peered deeply into his eyes."What is it?" He asked when she had looked at him far too long."I don't know... Bu
Chapter 146.*.*She continued to yell at him while he stared at her frightened."This is my place and whatever I say, stands! I don't care to know if you are some sort of runaway alpha, beta, gamma, delta, omega, or even rogue! You just have to listen to me!" "I could have left you there to die with that injury on your leg but I didn't. I saved you and brought you in here, but you don't trust me?" She rolled her eyes and gave a hysterical laugh while he didn't understand what was wrong with her that was getting her suddenly heated up."I should be scared of you and take precautions because I do not know if you were some sort of assassin or not! But I wasn't! I saw you needed help and helped you, but what did you do in return?!" She frowned."You're ignoring my questions as if I am some sort of dangerous wolf when I am nothing but a harmless sweet girl!" Her eyes glowed instantly and he felt he saw his life, flashing before his eyes.He saw furs growing on her skin while her fangs sp
Chapter 145.*.*She kept an awkward look on her face as she looked down at the man laying flat, face up in the hole."Hello?" She called but was greeted by silence."Can you hear me? Are you okay down there?" She called again but he was too weak to speak.All he wanted to do was ask her to go get help or anything. It would be better if she could find her way to the cottage and get the guys. But he was too weak to speak, so he just lay there, looking up and feeling dizzy with the sun dancing on his skin and tormenting his eyes."Hold on!! I am coming down to get you!" She said and stood erect, then she looked down carefully and figured where she was going to land, and to his dismay, she jumped right into the hole close to him, on her back."Ohh!" She grunted and remained that way while she waited for the pain to subside."Stupid girl! You should have gone to get help instead of jumping in! Who's gonna help us now" he said in his head as his visions began to get blurry and his hearing
Chapter 144.*.*The story kept on developing and becoming more captivating that Cora was gradually getting the answers to why most of the things happened which she had no explanation for."Before Anastasia left, she told Ethan they would find a way to stall the wolves so they wouldn't have to attack when we weren't ready" "Ethan related to us all she had discussed with her and how she would be our greatest ally if things go according to plan" Boston grinned."Did she come through?" Cora asked."She did" "After three days, she returned to the cottage at night with something she called 'Wolfsbane' that she was not sure if it would work but we could give it a trial" Boston mumbled."To build our trust for her. She asked us not to give her our secret weapon until we have tasted and made sure the wolfsbane does work" he exhaled sharply."And what happened when you tasted the wolfsbane?" Cole asked."It worked, but it wears off after a while."FLASHBACKEthan and Anastasia stood right ou