Chapter 76.*.*"What?!" Cora sprang from her seat in shock, looking at Azura who was looking back at her with loathing. "That's impossible" Cole spoke, springing up too.The pack elders began to murmur while Lucas kept on watching. He didn't want to speak without properly thinking while Max was burning in rage.Not only did they stop his initiation as the alpha of the pack, but they also want to demote him from the beta of the pack and initiate a stupid witch who is a hated species by the wolves."Over my dead body!" Max stood up with his rage getting the better of him. He was so angered that his demon wolf was struggling to surface and Cora knew she had to do something.The only person who could tame Max's demon wolf was Alpha Creed and he was not present."What's the fuss all about? I'm not even done with my proposals and you are all shouting?" Azura frowned. She does not like how the wolves were throwing a tantrum all of a sudden."What? There's still more in store?" Cora asked
Chapter 77.*.*"Wh__ what?" Cora stuttered and shifted her butt on the floor as Azura looked at her."Wow! This is outrageous" Azura mumbled.Cora expressed so much shock that she placed her palm on her stomach, wondering and thinking about what Azura had just said.She didn't know she was pregnant and Azura is telling her right now that she is fucking pregnant!"Trust me, Cora! If I knew about the cubs when you came to the black woods for the first time, I would have known what to write in that scroll you signed" Cora looked up at her angrily as Azura strolled around the room, frowning."That night of the feast I came seeking you, I felt it. The force of the cubs were__""Cubs?" Cora was confused as she sharply looked at Azura with her hands still placed on her stomach."Yes, cubs. You have twins in there, Cora. I am surprised you don't know about this" she added as Cora stared into space.She still can't believe she was pregnant and the worse of it all, she didn't know if the belo
Chapter 78.*.*Arcade stared at her for a while before he finally opened his mouth to speak."What do you mean by that?" He questioned."That's for me to know, and for you to find out" she grinned and turned away, but Arcade had already gotten the information he wanted from her eyes."You are worried, Azura" he spoke."And what does my worry have to do with you?" She giggled, still back facing him.She didn't want him to have a look at her bleak expression anymore because he was actually right. She was worried."It concerns me because I think what you are worried over is far more important than anything thing we have been talking about" he responded and she smiled."You are smart, Arcade" she mumbled and turned to look at him."Yes, I got really greedy and I don't want to follow according to the deal anymore." She said.Even if Arcade didn't know what she was talking about, he stayed mute so she could speak up because he knew she would eventually."Right now, Cora is worth more than
Chapter 79.*.*The whole place went dead silent as they were both in shock and happiness. Max didn't know what to feel because he felt really threatened. And he refused to believe Cora was truly pregnant.Cora's pregnancy would not only make them choose the cubs over the position of the beta, but it also threatens his chance of ever becoming the alpha of the pack.Just when he thought things were going his way, they were going south instead.Cora let the teardrop plummet down her face as she sniffed and didn't bother to wipe it off.She steadied her gaze on Cole and wished he could not tell the fear in her eyes.She didn't know who have the cubs. If it were Cole or Creed. And she really wished it was not Cole because she didn't know how she was going to explain to the pack that the cubs turn out to be humans.And she knew Cole would not stay in the wolfdom forever. He does not belong here. But when he eventually left, and if the cubs were really his. Would he want to part with his c
Chapter 80.*.*The meeting had been closed and everyone was talking in twos and threes.Azura was gone and Cora felt she needed time for herself. Cole wanted to talk to her, but she didn't think she could face him now.She was an idiot who didn't know who the father of her cubs was and the mere thought of it was driving her crazy and hunting her.She walked down the spacey corridor with her thoughts banging around in her head like a carousel. She wasn't paying attention to the maids and servants that were bowing to her and muttering words of greetings to her.Someone suddenly grabbed her arm and pulled her to a corner. She was taken aback and when he finally let go of her, she slapped him hard across his face."What is wrong with you, Max?" She scolded.He closed his eyes, trying to contain his anger as his eyes shifted to her stomach.She followed his gaze and saw that he was focused on her stomach and she took a step backward, using her hand to block her stomach."You have succeed
Chapter 81.*.*Cole saw the look of torment in her eyes and held her even more closely in his arms."That wouldn't be necessary," he said, looking at Owen before he turned to look at Cora who had her mouth agape and was staring into space."We'll make sure she feeds. And I'll cook for her if possible" he added as Lucas and Owen sharply looked at him.Cora turned to look at him too, wondering how to tell him an Alpha doesn't cook, it's more like impossible for a King to cook in his Castle.Besides, Creed doesn't even know how to heat water, let alone cook."Oh Creed, you love me so much that you would do that for me? Even when you haven't cooked before" Cora rested her head on his arms as Lucas breathed a sigh of relief.This was when Cole got the hint that the so-called Creed, doesn't know how to cook. And he took the lead instantly."I'll do anything for my luna, and the cubs," he said and kissed her forehead.Lucas shook his head sideways and turned to look at Owen who was watching
Chapter 82.*.*Human World.The sun was setting and was going down like a ball of fire now. The streets were busy with people flooding in and out, going on with their businesses.On the highway, a lot of cars are seen on the road and they were more like ants because of the recent traffic that has been cleared.The motorists were driving on the right speed limit while some are driving under it.A car was about to overtake another car and he was driving above the speed limit. But the driver noticed the traffic cop and quickly slowed down before he would be spotted. Claudia stood across the road as cars and vehicles moved about on the road.She wore a hooded jacket which she placed her fingers into its pocket and had a stick of cigarette between her lips.She donned black leather pants, a heeled boot, and a shade on her eyes that concealed her pale blue eyes.She removed her hands from her pocket and held the cigarette between her fingers and puffed out smoke from her nostrils and mout
Chapter 83.*.*Specks of dust greeted her immediately after the door opened and she had to hold her breath as the dust hovered around her.She coughed a little and waved her hand in the air, trying to wave the specks of dust away from her face.She could barely see inside the room as it was pitch dark and she had to bring out her cellphone from her jacket pocket and turn on the phone torchlight.She coughed a little and pointed into the room, waiting for the specks of dust to die down.She sneezed and wiped the back of her palm on her nose and creased her brows.At least, there was no foul odor. It would have greeted her if there was a dead body inside that room.And the neighborhood wouldn't have been able to stand the stench of a rotten corpse and would alert the police as soon as possible if there was something like that.This thought was just coming into her head after she had broken the door."Fuck!" She mumbled under her breath and walked into the room, closing the door after h
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