Chapter 64Xander's povI stood in my chamber, simmering with the unspoken worry that gnawed at my heart. The fire crackled merrily, but its warmth couldn’t penetrate the chilling emptiness that had taken root in my chest since Leila had vanished. It had been moons, excruciatingly long moons since she’d slipped away, leaving behind only a trail of confusion and the memories of her eyes that still haunted my dreams.I paced, the soft thud of my boots against the stone floor the only sound breaking the suffocating silence. My eyes, usually blazing with an untamed fire, were now dull and hollow, reflecting the pain that threatened to consume me. I had a lot going on in my mind at that moment."alpha Xander," a deep voice boomed from the shadows, breaking the silence. It belonged to Romero, my delta, who was more like my brother in all but blood. I turned my gaze meeting Romero's worried one."Romero," I sighed, a wave of exhaustion washing over me. "Have you heard anything?" I asked my
Chapter 65Xander's povI summoned all my most trusted warriors to my grand field close to my chamber. With a heavy heart and a stern gaze, I had to address them, my voice resonating with both sorrow and determination."My warriors of the black pool pack," I began, my words carrying the weight of my concern, "as you all know, a grave misfortune has befallen our pack. Our beloved Leila had disappeared on the night of the triumph procession and since then, there has been no travel of her. So we must act swiftly to find her."A collective gasp of horror rippled through the assembled warriors. They had known about this for a while and even though they didn't cherish her when she was here, I didn't care.Her eyes kept showing in my trance wherever I stood just like right now. All I can see is her forest-green eyes. Mysterious but innocent. The thought of her being in danger-filled me with a mix of fear and clinch."I have gathered you here today to prepare for a search that will leave no s
Chapter 66Xander's pov"I'm sorry alpha. I didn't mean to piss you off.""Well, you already did. I don't need you to say anything anymore.c I said and turned, walking out with my delta as though I had never stepped in.Leaving and going back to my chamber, I had to deal with the oppressive silence broken only by the rustle of leaves underfoot and the frantic beating of my heart. Later the next day, I moved towards the border of the black pool pack, behind me was a line of determined-looking warriors moving with the same silent and driven purpose, their eyes filled with a fierce determination born from worry and fear. They were my warriors, the elite warriors of the black pool Pack, and they were on a mission: to find Leila like we had discussed and trained.The pack’s fourth in command had joined in, hoping to lead the warriors. It was a task I had never expected him to shoulder, not at this risky stage, not with his own youthful dreams still flickering within him. But duty, and the
Chapter 67Xander's povI wasn't ready to deal with such, so picking up my weapons, I decided to go back to my pack and take all my important weapons. But the trap was laid and I had to face it. I looked at the little baby cry as it changed into a night wolf to attack me. At alert, I shifted too and it was the same with my deltas. They didn't care and without hesitation, they shifted and faced this dangerous wolf. It turned out it was a rogue with the ability to change into anything just to get anyone to fall into their trap. It howled at us and we did the same before going on full attack. The wolf was white and vicious but that was until I got extremely upset and sent fire to its head using my mouth. It didn't look like a big deal as I was able to effortlessly spit fire out. I watched it burn out of the fire that my mouth contained. My deltas didn't need to do much as they watched, impressed by my abilities. After defeating it, I gave my deltas the permission to feed on it and then
Chapter 68Xander's povThe apples tasted like something they never thought existed before. They guessed it was another species of eat, so they ate it without any care in the world."Alpha do you want more of this?" Aaron asked me."Not at all. I am very fine with this." I told him and we all got ready to leave.Picking up our weapons, we found our way out of that spot and headed deeper into the woods, looking left and right to see if we could find a lead to where we should go."It's so lonely here. Of course, they would be tough." Romero said. He was referring to the rogues.Speaking of the devils, some rogues flashed around them and the three of them went on alert as they threw whatever fruit they had and slashed out their weapons."come out!" I commanded and they showed themselves. Their paws waiting to strike me and my deltas. Smirking, I monitored their movements. There were six of them. Too small of a number. I thought as I then grabbed one closer using a hidden supernatural pow
Chapter 69Xander's povI looked at my men after the fight and realized that half of the warriors I sent out were down in my absence. Blood was all over the body of the other half that were remaining. It got me curious as I wondered what was wrong somewhere.****The stench of their death hung heavy in the air, acrid and suffocating me. It clung to me like a shroud, a grim reminder of the brutal reality that had crashed down upon my warriors. I knelt beside the first body of my warrior, the face contorted in a silent scream. His eyes were wide with fear as it stared blankly at the sky, a crimson stain on his chest which was a testament to the ferocity of the attack on him.The death around me was sickening. Bodies lay scattered across the forest floor, mangled and broken, their lifeless eyes reflecting the fading light of the dying sun. I rose, my muscles aching from the weight of grief and the cold steel of vengeance that pulsed through him. I had been played for a fool. I refused t
Chapter 70Xander's povHe was right! I thought but that was by the way.Till I know what I need to know, I won't come to a conclusion."inform them. We need to leave here and continue our journey. We can pause again after a distance." I told him and he bowed his head and left.****As I ventured deeper into the forest with my deltas and warriors, a sense of unease crept over me. I noticed subtle signs of tampering with my trail and a lingering presence that seemed to evade my grasp. It was as if an unseen force was actively obstructing my progress. Probably the moon goddess. I thought to myself as I didn't believe that anything aside from that could stop me.Undeterred, I pressed on, my keen instincts guiding my path. Hours turned into days and nights as I tirelessly searched places. Driven by a relentless determination to find my secret mate Leila with each passing hour, a realization then dawned upon me that he was not alone.****In the darkness of the forest, amidst the rustling
Chapter 71Xander's povI acknowledged them and told them to drink. After that, we calmly continued our journey back to the pack.When we got to a distance, I started getting uncomfortable. At first, I thought we were in danger and that rogues were close again ready to strike but when I looked closely, it wasn't that."There's something off," I said to my deltas out of nowhere.Romero nodded. "that's right Alpha. The air feels…tense. Like a storm brewing." he replied to meMy wolf, a magnificent black beast with its blue eyes shifted inside of me, an uneasy tremor running through its own core. The air was unnaturally still to me, the usual chirping of birds replaced by an eerie silence but I chose to dismiss it, attributing it to the waning light. We had been on a mission so tight, doing our best to bring back my mate so it could be that my wolf was trying to warn us to be faster.I raised my hand, a silent signal to continue our trek back home. But the moment my hand dropped, a wave
Chapter 203Leila's povI couldn't understand why though but I knew that whatever it was, it would work in my favour."step forward Leila," the priestess said to me and I moved forward with the help of Damian. She made me kneel before the altar and then she started performing rituals over me. A few minutes later, I saw smoke coming out from the altar all at once and we had to wait for it to land. I watched it hover around the air and finally settled on me, filling me up.I shivered within and didn't know when I went unconscious.I soon opened my eyes only to see Alpha Xander staring at me. I then sat up and saw that I was being laid."you are awake," Damian said happily and quickly hugged me. Alpha Xander looked very excited. He was still seated on the wheels provided for him.I stood up and looked around my body. I felt stronger. It was weird at first as I jumped around. The energy in me was top-notch. It was only me, Damian, and Alpha Xander that were there. I think the rest chose
Chapter 202Antonio's povI didn't know if that was a good idea or a bad one cause after seven hours of leaving the pack some guards who claimed they were from the chiefs returned with my warriors' clothes stained in blood and reported to me that they had met them all dead.I felt devastated. I wasn't willing to sacrifice my daughter in the midst of all these and it felt as though I was losing it already. I didn't know what I was thinking anymore. "what's wrong? Have they been able to find her?" Sonia asked me from behind and I felt my anger rising."What did the chiefs' guards mean by they met the warriors I sent out dead? That's impossible. I will kill them all." I growled in anger and ordered my guards to go gather all the chiefs I had trusted along with the guards. These chiefs helped me get on the throne. There were other chiefs who didn't succumb to me but I had no idea where they were. They left the pack long before I came so I was going to kill the rest for failing in their j
Chapter 201Amelia's povI couldn't understand the reason Damian chose to get away from me like this so I swore to get to the root of the matter. I won't sit and watch my love life go down the drain. I loved Damian and never thought of playing with him.I made my way out of the forest and ran back to the black pool pack, keeping in mind that my father was ruling there at the moment. When I got to the gate of the palace, I paused there for a while before going in.The guards were very surprised to see me but I didn't care as it wasn't the point.It was a bright new day but I didn't think so as I walked in, looking very pissed at my existence. "where are my parents." I asked the gate at the main door of the building.He then took me in and I walked into the dining to see my parents eating breakfast when my world was shattering. "someone explain what is happening here."They looked up and were very surprised to see me. "what are you doing here Amelia?" my father asked."Oh, my child. I
Chapter 200Sonia's povI couldn't believe my eyes. Gosh! I understand that Damian is missing and he left with Leila but what has it changed? He is still the alpha. I would rather he prove to the people that he can protect them and solidify his position than this he was doing. He just killed a member and now the whole pack is in mourning. I didn't think he was right in this. We should only go after anyone who threatens our position and not innocent pack members. I turned and walked into the building after him, chasing after him."make me understand the reason for that Antonio. Do you realize you just killed someone?" I queried.He turned and faced me in the bedroom looking really scared. "Sonia I expect you to follow my lead and not ask me stupid questions. Do you realize what will happen if those two get their hands on any power and come after us again?"What the hell was he even talking about? "this is not even the point. You murdered someone you were obligated to protect. This nev
Chapter 199Antonio's pov"Search them! Fish them out right now!!!" I commanded my men as I watched them leave. Arrrrgghhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!I could not control my anger anymore as my warriors matched out of the black pool pack to find Damian and Leila. I was then wondering how long they had gone missing for as I knelt on the floor at the from of the palace building. On remembering Dennis, I decided to check him out but no matter how much I searched around, he was nowhere to be found. "Where is Dennis? He was here a few minutes ago." I asked one of the guards I had right there."he left long ago. Not too long from when he came." the guard responded and I got very pissed. How could he leave again without saying goodbye?My mind was messed up and I really needed someone to talk to."you are walking around like you have mental issues," Sonia said to me, fueling my anger. "why are you doing this to me? Why are you doing this to me answer me?"I screamed at her.My anger was over the roof.
Chapter 198Leila's povAntonio was a very desperate and greedy man. We had to listen to every single thing Damian had to say and though I was still angry at him deep within me, I still think it wasn't entirely his fault.Why hurt your fellow werewolf for revenge? It just doesn't add up to me at all.Damian was still with me and the alpha. He unexpectedly went down on his knees to beg me for forgiveness. "I want you to forgive me, Lily. I know you may never want to get back into a romantic relationship with me and I'm not expecting you to or feeling entitled to it. I just want you to forgive me. I was wrong. I admit it. I should have alerted you and if I knew my sister would have died, I would have risked my life so I wouldn't have to live to witness her absence. Please don't take me back but forgive me for all the pain and disappointment I have cost you."I didn't expect this apology but either way, it brought tears to my eyes and I had to cry it out. Yes I loved him and I wasn't jok
Chapter 197Leila's pov"You look ready." the rogue appeared in our presence well covered.We looked at each other and then at the rogue. Two others then joined them, and all of a sudden they were three.I shifted back a little. I was disappointed because I never thought of fighting anyone. How was I supposed to fight more than one rogue? Seems like I would have to experience what it was like being beaten by a random rogue. I felt tired all of a sudden and then sat down on the floor. "Leila you can't do that." Damian's voice came through."I can't fight them either. I mean it's not like I am that strong. You should give up too. You aren't Alpha Xander." I told him and he realized what u was saying at that instant but still didn't want to let his guard down.The rogues looked mysterious. "Did you just say Alpha Xander?" one of them asked."yes, that's my alpha," Damian replied to them and they stood still, taking their hands like people giving up in a fight. Seeing their reactions. I
Chapter 196Leila's povDid they get attacked? I couldn't believe my ears. I had lived in the cage with the mindset that I was nothing. I had no idea that the pack was in chaos due to my disappearance. I then started feeling this special gratitude for my Alpha."But Leila... Will you ever forgive me?" I heard Damian ask. I was already making peace with myself."I think you should give me time." I said to him and he didn't argue that as we walked, trying to find our way out of the forest. "if we find ourselves out of the forest? Do you think it will be wise to get into the black pool pack though?""that will be a terrible decision to make. I'm sure you want to be spared. We just have to find a good place to be able to stick to and lay our heads. I don't know if his people have recovered from the spell I cast on them though but I know we have gone far already and are safe from that angle. The only thing to be careful about right now is ensuring we never get to see Antonio or his wife ri
Chapter 195Damian's povI didn't need anyone to tell me. I knew I had not just lost my sister. I had lost Leila too. "Leila I know that I do not deserve to be around you right now but one thing is for sure. I am really sorry and I would do anything to prove it. I know you would never want to be with me again, at least not after everything you saw right there. I want to have you. Please give me a second chance to prove myself to you over and over again." I said to her and she was in pain. She put down her head, hoping to cover her face while she cried but I wasn't willing to let her happen and instead placed her head on my lap."Damian I have no choice but to forgive you. It's okay but we can no longer be partners or mates. I cherished all the time spent together but thank you. I will officially pause it here." I heard her after a while. I couldn't believe she said that to me as I was beyond shocked. Leila forgave me? I couldn't believe my eyes and ears."Leila you really forgave me