Zane's POVStepping away from Mystic shadow pack and away from Selena made my heart bleed. Riding my horse through the rolling heels and verdant forests, the feeling of emptiness that had settled within me was unshakable. All the memories was still in one piece. The memories of Selena's lips on mine, the feeling of her body against mine, her laughter and free spiritedness, all lingered in my mind likened to a ghostly presence.Glancing over at Thane my beta who was sitting beside me, I noticed that his eyes was fixed on my face, his expression blank."Troubled? I sense it," he asked, quicky reverting his direction and facing ahead.Clenching my fist and facing ahead, I tried to avoid the irritation that I felt at that question. I really didn't want to admit how much Selena had gotten under my skin. "I'll be fine, as much as I am," I said to him.Thane's eyes flickered with concern but he tried to maintain a neutral face. As we rode on, the silence between Thane and me was palpab
Karen's POVWatching Zane walk around the pack house, his broad shoulders coming and leaving view, a pang of sadness usually enveloped me. We've always been siblings, or at least thought we were. Not until I discovered the letter.The letter that changed it all.It was on a cold night, all the guards had retired to their place of sleep. Still assuming that I would eventually become the next seer of the pack, I took a walk of discovery.As I walked, I couldn't help but notice the way my feet seemed to draw along the floor, as if heavy with the weight of the whole pack.Little did I know that I would discover something that would eventually change my entire perspective about Zane.The darkness of the might had enveloped me like a shroud as I wandered through the dimly lit corridors. I knew I was into something interesting, as my wolf kept drawing me out of my room and along the way to the study. The soft glow of the candelabras cast eerie shadows on the walls as I moved towards the st
Karen's POVThe effect of the information was too much to bear. As I paced around the room, my mind was racing with thoughts and emotions, and began to feel like I was going to collapse. My legs felt more like a jelly, my breath coming in short gasps, and I felt my heart racing like a wide animal.Looking around the study room, images of my dead parents and other old servants began too appear around me, taking very familiar positions. It was more like a picture, only that this time they were moving and creating the very conversations that I cherished the most."No, Zane. She's your sister. Give her some of your bread,"I heard mother say as she leaned to read out a poem from a book."Yes. We attack by sunrise!!" the chief warrior said, emphasizing on the last words, but speaking in a bit of a whisper.Father only nodded, his eyes fixed on me. A wide smile escaped his lips as he locked eyes with me."Karen, my dear. Come now," he called, gesturing for me to come closer to him. "I'll be
Karen's POV"Talk to me Karen, what's truly wrong with you?" Zane asked, getting up from his sit and walking towards the bed."I said I'm fine!" I cried loudly. Tears were begining to well up in my eyes as I faced the window.I was hurt and in intense pain. Mother's painful death took a toll on me as I sat in the hospital bed, sobbing within me.Zane, obviously staring at me for a while, said nothing as he stood up from the bed."I've always known."The words were like a bombshell to my ears. I sat up on my bed, my ears twinging. I watched as he folded his hands behind him, his back on me."You do?"He slowly turned to face me, his face plane and his eyes unrevealing."Strange right?" he asked, his hands still clasped behind him." Of course it's strange!!" I yelled, placing my hand immediately on my head as my head began to ache. "How long have you known about it?"His face turned serious as he walked towards me. "I felt the same way too, Karen. I couldn't believe it. It was just too
ROWAN'S POV The tension in the air was palpable and every single person could feel it. The firelight from the torch danced like a specter across the walls, adding an effect that only made the tension rise. The cold air from outside blew hard into the tent, yet beads of sweat races down my face.Before me stood Darius, his stance rigid and his hands behind his back. He has ordered for the guards to take off the ropes so I was no longer bound. Still, my shoulders slumped, weighed heavy by the situation. The once-dominant Alpha paced about the room in firm, sharp steps, set ablaze with unspoken hot calculation.Finally, Darius stopped and turned to me, his glare cutting. "If I let you walk out of here, it's not because I trust you," he muttered as he took a some steps towards my direction. "I let you walk because because your hatred for the... Selena burns almost as hot as mine." I had explained to him the story of how Selena really was the Seer so his pause and correction before saying
Karen's POVMy eyes could properly carve out the intricate contours of his face. At first he seemed to be smiling, the with a more intense view, I was dead sure that the cloud wasn't smiling, not at all. His mouth seemed to be open as he looked down at me, his face more like he was about to scold me for doing something out of place.I looked down again, noting the wonderful pack members once more. Trying as hard as I could to place away his face from my memory.Father lied to me, and that's what seemed to have mattered at the moment. I just couldn't believe that my whole life was one of lies and deceit. How could he do that to me? No one gave him the right to do so.No one.Looking up at the sky again, the cloud had disappeared and all I could see were different patches of white across the wide blue sky.I quietly pondered on the frowning face, hoping that it wasn't a revelation or something, for truly, I cared less. He lied to me and that's enough reason not to fret at any damn revel
Zane's POVIn the meeting, I was able to convince the elders that lending a helping hand to mystic shadow pack was the right thing to do at the moment."We have to help them regain stability. That, as you all know would help up in turn have a strengthened alliance," I said, looking at all the elders on their faces."True to word, Alpha Zane, but how do you with to accomplish that , considering the distance between the two packs? " Elder Rhodes who sat opposite me asked, his face ladened with concern.I took a deep breath. "I'll have to go there.""Oh you truly don't mean that Alpha Zane, do you? " Thanos asked, sharing glances with other elders around him.I knew it would be hard to convince them to see reasons with my suggestion, but I had to give it a try."The newly coronated Alpha of mysticshadow pack is no other than our very own Seer, Selena."As I said this, I watched as the expression on their faces changed from surprise on my earlier suggestion, to a greater surprise at the d
ROWAN'S POV Three nights before the war arrived and it blurred past in the haze of tension, strategy, and anticipation. It was filled with activity at first over the night. Whispering commanders in huddled clusters all concocting a means of making the most out of any weakness in enemy defenses. As everyone hurried about, getting themselves busy with one thing or the other, I stood at the center of my tent with my eyes focused on the map lying right across my feet. For the time being, I had been made General to Darius, so they had asked for me to lay out my plans to the commanders again-to strike at the weak eastern flank of the Mystic Shadow Pack.Cain, lead scout, returned with good reconnaissance-the routes the enemy patrolled were predictable, and though their numbers were formidable, they were spread thin across the territory. "We have the advantage," Cain assured me with sharp eyes that gleamed with confidence as he walked out of my tent. Yet a feeling of gnawing unease could n
Karen's POV"Well spill it you!!" Rowan roared, already getting desperate.The guard stammered. "Getting to the gates I saw another letter the same paper making with the last... "I pulled it from his hands and glanced through it before he finished."Meet me at the Crescent valley of blood or I'll expose you all!! You stole her powers Karen, now your wolf is insane. If you want to get back to your r former state, meet me there by dusk. Perhaps the healing power would return... just perhaps."I read it loud." The powers Karen, think about it!! We'd kill the bloody messenger as soon as we get what we want, and this all would end!!" Rowan exclaimed as soon as I dropped the letter." Then what about the attack? " I asked him. Something just didn't feel right about all this, and I couldn't point it out.Rowan scoffed, a cloud of desperation hovering around his eyes. "What damn attack Karen? With the healing powers back we would rule the werewolf world and beyond!!" he roared, his claws sh
Karen's POVHaving been in Redmoon pack for five days, hunting and eating with them, I was beginning to feel sick of it all.I waited, day after day and night after night for news from the party of packs that attacked Moonstone pack, but nothing was coming forth."Battles take days, sometimes weeks," Rowan would always say. " Give them time Karen. Moonstone pack would be in our palms in just a matter of days, Selena dead!!"I always felt relieved whenever he talked about the death of Selena, but on the morning of the fifth day, I couldn't take it anymore."We need to get to them Rowan!! I can't stand this anymore," I said to him as soon as I got to his chamber.Still with his pipe, he turned his attention to me and puffed."Tell me Karen. What chance does Moonstone pack have to win the war waged against them? " he asked, taking in some more from the pipe.I shot a gaze at him, trying all I could to restrict the joyful smile that tried to form on my face."They have no chance Rowan...
Karen's POV"You have no goddamn right to attack any one here!!"That was the first sound I heard, my head spinning like a canon ball had hit me hard.I slowly opened my eye, me head throbbing with a a dull headache."You heard me right you bitch!! Never must you attack anyone here in Redmoon pack, " the voice repeated, louder than the last. I was still trying to open my eyes but I felt a surge of confusion as I did so.The voice was familiar, and as I struggled to make out who it was, I finally looked up.It was Rowan. What was he up to this time, I wondered within me.His face was twisted in a snarl and as he raised his hand, my eyes dilated."You!!!" he started to roar as his hand descended towards me.As if in cue, my wolf stirred almost immediately and before his hand could get to me, I had already grabbed it in a quick reflex.Fully awake, I roared at him. "Don't you dare!!" I got up from what I figured out to be a bed and stared at him, wondering where all that came from.My
Chapter 206The battlefield was filled with chaos. The entire place was filled with the cry of my men as they fell to the ground, bloodied, bruised and some dead. Growls and the sound of flesh being cut tore through the thick air and the scent of blood and churned earth filled the entire atmosphere. My gaze swept over the field, my claws withdrawn from my hands as I watched the rest of Rowan's deserters close in on us, large swords, axes and arrows by their side, the sharp metal gleaming in the weak light of dawn. That was why they seemed endless. They were just dying, but more were diverging from the war with Zane go come here. A low growl escaped my lips, my face squeezing into a deep frown as I jumped down from my horse. One of the warriors rode towards me, a bow and arrow in their hand. The arrow was shot towards me but I quickly grabbed it midair and threw it back at him. Before he could register what was happening, the sharp metal sunk into his head and he dropped down dead.
Selena's POVBefore the sun had even begun to rise, I had already rounded up the warriors who had pledged to fight with me. The morning air held a stale scent that seemed fresh of combat and blood, a harsh reminder of the war that still laid ahead of us. I stood at the center of the packs training fields, and with me were the warriors—men and women who had previously been divided but now were with me. They had a mixture of determination and skepticism in their eyes. I knew there were those who still doubted, but I could not allow skepticism to take root among us."Mount your horses," I commanded, my voice firm. "We ride out now."They took their places, marching to the stables where our horses already waited saddled and prepared. I had ordered the stable lads to ensure that each horse was in prime order for the forthcoming long ride and they had toiled all through the night to do so. Fresh hay mixed with morning due, the sound of waiting hooves, and the sweat of warriors fastening
Selena’s POVAs we approached, the guards stationed at the gates of Mysticshadow Pack immediately tensed, their hands tightening around the weapons they held by their side. The lit torches hung on the wall flickered in the night, casting ominous shadows on their stern faces. I could see the hesitation in their eyes. They seemed like new guards as I didn't recognize them, but from their scent, I knew they were one of us.I knew they recognized me, but there was some underlying tension in their gazes as they stared at me. I knew something had happened since I had last stepped foot here.But they still knew better than make a move. “Halt!” one of them commanded, stepping forward, his claws half drawn. His sharp gaze scanned me from head to toe. “State your business.”“Are you dumb?” I muttered through clenched teeth as I walked towards the guard. “I came to gather alliances. The Moonstone Pack is under siege, and we must unite to stop the war.”The guard hesitated for a moment when he
Zane's POVIt was a scene from a battlefield, the packhouse transformed into a killing ground. And I, Zane, was powerless to stop it. All I could do was watch in horror as my pack, my friends, and my family were slaughtered before my very eyes.The flaming arrows seemed to come from everywhere, a relentless barrage of fire that seemed to never end. It was as if the very stars themselves were falling from the sky, each one a deadly missile aimed straight at our hearts.And I, Zane, was the only one who could stop it. But how? The question echoed through my mind, a desperate cry for help that seemed to go unanswered.I wished at that point that Selena would just walk in with her warriors.We desperately needed them. I sighted a flaming arrow travelling towards an elderly werewolf who used his back to protect his offsprings. It was travelling towards him with speed."Look out!!" I roared, but he was too old to move, to weak to. Rushing towards him, I stretched my hand and grabbed the ar
Zane's POVI took a step forward, my eyes burning with intensity. "We will not go quietly into the night. We will not roll over and surrender to our enemies. We will fight, with every ounce of strength we possess. We will fight for our pack, for our families, and for our very lives."The crowd erupted into a chorus of cheers and applause, their faces set with determination and their eyes burning with a fierce hunger for battle. I smiled, feeling a sense of pride and purpose wash over me.We would fight, and we would win. We would defend our pack, and our way of life. We would emerge victorious, or we would die trying.I was still filled with such encouragment and purposeful passion that I hadn't felt since I was a young child when a warrior from the borders ran up to one of the elders.I knew that something wasn't right, and as I waited for words to reach me, I looked up to the sky. My mind suddenly drifted to a distant past,very distant."You can tell it all by looking up in the nigh
Zane's POVAs I watched Selena walk away from me, I gasped softly, my heart palpitating. Karen was no longer considered as a sister, and she would dearly pay for all these,but first, I have several battles to win.I walked back to the large hall, and I watched as the healers tried all they could to revive the fallen warriors."We're nothing without the seer," one of the healers said softly as I approached her, her eyes fixed pleadingly on me."What's the situation?" I asked, squatting beside her and paying a dead ear to her earlier complaint."I've found his pulse Alpha," she said in a whisper, placing her hand on the guard's wrist and shutting her eyes slowly. "His wolf is fully alive!!""So?" I asked, furrowing my eyebrows as I stared at her. " What stops you then?"She looked down dejectedly, her face long. "We all have tried, but it just doesn't work!! It's a strange art of healing to trigger his wolf to charge a pulse in his heart. "I let out a breath, glancing at the guard and