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
Zane's POVTharen's eyes darted back and forth as he tried to avoid direct contact with my eyes, yet he sounded most convincing."Believe me my lord, I have your best interest at heart," he said, adjusting his clothing and standing erect.I chuckled in an attempt to break a mistrusting ice that I felt was brooding between us. "Don't get me wrong, Tharen. Indeed I have fallen for your convincing gift again."" I perfectly understand, my lord. It's the duty of the seer to stand by the alpha at all times, even using the best of his talents to support his goals and drives. "" Very well said, Tharen, well said, " I replied, turning to shake hands with an elder moving outside.I watched with surprise as Tharen's hands turned into fists, his smile, previously charming and effortless, stiffening."When do you plan to leave, my lord?" he asked, his eyes darting to the side before regained composure. I turned to face him sharply, his gaze meeting mine with an unnerving intensity."Why so tro
Karen's POVI watched with amazement as the scene played before me. The servant kept insisting that the door was locked."Karen tell me everything. The door was locked, wasn't it?" Zane asked me, his eyes softening as he walked towards me." I swear that the room was locked Alpha.... "" Enough!!! " Zane roared, turning to face the guard as he did so. "I ran all the way to this place all because of this??"" Karen," he called, turning to face me again. " Was the door ever locked?" I looked up at him for a while and then to the guard. I could remember that I struggled once with the door before the revelation from father, but it was part of the trans. And I wasn't willing to tell him what I saw or what father said.Not now at least."No Zane, it wasn't locked," I said, trying to keep my voice firm. " I'm positive. I wouldn't have forgotten so soon if the door was locked. Zane's eyes furrowing, his face became slightly skeptical. "Are you sure? " he pressed softly, carrasing my cheek
Rowan's POV"Alpha Darius is dead!!" I heard a voice call out. Turning around, I saw his warriors shiver, their claws still on the mystic shadow pack warriors' necks.My eyes scanned the battlefield, noting how the warriors around me seemed to freeze, their face pale."What do we do now?" one asked the other, his grip on the enemy's neck softening. The enemy warrior took advantage of the situation. His muscles tensed and his body coiling with anticipation, he struck."Arrgh.... we should re..." the warrior paused, screaming and wincing in pain. I saw as the blood from the warrior gleamed in the setting sun from the other warrior's claws. With another sudden and vicious wipe, the enemy warrior lashed again, more like taking total vengeance on the single warrior. His claws struck his target with sudden precision, ranking across his flesh and tearing it off.It was a terrible sight to behold.I had to act fast and I knew it. I knew for certain that I had to break in, to shatter the sil
Rowan's POV"Enough!!" Cain roared, his face twisting in a snarl. "Enough of all these nonsense I say!!"We all turned and looked at him. I knew for sure that he would be a pain in the ass, and I was expecting this."Rowan deserves to be nothing but killed, not to lead us!! He's a traitor. For sure he led us here to be killed by his former warriors. He knows their weakness and strength, but he failed to reveal them to us. He must be killed, " he bellowed, his voice cutting across the battlefield. I stood tall, my eyes locking on Cain as he went on and on."He has shown prowess and strength in combat, taking down three able bodied warriors, the very three that killed Alpha Darius," Kael said, countering Cain and echoing loudly."I'm not a traitor, I've been fighting alongside you all, working hard for the success of the battle, cutting and tearing the enemy warriors with my claws, all for this fight," I paused, looking at the faces of the warriors one after the other. "I was chosen
Rowan's POVBut Cain had nothing to say; his eyes slitted, watched in silence as warriors rallied behind me. He drew his claws back in, but the glare was relentless-a silent promise that this battle between us was far from over."We attack my sunrise!!" I repeated, hoping to cemetery my voice of authority once more. This would be my only means of surviving and getting eventual revenge on Selena and her allies."No. They'd be expecting us by then," a female voice rang out in opposition.We all turned around to look at the direction of the voice. She looked just like the other warriors with exceptions only at her glowing yellow eyes, emitting an intense, piercing gaze."We'd only lead ourselves to eventual death and loss if we attack again tomorrow, " she added, walking towards me in confidence." This isn't the right place to have this discussion," Kael interjected. " Let's head to our base. ""No," Cain opposed, walking steadily behind Ketura the female warrior. "If we're to have any
Karen's POV"Stay away from me, you....Nitwit!!" I heard myself say, my wolf still being nothing but a heck within me.Zane at that moment took steps towards me, his eyes fixed on me. "This is strange," he whispered to my hearing, his face turning serious." You dare call me names Karen!!"I pulled on my hair, looking down and sideways again. " Yes!! and I'll call you more if you don't step away from me this instant!!"I struggled to maintain the anger I felt over Zane and the extra bolts of action and emotional instability my wolf provided.Was I going crazy?"Karen calm down!!" Zane commanded again, taking forceful steps towards. " Come on now, you need some rest!!"I saw myself taking steps backwards against my will. In good times I'd be very willing to take steps towards him, getting lost in his embrace.I still wanted to, but I just couldn't do that, I couldn't see myself doing that. I pulled on my hair again, trying to keep my self in a stable place for him to get close to me, b
Karen's POVI knew I had to get some rest, had to let my body and mind recover from the turmoil of the day. And so, I made my way to my bed, my movements slow and deliberate as I climbed under the covers.I lay there, my eyes closed as I felt my body begin to relax. Sara's presence was still there, still simmering just below the surface. But I knew I could control her, knew I could keep her at bay.As I drifted off to sleep, I felt a sense of peace wash over me. I knew that tomorrow would bring its own set of challenges, its own set of battles to fight. But for now, I could rest.But my rest was short-lived. As I slept, I began to dream. And in my dream, I saw a figure, a female werewolf with piercing green eyes and a fierce determination etched on her face."You're playing with fire, Karen," she said, her voice low and husky. "Your plans will lead you to your grave, mark my words."I tried to respond, but my voice was caught in my throat. I tried to move, but my body was frozen in pl
Karen's POVI stormed out of the room, my anger towering to heights as I had watched the one I love sink into the hands of one I tried to kill severally, Selena.I could feel my wolf within me stirring strangely, and this caught me surprise."Easy now Sara, I'm trying to think!!" I commanded my wolf, louder than usual. As I did that I raised my head almost immediately, turning around to look at the guard who stood post around me. Their eyes were at me at first, but they turned their head away as soon as my gaze darted through.My wolf continued to stir, prompting me to try and force her down, but she was having none of it."Quit it now I say!!" I roared again, placing my hand at my mouth almost immediately. My actions were beginning to be uncontrolled, and this added to my fear. What was going on?My face became a mask of fury, my eyes blazing with anger as I continued to move towards my chamber. Was the effect of my fall out with Zane beginning to way off on me?Shaking my head viol
Rowan's POVI became desperate, my blood running fast as I took quick uncontrolled steps towards her."Look, your life lies in my palms," I began to say, signalling the warriors to let go of her hands as I stared deep into her eyes. "Tell me what to do, and I'll honor your stay here. "She gave out a loud laugh, her fangs visible. She looked deep into my eyes, squinting hers. "And how do you think I'll be interested in such an offer?"I was confused. " Wait, you hate your life?"She shook her head vehemently, taking steps away from me.Ignoring my question, she headed to the throne. The guards that stood with her were alarmed as they attempted to rush to her, their claws shot out, but I restricted them, watching her closely.She moved around strangely like one possessed of several wolves."You wish to fight against the principles of prophesy, Rowan, " she said, giving out a mirthless laugh and taking a quick turn to face me. "You'd lead yourself sooner or later to your own downfall."
Rowan's POVWell, well, well," Kael said, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "Look what we have here. The great Alpha Rowan, risen from the dead."I aimed the knife at Kael, my eyes locked on his. "You're not going to be the new alpha, Kael," I growled, my voice low and menacing. "Not while I'm still alive."Kael's expression changed, his eyes narrowing as he realized I was a threat to his plans. He sneered at me, his claws shooting out as he gave a hissing sound"We'll see about that, Rowan," Kael said, his voice dripping with malice. "Let's settle this once and for all."I smiled, my eyes locked on Kael's. "I'm ready for you, Kael," I said, my voice steady and calm. "Let's end this."And with that he rushed towards me, his fangs shooting out and his eyes turning blood red. I stood still, a smile still flickering on my face. This would be a very short fight, and I knew it.He got to me, wiping his claws as I expected directly on the cut part of my hand.I smiled, releasing the knife I
Rowan's POVI broke the surface, gasping for air, and that's when I saw them. Three giant crocodiles, their eyes fixed on me, their jaws open wide. They were heading straight for me, their powerful tails propelling them through the water.My heart skipped a beat, and I felt a wave of panic wash over me. I was trapped, stuck in the water with no way to defend myself. The crocodiles were closing in, their teeth bared and ready to strike.I knew I had to act fast, or I would be dinner. But my mind was a blank, my thoughts frozen in fear. I was paralyzed, unable to move or react.And then, just as all hope seemed lost, I felt my wolf surge to the forefront. It was a primal, instinctual response, one that took over my body and mind.I snarled, baring my teeth, and prepared to face the crocodiles head-on. It was a desperate, last-ditch effort, but it was all I had."We're gonna die!!" the flippant warrior screamed in panic, his eyes completely shot." You have to stay strong!!" I roared bac
Rowan's POV"It's your turn, your majesty," Kael called out loud, and I couldn't help but notice a ting of envy and animosity lying beneath his voice.I shot a quick glance at him, noting with the moonlight how a flicker of smile had spread through his face. But was that the case or was I only seeing seeing things?I breath in real hard, turning to glance at the other two warriors standing with me. The faithful lad who helped tend my cut was ever scared, taking a step backwards and shivering in complete fright."You're the Alpha aren't you? Think of a way out of this mess!! " the flippant warrior chipped, running his eyes over me and taking fearful steps backwards all the same. I knew for sure he felt I couldn't win him in a fair fight with one hand chopped off.But he'd live to see that, or so I hoped."We must be strong, young ones," I managed to say. taking steps again towards the water bank. "If they on the other side could do it, then surely we can!!"I turned around to them, rea
Rowan's POVI could feel the pain coursing through my body, but it was nothing compared to the shock and unbelief that I felt.How could this have happened? I was the Alpha, the strongest and most powerful werewolf in the pack. I was supposed to be invincible, not some maimed and crippled creature.I looked up at my warriors, who were staring at me in shock and horror. I could see the fear in their eyes, the doubt and uncertainty. And in that moment, I knew that everything had changed. I was no longer the invincible Alpha, but a wounded and vulnerable creature."Alpha Rowan!!" three of the young warriors among the rest of the warriors called, taking quick steps forward to me.As they walked up to me, I looked up at the warriors scattered before me, noting with pleasure that most of the old generation of fighters were killed in the just ended battle with mysticshadow pack.I still had a chance to the throne, a chance to control them all and lord over them.With expert hands and a sense
Rowan's POVI had managed to rally my warriors back to my side, and as we trudged through the forest between mysticshadow pack and Redmoon back, my mind and thoughts travelled back to the words and prophesies of the werewolf I held captive."We must get to her... quick," I whispered to no one in particular, but my lead warrior caught the sound of my voice, as he ran towards me with utmost speed and devotion."To who, my lord?" he asked, his unusual aura of loyalty and complete devotion making me to turn to him with a quick glance."The prisoner," I replied dryly, halting at the same time. We had gotten to the river bank that crossed over to the boundaries of Redmoon pack, and noting the darkness of the night, I understood that if we were to cross over the water, then we'd do so with utmost care to avoid being eaten by the crocodiles. The warriors with me halted too, understanding the situation at hand."Warriors, If we must to cross this body of water, then we must do so with our liv