Rowan's POVThe wind whipped through my hair as we emerged from the pack house, the sounds of battle growing louder with each step. I stood tall, my shoulders back, my eyes scanning the horizon for any sign of the enemy.The warriors flanked me, their massive bodies a testament to their strength and loyalty. Together, we formed a formidable force, ready to take on whatever Mysticshadow pack had in store for us.I glanced at Raven, who walked beside me, her eyes gleaming with a fierce intensity. "It's time to put our plan into action," I said, my voice low and steady.Raven nodded, her face set in a determined expression. "We'll take Selena down Rowan, together. I smiled, a cold, calculated smile. "We'll do more than that, Raven. We'll annihilate her, sending that as a warning to whosoever comes against.... "I had barely finished my sentence when there was a signal by the warriors who marched up front. "Incoming!!!"The warrior who had sent the signal turned back and ran towards me,
Rowan's POVThe battle ranged on, the clashing of claws and the snarling filled the air. I fought on with one motive, to kill the commander of the fleet no matter what it cost. As the fight intensified, I caught sight of the commander, and he was no other than Zane himself."Fight on!!" I heard him cry. "We've got not much time to waste on the weak defense. Fight and forge forward!!"My eyes burned with an inner fire. I knew within me I had to take him down if I was to have any hope of winning the battle. Zane, a towering figure with piercing yellow eyes, sneered at my warriors. "We've not come to battle against your weak defenses. You'd just lose your life for nothing!!" He seemed to pause as he continued taking steps forward. He was massive, his muscles reaping beneath his gray fur as he finally saw me. His looked ready for a fight, but deep in his eyes, I could see calmness and a desire to end things peacefully.In the midst of the fight between my warriors and his, he walked c
Rowan's POV"You chose the wrong fight!!" he said, blood dripping from his mouth too. "You're to meet your end!!"He pushed me back again, making sure that I laid on the bare earth, exhausted. Raising his paws up to the sky, he brought it down with a sudden might.Then we both heard a voice cry out. "Enough Zane, enough!!" It sounded familiar, yet distant. Zane heard the voice and paused only seconds away from ending my life. "He crossed the line, and he deserves to die!!""Of course he deserves to die, and he'll surely get it," the voice replied, coming closer. "But if you kill him now then my powers go down with him!!"I recognized the voice at that point, surely I did.Selena took steps towards us. "The powers are more important than his worthless life."Zane exhaled softly, talking his hands off me." It's not over Rowan"Getting to my side, she knelt beside me, giving me a slap on my face. "You've brought to naught the lives of your warriors. They're all dead."I kept my eyes fi
Rowan's POVI watched in horror as the warriors of mysticshadow and moonstone pack attacked Redmoon pack, tearing through to the very heart of the pack, their claws dripping with blood and fur."That's all you've got?" I whispered, but to Zane's hearing. "Tear the whole pack for all I care!!"I was beginning to feel guilty a little for the death of the warriors who believed in my capacity to win the war, but shook my head in disgust, trying to remain bold. In the height of the Chaos, I spotted Nathan, disguised as an ordinary warrior. For certain he hadn't practiced how to use his powers properly, so he was at the mercy of his fighting skills and the few of his warriors left.He continued, fighting off the entire warriors that came close to him. "I'll protect my pack with all I've got!!" he screamed. "You're getting a good sight, not so?" Zane asked as he came to stand close to me. " In just a moment the pack would be set ablaze and every single one, from freeborn to slave, from alp
Rowan's POVSelena walked towards me, and I could feel the inner fire burning in her from a distance. Her face was twisted with a malevolent grin, and I clearly understood what it meant. It was the 'glad I'm ready to end this piece of shit' type of grin. Her claws, still extended, gleamed greatly in the moonlight."What's the worst the could happen?" I whispered to myself, trying to stay strong in the very face of death, but I could still feel my heart pounding in my chest, albeit on it's own accord.But as she stopped just a step away from me, she paused, her expression softening, angry but just a tiny bit softened."Now tell me why I shouldn't kill you Rowan?" she asked, her eyes narrowed and her voice more like on a cold, calculating tone.I thought to myself for a moment. Maybe I should just give her the remark of her life and let her kill me as she intended.But I thought otherwise. "I'm sorry," I whispered, but in a clear voice, my face turned away from her."Rowan," she called
Rowan's POVI looked at them, my mind racing with thoughts of what I would do. I knew that I had to make a decision, and fast, as this kind of opportunity doesn't stick around forever."Yes, I'll do it," I said. trying to keep my voice firm and resolute. "I'll lead you all back to the pack, and together we would build the pack back to it's original status."I would surely get back at Selena, and I knew it. But first, we had to prepare a ritual for Raven. *******************Selena's POVAs we rode in the chariot back to mysticshadow pack, Zane's anger was palpable and I felt it. His jaw was clenched and the silence was consuming. "What were you thinking Selena?" he asked in his usual bass voice, low and menacing. "You let Rowan go? After all he did to us?"I turned to look at him, his fists were balled up tight and his gaze far outside the window. "I know it seems that way Zane, but I surely had my reasons. He won't cross again, he's not a fool Zane. He
Selena's POV"Karen?" I called, taking steps towards the figure. I couldn't mistake the voice, the excitement and all."What are you doing here?" Zane, obviously wanting to take charge of the situation asked. She smiled, taking steps towards us. The flicker of moonlight that found its way into the room now made her very visible. The moonlight danced across her face, her features being more defined. Her long and curly black hair cascaded her back like a waterfall, making it obvious that she took extra effort in looking admiring. Her eyes sparkled in excitement as she failed to recognize my presence and authority. It was all on Zane, her attention."It's good to see you Zane," she said, walking over to him and stretching her arms for a hug."I asked, what are you doing here tonight? You couldn't even wait for permission. What if the battle had stretched to this pack? What if.... "I couldn't bare it anymore. Clearing my throat, I took steps closer to Karen."Oh Selena.... Alpha Selena
Selena's POVI just couldn't stand it. Not Karen walking around in my affairs. "Alpha Selena," the worker called again, as he repeated his initial report. But I wasn't listening, not to him for sure. My attention was fixed on Karen, my anger brewing as I imagined how intimidating she was.She walked past me, ignoring my presence in general."I'll deal with this later," I said curtly turning and walking away from the worker." But Alpha Selena..." the worker began to call, but I walked on, knowing for sure that the day had started in a bad note already. I thought of storming back to the park house, but then I decided to spend just a little time in the stream.The sound of the gently flowing water and the warm sunlight filtering through the trees had a positive effect on me as it compelled me to have a reflection on my thoughts. Making my way through the dense foliage, I had a rethink. Perhaps I was too hard on her, maybe I was the one wrong.But the thoughts of her actions against
Karen's P.O.VI bursted into the throne room, my heart beating hard against my ribs as the scene back at the forest kept on replaying in my head. I took in deep breaths as I felt like my lungs were about to fail me. I tried to breathe in but I did so too fast and ended up choking. I tried to compose myself, but what met my eyes blew away my last remnant of restraint.A shirt gasp escaped my lips as I froze in place. Selena and Zane.Not only had they left me behind in MysticShadow Pack, but they were also entangled with each other, right here in the sacred throne room!'No. this can't be happening,' I thought to myself as different thoughts raced through my mind. "Selena!! Zane!!" I roared as my voice echoed off the grand marble walls. "What the hell is going on here?!" They were wrapped in a passionate embrace, with Selena's fingers dancing around the locks of Zane's hair, while his hands clasped her around the waist as though wanting to never let go. They shared a passionate kiss
Selena's POVI sat on the throne reserved for the Luna of the pack, the long hair that was prepared for me cascading down my back like a river of sunset dues.Sitting just beside me was my heart throb, Alpha Zane, the grand and prosperous Alpha of Moonstone pack. He was all there could ever be to me, my epitome of strength and grace.His presence commanded power and strength all around, and I couldn't help but steal glances at him. His piercing blue eyes seemed to see right through everything he set his gaze on, and it sparkled with a sense of amusement that sent calm chills through all those he spoke with.I watched as his chiseled features were set in a calm and serene expression. But deep down I knew that beneath that tranquil surface lay a depth of emotion, a sort of passion that only I was lucky enough to experience.Seeming noticing my continuous stare at him, he sharply turned to me, a smile growing on his face.As I continued to gaze at him, I felt my heart swell in admiration
Karen's POVI couldn't surpress the anger and defiance I felt at the strange warrior's words. How dare him prophesy doom to my face? Who was he to tell my about my desires for lust and power? Only I knew what I wanted, and how I'd go far I'd go to get it."Your warnings and prophesies are not needed here," I blasted at him, my voice low and venomous. "I alone understand how it feels to see the one I love so dearly being snatched away from my hands by a mere.... werewolf. "The strange warrior laughed hard at this, raising his head up and shaking quite violently."She's the Chosen one, Karen. You can't do anything against her that won't return back to you," he said after the fit of laughter." You have no authority to prophesy doom to me, the one with the healing powers!! " I roared, taking steps towards him in rage.He stood still, his eyes till locked with mine. "You're blinded by your selfish ambition," he continued, his voice quite low and gravelly.I laughed at this, a cold and
Karen's POVZane's eyes locked into mine with a sudden look of seriousness. "Selena a needs to get to the Aeges stone as soon as possible. It's the only source of her recuperation, and you know that. "I felt a surge of confusion as I stole a glance at Selena. How would this affect my already laid out plan? There was no time to think."I'll come with you all then," I finally heard myself say. "We'll all go together, and I'll stand by your side."Selena beamed with smile as I said this, and I couldn't help but wish that I could just pierce her neck and end her at that point.She walked up to me. "Elara," she called, her eyes filled with all sense of gratitude.I stole a glance immediately at Zane, and then stared back at Selena. "I'm not Elara. I'm Karen," I replied in correction."Oh, I've been mixing up names lately," she replied, tapping her forehead gently. " Thanks for your offer, but we'll be fine.""No Selena. I love you dearly and I'm willing to take it all up on myself to see
Karen's POVI raised an eyebrow, my gaze travelling from the powerful stallion to the chief guard."You've got to be kidding me," I repeated, my voice laced with surprise and skepticism. "This is the best available you say?"The chief guard took a glance at me and then at the powerfully built beast, his fade etched with concern and wonder at my expression."You don't like it?" he asked calmly. "This stallion is the best in the entire pack. It was trained specially for speed and agility, and it's the best recommended for such a long journey. "I snorted, still filled with anger that I was left behind in the pack. "I highly doubt that," I muttered, taking gentle steps towards the beast. Once getting to the stallion, I ran my hand over it's mane. It turned it's face to me and nickered, it's eyes gleaming with intelligence. I smiled this."I think we'd work," I said out loud, the chief guard chuckling at this. He had always wanted us both to work things out between ourselves, hoping that
Karen's POVRowan took slow predatory steps towards me, his fangs still visible and his claws strangely shot out. "This changes everything."He was obviously consumed with an inner fire, consumed more with the desire to unleash complete destruction, but he still kept me in suspense."Speak!!" I roared in anger, tired of all his acts.He stared at me for a while, possibly wondering what had come over me, then he walked to me, putting his hand on my shoulder. It felt like he dug his claws into my skin, but I stood there, staring at him. He kept on, his hand still dug into my shoulder. No longer able to bear the pain he inflicted anymore, I shook my shoulder in an attempt to take he claws off my skin, but that was a pretty bad idea, for as soon as I did so, I felt his claws tearing my skin the more."Aarrgggh!!!" I screamed, stretching my hand towards him in an attempt to push him away from me violently, but he held my hand, spinning me around in a single point."How do you feel about
Karen's POVI turned to him slowly. "So that's it? Sounds so perfect to be true Rowan. You know how reality is don't you? "His lips slowly gave way to a large grin. " Of course my dear Karen. When nature wishes to play foul," he paused, his eyes fixed on me as he moved backwards, getting to his warriors. "We'd always be ready to strike if necessary."I suddenly felt a chill run down my spine as I watched all these unfold. I've always known Rowan to be cruel and evil, but never in time past have I seem him in this form, so consumed with hatred and anger. He seemed to be simmering on the surface of the anger he felt for the death of Raven in the battle front. It was terrifying, and for just a brief moment I regretted aligning myself with him in the very first place.But then the love I felt for Zane and my lust for the position of the chosen one and the powers associated made me stand firm.I was doing this for the right reasons and I knew it. I would stick with him to the end."You'
Karen's POVI stormed along the river bank, my feet pounding fiercely against the damp earth. Rowan was already standing in there, his hands behind his back as he viewed the horizon across the sea."You lied Rowan," I spat,. my eyes burning with fury. " The portion I was given was meant to kill her, not to help her regain her memory!! "He turned to me sharply, and I jolted as I saw his eyes red with anger. "Today marks it a year since Raven return back to the soil, and you keep me company with this awful trash of a complain? How dare you!!! "As he roared, other warriors which I later identified as members of Redmoon pack walked out of the surrounding forest, their claws out. He was their Alpha, slowly plunging them into the darkness of rogue life, but they couldn't help it."That's your burden to bear Rowan. The portion was meant to kill her!!" I roared, not even minding the presence of his warriors. "You have no right to lie to me Rowan!!"Rowan's eyes flashed with anger again. " Y
Selena's POVAs I finished the meal, Karen's excitation reached a fever peak. "Yes... yes...yes..." she whispered, her eyes wide and still rubbing her palms as a gesture of her excitement.Still watching her with a mixture of confusion and curiosity, I handed the tray back to the healer."Thanks again Karen," I said. "I'll forever be indebted. "" Yes indeed Selena, you will be, " she whispered loosely, getting hold of herself almost immediately and adding. "I mean.... there's not much of a problem Selena. All for you."Her behavior was beginning to unnerve me greatly, and I almost began to regret taking the food. Her strange actions were all too bizare.Her face beamed with smile once more as she took the tray from the healers and turned to leave. I felt glad to see her go.I relaxed back on the bed, and just as I was starting to relax,I heard the sound of familiar footsteps towards the room from outside.Zane walked in, his eyes scanning the room again before coming to me. "Hey S