Selena's POVA jolt of pain passed through my body as I hit the water, my life slowly leaving me as the icy coldness enveloped me like a terrible shroud. Disoriented, I struggled to move, but I was weak and unabled. A the mercy of the currents, my body bobbled up and down like a lifeless doll.I was carried further and further away from the riverbanks, trapped and unable to escape. I was at the mercy of the water currents and I could help it.Slowly, I felt life being zapped away from me and I looked up to the sky, praying for the moon goddess to accept my soul. *******************Zane's POVStanding in the riverbank, I scanned the horizon waiting for any signs of Selena. I sent a search crew, the best warriors in the pack to scour the entire forest and all sides of the river in search of her, but so far, there had been no positive result."This isn't the best place to start the search Zane," Karen, who had walked up to me stated, her voice laced with concern.
Zane's POVI turned to her immediately, my expression firm. "Karen!! We need to consider all options. We surely don't assume she's dead but we have to explore all options."She looked up at me, more like to start up another argument, but I shot her an authoritative gaze, forcing her to bend her head low in submission."Continue please," I ordered the fishermen.The fishermen nodded, their faces somber at the whole affair. She was a good Alpha to all, caring to a fault. "We'll do our best Alpha Zane, and possibly cover the whole river to our side," the fisherman said, their faces somber. As they set off, Karen turned to me, her eyes flashing with anger. "This is just ridiculous Zane. They're not going to find anything, and you know it. "I turned to her, my expression cold. " We'd see about that Karen. Let's keep our hands crossed. Surely it's not my intentions that she'd be found in the river, for she'd be dead," I said. Looking deep into her eyes I saw a certain cloud there. What
Zane's POV “Greeting Alpha Zane, I bring you news from the search team," a bass voice rang out from the other side. It was Lucas, the lead warrior. I let him in."Alpha Zane, the search party has returned, and we bring, " he paused, sensing the tension in me." Speak I say!!"He looked up into my face. " We found nothing, Alpha Zane. No trace of her."Clenching my fists, I felt a surge of frustration at the news. "Keep searching then. We've got to find her ..... dead or alive, " I said in a sober mood.I was beginning to see the reality of losing her forever, and I shivered at the thought. "I want every inch of the pack house and forest searched, in and out. Send emissaries to the neighbouring packs and beyond. She must be found!! " I ordered again, getting up to my feet. As they left, I paced back and forth my headquarters again, my heart still racing in fear.Suddenly, I heard a faint voice call out, "Zane, help me."It was Selena's voice and I turned around sharply. "Selena? "
Karen's POVI stood just outside Selena's room, my mind reeling with anger and disgust. How could he have survived? I had made sure to push her into the river, and no one came to her rescue after that.I clenched my fists, and for the first time, I began to see Rowan as a snitch, yes!! For only him knew about the plot and the whereabouts of Selena.This just couldn't be happening. Everything was planned carefully, never for her to be found alive.As I stood rooted at Selena's door, I saw as healers trooped in and out, bowing curtly in greeting to me. I felt so angered, more like I should just grab their leader on the neck and zap life out of her.But no, I couldn't do that. It would certainly be so obvious. I felt a sudden pang of unease. What if Selena regained consciousness and related the whole affair to Zane. She might even kill me before doing so. That would be the end of my fight for his love. Surely he would believe her.Or would he?I shook my head in a rush in an attempt to
Karen's POV"No, she's not lucky, she must die the next time!!" I stated, picking up a stone and throwing it to the river."Hmmm, perhaps she's not meant to die," he said, letting out a low whistle.I turned back sharply to face him, wondering where that came from. I saw the touch of sarcasm in his eyes, and I chuckled."Surely we've not come this far to give up now, do we?" He walked closer to me, picking up some pebbles too and throwing them into the river."So what's your plan?" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper.As on as he asked that I turned to face him. "I certainly have no idea, that's why I came to meet you."He scoffed, bending to pick more stones from the riverbank. He was very good at throwing pebbles to slide on the surface of the water, as it slid perfectly, some tipping five to six times before sinking."You have to do this. Your pack members and warriors are already getting familiar with Zane and if care is not taken he might usurp... ""Enough!!! Never to sa
Karen's POVA wave of shock washed over me. Her eyes were wide open, as she stared at me in blankness. "Zane.... I...." I stammered, my mind engulfed with fear. I thought she had revealed anything to him, and I was prepared to defend myself, even with my powers it necessary.The room was bathed in a warm, golden light, and for a moment I thought I just stumbled into one of those awful dreams of mine.Selena's eyes met mine, and I thought I saw a sharp flicker of recognition travel by, but I waved it off."Karen," she called softly, further heightening my confusion.She just called my name!! "Hi Se...lena," I replied in a stammer, my palm running greasy. What was going on!! "It's so good to see you, to be alive," she added, her voice soft and weak but full of warmth."She's been awake for a while now," Zane whispered, still staring at her. " It's good to finally see her awake Karen."My face flushed, both with surprise and with an inner sense of relief.Were they playing games with
Karen's POVI just stood there, pretending to be concerned about Selena's current situation. I couldn't surpress the sense of satisfaction that I felt, but I just needed too. It would certainly destroy all my plans.I knew I needed to keep up with the charade, to act like I care about her, but I couldn't keep up with it. It was just getting harder and harder to do."I should go," I said, mustering all the sense sincerity I could. "I'm sure you two need some time alone."Selena nodded, smiling up to me. " How was the mating ceremony?" she asked again, attempting to raise her head to me."I'll tell you about that later Selena, do take your rest," I replied, forcing a smile to my face and rubbing her face gently. "She'd be fine, I assure you," I whispered to Zane.As I turned to leave, Zane caught my eyes, and for a flicker of a moment, we just stared at each other. I understood perfectly what the message he was trying to pass. He seemed to be warning me, telling me to stay away from Sel
Selena's POVI slowly opened my eyes, groggily taking in the surroundings. The room was quiet, just too quiet, except for the slow breathing of someone sitting beside me. He just sat there, a deep concern etched on his face. His eyes were strangely piercing blue, or perhaps I lost memory of the colour of his eyes? "Selena, you're awake," he whispered, planting a kiss on my neck. The he rose his head up again, furrowing his eyebrows, and his jaw set in a thin firm line."You still don't remember much," he said in a cool and heartbroken tone. I looked up at him, tears brimming in my eyes. But I could still make out his mussed dark hair. It was as if he has been running his hand on it repeatedly, his skin pale and his face gloomy.Despite his tired and sorrowful appearance, he still radiated a sense of comfort and reassurance as he looked at me.Raising my hand gently, I placed it on his face."My dear Zane," I said almost in a whisper. "How can I forget your gentle touch, your kindne
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