**Elora's POV**"Not good enough," Damon flung the last file to a corner in the room.I was shocked because I checked the resume and nothing was wrong with it. After he became my beta, I automatically made him the manager in my father's company, and also put him in charge of checking the resume of the job applicants. That work has been long overdue."This is the 10th resume you're throwing away. What's going on? I didn't see anything wrong with them." I asked.He looked up at me with a smile. "They aren't worth the positions they applied for. I need people with expertise and not rookies." He said with a little hint of authority in his voice.From the way he worked, he was sure going to be a very strict businessman."So, who are the qualified people?" I asked."These," He pushed 5 files to me and I gasped."Dude! We interviewed 30 people today and more are coming tomorrow. How on Earth is it that it's only five that passed?" I asked."Only these five have what I'm looking for," He said
**Author's POV**“She dismissed all of you?” Dexter asked, shock written all over his face.Elder Matt sighed. “After dismissing you as the beta, our next plan was to bring someone that would act as her beta, thereby giving us a chance against her. You know what I mean?” He asked, and Dexter nodded.“What are we going to do? There are hidden treasures in that palace, and we can't let her find out about them. We have to find a way to bring her down.” Elder Adam suggested.Elder Moon stood up. He was still angry that Elora ordered for his cousin's hand to be cut off. He wanted a way to make Elora pay for what she had done. “We need to find a way to turn the people against her.” He proposed and the rest of the elders nodded.Dexter paced forth and back in the spacious living room, thinking of where to start from. After Elora stripped him of his title, he had been planning different ways to pay her back. Now the elders have come to inform him that they were ready to work with him on takin
“A deal?” Elder Brent asked.“Yes, a deal.” Dexter answered.Elder Brent stepped aside and allowed Dexter to come in. When Dexter entered, he made himself comfortable on a couch there and crossed his legs.Elder Brent sat at the opposite side and faced him. “What do you want to make a deal about?” He asked.Dexter smirked. “It's about Elora. We need your help with her.” Elder Brent sighed. “Elora is something else now, Beta Dexter. That girl must have used dark magic to destroy her conscience before coming for the throne. She is ruthless when it comes to punishments. I've been careful and I don't want to get involved in anything that would cost me something valuable.” He replied.Dexter sighed. “That's why I'm here, Elder Brent. She would never see you coming. I have a plan and all you have to do is put it into execution for me.” Dexter smiled.Elder Brent was hesitant. He was low key afraid of Elora, though he didn't want to say it for fear of being mocked or laughed at. She was jus
**Zora's POV**“I thought you'd never come to me, Zora. I missed you so much,” Dan said and I scoffed.“I have no business with whether you miss me or not, Dan. Hand over what I asked you to get for me.” I requested, stretching my hand to him.He looked at me with a bemused expression on his face. “Are you trying to tell me that you didn't miss me or what?” He demanded and I glared at him. “Come on, girl, I already said I was sorry for what I did. You don't know how Irresistible you are, Zora. Why do you think Lucien still holds on to you even after telling him all that happened?” He asked.I didn't want to think too far because I knew he was trying to get into my head. I was not going to let him do that. “Dan, do not waste my time. Give me what I asked for.” I demanded, my voice firm and authoritative this time around.He sighed and reached into his pocket then brought out a mini bottle containing a liquid. I was about to collect it, but he yanked my hands away.“What do you want to
**Lucien's POV** “How did it go?” I asked Zora after she returned from the palace. “It went well,” She answered and plopped down on the couch. “Apparently, there are some maids and guards, who hate Elora as much as we do. I was able to speak with some of them and convinced them to help us.” She delivered and I smiled. “That's nice. What about the aphrodisiac? Were you able to see a way through which we can add it to the food?” I asked and she chuckled. “That was even the best part. I was able to get a maid who would do that as well. She was badmouthing Elora and I used that against her.” She chuckled. I smiled. Zora was a very smart and mischievous lady, who would stop at nothing to get whatever she wanted. Working with her has been the best so far and I couldn't wait for us to take over the throne and rule together. “You're going to meet her tonight, Lucien. But before that, you owe me.” She stood up and walked up to where I stood. When she got to me, she slammed her lips on mi
**Lucien's POV**As I made my way towards the palace, I couldn't help but feel a sense of trepidation. The plan that Zora and I had concocted was risky, but I knew that it was worth it if I could win over Elora's heart. I had always harbored feelings for her, and tonight might just be my chance to finally make her see me in a different light… on her bed of course.When I arrived at the palace gates, the guards eyed me suspiciously. It was clear that they didn't trust me, and I couldn't blame them. I had never been particularly close to the royal family, and my sudden appearance was sure to raise some questions. But I kept my cool and managed to convince them that I had important business to discuss with Elora.When I finally made my way to the grand hall, Elora was in the middle of a meeting with her advisors. She looked up as I entered, and her expression hardened when she saw me.“Lucien,” she said coolly. “What brings you here?”“I was hoping to speak with you in private,” I replie
**Damon's POV**“Mate distressed!” Ryan, my wolf, howled, and I sprung up from the bed.I had taken my bath and replied to some business emails both from my company and Elora's and wanted to go to bed, but Ryan had been howling and whimpering in my head.“Hey, boy, what's wrong?” I asked.“Mate in trouble!” He howled.I could feel his uneasiness and also a slight hunch that something was wrong.“Mate in trouble?” I arched my brows, and then it dawned on me. “Elora!” I exclaimed and quickly got down from the bed. I wore a long jacket over my pajamas and grabbed my car keys.As I rushed to the garage where my car was parked, I tried her line, but it wasn't going through. I got worried and entered the car, speeding off to the palace.When I got there, the guards, seeing that I was the beta, opened the gate for me. I got down and rushed to the door.“Good evening, beta. Is anything the matter?” They asked.“Where is the Luna?” I asked.“She retired to her chambers after a meeting with the
**Elora's POV**I squirmed on the bed as the ray of sunlight radiating through the window hit my face.With a groan, I stood up and rubbed my eyes as a throbbing headache came. I closed my eyes to endure the pain, but the events that happened last night flashed through my head. Anger surged through me and I clenched my fists. How dare that scumbag touch me?I quickly got down from the bed and rushed to the bathroom to take my bath. I will make sure he doesn't escape this time around. He had already proven himself to be a dickhead, and I'll make sure he pleads for death and never see it.As the cold water ran down my body, another memory flashed through my head. It was about Damon. I remembered how I tried to force myself on him and groaned.“Why did I do what I did? I'm so embarrassed!” I exclaimed and covered my face. How am I going to face him today after everything that happened yesterday?My hatred for Lucien grew. When I was done bathing, I stepped out. The maid had already selec
130 (FINAL CHAPTER)**Elora’s POV**We walked hand in hand down the stairs, the excitement, and energy of the gala already palpable. As we entered the ballroom, the music stopped and the guests turned to face us, bowing and curtsying in respect. Damon held my hand tighter, making me revel in the sense of power and control we shared as the leaders of the pack.I smiled and curtsied back, my red hair cascading over my shoulders. “Thank you all for coming tonight,” I said, my voice loud and clear. I was so glad that they could come. After everything I’ve been through, I deserved this happiness. My eyes roamed the crowd of people gathered, and a smile graced my lips as I began to address them. “As we all know, tonight is a special occasion. We gather here to celebrate our victory and honor those who have fallen, but more importantly, we come together as a pack, stronger than ever before," I continued, my voice ringing with authority. "We have endured much, but we have persevered, and I c
129.**Damon’s POV**After Dexter’s death, the next few days was more like a feast in White Tide Pack. Elora really outdid herself this time, and I remained proud of her despite all that. Tonight was a gala to celebrate our victory and also honor the wolves that lost their lives in the battle.I stood in front of the mirror and glanced at myself. I couldn’t deny the fact that I actually looked good in the black pants, White shirt and Black jacket that I was putting on. With Dexter gone, I knew peace had returned to the pack and I would be able to sleep with both eyes closed. While he was still on rampage, I was so busy investigating how to find him and get rid of him that I couldn’t sleep a wink, coupled with Elora’s deteriorating health and the pack’s affairs, it was really a load to carry, but I’m glad it all worked out in the end.Elora, my beautiful mate, is healthy and bubbling with energy alongside her white wolf, whom the pack’s priestess adored so much. It’s been beautiful, a
128.**Author’s POV**The guards nodded their heads and tied Dexter to a tree. They got their whips ready and took turns to whip him. Dexter groaned in pain as the whips landed on his back, tearing his skin.As they took turns to whip him, Elora stood with her arms folded while the people watched with bemused expression on their faces. She walked to where he was tied and smiled at him.“How do you feel?” She asked obviously and he glared at her. He couldn’t say anything as the whips kept landing on his back, the guards showing no form of mercy.He began to bleed and even with the blood dripping from his body, they didn’t hold back and continued to whip him. When they were sure it had reached a hundred strokes, they stopped and Dexter thought he would be relieved, but Elora hadn’t had enough.“Continue,” she ordered, and Dexter didn’t know when tears dropped from his eyes. The guards continued with their torture while he screamed in pain, saying that he couldn’t bear it anymore. “This
127.**Author’s POV**The wolf was magnificent as she stood, staring at Dexter with her eyes red in rage. Dexter stood to his feet, still not believing that Elora was a pure white wolf. In the history of Werewolves, according to the stories he had heard from the Alpha and the Luna, the white wolves were seen as replicas of the moon goddess. They were the most powerful wolves alive and once a wolf shifts into them, it gives them unquestionable power both in human form and in wolf form, but they were said to have become extinct since no wolf has wielded the power.He couldn’t believe Elora was one. He knew he stood no chance against her, but he was too proud to back out of the fight now. He felt it would hurt his pride, so he gestured for his wolves to attack her and they did.Damon sprung to his feet to protect her, but before he could lift a finger, the wolves had all fallen dead at her feet. Elora didn’t even have to lift a paw.Zora and Lucien gasped at the sight before them. They
126.**Author’s POV**Elora couldn’t believe what she just heard. All these years she had been trying to find the scumbag that killed her parents and bring him or her to justice but unknowingly, he had been under her nose all these while. Tears rolled down her cheeks as she tried to struggle from the grip of Zora and Lucien, who held her tight with mischievous smiles on their faces.Dexter walked to where she was and held her chin up. “You should have remained the lowly and witty omega you were. If you hadn’t stuck your nose where it didn’t fit, the story would have been different. Now look at your fallen soldiers and your helpless mate. What are you going to do now huh?” He laughed at her.“Why the heck did you kill my parents?” She ignored the other things he had said and threw the only question that had been bothering her at him. One thing she knew was that the Alpha and Luna treated him so well. They trusted him because he was their beta, and did everything in their power to make
125.**Author’s POV**Drake smirked and folded his arms. “You want to end everything today, don’t you? You’re welcome to try,” He chuckled, walking forward. He couldn’t deny that Elora was smart to have brought the war to him instead and met them unprepared, but he was more than ready to dig his claws into her throat and pull her intestines out.He had been preparing for this day for ages, and he wasn’t going to back down now.Elora, on the other hand, was determined to end everything today. She wanted to go back to her people and give them a beacon of hope, so they won’t live in fear of the unknown. She wanted them to be able to trust her as their leader, and with Damon by her side, she knew they were going to win. She would make sure they won even if it meant sacrificing her life to secure the victory.Drake clapped his hand and his soldiers appeared. With the help of his dark magic, he collapsed his hideout and turned the place into a full battleground. If he wanted to decapitate E
124**Author's POV**As they all got ready to go to Drake's hideout, Damon couldn't conceal his expression as he was so worried about Elora. "I think you shouldn't go please," Damon said to Elora but she wasn't going to have it. "I need to, Look here Damon, I'm the Alpha Luna of this pack, which means that everybody in this pack are looking up to me," Elora explained and sighed deeply. "I can't possible relax at the mansion and put the people's lives at risk," Elora explained to him, but Damon was still hellbent on her resting home. "Damon, if I stay back home, I'll not be at peace. I need to be present because there must be something that I can do to help," Elora explained and he nodded. Her mind was made up, and she wasn't going to listen to him, so he decided she have her way. "I'm just worried about you, especially now that he has dark magic and you're recovering from the poison which you took," Damon sighed, but Elora walked up to him and patted him fondly on his shoulders.
Chapter 123Martha will flinch and would be more confused about the way to go about things. She didn’t know how to lie to save herself from that awkward situation but she decided to keep a serious face. “I know nothing,” She frowned and said, but Damon wouldn’t take that for an answer. For some reason, Damon was suspecting her and he has decided to listen to his instincts. “Would you talk to me now, or else…..” I was about threatening her when Elora completed it. “Else you’ll make me use force on you,” She said, making Damon avert his gaze to her. Elora was already trying hard to be on her feet, and it was like the moon goddess was on her side, so she found it easier as usual to stand. But still, she struggled with her balance but suddenly managed to stand firm. “You, use force on me?” Martha thought, and a wry chuckle escaped her lips. “There’s nothing I can say to you, but you can’t force me into admitting to something I never did,” She said, glaring at them really hard. E
122The next day came quickly, as Damon was seen mobilizing the soldiers as he prepared them for defense. He also went as far as employing huge wolves at every corner of the mansion. He’s ulterior motive was for there to be safety in the pack, and for Elora to feel safe.He had finished attending to the soldiers and walked back to Elora’s room where he met the most grateful sight he has ever been wishing for. Just as he entered, Elora batted an eye lid open and a wry chuckle escaped her lips and that was when Damon rushed towards her holding her carefully. “Are you okay?”“Do you feel pain anywhere?” He asked, as he looked over her, his face clouded with worry. “Do you want any…..” He was saying when she interrupted him, and smiled lightly. “I’m fine Damon, I’m feeling a lot stronger than before,” She said, as a wide smile appeared on her lips Damon wasn’t left out as he was happy that his love was finally awake. “You scared hell out of me,” He groaned, and bent over, placing