“What! You're terminating the contract?” Mr. Watson asked.“You suggested it.” Elora answered calmly and he kept quiet. “Wait, Mr. Watson, did you think your company has anything to offer to my father? Were you taking me for a fool? If you think I have no idea about the worth it my father's company then you're wrong. Your company has added nothing to our success so far. The only thing it has added is pain, betrayal and fraud.” She snapped and he moved back from her.He didn't know how she got to find out about his exploits in the company. It was one of those things that had been in their contracts but not disclosed to him. That wasn't like Elora at all. Her parents owned many properties throughout New York and they were quite rich enough to do without them. They even kept several mansions themselves and have a lot of money. "Elora, this is business. I'm just trying to make sure we're both well served by this deal.”It was an obvious lie and she didn't buy into it. "You call fraud bus
**Lucien's POV**"Zora, how much longer do we have to endure this?" I asked, my voice strained with exhaustion. "I can't handle working in this mine any longer. We barely get any food and are worked to the bone. We need to escape." I had reached my limit, tired and famished after long hours of grueling labor. I couldn't take it anymore and needed to escape. I knew that Zora had been thinking of a plan to get out of the mine, so I decided to confront her.Zora looked at me with a steely gaze, her expression unreadable. "Lucien, you need to be patient. I'm thinking of a plan, but it's not easy. Escaping from this mine is dangerous, and we need to be careful."I shook my head in frustration. "I understand that, but I can't keep working like this. We need to leave, and soon."Zora sighed, her eyes softening slightly. "I know it's hard, Lucien. But we can't just leave without a plan. We need to be smart about this. And besides, I have another reason for staying."I raised an eyebrow in s
**Zora's POV**My heart sank to my stomach the minute she uttered those words. I exchanged shocked looks with Lucien and faced Elora.“You want us to walk out with you naked?” I asked.“Was something in my mouth when I said it the first time?” She rolled her eyes.I can't do something like this. Walking out naked is the worst form of punishment, and something I won't do. What about people that have looked at me with respect? What of those I'm higher than? Is this how they would watch us walk around… naked?“I can't walk around naked, Elora. This is inhuman treatment!” I snapped and she chuckled.“You can't walk around naked, you say? But you can fuck naked, right?” She asked.“That one is different, Elora. You can't punish us this way. Besides, we did nothing wrong. We were only exploring our wildest fantasies.” I said and she took slow strides to where I sat. Before I could open my mouth to speak, she slapped me… hard! I instinctively placed my palm on my cheek as it stung from the i
**Elora's POV**After they passed out, I gestured for the guards to pick them up and return them to the dungeon. When they had done that, I addressed the people before they dispersed.“May I ask a question, Elle?” Damon requested and I nodded.“Go ahead.”“What exactly did Lucien and Zora do to you? I know they did the wrong thing by having sex when they were supposed to be working but I have a feeling there is more to this punishment they're receiving.” He inquired and I scoffed.“I don't think I owe you any explanation, Damon.” I answered coldly and he smiled.“I know but I'm just curious. You're acting like they've done something terrible to you in the past.” He insisted and I sighed.“You do not know half of it. Well, I think you've overstayed your welcome. It's already late, so you can leave.” I drawled and walked away.“That was harsh.” Ava, my wolf scolded me.“He was poking.” I replied, trying to justify my attitude towards him.“Because he cares about you. He wouldn't have as
**Elora's POV**“You didn't leave?” I asked.“Won't you let me enter first? My hands are already aching from carrying this wine for hours.” He exaggerated and I chuckled.I stepped aside and he entered while I locked the door and went to sit beside him on the bed. He dropped the tray of wine on a table in front of us and turned to look at me, his eyes scanning my body.I became uncomfortable with his gaze and cleared my throat.“Umm,” He looked away and I smiled. “I saw your apology. It wasn't necessary though.” He expressed and started opening the wine.“It was necessary. I was so angry then and had talked to you that way.” I sighed.“That's why I said it isn't necessary. I'm happy you got to pour the anger and aggression on me instead. I want to be someone you can always turn to, Elora.” He poured the wine in glass cups and handed mine to me.I collected it and stared at him in surprise. “What kind of a person are you?” I asked.He sipped his wine and looked at me. “I don't understa
**Damon's POV**I woke up the next day feeling happy and content with myself. The time I spent with Elora last night still looked like a dream to me.I smiled as I watched her sleeping peacefully. Her hair fell on her face, making her look even cuter than she already did. As I stared at her, her eyes fluttered open and she sat up.“Good morning, mate.” I greeted and she covered her face.“Don't talk to me. I can't believe we did it.” She groaned and I chuckled.“This isn't the first time, Elora.” I teased her, but she shook her head.“This one was different. You cunning man, you said we should make babies!” She snapped and hit my shoulder, causing me to chuckle.“Are you trying to tell me that you didn't like it?” I asked and she covered her face.“Stop it.” She blushed.“I know you loved it. Should we go for an early morning quickie?” I asked and she brought her hands down.“No!” She snapped, and before I could hold her, she rushed down from the bed and ran into the bathroom.“I'm co
**Zora's POV**“I can't believe this, Zora. I'm so ashamed of myself, I can't even face my fellow coal miners!” Lucien snapped after we had gained consciousness and resumed work the next day.I sat on a stone there with different thoughts racing through my mind. The thoughts of escaping and also thoughts of teaching Elora a suitable lesson.Whenever I close my eyes, I am haunted by the memories of seeing myself naked, flogged and humiliated in front of the whole pack. The wealthy daughter of a rich business tycoon reduced to a nobody by someone she referred to as her friend.If Elora has turned to an animal, then she needs to be tamed.“Aren't you going to say something?” Lucien snapped.“I'm trying to think, Lucien.” I answered calmly.“This is what always annoys me about you, Zora. You're always thinking. When are you going to stop thinking and suggest ways out of this mess?” He asked and I sighed. “Do you know what I'm going through right now? I just wish I could tear some people a
**Author's POV**“Luna, you've got to do something. We all woke up this morning to see dirt in the water again. The people are thirsty with no water to drink. They can't bathe, either.” A man out of the people there complained.Elora had gone to the throne room that morning, only to be met with crowds of angry pack members. The water they all used had been contaminated, and they had no idea how it happened.Those at the source had told them everything happened at midnight. They woke up the next morning to see that the water was already polluted, and before they could stop distributing it to the people, it was going to take some time.Elora sighed and looked at Damon. She was so confused and didn't know what to do. She had asked them to take care of it the first time and now, there was trouble again.Damon cleared his throat. “I think we have to find out who's doing it first. It could be one or two people.” He said.“How are we going to find them?” Elder Brent asked, his eyes narrowing
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