**Beatrice's POV**
To be honest, my logical mind told me it was best to refrain from reaching out to Alpha Duncan. It seemed like a futile endeavor, considering our circumstances. But deep within my heart, a different story unfolded—a tale of longing and yearning that refused to be silenced.
For four consecutive days, my routine became a monotonous cycle. I would wake up, freshen up, engage in intense sword fighting sessions to hone my skills, attend to the duties of leading the Red pack, take a leisurely stroll around our territory, return to my quarters, change into fresh attire, and finally retire to bed. Rinse and repeat.
I attempted to maintain a stoic demeanor, burying my desires beneath layers of duty and responsibility. However, just when I thought I had successfully suppressed my yearning, an unexpected opportunity presented itself—a land situated in close proximity to our territory. It sparked a fli
**Beatrice Pov**Falon had been my guiding light, my mentor, and my confidant. He had not only saved me when I was lost and alone but had also nurtured and shaped me into the person I had become. His wisdom, calmness, and unwavering loyalty had been the pillars that held me up during the toughest of times.I couldn't help but wonder what might have happened if our paths had never crossed. The thought sent shivers down my spine, for I knew deep down that I might not have made it through those perilous moments.Without Falon's guidance, I may have stumbled into danger or made decisions that led to my demise. His presence had been a shield, protecting me from the harsh realities of the world and providing me with the strength to persevere.Gratitude welled up within me, a deep appreciation for the profound impact Falon had made on my life. I silently vowed to cherish and honor our bond, fo
**Alpha Duncan**Two days after receiving the letter from Luna Red, I sent a message for her to come over to my pack for us to discuss further on whatever it is she wanted to discuss with me.The following day, I got up quite early to start with my daily preparations. After finishing my bath, a surge of restlessness washed over me, tempting me to give in to my instincts and shift into my wolf form. The mere thought of running to the Red pack, specifically to see Beatrice, tugged at my senses. However, I knew that indulging in this urge would only betray my true intentions. I needed to maintain an air of nonchalance, making my intentions appear less obvious.Suppressing the growing excitement within me, I chose to dress leisurely, opting for comfortable attire that concealed the bubbling anticipation in my veins. I carefully selected a casual yet polished outfit, ensuring that it struck the right balance between cas
**Alpha Duncan**The silent war of gazes had served its purpose, establishing a mutual understanding and respect. Now, it was time to shift our focus to productive conversation, seeking common ground and avenues for cooperation.As I extended a welcoming gesture towards Luna Red, a glimmer of anticipation filled the air.The omega who had guided Luna Red and her beta, Falon, to this meeting location respectfully stepped aside, granting us the space and privacy needed for our discussion."Luna Red, Beta Falon, welcome to our humble pack," Cadence spoke, his voice carrying a tone of respect and sincerity. "It's a pleasure to have you here with us, even though it's for the sake of business."Luna Red nodded graciously, her gaze meeting Cadence's. "Thank you, Beta Cadence. We appreciate the warm welcome."I stepped forward, joining Cadence and Luna Red, a sense o
**Alpha Duncan**As we walked back to rejoin the gathering, I couldn't help but feel a deep longing, a yearning for a connection that would forever remain out of reach. The unspoken tension between us lingered, a reminder of the forbidden desires that smoldered beneath the surface.Hatred for Falon festered within me, fueled by my own longing and the impossibility of our union. It was a battle I waged silently, knowing that my duty as an alpha demanded restraint and respect for the existing bonds within our packs.Yet, even in the midst of this internal struggle, I couldn't deny the magnetic pull I felt towards Beatrice. Her presence continued to haunt my thoughts, igniting a fire within me that refused to be extinguished.But for now, I had to suppress these yearnings, to bury them deep within my soul. Duty called, and I would answer, even as my heart longed for the forbidden. I didn't
**Beatrice POV**I could see the emotions brimming in Duncan's eyes. My instincts screamed at me, warning me of the potential dangers lurking in the private discussion alpha Duncan requested. It felt like stepping into a lion's den, where vulnerabilities and secrets could be exposed. I had to be cautious, redirecting the conversation away from dangerous territory.I could also sense the silent war brewing beneath the surface, the unspoken challenge between Alpha Duncan and Falon. Duncan saw Falon as a potential threat, mistaking him for my mate. But I knew the truth, and I had my reasons for keeping our true relationship concealed.As Alpha Duncan led me to a more secluded area, I couldn't help but feel a twinge of anxiety. I tried to maintain a composed exterior, even as my mind raced with apprehension. The weight of the truth I had tried to hide and the delicate balance I had to maintain weighed heavily on me.Alpha Duncan's voice cut through my thoughts, his words carrying a tone o
**Beatrice POV**As Alpha Duncan's arms held me tightly, preventing my fall, a surge of warmth spread through my body. Our unexpected kiss had left me stunned and breathless, the intensity of the moment lingering in the air. The room seemed to shrink around us, amplifying the awkwardness of the situation.I could feel the weight of silence pressing upon us, a heavy reminder of the unspoken desires and tangled emotions that had led us to this point. My mind raced, searching for words to break the tension, but my mouth remained stubbornly closed, the words caught in my throat.Cadence, who always had a knack for sensing tension, cleared his throat, breaking the intense atmosphere in the room. "Um, maybe it's best if we give you two some privacy," he suggested, a mischievous glint in his eyes.I immediately pulled away from Alpha Duncan, feeling my cheeks burn with embarrassment. The energy in the room felt charged, a blend of attraction and uncertainty, leaving me unsure of how to proce
**Falon POV**I watched in silence as Beatrice and Alpha Duncan emerged from the forest, their connection palpable. A mix of emotions swirled within me—relief at Beatrice's safety, but also an unexpected pang of jealousy took hold of me, tightening its grip on my heart.The earthy scent of Alpha Duncan enveloped Beatrice, intertwining with her own unique fragrance. It was as if their very beings had merged during their time away, leaving an indelible mark of their connection.A surge of possessiveness washed over me, a possessiveness I had never experienced before. It was a mix of protectiveness and longing, as if a part of me resented the thought of anyone else claiming her attention. The intensity of this feeling startled me, stirring a primal instinct that I hadn't realized lay dormant within me.The time of their absence had left me with a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions. I had ima
**Falon POV**My heart sank. I had made a grave mistake, confusing her with Beatrice and projecting my own fears onto her. Embarrassment washed over me, and I quickly released her hand, stepping back as if to physically distance myself from my own confusion."I'm so sorry," I muttered, my voice barely above a whisper. "I thought you were someone else. Please forgive my intrusion."The girl's expression softened, understanding flickering in her eyes. "It's alright. Mistakes happen," she said gently, offering me a comforting smile. "Take care."I nodded, gratitude mingling with my embarrassment, and I turned away, my mind swirling with a mixture of relief and frustration at my own misjudgment.As I continued my quest to locate Beatrice, my steps carried a renewed determination. The encounter with the girl who resembled Beatrice served as a poignant reminder of the importance
Bianca stood by the hallways as she still listened in on the alpha, he sounded extremely furious at what had just happened as he cursed and swore He cursed Them both and all the gods imaginable in his speech. As Bianca listened in she could not help but feel she was doomed, with what just transpired she knew she would eventually be in trouble, she was in a dilemma, at first before both parties ended up the way they just did she thought about staying under the radar and waiting for whatever outcome, at first she deduced that Olivia would cave and run out of the valley allowing her to find a way to corner the alpha and either make him marry her or kill his off with a way to become Luna after his untimely death, it was a nice flow if that happened but then again she thought of the possibility of Olivia sticking with Royce and they both seek a full out war, she thought if that happens she would lay low and watch for both parties to kill each other and expose its losers and winners. It
BEATRICE POV Yes, yes we should let it slide and leave with our lives, how is this even a debate, can he not see a stupid revenge was not worth his life? “You just want to fight him because of your hunger for vengeance, you don’t care if this hunger of yours kills you or even me, I guess all is fair trade provided you win in the end” I shouted at him, this man has a way of always getting on my nerves, always! What I said seem to get to him, he fell quiet the moment i said it and I suddenly felt very bad, I know this was an argument and I am very angry but I never wanted to hurt him“Do you really feel I don’t care about you or if you live?” He suddenly asked, I know I just accused him of of that but if I am being honest I do not believe it, I know duncan, I know this man and I know he would rather die than watch anything happen to me, he just proved it some time back when he took a silver blade to his chest, then he did not know silver would not have a fatal effect on him and yet
BEATRICE OV This was not something to debate with myself over, I did not need to think if i wanted to stay and fight for justice and my position as alpha or if I wanted to take Duncan and leave, none of that mattered one bit, the only thing that mattered was the man by my side and I know that in a full out war there were no rules, everyone becomes a target, I can live with dying, I have done it before, it’s not that bad except the part of eternal regret but what I cannot live with is Duncan dying, i will never leave in a world that takes him from him, Duncan dying will shake me to my very foundation. At this moment I know adolf was manipulating me, you don’t need an expert to see what he was doing and what he aims to achieve with it but what he was using to manipulate me was very potent, it would not fail and he knew it. suddenly it all made sense “Is that why you insisted I come alone and not bring Royce ?” I asked him suddenly getting his odd request. At first I assumed he put
Bianca really hates it and wonders what everyone sees in her, why for some reason everyone wants her approval, she did not matter. She is just inconsequential, a spoilt brat that does things out of a wimp, the same one who ran away from the villa simply because she was bored, there were werewolves in the villa who would kill for the opportunity she has and yet, time and time again she has abused and thrown away such opportunities and yet they kept coming to her. what made her so special?Why can’t everyone see she does not deserve everything she has?why can’t they all see that?If there was anyone in the valley who deserves to be treated as a princess, begged in for opinion in issues that matters and should be worshiped by all men, it should be her not that stupid princess!Beatrice was just some brainless little princess that had no brain and maybe just a little beauty and yet the way she manages to awe and control those around her was just annoying and wrong. Now she has the two
Bianca could not believe what she was hearing, the way he was accepting to killing people, the choking sound, the claim of mind reading, everything was off, this has to be some practical joke on their parts, they know she was listening in on them, they have to, that is why they are talking and acting this way, that was the only explanation that made sense of not then everything was just wrong!!!! Earlier today the alpha had called Beatrice to his home office and had instructed her to tell the kitchen staff to cook meals of different delicacies as Beatrice would be coming over for dinner, furthermore she was instructed to dismiss them all after that while she was to stay behind and assist, naturally Beatrice went into panic mode, she suspected the alpha yelling her to stay behind as a guise of assisting had to be Beatrice doing; Bianca knew Beatrice knows about her attack on her life with that assassin debacle, she knew for a fact the attack came from her and she even confronted her w
Adolf knew he had no reason to lie, maybe he is ever a little bit but the bottom line is he is telling the truth, this really is a bummer. He cracked his head thinking of a way out but could not see one, his advantage was that, they did not want him dead rather wanted him to pay and rot in cell or probably a death sentence, but they wanted it done legally. That was his advantage while he on the other hand did not care about such things as due process, he was going to get the job done by any means possible. Right now he wants to offer them a bargain, he plans on using Duncan as the extra bargaining chip, and probably the most important one and he would use him to make them take his deal. If they do take this deal then he would be in the clear, there was no one else to challenge him, maybe just that person who is trying to kill Beatrice, but by all attack the unknown person seems to have eyes only for her but if by chance he clears this hurdle and the unknown person were to come for
Adolf was totally taken off guard by what had just happened to him, one moment he was speaking and smiling and the next moment he was choking on his on words. Adolf massaged his neck at the spot where he was just choked, it felt so real, almost like someone was really on top on him applying pressure to his neck, if not that he had his eyes open all along he would have sworn Duncan had attacked him and pressed his neck. Adolf have always know duncan was a magician or “forbidden” as it is called here, after all he was the one who stole him from his parents and country but he never suspected he had powers. When staying with the forbiddens he learnt a lot about them and their culture, and during that time he came to understand those powers as well as he realized that though all forbiddens are gifted in the art of spells and spoken magic but very very few had the ability to exhibit real magic emitting from within the individual. To get a handle of your magic they had to train right fro
BEATRICE POVI looked at him and simply nodded to him, he instantly understood what I meant by that as we put our hands into our pockets and fished out our mobile devices, we both switched it off and placed it in front of us on the table surface. HE smiled broadly at the act, pleased, I could tell he did not know how we would have acted to that his request as well and his behavior was one that seemed like he just wanted to talk honestly and openly without any body listening in or recording our talk, I am sure he did not want anyone listening in on what he had to say and the confessions he was would possible agree to He gestured for Bianca to come forward with his hand and she did promptly“Bianca, please take these devices and step out for a bit, we want to have a personal conversation together and when we are all done here I will call back for you” She nodded politely and stretched for our phones, taking it off the table before heading for the exit, we all waited patiently as she l
BEATRICE POVDuncan and I briefed melly on what was going on. We told her about what we think happened to May’s mother, and about the impromptu visit we just got and how we intend to honor the invitation, we then tasked her with the protection of May while we were gone. It was obvious that the alpha and his goons had no idea that May was still alive and even though I was certain of that, but in the off chance that we were wrong and this is just one deceitful plan to get Me out the way while the make another attack on May, so I knew that I could not let my guard down. I instructed her to lock the everywhere and stay indoors and no matter what happens she is not to open the door for anyone except Duncan and I and with how secure the house was not, it would be virtually impossible to come inside without those inside knowing about the intrusion. Those were the instructions I specifically gave and I was confident they would be fine but then again there is duncan. All my plans to subve