Riona I was a she-wolf. Born from outcast parents in the pack. My father was a rogue and my mother was a rejected she-wolf. We lived in the shadows outside of the pack. Our Alpha King, Victor Moore, was nothing but a ruthless, abusive king. He lived by his name as the alpha king, the strongest and the most powerful one. I, a simple maiden, was living a normal life till that dreadful day had come. While I helped my parents in the ricefield, the loud rumbling of the big bell at the entrance of our small village made an ear-splitting noise. Actually, this was the first time in 50 years that that bell rang again. It only meant a very important visitor was coming. Who would that be? Our small village was a pack of rejected wolves and rogues. The Alpha Kings in the past had never stepped in our muddy entrance. "Riona, go back to our house!" my mom while holding her waist uttered in a low tone. Sure, bowing under the heat of the scorching sun for almost a day was a torment for a middle
Riona POV "Strip her!" I heard the high priest dressed in raven command two servants wearing a beige one-piece with a rope belt tied in a square knot. They immediately went towards me as I moved back gripping the hem of my shirt. I was wearing simple faded jeans and a loose black shirt my mom had chosen every time I went out of our ordinary abode. "Please, don't!" I uttered in a soft tone they could hardly hear. But a growling stare had met my begging eyes instead. I tried to struggle as I moved further till my back felt a cold wall. I had nowhere to go now! "Lady, you should be honored. The Alpha King chose you so stop complaining and don't make our job stressful!" one of the servants holding my shoulder ranted. "You are not in command to speak. Always remember, that woman is going to be the heir's mother. Don't let me repeat that!" the high priest roared, it made the servant bow in humiliation but I could see from the corner of her eyes her terrifying glare directed at me. "Hu
Riona POV"Arrghh!"That falling was massive I thought I just broke my hips or worse my spine. I winced in pain as I struggled to get up. I was so occupied by that falling my eyes were overwhelmed by what's surrounding me. Till I heard a loud thud...Or heavy steps.I suddenly trembled remembering my current situation. I was running in the misty forest in the middle of the night escaping from the Alpha King's warriors.It couldn't be!"Please! Please, don't tell me I came back to that room!" I shut my eyes while uttering that beseeching prayer.There's just no way that I went back to that kingdom. I was already miles far when I accidentally tripped into a big root from a thousand-year-old tree.I raised my hand trying to find something to hold on to. Till I grabbed a hairy thing. Hard, strong I thought. As my hand moved a bit higher, that 'thing' moved, too. As I was about to get up making, whatever that was as my foo
Riona POV "Kill! Kill me?!" Frightening words escaped my quivering pale pink lips. My head raised aloft as some strands of my tresses covered parts of my face. My mouth that I could compare to a fish being deprived of water, why me? I was denied to speak. No! Not really! But my mind was suppressing my mouth to spell words. When suddenly, Friya, my wolf growled inside of me. "Not now, sister! We're in a weird place where masters were unclad and warriors were covered!" My hand pressed my tummy controlling her to move but the more I restrained her, the more she was getting wild. What's wrong with Friya today? In Victor's kingdom, she was like a frightened pup. In this unknown world, she was a fierce wolf. I was engulfed by the sudden awakening of the beast inside me when I noticed the master they called sauntering towards me. "Wait! Release her!" like a clap of thunder, his voice echoed in the whole room. I almost fell on the floor as my leg wobbled but a strong clutch caught my
Riona POV I moaned feeling the comfort of this soft nest. My hands held the edge of this fluffy thing where my head rested as I moved it to the side. A satisfying smile escaped my lips while my dark vision wandered somewhere. The cold wind brought my soul to a familiar broken gate I thought I would never see again. Then I saw a posture of a man I abhorred at first sight. And a lordly command I would never want to hear at all. A realization came to my senses. Was this a nightmare? I humbly asked for someone to shake my shoulders or slap my face or any solution that could wake me up. If journeying to the past was exciting then I didn't want any part of it. "I have an announcement from our Alpha King!" A command that was equivalent to a clap of thunder, my mother's cold shaking hand squeezed mine tight. My father stood beside Erro as my head kept lifting I was curious to know what that announcement was. As they began their steps, our neighbors started trembling. The men's long blac
Riona POV "No! Let go of me. I'm not the cho~" My scream was cut off when I heard a loud thud. I thought someone just fell on the floor or that someone was me. My feet got knotted with the white duvet that covered my body. As I abruptly got up, bewildered while sitting in a side-saddle position, my hands held the edge of the white mattress, wandering eyes meandered the wide room. Beads of sweat soaked my forehead. I heaved a sigh of relief when I thought I was just having a nightmare. But where was I this time? "This isn't the room a while ago!" I whispered talking to Friya, my wolf that suddenly roared inside me. I knelt, my palms pressing the covers. My legs hurt when I tried to get up and a soft groan fled my mouth. I clutched the neckline of my new outfit I failed to notice at first. My fingers ran through its soft fabric as I slightly twirled. A simple adulation from a young lady as my awestruck eyes scanned its design. White cotton sleeveless nightgown with tiny sunflower ruf
Matthew POV Six o'clock! I sped off to the forest located just behind my property. My Uncle Baron bought this empty lot when we were thrown into this world for my easier access. I was running out of time, I could feel my back was going to split in a half and Argo would come out in seconds. My hands slapped the giant leaves of tropical plants, my feet flashed defying the protruding roots on the ground. I groaned as I dashed off, the boisterous gasping of my breath was occupying the whole darkness. My blue wolf eyes were like headlights scaring some of the nocturnal beasts. "Aargghhh!" I halted as my knees met the wet ground, my hands had gotten numbed, my fingers were tightened, I lifted my head welcoming the coming gaze of the moonlight. My fingers which were slowly turning to fists grabbed my training pants trying to pull them off as if they were burning my skin. Kneeling naked while gazing at the moon I let her witness the excruciating pain of shifting as it wracked through my bo
Victor POV PAK! A tight slap broke in the air as the back of my mother's bodyguard's hand collided with the middle-aged woman's face. The high priest told me that the lady who was going to bear my seed looked like this woman. I couldn't help but feel the urge to punish him. However, Queen Luna's roar brought me back to reality. A reality that I was an Alpha King living under my mother's and the elder council's command, including the beta. I was called the ruthless, abusive, horrible Alpha King in the kingdom but hidden to my pack, I was a spineless wolf carrying the title King with no power. "Where is your daughter?" my mother's loud roar broke the raucous silence in the dungeon where this woman was tied in shackles, both hands were raised apart and her feet in almost splitting position making the muscles of her limbs quiver in both extreme pain and exhaustion. "I don't know!" the woman whimpered. Her aura voiced suffering but I had never seen her shed tears since they were brought
Riona POV..Six years had passed...."Goddess, twins! Couldn't you be more careful? You're gonna hurt your baby sister!" Gosh! It was joyful, beyond satisfaction, and really beyond the explanation of how it was to be a mother...of three troublemaker pups."But mommy, I wanna play with Dreya!" Drake, my strong-headed firstborn whined. He was just 15 minutes earlier than Darren, my cutie pup and sugar. He stomped his tiny feet on the floor earning him a warning stare from me. "Okay! I will behave!" he bowed his head showing his defeat. I heard Darren chuckle behind him but also stopped when his big brother frowned at him. It was obvious that this cutie pup was scared of his big bro, the copycat of their dad...who at that moment was striding in big steps from the entrance."Dad is here!" I told the twins and they turned around, their delight to see their father who had been in the Cave Wolves Pack for days was evident in their small frames."Daddy!" they immediately ran toward him and
Riona POV..Today was the big day and I couldn't still believe that I was gonna get married...to my mate, my man, my Matthew! Recalling how we had met flashed a smile on my face. Was it an incident or fate that brought us together? Sometimes, I'd like to thank Draco and the rest who took me by force from my family that day. If not, I would not be able to meet him...my soulmate in the human world, my mate here in the Wolfen world. I glanced at myself in the mirror. I was wearing a pristine white trumpet gown with a laced tattoo on the back revealing my flesh. My future husband had never seen my dress yet so, I already prepared my reasons in case he would throw a fuss. My face was covered with an embellished cathedral veil that was attached to my hair styled in a bun with some pearls and diamonds surrounding it. "This is it!" I gasped in a whisper. I saw my mother amble behind me with some tears on her cheeks. Just like me, she also couldn't believe I would get married today."You lo
Matthew POV.."What gave you permission to go there?" my mind was buzzing, my head was in terrible pain, and I was absolutely upset tonight.Her puppy glassy eyes were blinking, she looked so pitiful but NO! Not tonight, Riona Grey! Not before I saw that wasted werewolf almost touched her. No, he already touched her by squeezing his filthy wasted body in between her and Zenith. That drunk man earned an award in the dungeon by the way. I wanted to give him a punching souvenir but this stubborn, MY law violator queen-to-be stopped me. I was pacing back and forth for already ten minutes in my own chamber but she didn't want to talk."No! Let me change the question. WHO permitted YOU to go there? Was it dad?" I stepped forward to glance at her better, yet, her head was staring at the floor. Her hands fidgeted on her protruding baby bump and that made me realize, spanking was a light punishment for this woman."You didn't even think of our baby?! What if something happened to our pup? Ri
Matthew POV..I planned to surprise my queen today. I arrived home at around noon with Victor and Hamil. We left Draco, Aram, Erro, and Uncle Baron in the two kingdoms. Based on my companions' quick strides, I could say I wasn't the only one excited to come home."Looks like, you, two, are also in hurry to see the twins!" I snickered. I knew well that my brother had been wooing Zenith since and Hamil was getting frustrated following Zenia everywhere. If only he hadn't had tasks in the Crescent Moon Kingdom, he would stay in the palace...tailing her. But the girl knew how to play. She's indeed a warrior. She could break Hamil's heart in an instant."I don't know what you're talking about!" Victor defensively uttered avoiding my curious stare."I'm here to rest. The task you gave me in the Crescent Moon isn't that easy!" Hamil also responded with narrowed eyes."Huh! Yeah, sure. You both need to work hard to...you know at least get their attention...AGAIN!" I just loved teasing them.
Riona POV..Days had passed since the last battle had ended. Caesar's reign had come to an end. Hamil told me that based on our spy's information, he was left all alone on the battlefield that afternoon. I felt relief that our world was now at peace. Matthew had been doing his task as the new Alpha King in all three kingdoms. He traveled back and forth to Dark Moon and Crescent Moon Kingdoms these past few days. Some of the people in Dark Moon still couldn't believe that their king had gone. It was a good thing, Victor was with him. Also, Thaddeus, Caesar's highest beta, was on good terms with them. He explained everything to their people about what happened.So far, the adjustment came out smoothly. No rebellions, no threats, and just plain living in peace. Matthew killed some betas who planned to end his life. Just thinking about it, I felt goosebumps all over my body. I heard Erro and Hamil speak in secret in his office once while he was sleeping, a female omega tried to stab hi
Victor POV..Matthew let me and his cousin, Hamil clean up the mess. I saw fear in the eyes of Caesar's warriors as they stared deeply at their half-dead king. It would take him days or weeks to heal. After then he would leave the Dark Moon Pack for eternity. "What will happen to us now?" I heard Thaddeus ask in a whisper. I fixed my stare on him scanning his emotions at that moment. I could feel both his anxiety and fear. He thought the future of their kingdom was uncertain. I shifted my glance at Hamil who gave me words through mind-link."It's your position to speak. They're waiting!" followed by a thin smile, I knew what he meant. And I knew exactly what I would do. Matthew would do the same thing.I stepped forward to the circle, knelt on one knee, and gazed at Caesar who was gasping for air. I leaned forward bending my body so I could whisper into his ear my final message to him. His warriors remained stiff. They had no idea what I was going to do. "My brother will be glad t
Matthew POV..My eyes darted to the three robust werewolves wearing Spartan-like outfits. Just by their looks, I was already aware of where they came from...the enemy kingdom!"Greetings to you, your Majesty!" Gustav bowed before me, the two beside him followed. "Gustav, any news from Caesar?" I asked, stern and direct. I knew what he wanted. This dog didn't come here without huge reasons. My father and Victor watched Gustav's companions with vigilance as their eyes ransacked the surroundings. My warriors were on alert, I sensed their rage, boiling blood ran through their veins. Just one tiny mistake from these dogs, their heads would be separated from their bodies. I didn't need to command that for them anymore."Our Alpha King Caesar challenges you into a fight for the throne!" Gustav sneered. No formality, no scroll, just plain nonsense-spouting."You came all the way to our kingdom dressed with arrogance and foolishness. What made you think you can deliver back Alpha King Matt
Matthew POV.."We're all going back to the kingdom. It is safe for the time being. Send my message to Victor and my Uncle Baron to return to the palace today. The war has ended... For now!" I announced to all of the werewolves present at that moment and they all nodded in agreement. Most were jumping for joy and excitement."Hrmm! Alpha King, are we going to celebrate?" one of the rogues, the youngest, I could guess hesitantly asked. "Perhaps! As you can see, it's the end of the war...temporarily. But we can celebrate and pay respect to our members who have lost their loved ones in the war!" They all nodded in response. I felt my mate's warm hand intertwining with mine and as I gazed at her, our doting eyes met. "Let's go home, Matthew. I miss our home so much!" he whispered in my ear. "Let's go!" I gave her a peck on the cheek before turning my sight to Hamil and Zenia. "Do we have any means of transport here except for shifting?" I sternly asked. I still could not forget that my
Caesar POV.."He did WHAT?!" my growl thundered my bureau. My Assistant literally jumped to his feet. The two wolves next in rank bowed their heads scared to look me in the eye. "The Alpha of the Cave Wolf pack surrendered, my king. Based on our informant inside their territory, the Chosen Maiden ordered them to leave and never to attack the two kingdoms without her permission!" "WHAT?!" Thaddeus, my long-time assistant stepped back frightened. I hadn't seen this coming. The Chosen Maiden is on his side. On their side. What would happen to me now? What would happen to my kingdom? My fingers curled up into tight fists, my wolf would like to emerge. My claws came out slowly cutting my palms, blood spouting on the floor. "However, My King, we have laws that even the Chosen Maiden can't bend!" my eyes lit up with that realization. Then I remembered, Matthew Moore wasn't the true Alpha King yet. I was still alive. All I could do was fight him to death."Yeah! Right!" I rubbed my chi