Alpha Mars’ POVIt’s been a week since Ciara came to my suite, and there has been no sign of her, even though she said she would see me the next day. I was slowly losing my mind with worry that something might have happened. I spent the majority of my time in my office attending to my Alpha duties trying to avoid everyone. But that tactic doesn’t last long, because rogue attack reports are being reported all over the state, more frequently and sporadically, but it is getting out of control. My Alpha Squad and I work tirelessly to figure out where they are all coming from because the attacks are swift and deadly. One minute the rogues are attacking and the next they have vanished into thin air.That evening, I laid in bed and stared at the ceiling while sleep evaded me. Will I have another sleepless night? Asher paced in my mind and seemed agitated more than usual, but I just ignored him. He missed his mate just as much as I did.Scratch, Scratch, Scratch. I sit up and looked around my
Ciara’s POVI flew through the air towards my destination as the pain from the cuff’s command began to take over my body, making me faulter mid-flight. Dammit, I need to get to the closest mountain portal. I stumble through the air working my way to the mountain’s entrance. Almost there… Almost there… I repeat over and over as the pain grows stronger, then I see it. The entrance to the mountain that’s clouded in magic. I slip through and am back at the Dark Alpha’s Mountain thousands of miles away from the palace of the Blue Eclipse Pack.My usual smooth landing as an Owl was more like a cartoon ostrich attempting to fly over the Grand Canyon. Flailing of arms and legs then…FLOP…. I let out a grown while shifting back to my human self. I laid face down on the cold hard stone of one of the tunnels while I let the pain slowly subside. Gulping in deep heaps of air into my lungs.“What took you so long, Dearie?” Mr. Princey spoke up from behind me and I rolled my eyes. He throws me some l
Alpha Mars’ POVI stood in the dungeon’s interrogation room waiting for my squad to arrive. After the torture and pain I felt from Ciara last night, I knew I couldn’t prolong this meeting any longer, plus I was running out of time with the Winter Moon Masquerade ball being only three days away. The sound proof solid room was the perfect location for this meeting. The walls were infused with silver to prevent anyone from listening to conversations. Nothing could penetrate in, not even mind-links. The only door was a solid steel door with a mechanical locking system. I left the door open while I wait, because once the entire squad was inside, I am the only one with the ability to unlock it.“All this makes me feel like James Bond…” I hear Benji chirp down the long corridor. “Benji… Benji Bond.” She says in her best British Accent. I hear Artemis and Freya laugh. Soon, my squad, plus Benji, Freya and Northern Alpha King Brandt are all standing around the cramped room, waiting for me to sp
Ciara’s POVFINALLY! I make my exit as quickly as possible through the mountain’s portal towards the Blue Eclipse Pack. It has been a few days since I was able to leave my cavern prison. I didn’t think the Dark Alpha would leave because he seemed to be suspicious of the prince and I didn’t blame him one bit. How Prince Liam got the Dark Alpha to leave on another illegal business trip, I will never know, but I am not complaining.The chilly wind feels good between my Owl’s feathers as I fly through the night sky. Tomorrow is a full moon and also the Winter moon masquerade ball. Before I left, Prince Liam informed me, he prepared a dress and an Omega who would help with hair and makeup. I didn’t realize I was supposed to attend the ball, but Prince Liam was determined to make a big public show of Owen’s death.I reach the double doors and tap lightly, waiting impatiently for Owen. Usually the sight of him calms my aching soul, but recently my mind keeps playing tricks on me. It keeps sa
Ciara’s POVIt was the most perfect night that I could have ever hoped for. Owen and I made love like it was our last chance to touch each other. There was a need for each other in the air that couldn’t be extinguished. If we weren’t making love, we were talking and holding onto one another like a lifeline. He told me the “Romeo and Juliet” plan and I couldn’t help but laugh because I knew it was all Benji’s doing. Poison and Literature? Can’t seem to go wrong. Then at the early sign of day break, I left him sleeping alone in his bed, tangled up among the sheets with the aroma of our love. I left through the balcony doors but turned to look back at him one last time. Today was the Winter Moon Ball and things could be very different after tonight. I had a bad feeling, and It scared me. I shifted into my Owl and took off for the small cabin, Prince Liam informed me would be my hideout until it was time.The small single room cabin wasn’t far from the gardens of the palace, and it was v
Third Person POVThe whispers that filled the ballroom were almost deafening as the crowds watched the Alpha King walk up to a random woman as if he was searching for her. The woman was focused solely on the king as if she was searching for him as well. The guests whispered grew as the woman smiled at him sweetly, her eyes filled with such longing. Even with a mask, she knew her mate.“I thought he had a chosen mate who was blonde?”“Who is she? She is stunning!”“Maybe that’s his goddess given mate, but what about his chosen mate?”“She’s probably one of his side sluts.”Alpha Mars broke the red rose stem and secured the rose into her hair like a new accessory. She followed him to the center of the dance floor just as a slow waltz began. One hand lovingly slid to the center of her back while his other hand positioned their hands to the side. The live orchestra began to play an instrumental version of “You are the reason,” which was an unusual choice for this type of setting. It was to
Extra Chapter – Alpha News NetworkI apologize for the double chapter 102. Here is an extra chapter that is semi part of the story, but something I thought would be fun… A little inside as to what is to come. Third Party POV“Welcome to Alpha News Network! Where all news about werewolves are our top priority! I am your host, Walter Bannock.” A well-dressed anchor man in a dark gray suit smiled into the camera.“And I am Jennifer Lane.” A pretty blonde in a pale pink dress suit sat next to her co-anchor. “Good Evening everyone. We have several special reports that only can be heard here on Alpha News Network!” She smiled at her co-anchor.“That’s right Jennifer.” Walter Bannock turned to face another camera. “What was supposed to be a night of celebration, turned into a night of devastation!” He paused for dramatic effect. “The Winter Moon Ball is one of the Royal family’s most famous events of the year, but this year not all turned out as it should have.”“We turn to Jacob Abrams wit
Ciara’s POVI stood as still as possible as the sound of breaking bones crackled through the air. I couldn’t watch, I couldn’t stomach the smell of blood filling my nostrils. But I couldn’t do anything but listen to the brutal attack on the pathetic man in front of me. Prince Liam, tied to a chair in the middle of the cavern, slumped over while blood dripped from his nose and eyes. His face was battered and bruised. His once handsome face was now disfigured with multi-colored bruises.Several rogues mocked and laughed as they used the prince as a punching bag while I stood in front trying not to flinch. A short whistle and the group of rabid men instantly stopped their brutal attack. Rocco, the rogue leader, stepped forward and leaned over to look at the Prince. His usual smiling face was now stoney and serious. “Look who is at the bottom of the barrel now?” He laughed out right before throwing a heavy blow right into the side of his ribs.“Enough.” A single word came from the voice I