Kiera's PovFear rippled through me like the waves on the sea, and I began to run in the dark, adrenaline rushing through me, and filling my brain with danger signs. My heart seemed to beat in my throat, wanting to burst out, and finally, I stumbled.“Ah!” I screamed from the pain and the fear that I would suddenly feel something heavy and menacing land on my back. Gasping, I struggled to get to my feet, then realized I had stumbled on the staircase. With relief mingled with terror, I began to climb, using my hands and legs. I got to the very top, and pushed… “Ah…” I cried as the floorboard came open, revealing light. Immediately, I hoisted myself onto it, and tumbled into the room, hurriedly sealing the floorboard shut. Why wasn't there some kind of lock to it? What if the creature came bounding up the stairs in search of me, and leaped against the floorboard?What would happen when I was locked in the room when it came?A new wave of dread filled me up. If the Cryogen managed t
Keira's Pov“What's with all the dirt on your clothes?” He asked, looking really suspicious at me. “I did some cleaning. In my room. Underneath the bed, and… and on top of the wardrobes. Yes, I… I did all that.” I lied, hoping that he was going to be gullible for once in his life.“You did? You smell like something ancient. What have you been doing in that room? Where did you go? Edmond, where did you get her from?” He asked his right-hand man.“She was in her room, sir, and instead of cleaning, I think she was working on disheveling the room, although I do not think it could have generated that much dust.” Edmond replied, staring at me and I swallowed. “You locked the door. There was no way I could get out. Of course, I was in my room.”“Well, there is actually no use in chastising a dead man. I would ask you one last time; Do you wish to stay alive or become dead? Will you kill Alpha Zane, or make it into the Ancient Lake?” He asked, and I shivered, blinking faster than was requir
Valerie’s PovThe room was filled with my laughter, and I loved just the way it felt so good.“There is nothing as sweet as gaining something this easy. Although, I didn’t expect that it was going to be this easy. My brother wouldn’t even allow me have the heirloom close to me because he feels it might be more endangered.” Damien said.“Well, we know how Zane gets protective over things like this. It would have been you to get the heirloom key, but you would actually be easily noticed.” I said to him with a smile on my face.“Yeah, I know right?”“How about we visit the pack house so we know if she made it or not. No need to stress ourselves having to go back to the forest to know if she fell into the hole.” I suggested with a smile on my face.“Okay, that’s much better.”I grabbed my jacket, and we both left the house, heading for the pack house. With this heirloom key, I could have something good to hold on to for the meantime until I plan to get something else again from Zane. Ther
Kiera’s PovMy hands and legs flailed helplessly, as the water joined hands with the force of gravity to pull me down. Water got into my nose, mouth, and ears, and it was a very horrible feeling as I plummeted downwards, unable to even scream, unable to cough, unable to choke, just getting rained down by the powerful water. My hands fought to grab anything I could find, just anything as my heart seemed to want to tear right out of my chest. But all that happened was my hands sailing right through the water, unable to grab anything. The fear suddenly seemed like a real creature threatening to devour me alive. It was a force on its own, and it felt like I'd die of the fear before the rocks got to me.Finally, I crashed into the dark water, plunging deep with the speed at which I had been falling.“Help.” I muttered out like anyone could hear me from out here.I felt my body freeze. It was damn cold! The feeling left my fingers and toes, and they felt numb, so numb that I couldn't begi
Kiera's Pov“Stop. Stop. Just stop this, okay? Can we… can we just leave?” I said as I withdrew my hands from him and got down from the bed, then put on my clothes.He was getting scarier each time he got engrossed with me or something. I wouldn't want a situation whereby he would kill me just because he didn't want anyone else to have me.“Did I say something wrong?” He asked, peering into my eyes like he really needed answers.“Look. I wasn't even supposed to have sex with you. It's… it's wrong.” I said ,then put on my footwear as well.“But we are mates, Luna.” Then I walked up to him and raised my head to meet his eyes.“I don't know much about your mate thing and how things run here, but what I know is that it is wrong to be with someone else when you've tied the knot with another.”“Luna…”“Please just take me back to the pack house.” I urged him as I shut my eyes tight, tired of having this conversation and anything that could remind me of what happened last night between us.
Luna’s PovIt's been a few days since I stayed in my room, unwilling to step out or do anything else because ever since I have found myself here, I have felt nothing but disappointment and sadness.I couldn't feel my wolf, I couldn't even feel the mate bond between Zane, Ryder, Caleb and I, which makes things so confusing, especially as there is no one here to explain what really is going on with me.Suddenly, a knock interrupted my thoughts and I felt this anger monster growl in me briefly before I looked towards the door.“One other thing I dislike about being here.” I said under my breath.The fact that it is whenever I got myself into a serious thought that I always got interrupted, made me so cranky.“Come in.” I urged.If I didn't say that, whoever was knocking would come in any way. Even if I had locked it, they would get their spare key. Tried it every single time, and now, I'm just right here, sick and tired of everything.The door opened and Kiera's mother stepped in with a
Luna's Pov“We need to talk. Follow me.” I said to her, leading her down the alley. She followed obediently, not saying a word, and walked down to the end of the alley.After emerging from another end of the street, we located a cafe, where she ordered a drink for the both of us. “So… tell more about this. I need to understand, and who are you? You have the tattoo. It means you're someone important. So how did you get here? Aren't you going back? You said it's dangerous for you to remain here, so how come?”She looked lost, like she didn't know which to reply, so I took in a deep breath, “Who are you?” “I’m Elaine Beckett, and I'm a part of the Advising board that tackles the problems of the Alphas, by giving out advice that they need.”“Do they take young people for that? How old are you?”“I'm Thirty-six.”“Ah, I see. How many years have you been with them? I don't really deal with the advising board, so I don't know much about you all.”“I've been among them for three years now.
Keira's Pov“That must have scared you, right?” Zane asked, looking at me when we were back in my room. “A lot. I actually thought I was going to die. Thanks.” I replied, looking at my fingers. “You still seem restless.”“What about everyone? Are they okay?” I asked, meeting his eyes for a second, before bouncing them off. “Yes, they are. Is that really what's bothering you?” He asked, tucking my hair behind my ear. How can a single touch send shivers of electricity racing down a person's body like a bolt of energy?I wanted to lean into his embrace, but instead, I leaned away.“Luna, what's wrong?”That name! That name was what made everything wrong. “I just feel I'm doing something I shouldn't be doing.”“What's that?” He asked, and I looked into his green eyes. Perhaps, for the last time, for the very last time, he would see my sincerity, and accept that I wasn't his Luna. “Zane, I'm not Luna.” My whispering desperation seeped out through my voice in deep tones, and I hoped th
Keira's PovI woke up, my eyes wet with tears that had rolled downwards. I continued to sniff, wiping my tears as they rolled down continuously. ‘What just happened?’ Maini asked, dazed just like I was. “I’m going home.” I sniffed again, sitting up gently, leaning against the dirty wall. ‘It was real. I felt it.’ Maini whispered, sounding near to tears. “I know it was real, and we only have to do what she says. It would be fine. I've never felt freer to tell everything to someone. Finally, I feel less hopeless, but first, I'll need to do something about this situation.”I skidded around the halls, looking for doors, trapdoors, and ways to get out. And luck found me. Instead of finding a trapdoor, I found a door, with light peeking out at the edges. Running to it, I pulled, hoping against hope that it would be open, and I'd be able to come out safely. The door came out freely and lots of air gushed in freely, slapping my face like a flood. For how long was I out in my head? It
Luna's PovI rose to my feet sharply, my chair scraping backwards behind me hastily. “I got a… a letter from the MoonCub!” I squealed, my feet bouncing off the floor as I jumped, before running around.“Wait, what? Come here! Bring it!” Nikkie shouted, coming to me, as I ran around the room, unable to contain my energy. “Wait, Luna, let us see!” Elaine cried, and they all crowded around me, passing the letter among themselves. I went down onto my knees, covering my mouth to muffle my scream. “I'm going back home!” I cried, suddenly feeling the overwhelming need to let tears down. Damn, my throat burned. “Okay, let's not get too excited!” Emily screamed, even though her face was pink with shock and excitement, “This so-called MoonCub might, and might not help. We can't rejoice until we know for sure. We have to see this person first!”“Emily's right. I swear I might break down if my heart is broken again. The first thing to do is see this MoonCub.”“Got it. I'll go now.”“Okay, hu
Keira's PovBeheaded?What was he saying? Did he really mean what he said? Was he going to behead me?Wait… I didn't understand a thing of what was going on. “Lying, and fooling us. Using us, deciding to settle in a life that's not yours. I just knew it. Everything with you was terribly wrong.” His teeth were gritted, and I could feel he was barely holding back from striking me. “But… I t…told you. From the very beginning, I've always told you that I'm not L… Luna.” I protested softly, stepping a foot backwards from him.“It's natural for everyone to find that fact unbelievable at first, but you should have kept on telling the truth. Will you pretend that there wasn't a time you tried to make us keep believing that you were Luna? You even tried to stop us from having the concubines. You did so many things to make us believe you were ours. Damn you for that.” His voice grew louder with each sentence, and eventually he shoved me aside harshly. “Zane, for now, we can't dwell on punish
Luna's PovI squeezed my fists hard. “Is everything okay?” Lenny asked, her unseeing eyes focused on empty space, as her brows furrowed.Then I bit down on my lip aggressively.“Ah! I let out, as the metallic taste of blood touched my tongue. For just a moment, everything seemed to stop.Taking in deep shaky breaths, I began to scratch hard at my skin, planting marks on my arm. Pain… Pain seemed to draw everything to it. If my mind was working on something else, processing pain, it wouldn't be able to focus on its brainwashing sessions.“Why are you quiet? Talk to me.” Lenny said, her hands reaching out to search for me. Her little fingers touched the wounds I was carving into my skin, and we both gasped. “Careful.” I lashed out, even though I was the one inflicting the pain on myself. “What are you doing? What's that? It feels like a fresh wound.” She placed her fingers on her nose, smelling the blood on it, “Did you get hurt?” She turned to me instantly, her eyes lost in space.
Keira's PovIn the restroom, I bathed myself, my wounds fully healed. How would I approach the matter?Where would I start from? I really had no idea, but was relying on the flow and the mood to take me through. By the time I was done with bathing, a maid had already come with maids, and Lily was pouring tea into a cup, next to slices of bread for me to eat. “I don't think I'll have any appetite for that, Lily. Thanks, anyway.” I said, picking up a glass, pouring water into it.“But the doctor said you have to keep eating.”“I know. Perhaps I'll feel hungry soon. Don't be too worried about me.”After dressing up in a lovely dress flowing to my feet, I combed my hair, and made my way out of the ward, winding down the Palace halls, raising my hands to wave at maids who bowed, greeting me as I passed them by.When I got to the throne room, I hesitated, taking in air, and releasing it slowly, before pushing the giant doors open.The Alphas were seated on sofas, each of them seated as co
Luna's Pov“Well then, I suppose I can drive you there, so you'd get your share of snacks.”“I wasn't heading in the direction of snacks. Who eats without brushing their teeth or taking their bath?” She snapped.“Are you always this angry? Where's your room? I'll drive you there.” I proposed going to stand behind her. “Well, go straight. Then you turn to the right.” She began to give directions, and I pushed her diligently, noting how much effort they'd put into making that place beautiful. It was just a pity she couldn't see it. Not too long, we got to a door that wrote Lenny. “Are you Lenny?” I asked, noting how the door was a plain brown, whereas other doors were bathed in color. “Yes.” She replied stiffly. Did they paint her room brown because she couldn't see? I pushed her into the neat room, with toys and snacks arranged on a shelf close to her bed, where she could get easy access. “Do you bathe yourself?” I asked her.“No, there's a lady who is coming in to bathe me.” She
Keira's PovI adjusted myself on the bed, holding onto Damien's arm desperately, “You can't do this. It's wrong. You can't just decide to kill the Alphas, and… how sure am I that you won't kill me? The throne is what you want, isn't it?”“You don't have a say in this!” Valerie snapped, picking up a jug, which she hurled fiercely in my direction. Acting fast, I screamed, ducking as it smashed into the wall behind me, a few shards hitting me as they bounced off the wall, “Thanks to you, they all have to die. Including Zane too. You're going to die either way, unless you know how to kick your butt out of here all by yourself.” She spat, as she approached me slowly, eyes full of scathing venom. When she got to me, she poked her finger in my head, sending me backwards. “It's all good, Valerie. I told you; once you find your mate, it will all be over. You will forget that anybody named Zane ever existed. You would never have him to yourself anyway, because the jerk will love Luna forever.
Luna's PovThe both of us lay on the floor of the rooftop, watching the star-strewn sky as breeze brushed the hair on our skins. I'd experienced breaking my virginity twice, and both times were so beautiful. I couldn't believe Nikkie and I made love. Each moment had been a burst of passion, a splash of deep and raw emotion.He lay next to me, his dark hair strewn over his face, and I watched him, putting my finger on his face, so I could push his hair aside. His skin was still ridiculously soft, just as his face was ridiculously handsome. He was every bit the prince charming. I can remember when I first met him. I wondered how Keira could fall for someone who looked as feminine as he looked, but now I understood perfectly. Just what she saw in him, what she liked about him, and what kept her falling for him over the years, even though he constantly rejected her. “You’re making me shy. Stop staring,” he suddenly muttered, his lids opening to reveal those clear blue eyes that made
Keira's Pov“You are not Luna.” Ryder said, his eyes holding every ounce of truth in them.“I… how…? I don't understand…”“You said it yourself.” He cut in, “You told me in that dream of the man you love— Nikkie, and since then, I've been monitoring you to see all the things you'd do wrong, all the things that would point you out as Keira. After much thought, I've concluded that you're Keira, not Luna.”I bit my lip gently, curious only about one thing in all the things he mentioned. The man I love. “You said something about me telling you about the man I love. Is there… such a man?” My fingers fidgeted with each other, as my brain worked at full speed, going back and forth, crashing against the walls of my mind. I remember feeling miserable and screaming during the duel, but who caused it?Damn. I'd forgotten. The thought of forgetting someone I didn't want to sting hard, and my eyes burned, oozing tears. Was that the reason for the ache in my chest? The reason I wanted so badly