The Captain left the scene with the Beta hot on his trail pleading for leniency.I turned to take my leave and saw James watching me closely."I am sorry for putting you in this mess " I finally let my words out at james, who was completely distressed after the decision had been made.The captain, beta and the onlookers had all left and it was merely the both of us.He didn't speak for a while, then he walked up to me and whispered into my ears“I saw all that transpired between you and the beta”I was taken aback as i inhaled sharply He continued saying,“But I know better than to have his back. He has been a menace for too long but as for you, You have some explanations to give and I have got my eyes on you”.I stammered unsure of the right words to respond with, I have been pushed to a wall with nowhere to turn to."Just leave!" He said after a thought and turned his back to leave.“ I promise to make it up to you” I said softly to his back“For?” He responded “For not telling on
Amelia's Point of View I laid on my bed with a series of thoughts running through my head, it was a narrow escape the last time and I need not leave space for lapses next time as I might not be as lucky.I was lucky to get out of that one unscathed, I figured I needed to lay low for a while if I did not want to be discovered before I accomplished anything.There was James, I thought of him, I was not bothered because he looked cool and understanding but I didn't know the extent of what he knew or saw and I was curious.So I went in search of him, as I walked down the hallways.I looked around the hall and memories of the good and bad times I have had in the past came flooding my memory.I was lost in thought and only came to when I accidentally bumped into a figure, Alas! It was the Alpha.I was quick to apologize as I feigned fear“I am sorry Alpha, I did not see you there”“It's fine Amelia, where are you headed? He enquired paying attention to me closely “Erm, Sir, I just want to
Amelia's Point of ViewI stood frozen, my hand still tingling from the Alpha's touch. His eyes seemed to bore into my soul, as if searching for something."What's going on?" I asked, trying to sound calm despite my racing heart. My wolf was at alert hinting me that something is about to happen. I struggled to keep her out of the way.The Alpha's expression softened, and he released a low growl. "I...I don't know," he admitted, his voice barely above a whisper. "But I think I've found something."Found what? I wondered, but before I could ask, he continued."Come with me, Amelia. I need to show you something."He grasped my hand again, this time more gently. I felt a spark of electricity run through me, and my wolf stirred, intrigued.As we walked, the garden's beauty faded into the background. I sensed the Alpha's tension, his emotions swirling like a storm.We arrived at a secluded section of the garden, hidden behind a waterfall. The Alpha released my hand and approached a large sto
Derek's POVI woke up due to some strange noises. Trying to reach my pillow to block my ears, I realized there was none on my bed. Besides, what was wrong with my bed, it seemed to be cold and hard. If I remember correctly, my bed was large and soft. That's when it occured to me that I might have rolled off the bed.As I got up from the floor, something sticky and wet slid of my arm. What was that? I didn't really focus on it because my head was aching. I groaned, shaking my head from side to side trying to clear my head. I reached for my bedside cabinet but I fell flat on my face. Did I miscalculate? I don't remember telling anyone to move my furniture. I got angry and got up, my foot coming in contact with the sticky thing. What exactly was this?! I murmured in frustration.I opened my eyes slightly before adjusting them to the brightness of the room. It looked like it was noon already. It took me a moment to realize I wasn't in my room. Where was I? Shit! I had slept off in the
I kept all my thoughts in my head as a compensation to myself for my pains. "No specific reason but we've sent sources out to find out why."Then he got up "I didn't give that order. Do you want them to see us as weak ? If they actually cease supplying us with food, we plan an attack and force them to submission."How stupid could this guy be? What was starting a war against many packs going to do to us.We were strong and no one could beat us but for how long could we force them into submission?I wasn't sure how long I could act like a respectful Beta around him so I nodded after saying "When the sources return, I'd tell them about your decision Alpha."The word Alpha came out more as a sarcastic comment and I think he noticed cause he glared at me as I walked out. I could feel his eyes piercing the back of my head.As I left the room, I prayed to the moon goddess to return Dorian to us. It was going to be hell without him. All of us knew. I walked down to my room, I saw a maid cl
I shook my head, clearing the cobwebs. I must have been hallucinating. I was just stressed out because of that encounter with Bolton and Arachne, that's all.I took a deep breath, attempting to calm myself down. I needed to focus on the task at hand: finding out what Arachne wanted.I walked out of my room, determined to put the strange encounter behind me. But as I walked down the hallway, I couldn't shake off the feeling that something was off.I decided to distract myself by actually going for a run. Perhaps the fresh air would clear my head.My senses went alive running through the forest: the wind in my hair, the sun on my face, the birds chirping among the leaves.But even as I ran, the feeling that I was being watched refused to be shaken. I turned over my shoulder, but no one was there.I quickened my pace, my heart racing in my chest, then heard a rustling in the bushes ahead of me.I slowed my pace as my senses went into overdrive. Then I saw her. Arachne. Standing right in
I watched the Kyrexi fall, who never even stood a chance against the masses and ferocity of the werewolves with all their magical and technological power. I had watched the defeat and devastation of the Kyrexi-entire civilization in ruins.Arachne's voice cut through my visions, her eyes aglow with excitement. "You see, Derek," she said, "you are the last of the Kyrexi, the son of the ancient ones. And you have a destiny to fulfill."Confusion and agitation reeled inside of me. A Kyrexi? Me? I had lived my entire life as a werewolf, and now suddenly I was something completely different?Arachne's smile broadened. "The ancient ones were all-powerful, magical beings," she said. "They were known to be the race of beings that had with them the powers of controlling elements and wielding magic. They were the rulers of this land and the werewolves their servants."I listened with horror as Arachne kept telling me, "But soon, time after time, the werewolves took their being uncomfortable wit
Just when I thought all was lost, I heard a loud roar echoing through the forest. The werewolves hesitated, their ears perked up in surprise.And then, a massive grizzly bear emerged from the trees, its eyes fixed on the werewolves.The werewolves all yelped at once as the bear charged them. I used the distraction to make a run for it, darting for the trees as the bear swiped at the werewolves.I could hear the snarling and growling behind me, but I dared not look back. I kept running, my heart pounding within me, until I was sure I left werewolves and bear in the dust.Finally, I slowed down to catch my breath and looked around to get my bearing. Tall trees seemed to stretch up to the sky, and I knew I was deep in the forest.I took a deep breath, trying to breathe calmly. I was going to have to keep a clear head if I was going to survive this.I listened as, suddenly, the bushes rustled. I turned to see the bear emerge from the trees, its eyes fixed on me.But then he did not attack
Of course we were going to sleep with an eye open, afterall a were wolf cannot be fully trusted.Ryder sighed "How long do you think it will take before you find her?""I don't know. I just know I need to find her." I replied."I understand. Let's get some sleep."I nodded and fell asleep only to wake up not too long after. There was a creature chasing Bolton. At first it was funny until, it started to kill the pack members in masses. It even killed Martha. I lunged towards it but then it looked at me and laughed.A sarcastic laugh."You call yourself Alpha? You and I know you aren't capable."I got confused for a moment, it could talk? What was this?I didn't have time to think carefully before it attacked me. If it killed me then I'd have died a useless Alpha.I attacked it with equal strength but it's hand morphed into a sword and was plunged directly into my heart.I gasped for breath. Only for me to realize it was just a dream. It was already dawn so I woke Ryder up "Let's move"
"Then you have to make sure no one figures it out," I said firmly. "Do it."Arachne shook her head. "You're playing with fire. If this goes wrong—""It won't," I interrupted. "Just do it. Now."She sighed again, obviously unhappy, but started gathering her things. She took me in a little house in the middle of a forest. I watched as she pulled out vials of strange liquids, powders, and crystals, mumbling incantations under her breath. The air around us grew heavy, charged with almost electric energy.Whatever he had in mind, she added, her voice tight with focus, he'd better be prepared to deal with its fallout afterward. When this gets moving, there's no pulling back until the course is run.She just had to make it convincing.When she was done, she told me that it remained one last thing."We need to find a way to get the information to him."" No one knows where he is" I reminded her."I could find a way to get the information to him. I only need something of his -clothes, nail, ha
"What do you want to know?" She asked stuffing the money in the pockets of her gown.I smirked and asked "Where's your Alpha?"She looked around before whispering "Everything I say is from hearsay. I heard he left with his friend to find a lady in his dreams."I wanted to laugh and send her off because Derek could get any lady he wants. Why would one whom he couldn't get approach appear in his dreams?"Okay, did any weird thing happen before that?" I asked. I needed to gather as much information as possible."I heard that some witch visited him but no one really talks about who or why. Then he came back some days later and was asking weird questions to the guards. Like if they saw someone come into his room. Then he held a meeting telling us he's trying to solve a problem that could probably bring danger to us all."I looked at her "Bring danger?""Yes. He even handed over power to the Beta and went on his search.""Nothing else happened?"She thought for a while before shaking her he
I stared at Mateo like he had gone crazy. My next move?... as if this were some kind of game I was supposed to be winning. I wanted to argue, to demand that Mateo take me to Chris immediately, but deep down, I knew he was right: Gina was dangerous, and if she suspected I knew more than I was letting on, things would get worse-fast.I looked away, my eyes straying to the garden as I struggled to steady my mind. The flowers seemed lined up in a neat parody of the storm raging inside my skull. "Fine," I said finally. "But I want your word that Chris won't be harmed.""Do you think I'm a monster?" He asked me.I glared at him."You have my word, ma'am" he replied curtly.We stood for a moment in silence, everything weighing down on us as if it were a physical force. Finally, I turned back to him. "What's the next step, then? What do we do about Gina?"Mateo's eyes darkened. "We watch. We wait. And when the time comes, we strike."His words sent a shiver down my spine, but I nodded. The fu
A knot of dread began to twist in my chest. I could no longer turn a blind eye to this; there was something darker at work here. I thought of Cida, who was probably poring over documents long buried, trying to find out where he went wrong. And I thought of Elder Kato, if he was so wise, why wasn't he able to identify that she was not right for the pack?The pieces were not falling into place.Lucinda's voice cut through my reflections. "Be careful, Amelia. Digging too deep has consequences.""I know," I whispered. "But we need the truth."And truth, I knew, would change everything. Was this what the seer was talking about?Lucinda's voice brought me back to earth "Earth to Aurora!""Yeahh??""Don't you want to know what happened to Chris?"I opened my eyes wildly "you know what happened to him?"She shook her head "ofcourse not! I just thought you could find a way to find out. After all, he doesn't deserve to suffer, he's just a pawn."I sighed agreeing with her, but even though he's
I frowned. "And what do you think I should do?"Investigate in silence. Gina is to be kept bound, but alive. Her use is not at an end just yet. And Lucinda." He paused in search of exactly the right words. "She is to be watched carefully. It is often behind the mask of loyalty that the sharpest daggers are hidden."His words sent a run of ice through my veins, but I nodded. A man didn't reject the experience of the Elder Kato.Lucinda's POVI watched him go, Elder Kato taking his leave from Cida's chambers, a flutter of unease dancing across my chest. The old man was perceptively astute, far too much so for my taste, and the minute he started digging deeper, he might find threads leading back to me.I couldn't allow that to happen but if things comes to the worst, I'd tell them the truth. I had made up my mind.Chris' POVThe dusty floor of the cabin was my seat, in an excruciating pain in my wrists-the ropes were too tightly laced-but at least my kidnapper had given me a little water
I started pacing, taking slow, measured steps, rubbing my temples. How did this blow up so badly? The cut from Gina runs deep -at least, I gave her a chance and I allowed my title to ride on her, only to see her standing here entangled in deceptions and schemes that sink every piece of what I'm trying to build.Lucinda's POVIt was almost too sweet to mask this satisfaction as she was being dragged away. She had played and lost. I didn't know how exactly this all worked out. I wasn't the one who arranged for her study to be open. I knew she was a terrible person but I never had evidence.But something inside me knew this was a short-lived victory only. Gina was a rabid dog, dangerous even when cornered, and unless I finished what I had started, she might still claw her way out of it and expose me.I said nothing, but my mind raced with every step of my plan: Chris, already out of the picture-the loyal guard she had tried to use as a scapegoat-his absence had served its purpose well, a
As Gina mouthed those words to me, I didn't react but I think Cida noticed cause he squinted his eyes before starting to walk away.As the surprised guards dragged Gina, she suddenly screamed and said out loud "I'm innocent. Ask Chris. It's definitely him. He's the person put in charge of that study."Everyone stared at her but the Gamma spoke first "Chris? The guard?"Her eyes widened "Yes, it's him. I hardly use the study. He's the only one who opens it and locks it when the maids need to clean it."I couldn't believe this witch, she was playing the blame game!Boris looked at Cida who looked at her skeptically before ordering someone to find Chris.As a guard went to find Chris, Gina shook the hands of the guards off her body but they didn't let go until Cida gave them permission to.The atmosphere was somewhat tense. I looked at Lucinda from the corner of my eye, she seemed to be seething with anger. This wasn't good.We all waited for Chris to come, I bet he'd have peed his pants
Who could be knocking at this hour? I held a little knife in my hand and walked slowly towards the door. I mean, many people don't like me, what if someone decided to attack me? "Who's there?" I asked."It's Lucinda, open up please." Her voice sounded croaked. I quickly dropped the knife and opened the door."What happened to you? You don't look well" I said looking at her face.It was not until she raised her head that I saw the hand prints and marks on her neck. It was a very terrible looking bruise. "Who did this to you?!"Shee looked at me with anger in her eyes "Who else?"That witch! "What in the actual hell?! What exactly happened?"***After the banquet, in Gina's room."Get me Lucinda! Now!"The maid scurried away to call Lucinda who was packing away some plates."The Luna requests your presence."Lucinda smirked and walked to Gina's chambers "Luna, you wanted to see me"Gina was so furious she rose her hand to slap Lucinda but to her surprise Lucinda slipped down with ease.