**Laura POV**
My eyes suddenly sprung open and in shock, I slapped my hands across my entire body expecting to feel the excruciating pain from the multiple stabs, but surprisedly I felt nothing.
“What is happening?” I whispered to myself, looking around the empty void i was now engulfed in. Even Alex and Sonia were nowhere to be found.
“Is anyone there!?” I screamed, but my voice echoed back to me, which made me realize I was truly alone. ‘How did I get here?’ I muttered to myself. From a distance, I could hear a shuffling sound from a distance moving in my direction.And when I spun round, I saw the most beautiful female I have ever laid eyes on.
She had long straight dark hair that pooled down to her back, her skin was as smooth as porcelain. Her emerald eyes glimmered in the dark and was a stark contrast to her plump red lips.
One thing was quite strange about her though. She was sitting on the moon.
“Hi, where am I?” I called softly, looking up at her radiant face. As soon as she caught me staring, she smiled at me.
“You’re in the abstract world, a point between life and death. At this point, you aren't alive or dead until I proclaim it so” she replied, making me gasp in shock.
Her voice was the most beautiful sound I have ever had. It was so soft, it felt like a group of orchestra playing melodious tunes. Soon it occurred to me. “I was stabbed to death” I quivered in fear.
“ I know,” she replied, beaming a smile at me. When she got up to move, to my utmost surprise, she glided through the skies towards me . I felt a wave of nausea wash over me.
“Who, what are you?” I asked in astonishment. Moving away from her imposing figure which towered over me.
“You really don't know who I am? Well child, it's me Selena. The moon goddess and I'm here to take you back.”
“I don't want to go back” I deadpanned.
“Has it occurred to you that Sonia could have the throne if you don't go back?”
In an instant, the thought of Sonia ascending my throne filled me with so much rage. I had no choice but to nod my head in agreement.
“I'm going back,” blurted out.
“Now come here child” she said, spreading her arms in order for me to embrace, her arms were many feet wide apart. I was skeptical at first but soon summoned the courage to walk towards her.
“I will give you this opportunity to go back child, to mend your wrongs and you, you have the right to choice between good and bad and an edge over every other mortal that would cross path with you.” she said in a chant-like manner. I immediately felt an electric surge coursing through my body, I felt empowered. In shock I looked up to her, about to ask why I had felt that way when she pushed me back into the void.
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I jerked uncontrollably for a few seconds, making a lot of people sitting around me stare with a look of both pity and shock. Seemingly confused myself, I surveyed my environment when I realized I was at a funeral and Sonia’s hand was clasped against mine. “Fucking bitch” I muttered to myself. I was about to pull my hand from her firm grip when the priestess voice rang in the air, quickly snapping me from my reverie.
“We are gathered here today to pay our tributes to this loving family, the family of Alpha and Luna Carlson Blackstone.” I quickly snapped my head in the priestess direction when it dawned on me that this was my parents' funeral.
But how is this possible? My parents died two years ago. My gaze trailed off to the pyre that had been created up front, I discovered that a lot of my parents' pictures were scattered on top of it as a show of respect. I couldn't breath, I felt suffocated. I felt like I was reliving the moment. Everything seemed the same as it all happened before. With swollen red eyes, Sonia asked” Are you okay?” “I am fine,” I answered with a smile.
“Laura “ she started but was immediately cut short by the priestess voice.
“ Receive blessings children ,” “May the Moon goddess bless you, protect, keep you safe and grant you peace.”
The crowd roared in unison. From the corner of my eyes, I saw Alex, as he stride into the hall. That was where I first saw him two years ago. Sonia had introduced him to me as her only cousin, who had wanted to come see life from a different perspective. As they two made their way towards me after speaking with a few elders . Sonia led the way and Alex followed behind her. I could smell the mating bound emanating from his body; but whenever I looked into those dark eyes of his, all I saw was the love flickering in his eyes when he first saw me and how he gagged and stabbed me countless times.
“Hey Laura, wait up!” Sonia waved her hand in my direction. “ Sorry, I wanted to introduce you to my cousin Alex”
I rolled my eyes and muttered to myself ‘Dear Moon Goddess, why are you letting me relive my past?’.
“Oh , nice to meet you,” I furrowed my brow towards him as he spewed out his name. “Alex”
“Alex, nice to meet you” I smiled at him.
“I am Laura'' I said. As we shook hands, I felt a jolt of shock wave go through my body. But I paid no attention to it.
“My cousin says you two are mates!” she yelped in excitement. I looked at her with resentment etched in my gaze.
“Yeah, I just felt it.” I deadpan my face glazed over.
“Laura , you used to be overly excited and crazy about finding a mate” she said as her jaw dropped.
*Laura POV*“Hey Alpha” I heard someone call me from the crowd. I turned around only to see that it was the Beta’s son.“Hi Maxwell” I smiled. In the past, I was rude to him because of my blinded love for Alex but this time around, I paid more attention.“Wow you know my name?” he uttered in shock, biting his lower lips.“Who doesn't know Beta's son?” I blurted out. “Awww, I didn't know I was popular.” he said, with a shy look creased on his face.“I have to go now,” I said to him. “ Why so fast Laura, where are you going?” he said, reaching out to grab my hand. I halted in my tracks as he walked closer. “ I've got lots of activities to tend to. Remember I'm the pack's new Alpha.” I beamed a smile towards him.“Okay, I was worried about you, with all that has happened, you might need a friend by your side through these trying times.” His words made my heart race with excitement but I wasn't going to let my emotions get in the way of my revenge, and almost immediately, my look change
**Laura POV**“I don't want a mate, I want to rule my park, myself.”my voice thundered in the room as Sonia gasped rapidly.“I concur with them you know, you've already seen your mate, Alex my cousin is your mate.its unclear to me why you don't like him. Regardless of the mating bond between you two being conspicuous. He loves you and with him by your side, you'll need all the assistance you can get.” Sonia said, cupping my tender cheeks into her hands.“I don’t feel anything for him sonia. I don't feel the mate bond” I lied.“Your change is so sudden and alarming Laura” she scoffed. “ I thought you've always wanted this, why pulling out at the last minute?” she said through gritted teeth.“I can do this myself Sonia, except you no longer have fate in your best friend” I said, tapping her shoulder.“But Laura..” I cut her off abruptly.“But what sonia… You’re no different from the elders, I thought you would help me in convincing them to see reasons with me. But it's obvious whose si
**Laura's POV**I got to the pack house in not time and immediately started walking towards my room when I stumbled upon Sonia. When I sighted her from afar, she was mumbling incoherent words but that was less of my problem."Hey, Laura where have you been?" She asked the moment our eyes came in contact with each other. Sonia made to hug me but I refuted by swaying my body away from her embrace. "What are you doing here by this time?" I asked folding my hands akimbo, Sonia's eyes almost bopped out of their sockets at my question. I'm sure it came fast and she wasn't expecting it."Is that supposed to be a question directly to me?" She eyed me up and down checking if something was wrong. I'm sure I sound like someone who an exorcism was performed on."Does it sound like an answer?" I made to open the door but Sonia stopped me. I'm currently at my self restraint and would lash out on her. "I hope you realize we are best friends?" "Oh, yeah I do know. Can I go in now?" I asked in my Al
"Move out!" A familiar voice yelled and both I and Maxwell turned around only to see furious Alex walking out in rage."Who cares?" I whispered while Maxwell half shrugged and wr both went out separate ways.*"We demand to see your Alpha!" These words kept replaying in my head and I fought the urge to ask what the person wanted to see me for. I stood up looking around the familiar but not familiar place until I realized I was in my room and technically, I just woke up from a dream. I got distracted by the noise coming from the pack members, something like an argument but it became tensed and I started hearing cries then I realized a war has actually broken out.But why? Who would dare raise a war against us?I had already jumped out from bed and grabbed my sword. Anger and bitterness flushed through me as I saw some servants laying dead on the ground. What the hell is happening?Yesterday, I was informed of a fake news about war and today.... Today a real war is ongoing. Hatred flash
**Laura's POV**I was going to walk out and get rest to be able to proceed everything that was happening.I'm confused, I don't know or understand what's going on.Who's the real enemy? The unknown man or the council of elders, Sonia and Alex? From my past life, Alex, Sonia and the council of elders where my foes. Sonia who keeps lying that Alex is her cousin meanwhile her lover, Alex who wants to ascend the Alpha throne, the council of elders, betrayers... Maxwell was the only ally revealed to me. Who is this man? What does he want the spectra for?As the pack members dispersed, I couldn't shake off the feeling of unease. Well, everywhere looks okay now. We performed a funeral for the deceased not without Sonia trying to force words out of my mouth. Who was this mysterious man once again? Those runes on his face clearly tell that he's a rouge, a rebel... Everything evil lurks around him. What's the significance of the spectra? I knew i had to het to the bottom of this. I called a
**Sonia's POV**"That girl is getting in my nerve as days pass by... What the hell is wrong with her?" I murmured as I and Alex walked deep into the woods."She wasn't like this.... I'm shocked too. Where she got all those strength and courage from, it kinda amazes me." Alex remarked with a sigh but I envied those words. They were actually meant for me and not her. "You know I hate when she's being complimented right?" I asked with irritation."I'll be the last person to compliment her." Alex scoffed and turned around to look at me.We were just a step away from each other when I sighted Laura in the woods and a shadow was enclosing in on her. I needed no soothsayer to tell me that she wasn't aware. It was too late to react because the next minute, shadows, thick dark shadows covered everywhere. I could barely see a thing."What the fuck is happening?" Alex cussed taking steps away from me but I grabbed his hands with the little sight if him that I could see."Where do you think you'
**Laura's POV**I, Laura, stood at the forefront of the funeral procession, my heart heavy with grief. It felt the same... Everything still felt fresh and i felt like suffocating l. The pain had me vulnerable and I weeped for my own inability of being strong. That day had finally come to bif my beloved parents, the late Alpha and Luna. The pack members gathered around, their faces somber and respectful. As we made our way to the burial site which was few meters away from the pack house, I couldn't help but think of all the memories I shared with my parents. The laughter, the adventures, the wise counsel they had given me over the years. My eyes welled up with tears, but I fought to keep them back, knowing I had to be strong for my pack. The ceremony began, and the council members took turns sharing stories and memories of my parents leadership and bravery. I listened, my throat constricting with emotion, as they spike their wisdom,kindness, and unwavering dedication to our pack.Of
**Laura's POV**As the days went by, no words were heard from the mysterious man who was hell bent over the spectra which made me nervous because I know that he was going to come back, that's for sure.No one is certain if he's truly the beast of the east but then, let's forget about him. I haven't paid much attention to elder Magnus but his action's this time got me curious of what his true motives were. "I feel sometimes is off." I complained to Maxwell while we took a stroll in the river bank at the back of the pack house. I love visiting here whenever I wanted absolute peace. The green tress, the water falls, slow and rhymatic waves of water... Everything speaks about nature and it's perfect output."Forget about everything now and feel happy for once. Enjoy yourself and stop being hard on yourself.. remember that the evil ones would keep doing evil and not a soul can change that about them." He advised and i admired him alot.How blind was I that i didn't even notice him in my