Kael’s POV. I sat at the head of the Council table, my eyes scanning the faces of the council members. The tension in the air was palpable, and I knew I was in for a long session."So, Kael," Councilor Aurora began, her voice. "It seems your pack is in shambles. Food is going missing, property is being vandalized, and your members are at each other's throats. What do you have to say for yourself?"I took a deep breath, trying to remain calm. "I understand the concerns, Councilor. But I assure you, I am doing everything in my power to rectify the situation."Councilor Orion snorted. "Rectify the situation? Do you mean like you rectified the situation with your last breeder? The one who mysteriously disappeared?"I gritted my teeth, my temper rising, this old man knows just how to get on my nerves. "That was a different situation, Councilor. And I assure you, I had nothing to do with her disappearance."Councilor Lila raised an eyebrow. "Save it, Kael. We're not buying it. You're inca
AKIRA’s POV. "Kael, I need to tell you something," I said, looking him right in the eye. "Not now, Akira," he growled, not even looking at me. I was thrown off guard by how quickly he changed, a few days ago he was on my neck demanding I tell him what I have been up to and now that I am here to tell him, he does not want to hear. “Hell no, you must hear.” The voice in my head hissed. "It can't wait," I insisted, trying to keep my voice calm. Kael stopped pacing and turned to face me, his eyes blazing with rage. "What is it?" "I've been investigating the sabotage and the things that suddenly seem to be going south in the pack," I began, trying to choose my words carefully. "I don't have time for this," Kael snapped, turning away from me. Then he turned to look at me before he shook his head and closed away. “I think that is your cue to continue talking… his ego is not interested but I think he is.” The voice in my head purred words of encouragement. "Listen to me, K
ALPHA KAEL’s POV.I paced back and forth in my office, trying to calm my racing mind. Akira had just left, and I couldn't shake off the guilt that clawed at me with each passing second. She didn't understand, she never did. She thought I was being stubborn and rude, but she had no idea what was at stake.Just as I was starting to calm down, Zephyr walked in, his brows furrowed in concern. "Kael, what's going on? Akira looked like she'd been through a war."I stopped pacing and turned to face him. "She doesn't get it, Zeph. She thinks I'm being rude and nonchalant, she called me a tyrant, but I know Keiran is playing a game. And Akira...she's too bold, too reckless. She doesn't know when to back down."Zephyr's expression turned thoughtful. "You're worried about her safety."I nodded. "Yes, I am. Keiran will stop at nothing to get what he wants, and Akira...she's too innocent and sometimes she does not think shit through before she does it. She thinks everyone is as innocent as she is.
Kael’s POV.As I took the letter, the blood scent hit my nostrils, making my stomach churn. It was familiar, yet I couldn't quite place it. Whose blood was this? I felt a shiver run down my spine as I opened the letter, my heart racing as I hoped for the best yet prepared myself for the worst."Kael, what is it?" Zephyr asked, his voice laced with concern.I scanned the letter, my eyes widening as I read the words. "It's a warning," I said, my voice low. "Someone's threatening to kill Akira if I don't keep her under control."Zephyr let out a low throaty growl. "What? That's ridiculous. Who would do such a thing?"I shook my head, feeling a surge of anger and a hint of panic set it. "I don't know, but I plan to find out."The letter was brief, but the words sent a chill down my spine. "Keep your mate on a leash, Alpha Kael. If she continues to snoop around, she'll be dead within the week. You can't protect her from everyone. Not even you can stop the inevitable. And her death if she k
AKIRA’s POV.I stormed into my room, slamming the door behind me. I was fuming. Kael's words still echoed in my mind, "You're just a Luna in name, Akira. You're a breeder, nothing more." How dare he!I paced back and forth, my whole body shaking with anger. I couldn't believe he didn't listen to me, didn't trust me. I was his mate, his partner, but he treated me like a … like a bag of trash.As I turned to jump onto my bed, I noticed something was off. My room was scattered, my clothes and belongings thrown about. I froze, my senses on high alert, and panic began to set in despite how hard I fought against it.And then I saw him. A masked figure, hiding behind my curtains.My instincts kicked in, and I growled low in my throat. "Who are you?" I demanded, my eyes fixed on the figure.The figure didn't move, didn't speak. I took a step closer, my heart pounding in my chest."Answer me!" I snarled, my hands clenched into fists, ready to punch two teeth out of this figure if he did not ta
Alpha Kael’s POV.I leaned against the doorframe, watching Akira pace back and forth in my chambers. She was furious, and I couldn't blame her. Two days locked up, with no end in sight, was enough to drive anyone crazy."Kael, this is ridiculous," she said, spinning around to face me, a frown on her face. “I can't take it anymore. I need to get out of here. I can not breathe Kael.. look at me I am losing so much weight.” I raised an eyebrow. "You're not going anywhere, Akira. You're safe in here. And you are not losing weight, you are getting fat… look at your cute belly.” "Safe?" she repeated, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "You call this safe? I'm a prisoner, Kael. A prisoner in my own home. And get your eyes off of my tummy.” She said, narrowing her eyes as she spoke. I chuckled. "You're not a prisoner, Akira. You're just...under protection.""Under protection?" she mocked. "From what? The big bad wolf? Newsflash, Kael, I can take care of myself and my tummy.” I smiled, enjoy
Alpha Kael’s POVI walked back into the pack's headquarters, my face schooling a frown caused by disappointment. Another day, another failed search. I couldn't shake the feeling that I was running out of time.As I entered my chambers, I spotted Akira pacing back and forth, gently biting her fingers, her eyes fixed on me. I knew she was worried, but I didn't have any news to calm her down. "Kael, how was the search?" she asked, her voice laced with concern.I shook my head. "Nothing. We found nothing."Akira's face fell, but she nodded. "I knew it wouldn't be easy."I took a deep breath, remembering the information she had given me days ago. "Akira, you mentioned that the females who were taken had a regular pattern of visiting the waterside. Do you think that's a coincidence?"Akira stopped pacing and narrowed her eyes. "I don't think so. I think whoever is taking them is targeting those who go there regularly."I nodded, a plan forming in my mind. "I need to talk to the others, and
Alpha Kael’s POV.I frowned, my mind racing with worst-case scenarios. "What about the Council, Elder? What's going on?"Elder Thorne's expression turned grave. "An emergency meeting has been called, Kael. Your presence is required."I stood up, feeling a pit form in my stomach. What now? I had enough on my plate with the missing females and the pack's security.“Shall we?” He said and I gave a curt nod.Elder Thorne led me to the Council meeting room, the tension between us palpable. As we entered, I saw the Council members seated around the table, some twitched their lips on seeing me but I could not care less."Alpha Kael," one of them began, "we've called this meeting to discuss the recent... happenings in your pack."I took a deep breath, trying to stay calm. "What's happening?"The council members exchanged looks before one of them spoke up again. "The missing females, the lack of patrols, the general disarray of your pack. It's unacceptable, Kael."I tried to explain, but the q
Keiran’s POV. I stood up from the couch, my eyes fixed on the guards as they searched my house. My anxiety only got worse with each passing second. After Kael left, the guards seemed to double their efforts. I knew I had hidden all the things that would be of help to them, but I still could not help the fear that slowly took hold of me. What if they found something that I carelessly left? And why did Kael have to excuse himself for some time? Where did he go? I thought back to the moment Kael entered my quarters, his eyes scanning the room as if he knew what he was searching for. But what did it mean to him? And why did he have to speak with Akira afterward? In private, no less. My mind raced with questions, each one more unsettling than the last. I didn't like being in the dark, not when it came to things that affected me directly. And this... this was something big. Why would Kael side with me and refuse to search Zephyr only for him to give an order that I should
KAEL’s POV.“None of your business.” I hissed at Keiran and turned to leave his quarters. “Where to my king?” A guard who escorted me asked.“Miya’s,” I replied. Seconds turned into minutes and soon the chariot stopped in front of Lyra’s house.“You can go back,” I said dismissing the guard, who bowed his head and turned to leave.I knocked on the door, and a soft voice called out, "Enter." I pushed open the door and stepped inside. Miya’s house was dimly lit, the air filled with the scent of herbs and smoke."Kael, what brings you here?" Miya asked, her eyes gleaming in the dim light. She sat behind a cluttered desk, surrounded by strange objects, carvings and a pot situated in a corner of the room sizzled and hissed."The murder case," I replied, taking a seat across from her. I pulled out the picture from my pocket and placed it on the desk. "I need your help on this."Miya's expression turned serious as she picked up the picture. "A photograph... of Kaida." Her eyes scann
“Only one way to find out,” I replied as I led Akira out of the chambers and took her to Keiran’s quarters.I stood outside Keiran's quarters, my eyes scanning the area. The toughest guards in the pack surrounded the building, their faces stern. Zephyr and Akira stood next to me, their eyes fixed on the entrance. The council members stood behind us, their whispers and murmurs reaching my ears"Let's get this over with," I said, pushing open the door.Keiran walked in and sat on a couch, his eyes blazing with anger. "This is a waste of time, Kael. You won't find anything. You are wasting time.”I ignored him, my eyes scanning the room. "Search every inch of this place. Leave nothing untouched. Check everywhere and the minute anything is found, bring it to me.”The guards moved swiftly, their hands searching every corner.As the search began, my mind drifted back to the events that led us here. Akira's accusations, Zephyr's suspicions, and Keiran's weird behavior. Somethi
AKIRA’s POV. I stood my ground, my heart racing with frustration. "Search Zephyr," I demanded, my voice firm. "He's always lurking around when the juicy things happen, and I don't trust him. I want him to be searched.” Keiran sneered at me. "You can't just accuse someone without evidence, Akira. Zephyr has served this pack faithfully for years. He's earned our trust. And you are just a little lady who came in barely months ago and you want us to suspect our own for an outsider?” "I don't care about his past," I snapped. "I care about what's happening now. And I think Zephyr knows more than he's letting on. After all, he did claim to see the dagger in my room?” Kael stepped forward, his voice calm. "Akira, I understand your concerns, but Keiran is right. We can't just search Zephyr without a good reason. We need concrete evidence before we take such drastic measures. He holds a responsible position in this pack and I am afraid such an accusation or demeaning act such as searchi
KAEL’S POV I stood in the council chamber, my eyes locked on Zephyr. "I want to know what Zephyr knows," I said, my voice firm. Keiran raised an eyebrow. "Zephyr has already told us what he saw," he said. "Akira and Kaida arguing just hours before Kaida's body was found." I turned to Zephyr. "I want to hear it from him again," I said. "Zephyr, tell me exactly what you saw." Zephyr nodded, his face void of any emotion. "I saw them arguing at the back of Akira’s quarters," he said. "Akira was furious, and Kaida was... well, Kaida was being her usual self mad and taunting.” I raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean?" Zephyr cleared his throat before he spoke again. "You know how Kaida was, always causing trouble and arguing with Akira. But Akira... she was different. She was angry, but she was also agitated." I frowned, intrigued. " agitated or scared ?" Zephyr shrugged his shoulders. "I don't know, but I could sense it. And then, just hours later, Kaida was dead." I nodded, my mind
AKIRA’s POV. I sat on the edge of Kael's bed, my mind reeling with thoughts. How did things go so wrong? One moment, I was defending myself against Kaida's harsh words and accusations, and the next, I was accused of murdering her. I knew I was innocent, but no one seemed to believe me. I massaged my temples, trying to get rid of the headache that was coming. I had been in a trance-like state, and when I finally woke up, I was accused of being a murderer. I didn’t even step out of my room that day, then how can I possibly kill her? The last time we met, we argued about the wrongs she and Keiran were doing but I did not kill her! "Akira, you need to eat," Kael said, his voice soft and gentle. He placed a tray of food in front of me, but I pushed it away. "I'm not hungry," I said, my voice barely above a whisper. Kael sighed and sat down beside me. "You need to keep your strength up. You don't know what's going to happen next. The council has some dumbasses that are after
ALPHA KAEL’s POV. "Akira, I think we're dealing with black magic here," I said, my voice soft and gentle as I did not want to scare her. "I think someone used dark forces to control you, to make you do their dirty work." Akira's eyes widened, her face losing its color. "No, Kael, that's not possible. I would have known if someone was controlling me." I sat down beside her and brought her head to my shoulders. "Not if they were using dark magic, Akira. It's powerful, and it can manipulate even the strongest of men." Akira shook her head, her voice trembling. "I don't know what's happening to me, Kael. I feel like I'm losing my mind. I… I feel like I am losing myself.” I took her hand in mine and gave it a soft reassuring squeeze. "You're not losing your mind, Akira. You're a victim of dark magic. And I'm going to find out who did this to you." Akira's eyes welled with tears, and I pulled her into a warm embrace. "I'm so sorry, Akira. I should have protected you better." As
ALPHA KAEL’s POV.My eyes narrowed, my mind racing with questions. "What is going on, Zephyr?" I demanded, my voice low and deadly. "Why is your scent here? Why are you holding a dagger identical to the one that killed Kaida?"Zephyr hesitated, his eyes darting to the Council members before turning to mine. "I... I can explain," he stammered."Explain?" I repeated, my voice rising. "Explain why your scent is here. Explain why you're holding a dagger that looks like it was used to kill Kaida. Explain why I should trust you?"Zephyr took a step back, his eyes wide with fear. "Kael, listen to me—""No," I cut him off, my anger taking over. "You'll tell me the truth, Zephyr. Now. No more lies, no more excuses. What do you know about Kaida's death?"Zephyr took a deep breath before he spoke. "I didn't kill Kaida, Kael. I swear it. But... I think I know who did."My eyes narrowed, my knuckles turning white from how hard I clenched my fist. "Who?"Zephyr hesitated, his eyes darting to the Co
Kael’s POV.Zephyr's expression changed quickly, and he smiled. "Nothing, Kael. Just worried about the situation."I nodded, but the seed of doubt had been planted. I couldn't shake the feeling that Zephyr was hiding something. Did he send me the letter or does he have something to do with the contents of the letter?"I'll be back soon," I said to Akira, trying to reassure her. "You're safe here."She nodded with fear written all over her. I knew she didn't understand what was happening, but she trusted me. And I would make sure she was safe.As I left the room, I couldn't help but wonder if Zephyr was involved in the incident against Akira. No, I pushed the thought aside. Zephyr was my friend, my ally. I trusted him with my life.But the letter's words echoed in my mind: "Your biggest threat lies not with your enemies, but with your closest friend. Trust no one."I would have to be careful, for Akira's sake. I couldn't let anyone hurt her, not even Zephyr.I walked into the Council c