AKIRA’s POV.I sat on my bed, staring blankly into space, my mind blurry, my head spinning like crazy but somehow I did not fall off the bed. I didn't know how I got there or what happened before. Everything felt weird, my head was foggy, and it was like a dream that I couldn't wake up from. But it wasn't a dream, was it? It felt too real, too vivid, everything was there.I tried to remember, but my mind was blank and my brain refused to help. Panic started to set in as I tried very hard to join pieces of what happened. Why did I feel like I was in a trance? Why did I feel so unusual and weird like I was not myself?"Think, Akira, think," I muttered to myself, trying to shake off the fear that now took control of my mind. But the more I tried to remember, the more my head hurt. I stood up, deciding to clear my head with a trip to the bathroom. Maybe some cold water on my face would help me snap out of this trance-like state. As I walked in, I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror
KAEL'S POVI stood in the doorway, my eyes fixed on Akira as the guard's hand gripped her arm. A growl rose in my throat, and I took a step forward, my voice low and menacing. "Leave her."The guard hesitated, his eyes darting to mine before releasing Akira's arm. "I'm sorry, my alpha, but the Council has demanded—""I said leave!" I hissed, my patience getting thin. The guard bowed his head in submission, his face pale, as I took another step forward.I turned to face Akira and I could see the fear in her beautiful eyes that glistened with unshed tears. She was innocent, someone framed her for this. "Akira, come here," I said, my voice softer now, more gentle.She hesitated, then took a step forward, her eyes never leaving mine. I could see as she relaxed her shoulders, she had faith that I would protect her. And I would, I had to.As she reached my side, I wrapped my arm around her shoulders, pulling her close, one hand on her waist, the other on her back slowly caressing. "You're
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
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
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
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
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 opened my eyes to find myself in the dark, dungeon. The offensive stench of waste and decay filled my nostrils. I tried to sit up, but a sharp pain went through my head, making me wince and close my eyes: "Akira, you're a disgrace!" Kaida's voice echoed in my head, followed by the sound of the dungeon door slamming shut. I slowly got up, my body aching from the emotional adulation I suffered before I was thrown here. I stumbled towards the door, pounding the door with my fist. "Kaida, please! Let me out! I'll try again, I promise!" The only response was silence. No one was there to listen to me. I slumped against the door, tears rushing down my face. Why was Kaida doing this to me? I had always been a loyal member of the pack, dedicated to healing and helping others. Everyone in the pack had always come to me, why this harsh treatment. The sound of footsteps outside my cell made me look up. The door was flung open, and a figure entered. "Akira, you're wanted i