Lucas’s POV The days have become so stretched and boring that I have night and day fantasies about having my hands on that crest, about what it looks like, and how wonderful it will be if I can finally take sole control of the pack. I rose from my bed and exhaled a sigh of relief before taking the antidote and walking out of the room. I've waited and analyzed the times when Mary and Alpha Gideon visit Evelyn. Mary sees her three times a day at the same time each day, and Alpha Gideon visits occasionally but not frequently, so I had ample time to go there, and I was startled, Mary hadn't discovered one of her several keys was missing. I had the impression that I was being watched. No one had seen me enter that room, and I wondered if I was that clever or perhaps alpha Gideon was up to his old tricks on me. But I didn't let it upset me because I wanted to make sure that before he caught on to what I was doing, I had my hands on the crest. So I strolled down the halls until I a
Daniel’s POV The night in the tent was filled with love, Athena and I gazed through the sky all night and the crescent moon shone brightly at us, we barely slept due to the cold, but it didn't matter, what we had at that moment was what mattered most, I wouldn't trade anything in the world for this, Athena is the best thing that has ever happened to me. The day was here again, and I was the first to wake up. I softly touched Athena, and she slowly opened her eyes, squinting slightly before groggily standing up from the floor. We emerged from the tent, and she took a look around. We went out of the garden hand in hand when her stomach suddenly rumbled, "Don't tell me, you are already hungry?" I questioned, and she chuckled, covering her face up. "This is so embarrassing, I can't believe it!" she exclaimed, and we both laughed. I had told several of the maids that we would clean up the garden after we left, so it wasn't a big deal. We got to a clear path where the limousine was
Lucas's POV My heart was filled with hate, and nothing seemed interesting anymore; I couldn't believe Evelyn for denying me the one thing I needed from her, so I fisted my hand violently, my slightly lengthened claws cutting into my palms and drawing blood. Maybe she deserved what happened to her because even in her sickbed, she was stubborn and unwilling to give up. Who knows, perhaps the crest isn't really needed to control the warriors, and what if the crest doesn't exist? She wouldn't subject herself to so much pain and torture if it didn't exist, right? I grumble, rubbing my hand around my head, as my thoughts are jumbled; I don't know what to do, and I can't seek advice from anybody; I can't even tell Andrea, who is busy messing around with alpha Gideon. I walked out of my room with the goal of walking about the pack and possibly calming my anxiety. I wandered around the halls and down the steps.I let out a sigh of relief as I stepped out of the pack house and took a deep b
Andrea's POVMy mind was racing with a lot of thoughts, but I had no idea what to do; I felt helpless and exhausted from all that was going on around me. Sometimes I feel like I'm getting closer to what I want, yet a minute later I feel like I'm millions of miles away. I kept having the idea that I should ask Alpha Gideon to marry me so that I would become his luna; perhaps with that, I would be able to control those warriors and fight Alpha Daniel before he and his warriors became more powerful.I know as each day passes, they are training tirelessly to prepare themselves to defeat us when the time comes, but I cannot permit this.I was busy pacing around my room while waiting for Gamma Thomas to arrive. I wanted to see him so that I could plan my strategy and determine the best course of action moving forward, including if I should let him go. I quickly went to open the door after hearing a knock and was delighted to see my gamma Thomas standing there. I pushed him inside and said
Gideon’s POV I smirked at the sky, those siblings believed they were clever, only to discover later that I was manipulating them. When they first approached the pack, I didn't recognize them. But I did my investigation to see whether they were who they claimed to be, only to discover that they shared my goals. I've always wanted to be an alpha, which I am now, and my ambition is to one day be the alpha king. All I had to do was attack Alpha Daniel and kill him, and I would take over his position. I know it's not as simple as it sounds, but this pack will be able to provide what I required, there is a large army here that I doubt even the alpha king has that many. That terrible being who is dying opted not to give me the crest, which I might use to command armies and lead them in battle; I've never seen the crest and have no idea what it looks like; I only overheard her father telling her about it, and perhaps I shouldn't have killed him so soon. I should have cajoled him as a
Evelyn’s POVMy hands were quivering and hovering, I breathed deeply, and I knew I had to assist myself because no one else would. I know Gideon so well that he wouldn't be so oblivious to Lucas's several arrivals in this cell. What if he was trying to get to me through him? Maybe when I reveal where the crest is, he'll come over and take it from me. My father made me vow to protect the crest with my life, and I intend to do so. I don't mind dying in order to safeguard that crest. When the door to the cell opened, my thoughts were startled, and I quickly reclined on the bed I was in, faking weakness; though I am weak, I am not as weak as I portray; I didn't want anybody to know the extent of my strength and use it against me. Lucas entered the room, his brow furrowed, his stare scrutinizing, and I gulped down the lump that had formed in my throat. "How are you doing?" he asked, but I ignored him. "Are you too weak to talk now?" he questioned, his voice taunting. I looked away from
Andrea’s POV I opened my mouth numerous times but nothing came out, I don't know what to do or how to protect myself, and how did I forget to shut the door today of all days? I can't believe everything I've worked so hard for is crumbling in front of me. "Alpha Gideon!" I called, but his eyes were cold; I knew there was nothing I can say to make him believe me; his eyes showed that he wanted to get me, and he did red-handed. “Guards!” he yelled and in less than a minute, guards surrounded us, and they stepped inside the room. “Take them to the dungeon, I will decide what to do with them later,” Alpha Gideon said, and my eyes widened, I wrapped the blanket around my body hastily trying to cover my nakedness. I yelled, "Let me go!" as the guard dragged me from the bed. "Please let me go!"I sobbed more, but my cry fell on deaf ears, and they ignored the fact that I was a woman and took me out of the room violently. As they took me out of the pack home, every servant that were l
Lucas’s POV I groaned as I opened my eyes, a stinging pain coursing through my head, I clasped my hands over my head, groaning; I can't believe Evelyn is that strong. Perhaps she had always pretended to be weak. I attempted to stand up from the floor, but before I could, I saw guards come over to where I was and surround me; my eyes widened in sorrow, and I couldn't believe I had been apprehended. I tried to stand up and walk to the door, but the guards seemed to know what I was up to and stopped me. I sank to the ground after being struck with the back of their blade. “The alpha has requested for your immediate arrest, for interfering in his private matters” one of the guards said, and two others came over to haul me aggressively, I tried to free myself from them but their power overcome mine. "Let me go!" I yelled as they pulled me out of the pack building and into the dungeon. “If I get out of here, I vow I won't spare you!"I yelled at them, but my words were deafeningly
Athena’s POV It’s been a month since the death of Andrea and Lucas, and it still felt unreal, this past month has been the happiest I have been in my life. I have never felt so at peace, sleeping with no course to worry about. I looked at my wedding dress, and it was breathtaking, I ran my hand through it and it was a masterpiece, with delicate lace and silk, adorned with shimmering beads and sequins. I smiled as I took it from the hanger and wore it. Slowly slipping into the wedding dress, I felt an indescribable sensation. Every delicate stitch seemed to weave love and happiness into the fabric. As I stood before the mirror, I gasped in awe at the vision it reflected. My eyes shimmered with tears of overwhelming joy as I finally realized my dream of being a bride. I stepped out of the room when I was pleased with the way I looked and met beta Carl outside, he had promised to walk me down the aisle and I have never felt so glad. Beta Carl stretched his hand and I slowly placed m
Athena’s POVI watched as Lucas gulped for air while struggling to stay alive, he died and Andrea screamed and ran over to his dead body. She tried to carry him, but she had no power as she cried profusely. “Lucas! Lucas wake up!” she screamed and the kind part of me felt bad while watching her cry, but I suddenly remembered how she laughed devilishly as they killed Emily, every ounce of pity I felt for her left immediately and I scowled. “Are you ready to give up now or not?” Alpha Daniel asked a land, and Andrea shot him an angry look.“I would rather avenge my brother! Avenge my mother who died pitifully in the wilderness, avenge my father who was killed and reaped his title!” Andrea screamed and she stood up, trying to attack Alpha Daniel. I move closer to her and yank her hair, pulling her down, “don’t you think it’s time for you to give up? It’s time you stop everything you are doing and reflect on yourself?” I said, and she elongated her claws, trying to tear my face like I
Athena’s POV I was about to lunge at Andrea after snarling when I heard a screeching yell that caused me to tilt my head immediately. I discovered it was Donald who produced that sound, and I attempted to control my heavy breathing as I stared at him. Elder Ryker was able to escape Alpha Daniel's strike when I noticed him, and his eyes widened in amazement as he saw his son, his body went pale quickly, and I smirked, it seemed what Donald said was true. He must have assumed his son was dead. "You…you are alive?"Elder Ryker pushed himself to say, and his son frowned at him. “You must have thought I got burnt in that car, I escaped and here I am, it’s nice to see you again Father!” Donald said as I stepped closer to them after he mentioned the crest. “What’s going on here?!” a man who I didn’t recognize asked but looking at his attire he seemed to be the chief commander of their pack. “My father, Elder Ryker is responsible for killing the old alpha, Luna Evelyn’s father, for h
Daniel's POV The night was quiet, and I sighed as I looked up at the sky; I had been outside for a while now, trying to clear my mind of the many things that were racing through it. This week, Beta Carl has been quite active and helpful in attempting to get everything in order. I wandered farther into the garden, admiring the gorgeous flowers and attempting to forget about everything going on around me. I sighed and decided it was time to return inside and meet Athena; I've grown so attached to her that I can only sleep better in her arms. I was headed towards the pack building when I heard a bomb detonate. The ground trembled, and I staggered; I tilted my head to see what was going on; I strained my ear and heard the cry of war approaching. My eyes opened in surprise; I hadn't anticipated being attacked. "There is a war approaching, everyone should get ready for a battle," I yelled to the pack members over the mind link as I dashed toward the pack house. I ran up the stai
Andrea’s POV When I saw the crest in Athena's hand, the blood on my face drained and I turned pale. The same crest that Alpha Gideon and I have worked so hard to obtain is now sitting on Athena's hand. I always assumed the crest was something tangible, not realizing that was not the case. When alpha Daniel and Athena exited the courtroom, I tried to rise but my body felt weak as I reflected on everything I had gone through to reach where I am now. I finally pulled myself up and began walking to my room; I can't let Athena and Alpha Daniel gain control of the army; I've sacrificed so much for this, and I'm not going to let it go easily. I slumped on my bed and I entered my room. * I couldn't sleep all night because I was tossing and turning in my bed, and the only time I tried to sleep, I had a terrifying dream about Athena killing me. At the first roasting crow, I got out of bed and decided to take a bath. I finished bathing and dressed in all black because I was still grie
Daniel’s POV Fear gripped me right away. I couldn't trust anyone, let alone a stranger when Athena spoke to me over the pack's mind link. As a result, I was instantly bothered. "What's the matter with you? You went quiet?" Alpha Andrew inquired, and I sighed. "Athena just spoke to me through the mind link; she said a man approached her and asked to speak to her and me," I replied, and they both narrowed their eyes. "Who is that man?"Alpha Andrew inquired. "She doesn't know him," I said. “I think it’s best if we go over and meet her immediately, we can’t be too sure of anything, you know” Beta Carl stated "He is right, we should go meet her right away," Alpha Andrew stated as we all stood up. We walked out of the house and encountered Athena, who was standing beside her with a man whose face I had never seen before. I was taken aback when he referenced the war and claimed to be Elder Ryker's son. I moved in closer to him. "Do you know the gravity of punishment you will re
Athena’s POV The car stopped in front of the pack building, and we both got out. We went inside, and I noticed Alpha Andrew and Edna, who seemed anxious when they saw us, and they approached us. "How did it go?"Alpha Andrew inquired hurriedly. “Exactly like I had thought, Andrea and an elder were blatantly refusing what I had said, but the rest wanted to comply” Alpha Daniel answered. "That elder must be gaining something from whatever is going on," Alpha Andrew responded. “Of course, it’s obvious but it’s not a problem to me, I am going to put them in their places like I have always done” Alpha Daniel answered. "I believe you, you should rest because you appear tired and Athena too,” Alpha Andrew said, and I nodded at what he said. “Yes, we will do that” Alpha Daniel replied, and we walked away from them. I went back to my room and sighed lying on the bed, I heard a knock on the door before the door was pushed open, Miriam came in with Evan, and my face broke into a smi
Daniel’s POV “The crest?” Elder Ryker asked and I smirked. He must have thought he was smart, but he wasn’t smart enough. Murmurs erupted in the hall as people were busy saying different things, no one had seen the crest for long, and it would be surprising if they saw it. “As I had said, Evelyn talked to us regarding everything that had happened in the pack, she told us Alpha Gideon wasn’t her real mate, he bewitched her to believe he was, just to get the alpha title when he finally succeeded, he killed her father and poisoned her every day after locking her up and lied to the world she was dead, he poisoned her and tortured her just to have his hands on the crest because that was the only way he would have full control over the pack’s army,” I said and the murmurs increased. My gaze was drawn to Andrea and Lucas, who were shivering. They appeared afraid, and I chuckled; I would give anything to see them look that way every day. "How sure are we that you're telling the truth? Sho
Athena’s POV I sighed as I looked out my window. I wasn't mentally prepared for the journey ahead of us; Alpha Daniel had sent a letter to Andrea, alerting her of our presence in the pack. The door swung open, and I turned to see Alpha Daniel enter the room. When he saw me, his face burst into a smile, and I swallowed when I noticed the black shirt he was wearing; Alpha Daniel looks nice in anything, but he always looks hot in this specific shirt. "Are you trying to seduce me?"I inquired, and he chuckled as he moved closer to me, wrapping his hands around my waist. I exhaled, resting on him. “I don’t mind seducing you over and over again if that makes you give me another child” Alpha Daniel replied and I chuckled. “You talk about babies too much, don’t you think?” I raise my brows at him. “I want a baby from you Athena, I want to see every stage of pregnancy in you” he murmured and slowly kissed my ear, I closed my eyes and wrapped my hand around his neck. I suddenly rememb