Isabella's P.O.VI was taken aback by Ethan's proposal. The fabled community meeting was held annually and only when there were pressing matters to be discussed was it held outside its scheduled time. Only the Alpha's were allowed to attend that meeting and Ethan was clearly asking me to be in attendance.“I... You think it'll be okay if I attend?“ I asked in doubt.“Why not?“ He replied simply.“Well, I'm not an Alpha I'm I?“ I shrugged. “And besides, I'm not even a real Luna either.“ I protested.“That doesn't matter.“ Ethan replied calmly. “You're going to attend the meeting alongside me. One last meeting Isabella.“ He said.I sighed. One last meeting, I repeated this within me silently. I didn't know Ethan's motive for insisting that I attend this meeting but I was willing to do so since it would be the very last social function I'd have to attend with him before my departure.“Why don't you go take care of other things, I'll make sure everything is ready and set before the arriv
Isabella's P.O.VWhen we stepped into the pack house everything felt so different and totally strange for me and even though I had been in the room a number of times, I had never felt this way. The room was not just filled with pack members today but at each corner of the long table sat an Alpha and their Beta while their guards stood behind them grimly like statues. For once today, every chair at the long table was occupied except three chairs at the head of the table, chairs which belonged to Ethan, Brian and I. Everyone else was sitting already so when we walked in, all eyes turned towards me, giving me that feeling of being scanned. My grip on Ethan's hand tightened and he squeezed my hand slightly as we made our way from the door to our seats.I remembered Talia's advice and I smiled warmly as we took our seats. My smile was only met with blank stares and emotionless eyes of the Alpha's and their Beta's and it took a lot of will not to give up smiling.When Ethan finally sat
Ethan's P.O.VA feeling of satisfaction surfged through me in waves as I noticed Nathan's unease and discomfort. He was conered like a rat and I knew at this time he was looking for ways to escape but he had made a grave mistake by failing to eliminate Mila when he had finished drilling her of information. Mila walked up to the middle of the room where the guards stoped her and had her standing before the eyes of all those who were present. “Here before you stands Mila.“ I introduced her loudly to the house. “Mila is here to testify against Alpha Nathan. Like I earlier stated in my account, Mila had been with Nathan ever since she fled from my wrath, she only returned when my uncle sent an invitation out to her for our usual family get together and who did she bring back with her? The assassins who were meant to kill me as well as her.“ Some of the men who were present gasped and began to flash angry looks at Nathan while Elder Darius leaned forward in Mila's direction. “When you
Ethan's P.O.V“Axel?” One of the elders gasped. “Tell me you don't mean the same Axel Nightshade we know.”“I'm afraid the person I talk about is none but the same Axel Nightshade.” I replied gravely. “I believe he has taken Logan and every second that passes, every minute puts Logan at risk at the hands of the madman.” I said.The room fell silent for a while and the elders brought their heads together again and began to whisper rapidly in the same strange language that none of us could understand. They knew fully well that we were all werewolves there and anything they whispered would be heard clearly by everyone and I think it was because of this they had to fall back to whatever language they were speaking whenever they had to speak privately.While the elders talked, I turned slowly to look at Isabella. She sat rigidly with her eyes on me, watching carefully with her observing eyes, when our eyes met, she nodded slowly, a sign of her approval of what I was doing. We both knew t
Isabella's P.O.VTogether, I and Ethan returned to the manor after that long and tedious meeting with the community elders and Alphas and I couldn't help but feel happy that I was finally out of that room and away from the sharp eyes of the men. After the meeting, we had stayed behind to greet and talk to a few Alphas but that didn't take long as I expected since everyone was eager and desperate to leave for their own pack, especially the Alphas who had come from very distant packs.It was nightfall when we finally got back within the safe confines of the Manor. I quickly discarded the heels I wore, the heels which only added to my torture aside the dress that Ethan had bought for the meeting. Ethan himself was on the couch staring blankly into space as if his mind was still occupied with the happenings of the day. I approached him carefully and sat down opposite him.“Thank you for what you did back there Ethan.” I said lowly and softly.Ethan's eyes turned to me. “What did I do?” H
Ethan's P.O.VThe thoughts of Isabella weighed heavily in my mind when I left the pack that morning. I just couldn't bear to look her in the eyes and say good bye so I left her a letter instead, for all I know I'll never get to see her again and she had made it clear and plain that she didn't doesn't want me and would not stay at the pack no matter what.I tried my possible best to forget about Isabella so I tried to think of other things, other pressing matters like the mission I was currently taking, rescuing Logan from the clutches of Axel. I decided I'll make a quick stop at the Ravensong pack before I move on so that was where I was headed presently. I would stop at the Ravensong pack and gather more information before I would continue on my mission and I intended to comb the whole forest in search of Logan.I intended to return only after I've found him and as for Axel... Well, the community had demanded that Axel be brought in alive but I really saw no need for that and while
Ethan's P.O.VThe men were surprised when I mentioned Axel Nightshade, a look of surprise quickly passed through them before they turned their focus to me again.“You mean Axel is with the rogues we're hunting? You mean Axel presently has Logan?” One of the men asked in what I believed was astonishment.I noticed the man said 'Logan' instead of Alpha Logan but I didn't bother bringing that into light so I only nodded. “Yes, Axel had Logan and I intend to find him.” I said calmly.“Well, we would like to stick around then.” The man who was speaking appeared to be the leader or captain of the pack guards I met. “We would really like some helping hand in these parts.” He added.“Okay..” I replied simply. “That won't be a problem considering that we're both on the same side. I am also out hunting for Logan and I intend to leave only after I've located him.” I said.The men exchanged another look and some of them nodded knowingly too before their captain spoke again. “Very well then. Le
Ethan's P.O.VWith the threat that faced me clearly neutralized, I turned my attention to the rogue settlement before me. I knew if this was where Logan was held, Axel would be there which meant the place would be under strict watch too.I slowly inched closer and closer to what appeared to be a cave and at the same time making sure to approach downwind so I wouldn't be smelt out. Once I inched just a little closer I could hear the rogues and smell them clearly but besides the rogues stench, I perceived Logan too!I hastened my speed and approached faster, momentarily allowing my feelings to take the better part of me as I stepped on a few broken twigs on the forest floor. The cracking of the twigs wasn't that loud but to a werewolf it was loud enough.I paused in apprehension and watched the rogues up ahead of me. They were still talking freely and making rude jokes but one of them began to scan my direction and I knew he had heard my movements. I quickly ducked under the cover of t