MARCY"Do you hear that?" I asked as I stared at the roof of the tunnel, listening intently.Cayden who had been digging stopped and looked up as well."You mean the occasional thuds? Yes, I do.""No, there's more," I said. "I can faintly hear a commotion and those aren't simple thuds."I point at the ceiling from which sa d particles were drizzling."Simple thuds wouldn't do that," I added "What could it be then?" he asked. "A fight?""I think so too," I replied. "A pretty rowdy one that seems to feature powerful contenders. The intensity shows that this is not a normal spar. I can feel an incredible amount of bloodlust too.""Do you think the Bloodless Pack is at war?" He asked. "It seems like that to me.""The question though, is why they are fighting. Who would even challenge Alpha Grey to a fight. He's a pretty powerful Alpha and rules a pretty powerful pack as well.""Only few packs would even think to challenge them," Cayden affirmed. "It's too much of a risk even for my pack.
CAYDENMy steps were heavy from the fatigue yet crisp as I am the strongest Alpha in the realm and must not show weakness. Especially not in front of that freak bastard. Who the fuck gets stronger from wolfsbane if all things? That's an ability that should be forbidden. Extremely close to witchcraft.What could I have expected from the Nightwalker Pack though.They're the most mysterious pack in the whole realm and their history is unknown. They rose to prominence with mysterious powers, the crystal heart is one of them, and they suspiciously never contended to rule even though they had the power to.It was almost like they had a different goal behind the formation of the pack. That's why most packs try to stay out of their business because one this is for sure. They're not aggressors, but no one who had gone against them had even succeeded in breaching their defenses even once.How would they do that when freaks who grow powerful from wolfbane are a part of that pack?Why is he anno
MARCY"Shit! Shit! Shit!" I cursed as I frantically made my way through the chaotic hallways. The pandemonium that accompanied the battle was even more disruptive by the fight itself. Everyone has gone into self preservation mode and showed little to no regard for hierarchy or authority. Barely any even recognised me as they pushed for safety.I, on the other hand was moving farther away from safety as can be. I was heading deeper into the inner chambers where my trophies have been stashed away.I can't let that bitch have them back now.I saw Jace and that woman's Beta hurrying somewhere and I could tell they were going to the tunnel. How that bastard Jace knew the exact location of the tunnel is beyond me.I finally reached my destination and I could already tell that they were both asleep from the tranquility in the room. Those children are like demons of chaos. I wanted to raise them but I doubt I want the burden that comes with it. I wonder how that bitch coped.If she can do i
CAYDENI gritted my teeth at Marcy's words."What are you doing with this bastard, Marcy?!" I yelled as I kept my eyes on him. "Did you help him attack my pack?!""No!" she yelled. "H-He asked for an alliance not long ago! I would never do that to you!""Liar!" I retorted, my eyes glowing dangerously as I felt the power of my wolf causing through me in torrents. "You are a fucking liar!""Don't feel bad about this betrayal, Cayden Rivarro," the mysterious bastard chuckled. "This is the first and least of the many sorrows I wish to inflict on you.""He just manifested his invisible minions," Marcy said. "Protect the coward," the bastard said to the empty space and Marcy's face darkened."They're protecting your bitch," she hissed. "I'll kill your children if you come close," Bella said.Marcy stared at Bella for a few seconds then took out her claws and slashed her wrist, her crimson blood flowing onto the floor."The three of you, drink," she ordered."What?" I asked as her Beta al
MARCYAlong with Jace and Alex, I plunged into battle with the abominable creatures that seem like a weird grotesque mix of man and werewolf. Their eyes gleamed murderously and their claws lashed out ferociously yet recklessly as they tried to rip me apart.I easily evaded their attacks and let their momentum carry them into the waiting hands of death that is Jace and Alex.My priority was Bella who had her claws aimed at the throats of Jude and Juliet who were strangely asleep despite all of the commotion."Don't come closer, Marcy!" she yelled as she stared at my advancing figure with a panicked expression. Now faced by my murderous anger, all of her previous bravado seemed to have evaporated.I soon broke through the wall of creatures with my glowing eyes glaring at her."I'll kill them!" She yelled as she pressed her fingers into their necks, drawing blood. Yet, they remain asleep.I could tell they were neither dead nor poisoned, but there seemed to be something wrong with them.
CAYDENThe fight with this mysterious figure soon became boring but annoying. He has a massive pool of strength and agility, but I only trailed slightly behind. My immense combat acumen though, not only closed that gap but exceeded it. He was no match for me in a fight, and he soon realised it, but for some reason, he was hesitant to give up. It worked well for me as I was intent on killing him as well, but he also knew that. Seeing as he could not beat me, he decided to annoy me by mixing in his accursed sorcery of becoming invisible. The effect of Marcy's blood had ended by now and she seemed too preoccupied to replenish my reserves, as she also had to help Jace and her Beta. That detail has helped him a great deal as he simply turned himself invisible and somewhat intangible whenever I come close enough to kill him. I only had my instincts to rely on whenever he counterattacked in his invisible form. I already understood his combat style quite well enough to predict his moves.
MARCYWith Cayden's oath, Bella finally relaxed. Her fingers still remained on my kids' necks, but her tense figure has relaxed quite a bit. "Let go of them now," I ordered as I turned to her. "You have everything you wanted. Don't pass it up for a life of pain and torture. Surely you'll be smarter than that.""Of course," she nervously chuckled as she took her fingers away from my children and hurriedly created a distance between us, running over to Cayden who seemed disgusted as she grabbed his arm.I couldn't care less though.I quickly ran over to Jude and Juliet and hugged them as I sobbed uncontrollably."I'm sorry," I muttered. "Mommy is so sorry.""Don't cry now, Alpha," Alex said as he walked over to me and carried Jude, leaving me to carry Juliet. He then turned to glare at Bella. "What did you do to them?" "I don't know," she replied arrogantly. "I believe the women I left to babysit them must have given them something strong to make them sleep. Those kids are a nightma
MARCYIt's been a month since the attack on the Bloodless Pack and our eventual release. Rafael refused to accompany us back to the Blue Heart Pack but made me promise him a favour for his help in our freedom.The favour was expectedly a mandatory summon for Alex to visit him one of these days. Alex gave his approval and I was in no way against it either. Alex's loyalty is unmatched so there isn't a chance that Rafael would turn him away from me. Besides, Rafael seems to genuinely care for him in a more... romantic aspect. Goddess knows Alex could use a bit of romance in his life right now. He has been shackled to his duty to me, the pack and overprotective nature to his sister, Beatrice. Speaking of Beatrice, she is making improvements with her rehabilitation. She wasn't out of the woods mentally yet, but she was doing a lot better physically. Her carnivorous diet had helped with her vitality and healing process, but has awoken her primal instincts. She was now in the weaning stag
CAYDENI gave them a puzzled look as the all stares at me. "What?" I asked. "How do you expect me to lure him out? The guy hates my guts. He's basically starting this whole war simply to ruin me.""That's exactly the reason why you are the best person to lure him out," Marcy replied. "He seems to be holding a deep and terrible grudge for you. All you have to do is tug on that grudge.""What?" I asked, confused. "I don't understand.""I'll be straightforward with it then," she said. "We can't win against that guy when his brain and mind are functioning properly. He is incredibly smart, cunning and overly cautious. He might make a mistake in battle but not one that we can exploit. He might also have a vast army by now considering all of the deaths he's caused. He's even had time to turn them into his minions. There's no telling the amount of abominations he can unleash on us.""I still don't understand what any of that has to do with me and how it helps me anger him," I replied, lookin
CAYDENI stared at Marcy, at her beautiful eyes as they stare back at me."You're right," I nodded. "He must going around and talking to anyone he believes would be strong enough to be a threat to him.""He won't be simply convincing them either," Rafael added. "He threated me with death when I refused. I believe the others would be getting the same offer I got, both the good and bad aspects of it. He gave up on killing me for reasons I wouldn't disclose but I don't think the others will get that luxury."We pondered it for a bit and Marcy started to speak."What do yo-""Switch," Raphael suddenly said, looking beside him. It took me a while to figure out that he was talking to one of the women he was sleeping with. "Oh, and pass the gag as well. I'm still having a meeting.""Oh, so you remember you are in a meeting," I hissed. "Couldn't you do this at a more convenient time?""You know me, Cayden," Rafael smiled. "I'm actually showing a bit of decorum here. At least give me some cred
MARCYFor goddess' sake, these two would never stop bickering. I couldn't help but sigh at Cayden's blatant response to her name, obviously angering Beatrice who stared back at him with resolute indignation."And I couldn't be bothered that this bastard is an Alpha," she retorted."Okay, that's it," I said. "Beatrice, you would have to excuse us for this conversation.""The Beta too," he added as Alex silently perused the documents, choosing not to involve himself in their conflict.Ever since Cayden accepted Bella back for the sake of my children, Alex had developed a form of respect for him. He still hates him with a passion but just like me, he has learned to tolerate him as well."I don't think it would be a good idea for Alex to not be present," I replied. "If this is about nobody, that is. He's been doing a lot of research on him and the kind of creature he is. I believe he would have some important information to share."Cayden seemed... displeased?It might just be my imagina
CAYDEN"What was I thinking?" I chastised myself under my breath, mentally facepalming at my impulsiveness. "This is all Jace's fault. That bastard."Jace's words had plagued me after he said them. He wasn't wrong. All I needed to do hear from Marcy was call her. It was as easy as that.But that was incredibly tough for me. I don't think I've spoken to Marcy since we started walking together. In fact, we've never talked on the phone from the day I knew her. Calling her now would not only put of character, but it'll be awkward as well.I couldn't bring myself to do it.I also couldn't deny the fact that I missed her presence in the pack. Hateful as she may be of me, she brightened up my mood when I saw her. This only increased after our imprisonment in the Bloodless Pack. She had grown to tolerate me and at least give me a chance to talk to her without it divulging into an argument about my horribly stupid past mistakes. She even allowed me interact with her children who strangely ca
MARCYHectic.That's the only word that best describes my return to the pack.It turns out having a competent Beta cam only make your work harder when you leave for a long time. Alex handled everything and being the man that he is, decided that there are some decisions that require my exclusive input and they were too sensitive to be discussed while I was in the Blue Heart Pack because of the possibility that we were being watched.That has only served to complicate my life more now that I'm back as I had a plethora of meetings, hours of perusing documents and even more hours of signing such that my wrists hurt.Knowing I would be going back, Alex was making sure I did all that could be done before leaving.I groaned audibly as I read through yet another document. Alex is in the chair opposite me as he silently read and sorted out other documents. We've been at this for five hours now and I am both exhausted and bored.A knock on the door attracts our attention and I hope against all
CAYDEN"Jace!" I yelled as I rummaged through my office in search of a particular document. "Jace!"Jace calmly walked in on my second call with his usual expressionless face. "You know, you could easily call me through the mind link. You didn't have to yell.""I do what I want," I retorted as I continued to rummage through my shelves while Jace stood there calmly, watching me.After a few minutes of fruitless effort, I turned to look at him. "Well?" I said with annoyance in my eyes. "Help me out, will you?!""You still haven't told me what you are searching for, Alpha?" He replied calmly. "I can't find it if I don't know it.""The contract we drew up with the Nightwalker Pack. I want that contract," I replied as I continued to check through numerous files and documents."May I ask why?" I looked up at him again, this time my annoyance turning into anger."No, you may not! Just fucking find it!""That's why I said you could have just asked me through the mind link instead of going
CAYDENJace's words bit deep. All I could do was stare at my Beta as he quite calmly admonished me for my foolish mistakes. I had no words for him as I stared at my table, unable to even look at his face."Well, who am I to chastise you," he shrugged. "I don't know what it's like to be Alpha and I've never ruled a pack. You probably were desperate at the time and I can understand that desperate times call for desperate solutions.""Jace," I sighed after a few seconds of silence between us. "What do I do to get out of this mess?"He didn't reply for a few minutes before taking a deep breath."Solve it."I finally got the courage to look up at him."What?" "First of all, get that weird sorry look off your face," he said. "An Alpha must never falter. You know that better than I do."I continued to stare at him, puzzled."I've never been in your situation before because I've never had to kill a woman I impregnated, so I don't have a set path I could advise you to follow," he continued. "
yCAYDENI tapped my fingers restlessly on my table as I sat at on my office. The atmosphere is quite relaxing with rays of sunlight illuminating the office through the window and a tranquil silence that would easily put anyone to sleep.Yet, I was restless.The door opened and Alex walked in distractedly as he eyes were glued to a few papers in his hand."Good day, Alpha," he greeted, still distracted. "You called for me.""Yeah," I nodded. "Take a seat."He promptly obeyed but still didn't look up from his papers. They seem to have him entranced."Eyes up ahead, Jace," I said as I tapped louder on the table to get his attention.He finally looked up at me with a question in his eyes, obviously displeased for having to look up from whatever he is reading."What do you have there?" I asked out of curiosity."Documents of our expenditure and a few other observations the scouts and administrators reported about the pack. Apparently, we might have neglected quite a bit in the past year."
MARCYThe atmosphere was tense in my office. I was on high alert and I scanned my surroundings carefully for any sign of his invisible minions. He knew they couldn't escape my eye so he brought none. Even still, I wasn't exactly at peace around him.There was something inherently wrong about his entire presence. Except for the obvious scent of death surrounding him, I can feel there was something else but can't quite place my hand on it.I don't want to admit it but he gives me the chills."A warning, huh?" I asked coldly as I tapped my fingers on my desk. "Are you gonna threaten me in my own pack?""I wouldn't be dumb enough to do that, would I?" He chuckled. "I'm hoping not," I replied."So, if I do warn or threaten you," he said as he leaned forward. "It's because I am confident that I can."I stared at him for a few minutes and leaned forward as well."Then you must be the most foolish being on earth, whatever you are."He chuckled for a bit and then leaned back."I like you, Al