Chapter 52Author's pov. Madam Lilian had barely left the room when the door flung open again–This time more violently that the hinges almost came off as it slammed hard across the wall. Tension hung in the air the moment Giselle's scent wafted into her nostrils. A surge of terror crashed over her like a tidal wave as goosebumps spread throughout her skin. Her breath came off jagged, her chest tightened in anxiety as Giselle's aura almost suffocated her. She froze on a spot, her eyes glued to the floor as Giselle made her way slowly in her direction. “As if I knew you would be in this shambles.” Giselle's unimpressed voice broke the uncomfortable silence. From the corner of her eyes, Tatiana could see Giselle survey the room with displeasure plastered on her face. “What do you want…from me?” she asked, her voice barely above a whisper, stammering as Giselle's aura had her in a choke-hold. Halting in her tracks, her sharp fingers clenched around Tatiana's chin, digging through
Chapter 53Author's pov. The air in the cell thickened in anticipation as Alpha Asael and Alaric's deadly gaze were fixated on her trembling lips, awaiting her next words. The pounding of her heart against her chest echoed in her ears. Her breathing turned erratic as she intertwined her fingers, fidgeting as nervousness descended on her like a cloak. The consequences of her actions pressed heavily against her chest once more, ringing in her head like a cathedral bell, inviting the claws of fear to tear through her heart, forcing her next words back into her throat before they could escape. Driven by determination, she released the tensed breath she had been holding when she walked in, blinked past her fears,, and swallowed hard. “Alphas,” she called out slowly, bowing briefly before meeting their impatient gaze. “I know the culprit, but I don't have evidence…but all I need is for you to believe. I swear, I know Azalea's killer.”Crippling silence fell into the room as Asael glare
Chapter 54Author's pov.“Alaric,” her velvety soft voice caused shivers to rush through Alaric's spine as he felt his heart melting. “I am here, baby, Alaric is here,” he responded tenderly, his deep voice resonating with assurance. His eyes twinkled with emotions as he forced them to stay open. He was afraid that if he blinked, Azalea would vanish before him like a smoke. A burst of joy flooded his veins as his wolf howled in excitement. Azalea was awake!He couldn't believe his eyes. He was afraid he would never see her again. For the first time in a week, a genuine smile stretched widely on his face. Pulling her close to him, he cuddled her fragile body, lowering his head before planting a soft kiss on her forehand. Muffling a pur, his nose rested on her neck, shutting his eyes as he took in her sweet scent. His head burst in pleasure as he took a deep breath. He could feel the heat rising on his cheeks, staining them red as his stormy grey eyes met her green ones. By th
Chapter 1 My name is Azara Storm, the daughter of the notorious and most wanted Alpha, Logan Storm. Like my mother and pack members, I am a Fire Opal wolf. We are that legendary wolf rumoured throughout the world. We are rare, that makes us incredibly special and because of our powers, we've been haunted for centuries. The highest mountains are our refuge, where we live in isolation and hide from the rest of the world so we won't go extinct. A shrill of excitement flushed through my spine as I glanced at the calendar. Tomorrow, I will turn 18. This milestone would stir a major change in my life; I would finally get my wolf and I would find my mate. The marvelous experience of getting my wolf and my mate was the only thing that resonated in my head for weeks. All my life, I've longed for a lifelong inseparable bond between my wolf and me and the divine companionship that existed between mates, just like my mother and stepfather. But to possess a wolf to be able to recognize
Chapter 2Azara. The hair at the back of my neck stood erect as my heart did three flips. I could swear my chest pounded so hard as though my heart was about to jump out of my ribcage. My eyes widened in horror as their words resonated in my ears. Although their voices were rich in bass; deep, steady and commanding, and it was enough to make a lady cum in her panties, but it screamed grave danger. “How did you know my name? How did you know who I am?!” My fear-stricken voice and the loud thuds of my heartbeat filled the room. I was beyond terrified. No one knew my identity except my mother and Alpha Hunter…until now. Gathering my remaining courage, I looked into their blazing eyes, “Who are you?” Rather than a befitting response, I was thrown off balance by their deafening growls. I jerked violently from sleep, forcing my eyes open as I scanned my surroundings. A wave of relief washed over me as the familiar scent of my room flooded my nostrils. I was safe from the unknown
Chapter 3Azara.My existence flashed before my eyes as I caught sight of a shiny metal under the soft glow of the moon.“Azara, run!” Aria cried desperately as soon as she recognized the legendary dagger that was lethal to Opal wolves. The Lunaris fang. The mystical dagger, forged with celestial materials, spelled and activated by a witch, is designed for an Opal wolf hunter. It was rare. There were only 2 in the world; one was passed down to my father and the last was in the possession of Darius, the Rogue King. The indestructible dagger had lived for 500 years. Because of our ability to self-destruct before our powers could be snatched and used to cause great havoc, Opal wolf hunters found another means that made us unable to activate our self-destruction. Once the dagger found its way into our hearts, we would be unconscious, thus providing our hunters the luxury of time to steal our powers. The mark on the strange man's forehead made me realize that he was a member of Darius’
Chapter 4Asael.She froze on the spot like a pathetic statue, skin smeared with ash and sweat, and her weird hair tangled beyond recognition. Trembling in her torn pajamas, her wide flamy green eyes glared at me, causing disgust to erupt in my gut. Her sad eyes flickered through a small opening above the ground that looked like an abandoned basement before landing on us in terror. The little fucker though she could escape. Satisfaction oozed through me at her sense of surrender. Her alluring siren-shaped eyes, smeared with tears, were devoid of the only thing I craved. Fear. It infuriated me that she wasn't terrified of us– the savage monsters standing before her. Rather, her fear was directed to something beyond our comprehension. It made me want to destroy her. “I guess it's too late to hide,” she broke the tension, clearing her dry throat as a sad chuckle rolled off her lips. “I've been captured,” she continued, shaking her head pitifully while sinking her teeth in her lo
Chapter 5Atlas. She almost collapsed at the weight of my words. It was nothing she expected. My narrowed eyes watched her closely, feeding off the intense fear radiating from her.Trembling on a spot, her terrified eyes tore off my blank ones. She was unsure whether to bow to me or flee out of fear. Trapped between my complicated attributes, I could tell she was more terrified of me than she was terrified of Asael. He was a brutal force whose ruthlessness was openly displayed, and I was a quiet storm, my cruelty lurking beneath a blank gaze, calm yet as deadly as a viper's venom. My next move was unpredictable. It was what Asael loved about me. Favours from me were never without a catch. And most importantly, my emotions were dead. I looked over her average frame, chucking darkly as an idea popped into my messed-up head. She was the perfect pawn for what I had in mind. “What do you mean?” her terrified voice asked in a whisper as her body quivered under my intimidating dark au
Chapter 54Author's pov.“Alaric,” her velvety soft voice caused shivers to rush through Alaric's spine as he felt his heart melting. “I am here, baby, Alaric is here,” he responded tenderly, his deep voice resonating with assurance. His eyes twinkled with emotions as he forced them to stay open. He was afraid that if he blinked, Azalea would vanish before him like a smoke. A burst of joy flooded his veins as his wolf howled in excitement. Azalea was awake!He couldn't believe his eyes. He was afraid he would never see her again. For the first time in a week, a genuine smile stretched widely on his face. Pulling her close to him, he cuddled her fragile body, lowering his head before planting a soft kiss on her forehand. Muffling a pur, his nose rested on her neck, shutting his eyes as he took in her sweet scent. His head burst in pleasure as he took a deep breath. He could feel the heat rising on his cheeks, staining them red as his stormy grey eyes met her green ones. By th
Chapter 53Author's pov. The air in the cell thickened in anticipation as Alpha Asael and Alaric's deadly gaze were fixated on her trembling lips, awaiting her next words. The pounding of her heart against her chest echoed in her ears. Her breathing turned erratic as she intertwined her fingers, fidgeting as nervousness descended on her like a cloak. The consequences of her actions pressed heavily against her chest once more, ringing in her head like a cathedral bell, inviting the claws of fear to tear through her heart, forcing her next words back into her throat before they could escape. Driven by determination, she released the tensed breath she had been holding when she walked in, blinked past her fears,, and swallowed hard. “Alphas,” she called out slowly, bowing briefly before meeting their impatient gaze. “I know the culprit, but I don't have evidence…but all I need is for you to believe. I swear, I know Azalea's killer.”Crippling silence fell into the room as Asael glare
Chapter 52Author's pov. Madam Lilian had barely left the room when the door flung open again–This time more violently that the hinges almost came off as it slammed hard across the wall. Tension hung in the air the moment Giselle's scent wafted into her nostrils. A surge of terror crashed over her like a tidal wave as goosebumps spread throughout her skin. Her breath came off jagged, her chest tightened in anxiety as Giselle's aura almost suffocated her. She froze on a spot, her eyes glued to the floor as Giselle made her way slowly in her direction. “As if I knew you would be in this shambles.” Giselle's unimpressed voice broke the uncomfortable silence. From the corner of her eyes, Tatiana could see Giselle survey the room with displeasure plastered on her face. “What do you want…from me?” she asked, her voice barely above a whisper, stammering as Giselle's aura had her in a choke-hold. Halting in her tracks, her sharp fingers clenched around Tatiana's chin, digging through
Chapter 51Author's pov.“Giselle poisoned Azalea!” Tatiana's breath hung in her throat as the pressure from tension almost sent her heart crashing. Her weak heart hammered repeatedly against her chest as fear engulfed her like a cloak, sending beads of sweat running down her forehead.She felt her spirit leave her body the moment Asael’s icy blue eyes penetrated the walls of her mind, sending a torrent of panic down her spine. Those words never dared to leave her mouth. She tried to force them out, but her lips were sealed shut. Her sad brown eyes could only watch Asael’s harsh ones as she hoped he wouldn't punish her for wasting his time. Giselle poisoned Azalea. Those words echoed throughout her head, causing fear to erupt in her gut. She wanted to scream it– to reveal the truth that ate deep into her like a cankerworm, stealing her peace of mind. The weight of the guilt pressed heavily on her fragile shoulders, especially after visiting Azalea's body in the cell. “What?
Chapter 50Asael.“Alpha, should I begin the funeral arrangements for Miss Azalea Hunter?” The Gamma asked in a low and measured tone, his heart thumping as anxiety got the best of him. “It's been seven days, still, she hasn't shown any sign of life.” His quivering voice came off as a whisper, each word chosen carefully, not daring to provoke me to anger. My breath hitched as molten anger charged at my veins, boiling the blood running through it. Rage erupted inside me like a volcano. My jaws locked, and my fingers tightened around the short tumbler. How dare he?!In a swift violent motion, I hurled the short tumbler at him, watching it jam into his head before he could dodge it.I never miss. Satisfaction flowed in my veins like lava as blood gushed out of the spot that was hit, soiling his shirt.The marvelous sight pleased my eyes. My blood roared like wildfire as the urge to charge at him like a savage beast slammed hard into me. How dare he deliver the heart-wrenching new
Chapter 49Alaric.“What are you waiting for? Do something!” I yelled at Madam Lilian, watching her jump in fear before collapsing to my knees. “By the Goddess, There is nothing my herbs will do to revive her. She is gone, Alpha.”“Don't you fucking say that!” I roared, grabbing onto the collar of her clothes as anger blinded my eyes. It wasn't until her terrified screams pierced my ears that I realized I was hurting her. Fuck! I was losing it! Azalea is not gone. I tried to convince myself, repeating those words, but her chalk-white skin and her dark lips proved otherwise. I felt myself shattering from within. The urge to release my wolf consumed me. The urge to kill everyone to avenge Azalea consumed me. “Did you fucking call a Doctor?” “Yes. I tried dropping some herbs into her mouth to keep her alive before the Doctor's arrival, but it was abortive. The poison was too strong for her. She died in pain, choking on her own blood.” I felt a fresh wave of pain hit me, almost ma
Chapter 48Alaric. The conference dragged into the late afternoon, leaving us exhausted and drained. Since it was the last day of the 7-day summit, we decided to remain in one of our hotels before leaving for the Pack the next day.The next day felt like an eternity to me. I had pushed the idea for us to return to the Pack immediately after the summit, but I backed out later. Asael was starting to suspect my suggestion was because I wanted to see Azalea. Azalea. I missed that sweet soul. I couldn't wait to dive into her embrace, burying my head on her neck to inhale her intoxicating scent. It drove me insane, stirring my wolf wide awake. It began to bother me how she encroached on my thoughts and invaded my mind. Not every minute goes by without me thinking about her–of things I wanted to do to her–Pinning her against the wall while covering her plump lips with mine. Making her convulse hard beneath me. Branding my name in her memory so she won't forget to scream it loud wh
Chapter 47Azara. Harsh rays from the scorching sun bit into every inch of my exposed skin. I heaved a sigh as beads of sweat trickled down my forehead. I bent slightly, squeezing the damp fabric before spreading it on the hanger, repeating the process for all the washed clothes. My back ached as I worked in silence, enduring the intense heat that generated a pool of sweat, soaking my dress and matting my hair. I paused briefly, taking a deep breath as I swallowed. My lips were dry and my throat burned in thirst. Heaving a sad sigh, my eyes traveled in the direction of the quarters. I groaned inwardly, calculating the long distance in my head. If only I could have a glass of cold water to quench my thirst. At the same time, I didn't want to leave my chores halfway. My eyes lit up in joy as a slave crossed my path holding onto a small flask. Walking to meet her, I tapped her shoulders slightly, forcing a nervous smile in greeting. “Hi, is that water?” I asked, licking my dry l
Chapter 46Azara. I lifted my eyes, adjusting my vision to see the figure that walked into my cell. I sighed in relief as Tatiana's image made its way to my bed, her breath coming out as short pants. “Have you been running?” I asked, adjusting slightly on the bed, placing my palm on my jaws to have a better view of her. Despite the darkness enveloping the room, my vision was sharper, allowing me to see her worried face, flushed cheeks, and tousled hair. “Yes, I had to get here quick before the quarterMasters saw me,” she replied through her teeth, lowering her voice as she sat beside me. “You took so long in your cell. What happened?” She paused, staring at me with blank eyes before forcing a breathless chuckle. “I…never mind. It's sorted.”My brows furrowed in concern as I placed my hand gently on her shoulder, pulling close to her. My fingers reached her chin as I tilted my head, sinking my eyes in her brown ones. “Are you okay? You've been acting strange since morning, keep