“assessed the equation, made a bunch of counter moves,”Author’s POVThe challenge had been accepted.Alpha Smith circled the silver wolf, he had years of practice to spot the weak points in his opponents.What made this fight more enticing was the fact that this wolf looked important to Hades and it didn’t take much to figure out that the wolf was ”daisy.“I’m going to enjoy killing you” he growled lowly.The most important thing about a fight was the ability to instill fear in your opponents.Alpha Smith smirked, he knew exactly how to instill fear in Daisy, he had been doing it for ages.Daisy watched his move, she could feel the warmth from Hades support and the gentle tugging in her mind, like something was trying to break in.Daisy closed her eyes, freeing herself of everything that clogged her mind.Alpha Smith watched as Daisy closed her eyes, he smirked, launching into the air with his claws aiming for her throat.This was going to be a satisfying kill, he was finally putting
“nothing could stop me now.”Daisy’s POV“Luna”My heart fluttered in my chest, watching as they bowed.I looked up to Hades surprise written on my face as I thought of the possible action to take.“Luna” Hades said, bowing his head slightly.My heart swelled, both adoration in their eyes filled my body with warmth.“Daisy Smith,” an Elder called.I shook my head, “I am Daisy Arkinos, daughter of Arkinos a Fae warrior,” I said in aloud tone.The crowd gasped, my identity was finally known, it felt liberating to know that I would never be associated with Alpha smith.“Daisy Arkinos,” the elder repeated.I stood up straight, my eyes fixed on the elders as they spoke.“What is your verdict?”That was the rule of a challenge, the winner decides the fact of they opponents.My eyes found Alpha Smith, the look in his eyes were no longer the confident look he held.Alpha Smith lay on the floor, his shoulders defeated as he waited to hear my judgement.Lyra avoided my eyes, she knew what my de
“closing the old, waving in the new”Daisy’s POVThe judgment was made, but I still felt like I was a little vindictive about it.Their death was going to be by hanging.“You don’t have to come,” Hades said, trying to persuade me to stay home, but I knew that I would only be drowning in my thoughts if I stayed away.I understood Hades fear, he hated the night terrors that had become a new part of my sleep routine.“I know, but I want to,” I said in a soft voice.Hades released a long sigh, I could see it in his eyes how much he wanted to argue about it, but he decided against it.“Okay,” he muttered, helping me out of the room.“But you aren’t going to watch the hanging,” he said with finality in his tone.I smiled, I wasn’t planning to, I was only going to sit and listen to the elders as they listed out their crimes before them.“I don’t think I would stay until that,” I said, pecking Hades’ lips.Hades smiled, deepening the kiss further.Priya and Brittany waited for us by the entr
“strength rises from within,”Daisy’s POVThe courtyard had gone quiet, it would have been easy to drop a pin and hear it echo around the courtyard.“You have been found guilty of murder, treason….” The elder started to list out.Alpha Smith barely flinched as they mentioned his crimes. His eyes were focused on Astrid and I.I kept my eyes on him, hoping that he would see through my eyes how unbothered I had become.“I am a victim, just like her,” Lyra yelled, pointing towards Astrid.The crowd gasped, their eyes fixed on our spot, waiting to see what our next course of action would be.“Silence,” the elder shouted, his eyes hardening in anger.Astrid’s fingers shook slightly as Lyra pointed towards her, with hate in her eyes.Hades rose to his feet, his aura filling the courtyard causing the crowd to sober up immediately.“Astrid has atoned for her crimes, this is your retribution,” Hades uttered.His eyes flashing back, waiting for Lyra to defy his words.The threat in Hades eyes wa
“play stupid games, hope for a nice price.”Hades’ POV“Take that frown off your face,” Lucien hissed.I ignored him, continuing my moping like I had lost a part of me.I wasn’t going to lie, but I had gotten addicted to having Daisy around me for hours.“It’s only a few hours and after that you will get your girls back,” Lucien reasoned.“I know, but the hours feel so far away,” I said, almost sounding like Daisy when she needs something.Lucien howled, his head thrown back as he laughed.“Whipped” he muttered, making a whiplash sound.“fuck you,” I muttered under my breath, looking at the stack of papers that covered my table.I groaned looking at the amount of work I had cut out for me. It was no excuse but I had been so focused on Daisy and Amani that I may have dumped a lot of work on Lucien and Luke.But now that I had an alpha that was about to be hung, I needed to make sure that the pack still ran its usual cause and keep away every power hungry alphas who would think they had
“finding my smiles through you”Daisy’s POVThe loud bang on the door startled us. Priya shrieked as she noticed Lucien dragging in a bruised Alaric by the collar into the room.Behind them was Hades with a smug look on his face, like he was enjoying the drama that was unfolding before him.“Lucien!” Priya yelled, rushing to Alaric’s side, placing her hands on his face, assessing the damage Lucien might have done.Alaric gave her a sheepish smile, causing Priya blush even through the anger that was clearly written on her face.“What has gotten into you,” Priya shrieked, hitting Lucien in the chest.“You tell me,” Lucien yelled.“I had to find out from Hades of your relationship with Alaric,” Lucien growled.“way to go bro,” Hades muttered under his breath.“What did you do?” I hissed, turning my attention to hissed who looked like a deer caught in a headlight.“babe,” Hades said, using his deepest voice trying to distract me.“don’t babe me,” I growled, clearly unimpressed by his anti
“you are good to me.”Author’s POVDaisy had dragged Hades out of the room, but the fire was still brewing.“You should have talked to me, rather than run all primal on him,” Priya growled.Priya wasn’t exactly sure where her anger was bubbling from.She hated the fact that she had lost a bet, but she was more pissed at the fact that her brother had hurt Alaric.“He has been taking advantage of you,” Lucien hissed.Priya shook her head, she understood where his fear was bubbling from, but she would also appreciate her brother to acknowledge that she wasn’t as naïve as he thought she was.Priya had made mistakes, but that was the beauty of it.You get to learn from these mistakes and grow.“No he is not, I was the one that came unto him,” Priya said.“I contributed a bit,” Alaric shouted.“You did baby, but not now,” Priya said softly to Alaric.Brittany stood by the corner, her eyes wide as she watched the interaction between Priya and Alaric.In a way she perfectly understood the dyn
“we stay better off without them.”Daisy’s POVIt’s been a couple of days since the hanging. Hades and Lucien have been working tirelessly to ensure that all impunities have been taken off.Everyone that had been involved with Alec and Alpha Smith were facing trials, it would have been bad on the system if Hades had acknowledged one and not all, that would have kept the cohorts strong, enabling them to keep the frame up and in turn intimidate the weak.“Luna” a soft voice called.The name was still taking a while to settle, and I had gotten comfortable with seeing people look at me with a scoff and now, the admiration in their eyes still caught me off guard.“hi” I said to the little boy that stood in front of me, his wide grin showed his missing front tooth.“C..can Amani join us?” he stuttered, his fingers fumbling as he spoke.I could imagine how big of a courage it took for him to walk up to us and I was never going to turn him down.“I promise I’ll watch out for her like I do my