Chapter 25 – Narin’s truth Sitting on my throne I watch as the maids of the palace run about happily chatting as they do their work. A week has passed since I killed Alexander, a week spent in settling the Royal Pack, weeding out traitors and fully accepting those who bend the knee to me into the pack. Everything seems like a blur, from throwing traitors into the dungeons to interrogating those that attended the ball to hosting a Zoom meeting with all of the Alpha’s around the world explaining the reason why Alexander was killed and my true identity. “Crystalline.” Albot calls out, his smile and soft gaze just for me as he approaches the throne, scooping me into his arms. The maids giggle, used to our display of affection for one another as he has done this many times in this stressful week. The worst part being when a maid walked in on us kissing on the balcony after me having a breakdown from the stress of dealing with traitors. “It’s
Chapter 26 – A declaration of War I glare at the wolf who dares challenge my decision of preparing the safe rooms through out the pack, the Head Warrior slowly shrinking back into his seat as he realizes that calling me a stupid little airhead was a mistake he could not afford. “Marco, it seems your retirement is coming up in a few years. Five if I am not mistaken.” Narin speaks from my left, he too glaring at the wolf that challenged me. “Th-that’s right Beta Narin.” Marco stutters out, a look of relief on his face. “Well, I think it should be earlier with how you have served the pack the last one hundred years as head of the Guards. See Butler Leo now and inform him her Grace has awarder you an early retirement. We can find your replacement later today.” I chuckle, secretly fist bumping my friend under the table as he defends me, watching as two Guards lift Marco from his seat and escort him out. True to his words, Nari
Chapter 27 - Realization Sitting by the river where I first shifted, I think about the note, about the Soulless who’s life was taken because of the cruel message my brother wanted to send to me. No wolf deserves it, deserves to be nothing more than an instrument of war. A war that is coming in just a few short weeks. “Crystalline?” A voice calls out, the owner coming into view from the thick forest behind me. His eyes scan the area until landing on me, the wolf coming to the river bank and taking a seat beside my curled up frame. “I needed a moment alone.” I mumble, resting my head on my knees. Narin sighs, bringing me to his side for a hug as we watch the water tumble over the rocks below. “Albot called Matrix. To think you created a pack and left that hyper wolf in charge to take over this place.” He chuckles out, a bubble of laughter escaping my lips. “I always planned to take the Royal Pack. Astraea w
Chapter 28 - True Mates We watched as Blake and Alice enjoy the warm sunshine, splashing in the river while we relished in the mate bond surrounding us. We have waited weeks for this moment, for Albot and I to become mates. We were in no rush to complete the process just yet as there is so much else on our minds. We have time to claim each other, knowing neither of us would give up on the love that slowly grew over the years from our friendship. “You two seem different.” Alice says as she makes her way towards Albot and eye, her head tilted to the left as she looks at out bodies snuggled together. “Different how?” I ask, smiling at my pup. “Your Auras, they blend together seamlessly now. Are you true mates?” She explains, her question surprising me. I knew the little girl held some sort of power, but to think it had grown so strong that she could distinguish mates together shocks me. “Yes, Crystalline are
Chapter 29 – Allies Arrivals The scent of my mate wrapped around me is something I have yet to get used to as Albot and I find ourselves once again in the council room. Everyone now knows he is my mate, seeing as four days have passed since we claimed each other. Four days spent finding a moment hidden away in the shadows of the palace halls just for the two of us between training, planning and preparing for the war that is to come. I proudly sport my mark, weaking necklines that reveals I am taken for all to see. Supressing a yawn, I focus on what Lester is saying, how the Guards, Warriors and Soldiers are training under Daniel. I smile at the pack mate of mine, happy that he took the position when offered it. “I have some news of allies.” Narin sighs out once Lester finishes. Today is an update of which packs being able to fight with us and their estimated arrival to the palace as well as which packs are unable to send aid, having to rebuild their own
Chapter 30 - United I smile, watching Geminie spar with Mika as the Future Moon Goddess throws him over her shoulder, the male wolf landing with a loud thud onto the ground. Lace and I stand off to the side, drinking water as we watch the wolves from Bloodmoon, Astraea, Silver Crystal Crescent, Hidden Claws and the Royal Pack train with one another. Some are focusing on hand to hand combat, some human against wolves, and some fully in wolf form, their snarls filling the air while they rush to one another in a mix of fangs and claws. It amazes me with how easily each wolf was able to handle the change in training after the four packs came to help in the war four days ago. At first we had issues, some wolves refusing to work with others while the Guards treated many of the females as weaker beings. Lace was the first to prove them wrong by taking down five males head one, leaving them a mess on the muddy ground and needing a night in the infirmary. “Do yo
Chapter 31 - A Sense of Normalcy Throwing Amberle over my shoulder, I smile triumphantly as the fiery haired she-wolf lets out a wince. For the past two days of training and meetings, she has teased me about Albot and our matting. How she expects to have her band of nieces and nephews grow soon after the war. This has just fueled me to want to kick her ass even more. “Geeze Crysta, go easy on me.” She groans out, pushing herself into a sitting position as she eyes me. “Are you going to stop teasing me?” I ask instead. “And ruin my fun, nope.” “Then I guess you are going to have to get used to finally having your ass on the ground all the time.” I shrug, getting a playful growl from the Alpha wolf in response. I roll my eyes, holding out my hand and helping Amberle to stand. Although I have been besting the she-wolf, I still sport a few scrapes and bruises myself from sparing with her. “So
Chapter 32 – The Dawn of War Standing in the thrown room, a white suit with a white cape draped over my shoulders, I look outside the window as worry settles in. The stars are still out but as soon as the sun rises, all the moon flowers will bloom and the final battle in this war will begin. “You okay Darling?” Albot asks, walking forward with a mug of what smells like to be peppermint tea in his hand. I take it from him, thanking my mate before taking a sip of the much needed drink. “I’m nervous.” I sigh out, leaning into his touch as he wraps his arms around me. “I know. But we have been preparing for this moment Crystalline. We will win this.” Albot reassure me. Taking in his scent, I continue drinking the tea as we enjoy this final moment of calmness. Our scouts have already linked us that Coro is on the move, an army of Rogues and Soulless following behind him. It is only a matter of time before we have to leave and