Avery's POV I took a step forward, my eyes locked on Greece's. "It's over," I said, my voice firm. "You've lost. It's time to give up and relinquish your title as alpha."Greece's expression twisted in a snarl. "You think you can just take everything away from me?" she spat. "You're just a foolish little girl who thinks she can rule the pack."I shrugged, unphased by her insults. "I'm not a little girl anymore," I said. "And I'm not afraid of you."Greece's eyes flashed with anger, and she took a step closer to me. "You're just like your father," she hissed. "Weak and foolish. And you're responsible for his death."I raised an eyebrow, unimpressed. "Is that what you think?" I asked. "That I'm responsible for my father's death?"Greece nodded, her expression venomous. "Yes, I do," she said. "And I've always known it. You and your father were always so close, and I knew that if I could just get rid of him, I could finally take control of the pack."I felt a surge of anger, but I kept m
Avery's POV As we returned to the witch clan, I felt a sense of renewed determination and purpose. The weight of Greece's defeat still lingered, but I was ready to face the challenges ahead.Alpha Red, Sebastian, and the others had brought Alpha Kael back with them, and he was immediately locked in the dungeon. Alpha Red left to interrogate him, leaving me to share the news with my grandfather.I found him in his chambers, his eyes lighting up with concern as I entered. "Avery, what happened?" he asked, his voice gentle.I took a deep breath, letting the words spill out. "Greece is dead," I said, my voice firm. "And I'm the new alpha of the pack."My grandfather's expression changed, a mix of surprise and curiosity. "How do you feel about that?" he asked, his eyes searching mine.I hesitated, unsure of how to answer. "I'm not sure," I admitted. "It's all still sinking in. But I'll figure it out soon."My grandfather nodded, his expression understanding. "Take your time, Avery," he sa
Avery's POV I woke up feeling different, feeling happy. The bed was empty beside me, and I slowly got up, memories of yesterday flooding my mind. I had given Alpha Red my full trust, not just my body. It was a strange, liberating feeling.After freshening up, I walked out of the room, looking for Alpha Red. The guards were stationed outside, and I asked them where he was. One of them replied, "He's in the dungeon, continuing to interrogate Alpha Kael."I nodded, feeling a pang of concern. Alpha Kael was a prisoner, a rival alpha who had tried to gain power. I knew that Alpha Red was trying to extract information from him, but I couldn't help but wonder what was happening in that dungeon.I decided to head to the dining hall, hoping to find some breakfast and maybe some news about Alpha Red's progress. As I walked, I couldn't shake off the feeling that something was changing within me, something that had to do with Alpha Red and the way he made me feel.I changed my mind and decided t
Avery's POV Just as we were deep in discussion, a guard approached us, holding a letter in his hand. "Excuse me, Avery," he said, bowing slightly. "This letter is addressed to you."I felt a surge of curiosity, and Alpha Red's protective instincts kicked in. "What's the meaning of this?" he asked, his eyes narrowing. "Who sent this letter?"The guard shook his head. "I don't know, sir. I received it from an unknown source."Alpha Red's expression turned skeptical, but he had no choice but to dismiss the guard. "Very well. Leave us."Once the guard was gone, I hesitated to open the letter. Alpha Red offered to help, but I declined, steeling myself to open it. As I broke the seal and unfolded the parchment, my heart sank.The letter was from the Vampire Monarch, and its contents made my blood run cold. "Avery," the letter read. "I request that you hand over your child, born with the Lunar Pearl growing within her, to me at her birth. Refusal will result in war."I felt like I'd been pu
Avery's POV I leaned forward, my eyes locked onto the seer's. "How can I locate my lost sister?" I asked, my voice filled with a sense of urgency.The seer's expression turned enigmatic. "That, child, is for you to decide. You must choose how to go about finding her, although there will be clues to guide you."I frowned, feeling a sense of frustration. "Are these clues accurate?" I asked, seeking reassurance.The seer nodded. "You will know them when you see them, Avery. You are a silver witch, after all. Your intuition and instincts will guide you."I thought back to my experiences as a silver witch, remembering the times when my intuition had proven to be correct. I nodded, feeling a sense of determination. I would trust my instincts and follow the clues, no matter where they led me.Alpha Red, who had been quiet until now, spoke up. "We'll find your sister, Avery. Together, we'll follow the clues and uncover the truth."I smiled, feeling a sense of gratitude towards him. With Alph
Avery's POV I leaned forward, my eyes locked onto the seer's. "How can I locate my lost sister?" I asked, my voice filled with a sense of urgency.The seer's expression turned enigmatic. "That, child, is for you to decide. You must choose how to go about finding her, although there will be clues to guide you."I frowned, feeling a sense of frustration. "Are these clues accurate?" I asked, seeking reassurance.The seer nodded. "You will know them when you see them, Avery. You are a silver witch, after all. Your intuition and instincts will guide you."I thought back to my experiences as a silver witch, remembering the times when my intuition had proven to be correct. I nodded, feeling a sense of determination. I would trust my instincts and follow the clues, no matter where they led me.Alpha Red, who had been quiet until now, spoke up. "We'll find your sister, Avery. Together, we'll follow the clues and uncover the truth."I smiled, feeling a sense of gratitude towards him. With Alph
Avery's POV I took a deep breath and told Alpha Red about my dream, recounting every detail from the misty mountain to the dragon flying away. He listened attentively, his expression calm and reassuring.When I finished, he simply hugged me, holding me close. "We'll sort everything out, Avery," he whispered. "Eventually. Just try to relax, okay?"I nodded, feeling a tiny bit of tension ease out of my body. But I was still terrified, my mind racing with thoughts of my sister, the dragon, and the mysterious mountain.Alpha Red held me for a long time, his warmth and presence a comforting anchor in the midst of my turmoil. But even with his reassurance, I couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that lingered inside me.As the night wore on, I lay awake, my eyes staring into the darkness. Alpha Red eventually drifted off to sleep, but I remained wide awake, my mind racing with thoughts and fears.It wasn't until almost dawn, when the first light of the sun began to creep into the room,
Avery's POV "Avery," a deep husky voice called and I slowly opened my eyes only to see Alpha Red looking down at me with a worried expression. "What's going on?" I whispered but he placed a soft kiss on my lips. "Alpha Red," I called, sensing the unsettling tension. Something was wrong and I could feel it radiating from him.He seemed uncertain before finally replying. "Someone is here and she wanted to speak with you," he said, not meeting my stare."Who is she?" I asked, trying to read his expression a bit . Finally he dropped his gaze and looked deeply into my eyes. I sense his emotions. He was angry as I initially thought. He seemed... Happy."She claimed her name is Callista and she asked to speak with you soon," he said but I was already scrambling out of bed before he could finish his speech. I grabbed a robe and put it over my nightwear, rushing my way to the door but alpha red held my hand before I could take another step."She's in the meeting room and the maid is attendin
Alpha Red's POV I called out to my daughter, Power, or Rubik as I liked to call her, as she ran across her room. She tried to hide, but I was too quick. I grabbed her and swung her around, her laughter and giggles filling the air.Just as we were having the time of our lives, the door to the room opened, and Avery stepped inside. She looked around the room, taking in the mess, and her expression turned stern. She gave me and Power a disapproving glare, and we both froze, caught in the act.Avery walked towards us, her frown deepening. "What happened here?" she demanded, pointing at the mess.I pointed at Power, and she pointed right back at me. I gave her an exasperated look, but she just made a face, her eyes sparkling with mischief.Avery shook her head, a hint of a smile on her lips. "You two are something else," she said. "Do you have any idea how hard it is to keep this room tidy?"I shrugged, Power still in my arms. "It's not a burden you should always bear," I said. "Besides,
Callista's POV As I stood there, tears streaming down my face, I thought I heard a familiar voice calling my name. But I was sure it was just my mind playing tricks on me. That was until I heard it again, clearer this time.I lifted my head, and my eyes scanned the room frantically. And then, I saw him. Ryker was standing there, a gentle smile on his face. I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me, but as he moved closer, I knew it was really him.I rushed towards him, throwing my arms around him and bursting into tears. "I was so scared," I sobbed, relief washing over me.Ryker hugged me back, holding me tightly. "I'm okay, Callista," he whispered. "I'm okay."I pulled away, scanning his body, and my eyes widened in surprise. He was fully healed. Not a single scratch or bruise marred his perfect skin."How?" I asked, my voice shaking with wonder.Ryker smiled calmly. "I'm a werewolf, remember? My healing ability is high. And the witch helped to fasten the process."I nodded, feeli
Third POV Tears streamed down Callista's face as she desperately tried to stem the flow of blood from Ryker's chest wound. His eyes, once bright and full of life, now seemed dull and sunken, and his coughing up blood only added to her distress. She felt helpless, unsure of how to save him.Just as she was starting to lose hope, the rescue team arrived, and gently but quickly, they lifted Ryker onto a stretcher, carrying him away to the infirmary along with the other injured ones. Callista watched, her heart heavy with worry, as they disappeared into the distance.As she stood there, lost in her thoughts, she heard Avery calling out her name. She turned to see her sister rushing towards her, a look of concern etched on her face. Avery immediately enveloped her in a tight hug, holding her close as Callista broke down in tears."I'm so sorry, Avery," Callista sobbed, her body shaking with grief. "I was so scared."Avery held her close, whispering words of comfort in her ear. "You're alr
Avery's POV I stood atop the Moon Palace walls, my eyes fixed on the battle unfolding before me. The war had finally begun, and my people were fighting valiantly alongside Alpha Red's pack. I could see Alpha Red himself, his massive form standing tall at the war front, far from the main gates of the Moon Palace.The vampire monarch and his men had arrived, their dark forms swarming across the battlefield like a plague. The clash of steel on steel echoed through the air, and I could feel the ground shaking beneath my feet.Despite Alpha Red's strength and experience, I couldn't help but worry about him. The sheer number of vampire armies seemed to be pushing our lines back, and I could see the main gates of the Moon Palace coming under attack.My instincts kicked in, and I raised my arms, summoning a fierce gust of wind to block the vampires' advance. The air was filled with the sound of snarling and snapping, as our people clashed with the enemy.I fought with everything I had, but i
Alpha Red's POV Avery turned to me, her eyes sparkling with determination. "Where do you think Callista's people should stand in the Moon Palace?" she asked.I considered her question for a moment before responding. "I think they should be held back, kept out of sight from the enemy. They should be our last resort."Avery nodded, understanding my reasoning. "The dragon army is known for their ability to cause destruction by burning down the enemy. It would make the fight easier, but..."I completed her sentence, my voice low and serious. "We might not get who were truly after."Avery's eyes locked onto mine, and I could see the unspoken name hanging in the air. "The Dark Lord," she whispered.I nodded, my jaw clenched in determination. "Yes. I believe the only way to defeat the Dark Lord and his people for good is to make sure he's there before we burn the army of vampires. There's a possibility he won't show up at the war front, that he'll be the last resort as well."Avery nodded,
Avery's POV Callista walked into the meeting room, and I asked her, "Are your people prepared?"She nodded. "Yes, they're ready. However, my guards will start moving a day before the war. The north is far from where the war will take place, so we need to give them a head start."I smiled, relieved to hear this news. "Thank you, Callista. That's a big help."Just then, a guard entered the room, carrying a letter. "Avery, this just arrived for you," he said, handing me the letter.I opened it, scanning the contents. My army commander's words jumped off the page, and my heart began to pound. He wrote that his scouts had infiltrated the kingdom and discovered that the vampires had already sent half of their army to hide around the Moon Palace. They planned to wait for the rest of their forces to arrive before launching a surprise attack. But what caught my attention was the timeline - they planned to attack by tomorrow night.I felt a surge of adrenaline as I continued to read. My comman
Avery's POV Callista's eyes blazed with a fierce intensity as she pressed a knife to my throat, pinning me against the wall. "Never hurt Avery," she hissed, her voice low and menacing. "Or you'll regret it."I was taken aback by her sudden threat, but I quickly regained my composure. With a swift motion, I grabbed her hand and twisted it behind her back, pinning her against the wall with her face pressed against the cold stone."If anyone should be threatening anyone to never hurt Avery, it's me," I growled, my eyes locked on hers. "I don't trust you yet, Callista."Callista's voice was muffled against the wall, but I could still make out her words. "I never want to hurt Avery," she said, her tone sincere.I raised an eyebrow, my grip on her tightening. "The same applies to me," I said. "But even though we can't trust each other, we're both important in Avery's life. Which means we have to give each other the benefit of the doubt."Callista's voice was laced with a hint of desperatio
Alpha Red's POV I woke up to Avery's peaceful slumber, her chest rising and falling with each gentle breath. I smiled to myself, feeling a sense of contentment wash over me. I slowly got out of bed, trying not to disturb her, and made my way to the shower.After a refreshing shower, I returned to Avery's side and gently kissed her lips. She stirred slightly, but didn't wake up. I smiled and whispered, "I'll be back soon, my love."I left the room, closing the door quietly behind me. As I entered the sitting room, I saw Callista already seated, sipping a cup of tea. I walked over to her, my expression stoic, and sat down in front of her."What information do you have for me, Callista?" I asked, my voice firm but polite.Callista raised an eyebrow, her eyes flashing with a hint of annoyance. "I'm not your servant, Alpha Red," she said, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "But I'll grudgingly share some information with you. My men spotted some suspicious movement at night. There are trace
Avery's POV As I entered the room, Alpha Red's eyes locked onto mine, and he strode towards me with a sense of urgency. He pulled me into his arms, his lips crashing down on mine in a passionate kiss. I felt a rush of excitement and relief at being reunited with him.When we finally broke apart, Alpha Red asked, "Why didn't you come back earlier? I received your letter, and I was thankful for it, but I was starting to panic."I apologized, feeling a pang of guilt for worrying him. "I'm sorry for bothering you, but there was something I had to handle, and I didn't mean to keep you waiting."Alpha Red's eyes narrowed slightly, and he asked, "Is there any reason to guess what that something was?"I shook my head, smiling wryly. "It's exactly what you're thinking. It's about the upcoming war. I had to check on the pack's progress and see how they're holding up."Alpha Red's expression turned serious, and he asked, "What's the update?"I filled him in on my conversation with Darius, telli