Damian POV
“We have to make sure the borders are fiercely protected. No one should be allowed to leave without a token from me,” I ordered my men. We were at the borders and had finished going through the pack for any strange movement but found none.
Even the gems we had picked up did not offer any hint in finding those attackers. All it did was raise my suspicion within the pack. I even had to send Marcus to take the gems away. We had to sell them as the pack needed the money.
“What would be the token, Alpha?” One of them asked. Putting my hand into my pockets, I pulled out a small carved lead with writing on it. It showed 'pass' on it.
“This is the token. I had just a specific amount made so you all should make sure to take record of everyone leaving and entering the pack,” I explained.
It was an idea I thought about while thinking of the best way to know every single person that came in
Leah POVI couldn't see a thing yet I knew I was in the woods. The air was chilly and the birds whistled loudly above the trees. I was too scared to move.Where was I? How had I gotten here? Questions I couldn't answer ran through my mind. The dew was so thick, I couldn't see me hands either. Everything felt off, strange for some reasons.Whispering a little spell to clear my path, I found out I couldn't even hear myself. It felt like my voice was gone. I cleared my throat, trying to get a feel of my voice. What was going on?I decided to walk, although blindly. Maybe I could find a way out if I kept walking. As I started walking, I kept on trying to speak some spells but nothing happened. I felt empty and lost within me.My subconscious which always reminded me of my wolf was nowhere to be found. I kept walking like a blind person till my legs stepped on a broken branch. The sound echoed in the forest causing a chill to pass thro
Leah POVI stared at myself in the mirror, shocked at what I was seeing. My eyes were becoming completely green and my curves were becoming more pronounced. I was beginning to look a lot like me.How was that possible? I could feel my wolf now but she was still very weak and was sleeping. There was no way my face should be changing so drastically. It got me very scared.Didn't Damian observe the difference when he saw me earlier. Or was he blinded by his love for me.I rolled my eyes at how I was becoming too bubbly happy just because he told me he loved me. Thomas had said the same thing too and still rejected me. That was enough reasons to make me skeptical.I twirled around to make sure it was only my face and shape. I needed to make sure this didn't become more visible. I could notice it vividly since I was the owner of the body.Maybe I should do the ritual again. I would have to make sure nothing happened
Damian POVAnne carried the sword carefully, not wanting to cut herself. By looking at her expression, one could tell she had not carried a sword before.Glancing at John, I gave him a nod of approval. He had finally been able to make a sword. Now, we needed to make it perfect before thinking of producing it in large quantities.Anne swung the sword around and when it almost cut her, I hit the sword from her hand and it fell to the floor. Her eyes widened in shock while her hands shook. I took her hands into mine, pulling her to my side.“I think that is enough risk for one day,” I murmured, picking the sword and giving it to John. He took it back to the table without a voice of complaint. Indeed he was quite good at his job and was a man of few words.“So what's next?”“I will have the next sword carefully made to your desires. Only after you have approved of it will I be satisfied
Leah POV“We do miss you, Luna,” Tessa admitted although I didn't believe her. They were working perfectly without me. I thought I needed to be here to make them work but they seem to be working even harder without my presence.Glancing at the work they had done for the day and it was still noon, I guessed they would be able to meet up with the orders for the gems. I was a bit glad about that, not minding the fact that I was no longer a part of the process.“Before I forget, I made some pies and other snacks and asked Evelyn to take some. You don't mind, do you?”“No, but I would mind if I'm not given some too,” I told her and she smiled.“I'm sure there is enough for you and the Alpha,” she answered, her expression changing as she glanced behind me. I turned to see what she was staring at and saw Stephanie with Damian. It felt strange seeing her again after a few days of absence.&nb
Thomas POVI couldn't believe what I just read. How dare that stupid Rogue demand such nonsense from me? I was going to tear him apart once I saw him.Growling with anger, I folded the letter and threw it into the fire. Alpha Damian was nothing but a piece of shit, a pawn I was going to play with and discard him when I was done.I had done it once with that stupid omega witch and I could do it again. All I had to do was play along and make him feel he had the upper hand. After all, who wouldn't want an alliance with a pack as big as mine?Glancing around, I couldn't help but smile at all my accomplishments. It was just like I dreamt about. Everyone obeyed and worshiped me and I had a very beautiful mate by my side. Life could not be any better.Now, all I had to do was to send back a reply to this stupid letter. “Zach,” I called out to my trusted man and Beta. After a moment, he arrived in my office.
Leah POVI couldn't believe what Damian had just told me. We were on the bed, cuddling under the sheets when he finally told me what was going on.It was the last thing I was expecting to hear. What the hell was going on? My mind had gone blank because I was confused. How? Why?I admit, I had thought about taking some gems and hiding them myself but I never planned on selling them. Maybe if I had to leave the pack, I would have sold them but I wasn't leaving. Who could be the one doing this?“I didn't want to say anything because I know how heartbroken it would make you. You had been working extremely hard to make them these past few weeks,” he murmured.I sighed and closed my eyes. All my hardwork had been stolen. It seemed I would have to use my magic to place a spell so we would be able to find the person. Damian wouldn't have to know.“What are you thinking?” He asked when I didn't say anyt
Damian POVI hadn't seen Mr. Oscar for quite a while which I knew he was angry with me about. I had promised that he would only have to work for me yet I sent Marcus to him consistently for months. I could see the anger in his eyes and understood.“It's been a long time,” I reminded him. He nodded and waved one of his workers over. He whispered something into her ears before sending her away. All the workers inside the shop started leaving.It was one thing I liked about him. He was very secretive and one of the best people to do business with. He had been a very good friend of mine for years. I could tell he resented me for not caring about our friendship.“Who is this? I heard about your marriage to the daughter of an Alpha, I didn't expect it to be true,” he said while staring at Anne. It brought out the protective instincts in me and I growled at him. I didn't want anyone staring at her like that.
Leah POVI was so happy seeing all the ladies bundled in front of the shop buying my creation. It pleased me in a lot of ways. I had almost forgotten that I knew how to use magic because I haven't had any reason to use it.Gliding through them, I got in front of the saleswoman. Her eyes lit up in recognition when she saw me. She was one of the workers inside Oscar's office earlier.“Do you see anyone you would like to buy?” She asked, ignoring the other women. I shook my head because I didn't see any one special. She glanced through them and pulled out a bracelet.“This would look very pretty with your dress, milady,” she said with a smile. I hesitated to take it but she urged me on. I took the bracelet and wore it. Indeed, it looked really good on me.I didn't plan on buying anything though. “How much is it?” I asked.“It's on the house,” she answered. I couldn't
Leah POV Everything seemed to happen so fast. I saw my father claw at Thomas’s chest and I saw a very angry Damian on top of him. “Damian!” I yelled and tried to run to him to stop him but I was too late. He tore out Thomas’ throat. It was so deep that his bone was visible and I watched as he bled out, leaving me scared out of my senses. It felt like everything happened only yesterday but it’s been three months now.Damian professed his love to me once again, Lucia left without a trace, and Evelyn, Connor, and I finally went back to being friends. I apologized to Connor and he also apologized for seeing all that Steph did and keeping quiet about it.Today was a day to celebrate. I had on my head a crown made with beautiful wild flowers and my dress was very beautiful as well.There was going to be another mating ceremony, my first real mating ceremony as Leah Grey Ortega who would now become Luna Leah Ortega Leroy; The Luna of the Silverback pack, which began to progress again aft
Thomas POV My guards, both betas and omegas were already prepared for the war. All I needed was to get Alpha Elijah’s full support so we could finally take Damian down, and then I'd end the King's life as well.There was no time for sentiments. All that mattered to me was to end all this soon. I stepped outside. Damian and Anne have been away since yesterday already. Well, I didn't care. Nothing would change. Stephanie told me she had taken care of Anne, so there was no need to worry. I realized after a while that Lucia was not around. “Where could she have gone?” I thought but then later dismissed it. I went by my day doing every other thing and trying to get my head together. I was supposed to be in a meeting with the head of my werewolf troupes. Just then, the door to the room opened and Lucia walked in. “Where have you been?” I asked her. The sun had risen in the sky and was hot on all our skin.“You’re late,” I chastised.“I’m sorry, I just had somewhere to be,” She said
Leah POV My head hurt so much and my eyes stung from the light that penetrated the room. Everywhere ached so badly. I could still feel the stinging sensation on my cheeks as a result of the hard slaps the Alpha King landed on my face during his interrogation. I didn't blame him entirely though, he was just scared and was only acting like a father. The only one to be blamed was Thomas. He was the two-time conniving schemer that made all this happen.I winced as I tried to sit properly. I felt a hand on my shoulder. “It’s alright darling, you can go lie back down,” I looked sideways to see a female omega dressed in white.She was definitely one of those weird ones who stuck that sharp thing in my arm. I flinched from her touch. “An Alpha was here to see you earlier. You didn't wake up when you were supposed to but the moment he stepped in, you moved. But he has gone back outside now,” She added. “An Alpha?” I tried to think.Could it be Damian? Just then, the door burst open, and
Alpha Elijah POVI went back to my study and just lowered myself on the seat. My hands were shaking a lot. I had a secret I had kept for a long time and looking into her eyes now, it seemed like that secret was about to be exposed. I never thought that in my wildest dreams I’d ever be able to see her again or hear of her again but now, everything was about to change. John came into my study, “Alpha Elijah, why did you suddenly call for the doctors?” He asked. I looked at him not knowing what to say.He had stayed in the pack the longest and though there were times when we had our squabbles and all, I still thought very highly of him and he's been with me through the toughest of times. It was why I entrusted Anne to him and sent him off to the Silverback pack in case something were to happen to her because of Damian’s reputation. “She might be the child I've been looking for all these while,” I said to him. The look on his face said it all. He was so shocked. “That can’t be. We
Leah POV When I woke up, my whole body hurt from being moved around a lot and my head was basically splitting. I tried to stand up and move but my hands and legs were chained.“Silver chains!” I exclaimed. It basically weakened a werewolf and left them defenseless. How was the Alpha able to get something like this unless he didn’t just mine lead alone? I thought.Looking around, it was so dark and the floor was so solid that its sharp rocky parts pierced my skin. I also felt very different. My wolf was more active which only meant one thing, I was back to being Leah.“Oh no!” I exclaimed. Just then I heard the screeching sounds of a gate being moved over a very hard floor. “Who is there?” I asked. Just then, two male wolves walked in. One of them wore a large flowing garment on his body and walked majestically. Alpha Elijah. There was also someone I knew next to him. “John the blacksmith.” My brows creased in confusion. I was not at the Silverback pack but at the Risenmoon
Stephanie POV I walked angrily and banged the door to his room. Damian was a lost cause now. Thomas was right, I should just punish them both. Damian would never again love me like he used to. He just said it himself and I would never forget it or forgive him. I decided to go for a run. As I walked out of the main gates, ready to sprint forward, my eyes caught the movement of something in the dark or rather, someone. The silhouette was running fast towards the gates. I felt anger course through me. It must be Leah. I ran towards her and then tackled her to the ground.“Please, don’t kill me,” She shouted.“What?” I couldn't understand that. Leah would have definitely fought back and why would she run back if she knew that her life was in danger? This couldn't be right. I was sitting over her, so I moved back and really looked her in the face. She looked like Anne, the daughter of Alpha Elijah but didn’t behave like Leah. “Who are you?” I asked her still sitting on top of her.
Damian POV“But Alpha Damian, how could you have let this happen to us? An imposter right under our noses and you have been having an affair with her!” One of the council of werewolf members shouted. My blood was hot with anger. They had no right to talk about her in that manner. She had been nothing but kind to them and if she had any ulterior motive, she wouldn't have stayed for as long as she stayed despite knowing the kind of danger she would be in once the truth came out about her real identity. “You have forgotten so easily everything she put in to make us what we are. We owe her some of our wealth because of her intricate designs on the gems that helped us make very good deals with neighboring territories,” I pointed out. “Those gems were stolen.” One spat. “But now, they have been recovered,” I threw at him. I watched Connor from the corner of my eyes. He was silent. He did not utter a word or say anything and it annoyed me so much. They all weren’t seeing things from my
Leah POV My heart was pounding heavily and my eyes were misty and blinded by the tears that were glistening in them. I heard those words from his mouth directly that the imposter must be killed. I had waited all these days for his return so that I could tell him the truth, but I was too late. I used my hands to cover the sobs that threatened to escape my mouth. I had to leave immediately because I knew that if I didn’t, then I would be caught and killed.The wolf criers all began to howl. It was a signal that a general meeting was to be held and every werewolf had to be available and present for the meeting. No one was excluded.“It would be dangerous if I attended the meeting because they would find out about me and have me killed.” I thought. I ran back to my room and packed only a few things. My potions, since the book was stolen, and a few of my clothes. Just two sets, then I packed my hair to a tight up-do and then I sneaked out of the room. While everyone would be busy and
Thomas POV “I have done what needs to be done,” Alpha Elijah said to me, a solemn expression on his face. “It’s all good, your majesty. It’s all for the best. War and death is the only way we can punish such a crime. He wants to usurp your power and you must not turn a blind eye to it,” I said. “Well, that is indeed true, but what now do I do about my daughter?” He asked.That was what worried him the most at the moment. Where his daughter Anne was and what could have happened to her? I could sense it. I also had a plan for that of course. I place my hands on his shoulder, “Do not worry about that now, it is a piece of cake. I promise to help you in this war and also to help return your daughter to you, safe and sound,” I promised him.He looked a bit relieved after my reassurances, but I knew he was definitely not going to sit still and wait for me to return his daughter to him. So I changed tactics. “You don't need to worry too much about anything except your daughter. You can