Chapter 73 Anna's POV Instead of Alpha Noah leaving after chiding him, he stood there staring at me with his lips pursed. The more I looked at him, the angrier I became. He had this look on his face that made me want to hit him so badly. Whoever told him that if he persisted with his chase I was going to succumb must have been trying to fool him because no matter what he did, I wasn't going to forgive his defamation. If only I had known that it was going to turn out this way, I wouldn't have rescued him. I did that because of a pure heart and not because of any form of connection. “Why are you doing this to me, Anna? I have tried to show you that instead of obsession, it's love that I feel towards you, but instead, you push it back in my face,” he said, trying to touch my arm. “Stop it.” I snapped at him. Pissed off, I dug my hand into my hair and then stormed off, anger surging through my veins. As I made my way back into my chambers, I wondered how he had managed to sne
Alpha Jasper's POV When the news came to me that Alpha Noah was in the pack, I knew at once that he had come for Anna. Knowing fully well that he was going to return someday, I had asked my guards not to accost him whenever he came around. As for Lilian, I had punished her because she failed to hold Anna back. Maybe it was because of my leniency, so I decided to correct it. This time around, I was going to ensure I was firm with my words so that everyone would know their place and be up and doing. Walking down the hallway after leaving the chambers, I motioned to a guard who quickly hurried towards me but before I could pass my message across, Beta Jacob came along. Waving him off, I gestured to Beta Jacob who quickly made his way towards me and with his head bowed, he said, “My lord.” Still walking down the hallway, I said, “Gather all the beta, gamma and omega at once. We should meet in the courtroom.” “Yes, my lord.” He replied and then went ahead to carry the instruct
Selena's POV Ever since Maya confronted me openly, I haven't been myself since it was the first time that something of this sort was happening. Though embarrassed by the scenario, I wasn't scared by her threat. If she thinks she can protect Anna from me, then she must be a pathetic dreamer. For a few days now, after the incident, I have been by myself, strategizing my next course of action. At some point, I was discouraged because I wouldn't get to see Alpha Jasper because of Anna's request, but that didn't deter me. Leaning against the cold wall, I shut my eyes tightly, reviewing all the different strategies I had listed out but none was good enough. If Maya wasn't here, I know for sure that I would be able to launch my plan effortlessly but with her presence, it was going to be tough. “I need something more concrete. Something that will throw everyone off balance “ I muttered, twirling my hair in between my fingers. After a long while of racking my brain, I pushed mysel
Alpha Noah's POV After the courtroom saga and how Maya had treated me with disdain on my way out, I decided to give up on the fight and lie low. My decision didn't last for long because, with each passing minute, I would start to imagine Anna in my arms. She was all I lived for and letting her go just like that wasn't easy for me. Resting my head against my study table, I tried to forget about the whole thing and focus on the scroll in front of me but each time I decide to do so, her face will appear in my head, clouding my senses. Unable to bear it anymore, I pushed the chair backwards and then stepped out of my chambers only to be accosted by Beta Liam who was directly behind the door. “My lord, where are you headed?” He asked. “Moonlight pack.” I snapped at him, brushing him off my path. “What?” He gasped with his hands over his mouth. Ignoring him, I continued walking towards the exit when he suddenly appeared in front of me. He tried to catch his breath before spea
Author's POV The noise of battle rented the air as Alpha Jasper and his army continued their procession into the Crestwolf Pack. His army set fires in any house they came across, and once the building erupted into flames, the occupants would all come rushing out, trying to fathom what was going on, only to get killed. This process went on for a while before others became alert, and they tried to alert the pack house, but it was too late. The moonlight pack had infiltrated into their pack and there was no hiding place for anyone. “Kill everyone, from the old to the young, even sulking pups, kill them all.” Alpha Jasper yelled from where he stood. At his command, his army doubled their attack, taking down three at all times as they continued moving further into the pack, the blades of their swords shimmering under the bright sunlight. It was a war that was going to make waves in the history of werewolves for generations to come. Apart from punishing Alpha Noah for crossing
Author's POV “Accepted.” Alpha Jasper said with a smirk. Signaling to Beta Jacob, he asked him to put the fight on hold but he should also make sure that no one escaped. “Yes, my lord.” Beta Jacob said and then turned around to carry out the instruction. Crouching, Alpha Noah placed his hands on the ground as his senses sharpened and body contorted as the usual cracking of muscles stretching and rearranging rented the air. Slowly, his fur became visible, a thick, silky golden brown fur that was glistening under the setting sun. On Alpha Jasper’s part, when he fully transformed into wolf form, which was a bit bigger than Alpha Noah's, dark fur appeared as his grey orbs glistened. To show his dominance, he began to snarl his teeth, causing Alpha Noah's wolf to take several steps backwards. He was scared of the wolf in front of him but his fear was not enough to make him want to give up. Suddenly, Alpha Noah surged towards him, and soon, the two wolves, their eyes blaring wi
Anna's POV Presently, I was in the courtroom, sitting at the head of the table with the wives of the Betas flanked on both sides. As expected, they were all dressed exquisitely, trying to outdo the other in their battle of relevance. Sitting here made my insides churn as a creeping sensation clouded my senses. These were the same set of people who kicked against me being the Luna of Moonlight Pack but here they are, chatting and laughing hysterically as if they were innocent. Only the thought of this wanted to make me slam their heads against each other but I couldn't bring myself to do that so, I had no choice but to bottle everything. Holding onto my glass of wine, I tried to blend in with their conversation but I didn't have anything to say. Their stories were centered on things that were going on in the pack and since I had no idea of it all, I kept mute, taking note of every detail. “My lady.” Beta Jacob’s wife called, startling me in the process. Smiling nervously at he
Anna's POV Maya's voice was firm and unwavering, I could see the anger and pain in her eyes and at this point, I couldn't do anything, not even trying to comfort her. Alpha Noah was her childhood friend, losing him because of his act of stupidity was one thing and also because of someone manipulation was something else. “She made innocent wolves die, I'm not going to spare her either.” Maya said, staring at the wall. Pulling her to myself, I began to rub circles on her back as I tried to soothe her and for the next few minutes that followed, we didn't say a word to each other. For reasons best known to Lillian, she stepped out of the chamber only to return the next minute with her eyes widened in fear. “What's the issue?” I asked, staring right back at her. “Alpha Jasper is back and he is coming straight to the chamber.” She said in a whisper and almost immediately, Maya pulled herself up. “I should take my leave now before he sees me.” “Yes, please.” I said hurriedly
Author's POV Months later… Sitting on the throne in the courtroom was Alpha Jasper who was wearing a worried look as he stared at the elders seated before him. As usual, they were whispering among themselves, making noise in the process since none of them were bold enough to bring up the topic. Shitting uncomfortably on his seat, Alpha Jasper shot his eyes tightly, trying not to show the extent of his worries but if he was carefully observed, it wouldn't go unnoticed. Before leaving the chambers, Anna had shown signs of labor and so he had sent for the physician who was on standby just in case something like this happened. “I hope nothing bad happens, I hope nothing bad happens, I hope nothing bad happens…” He kept on going over and over his words, hitting his fist against the arm of the chair. In his frustrated state, he didn't realize he was voicing it until Beta Jacob pointed it out to him and it was confirmed when he locked eyes with the elders who were staring.
Author's POV Watching the monster devour Selena who was struggling to get herself out of the cage was a relief to Alpha Jasper. Her cries and screams for help made a coy smile appear on his lips, his gaze never leaving her even for a second. “You should have stopped when I asked you to but you never listened.” He groaned, wiping off the splash of blood from his face. “My lord, here,” Beta Jacob said, placing a bowl of water in front of him so he would clean up. By the time he was done, the monster had finished devouring Selena and now it was purring in satisfaction. Still smiling, he pushed his hand into his pockets and then began to head towards the exit. On arrival at the chambers, the moment he pushed the door in, Anna, who had been pacing around with a worried look on her face, halted. “What is the issue?” He asked, peering at her with a raised brow. “Selena… what are you going to do with her.” She rapped while Alpha Jasper stared at her full lips. Unaw
Alpha Jasper's POV Grateful I have been able to prove to Anna that there was nothing going on between me and Selena, I turned towards her with a coy smile playing on my lips. “Are you okay?” I asked, running my fingers against her smooth arm. “Yeah, just a little bit tired. I will be perfectly okay when I have gotten enough rest.” She said in a reassuring tone. Nodding, I got off my seat and then pushed my hand towards her, “Let's go.” I said, helping her rise with my other hand. When she finally got off the seat with a lot of difficulty, I held her shoulder, helping her walk towards the door. “Thank you.” She said as we made our way through the hallway. “You don't have to thank me. I did what every other person who is in my place would do… so, it's not a big deal.” I said with a little laugh and she joined in. Still smiling, I patted her shoulders, hoping I would see someone around to help her to the chambers safely since Maya was still incapacitated. “Take h
Alpha Jasper's POV The more Selena tried to play the victim card on me, the angrier I became but I held myself back as I waited patiently for the physicians to arrive. By the time I was done dealing with her, Anna will have no choice but to believe and quit doubting me. After what seems like an eternity, the door of the courtroom caved in and almost immediately, Beta Jacob walked in, followed by her family physician. “Since you decided to involve your family physician, I think I should consider giving her the spot of the royal infirmary since you trust her more than the head physician.” I smacked my lips, drumming my finger against the arm of my seat. “I never doubted you, I just wanted my family physician to handle me since it had been her duty.” Selena said in her defense. “It's alright, please go ahead with it.” I gestured to the physician who immediately made her way to the middle of the courtroom. “My lord.” She bowed with her hands folded in front of her.
Anna's POV “Pregnant?” I mumbled, staring at Selena. With the way she has spoken, even though I didn't want to believe her claim, I had no choice but to do so. The look on her face was something I couldn't get off my mind despite all my efforts, it kept popping up, taunting me in the process. “She is pregnant.” I muttered again, staring at Alpha Jasper who had his back turned on me. At this point, I needed an explanation from him but it seems like I wasn't going to get it. No doubts, he was aware of it but he was acting like he had no idea. Clenching and unclenching my fists, I kept digging my teeth into my bottom lips, not minding the pains I was inflicting on myself. Why isn't he looking in my direction? Does it mean he is guilty of the allegation? — I pondered, shifting my gaze away from him momentarily. Slowly, the realization began to dawn on me. No wonder he had been postponing her punishment, always coming up with an excuse to push it aside. “I shou
Alpha Jasper's POV For the next few minutes they followed, I didn't react. I kept staring at Selena who was still struggling to get away from the guards who held her even more firmly. “What are you aiming at?” I asked, my gaze never leaving her. Her confession didn't shake me but I feared how Anna was going to react to it. Because of this, I didn't look in her direction, instead, I had my gaze on Selena. “Congratulations.” I said, hitting my palms together. “You have no idea what I’m talking about.” She yelled and with all the energy she could muster, she freed herself from the guards grip. “Don't come any closer.” She yelled at them when they attempted to hold her again. “Let her be.” I said only then did they retreat from her. Now in the middle of the courtroom, she pushed her hair away from her face and after arranging her dress, she straightened up. “It seems you didn't get what I said.” She said, rolling her eyes. “You said you're pregnant and I congr
Alpha Jasper's POV My words must have struck a chord in her because the look on her face was like she was going to pass out the next second. Selena being the cunny one must have come up with different things to wriggle herself out of my grip but not this time. Knowing this, I had braced myself up in readiness to square off with her until she exhausted every little tactic she was going to throw my way. “Should I prove you wrong?” I broke the silence in the courtroom. “I have no idea what you're talking about.” She rapped. “I still stand my ground that Anna is the one who framed me.” She pressed on. Snapping my fingers, Beta Jacob quickly rushed to my side, wielding the silver dagger we had recovered from the woods. “What about this?” I asked, waving the weapon above my head. “My dagger.” She cried out with a look of surprise on her face. In this case, a novice would think she was innocent. “Why was it in the woods?” “I have no idea. I have been searching for
Selena’s POV In a thousand years to come, I doubt if I will forget this day, the embarrassment and everything that came with it. The maids and guards whom I had once had control over were staring at me, pointing their fingers and at the same time making snide comments which I didn't want to hear. If I did, I doubt if I would let go easily. I will be prompted to teach one of them a lesson, thereby worsening my current situation. “What am I going to do now?” This was the only question ringing in my head. For Alpha Jasper to send Beta Jacob to come fetch me, that means he had strong evidence against me. “I should have stabbed her neck instead of her stomach. I know for sure, she wouldn't have survived it.” My eyes were already burning with hot tears which I wasn't going to allow to roll down. Showing my vulnerability would be the last thing I will do, I’d rather die than to do that. On getting to the courtroom, I took in a deep breath and immediately the doors were
Selena's POV With each step I took, it gradually began to dawn on me the deep mess I was in. It was as if I was in a dream, a bad dream which I was desperate to wake up from. Snapping my eyes shut, I took in a deep breath before opening them once more. “Father,” I muttered, biting my lower lips as anger mixed with hatred welled up inside of me. Yes! I understand he was mad at me; I was the one who made him lose his mate and also made him a laughing stock among the council of elders, but that doesn't mean he should push me off when he gets the slightest opportunity. With the way he had acted, it was apparent he had been waiting for the right time to get rid of me and immediately he got it, he didn't think twice. Blinking my eyes rapidly to send back the tears that had welled up in them, I remembered my mother. If only she was still here with us, this wouldn't be happening. She would have found a way to pull me out of this mess even if it meant placing her life on