A surge of loneliness, guilt, realization and extreme betrayal wove themselves on my mind as it began to play everything that happened to my father. Her mate never betrayed her as mine did. She only showed love to her son and yet she died like a traitor. So what do I do to my mate? She was the venom of a snake and yes she got me weak. Weak in the mind to the extent that I hurt Duke. I should have killed her. I shouldn't have allowed her to live but she might have just bled to death even though we didn't succeed in ripping out her heart but the wound was deep. She might just bleed to death. She was a good actress, pretending to lose her memory with that pendant of a necklace. How could I fall? I must have lost but neither will Prince Marcus see her again.
Wait, how could he send his betrothed virgin to me? Did he even love her? I can never allow her to mate with any other man even if my life depended on it or, was Prince Marcus just so evil he could resort to anything?DukeWhen Isabella got saved by Damien, I knew there was something wrong. I wanted to kick against Damien going to Jade's office alone but he had entrusted the training to me and I couldn't leave. We had just started training in wolf form when a mind link invaded me from Jade to meet him in his office.It was expected so I wasn't amazed but rather glad he did. I dismissed the warriors and trainees because I didn't want any casualties. When I reached there, Damien was spewing nonsense that Isabella was a traitor. I didn't want to believe it and so did Jade but I also knew how violent he could be when angered so I mind linked with some trusted warriors to keep an eye on Damien while I went to see Jade.Just as expected, he had allowed Navajo control when he hadn't shifted. Something he never did. When I saw them pin Isabella to the wall suffocating her, I knew it was Navajo in control. That beast was unfeeling and unforgiving. But Jade, he never
DamienEveryone thinks I'm a traitor but it wasn't exactly the case. The first time Prince Marcus approached me, I wanted to tell Alpha Jade but he had my mate and threatened to kill her. I lost her once and I wasn't ready to lose her again. If I knew she was still alive, I wouldn't have come here.If I were still at the forest pack, I wouldn't have felt remorse to betray Alpha Sampson. He was just a selfish leader, protecting only his family and himself during the war. My mate disappeared and I thought she was dead but Prince Marcus had her and showed me proof through his powers. He said my work was simple and that Isabella was his betrothed. I felt uneasy because I knew our Alpha was in love with her. I even thought she would be his mate but the revelation got my mind in chains.He only wanted me to pass messages to her. I knew I was treading on dangerous grounds but what could I do? I had to save my mate when given a second chance so I
Jade'Alpha, Beta Duke is in trouble, I'm afraid Prince Marcus will kill him,'I jumped out of my bed when the mindlink came from Damien. Duke had left with the excuse that he had to go for training. He never told me about the attack, most probably because he didn't want me to be worried and was also afraid that I was too weak. I know it's because I never trained with him after he proposed it.I was wearing jeans and a t-shirt and quickly put on a trainer. I darted to the border and when I closed up, I was proud of my warriors. From where I stood, they were fighting the mages and resisting their spells but of course, the strongest was the leader. Duke was on the floor, trying to recover from a spell. Rage boiled in me when I saw Damien thrown in the air when he tried to prevent another spell from hitting Duke. I caught him in time and told him to give way.Resentment took over me with Prince Marcus's presence. The fact that h
IsabellaThe day I feared the most finally came. It was worse than I imagined. I saw the beast in Jade for the first time. It was scarier than I saw in my nightmare or during training. His red eyes turned black completely. The white part even turned pitch black.I thought I could endure it when the time came but it was nothing I imagined. Everything about him spelt death. There was no room for mercy. Jade almost killed Duke because he tried to save me. I was already dead. I had no reason to live. He was ready to kill me when a light flickered in his eyes, making him stop suddenly. He stepped away and ran out the door.Since then, I have never seen him. I felt weak and I was bleeding but I didn't try to stop it. I didn't apply any of the first aids Blevine taught me because I didn't deserve to live. I sat on the floor of the once gorgeous room, now shattered and waited for my death but Blevine showed up with Damien. Damien looked remorsefu
JadeI have never seen Isabella so happy and carefree. After her confession, I couldn't help but sympathize with her. I killed her father but she has no idea who he was. I didn't want to spoil her mood but that late king has done some horrible things. Right now, I felt complete.She was yanking me to the packhouse like a little child. Perhaps she felt burdened by her secrets in the past and was always withdrawn. Now that everything was out, she was happier. At least I know who she is. The protection has eventually been removed. Still, since Navajo said she was one of us, I wonder how possible that was. How would she know that I was her mate? If she was a mage, then she didn't have to shift to know that. I don't want to even think that perhaps she wasn't my mate. I brushed the thought aside to enjoy the moment with her.It was good the warriors were washing up and resting after a tedious day. Bella kept giggling up the stairs till we got to my room where she push
Prince Marcus"Not today, Sophia, I'm not in the mood." She froze on top of me, dissatisfaction visible in her eyes. I felt sorry for her but there were important matters, very urgent ones. I had already summoned the elders with maximum urgency and they will be here in an hour. I needed to be prepared."Not in the mood, you saw her so you no longer find me attractive." Sophia was being sentimental. She had never seen Isabella yet the rumours make her uncomfortable, making herself conscious. "It's nothing like that," I tried to touch her but she pushed me away, using her robe to cover her naked form."You are not in a mood, I will just excuse you" She turned to walk out of my chamber but I was fast to rise from the bed and blocked her way. I hadn't explained things to her since I returned from the Supreme Alpha's pack."Things didn't work as planned. The Supreme Alpha wasn't as weak as the lore foretold," I explained to her. Her eye
IsabellaExcitement, peace, love and joy were woven into my heart, mind and soul when I woke up. It was as if my life was just beginning. Jade was still in the bosom of sleep so I decided to surprise him and made him coffee. Blevine wasn't awake to teach me so I just did as I had seen them do but he seemed to enjoy it. During training, he allowed me to skip the wolf part because I didn't have a wolf. I helped Blevine a while before coming back to Jade's chamber. I don't know how my life suddenly changed after I became a member of the Moon Star Pack. I felt this was where I belonged all along.As soon as I got into the chamber, my eyes turned misty like it was covered with frost. My nightmares began playing right in front of me but I wasn't so scared anymore. It was mysterious - I was trying to understand them but my mind was continuously blurred. They seemed to be conveying a message in a language I could not understand. I didn't realize when Jade came in t
JadeI woke up in the middle of the night with someone calling my name. The voice sounded like the moon goddess but she was nowhere near. I looked around and realized that Bella wasn't there. I checked the shower room, Luna room and even the kitchen but she was nowhere near. Displeasure weighed on me for the fact that she had wandered off again.I got to the door of the Beta's chamber, about to knock to wake Duke when a mindlink invaded me from him. 'I think Isabella is going to shift. She's in the forest. Blevine's other instinct is high.'I understood immediately but I didn't know why they were both happening at the same time. Blevine's vampire instinct can be very strong and she might even hurt her mate but Duke has always been there. If there was someone who could help her better, it was her mate. The final and most dangerous one will be during the full moon. If she overcomes that one also, then her vampire instincts will be completely dorm
Jade The two hours Bella spent in that castle was the most nervous two hours of my life. So many fearful questions wove through my psyche. The silent what-ifs and whatnots. When Damien cast the spell, he seemed to be in a trance so I couldn't find out how things were going in there. Duke was just as worried as I was but tried to comfort me. I knew how much he cared for Isabella and almost died because of her so I knew that whatever he felt was genuine. My eyes were glued to my wristwatch as my nervousness turned to despair with every minute that passed without her showing up. I wanted so much to speak with Damien but startling him was tantamount to breaking the spell bond between him and Bella so I kept my eyes fixed on the entrance. Suddenly, he breathed deeply and I knew the link was broken. The two hours were up but Isabella hadn't returned. Has anything happened to her? My attempt to mindlink didn't connect, I broke out in cold sweats, opening the d
IsabellaFinally, I was able to convince Jade to let me go but I felt a missing part of me when he left for training. I wanted to go with him but he refused. He insisted that he needed to do this alone. After he left, I looked back at the state of the pack and began giving out instructions. I didn't think they would obey me at first but they all did. The only surprise we could give Jade was to ensure that the pack was safe and clean in his absence. Duke led the team of warriors to reset the traps that had been destroyed by the psycho Prince Marcus.We changed into working gears and began working tirelessly, lifting trees, burning debris and clearing the pack. While we cleaned the packhouse and mourned Aligiza, the warriors cleaned the strong city. Pack members cleaned their houses, which made it easier. When we were done, we moved to the streets, clearing everywhere before removing fallen trees in the forest. What we couldn't remove was the dirt on the walls of the bui
JadeThe greatest opportunity presented itself. War was a destroyer. I thought it was going to be hard to exert my revenge but Prince Marcus made it easier on me. For as long as none of my pack members was involved, I was void of all fears. My greatest concern was that of losing any of my pack members. For every war that broke out, I worried that someone was going to lose their life.Since I was going to meet him alone, it would settle everything. He just made the biggest, craziest mistake of his life. I will train harder and face him in three days as he proposed. Aligiza's death and that of my warriors, would not be in vain. After accepting the challenge, I couldn't miss the fearful look in my mate's eyes, it made me apprehensive.She trembled when I got close to her. She almost killed Prince Marcus before. We even thought he was dead so what could make her so afraid of him? I was greatly disturbed when she said, "Jade, please don't do it. Don't fight the
Prince MarcusSacrifice was what brought me this far. I gave up my all to gain what I have. Isabella missed by a millimetre. She had no idea that I survived. I saw the horror in her eyes when she saw me today. I could guess the question she kept asking herself was how I survived.When I attacked the Supreme Alpha's pack, I was amazed that he wasn't leading the war himself but everyone he entrusted was up to the task. It was as if he was leading himself. I watched them for a while before joining and was amazed at how Damien handled the vampires. His skills had greatly improved.I looked around for Isabella, knowing she had also received a lot of training, I intended to distract the Supreme Alpha and kidnap her but it didn't work out as planned. Aside from her capabilities, he didn't allow her to join the war, which showed just how much he cared for her. For someone who opportuned on every strength he got, that was a remarkable decision.U
Isabella When Jade told me about the moon goddess, I was filled with profoundness. She was real. Cassandra told me it was just a myth but I didn't believe her. Was it that she didn't know or she was hiding something? I wish I could see the moon goddess too but it seemed she only revealed herself to Jade and most importantly, because of his position. I was glad he confided in me and shared this secret with me. Our night was ruined but it was worth it since it concerned the safety of our pack. We couldn't spend the night in the cabin as planned, and Blevine needed me to try out my dress for the coronation, I couldn't wait. When we got to the packhouse, Blevine and I made our way to her room with Tatiana. The little girl was excited to be around us. She kept jumping all around as I watched her with delight. A designer was waiting for us with sample dresses to choose from. I chose the one that caught my attention. A baby blue royal dress. After we got all t
Jade"Jade, what's wrong," Isabella's voice pulled me from my trance. The moon goddess was no longer there and I knew Isabella hadn't seen her. I didn't want to hide anything from her anymore and for the moon goddess being my guide, it was essential that she knew, but I couldn't tell her now.I kissed Isabella on the forehead. "Bella, I'm checking something around the lake. I will be right back."She gave me a suspicious glare and I knew that she didn't believe me. "Did something happen?" Her curiosity peaked, as she stared caringly at me."No, don't worry. Please stay here. I will be back before you know it," I said and pulled on my trousers. I grabbed my shirt and wore it as I strode out of the door. Before I opened the door, I turned around, my eyes meeting Isabella's flushed face. I smiled apologetically and said, "I'll make it up to you, I promise."She forced a smile that didn't reach her eyes. I knew she was disappointed but for the moon god
JadeI have a great weakness for losses. The pain penetrated so deep, I was unable to endure it, not even for a second. It was a fact. The loss of my warriors affected me so bad but the difference this time was having someone to comfort me and share in my grief. Someone who loved me as much as I loved her. It made so much difference.Her presence was enough to take away the pain I felt. If Isabella wasn't here, I would have mourned their death for weeks unending. She wasn't a weakness but a great strength. The strength to overcome every difficulty thrown at me. Having her by my side, I don't feel so excited being a supreme Alpha. I intend to wipe out the title of supremacy after her coronation.But there was something more. I don't even want to be an Alpha. One secret Isabella doesn't know is that aside from the fact that white wolves find childbearing difficult, the process weakens them. Their wolves are not meant to reproduce, which is why they are scarce. It'
'Our mate is the best,' Rudina giggled with excitement. I knew she would because she wanted to be let out even though she couldn't indulge much in physical activities. I was equally excited to have fun without having to think about wars. I was going to be coronated as the Luna of the Moonstar pack tomorrow and I didn't know how it was going to be.I've never been part of any ceremony and neither have I ever attended one. Despite everything, I know that Blevine would have my back. I walked leisurely towards the forest, hand in hand with Jade. Everyone we met on the way was excited, bowing slowly to us. Jade had allowed everyone to celebrate as they wanted. It was dependent on each and everyone to decide on what to do. You could host a mini party at home or go to the club but whatever it was, it was supposed to make one happy.This was what we chose to do. The air of freedom surrounding us as we walked around was something I had never felt before. It was wonderful and I
Jade's expression was grim when we made our way to the forecourt of the packhouse. I felt invisible by the crowd waiting in the courtyard. My little hands were quite lost inside Jade's big ones, as he held me protectively. I could feel his heart aching. The loss had embittered him. In a time like this, he exhumed a cold aura that shut me out from asking him any questions.Duke had gone to open the underground safe house, letting out the women and children. The smiles on their faces were priceless. I detangled my hands from Jades' when a little body hugged me from the back. I turned around to face her."How are you, Tatiana?" I was instantly filled with excitement at the sight of the little girl. She was radiant and bloomed with smiles."I'm fine, Auntie Isabella. Where is Papa?" She asked excitedly.I met her with the same level of excitement. "Your papa is helping to take care of some injured people," I said to her but she seemed rather placid."W