Gonzalo was mortified. He knelt there, his body covered in blood. Sofia's blood. She'd taken the fall for him. She'd sacrificed herself to save him. She'd helped him and River all this while. Sheltered them when they had nowhere else to go. And now she was dead...The fake Echo laughed hysterically, staring coldly at Gonzalo. "I had only one of those quivers. Consider yourself lucky that you didn't go out with it. Unfortunately, none of you are leaving here alive."Gonzalo gritted his teeth. He wished he could just rush up to her and rip out her vocal cords. However, no sooner had those words left the rogue Echo's mouth, than when he heard a scream. "Die!" It was River. She spread out her arms, gathering a spell. Then with a clench of both fists, she sent a huge wave of pure magic energy towards the witches.The wave contained her rage. Her pain. Her guilt. Her sorrow. But most of all, it contained the unbridled power of her magic.The wave was all-consuming, as it crashed into the s
The battle for the IronClaw pack finally ended, with the rebellion capturing most of the pack's soldiers and keeping all of them within the pack's house. As for the other soldiers, they believed the rebellion's words about their Alpha being a fake. These soldiers helped with securing the citizens of the pack, maintaining order, and preventing a riot from happening. In the pack house, Gonzalo and the surviving members of the rebellion were gathered. The air was solemn and everyone had a saddened look on their faces. They all knew Sofia one way or the other. A fearless leader. A fierce and decisive force in this rebellion. She would be greatly missed, but right now they had other problems to face."Release us! You traitors!" One of the soldiers snarled, struggling to get himself out of the chains that bound him and his brethren. "You lot ought to be ashamed of yourselves. You're a disgrace to your kind and your pack! The Alpha ought to have your heads on stakes and place them at the o
River walked down the stairs, each step she took resounding around the room. Her eyes were unwavering from the fake Echo, who became tense under her gaze. The soldiers began cursing her, almost instantly. "It's the witch! The one who attacked the Alpha." One of them sneered."By the moon, it is her!""I saw her during the battle. She used her magic to help the rebellion. Traitor!"However, she ignored all those words, her steps never faltering. Just as she entered the room, Gonzalo rushed to her, holding her close to him. She frowned but then her eyes softened when they met with his."Pequena, what're you doing down here? I told you, we'll handle this. You need to rest and regain your strength and your magic." His voice was pleading, as he gazed at River with worry in his eyes. Her resolve faltered, but not for long. She gave Gonzalo a decisive look before speaking. "I'm fine, my love. Besides, I'm not the only one who needs rest. We all do. However, I needed to come here to ensure
The first order of business for River, Gonzalo, and the rest of the rebellion after the fake Echo was imprisoned, was settling into the pack. Rain and the woman left in Old Man Thomas's cabin to watch her were brought to the pack, reuniting parents and daughter. The pack members, however, were solemn. To them, River had forcefully taken the pack under her reign and was an evil witch bent on ruining them. River had to talk sense into them. So, on the day after the battle for the IronClaw pack, she ordered every wolf in the pack to gather together at the town center. Many people were hesitant, some even thinking it was a trap. But with the pack soldiers' help, all the civilians were peacefully rounded up, and guided to the town square.At the town square, all the people began murmuring among themselves, gossiping and trying to guess their fate."I heard that the witch placed the soldiers under her mind control spell, that's why they're suddenly so loyal to her." A man spoke out loud t
Warning: Mature content ahead! River groaned, a soft plea escaping her lips. She trembled under his hold, squirming with each stroke he made on her body. "I want you to... I want you to fuck me!" She finally uttered with a raspy breath, her eyes brimming with a passion that made Gonzalo's insides burn with desire. She didn't have to ask twice. Releasing his grip on her arms, he allowed her to take off his clothes. She did that gladly, savoring the moment as she slowly unbuttoned his shirt, then unzipped his trousers, and then finally brought out his throbbing dick. The way she held it tight made Gonzalo close his eyes, as he groaned lightly. Oh, now she was asking for it. He held her palms gently, before proceeding to make her lie on her back. She heaved heavily under him, her eyes focusing on his. Her eyes were inviting, gleaming with an alluring light that drew him in like a moth to fire. Without any warning, he placed his hands on top of her legs and began massaging
Gonzalo woke up the next morning, turning on the bed to the sound of birds chirping outside. He struggled to open his eyes as the sun's rays fell on his face through the parted curtains, prickling his skin slightly. He reached out to touch the bed, expecting to find River, but she wasn't there. His eyes finally jolted open as he sat up groggily. He looked around the room, but still couldn't find her. His mind went through so many possibilities all at once.Was she upset about their intimate moment last night after Sofia's mourning ceremony? Or maybe she had something important to attend to in the pack... Whatever the reason was, Gonzalo almost let worry consume him until he caught the scent of steamy fresh coffee wafting from outside. He looked at the clock. Eight AM and she was already out of bed drinking coffee?With a sigh, he got out of bed, the sun's rays glimmering on his naked body. He lazily had his bath in the bathroom and then brushed his teeth. After putting on some fres
River~~Sofia's mourning rites were held without any hiccups. When the candles and lanterns were lit by the people and released into the air, it finally dawned on River that her friend was gone. Forever. The feeling that followed was almost surreal. The grief began washing away from her, and what followed was acceptance and something she'd craved and searched for since Sofia's death... Peace. When Gonzalo massaged her and then they had a blissful night filled with pleasure, it was indeed a mood booster. They slept that night holding each other close, forgetting about all their worries.The next morning, she got up early only to be welcomed with several documents and files from the pack. She had to review the security protocols put in place by the fake Echo and ended up finding a lot of loopholes with the patrols around the pack grounds and the woods surrounding the pack. She also made the day of Sofia's death a holiday held in remembrance of the day the IronClaw pack got freedom f
River's anxiety reached a new high as the severity of the vampire's words sank in. The other vampires present nodded in agreement with their brother's statement, their eyes never leaving her, disdain hidden within them. She knew these vampires weren't here to play and meant business. They all exuded so much power, that she doubted if even Gonzalo could take all of them head-on, alone. After a few seconds, she finally spoke again, this time her voice becoming more serious. She wasn't here to play as well. These vampires dared to threaten her pack and she was ready to strike down all of them if it weren't for her respect for the late Lord Draven. "Yes. Lord Driven is indeed, dead." Her tone was emotionless, and so was her expression. However, deep inside, she felt like her heart was bleeding. But she still managed to keep a calm demeanor as she continued speaking. "But believe me when I say, it wasn't my doing. I did not harm him in any way. H– he helped save my daughter..." She paus