Alpha Ansel's PovEveryone including Beta's, gamma's, omega's and pups had their heads bowed as I passed by and it confused me. That has never happened!!!!I knew their act was one that was made out of respect but trust me...... This was too much!"What's wrong with y'all?." I couldn't help but ask as I stopped in my tracks but they all took one unanimous stride backwards.I decided to ignore them and headed straight for my mother's room upstairs."Mom....." I squealed softly out of frustration and tiredness as I opened the door.Taking one long look at my face, the pack maids attending to my mother immediately walked out of the room."Ansel.... You look... Stressed." She said slowly, giving me a scrutinizing look. "Mom....." I tried saying but trailed off as I laid beside her."Ansel, what's wrong?." She asked this time and sighed."Everyone's been acting weird lately, did you see the way those maids attending to you scampered away like I was a monster?." I asked, hoping that at leas
Alpha Ansel's Pov.I walked into the council hall terrified of even looking up.Both of my hands were in my pocket, because I. there…I could clench and unclench my fist when I felt uneasy.All the pack elders were seated, including Silver as my beta and the only vacant seat was that of the Alpha.I didn't even think I was still fit for that position but I managed to control myself and went straight to my seat.Sitting down, I mentally surveyed the faces of everyone present.Heavens know the kind of scolding and/or punishment that would accompany my evil act but it wasn't my fault.I was totally helpless."I welcome all the elders of Moonlight Pack." The pack's elder chanted."Greetings." We all replied."We have heard the confession made by the Moonlight pack's beta, may the complainant repeat his wordings in the presence of the entire council." The elder demanded and my heart sank.Silver was about getting up when something crept into my mind.I immediately mindlinked Silver that I wo
Petal's POV.I've been trying to figure out what had happened to Amanda and her assassin's but nothing was forthcoming till a strange news brought by the wind hit my ears.Some of my pack members went out to the main city and brought report that the current Luna of the Moonlight pack had been brutally murdered.That only meant that Ansel's mother was dead but it wasn't her death that shocked me, it was her killer.It was also divulged that her killer was none else but the current Alpha which was Ansel.That Mr Ryker!!!!But how could he? How could he have the demonic mind to kill his own mother, the woman who carried him in her womb as a pup, nursed him till he was of age.If there was any place for forgiveness I had for that ruthless man, I think it's all taken up with hatred now."What are you thinking about, Petal? You've been sitting in that position for a while now... Like.. you're in deep thought." Logan queried, I could see the worry etched on his face as he questioned me."It's
Ansel's povI gasped when I swerved and the shimmers of light glittered, revealing a horrifying wolf. It's brown and black fur, long claws and sharp fangs was enough to make my adrenaline rush in nervousness and in horror.Though, the only interesting thing was that this wolf wasn't unfamiliar. He was a wolf I had seen several times in battle....Alpha Xander? He let out a terrifying growl as he slowly paced towards me while I, on the other hand, tried my best to get away from him walking backwards, them we began circling each other.Xander's wolf growled once again and got into an attacking position. Then just as I was about getting into a defensive position, the sound and crackling of bones could be heard and I shifted back to my human form.What just happened? How? I tried shifting to my wolf form again but it was of no use because I couldn't access my wolf. What was going on?Abruptly, realization hit me. Wolfsbane!!!!!! Perhaps Alpha Xander had someone spray wolf's bane in my di
Alpha Ansel's Pov"Good thing, you're here!!." I growled out in anger. I wonder if she has actually been eavesdropping on my conversation with silver but even if that's what she had been doing, then it's a good thing because how she knows without any aid that she was totally done for."Silver, you may leave us now." I ordered and he obeyed immediately because he knew that whatever talk or punishment that I would serve this girl needed the both of us to be alone.Fraye was going to pay for releasing the news and pay for been my second chance mate.I wasn't supposed to have one, why didn't she just stay away and let me stay single.With dad and mum's funeral around the corner, at least the wedding has been extended but after the funeral....I had to marry her immediately as the pack would need a Luna."Why did you do it? You knew it was supposed to be a sacred rule in the pack, the pack's secret???? Fraye!!!." I growled out as my Wolf self might take over me soonest."What was I supposed
Alpha Ansel's Pov"How dare you call me that? I didn't kill her on purpose. It was a mistake, how does it even sound to you.....me killing my own in my right mind." I said in a bored and sad tone. I've had enough dealing with this crap.I'm ready to take all the blame that anyone wants to vent on me!!! After all, if it has already circulated in the supernatural community, what was the point of hiding when everyone knows?" Fvck you, dude. Even if it was a mistake, you should do your responsibilities now as the Alpha! I don't even know what to do to help here! I'm the most terrible brother and beta but what am I supposed to be or do? You're supposed to serve justice to Fraye. Everyone is looking up to you." Silver said as he loosened his grip on me and sat down on one of the couch. He heaved out a sigh and buried his face in his palms." You don't have to do anything. Just try to keep the pack in calmness, that's all. Don't worry, I'll... I'll try my best to give her what she deserves.
Alpha Ansel's Pov.I jerked up from the bed sweating profusely, I had the same set of nightmares again. I put on the lights as quickly as I could.Gosh, I was panting and perspiring like I just fell off a tree. I can't keep living like this!!! With this red haired woman burning my chest repeatedly, I might end up dying.Getting out of bed abruptly because of the repeated dreams, I decided that I couldn't continue living like this any longer.I was now scared of closing my eyes to even take a nap because once I did, I would see her dire and eerie face and what annoyed me most was the fact that I was always powerless, horrified and weak.The pack elders had vehemently refused to set a day for the Alpha's Exorcism ritual and each day it felt like the aura was killing me slowly.I had sent Silver to find out when the ceremony and ritual would be held but bad news ...when Silver went to inquire, the pack elders and council told him that they couldn't approve of the ritual because I hadn't f
Alpha ANSEL'S Pov"You mean the Alpha of Lightwood wants to claim this pack?." I asked just to be sure that I wasn't hearing things."Exactly, our pack is in chaos." He answered and my eyeballs went black."Ansel, they've also heard of what happened with your mother." Silver announced.words of despair indeed!Those words I dreaded to hear.~~Flashbacks~~"Let me in, it's not gonna hurt." The red haired woman echoed inside of my head."I don't want to...who are you by the way?." I asked in fright as I used my fingers to shut my ears tightly."I'm someone you can't live without, someone you can't despise, someone you must accept!!." She growled as her eyes turned pure black.That's how my eyes change to whenever the Alpha exorcist period aura takes hold of me and right now all I could tell was that this woman was giving off that aura and it scared me."Get away from me!." I yelled."Help me!" I cried out as she placed her fingers on my bare chest and heck it burned.Fear gripped me as s
PetalThe weight of Fraye’s threat still hung in the air, but the moment Ansel stepped into the clearing with Hansel by his side, a spark of hope ignited in my chest.I controlled shouting my lungs out.Their resemblance is however.... striking.My son. My beautiful boy was safe, though his wide, frightened eyes told me he had endured more than any child should. I rushed to Hansel, dropping to my knees as I pulled him into my arms. He clung to me tightly, his small body trembling against mine. “Mama,” he whispered, his voice cracking. I kissed the top of his head, silent tears streaming down my face. “Shh, it’s okay now,” I murmured, though I wasn’t entirely sure it was true. My heart ached, knowing he’d been used as a pawn in this vicious game. But I couldn’t let my emotions rule me. Not yet. Not when there was still so much at stake. I looked up at Ansel, his expression a mix of relief and fury. “Thank you,” I said softly. He nodded, but his jaw remained tight. “This isn’t o
FreyaI had always been good at reading people. It was a skill I prided myself on, one that had served me well over the years. But lately, it was impossible to ignore the way Ansel’s eyes lingered on Petal. The subtle shift in his tone when he spoke to her. The way he seemed to gravitate toward her without even realizing it. It made my stomach churn. He was my mate. My *second chance mate*. The one person who was supposed to be mine and mine alone. But instead of the love and devotion I deserved, he was giving it to *her*. Petal Brooks. The name itself was like poison on my tongue. She was a thorn in my side, a threat to everything I had fought so hard to secure. And now, as if her presence wasn’t already unbearable, I could see the cracks forming in Ansel’s loyalty to me. ---One evening, I found myself pacing in my tent, the fabric walls doing little to muffle the rising storm in my chest. The memories of the past few days played on repeat in my mind—Ansel laughing with Pe
PetalThe moment Ansel hit the ground, a sickening thud echoed through the battlefield. My breath hitched as I froze, my eyes locked on his crumpled form lying several feet away. For a second, everything around me—the snarls, the growls, the clash of claws—fade into silence. Then, the monstrous creature roared again, snapping me back to reality. Its blood-red eyes locked onto me, and it charged, its massive body barreling through everything in its path. “Petal, move!” Logan’s voice sliced through the chaos. Instinct took over. I dove to the side, the creature’s claws slicing through the air where I’d been just seconds before. My heart pounded as I scrambled to my feet, adrenaline coursing through me. ---I glanced toward Ansel. Melissa was already at his side, checking his pulse. “He’s alive!” she shouted, relief clear in her voice. “But barely!” That was enough for me. He wasn’t dead—yet. “Get him out of here!” I commanded. “Logan, cover them!” Logan nodded, rushing t
PetalThe forest was alive with tension. Every sound—the crunch of a leaf, the faint rustle of branches—felt louder, sharper, as if the night itself was holding its breath. We moved silently through the dense trees, the cool air wrapping around us like a cloak. I kept my warriors close, my senses heightened. Beside me, Ansel walked with a quiet confidence, his sharp eyes scanning the surroundings. For a moment, I glanced at him, watching the way his jaw tightened as we approached the clearing. He was focused, determined, and ready for the fight ahead. “Are your warriors in position?” I asked him in a hushed tone. “They’re ready,” he replied, his voice steady. “What about yours?” I turned my head slightly, meeting Melissa’s gaze. She gave me a firm nod, her hand resting on the hilt of her blade. “We’re always ready.” As we reached the edge of the clearing, I signaled for everyone to halt. We crouched low, the shadows of the trees blending with our figures. Across the clearin
Alpha AnselYes, we just experienced firsthand fight and it was nothing. We warded them off easily.I couldn’t stop staring at her as we walked back toward the camp. Petal—no, Alpha Rieka, as she now called herself—wasn’t the same person I remembered. The girl I once knew was quiet, timid, and unsure of herself. But the woman walking beside me now… she was fire and steel. Her steps were confident, her head held high. She barely spared me a glance, her sharp gaze scanning the woods around us. She didn’t trust me—of that I was certain. But then again, I wasn’t sure I trusted her either. “Why did you agree to help us?” I asked finally, breaking the silence. She didn’t slow down, didn’t even look at me. “An alliance benefits both our packs,” she said simply. “That’s the official reason,” I replied. “But what’s the real one?” This time, she stopped and turned to face me. The moonlight filtered through the trees, casting silvery glow on her face. Her expression was unreadable, but
PetalAs Ansel walked up to me, every one of my warriors stood on alert. I didn’t need to say a word—they could sense the tension crackling in the air like a coming storm. Ansel stopped a few feet in front of me, his eyes searching mine. “Can we talk alone for a moment?” he asked. His voice was deep but laced with something softer—something that made me uneasy. I narrowed my eyes at him. Alone? Was he serious? Every instinct screamed at me not to trust him. My warriors shifted on their feet, ready to jump in at the slightest signal. Melissa stepped up beside me, her hand casually brushing against the dagger strapped to her belt. “You don’t have to go anywhere with him,” she muttered under her breath. “We can talk right here.” “I’ll be fine,” I said, though I wasn’t entirely sure I believed it myself. I turned back to Ansel. “Lead the way. But just so you know, if this is a trick, my warriors will turn your camp into dust before you can blink.” He didn’t respond to my thre
Petal After being interrogated by Melissa who's mood has been off and on, I was finally let off the hook and would soon head off to the Crimson pack. "Take care of Hansel." Patting Melissa's hand, meekly said to her. "Whatever." She rolled her eyes at me. "Petal, why do I feel you are excited about going to see that damned man again?" This time, her hands were akimbo. "Are you jealous?" I asked her because I honestly couldn't tell what was bothering her. "Of course not! I'm just concerned about you... This is an alliance treaty, you have to act strong. Don't let the past get into you." It's funny how she keeps repeating these words. I took a quick stroll around the pack house and when I was sure everything and everyone was in good shape, I assembled my gamma's once again to have a brief talk with them. Logan helped in disbursing some herbs for those who will get injured. "Attention warriors of the Black Blemish pack! Today we march to forge an alliance with the Crimson pack and a
Petal“Alpha, the rouges returning from the city got some news about Moonlight pack.” One of my pack members informed as he pushed the door ajar, and his words sent a smirk to my lips.“Firstly, I would rather not hear any member of my pack been referred to as a rogue because we are now a natural pack. I made it a natural pack because we have an Alpha now. Asides that, where been the people that would deliver such blissful news to me?” I queried, beaming with smiles while Melissa stared at me like I've completely lost it.The way she stares at me these days makes me feel cringe, she better be pregnant, else she might have to explain some of her actions.“Come in.” The man hollered and in the next minute, some of my pack members came in with their heads bowed in reverence.“Speak up.” I ordered, while I leaned in closer, so I wouldn't miss anything at all.“Out in the city, we heard some people whispering and decided to wave it off as there might be fake rumours around, but it was in th
PETAL"Gosh, shut up Petal. The baby is coming out through your vagina so you've gotta open your legs if you really want that baby to survive. Darn it, its just too bad that we don't have a female doctor that could do this. But I learned a few things from my pack so if you don't mind, I can takeover." Melissa admonished and a sly smile crept up on my lips."Thank goodness you're here, just take control because I can't stand another man staring into..dang, I don't want to think on it again." I grimaced and she smiled.Turning to the men, she dismissed them while setting up some as guards so no one passes through the hall way.So, I'm having my first child delivered by the hallway. Epic!Anyways, I was required to push out the baby some more and then all that needed to be cut was cut and I was taken back to my room with Melissa and my baby in her hands."Maybe you want to touch him?" Melissa asks the moment she bolted the door to my room."I don't know. I thought that the thought of tra