PETAL'S POV.All my days in this pack have been favorable and delightful, the only exception was that this Amanda girl was still lurking around me.I had begun getting famous in this new pack, all duties were going in sync as everyone worked together in unity and team spirit.I loved it, I loved the strength that we all worked with but a fact I couldn't deny was that eyes were always fixated on me because of Amanda.She had grown very fond of me during the days and with each passing second, I kept my eyes on the lookout for attacks from Crimson Pack but what baffled me was that it was already getting close to a week and Crimson Pack hadn't attacked yet."Hey, Petal." Logan called as he grinned from ear to ear like a teenager in love."Hi Logan." I replied and returned the smile ferociously."What are you up to?." He said as he stared at me.I was just looking out the city and staring at these places where I could now call home."Nothing! I was even just about to go and make food for Am
Ansel's Pov"Alpha Ansel, your father is dead." The pack doctor announced and I bursted into a very contagious laughter. This people were surely good at pulling jokes, I mean I left my dad at the dining room and he looked Perfectly fine to me so could they say he was dead.This had to be some prank, ohh dear goddess, where are the camera's?I laughed and laughed while staring at the pack doctor, other members of the pack including my cousin, Star Silver stared at me like I had suddenly grown horns."That's a good joke you pulled there, I almost believed y'all with that serious and stern look and then the pitiful and tearful look from the others. Come on, where's dad? Tell him I didn't fall for his trick. " I replied but they were still staring like people that were spacing out. What's wrong with these people, can't they see that their prank was an epic fail. I wasn't believing it and I guessed that it was shocking to them. My father couldn't be dead."I understand how hard this must be
Petal's POV"They sent you? Who are they?." I asked stopping low so we were both at eye level with each as I peered into her beautiful glistening eyes.Your eyes show the strength of your soul!"I can't tell you!." She stated and closed her eyes like someone in deep thought.Something was wrong! If they sent a girl as young as Amanda to pry for and she was already here then no one in this pack was safe.That reminded me that I saw her coming in from the pack gate. She went somewhere…….oh dear goddess…let it not be what is brewing up in my mind."What do you use to communicate with them?. I asked.There was no need asking who they were because it's only two packs on earth that wanted me and only one had even had the effrontery to attack.Mr Ryker's pack didn't even know where I was at so they couldn't be the one.As she was about to answer me, she held her stomach with a horrified look on her face.Following the trail of her eyes down to her stomach, I saw a spread of blood stain on her
Petal's POV"I'm not suggesting anything. What do you want me to even suggest? Nothing is in my head. I'm tired, my brain is having a severe block and blast at this point." I cried out in frustration.Come to think of it, I haven't deciphered what Logan said, I'm still confused on how someone could stay on that tree because literally, the person has been on that tree for days now…Waiting for the day Amanda would want to sprout out the truth.Because you wouldn't tell me the person knew Amanda would tell me anything today and climbed the tree today to kill Amanda.This is where my curiosity kicked in,but nevertheless, I would check out those woods alone."So what do we do?."I received a confused queasy from a groggy voice.Are they all confused or what?I don't need to ask who made the statement as I already know it was Logan.I stared at him without batting an eyelids and watched as he yawned."What!?" He questioned with wife eyes."Nothing." I responded with a suspicious look."Petal
Petal's POV"I'm not suggesting anything. What do you want me to even suggest? Nothing is in my head. I'm tired, my brain is having a severe block and blast at this point." I cried out in frustration.Come to think of it, I haven't deciphered what Logan said, I'm still confused on how someone could stay on that tree because literally, the person has been on that tree for days now…Waiting for the day Amanda would want to sprout out the truth.Because you wouldn't tell me the person knew Amanda would tell me anything today and climbed the tree today to kill Amanda.This is where my curiosity kicked in,but nevertheless, I would check out those woods alone."So what do we do?."I received a confused question from a groggy voice.Are they all confused or what?I don't need to ask who made the statement as I already know it was Logan.I stared at him without batting an eyelids and watched as he yawned."What!?" He questioned with wide eyes."Nothing." I responded with a suspicious look."Pet
Alpha Ansel's Pov "You killed her!!!" Alpha Xander of the Crimson pack yelled.And that was enough to confuse the remaining sanity I had left."What are you talking about!?" I asked in anger. This is becoming too much for me to handle… but then, I have to be strong for not just myself, including my pack members. I have to protect them at all costs."Don't ask me that question!!! Aside from your pack, there is no other brutal and senseless pack." Alpha Xander blurted out."Enough of the insults already!!! What were you talking about!? Killed who?" I hollered as I felt my brain would explode soon.My head was spinning as I couldn't think straight anymore. When he said 'you killed her' my thoughts drifted to Petal.Could it be that she's dead? No, that can't happen.What went wrong? " You killed Amanda!!! The child was just innocent…You killed her because you couldn't find any way to reach Petal!!!" He shouted.Okay that's fair, nothing happened to Petal and that was a relief but not
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
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