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
Alpha Ansel's PovJust then a thunderbolt flashed and Hera appeared within us.She was cladded in bloody red from the crown of her head to the sole of her feet. But no matter how her attire was screaming evil and dangerous, she was beautiful.How could such a beauty be so disastrous??As she flipped her finger, it was like a force field took me from where I was standing initially to another area but it actually hurt because I landed with force on the floor.What the fuck!!! I cursed."Hera." I breathed in fright.My wolf almost went on rampage whenever I saw her in my dreams and seeing this red haired woman in real life was the last thing on my mind.How worse and weird could things get anyways?"It seems you're pretty good with remembering faces." She said and smiled weirdly.Her smile felt so contagious and hypnotizing like they were actually calling out to you but if you looked properly beneath that beautiful smile laid a treacherous and disastrous venom that won't hesitate to poiso
Alpha ANSEL'S PovBut almost immediately her face turned scrunched up as a blinding blue light filled the sky."What's happening?." Hera questioned staring around like she was totally confused."I'm supposed to be asking you that." Priestess Lupe answered, staring around in that same confused state."You're the packs priestess, how is blue Pearl unleashed?." Hera yelled as her face was imprinted with pain."As much as I know we don't have the blue Pearl, and even if we did, unleashing it on a goddess would be the last thing I would ever do. I am the priestess and know the rules, and the unique thing about me is that unlike some goddess, I stick to the rules." Priestess Lupe answered sarcastically, taking out some cowries from her side bag.She threw them on the ground and the shock that was registered on her face when she was done was priceless.Meanwhile, Hera was screaming and languishing in pain like the blue light had some kind of effect on her. "So if none of you knows what's hap
Petal's POV"They've been insisting for quite some time now." The messenger continued and i creased my brows."Bring them in!." The elder ordered and the messenger went out only to come back in with two men.They both set their knees to the ground, the moment they were Infront of the elder.How respectful!!!"So what do you want, young men and where are you from?." The elder asked in the usual formal style."We've actually come with the sole aim of delivering our news to Petal." They both solicited."Listen, if there's something you want to say, you say it to the appropriate authorities okay, like the elder or Logan. " I hissed, redirecting them immediately. I don't want to have anything to do with authority, neither do I want to be a part of authority."We are not ready to say anything if it isn't Petal we would be talking to." The men insisted with a defiant look on their face. Interesting!!! When did I become so important? I guess it's when I realized that I had to run away from
Petal's POV" Here. " Logan said as he came into my balcony and handed me a cup of hot choco which I gladly accepted.I love the taste of it.It's cold today but I had the urge to go stargazing. I just wanted to think of everything that happened to me since I came here and I can't help but to smile at the thoughts." You okay, Petal?" Logan asked as he gave me a pat on my head and then took a sip from his hot choco." Never been better " I answered. I've never felt so happy in my life, I found a friend finally.... Not like I was into friendships anyway but at least...I could call Logan a friendEverything is going fine except for Amanda's death and Ansel's family and pack. I wonder how they are doing after that monster killed their luna.."Petal.. " Logan called which made me look at him. he was only looking at the stars while drinking." Hmm? " I hummed and looked up to the sky too. There are a lot of stars tonight, and lucky me, I found Orion's Belt. It was shining so brightly and i
Petals POV"Fuck, mate!." I heard Logan mutter and everyone directed their attention to him.Wait, what? Mate!!!! As much as I know, I was the only female in this pack so does that mean Logan is Bi or has a male mate? Confusion won't stop arising in tis pack but I finally understood when we heard someone slump at the packs gate.Trailing Logan's eyes, mine landed on the body of a petite girl filled with blood all over her body as she laid at the packs gate.That raised a slight chaos as everyone battled within themselves if we should rescue her or abandon her."She might be yet another spy just like Amanda." One of the men warned and majority nodded their head in agreements."But we can't abandon her because she is a woman and besides, she's Logan's fated mate." I reminded and let out a broad smile but had to change my expression when I noticed Logan's scrunched up face.He seemed like he wasn't pleased to see his fated mate, maybe he wasn't ready to settle down yet. Gosh, how stupi
Petal's POV"So you're really gonna unfriend me because of that scum bag named Skyler!? Interesting...." Logan scoffed. I was getting irritated day by day due to Logan's behavior. I can't really tell what his problem could be but one thing was sure, he doesn't like Skyler." Grow up Logan!!!! Grow up!!! " I barked out of annoyance and frustration. I even had to urge if pulling my hair out of frustration but I would rather deal with Logan mercilessly that doing such a thing to my self." You know what, let's fight. " I challenged because I really want to do something to ease my anger. Logan wouldn't want to fight me which I know but then, I would make him to."What in earth is going on here!!!" Skyler shouted out of shock."And what do you think is going on you fool!" Logan retorted."Skyler, keep yourself out of this!" I warned sternly."If this is about me, then I won't dare hide in my own shell." Skyler retorted."It's not abou—""It is about you, what would you do!!!" Logan didn'
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