Adrian sat on his throne contemplating what to do next. He had been sitting there for the past five hours with Max."What do you mean there was another attack yesterday?" he asked, confused at this point. "Yes. One of the palace guards had gone into the forest and his body was found this morning," Max said gloomily."What the hell is happening?" he snapped "It's as confusing as it could be," Max added Adrian groaned. He couldn't believe he had doubted Mila when she said she hadn't killed anyone. Mila had been with him yesterday and he had watched her transform and held her with the spell. She had been with him throughout the night. Then who could this be? There was no clue leading to who the real culprit might be. He knew he owed Mila an apology for not believing her. She isn't the culprit. She had been trying to make him see reasons why she couldn't be the culprit but he decided to doubt her honesty. Now wasn't the time to regret not believing her. Now was the time to find a solut
MILA's POVMila woke up with joy and happiness. All her dreams of the future are looking so promising after she found her mate at the mating ball ceremony that was held over the weekend.It turns out that Arnold, her childhood friend and the son of Alpha Albert is her fated mate. Arnold was also excited to be mate to her. Mila’s father is the beta of the Duskfire pack,which makes their mating a strong union for the pack and is celebrated by all the members of the pack.The sudden loud bang of the door sent chills down my spine as I ran out to see the cause of the commotion.“Find him and bring him out here!!! Alpha Albert, the Alpha of Duskfire Pack, dressed in an expensive-looking silver tunic that did almost a good job at hiding his chubby physique and big belly, thundered at the guards as they moved away to drag my father out of his room.I flinched at his voice as my blood ran cold. I have never seen this version of Alpha Albert before. At fifty years old, he was already sprouting
Time moves so fast as Mila makes plans on how to visit Arnold in his room without being seen by any of the guards.After cleaning the dusty cottage and making it a bit manageable to live in without suffocating, Mila sneaked out of the cottage to go look for Arnold with her heart pounding in fear of being caught by the guards.When she successfully entered the building without being seen, she headed straight down to his room but was disappointed to see an empty room.“Is he not back yet from his mission in the Wildfire pack ?” she pondered to herself, praying silently to the moon goddess to spare her father's life before Arnold came back to help plead with his father. As she quickly moved out of the corridor, she heard Arnold's voice in the guest room close to his chamber.She could hear sounds from the door where she stood. “What is Arnold doing in the guest room by this time of the night?”. Mia contemplates on opening the door or leaving. But knowing that her father will be executed
Mila stumbled back to the cottage, her heart torn with pain as she curled up on the floor crying loudly, unable to comprehend why her life had taken a sad turn overnight.She cried all night at the false accusations of her dad and Arnold's betrayal. The words of Arnold's rejection kept echoing in her ears."Moon goddess, why me?” she sobbed loudly, knowing that her father would be executed in the morning and she couldn't do anything about it.She cried throughout the night before she became exhausted and fell asleep on the cold ground.**************The next morning Mila stood watching with the crowd as her father was being beaten and dragged out in the open to be executed.It was unbelievable to her how her life changed drastically in a day. She was the most admired wolf because of her beauty and status in the pack, especially after the mating ball ceremony when she discovers the Alpha’s son and her childhood friend is her mate.Now she has nothing to be admired for. Her father is on
Mila's mind was determined to find out the truth and clear her father's name.“No. I won't accept the accusations made against him.” I will make sure the truth finds its way to the surface, no matter how hard it's buried. In the end, the truth will be revealed , no matter how long it takes me. I have to be strong to uncover the truth behind my father's tarnished reputation. Mila resolved within herself after crying throughout the night.******The days following after her father's execution, and Arnold’s betrayal and rejection were worse for Mila. The work became so tasking and busy for her. She was ordered to do all sorts of odd jobs like; cleaning, mopping the floor, washing clothes, and other demeaning work in the pack as an Omega.The pack enforcer told her it was part of her punishment for her father's betrayal of the pack, and strictly warned her not to go anywhere beyond the pack house and the cottage where she lives.Mila was cleaning near the pack office when one of the guar
MiLA’s POVI was stupefied as I felt the disappearance of the pack link.“Guards, make sure I don't see her anywhere near the Duskfire Pack, she is now a rogue and a threat to this pack,” Alpha Albert warned the guards and walked away, followed by Arnold and Amanda, who sneered at me coldly.I quickly ran into the forest when I saw the enforcers coming close to me with deadly looks on their faces.“Argh! What more do you have for me, Moon goddess?”. I have experienced the worst things ever in the history of my existence since I turned eighteen and met my mate.Firstly, my father was falsely accused and convicted of betraying the pack, leading to his execution. This act of injustice left a deep cut in my heart, losing my father in such a horrific and unjust manner. The trauma and grief have fueled my anger and somewhat made me resentful towards the yet-to-be-identified persons who framed my father.Secondly, I was demoted from being a beta’s daughter to the lowest rank in the pack Omeg
Mila's PovI stared in awe as the masculine man came closer to me. He exuded authority and power. He stood tall, his broad shoulders squaring off against the room. The sharp lines of his jawline and chiseled features seemed chiseled by the moon goddess herself. Although his piercing gaze sparkled with anger, it was drawing me in like an ocean. I know I shouldn't be drooling over a man this way, I couldn't help it. He walked over to me and squinted his eyes. I gulped hard. As if he felt, the bonding, he frowned and froze when our eyes met. He didn't speak a word and left. I stared at his retreating figure, confused. It was obvious he felt the mating bond. Or was it something else? Almost immediately, another man walks in with a smile. "Hello. You're awake," he said, clasping his hands together in delight "Yes, I am. But where am I?" I asked, still confused."Well, this is Mystic pack, and I am the Beta, Max. And it turns out that you collapsed at the border," he explained.This Max
Adrian's POVI hurried back to my study, my heart hammering in my chest. Why would the moon goddess decide to bring a mate to me now? I don't want a mate. Not now, not ever. She wasn't even from this pack. The connection and bond were so strong, if not, I would have said I was assuming things. I decided to come out after calming down. I needed to eat my lunch. I was famished and I knew I couldn't work on an empty stomach. Normally, I would be served in my study, but I already told the kitchen staff that I would be having lunch with my Beta. I wanted to have lunch with Max. It had been a long time we had lunch as friends and not just an Alpha and his Beta stuff. I walked over to the dining room and found her again. Why was she everywhere? She was munching on the food like she had been starving for years. It wasn't a lovely sight to behold. She looked so unkept now that I was looking at her without all the lights dimmed. She stiffed her body as if shivers ran through it. I think she n
Adrian sat on his throne contemplating what to do next. He had been sitting there for the past five hours with Max."What do you mean there was another attack yesterday?" he asked, confused at this point. "Yes. One of the palace guards had gone into the forest and his body was found this morning," Max said gloomily."What the hell is happening?" he snapped "It's as confusing as it could be," Max added Adrian groaned. He couldn't believe he had doubted Mila when she said she hadn't killed anyone. Mila had been with him yesterday and he had watched her transform and held her with the spell. She had been with him throughout the night. Then who could this be? There was no clue leading to who the real culprit might be. He knew he owed Mila an apology for not believing her. She isn't the culprit. She had been trying to make him see reasons why she couldn't be the culprit but he decided to doubt her honesty. Now wasn't the time to regret not believing her. Now was the time to find a solut
Amanda stormed into Aunt Matilda's room with a frown on her face. She couldn't sleep last night and as soon as it was dawn, she strode into the room. Aunt Matilda was already up and a maid was making her hair. She turned slowly around to face Amanda. "Good morning Aunt Matilda," Amanda said."Good morning my dear. Although your face doesn't look like someone that had a good night's rest," she commented "That's because I didn't," Amanda replied Aunt Matilda held up her hands and gestured for the maid to leave the room."Why? What is the problem?" she asked.Amanda waited for the maid to exit the room before slumping on the couch."It's Adrian," Amanda began."What about him?" she queried "The plan didn't work," Amanda spoke."What happened?" she frowned."His interest seemed to have been piqued by a lady," Amanda stated.Aunt Matilda frowned. "What do you mean?" she asked."When I went to his room to do as you told me, she came out of the bathroom," Amanda recalled Matilda laughe
Mila's POV After I snapped at Adrian, I went into the closet to change. When I walked into the dark bedroom, I could hardly see a thing but someone how I felt someone was inside aside from Adrian. Although I didn't see the face of the lady, something about her voice seemed familiar, but I couldn't place my fingers on it. When she called me his bed warmer, something snapped inside me, but I knew I wasn't in the position to argue with her as I hadn't gotten that right over him yet. When she finally left, I turned around to continue drying my hair. I felt Adrian's hand rest on my shoulder. I felt all the anger I was holding burst open. I don't know how I got the courage, but I spilled my anger on him. I've had enough of his attitude. As I walked into the closet, I felt a numbness in my heart for a second, and the next, I felt a strangling pain that was choking me. I let out a shrill yell as I blacked out.I must have lost consciousness for a few hours because when I woke up, Adrian was
Adrian's POV "Don't you ever say that to me," Mila said."Come on," I said and walked over to her. I placed my hand on her shoulder slightly. She turned around sharply and pointed her fingers at me.It was considered disrespectful for someone to point out their finger to an Alpha. But I didn't care about being disrespected by Mila. She could do what she wanted and I wouldn't complain."Don't you ever say you're sorry when it's involving a lady," she warned sternly."What do you mean?" I asked "Oh really? You don't know what I mean?" she laughed "I don't," I argued."Your high libido is the problem," she started. "If you don't have so many mistresses to warm your bed, maybe all these wouldn't be happening. Maybe she wouldn't have the guts to come into this room in the first place," she continued."I have nothing to do with her," I tried to defend myself, even though I knew it wouldn't help one bit."I don't care. She must already know you have a weakness for women that's why she thi
Max and Felicia lay on the bed, exhausted and out of breath. Felicia stared at the ceiling with a sly smile plastered across her face. She smirked as sceneries played in her head and she snickered contentedly. Max, on the other hand, felt guilt banging in his chest as he thought of what they both had just done. He felt like it was wrong for him to allow himself to be seduced by Felicia, as she was madly in love with Adrian. One part of him knew he wasn't in the wrong as Adrian hadn't shown any interest in Felicia. He slowly turned his head to see Felicia smiling and staring at the ceiling. He breathed a sigh of relief as he realized she didn't regret it. Maybe she was over Adrian. Because if she had come to him just to relieve her of the pain of not being acknowledged by the one she loved, that would have made him feel like crap."What are you thinking about?" Felicia turned around to ask, his naked body pressing against him.Max stiffened his body as he felt her warm body against hi
Felicia grabbed Mila's hand and gave Morticia a sweet smile. "I'm sorry to interrupt you, but it's getting late and we would like to return to the palace now," Felicia said and smiled."Sorry for keeping you here for quite some time. Hope you understand?" Morticia asked."I do. It's your job after all," Felicia replied, although something wasn't cheerful in her voice. "We can catch up some other time yeah," Morticia asked.Felicia nodded and dragged Mila out of there.Once they were out the door, Felicia sighed and walked on. "The palace isn't far from here," Felicia said Mila didn't understand what was wrong but treaded on behind. She didn't want to engage in any form of conversation with Felicia as she was already in a sour mood. After her discussion with Morticia, she realized her life was more complicated than she had imagined it would be. She felt a jolt of confusion in her. She didn't know what to do anymore. Who could she trust and who couldn't she? Once they entered the
Mila felt her mouth open wide in shock as she stared at Morticia. Part of her wanted to scream and defend herself but another part of her told her that Morticia knew more than meets the eyes."I didn't," she whispered."How sure are you?" Morticia whispered back. "I'm sure I wouldn't hurt anyone," she mumbled.Morticia smiled and taped her shoulders. "Follow me," Morticia tilted her head in a direction.Mila nodded and they headed for a black door."Mind if I borrow your friend for a moment?" Morticia asked Felicia, who was relaxing on the couch. "Just don't take time. We have a lot of sightseeing, you see," she said and nodded without opening her eyes.Morticia chuckled and opened the door. The room wasn't as spacious as the one Felicia was in. It looked more serious. Like where all the magic and business happens. Morticia pointed out a chair for Mila on which she sat uncomfortably on. She sat opposite Mila in a black swivel chair which rotated with each turn. "We need to have a
Mila and Felicia walked into the streets with some of Felicia's guards behind them. Mila was stunned as Felicia was like the belle of the town. Everyone seemed to adore her and wanted to talk to her. She couldn't believe the same Felicia that was threatening the peace of her life was the same person people would adore so much. Felicia in turn, acted the part. She played the part so well one who didn't know her would refer to her as a saint. She looked so pure and innocent in the way she carried herself around the pack. She wore quite a generous smile as she walked around the pack. She smiled at everyone who looked her way and bowed to the elderly. Mila wondered if this was her real personality or if she was just faking it just to gain all the love she could get."You know, you can stop acting all pure and innocent now," Mila confronted her, irritated."Does it bother you?" Felicia asked, googly-eyed."Why would it bother me? I just don't like it when people lie about their personaliti
Aunt Matilda was sipping her tea, while the maids packed her bags. She was setting out of the palace. She stared at her wristwatch and clicked her tongue in dissatisfaction. Amanda was running late. Amanda was the daughter of her friend who is a member of the wildfire pack. They had known each other since childhood and had formed a deep friendship even though they lived far from each other. Matilda had told her friend she wanted to go to the palace for a while and had complained of the maids being slow. She didn't want to start shouting at all the maids to do every little thing for her. Her friend had suggested her daughter Amanda should come over and help her in doing all those little things. It would also be an opportunity for her to get to know Adrian. Matilda had agreed to this arrangement with a joyful heart. What she didn't know was the duo had their intentions.Amanda rushed in panting. It seemed she had run. She went over and planted a kiss on Matilda's cheeks."So sorry I'm