Olivia's POVThe sun had barely risen, but the kingdom was already alive with energy. The grand celebration for our victory was being planned for that evening, and every pack was invited to join in the festivities. The air was thick with excitement and anticipation.I had just finished speaking with Ethan about his proposal to Lidia. His nerves were apparent, but I could see the sincerity in his eyes. He was nervous, but I knew he was ready. Before I walked away, I placed a gentle hand on his arm, offering him a reassuring smile."Don’t forget," I said softly, "when I say I’d like to thank my sister, that’s your cue."Ethan nodded, his expression shifting to one of determination. "I won’t forget. Everything will be perfect."I gave him a quick nod before heading toward Alexander’s office. As I walked through the corridors, I caught sight of the triplet alphas—Cole, Casper, and Carlson—along with their shared mate. They greeted me warmly, offering hugs and smiles."It’s good to see you
Olivia's POVThe tension in the room thickened as Cole spoke, his words carrying the weight of a disturbing revelation. "Two of our pack members were on their way here a few days ago with gifts for your victory celebration, but they never arrived. When we got word that they hadn’t made it, we sent out people to search for them." His voice faltered for a moment as if the next words weighed heavily on him. "What we found was not what we had hoped. One of them was dead, the other missing, and the carriage was gone."A chill ran down my spine. I couldn’t bear to hear this. The situation was growing more dire than I’d imagined."Two days ago, we found the carriage," Cole continued, his gaze hardening as he recalled the grim discovery. "It wasn’t far from here. And this morning, we found the other missing pack member."My heart pounded in my chest. "Where did you find him?" I asked, my voice almost whispering, desperate for any hope.Cole's gaze flickered to the others before he spoke again
Olivia's POVThe entire kingdom seemed to be on edge, the weight of the triplet alphas' news lingering like a storm cloud over the day's celebrations. Every conversation, every glance felt heavier, charged with anticipation for what might come. Reed's shadow loomed over us all, and even though I knew he was weak, I couldn't shake the sense of unease that gripped me. If he chose to strike, we would fight, and we would win. But that didn't make the waiting any easier.I stood in front of the mirror, adjusting the final touches of my gown. It was for the victory ball, a night of celebration that should have been joyful, but tonight, it felt like an uneasy truce, as though the weight of what we knew was too much to fully relax into. Still, I dressed for the occasion, knowing that the people needed to see their spirit wolf strong, even if the future felt uncertain.As I turned to make sure everything was in place, the door opened, and Alexander stepped into the room. His gaze immediately m
Alexander's POVThe scream pierced the air, a sound of pure terror that immediately jolted me into action. My body tensed, my instincts kicking in as I spun toward the source, my eyes scanning the ballroom in a blur. Panic spread like wildfire as guests looked around in confusion, but there was no time to waste."Ethan!" I shouted, my voice sharp, commanding. "Get the twins out of here, now!"Without waiting for a response, I turned to Olivia, her face strong and determined as she met my gaze. She was by my side in an instant. She had no fear in her eyes; she was stronger than I was and had better control of her emotions than I did.The triplet alphas, Victor and Allen, appeared at my side in mere moments, all of them standing tall, their faces etched with grim determination. This wasn’t just a disturbance—it was a threat. And I knew exactly who it was.Someone came rushing toward us, their breath ragged, panic filling their eyes. "He’s here," they gasped, their voice trembling. "He’s
Ethan's POVI rushed the twins to their room, heart pounding in my chest. Protecting them was the most important job right now. I had to make sure they were safe, but every instinct inside me wanted to be out there with my Alpha, hunting Reed down. I couldn’t stand the thought of him being out there, a threat to everything we had fought for.But for now, the twins were my responsibility. As they sat on the floor, playing with their toys, I glanced at Lidia, who was sitting next to them. She was watching them intently, but I could see it in her eyes—the worry. She was trying to hide it, but it was impossible to mask. She was strong, stronger than anyone had ever given her credit for, but I could feel the unease radiating off of her.She looked over at me, and for a moment, everything else faded away. Her beauty overwhelmed me. In that instant, I realised just how much I had come to love her. How had I not seen it sooner? The nervousness I had felt before, the uncertainty about asking h
Reed’s POVRage filled my body as I rode through the dark, the stolen horse galloping hard beneath me. Nearly losing my balance with every stride, but it didn’t matter. I couldn’t stop. I had to get away, had to get out of this cursed kingdom before they could find me. If I hadn’t been crippled, if I had both of my legs, I would have succeeded. I would have gotten close to the twins while everyone else celebrated their false victory. But now... now I was weak. And that weakness had cost me everything.I gritted my teeth and pushed the horse harder, the wind whipping past my face, the trees rushing by. I knew they would be coming after me soon. Alexander, that damn Alpha, would never let this go. He would hunt me down, and in my weakened state, there was no way I could protect myself.I could feel the panic rising in my chest as I rode deeper into the forest. The quiet was suffocating, and then... it hit me. The feeling. I’d felt it before, but this time it was stronger. The creeping s
Reed’s POVMy heart was a frantic drumbeat in my chest, each desperate breath pushing me further into the abyss of terror. I couldn't outrun this. I couldn’t escape whatever hunted me in this cursed forest. The air was thick with an overwhelming presence as if I were being suffocated and cornered by some unseen beast.Every noise around me felt amplified, every shadow threatening to swallow me whole. The dry leaves scattered on the forest floor crunched louder than they should have, and every snap of a twig seemed like a warning. I dragged myself forward, my one good leg buckling with every movement, my body weak, exhausted, and broken.The growl echoed through the trees again, sending waves of ice through my veins. My mind raced, trying to make sense of the madness around me, but my thoughts were jumbled, a mix of dread and confusion. The cold air cut through me like a blade, making it harder to breathe. There was no escape from this thing.Then, the voice came again—soft at first, a
Olivia's POVThe kingdom felt eerily quiet as I stood guard over it. Alexander and the others had gone after Reed, and it was my job to make sure the kingdom remained safe in their absence. The night stretched on, filled with an unsettling stillness, but I knew I had to stay strong. The twins were my priority now.I made my way up to their room. My footsteps light on the stone floor. I could hear the soft murmur of voices as I approached the door. When I pushed it open, Ethan held his finger up to his lips, signalling for me to be quiet. I nodded, my gaze drifting toward the twins, peacefully sleeping in their bed.The sight of them, their little faces serene in the moonlight, brought a sense of calm over me. But my eyes didn’t stay on them for long. I turned my attention to Lidia, who was sitting on the edge of the bed, her hand resting lightly on one of the twins. And then, I saw it—the ring on her finger. A rush of happiness filled me, and it took every ounce of restraint not to sc
The witch's words hung in the crisp night air, a prophecy unravelling as energy surged through me. I struggled, ensnared by the torrent of power and pain cascading through my body. My wolf howled within, caught between elation and rage, always yearning for control."You betrayed us!" I roared my voice a mixture of fury and fear as I attempted to lurch toward her, my limbs betraying me. The forest spun around me, dizziness mixing with agony, every muscle clenched in a relentless vice."Stop it," I demanded, collapsing onto my back, the ground cold and merciless beneath me. The witch remained silent, her gaze a paradox of detachment and unwavering resolve. My breath was coming in sharp and painful as if I were breathing in fire. My heart was pounding in my chest like at any second it would explode.As the world faded to darkness, echoes of my past life surfaced like spectral wraiths. My father's face hovered before me, eyes, once so fiercely resolute, now filled with regret. I remembere
Alexanders povI sat cross-legged on the cold earth, eyes shut tight as a battle raged in my mind. Days had slipped away, each one filled with the witch's strange lessons on meditation that left me hollow and irritable. This was not the training I'd imagined. I needed to be fighting, using my strength to prepare for the inevitable clash with King Nicholas that would save Olivia and Sarah, not sitting still like a stone.My resolve slipped, and frustration bubbled over. "This is useless!" I snapped, eyes flying open. "The power will never come."Nearby, the witch remained calm, her voice a gentle breeze against the storm within me. "You keep letting your wolf overtake you, Alexander.""My wolf is strong! It is what will kill the bastard who took my daughter and mate!" I retorted, the growl of my words echoing in the stillness."Again," she instructed, ignoring my outburst. Her unyielding patience stung like salt in the wound of my anger.I glared at her, but desperation won over pride.
I sat on the edge of my bed, my fingers gently tracing the intricate patterns of the golden and white dress. The dress shimmered in the light, its elegance speaking of a world I had yet to fully comprehend. A soft knock interrupted the thoughts that swirled in my mind. "Come in," I called as I stood up and smoothed the fabric of my dress, anticipation twisting in my stomach. Elijah stepped into the room, his presence an unexpected comfort. He paused, eyes lingering over the dress before meeting mine. "You look beautiful," he said softly, the sincerity in his voice wrapping around me. "Thank you," I replied, a flutter of unexpected warmth unfurling in my chest. We left the room together, walking through the halls of the palace in silence before stepping out into the kingdom—a place still shrouded in mysteries I longed to uncover as we wandered through the bustling streets. Yesterday, it had been nothing more than glimpses, but today, I made sure to take in everything around me, s
The tension in the room was clear as Elijah planted himself firmly before me, creating a barrier between me and the king I so desperately loathed. He was unwavering, his presence a silent vow of protection. Our roles seemed to reverse as he, the supposed pawn of his father, became my shield. “Move, Elijah,” King Nicholas commanded, his voice a rumble of irritation and disbelief. The air crackled with the intensity of his order, the authority behind it a palpable force. “No,” Elijah replied, his tone tempered with a surprising strength and calm. “This is no way to get her to agree to our marriage.” Nicholas glared down at me, eyes simmering with disdain. “I don’t care if she agrees or not. She will marry you either way,” he declared, each word a testament to the unwavering grip he held over what he considered his kingdom. “Father,” Elijah countered, his voice rising with urgency. “She would be more useful to you if she does so of her own accord. Imagine what could happen if people
Olivias PovReturning to my room after the night’s expedition into the tunnels, my thoughts churned like waves in a storm. I needed to internalise the pathways, the routes that could one day be our salvation, weaving a silent rebellion against King Nicholas. Each curve and corner etched into my memory was a thread in a tapestry of freedom I would one day unravel with Sarah. My pulse still quickened at the echo of his voice in those dark hollows, Nicholas's tyranny seeping through the kingdom like a poison. Now, seated on my bed, I awaited the morning routine of a guard bringing breakfast—a charade of civility amidst captivity, one I had to manipulate to my advantage. The heavy door creaked open, and a guard entered, his face a mask of indifference as he carried a tray. I rose, determination tightening my spine. "I need to speak with Elijah. Immediately." My demand was clear and unwavering. His silence was the falling of a gauntlet, and he moved as if I were invisible, stepping arou
The night hung heavy in the air, wrapping me in a cocoon of silence that accentuated my solitude. The portal had vanished, leaving the forest serene yet eerily empty. I turned in a slow circle, the towering trees surrounding me like silent sentinels guarding ancient secrets.All around me, shadows danced, cast by the ethereal glow of the moonlight filtering through the underbrush. I shifted uneasily, my heightened senses picking up the subtle rustling of leaves and the whisper of unseen creatures moving in the dark. I couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation as if the very air was charged with energy waiting to be unleashed.Then, a voice broke through the silence, clear and resonant, calling my name. "Alexander."I whirled around, my heart leaping in my chest as a figure stepped gracefully into a shaft of moonlight. Her hooded cloak flowed like water around her, and with a slow movement, she reached up and pulled the hood back. The sight of her sent a shock through me—a woman w
The soft crunch of leaves underfoot marked our journey through the dense forest. The symphony of chirping crickets and the faint rustle of nocturnal creatures created a haunting yet soothing backdrop. But my thoughts were far from the serenity surrounding us, caught instead in a relentless loop of urgency and frustration.Hours had slipped by since we began this trek, each passing hour a new knot of tension coiling within me. The sense of time slipping through my fingers like grains of sand was maddening. I cast a glance at Tinsley, her expression unreadable as she navigated the underbrush as though it understood her silent command.“Just a little further,” she murmured, her voice a gentle reassurance that erased none of my impatience. It wasn't enough. The thought of Olivia and our children, their lives tethered to the whims of a tyrant, burned in my mind like a branding iron.“Tinsley,” I barked, the restraint in my voice unravelling. “If I shift into my wolf form, I can carry you.
Alexander's POV The sun hung low as I approached the palace gates, an ominous silence filling the air. There, waiting with a posture that promised a steadfast determination, stood Tinsley. Her silver hair caught the fading light, a beacon against the encroaching dusk. “Are you ready to make this journey to the magical land?” she asked, her voice both soothing and filled with the gravity of the impending quest. Her words resonated with the weight of destiny and the urgency of our plight. I nodded, the resolve firm within me, though uncertainty lingered like a shadow at the edge of my thoughts. Just as we began to move forward, a familiar voice shattered the fragile calm. “Daddy, wait!” Liam’s voice reached me like a lifeline, pulling me back from the precipice. I spun around to see my son running toward me, his little legs moving with desperate urgency. My heart clenched painfully, each beat echoing with his cries. Lidia trailed behind, her voice gentle but firm as she called, “Li
Olivias povI moved forward towards the voice. The tunnels bent and swirled around me, a labyrinth that seemed to stretch into infinity. I called out again, gentler this time, "Hello? Is anyone there?" My voice felt tiny in the vast darkness, threading through the heavy silence. Suddenly, I caught a whisper—a voice faint yet persistent—a single word that seemed woven from the air. "Olivia..." I hesitated, feeling a tremor of both hope and fear. That voice, so distant yet unmistakably real, beckoned me with a familiarity I couldn’t ignore. My grip on the wall tightened, anchoring me as I ventured further in, letting the whisper guide me. The passage narrowed, its cold stone brushing against my arms as if ushering me onward. I heard more voices then, a soft scuffle mingling with the breeze that funnelled through the maze. Despite the chill, determination warmed my skin and coaxed courage from my bones. Ahead, a glow illuminated the gloom—a flickering light that pushed back the shado