Roseline’s POV My heart shook as I journeyed through the bushed, thick woods, going as far as I could. The urgency of the situation propelled me forward, my instincts screaming at me to run, to escape. I had not passed the pack borders for long, and I knew that the haunting howls of the wolves were a constant reminder that they were chasing me, their fierce determination fueling my own adrenaline. Rayana, my loyal wolf companion, stayed close by my side, her eyes filled with determination and a hint of worry. We had been through countless battles together, but this was different. This was a dangerous mission, one that I had to undertake alone. Rayana understood that, and as we ran through the thick bushes, her paws and my feet became bruised from the thorns that mercilessly tore at our flesh. Pain became a distant sensation, overshadowed by the need to survive. My mind was a whirlwind of emotions and thoughts, each one threatening to consume me. Fear, doubt, and a surge of determin
Roseline's POV Flashback continued. I could feel my heart pounding in my chest as I ran through the dark alleyways, my footsteps echoing against the damp concrete walls. Every fiber of my being screamed at me to keep going, to run as fast as I possibly could. My life depended on it. I had stumbled upon something dangerous, something that could cost me everything, and now I needed to reach Tyler and let him know. Tyler was the only person I trusted in this treacherous city. He had always been there for me, a constant presence in my life when everything else seemed to crumble. When I finally found him, he promised to devise a plan that would ensure our safety and give us a chance to escape from the clutches of those who sought to harm us. But as I approached Tyler, his expression told me that something was off. His eyes, once filled with warmth and kindness, now seemed murky and distant. There was a sadness in them, a heaviness that weighed upon his soul. I couldn't help but ask him
Roseline's POV "You mean Liam can harm you too?" I asked, my voice tinged with worry. Tyler's silence spoke volumes, confirming my suspicions. I didn't need words to understand the gravity of the situation. A mixture of fear and determination welled up inside me. If Tyler was also at risk, it meant that our escape was not just a matter of freeing myself, but a battle for both our lives. Liam's reach extended far beyond what I had initially realized. No one was truly safe from his sinister grip. The weight of the impending danger settled heavily upon us, threatening to engulf our hopes and dreams. We were trapped in a dangerous game, caught between the desire for freedom and the lurking shadow of Liam's wrath. But we couldn't let fear paralyze us. We had come too far to turn back now. Tyler's eyes met mine, silently conveying his commitment to protect me, to ensure my safety at all costs. It was a bittersweet realization. As much as I longed for our escape, the knowledge that his li
Tyler's POV Liam's voice echoed through the dimly lit corridor, his words laced with a mixture of caution and threat. "I am trusting you for the last time, Tyler," he said, his gaze locked onto mine. "But if you betray me, if you prove that my trust was misplaced, I will not hesitate to bring you down. And I will not hesitate to hurt anyone you're trying to save." His words hung in the air, heavy with the weight of consequence. I could feel the tension building, threatening to shatter the fragile alliance we had just formed. My mind raced, searching for the right words to ease his doubts, to convince him that his perception was flawed. "Liam, you have to understand," I began, my voice tinged with urgency. "I didn't betray you. Everything you're perceiving is a distortion of the truth. I've been fighting for Rosaline's safety from the very beginning, just like you." Liam's eyes bore into mine, searching for any sign of deception. The stakes were high, and he had every reason to be c
Liam’s POV The matriarch of the house, her piercing gaze fixed upon me, asked where I was going in such a hurry, her voice laced with curiosity and concern. I could feel her apprehension as I stood there, trying to find the right words to explain my sudden departure. Strange occurrences had taken place within the walls of our ancestral castle, and I knew in my gut that I had to return to it, to confront the enigmatic forces that lurked in the shadows. Tyler, my trusted companion, stood nearby, his eyes flickering with curiosity, yet revealing nothing. I maintained eye contact with him, searching for any hint of recognition or reaction to the news I was about to share. But there was nothing. No sign of guilt or involvement. My instincts, so reliable in the past, were failing me. Was it possible that Tyler had no hand in these mysterious events? Could it be that Rosaline, my beloved, had planned to escape on her own accord? Confusion swirled within me, entangling my thoughts like a de
Roseline's POV I knew that I was already exhausted after running for about 20 minutes. The wolves who were chasing me had not given up the chase, and in this human form, I wouldn't be able to outrun them for long. The Highlands of the wolves bustled the entire night intermittently, and for a few seconds, I could feel a sense of peace, while the exigency of death drew near me and urged her to keep moving. The moon hung high in the sky, casting an eerie glow on the dense forest around me. Every step I took seemed heavier than the last, and my breath came out in ragged gasps. My heart pounded in my chest, matching the rhythm of my rapid footsteps. The howls of the wolves echoed through the night, growing closer with each passing second. I could hear the leaves rustling behind me, a clear sign that they were closing in. I dared a glance over my shoulder, and my heart skipped a beat. There they were, a pack of five wolves, their eyes glinting with hunger and determination. Their sleek
Tyler’S POV The chill of the night only made matters worse for my worrisome mind. The cold wind made a strong whirlwind around us and I seemed to be the only one who wasn’t ready for what the night had in store. I couldn’t even tell what Liam would do once he got his hands on Roseline, it was very likely that he would strangle the life out of her with his bare hands. The powers that came with an Alpha King were in full display tonight, Liam had an army to marvel at. At the moment, I couldn’t even count them, it seemed like Liam had gathered the whole pack under him in search of one lady, it seems I won't have my way this time around. That was quite absurd to me, but I couldn’t say anything at the moment, not for now, the time wasn’t just right. A part of me feared for Roseline for the first time in a long while, a part of me wanted to take her away from all this, but deep down, I knew I wasn’t any better than Liam. I looked sideways and I saw the intent look on Liam’s face, his eye
Roseline’s POV. The night came, I had dreaded the night time and finally, it covered the sky and loomed around me like a cloak of doom. Not even the moon was out, I couldn’t make out a single star in the sky, the smell of death hovered above me. I could feel it above me, I could feel it around me and I could feel it beneath my feet. Death, only death, its stench was intoxicating. I have never felt like this in my entire life, the feeling of knowing the cold hands of death was creeping up my spine but there was nothing I could do about it. I accepted it as my fate, right from the time the Onyx Blood pack was under threat and my father had made the decision to seek the help of Liam, I had a feeling that my life won’t be my own anymore from that moment. I was used as collateral, it was my destiny to save the pack and my family, I had accepted it then. Thinking I could cope with it, thinking Liam wouldn’t be so cruel and wicked to me, but that wasn’t the case. Here I was again, I never
Roseline’s povThis rollercoaster of a story of mine is drawing to a close and I had a very big decision to make. Despite having so much power, I needed to reunite with my mate, or rather mates which unfortunately meant, it was destiny to end up with both Liam and Tyler.“What do you propose?” Tyler asked, standing up and pulling Liam back.I smirked, “What do I propose? It’s not what I propose, it’s what I decree.” Here it came, the first phase of my revenge. “Your city wouldn’t be able to stand on its own again due to the economic and financial crisis it faces currently. That leaves you and your people helpless, you have to join my father’s city, not as a sub-city, but as a pack under it.” Liam’s eyes widened, he was about to speak but I silenced him. “You should learn the habit of keeping shut until I’m so done talking. Dispose of your gamma and the Gamma King, you shall be the Alpha King and Beta King respectively, under my father’s city.”“That’s absurd, Roseline! Have you forgo
Roseline’s PovI was so tense, I had never been clothed in an attire this beautiful. I wore a dazzling black gown and my body was embellished with golden jewelry. When the rooftop opened and I saw the wolf moon above, I felt a connection to it instantly. The ovation from the crowd of werewolf dignitaries and royalty below was deafening, at that point I didn’t realize just how big I had become.A golden crown was placed on my head and I rose and turned slowly to face the crowd below, another round of loud cheers and chants I didn’t understand erupted. It didn’t take me long to notice the two men in the hall that were not celebrating, but rather in shock. A smile crossed my lips as I saw the shocked expression on Liam and Tyler’s faces, I regaled in the moment as a triumphant feeling flooded through me.This was it, the moment I had been waiting for all along. Suddenly a voice whispered into my ears, “Hold still.”I only understood what it meant when I felt something like a powerful ext
Liam’s povJust as it was supposed to be, letters of invitation to the coronation of the Queen of the immortal carnage were addressed to Tyler and me and a few other important members of my pack. I stared at mine, “About time.” I said. “I don’t feel like going, I have a strange feeling about it,” Tyler said, sitting up abruptly from one of the chairs on the other side of my office table. I rolled my eyes, “You’re always having feelings about this and that. You had feelings for Lina, she died, and you also had strange feelings about that all-important deal, it collapsed, now a harmless coronation ails you too?” I scoffed and lit a cigarette. He glared at me, "Watch It, Liam, you know very well that Lina died because of a war you started years ago and that deal collapsed because you were dumb enough to hold Roseline captive. Don’t push anything on me.” He retorted. “Let’s not go back and forth, Tyler, it bores me. We need to focus on the future, on the plan that would get that pest
Roseline’s pov “Roseline!” Anna rose abruptly and with unbelievable strength, she heaved me up with one arm. “Do you know what you’re talking about? Do you know what you’re getting yourself into? The queen of the immortal carnage isn’t just any regular person, she’s above everyone else.” She exclaimed and all I could see was shock and worry in her beautiful eyes. “I know,” I said calmly and she turned to our father. “Dad, are you hearing what she’s saying?” She asked. My father stared at me, his eyes were calm and only a flicker of surprise flashed through them. “Roseline, why are you taking this decision? That position is even higher than me, your father, do you know what you’re getting yourself into?” I snapped, it was the kind of attitude I needed to handle this situation, “Dad, Anna, why are both treating me like a little kid? I know all about this, I know what I’m getting myself into. When it was the day of my wedding, I ran to Anna for help and we both came to you and every
Tyler’s POVI was badly shaken by the whole turnaround of events, Liam had messed us up pretty badly and I didn’t mind saying it to his face in the sour mood I was in. A lot of things should have been considered, such as the deal, how much power Roseline’s father held, and the safety of our city. After they had left, Liam retreated to his apartment and didn’t come out for the rest of the day, I was so pissed, I headed home.I was greeted by a suffocating loneliness, everywhere I turned and touched, Lina was there. It was so intoxicating, the staff in the house must have felt it too. I gathered all of them later that evening and gave them an indefinite break.“You can all leave, do not come back until I tell you to,” I said. It was a brief meeting and they all nodded and went their separate ways.I couldn’t sleep here, not like this. I packed a few things, locked everything up, and headed to my mother’s place where she was with my sisters.“A pleasant surprise, son.” My mother said as
Roseline’s POVI pictured it in my head, exactly the way the moon goddess had said it and I saw everything falling into place. I couldn’t understand why Anna was so tense and sad about it though. Although she would disappoint our father and probably most of the people in our pack, it was still up to her, she was supposed to have the final say, wasn’t she?“Anna.” The moment I called her name, she burst into tears and I had to bring her down to sit next to me, then I gently stroked her hair. “I don’t think it’s something you should be this sad about,” I said.She looked up with red eyes and said, “How could you be this ignorant, Roseline?” She asked and I was very confused by her question.“What do you mean?” I asked, it was as though I had uttered a blasphemy or something.“Dad will be furious, everyone in the pack will be furious. No one has ever turned down the position of the queen of the immortal Carnage, I’ll be antagonized in this pack where I’m so loved.” She said, sobbing hyst
Roseline’s povWhen I woke up, it was the only thing I thought about for hours, it reverberated in my head. The exact words of the goddess, I was going to be an ultimate ruler. I couldn’t doubt the words of the goddess, all I wanted to see was how it would all play out. Surely someone else must have been ordained to be the queen of the Immortal Carnage, the moon goddess had mentioned that it was supposed to be Anna. But with my reincarnation, it was my place now.I couldn’t wait, with such powers, I could wipe Liam and Tyler out in an hour without even having to do a thing. The supreme ruler of the Immortal Carnage meant ruling over the entire werewolf nation. A smile played on my lips, a smile that held the satisfaction and excitement sizzling in me.But what did the words of the Moon Goddess mean? What did she mean by a test of my wisdom and spirit when I had the feeling of power? I pondered on it for a long time but I couldn’t come to a reasonable conclusion or even a conjecture. I
Roseline’s povI struggled to my feet and when Tyler tried to help me, I slapped his hand away. He tried to assist me again and I still slapped his hand away.“Let me be, don’t you dare touch me with those dirty hands of yours.” I snapped, glaring at him with disgust.When I looked at Liam, a sadistic smile formed on my lips and I stared into his eyes drowsily.“You killed Cyrus, he was my favorite of them all, actually that was the commander of the first battalion I had ever led. You must feel like you’re something, isn’t that the case?” I asked, but he remained silent. “If it was how it had been before you killed me the first time, I would have spent weeks or even months here, but now look at you. You’re frightened, wondering if I was still alive.” I walked closer to him until I was only a meter or so away from him. “Things have changed.”“I haven’t.” He said flatly, not tearing his eyes away from the gaze.“You will,” I said matter-of-factly, in a voice thick with contempt. “That w
Roseline’s povThere was no doubt in my mind that my father would have already started a search for me, it wouldn’t be a difficult task to find me. The fallen battalion he had assigned to me would make it easier, I felt really bad, I had taken an army and had all of them slayed. That was my only regret, I had dragged a young commander and his whole army to their death. If I had died alone or got captured without the whole battalion being wiped out, it would have been a completely different case. The night I was imprisoned, I had cried bitterly, but not for myself, not for the dark and scary cell I had been locked up in, but for my fallen army. It was a burden of guilt in my heart and it would remain so for a very long time.Before I had left the mansion, Anna had rushed towards me with a small sac in her hand, before she got to me, I already knew she was going to scold me from the look in her eyes. I had braced myself with a knowing smile on my face.“I won’t even start to talk about