Writer's POV Before Selena could answer Rufus lips were already on her lips.*Alpha, elder Silas has been kidnapped and part of the palace is on fire.* Before Rufus could take the kiss further, Davies voice sounded from the mind link, making Rufus froze instantly. *Alpha! Alpha.* Davies called repeatedly after not hearing any response from Rufus. *Take everyone inside the palace to safety, I'll be right there.* Rufus swallowed hard as he hurried to his wardrobe, his footsteps heavy as he grabbed a hood and cut off the mind link."Is everything okay?" Selena's voice calmly sounded. "The palace is on fire, and one of my elders has been kidnapped." Rufus stopped in front of Selena and kissed her deeply before pulling away. "I need to go. Don’t let Angela leave the house. The house is secure; Lillian made sure of that before she left." Rufus rushed the words out as he dashed out of the room, leaving Selena no time to reply. Once outside, Rufus shifted into his wolf form and Eclipse
Writer's POV As Rufus stepped out of the chapel, he could hear the voices outside growing louder. "Is that a green hood with Nightfall pack symbols?""That’s definitely the Alpha under that hood.""Could it really be him?""It’s him, alright. Hiding behind that hood shows just how weak you are; you can’t lead us anymore.""We don’t want an Alpha who hides behind a hood.""Don’t assume the throne is yours just because your father was an Alpha.""We don’t want you; it’s time for you to step down."Rufus tightened his grip, choosing to ignore the small crowd as he made his way to the King’s quarters, a place untouched by the Alpha's presence.With a loud bang, he slammed the door behind him.Upon entering, he hurled his sword onto the table, the impact echoing through the room.Davies, who had just walked in, barely dodged the flying sword.Unfazed, he picked it up, walked over calmly, and placed it back on the table.Rufus, fists clenched, suddenly raised his sword and brought it down
Writer's POV A lady was standing facing a man, her eyes shifted from the man's hand to his his face.The lady's heart was beating so heavily as she in the woods with the man.The man smirked, clearly enjoying the fear that flickered across her features. He reached out, offering her a small bottle. "Tomorrow's the day; remember that," he instructed. "Just sprinkle this in his food or drink before he heads off to battle. I know this isn't what you want, but your little sister's life hangs in the balance. My men are with her, and if you fail, they'll take your sister's life and send you her head. Do you get it?"The lady hands were shaking with the bottle in it; she was sweating profusely. Her eyes still moving from the small bottle on her hand to the man in front of her. She couldn't see the man's face clearly, he was wearing a black garb that covered his face.Suddenly, the man gripped her roughly by the arm. "I asked, do you understand?" He gritted and she nodded tearfully. ***Se
Writer's POV Today was the day of the sword fight between the Alpha behind the hoods and Derek, the eldest son of Elder Wealth. In less than three hours, it would all begin. Rufus stood by the window, sword in hand, lost in thought as he stared at it. A chill ran through him, and he couldn't quite understand why. Even his wolf, Eclipse, sensed the coldness. *Dude, do you feel that chill too?* Eclipse's voice echoed in Rufus's mind, but he didn’t reply. His eyes remained glued to the sword until the head maid entered with his meal. She walked in, head down, clearly trying to mask her nervousness. Her hands trembled slightly. "Your meal..." she said, bowing. Rufus didn’t even glance her way, still lost in his thoughts. "I'm not eating..." he suddenly declared, causing her heart to race. Before she could respond, he added, "I'll just have coffee instead." She let out a deep breath. "I'll get that for you right away," she said, bowing again before leaving with the tray. Mea
Writer's POV The sky was in a sulky mood, and it was only a matter of time before the moon would appear. At that moment, Rufus's carriage came to a halt, and he stepped out with his Beta, Davies, leading the way.He was already donned in his battle-ready green garb, his face not visible to the public. The only visible mark was the Nightfall Pack symbol on his outfit.They were at the big battlefield of the Nightfall Pack.From his side view, Rufus could see a large crowd gathered around the field.It was clear that the gathering included not just members of the Nightfall Pack, but also the werewolf Council of Elders, Alphas, their mates, and other pack citizens.After all, who would want to miss seeing the hooded Alpha in action? In their eyes, he was already a champion.The crowd buzzed with murmurs, eagerly watching and anticipating the fight.After taking in the scene, Rufus moved forward; however, as he did, his gaze locked onto the eldest son of Elder Wealth.Derek, followed b
Writer's POV Derek beamed with smile as he unsheathed his sword, tossing the empty scabbard aside with a flourish. Rufus, or perhaps Alpha Nikias, mirrored his actions, struggling to maintain his composure."May the best man win," Derek taunted, stepping back to create some distance.The crowd was captivated, their eyes filled with anticipation. Whispers and cheers rippled through the air...In an instant, Derek lunged at Rufus, but Rufus dodged just in time, gaining the upper hand and delivering a swift kick to Derek's ribs.A collective gasp erupted from the audience.Fury surged through Derek as he regained his footing and turned to face Rufus. With a fierce shout, he raised his sword high, but Rufus managed to block it. In that moment, Rufus felt his hands tremble and weaken, forcing him to lower his weapon.What was happening to him?"Are you sure you don't want to submit now, Alpha in the hood?" Derek jeered, landing a kick to Rufus's knee.The blow sent Rufus crashing to the
Writer's POV Mrs. Kate and her husband, Mr. Habsburg, transformed into a big wolves and ran into the woods. They dashed along a swift route that led them closer to their location. Just as they were nearing it, a powerful surge of energy struck them, sending their wolf forms tumbling through the air."Grroooowwwl!" Mrs. Kate's wolf let out a sudden howl.Neither she nor her husband needed to guess who had unleashed such a dark force. Oh moon goddess, please let there be at least one soul left by the time we reach the field, Mrs. Kate thought as her wolf howled once again. Mrs kate doesn't kmow how she was able to channel such immense energy, especially since her powers and witch side were supposedly bound."Husband, are you alright?" Mrs. Kate's wolf turned to check on her husband as she mind link him.Mr. Habsburg's wolf responded with a low growl. Immediately, they continued heading to the location the energy was coming from. From a distance, they could see the silhouette of t
Derek's sword cut into my shoulder, causing me to groan in agony. This gave him the chance to kick my chest, and for the first time ever, I found myself flat on my back in the middle of a battlefield. I squeezed my eyes shut as another wave of dizziness hit me.What was going on?*Eclipse!* I attempted to reach out to my wolf, but he was silent.I could hear the crowd murmuring, but that wasn’t my main focus. I was struggling to keep my eyes open, but my body was giving up on me."I love you, Selena Habsburg!" I had clossed my eyes, waiting for my fate in this fight to death fight when I caught a faint sound of Selena's voice.I couldn’t tell if I was imagining it or if it was real, but suddenly, a massive surge of magical energy slammed into the ground.For a brief moment, it felt like the world around me had come to an end. "Am I dead?"The energy and wind were so powerful that they could bring anyone to their knees.I was still dazed when a sharp pain shot through the back of my n
Epilogue"My baby... Roo!"Selena was crying nonstop, and since this was a first for them, Rufus was at a loss for what to do.Is the baby already coming? Should i take her to the pack clinic by now?Selena stood there, legs apart, as if she was hesitant to let anyone near her."Selly... Come here. Come here," Roo said softly, moving closer and wrapping his arms around her."Rufus...!""Lillian, go get the pack doctor!" Rufus shouted, and Lillian rushed out to find help.Meanwhile, Selena continued to cry, tugging at Rufus's shirt, and suddenly, a sharp pain hit her like menstrual cramps, causing her to scream in agony."Argh!!!!"She clutched Rufus's shirt tightly, her nails digging into his chest."Rufus! It hurts. Moon goddess, please...!"Ignoring the pain she was causing him, Rufus quickly scooped her up, her weight not bothering him as he dashed into the room."This way, doctor."Lillian returned with one of the pack doctors.The doctor rushed in, ready to help."I'm so scared,"
Writer's POVThree Days LaterSelena let out a big yawn as she stretched her tired limbs. Suddenly, she opened her eyes and found Rufus staring right at her."You're awake! How are you feeling? Should I whip up some food for you, or do you want to freshen up first?" Rufus bombarded her with questions, leaving Selena unsure of how to respond.She closed her eyes and rubbed her forehead, feeling overwhelmed by everything he was asking.Selena exhaled deeply. "What actually happened? I can't remember anything..."Rufus settled on the edge of the bed, took her hand, and gently tapped the back of her palm. "Sweetheart, it's been three days since you fainted.""What?" Selena interrupted, her eyes going wide in disbelief."Shh! That’s not all," Rufus continued. "The pack doctor said you fainted because you’re pregnant... Defeating Nireus took a lot out of you."Selena blinked rapidly, as if she had just seen a ghost. "Pregnant? Defeat Nireus?!""Yes! You're pregnant!" Rufus said excitedly
Writer's POV "I get that you have every reason to doubt me, but you really need to believe me. It’s only a matter of hours before Nireus and his men show up here," Issa said, locking eyes with Lillian. Both Lillian and Issa were trying hard to keep their feelings in check, but their eyes revealed a lot. "That’s not going to happen. There’s a barrier that keeps out anyone with bad intentions," Davies said, his teeth clenched. He hesitated for a moment, as if recalling something important. "But how did you…" "It’s because I came here peacefully and mean no harm," Issa interrupted, cutting off Davies. "You have to believe me, Lillian. Nireus has witches who can break that barrier," Issa insisted, her gaze still fixed on Lillian. Lillian took a deep breath and muttered, "Come with me..." "Lillian, I know she’s your aunt, but you don’t have to trust her..." "She’s not my aunt, Davies. Just go back to the border," Lillian replied, her voice tense. "I’m not leaving you with her," D
Issa's POV As soon as I was out of Nireus' sight, I picked up my pace. Once I exited the big hall, I hurried to the horse stable. I glanced back to ensure no one was tailing me before I approached one of the horses and released it from its stall. "Let’s go..." I murmured as I mounted the horse.This was the first time in years that I had stepped outside the Red clan's territory, or maybe even out of Nireus' cage.Luckily, it was slightly bright. Maybe 2Am or 3AM.I had nearly forgotten how stunning it was out here.I gripped the reins tightly, racing past the trees and various clans.Before I left the Red clan, I had cast a spell on every path I took. It would be tough for Nireus to track me down.I looked up at the sky, catching a last glimpse of the stars as it slipped behind the clouds. The day was getting so bright,, and I was running out of time.Only a few hours remained unti the day finally brighten very welll, and I needed to find Lillian or the council of Werewolves to pr
Writer's POVMyrine looked absolutely stunning in her pink and creamy white dress. When she spotted Issa and Lord Nireus approaching, she paused her conversation with the other two and happily walked over to greet them.She wrapped her arms around Issa, exclaiming, "Issa, it’s so wonderful to have you back!"The two people Myrine had been talking to introduced themselves as Dares and his brother Chares. They seemed a bit distant and quickly found an excuse to leave."Greetings to you, my Lord." Myrine said before turning her attention back to Issa. "I noticed you were just chatting with Kleopatra and her husband," she said, fiddling with the beautiful heart-shaped pendant around her neck, "I’m sure you remember who her husband is, right?""Of course I remember Aeson. I was only gone for a few years. My memory is still sharp," Issa replied with a shrug and a smile."I knew you would," Myrine laughed."They're here.""The rogue vampires and werewolves are here!" the crowd suddenly shout
Writer's POV Lord Nireus stood by his window, a glass of wine in hand, staring at the sky before his attention shifted to his wardrobe. "Come on, Issa," he said softly, tapping the wine glass with his finger.As if responding to his call, the wardrobe began to shake violently."Bless Lucifer," he whispered, a grin spreading across his face."Coming!" he nearly shouted, quickly placing the wine glass on the table. With a flick of his fingers, the wardrobe swung to the side.Taking a deep breath, Lord Nireus rubbed his palms together and pressed them against the wall, squeezing his eyes shut.Suddenly, the wall cracked open and swung back, and with a loud thud, a woman in that is naked tumbled out."Oh, my dearest Issa! It’s wonderful to have you back. Together, we shall rule the universe!" Lord Nireus exclaimed, crouching beside her and gently caressing her face.Though Issa looked pale and weak, she managed a faint smile at his words.Seeing him after so many years only made Issa wa
Selena's POV I rested my head on Rufus's chest and asked, "What was the situation at the border?" He sighed, "It's being handled. Apparently, one of the Alphas was behind it.""Oh!" I mumbled, wishing things could just go back to how they used to be. I really didn’t want this power."Williams was here," I swallowed and then added, "And I almost burn him to death," "That mother fu*ker was here?" Rufus growled lowly.I looked up at him shyly, my eyelashes fluttering, and a playful smile crept onto my face, making Rufus let out a low rumble from his chest.I didn’t say anything, but I reached up and slipped my hands under his shirt, gently tracing my fingers over his defined abs. I wrapped my fingers around the back of his neck, pulling his lips closer to mine.Right then, I craved to taste him. I couldn’t understand this intense desire that had taken over me, this urgent need to have him with me all the time.It wasn’t like this when I was with Williams...*Ugh, Selly. Do you really
Writer's POV "What’s happening?" Edward asked when he spotted his cousin Rufus."There was a breach. The guards managed to take down a few of them, but…""But what?" Edward pressed."A few of them found a way to sneak in…" Rufus sighed heavily, rubbing his forehead."They can’t stay here; Lillian will track them down," Davies pointed out."Plus, she’s desperately trying to do just that, but we really need to keep our defenses up," Rufus replied. "I think you and Davies should check the inner area. Look for anything suspicious, search around the houses, and then regroup here later. I’ll go join Lillian and Selena on the border.""Cousin, you’re forgetting something important. You need to be with your mate," Edward argued. "She’s safer with you right now than anyone else, especially until she learns to control her powers.""She’s completely safe," Rufus insisted."You have no idea. She’s a white wolf, Cousin. There are plenty of people out there just waiting for a chance to capture her
Writer's POV Lord Nireus was standing on a high stage surrounded by the clamoring crowd. His remarkable position allowed him to have a clear view on everything on the open arena. The sound of weapons colliding sounded routinely from before him, and the sound of steel tearing steel was definitely more satisfying to Lord Nireus ears than any fine instrument could be. This is the biggest field in Reds tribe. In the field, there are just two men battling each another. One of them is tall, wearing dark covering, and his swordsmanship is exceptionally powerful. The less flashy fighter facing him had no elaborate armor, just a simple layer of rust-resistant fabric that matched the color of the ground. The only decoration was a bright lion's head emblazoned on his chest. His sword skills were also significantly stronger! Surprisingly, he was nearly a head shorter than the man across from him, yet he managed to overpower his opponent with sheer strength! As the duel started