Chapter 11: A StrategyLopo 's perspective"This is incredibly upsetting, Lopo ! How unjust that is!"Lupo had been sobbing in my arms nonstop since we got back from the clothes store, and my head was racing. Nothing positive has occurred since Freya's departure.I had promised Lupo that there would be a great succession ceremony a few days later to announce that the Nightfall Pack had a new Luna, so two days ago, I requested Lupo to step up and take on her responsibilities.But I hadn't thought Lupo would make such a mess out of relatively straightforward issues that Freya had handled so well.Initially, she made such a mess of the guest list that packs that I had previously been friendly with nearly fell out with me over it. She then acted inappropriately at the dinner table until I intervened, at which point she would turn to face me and give me that intense stare.But my fucking wolf Hugo would be yelling at me to treat her better in my brain the moment I dared to be even slig
CHAPTER 12: She is flawless in every waySilas's perspective"She is charming, Bleddyn,""Hey, you've said this same thing at least eight hundred times already. Pay attention. In all the years I've known you, I have to be honest and say that I believe this is the most you've ever talked to me."I sat silently in the car, staring at Freya in her new attire and rolling my eyes at my wolf's remarks. She had chosen another dress that she had fallen in love with, and the shade of lilac she had chosen suited her perfectly after the two pieces of garbage had been hauled out of the store.The more I looked at her, the more I felt like I could drown in those chocolate-colored eyes, and what made it even more exciting was knowing that, as I had witnessed that day, they could change into a seductive, enigmatic purple when necessary."Why do you keep staring at me?""Because you truly are stunning. There was no way that even the moon goddess herself could measure up. My admiration for Freya over
CHAPTER 13: UncertainFreya's perspectiveWith one of his big hands firmly clutching my waist and the other already wandering down to rest possessively on my ass, Silas's warm breath tickled the back of my neck. We were close, and the combination of the smell of cedarwood and his hot breath against my skin sent a delightful shudder through my entire body.With my arms slung freely over Silas's neck, I lost myself in his sight, whispering enthusiastically to Chloe.I returned to the room Silas had set aside for me just thirty minutes prior, following the banquet. Soon after arriving, I heard a tap at the door, and upon opening it, I saw Silas standing there, holding a fragile box."Can I come in?" He questioned quietly."Sure," I replied, grinning a little. After getting to know him over the last few days, I felt comfortable bringing him into my bedroom because I didn't think he would try to take advantage of me."Is something wrong?" I asked with a gentle smile on my face. "Nothing i
Chapter 14: bullyFreya's perspective"Try not to worry too much, Freya.""My father will be fine, right, Chloe?""I've never met Freya. I cannot reach him via the mental link at this time.""No... it can't be..."Silas had the car ready for us, so I took a seat. He was getting everything loaded up when he leaned in to give me a farewell kiss. I gripped the window tightly and sat nervously in the back seat, hoping Leo would hurry up.Leo had only learned that my father had been poisoned a few minutes before. I had to return immediately because the Ironclad Pack was in a terrible state.Even if Silas would want to accompany me and help me, his sudden appearance in the middle of another pack that would normally be unruly would cause more chaos. I had requested that he remain. With some reluctance, he had agreed to stay behind and wait for me at the palace.However, how was it possible that my father was poisoned on his land? That wasn't very sensible. Once more tainted wine? My thought
Chapter 15: SorcerersFreya 's perspectiveSilas's towering form emerged at the hall door; his normally perfectly coiffed hair appeared disheveled as though he had hurried over. Leo had materialized at my side, beside me; I hadn't even noticed him at first."Silas!" With gratitude, I sprinted to him, and my racing heart calmed down when I saw him."It's okay, I'm here now." Silas knew how uncomfortable I was right away, so he comforted me by putting his arms around me and speaking quietly."Silas, listen to me..." I tried to explain the issue, looking up at him imploringly as I went, but the worry slowly building inside me made me unintelligible."It's okay, calm down, my love. Leo has told me the general situation."Leo looked fairly ashamed when I turned to look at him. He had an unkempt appearance and was exhausted. "Forgive me for not having the strength to greet you properly, Miss Freya , and it's not easy to keep up with the Alpha." He grinned. "Thank you, Leo," I murmured. He
Chapter 16: Toxic EnvironmentA POV from LeoLeo is my name, and I'm the Embermoon Pack beta right now. One of the most attractive men of our kind, and a strong man, is the Alpha I serve. He will probably be selected as the next Alpha King.But for the last two days, my Alpha has been acting quite strangely. For instance, he was distracted during this week's meeting, which gave the elders and pack members the impression that they had done something wrong, and earlier, over lunch, he started to stare up at the blue sky in a daze.I summarized this month's activities and the significant ones slated for the following month while standing politely in my Alpha study. "That's all for this month's meeting," I said.However, it seems like my Alpha was silent. I cleared my throat loudly before continuing because he was reclining in his chair in a trance."Alpha?""Yes, Leo?" Luckily, he hadn't lost consciousness and realized I was standing there. "I was curious," he remarked as I took out my
Chapter 17: OmegaPOV Of unknown At the Ironclad pack, I'm just an average Omega who always goes about my own business and lives honorably.Our Pack flourished after our Alpha's only daughter wed the Alpha of the Nightfall Pack, and the two packs collaborated to improve everyone's life. Within the wolf packs, Miss Freya and Alpha Lopo were uncommon chosen mates, and their strength was formidable. We had a lot of fans and advocates who were willing to stick with us through thick and thin, at least for a while.But that day, everything was different.That was the day I first learned that Miss Freya had attacked Alpha Lopo 's guards on her wedding anniversary, that she had poisoned Lupa Scott, Lopo 's new lover, causing significant injuries, and that, as if that weren't enough, she had fled with the Alpha of the Embermoon Pack.Our pack's reputation suffered tremendously as a result. The associated packs claimed that Miss Freya was a rogue, envious, and irrational woman, and many of th
Chapter 18: The NecklaceFreya's perspective"What are we going to do, Freya?""To be honest, I haven't figured that out yet."I'd started investigating nonstop after swearing to discover the would-be assassin, but nothing had turned up. I sighed and fixed my gaze on the plate in front of me."Freya, When you're eating, be mindful of your manners.""Yes, of course, sorry father."My father's abrupt voice took me aback; he remained the same strict disciplinarian who would not allow me to stray from the rules."How's the Alpha of the Embermoon Pack?"I was momentarily taken aback. My father bringing up this subject surprised me because Soon. My father didn't seem to be very hopeful about Silas's business, even though I told him about the disarray in the pack, and he believed me when I said I wouldn't be so jealous as to poison Lupa.Before speaking, I put the cutlery in my hand and wiped my mouth. "Silas makes a wonderful father. He gave me an expensive sapphire necklace and a tonne of