CARSON’S POVWhen the first day of the summit passed and nothing happened, the level of my nervousness increased. I didn't know what to do. I felt restless. My brothers were always on the tablet to check out the camera settings or to see if anything strange passed by. We met up with our friends Justin, Roy and Stephan who tried to pull us out of the state of dilemma the three of us seemed to be in. I didn't stop disturbing Nic with calls every one hour. She was already tired of me according to her.But she knew better than to ignore my call. We could leave the summit if she didn't pick her phone or if Anne didn't. My brothers were the ones calling Anne. I preferred to call Nic. Today, the meeting was longer than usual and we all had to stay long. I still didn’t see the reason for this meeting. I think it was just to call us all together but it was still a waste of time for me. I had better things to do and to worry about. We all went into our different rooms. That was one thing I w
CAM’S POVImmediately Carson walked out of the room, few minutes later I followed him. I knew where he was going and I wanted to be there. Kane fucked us all up. We trusted him. I personally wanted to hear his excuse for what he did. For doing this to us. We took him as a father figure when our parents died. He was the one that kept us safe during the attack that happened when our parents died. I was particularly closer to him. Or so I thought. He'd always asked me how I was doing. We bonded most times whenever he came over to my greenhouse. He'd asked me loads of questions regarding the plants and flowers I was raising.Anytime I had something bothering me, he'll be the first person I'd go to. He was the father figure in my life particularly. How and why he did this was what I couldn’t understand. I felt overwhelming pain and betrayal as I could not still comprehend this happening.What if Lucas knew about this too? Were they both in on it? As I walked down the stairs, everything
CARSON’S POVI ran and continued running for a long time. My mind was clouded. There were a lot of things running through my mind but it was still clouded. I could not think straight. I had started off running in my human form. A few minutes later I shifted to my wolf. I was angry and hurt. I hated everything. Hated the situation and circumstances I had found myself in. Apart from being an Alpha, my life was practically a joke. How could it be that Kane was the one that betrayed us? Planned alongside Zeus to hurt my mate. For what reason? He was saying the other time that he had a valid reason for doing so. I wasn't ready to listen to any of the bullshit that he spewed from his mouth. The events that occurred that night were still fresh in my head.Everything was going fine until they just went wrong. I had the hunch that, they had an inside person for them to just barge in and do such evil. What I never thought or expected was for it to be Kane. We took that bastard as a father w
LUCAS’S POVI had seen Carson run out of the pack house earlier and I went after him.My father had been the cause of everything that went down, I still couldn't believe that my own father who had brought up the Alphas and trained me to always stay loyal to them could betray them.Who knew he had his eye on the throne all along.Why couldn't he have been satisfied being a Beta like I was, the brothers were excellent rulers who didn't have to do anything to earn my subservience to them.I chased after Carson, following closely but softly behind him.After a few moments, he discovered me and I went up to apologize to him but he refused my apology.He had a look of hatred on his face and I knew it would be hard for him to ever trust me again."This is all my bastard fathers fault." I thought to myself once Carson was gone, my fist clenching hard at the anger that was welling up inside me.I sat on the rock Carson had just stood up from and pondered over what had happened.How had the lov
ANNE'S POVMy eyes fluttered open and my head felt like it was being hammered.I grabbed my head, rubbing the space between my brows to try and dispel my headache.Looking around the room, I realized I was all alone.My throat felt dry and parched, I tried connecting with my wolf but received no answer.She must still be blocked off from what happened.I stood up with some difficulty and headed down to the kitchen to get a glass of water."Anne you're up." Lydia gasped excitedly the moment she saw me."Yes, I woke up just now. I replied, my voice croaky."Why are you here? you shouldn't have gotten up." She said, looking me up and down in worry."Lydia, I'm fine. I woke up and no one was there and I needed to drink water so I came down to get it myself." I explained and poured myself a glass of water.The cool liquid ran down my throat satisfyingly and I poured myself another glass.A shocked gasp came from the door and Nicole rushed in."Anne you're up." She squealed excitedly and gr
CADEL'S POVI walked around the pack house, trying to locate Anne.Nowadays, I was unusually wary and I always wanted to have her in my line of sight.That seemed like the only way I could keep her safe.As I walked, I heard voices coming from the direction of the garden and I moved closer to see who they were.Soon as I got to the garden, I saw Anne and Carson sitted on a bench and I approached them but what happened next made me stop in my tracks.Anne had leaned in and kissed Carson.My wolf growled angrily inside of me in a possessive stance and I stormed off towards them and pulled them apart.I dragged Carson up by the collar angrily."Why do you always go after everything that's mine?" I snarled angrily."She was never yours, just because you found her first doesn't make her yours." He scoffed in reply.Time seemed to freeze and I could feel the wind gently fluttering past my ears.My blood boiled as a rage overtook me."You fucking asshole, was this your plan all along, to dis
CADEL'S POVThe next day, I called for a meeting with my brothers and the elders of the pack to decide what to do about Zane.He had been locked up in the dungeon long enough and Carson had thoroughly tortured him too, it was time to decide what to do with him.We also needed to discuss how to keep Zeus out of our territory and prepare to counter any of his surprise attacks."Alphas I would like to suggest Zane be publicly executed." First Elder said and a murmur arose among the elders."Yes I support First Elder, A public execution will serve as a deterrance to any other disloyal werewolf of our pack and keep them in check." Third Elder said in support.Only the Second Elder had a disapproving look on his face."Although, Zane committed a lot of crimes, he was still once a Beta in this pack and had even brought you the Alphas up. Killing him would make our people question the Alphas humane feelings." He said."However, his demerits outweigh his merits." First Elder argued."He has to
ANNE'S POVI stretched my arms as I lay in bed, the rays of the rising sun filtered in, giving my room a warm glow.The sonorous chirping of birds rang melodiously outside my window and the sweet smell of the flowers Cadel had given me swept across the room.Although I had placed them in water, they were starting to dry and I made a mental note to ask Cam for more.It was obvious he was the source of the flowers even though Cadel had given them to me.Zane's execution had taked place yesterday but I was not in attendance.Cadel had said he didn't want me to witness the scene and I had also not been introduced to the pack as their mate so I just stayed in my room all day.I wasn't particularly happy about Zane's death but I felt even more pity for Lucas who had to be banished for his father's crime.My stomach rumbled and I dragged myself out of bed to bath.When I was done bathing, I picked out a flowery yellow dress that reached down to my knee to wear.It had an overlapping neckline
CAMERON’S POVI shot out my hand just in time to catch Cadel’s arm as he lunged toward Dexter, his expression a storm of fury. I knew my brother was itching to confront the arrogant wolf about that infuriating wink—a gesture that felt both flirtatious and downright threatening. We might possess the strength of titans, but we were still outsiders in this pack. Guests who the true Alpha of Black Moon had handed an ultimatum. They didn’t need us now; if anything, our goodwill had come back to haunt us.“Let it go, bro,” I urged, pulling him back as we watched Dexter revel in his victory, the embodiment of arrogance. I could almost feel Anna’s horror radiating from the balcony as he stomped on Marcus’s blood, a grotesque display of dominance.“We have to keep an eye on that bastard,” Cadel muttered through clenched teeth. “I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s in league with the Brothers of Vengeance.”“Yeah, but we need to get the hell out of this godforsaken place,” I countered, trying to red
Cadel’s povThe sun hung low in the sky, casting long shadows across the training grounds as the pack gathered for the duel. The atmosphere was tense, a palpable mix of anticipation and anxiety. Whispers echoed among the pack members, speculation swirling about the candidates for the Alpha position and what this duel might reveal about the pack's future.I stood beside Carson and Cameron, watching the scene unfold before us, the weight of the tragedy of previous days pressing heavily on our shoulders. “We need to stay vigilant,” I murmured, scanning the faces in the crowd. “If the Brothers of Vengeance intend on following through with their plans, they will likely have spies around, watching us closely.”“Agreed,” Carson replied, his jaw set in determination. “We must keep our eyes peeled.” Soon, the competitors entered the arena, and a hush fell over the crowd. Dexter strode in confidently, his posture radiating arrogance and experience. The other candidate, an elder named Marcus
Anna’s PovI was a hundred percent certain that the writing in the leather-bound notebook did not belong to Bryan. After all, we had been mates before Cecilia brought the chaos. I could almost swear that the handwriting was hers. But what use would that information be now that she was gone? I knew I couldn't take back my earlier statement.“It doesn’t belong to Bryan?” Cadel furrowed his brows, confusion etching his features. “We found it among his belongings.”“Think carefully, love,” Cameron said gently, approaching me and placing his hands on my shoulders. “Are you absolutely sure the writing isn’t his?”“I swear on my life,” I replied, resolute in my claim, which earned an amused chuckle from Carson.“There’s no need to swear on your life, darling. Let’s first see what we can find regarding the contacts in the book before we worry about who it originally belonged to.” Carson gently took the notebook from my hand and returned it to the table.Just then, Nicole knocked and slipped i
104-CARSON’S POVThe council was summoned, and the elders gathered, their faces etched with annoyance at being pulled from their slumber. Some appeared barely interested in what my brothers and I had to convey, while others looked outright skeptical. Bryan’s recent feral episode had cast a shadow on his reputation in their eyes. Yet, the harsh truth had to be revealed.“Your Alpha is dead,” Cadel’s voice sliced through the murmurs, ringing out like a clarion call before the elders could even settle into their seats. His proclamation was met with a crushing silence, a stillness that hung in the air like a prelude to an impending storm. The weight of unanswered questions enveloped us, and I could feel the accusatory glares from the older wolves directed toward us.“What do you mean by dead?” one elder roared, rising angrily to his feet. “He was just alive a few hours ago! He was practically in the arms of your mate! You and your brothers took him to his room, and now you tell us he’s d
Cameron’s POVAs Cadel rushed from Bryan’s room, he collided with Carson and Lucas, who were hurrying to find the source of the disturbance.“What’s going on,?, You look like you’ve seen a ghost,” Carson attempted a joke, hoping to lighten the atmosphere taut with dread. But Cadel remained silent, his face pallor and grave as he clutched the bloody death threat he'd snatched from the feathered arrow. His hand quivered slightly, the horrific image of Bryan’s lifeless body replaying mercilessly in his mind.“Cadel?” Lucas stepped closer; concern etched deeply across his brow. “What’s wrong with Bryan?”“He’s dead,” Cadel replied, the words flat and devoid of emotion, his eyes distant.“What do you mean dead? He should be sleeping!” The disbelief in Lucas’s voice echoed in the hallway as he moved around Cadel, urgency etched on his face. Carson followed closely behind, the tension thickening the air around us. Moments later, they emerged from the room, their expressions mirroring Cadel'
- CADEL’S POVI despise disloyalty. I can’t stand insubordination. Traitors are a scourge in my eyes. Yet nothing weighs heavier on my heart than witnessing the sadness of my mate. I hate it when tears flow down her cheek. Every challenge to my authority enrages me, but the sight of Anna in pain cuts deeper than anything else. I was resolute in my decision to end Bryan’s life for daring to touch her, to punish him for his unforgivable actions. However, her tears and desperate pleas doused the flames of my thirst for revenge. Anna's compassion continues to astound me, reminding me of the power of love and the strength it takes to choose empathy over anger.My brothers and I found ourselves on the first floor of the packhouse, watching Bryan pour his heart out in Anna’s embrace. A flicker of jealousy stirred within me, but I quickly reminded myself that he was utterly broken and in need of the comfort only Anna could provide—a solace that none of us could offer.“So, what’s the plan now
Carson’s povAnna's scream sliced through the stillness of the house, piercing my heart like a needle dipped in ice. Every instinct I possessed surged to the forefront, igniting a fire in my veins—a primal need to protect her. I didn’t hesitate; without a second thought, I raced up the stairs, my feet pounding against the wooden steps that echoed my urgency.“Carson! Wait!” I heard Lucas shout behind me, his voice overshadowed by the roar of adrenaline in my ears. But I didn’t slow down. Anna was in danger, and that was all that mattered.The sound of matching footsteps followed close behind, and my brothers, Cameron and Cadel, joined my frantic rush despite their injuries. Together, we burst through the door to Bryan’s room, the darkness inside wrapping around us like a suffocating shroud.My eyes immediately locked onto the horrifying scene by the window. There she was—Anna, pinned to the ground like a rag doll, struggling against Bryan's massive wolf. The sight twisted my gut in a
ANNA’S POVThe silver illumination of the moon broke through the canopy of trees as we made our way backto the pack, casting a silvery ray across our tired faces. I couldn't shake away the adrenaline stillcoursing through my veins, the battle still fresh in my mind. As we arrived at the pack house, anarray of worried faces and a tinge of relief greeted us. They looked us over, their eyes scanningfor injuries and becoming wider when they found the gunshot wound on Cameron. Theirexpressions were a tapestry of concern.“Is everyone alright?” Ash, one of our trusted warriors, stepped forward, his eyes locking ontoCadel, and Cameron, who Nicole and Lucas were helping.“More or less,” Cameron grunted, his voice gruff but steady.and Cadel lowered themselves onto a nearby couch.“We’ll live.” Slowly and painfully, heI felt a smile tug at my lips despite the grim happenings of the previous night. There wasstrength in us, a resilience that bound our pack together. The bond of family w
Anna's POV:Inside the Alpha quarters, in the confines of the large living room, only three of us remained: Nicole, Lucas, and me. We hoped those who went after Cecilia's killer would return any moment, having faced little challenge in capturing him. But we were wrong. A primal roar shattered the silence around us twice. Nicole stood up abruptly. “That must be Bryan.”I joined her. “He's calling for his pack.”“What could have possibly gone wrong?” Lucas asked as he rose too."Let's go after them!" I declared.Lucas nodded, and we left the house, heading towards the forest. As we went after Bryan and the others, more pack members joined us, all responding to the Alpha's call. As we reached the edge of the forest, the scene before us made my blood run cold. Bodies lay strewn across the ground, the metallic scent of blood mixing with the earthy smell of the forest. The moon cast an eerie light over the carnage, illuminating the torn remains and the still forms of bodies.Nicole gaspe