CADEL'S POV"I think he's leaving." I mind linked to my brothers when I saw Arnold walk up to the Alpha of the Crescent pack.He seemed to be saying goodbye."Right, He's leaving. Roy get everyone in position." Carson said."Yes my Lord." Roy linked back.Immediately Arnold walked out, we followed after him not bothering to even greet the Alpha of Crescent moon pack goodbye."Where is he now?" I asked Roy as we walked out of the building."He's getting into the car with his warriors." "Are our warriors in position?" I asked."Yes my Lord, they are waiting to ambush him.Arnold and his entourage took off, leaving the pack mansion of the Crescent pack behind and I and my brothers followed after them immediately with few of our warriors.The rest were lying in wait for them up ahead.We made sure to set up our ambush away from the Crescent pack so no one could hold anything against us.Arnold was riding in a black sedan with three more cars filled with his warriors behind him while I an
CADEL'S POV"I guess you would never have thought I would counter your ambush with an ambush of my own. Right from the moment you guys kept trailing me at the party, I already guessed something was wrong." Arnold said with a smirk on his face as he rose up to his feets."Sorry I came late." The Third Elder said and bowed to Arnold respectfully."Never mind any of that, kill them all." Arnold said as an evil glint flashed across his eyes.Carson chuckled at his words like he had just heard a terrible joke."You want to kill us? Try again in your next life." He spat out angrily.The third Elder moved quickly and appeared suddenly behind the two guards that held Arnold, he then knocked them out with a swing of his fist and grabbed Arnold, pulling him over to their side.A warrior from Blackmoon pack quickly came forward to untie him and Arnold wringed his fingers, stretching them."Now that I'm free, its time for you to pay for the humiliation I just went through." He said, giving Carson
ANNE'S POVI was waiting at the entrance of the mansion waiting for the Alphas to get back.Today was the day they planned to capture the Alpha of Blackmoon pack and I was nervous as hell.It was almost as if I was the one carrying out the operation.I stood outside as the the cold chilly air of the night blew over my body, making me sneeze occasionally."Anne what are you doing out here?" Nicole asked with a look of surprise on her face."I was looking everywhere for you inside, turns out you are out here. Are you trying to turn yourself into a block of Ice?" She asked with her brows raised in disapproval."I'm waiting for your brothers." I muttered softly but her frown didn't ease."I know, but you should have just waited inside."I shook my head at her words, " I prefer to wait out here, I'll see them immediately they arrive.""Anne Go inside, my brothers will be fine. You will only make them worried if you fall sick or catch a cold." She said and I let out a loud sneeze.It was as
ANNE'S POVWhen I was standing in front of Carson's room, I knocked gingerly on the door, anticipating his reply but I didn't hear anything after a while so I pulled the door open and went in.The room was pitch black and I could not make out Carson's figure.I stumbled around in the dark until I finally found the light switch, then I switched it on.Carson was seated on the edge of the bed unmoving.I was sure he had heard me come inside since I was quite loud when I was searching for the light switch."Carson?" I called out uncertainly and he glanced up at me then looked away.I drew nearer to him and sat next to him on the bed."Is something wrong?" I asked as I peered at his face but he kept avoiding my gaze."Talk to me." I said, he was starting to get me worried with how he was behaving.Carson didn't reply but he lifted his head to look at me and I could see his eyes were red.But I wasn't sure of it was due to anger or if he was holding back tears.It didn't seem possible that
ANNE'S POVCarson slowly buttoned his shirt and once he was done, he sat again on the bed facing me."Do you think Zeus will really contact you to save his son. He seems to be a cold hearted person." I said worriedly as my gaze turned serious.Carson pulled the pillows on the far end of the bed over and propped them nicely on the bed frame before laying his head down on it.He patted the empty space next to him, gesturing for me to come closer.I got up from where I was seated and walked over to the other side of the bed and then crawled over to him.Then, I laid down settling my head comfortably on his outstretched arms.He turned on his side to face me before replying, "Well I'm not sure but I believe he will. Arnold kept bragging about Zeus waging war on us to save him so I think he will.""Arnold? Is that the Alphas name?" I tilted my face up to ask Carson and he nodded in reply."Are any of our warriors dead? " I asked again and he nodded in denial."I like it when you say our."
CARSON'S POVI woke up and leaned against the bed, the morning sun was very bright and it lightened every part of the huge room.The smell of beautiful flowers and fruit trees drifted in through the window that overlooked the courtyard.Glancing to my side at Anne, I smiled gently at the weird way she had positioned herself while asleep.Her face looked extremely peaceful and she seemed to be dreaming of something pleasant as she smiled In her sleep.It was the weekend today and she didn't have to go in for work so I decided to just let her sleep in.I leaned over and gave her a light peck in her cheeks.She gave an inaudible sound as she turned on her side but didn't wake up.Chuckling, I got up to my feet and headed to the bathroom.I switched the water controller from cold to warm and then peeled off the clothes on my body.After, I turned on the shower and the warm water cascaded down my head to my back.When I was done bathing, I wrapped a towel around my waist and grabbed a smal
CARSON'S POVI walked back into the dark and gloomy walls of the dungeons after going out to see Nic.The reason she had asked to see me earlier sparked a tinge of curiosity in me, but it turned out that the reason was that she wanted to come down to the dungeons.According to her, she wanted to see what Arnold looked like, but I could not give in to her curious request.The dungeons were no place for a lady like her, and I also did not want her to see how cruel I could be towards other wolves who had wronged me.I felt a slight tremble in my spirit soul then the clear, calm voice of my wolf followed soon after."Don't you think we should listen to Cameron's words? After all, Zeus is the one who actually killed your parents." Never!That was impossible."His father killed my parents. Why should he get to go scot-free after we have already taken him captive? He should also feel a little bit of the pain my siblings and I have had to go through over the years." I growled back in reply,
Cameron’s POV:In the cold, damp dungeon, my brother Carson unleashed a relentless fury upon Arnold, the son of the man who had taken our father away from us. The scent of blood hung thick in the air as I stormed in, my wolfish instincts urging me to intervene."Enough, Carson!" I roared, my voice echoing off the stone walls. I forcefully pulled him away from our prisoner, my eyes locking onto Arnold's defiant gaze."He deserves worse for what his father did to ours!" Carson retorted, his anger unyielding.I squared off with my impulsive brother, arguing for reason amid the turmoil. "We need him for leverage, not a corpse. He's valuable alive," I urged, aware that emotions threatened to cloud our judgment.Carson's rage burned bright, his conviction unwavering. "Valuable? He's a reminder of what they took from us!"Arnold seeing us argue seized the opportunity to taunt us, he flashed his bruised lips at us in a smirk and shook his head slowly. "Seems like the mighty Alpha brothers can
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