Ella's POV Sunrise on coronation dawned clear and cloudless, golden rays spilling across the lands to herald a new era for the Silver Fangs. After the prophecy of the Twin mate, was our coronation."Today we become the rulers of Silver fangs." Lea uttered, responsibility laced in her voice.Today my mates would be crowned as our pack's twin alpha leaders, with myself as their Luna.Despite the lavish preparations for this day over many days past, a sense of unreality clung to me as my handmaidens helped me dress in the sweeping crimson and silver robes marking the Luna's station. The weighty circlet resting atop my head seemed ill fit for someone who had been naught but a lowly half-breed refugee scarce moons ago.I turned to watch my beloved Jayden and Aiden don their own ceremonial armour and wolf pelts, their movements solemn beneath the occasion's gravity. But no hint of doubt or fear showed in their proud bearings. We had come too far together to baulk at this final step, how
Ella's POVI rose with the pale dawn light, having tossed restless all night anticipating the war council meeting this morning.After the coronation celebration, now it's time to return to work.Every muscle thrummed with nervous energy despite my fruitless hours chasing elusive sleep. Today we took the first steps toward righting a terrible wrong. After so many endless circles debating options for bringing River to justice, finally a path seemed to open thanks to my own unique knowledge of our enemy's stronghold.I only prayed my mates and I could transform that insider insight into a workable plan of attack. So many lives depended on our success.Donning a simple tunic and leggings, I secured my hair in a tight braid to keep it from impeding my vision - a warrior's practical style. There would be no finery today, we prepared for battle. My she-wolf Lea paced in anticipation, hungry for the coming fight for revenge in action.Today we would begin the plan on avenging our fallen Al
Ella's POV Morning dawned grey and dreary, rain pattering softly against the window pane. But not even the gloomy weather could dampen my spirits today. After countless lengthy discussions, finally we had forged the beginnings of a workable plan for bringing River to justice. There was hope of reclaiming our stolen lives and peace at long last.Humming softly, I braided back my unruly hair and dressed for the day's duties ahead. My steps were light treading the corridors down to the alchemy room that had become my sanctuary these past weeks. Here I busied my anxious mind preparing healing draughts and medicinal stores that would soon be direly needed. It was calming work crafting order from chaos, my hands steady and sure.I had just finished bottling a batch of tonics when hurried footsteps approached down the hallway outside. Expecting a page with mundane news, I was surprised when Aiden himself burst through the door, sky blue eyes lit with urgency. "Ella, come swiftly! Kristy h
Ella's POVI paced the floor of my chambers restlessly, unable to focus on anything but the devastating confession Kristy had revealed earlier today. My former best friend, the girl I had trusted most in this world, had betrayed me in the worst possible way. She had conspired with my mortal enemy, the vile River, leading to my abduction and the murder of our beloved healer Dalia. I still felt nauseous recalling Kristy's tearful words, now she apologises and claims she was blinded by jealousy. As if that excused her unforgivable treachery!A knock at the door interrupted my brooding. I called for them to enter, unsurprised when Aiden slipped inside. My mate's handsome face was grim, mirroring my own churning emotions."How are you holding up, my moon?" He enfolded me in his strong embrace, and I let the steady comfort of his arms ground my scattered thoughts. "As well as can be expected after such betrayal by one I trusted," I sighed into his chest. Pulling back, I searched Aiden's
Ella's POV The heavy silence lingering after Caleb's shocking confession pressed down on me like a physical weight.So she deceived us again.My thoughts scattered uselessly like frightened birds, too overwhelmed to grasp the enormity of her betrayals.Kristy, my dearest friend since childhood, had willingly conspired with our vile enemy to have me kidnapped and nearly murdered. Her jealous obsession with Aiden had twisted into madness, blinding her to all else. For the last time, I think to give her a chance and believe her. But now I can't believe anything she says.I stared at Kristy's hunched, wretched form without truly seeing, my vision blurred by rising tears. Grief and rage warred hotly in my breast, choking me. How could she have sunk so low?"Lock her in the dungeons for now," I finally bit out coldly to the guards who had dragged Kristy here. "We will decide her fate once the shock has passed."Kristy's head jerked up, eyes wide and pleading. "Ella, please listen! I neve
Ella's POV The pale dawn light crept over the horizon as I hurried through the manor halls, raw determination fueling my steps. Today we took the first precarious steps toward securing justice for past wrongs. There could be no room for doubts or hesitation if we hoped to succeed. I must stand with my mates, strong as mountain stone against the coming storms.Donning my simple tunic and leggings, I plaited back my hair swiftly. My she-wolf Lea paced within, awake and alert. We would need her fiercest instincts and courage before long. But for now I moved with quiet purpose, none stirring yet save the manor's earliest risers. It was a small mercy being able to steel myself fully before facing what lay ahead.Too soon I found myself seated beside Aiden and Jayden in the solar, the very air heavy with anticipation around us. The detailed maps and reports from our scouts lay spread across the table, but my eyes were drawn outside to the light slowly creeping over the treetops. Somewhe
Ella's POVWith William's rogues allied to our cause, preparations began in earnest for the coming assault on River's mountain stronghold. Every day our forces grew as more outraged pack members arrived to join the fight, hungry for justice after too long bowing under cruelty's yoke. I scarcely slept, my days consumed with planning alongside Jayden and Aiden and my nights restless with visions of the bloody reckoning ahead. But anticipation and dread could not sway the steady march of fate. The hour grew at night.On the eve of battle I could stand the claustrophobic tension no more. I escaped into the quiet night air of the forest beyond the estate walls, needing space to breathe and collect my scattered thoughts before the chaos descended. The melody of the woods at night calmed my skittish heart. But then the bushes rustled, too loud for any small creature. Instantly alert, I drew my dagger, seeking the source as sweat beaded my neck despite the chill. "Show yourself!"A hulking
Ella's POV The stillness before the storm hung heavy over the valley as we stood marshalled before the looming fortress, weapons poised for the coming onslaught. My pulse thundered in my ears, drowning out the cries of warriors girding themselves for battle. The decisive hour was upon us at last. I glanced sidelong at my brave mates mounted atop their powerful steeds, authority and purpose in their proud bearing. No doubts clouded Aiden and Jayden's stern expressions now - the time for deliberation was past. Fate called and we must answer, ready or not.With a piercing cry Jayden raised his sword skyward, emerald eyes blazing. "For honour and justice, we fight!" Behind him Aiden lifted his own blade, magnifying the rallying call. "Let none who serve evil remain standing this day!"A deafening roar went up from our assembled warriors, courage fortified by their alphas' fearless example. I added my own voice to the fury, letting battle lust consume me. The reckoning was nigh.At an u