"Alpha Grayson! Stay with me!" Beta Luke called out frantically, kneeling beside Grayson’s motionless form. Grayson's chest rose and fell faintly, but his eyes remained shut, and blood oozed steadily from the arrow embedded in his chest.Luke clenched his fists, panic flashing through his mind. The arrow was barbed, and removing it without proper care could worsen the damage. Grayson’s natural healing abilities, strong as they were due to his Alpha bloodline, couldn’t activate effectively while he was unconscious.“We can’t lose you, Grayson,” Luke muttered under his breath, his voice thick with desperation. His gaze darted to the lifeless bodies of Declan and Patrick lying a few feet away, their sacrifice weighing heavily on his heart. He didn’t have time to mourn; the Alpha’s survival was his priority.Determined, Luke shifted into his large, muscular wolf form, he positioned Grayson’s unconscious body on his back, mindful of the arrow. Despite Luke’s strength, Grayson’s weight
Diana rushed over to Grayson, her hands moved to Grayson’s chest, checking for signs of life. The steady rhythm of the monitor slowed further, each beep feeling like a countdown to disaster. “Grayson, stay with us!” Diana pleaded, her voice breaking as tears streamed down her face. Luke clenched his fists, his heart pounding as he stared at his Alpha. “What do we do now?” Diana didn’t answer. She pressed her palms against Grayson’s chest, willing him to fight. “Grayson! I need you to fight this, please,” Diana cried, her hands gripping the edge of the hospital bed as her brother’s pulse continued to weaken. “I don’t understand! Why would his wolf shut down like this? Why isn’t it fighting back?” Beta Luke demanded, his voice tinged with frustration and helplessness. He paced the small room, running his fingers through his hair. Diana exhaled shakily, glancing at the still form of her brother. “I think the arrow was poisoned,” she said, her voice breaking slightly. “It’s not jus
Beta Luke stormed into the Pack's inn with an expression as dark as a brewing storm. His powerful strides and clenched fists sent the few patrons scurrying out of his path. Rage burned in his chest as he reached the room where Ryan was staying. Without bothering to knock, he shoved the door open with a loud bang.Inside, Ryan sat at the small dining table, calmly eating a loaf of bread and sipping water. His head snapped up at the sound, and he barely had time to react before Luke grabbed him by the collar and slammed him against the wall. Plates and cutlery clattered to the floor as Ryan let out a startled grunt.“What did I do to deserve this?” Ryan cried out, his eyes wide with shock.“Shut up! You traitor!” Luke roared, his voice echoing through the room.“Traitor? How could I possibly be a traitor?” Ryan asked, his face contorted in a mixture of confusion and disbelief.“You set us up for an ambush. You gave us the wrong Information. Are you working for them? Did you set us u
Diana stared at Ryan suspiciously as he entered the room with Luke, her brows furrowed in distrust."Who is this?" Diana asked, her tone sharp and eyes narrowing as she assessed the unfamiliar man.Evelyn, who sat on the edge of the bed holding Grayson's hand, also glanced up, curiosity and concern etched on her face.Beta Luke cleared his throat and quickly introduced Ryan. He explained who Ryan was, the information he had shared about Shadow Pack and the antidote Ryan claimed to have."I object to this," Diana said coldly, her arms folded tightly across her chest. "We don’t even know if he’s telling us the truth or if he’s working against us. He was the one who gave us the information about Shadow Pack, and look where that led us!""Diana," Beta Luke said firmly, "I don’t think Ryan had anything to do with the ambush. I believe he’s telling the truth. His pack fell victim to the wolf hunters, just like ours might if we don’t act now.""And how exactly do you know that? Tell me," Dia
“What’s happening to him? I thought you said you were sure about the antidote!” Diana cried out, turning on Luke, her voice filled with anger and panic.“I…I don’t know,” Beta Luke stuttered, his voice cracking under the weight of the moment. He ran his hands through his hair, frustration, and guilt glaring on his face.Before anyone could respond further, the door to the room creaked open. Lisa, clutching her bandaged arm, stepped in. “What is going on here?” she asked, her eyes scanning the room. Her face contorted with confusion as she took in the somber and tense expressions.No one answered her. It was as if the weight of the silence was too heavy for words.Lisa’s gaze eventually fell on Grayson. Her breath caught as her eyes darted to the monitor displaying a flatline. “Oh my goodness,” she gasped, her hand flying to her mouth. Her voice trembled as she asked, “Is…is Grayson dead?”She looked at each person in the room, hoping for denial, for someone to tell her she was wron
James mind-linked Elder Demas and Elder Gaius immediately after Lisa left, requesting their urgent presence at his home for an emergency meeting.“What I was warning you about the other day has already come to pass,” James began, his tone grave.“What are you talking about?” Elder Demas asked, his brows furrowing with confusion.“The hunters have struck already,” James said, adopting a melancholy tone.“Struck? Where? When?” Elder Gaius questioned, his voice rising with alarm.James leaned forward, his gaze steady. “The information I’m about to share may shock you, so brace yourselves.”“James, stop with the theatrics. Just tell us,” Elder Demas snapped, irritation breaking through his unease.“I’m sorry to inform you, but our Alpha… Grayson… is dead,” James announced, his voice heavy with false sorrow.Elder Demas and Elder Gaius stared at him, their faces frozen in disbelief. A long, tense silence followed as the weight of his words began to settle.“Which Alpha did you say is dead?
"What? Grayson hasn’t even been gone for a full day, and those elders are already asking questions about him?" Diana asked, letting out a scoff.Beta Luke leaned back against the wall, his gaze blank as he shrugged. "Do you think they know?" Diana pressed, her eyes narrowing in concern.Luke shook his head. "Only a few of us are aware of the truth. Unless…" His voice trailed off, his expression darkening."Unless there's a mole among us," Diana finished, crossing her arms tightly. "And of course, there is! Ryan. You put too much faith in him, Luke. He sold you information about Gilbert just for money—don’t you think he’d sell this secret, too? He’s a rogue. Loyalty isn’t his strong suit.""Shit," Luke muttered, running a hand through his hair. "I didn’t even think about that possibility.""We need to act fast and move Grayson’s body away from here," Diana said, urgency rising in her voice."Agreed," Luke nodded. "We’ll transfer him to his quarters tonight.""But how?" Evelyn interjec
James staggered back, his mouth opening and closing like a fish out of water. The crowd erupted in gasps, whispers quickly turning to cheers of relief."I—I thought..." James stammered, his face pale as beads of sweat formed on his face."You thought I was dead," Grayson snapped, his voice sharp as a blade. "And why, James, would you assume something so outrageous?""I...erm...I..." James fumbled for words.He cast a quick glance at the elders for support as the thought of How Grayson was alive clouded his mind.Sensing James’ faltering composure, Elder Demas stepped forward."We asked about you from your Beta yesterday, Alpha," he said quickly, "and his behavior was strange. It raised suspicion."Grayson’s eyes narrowed, his piercing gaze shifting to Demas. "How was it strange, Elder Demas? Did Beta Luke not inform you that I had gone on a mission?" he demanded.Elder Demas hesitated, looking away as the weight of Grayson’s stare bore down on him. "He...he did, but—""But nothing,"
Evelyn crouched low, her piercing eyes tracking the small rabbit darting through the underbrush. Her wolf, Viola, growled softly in her mind.“Faster, Evelyn. That rabbit isn’t going to wait for us,” Viola urged.“I’ve got this,” Evelyn muttered under her breath, tightening her grip on the makeshift spear she had carved from a sturdy branch.The rabbit paused, ears twitching, and in that split second, Evelyn sprang forward and threw the spear at the rabbit, the spear landing squarely. The rabbit collapsed instantly. Evelyn exhaled deeply, a mixture of relief and guilt flooding her chest.“It’s survival,” Viola reminded her, her voice firm but gentle.Evelyn nodded. “I know.”She carried her catch back to the small clearing where a modest fire crackled. Working swiftly, she skinned the rabbit and skewered the meat over the flames. The rich aroma of roasting meat filled the air, and her stomach growled in anticipation.As she ate, she felt the strength returning to her body. Each bite
Beta Luke rushed into the hospital room, his heart pounding. The room was in complete disarray—chairs overturned, a shattered vase on the floor—but no sign of an intruder. His sharp eyes scanned the area before he spotted Diana in the inner room, tucked safely behind the locked door.“Lisa must’ve moved her,” he muttered, though unease churned in his gut. Something didn’t feel right.Moments later, Lisa burst into the room, her face pale and her eyes wide with apparent fear.Luke crossed his arms and fixed her with a hard stare. “What happened? How did the intruder get in here, and what does he look like?”Lisa hesitated just enough to make her story up. “I—I don’t know exactly. My instincts told me there was danger, so I quickly pushed Diana into the inner room and locked her in. Then this... massive man, with broad shoulders, stormed in and attacked me. I was too scared to initiate a link to alert you because of what happened to me the last time, so I ran to find you.”Luke’s jaw t
“Grayson!” Beta Luke shouted as he rushed to the Alpha’s side, finding him unconscious on the floor. His heart sank at the sight of his friend in such a state.“Come on, Grayson, you can’t keep doing this to yourself. You’re stronger than this,” Luke muttered, his voice breaking as he knelt beside him. Beta Luke ran to the bathroom, filled a bowl with water, and poured it over Grayson’s face, hoping to bring him around.Grayson stirred, his eyes fluttering open. “Lu…ke,” he murmured, his voice hoarse. “Evelyn… she betrayed me. Evelyn…” His voice cracked as he tried to sit up, only to collapse back against the floor.“Grayson, listen to me. You can’t let this destroy you. You can’t… you can’t become like—” Luke cut himself off abruptly, his words faltering as he looked at Grayson with pity.Grayson let out a bitter laugh, his expression darkening. “Like my father. Say it, Luke. Don’t hold back. I’ve become just like him—a failure. A disgrace. How can I face the pack now? They’ll see m
“Where have you been?” James demanded as he entered the room, his sharp gaze sweeping over every corner, ensuring Lisa was alone.“What are you talking about?” Lisa replied, her expression feigning innocence as she glanced at him in surprise.“I was at your house yesterday, but you weren’t there. I checked here too, and you were nowhere to be found,” James countered, his tone laced with suspicion as he narrowed his eyes. “What are you up to, Lisa?”Lisa folded her arms, her demeanor shifting to one of defiance. “I was running some personal errands. Not that it’s any of your business,” she shot back.James raised an eyebrow, his lips curving into a humorless chuckle. His eyes darkened as he stepped closer. “I see right through you, Lisa,” he thought but kept the thought to himself. “Let’s get to the point. Grayson is wolfless at the moment, and the hunters are planning an attack on Silvermoon. Without his wolf, the pack is vulnerable. It’s only a matter of time before Silvermoon falls
Lisa held her neck gingerly, her fingers brushing over the bruises left by Grayson's grip. The sting was sharp, but her lips curved into a crooked smile as she walked out of Grayson's quarters."This time, everything will fall into place. No one will stop me—not even Grayson," she muttered under her breath, her voice low and cold.As she entered Diana's hospital room, her demeanor shifted instantly. Her face softened into a bright, seemingly genuine smile."Hey there," Lisa said cheerfully, approaching Diana’s bedside."Why not just finish her off completely? You have the perfect opportunity now," Missy whispered in her mind.Lisa’s smile faltered for a second but returned quickly. "Oh, Missy, don’t be ridiculous. Diana is our sister," Lisa said aloud, her tone light as she pretended to check Diana’s vitals."Sister?" Missy sneered. "What if she wakes up and tells everyone what really happened? You’ll be finished."Lisa let out a soft laugh. "She won’t wake up, Missy. You saw the d
"What are you doing here?" Grayson's voice boomed as he jolted awake, his eyes locking onto Lisa lying beside him, completely naked.Lisa stirred, her lips curving into a sly smile as she met his enraged gaze. "You're awake," she purred.Grayson's chest heaved with fury. "I asked you a question. Why are you in my bed like this?"Lisa sat up slowly, making no attempt to cover herself. "You were drunk last night, Alpha. Someone had to take care of you. That’s all," she said, her tone sweet but calculated.Grayson's fists clenched as he stood, his towering frame looming over her. "I didn’t ask for your care, Lisa! Why are you lying beside me? What did you do?" His voice was venomous, and his temper barely contained.Lisa rose to her feet, swaying her hips deliberately as she smirked. "Nothing that we haven’t done before, Grayson," she replied, her eyes gleaming.Grayson's expression darkened, his fury spilling over. "You took advantage of me again!" he roared, his hands trembling with re
Evelyn woke up with a jolt, startled by the rustling of a rabbit searching for food nearby. She had fallen asleep against the rough bark of a tree trunk, her body curled tightly for warmth. Clutching her arms to her chest, she shivered, the chill of the night still clinging to her. For a brief moment, she allowed herself to relax, her heartbeat steadying as she realized the intruder was only a harmless creature.Her dress was torn and muddied, her skin covered in red spots from insect bites. Her lips were cracked, her throat parched, and her eyes red and heavy from her sobs."Evelyn, pull yourself together. We can’t survive another day if we remain like this," Viola urged, her voice laced with concern.Evelyn wiped the tears streaming down her face with trembling hands."I never thought I would spend my wedding night in a forest," she whispered bitterly. "I should have been in Grayson's arms, safe and loved. Instead, I’ve been humiliated, and... I lost my virginity to a stranger. So
"I'm afraid our plans may have to change," he said, his voice trembling slightly, unsure of how Jerry would take the news."How? What happened?" Jerry’s voice was sharp, his eyes narrowing as he leaned forward in his seat.James took a deep breath and quickly relayed everything—the chaos in the pack, the attack on Diana, Evelyn’s disappearance, and Grayson’s collapse into despair. "I didn’t expect it to spiral like this. Grayson’s not just emotionally broken, He’s a shadow of himself now." James explained."How could this happen?" Jerry scoffed, kicking the air in frustration. "How are we supposed to lure Grayson out of the pack now?"James hesitated, then spoke, his voice low, almost pleading."There’s no need to lure him out. He’s not a threat anymore. He’s weak and vulnerable. You could come in and attack the pack directly. But… I ask that you don’t destroy everything."A dark smile tugged at Jerry’s lips. "He’s a shadow of himself, you say? That means the poison worked," he said,
"I told you, Grayson is a curse to this pack, but you refused to believe me. Now look at what’s happened again!" James said sharply, pacing the room as he addressed Demas and Gaius. "This is the second scandal within his family."Demas shook his head, his expression dark. "Enough is enough! Grayson must step down immediately, or we’ll have no choice but to take action against him."James smirked, folding his arms. "He’s already a shadow of himself as we speak. His weakness is evident.""That’s his problem," Gaius sneered. "What matters now is Silvermoon Pack’s future. We need a leader who won’t be so easily blinded or betrayed by women."The three shared a cold laugh, their disdain for the Alpha filling the room."I’ll meet with Robert," James suggested after the laughter subsided. "We need to know if he’s willing to join our cause or not."Demas scoffed dismissively. "Robert? That self-righteous fool? He’ll never agree. He’ll talk about loyalty to the Alpha until his dying breath.""