Evelyn slowly parted her eyelids as the dawn's light illuminated her face.She had spent the night at the square after she had run away from Lisa.Her mind flashed back to the events of the previous day, Grayson's warning and Lisa's attack on her.She sat up and noticed her cloth was rumpled. She needed to take a warm bath and change her clothes before the start of activities for the day. She could not afford the pack members to see her in a disheveled state.However, she was at a total loss on what to do, she could not go back to Lisa's house to change her clothes and she had no other place to go to.“Should I go to Grayson?” She thought in her heart.“You might run into Diana and you would not want to start explaining what had happened, she will not believe you,” Viola chipped in.“What should I do? It is a big day, I cannot appear like this before the pack members,” Evelyn sadly said.“Stand up,” Viola said.“Why?” Evelyn asked.“Just do as I say,” Viola insisted.“Alright,” Evely
Evelyn walked gracefully to the stage to give an opening speech, all eyes were on her as she looked stunning in the dress Tara had given her.Alpha Grayson shifted uneasily in his seat, his eyes were filled with lustrous desires as he stared at Evelyn who was walking to the stage.The way she swayed her hips sent signals to his brain and formed imaginations in his mind.“Good morning, dear wonderful members of Silvermoon Pack,” Evelyn greeted, flashing a bright smile at the pack members.“Blessed morning to you too,” The pack members chorused with applause.“I would like to thank Alpha Grayson and Beta Luke for the opportunity given to me to plan the activities for the new moon festival this year. I would also like to thank you all, for the support and love shown to a stranger like me, and for accepting me into the pack. Thank you all. Without further ado, we will start the celebration now,” Evelyn said.“Ahoooo,” The pack members howled in excitement, clapping their hands.“We will b
The pack members swiftly gathered around Lisa, who lay on the floor writhing in pain.“My stomach, my stomach,” Lisa cried out dramatically, putting on a show.Diana, Beta Luke, and Alpha Grayson hurried down to her side.“What happened?” Diana asked.“I was trying to apologize to Evelyn about what happened yesterday and she pushed me,” Lisa claimed, feigning innocence.“What? I didn't push you, Lisa, you threw yourself down” Evelyn cried out in dismay."How could I throw myself down when I know I'm with a child? It doesn't make sense. Yesterday, you threatened that I would never bear Alpha Grayson's pup and that you would make me regret getting pregnant for your mate. You left the house in a fit of anger after causing havoc everywhere. I came to apologize and clarify things, but you pushed me," Lisa explained, her hand gripping her stomach tightly as more blood seeped out.The pack members shared glances with one another, taken aback by Lisa's revelation about being pregnant with Gra
“Why are you locking her up?” Kyle protested as Beta Luke led Evelyn away.“Can't you see I am doing that to protect her until I get to the bottom of this? Do you want the wolves to lynch her, can't you see how agitated they are?” Grayson retorted sharply.“The party is over, return to your houses. Beta Luke and I will investigate this matter and decide on what to do,” Alpha Grayson said, addressing the pack members.The wolves let out a sad howl, expressing their discontent with the way the festival celebration had ended.One by one, they began to depart from the square, whispering amongst themselves about how Alpha Grayson must be truly cursed for all these events to be befalling him.“Take Lisa away. Give her all the necessary medications to ensure she is okay,” Grayson said to Diana and left the square for the cell. He met Beta Luke on the way.“I have locked her up,” Beta Luke informed.“Yes, show me to her cell,” Grayson commanded.“This way,” Beta Luke said.“Did you believe sh
Grayson stormed out of the cell and communicated with Diana through the mind link as he made his way out.“Where are you?” He asked."I am at home. Why do you ask?" Diana responded."Is Lisa with you?" Grayson inquired.“No, she is in her house,” Diana replied."Did you leave a sick person alone in her house all by herself?" Grayson asked, his tone filled with suspicion.“She insisted that she would like to go to her house. She said she doesn't want to go to the hospital or come to my house so I took her home and gave her some drugs that will help with the pain and make her sleep,” Diana explained.“And you left her alone,” Grayson queried.“I came home to get some food and clothes. I will go back to her house to be with her shortly. What's with all these questions, Grayson?” Diana inquired, sounding infuriated.“Nothing, just checking up on Lisa,” Grayson said.“Since when did you care?” Diana said.Grayson disconnected the mind link, ignoring Diana's last statement, and made his way
Lisa quickly opened her eyes as he heard Grayson open the door that led to the backyard, her heart raced fast and almost popped out of her chest.She sprang to her feet and tiptoed to the backyard to check what Grayson was doing there.Her heart jumped in anxiety when she saw him bending down over the grave where she had buried Clara.“What's he doing there?” Missy cried out.“I have no idea,” Lisa replied, trembling in fear.“We have to come up with an excuse or something. Grayson must never find out what we buried there else that will be the end for you and me,” Missy said.“Alpha Grayson,” Lisa called out. She pretended to be half awake and half asleep as she walked slowly to Grayson.“I thought you were fast asleep?” Grayson said, surprised to see Lisa awake.“I was but then I heard a noise in the house and it woke me up, then I heard someone open the backyard door and I was scared, I thought my house had been burgled,” Lisa explained, faking a yawn.“I came to check up on you,” G
“What? Are you saying that she is lying right now?” Diana asked.“I just asked for proof, you only told me she was pregnant. I never saw a test result or something?” Grayson said.“I don't have any test results, you can ask Lisa when she wakes up. Please excuse me, I have a patient to attend to,” Diana said.“I want you to collect the blood sample in Lisa's living room and test it to see if it's cat blood or not. I also want you to test the blood from the miscarriage if it's hers or not,” Grayson said.“Grayson! What do you need these things for?” Diana exclaimed.“Just do as I say,” Grayson said.“And if I do not, what will you do?” Diana asked.“It is not a request, Diana. I, Alpha Grayson of the Silvermoon pack, command you, Diana Woods, to do as I say. Failure to do this will be seen and treated as insubordination to your Alpha and the necessary punishment for that shall be meted out to you,” Grayson said authoritatively.“Did you just use the Alpha's command on me?” Diana exclaim
“When was the last time you saw her?” Beta Luke inquired from Samantha, Clara's friend and fellow servant the next day.“Yesterday at the square but she disappeared immediately after we were dismissed by the Alpha,” Samantha explained.“Does she have a mate?” Beta Luke inquired.“Yes, she does but she's not there. I saw Thomas this morning and asked him if Clara was with him but he said he hadn't seen her,” Samantha said.“Alright, thank you, Samantha,” Beta Luke said as he stood to take his leave.As he was about to leave the servant's quarters, one of the young servants ran to him.“Beta Luke,” She called out.“Yes,” Beta Luke answered.“I have some information about Clara, I don't know if it might help,” she revealed.“Yes, go on,” Beta Luke said.“I saw Clara heading towards the east side of the pack yesterday after we were dismissed. I wanted to ask her where she was going but I got distracted by something else,” she explained.“The east side of the pack?” Beta Luke reiterated.“
The guards sprang into action, positioning themselves along the banks. Bows were drawn, arrows notched, and with a sharp command, a volley of arrows rained down into the stream.The sound of arrows slicing through the air and piercing the water echoed through the area as Grayson and Luke watched closely, their eyes scanning the surface for any sign of movement.An arrow struck Gilbert in his arm causing him to wince out in pain as waves of agony course through his body. He quickly clenched his teeth to stifle a groan to avoid being heard by the guard. He pressed his palm against the wound, desperately stemming the flow of blood.“I can’t be caught,” he murmured to himself, his voice barely audible over the muffled sounds of the stream. “My life and that of my pack members depend on this.”“Shh,” James said, gesturing to him with his hand for him to remain still. The two of them remained submerged, the cold water numbing their bodies while arrows continued to rain down around them.
“Yes, don’t be surprised,” James said, his tone laced with malice. “A lot of us want him dead in this pack.” He leaned in closer, his piercing eyes holding Gilbert’s gaze. “Now, tell me—who is your Alpha, and why does he need information about Grayson?”Gilbert hesitated, but the oppressive silence and James’s unwavering stare forced him to speak. “My name is Gilbert. I’m from the Shadow Pack. Our Alpha is Jaxon. He needs this information to give to the leader of the wolf hunters. If he doesn’t comply, the hunters will destroy our pack,” he revealed, his voice trembling slightly.James’s brows furrowed in thought. “So, the wolf hunters are real. Do you think their leader has the power to kill Grayson?”Gilbert let out a heavy sigh. “I don’t know. Grayson is said to be incredibly powerful, and nearly impossible to defeat. That’s why we need a way to lure him out of the pack or find a weakness we can exploit. My Alpha also wants to learn more about his history—it’s critical to the plan.
The guards marched into the woods under Grayson and Beta Luke's command, their sharp eyes scanning for any clue. But it was as though the intruder had vanished into thin air. No scent lingered, no footsteps pressed into the damp earth. Frustration etched itself on Grayson’s face. “How is this possible?” he growled, his voice tight with anger.Beta Luke’s brows furrowed. “It’s like he’s not even a wolf… or he knows how to cover his tracks too well.”“Whoever he is, he is no longer here in the woods,” Grayson said and reluctantly called off the search.However, he didn’t let his guard down as he stationed some guards to remain in the woods while he asked the others to go into the pack and station themselves at strategic locations.He ordered all pack members to be alert, and every corner of the territory was on high alert for a stranger.In the evening, a guard near the bustling market square spotted a young man moving suspiciously.He was tall and wiry, with a hood pulled low over hi
“Alicia and Gloria, you are hereby banished from the Silvermoon pack. You are to leave by nightfall, and never return,” Grayson declared.The crowd erupted into murmurs as Grayson passed his judgment on the girls.“Let this serve as a warning to everyone,” Grayson announced, his voice sharp with finality. “Evelyn is my mate, chosen by the Moon Goddess herself. She will be respected and treated as such. This is the last time I will show leniency to anyone who dares to harm her. From this moment forward, any act against Evelyn will be considered treason, punishable by death.”A tense silence fell over the crowd, broken only by the murmurs of uncertainty and unease rippling through the pack.Grayson’s piercing gaze swept across the gathered wolves. “If anyone here doubts my judgment or questions the will of the Moon Goddess, you are free to leave the Silvermoon Pack. But know this—I will continue to protect and serve this pack with everything I have.”Though some faces in the crowd revea
The Silvermoon pack gathered at the square, murmurs rippling through the crowd like restless waves. The morning sun cast a sharp light over the clearing, illuminating every tense face. Grayson stood on the raised platform, his presence commanding silence as he gazed over his people.Behind him, Beta Luke stood stoically, and to the side, were Alicia and Gloria, forced to kneel, their faces pale with shame.Grayson raised his hand, and the murmurs ceased immediately.“Wolves of the Silvermoon Pack,” Grayson began, his voice cutting through the crisp morning air, low and commanding yet filled with underlying emotion. His piercing gaze swept over the gathered crowd, each pair of eyes fixed on him with rapt attention.“Have I ever failed you since I became your Alpha?” His voice rose slightly, the question echoing across the square as his eyes darted from face to face, searching for any sign of dissent.The crowd remained silent, a charged stillness hanging in the air as pack members e
Grayson stormed into the cell after Beta Luke informed him they had captured Alicia and one of her accomplices. His steps echoed off the stone walls, his expression dark and unyielding. The air in the room thickened with his dominance, making even the guards uneasy.“Where is the fourth wolf? The larger one with red eyes?” Grayson demanded, his voice cutting through the silence like a blade.Beta Luke hesitated. “Alicia claims she isn’t part of them. She said it was just her and two of her friends who attacked Evelyn.”“And you believed her?” Grayson growled, his tone dangerously low, his eyes blazing.“I called you here to verify the truth,” Luke replied calmly.Grayson’s jaw clenched as he turned his attention to Alicia. Without a word, he strode across the cell and grabbed her by the arm, lifting her off the ground with alarming ease. He slammed her against the wall, the impact reverberating through the small space.“Tell me the truth. Now,” he hissed, his face inches from hers.
Grayson stopped suddenly in the woods, his head tilting as Kyle caught something in the wind.“Freesia and lavender,” Kyle whispered urgently. “That’s her scent,” Grayson said, his heart racing as he took off on a run, following the faint trail.As Grayson pushed through the trees, he saw her lying in the grass, her cream fur soaked with blood and she was surrounded by three other wolves.“It’s her!” Kyle roared, emerging from within and charging forward with blinding speed.One of the wolves barely had time to react before Kyle grabbed it and hurled it against a tree with a sickening thud.“Oh no. It’s Grayson!” James whispered, his voice trembling as he said to his wolf, “We can’t fight him. Get us out of here now!”James’s wolf didn’t hesitate. With a growl, it turned and bolted into the dense forest.Kyle snarled, ready to chase them down, but Grayson’s voice cut through the chaos. “No! Let them go for now.”Reluctantly, Kyle relented, his fury simmering as the other two wolves s
Grayson stood in front of the guards Beta Luke had assembled, his sharp eyes scanning them.“Spread out and begin a house-to-house search. I want every single building in this pack scoured. Don’t miss a single room,” Grayson barked.“Yes, Alpha!” the guards chorused before dispersing quickly.Beta Luke approached, a grim expression on his face. “We’ll find her, Grayson.”“We better,” Grayson said through gritted teeth, pacing back and forth. His wolf, Kyle, was restless, growling every few seconds.Diana arrived at the scene and strode toward Grayson, arms crossed, her expression a mixture of curiosity and exasperation.“Are you sure she was taken?” Diana asked, her tone skeptical. “What if she left on her own accord? Why create such a fuss over someone who doesn’t belong here?”Grayson stopped pacing, his eyes narrowing dangerously. “She didn’t leave on her own, Diana. She’s been receiving threats.”“But still—”“Not now, Diana!” Grayson snapped, his voice sharp enough to make her fl
“How can a girl like you come from nowhere and steal the Alpha's heart?” one of the cloaked figures sneered, striking Evelyn across the head.Evelyn glared up at her, defiance blazing in her eyes. “Because I am his, and he is mine. Get that through your thick skull, coward.”The figure let out a cruel laugh, her voice dripping with mockery. “You keep calling me a coward, yet you’re the one tied up and completely helpless. You claim to have Alpha’s blood in your veins, but you fight like a weak little chicken.”“Then untie me,” Evelyn shot back, her tone cold and daring. “Show me your face if you’re not afraid, and let’s settle this one-on-one. Or are you as spineless as you seem?”The figure stilled for a moment, her hands moving to the hood of her cloak. “Oh, darling, I’ll show you my face. It’s only fair you know who’s going to make you disappear.” Slowly, she pulled back the cloak, revealing her identity.Evelyn’s eyes widened in shock. “You? You’re the one behind this?”“Yes, it’s