"His father killed my father," Jerry growled, his voice trembling with rage. "But today is not the day to dive into that story."His pacing quickened, each step echoing through the hall as fury radiated from him.Abruptly, Jerry stopped and turned to James, his dark eyes glinting with malice. "Tell me, what is Grayson's weakness? How can I make him suffer the way his father made me suffer?"James hesitated briefly, gauging Jerry’s volatile mood. Then he spoke, his tone measured. "Grayson’s strength lies in his wolf and the Alpha bloodline. If you want to defeat him, you must prevent him from shifting. In human form, he can be easily defeated but as a wolf, he’s another being entirely—feral, deadly, and nearly unstoppable. He heals rapidly in wolf form, making him impossible to kill through conventional means."Jerry’s jaw tightened as he absorbed the information. "So, to destroy him, I must trap him in his human form. That’s the key.""Exactly," James confirmed.Jerry resumed his paci
James returned to the Silvermoon Pack and was greeted with the sight of pack members pinning up posters with Gilbert’s face at strategic locations in the pack.“What's happening?” He asked one of the men pinning the poster.“Are you not in the pack? Alpha Grayson had sketched the face of the man who broke into the pack, he had sent out scouts to all neighboring packs to find out who he was and offered a great reward for anyone with information about him,” the man explained to James.“Oh! That's good,” James managed to say as he felt a cold chill running through his body.He hurried into his quarters, locking the door behind him.“They’re moving faster than I thought,” James muttered, running a hand through his hair. His mind raced. If Grayson found out Gilbert was from Shadow Pack, Jaxon’s pack would be annihilated before Jerry could even make his move.His thoughts were interrupted by a knock at the door. James wondered who it might be as he hurried to open the door.He heaved a si
“First we need to free the hunter in the cell, Jerry wants to use that to confirm my loyalty,” James revealed.“How do we go about that?” Lisa asked, her mind brooding with thoughts of what to do.“I'm thinking I should try and break into the prison at night, free him, and take him out of the pack,” James explained.“That will not work,” Lisa said firmly, shaking her head. “The security is very tight at the moment so that might not work. The risk is too high.”James sighed, leaning back in his chair. “I know. What do you suggest we do then? We need to move quickly. Jerry gave me just two days,”Lisa tapped her fingers on the table, thinking. “What if… we make it look like he’s dead?”James raised an eyebrow. “Fake his death?”“Yes,” Lisa said, a glint of excitement in her eyes. “If we stage his death inside the cell, his body will be moved away from the cell and most likely Grayson will move it to the hospital where it will be less guarded. I will wake him up there and we will have hi
Diana hesitated, torn between chasing the prisoner and tending to Lisa.Lisa winced in pain and gasped, “The prisoner is escaping, Diana. Go after him!”Diana shot her a sharp glare. “Go after him and leave you bleeding like this? Are you out of your mind?”She bolted out of the room but not to pursue the prisoner—instead, she rushed to grab medical supplies. Returning swiftly, she found Lisa still clutching her arm, blood soaking the makeshift cloth pressed against the wound."The wound is deep, Lisa," Diana muttered, her voice shaky. "It might take a while for you to heal even as a wolf. I need to clean it with iodine peroxide, stitch it, and bandage it to prevent infection. This is serious.”"Do whatever you need to do," Lisa groaned, tears streaming down her cheeks.Diana worked quickly, cleaning the wound despite Lisa’s pained cries. She stitched the gash, her hands steady, then wrapped it tightly in a sterile bandage. Finally, she helped Lisa onto a nearby bed.“Try to get some
"He is nowhere to be found," Beta Luke informed Grayson via the mind link, frustration and disappointment evident in his voice."I am sorry for disappointing you, Alpha," he quickly added.Grayson sighed, his frustration easing slightly."It's fine, Luke. It's not your fault. I'm sorry for how I acted earlier. I… I lost my composure for a moment," He apologized, inhaling deeply, his eyes briefly closing as if to steady himself."I'll send out guards to search the surrounding packs. He couldn’t have gone far," Beta Luke assured."Alright, Luke. Any news about the wolf that attacked us?" Grayson inquired, his tone softening."No, not yet. I’ll dispatch more scouts to widen the search," Beta Luke replied."Very well," Grayson said before ending the link.Evelyn walked in just as the conversation ended, a cup of black tea in her hand. "Any updates?" she asked, her gaze fixed on Grayson."No, none yet. There’s no trace of him anywhere," Grayson admitted, taking the cup she offered and sip
"You said you had something urgent to tell me," Grayson said, stepping into his office where Beta Luke was waiting."Yes, Alpha," Luke began but hesitated.A crease formed on his forehead as if he were unsure whether what he was about to say made sense."Luke, what's wrong? Spit it out," Grayson said, growing concerned by Luke's demeanor."I don't know how you'll take this, but it’s strange," Luke said, shifting on his feet. "James was spotted at the southern border earlier today. He left the pack with a woman.""A woman?" Grayson repeated, raising an eyebrow."Yes," Luke confirmed. "The thing is, he’s been leaving the pack frequently these days, and no one knows why. This time, the sighting seemed different. The guard described the woman as cloaked, and she wasn’t anyone we recognize from the pack."Grayson’s face darkened as he processed the information. "Has he returned?""Not yet," Luke said. "He’s been gone all day."Grayson began pacing, his mind racing. "This doesn’t sit right.
“The elders did that?” Beta Luke asked, his mouth falling open in disbelief.“Yes, Luke,” Grayson replied, his tone edged with frustration. “It was as if they had conspired beforehand. Elder Robert even dared to accuse me of being unjust.”“That’s preposterous! How dare he undermine your authority like that?” Beta Luke said, his anger flaring as he clenched his fists.Grayson let out a dry chuckle, shaking his head. “Calm down, Luke. Let them play their games. I know exactly how to deal with them. For now, focus on James. Keep a close eye on him, and find out if he has a cousin in the Crimson Pack.”“Understood, Alpha,” Beta Luke said, his tone firm with determination.Just then, Beta Luke’s expression shifted as he tilted his head slightly, accepting an incoming link.His features brightened as he spoke aloud, “Yes… Oh! That’s excellent news. I’ll inform the Alpha immediately.”Grayson raised an eyebrow. “What is it?”“There is a man at our border who claims to have information about
The sun was just beginning to rise as Grayson, Luke, and the two guards, Declan and Patrick, mounted their horses, ready to depart for the Shadow Pack. The air was crisp, and the group rode in silence for a while, until Luke broke it.“So, Alpha,” Luke began, steering his horse closer to Grayson’s, “what’s the first step when we arrive?”Grayson tilted his head slightly, his gaze fixed on the horizon. “We ask for Jaxon’s Beta, Gilbert. We observe Jaxon’s reaction to the request. If he knows about the attack, he’ll either defend it or try to shift blame. If he doesn’t know, that’ll be clear in his response.”Luke nodded thoughtfully. “And if Gilbert’s betrayed Jaxon, it means he’s operating independently. That would explain his boldness.”“Exactly. Either way, we need answers,” Grayson said firmly.Declan, riding just behind them, chimed in. “What if Jaxon’s in on it? Shadow Pack is small, but it could ally with others.”Grayson glanced back at him. “If that’s the case, we’ll find out
“Leave me alone! No, let me go!” Evelyn screamed, her voice echoing through the forest as she thrashed against the hunters’ grip.Two of them grabbed her arms, trying to pin her down, but she fought with everything she had. With a burst of strength, she drove her knee into one hunter’s stomach, sending him sprawling to the ground with a groan.“Viola, help me!” Evelyn cried out internally, desperation lacing her voice as she felt their hands tighten around her.Her wolf responded fiercely. “I’m here! Don’t give up!”“Hold her down!” one of the hunters shouted, struggling to keep his grip as Evelyn twisted and kicked.“She’s stronger than she looks!” another hunter grunted, trying to force her into submission.“What are you idiots doing?” Jerry’s voice rang out, sharp and furious. He stood a few paces away, watching the chaos unfold. “Do not tell me you can’t handle one young girl!”“She’s trying to shift!” one of the hunters yelled, panic seeping into his tone.Jerry’s face contorted
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,