“What? Who killed her?” Grayson said, jumping on his feet.“I have no idea, Alpha, I'm as surprised as you are,” Beta Luke said.“Huh,” Grayson scoffed.“I am heading there right now, wanna come along?” Beta Luke asked.“Let's go,” Grayson said.Grayson and Beta Luke hurriedly left Grayson's office and headed towards the stream.Grayson and Beta Luke found that a large number of pack members had already gathered at the stream upon their arrival.“Who found her body?” Grayson asked.“My child and her friends did. They had come to the river to have a bath when they saw it,” Tara said, coming forward.“When was this?” Grayson inquired.“About thirty minutes ago. I informed the guards immediately after the children called my attention to it,” Tara said.“Where do you stay?” Grayson asked.“There,” Tara answered, pointing to her house.“Did you touch the body?” Grayson asked.“No, I couldn't go near it. I called the guards over immediately,” Tara said.“Alright, everyone step back,” Grayso
“What do they want this time?” Grayson muttered, a hint of disdain in his voice.“Lisa and Evelyn have been summoned as well,” Declan added.“Is the hearing now?” Grayson asked.“Yes, my Lord, it is,” Declan said.“Alright, you can go. We will join the elders shortly,” Grayson said, dismissing Declan with a wave of hand.“They must have heard about Clara's death, I think that's why they are summoning us,” Beta Luke said.“Clara? Who is that?” Diana inquired, raising her eyebrows.“The servant who claimed to have witnessed what happened between Lisa and Evelyn,” Beta Luke clarified.“Oh my goodness! She’s dead? How?” Diana gasped, covering her mouth in shock.Grayson rose to his feet with a steady, purposeful motion, his movements carrying a quiet intensity. His posture straightened, and his shoulders squared as he turned toward the door.“Are you leaving now?” Beta Luke asked.“Yes, let's get this done once and for all,” Grayson replied with a shrug.“Alright, I will go with you,” Bet
"That is why I said 'suspect,' Alpha Grayson. I haven't called her a criminal yet. Her ability to defend herself will prove whether she's innocent or not," Robert retorted sharply."Her innocence should not even be in question at this hearing. The trial should focus on whether she pushed Lisa or not. How did she become a suspect in a murder case that occurred while she was locked away in a cell?" Grayson said."Why are you speaking on her behalf, Alpha Grayson? Let her defend herself," James said.“I was not talking to you, James. I have the authority to speak on behalf of anyone I choose to. And as your Alpha, I command you to never speak out of turn during this hearing. You will only speak when you are asked to," Grayson declared authoritatively.The elders gasped in shock, their eyes widening and mouths slightly agape, exchanging uneasy glances.The air grew heavy with tension, their disbelief palpable as they processed the harsh reprimand directed at one of their own. A few clutch
“I will do no such thing,” Lisa protested, her eyes flickering around the room, avoiding direct contact with anyone as if searching for an escape. Her breath became shallow, quickening as the weight of the situation pressed down on her.“Why not? Are you hiding anything?” Grayson probed.“I am not hiding anything,” Lisa retorted sharply.“If you are not hiding anything, then change into your wolf form and let's see if these furs that were picked on the road belong to you or not,” Grayson said.“Are you sure of what you saw, young man?” Robert probed.“I swear on my life. I would not dare to lie before the Alpha and the council of elders,” Tom said.“Evelyn kindly shift into your wolf form” Robert commanded.Evelyn closed her eyes as she took a deep breath allowing Viola to take over.Her human form disappeared, replaced by a majestic wolf standing tall and strong.The wolf's coat was a soft, creamy hue, almost glowing with an ethereal beauty.Grayson’s eyes locked onto Evelyn’s wolf,
FLASHBACK TO THE STEPS LISA TOOK TO MAKE HER PLAN WORK.“Where can we get blood from?” Lisa said to Missy as they got home.“Can’t you draw from yourself?” Missy replied."It won't be enough to fake a miscarriage. I need a large quantity so that it will be more convincing," Lisa said."Hmm, where can we get blood?" Missy wondered, her eyes suddenly drifting toward the cat.“What about her?” Missy said, referring to Lisa's cat."Hell no, that's my pet," Lisa snapped.“"Think about the bigger picture, Lisa. She's worth the sacrifice," Missy urged, trying to convince her."No, not her. She's like family," Lisa protested."Then where are we supposed to get that much blood? Should we go hunting?" Missy asked."Let's give that a try," Lisa agreed.Lisa stepped out of the house, the chill of the night air biting her skin. The moon hung high, casting pale beams through the thick canopy of trees as she ventured into the woods.She scoured the underbrush, eyes darting for any sign of movement—a
The elders left the room one by one as the hearing ended, their footsteps echoing down the hall as they dispersed."Are you alright?" Beta Luke asked, noticing Evelyn staring blankly, lost in her thoughts."I'll be fine," Evelyn replied softly.Don't think too much about the punishment, It’s nothing too serious. Our pack members rarely allow outsiders to care for their elderly or sick. The work you'll be doing mostly involves keeping the pack grounds clean, which isn’t even a heavy task—the servants handle most of it. So don’t let it weigh on you," Beta Luke said with a gentle tone, trying to lift her spirits."Thank you, Beta," Evelyn said, offering a small but genuine smile.Beta Luke gave her a nod before quietly departing, leaving Evelyn and Grayson alone in the room.Evelyn stood and walked to the window, her posture slumped, her eyes downcast as she stared outside into the open space, taking in fresh air.Grayson also got up from his seat and stood a few paces away from Evelyn,
"Are you coming?" Grayson called out to Evelyn as he reached the door and noticed she wasn't following him."I am," Evelyn replied, giggling softly.They walked back to Grayson's house in silence. Each step was filled with unspoken words, their minds occupied with thoughts and emotions they couldn't yet express.“Why are we going to your house?" Evelyn asked, finally breaking the silence."Don't you need a place to stay?" Grayson replied."Do you have a room for me in your house?" Evelyn asked, a hint of curiosity in her voice."There is a small cabin at the back of the house, you can stay there, if you want," Grayson answered calmly."What about your sister? Will she be okay with it?" Evelyn pressed."Let me worry about my sister," Grayson firmly replied.They arrived at Grayson's house, and he led Evelyn to the back, where a cozy cabin stood, adjacent to the gym area.Evelyn stepped into the cabin, her eyes scanning the cozy space. Though small, it had everything she needed—a well-d
"What are you doing here?" Evelyn sneered, her tone dripping with disdain."Huh, I see you've got some wings now," Lisa retorted, her eyes cold and her body stiff with resentment.A heavy tension hung in the air between them, thick with unspoken animosity."I live here now," Evelyn declared proudly."What? That's not possible," Lisa snapped, her breath trembling as she gritted her teeth in jealousy.Evelyn let out a soft chuckle, "Grayson offered me the cabin at the back of the house. You can ask Diana if you don't believe me."Lisa’s expression darkened, and she took a step closer, her voice low and dangerous. "You think Grayson will really fall for you? You think you can just waltz in and take everything that belongs to me? He’ll never choose you. He will just sleep with you and toss you away like he did to the rest of us,” Lisa said.Evelyn held her ground, her chin raised slightly as she looked Lisa in the eye. "I am not taking anything from you, Lisa. Grayson is mine, he is dest
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