Tension filled the air as Alpha Prince Kael entered the room with Naya and Jed. Jed’s gaze was full of worry but before he could even utter a word, he heard Kael speak. “Leave us alone,” he ordered. Jed wanted to oppose, not wanting to leave Kael with the rogue after the tragic incident with Sana Azalea. However, he too was filled with many questions, especially with what those two women said to Naya. What was that all about? And why did they ask Alpha Prince Kael to visit their Holy Temple? In the end, Jed could only follow what his boss ordered him to. While leaving, he couldn’t help but glance at Naya who was silent the entire time. This woman didn’t know any of the moon disciples but they seemed to know her. How did it happen? With more questions in his mind, Jed turned to the door and left. Finally alone, Kael walked up to Naya. He stood close to her and with eyes in between indifference and anger, he demanded, “What did you hear?” Naya lifted her chin, cold and calm eyes
Alpha Jake was a very simple leader. His priority was always the West Wood Pack, its safety and security. Since the outside events were no longer in his control, he refused to take part in them. Even when other packs reached out in hopes to join forces, he flatly rejected them. If there was one pack he could trust, that was the Crimson Stone Pack. However, there was still a limit to the partnership between their pack to that biggest pack. For example, in terms of warfare talks, the majority of things would stay confidential. The resources they maintained were kept and would only be shared through trading. It was a give and take relationship, funded by the strong loyalty for each other. But in the end, one could only share a few things, not everything. The reason for this was one could never fully trust people except their kin, because it was written in the books of life that tragedy exists when there was too much trust given to people who do not belong to the same pack or wasn’t one
The news about the West Wood Pack’s alpha princes about to take wives spread in the territory like a wildfire. The sadness that came from the anointed shaman’s death was quickly replaced by excitement. Even the readings about the upcoming drought were cast aside. “It’s bound to happen. Sooner or later, all the alpha princes will have to take their mates eventually,” Head Servant Nana Harlene said to the servants while they were cooking in the main pack house kitchen. Apparently, Alpha Prince Felix was going to join his mother and father for lunch today. Some say they would also discuss the upcoming Blue Moon Hunt. One young servant asked, “But, Nana, shouldn’t fate be the one to dictate their bond with their mates?” A deep emotion flashed through Nana Harlene’s eyes before it disappeared. “Time has changed. About 100 years ago, a new tradition came supported by the anointed shaman’s blessing. In each pack, Alpha and his sons are given the chance to take whoever they wish to be the
If Kael was surprised, he didn’t show it on his face. Instead, he just casually told Naya, “Don’t bother.” Without care, he began to walk away, leaving the rest of his team. Naya watched his retreating form. She couldn’t point it out but there was something off with that man. Or was it just her imagination? Not wanting to let it go, she started to follow after him, when Jed suddenly blocked her path. “You heard Alpha Prince,” he said coldly. “Don’t make things difficult for him.” Naya had always ignored Jed’s taunts towards her. She also ignored the way he described her or belittled her for being an outsider. In reality, she didn’t care at all. But for some strange reason, she found herself reacting, her eyes coldly looking back at him. “You have no right to stop me,” she stated. Jed and the rest of Kael’s subordinates were stunned. Before any of them could stop Naya, Naya began to move, running to the path Kael took. “How dare she act so high and above you, Master Jed? Surel
Going through the unfamiliar grounds of the West Wood Pack wasn’t on the list of Naya’s worries. In fact, stepping foot on this territory already served as training for her. Who was to say what awaited her when she finally entered Crimson Stone Pack? From what she heard, it had a territory as twice or even thrice as big as this pack. Fear for the unknown path disappeared when Naya left her own pack. She had to maintain a focused mind if she wanted to keep surviving amongst these cruel pack members of the mainland and execute her plan to fulfill her task. Currently, her mate was a mess. She couldn’t explain it, but she could feel there was something off with Kael. Very discreetly, she followed his scent while also being wary of her surroundings. This was still a hunt after all – a hunt where participants were allowed to beat each other up just to get the prized deer. She already reached the river point when the scent suddenly disappeared. Naya stopped on her tracks. She glanced fr
To say Naya was surprised would be an understatement. She had known her father to be a one-command type of man. Once he said it, he would never take it back. Seth saw the confusion in Naya's eyes. He discreetly said, "Before the sun sets today. I suggest we should return." Naya looked at him. Seth pulled his gaze away and for the first time, he opened, "I don't see the rest of your team. Where are they?" "My father," Naya said, "Does he really want me to return?" Without fulfilling her mission? How could this be possible? The Light Shadow Pack's Alpha Prince glanced at Naya, his eyes gleaming under the sun. But whatever admiration he held to her, he had kept it hidden perfectly, masking it with a slightly prideful, aloof appearance. "I don't know the details but yes, he said he wants you back," Alpha Prince Seth answered. Then he looked down, worry flashing through his eyes. "Our pack isn't in a good state. My father's health is declining and my sister saw a vision." Naya's he
The assassin that went after her when she escaped the West Wood Pack territory through that cave, the mysterious rogue who came after Sana Azalea’s life, and now another stranger going after Alpha Prince Felix. Remembering all the pain that went through with the familiar weapon, Naya found herself leaping just as the arrow left the body. Her fingers clutching around the small knife in her pocket, she threw it to the assassin, the blade shooting through his leg. At the same time, Alpha Prince Felix and his team reacted. Aware of the two new presences around them, they immediately covered Felix and went on a fighting position. But Alpha Prince Felix also sprinted out of the protective barrier, going after the assassin as Naya did. “Alpha Prince!” his assistant, Max, called but he didn’t respond. Because he was too fast like the wind, Felix ended up bumping into Naya, their bodies colliding and falling to the ground in a hard and loud thud. Naya winced and looked up, only to be met
Naya ran through the forest, her mobility not faltering a second. She had to find Billy quickly. By now, the rest of the Midnight Seven were most probably gathered in that boat. As Naya ran, a familiar shadow ran to the distance that caught her attention. She squinted and felt her heart beat stop for a second. It was that assassin again. Falling into some dilemma, Naya listened to her heart’s wish and ran after the unknown man. That person was wounded so he couldn’t maintain his balance for a long period. Now and then, his movements began to slow. Naya took the opportunity and lunged forward. Caught on guard, the man staggered and fell to the huge tree trunk. Faster than the wind, Naya held his collar, took her knife out, and pointed it at the assassin's neck. “Move and you’ll die,” she warned. The man underneath the black mask winced. Her tone fierce and cold, Naya pushed the knife further, its tip touching his clothed neck. “Who are you doing these orders for? Who is your ma
Naya's eyes widened, her heart racing as she slowly looked up to see Kael standing beside her, his usual arrogant smile softened by a hint of concern. A single tear slid down her cheek, and as Kael’s smile faded, his expression grew cold, especially when another voice cut through the air."Even until the end, you're still weak," Alfredo sneered. "I raised you, trained you, and you can't even complete your mission! If you're not going to do it, then I will! Men, kill the heir! Bring me his head!"At Alfredo's command, the soldiers of the Light Shadow Pack, along with the remaining Midnight Seven, charged forward. Zeke, knowing how much Luna Alicia wanted to protect Billy—Ruben—leapt into the fray, defending him and fighting alongside the Crimson Stone Pack soldiers. Kael soon joined the battle, shifting into his wolf form and tearing through the Light Shadow Pack members with lethal precision. The two brothers fought side by side until Kael confronted Alfredo."So, you're her father?"
When Fabian looked up, he saw Gaston and Alfredo, both equally stunned. “Finally,” Fabian smiled. “I got to see you both.” Gaston helped him stand. “I thought you’d die! How did you escape?” Fabian shrugged, hiding his pain. “When you’re a father, you have to keep fighting for your family.”Gaston chuckled. “Bragging about being a dad again, I see. So, how’d you end up here?” He patted Fabian’s back as they walked.“I’m being chased,” Fabian said, making them stop in their tracks.“By who?” Gaston asked.“General Hans and some rogues,” Fabian answered.Gaston and Alfredo exchanged uneasy glances.Alfredo turned to Fabian with a firm expression. “You need to leave.”“Why?” Fabian asked.“This territory belongs to our pack, the Light Shadow Pack,” Gaston explained. “We can’t risk an attack because of you.”Fabian nodded, understanding. “I’ll go so I won’t cause any trouble.”But soon after Fabian left, the territory was attacked by the same rogues and enemy soldiers from the mainland
Naya stood frozen, a whisper escaping her lips, “No…” Billy was lying. Naya knew he was. But as she looked into his eyes, a chilling certainty crept in—he wasn’t lying at all. “It’s the truth, Naya,” he said, his expression softening, tinged with a trace of melancholia. “Many years ago, when I was just a child, my parents were forced to leave because of an internal conflict within our pack. An ordinary servant of the Light Shadow Pack took me in and raised me as their own before they passed away. But I didn’t come from there. I belong to this pack, the Crimson Stone Pack. And my name isn’t Billy. It’s Ruben. I have alpha blood, and I’m the heir to this pack.” As Naya listened, her mind spun with confusion, each word Billy spoke tightening the vise around her heart until it felt like it would shatter. All along, the person she was destined to kill had been Billy. How could this be? How could it be him? Why? Why him? Just then, the windows shattered, and two wolves b
Naya looked at Samantha, noticing that Samantha’s eyes were still locked on hers. She had been silent ever since they captured her, not even attempting to resist. She remained calm, following Naya and the team without any struggle.In any case, Samantha was the perfect bait—the exact hostage they needed to finally enter enemy territory.Ignoring any distractions, Naya brushed off Samantha’s unnerving stare and turned to her team. She gave each of them their instructions for once they entered the Crimson Stone Pack.Soon enough, they crossed the gates. The sun was slowly setting as they passed through the first group of soldiers at the border.Sage moved closer to Naya and murmured, “Captain, isn’t it strange? That Alpha Princess hasn’t said a word. She didn’t even try to get those soldiers’ attention.”Naya clenched her hands. She felt something was off too.“What if it’s another trap?” Sage asked.Naya looked ahead, her eyes cold. “If that’s the case, we’ll kill her immediately.”The
A tall man shouted from a distance, “Find them! Don’t let them get away!”Naya’s heart skipped a beat as she recognized the voice—it was the same general who had visited the family before. His commanding tone cut through the night air.A soldier approached him, breathless. “General, a report came from the South. It seems Sir Fabian took that route. They’re heading to the lake!”The general’s face twisted in anger. “Fabian… That trickster… How dare he betray his own pack? Find him! No matter what happens tonight, we will not stop until we capture that traitor!”With a united roar, the soldiers growled and marched south, their footsteps echoing through the forest as the general led them.Suddenly, the scene shifted, and Naya found herself by the lake. The moonlight reflected off the water, casting eerie shadows across the surface. Fabian was locked in battle with soldiers, while Louisa pushed a canoe with Luna Sandra and Rosanne inside.“What are you doing? Why aren’t you getting in?” L
"Many rogues have been spotted around the Southern Border lately. I can’t leave yet,” Fabian replied, his voice tense. He glanced at Louisa with a meaningful look, signaling that the next conversation would be more serious.Louisa caught the signal and took Rosanne's hand. “Let’s go, Rosanne. Let’s find your brother.”Rosanne’s eyes lit up instantly. “Are we going to see Ruben today, Mama?”Louisa smiled warmly. “Yes. Come on.”Before they left, she gave another look at the two men, a mixture of concern and understanding in her eyes.Naya remained on the side, her heart racing as she listened to Gaston and Fabian’s conversation. All they spoke about was their pack. And Naya was right. It was truly the Crimson Stone Pack.Gaston and her father, Alfredo, were both members of the Crimson Stone Pack.Before she could figure out more about her father, the scenery changed. It shifted to Louisa, Rosanne, and a young boy with long black hair. His face seemed a bit blurry, but Naya could make
Crimson Stone PackLeira, a loyal fighter, rushed into Luna Alicia’s room, her face filled with worry. Luna Alicia stood up from her seat. With hesitation, Leira handed her a letter wrapped in a black cloth. “This came from Prince Zeke.”As Luna Alicia read the letter, tears filled her eyes. “A war…” she whispered. “After a drought.” She stumbled, overwhelmed by the news, but Leira quickly helped her back to the chair. Following Luna Alicia's command, Leira took the letter and set it on fire with a match. As the letter burned, Luna Alicia's eyes reflected a mix of emotions. “Just as my sister warned me,” she said sadly, remembering a distant, painful memory. “It’s bound to happen sooner or later. There’s no stopping it.”Leira stood silently by her side. For the past few weeks, she had watched Luna Alicia cry, not because of her situation with Alpha Prince Zeke of the West Wood Pack, but because of the past and the fearful future that people from the past had predicted.“Did Samantha
Alpha Prince Felix stood among the countless lifeless bodies sprawled on the ground. The scent of blood mingled with the earth, permeating the moist air and sending a chill down his spine. The sounds of battle had ceased, but the heavy atmosphere lingered. Too many rogues had appeared out of nowhere—or was it really nowhere? They all behaved as though they had lost their sanity. Where exactly did they come from? The more Felix thought about it, the stranger it felt. Seven soldiers were lost in this encounter, each death weighing heavily on his mind. This wasn’t a simple attack from rogues. There had to be something else – a deeper reason behind all this chaos. Felix let out a few slow breaths and was about to walk back to the tower when he heard a choking sound in the distance. A soldier lay on the ground, his right limb severed. He looked up at Felix, hand reaching out.“What’s your name?” Felix asked, bending down.“Axiel, Alpha Prince,” the soldier replied, choking on blood. A
The moment Naya opened her eyes, she was met with Jed’s face, staring at her with a confused, concentrated look. Seeing her eyes snap open, Jed quickly moved back, clearing his throat. “I thought you were dead. You were barely breathing. Are you okay? You don’t look good.”Naya remained silent. In reality, her head felt like it was going to explode. She had been sweating coldly for a while, and the entire time she was seated in the carriage, it felt like she was floating, barely sensing anything but the pain throbbing in her head. She remembered Kael talking to her earlier but couldn’t recall what he said.She huffed, adjusting her position. “Where’s your prince?” she asked.Jed’s eyebrows furrowed. “He is outside dealing with rogues. Weren’t you listening to him earlier?”Naya didn’t answer.“Never mind,” Jed said, knowing Naya wouldn’t explain herself anyway. “We’re inside the pack territory now, so this will be dealt with quickly. Besides, Alpha Prince Zeke is stationed nearby. He’