Lyra POVI felt like I'd been punched right in the gut, my breath knocked out of me with the revelation have been presented with this time." Sold? To the Dark Shadow pack? " I Just couldn't believe it at all even though I know my father and step mother hated me more than I hate myself.My father's words echoed in my mind like an alarm, taunting me like a nightmare, reminding me of my worthlessness and uselessness.I tried to speak up for myself, to beg him to reconsider his idea, but my voice caught in my throat as I made an attempt. I knew better than to defy him here, knew better than to show weakness to the whole family . So I stood there gazing, silent, as he continued to explain the arrangement he had for me."The Dark Shadow pack is willing to pay a handsome sum for you, beautiful Lyra. You'll be a valuable addition to their pack once you are in there, a new breeding wolf to strengthen their bloodlines and not make the lineage die." He smiled."Breeding wolf? " My heart sank
Lyra POVIt totally felt much like I was living in a nightmare already, a never-ending cycle of despair and hopelessness .The arrangements had been made already, and I was to be sold to the Dark Shadow pack,the most dangerous pack that I have heard about. I couldn't believe it at all. I just couldn't believe that my father would stoop so low as to sell me like a piece of property even despite happening to be his first daughter and his Omega wolf daughter.As I was led away in chains around me, I caught a glimpse of my stepmother's smug expression which made me more sad than ever.She had won finally. She had finally gotten rid of me as she had always wished for.The journey to the Dark Shadow pack was long and arduous though but I was forced to walk for hours without stop with, my wrists and ankles raw from the restraints. I was given little food and water like how I normally get from my previous house, and I began to feel weak and dizzy due to the long and not ending distance.But
Lyra POVOne thing that just keeps me shocked is, alpha Dante wolf, Kieran was still cool and much more gentle than his boos himself.My wolf was a quite one who don't have issue with anyone and hardly do things if a wolf.The cell I was kept in wasn't even favourable to me despite I was gotten to be a breeder at the new pack and for there king, Alpha Dante." Everyone," a man walked in with an iron armor making we all in the room to stand up with gripping fear and thought of what was about to happen." Lyra Jasper, daughter of Alpha Damian from the Cresent moon pack" the man on the armor screeched out as o walked out slowly with fear holding me so hard .I felt a lump quickly formed up in my throat as I walked out.My palms were so wet and my body feeling so weak." Follow me" he commanded holding my arms tight.As I walked out of the cell with fear, I saw Kieran standing in the corner of the walls, his eyes fixed on me with a mixture of concern and gentleness wash over him which I j
Lyra POV" Hey, move forward!" That was his command.The guard looked so firece .Walking to his said location, my eyes caught with that of DanteSoon, he was giving a glance to everyone that was out already.At seeing them first, I just hid my face despite i was standing in front of the line,as demanded." Lyra" Crystal screeched out my name as I looked at her." Why hiding your face?" She walked closer to me and asked with sniffing me like a dog." It nothing" I responded."Nothing?" Crystal repeated my words, her voice dripping with sarcasm and malice towards me. "You're always hiding, Lyra. Hiding your face, hiding your emotions. What are you afraid of in here,huh?" She asked with an unfamiliar tone, while I still faced my head down trying not to look at her.I felt a surge of anger rise up at her words, but I kept my expression neutral and calm. "I'm not afraid of anything, crystal," I lied trying to maintain my expression and also trying not to reveal weakness.Crystal laughed
Lyra POVStill with pain in my lungs, I stood up as the whole slave also did. We all, in our huge numbers, stepped into the field with pain in our souls, but we all are also prohibited from expressing such feelings to the world. I was always kept in the front of the queue for a reason which I quite don't know, but I always hated the fact they placed me to lead the others." Y'all, should go pick up your tools"My eyes widened at the words I heard.We were about to farm. I turned around and walked closer to the spot where the other tools were." I hate my life," I groaned as I picked up one of the tools that looked small.I walked back to the standing position as Crystal came closer to me.I ignored the fact that she was standing close to me and just looked at the guard." Go drop that and follow me at once," she said." Why?" I protested, still not trying to make eye contact with her." Must you agure over everything, Lyra" she hissed." This not about arguing, Crystal," she cut off
Dante POVAfter the news got to me about my pack breeder and my best friend, I was so angry about that and could literally do something bad.I pace the area back and forth with thoughts racing through my head on what gave the both, the authority to host a fight in the midst of the other slaves who were there.There fighting action gave few slaves a way to escape from the pack since they weren't been watched during the fighting action." You," I pointed to one of the wolf guards who had a look of more seriousness.He walked fast to me with his head facing his feet,with respect." Go help me call Crystal and the breeder, Lyra," I said with a much commanding tone as he walked out.I stood there with thoughts of what I would do when the two ladies come here to explain themselves.As I waited for both Crystal and Lyra to arrive, my mind raced with scenarios of how I would handle the situation on ground, on how a pack ruler belittled herself to fight with a mere slave breeder. I was the A
Lyra POV." She has a wolf," as soon as I walked into the prison, the voices of the others caused a noise in my ears.The words from them just made me not to look at any in there eyes .I walked and sat down on one of the empty bench while the others couldn't get there eyes off me.I sat there feeling less comfortable than usual and already wanted to run out; but there was quite no way for me to do that.There was no way to run out of the crazy look from the other prisoner.Soon, a young girl of my age walked up to me with a huge smile hanging on her face." Hello," my heart started beating fast with anxiety." Please can I sit close to you?" She pleaded as I looked at her." Yes,sure" I adjusted for her to sit on the empty space beside me.****As we both sat in the dimly lit prison cell, surrounded by the eerie silence of the other inmates, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease wash over me,and this feeling isn't quite a new one for me. The cold, grey walls seemed to close in
Alpha Damian POV.{ Cresent Moon pack }As soon as I walked into my apartment within the pack area, my heart was filled with less joy and happiness after getting the new about the animal,I was wasted my sperm on.My face Revealed my present look, which drag in question to me, as soon as her face hit mine.Her words were filled with hated towards how Lyra, went up to the new pack and did what she did there.She fought with a beta wolf, despite she knew she was nothing but an Omega wolf, who is truly hated by many and loved by none.As soon as I dropped my bag on the floor, the thud echoing through the silent apartment. My gaze met hers at once, and I could sense the tension radiating from her body. Her eyes narrowed, with a strong gaze at me, scrutinizing my expression, while I also locked my eyes to hers."Damian, what's wrong again?" she asked, her voice laced with concern and seriousness.I sighed at her at her question, running a hand through my hair at same time. "It's the stup
Chapter Twelve: Shadows of the PastCrystal point of viewI barely slept that night, my mind racing with everything that had happened. Orin’s attack had left a scar—not just on my body but on my soul. Every time I closed my eyes, I could feel the shard’s darkness lingering, a shadow waiting to consume me. It was a chilling reminder of how close I had come to losing control.As the first light of dawn filtered through the trees, I forced myself to get up. The pack was already stirring, preparing for the day ahead. I could hear the low murmur of voices, the shuffle of feet as they moved about the camp. They were watching me now, but it was different. There was a new tension in the air, a mix of respect and fear that hadn’t been there before.I walked outside, the cool morning breeze brushing against my skin. Dante, Ezra, and Ryan were already awake, talking quietly near the edge of the camp. They looked up as I approached, their expressions unreadable.“Morning,” I said, trying to sound
Chapter Eleven: AwakeningCrystal point of viewThe darkness was suffocating, a heavy weight pressing down on me, pinning me to the ground, making me feel pressured. My mind and body struggled to fight through it, but it felt endless and meaningless—cold, empty, and filled with whispers I couldn’t understand. Somewhere, deep in the void, I could hear voices calling my name, but they were distant, muffled by the shadows swirling around me.Then, suddenly, a sharp pain shot through my chest, jolting me back to reality. My eyes flew open, and I gasped for air, my lungs burning as I choked on the cold night air. I was on the ground, lying in the clearing where the battle had taken place. Everything was a blur, but slowly, I began to focus. The pain in my chest was intense, and I instinctively reached for it, only to find the dark shard that Orin had stabbed me with still embedded there, pulsing with an unnatural energy.I tried to pull it out, but the moment I touched it, a searing pain s
Chapter Ten: Betrayal in the Shadows.The howl rang out, cutting through the night like a blade. My blood ran cold as I recognized it—Cole’s rallying cry.“Cole’s coming back,” Dante said, his voice low and dangerous as his wolf senses sharpened. His posture was tense, ready for battle.I took a deep breath, trying to steady myself. My heart raced, not from fear but from the anticipation of what I knew was coming. Cole wasn’t going to accept my ascension quietly. He’d rally whoever he could and challenge me head-on. But what unnerved me wasn’t just his impending attack. It was that haunting howl, the unmistakable call for war.“Crystal, stay close to us,” Ryan said, his eyes scanning the treeline. Ezra stepped forward, positioning himself in front of me.“He’s not alone,” Dante muttered, his voice grim.I could feel the tension ripple through the pack as they all turned their attention to the trees. Shadows flickered, and suddenly, from the forest’s edge, Cole emerged, flanked by a do
Chapter Nine: A Queen’s CommandThe pack knelt before me, the tension hanging thick in the air. I could hardly believe it. Me? Their Queen?The words sounded foreign in my mind, yet the power still hummed beneath my skin, undeniable.Dante stepped closer, his voice low but firm. “Crystal, you need to speak. Show them who you are.”I swallowed hard, glancing at the wolves who had once mocked and banished me. Now, they were kneeling, their heads lowered in submission. My hands clenched at my sides, unsure of what to say, but Dante’s presence grounded me. This wasn’t about them anymore. This was about me stepping into what I was destined for.I took a deep breath. “Rise,” I commanded, my voice stronger than I expected.The pack hesitated, exchanging nervous glances before they obeyed. Slowly, they stood, keeping their heads low, refusing to meet my gaze. The weight of their submission pressed against me, but I wasn’t going to let it crush me.Cole, still on one knee, finally stood as wel
Chapter Eight: Bonds of BloodCrystal point of viewThe moment the wave of power exploded from me, everything around us seemed to freeze in the thin air. The harsh light from my energy bathed the forest in an eerie glow, and I could hear nothing but the faint crackle of power still coursing through me like a river flowing water. For the first time, the wolves hesitated. Their snarls were replaced with uncertainty, their eyes wide with something I hadn’t seen before or even gotten from them before;fear.They were scared of me already.Alpha Dante, Beta Ezra, and Gamma Ryan stood by my side, their eyes glowing with intensity and low Word's to me. Their whole presence was more than just comforting to me, it was empowering. Dante’s towering frame exuded dominance, his muscles rippling beneath his skin as he prepared for the next attack even if the opposing team isn't ready to do that. Ezra was sharp like sword, his eyes constantly scanning for any movement, calculating the next step
Chapter Seven: The ChaseCrystal point of viewThe night was alive with tension, every shadow stretching long and ominous under the cold moonlight. Alpha’s words echoed in my mind like a bell. "The pack won’t wait long before they strike again.”He was right about those words. There was no time to rest, no time to gather my thoughts together. The pack was out for blood, and I was their target and there pawn in there big game.“We have to leave now,” Alpha said, his voice low but firm and controlling. The other men were already moving, preparing for what was to come up next. “They’ll come in full force, and next time, they’ll be better prepared to fight for themselves.”I nodded, my heart still racing from the confrontation. My mind was spinning unstop, but my body felt much alive, buzzing with the energy I had only just started to understand. I was ready, more than ready than I had ever been. But the fear was still hanging in there, lurking under the surface. This power, this destin
Chapter Six: The First BattleCrystal POVThe howls grew louder, closer, as the pack approached to my standing position. My heart pounded, my grip tightening on the silver dagger. I stood beside Alpha and his brothers, their presence grounding me as the power inside me pulsed up at once, almost eager to be unleashed."Remember, Crystal," Alpha said quietly, his voice low and controlled, distracting me of my Concentration. "You don't need to fear your power. Let it flow. Let it guide you on what to do."I nodded, my breath shallow. It was easier said than done.I had never had power or a wolf, never been in control of anything since my first day on earth. How was I supposed to wield something so raw, so dangerous, when I didn’t even understand how it works.The courtyard was bathed in moonlight, casting eerie shadows on the stone walls on us. The main tension in the air was electric, thick with anticipation. My ears picked up the rustling of footsteps—lots of them—closing in fas
Chapter Five: The AwakeningCrystal POVThe weight of his words hung high in the air, suffocating and impossible to escape. Is still not possible that I was The Lycan Queen.Me, of all whole wolves in the pack.It didn’t make any sense to me. None of it made equal sense to me. I couldn’t be some legendary ruler of the pack that hated me. I was barely surviving in this pack, bullied, ignored, and forgotten.But the look in the man with gray eyes told me he wasn’t joking. He truly believed it. And worse, there was a part of me, deep, deep inside, that wondered if it might be true or just a mere Story.“No,” I whispered, shaking my head, backing away from him, slowly. “I can’t just be.”“You are, Crysta,” he said firmly, his voice unwavering. “It’s in your blood, in your bones,in your flesh. You’ve felt it, haven’t you? The pull, the power? It’s been waiting for you to wake up.”I backed up until I hit the stone wall behind of me. My heart was pounding, my mind spinning with an
Chapter Four: Questions Without AnswersCrystal POVThe threemen’s words haunted me for days. “Afraid of what you might become.” What was I supposed to become in a pack when I am low classed? How could I be someone or something that people would fear? It didn’t make any sense to my own hearing. I was totally nothing in this new pack. Just a nobody wolf that everyone either ignored or despised.But now? Now they looked at me with suspicion, that was totally unreadable. Even more than before. The confrontation in the hallway had been the tipping point. The pack knew something was going on between we four, even if they couldn’t quite figure it out by themselves. And neither couldn't.*****A few days had passed since the incident with Cole and his lackeys, but the tension within the pack was thicker than ever and the tension was there was also high. The whispers had intensified, rumors swirling around me like a dark storm of the day. It just felt as if, everyone was watching me,