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,
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 30There were no decorations or fireplace.It looked bland and boring. The outside looked more conspicuous.Willow tried not to focus on the neatly made bed. The coffee sheets matched with the whole cabin and it looked tempting."So you live here?" She finally turned to him.He gave her a short nod and picked up the grocery bags."Can I help?" She dared to ask because he didn't look angry or probably because he didn't throw her out immediately."Can you cook?" He opened one of the doors that led to the small kitchen."Wow!" She peeped. "No. I can't cook" She replied."You can't do anything" "I can wash the vegetables, chop them or even wash the plate…"He pushed her out and slammed the door."You should leave," He said."But…""But nothing" He cut her short. "And don't come back here again"She quietly looked at him."What?" He asked."Is that all you got? Won't you call me names and warn me to stay away from you? I'm waiting for the hurtful words" She said to him."Arguing w
Chapter 29Two years later."C'mon guys! Just one more shot!" Iris raised a shot glass.The bar was hardly full but the noise from their table was loud enough to make the bar lively."And to think some of us have children" Willow poured more shots for her friends. "I know you're not talking about me" Iris gulped down her shot and asked for more."You are drinking too much Iris" Rowan took the bottle away from her."Do you think having kids is a piece of cake? Try it once" She stole Willow's shot."What will they think when you come back home drunk?" Willow asked."They won't think anything because they won't see anything. Japh promised to look after them" She hiccupped."But he decided to join us""Star volunteered to babysit them" Japh defensively said."That's because you begged her to watch your kids," Willow said. "She wanted to come out with us today""She loves children besides, she didn't complain" Japh shrugged."Can you get me sex in the city?" Iris whispered into her husband
Chapter 28Some things are worth fighting for and sometimes, you need to put that extra effort in order to get what you want.Vulnerability.Sometimes, you just need to be prone to rejection. Open up yourself with no defenses even when you have a lot to lose.It represents strength.But also weakness. To those who have built defenses because they are too afraid to get hurt. The 'tough' ones.But then, what is the use of these defenses when all we want is love and a happy ending?At the end it all, we will still get hurt and feel loved through the same heart but only at the expense of those defenses."You love me but that's not enough for me" He said. "No Iris, I won't even lie to you. It's not enough for me" Japh briefly looked at the sky. "I want to wake up and have you by my side. Corny, but that's just how I feel. I don't want to feel like I'm gonna lose you at anytime" He brought out the velvet ring box.Iris gasped and her hand slowly covered her mouth as more tears dropped."I
Chapter 27Japh walked into a boutique and looked around.He was determined to make Iris talk to him.It was clear that she was avoiding him."How can I help you sir?" A lady walked up to him."Iris. Is she around?" He asked."Yes. She is in the store room. Her shift just ended" The lady smiled."Thank you so much" He smiled back and headed in the direction of the store room."Sir? You can't go in there" The lady followed him."I won't take long. Please let me in" He pleaded.She looked around and leaned in towards him."Just don't take long. My boss will soon be here"Japh gave her a grateful smile and walked away.He slowly pushed the door open and peeped. Iris was putting some things in her bag.He quietly walked to her and hugged her from behind which made her jump out of fright."Hey, it's just me sweetie" He kissed her neck."I wanted to surprise you" He kissed her shoulder. "You could have called or dropped by the house" She picked her purse but he didn't let her go."So that
Chapter 26(Willow's POV)Something that isn't yours can never be yours.That is one of the laws of life.Even if you manage to get it, you'll lose it in the end.I already understood that Jordan isn't mine and can never be mine.And no matter how hard I tried to accept that fact, I just couldn't.I have deeply fallen for him.I fell so hard that I became a cripple.It was hopeless!A lone tear dropped down my left cheek staining the cold car window.Rowan glanced at me once in a while but I was glad he respected my wish to be left alone.He occasionally squeezed my arm to give me the reassurance I needed. Why didn't I fall for him instead?Why Jordan?Moon goddess, what's all these?Why are you punishing me?On one hand, I have a wonderful soul like Rowan who'd do anything to win me over but on the other, Jordan. Someone that can't even stand me.So why make me love him?"We are here," Rowan announced. "Iris is waiting for you and she looked distraught"All I need is one hug from I
Chapter 25(Willow's POV)I was determined to show him, if not tell him exactly how I felt about him.If you need anything from someone like Jordan, you don't ask but take it.And that's exactly what I was doing.What I felt for him was overwhelming but exciting. I didn't know how or when it happened but now I know and I've fully accepted.He needed to know what I feel for him and I'm very sure he has an idea. I didn't know where I got the audacity to make the move but I did and I don't regret it at all. His lips melted in mine and for a second, I was afraid because I waited for him to push me away but instead, he grabbed my waist and pulled me closer.The heat radiating from him only encouraged me to go on. All I wanted was to feel his naked body on mine.He took his lips away from mine and placed it on my burning neck trailing quick hickeys along my neck, shoulders and jaw.Claiming my lips again, he lifted me into his arms and slowly placed me on the grass. I found his buttons an
Chapter 24Willow patiently watched her mother.She knew she was thinking of a lie so whatever comes out of her mouth next would be a lie."Because it's nothing. No one really knows" Terra shrugged."Mum. I don't want lies" She stood up. "It's important you tell me because…" Willow breathed."What's wrong?""Because I'm in love with Jordan" Willow briefly closed her eyes.This was the first time she openly accepted her feelings. She knew she felt something for him but Star made her realize it was nothing but love.If Star clearly saw it, why did it take her so long to accept it?"You love him?" Terra knocked her out of her thoughts."Yes, I do. So this will be a good time to tell me whatever you're trying to hide" Willow walked back to her seat."Every supreme wolf has three lifetimes" Terra started."But a single sacrifice of a rare breed of wolf can end all the three lifetimes" Terra sighed. "Ralph, Jordan's father sacrificed himself for Woodville""Why? To kill dad?""To kill Levia
Chapter 23She had one last thing to take care of.This was the trip she dreaded.Going back to the place that held everything she tried to forget in the past six months.But this was different.Because her purpose has changed.She is going to confront something bigger than her. Something that might change her life for good.Whatever answers she gets today will determine the direction her life is going to take.A single information holds the capacity to twist your fate but it's left to you to mold it. Either you take charge or your fate will make you dance to its tone.Parking her Porsche in the driveway, Willow took a deep breath before hitting her knuckles on the door."I'm coming!" Terra shouted.Willow smiled because of the joy she heard in her mother's voice.She sounded happy and energetic. Just like old times."Willow!" Terra tightly hugged her daughter.No tears, okay."Hey mum" She kissed her mother on the cheeks."How are you? I thought you'll never stop by. How's Iris? Stel
Chapter 22Willow spread her hands as the breeze loving danced to the melody of the wind which occasionally caressed her arms and neck.Her hair gracefully played in harmony with the wind."Is this really necessary?" Rowan chuckled, adoringly looking at her."Did I complain about dinner?" She closed her eyes and took a deep breath."You said you loved it!""Would you like it if I complained? I had to make you feel good because you put your efforts into the whole thing" She smiled."You didn't let me take you to nice restaurant" "That's just corny besides, you claimed you can cook" "I can""I wanted to see for myself," She shrugged."And what do you think?" He stepped in front of her."I'll give you a six" She smiled."And don't I deserve some kinda reward?""What do you want?""You know exactly"Slow laughed and kissed him on the cheek."Really? That's what I get for cooking for you and walking you back home? I literally left my comfortable Mercedes" He pouted his lips.She kissed h