VERUCA’S POV‘Any word from him yet?’The guard shook his head. I have tried to reach Athan since yesterday, to no avail. He was supposed to be back from Golden Leaves yesterday for the meeting. It was supposed to discuss the hunting rights decree by the new mayor who is human and does not know our ways and customs (given my way I would have eaten him up a long time ago), the vampire-werewolf uprising in the north, and Athan’s marriage to Mitchell. The whole tribe depended on the answer.‘Call his phone number again and let me know the outcome.’‘Yes sir.’ The guard responded and disappeared.The phone began to ring again. It was Elan, one of my new boys at the camp. I had recruited him specially to spy on the other boys. Sometimes those boys can make very foolish decisions that could undermine the brotherhood’s effort. I will not allow that.‘What is it?’ I didn’t wear my mask as usual.‘Mitchell is gone, and Damien too.’I hoped I had heard wrong. So I paused and waited for him to
MIRANDA’S POV I made a lot of mistakes on the afternoon of her abduction. That afternoon, the journey was going so well at first. After a night full of rain, the day was bright and sunny. We were on our way to the Athan’s palace. White clouds passed over greenery and white-peaked blue mountains stood stoically on the horizon. Mitchell wanted to visit and familiarize with her soon-to-be home. When the journey began, her car led our entourage. Consequently, our car seemed to overtake or her car slowed down, I don’t know how it happened. However, later that evening, one of the drivers said Damien had claimed that his car shouldn’t be in front because the Lycan Supreme’s Luna was in there. While we were on the journey, I felt a premonition but chose to ignore it; mistake number one. ‘What happened? I don’t see their car anymore.’ I was holding my hands over my eyebrows and scanning into the black monk's forest. ‘Something is wrong. I can feel it.’ Jissa said. Her car had stopped an
I stared back at Damien in shock and disbelief as his words rang through my mind, echoing until it was the only thing I remembered. My body trembled in fear and dread as I averted my gaze from his face to look at the expression on the faces of those who were present at the banquet. I needed reassurance that what I heard wasn't true and that I was the one mishearing things, but the shocked expression on their faces told me all I needed to know. I didn't mishear. Damien has said what I heard. "What do you mean by that? Answer me, Damien! What do you mean by what you said?" I asked tentatively, a foreboding feeling overwhelming my heart as his expression changed from his usual loving gaze to one filled with disgust and indifference."I meant what you heard, Mitchell. We can't be together, you can't be my mate," he repeated with a sneer. I could feel my heart shattered into a million pieces at his words. I felt suffocated, my world turned upside down as I heard the snickers and whisperin
I read through the files on the operation of an organization that called themselves Bloodhood, noting down their time and place of operation, alongside their mode to decide my next line of action. "Five alphas had been kidnapped or killed in the past month without leaving a trace, their packs were untouched surprisingly, not even their Luna was wounded, and there were also no signs of struggle or fighting at the scene" Veruca, my beta reported as he placed more files containing more pictures of the attacked packs on the table. "Their operation happened across the country at almost the same time, making it very difficult for us to locate their base. And after searching several places we were able to capture three members of this organization," He continued"Did you question them about their operations? What did you find? What is their aim?" I asked impatiently, tired of listening to the same story over and over again. It has always been the same story of losing the perpetrators since
Once I was done cleaning the alpha's office, I went back to the dining hall to pack the plates used for breakfast, I bumped into a hard chest and fell on my butt, hissing out in pain from how much it hurt."Watch where you are going, can't you see us coming?" Damien snapped, kicking me to the side as he walked past with his heavily pregnant chosen mate hanging on his arm. "I'm sorry Alpha Damien" I apologized keeping my head bowed in submission. "Are you blind or dumb? Did you not see my pregnant mate coming? Are you trying to remove her baby? you evil witch!" he growled landing a slap on my face in anger "I'm sorry Alpha Damien, it would never happen again." I choked out feeling a pang in my chest as my wolf howled in pain at being treated so badly by our mate. "Look at you, so useless! It was good my mate rejected you and picked me instead, you would have made history as the worst Luna of all time" Caroline snarled her legs hitting my broken ribs "Sweetheart, you don't have t
I walked into the corner of the room with my ripped and bloodied shirt, groaning with every step I took, my body screamed out to me in pain begging me to relax and take a break to heal. But I had so much left to do, that can't be left undone unless I want another hell on earth.' Terra, are you awake? ' I asked my wolf but got no response'Guess you are still out then' I muttered, I couldn't blame her for being exhausted. Healing me always took a toll on her health. She was underfed and had to keep me in peak physical condition, so she was often tired and weak.Dumping the bloodied shirt into the bin, I went into the bathroom to clean up, the wounds stinging as they got exposed to cold water. After doing my business and washing away the blood all over my body, I picked up another oversized shirt that I got from the bin, yes the bin is where I pick up my clothes from, all the ones I brought with me had been taken away since they were too pretty for a slave, their words not mine; and
Mitchell Harris: The merge signing of the two packs was postponed till the day of the Supreme Alpha's visit, which is today. My dad had suggested it should be postponed which was met with Alpha Damien's disapproval at first but being the experienced and persuasive alpha that he is, he was able to convince them until they agreed. I had not been able to spend time with my parents since then despite being in the same pack and living under the same roof, Damien and his father made sure there was someone around us whenever we met. Not that we all had enough time on our hands anyway since we were all preparing for the Supreme Alpha's welcome banquet. 'My things ' were moved into Damien's room for us to keep up the acting a little longer, except my mate never came back to sleep in the room at night, pretending to be busy with the banquet preparation while sleeping with his chosen mate. I've been able to get a few days of rest and my body had healed considerably well, my wolf had been
I went stiff as I felt a growl rumbling in the chest I was pushed against followed by several exclamations from the people surrounding us. Damien growled in return, "She's my mate" he seethed and I shivered from the rage radiation off him. The grip on my body loosened as the other man went to grab Damien and without thinking I sprinted through the door, running as fast as my weak legs could legs could carry me. I didn't understand what was happening.How did I get mated to another so suddenly? How could I be mated to someone else when my mate bond with Daminen has not been completely severed? My vision became blurry from unshed tears and my heart raced under my ribcage, as fear's hold on me tightened. 'I don't need another mate, I don't want to ever go through that much pain in my life again!' Why couldn't I get a break from all this drama and hurt? All I want is for my pack to be safe and not brought to its downfall by my mistake.I stumbled upon a stone and fell on my knees, th
MIRANDA’S POV I made a lot of mistakes on the afternoon of her abduction. That afternoon, the journey was going so well at first. After a night full of rain, the day was bright and sunny. We were on our way to the Athan’s palace. White clouds passed over greenery and white-peaked blue mountains stood stoically on the horizon. Mitchell wanted to visit and familiarize with her soon-to-be home. When the journey began, her car led our entourage. Consequently, our car seemed to overtake or her car slowed down, I don’t know how it happened. However, later that evening, one of the drivers said Damien had claimed that his car shouldn’t be in front because the Lycan Supreme’s Luna was in there. While we were on the journey, I felt a premonition but chose to ignore it; mistake number one. ‘What happened? I don’t see their car anymore.’ I was holding my hands over my eyebrows and scanning into the black monk's forest. ‘Something is wrong. I can feel it.’ Jissa said. Her car had stopped an
VERUCA’S POV‘Any word from him yet?’The guard shook his head. I have tried to reach Athan since yesterday, to no avail. He was supposed to be back from Golden Leaves yesterday for the meeting. It was supposed to discuss the hunting rights decree by the new mayor who is human and does not know our ways and customs (given my way I would have eaten him up a long time ago), the vampire-werewolf uprising in the north, and Athan’s marriage to Mitchell. The whole tribe depended on the answer.‘Call his phone number again and let me know the outcome.’‘Yes sir.’ The guard responded and disappeared.The phone began to ring again. It was Elan, one of my new boys at the camp. I had recruited him specially to spy on the other boys. Sometimes those boys can make very foolish decisions that could undermine the brotherhood’s effort. I will not allow that.‘What is it?’ I didn’t wear my mask as usual.‘Mitchell is gone, and Damien too.’I hoped I had heard wrong. So I paused and waited for him to
JISSA’S POVWhat had just happened?I could feel my legs shaking. Scenes from the incident flashed through my mind in quick succession: the peaceful ride, the times I fell in and out of sleep, and the moment the car stopped and our driver announced that Mitchell’s car was gone. Even with these scenes, my mind tried to find a logical reason for the disappearance or how it took place.‘I want to go and find her.’ I declared suddenly, loosening myself from Miranda’s embrace.‘Where do you know you are going to start? I have already called Golden Leaves. They should be here anytime soon.’I didn’t pay any attention to Miranda. Her voice grew faint by the minute.‘Where did you stop seeing the car?’ I directed at one of the drivers, Miranda’s driver, I guess.‘Over there.’ the stout man pointed at a distance not far from where I stood.‘Jissa, you can’t.’ Miranda drew close to me and tried to take my hand.I turned to her and fired.‘Miranda, our friend is missing. My friend of many years
MIRANDA’S POVI made a lot of mistakes on the afternoon of her abduction. That afternoon, the journey was going so well at first. After a night full of rain, the day was bright and sunny. We were on our way to the Athan’s palace. White clouds passed over greenery and white-peaked blue mountains stood stoically on the horizon. Mitchell wanted to visit and familiarize with her soon-to-be home. When the journey began, her car led our entourage. Consequently, our car seemed to overtake or her car slowed down, I don’t know how it happened. However, later that evening, one of the drivers said Damien had claimed that his car shouldn’t be in front because the Supreme’s Luna was in there. While we were on the journey, I felt a premonition but chose to ignore it; mistake number one. ‘What happened? I don’t see their car anymore.’ I was holding my hands over my eyebrows and scanning into the black monk's forest.‘Something is wrong. I can feel it.’ Jissa said. Her car had stopped and her driv
MITCHELL’S POVToday is the day. I didn’t imagine this day would be like this. The flowers were more beautiful and the sun smiled dimly on us. Even the birds composed a little song for me and sang it endlessly from high up in the trees. Family and friends stood at the opposing sides of the aisle as I glided ceremoniously through it to meet the love of my life. He was standing at the other end, resplendent in all his manliness. His beta stood proudly beside him and Miranda watched at the head of the assembly. She was the ordaining minister. The floor was strewn with petals of Castilian roses. I have never seen that much in one place. And then, with a hot slap to my thigh, it vanished. My head felt as though it had been hit by a thousand bricks. I couldn’t see anything. Something seemed to press on my back. I tried to move, but it was not possible. I couldn’t move my hands and legs. They seemed to be held together by something rough and tight. I was on a cold surface. It felt like met
ATHAN’S POV‘I called you both to renew my intentions for your daughter. I love her and want to have her as my wife. And I wanted to ask you formally and respectfully to let me have your daughter to take as my wife.’Mister and Misses Harris laughed lightly. They were seated opposite me in their family study. The afternoon was turning a golden brown and dinner would be served any moment. ‘You have marked her already and if it is the will of the moon goddess, who are we to refuse? She is on the way to your house now because she too can’t wait to be with you. So you see, it relies on the both of you alone.’ Mr. Harris said and his wife nodded enthusiastically.‘I know we are mated. I wanted to make it formal and ask her hand as someone who comes from a revered lineage as yours and an alpha of a mighty pack.’‘Thank you Mergec.’Misses Harris continued.‘I have spoken with Mitchell and since she wants you too, my husband and I have nothing to do but give our blessings.’‘Thank you. I pl
DAMIEN’S POVWith the events of the night before, I felt confident that my plan was in place. Jubilant over my double achievements of winning myself over to Athan’s side and getting into the golden leaves pack, I decided to inform the master. After listening to my achievements, he will be proud of me.The phone only rang once, when the gruff voice picked up and answered answered. ‘From the blood of the pure.’That voice always sends chills down my spine. Can this man not be a little less frightening?‘For the sweat of the cause.’ I answered. ‘I have gotten into the enemy camp. Soon I will bring you victory.’I waited to hear something commendation or appreciation, but silence. Since my kidnap and rehabilitation at the camp, the master kept his distance from me. I was only to call him to make reports or ask for help. And to protect our identity we had to use a password, ‘from the blood of the pure, for the seat of the cause’, before we spoke. It was only invented right before I left c
MITCHELL’S POVThe doom to my room flew open suddenly, startling me to the point of dropping my comb on the dresser.‘Oh Jissa, come on.’Ignoring me completely, she walked straight to my bed and lay on it, rolling from side to side.‘Someone seems totally in love after yesterday’s debacle’.‘Be a different person for once Jissa. Please try.’Jissa let out a laugh so hysterical it rivaled all those I had heard before. Miranda chose a settee close to the dresser, sat, and crossed her legs.‘Isn’t that why you love me? I have always been this crazy, from the very first day we met.’‘You get crazier by the day, Jissa. Don’t blame this on me.’‘I am only happy for you. Soon I will be an aunty and godmother. Can’t wait.’‘You are not serious. All these expressions of happiness and why do I feel you are mocking me?’ She stood up from the bed and started gesticulating. ‘How? I am happy for my friend, who has held on to love, despite all odds; a shiny example of love conquers all.’She ende
ATHAN’S POVI met Mitchell on the terrace on the second floor facing the valley. The sky was a golden yellow and the sun felt like a warm touch to the skin. She turned to look at me but turned back. it was evident she was still upset about last night.‘I am sorry, Mitchell.’I went to stand beside her. A car truck had just pulled into the courtyard below. Its noise drowned what I had said before.‘I am sorry, Mitchell.’ I repeated.‘Why are you sorry’? She said to me without looking at me. I tried to get close to her but she didn’t budge. I stretched my hands to touch but almost immediately, I withdrew my hands. However, I continued, determined to get my point across. ‘I am sorry because I didn’t consider your feelings before I asked Damien to your father’s house. I didn’t consider how it would offend you if I brought him here. I was selfish.’ I tried hard to avoid it but my voice trembled. I saw her flinch subtly, and look at me‘No you are not selfish, sir.’ Her voice was low and