Alpha Luke's POV..."Have you gathered all the herbs?" I asked impatiently."Our soldiers have collected a good amount. We're just missing a specific herb that will take a bit longer. We gathered a large quantity since it's less abundant in this territory," my beta replied seriously.I looked around. Three days had passed in this pack, and I still had no news of Olivia. I hoped she was okay. Every second in that place made me more impatient and stressed."Do it quickly so we can leave this filthy place!" I responded angrily.As we walked back to my quarters in the pack house, a loud noise of something being thrown to the ground caught my attention."Look what you've done! You can't do anything right!" The strident voice of a woman echoed in my ears, making me even more irritated."I'm sorry, I didn't mean to do that. Let me fix it!" I recognized Lily's voice, filled with terror."You're useless!" The woman in front of me picked up a shard of glass from the floor and pushed Lily's face
Pov LilyHis words echoed in my ears, causing me to cry openly in front of him, without caring."I'm just a commodity in your hands, your slave, a personal servant, someone you enjoyed having sex with, it doesn't matter... please, don't pretend to care about me, because if you really did, you would have believed me when Olivia accused me and threw me into the dungeon to rot with the disgusting rats..." I said, hurt.My emotions were heightened, as if I were letting out everything I had kept inside me for a long time."Lily...." he tried to touch my face, but I recoiled, "you know I never wanted to harm you? But, Olivia is carrying my child now, and I need to protect them!" he said with a serious expression, staring into my teary red eyes, "Where were you that day when Olivia was attacked?" he asked me the same question he had asked a few months ago."Don't you trust me enough to believe that I'm not a murderer?" I questioned him angrily for his suspicions.He remained silent, as if th
Pov LilyThe fresh morning breeze entered through the curtains, awakening me to a new day. I opened my eyes and encountered an incredible sight that made me smile involuntarily; the Supreme Alpha was lying next to me, his peaceful breathing indicating a deep sleep. Joy filled my heart as I remembered how he had embraced me in his arms the night before, making me his once again.I decided to start the day with a refreshing shower. I left the room quietly not to wake the alpha and walked down the corridor to the bathroom. The hot water caressed my skin as I thought about my luck being beside the man I loved; it seemed like everything was finally starting to go right for us.After finishing the shower, I wrapped myself in a white silk towel and heard urgent knocks on the door. I opened it, finding a maid with a distressed and desperate expression."Quick, Miss Lily! You need to come quickly. Emily and Ethan are fighting, and she threatened to jump into the stream with Caroline in her arm
Pov Alpha LukeI could hardly believe what my eyes were witnessing. Lily, my Omega, was in the arms of her ex-fiancé, exchanging intense kisses and caresses, as if I were invisible before them."What's happening here?" I growled, anger bubbling inside me, unable to accept the scene before me."Alpha, this is not what you think..." Lily tried to argue, her voice trembling with nervousness."You don't need to justify yourself to him anymore. You belong to me now. I accepted you back into the pack, and we will be together forever," Alpha Ethan asserted confidently, holding Lily by the waist as if she were a possession."Is this what you really want?" I asked breathlessly, feeling the tension in the air. Fur began to sprout from my skin, my wolf trying to emerge. Emotions were so intense that I could barely control the imminent transformation."Ethan, stop provoking him. Tell him the truth!" Lily shouted desperately, seeing my wolf about to take control, anticipating a fierce fight."I to
Pov Alpha LukeI felt my body go limp for the first time; I had no strength to pull myself together. My head spun in circles, making me even dizzier, and scenes from the past played in my mind like flashbacks of what had happened, while I heard Lily's voice shouting for me to wake up.**Flashback On:**I ran through the shadows of the forest, propelled by the excitement of finding Ava. The news of the victory over my father's pack lifted my spirits, but it was the anticipation of reuniting with Ava that made my wolf's heart beat faster.The light filtered through the tree leaves, creating dancing patterns on the ground as I advanced. My wolf senses were on high alert, capturing every smell, every sound. I wanted to tell her that the war was over, that we could finally be together.Ava was somewhere distant to protect herself from the war. I felt the connection between us, the bond that only mates share. When I found her, my wolf heart howled with joy. However, the scene before me froz
POV Alpha LukeThe sounds of battle still echoed in my mind as I gradually emerged from my frenzy. The fog was clearing, and I could feel the pulsating power in my veins. However, a nearby conversation drew my attention back to reality."I will kill him; get out of my way!" Ethan uttered threatening words, a promise of my ultimate destruction so that he could fulfill his plans with Lily. His tone was laden with hatred and determination, and an urgent sense of danger surrounded me.Lily, amidst panic, screamed, begging him to stop. I was trapped in this darkness, unable to intervene."PLEASE, DON'T DO THIS; I WON'T ALLOW YOU TO KILL HIM!" LILY IMPLORED, STEPPING IN FRONT TO PROTECT ME.But the moment her cries echoed in my ears, an uncontrollable force propelled me back to consciousness.My eyes opened, and the dark scene gained clarity. Without hesitation, my energy focused on a swift movement. With a precise strike, I reached Ethan, lifting him by the throat. His eyes widened, desper
POV LilyI could hardly believe what was happening. I fell to the ground wounded, my body covered in blood and a few scratches, the supreme alpha’s eyes constantly piercing me as if he was about to take my life.“What do you intend to do?” I asked, frightened, seeing his serious and evil expression.“I’m going to give you the worst possible punishment, and you’ll regret betraying me!” he said firmly, his teeth clenched.I could hear his wolf growl and within a few seconds the beast awoke, dark hairs sprouted from its skin and I could see its face elongate into a snout, its bones split and formed four paws, and a huge, dark wolf appeared in front of me about making a huge catastrophe.“Please, let me explain. Don’t do what you’re about to do. We can change this!” I begged, trying to change his mind, but it was too late.He walked towards the pack and roared absurdly, calling the soldiers and his beta. With brutality, he led the army of a few men who could exterminate an entire pack ful
**POV Lily**I opened my eyes and found myself in a chaotic scene. The smell of smoke permeated the air, and the distant noise of something burning echoed in my ears. Initially, everything was confusing, but reality quickly asserted itself: we were in the middle of the woods, and Caroline was beside me, injured and covered in dust.My fingers delicately caressed the little one's face, and she coughed, still dazed from the smoke she had inhaled. Her innocent voice, filled with concern, called for dad and mom, even with her eyes closed. A wave of compassion enveloped me as I sensed the worry in her fragile voice."Calm down, Caroline. We're here together. Everything will be okay," I murmured, trying to convey some calmness. She opened her eyes, and her expression of confusion and fear broke my heart."Where are daddy and mommy?" she asked, looking around.My heart tightened, knowing there was no easy answer. I embraced her, trying to offer some comfort. The challenge of protecting her i
**Hope's POV:**Mia entered the room with an excited smile, saying, "Hope, everyone is waiting for you!" Jade, also smiling, confirmed that I was almost ready. Carefully, she helped put the ornaments on my head, along with the crown. As I faced my reflection in the mirror, an involuntary smile appeared on my face. Turning around, I asked, "So, how do I look?" Mia lovingly replied that I looked stunning as a bride, but my mother was still the most beautiful of all. We both laughed and agreed.Expressing my happiness for my mother's union after so many years, Mia comforted me, saying, "I can't imagine her wolf's silent suffering all these years. She did this for you, Hope!" Mia placed her hand on my shoulder, and with that, we headed to the courtyard.Upon entering the courtyard, I spotted my father and Noah. I looked to the side and saw my mother dressed as a bride. Lily whispered softly in my ear, "You're the most beautiful bride here." I smiled, eyes welling up, and offered my hand t
**Supreme Alpha's POV:**I opened my eyes slowly, feeling a faint, irritating brightness hitting my face. As I tried to move, I realized iron chains held my arms and legs immobilized. The light revealed a dark and unfamiliar environment, a cold and oppressive cell.A sinister smile emerged in the dimness as my beta, someone I had trusted for years, appeared before me. "Don't bother moving; these chains are made of pure iron. Every attempt to free yourself will burn your skin," he whispered, laughing between his teeth.Impatiently, I growled and angrily asked what he had done. "Where are Hope and Lily? Why are you doing this?" My voice echoed in the dark cell.He mockingly laughed before responding, "I thought I would get rid of that brat during the competition, but she proved herself. I tried to kill her, but now that you're weak in my hands, killing her will be easy. You were the main obstacle." He shrugged as if it were something trivial.My patience reached its limit. "Why are you
**Hope's POV:**"What are you doing, you idiot? Take me back; I want to help my dad!" I exclaimed, trying to make Noah release me."Hope, I'm following the alpha's orders. Besides, you can't do anything with your injured arm!" he said as we approached the pack's entrance. I huffed indignantly; we had already distanced ourselves enough from the confrontation, and my tantrum was pointless now.Once inside, my mother ran towards me to give me a hug, thanking Noah for bringing me back."Hope, my daughter, I was so worried. Why did you run away without telling anyone? You're the alpha's daughter; someone could have tried to kidnap you to blackmail your father. Do you not understand the danger you were in by going out alone?" my mother scolded, pulling my ear."I'm fine, Mom," I replied, uninterested, constantly looking at the gate, expecting my father to enter any moment."What's that on your arm?" my mother asked, noticing that I had torn a part of my shirt and tied it to stop the bleedin
**POV SUPREME ALPHA:**The moon shone brightly in the night sky as I stared at Logan, his body twisting and transforming into an impressive gray wolf.Logan growled, revealing his sharp fangs. "Do you think you can prevent the inevitable? The leadership of this pack will be mine."My own transformation began, energies intertwining as I rose as a majestic alpha wolf. Our eyes met, sparks of challenge and fury exchanged.The clash started with a quick exchange of attacks. Our bodies moved with agility, teeth gleaming in the moonlight. Logan was agile, but I was experienced, each move calculated to neutralize his assaults.At the height of the battle, Logan managed a surprising bite on one of my hind legs. I howled in pain, but my determination did not waver. Logan laughed, his eyes reflecting triumph."Is this the strength of the Supreme Alpha?" he taunted. "It will be easy to defeat you and take your place. Then, I can reject your daughter and expel her from the pack!"Hope shouted my
POV SUPREME ALPHA."And now? What will we do?" Lily asked desperately."She fled because I intended to force her to marry Logan. She's too stubborn!" I said, stressed."Maybe she got it from you!" Lily retorted, crossing her arms."What do you mean by that? I've been away from her for fourteen years; how could I have influenced anything?" I questioned angrily."She has your genetics. It's hard not to admit how much you two are alike. Perhaps that's why you're always arguing and fighting. No matter the problem, Hope refuses to back down. She's strong, determined, and willing to test her limits. Hope seems to be fearless! She even disguised herself as a boy to participate in the competition and show you that she could lead!" Lily said frustrated."What are you saying?" I asked, surprised. I didn't know that Hope had done that."You fool! Your daughter is constantly trying to prove that she's good enough, and all you do is try to dominate and criticize her for not being as submissive as
**Alpha's POV:**I arrived home, still feeling the tension from the situation in the forest. Lily, with her keen eyes, approached me, anxiety evident on her face."Where is Hope? Is she okay?" she inquired, concerned.Before I could answer, the door opened, and Hope entered, supporting Noah, who coughed due to smoke exposure. Lily raised an eyebrow, clearly perplexed."Why did you bring this boy back?" she questioned, with a firm tone.I took a deep breath, facing Lily. "He is Hope's fated mate. She refuses to let me kill him."Hope guided Noah to the room and requested the doctor to attend to him. Lily looked at me, confused and worried. "And now, what are we going to do?""I cannot allow my daughter to marry a lone wolf," I declared, firmness in my words. Tension hung in the air as Lily processed the decision I had already made."Logan is sure to marry the Alpha's daughter. We need to cancel this marriage. We're talking about our daughter's happiness," Lily argued, persisting in the
Pov Supreme Alpha:I slowly opened my eyes, lying in my bed with everyone around me, feeling a renewed energy flowing through my veins. The doctor, looking at me with surprise and hope, approached."Alpha, you're recovering faster than we expected. Hope's blood is working wonders in your system. However, more doses will be needed to ensure a complete recovery," he said, jotting down information on a paper.I lifted my gaze to the doctor, my body still weak but determination shining in my eyes. "Where is Hope?" I asked, my voice resonating through the room.Lily, by my side, seemed nervous. "Luke, something happened to our daughter. Hope disappeared.""How so, disappeared?" I growled in irritation, "Did she run away with some boyfriend again?" I got up from the bed, full of anger, ready to punish whoever was in front of me, but I would bring my daughter back home.Lily quickly denied. "No, Alpha. It's not that. Something happened to our daughter."At that moment, the Beta hurried into
Hope's POV:I woke up restless, the previous night still echoing in my thoughts. Uncertainty lingered, and the despair over my father's critical condition continued to haunt me. However, there was no time for hesitation. I rose determined, ready to face another day of competition.The lingering shower provided brief relief, but the tension persisted. Stepping out of the shower, clad only in a towel, I prepared to change when suddenly something was placed over my face. A cloth saturated with a strong scent hit my nostrils, and instantly, my vision began to darken.Before I could comprehend what was happening, a presence made itself felt behind me. A deep voice whispered in my ear, "Goodbye, my dear, Hope..." The cloth was over my face, and my body responded weakly to the invasive odor. The world spun around me, and consciousness faded as I succumbed to a sudden faint, the surroundings dissipating.Lily's POV:Desperation took hold of me when the beta approached with a somber expression
pov hopeThe sun had barely risen on the horizon when I was awakened by the guard chief's call for the third stage of the competition. A mixed feeling of anxiety and determination propelled me as I quickly got dressed. The third phase was crucial, and every move counted.Upon reaching the designated location, the guard chief distributed bracelets that would monitor our vitality during the challenge. The participants were strategically positioned at different points in the forest, ready to face the challenges that lay ahead.Norman, my partner, exchanged a serious look with me before we received our instructions. "Stay alert, Peter. We can't afford to lose points this time."The forest was filled with unknown challenges, and our senses were heightened as time began to run out. Thirty minutes passed, and tension hung in the air as a growl reverberated among the trees.Suddenly, emerging from the shadows of the trees, Logan appeared before us. His eyes sparkled with wild determination, a