POV Alpha Luke"What?" Emily exclaimed indignantly, as if she had just heard an absurd request. I came ready to negotiate and use Lily as a bargaining chip, but apparently, Ethan didn't love her as much as she thought."Exactly what you heard. I want you to take Lily Brows back into your pack!" I stated firmly."Did something happen? Did she disobey you for you to want to send her back to her old pack?" Alpha Ethan asked suspiciously."Lily was a good servant, bought with a purpose, and she has fulfilled her role. That's why I came to return her, as a final act of kindness on my part for the time she served me," I replied curtly. At that moment, Lily looked worn out, and I didn't want to further tarnish her reputation. With her sister ascending as Luna, I knew accepting Lily back would be challenging."Lily was sold to the Supreme Alpha as a form of alliance between our packs. You can't return her. Returning her means breaking the alliance and starting a war, do you understand?" Emily
POV LilyI walked through that endless corridor, my legs trembling with every step as hot tears streamed down my face. It felt like a giant nightmare, and I struggled to find an exit, any escape from the suffocating situation."Daughter?" I heard my mother's gentle voice behind me, a touch of concern evident in her words.My heart raced as my father spoke with noticeable firmness, "What are you doing here?" His tone cut through the air, filled with tension and perhaps a hint of disappointment. I shivered in his presence, eyes brimming with tears desperately searching for an answer that could alleviate the pain settling between us."Father... mother..." I stammered nervously. The emotion of seeing them after so long overwhelmed me. The last time we met, my father aided that alpha in kidnapping me, but deep down, I wanted to believe there wasn't much they could do. Knowing the Supreme Alpha as I do now, he would have come to my pack and killed everyone without exception. I shouldn't bla
Pov Lily"We need to talk." Those were the words that came out of his lips as he began to approach me.Alpha Ethan wrapped his arms around my waist and caressed my cheek. I tried to pull away, but he drew me closer, holding my face, forcing me to look at him."Oh my God, Lily, what have they done to you?" He said nervously, examining the bruises on my arm."Don't pretend to care about me. I need to go see the Supreme Alpha." I replied dryly, but before I could turn away, he grabbed my arm forcefully, making me stay."Lily, don't make things harder for us, please!" He said anxiously.I swallowed hard, my eyes starting to well up with tears. I was trying to hold back the tears in front of him, but all I wanted was to let out all the pain I was feeling."I owe you an apology. I know everything may seem confusing now, and I was wrong not to have come after you. I know..."He seemed to ponder for a moment about what he was going to say."You promised... you would come for me... but, in the
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
**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