Pov Alpha...My steps echoed in the hallway, my mind seething with anger and frustration. I was heading toward the office, hoping to find some clue, some sign of peace that could help me forget about the problems. The tequila bottle in my hand was a temporary relief for my irritation, but I knew it wouldn't solve my problems.When I entered the office, I clenched the bottle tightly and placed it on the table. My Beta, Mark, stood near the door, his expression tense. He was about to bring news that would only intensify my anger."What is it?" I growled, impatient.He swallowed hard before responding. "Alpha, we have bad news. Julie was found dead in the dungeon."My eyes narrowed, my mind spinning in search of answers. Julie was dead? This didn't make sense. "When did this happen?" I demanded to know, my voice cold and controlled despite the fury burning inside."Exactly when we were saving Lily. It appears that there was no one looking after the situation in the dungeon. The guards su
Alpha's POV...I transformed back into my human form after a long run in the forest, valuable information in hand. My determination had only grown, and I was willing to protect my pack from any threat.After returning to my human form, I made my way back to the pack's main residence, determined to check on Lily's condition. I climbed the stairs and walked down the corridor to her room. My mind was filled with concern for what she had recently gone through, and I hoped to find her resting.I gently knocked on the door before entering, and there she was, lying on the bed. Her eyes opened when she saw me, and I could see the exhaustion and uncertainty in her gaze. Still, she offered me a weak smile."Alpha," she whispered, her tone filled with a mix of emotions.I walked to the edge of her bed and sat down carefully. I reached out and gently caressed her cheek. "Lily, how are you feeling?"She sighed, her eyes searching mine. "I'm still weak, but I'm getting better. What happened, Alpha?
Olivia entered the Alpha's room silently, her steps light and inaudible. She found the Alpha in the dark, sitting at his desk, reviewing important pack documents. He was wearing torn clothes, and his body hair stood on end, as if he had just shifted back to his human form. Upon noticing Olivia's presence, he narrowed his eyes in irritation."What are you doing here?" the Alpha growled, his voice low and threatening.Olivia tried to appear innocent and concerned, approaching him with a gentle look. "Alpha, I heard rumors that a pack member attacked someone. I was worried and came to check what was happening."He looked at her with suspicion. "Yes, a pack member attacked Lily, actually. An attempted murder. But what does that have to do with you?"Olivia feigned surprise and, inadvertently, dropped the paper she was holding in her hands. It was a letter from the doctor, whose contents she was about to use to her advantage. She looked at the floor as if she had made a mistake and then, w
Pov LilyI was in the room with Johanna, still recovering from the recent events. My mind was in turmoil, and I couldn't forget the attack I had suffered that night. Even though everyone around me assured me that I was recovering, I still felt weak and vulnerable with each passing day."You may enter... the slave has been with Johanna all day," I heard the soldier's deep voice at my door.In a few seconds, the Beta entered the room, his expression serious and concerned. That alone was unusual enough to make me raise an eyebrow, but what he said next surprised me even more."The Alpha has requested that you see the doctor, Lily. He is concerned about the discomfort you've been experiencing and wants you to be evaluated."Johanna and I exchanged surprised glances. After what the Alpha had said in the past, that only his blood was enough to heal me, this attitude was completely unexpected. Still, I couldn't help but feel suspicious."Why is he suddenly concerned?" I asked, my voice weak
"Obviously, darling, you won't congratulate me on the child? Finally, the Alpha will have the son he desires so much," she smirked.I couldn't help but give her a skeptical look. There was something about the way she was acting that made me uncomfortable, but I couldn't quite put my finger on it.The doctor glanced at Olivia, considering the situation. "Well, since both of you are here, I'll examine you in sequence. Lily, I'll check the results of your test first and then examine you."I nodded, still feeling uncomfortable about Olivia's presence. While the doctor analyzed my blood sample, I couldn't shake the feeling that something was going on, something that Olivia was hiding. As the nurse assessed her and asked her some questions, recording them in her chart, I sat down next to the Beta and questioned him."Is this the Alpha's child?" My eyes welled up with tears; I wanted to leave, crying, as soon as possible upon learning that my mate would have a child with another woman, right
Pov LilyMy hand trembled as I placed the small tombstone in the flowered ground near the forest. The engraved words - Julie Miller, 16 years - seemed so final, and my eyes stung with tears threatening to fall.Johanna stood by my side, her presence bringing silent comfort. She had also shared moments with Julie, and her betrayal had affected her in a unique way. She wasn't there just as a member of the pack but as a friend who also felt the loss of that young girl."I hope you can rest in peace, Julie. I want you to know that I forgive you for everything you did, wherever you are, I hope the Moon Goddess watches over you..." I said, tossing flowers around the tombstone, my eyes filled with tears.The place we chose for the burial was serene, with wildflowers surrounding the ground. There was no need for a grand funeral, as that wasn't what Julie would have wanted. She would have preferred something simple and meaningful.As I knelt, my fingers brushed the soil and the flowers, and I
Alpha's POV.After tumultuous days, I decided to look for Lily. We hadn't had a proper conversation since the incident that left her shaken, and it was time to confront the situation. I walked to her room with determined steps, but as I opened the door and found her there, reading something with focused eyes, I hesitated for a moment.She was reading an old-looking book and quickly hid it when she noticed my presence. Her eyes avoided mine, and something in her posture seemed vulnerable, as if she was trying to hide something."Lily," I whispered her name, trying to soften my voice. "We haven't seen each other for a long time. How are you?"She seemed nervous, as if she didn't know how to react to my presence. I sighed internally, remembering how things had changed between us."I was worried about you," I continued, taking a step closer but still giving her space to feel comfortable. "I didn't want you to isolate yourself like this."She finally looked at me, her eyes filled with emot
Alpha's office was near the corridor in front of Lily's room, with shelves full of ancient objects and a large oak desk where he and Olivia were seated. Tension hung in the air, like a storm about to break.Lily, with her heavy heart after losing Julie and the incident, entered the office hesitantly, with a humble expression on her face. She didn't intend to interrupt a conversation between the Alpha and Olivia but had an important request."Alpha..." Lily whispered, interrupting the conversation between the two.The Alpha, still angry with Lily for her refusal to lie with him, gave her a cold look when he saw her enter. Olivia, on the other hand, smiled with a venomous expression, knowing that Lily's presence could be useful in her quest for power."Speak," the Alpha said gruffly, without much concern.Lily swallowed hard before addressing the Alpha with respect. "Alpha, I have a request." Her voice was soft, almost trembling.The Alpha stared at her for a moment before nodding dismi
**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