**POV Lily**As soon as I entered the dungeon, the darkness and the damp smell of the place enveloped me. Julie was there, handcuffed to the wall, with wide and fearful eyes. Her body was covered in bruises and cuts, and I could feel the pain and fear she carried."Julie..." I murmured her name with a cold tone, showing no compassion. "How long has it been? We have a lot to talk about, perhaps you'd like to start by explaining why you killed my babies?"Tears welled up in her eyes, and she swallowed hard before responding. "Lily, I... I didn't want to. I swear. I was forced; she deceived me.""Forced by whom?" I asked, keeping my gaze fixed on her."Olivia," she confessed. "She deceived me and forced me to poison you. She said she'd kill me if I didn't follow her orders. I swear I considered you a friend; I didn't want to do this," Julie replied, crying.Olivia was a monster. I couldn't believe my friend had betrayed our trust in this way. The pain of betrayal burned within me, but I
**POV Alpha**"Alpha," the doctor began cautiously, "I regret to inform you that Olivia is indeed pregnant."My impatience was evident, and my claws were ready to emerge. "Is she really pregnant?" I asked incisively, looking at the doctor as if I were willing to tear his throat out if he were lying.Olivia smiled, trying to approach me. "I told the truth, Alpha. I wasn't lying. I'm carrying your child."Her attempt at seduction only irritated me further. I pushed her brutally, making her step back. "Do you think this pregnancy makes you innocent? That I will forgive everything you've done? I only didn't kill her because she's carrying my child."Olivia swallowed hard, looking down. She knew she was in a precarious situation. Her plan to seduce and manipulate me had crumbled, and she was facing the reality of her cruel actions.I was angry, but I also understood that with Olivia pregnant, we needed to handle the situation carefully and rationally. I couldn't kill her without harming th
Olivia sat in her room, with the curtains drawn to block the light. Clara, her best friend, sat beside her, watching with concern. Olivia clutched a pillow tightly, as if seeking comfort in this tumultuous moment."Olivia, you shouldn't have done this," Clara began, her voice filled with concern.Olivia looked at her friend, her red, swollen eyes revealing the tears she had shed in the past few days. "I had to, Clara. The Alpha was furious; he could have killed me."Clara sighed, worried about the situation. "But don't you think this is a risk? He can't be very pleased with you now.""He didn't kill me, Clara, because I'm pregnant," Olivia admitted with a sigh, gently caressing her slightly swollen belly. "He made me undergo an examination. And it's confirmed."Clara seemed surprised. "Pregnant? Olivia, how did this happen? You always said you were being careful."Olivia shook her head, a tear rolling down her face. "I was. But it seems that fate had other plans."Clara moved closer a
Lily's POVI had just returned to my room after being discharged from the doctor. Johanna had advised me not to speak to the Alpha about what had happened. She believed it was better to wait until I was fully recovered before confronting the issues between us. Part of me felt resentful about her lack of action, but the wisdom of her words ultimately prevailed."Come on, dear, I've got everything ready for you!" Johanna said, smiling, as she accompanied me to my room.That night, I was preparing to finally sleep in my own bed after fifteen long days in the infirmary, bombarded with medications. The feeling of being in my room again was comforting, and I hoped I could rest after enduring numerous nightmares during my stay. Despite all the recent trauma, I still held hope that I could overcome the deep sadness that had gripped me, as if I had lost something precious.I didn't know the nightmare was far from over. As I lay there, getting ready to fall asleep, I felt a dark shadow envelopi
Pov Lily...On the way to the new room, Johanna guided me. I didn't know if I should be happy for having been saved by the Alpha or continue feeling terrible because he hadn't cared about my health for a long time or returned to see me when I was in the infirmary with the doctors."But... just a bit more, Lily, we're almost there," Johanna smiled patiently.I felt awful for making her stay with me all night. Once she entered the new room, she closed the windows and covered me with two warm blankets."Is this room close to the Alpha's room, right?" I asked curiously."It's in the same corridor," Johanna replied, taking a thermometer to measure my temperature. "How are you feeling?" she asked, concerned, stroking my hair."Confused. Since I left that infirmary, I've had the feeling that some want me dead and that I'm no longer useful to the Alpha," I said, lowering my head in shame."Don't say that, dear. I'm sure the Alpha cares about you. If he didn't, he wouldn't have saved you tonig
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
**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