Hazel's POVAs I stepped out of the grand gates of the palace, the bustling streets of the capital city stretched out before me like a vibrant tapestry, each thread woven with the sights, sounds, and smells of life in the kingdom. The setting sun beat down upon the cobblestone streets, casting long shadows across the bustling marketplace as merchants called out their wares and eager shoppers haggled for the best deals.I strode purposefully through the streets. While my presence would normally be commanding the attention of all who crossed my path, decided I would rather just take things mildly today.. As the alpha King, I was used to the stares and whispers that followed in my wake, the murmurs of reverence and fear that echoed through the city like a chorus of voices.But as I made my way through the winding streets, my mind was far from the adulation of my subjects. I wanted to clear my head, and it had popped into my mind to do so with a little stroll, and being recognised would n

Hazel's POVThe Silver Hands members froze in their tracks, their faces contorted with a mixture of surprise and unease at my sudden appearance. I could feel their eyes on me, wary and distrustful, as they sized me up with a cautious wariness that only fueled my amusement."Well, well, well," I drawled, my voice dripping with mock sweetness as I sauntered towards them, my cloak billowing behind me like the wings of a vulture. "What do we have here? A pack of Silver Hands members causing trouble in my city? How...delightful."The members exchanged uneasy glances, their hands instinctively reaching for the weapons at their sides as they squared off against me, their expressions a mixture of defiance and fear. But beneath their bravado, I could sense the tremor of uncertainty in their voices, the lingering doubt that gnawed at the edges of their resolve."Alpha Hazel," one of them ventured, his voice tinged with a hint of nervousness as he addressed me with a begrudging respect. "This do

Hazel's POV As the fight wore on, I felt the burn of exertion seeping into my muscles, the relentless pace of our battle taking its toll on my weary body. But I refused to yield, drawing upon every ounce of strength and determination I possessed as I pressed on with unwavering resolve.And then, just when it seemed as though victory was within my grasp, my opponent seized upon an opportunity, his eyes flashing with a fierce determination as he launched a counterattack. I barely had time to react as he lashed out with a broken shard of glass, the makeshift weapon glinting in the dim light as it sliced through the air with deadly precision.I felt the sting of pain as the shard grazed my skin, a sharp reminder of the danger that lurked within the shadows. But I refused to let it slow me down, my adrenaline pumping as I redoubled my efforts, my claws slashing through the air with renewed ferocity.We traded blow for blow, each strike ringing out like a thunderclap as we clashed in a dea

Lycidas' POV Instinct kicked in, flooding my veins with adrenaline as I sprang into action, my movements fueled by a primal need to protect her at all costs. Without a second thought, I charged towards the water's edge, my muscles tensed and ready to strike as I prepared to confront the beast head-on if necessary. I knew I had to act fast, to reach Mia before it was too late, but with each passing second, the distance between us seemed to stretch on infinitely. She could swim, I knew, but this section of the river was especially dangerous, with turning rapids and violent undercurrents.I dove into the water with reckless abandon, the icy chill of the river enveloping me like a suffocating embrace as I plunged beneath the surface in search of Mia. The cold rush of the river water enveloped me as I plunged beneath the surface, my senses overwhelmed by the cacophony of sound and sensation. I kicked and thrashed against the current, fighting against the powerful force of the water as I s

Lycidas' POV I set out in a sprint and slid between Mia and the animal. Without hesitation, I charged forward, my claws slashing through the air with lethal precision as I aimed for the bear's exposed throat. The creature snarled in pain as my claws found their mark, blood pouring from the wound as it staggered backwards, momentarily stunned by the ferocity of my attack. But it could never be that easy. The bear did not fall, instead it grew even more frenzied and counter attacked.But I was ready, my senses honed by the intensity of the battle. With a surge of power, I reached out with my mind once more, pushing against the bear with all the force I could muster. It stumbled backward, caught off guard by the unseen force at work.Seizing the opportunity, I lunged forward, my claws slashing through the air with lethal precision. The bear roared in pain as my strikes found their mark, tearing through fur and flesh with savage ferocity. But still, it fought on, refusing to yield to the