All Chapters of Bound by Loyalty, Torn by Fate: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

The journey to the Eclipse Pack had been long, tense, and cloaked in silence. Zach gripped the wheel, his jaw set as he navigated the miles ahead. The drive spanned countless hours, broken only by a ferry ride across the shimmering waters, and then more driving until, at last, they approached the borders of Alpha Owen's territory.The Eclipse Pack's lands were vast, with sprawling terrain dotted by scattered villages. Unlike other packs, whose centres of power were often rooted in urban areas, the pack house stood proudly on a cliff overlooking the rugged coastline. The waves below crashed against the rocks, their endless rhythm a stark contrast to the turmoil roiling within Zach.Alpha Owen's reign had spanned nearly sixty years—a tenure marked by wisdom and balance. His leadership was renowned not for the strength of his warriors, though they were formidable, but for the respect he commanded both within and beyond his borders. He valued the freedom of his pack members, allowing them

Owen had escorted Zach, Cole, and Rita back to his office, explaining what had transpired with Tristan and Serena. The atmosphere was heavy, each step echoing the weight of the revelations. Once they were inside, Owen gestured for everyone to sit. He lowered himself into one of the chairs, his movements deliberate, while Rita and Cole followed suit. Zach, however, chose to remain standing, his posture stiff and unyielding as if rooted by an unspoken tension."So, some of the ex-rogue pack members saw Serena and Tristan and helped them get here?" Cole asked, his disbelief evident.Owen nodded, his expression sombre. "Yes," he confirmed, leaning back in his chair."Did they give much information about how Serena and Tristan escaped?" Cole pressed, though his gaze flickered nervously towards Zach. The Alpha’s face was a mask of cold detachment, his thoughts seemingly trapped in a deep, shadowed place."Well..." Owen paused, his eyes momentarily settling on Zach before continuing. "It app

The sky was a canvas of grey, thick with overcast clouds, and the waves below crashed and roared against the cliffs with relentless ferocity. The once serene view of the ocean had turned hostile, its surface churning a dirtied, turbulent brown as the harsh wind whipped the water into chaos. Zach stood by the window, his sharp blue eyes scanning the angry seascape. The scene mirrored his inner turmoil, his restlessness growing with each passing moment.The Alpha meeting was set to take place today, and Zach had remained at Alpha Owen’s home, waiting for the arrival of the other Alphas. He knew many had travelled long distances, but he hoped they were prepared to sit down and hear him out immediately. At the very least, he wanted them to listen to his side of the story before they sought rest, giving them the night to mull over his words and begin to form a plan.Zach had spent much of his stay checking on Tristan, despite Serena’s visible discomfort with his presence. Though she allowe

Zach took a deep breath as he made his way back down to the medical floor. He could only hope Serena would be in a more receptive mood this time, though her resistance so far didn’t give him much confidence. Still, this was about Lucille, and whatever Serena’s feelings towards him, Zach knew she would want to hear that they had a plan.The meeting with the other alphas had dragged on for hours. Many had been reluctant to act, but after hearing testimonies from Zach, Rita, and a handful of former rogue pack members, they had finally been convinced to take action. With that step behind him, Zach’s next task loomed: returning home with Cole to prepare his pack for the battles to come. He’d also need to sit down with Bo, explain everything, and address the rift his Beta’s actions had caused. But before all that, he had one more conversation to finish here—one Lucille would have expected of him.The sterile scent of disinfectant filled his nostrils as he walked across the pristine white fl

Zach had to fight the urge to chuckle as the guards closed in around him. Their movements were swift and practised, forcing him onto his knees as they restrained his hands behind his back. He let them; their display of authority was almost amusing.The man standing in front of him—clearly the leader of the patrol—was linking back to his Alpha, the tell-tale glaze in his eyes betraying the silent telepathic exchange. Zach tilted his head slightly, watching the man’s expression shift from stern focus to something closer to unease as the link ended.“Untie him,” the commander ordered sharply.“What? But he’s an intruder!” one of the guards, a smaller man with a wiry frame, protested.“We are under strict instructions to escort Alpha Zachary Lochwood of the Crescent Moon Pack to the hall,” the commander replied, his tone leaving no room for debate.“How do we know he really is who he says he is?” the smaller man piped up again, suspicion flickering in his narrowed eyes.“That’s not for us