Julian’s Point of ViewThe first light of dawn painted the sky in hues of gold and crimson as I stood in front of my warriors, the cold morning air doing little to temper the heat of my resolve. The rhythmic thud of their boots against the ground echoed in the quiet of the early hours, each step deliberate, each step a promise of victory.We moved with precision, like a well-oiled machine, heading straight for the borders of the Luperci Pack’s territory. My eyes scanned the horizon, sharp and unrelenting, my mind replaying the details of Alpha Lucio’s letter. The alliance was sealed, but now it was time to see if his warriors were as capable as he claimed.When we reached the agreed meeting point, I spotted him—Alpha Lucio, a towering figure clad in silver armor that gleamed under the rising sun. His warriors stood behind him, their faces etched with the weariness of battle, but their spirits unbroken.“Alpha Julian,” Lucio greeted with a curt nod, his voice gruff but respectful.“Alp
Julian’s Point of ViewFive hours had passed, five long, agonizing hours of relentless torment. Lucio and I remained on our knees, blood pooling around us, our fists ramming against our skulls with a force that would have killed a lesser wolf. The metallic scent of blood hung thick in the air, a grim reminder of our helplessness.As an Alpha, my healing abilities were thrice as fast as a regular werewolf's, but that wasn’t the reprieve it should have been. Every time a wound closed, my fists would open it again, the cycle of healing and self-inflicted injury an endless loop of agony. It was sheer torture.Each punch sent waves of pain coursing through my body, but worse than the pain was the humiliation. An Alpha, reduced to this—a powerless puppet at the mercy of a voice that had stripped away all semblance of control.The air around us was heavy, oppressive, as if mocking our struggle. My fear for the King grew with each passing moment, and with it, resentment burned in my chest. Ho
Kaiden’s Point of View“Now that’s more like it.” I smiled as I turned away from the two groaning people who were lying on the floor, surrounded by their own pool of blood.“Your Highness”, Caspian called beside me, panting heavily. I patted his shoulders as I smiled in understanding, I had left them behind, and they had to race all the way here.“Get me the Alpha of the Luperci’s Pack”, I stated and he bowed and moved away. Few minutes later, Caspian returned, his steps measured, unwavering. Beside him walked a man who, despite his battered and bloodied appearance, carried the unmistakable aura of an Alpha. His shoulders were squared, and his chin, though marred with dirt, was lifted in a show of resilience.As soon as the man’s gaze landed on me, he immediately fell to his knees, bowing deeply. I observed him silently, noting the exhaustion etched into every line of his face, the pain lingering in his eyes.“Your Highness,” the man said, his voice hoarse yet unwavering. “I… I owe yo
Avery’s Point of ViewI woke up with a dreadful feeling as I laid my hands on my chest, trying to calm my racing heart. What was going on? I thought as I continued holding onto my chest. A few minutes later, I was able to put myself together, then I walked out of my room.I still couldn’t believe the princess treatment I was getting here, everything felt so unreal. My skin was started to glow and retain its original colour, my hair had doubled in length and was very healthy.Laura practically treated me like family, she treated me like her own junior sister, something my own blood sister, Sophia had never done before. I sighed utterly as all the painful memories started flooding in my mind.Sophia had always been hostile to me since our childhood. She practically hated me and would do anything to see me suffer or dead. Even now, the memory of that fateful day clawed its way back to my mind, stirring a storm of bitterness in my chest.I clenched my fists as the memory played vividly in
Avery’s Point of ViewI stepped out of the living room, heading toward the stables, I took a sharp turn and passed two girls discussing, I planned to ignore them but paused when I heard a familiar word, ‘Krypta Clan’."Did you hear what happened to the Moonwalker Pack? And the Krypta Clan?" one of them whispered, her voice tinged with awe and fear."Of course I did," the other replied "The Alpha King wiped them out…. well, almost. They say he’s furious and won’t stop until they’ve paid in double for their treason."I frowned, staying where I was, my interest growing despite myself. A part of me wanted to ignore it, those people had never spared a shred of kindness for me. Yet, the thought of their suffering stirred something complicated in my chest.The first girl leaned closer and said. "I heard they’ve lost hundreds already; warriors, elders, even some of the children. It’s… awful."The second girl nodded in response. "My grandfather said it’s only the beginning. The King’s orders a
Kaiden’s Point of View“As of today, we are cutting off our alliance with these two packs; The Moonwalker Pack and The Krypta Clan.” I paused so that the people in the room could take in the news.The elders turned to each other as they started whispering, having had enough, I raised my hands and spoke with an icy tone, “If you have opinions or dissatisfactions, I would prefer for you to say them rather than for you to whisper within yourselves, knowing fully well that I can hear every single word you say”I let my gaze sweep across the room, catching the faint unease in their eyes. I’d just finished speaking when an elder on the far side of the table rose to his feet. His movements were slow and deliberate, and his expression carried a cautious determination. I knew where this was going even before he opened his mouth.“Your Highness,” he began, his tone deferential but firm. “If I may… it wouldn’t be wise to completely cut off the Krypta Clan and the Moonwalker Pack. While their cri
Kaiden's Point of ViewAn hour later, I finally slowed down, breathing hard as I came to a stop. My chest heaved as I looked around, confused.My frown deepened. I was supposed to be racing through the woods, yet somehow, I had ended up here, on the other side of the pack. My Beta, Caspian, lived in this area. It would be strange for me to show up unannounced, especially when there wasn’t any business that required my presence. I sighed, shaking my head, and turned to leave.But then I saw her.Snowy.The sight of her froze me in place. She was standing by a shed, her starlight-white hair glinting in the afternoon sunlight. Her pale skin seemed to glow, and her violet eyes sparkled with joy. She looked even more stunning than the last time I saw her. There was an effortless grace in the way she moved, her aura captivating as she hummed softly to herself.I watched her take a few steps, but just as she neared the shed, her foot caught on something, and she stumbled. Without thinking, I
Kaiden’s Point of ViewI grabbed the man’s arm in an iron grip, my voice low and laced with venom. “Get your hands off her.”Both of them froze. The man blinked, clearly startled by my sudden appearance. Snowy’s violet eyes widened, her mouth slightly open as if she couldn’t quite believe what she was seeing.“Alpha Kaiden,” the man stammered, his tone a mix of surprise and fear. “I didn’t….”“Did I stutter?” I growled, my voice cutting through the air like a blade. My gaze bore into his, daring him to challenge me. “Put. Her. Down.”Snowy, still in his arms, quickly placed a hand on his chest. “It’s okay, Derrick,” she said softly, her voice calm yet confused. “You can let me down.”Derrick hesitated, his gaze darting between Snowy and me, before he finally complied, gently setting her on her feet. She adjusted her dress, her expression a mix of concern and bewilderment as she looked at me.“What are you doing here, Alpha?” she asked, her tone carefully neutral but laced with curiosi
Maya’s Point Of ViewI couldn’t breathe for a second. The humiliation. The rage. The molten fire ripping under my skin, threatening to consume me whole.I would not let her win."He told me himself!" I snapped, my voice slicing through the thickening tension like a blade. I stomped forward so violently the designer let out a startled yelp, clutching her clipboard to her chest like a shield."He said I'm the only one fit to stand beside him!" I screamed, trembling with fury, my hands clenched into fists so tight my nails bit into my palms.Laura stood there, arms folded, completely unbothered. That damn smirk… that infuriating, mocking smirk, curled across her lips like she already knew the ending of a play I was fumbling through."Probably just trying to chase away a clinging little parasite," she said lightly, voice dripping with boredom, as if I was less than a fly buzzing near her ear.My blood boiled over."You…" I lunged at her, reckless, blinded by white-hot rage, my hand swingi
Maya’s Point Of ViewI watched, lounging like royalty, as Laura finally… finally, lifted her delicate hand and waved dismissively toward the designer. "You may attend to her," she said, her voice smooth but clearly edged with something cold. "I’ll wait."The designer hesitated, looking between us, visibly torn. I smirked wider, crossing my legs slowly, deliberately.As it should be. The future Luna didn’t wait for anyone.I rose from the chair in one graceful, commanding movement, my heels clicking sharply against the marble floor. Every movement screamed power. Entitlement. Destiny."Come along now," I said breezily to the poor designer, who scurried ahead of me like a frightened rabbit. Jenna and Tasha, who had waited in the corridor, immediately fell in step beside me, their eyes shining with excitement.I tossed a look over my shoulder, giving Laura a smug little wave. "Pity," I said, voice dripping with faux sympathy. "You’ll get used to waiting behind me soon enough." The way La
Maya’s Point Of ViewWe cranked the volume up even louder, the music roaring through the house like a living thing. The maids wisely disappeared, or maybe fled, leaving us alone to bask in the madness. Wine flowed like water. Laughter echoed through the halls.We danced, wild, reckless dancing in our designer clothes, hair flying, glasses sloshing, makeup smudging, not caring about anything but the rush, the pure high of victory. At one point, Jenna climbed onto the coffee table, waving her glass over her head and shouting, "Long live Queen Maya!"Tasha and I howled with laughter, nearly collapsing onto the floor. I flopped down into a chair, breathless and giddy, my chest heaving. My cheeks hurt from smiling so much. Tasha plopped down beside me, still giggling, and leaned close."So," she said, voice dropping conspiratorially. "When's the big announcement?" I smirked. "Soon," I said, swirling the wine in my glass lazily. "I want it to be a moment. Big, public. No doubt left in anyon
Maya’s Point Of ViewI left the packhouse with my heart soaring so high, it felt like I could float. The moon bathed the grounds in a silver glow, and for once, everything… everything, felt exactly right. The door slammed behind me, and I practically skipped down the marble steps, my heels clicking with sharp satisfaction.I was going to be Luna.Not just some pretty little shadow hovering behind Kaiden. No, I would be his equal, his queen. I would finally take the place that had always been mine by right.I huffed out a laugh, half disbelief, half giddy euphoria, tossing my hair over my shoulder as I made my way to my sleek black car. Sliding into the leather seat, I ran a manicured hand through my hair and grinned at my reflection in the rearview mirror."Finally," I whispered to myself, voice trembling with elation. "Finally, Maya Pierce gets everything she deserves." I revved the engine and sped off, the scenery blurring past me as I drove toward my private house just off the pack
Kaiden’s Point Of ViewThirty minutes later, we stood outside in the training field behind the house.The morning air was cool and crisp, filled with the earthy scent of dew-covered grass and the faint rustle of leaves stirred by a gentle breeze. The sun was a low, molten gold on the horizon, casting a soft glow over everything, painting Avery’s hair in threads of silver and honey as she stood across from me.Arms crossed, chin tilted defiantly, she was the perfect picture of stubbornness and beauty. Her hair was tied up in a messy braid that somehow made her look even more irresistible. And gods, her outfit. Black, fitted workout clothes that clung to her like a second skin, highlighting every curve, every dip, and line of her body.I could barely focus.She noticed my stare instantly, her cheeks tinging a delicious shade of pink. "Stop staring," she muttered under her breath, fiddling with the hem of her top. I grinned wolfishly. "Not my fault you look so damn edible," I said shame
Kaiden’s Point Of ViewThe words echoed through my mind long after Slade’s voice faded into the silence.The curse. The darkness.It would come. But so would I. I stared down at the girl sleeping against my chest… my mate, my heart, my reason for breathing, and a fierce, almost primal need to protect her surged through me.No matter what happens, I swore silently. No matter what it takes... I will protect you, Avery. Even if it costs me everything. Even if it costs me myself.Slowly, I shifted, careful not to wake her. I cupped her face, feeling the delicate warmth of her skin under my palm. Her lashes fluttered slightly in her sleep, and she made a small, contented sound that squeezed my heart until it physically hurt.I dipped my head, brushing my lips over her forehead. Then her temple.Then her cheek. And finally, finally, her mouth. I kissed her softly, deeply, pouring every unspoken vow, every desperate promise into that kiss. She stirred faintly, her lips moving against mine in
Kaiden’s Point Of ViewHer hands clutched at my shirt, and she made a small, wounded sound that shattered me from the inside. "I swear it, Snowy," I murmured, moving my lips to her forehead, placing a reverent kiss there. "Even if the world falls apart, I will always find my way back to you.""You better," she whispered fiercely, her fingers fisting tighter against me. "Because if you don’t, I'll come drag you back myself." I laughed, a rough, broken sound, and crushed her closer, my arms aching with the need to keep her safe."Deal," I breathed.We sat like that for a long time, just holding each other, as if afraid the other would disappear if we let go. She pulled back a little after a while, eyes searching mine, vulnerable and fierce all at once."You scared me," she said, voice cracking again. "You idiot." I smiled sadly and pressed my forehead back to hers. "I know. And I'm sorry. I'll spend the rest of my life making it up to you."She blinked, a few more tears spilling free. I
Kaiden’s Point Of ViewThe night air still clung to my skin as I dashed through the thick woods, each stride devouring the distance between me and her.My heart beat with a wild rhythm, not from the exertion… gods, no, but from the anticipation curling tighter and tighter inside me.I burst through the last stretch of forest, leaves scattering in my wake, and there it was — the small house tucked neatly under the starlit sky, warm lights glowing from inside like a beacon.My chest ached just looking at it. At what waited for me inside. I slowed my pace as I approached the door, brushing a hand down my clothes half-heartedly to knock off the dirt. I gripped the doorknob, twisting it open.The living room was… Empty. The lights were still on. The faint golden hue cast soft shadows against the furniture, the walls, and the forgotten blanket draped over the couch.It screamed of waiting. Of someone sitting up, long past when they should have slept, hoping — praying for someone to walk thr
Kaiden’s Point Of ViewThe color drained from her face. Her lips parted, a soft whimper escaping as the full weight of her mistake slammed into her. "N-No…" she whispered, stepping back. I stalked toward her, slow, deliberate, every step like a drumbeat of doom."You touched her," I said, my voice low and deathly calm. "You dared to touch what belongs to me.""She betrayed us!" Maya cried, her voice shrill and broken, desperate now. "She betrayed you!""No," I said simply, as if I were correcting a child's math homework. "You betrayed me." The room felt like it was shrinking around her. Her back hit the wall, and she pressed herself against it, as if she could disappear into the stone.Her eyes darted toward the door, calculating, desperate for escape. "Kaiden, p-please," she stammered, her tears falling freely now. "I-I only did what I thought was right! I did it for you!"I loomed over her, my body blocking out the light, casting her in shadow. "For me?" I echoed, almost amused. "Yo