Dravin's POV I tapped impatiently on my desk as I waited for any news about my mate's whereabouts.It was a weird feeling, waiting for news about Elora, as I was not used to waiting for anything. It was quite annoying.It was also puzzling that she would leave her father's Pack so secretly.Was she planning something?Her family didn't seem quite bothered by her disappearance, which would suggest that they know her whereabouts. Something I would have to address later.A knock on the door brought my attention to it, and I looked up to find Soren there with a frown on his face."Have you found her?""You can afford to think of other things except your mate, Alpha," he replied. "I am working on it and already told her family to do the same.""Yeah," I nodded. "I just can't find the sense of urgency in Stormclaw. They seem to know more than they're letting on.""Well, there's not much we can do," he shrugged. "They said she left saying she was coming back here, so there's not much they c
Lyanna's POVMy heart was in turmoil. I knew what Elora wanted, and I can honestly understand why she wanted it. She had become more than just my Luna. She was my friend. She was more than a duty. That was the best part of being with her. But I couldn't do this for her. "What's going on?" Hannah asked as we approached the castle. Both she and Alia had been so mesmerized with the view that it came as a surprise when she asked me a question. "Are you scared?" "Scared?" I laughed. "You think I'm scared?""I'm scared," Hannah said calmly.That caught me off guard. "Really?" I asked calmly. "What are you scared of?" "I'm scared of this," she replied. "Where are we going, and why are we here? Do you have any idea?" "I don't," I shrugged. "She has been quite secretive with her purpose."Hannah gave me a pointed look. "You're great at a lot of things, Lyanna, but terrible at lying. I suspect it's because you have barely ever lied your whole life."I glared at her in an attempt t
Avala's POV I woke up with a jolt as I felt a pounding headache assault me like a wave. I tried massaging my head and immediately realized that my hands were tied behind my back. It took a few seconds to process my thoughts as I remembered the events that transpired. I was ambushed and attacked by Outlanders, and it seems like I've been captured by them. I observed my surroundings and immediately realized that I had been left alone. It would seem that the Outlanders didn't expect me to wake up at this time. I took the opportunity I was given and immediately freed myself from my restraints. They used common rope, so it was quite easy to free myself. I hurried out of the enclosure I was kept in, careful not to alert anyone around of my movements. Surprisingly, there was no one around. The woods were eerily quiet. There were not even the sounds of birds and everything else that comprises the wild on a night like this. This is the forbidden section of the woods. It seems like I
Ava's POVThe Alpha of the Full Moon Pack appraised Lyanna with a complicated expression on his face. It was obvious he was debating what to do with her.On one hand, Lyanna was so petite that he could probably knock her head clean off with a single slap, but Lyanna's confidence when facing him was putting him off.The last thing an Alpha would want is to be humiliated in front of their subjects. If he attempted to hit Lyanna and failed, he would inevitably be humiliated.After a few tense minutes, he turned his attention to me and bowed reluctantly."It was my mistake for not giving clear instructions to my subordinates. I hope you would forgive this little transgression.""Strip him of his job," I ordered calmly.He lifted his head and stared at me in confusion."Huh?""The disrespectful guard," I said calmly. "Strip him of his job and give your word that he would never be in your employ for the rest of his life.""No!" The guard scrambled over to the foot of my carriage, his eyes f
Ava's POV The trip to my first stop, the Full Moon Pack, was quite easy. Somehow, I ended up with three attendants instead of two, as Alia decided to tag along and Valia seemed almost overjoyed to let her. Full Moon Pack was a lot closer to Stormclaw than the Sulk Pack was, so it took us only an hour to get there with the carriages. A message informing them of my arrival had been sent long before I arrived, giving them notice to prepare for my arrival. When I arrived, though, I was met with two mean-looking guards who stopped us at the gate, even though our carriages bore the official crest of the Sulk Pack and Stormclaw. "State your business," he said coldly as he glared at the guard. The guard politely replied, "I would appreciate it if you go speak with the Luna. We have an appointment with the Alpha today.""I don't know of any Luna visiting," the guard hissed. "State your business or turn back.""Inform your Alpha that the Luna of the Sulk Pack is here," I hissed from my
Soren's POVWatching Dravin decimate five Alphas gave me an inkling into the kind of demon he was before me. It reminded me of a time Hallow described—the time he decimated his Pack because he had fallen into his insanity, and his paranoia took over. ***It was a stalemate after he killed the other two elders, leaving him alone with Rudolph and two others. For this attack, which he could tell would be his last, Cedric and Alfred decided to give it their all to win against their Alpha. When they attacked as four, it took all of their effort to barely keep him contained and avoid death, which chased them at every turn. Now, two of them were dead, and only two remained attacking. They knew for a fact that they were no match for Dravin with just the two of them. He was going to make quick work of them in no time, and it would be truly over. Even though they could transform into their wolf forms, they had intentionally decided not to—for a reason. The reason was quite simple. Even thou