CANEI woke up to the warmth of Leah's body next to mine, but despite her presence, I couldn't shake the feeling that something important was missing. It was a nagging sense of unease that lingered in the back of my mind, like a whispered warning that I couldn't quite decipher.As I lay there, my wolf stirred inside me, his restlessness palpable. He was pacing, growling, warning me that something was wrong. But I ignored him, attributing his agitation to the stress of being Alpha. I was new to the role, and the weight of responsibility was still settling in.But my wolf's instincts were insistent, urging me to pay attention to the subtle cues that something was off. He was sensing something that I wasn'tI pushed aside the feeling, focusing on the warmth of Leah's skin against mine. She was beautiful, devoted, and loyal. What more could an Alpha ask for?Yet, the sense of unease persisted, gnawing at the edges of my mind. I tried to shake it off, telling myself that I was just bein
AVAIt was peaceful, in a way, but I couldn't shake the feeling of unease that had settled in my stomach.Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Ken led us to the edge of a city. I gasped in amazement as I took in the sight before me. The city was huge, sprawling across the landscape like a living, breathing creature. It was surrounded by heavy artillery and armor, the metal glinting in the sunlight like a thousand tiny mirrors.I felt a sense of awe wash over me as I gazed at the city. It was big and beautiful, just like the Golden Claw pack. I couldn't help but wonder what kind of people lived here, and what kind of lives they led.As we approached the city gates, I could feel a sense of excitement building inside me. What would we find here? Would we finally uncover the truth about my father? I took a deep breath, steeling myself for what lay ahead. I was ready to face whatever challenges came our way, as long as it meant finding out the truth.Ken led us through the gates, a
AVAI woke up to a typical morning, but it quickly took a turn for the worse. As I got dressed and prepared to face the day, I tried to open my door, only to find that it wouldn't budge. I pulled and pulled, but it was stuck fast.A sense of unease crept over me as I wondered what was going on. Was someone playing a prank on me, or was something more sinister at play?Just as I was starting to feel anxious, my maid Sophia came into the room, looking scared. Her eyes were wide, and her face was pale, and I could tell that something was wrong."Ava, I'm so sorry," she said, her voice trembling. "The alpha has sent guards to...to restrict you to your room."I felt a chill run down my spine as I stared at her in shock. "What do you mean?" I asked, my voice firm.Sophia hesitated before speaking, her words barely above a whisper. "You can't leave your room, Ava. The guards have been instructed to only allow food to be brought in. You're not allowed to move around or see anyone."I felt a
AVAI sat with Jake and Ken in the quiet infirmary, the soft rustle of leaves and gentle hum of conversation in the background creating a sense of calm. But as Jake began to speak, his words shattered the tranquility, and I felt my heart sink like a stone in water."What do you mean Cane told them there's no peace treaty anymore?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper, as if I was afraid to shatter the fragile peace myself.Jake's expression was grim, his eyes serious as he leaned forward. “I met with the officials who were sent to negotiate the peace treaty," he explained, his voice low and measured. "They told me that Cane had informed them that the treaty was off, that we were no longer interested in pursuing peace."I felt a wave of shock wash over me, like a cold splash of water on a hot summer day. Cane had been adamant about the peace treaty, and had seen it as a way to bring stability and prosperity to our city. Why would he suddenly change his mind? The question swirled
CANEI watched Ava, my eyes fixed on her as she looked up at me with a mix of fear and pleading. Something about her expression struck a chord within me, and I felt a pang of...guilt? Regret? I didn't know, but I knew I couldn't bring myself to mate with her by force. It went against everything I believed in, everything I thought I stood for.I turned and left, the silence between us thick and heavy. Ava always had a way of making me feel empty, of making me question myself. I didn't know why, but it was like she saw right through me, to the very heart of who I was.I went straight to my room, not wanting to speak to anyone. I just wanted to be alone, to think and reflect on what was happening to me. But my solitude was short-lived, as the door burst open and Leah stormed in, her face red with anger."What do you think you're doing, Cane?" she spat, her eyes blazing with fury. "Why did you free Ken? You're siding with the enemies, aren't you?"I raised an eyebrow, feeling a surge o
AVAI sat in my chambers, the soft glow of the candles casting eerie shadows on the walls. The air was heavy with the scent of jasmine, but even its sweetness couldn't calm the turmoil brewing inside me. I stared blankly at the wall, my mind replaying the events of earlier like a macabre dance. Cane's behavior had been so out of character, so...alien. The way he'd smiled, the way he'd touched me, it was all so wrong.My fingers drifted to the scar on my face, a tender exploration that still felt like a betrayal. How could he have done that? The Cane I knew would never hurt me, would never even think of hurting me. But this...this was someone else. Someone possessed, someone consumed by a darkness that seemed to seep into every pore of his being.I shuddered at the thought, my skin crawling with unease. I didn't recognize the man I'd seen earlier. He was like a stranger, a shadow of the Cane I'd grown to love. I felt like I was living in a nightmare, trapped in a world that was spin