LOGINRya's POVI didn't know how, but I had that confidence that Oscar and Lia would find me all the information that I needed. It wasn't up to a full day since I mentioned my fears to Lia, and she had returned bearing what would seem like pleasant news. I had been in my study room all morning. WIth less tasks on my hands, and nothing really heavy to make my mind spiral in pondering thoughts, I bought my time with flipping through more pages of historical books judiciously. I was half way through the very book that interested me most when Lia stormed into the room. I could feel the urgency in her steps even though her face had masked it perfectly. I looked up at her, a bit startled, but mostly puzzled. "Come with me. There's something I want you to see," she said to me coldly. I had never seen her in such a demeanor... wearing such terrifying countenance. I could almost hear Oscar's voice through hers, but had washed the thoughts off my head when I sighted her figure and heard the light
Rya's POVI had not been neglected after all. My pride was still secured—intact, well laced on my shoulders as though nothing had ever happened. I still received the respect... the honour, just as before, but not exactly as before.It had been a month since I was crowned as Luna of the SilverFang pack, and for one who had stepped down from a position with the greatest authority in the entire werewolf territory, another would expect that I bowed my head in shame, or think of where I found myself to be as a downgrade... a fall from grace. But I was most satisfied with where I was. I finally had the chance to just... breathe, to live, to have lightened shoulders, to sleep without rethinking the events of the past or the future, to sit without having the pressing needs of the people weigh my spirit down. But most of all, when I turned my eyes to the man who now wore the crown, I still felt like the victor. I was at peace, knowing fully well that they people deserved a good man like him,
Frost's POVHow things changed in just a few seconds! I had become Alpha, of the most powerful pack in the entire werewolf territory. The thoughts and the reality of it had already inflicted such a burden on me, it was evident in the way my countenance changed. Heavy was really the head that wore the crown!I wore a new persona, a different aura. My back was straightened. I held my shoulders high, squared with pride. My chin was lifted, and my confidence was piqued. I was a new man, now boldly able to bore into another man's eyes, while the other would have to lower his in an unsolicited form of respect. Power was already a different feeling... a very good feeling.But what was an Alpha without his Luna? I turned to the one person who had willingly stepped down from her glory, who had paved a way for me to rule as Alpha. To Rya, I had made her my Luna, and not a second thought had gone into making that decision.When I presented my Luna to the tribunal, she was accepted... or so I t
Rya's POV"...hence no verdict can be rendered..." I heard Elder Malachi say those words.A loud gasp escaped my lips unconsciously, and a wave of relief washed over me. I could feel my body lighten by his words, almost as though I was floating in air. I had been holding on to Frost's hands all the while, clutching it tightly as though it were my anchor. My heart had slowly returned to its usual rhythm after minutes of throbbing hardly against my chest... thrice its usual oscillation. My happiness however was short-lived. There was still that undeniable truth that lingered in the air, that... harsh reality that I needed to accept at that moment: that my fate still hung in the balance, that the decision still rested on the tribunal.Elder Malachi returned to his seat, his head lowered to the ground in a mix of shame and disappointment. The rest of the table leaned in closer, into some sort of enclosed curve, like a committee in a council, whispering amongst themselves. Their faces w
Rya's POV"You are free to speak your testimony to this court," Elder Malachi said to Frost.My head spun towards Frost almost immediately. I was extremely stunned... for a thousand different reasons. What in the name of the gods was happening? The events of the court session was going far different from the way I imagined it to go. I was frantic, intensely panicking within, heaving heavily with my eyes widened and my lips agape. I studied Frost for just a few seconds, and it was too obvious that he was the happiest man in the world. He nodded his head with a soft smile seated on his face, followed by a slight exhale... like a man who was so fulfilled and accomplished. At that very moment, I expected him to say more things in the court, especially with the deep things he said to me. As though he read my mind, and still holding on to my hand, he stared at me deeply like he was reaching down into my soul. His eyes were soft, warm, wet... with every little bit of passion reflected
Frost's POV I studied the faces of every person around me. I watched as they leaned forward, with bold eyes, and their hands supporting their chin, listening keenly to every word they said. I could tell they agreed with her words, but might not have the courage to let the supporting words slip from their lips. "Leadership is making the tough decisions... the impossible decisions, even when there are no good options to choose from. And that was exactly what I did," Rya said boldly.There was a deafening silence that enveloped the courtyard. The elders were uneasy on their seats, throwing glances at each other, speaking to themselves with just their eyes. "I call for a vote!" Elder Malachi cut through the silence with his words, rising from his seat. "Rya must be stripped of her Alpha title!"Most of the aged men on the table nodded their heads, concurring to the votes made. I was watching, my heart racing wildly for the umpteenth time. I could see the results of the tribunal even be
Rya's POVI was pacing around that open space—my hands on my waist and head bowed to the ground in deep thoughts. This was the first time Oscar had faltered in his duties. Or could it have been that he was not aware of what happened? It was... unusual. It wasn't long before I could hear footsteps
Rya POVAll this while, I had been with Oscar, who had been guarding me judiciously, but things were so complicated. Not as easy as I thought it would be getting rid of everyone. Yes, it was planned, but it was very disturbing to see people still trying to prove that I wasn't supposed to be on the
Rya's POV Our fingers were intertwined as we walked out of the dungeon, swinging happily as we were somewhat new to this feeling. He never said a word, and neither did I. But the short glances we gave ourselves at intervals spoke louder than what words could quantify.I noticed the way he threw hi
Rya's POV I'm not a stranger to fear. But this... this was very different. It gripped me right, at where I would regard it as the most sensitive part of me.There had never been a time where I turned to the side and not seen Lia there. She was... special. She knew the right answers to every quest







