LOGINLila’s POVOne week later, the pack felt like a completely different place. It was back to its fruitful days before Elena began her tyranny. There was a shift. Everyone of us knew this and felt it. Nothing had really changed on the outside of the pack. The buildings still stood the same. The trees still stretched high into the sky. The pathways, the gates, and the open grounds all looked exactly as they always had. Somehow a war didn't break out during all this time which was what I had thought would happen. Something shifted instead. It felt like the entire pack had been holding its breath for so long and had finally let it go. All those plotting to ruin the pack were gone and we were back to being peaceful.People smiled more now. They lived their life in joy. Guards carried out their duties without fear.The older members of the pack walked with calmness in their eyes, like they had been waiting for this peace for a very long time. They had been through everything and we had tri
Lila's POVThe next morning came slowly of maybe I was the one who woke up to early. The Sun took it's time while rising in the east. The soft golden light slipped through the curtains and spread across my floor, illuminating and providing warmth in the room.Outside the room, the birds were already singing their morning songs, full of life and energy while perching in a tree far away from me. Inside the room, my baby boy made small soft sounds from his bed beside me. Jasper. Jasper's nice filled the room in the most beautiful and gentle way ever.I stayed in bed for a while, just listening to him. This was better than the choaos of life. I had to listening to him, enjoying the balanced frequency before footsteps filled the halls, before duties, meetings, and problems started pulling me in every direction. It was just me, my son, and the calm morning air. I knew I wanted this every day if my life till the ground became my home.I slowly reached my hand toward him. My finger tip touche
Lila’s POVA knock sounded outside my door. Marcus and Daniel were both seated besides me when the knock sounded.He bursted open, his chest rising and falling fast.“What happened?” Marcus inquired, confusion plastered on his face.The guard was still standing at the doorway, still trying to still his breath.His face looked pale, and his hands were shaking slightly, like he had seen something that scared him deeply. He kept swallowing, trying to steady himself, but it was clear he was still shaken.Marcus stepped forward, impatiently “Get a hold of yourself and talk to me.” he said calmly. But I knew that tone. I knew from the time of his voice that he wasn't being lenient. It was the kind of calmness that meant he was very serious. He had to know what had frightened the guard.The guard nodded quickly.“We were cleaning Elena’s dungeon cell,” he said. “After everything, we thought it was best to clear it out. One of the younger guards noticed something strange on the back wall… ri
Lila's POV Three days had passed since my baby boy came into the world. These three days were the best days of my life. I hadn't stepped outside the room since I gave birth. Everything I needed was brought to me. The warm food brought in by the maids every few hours. The alpha checked on me every hour making sure everything I needed was attended to. It was peaceful. It was the kind of peace that I have not experienced for so long…so long that I could not remember how long.My son slept most of the time. Maybe it was normal for newborns. Or maybe mine was just a sleeper. He would sleep, eat, they make small sounds, and they look at everything like it is brand new. He's brown soulful eyes were his most beautiful features and I felt he got it from the twin alphas. He was always interested whenever the alphas looked at him. And I guess it really is as it is mostly since the whole world is new when you have only lived for three days.I spent most of my time just watching him and making
Lila’s POV It started in the middle of the night. I wasn't expecting it to happen to me but it did. I was sleeping when a strong pain woke me up. The pain was so strong that I had to clench my teeth. It hit my belly so hard and fast that I sat up immediately and held, my heart racing wildly. I held the sheets, sweat dripping down my face. I looked around the room. It was quiet and dark. The pain came again, tighter this time. I almost screamed.I knew what it meant. Suddenly the bed I lay in was wet. I realized that my water just broke and that meant that the baby was coming tonight.I took a deep breath, just like the doctor told me. Then another. My hands were shaking, but I tried to calm myself. I knew I had to stay calm. You know how to overcome this.“You can do this, Lila,” I whispered to myself and took in a breath.With the little strength I have in may, I got out of the bed slowly and walked to Marcus’s room. I knocked on his door.Once.Twice.Three times.I knew that Mar
Lila's POVThe day of Elena's verdict came on a Tuesday.I remember because the sky was very blue that morning. No clouds. Just big open blue sky that went on and on. I stood by my window and looked at it for a long time before I got dressed.Today was the day it all ended.Not just for Elena. But for me too. For everything she put me through. Every tear. Every hard day. Every moment I spent alone and cold and wondering what I had done wrong.Today all of that got to be finished.I got dressed slowly. I picked a simple dress. Nothing too fancy. I didn't need to dress up to make a point. I already knew who I was. I didn't need big clothes to remind anyone.Maria came in to help me with my hair. She was quiet and gentle and hummed a little song under her breath while she worked. I liked that. It kept the room from feeling too heavy."You okay?" she asked softly when she was done."Yes," I said. And I meant it. "I really am."Marcus came to walk me down.He knocked on my door and came in
Lila's POV By the time I was back in my room, Claire had brought out my clothes, sorted them out, and laid them in the bed.The first thing I did was to go into the bathroom and have a hot water bath.I got under the shower, turned the faucet, allowing the hot water to rush down my skin slowly, wa
Lila's POV I woke up feeling sore all over, my limbs stiff like I have been in one position for a year. Today was supposedly the first day of my grounding and I didn't think much about having a wonderful day.I slowly pushed myself up from the bed and winced as painting shot through my back and my
Marcus's POV We pushed open the door to Lila's room. She lay on the bed, her eyes wide open this time as she had her gaze fixed on us like she didn't know who we were or where she was.She looked so confused and her breathing was uneven. It was a slow and careful breathing like every breath she to
Lila's POV I was stunned my butt aching on the seat beneath me.Grounded? I was sure I didn't hear correctly. My keys dance between the twin Alphas, curiosity printed out on my face. “Grounded?” I asked no one in particular as I stayed vaguely into space."Didn't you hear what he said?” Marcus







