LOGINIt’s been seventy-two hours since we found the human body. The investigation has been relentless, yet we still have no answers. The other packs are also doing their best to track this enemy and any other humans who may be here, but the search feels like looking for a needle in a haystack. “Fuck,” I murmur, dropping into my chair. I need my father right now, but he’s still recovering. He’s been in a deep sleep while his core heals, unaware of what’s been happening. Security has been tightened across all packs and surrounding areas, yet we can’t find a single clue that leads us to the traitor. Whoever it is must despise our kind. Humans are a plague to us—everyone knows how dangerous they are. No amount of hate or anger should drive someone to work with them to destroy our world. Who then could do this? Who amongst us could hate our existence to this point? “That’s it! I got it!” Silver exclaims, dragging me out of my thoughts. I take a deep breath, already sick of her ram
Human? A human in our world? The stranger Silver found in the forest is not our kind. He’s not even close to being one of us. He’s a damn human. “How did a human find its way into our world? That’s impossible!” I murmur, tapping my finger on the table. I look at the pack leaders. They are still in disbelief, and behind that stunned look is fear. Not fear of the human—but of how the human got here in the first place. “Alpha!” Adam’s voice breaks the silence as he walks in, his face tired. “Any update?” I ask, my eyes narrowing. It’s been hours since Adam and the pack doctors have been trying to figure out what killed the human man, but we still don’t have answers. He lets out a frustrated sigh. “No,” he shakes his head. “We can’t tell what happened to him.” “How about Lance, is he back?” “No,” he says. “Your wife is outside, Alpha. She’s interrupting us.” My jaw clenches. That girl. “Let her in,” I say firmly. “Hello, Alpha,” she bows mockingly, then turns to th
It’s been hours, maybe even more since I started walking around this forest, trying desperately to will myself to the Black Caves, but every effort has been abortive. I let out a ridiculous laugh. How stupid of me to think I was blessed with the ability to teleport. How could I have that? Being super fast and having strong powers doesn’t mean one can just travel through realms. I take a deep breath. Of all the abilities God has blessed me with, teleportation is the one I need right now… and the one I’m sure I do not have. So how will I reach him then? Why can’t he reach me? Then it hits me. He’s an Elder. They are usually very strong and powerful. If not him, maybe another Elder could help me. Rhett is out of the question—he’s still recovering. I pace back and forth, frustration covering me like a suffocating blanket. It feels like hell. If only I could just say, “Hey, Atlas. Could you take me to Elder Bonvi? I would like a word with him.” But nope. I wouldn’t even d
I’m perched on the edge of the balcony, my legs swinging freely over the side, hands resting lightly on the cold railing. The sky stretches wide above, streaked with pale pinks and golds. My eyes stay glued to the horizon as if looking for some invisible path only I can see. I hate the feeling of knowing who I am. What I am. What destiny Mother said I was meant to fulfill. Why I was fated to three Alphas, and why every chapter of my life leads me to places I don’t understand. It feels like a maze. And maybe… maybe I’m getting closer to the center. They must be looking for me—to destroy me. And I wonder what they’ll do when they learn I’m married to the most powerful Alpha in the world. But he hates me. So I doubt he’ll protect me. I don’t expect anything from him. I only wish he would train me, so I can find my mother and protect us.I know I should be thinking about my destiny, my mission in life… but the future can wait. Right now, I’m only concerned about her. “That was a
What am I doing? I think I’m causing more confusion than helping. “You guys need to listen to me!” I yell, turning to the maids. “You need to get those herbs I mentioned… add ginseng and pure silver dust.” “What are you looking at?!” Atlas growls at them. “Do as she says!” They nod quickly and rush out of the room. “I didn’t mean to hurt him… but I had to knock him out to stop his core from shattering. Being unconscious won’t stop it—it will only slow down the process.” “A silver sword?” Atlas whispers, his eyes already turning red with rage, his grip tightening around Rhett. “Yes! I saw it! I felt the energy, the things they used to forge that sword, and…” I pause, swallowing hard. “I don’t know how… but I have a strong feeling the herbs I mentioned could help heal the wound.” “Who are these people? What did we do to them?” Lucy whispers, falling to her knees. “They’ve taken everything from us… everything.” “It’s going to be fine,” I whisper, dropping to my knees and
The Elders’ Chambers sit in a different section of the pack. A large, luxurious building, guarded at every corner. I’m sure Atlas’s grumpy ass is the reason he doesn’t keep as many guards around his own chambers. The man practically feels like a god-like figure who can protect anyone, so why would he need guards? “We can’t let you see the Alpha,” a guard growls. I look between the four of them. So even the Alpha’s wife needs a special permit to see her father-in-law? I let out a scoff. “My father-in-law is unwell. I want to see him.” “The Alpha has given us strict orders not to let anyone see him without a written permit.” My eyes widen—I can’t believe I guessed that right. “Let me see my father-in-law. After that, you can tell your Alpha and he can do whatever he wants.” I shrug. They gasp, glaring at me like I’ve committed a sin with my words. “She is the Alpha’s wife, but she doesn’t even fear him,” one mutters under his breath. “Really?” I let out a wicked chuc
~Freya~ “You should’ve just fucking left me alone! You shouldn’t have done this, Freya! You shouldn’t have done this!” Lucy’s voice breaks with anger, her chest heaving as she points a trembling finger at me.“I’m sorry!” I cry, tears blurring my vision. “I didn’t mean any harm… I didn’t … I didn’
The bridesmaids gather, buzzing with anticipation as the bride turns her back. My heart pounds as the bouquet sails through the air and straight into my hands.Cheers erupt all around me, voices rising in excitement. I should be happy. I should be thrilled. I had dreamed of this moment, even willed
~Rhett~ This is harder than I thought. It hurts more than I ever expected.“Maybe… just maybe, you’re in love with her.” Khair’s voice cuts through my thoughts.“No. I’m not. My heart has always been kept for my fated mate,” I snap back.“Rhett, stop fighting it. You love Lucy—”“What is that goin
I set her down once we reach the back hallway. The second her feet touch the floor, she tries to run away, but I block her path.“What the fuck do you want from me!?” she spits, her eyes blazing.“What the hell was that back there?” I growl angrily. I can barely contain my anger.Lucy lets out a sh







