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**Stefan's House**
Stefan walked into his own mansion, he opened the door only to find his friends in. Partying, fucking bitches and smoking blunts.
" What the fuck is happening here! " He yelled calling to their attention but the music was too loud that they didn't hear.
He went over to the speaker and turn it off, they all halted what they're doing .
" What the hell,,, Oh, fuck, Stefan you're here already? " One of his friends Joey said pulling up his trouser. Stefan glare at all of them then stare at the ladies dressed in bikini.
" Get out, " He told them more in a commanding tone. They didn't hesitate to pack whatever belongs to them and rushed out.
He made sure he can't perceive their scent before glancing back at his three friends , " What did y'all do that for? What if i was coming home with an elder of the pack? " He asked angrily while his friends look away. He's a man with a bad temper.
" We are sorry Stefan, we only wanted to help celebrate your upcoming victory, " Finn finally said while Stefan scoffed and bounce on the couch near him.
"What victory? " He asked though he knew what they meant by that but wanted to be sarcastic.
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His friends sat close to him, " You know what we mean, " Dante said " That if your brother doesn't get his mate in the next full moon you will be taking the throne , " He added and others nod in agreement.
" And you already have a mate so, its so certain for you, " Joey chipped but Stefan hissed.
" That bastard seems to have found his mate, " Stefan told them and they had this disappointing look on their faces
" Fuck it! Does that mean you've lost the throne now? I mean-" Dandy wanted to say but one hard glare from Nathan shut hum up.
" I will take the throne that's for sure! I don't think that lady would want to accept someone weak as Nathan! " Stefan blurted out, " The throne is mine from the start."
" I trust you, Stefan, I know you wouldn't let things go easy as that. I'm solidly behind you" Finn supported with a pat on Stefan's shoulders.
" So, what are your plans now? Do you plan to get rid of his mate ? " Dante asked taking a sip from his glass of wine.
" No, I don't plan to do that. I won't get rid of any of them and they can take the throne if they want to, " Stefan mumbled with a smirk. His friends looked at him perplexed.
" What do you mean? Have you given up the throne , that easy? " Dante asked and Stefan laughed out loud.
" You just wait and see how I do my thing. " He whisper then grab the bottle of wine on the table and gulp down the rest in it.
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*Back to the hospital*
" Riella? Why is she here? " Mr Sean asked as he stare at Riella sleeping peacefully.
Noelle move closer to her and tap her twice on the shoulder she jerk up immediately.
She yawn then look at Noelle, " Noelle! You're here already, " She asked still feeling sleepy.
Noelle nod, " Yes but why are you outside, sleeping here? " Noelle asked then she suddenly gasp. " Did you fucking spend the night here? " She screamed.
" Seems so, I-"
" Why did you sleep over night here and right at my nephew's ward? " Mr Sean chip in with an awkward look while Noelle hit him slightly,
"Uncle, please" She whisper to his hearing so Riella won't hear.
Riella looked at Noelle for an explanation who the men in big glasses was and Noelle understood her gestures
" My bad, he's my uncle, uncle meet Riella Edmonds of the Silver moon. " Noelle introduced while Mr Sean scoffed, Riella mouthed an '.o'.
" Hello sir, " Riella greeted but Mr Sean look away
" Save the greeting for another time, I will be heading in" He said and with that he walked into Nathan's ward.
Noelle let out a nervous smile, " Don't mind him, he's in a very bad mood today" Noelle lied while Riella nod.
" I know right, " She shutters then glance at her wristwatch " I should go now, " She said and pick her bag but Noelle block her path.
" Don't leave without saying goodbye, " She suddenly said
" But he doesn't..."
" No! I insist you say goodbye before you go. " Noelle insisted and Riella knew she has no say in this then to accept.
" Okay, fine. " She surrender while Noelle grin then opened the door, Riella followed behind..
When they walked in, Nathan was already up and was saying some things to his uncle but his mood changed when he saw Riella
" Hi brother! " Noelle greeted but Nathan was more focused on Riella.
" Why is she here? " He asked coldly and that sent shivers to Riella's spine.
" She came to say hello, don't you -" Noelle tried to say but Nathan cut her off
" I don't wish to see you,,, Leave."
Chapter 58 The plot Riella stood still, frozen in place, as Stefan's grip on her hand tightened. She could feel his anger radiating from him, and she was afraid. Afraid of what he might do, afraid of what he might say. She tried to pull away from him, but his grip was too strong. As Stefan strode off into the distance, Riella heaved a deep sigh of relief. Her heart felt as though it had stopped beating for a moment there. She couldn't believe how close she had come to danger. Her eyes filled with tears as she realized how vulnerable she truly was. She quickly made her way to her chambers, shutting the door behind her with a loud thud. She leaned against it, trying to catch her breath. Her mind was racing with thoughts of what had just happened, and she couldn't shake the feeling of fear that had settled in her stomach. As she closed her eyes, she tried to calm herself down. She took deep breaths, willing herself to relax. She knew that she couldn't let Stefan's actions control her
Chapter 57The full moon anniversary The pack soldiers stood tall and proud, their uniforms neatly pressed and their weapons gleaming in the early morning light. They listened intently as their head pack soldier, a seasoned warrior with a grizzled beard, held up a book and read from it with a deep, authoritative voice. The words echoed through the courtyard, sending a shiver down the spines of the gathered soldiers. For them, the full moon anniversary was a sacred event, a time when the pack came together to celebrate their heritage and honor their ancestors. As the head pack soldier finished reading, there was a hushed silence. Then, slowly, the soldiers began to stir, nodding to each other and exchanging excited whispers. They knew that the coming celebration would be a time of great joy and camaraderie, a chance to forget the troubles of the world and revel in the strength of their pack. The soldiers turned and filed out of the courtyard, their boots clanging on the stone walkwa
Chapter 56 The zephyr plant The court physician carefully picked up a small bunch of the zephyr plant, its delicate green leaves trembling in his hand. He placed it into the mortar and began grinding it with the pestle, the scent of the plant filling the air with a refreshing aroma. With a few deft movements, he created a fine powder from the plant, which he then mixed with a little water. He approached Riella, who lay on the bed, her eyes closed and her breathing shallow. With a gentle touch, he opened her mouth and poured a small amount of the mixture into it. Riella stirred slightly, and the physician gave her a reassuring smile. "Rest now, my lady," he said softly. "The zephyr plant will help to purify your body and restore your strength." He then turned to Nathan, who was standing anxiously by the bedside. "We will need to keep her here for a few days to ensure she makes a full recovery," he said. "But she is in good hands, and we will do everything we can to make sure she i
Chapter 55 Victory call Stefan's eyes glared at the ground, his grip tightening on his sword. He could hear the sounds of the pack soldiers celebrating their victory over the Raven, and he seethed with anger. It radiated in his face, causing his features to contort in frustration. The pack had succeeded where he had failed. He couldn't help but feel a sense of bitterness and resentment towards them, even as he knew that it was irrational. After all, they were on the same side. But the anger and frustration continued to simmer within him, and he struggled to keep it under control. He knew he had to let go of his feelings of inadequacy. It was a battle he fought within himself, trying to reconcile his emotions As Alpha Nathan lead Noelle to her Chambers, a sense of pride and accomplishment radiated from him. His posture was tall and his steps confident as the pack soldiers cheered for their success against the Raven. Nathan couldn't help but smile at Noelle as they entered her Cham
Chapter 54The fall of the Raven. Noelle was in a state of panic as she searched frantically for her sword. She knew she needed to defend herself and her people from the Raven, but her sword was nowhere to be found. Her hands shook as she rifled through her belongings, throwing items aside in desperation. Nathan rushed into her chambers, sensing her distress. "What's wrong?" he asked urgently. "The Raven is here," Noelle replied, her voice trembling. "I need my sword, but I can't find it." Nathan quickly assessed the situation and pulled out his own sword. "Take mine," he said, thrusting it into her hands. "I'll find another weapon." Noelle nodded gratefully, gripping the sword tightly. She hurried out of her chambers, heading towards the courtyard where the Raven was approaching. Nathan followed closely behind, scanning the area for any other weapons he could use. As they emerged into the courtyard, Noelle could feel her heart racing. The Raven was a formidable foe, with its ma
Chapter 53 A defeat. Noelle heaved, with a deep breath, she straightened her posture and prepared to meet the sage. They made their way to the sage's chamber, their footsteps echoing loudly in the silent halls. As they approached the door, Noelle's heart pounded in her chest. Nathan reached for the door handle, but before he could turn it, the door creaked open on its own. Noelle's breath caught in her throat as she saw the sage standing before her, his eyes locked onto hers. He was an old man, with a long white beard and a solemn expression. "You have finally come," he said in a deep, raspy voice. "I have been waiting for you." The sage said amidst smiles. The sage stood before Noelle, his presence commanding and powerful. Noelle couldn't bring herself to look directly at him, her body shaking with fear and uncertainty. She stumbled backwards, her legs weak and unsteady. Nathan quickly stepped forward, catching her before she fell. "Are you alright?" he asked, his voice full of