Chapter 3

Lana’s P.O.V

My heart pounded fast against my chest as I waited for the eventual snap of the rogue’s jaws around my neck.

This was it. This was where I would finally take my last breath. Before I even realized it, tears had begun to fall down my cheeks.

I didn’t want this to be it. I still had so much I wanted to fight for. I was still yet to get my revenge. 

Just when I felt the rogue’s jaws closing in, a loud howl pierced through the forest. Everybody froze.

I dared to open my eyes, wondering who could have made that sound. The rogue that had been about to kill me turned back to see where the sound had come from.

A smooth, commanding growl echoed from the shadows of trees a small distance away from us. All of a sudden, a large dark wolf walked in. His fur was as dark as midnight and his eyes were fixed on us.

The rogues visibly stiffened as they glared at this new wolf. Some of them even whined, slowly backing away.

Only their leader still had that stubborn glare in his eyes. He would not give up so easily.

Before all of us, he slowly transformed into a tall, powerfully built man. He had raven-black hair and approached us with an aura of authority.

His movements were precise and controlled. His presence seemed to press down on the entire forest, making the rogues shrink and submit without a word.

The only one who didn’t submit was the leader. He was still glaring heavily at the mysterious man.

“Still have the gall to act all defiant?” The man cocked his head to the side.

The rogue leader growled in reply. I didn’t need a translator to know what he said. I was his to kill. The mysterious man should fuck off.

“Oh really?” The man laughed, but it didn’t meet his eyes. “I think you’re forgetting whose border’s you’re lurking in.”

The rogue leader froze, his whole body slightly trembling. The man’s lips curled into a smile.

“Red Moon.”

The name rang a bell immediately. I knew who the man was immediately.

Warren Black.

The Alpha and Supreme Commander of Red Moon Pack. He was known across most packs for his ruthlessness and his brutality in destroying his rivals.

When packs prayed to the moon goddess for prosperity, they also prayed to her to never cross Warren or the rest of Red Moon.

I couldn’t believe it. He was standing right in front of me. His gaze flickered to me for a brief moment before he turned back to the rogue.

“You have three seconds. After that, I’ll decide whether to add your bones to my war table or if I should just toss them to the jackals.” Warren’s eyes glistened with a certain malevolence that sent a shiver down my spine.

My body was suddenly cold and I wanted nothing more than to run back home. The rogue leader got the message as he disappeared in less than a second.

The rest of the rogues followed suit, all of them scared of crossing the dangerous Alpha. That left the two of us.

I was still lying on the floor, unarmed, unable to defend myself. When he took one step closer, I scurried to my feet, trying to get as much distance as I could between us.

“Stay back.” I yelled, even though I knew how powerless I was against him.

He cocked his head to the side, an amused smile on his face. “You’re far from home, little wolf,”

I swallowed down, a plan forming in my head. I had to play my cards carefully. This could very well be my chance to take down Callen.

“I came to find you,” I replied, forcing my voice to stay steady.  

“Did you now?” His eyes glistened with amusement as he took another step closer. I forced myself to stand still. I had to show him that I wasn’t afraid.

“And what does a pack omega from Dark Silver want with me?” He studied me, clearly waiting for some explanation.

Of course he already knew I was an omega. He must have found out by my scent alone. I cursed internally. Would that make him refuse to help me? If he decided I was nothing but a weak omega, would he decide to kill me?

“I need your help,” I said plainly. “I want revenge against Dark Silver Pack.”

There was a smirk tugging at his lips as he stared at me. “Revenge?”

“Against your own pack?” His voice was laced with intrigue as he stared at me.

“Against Callen Everdeen,” I corrected.

The sound of his name sent a sharp ache through my chest but I swallowed the pain down. 

“He rejected me. Humiliated me in front of everyone. And I want to make him regret it.”

Warren’s smirk faded, his eyes narrowing as he continued to study me in silence. I felt my heart racing but I stood my ground, refusing to look away.

“Tell me,” His gaze was unwavering. “Why come to me?”

“Because you’re his rival,” I replied, forcing all my anger and determination into my words. “You know how to hurt him.”

Before I could react, Warren closed the distance between us and wrapped his hand around my throat.

I let out a gasp, clawing at his arm as I tried to breathe all to no avail. He had a look of anger as he glared at me. He was going to kill me.

The more I tried to fight out of his grip, the more he tightened his hand around my throat. Everything hurt so bad and I could see black dots starting to dot my vision.

Then he let go of me. I dropped to the floor, trying to take in all the sweet air I’d missed. I looked up to see him glowering down at me, no hint of remorse in his eyes.

“Give me one good reason why I shouldn’t snap your throat in half.” 

I struggled up to my feet, my determination unmoved. “Because I can help you take down Callen and the rest of Dark Silver once and for all.”