ANMELDENI wake up with severe body aches all over my body from being slammed, with a taste of metallic trace of dried blood on my tongue. How did I fail? I had the knife, and yet he overpowered me with ease. This is not over. I have to think of something fast. I can't let him humiliate me with ease. I can't believe Dad's dying wish is to marry this monster, and now I have to respect that. I force my aching limbs to move, propelling myself up from the bed with a clenched jaw. Every muscle screams in pain, but the fire inside my chest burns hotter. I drag myself across the cold floor and stop right in front of the mirror. Seeing myself with those bruises only makes me want to hurt him more. I reach out to my closet where I pick an emerald, high-necked, deep jewel-toned gown from home. I lay it on the bed and go to the bathroom for a quick shower. The hot water washes away the physical chill, but it does nothing to cool the fire inside me; I am burning with the rage of fire simmering in my v
(Isla's POV)“ Fucking, leave me alone!” I scowled. “We have been ordered by the Alpha to take proper care of you.” The woman said, dragging me through the Ravencross hall. The ride down to Ravencross was a nightmare, I rode with Bastian, who didn't have the sense to offer me snacks so I was hungry all through. I thought it was all over until these men disguised as women seized me. “ Let me go now!” I snarled, my eyes burnt with fury as I tried to shake off their grip from my arms but they were too freaking strong. I felt my blood boil, thinking about how I wasn't welcomed with celebration instead with disgrace and the so-called husband that had sworn to protect me was nowhere to be found. My chest heaved, staring at her with my bloodshot eyes while my whole body quivered but I tried to be reasonable, thinking about my father's words— a sacrifice. “This is Ravencross and you must have the appropriate manners.” The oldest of the pack said, then she continued as they stripped me
(Isla's POV)Ring. Ring. Ring. The bells were rung three times, the horn was blown next then the howling of wolves broke through the space. The two rival packs stood, shoulder to shoulder and old grievances thrown back.“Here comes the new Luna and Alpha.” The elder announced, giving a curt nod for me to start coming out. I was dressed in a red bridal gown, a veil placed over my face and a necklace from my mother wrapped round my neck to signify that I was still a lady of high position. The anklets on my legs shook after each step as my footprints were placed in the ground. I looked down at my hand, my left hand held the other tightly as my fingernails began pinching my skin, holding myself back from screaming.I came face to face with Bastian, my eyes looking away as I listened to what the elders said, they went through the history of both packs, reminding us the reasons for this allegiance. Then the question came, “ Do you agree to this union?” His voice came first, “Yes.” The
Isla’s POV “Father!” I screamed. I turned,my heart slamming hard against my chest as I saw that Bastian had already gotten to his side before me. I brushed his hands, snapping at him as I said, “ Don't fucking touch him! You caused this.” “ I'm fine, Isla. Don't fight.” He said as I helped him, I helped him sit on the throne as I handed him a cloth to wipe his mouth. My eyes darkened as I asked, “ How are you fine? You just coughed up blood?” I screamed at him. “ Father, I know this is affecting you but you are not in the right health to pass a decree such as this.” I screamed. He shook his head, “Isla, you are a princess and you can't always be this head strong.” His face was covered with a soft but sad smile. “ No.” I screamed in my head, I looked back at Bastian and I could see the cocky look on his face.I fell to the floor, a sharp sound echoed in the room as a rough cry escaped my lips. “ Isla.” My father cried. I didn't stop there, I crawled to him in a dramatic, one th
(Bastian’s POV)“Alpha Bastian Ravencross.” The servant announced as I stood outside the hall. The door was pushed open, I got to see the throne room and a chair was casually placed there. I believed it was for me, I walked in, kicking the chair to the side as I sat down with a cold, direct look on my face as I looked directly at the cowering Alpha on the throne, “Alpha Corwin Thorne.” He looked up at me, trying to maintain a dignified expression but I noticed the way he shivered and shook. It looked like it was true, the alpha was down with a sickly ailment. Things were getting interesting, I crossed my legs as I stared at the Alpha and asked, “ Aren't you afraid?” I leaned closer, a smirk tugging at the corner of my lips as I asked, “ Like your daughter had said, I take the pack from the inside.” His eyes burnt with fury, he slammed his hand on the throne. The sound echoing in the room as the smile on my face was wiped off, my eyes went cold as I asked, “What do you want?” The
(ISLA POV)Kellan’s hands were on my waist, pulling me flush against him in the storage room. His breath hit my neck, making me sigh with contentment of being in his arms as I raised my hands, resting them against his chest.He cradled the back of my head and tilted my chin up to stare at me with an affectionate look in his blue eyes.I smiled at him, kissing his lips, and he smiled back, kissing me again. I moaned against the kiss as he deepened it and moved my hands from his chest to his hair, tangling my fingers in it. I pulled back and stared at him with hooded eyes, trying to catch my breath. “I need to leave before we get caught here,” I whispered, but he shook his head, holding me even tighter. “Stay here a little longer,” he tried to persuade me, running a thumb over my hip. “We barely have time to meet with my training and all the events that you organise. Let me enjoy this moment with you a little longer, my love.” he placed a kiss on my forehead and then my nose and chee







