Adams' POVAs the large heavy wooden door slowly moved and made a creaking noise, I confidently walked into the living room, making my way with a clear intention in my mind.The details of my recent meeting were still very vivid in my thoughts. During that meeting one of the guards had brought up the topic of an unexpected visitor who might arrive.As I walked into the room, I noticed there was some kind of tension in the air mixed with the cozy warmth that came from the gentle crackling of the fire in the fireplace.At the center of the space was a man standing. He looked quite shy and uncertain, almost as if he wasn't sure of himself.When I got closer to him, he quickly dropped to one knee. His forehead was almost touching the floor, showing just how humble he was.“Your Highness,” he said softly, with his voice shaking a little as he bowed low, looking very respectful and full of admiration.“Get up,” I said gently while hoping my kind tone would calm him. “You are with friends he
Adams' POVI leaned back in my chair trying to understand the importance of Elder Aurelius’s words.His stare was intense and was filled with expectation and I could feel Ronan tense and ready behind me, clearly aware of how important this meeting was. I raised an eyebrow with my unasked question lingering in the air.“So Elder Aurelius,” I said while trying to stay calm even though my mind was confused. “Are you saying I'm the final hope for the werewolf community?”“Yes, Your Highness,” Aurelius said strongly. “Our future depends on you.”I waved for him to sit down, and I gave a quick nod for Ronan to back down before I took a seat in front of the elder.“Please just say it clearly,” I said while leaning in closer, wanting to understand. “What’s bothering you?”Aurelius didn't wait, with his face becoming serious. “The Green Forest Pack is broken. Alpha Raider's wife Cassandra is teamed up with her dad—the Alpha of the Silver Crest Pack. They’ve plotted to take power away from Raid
Adams' POV.My strong instincts alerted me. The loud scream ringing through the palace halls filled me with energy. I turned quickly and saw Beta Ronan with his face showing the same apprehension. I couldn't hesitate.“Stay here, Lilith.” I said firmly with my voice full of urgency.Lilith opened her mouth to object but the strong feeling around us pushed me ahead before she could say anything.I could almost sense her gaze on me as I ran with Ronan with our quick steps blending with the distant sound of that urgent shout.“Ronan,” I said, while looking straight ahead, “we need to find out where that noise came from. That scream came from the interrogation room.”“Right behind you, Your Highness,” Ronan said while keeping up with me as we turned the corner with excitement clear in his voice.As we got to the big door, a jumble of feelings – anger, worry, fear – grew inside me. With sudden strength that surprised the guards inside, I threw the door open.“Stand down!” I shouted with my
Lilith's POVWhen Shayla told her secret, the castle felt quiet. I stood there with my heart beating fast as her shaky words filled the heavy air. “I didn't want to, Your Highness. I promise! It just… he said he’d keep me safe, and I thought—”“Stop!” I said quickly. The worried maid quieted down with her eyes big with fear. “You’ve talked enough for now.” I looked at the closest guard. “Go and get Dale right now.”“Your Highness?” The guard paused with a worried look on his face.“Do what I say,” I told him with my voice strong. Dale had to listen to this by herself.I knew I had to move quickly. Each second passed like forever with results that could change everything in our world.When the guard hurried away, I felt Adams next to me looking at me with a steady and curious look. “Why did you call for Dale?” he asked with his voice deep and worried.“I'll tell you soon,” I said while keeping my eyes on Shayla who had fallen against the wall while covering her face and shaking hard.“
Author's P.O.VThe shadows grew long in the forest as the moon rose high in the sky, shining softly on the Green Forest Pack's edge.The sound of hooves on the stone path rang out in the night, announcing the arrival of a dark carriage.When the carriage stopped, its wooden body creaked loudly.“Stay where you are!” shouted a guard with his shape looking like a ghost in the low light. He held his sword tightly with the blade shining in a scary way. The other guards acted fast, standing in a strong line as they got in front of the carriage.The door made a noise as it opened, and Elder Aurelius came out looking strong even though it was late. His white hair shone in the moonlight, and he seemed very wise from his old face. The guards looked at each other clearly surprised but also unsure.“Aurelius!” the head guard yelled with a hint of knowing in his voice. “You’re back.”“Yes, I have things to do,” Aurelius said calmly. He looked at the guards' faces and saw they were new. They were
Adams' POVI kicked my horse’s sides and felt it leap forward while the wind blew around us. Dale rode next to me still looking like a proud new warrior in my elite group.I glanced at him as if his vows showed in his face and shone with pride and resolve.We knew our mission well, but I felt a tight knot of worry in my stomach as we got closer to Thornvale Village.“Your Highness, do you think this might just be a false alarm?” Dale yelled above the loud noise of our horses' hooves.“Rogue sightings don’t just pop up for no reason, Dale!” I replied while sounding confident. “I trust my gut feelings. We can’t let them endanger the village. We must defend our home and our people!”Behind us, a dozen of my best fighters rode fiercely with their faces showing strong determination.Each man was a symbol of our proud heritage— a history built through many fights and earned wins. They had come to my side with intense loyalty and today that loyalty will be challenged.As we approached the ed
Ben's POVThe night surrounded me like an old coat, feeling both safe and risky. I crouched on the ground with my back against the rough fence next to the palace. The moon was hidden by clouds, giving me a little light—good for me.I had spent years moving through these shadows and every rustle of leaves and soft breeze reminded me of the home I had lost.“Stay quiet. Just until she gets here,” I whispered to my wolf, while trying to hide my nervousness.The words seemed too weak and lost in the still night. I tapped my foot on the ground and each soft beat rang in my head.I looked behind me with my heart racing as memories of why I was there flooded my mind. Being banished had changed everything, Adams had made me sneak around like a shadow.I was now on my own depending on quiet promises and the darkness for comfort.A cold breeze blew through the air and I brushed my hair back with a shaky hand. I must have waited so long.“Where are you, Shayla?” I whispered, while looking into t
Ben's POVI ducked down behind some twisted roots with my heart racing and my breathing quick as I looked at the dark rogue camp.I felt the past pressing down on me like a heavy blanket that wouldn’t go away. But tonight felt different as need and want pushed me ahead like two flames ready to ignite the whole forest.I saw the rogue scouts fade into the dark with their sharp eyes on the faintly lit entrance of the settlement. They looked like ghosts—thin, tense and always ready to jump into action. The guards stayed hidden with their hunting instincts satisfied by their secret spots.To an untrained person, the settlement looked empty, but I had learned to look deeper with each hidden figure, reminding me of how dangerous my situation was.“Stay sharp, stay aware,” I said quietly while repeating what Augustus had taught me. The rogue king was both friend and enemy, like a tricky balance of trust and betrayal.But tonight I was making my own path, and it was risky going right into the