Chapter 223Lyra's POVI sighed softly as Alpha Gray turned to me, concern evident in his eyes. Standing up, I knew there was something important that I needed to tell him, something that sooner or later was going to come to light. "Gray, there's something I need to tell you," I began, my voice quiet yet resolute.He glanced around the pack hall, sensing the gravity of the situation. "Okay," he replied, taking my hand and leading me out of the hall. We found a quiet corner outside, the moon casting a soft glow over us.Taking a deep breath, I gathered my thoughts before speaking. "I have a child," I confessed, my voice barely above a whisper. "Her name is Dora, and she's been living in the pack, unknown to everyone."Alpha Gray's reaction surprised me; he didn't look surprised at all. Instead, he wore a knowing expression that sent a shiver down my spine. "Why aren't you surprised?" I asked, furrowing my brows in confusion.He sighed softly, his gaze searching for mine. "I knew," he
Chapter 224Lyra's POVThe woods echoed with our hurried footsteps as Alpha Gray and I searched frantically for any sign of Dora. Fear clenched my heart like a vise, my mind racing with worst-case scenarios. We had combed through every inch of the pack grounds, but there was still no trace of her."Where could they have gone?" Alpha Gray muttered, his voice laced with frustration and worry.I shook my head, feeling a sense of helplessness wash over me. "I don't know," I admitted, my voice trembling with fear. "But we have to keep looking."We pressed on, determined to find Dora no matter what. As we delved deeper into the woods, the darkness seemed to envelop us, casting eerie shadows on the forest floor.Suddenly, a twig snapped somewhere nearby, causing us both to freeze in our tracks. Alpha Gray tensed beside me, his senses on high alert as he scanned the surroundings."Did you hear that?" he whispered, his voice barely above a murmur.I nodded, my heart pounding in my chest as adr
Chapter 225Lyra's POVAfter the chaos had subsided and Raven was taken away by the guards, I found myself sitting on the forest floor, cradling Dora in my arms. Alpha Gray stood beside me, his gaze soft and comforting as he looked down at us."I'm so sorry, Lyra," he whispered, his voice filled with regret. "I never wanted any of this to happen."I looked up at him, my eyes swimming with tears as I struggled to find the words to express my gratitude. "Thank you," I managed to say, my voice barely above a whisper.He reached out and gently wiped away my tears, his touch warm and reassuring. "I'll always protect you," he vowed, his voice filled with sincerity.I nodded, feeling a sense of peace wash over me as I leaned into his embrace. "I know," I whispered, feeling a weight lift off my shoulders.As we sat there together, surrounded by the tranquil beauty of the forest, I felt a sense of hope stirring inside me. Despite the challenges we had faced, we had emerged stronger and more un
"Stop it Ezekiel! You'll kill her" came the hysterical cry from a voice that belonged to a middle aged woman. At that moment, the one who was called Ezekiel yanked the neck of a young girl from the freezing depths of an open tank filled with icy water. That young girl was me. After being released from my previous hell of being plunged face first into the tank with my neck being strangled slightly to keep me from breaking away, I emerged as what everyone wanted to see, what everyone knew I was, weak. Gasping for breath loudly, inhaling so much it felt like my lung would burst, coughing and choking from the hold on my neck and shivering from the intense cold. This is how I start my week and if I was unlucky and I usually am, this is how I end it too. I am still coughing while trying desperately to breathe when I lock eyes with Ezekiel. His cold eyes are the most apparent of his striking features. I tried to look away in fear but he beat me to it. His eyes do not contain guilt whe
"Lady Raven. What brings you here?" Sonia spoke in the softest voice she could muster while sparing a courtesy bow for the new arrival. "Is this no longer my father's pack, Sonia? " Raven retorted while moving forward a few inches. "Lady Raven of Redmoon""Lady Raven of Redmoon""Lady Raven of Redmoon"One by one the greetings rang as a satisfied smile appeared on the face of my mortal adversary. Of course, she will come here just to hear her name and title be recited over and over again. That was the kind of girl she was. "That's not what I meant, my Lady. These are the servants quarters and are beneath her majesty" Sonia explained with a shaky voice. You do have your way with words, Sonia. My father was wise to spare you this job" Raven spat, not turning back to spare the middle aged woman a glance. Raven continued to scan the room and everyone could guess who she was looking for. It wasn't long before she saw. "I did not hear your greetings, Lyra" she looked at me right in th
"You asked to see me sir" I walked into his office, my feet trembling as I took each step in. This place held memories, dark memories. But then again, every place with him held the same. "Yes I did" came the voice of my father but I could not see his face. As usual, his back was turned towards me. He would not look me in the eye, not when he slapped me, whipped me, not even when he held my neck and forced my face towards his. "Well, here I am," I said carelessly. The words left my lips before my brain could caution me against it. I tried to take it back but it was already too late. "What did you say?" He was on his feet now for such a little provocation. I had only forgotten to address him with the usual respect but it was already making him mad. His face was still turned against me but I could feel it. "I'm sorry father…I…" another mistake. At this point I knew I was done for. There was no way I would be let off the hook for making two verbal errors consecutively. ."First. You
My brain could not keep up with so much emotion that was being processed in a single second. Fear and anxiety were common to me whenever I was in such situations with my father, the Gamma of Redmoon. But today I daresay I felt more. I felt a curiosity more pronounced than it had ever been, I felt love that had never been and against my own better judgment, I felt guilt and pity for this man who was about to beat me to an inch of my life. "Time is up" he barked, suddenly rising and turning for the first time towards my direction. At this point, his belt was already in his hand and a wicked smile had been substituted for the pain I knew was in his eyes some moments ago. "Plea… father please" I tried to reach out to the man I saw a few moments ago. The man who stooped so low even in the presence of his acclaimed enemy and slave. "Never call me father in your life" an order that preceded a tight smack of the face. I fell from the force of the attack and from the intensity of the malic
My lungs burned with more intensity than it did when I had just been yanked out of the tank. My face twitched with even more pain than when my father had smacked just a couple of hours ago. My limbs and every part of me ached with new torment. And my heart? My heart was shattering with so much force, I could almost hear it through my ears. The crashing sound that each piece made when it felt the pressure of my own mate's betrayal. Fool.I could hear the words from deep within me. I know how deep because I have heard the exact same word from the same place a couple of times before but it seemed I was destined to hear it all my life, destined to know that I was a fool and a failure. I first heard that word from inside of me when I was five and was trying to convince all my peers that my mother was still alive and she was going to come back to me. I heard the word again when I was nine and I had just woken up after being beaten unconscious by my father and thought maybe if I tried ha