Chapter Two “Following orders”

We were completely ambushed, and the number of rogues were overwhelming for just the three of us.

The hardest and probably most odd part about that day was that none of us were able to shift. At all.

I could hear Seles in my mind, roaring at me to let her out, but I couldn't. Because of that, we were all

overwhelmed easily. Rogues surrounded us, and gravely injured the Alpha first, before immobilizing

me and attacking the Luna.

I still remember her seream as one of them ripped her throat out.

I shiver and turn the water in the shower as hot as I can bear, searing my skin slightly as I feel tears prick my eyes. I clasp my arms around myself, still haunted by the state of their bodies after the rogues had stopped attacking. They left me alive, but barely. I had gashes and claw marks all over me, plus a large chunk of my leg was torn away and a badly broken arm. I was healing slowly, as werewolves do, but it wasn't enough. We were found about an hour later, with me hysterical and trying to claw my way over to the Luna.

I was talken to the infirmary to heal, and I reported what had happened to the Beta, and mike, who was devastated and demanded answers from me. I told him I was sorry, that we couldn't shift, but he didn't believe me at all.

It took a few weeks for me to heal completely, and as soon as I was able I went to where they has buried the Alpha and Luna. I was there for only a

few short moments before being dragged off to mike, now Alpha, and his Beta where I was questioned again, and finally accused with failing

my job. As punishment, my wrists were to be bound with silver cuffs, my title and everything

revoked.

Now I'm merely a member of the pack, shunned because I allowed the Alpha and Luna to die.

Can I even be considered a werewolf anymore if I can't feel her?

The stage is painted black and has some monitors and other sound equipment placed around. There are two bars located side-by-side on the far-right wall, with the kitchen behind them, a door between the bars giving access to that area. The bars are black as well, but with some sort of marble top on them.

There is also a seating area that is located at the

very back of the room, with assorted chairs and

tables scattered about. The main attraction of the

Iron Wolf is the upstairs area though. I sigh as I glance up and see the railings lining the balcony and the lights hitting the ceiling.

Everyone kills to get up there. Unfortunately, it's

for higher ranking wolves due to the hierarchy

bullshit that distinguishes everyone. The only way

to get to the top area is by the stairs near the stage, but there's usually a bouncer or guard there as well.

I've only been up there onlya handful of times

since I have a good relationship with Kai. From

what I remember, there's pretty much a whole

other bar up there with everything that is down

here, except nicer. The wolves up there can look

down to whatever is happening downstairs from

the railings, without having to mingle with anyone

they don't want to.

I smile as I see Kai over by the stage. We're here

before opening because... well I'm performing here

tonight.

You heard me. Pretty much exiled female wolf is

performing at the biggest wolf bar in town.

I used to perform here many times before my

status was removed, and honestly, no one here has

ever made a problem of it since then. They come to

hear me sing, and they don't judge. The Iron Wolf hear me sing, and they don't judge. The Iron Wolf has become a second home to me, but I've been spending less and less time here because Mike

decides to take away my opportunities to come

since he knows I love it so much.

He can't stop me from coming completely, because

Kai requests me often and I get paid, so on nights

like tonight, Mike's hand is pretty much forced to let me go out. He thinks he has total control, but he

really doesn't. Another win for me.

Kai waves as we approach him. "Lynette, Nadia!

Glad to see you both here." He looks to me, his

dark shoulder length brown hair swishing with his

head movement as his grey eyes lock with mine.

"You ready for tonight?"

I nod. "More than ready. I'm happy to be here."

"Good, cause there's a special guest here tonight."

I tilt my head in confusion. "Who?"

"Nathaniel Stone, the soon to be Alpha King."

Myjaw drops in my mind and I know my eyes are

wide like saucers.

He’s here?!?

Nadia's POV

"Nadia, you okay?" Lynette asks me as we sit at our

kitchen table with Gabby. The smell of breakfast is

amazing, but I just can't seem to find an appetite. I

push my food around on my plate before looking

up at her.

"Yeah, just had a shit sleep is all."

"You should eat." She says, concerned andI can't

blame her. I should eat to keep up my strength,

considering I don't know what I will be asked to do,

or subjected to. Every day here at Pure Moon is

highly unpredictable for me. Ever since I was

stripped of everything and deemed responsible for

the Alpha and Luna's deaths, the pack hasn't taken

to lightly to the fact that I wasn't sentenced to

death, and they have no fear in showing me exactly

how they feel. Same with Mike.

Honestly, it's a question I ask myself every day.

Why didn't Mike send me to the High Reign Council

and have me charged with their deaths? Then he

wouldn't have to deal with me being around

anymore.