… Selena POV…
But the members were not happy with this arrangement and it showed on their face.
"Where is the alpha?" one of the council members asked me, his tone sharp.
I met his gaze coolly, "He is busy and has left me in charge."
The council members frowned, murmuring amongst themselves. "Get the alpha," another member demanded.
I scowled at them, anger boiling inside of me. I was tired of the constant disrespect and doubt I faced as a female leader in a male-dominated pack. But I kept my cool and replied, "The alpha trusts me to handle this matter. I am perfectly capable of leading this council."
The council members grumbled, but I stood my ground. I was determined to prove my worth and earn the respect of the pack.
I sat at the co
I reclined on my luxurious bed, I called out to my maid, "Maria, come here."Maria promptly entered my room and asked, "What can I do for you, my lady?""Go to the designer's store and get me the most beautiful dress they have," I commanded.Maria bowed and left, promising to return soon with the dress.Hours later, I heard a soft knock on my door and Maria entered, holding a beautifully wrapped package. I tore open the paper to reveal three stunning dresses. Each one was more gorgeous than the last, each made from the finest silk and adorned with shimmering gems.The first was a floor-length gown in a rich emerald green, with a fitted bodice and full skirt that would twirl beautifully as I danced. The second was a ball gown in a deep sapphire blue, with a sweetheart neckline and a skirt that was covered in delicate beading. And the third was a straple
… Selena POV…I groggily opened my eyes, confused about where I was. Everything was hazy, and my head felt heavy. My memory of the previous night was patchy, but I remembered the events that led up to me being in this room. I was at a show, where I was the center of attention, and I had drunk too much wine.The room was dark, with only a small lamp illuminating the space. The curtains were drawn shut, blocking out any light from outside. I tried to sit up, but my head spun, and I lay back down again. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath, trying to steady myself.I remembered seeing miss Caroline at the show, and she had said something that still made me angry. She had accused me of trying to seduce beta Josh, and I had wanted to confront her. But I was too drunk to remember what had happened next.A knock at the door brought me back to reality. "Miss Luna,
… Rowland pov…I walked into my office, ready for a briefing on the current state of the pack. I sat down at my desk and motioned for Thomas, my guard, to come forward."Thomas, what's the report on the pack?" I asked, my brow furrowed with concern."Unfortunately, things are not looking good, sir," Thomas replied solemnly. "The plague that's been spreading through the pack is getting worse. We've tried everything we can to contain it, but it's just getting worse."I frowned, the weight of the situation settling heavily on my shoulders. "And what about the other packs? Have they reached out to offer any help?"Thomas shook his head. "I'm afraid not. In fact, all the other packs have cut all connections with us because of the disease. They don't want to risk getting infected."I rubbed my temples, trying to come up wit
… Beta josh…When the alpha finally arrived, I stood up, ready to make my case. I explained the situation and how the plague had affected our pack.I implored him to consider the greater good and to lend us their support. But, just like the first alpha, this one was unyielding. He cited the safety and security of his own pack as his top priority and refused to offer any assistance.I left that palace, feeling increasingly hopeless. As I traveled to the next pack, the answer was always the same. No pack was willing to lend a hand, they all stood firm in their decision to protect their own. I was running out of options, and the weight on my chest grew heavier with each rejection.As I entered the pack's main hall, I couldn't help but feel defeated. My mission to seek assistance from other packs had been a failure. I approached Rowland, our Alpha, and bega
… Elena POV…I eagerly opened its pages. As I flipped through the pages, I saw countless diagrams and illustrations of mythical creatures, spells, and potions.I searched through the pages, searching for any hint of a cure for the sickness that plagued my village. The illustrations were detailed, but the writing was cryptic and difficult to decipher.As I reached the end of the book, I came upon a page unlike any other. It was an intricate drawing of a carved stone with strange designs etched into its surface. I gazed upon the picture, trying to make sense of its meaning.I frowned as I realized that I couldn't decipher the symbols, no matter how hard I tried. I sighed in frustration and was about to close the book when a faint glow caught my eye. I looked back at the page, and the carved stone seemed to pulse with a soft light.Intrigued, I reac
… Elena pov…Rowland called me into his office to help him arrange some documents on the table. I obliged, eager to assist in any way I could. As I worked, I couldn't help but notice a document with the heading "Reports."Curious, I set aside the other documents and picked up the report. As I read through it, I was baffled by what I saw. Other packs had refused to assist in the eradication of the plague, despite the threat it posed to all of our kind."Are they not scared it will reach them?" I muttered to myself, my mind racing with questions. I quickly arranged the documents and dusted some shelves, still stunned by what I had learned.Rowland stepped back into the office, a warm smile on his face. "We can leave now," he said, picking up his jacket from the hanger. I picked it up and helped him put it on, noticing how his sickly pale face now looked fresh a
… Alpha Rowland pov…I entered the meeting room, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. The members of the top pack were all gathered around the conference table, their faces etched with concern, fear and confusion. I took a deep breath and made my way to an open seat, scanning the faces of everyone in the room. The tension was palpable.I cleared my throat and spoke up, addressing the members of the top pack. "Ladies and gentlemen," I began. "We are here today to discuss the current state of our community and the spread of the disease that has been affecting us all."I stood at the head of the council table, looking around at the assembled members. This was a critical moment, and I knew that I needed to be clear and concise in my delivery. I had called the doctor in charge of the camp to give us a report on the current state of the situation, and I was eager to hear what he had to
…Rowland pov…I sat back in my chair and gazed at the doctor, who was standing in front of the council. I could see the anxiety and uncertainty on his face, and I knew that he was about to deliver some critical information."Doctor," I said, breaking the silence. "Can you do some tests and analysis on the current situation? We need to know what we're dealing with, and how best to proceed."The doctor nodded, and a relieved look came over his face. "Yes, of course," he replied. "I can run some tests, but it will take me about 24 hours to complete the analysis."I turned to the council and raised my hand. "I suggest we take a short break and let the doctor run his tests," I said. "We need to have a clear understanding of what we're facing, and we won't be able to make informed decisions without the results."The council