Chris' POV For some weird reason that I couldn't fathom, what I felt was different from what I expected.Rather than feel threatened and anxious about getting to where and what we've been looking out for? I felt calm, collected and confident.I shushed everyone and asked that they squat, so we don't alert our targets.I stepped forward in my squatted position and waved my hand for others to follow.The closer we got to the mouth of the cave, the more calm I felt.Am I under a spell or something? I asked to remind myself of the responsibility at hand.As trivial as it might sound, Liza, Oriel and even these two strangers are my responsibility.If anything should happen to them, I'd bear the consequences.Liza and Oriel had left the Pack to this ‘Goddess knows where’ without informing anyone. I am their only alibi.That means I'm screwed if anything should happen to them. But here I am, feeling so confident in what I don't know.And I never heard of anyone who felt so calm rather than
We all moved in and I held Liza by her shoulder as we walked in.She was shocked and rather than throw tantrums, she chose to act all cool and collected, but I know it's all a font she was putting on.She almost staggered and instantly I held her. With my support, she sat on one of the stools we found in the cave.“Here,” he handed me piled-up documents. I think the right word to use should be 'scrolls.'He must have seen the look on my face, “you might want to share with your ‘team,’ so we can get to business on time,”Why is the emphasis on ‘team,’ isn't that cheap for him to do? I ignored him and handed some copies to others.My face contoured my inquisitiveness to shock to confusion back to shock to anger to frustration to pity to hilarious to shock and back to anger.I've never seen such a thing in my life. What value do you hold that you want to decide someone's fate, life and journey? Are you the Moon goddess?I scoffed in annoyance at the level of stupidity these folks were
Derek's POVI've heard quite a lot about Chris. He's Liza's close friend and they sometimes act like siblings.But with what I witnessed today, I can say that those lists didn't do justice to how much he cares about her.He didn't even flinch while talking to Leonard. Maybe he was scared within, but he did a good job hiding his fears.He seemed like a cool guy, ‘cos I couldn't help but just smile anytime he tried to pick on me.Leonard on the other hand has refused to let me in on what is going on.I thought we were doing this only for the situation back at home, but after colliding with Liza and her friends, I realized there's more to this.Leo must have found out at some point that this is not just about Tricia and her people.Come to think of it, he asked me to look into the list of the guests that attended Alpha Nicholas' wedding the same day he returned.He didn't go to his own apartment but stayed over at his parents’ house.That f****, he must have been having a good time makin
Leo's POV Knowing the danger of such an attack means knowing what grace danger the leader of the Pack would be.I know Derek has a lot of questions plaguing his mind, but that'll come after all of this is sorted out.Once we got to the Red Moon Pack and saw how bad the attack was going, I mind-linked Derek.“Derek, go ahead with the others, I need to go find the Alpha of this pack before it's too late,” I passed a message to him.“Copy. Be careful Leo,” Though my wolf was in full control, I still smirked at how Derek is such a soft-hearted.I haven't been to this Pack before, but I know I'd figure out where the leader might be.I still remember the face of the Alpha when we signed the treaty that we did.It wasn't because it's a big pack and Sky Wings would gain a lot from the alliance. It was out of respect for a dying man's last wish.The former Alpha of this pack was a friend to my father and one day the pack was attacked by rogues when he wasn't around.He came back and had to ju
Whenever there's a fight between different packs that involve their Alphas, such a howl is made when one of them succeeds and wins the fight.I'm sure the wolves outside would be confused, Red Moon Pack members would definitely know within them that the howl didn't come from their Alpha.As for the Avengers? They'd also know the howl isn't from their Alpha. But then the rule stands, such howl means one of them won.I strode behind the stairs and snapped back into my human form. Hind Legs and forelegs metamorphosed into long and sturdy human legs and arms.Fury torso into a well-built chest and six packs. Claws into well-manicured nails.A silent “woah” followed by a mild chuckle left my mouth as I picked up some clothes and put them on.I know we kept our clothes somewhere, but I can't have myself stacked naked in the presence of those strangers, can I?“You don't intend to blind people now, do you?” Lucil commented.The moment I stepped out, Derek rushed in, in his human form. What
The memory of her opening up to me about her past life and the look in her eyes when she was explaining all that happened weakened me.It looked impossible, but I believe some questions can only be answered by the Moon goddess, our goddess of creation.A loud holler left her mouth as she dipped her fingers into Chris' arms.The pain must have been excruciating, I couldn't look at her eyes at that moment.“You did well, I've removed the claws that broke into you,” the nurse addressed her“I'll stitch it up but she needs to get a lot of rest to heal quickly,” the nurse explained. She addressed the explanation to Chris and Derek since I couldn't dare to look in her direction.I was standing beside the Alpha like a health practitioner who knows his job. But alas, I was just an internally injured man standing beside a physically injured man. The nurse sprung to action, and Liza continuously moaned in pain. “That's all for now. She'll be fine, but she needs to rest well like I stated ear
Chris' POV It was more intense than I thought. The Avengers indeed had it going for them.Their warriors outnumbered the Red Moon Pack warriors. Though I couldn't help but notice their skill was rusty, they did it with their numbers.Whimpers and moans from different angles filled the air. So much pain, yet each warrior fought for his course.The Red Moon Pack warriors fought with dignity and strength. I commend their prowess.Thinking about how the attack took them by surprise, yet they fought with no shame whatsoever.That piece of revelation struck a chord within me, ‘one doesn't prepare for battle on the day of battle, you prepare before that evil day comes.’I couldn't tell where Liza and the rest were. I tried to mindlink Liza, but it seemed she wasn't picking up the frequency.When the heat of the war came down a bit with the Red Moon Pack winning against the Avengers, I decided to mind link Oriel.“Is Liza with you?” I mind-linked her. “No… I thought she'd be with you. I wa
Liza's POV The shimmering ray of light penetrated through the curtains. My eyelashes fluttered gradually till it revealed the well-furnished room.It was a strange room. I've never been here, not in my past or present life.The bed seemed to be king-sized. I was covered with a colourful quilt. I tried sitting up when the door gently opened after a subtle knock. “Don't make any rash movement, you'll hurt yourself,” his voice was calm like that of an angel.“What am I doing here?” I pretended like he was talking to thin air, but expected him to answer my question.“This is the only place you could stay for now,” he responded and I was shocked. I mean Leo is a very cocky and arrogant person.“I want to go home. Right now.” I said firmly without looking away from his back that was turned against me.He was checking something on the desk and honestly, I think he was just being arrogant. Why would you be talking to me and have your back turned against me?“I'm afraid that is not possibl
Zoe's POV Alex has been working more than usual and due to the timing, I can't figure out why.I was hoping we'd visit the Pack’s clinic together today, but just at the slightest minute, be bailed on me.“Babe, are you going somewhere?” I asked when I noticed he wasn't preparing for our visitation. “Have you forgotten I have responsibilities to take care of as the Alpha of this Pack?” He answered aggressively.I took a deep breath to calm my nerves. Standing on my feet, I moved closer to him and helped button up his shirt.“I know you have lots of work to take care of, but we spoke about visiting the Pack's clinic together.He didn't waver in his stoic look. “Yes, we spoke about visiting and I didn't say you shouldn't go. Did I?” He asked with no iota of care or concern“Alex, this is my-” he didn't allow me to finish my statement before he cut me off “And so what? Someone has to keep the Pack running, isn't it? Or do you expect the whole pack members to start living inside the cli
I sprung into immediate action the moment Liza's voice echoed through my mind.I just left her in about how many minutes and this is happening?"I'm coming right away. Do you want to leave here? So be it," I replied, hoping that would calm her down a bit before I got to her."Is anything the problem?" Oriel asked. I guessed she must have noticed a change in my countenance."Yes... Of course, everything is great," I lied. Well, I had to. I didn't want to get her agitated and worried. Liza has always wanted to leave her, and I knew it was a matter of time before she'd lose her patience.I can't blame her, given the relationship between her and Leo. But I thought they were getting along again.I have no understanding of what is going on. They were happy to learn that the Moon Goddess had paired them together as mates.And after the accident? That aircraft of enthusiasm just died without showing any sign of malfunctioning. "Let it not be a disastrous misunderstanding," I found myself p
Chris' POV I left Liza to meet Oriel who mind-linked and sounded urgently.“They can't get their eyes off you, Hun?” She teased the moment she saw me coming I chuckled and winked at her, “You don't blame them. Do you?” I teased back“No. But given how handsome their Alpha and Beta are, they shouldn't be drooling over your impressive physique,” he replied “Well, well. I'm a new face, they must have been tired of eating the same dish over and over, you know,” And there she went ahead to laugh her heart out. “You sounded so cocky right now. Where is our Chris? What have you done to him?” I couldn't help but join in the fleet of laughter.“You sounded like there was an emergency,” I said as I roamed my gaze around the vicinity for anything or anyone suspicious and weird.“Ohhh that,” she rolled her eyes and I huffed.“Yeah… there was actually an emergency just before you came,” she sounded serious“Okay… what's that? What's the problem?” I became more serious and sensitive myself.An
Leo's POV “Reject me,” What? “Just reject me, Leo. There's no point. Let's just end this painful tension between us. Let's release ourselves from this unnecessary bondage,” I felt a pang of pain in my chest. Just the mention of that word alone was enough to water the boiling point of what I was feeling.Why would she say such a cruel thing? I know I haven't been the best to her since she opened up to me and I deserve to be treated however she wants.But rejection? I'm not going to settle for that. I know the Moon Goddess can be on our side and help us find a second chance mate, but I deeply don't want that.She probably thinks she's so different from the Liza I used to know. I thought the same too, but I know that's not true now.Rather than separate the two I feel they are both one. I don't know how that is possible. But they act in similar ways.“I don't want to do that,” I said to her the moment I realised I couldn't just keep the thought to myself.“I know I've been nothing b
Those words should be sent back to wherever they were coming from.“There's nothing to want to know or learn about me,” my head screamed but my mouth wouldn't say.No… this is never happening.Not now and not ever. “The only way forward is to be rejected and then we end this ill-fated thing between us.” “But he doesn't seem to want to reject you now. Does it?” Amma shot back at me.“Amma, he can't love us, he can't love you the way you deserve,” I replied.“Why would you conclude like that? Hun?” She asked hurriedly “Because he'll always want to see the Liza he was supposed to mark as his. And that Liza is not me. You know this Amma,” I said, my voice dropping an octave “It doesn't seem like that. You haven't gotten to know him either,” Amma persisted and it was building heat within me.“No Amma. I don't want him. I have plans and I won't allow someone who doesn't care about me to destroy them. Do you think he cares about us? Wait, until I can't fight like Liza, can't meet up with
Liza's POV Mum? That was weird to pronounce. It was hard to bring myself to make that word roll from my mouth.It wasn’t until I said; “All right mum,” that I realized how much I missed saying the word.It brought me down memory lane. Those times when I was as free as a bird.She was a wonderful ballet dancer, and very good at playing the piano too.“I want to grow up to be as talented as you, Mum,” I blushed as I watched her play the piano.“Yes… my beautiful Princess will be so talented and more talented than her mother,” she smiled back at me.It was a soothing smile that settled in the depths of my heart.Most times, I remember her smile and it gives me a longing and strength to keep moving.“Baby too will be talented, Mum.” I chuckled running around in circles “She would have loved to see her brother bring a woman home,” Leo's mum, Luna Teresa's statement brought me back to realityShe was getting the wrong impression about me and Leo and I wouldn't want to keep misleading her
“You promise not to tell, and I promise to get you those chocolate bars I got the last time,” I said with a pleading eye She looked straight into my eyes with her little yet penetrating forest-green eyes. She joined me in pouting and brought her hand forward for a pinky swear, “Promise?” She asked “Promise,” I reassured her and she jumped in excitement.“He will put you in trouble, Laura,” Derek said from behind.I shot him a glare to stay away from spoiling my deal with my little sister.“Don't listen to him. He's just jealous that you chose to protect your brother,” I said to her while holding her cheeks and playing with them.“Make sure you don't forget my chocolate or the deal is off,” she said hastily with her sharp mouth.Only a blind eye won't see how much the two are into each other.Laura and Derek are almost the same age and the annoying connection between them at such a tender age is so sweet and could make a grown man rot jealous.I left to get my backpack at the other
Leo's POV I haven't seen a smile as beautiful as that ever since I lost Liza.Such a pure, unadulterated and inspiring smile. I didn't realize when I asked the most unintelligent question, “Did you just smile?” I mentally knocked myself out when I wanted to stop, but I couldn't.It looked like I was having a replay of a cherished moment that I had with Liza.“I'm definitely making a portrait of your beautiful smiling face,” I uttered with my gaze fixed on her face.“You better do that,” she rolled her eyes playfully and shredded into laughter.“You should see your face when you smile, Liza,” I said, tucking her beautiful and curly black hair behind her ear.“I know right? It makes you want to stick with me forever,” she replied with a pout on her lips“Or, it make you want to just hold the marking ceremony?”Gosh, that day has been living rent-free in my head and I can't imagine I'm reliving that moment right now.“I haven't seen you smile so pure since like forever,” I blurted out
I felt the need to follow Chris and ask what the problem is.In my attempt to stand up all by myself, I almost slipped and hit the ground.With each passing second, I await the echo of my falling and a loud bang on the floor.But surprisingly, I arched my brows as what I felt wasn't the ground but a wall.It was sturdy, firm, impressive and powerful.I opened my eyes to realize my back was still glued to the wall.“Are you okay?” That voice chimed in my ears, and yes, it was as I had last remembered it.Calm, collected, deep and warm. Always shamelessly making butterflies billow in the depths of my stomach.And the fresh grass scent that filled my nose caused me to close my eyes momentarily and allow it to sink inside of me.“I… yes… I'm okay,” I muttered under my breath. It was like my voice went on a long vacation.Amma purred in the cutest way I had felt. She ran in excitement through every corner of my mind.Unwillingly, I detached myself from his firm grip. It was firm and it ma