LOGINMonths had passed since Lord Flame was defeated. Since the era of darkness finally came to an end. The lives of shifters were starting to feel normal again. Pack leaders were starting to relax again. Single shifters? They were finding their mates without difficulties and overall fertility was slowly rising again. Rogues' activities lessened as not one incident was reported since the last battle. Dolly was back to her parent's house, at Beta Grigor house and she was loving her mother's garden as she embraced her newly found love.She was no longer a nobody. Her former last name was no longer Noman as she was now a Beta’ daughter of one of the strongest packs in Petroit city.Occasionally, she would leave without her mother's notice to hang out and play cards with Dominik. While at it, she would sniff him, mumbling something about him smelling good.“You're taking advantage of me.” Dominik would complain but did nothing to push her away. She didn't really care about what he said or
The following day, the guests departed back to Agal except for Selly and Malachi. Later that day, an envelope with Beta Grigor’s name arrived.He opened it and scanned the content with practiced calm.Aretha stood on his side, waiting, expecting and hoping for good. When the Beta finally lowered the document, his eyes were glassy with unshed tears. He faced Dolly whose heartbeat could be felt by everyone in the living room.Dolly took a shallow breath. It was time for the truth. Her truth. She could tell it from her gut.Everyone had been calling her by her new or more correctly an older name. Freya—it sounded strange to her but rolled with familiarity to everyone else. It was as if they were sure of it but to her, someone who grew up alone, she needed concrete proof. Something she believed in. Something backed by modern science. She dreaded the answer.“The DNA result—” Grigor paused,Dolly blinked.“It's positive.” He dropped the news and Dolly's eyes closed shut.“I am your fath
Alpha Lewis cleared his throat, subconsciously facing his mate, “What is it about Secretary Hugo?” “This is about the emergency meeting you requested.” The secretary said, “I have been trying to contact Alpha Flame since yesterday and I can't get hold of him.” “I believe that we can start without him.” “You don't understand. His phone has been ringing but no one is answering. This is not like him at all. I am worried he might have a problem.” Alpha Lewis carefully urged him to proceed as planned without fully disclosing the reasons before he ended the call. “They are going to have a hard time accepting that Flame was the enemy all along.” Selly commented knowingly. “They have no choice.” Replied Lewis. When the clock struck eight, a series of sleek SUVs moved through the thick forest and out of the Westhund pack territory into the highway. Alpha Lewis led the guests inside the Alpha’s Council hall. In an instant, the murmurs died. The air turned heavy with the different
Malachi groaned, not liking the unwelcomed interruption. He broke the kiss and bit his lower lip as he took in her flushed face. There was a second knock and he reluctantly went to answer the door. Who the hell needed him in the dead of the night? Vernis moved behind the door with her hand on her beating chest. The last thing she wanted was to answer anyone about her presence in Malachi's room. He opened the door halfway and blocked the entrance. “What?” He asked Jordan with a flat tone. Jordan didn't answer and his sharp eyes stared onto his lips and eyes for a second longer. He seemed like he noticed something but decided not to ask. “Someone reported seeing the dragon king leave his room but somehow he is nowhere to be found. Have you seen him?” He asked. Malachi's eyebrow rose as he tried to cover Vernis’ presence with another question. “Dont you think it's too early to leave your mate unattended?” Jordan sighed, neglecting his words. “That man can not be fully trusted.”
The figure stepped into the room before the door locked.“What do you want?” Malachi asked as he switched the bedside lamp on.The figure dropped the cloak casually and draped it over a stand revealing Veryl whose face looked solemn.“Are you still angry?” Veryl asked, his steps slow until he made himself comfortable on a two-sitter sofa.Malachi crossed his arms, his face serious when he said, “You lied to me, what did you expect? That I'd congratulate you for breaking a promise?”“I had no choice.” Veryl replied almost instantly. “We were young and foolish.”Malachi visibly shuddered, “You never meant to keep it from the beginning, did you?”Veryl crossed his legs, his demeanor casual and relaxed, “It's not my fault that I couldn't say goodbye. I really wanted to but time was against me. I hope we can forget the past and…”“There is no going back if that's what you came here for.” Malachi cut in, his tone resembling finality.Veryl sighed then stood up. He hesitated for a second bef
King Veryl's face remained calm, his eyes remaining on Malachi's back as he closed the door behind him. Alpha Lewis felt the tension between them. Everyone felt it. The king of Horizenia seemed to have something personal against the vampire but none dared to ask. Minutes ticked by while they continued drinking and chatting about light topics when Selly and Jordan returned. “Did he fall asleep?” Asked the Priestess as she put her glass on the table. “Yes, Priestess.” Replied Selly. The old woman shook her head in pity, “Poor boy. He will get over it.” Or maybe not, Jordan thought. If there was one thing he wouldn't choose to relive then it was the moment when Selly didn't want anything to do with him anymore. He knew firsthand how hard it was to get over an irreplaceable mate although he wasn't sure how it would really play with Dominik. Aria was, after all, a demon. An impostor. And their bond was fake just like his was to her. “It's a fake bond. He should be able to snap out o
That night, Selly couldn't sleep. She kept tossing and turning.“Is something the matter?” Jordan, who was beside her, asked.Selly’s stopped mid-turn, he was awake all this time?“I don't know,” she said as she turned to his side only to find him already propped on his elbow, watching her in that
“My brother is recuperating from his injuries and couldn't come.” Dominik came to Lewis' rescue. “And no, Selly is no lycan.”Lewis cast his eyes down. His son's actions could have repercussions. All the Alpha’s eyes were directed at Dominik, making him feel weak on the knees. The audacity of him
The journey back home was mainly long silence and a few moments of small talk.Luna Collette, just like his son didn't have much to say, not after the emotional rollercoaster ride they just endured.Alpha Valery Flame was blunt. Too blunt that if one didn't know better they would easily conclude th
Wanting and not being wanted back was what Selly was afraid of. The reason she was hesitant to go beyond the river and follow the drums.Jordan, who came from nowhere, had accepted her and actually wanted her back.He was gentle. Patient. Taking care of her even when she was initially mean and want







