Mira's POV
I loved Luca enough to forgive him for cheating on me. But rejecting me was the height of it.
Heart pounding, tears streaming down my cheeks, I raced away from the pack house. The agony of Luca's rejection clawed at my chest. The betrayal was too sharp to bear; it was just too much. How could he do this to me? How could the man I loved rip my world apart so callously?
How could he look me in the eye and pick my sister over me?
Each step through the familiar grounds felt like daggers in my heart, and the weight of disbelief and devastation was heavy in my chest. I couldn't breathe; it was as if the air around me had turned thick and suffocating.
I didn't know where I was going, only that I needed to escape the torment of their presence, the crushing reality of their betrayal. My feet pounded against the earth, the sound muffled by the rustling leaves and my racing thoughts.
Soon, I dashed into the pack's forest, wanting to get as far away from Luca and Annabelle as possible. Bushes and trees blurred past me as I raced further away. Tears blinded my vision, but I pushed forward, driven by the pain that threatened to consume me from inside.
I stumbled, my breaths ragged, but I didn't stop. Anguish propelled me forward, away from the pack house, away from the heartache I couldn't bear to face. The distant howls of the pack echoed in the background, but their calls were lost in the chaos of my emotions.
The rustling of leaves and the whispers of the wind became my only companions as I plunged deeper into the forest, seeking refuge from the pain that threatened to engulf me.
As I raced on, I began to hear voices behind me. I staggered to a stop, then darted behind a tree. Heart thundering, I heard the voices of men as they drew ever nearer to where I stood.
"....this way," one of them called out. "I can smell her scent in the air."
I didn't need to guess who these men were. Their wolf scents were familiar, and I knew that they were from my pack. Most probably guards from Luca's army, as far as I could tell.
I could not let them capture me. Who knew what would happen, then? Who knew what these men would do to me in the solitude of this forest?
Slowly, I moved away from the tree, tiptoeing across the forest grounds and away from the voices of the men. On and on I walked, until their voices faded into the background.
Soon, I got to a darker, denser part of the forest, filled with tangled vines and shoulder-high shrubs. It was hard trying to navigate through the forest, harder still to see where I was going.
My foot caught against a knot of vines on the ground, and before I knew what was happening, I hit the ground, hard.
A startled yelp slipped from my lips, and I struggled to my feet. The moment I rose, I felt a wave of dizziness over me. Colours blended into one another, and images divided into twos and threes before me.
"Goddess....!" I swore, as I found my way to the ground again. This time, I was not as lucky as the first time. My head made contact with a large stone, and my world went black.
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My head pounded with pain as I slowly regained consciousness. Blinking against the bright light filtering through the trees, I groaned, trying to make sense of my surroundings. The voices of several men hovered around me, their tones hushed and urgent.
As my vision cleared, I saw several guards kneeling beside me, their faces etched with worry. "She's awake," one of them announced, relief evident in his voice.
Confusion clouded my thoughts, and I struggled to sit up, the pain in my head intensifying. "What... happened?" I managed to whisper, my voice barely audible.
Then, the reality of my surroundings slowly sank in.
The moment I realised who these guards were, I rushed to my knees, my breaths coming out in huffs. I heard all the guards fall silent, and I knew they were watching me with mild confusion.
"Kill me!" I screamed. "Get on with it!"
The silence persisted, and I lifted my head to glare at their faces in turn. "Kill me this instant! There is no hope for me left. My mate just rejected me, and my sister betrayed me. My life is hopeless and inconsequential. I am breaking from within. There is nothing left for me, please. Just get it over with!"
A loud sob slipped from my lips, and I collapsed into a fetal position at the feet of these men.
"Please.....just get it over with. Kill me!" I screamed. "Kill me already! Run me through with your blades!"
"Do it!" One of the guards said to the other, nudging his side. "She asked you to do it, anyway. She is ready for death, as it is."
"Wait." The second guard snapped to his partner. "Remember that Lady Annabelle asked for a clean, seamless death. We do not want any mistakes."
"Lady Annabelle....?" I echoed. The sound of my sister's name was like several sledgehammers bludgeoning my ears.
My sister had sent these men to kill me!
The weight of my sister's decision to end my life was too much to bear. My hopelessness curdled, solidifying into a ball of vengeance and anger.
I knew I was going to die, anyway. But if I found my way into this world again, I swore to make my step-sister pay for everything she'd done to me.
I closed my eyes, clutching my knees to my chest. Death was at the door already, and I was accepting it with open arms.
Then I heard the harsh, tinny sound of metal as swords left their scabbards, and the whoosh of air as the swords were raised high, ready to strike me into death. But before I could embrace the cold arms of death, I heard several arrows whizz past my head.
I opened my eyes just in time to see the two guards above me, sharp and poisonous arrows buried into their chests. Blood blossomed on their torsos, from the arrow points.
And with a great thud, the guards fell to the ground, life bleeding out of them.
I stared at the still bodies of the guards, as though I was struck dumb. I could hear steps approaching me, but they faded into a distant noise in my ears.
Suddenly, the bushes around me parted, and a man burst through to where I sat, on the forest ground.
And my first impression of him was angelic.
This man had long, flowing blonde locks; as long as my own hair. I could not see much of his face, but what I could see spoke of lines and edges, of coarseness and a grim, dependable strength.
"A woman!" He exclaimed, as though I was the most unusual thing in the world.
I glanced up at him, my brows furrowed. "Who are you?"
Chapter 62Mira still had the silver dagger in her hands, she looked at her sister's body still trying to comprehend what had just happened. She moved backwards, sighing in relief. Finally it was over, she had avenged the pain and betrayal.The door opened and Alpha Roland walked into the room. He was covered in blood. He looked around the room, he was dumbfounded by the state she was in. He made his way towards her. He could tell she was lost in thoughts, the stain of blood he saw on the floor accelerated his heart beat. He became scared, what could have happened? Tracing the flow of blood, he called out to her. “Mira,”Mira turned towards him, letting go of the silver dagger she was holding, it fell to the floor creating a loud noise, she shivered. Looking at him, tears streamed down her face, she had mixed feelings of Joy, victory and pain.Alpha Roland trailer the blood down from where it was coming from and saw the lifeless body that had been constantly stabbed. He understood he
Chapter 61Alpha Roland's PovAs memories of my promise to Mira flooded my mind, a knot of anxiety tightened in my chest at the sight of my guards faltering in the challenge. Determination surged through me, an unwavering resolve that whispered, "I will not lose this battle, no matter the cost."I had vowed to return to Mira alive, to uphold my commitments without wavering. The thought of losing her, of relinquishing my mate and my throne, was unbearable. It fueled my every move, driving me to fight with an unyielding spirit, even if it meant giving my last breath. These were the two pillars of my existence, the forces that propelled me forward."For Mira and the pack, I must prevail," I declared, my voice resolute, as a surge of urgency coursed through my veins. There was no longer anything that could hold me back. I poured every ounce of my being into the battle, determined to claim victory. In that moment, I felt the presence of the moon goddess, her divine intervention necessary t
Chapter 60Alpha Lucas PovI had the feeling that the war was certainly in favour of me. I was pleased by how of Roland's men were being killed by mine."Mira, I will have you all to myself" I said within, maintaining a war smile. I could tell from Roland's actions that he was willing to do everything in his power to keep mira. This is something I also want. This was something I never expected. I had the thought of Roland giving in and letting me have mira. It's just that he has chosen to risk the lives of others inorder to secure Mira to himself. The fight continued with so much brutality and hatred. It seemed my men were feeling my pain to have unleased so much anger on them. I chuckled and stated; "How unruly of you Roland, take a look around, what do you see? I am taking the league. Give up now. Lives of people being taken, Let me have Mira and I will end this fight here and now" I ordered"Dream on Lucas, dream on!"He paid no attention to me but fight harder. It's obvious tha
Eliana's PovI made the decision to leave because I couldn't stand being around Mira and the others in the pack anymore. I needed some time alone to think and come up with a plan that would work for me. The thought of facing loneliness scared me, and I realized I had never felt loved in the pack mansion.When I saw Mira's bitter reaction, I knew it wasn't safe for me to stay any longer. Roland no longer trusted me, and it seemed like Mira had learned to stand up for herself. I didn't feel safe being around her anymore.I had ventured into the forest and walked quite a distance, about a mile away from the pack. The sounds of wolves howling and screeching filled the air as darkness began to fall.I wasn't a fan of the dark, even though I enjoyed it when I was with the pack. I whispered to myself, "Oh moon goddess, protect us."I could sense the impending disaster that would befall the pack, and it worried me. I couldn't help but think about how much we had gone through without the moon
Chapter 58Eliana's PovNever before had I felt such overwhelming fear. It consumed me, overshadowing any previous anxieties I had experienced. Regret flooded my being, a feeling I had never encountered until now. As the war escalated, my heart ached for Roland, despite my confidence in his abilities. I couldn't help but feel remorse for my actions, as this outcome was not what I had envisioned. I blamed myself for conspiring and orchestrating the plans that led us here. If only I had known that Roland would choose war over surrendering Mira, I would have devised a different strategy.My heart weighed heavy, as if it were being pierced by countless spears. The pain was unbearable, and I found myself restless and unable to control my anguish. Fears consumed me as I pondered the possibility of something going wrong. What if Roland suffered instead of Mira? How could I ever forgive myself? Trembling, I contemplated the consequences of my actions, knowing that I could easily become ensnar
The Wolfshade PackAlpha Roland's PovDespite the calmness of the night, she seemed unable to sleep, her grip on my hand tight as she lay down. It was clear that her mind was still filled with worries."Don't worry, everything will be fine," I reassured her, running my fingers through her hair to provide some comfort.She let out a calm sigh, as if finding relief from her concerns. It was better for her to let go of her worries rather than hold onto them.Holding her in my arms, I tried to help her fall asleep by cuddling her. However, she kept tossing and turning, making it difficult for me to rest.I wished with all my heart that I could make everything better for her, ease her mind, and help her sleep without any worries."Mira," I called out.She seemed to be somewhat asleep, finding solace in my presence. It brought me great joy to know that she was finding some relief from her worries.I couldn't understand why, but I found myself putting in more effort to make her feel better.