Looking at the email I just sent to the Alphas and Betas in Canada about the Shadow attack last night, I lean back in my chair and close my eyes for a moment. King Killian should be here within the hour, and I need a moment to compose myself before I face him. Not only that, but I will be preparing the palace for Alphas and Lunas who will be arriving here in six days. Worst of all, I know that I will need to face Damon Frost again as his warrior pack will be vital in taking down the threats of Shadows, much to my chagrin. I had just issued a ban on him coming back here until further notice, but a Shadow attack unfortunately changes everything.
“Excuse me, Your Majesty.” A voice calls out from the doorway. Taking a deep breath and trying not to growl at the person who has come into my office, I open my eyes to see Lilah Davis staring at me, a look of shyness in her eyes.
“You can call me Isabella, Lilah.” I state, motioning for her to take a seat
Running through my pack lands, I hold back the growl of frustration that has been building inside me as I listen in on the pack link. It had only been two days since my return to Frost Moon, but my pack was already dissatisfied with me due to losing their Luna. My run slows to a trot as I come to stand beneath a tall oak, and I wonder if I should be like my father.Should I start inflicting punishment on those who are dissatisfied with me as their Alpha?Should I start placing stricter curfews for everyone to be home by a certain time?I want to. I want to do all of that and show by example what disrespecting me entails. I want to show that I am still the same Alpha who left to watch the coronation take place. However, I know that stricter rules would only make everyone dislike me more. Would force my packmates to leave without warning.Letting out a growl, I turn around and begin the long trot back to the packhouse. I have duties I need to attend to for
Watching the Hummers sent to gather King Killian from the airfield park in front of the Palace, I step forward to greet the Demon King as he climbs out of the back of the first Hummer, his long legs and sturdy frame not what I expected.“Queen Isabella, so nice to see you again.” King Killian, a man standing over seven feet tall with long flowing black hair, pale skin, and ruby red eyes, says with a wide smile, but I notice the way his smile does not reach his eyes.“I would say the same thing, but then I would be lying like you are.” I point out sarcastically, getting a chuckle from the Demon who towers above me.“You are right, Wolf Queen.” King Killian replies with a sigh, running a hand through his long hair and somehow managing to avoid hitting his horns.“Under normal circumstances, this would be a pleasant visit considering your long winter is coming to an end, but I came here to deal with my traitorous son and his companion.” He continues. I give him a sympathetic smile and mot
Looking at the email I just sent to the Alphas and Betas in Canada about the Shadow attack last night, I lean back in my chair and close my eyes for a moment. King Killian should be here within the hour, and I need a moment to compose myself before I face him. Not only that, but I will be preparing the palace for Alphas and Lunas who will be arriving here in six days. Worst of all, I know that I will need to face Damon Frost again as his warrior pack will be vital in taking down the threats of Shadows, much to my chagrin. I had just issued a ban on him coming back here until further notice, but a Shadow attack unfortunately changes everything.“Excuse me, Your Majesty.” A voice calls out from the doorway. Taking a deep breath and trying not to growl at the person who has come into my office, I open my eyes to see Lilah Davis staring at me, a look of shyness in her eyes.“You can call me Isabella, Lilah.” I state, motioning for her to take a seat
“We’re home.” Liam whispers into my ear, stirring me from my thoughts.“Oh… that was quick.” I mutter out, slowly turning the ring around on my finger, trying to hide my anxiety. Liam watches me, brows furrowed, before he takes my hand in his, giving it a reassuring squeeze.“It took about an hour to get here, with many of the roads being destroyed between the Shadows chasing you and you targeting them with lightning strikes.” Liam says, chuckling. Grimacing, I hang my head in shame for a moment while I think about how my idea will be inconveniencing my pack for a while. Once Odishka and Shirisius were subdued, it took some time for the guards who came to load them into individual vans, while Moira was placed in another that was situated between the two vans carrying a demon.“I need to call India and get King Killian Cyprian here to help interrogate these Shadows.” I mutter out, Liam humming in agreem
The Belltown Dome comes into view, and relief washes through me. I can sense Liam’s presence inside along with my father and Moira, and I know that without a doubt, they are ready to help me capture the two Demons who are hot on my heels.“I though you said this bitch couldn’t control her powers, Odishka?!” Shirisius calls out with a snarl, his words slurred with fury.“That’s what our spies in the Palace said!” Odishka responds, shocking me into fumbling over a rock. The ground quickly meets my face in a painful fall, and the only thing that ran through my mind is that many of my warriors have just witnessed their Queen in an awkward position. Growling in frustration, I was ready to push myself up on my feet when a sudden surge of bloodlust behind me. The shadow of Odishka covers my body and, in a moment of panic, I hold my hand out, hoping to block his razor-sharp claws.Suddenly, a gust of wind comes from behind me, pushing Odishka back and sending him into S
My heart stops beating for a brief moment as that Demon’s claws near Isabella. I am too far away to stop him, too far away to take the blow, and the life I had imagined with her vanishes.Then, lightning strikes the ground, causing the Demon Odishka to dodge to the left and Isabella to run away. The shadows let out inhuman snarls, the taller of the two regaining his footing to chase after Isabella while the smaller one with obsidian eyes scrambled to his feet to chase after his partner. Letting out a string of curses, I chase after them, realizing just how much Isabella has grown as she grows smaller and smaller the further away she gets from me.Growling, I shift into my gray wolf, hoping that running on all fours would help me catch up to my girl and her pursuers, but it is clear that I am no match for the Alpha Queen and the two demons. Luckily, they seem to be no match for her as well.[Liam.] Her voice calls through our link, kickstarting my heart as it mea