In a world of werewolf nations torn apart by ancient conflicts, Amara, a Royal Consort with only trace amounts of Alpha blood, struggles to find her place in a society where her voice is silenced and her destiny predetermined. Tasked with the daunting duty of increasing the dwindling Alpha population as a worthy Luna, she is shattered when denied a chance to contend for the throne during The Coronation. However, fate takes an unexpected turn when one contender mysteriously vanishes, opening a path for Amara to seize her opportunity. But the cost of claiming the throne may prove too high as she becomes a mere pawn in a deadly game, forced to suppress her emotions and navigate a treacherous path where survival is weighed against everything she holds dear. Can she overcome the shadows of the past and embrace her true Alpha nature, or will the burdens of duty and power crush her spirit?
View MoreRULES AND ROSES
A story in three acts.
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This novel contains scenes that some might find disturbing and may not be suitable for younger readers. This book revolves around a world dominated by patriarchy and their views are very constricting to women.Discretion is advised.
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Our history teaches us that love makes monsters out of us.
They make it sound pretty in the history books.
In the past, when there were no rules to govern us and we can roam freely, they divided the land of werewolves into three powerful nations; Sem, Niju, and Cinco.
Sem was the land beyond the forests, where the night was shorter, and the days were longer. The people who used to live here had dark curly hair and skin that made it look like they were gold crafted directly from the sun. They were tall and muscular, to tend to their powerful herds of cow and sheep. They were a rich land full of the most expensive minerals. Their people can grow crop even in the most barren of lands.
Niju was the land near the sea, where most of the people knew how to swim days after they were born. The people who used to live here had black hair and had skin kissed by the sun itself. They had slender bodies that made it easier to dive into the deepest trench in search of treasures beyond what the eyes can see. They were a rich land full of spices and fishery. Their people could make food out of scratch.
Cinco was the land within the forests, they were the strongest out of the nations. They had experienced hunters who could catch even the smallest of creatures. They didn’t need to fish or to mine just to bring food to the table. All they need to do is to hunt. The people who used to live here had light-colored hair and fair skin. After all, it’s easier to hunt for prey at night when they’re vulnerable. They were a rich land, full of mercenaries and weapons. Their people can kill anything they set their sight on.
Their strong military base was what the Alpha of Cinco used to overtake Sem and Niju.
Of course, werewolves are strong beings that are difficult to defeat. Lorenzo, the Alpha of Cinco, knew this. However, he is as smart as he is strong. He knew he can achieve every nation and prove that he was the strongest werewolf by doing the most barbaric act within the werewolf community.
The history books tell us that Lorenzo ordered his men to execute every mate of those with Alpha blood in the lands of Sem and Niju. After all, werewolves have predestined mates with which they bond by soul, heart, and spirit. If one of them dies, the other will die of sorrow.
That wasn’t what had happened. The history books never tell you that Lorenzo also ordered this in his own nation, Cinco. The only difference is, he ordered his military men to execute mates of those Alphas who were not his allies. Plenty of women and unborn children died during these times, but of course, the history books never tell you this.
The history book told of the story of his Mate who had to die because of his love for his greed and selfishness. They executed her, the history book says.
The truth is uglier than that.
They didn’t just execute her; they made her suffer emotionally, mentally, and physically for months. The day she died was the day the Alpha of Cinco had fallen–but that was before he tried severing their mating bond forcefully. Urging the speed of her death, while Lorenzo slowly becomes better.
The remaining Alphas figured out what he was doing so when he was vulnerable, they attacked. An Alpha killed him from the lesser-known region of Cinco, Alpha Arman Lacroix killed him.
Niju and Sem never got their democracy back, even after Lorenzo’s downfall. Alpha Lacroix was so charismatic that he could convince the entire community that a nation ruled by only one Alpha would be better since there would be fewer wars. Although that made sense, it also welcomed poverty in the areas that aren’t near the capital of Cinco.
He also ordered new rules that he promised would ensure that a war like that would never happen again. He issued a new constitution that separated the entire nation into towns and cities, appointing remaining Alphas and those with Alpha blood as leaders.
With this change, the Alphas had become a dying breed.
This constitution also introduced a new set of genetically engineered women that share Alpha blood. Since the remaining Alphas no longer want to find their mates due to what happened during the war, Alpha Lacroix decided that the next thing that can help them with their population is to hybridize. They first tried to mate with Betas, however, their genes weren’t compatible with that of the Betas and they cannot form any offspring. With the Omegas, it was much worse. They formed offsprings, however, because of the strength of Alpha genes, the baby was always stillborn. That was until they realized they needed a certain DNA pattern to produce a werewolf that had enough Alpha genes to be worthy of being a Luna- the Royal Consorts.
Being a consort means financial stability, and in a nation where riches and resources are only being used by those in power, everyone wants to be one. But not everyone can. In the land of Cinco, they strive to never again repeat history. No matter what it takes.
I don’t believe love makes monsters out of us.
Love makes us worse.
It makes us the weaker versions of ourselves.
We forget the one thing we should have learned by birth, that we came into this world alone, we will leave it alone.
Wolves are free creatures that cannot be tied down by rules and guidelines. War happens because of greed and selfishness. Why are the Alphas letting other wolves suffer for faults made entirely by their own?
Lorenzo was the one who started the attacks, and Alpha Lacroix is punishing every werewolf for one Alpha’s mistake.
We cannot shift anymore. It is forbidden.
They forget one thing; I am a wolf, and they will not cage me.
Here's to alcohol, the rose-colored glasses of life.✾The place behind the counter looked very much like it really belongs to Verdant.There were various shelves full of jars that had different colored liquids inside. Some had roots, leaves, as well as some things that I didn’t bother identifying. For some reason, my wolf had told me it was better that I didn’t know. There were barrels on either side of the counter, their spigot dripping a sticky brown liquid whose stench made me crinkle my nose. Furrowing my brows, I tried leaning over the counter, checking if there was something that I could at least give Auster, maybe even some water.
There are two questions a man must ask himself: The first is 'Where am I going?' and the second is 'Who will go with me?'✾The second thing I noticed when we reached Verdant was that everyone had a huge smile on their face.Unlike Azure, almost all the villagers had various colored clothing. Although it is quite apparent that most had pipes with them. Even from a distance, I could hear their laughter, as well as notice how there were some random villagers dancing and running about. It had been a long since I’ve seen an actual place in Cinco where there were wolves laughing and having fun.It smelled like fresh dew and the mist was still pretty thick. Much like the old man who was steering our gondola towards one of the docks, they also had glossy eyes. I’m guessing it probably was because of the
And live like it's heaven on earth.✾The first thing I noticed once we reached Verdant was that it was inexplicably green.Verdant was a district that was abundantly covered by mist. The trees and mountains seemed to be covered by moss and various plants and leaves. And everywhere I went, the only thing I could smell was fresh dew. The kind of thing one might smell at the start of the morning as dawn breaks. Once we have reached the vicinity of Verdant, the sound of one of the largest waterfalls I have ever seen echoed throughout the thick forest.The trees surrounding the whole district seemed as tall as the sky and seemed to disappear within the clouds. I had no choice but to look up. I couldn’t even help but awe loudly.“Woah,” I mut
A boy needs a father to show him how to be in the world. He needs to be given swagger, taught how to read a map so that he can recognize the roads that lead to life and the paths that lead to death, how to know what love requires, and where to find steel in the heart when life makes demands on us that are greater than we think we can endure.✾I closed my mouth and listened.Yohan was quiet right next to me and it was thanks to him that I haven’t jumped Eleanor yet. My mate had just gone through something horrible and almost died back in the underground fighting ring and she wants to put him in the spotlight again? Gritting my teeth, I continued looking down on my lap, my hands clenched.“Amara, I don’t like this idea any more than you do,” Eleanor says. Without meaning to, I scoff. I hear her sighing, and I find myself lifting my head a bit to look at her. She was staring daggers at the map, her jaw clenched.
It is a long-cherished tradition among a certain type of military thinker that huge casualties are the main thing.✾It had been a few days since I had breakfast with Eleanor.Like how I imagined it would be it was a bit awkward. Especially with how every few seconds, she would stare at me and tears would leak out of her eyes. I teased her about it, hoping that she would stop, and her pride would get the best of her. However, when I did tease her, not only did it make her more emotional, but it also made her talk about how we used to be in the past.When I had teased her about her tears, she took me seriously. I had assumed that she would just scoff at me or ignore my teasing, but it seemed like the past few months actually changed her. Instead of just rolling her eyes at me, she took it way too seriously. S
No person is your friend who demands your silence, or denies your right to grow.✾The first time I ate something that Eleanor had cooked, I instantly regretted it.She was a Sem native, they were great in things like mining and exploring forests but that was it. They were horrible cooks. As much as possible, one would be safer with a Sem native as a guard instead of having them as one of the kitchen staff. Even though they were given a recipe book, or a list of instructions, seeing as they were from Sem, they would end up with a burnt and wasted food. Those from Sem were known for being so full of pride that they rather eat what they had burnt instead of asking for help.Eleanor was one of them. The good thing was that at least she was willing to accept that there were things that she needed to correct. See
Human nature is like water. It takes the shape of its container.✾It was Yohan.Clutching my heart, I narrow my eyes at him, “I didn’t even sense that you were.”“Sorry,” He yawned, stretching his arms up in the air. “Force of habit.”“Habit?”Eleanor coughed behind me. When I turned around though, I realized it wasn’t exactly a cough. From the way her eyes were glittering as she looked at Yohan, I knew it was something different entirely. Her look has been meaningful as if I wasn’t curious enough already. Eleanor was great at lying, which I learned the hard way. With how she was acting, it was like she knew something and desperately wa
Indifference and neglect often do much more damage than outright dislike.✾“I don’t know if I showed it enough,” Eleanor pulled her knees to her chest, leaning her cheek right by her knees. She wasn’t looking at me, her eyes following the flow of the river. The wind had turned chillier than it had been moments ago. I didn’t know if the goosebumps running up my arm were due to the cold or because we were talking now. “But I’ve always thought of you as my sister.”I wanted to tell her that I know that. That’s why her betrayal hurt so much. But I don’t. I’m not even sure it was a question that she wanted an answer to. It was just a statement she wanted to start with.Eleanor started fiddling with her thumbs, “I know that the things I&rsquo
The truth is, unless you let go, unless you forgive yourself, unless you forgive the situation, unless you realize that the situation is over, you cannot move forward.✾The cool wind kiss my cheeks and I hug myself, shivering lightly.The nights had gone colder, which meant it really had been long since I’ve gone out of the gates. We were nearing the mountains, nearing the snow-covered lands that I’ve once read in my books. Breathing out through my mouth, I see white smoke right in front of me, as my warm breath mix and mingles with the cool night air.My eye falls on all the campers here. They had been battling the cold far longer than I did. How had they managed to survive? The tents didn’t offer any type of blankets. Had they adapted?
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