Raven’s POVI had been pacing for what felt like hours, No one had seen Kai since the fight, no one saw him leave the room or the palace. Theo insisted that I sent a sentinel to call Kai, which was kinda stupid. Kai was seriously injured, it was a miracle he didn't die. I might be known as a cold hearted alpha but I still had a heart. Who calls out a wounded person who is supposed to be resting in the middle of the night? “Why do I think Draven is responsible for this?” My wolf, Leslie suggested. Leslie has been more than a wolf to me, she was basically my best friend and the only part of me that reminded me of my true identity, well, except for the boobs and all other parts a woman has. “Why would you think that?” I asked her. “Draven doesn't even know why I left him alive, all he knows is that I didn't kill Kai.”“Either way we have to find him, he is our mate,” Leslie insisted. “Would you stop saying that?” I rolled my eyes, sinking into the chair next to me. “He is our mat
Raven’s POVMy hands were shaking as I walked toward him, my grip tightened around the whip handle. I kept whispering to myself as I walked closer that this was just a slave, not my mate. But Leslie kept whispering in my head. “Raven, don’t do this. He’s your mate, he’s your way out. With him, you could live as who you really are—a woman, free at last.”“You know I have no choice, if I don't do it, my mother would find another way to try and kill him, this is the only way to save him—that's if he passes the test.”The air was filled with the scent of a potion that could block werewolves' sense of smell or hearing, but unfortunately that potion doesn't work on Lycans. That's what the Lycans have been using for centuries to defeat most werewolves packs, fortunately for us, those flowers went extinct. I don't know how my mother got her hands on it but it was a reminder that she was willing to do anything to keep my secret safe. Kai was blindfolded with a thick black cloth, so he coul
Killian’s POVI woke up with a throbbing headache, my whole body screamed in pain, that even breathing felt like punishment, but I ass grateful for one thing, I was alive and that was more than enough. "Killian?"I slowly turned to Raven, a wicked thought creeping into my mind. I felt like choking her to death, but knowing that would put me in a bigger problem, I pushed the thought aside. She was sitting beside me, eyes red like she hasn't slept for years. “You're alive,” she whispered, gripping my hand.“Barely,” I muttered, and winced. “Did someone run me over with a boulder?”She gave a weak laugh. “I'm sorry… for what my mother did.”I stared at the ceiling. “You don’t have to apologize for her, I survived, didn't I? And I earned your trust.”She nodded in agreement. “You did well.”“But next time, maybe wait till I’m healed from the first torture session before you sign me up for another.”She blinked, then chuckled. “Deal.”We stayed like that for a moment, none of us knew w
AUTHOR'S POVThe slave quarters was quiet when they brought Theo back, everyone assumed he was dead. Any slave taken by the sentinel never returns back—except Kai. But no one was expecting another miracle. Theo's shirt stuck to his skin, soaked with sweat and blood, his body trembling as he buried his face in his hands. “What happened?” “Are you alright?”“Who did this?” The other slaves kept asking but Theo didn't move instead his cries increased. Lina, a young slave girl but also like a supervisor for the slave girl, rushed forward, placing a hand on his shoulder. “What did they do to you?” she asked in a soft voice.Theo didn’t answer. Lina's eyes scanned through his body, noticing every wound. She turned to the crowd. “Retire for the night, I would be with Theo.”The crowd exchanged glances at each other but they all left, reluctantly. She turned to him again. “What happened?” She asked again but Theo didn't move. “Theo you are scaring me,’’ she said, her voice lower now
Kai’s POVI walked into the slaves’ quarters early that morning, expecting everyone to be up or maybe a few sleepy faces, people getting ready for work, the usual mess, but what I saw sent shivers down my spine. The compound was in a wreck, broken plates, spilled water, straw scattered everywhere and what scared me the most was the slaves were gathered in one place, their backs facing me. Everywhere was silent, even the birds held their peace. They only do that when they are praying for the dead. “What’s going on?” I asked loudly, my voice steady even though my stomach twisted.No one answered.They turned to me, I walked closer to them, carrying the basket of fresh bread I had slipped away from the sentinels quarters. They remained silent and stepped aside slowly, clearing a path for me.Theo was at the center, standing like a statue, his eyes were locked on the person lying on the ground. “Mikel,” I muttered, the basket dropping to the ground. I dropped to my knees beside
Raven’s POVThe maids' gasps were what attracted my attention. I only came to the training ground to see the sentinels train one last time before concentrating on my own training, although I was quite reluctant at first but now I'm glad I came. I had to call Kai aside before he would be beaten to a pulp. I got to the training field, the sentinels bowed their heads as I walked past them. My presence was the only thing stopping them from grabbing Kai and tying him on a stick and setting him on fire. I got to them, Kai slowly turned to me, bowing his head down. Kade followed too. “Kai,” I called. “Come to my office immediately.”I noticed Kade's fists clenched tightly, his expression filled with rage. But I didn't care, he might be the god of all sentinels but I was his god. He can't do anything when I'm still here. Kai nodded.We walked out of the training field, going straight to my office. Immediately the door to the office shut, I turned to face him, fury boiling in my chest.
Killian’s POvMy teeth sank into my lower lip as the cane landed on my back, the sentinels around me watched me with satisfaction written on their faces. The Gamma stood in front of me, his arms folded, a small smirk playing on his lips, it was clear that he was also enjoying the show and so was I. They kept flogging me without giving any breathing space but after maybe twenty or more strokes, the sentinel stopped and I was released. I fell to my knees trying to catch my breath. “This is what happens when you disrespect the system,” he said, his voice low. My lips curled into a faint smile as we locked eyes with each other. His eyes flashed with fear seeing my defiance but it was quickly masked by anger.I know he was angry, I didn't give him the satisfaction he wanted. My eyes scanned the field, the sentinels were now murmuring among themselves, some pointing accusatory fingers at me. I turned my attention back to the seething Gamma.“You must think this is a joke,” he growle
Raven’s POVI was in my room feeling tired, sore, and ready to forget the day. I pulled off my clothes one by one, letting them drop to the floor. The room was quiet, except for the sound of rain hitting the windows. I walked to the tub, filled with warm water, and stepped in slowly, sinking into it with a sigh.My body relaxed in the heat, but my mind didn’t.“Are you really going to pretend that everything’s fine?” Leslie said, her voice laced with disappointment. “Not now, Leslie,” I mumbled, leaning back.“You know what happened to Kai. You let them beat him, you didn’t stop it.”I sighed. “It had to be done.”“No, it didn’t,” she snapped. “You let them hurt him because you’re scared they’ll find out who you really are.”“I’m not scared,” I whispered, but I wasn’t sure I believed it. “He broke a law, so he should bear the consequences, you of all people should know.”I stayed in the water, thinking about Kai. I hated that he could still get to me, I hated the fact that the more
Kai’s POV. I walked alone through the quiet hallway. My boots barely made a sound on the cold stone floor. I hid in a dark corner when I heard footsteps approaching us. This dungeon was more protected than the palace. They must really want to keep that Lycan safe. I stayed in the corner for a while, making sure the guards have passed before I came out of the dark. They couldn't pick my scent so it was very easy to sneak past them.After what seemed like hours, I finally past the last set of guards, making my way to the Lycan cell. Just when I thought I had passed the last security, I picked the scent of two sentinels hidden in the cell. Damn, the guards were wise but they were different, I couldn't recognize these scent, they weren't the regular guards in the palace, they must be part of the great army that man boasted off at the meeting.I looked around, looking for a way to distract them or draw them out, they were hidden so well that I couldn't see them, seriously, and that
Raven’s POV“The moon goddess be praised,”Damien rushed over to him. He pulled Fein into a big hug, like they’d been best friends forever.“Damn, it’s good to see your ugly face,” Damien said, laughing.Fein laughed too. “You’re still short.”Damien smirked. “I grew an inch.”I stood to the side, just watching them, my arms crossed. Before I could say anything, Damien dragged Fein into the Alpha's quarters. I followed them quietly. “I didn't expect you to be back so soon,” Damien smiled, handing him a cup of wine.Fein chuckled, turning to me. “Well, what can I say? I heard that the great Alpha Rowan pack was attacked by some Lycans.”I scoffed, disdain etched on my face. That was my glorious record, I have ruled the pack for years and we have never experienced any attack from Lycans or rogues but now, just when we were almost done with the endless war, the Lycans decided to destroy that record. “Words get far this days,” Damien said with a smirk. “Are you kidding? The world is w
Raven’s POV“The moon goddess be praised,”Damien rushed over to him. He pulled Fein into a big hug, like they’d been best friends forever.“Damn, it’s good to see your ugly face,” Damien said, laughing.Fein laughed too. “You’re still short.”Damien smirked. “I grew an inch.”I stood to the side, just watching them, my arms crossed. Before I could say anything, Damien dragged Fein into the Alpha's quarters. I followed them quietly. “I didn't expect you to be back so soon,” Damien smiled, handing him a cup of wine.Fein chuckled, turning to me. “Well, what can I say? I heard that the great Alpha Rowan pack was attacked by some Lycans.”I scoffed, disdain etched on my face. That was my glorious record, I have ruled the pack for years and we have never experienced any attack from Lycans or rogues but now, just when we were almost done with the endless war, the Lycans decided to destroy that record. “Words get far this days,” Damien said with a smirk. “Are you kidding? The world is w
Raven’s POVThe moment I stepped out of that room, I wanted to scream so loud, taking out my anger on my vocal cord. Leslie was pacing in my head, like a dog wagging its tail like she just found her favourite chew toy.“He’s smart, hot and brave. You have to admit it.”I clenched my fists. “He’s arrogant. And annoying. And—”“Strong. Did you see how calm he was when you tried to threaten him?”“I should’ve broken his legs.”“You’re just angry because he got under your skin.”“Under my skin?” I scoffed aloud. “I want to flay him.”“You want to kiss him.”“Kiss him? More like sewing his lips together,” I scoffed. “Yeah, with your lips,” She laughed. “Shut up.”I pushed her out of my head, needing space to think, when I saw Damien waiting at the corner. His arms were folded, and his face serious.“What was that all about?” He frowned, walking behind me. “Pregnant? That's the most ridiculous thing I have seen Draven done.”I chuckled, nodding my head in agreement. “What do you want me
Killian’s POVI snuck up behind her while she was still standing by the table, her hands clenched, breathing heavy. “My Lord,” I bowed faintly She jumped a little, then turned to glare at me. “I'm sorry if I startled you,” I apologized, shutting the door behind me.She lets out a frustrated sigh, waving her hand dismissively. “It's fine,” she forced a smile. “I still can't pick up your scent.”I sniffed my body, a slow smirk appearing on my lips. “Should I be flattered?”She scoffed, folding her hands on her chest. “You aren't invisible, you just reek of poo.”“I guess I can't clean off the scent easily.”“What are you doing here?” She questioned, glancing around. “This is no place for your kind…not all sentinels are allowed to enter here when they haven't been summoned.”“You shouldn’t look down on me, Sire,” I whispered.She held her head in pride, maintaining eye contact. “What if I do? I'm the Alpha of this pack.”I grinned. “I won the bet, isn't that enough to show my talents
Raven’s POVMy mouth opened, but the words didn’t come out. My head swam like I’d been punched in the temple.Father? Me?My eyes slowly went down between my legs as if to confirm what was there. What the hell does she mean I got someone pregnant? Don't you need a dick to do that? And I didn't even sleep with anyone so where were the allegations coming from?“I-I don’t…” I swallowed. “You’re joking… right?”“No, you idiot,” my mother snapped, marching up to me. “You didn’t control your damn dick, and now we have to clean up your mess!”I blinked rapidly, unsure if the room was spinning or if I was. Every elder around the council chamber stared at me like I’d just pissed in their sacred wineEach of them turned their gaze to me, their glare like daggers cutting through my pride. Elder Vassar sneered, “How could you be so careless?”“You’ve disgraced the bloodline,” spat another.“If you wanted to fuck someone you should have taken in a mistress but a slave? How could you stoop so low
Raven’s POV“How is he?” I asked the guard behind me. “Has he said anything?”“No, my Lord, at least not anything useful, he kept singing a song though, laughing throughout the night.”I halted, slowly turning my head to the level of my shoulder. “Did the song mention anything about a God?” “He said something about the blood wolf,” he replied, tilting his head to the side as if he wasn't sure of what he was saying. “Really?” I muttered nodding my head in affirmation. Like I guessed, this Lycan was definitely from the Southern pack, he had to come from an elite pack. The door creaked open and I walked in, nodding to the servants who was standing by the corner. He nods in affirmation and picks up a bucket of water, throwing the boiling water on the Lycans body. The Lycan groaned in pain as red water flowed down his body. Seeing a Lycan suffer was a feeling that could never get tired of. He growled in pain, his eyes snapped open, staring at me with a death glare. “Such bravery,”
Raven's POVWe gathered around the round table, mapping out different plans and areas on how to attack the Southern Lycans. The last attack was brutal and it had left so many people talking, and now rumors of the Lycans roaming around the village had spread like wildfire. This was more than a sign that the Lycan Lord's army was ready for battle and one thing about the Lycans is that they never play fair. "Alright," I began, my voice steady, despite the anxiety bubbling beneath the surface. "We set out soon, the sooner we strike,the better, the last attack was a warning, but we are not going to back down,” I paused, darting my eyes around to make sure they were all listening. "We need everyone on their toes. This is no small task, and it's not going to be easy. If any of you think you’ll get by without pulling your weight, think again. We’re in this together, or none of us are in this at all. Understood?" I scanned their faces, waiting for any signs of hesitation, but all I got was
Raven's POVWe gathered around the round table, mapping out different plans and areas on how to attack the Southern Lycans. The last attack was brutal and it had left so many people talking, and now rumors of the Lycans roaming around the village had spread like wildfire. This was more than a sign that the Lycan Lord's army was ready for battle and one thing about the Lycans is that they never play fair. "Alright," I began, my voice steady, despite the anxiety bubbling beneath the surface. "We set out soon, the sooner we strike,the better, the last attack was a warning, but we are not going to back down,” I paused, darting my eyes around to make sure they were all listening. "We need everyone on their toes. This is no small task, and it's not going to be easy. If any of you think you’ll get by without pulling your weight, think again. We’re in this together, or none of us are in this at all. Understood?" I scanned their faces, waiting for any signs of hesitation, but all I got was