Lena's POVMy fingers hovered over Kyler’s message, reading the words again for the third time.“Something came up. I won’t make it to training this morning. A lot of pack issues. But make sure you still go; I have got eyes on you. Also, take a walk around the pack once you're done. - Kyler.”I sighed and dropped the phone beside my pillow, pulling the covers up to my chest like they could shield me from the sudden wave of disappointment.He wasn’t coming.It had only been two weeks since I started training, but in those two weeks, Kyler had shown up every single day. Rain or shine. Some days, he only stood by the side, arms crossed, just watching with that unreadable expression. Other times, he got in the ring with me, guiding my stance, correcting my posture, and showing me how to shift my weight before a strike.He pushed me hard, but never too hard. And even when I failed, he always said something that made me want to try again.And I had gotten better.The first week, I couldn’t
Lena’s Pov“What do you want?” I asked, trying to keep my voice calm, even though my gut was twisting in knots just looking at her.Alison’s smirk widened like she could smell my unease. “Relax, Luna,” she said, dragging out the title like it was a joke. “I was just taking a walk and thought it was adorable how you're being shown around like the special little pup you are.”I crossed my arms, already getting uncomfortable by her presence. “I was asked to take a tour of the pack. That’s all.”“Training and a tour?” she purred, stopping a few feet from me. “You must be special.”I narrowed my eyes. “I don’t have time for whatever you are here for, Alison.”She tilted her head, her expression mock-innocent. “Oh, relax. I’m just saying, it’s sweet how Alpha Kyler makes time for you. Sending guards, planning your day. Very sweet indeed.”My fingers curled into fists. I didn’t want to give her the satisfaction of getting under my skin. “He’s just helping me adjust. That’s what a good Alp
Lena's PovThe guard didn’t say anything else. He just gestured for me to follow. My hands were still trembling as I wiped my palms on my dress and hurried after him.I had no idea what Kyler would say or how he would react.Oh goodness!Alison had set me up perfectly. Such a terrible manipulator!But then who the hell was waiting for me?The guard led me past the rows of graves and toward the garden gates. I expected to see Alpha Kyler or Elder Elijah.Maybe Alison couldn't wait to report me to Alpha Kyler.I wondered what kind of punishment I would be assigned. I just hoped Alpha Kyler would allow me to speak.I wasn't the one who broke his cherished frame.Just as I lifted my head, my gaze caught on the person standing beside the gate, making my breath hitch.“What?”Standing just outside the gate, dressed in all black and leaning casually against a tree, was Leonard.Leonard from the Blackwood pack."No," I muttered, my legs unable to carry me further."What the hell is he doing h
Damien’s POVThe stack of newspapers before me did nothing to ease the troubles in my mind as I patiently waited for Leonard's return.It had been twenty-four hours. Twenty-four long, agonizing hours since I sent him to deliver the letter. Yet still, I had heard nothing from him, not even a single word or report, and the worst, he wasn't back yet.The silence in my office was deafening. My heart had been racing non-stop since the moment I handed Leonard that damn letter to deliver to her.I know how stubborn Lena can be. I knew if she received the letter, she wouldn't hesitate to write back to me, but I wasn't sure what I expected from her.“Would she curse me?”“Would she throw some punches at me through the paper, or worse still, would she remind me of how she hated me because of the way I sold her off?A small part of me whispered the worst: “What if Kyler found out? What if Leonard was captured and could not deliver the message, or what if Kyler had bandaged Lena and she was una
Alison's Pov Have you ever cherished something before, and then suddenly it was forcefully collected from you, and you were left with no choice but to fight for it?That was my case with Alpha Kyler.He used to cherish me.But now I was just another woman in the pack. Forgotten, ignored, and replaced.And no one should blame me for being desperate to get him back. I was not about to watch everything I once had slip away into the hands of someone like Lena.Honestly, I don’t know what hurts more: the loss of his love or the loss of my status.Because ever since Alpha Kyler stopped caring about me, the omegas in the pack don’t even bother hiding their sneers. I once used to walk with my head high, knowing fully well that I was known as Alpha Kyler's lover and no one would hesitate to keep to my orders, but as soon as Lena came into the picture, none of the omegas or pack guards acknowledged me anymore.They were already beginning to see me as another commoner, and some couldn't even hi
Lena’s POVI woke up with my head pounding like a drum. My body felt heavy like I had been hit by a boulder and then left out in the cold. Every inch of me hurts.Where… where am I?I blinked slowly; my vision was blurry, but slowly I started to make sense of my surroundings.The room was dim, lit by a few glowing stones on the white walls.There was a small shelf at the other end of the room which was stacked with herbs. And then another table with bottles and glowing vials. The faint scent of burning sage mixed with bitter medicine filled the air.I was in the pack’s infirmary.I tried to lift my head, but a sharp pain shot through my neck. I winced, letting out a soft cry.My arms felt like jelly, and my throat...?It felt like sandpaper. I could taste the bitterness of herbs and drugs on my tongue. Someone had been feeding me things while I was out.A sharp knock pulled me from my thoughts.The door creaked open, and I walked to the last person I wanted to see.Theo!“Look who’s a
Lena’s POVAt the door was Theo, a wicked smirk plastered across his face.“What do you want, Theo?” My voice was hoarse and bold as I tried to hide my weakness.He let out a dry laugh, his eyes glinting with that same evil mischief. “Still trying to act strong, little mouse?” he mocked, leaning against the doorframe. “Do you think you can just stroll out of here? You’re not going anywhere.”I took another step, wobbling slightly but refusing to back down. “I don’t care what you say. I’m not staying here.”He moved faster than I expected. In a blink, he was right in front of me, grabbing my arm and yanking me back inside.“You think I don’t have eyes everywhere?” He growled. “You’ve been under my watch since the moment you passed out.”“Let me go!” I shouted, struggling in his grip. “You’re insane!” I cursed as I struggled with his firm grip.He laughed again. “You’ve always liked to fight, Lena and I love that about you.”I tried to yank myself free, but he slammed his mouth onto mi
Lena’s PovElder Elijah grabbed my arm roughly, his face stiff with anger and disappointment. “You’ve disgraced yourself,” he muttered, dragging me to my feet.My throat burned from crying. I tried to stand, but my legs wouldn’t hold me. I wobbled and almost fell back to the floor.He sighed. “Get up. Don’t make this harder than it already is.”Before I could even take another breath, he grabbed my arm and yanked me up.I didn’t resist. What was the point?Alison trailed behind us, her heels clicking against the floor like the countdown to my doom.“Aww, look at you,” she whispered behind me, her voice sugary sweet. “All that confidence, gone in a day. What a shame!” “You could’ve at least fixed your hair, Lena,” she whispered with a chuckle. “Oh wait, you’re too busy being a criminal to care about your looks now.”I bit my lip, trying not to cry again. My heart already felt like it had been ripped to pieces. I didn’t want to give her the satisfaction.Elder Elijah led me through t
Lena's Pov “Trust me..”"I never meant to—" he started.I stared at him with disgust.What exactly does he take me for?Dropping my black bag on the floor and my mysterious arrow, I turned my face to him, desperate to let him see how much he had hurt me."Save it, Kyler," I said, my voice trembling with the sting of every memory. "You meant every second of it."His jaw tightened. "You don't understand.""I understand enough," I snapped. “I understand that I was locked away in the dungeon you put me in; you were out here... busy rubbing your fluids on your lover ." My voice was thick with disgust. "Is that not what you were doing?""Lena, it isn't what you think," he said, his voice low.I shoved the arrow into the bag roughly, trying to ignore how much it hurt to even look at him.Talking to him made me sick.He doesn't expect me to believe him."Don’t insult my intelligence," I retorted. I wanted to tell him everything I was feeling, but instead, tears welled up. You should’ve th
Lena’s POV"You know you can't reject me, right?" Kyler said, his voice low and cruel as he fixed his gaze on me."Think of what the pack would say..."He took a step closer, and I stood there frozen like a fool, clutching my bag tighter."You want to leave, right?" he continued, a mocking smile spread across his lips. "Close your eyes, Lena. Just imagine the news spreading... Imagine how the pack media would eat this up."He leaned in like he was sharing a secret, and his voice sank deep into my skin."Imagine the names they would tag you…“They will drag your reputation through mud….”“Imagine how all the pack members, even the lowest of the low omega, would call you a slut who can't hold onto her bond.""They would say you can’t stick to a man. You’re jumping from one mate to another like a lost little girl.”He chuckled, and it cut deeper than any knife."Take a moment to think of how Alison would laugh so hard she might choke on her spit."Without knowing it, my bag slipped fr
Kyler's POVWithout wasting another second with Alison, I sprinted off to Lena’s room like my life depended on it.It barely took me three minutes before I arrived at Lena’s room. My heart sank deep into my stomach as I flung the door open only to find her packing a few clothes into a small bag.I could hardly tell if she noticed my presence or not, as she didn't even acknowledge it, not even with a mere glance at me.I stood at the door silently, watching her tie her hair into a messy ponytail. Then she turned slightly to look at herself in the mirror, adjusting the strands that escaped.As she played around with her reflection in the mirror, a strange sense of pride washed over me.I couldn't even deny it.Goddess!.This girl was an angel.I mean, she was damn beautiful, like a bride who was about to walk down the aisle, so gorgeous enough to kill a man.I found myself moving closer without thinking.My hands shook slightly as I leaned in and pressed a soft kiss to the back of her
Kyler’s POVWhen Lena stormed out, nearly every elder immediately excused themselves and ran after her like moths chasing a flame.Except for Elder Yuri and Christine whispering inaudibly words I couldn't fathom, the whole place had turned empty.It was obvious no decision could be taken at this moment, so the meeting had been postponed.I just stood there frozen, Elijah's last words before he walked out on me ringing in my ears.“You missed presenting your mate in the past full moon; you aren't going to miss this one, and as it appears, your sexual promiscuity might cause you more harm than you ever imagined.”I heaved a heavy sigh, trying hard to keep calm.This was just too much.I wondered what had led me to have sex with her.How could she be pregnant at this critical time?And how the hell had she managed to get herself on my bed that very night?How exactly?It seemed as though this was the worst moment in my life, and undoubtedly it is.I had never experienced such chaos and c
Lena’s POVI took another deep breath, then reached out and pushed open the heavy council chamber door.The room fell into complete silence immediately after I walked in.Every elder turned their head toward me like I was a ghost walking in.Some had their mouths wide open in shock, while a few stood halfway, their eyes wide in disbelief. The air was so thick with tension that you could easily slice it with a butter knife.As soon as Kyler sighted me, he sprang up from his seat immediately and rushed towards me, his eyes wide open in disbelief.“Lena!”“You’re awake,” he whispered into my hair. “Are you okay? Does anything hurt? I was—”Without waiting to have a direct conversation with him, I shoved his hands away immediately.His brows furrowed instantly. “Lena—?”“No.” I took a step back, squaring my shoulders. “Don’t ‘Lena’ me. What did I just hear? What in the name of the Moon Goddess is going on here?”Kyler looked stunned.And then—ugh—she opened her mouth.Alison.The she-goat
Lena's Pov “Yo, yo!“Just kidding!” Karin whispered inside of me.A wave of instant relief surged through my veins instantly.I could hear her voice now, and I could also feel her strength.Thank Goddess!My wolf wasn't a mere illusion.“Finally!” Her voice rang in my head, filled with excitement and warmth.I gasped, a wild grin breaking across my face. “She’s real,” I said aloud, staring at Theo and Jax with wide eyes. “She’s genuine. I have a wolf!”“What?” Jax blinked, clearly confused. “Wait, are you saying—?”“My wolf is no longer weak...” I said breathlessly. Theo’s facial expression was “Have you gone nuts or something...?”But I knew what I was saying; I wasn't mad yet; excitement had only gotten the better part of me.I looked down and noticed the arrow lying next to me, which was glowing faintly. Tentatively, I reached for it. The moment my fingers wrapped around the shaft, a jolt of heat surged through my veins. It wasn't painful, but it seemed like something had awaken
Lena's Pov I stared at the glowing white wolf, my lips trembling as I reached toward it. My hand hovered inches from its muzzle, my heart beating loud and fast like a war drum in my chest.“Who… who are you?” I whispered again, my voice dry and cracking.The wolf stepped closer, its eyes locking with mine. “Stop being pathetic,” it said, a hint of amusement in its voice. “Don’t you recognize me?”I flinched, confused. “W-What?”“I’m your wolf,” it said gently, but with firmness. “You can call me Karin.”My eyes widened, my mouth parting in shock. I took a step back. “N-no… That’s impossible. I don’t have a wolf! The Moon Goddess never gave me one—”Karin chuckled, a deep, haunting sound that still managed to soothe me. “You are doubting Thomas.”I stared at her, and my lips twitched.“This isn’t funny. If you’re my wolf, then where the hell have you been all this time? Why did you never speak to me before?”“I wanted to,” she said softly, her glowing body sitting down like a majestic
Kyler’s POVI wiped the sweat from my brow, the cold breeze doing nothing to alleviate the exhaustion and fear clinging to me like a second skin. It had been almost eighteen hours since Lena collapsed, and she lay there lifeless and still.She hadn’t moved yet, not a whisper or even a sound from her.Just the shallow rise and fall of her chest, as if the threads keeping her tethered to this world were thinning with every passing second.Theo was crouched beside her, his hands working furiously as he applied yet another layer of healing herbs to her bare back. The scent of crushed wolfsbane and moonroot hung thick in the room, a sickening reminder of how close she was to death.The sight of my Lena, my fated mate, lying motionless on the floor made my heart crack.I knelt beside her, brushing a stray lock of hair from her pale face. My heart clenched painfully at the sight of her closed eyes, her lashes still damp with tears she hadn’t had the strength to wipe away.“She’s still burnin
Lena’s POVI was halfway through the door, my legs barely holding me up when I felt something pierce my back sharply.“Aah!” I screamed, stumbling forward. My vision blurred, and I crashed to the floor, hard.I gasped, trying to breathe, but every inhale felt like fire. My fingers touched my back, and as I withdrew it, it was soaked in blood.My blood.“If I can’t have you”, Damian’s voice rang out from behind, wild and twisted, “then no one will!”I rolled over, my body shaking. My back was burning, and a strange kind of weakness spread through me. My limbs felt heavy like they were no longer mine. I tried to move, but my legs refused.“P-poison”, I whispered to myself, panic rising in my chest. “The arrow… it’s poisoned.”Kyler turned around just in time, his face wild with rage. “LENA!”He punched Damian so hard that he flew back, hitting the wall with a loud crack. “You sick bastard!” Kyler roared.I tried to crawl forward, but my arms gave out. “I can’t… move,” I whispered as te