MasukOlivia’s POV“This is a serious accusation.”“Are you really certain of what you’re saying?” Elder Gabriel asked, looking straight at Kate.“I am sure,” Kate answered.“Don’t you all find it strange?” she asked.“She and these unknown people crashed the conclave meeting, and soon afterwards, we were attacked,” Kate recounted, causing more murmurs to break out among the crowd.“She has a point,” a young heir whispered to his Alpha father beside him.“I think everything looks fishy. Now I’m recollecting everything,” another person spoke among the crowd.“Yeah. The Evil God army arrived shortly after her interruption,” a warrior commented.“Are you suspecting she might be in cahoots with…” the person beside him asked.“Do not put words in my mouth,” he scolded with a frown on his face.“I’m only saying that it looks strange. That’s all,” he added.Different murmurs and gossip began circulating among those present in the banquet hall as suspicions and different speculations were passed ar
Olivia’s POV“Do not believe her.”“She’s an imposter,” Kate repeated, pointing an accusing finger at me.“An imposter, you say?” I repeated her exact same words, a chuckle escaping my mouth.I hadn’t even come for her yet, and here she was, delivering herself to me on a platter.I almost laughed again.“Please don’t mind her, my lady,” Alpha Kingsley interjected, apologizing on her behalf.“Don’t you think we should hear your Luna out?”“Lycan Chairman?” I asked, a smile appearing on my face. A pity I was wearing a mask.For goodness’ sake, I, too, was intrigued by whatever Kate had to say. I was literally dying to know what she had up her sleeves.It would have been disappointing otherwise.The Kate I knew would never take it lying down. Not after the humiliation she suffered at my hands during the conclave.Alpha Kingsley’s insistence on me being Olivia, his mate, must have pushed her further than I expected. Add the possibility of losing her precious Luna position, and I knew she
Olivia POVThe banquet had officially begun.Music drifted through the grand hall, soft enough to allow conversations but elegant enough to remind everyone that they were standing inside the oldest sanctuary in our world.I stood at the top of the raised platform, looking down at the gathering.Hundreds of werewolves had filled the hall.Alphas sat beside their companions.Elders occupied the first rows.Warriors stood behind their leaders, alert despite the festive atmosphere.And scattered among them were ordinary pack members who had been granted permission to attend.Exactly as I wanted.I wanted everyone here.Especially those who had once believed I was nothing.My fingers rested against the silver railing.Then I saw them.The Blood Moon Pack delegation.My heart gave a strange little pull.I hated it.I immediately searched through the familiar faces.My parents.Sophia and Dane.Several elders.And then—Linda.My breath caught.There she was.Standing behind the delegation w
Olivia POVThe council of elders arrived, led by Elder Gabriel.I could see Karl from where I stood, welcoming them and directing a servant to lead them inside while he continued receiving more guests.The temple was buzzing with people as many werewolves trooped in in their numbers.Some stared at the temple structures while others looked at the paintings and murals on the walls.These reminded me of the Wolf Conference—the first time I witnessed a large gathering of werewolves from different packs and heritage.Thinking of the Wolf Conference, my heart went out to Linda—the only friend I had in the Blood Moon Pack.“How is she doing now?” I wondered.She was the only one who had ever shown me kindness, and she must be heartbroken after my disappearance.Probably still wailing in grief, believing I’m dead.If there’s anything that I missed in the Blood Moon Pack, it was Linda, and I prayed she was okay.One of the reasons why I allowed ordinary pack members to attend the Moon Banquet
Olivia POV Seven days. That was how long I had given him. Seven days before I had to stand before Alpha Kingsley again. Just thinking about his name made something unpleasant twist inside my chest. I hated that. I hated even more that I couldn’t understand why. I stood before the enormous silver mirror inside the Moon Temple, staring at my reflection. The woman looking back at me seemed nothing like the girl I remembered. Silver robes flowed down my body, fitted at the waist before falling freely around my curves. The crescent mark between my brows glowed faintly beneath my skin, responding to the ancient power moving through my veins. My fingers rose toward it. I touched the mark. A faint pulse travelled beneath my fingertips. I quickly withdrew my hand. Behind me, the temple was already alive. Servants moved through the enormous chambers carrying silver trays, crystal vessels and ceremonial fabrics. The scent of moon lilies drifted through the corridors, mixed with in
Alpha Kingsley POV“I warned you,” he spoke, cleaning the blood dripping from the corner of his mouth.“You think you have won. Dream on,” he spat out.His body began changing as black currents surrounded him. Two horns protruded from his forehead and two wings emerged from his back.Sharp talons and claws grew from both his feet and hands.He looked like a wolf and an eagle combined together.“What kind of creature has he turned into?” I wondered, fearing if the silver lady could handle it.A loud roar left the creature’s mouth as it charged at her violently.It spat grey flames from its mouth, scorching the whole ground into a desert and burning to ashes everything that stood in its way, both allies and foes alike.Everybody retreated from its path, afraid of getting caught in the fire, but I stood my ground, charging forward to stand beside her.Every instinct in me screamed, “Protect her.” Even if it meant using every forbidden technique I knew or burning through my bloodline powe







