Xander pov"Get Carlson caged now!," I ordered through the mind link and immediately there was an uproar at the other side of the pack. I headed straight to the building where Leila laid her head every night. The moment I got to the main door, I kicked it open and burst in only to see an empty apartment. My strong feet walked into it and I headed straight to her room like I knew where it was from the beginning when the truth is, I had never been in there. I opened the little door to her room and couldn't help but take a deep breath as I sighted an already-washed picture hanging on the left side of the wall. "Leila" I whispered and ran towards the wall in a few seconds, grabbing the picture the moment it got to my palm.I looked through the rooms but there was no sign of her in it, so I walked away and shut the main door.When I got back to my office, I saw a bracelet on my table so I ordered Romero to show up through the mind link, and in minutes, he appeared "Who owns this," I aske
Damian's pov"I really don't get the hype really. She doesn't really have to be the one to wear the jewel. I believe there are other beautiful girls who are fit enough to act as the moon goddess." a young she-wolf said, demonstrating with her fingers."the fact that she's gone missing right now makes me really happy." another said."as for me, I feel so pissed by the way Alpha Xander is taking this.""exactly, like she's nothing. Let's just move on.""I just hope when it's time he will choose someone else. Like can't they see me.""Shut up! I think I will look better.""If you have nothing to do with her going missing, then I will suggest you shut up and act like you know nothing else you will implicate yourself for no just cause," I said from above them, cutting these young she wolves off before they put themselves in trouble.They looked at me in shock and stood up immediately. It was obvious they never expected anybody to be around them."I'm sorry Damian." one of them stood up imme
Chapter 9Xander's povLater that evening when it was time to visit the location where the triumph procession will take place. I, Alpha Xander paced all over the room fuming. If I wasn't strong enough, I would have broken down in tears because somehow, I felt as though I was losing a part of me. I sat on my chair and a few minutes later, I heard a knock on my office door. "Come in," I said without looking up 'Alpha it's time" my Delta said to me. I looked up at him for a moment, sick of what to say.One of the things I loved was orderliness but my pack was nothing as such at that moment. I wished everything would go back to normal at that moment but was that possible? Carlson, my beta was in the Red Den and it was the same for a few other important people. I am not done though. I hope for this arrest to carry on if it will bring my mate back to me."Postpone it to the next three days," I ordered Romero and signaled that he leave.Obediently, he bowed and left. The office then went
Xander's povSliding different swords of mine into different parts of my wear for the day, I turned my palm into a fist and gazed into the mirror in anger. ****The forest floor trembled beneath the weight of my fury. Bark tore from ancient oaks, ripped away by the sheer force of my rage. I, Alpha Xander, the protector, the leader, the embodiment of strength, was now a whirlwind of claws and teeth, fueled by a burning injustice.My opponent, a hulking brute of a bear in the forest stood defiant. It was an enemy I had known for years, a rival for territory and resources. Yet, the bear had always held a grudging respect for my strength. I guess it thought I was in one of my best moods that day. The respect had I had saved for it all these years was been shattered by the bear’s latest transgression. Nothing burned me more than the fact that my mate was nowhere near me. Gone, snatched away by the bear’s brazen recklessness, leaving behind me only a trail of blood and fear.I snarled a gu
Chapter 11Xander's povThe next day, every single warrior of mine made their way to the said location. The lead they got happened to be a pack that was rumored to be jealous of my pack. Storm pack was one pack I had never stepped my feet into for one day. The werewolves of the pack come into my pack though but it was just a few of them. What could Leila be doing at Storm Pack? I couldn't help but ask myself. But then there was no time to waste so I followed them secretly as they set out. I trusted Romero. I just don't trust the said location.I followed them all the way to the pack. It was more of a wilderness. In the unyielding wilderness, amidst towering trees and treacherous ravines, my warriors paused as they looked through every hook and cranny almost in silence.At some point, I looked and studied the whole area. I then realized we hadn't gotten to Storm Pack so I kept following them.I stopped at the center of some plants in trees when I felt someone at my back. I guess whoe
Chapter 12Xander's povBeing engaged with her had brought her nothing but pain and somehow I felt guilty.The sun hung heavy in the sky, casting an eerie glow over the clearing. It was still the morning of the Triumph procession a celebration of strength, unity, and the ancient bond that tied the Black Pool Pack together. Outside of my building, the werewolves of the pack were furious because of the recent event. No one liked Leila anyway and there seemed to be rumors that it may be postponed again if she wasn't found.A decision that was met with a chorus of disapproval.Down at the fields;"What’s the point of this charade?" growled Eldric, his fur bristling with annoyance. 'She’s just a pup. She’ll be back.'"Or maybe she won't," countered Lyra, her silver eyes glinting with worry. "The forest is a dangerous place, even for a wolf.""Dangerous? Come now, Lyra," sneered Eldric. "We’re not talking about some delicate human girl. Leila is a werewolf! She can handle herself."The whi
Chapter 13Xander's pov"only Leila can bring peace to this pack," I replied to him.****Romero's povBlack pool pack of werewolves yearned for a change of a representative. They had grown weary of the interminable waiting for a Leila to grace their presence. With determination coursing through their veins, they resolved to take matters into their own paws and compose a petition to convey their pressing concerns to my Alpha.The process of crafting the petition was going to be an arduous one. I thought the moment I found out. Under the guidance of Lycan, one of the wisest and most experienced members of the pack, they gathered in a secluded clearing beneath the watchful gleam of the cloud.Lycan, his silver fur glimmering under the daylight, addressed the assembled wolves with a solemn voice. "My fellow wolves, we have endured this interminable delay with patience, but our patience has reached its limit. We must now take a bolder step to assert our voices but this will only work if y
Chapter 14Xander's pov"I need to see the high priestess," I ordered through the mind link.****The scent of pine and damp earth mingled with the sweet, heady aroma of incense, forming a heady cocktail that swirled around the High Priestess as she headed the sprawling palace grounds. Her bare feet, calloused from years of walking the forest paths, whispered against the cool stone of the ancient courtyard. A low hum, barely audible above the rustling of the leaves in the surrounding trees, emanated from her, a constant presence that resonated with the ancient magic she wielded. Her journey to the heart of my pack palace had been long, a journey across treacherous mountains and through dense, whispering forests. She’d carried with her not only the sacred tools of her craft but also the weight of responsibility – the wellbeing of the pack rested on her shoulders.I, her Alpha, a man of broad shoulders and fierce eyes, had made the unusual request. I believed his pack's prosperity was