Despite Alpha Kaidon's order that no one should harass or maltreat me, the torment didn’t stop. It just became... quieter. More calculated. They no longer hit me or yelled in public. No, they were clever now. Their words were sharp, their actions sharper. "Must be nice being the Alpha’s little pet," one of the kitchen maids, Brenda, muttered as I walked into the storage room to fetch the alpha's wine. I paused, pretending not to hear. I knew she desperately wanted me to respond so she could get into a fight or anything of that sort with me. "Do you think she even knows how to use a tray properly?" another maid said, chuckling as I passed by. "Or does she just smile and flutter her lashes until someone does it for her?" I kept my head down, gripped the bottle tighter, and said nothing. “Don't think your silence will stop us from getting into your skin,” one of them said behind me as I stepped out. Later, during lunch, they 'forgot' to set aside food for me. "Oh? Was Lila suppo
Steam rolled off my skin as I stepped out of the bathroom, a towel slung across my shoulders. The cool air brushed against my damp chest as I walked toward the dining area. I didn’t need anyone to announce my arrival. Everyone knew what time I took dinner. It was a routine. A rule. But when I stepped into the room, I stopped. The table was empty. Not a single plate. No scent of roasted meat or boiled herbs. No sign of service. Nothing. My brows creased. Where was the damn food? I hated waiting. Everyone knew that. I clenched my jaw, trying not to let my irritation get the best of me too fast. “Where is she?” I muttered. Lila. She was supposed to serve me dinner. I had told her clearly. She was my personal maid now, not one of the others. She knew better than to be late. I looked around again. Still nothing. With a low growl, I walked toward the nearest guard posted by the hallway. “Send for Lila immediately,” I ordered sharply. “She’s late.” “Yes, Alpha.” He bowed quickly a
Alpha Kaidon's POV"Alpha, I think we've found the source of the mysterious disease that has afflicted our pack," my brother, Beta Drake said.I set aside the documents I was reviewing and gave him my full attention."Really? Go on," I asked."My men and I embarked on an investigation like you suggested and we discovered that there is an unauthorized presence in our pack who we believe is responsible for the outbreak," he answered.I leaned forward, my interest piqued."Who is this person and why are they linked to this outbreak?" I asked.Beta Drake's expression turned somber, causing me to worry."The person in question is a witch, Alpha."My eyes narrowed and I could feel the rage coursing through my veins."How did a witch manage to infiltrate our pack without being detected? How did this happen?" I asked, my blood boiling."I'm not sure about that, Alpha. She probably got help from the inside but I doubt anyone would be foolish enough to risk their lives by aiding a witch," Beta
Alpha Kaidon’s POV As I ran through the forest, I heard heavy footsteps behind me. I was scared to turn back. My breath was reduced to ragged gasps as I ran faster. I had to calm my breath by counting numbers.Suddenly, an eerily hand grabbed my shoulder and spun me around quickly. I tried to see the face of my attacker but their face was blurred. I tried to plead for my life but I couldn’t speak. It was as though my lips had been sealed together.My attacker raised a knife, its blade shimmering in the moonlight. They were pointing the knife at me and their hand began to descend. I tried to push them off but they were too strong.Suddenly, the knife pierced through my chest, into my heart and that was it. That was the end. Everything suddenly went black.****************************************************************************I woke up with a start, drenched in my own sweat. It took me a moment to realize it was a dream. It was so real I thought I had really died and had woken up
Lila's POVI walked through the forest, kicking pebbles along the way despite the aching in my feet from the Long Walk. I had been roaming about for a while trying to find a place with some peace and quiet. That are somehow become my life since I was the wolfless orphan.I have never shifted, not even almost. I have never felt the thrill of running on four legs nor have I ever felt the rush of the hunt. Sometimes I wondered if I was really meant to be a werewolf.I felt like I was an embarrassment to my family and to my pack. Both my parents, before they died, were powerful werewolves, which was the reason why I couldn't help but wonder why I was different.I was adopted into the family of my late father's younger brother but they never missed a chance to remind me that I was a burden to them. They tolerated me only because I was family but I never got the slightest pinch of love from them.Finally I got tired of walking and sat on a rock which I was lucky to find. Why couldn't I be l
Alpha Kaidon's POVAs I drove into Kris's property, I heaved a sigh of relief. A sense of excitement and relaxation overwhelmed me. It has been a while since I took a break away from my Alpha duties and this occasion was giving me a chance to not only relax but to spend time with my long-time friend.From afar, I could see Kris and his entourage, waiting outside and getting ready to receive me. A smile escaped my lips. I drove to the mansion and stopped right in front of it. As I got down if the car, a valet walked up to me and I handed him the car keys.“Kaidon! It's been ages, brother,” Kris said with excitement in his voice as I walked up to him.He opened his arms for a warm hug and I returned the hug.“It’s great to see you again, brother. How long has it been?” I replied.“About 4 to 5 years, I guess,” he answered.“Oh yeah, around the time we both got reinstated as Alphas. I guess the responsibility was just too much in our shoulders,” I said.“Of course, please come in. Welcom
Days after returning to Kris's mansion, I still couldn't forget about the young woman who was maltreated by her aunt but there was nothing I could do. I was only here to celebrate with my long-time friend. Finally Kris's actual birth date arrived and the atmosphere was electric . Although we had been partying for a few days, this day was the wildest of them all. There was a lost of fearing, drinking and dancing. Kris was happy and I was happy for him too but I just couldn't stop thinking about Lila. But why? I couldn't explain. She just took over my mind since that day. Eventually, the party came to an end. I retired to bed early because I needed to return to the Moonstone back the following day. I was get dressed when I heard knock on the door. I answered and the door was pushed open. “You're getting ready to leave already?” Kris said. “Yeah. I have to get back to my duty. You know, a pack without a leader is as good as dead,” I answered. Kris chuckled in response. “You're r
I had woken up later than I was used to. I had needed that sleep for what felt like an age. I stirred slowly, my limbs stiff, my eyes squinting at the sliver of sunlight slipping past the thick grey curtains. The room was warmer than I expected… far too cozy for someone like me. A maid. A gift… and nothing more.I got up, slowly dragging myself to the window and pulling the curtains apart. My breath caught in my throat.Mountains stretched far out in the distance, their snowy tips kissing the clouds. Trees rustled in the soft wind. The Moonstone Pack’s grounds were massive. It didn’t feel like home. It felt like a well-decorated cage.I had no idea why Alpha Kaidon had taken me as his maid. Was it some kind of joke? A favor for his friend? A punishment for me?I leaned my forehead against the cool windowpane and closed my eyes, but all I could see were the faces of my aunt Nina and my twin nieces, Gigi and Gaga.“Maybe he’ll feed you to his wolves,” Nina had said as she threw my bag a
Steam rolled off my skin as I stepped out of the bathroom, a towel slung across my shoulders. The cool air brushed against my damp chest as I walked toward the dining area. I didn’t need anyone to announce my arrival. Everyone knew what time I took dinner. It was a routine. A rule. But when I stepped into the room, I stopped. The table was empty. Not a single plate. No scent of roasted meat or boiled herbs. No sign of service. Nothing. My brows creased. Where was the damn food? I hated waiting. Everyone knew that. I clenched my jaw, trying not to let my irritation get the best of me too fast. “Where is she?” I muttered. Lila. She was supposed to serve me dinner. I had told her clearly. She was my personal maid now, not one of the others. She knew better than to be late. I looked around again. Still nothing. With a low growl, I walked toward the nearest guard posted by the hallway. “Send for Lila immediately,” I ordered sharply. “She’s late.” “Yes, Alpha.” He bowed quickly a
Despite Alpha Kaidon's order that no one should harass or maltreat me, the torment didn’t stop. It just became... quieter. More calculated. They no longer hit me or yelled in public. No, they were clever now. Their words were sharp, their actions sharper. "Must be nice being the Alpha’s little pet," one of the kitchen maids, Brenda, muttered as I walked into the storage room to fetch the alpha's wine. I paused, pretending not to hear. I knew she desperately wanted me to respond so she could get into a fight or anything of that sort with me. "Do you think she even knows how to use a tray properly?" another maid said, chuckling as I passed by. "Or does she just smile and flutter her lashes until someone does it for her?" I kept my head down, gripped the bottle tighter, and said nothing. “Don't think your silence will stop us from getting into your skin,” one of them said behind me as I stepped out. Later, during lunch, they 'forgot' to set aside food for me. "Oh? Was Lila suppo
I had returned to my room, fuming. I didn’t even realize how hard I’d slammed the door until the frame shuddered behind me. Damn him. Damn Kaidon and his stupid, sudden softness. For a maid… A damn maid. I ran my fingers through my hair and let out a breath I didn’t know I’d been holding. My wolf paced restlessly in my head, just as confused and irritated as I was. We both hated what had just happened. I wasn’t mad that he gave the girl protection. Fine. Whatever. But kicking me out? His own brother? Because I questioned him? My fists clenched. It stung. A soft knock came on my door. I didn't respond. Another knock. I growled. “What?!” The door creaked open anyway, and Clarkson’s head poked in. His brows raised slightly when he saw my face. “What the hell, man? I walked past you in the hallway and you didn’t even see me. What’s going on?” I turned away from him and walked towards the window. “Leave me alone, Clarkson.” He chuckled. “That’s funny. Because the last time yo
I was in the middle of a strategy meeting with the council when the door burst open without notice. I didn’t have to turn to know who it was. The scent hit me first… floral, faintly like lavender, but panicked… It was the maid from the Blue Moon Pack. One of my men shoved her in, holding her by the arm, as if preventing her from escaping. I knew at once that something had gone wrong! She was talking rapidly, almost crying. "Please, I wasn’t going to run far; I just needed to breathe. Please, let me go. I didn’t steal anything, I swear." "Enough!" I snapped. My voice didn’t rise often, but when it did, it cut through the air like a blade. Everyone in the room fell silent. She did too. Of course! I looked at the guard. "What happened?" "Long live the alpha… the greatest there is; the greatest there will ever be," he bowed. “Speak!,” I commanded, in no mood to acknowledge the customary salutation. "I caught her trying to escape, my lord. Just at the border of the west wall. W
I had woken up later than I was used to. I had needed that sleep for what felt like an age. I stirred slowly, my limbs stiff, my eyes squinting at the sliver of sunlight slipping past the thick grey curtains. The room was warmer than I expected… far too cozy for someone like me. A maid. A gift… and nothing more.I got up, slowly dragging myself to the window and pulling the curtains apart. My breath caught in my throat.Mountains stretched far out in the distance, their snowy tips kissing the clouds. Trees rustled in the soft wind. The Moonstone Pack’s grounds were massive. It didn’t feel like home. It felt like a well-decorated cage.I had no idea why Alpha Kaidon had taken me as his maid. Was it some kind of joke? A favor for his friend? A punishment for me?I leaned my forehead against the cool windowpane and closed my eyes, but all I could see were the faces of my aunt Nina and my twin nieces, Gigi and Gaga.“Maybe he’ll feed you to his wolves,” Nina had said as she threw my bag a
Days after returning to Kris's mansion, I still couldn't forget about the young woman who was maltreated by her aunt but there was nothing I could do. I was only here to celebrate with my long-time friend. Finally Kris's actual birth date arrived and the atmosphere was electric . Although we had been partying for a few days, this day was the wildest of them all. There was a lost of fearing, drinking and dancing. Kris was happy and I was happy for him too but I just couldn't stop thinking about Lila. But why? I couldn't explain. She just took over my mind since that day. Eventually, the party came to an end. I retired to bed early because I needed to return to the Moonstone back the following day. I was get dressed when I heard knock on the door. I answered and the door was pushed open. “You're getting ready to leave already?” Kris said. “Yeah. I have to get back to my duty. You know, a pack without a leader is as good as dead,” I answered. Kris chuckled in response. “You're r
Alpha Kaidon's POVAs I drove into Kris's property, I heaved a sigh of relief. A sense of excitement and relaxation overwhelmed me. It has been a while since I took a break away from my Alpha duties and this occasion was giving me a chance to not only relax but to spend time with my long-time friend.From afar, I could see Kris and his entourage, waiting outside and getting ready to receive me. A smile escaped my lips. I drove to the mansion and stopped right in front of it. As I got down if the car, a valet walked up to me and I handed him the car keys.“Kaidon! It's been ages, brother,” Kris said with excitement in his voice as I walked up to him.He opened his arms for a warm hug and I returned the hug.“It’s great to see you again, brother. How long has it been?” I replied.“About 4 to 5 years, I guess,” he answered.“Oh yeah, around the time we both got reinstated as Alphas. I guess the responsibility was just too much in our shoulders,” I said.“Of course, please come in. Welcom
Lila's POVI walked through the forest, kicking pebbles along the way despite the aching in my feet from the Long Walk. I had been roaming about for a while trying to find a place with some peace and quiet. That are somehow become my life since I was the wolfless orphan.I have never shifted, not even almost. I have never felt the thrill of running on four legs nor have I ever felt the rush of the hunt. Sometimes I wondered if I was really meant to be a werewolf.I felt like I was an embarrassment to my family and to my pack. Both my parents, before they died, were powerful werewolves, which was the reason why I couldn't help but wonder why I was different.I was adopted into the family of my late father's younger brother but they never missed a chance to remind me that I was a burden to them. They tolerated me only because I was family but I never got the slightest pinch of love from them.Finally I got tired of walking and sat on a rock which I was lucky to find. Why couldn't I be l
Alpha Kaidon’s POV As I ran through the forest, I heard heavy footsteps behind me. I was scared to turn back. My breath was reduced to ragged gasps as I ran faster. I had to calm my breath by counting numbers.Suddenly, an eerily hand grabbed my shoulder and spun me around quickly. I tried to see the face of my attacker but their face was blurred. I tried to plead for my life but I couldn’t speak. It was as though my lips had been sealed together.My attacker raised a knife, its blade shimmering in the moonlight. They were pointing the knife at me and their hand began to descend. I tried to push them off but they were too strong.Suddenly, the knife pierced through my chest, into my heart and that was it. That was the end. Everything suddenly went black.****************************************************************************I woke up with a start, drenched in my own sweat. It took me a moment to realize it was a dream. It was so real I thought I had really died and had woken up