Damien's PovI walked back into the castle after watching Liam leave, directing him out of the castle was the best thing I could do to help him. I couldn't believe that Amelia and Antonio would want to work against me.“Where are you coming from? It's not your duty today, so why are you coming from that way?” Amelia asked stopping me.“I'm not coming from there, I was talking with some of the guards and I decided to follow the shortcut to come back. And why are you questioning me, what are you even doing here?” I asked her my voice harsh.“My father asked to see you, there's a new plan on board and I'm coming from feeding Leila her meal. Let's go?”I nodded and walked besides her to her father's office. If Antonio had another plan, then maybe I was involved in getting the Alpha position. “Amelia, am I still going to get the Alpha position like I was promised before joining you and your father. You owe me, and if this plan backfires. I'll step out.”“Why are you directing your anger t
Liam's Pov My heart skipped as I continued running, I didn't know exactly where I was running to but I was determined to find her Alpha.I had to stop a few times to check if I was being chased, noticing that I wasn't, I stopped and started walking trying to catch my breath. 'It would have been better if I had taken Leila with me.’ I said to myself remembering how pale her face was and on the verge of dying.Where was I going to find the Alpha? I was farther away from the castle that held Leila and it looked like I was lost.Smoke? I saw smoke come out from a chimney, there must be someone inside there. Short of breath but wanting to get there easily, I ran again following the smoke.It was a cottage, a little small cottage. I walked closer to the door but it opened before I even touched the door knob, jolting me out of myself.She was a young petite woman and she smiled at me, “Who are you, dear? And who did you come here to find?”I shook my head, “It's nobody ma'am, I'm just looki
**Antonio Pov**I glared at the two guards, their faces pale and sweaty, as they hung from the chains in the dimly lit dungeon. "You fools," I spat, my anger simmering. "You let him slip right through your fingers, with a hostage nonetheless! I wouldn't have cared if he was the only one that left." I growled trying to keep my anger together.They whimpered, their eyes pleading for mercy. But I had none to give."How could we have suspected him, he was one of your generals." Fair but not enough reason."You were supposed to be watching the perimeter, not sipping wine and telling stories," I sneered, my hand cracking the whip. "Damien and the girl, they could be anywhere by now."The guards cried out as the whip struck their skin, the sound echoing off the stone walls. I didn't care. They had failed me, and failure came at a price."You should have been more vigilant," I growled, my eyes blazing. "Now, you'll pay the price for your carelessness."I raised the whip again, the guards' s
**Antonio Pov**"Release the girl and bring her to me." I ordered. The time was nigh and I had to start putting things in order for the sacrifice. Getting every other thing that was needed for the sacrifice was quite easy but the only thing that wasn't easy was the girl.Her powers were heightening by the day and each day I had to live through it with a shaky heart. I wondered how high and mighty her powers would have grown if I hadn't ordered that wolfsbane be released into her cell to tame her wolf within.I couldn't let anything go below my nose.Few minutes later the guard I had ordered to bring Leila was moving towards me but without the girl and a sullen yet worried expression on his face.I've seen that look so many times to know that it was only on a person's face when they had failed in a task given but this was no task. He was only to bring the girl from her cell.Or had she suddenly grew violent again?"Where is the girl?" I was already questioning before he would get close
**Liam's Pov***Continuation Of Flashback*I approached the ancient oak tree, its gnarled branches like nature's own cathedral. The moon cast eerie shadows, making me feel like I was being watched. I checked my surroundings, hand on the hilt of my sword, but saw nothing out of the ordinary. Damien emerged from the darkness, his eyes gleaming with an otherworldly intensity."Right on time, Liam." He stated, his eyes darting to and fro just like mine checking if anyone was spying on us or within ear shot. I couldn't risk getting caught."So why am I here? Why did you call me here?" I asked, I couldn't shake the nostalgic feeling of him been suspicious though I knew for a fact that I was alone in an unknown pack. I had to trust somebody.Damien handed me a yellowed parchment, creased and worn. I unfolded it, studying the intricate markings and symbols."Okay? So what is this? What exactly am I looking at?" I asked in confusion still holding the hilt of my sword in case things take a tu
**Liam's Pov**Staring at my sister who looked like she was going to burst into tears any moment soon as she walked through the door with Damien made my heart ache and I wondered how guilty I would have felt if I didn't come to look for her.What if the Goddess didn't grant me access after all those tests?~~FLASHBACK~~The Goddess gestured to a nearby mountain, its peak shrouded in mist. "The final trial is the Test of Courage," she said. "You must climb the Mountain of Shadows and retrieve the Crystal of Truth. It is guarded by fearsome creatures and treacherous paths, but with courage and determination, you can succeed."I nodded, my heart racing with anticipation. I had come so far, and I was not about to let fear hold me back now.I began the ascent, my feet pounding against the rocky terrain. The mist grew thicker, making it difficult to see more than a few feet ahead. I stumbled and fell, skinning my knee on the rough ground.But I got back up, gritting my teeth against the p