Malakai and Amani had spent three idyllic weeks together, lost in the joy of each other’s presence. When the time came for him to return to Blackclaw, Amani clung to him, reluctant to let him go. Malakai was equally torn; he longed to stay with his mate, but he had important matters to discuss with the council and his father regarding their future. He promised Amani he would return as quickly as possible and vowed to write her every day. They parted with heavy hearts, longing for the day they could be united permanently, free from any external constraints.With the majority of the omegas now part of the Bloodmoon pack, the palace felt as empty and silent as it had the day Malakai left. Even Maggie, charmed by the serene atmosphere and the Bloodmoon members, chose to stay behind. Malakai had sent a messenger bird ahead to his father and the Royal Council, requesting an audience as soon as he returned. He was determined to resolve matters swiftly so he could return to Amani. Malakai ar
A week had passed since Malakai returned to the Royal Kingdom, and Amani found herself managing the long wait with a flurry of activities. She kept busy, reminding herself that she had endured months apart from Malakai before; a few more days seemed manageable. Yet, the wait was proving to be longer than anticipated. The latest letter from Malakai revealed that the Alphas from the Pack Lands would not arrive for another week, possibly two.She couldn’t fathom why it was taking so long to convene a meeting with the Alphas. The delay was as perplexing to Malakai as it was to her. Apparently, the King wanted to make the visit memorable with a grand banquet. While the prospect of such an event was irritating to Malakai, he was trying to remain patient, given that his father seemed to be showing support for his union with Amani.Amani found herself rereading that part of Malakai’s letter multiple times, struggling to believe it. It felt as if hell had frozen over, she mused to herself, ama
Leanna stood on the porch of the manor, leaning against a pillar. Her heart tightened inside her chest when she saw Darius and Archer return with a hysterical Amani, completely inconsolable. Overwhelmed, she stepped outside, on the verge of a breakdown herself. Some time later, Darius walked out and sank onto a bench, resting his head in his hands. “How is she?” Leanna asked softly.“Just as you would expect,” Darius replied, his voice heavy. “She blames herself for the death of that entire village, as if she were the one to poison the food herself. I had Maggie give her a mild sedative… it was the only thing I could think to do to calm her down.”Leanna joined Darius on the bench, resting a comforting hand on his shoulder. “Are we certain it was poisoned? Could it have been spoiled or contaminated?”Darius raised his head, meeting Leanna’s gaze with a dreadful look. “Archer and I sniffed it all out ourselves. We had to shift into our wolves to detect it, but traces of silver is what
“We’re moving the meeting up,” Malakai asserted as he barged into his father’s chambers.“What’s the rush, son?” The King inquired nonchalantly, as a seamstress measured him for a new suit.“I haven’t received any letters from Amani in two days. I need to go back and make sure everything is okay.”“Well, that’s what being mated to an Alpha is all about. Priorities first, right?” The King remarked. “Besides, if something was wrong, you’d surely sense it now that she’s marked.”“That’s the thing,” Malakai explained. “We don’t have a link.”“Hmm… interesting,” the King mused.“I still want this meeting moved up,” Malakai insisted. “All of the Alphas are arriving tomorrow; we’ll have the meeting then.”“Very well,” the King conceded. “As soon as all the Alphas arrive, we’ll proceed with the meeting.”“Good,” Malakai declared. “Right after the meeting, I’m out of here.”The King smiled and gave an agreeable nod. “Of course, my son… as you wish.”Malakai observed his father closely for a mo
Rush proved to be a man of his word. As nightfall descended, he returned to Bloodmoon with his formidable army of rogues. Amani and her Betas were left speechless, clearly seeing that Rush had not exaggerated his influence in the Rogue Lands. It was evident he had rallied every capable Lycan from the entire territory. Hundreds of thousands of rogues arrived with Rush, ready to stand against the Alpha King. “Did I deliver or did I deliver?” Rush asked, his smirk broadening as he raised his hands in a questioning gesture. Amani exhaled in astonishment. “I must admit, I am quite impressed. Everyone is aware of the terms required to fight with Bloodmoon?” In response, Rush did not speak. Instead, he knelt on one knee and placed his fist over his heart. A moment later, Kaleb followed suit, kneeling with equal respect. Then, like a ripple across a vast sea, the entire army of rogues dropped to their knees in unison, declaring Amani as their Alpha. Amani never imagined she would see the da
The day started like any other for the two elderly gentlemen lounging by the riverbank, their fishing rods lazily cast into the calm waters. The sun was warm, and the gentle breeze carried the scent of pine and earth. They came here often, always catching a good batch to grill for dinner, the rhythmic ripples of the river a familiar and soothing sight.But this time, the ripples revealed something far more ominous than a fish. The water trembled, and soon the ground beneath them did too. At first, they thought it was a distant stampede, perhaps wild horses rushing through the forest. Yet what burst from the tree line was not hooves, but paws—hundreds, thousands of them—thundering toward the riverbank. Their breath caught in their throats as they realized this was no ordinary stampede. It was an army of wolves, led by a creature of legend—the most formidable she-wolf the world had ever known.Amani steered the charge, her powerful muscles propelling her as she leapt effortlessly over t
The Conference Hall was alive with the clatter of cutlery and the low hum of conversation as the Alphas of the Pack Lands gathered for a hearty breakfast. The air was thick with the scent of sizzling meats and fresh bread, but even thicker was the tension. None of the Alphas dared to object to Malakai's plan to merge his pack with Amani’s—likely due to the silent challenge in his fierce gaze, daring anyone to oppose him.Malakai had just begun to address the growing concerns about the Rogue Lands when the door flew open. Marquis, his father’s head guard, stormed in, his expression grave.“Your Majesty, forgive the interruption, but we have a situation,” Marquis announced, his voice tight with urgency.The King frowned, irritation flashing in his eyes. “Can this not wait? We’re in the middle of an important meeting.”Marquis took a breath, his words heavy with the weight of bad news. “Your Majesty… Blackclaw has been invaded. The entire western border and surrounding cities are under s
“Daniela…” Steven whispered urgently as he pulled her into a secluded tent. “…I wasn’t trying to eavesdrop, but you won’t believe what I just overheard.”“What is it?” Daniela asked, her curiosity piqued.Steven glanced outside, ensuring no one was within earshot. “Amani is pregnant.”“What?!” Daniela gasped, her voice rising in shock.“Shhh… keep it down,” Steven urged, his tone tense. “No one is supposed to know… not even us.”Daniela began to pace the confined space, her hands trembling as she ran them through her hair. “And she’s still planning to go through with this war, knowing she’s with child?” “I overheard her tell Maggie and the Betas that she’d inform Prince Malakai,” Steven said, his voice filled with concern. “He’ll surely do everything in his power to stop it before it escalates.”“But what if that’s not enough for Amani?” Daniela said, her mind racing. “She’s determined to kill the King, Steven. What if she doesn’t tell the Prince? Being pregnant makes her vulnerable,