Masuk“So… There’s nothing left between you two.” Rosalind sighed, as if it were something she should regret “Well, despite the circumstances, know that I will be praying for your happiness. For both of you.” She smiled directly at me, her eyes scanning all around “I hope this decision truly brings you peace, Daphne. Although, you’re doing well. You seem healthier every day. And more beautiful too.”
Her forced, gentle, and timid words, a
My brother, who until then had been the quietest of them all, seemed to slowly awaken from a trance. Which was very strange, because Leon's temperament should have been making him react worse than Dad. He might be an arrogant bastard, but he loved our mother. Why did he seem so numb when we were only a few steps away from the man responsible for her death? Like me, he must have been demanding that an investigation be carried out as quickly as possible.However, his lost gaze merely wandered between Rosalind and Amos, his teeth grinding as if a battle raged within his mind."I..." his voice came out choked from his throat "I don't..."“Please, Leon!” Rosalind pulled his arm forcefully enough to bring his attention back to her “I know Elder Amos isn’t guilty! Please, help him. For me.” Tears streamed down her face with astonishing ease, and I wondered what that expression would look like when Leon denied her something for the first time.However, I was the only one there to be disappoi
"This is absurd! An outrage! You cannot treat the leaders of the Pack Haven Elders this way!"That nonsense was the first thing I heard when I set foot in the dungeon cell where Crispin Amos had been taken. All his supporters were already there, huddled around the chair where he had been imprisoned. His condition seemed much worse now: there was foam accumulated at the corner of his mouth and his eyes looked more glazed than ever, almost animalistic.And, to my surprise, Jude and his knights seemed to be the only ones there trying to prevent Amos from being freed.“I’m sorry.” he sighed to Melvin “But the accusation against him is very serious. We must wait until the Alpha is once again in a position to judge him before…”“What accusation?!” the old bastard growled “This is clearly a misunderstanding! A setup someone created to try and destabilize us! Even coming from another headquarters, he’s part of the Temple! How dare you, Faxon, believe that one of us would be involved in the mu
Seeing the desperation and fear in that son of a bitch's eyes almost made me smile, but I bit my cheek hard to stop myself. Since the first part of my plan had worked, I didn't have a single second to lose.“Crispin…” I heard Rosalind begin to speak, her tone sharp, not with concern, but as a warning.But whatever she was planning, I was faster.“Are you alright, Elder Amos?” I asked, still with that not-so-good imitation of my mother’s voice, but which was probably doing terrible things with his deranged mind “You’re looking at me like you’ve seen a ghost. Is there anything I can do to help?” I moved my hand, only making the insinuation of touching his shoulder, but that was enough."Stay away from me!" he shouted, and if the other people at the table hadn't noticed that something was wrong before, now it was very obvious.Everyone watched in shock and confusion as Amos awkwardly tried to stand up, falling backward along with his chair in the process. Like a child who hadn't yet lear
"My faith is stronger than ever. How could it not be, when I escaped death? And now I'm about to get married?" My determination was the only thing that gave me the strength to smile."But not with your mate..."“That’s a matter of the past. I’m sure Elder Melvin will be able to explain the circumstances later. You yourself said you don’t want to miss a single second of the feast, didn’t you?” I cut him off, wanting more than anything for him to sit down at that table inside, as quickly as possible.“Sure. We’ll have plenty of time to talk about your behavior and decisions later.” He scoffed “Although, I want you to know right now that if you’re willing to rethink your actions and find a place to clear your mind, my territory is always open to you.” A smile spread across his face “A period of reflection on our land would change your life.”A chilling sensation spread across my skin. Suddenly, all that insistence on my exile months ago no longer seemed to be just about keeping me away f
In a Pack, the Alpha and the Elders had equal influence and importance. They were two weights on the same scale, sometimes equally powerful. It wasn't always like that, however. Historically, it was the Alpha, from the lineage chosen by the Goddess to rule, who had the final say on everything. But the people's perception had changed 100 years ago. They had been convinced that it wasn't about the Alpha's influence versus the Temple's influence, but the Goddess herself.That was why, on occasions like those, the visit of elders from neighboring Packs was compared to the visit of an Alpha. And organized with equal pomp, too.The entire court was gathered before the castle gates, waiting. Everyone in their finest clothes, jewels, and hairstyles. I think that, after the alliance began and having other Alphas in our territory became normal, they missed having a truly special occasion to dress up. And there, right before them, waiting for the carriages that were already approaching on the
“The late Alpha Haven always knew of the existence of dragons… Because his mate was one.” Emmett sighed, leaving me speechless for a moment “Before you ask, no, none of their children inherited her inner beast. My Alpha is a she-wolf and, as such, had every right to inherit her father’s place. However, knowing that his mate would be hunted if anyone knew the truth, the late Alpha Haven allied himself with the Order of the Dragon to ensure the secret would never be revealed. That’s why it was easier for the dragons to infiltrate among us.”"And is that why your packs have always been so close?" I asked this question only to Adrien, who just shrugged.“Agatha’s father may have been a bastard, but he wanted to make his pack a safe haven for his mate’s kind. And even after her death, he didn’t break any of his promises. There was no way my father could refuse that alliance. Not when our people were starting to starve in the winter.”“So…” I turned back to Emmett, narrowing my eyes “You…”







