“What about your son? You don't want to see him again?” I froze, his voice dipped even lower. “You'd really let your sister win? And let Zade leave you like that? You are easier than I thought.” I shook my head slowly. “It's pointless. No one would believe me. They never have.” Caspian leaned closer. “What if we signed a deal?” *** Branded a traitor by the pack she bled for, Nyx is betrayed by the sister she once protected and discarded by the mate who swore eternity at her feet. Stripped of her title, her son torn from her arms, she’s dragged away in chains and sold like livestock to a rogue Alpha who sees her as nothing more than a pawn. But fate has other plans. Traded off for two warm bodied mistresses, Nyx lands in the clutches of Caspian Ashrow, the merciless Lycan King. With eyes like frozen steel and a heart just as cold, he has no use for a broken queen. Yet now, he owns one. She’s lost everything. But in the ashes, something stirs. Vengeance. The desire to make her mate, her sister and everyone who had hurt her pay. What happens next? Journey through the story of love and revenge with me!
Lihat lebih banyakThe first fall
Nyx's Pov “So sister… your child's a bastard?” Keira said as she looked my way, a sly grin playing at the edge of her lips…. Her hands waving the DNA test results at the crowd. Gasps filled the room… heads turned and every single eye was on me. “Keira! What are you saying?! Liam is Zade’s and my son. What are you talking about?” My voice shaky as I spoke. “Oh please. Do you think we’re stupid?! Every single one of these people have trusted you to uphold your duty as Luna but instead, you deceived them and gave the Alpha a bastard for a son,’’ Keira spat. “Keira, stop making a scene," I whispered into her ears. “We're here to celebrate your coming.. not to question the paternity of my child. This is not the place and time for this." “Keira is right!’’ A deep commanding voice echoed from behind bringing the murmurs to a halt. Everyone's head turned to the direction of the voice…. Zade walked in, a glass of wine swinging in his hands. “Okay guys," I chuckled. " Zade… I can't believe you joined Keira to pull a prank on me.” "A prank?” Keira muttered. " This is not a prank… you fooled the alpha and the entire pack and you have the guts to call this a prank?" “Keira is right Nyx, that bastard is not my son," Zade uttered, his face etched with disgust. He wasn't joking…. There was no sign of amusement on his face. Only anger… pure rage. A sharp ringing pierced my eyes, drowning the gasps of the people around me. My breath trembled, my body numb as I searched his face in disbelief. “Zade, how could you say that? Liam is your son and you know that!’’ I said. The guest's whispers grew louder, what started as a simple gossip turned into something hostile. Some spat in my direction, some cursed me, the rest just stared at me in utter disgust … but none of their opinions mattered. The opinion that mattered was Zade’s. I ran towards him, hoping he’d at least believe me. “Please,’’ I begged with teary eyes, searching for any hint of doubt, even if it was the tiniest bit. “Liam is your son. You know it. You were there when I gave birth to him two months ago. You can’t believe any of this’’ He stared down at me irritation marring his features. For the first time since he stepped into the room, he stared at me and he wasn’t the man I remembered. This man standing before me was devoid of any emotion. His dark eyes left mine and faced the room instead. “She gave birth to a bastard for the Crescent moon pack and according to the elders, it’s against the rule.’’ “Please Zade. You have to believe me. Please…’’ I whispered, tears trickling down my eyes. “You are nothing but filth Nyx. You've ruined the reputation of alpha Zade and the entire pack. You can't even keep your legs closed,” Keira sneered. I ignored her and turned to Zade who was now staring at me. For a moment, I thought his gaze softened. I thought somewhere in his heart, he believed me. We had been married for a year, I carried and delivered his child safely. I thought his silence meant that he was considering his own intuition. But then his gaze hardened again and he turned back to the crowd. “I hereby denounce Nyx as the Luna of Crescent moon pack. She has brought shame to me and to the entire pack members and I’m afraid she can no longer bear the position of my Luna anymore. As tradition calls for, I am to find a new Luna and mate to bear the responsibility of the pack.’’ He paused and pulled Keira closer. What in the name of the goddess is happening? I couldn't believe my eyes…. Zade held Keira's hands and planted a kiss on it. Keira was only allowed into the palace after I invited her, how did she get so intimate with Zade? I wasn’t sure if I was missing something or I was just overthinking things. Was this planned all along? I carefully rose to my feet, my ears straining to hear the next words that’d drop from Zade’s mouth. “Meet your new Luna, Keira.’’ I froze, my heart racing. How could he discard me and take her in so fast? My head spun… my mind reeled with different thoughts and imaginations. The tears I had been holding in fell freely down my cheek. Was this all planned? Has Zade been having an affair with Keira behind my back? He had promised to make me his Luna a year ago to keep his position and keep me by his side too. I watched the love I had for him before and after our marriage, crumble to the ground. He solely confessed to Keira right in front of everyone. “She has been the one I fell in love with from the moment I was born a leader. She's my true mate and your Luna.” I fell to the ground. The realization punching harder than I could endure. “So to you Nyx…” he knelt to the ground and lifted my chin. “You're no longer needed here. You were stupid… giving me your all thinking I'd as actually love you. Tch! In your dreams.” Tears slowly dropped from my eyes, his words crushing my bone and piercing my heart in pieces. “You were only married to me because Keira needed her college certification, and you? You just wanted to be a house wife but you failed,” his words crushed me harder. He took a step closer to me, I took a step back. He leaned forward and whispered into my ears. “Liam is indeed mine and that's why I'm going to keep him.” He grinned. “What?” My voice was barely audible. “You...you can't take my son, he's mine too.” I protested. I grabbed his shirt, screaming. “You can't take my son from me… book.” But he shoved me to the ground. I hit the floor, pain shooting up my ankle. Gasps filled the hall, but no one moved to help. “You touch me again, and I'll have you hanged.” His voice was cold, it was nothing short of disapproval. Tears burned down my cheeks. Zade never loved me, he only needed an heir and I provided one…. Now his true love is back and I was disposable. I looked up to Keira, her smile wide enough to show how excited she was. The last time we spoke over the phone before she arrived was when I gave birth. She said to in a very sweet voice. “I'm so happy for you, Nyx. At least letting go of college does pay off. You've got a man that loves you and now you have a child” She said those words and I believed she was there for me. I believed every single word she said. I believed every action of Zade and the love he showed, rather the one he pretended to show. The man I once loved, betrayed me. Anger coursed through my veins. I lunged towards them, yelling and screaming. “You fucking bastard.” I smacked and bit hard on them, as much as I could. Keira shoved me to the ground after she managed to pull my hand away from her hair. I was held too tight to be satisfied. I was far too broken now. It was petty and foolish, but it was the only thing I could control. “Lock her up! She doesn't deserve to be among us anymore.” Zade ordered. The guards seized me instantly, dragging me away as I screamed, kicked and begged. “Zade! Give me back my son.” The guards dragged me across the hall, I screamed for Liam until my throat burned but no one listened. Then they threw me into the dungeon. The ones made for low ranked rogues. The door slammed shut, my body shook form the cold but my mind burned with one thought. I would get Liam back—No matter what it took.Nyx's Pov Warm lips brushed over mine. Soft at first, then firmer. I stirred, blinking against the light that was just beginning to filter through the curtains.“Good morning,” Caspian whispered, his voice still husky with sleep.I smiled and sighed against his kiss. “I love my mornings like this.”His chest shook with laughter. “Mornings that start with me?”“Yes,” I teased, wrapping my arms around his neck. “Don’t you dare stop. Ever.”He kissed me again, longer this time, before pulling back just enough to look at me. His eyes shone in a way that made my chest ache.“I’m happy,” he said softly.I brushed my hand over his jaw. “I can see that.”“No, Nyx,” he whispered, kissing the corner of my lips. “I mean it. I’m very happy. You. Liam. And soon… our baby will be here.”My smile widened. “Yes. Soon.”But before I could say more, the door burst open.“Mama!”Liam’s little voice carried through the room like a song. He ran in, his small feet pattering against the wooden floor. I bar
Caspian's Pov The sound of drums carried through the courtyard, soft at first, then louder as the evening went on. Torches lit every corner, laughter and music filling the air. Humans and wolves danced side by side, the walls of separation gone at last.And there she was, sitting beside me.Nyx.Her hair caught the glow of the fire, her lips curved into a smile that made my chest ache. She leaned toward me every now and then, whispering small things, her fingers brushing mine.For the first time in years, I felt peace.“You’re quiet,” she said softly, her head tilting to look at me.I smiled, brushing a strand of hair from her face. “Just watching you.”Her cheeks warmed. “Why?”“Because you’re beautiful. Because I can finally breathe knowing you’re here, safe, with me.”Her smile grew, her eyes bright. “I am happy, Caspian. Truly.”I swallowed, my throat tight. “Are you?”She nodded without hesitation. “Yes. Happier than I have ever been.”The words nearly broke me. I kissed her han
Nyx's Pov When I reached for Caspian through the mindlink, I wasn’t sure it would work. My voice had been weak, my strength nearly gone. But something in me had whispered to try to call his name one last time. To see if he would hear me.And then, he came.The sound of chains rattling echoed in the dungeon before the door slammed open. My heart stopped when I saw him standing there, framed in the doorway. His shoulders broad, his chest rising and falling, his eyes burning like fire.And in his arms was Liam.Tears blurred my vision. He looked alive, safe, untouched. And Caspian…oh, Caspian his eyes watered as they landed on me. For a second, he didn’t move. He just stood there, staring at me like I was something holy, like he was afraid that if he blinked, I would disappear.“Nyx…” His voice cracked on my name. It wasn’t just a word. It was a prayer.My lips trembled. I tried to push myself up from the floor, but my body gave out. He moved instantly, crossing the room in two long str
Caspian's Pov The moment the circle flared around me, I knew I was trapped. I couldn't move an inch. I was stuck in the circle and I hated it. I felt the fire burn against my skin, a heat that went straight to my bones. Every time I tried to move forward, pain shot through me, tearing at my muscles, ripping at my chest. I dropped to one knee, my claws digging into the ground, my breath harsh and ragged. I felt utterly helpless. The word echoed in my head like a curse. I was the Alpha, the one everyone looked to, the one Nyx trusted with her life. But here I was, on my knees, trapped like a weakling, my power locked away by a witch’s spell. I had failed her. I had failed Nyx. Failed the child she carried. Failed Liam. I slammed my fists into the ground, trying to break the circle, but the fire only flared brighter. Agony tore through my chest and I roared, but it was useless. The harder I fought, the stronger the pain became. From outside the circle, Zade’s laughter cut throu
Zade's Pov When I left the dungeon with Nyx’s blood in my hands, I felt a sense of satisfaction. Draven following close behind me. When I entered my room, Keira was already there, waiting like she always did, her eyes sharp, hungry for answers. She stood by the window, arms folded, her gaze snapping to the vial in my hand. “You got it,” she said softly. I held it up between us, the dark liquid swirling inside. “Her blood.” Her lips parted. “And what will you do with it?” I smirked, walking over to the table and setting the vial down carefully. “What I should have done long ago. Drink it.” Draven shifted behind me, uneasy. “Are you sure it will work, Zade? What if blood alone isn’t enough? What if…” I turned on him sharply, my voice like a whip. “Silence.” He dropped his gaze. I picked up the vial again, uncorked it, and held it close. For a second, the scent hit me so hard I nearly lost control. Nyx’s blood. Her power. Her life. All mine. Without hesitation, I tilted the v
Caspian's Pov The fortress loomed in front of us like a shadow that refused to move. We had been camped outside for hours, watching, waiting, listening for any sound, any sign of her. My chest felt like it was being ripped open with every passing minute. Nyx was inside. I knew it. I felt it. Rowan came up behind me, his voice low. “We caught one.” My head snapped around. “Where?” “By the east wall. He was trying to sneak out, probably to report. Kyle and I dragged him into the tent. He’s chained already.” A growl rumbled in my throat before I could stop it. Finally. I had been itching to kill something, anything, and now I had my chance. I stalked through the camp, my warriors parting without a word. The air was thick with tension. Everyone knew what was coming. War was sitting on the edge, waiting for me to give the command. When I entered the tent, I saw him immediately. One of Draven’s men. His hands were chained, his face pale, his body shaking. Rowan stood beside him, a
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