Finally, we've seen the Rogue King's side of the story. It was intense right? It's more than you expected. I feel sad for Sabrina, Darius is not compassionate at all. But, who else is terrified for Azalea? Stay tuned for the next chapter. Remember when I told you that this book is going yo be very interesting? I didn't lie.
Chapter 14Azara.“I order you to stop!”Tears streamed freely down my eyes as I tried to make my way past the huge gate in an attempt to escape the guards. My long wavy hair was tousled by the wind as it stuck to my teary face, obstructing my view. I ran. I swore I ran like my life depended on it, but it felt like my body was held down by an invisible force that slowed down every movement I made, making the guards draw closer to me. “Surrender!” The guards continued, yelling frantically, but I wasn't backing down now. My legs started to fail me as it felt like they were dipped in hardened cement. Every step was difficult. The urge to activate my super speed rang in my head, but the consequences held me back. I didn't want to create suspicion in the public. The Luna and Scarlett already believe that there is more to my unusual strength. Scarlett. That lying deceitful bitch!How could she be so callous? Pretending like a friend only to switch up on me in the blink of an eye. A
Chapter 15Azara.“What?” I cocked my head, my jaws dropping to the ground as my heart flew up to my chest. “You are playing games, trying to act like the victim and mess with our minds. It's not working, girl.” “You keep lying that Scarlett forced you into this, but in reality, no one goes by the name Scarlett. I have been a guard for over 15 years and I know everyone. It's either you are crazy, assuming an imaginary person to be Scarlett and pushing the blame on her or you are trying to trick us, which we won't fall for.” Disbelief cloaked me like a garment. I couldn't believe my ears. Scarlett wasn't real?!I couldn't have spoken with my imagination and assumed it to be real. How could this be? “No!” I broke the silence, pointing furiously at Scarlett, who stood amidst the rest of the guards. “That is Scarlett over there. She told me her name and how she has been a servant all her life. I promise you, I'm not lying.” I cried, bursting into another round of tears as we neared
Chapter 16AzaraI didn't realize that I had fainted until a freezing bucket of water was thrown over me, jerking me awake violently.“Get up, slave!” A harsh voice greeted me. I yelped, curling myself into a ball as the cold water seeped into my skin, making my body quiver like a leaf. I cringed, shielding my ears from the unclicking sound of the padlock and the loud creaking of the rusted iron door. The harsh rays from the sun, penetrated my eyes, forcing them open. Mumbling softly, I forced myself into a standing position, lowering my gaze to glance around the small cell and the spot where I had fainted. One of my greatest phobias was staying alone in the dark. It terrified me, filling my mind with strange imaginations of unusual creatures that lurked in the shadows, waiting to tear me apart. It started after Lucille spilled those harsh words and left. I paid no attention to my harsh, shaky breaths, dismissing them as signs of weakness until they turned into full-blown hyperv
Chapter 17Azara.“Not guilty.” I declared strongly, pulling a tough face as I ignored the loud gasps rising from the crowd. “She will get in trouble for lying.” “Just say the truth, bitch.”Again, I ignored those words, pinning my gaze on the man before me. I sensed his reaction the moment he motioned his hand, nudging me to explain the events that led to my attempt to escape. After narrating my ordeal without sparing any detail, he heaved a sigh, moving away from me and walking towards the platform where Lucille stood with tears smeared all over her face. How fake could that bitch be?! “Miss Lucille, as an eye witness, is everything Miss Azalea stated correct?” he asked, his grip tightening on a piece of paper he held. I swallowed hard, taking my eyes off Lucile as her pretense was driving me insane. Fuck! I wish there was a camera that recorded everything. I wouldn't be in the Godforsaken place.“No, my Lord. Miss Azalea's statements were false. After her encounter with Lu
Chapter 18AzaraThe day I dreaded slowly arrived. The day I would be formally introduced to the pack as a slave and punished before everyone. Over the days, I struggled to prepare myself for the forthcoming humiliation, pretending to grow a thick skin so as not to develop a mental breakdown. I thought I had mastered the feeling. I thought I had everything in control. But reality soon caught up on me, slapping me hard in the face. I wasn't ready for today. I wasn't ready to be paraded shamefully in the presence of multitudes. Most importantly, I wasn't ready to serve Giselle and become one of her slaves. Fuck! How could Alaric pair me with her, knowing she was my secret rival? It was at this moment I knew how far the quadruplets would go to hurt me. Succumbing to fate, I heaved a sigh, wincing in pain as I tried to stretch my muscles. Alaric saw to it that I was fastened to the cold rough walls in chains like a bloody criminal. A frown dropped on my face as a sharp pain tr
Chapter 19Azara.He took his eyes off me after delivering those terrifying words and filling every inch of my skin with goosebumps. I composed myself, glancing at everyone with my side-eye. Thankfully, my loud gasp didn't draw attention. The heavy feeling of sadness and hopelessness crashed on me like a bulldozer. His last words occupied my mind, making it difficult for me to concentrate on the orientation. The scary thought of spending the rest of my life here drove me nuts. I couldn't imagine it. But wait a minute…he didn't say I couldn't escape the Pack, he mentioned the only way of escaping. Death. It wouldn't be a bad idea to see my parents and the rest of my pack again. It was better than surviving in this wicked place. Despite embracing the idea, I wasn't comfortable with it. I wasn't ready to die. Killing the thought, I concentrated on the orientation once more, focusing on the next agenda. Names of the slaves were called to determine the ratio of new and old slav
Chapter 20AzaraCloaked in mortification as gasps and laughter dripping in mockery sprung from different directions, I tried grabbing onto the pieces of my torn cloth to shield my naked body while tears oozed from my eyes. Sensing my action, Giselle forcefully grabbed my hands, yanking the pieces of clothing away and throwing them in the air, leaving me bare before everyone. Save for my pants and bra.Ashamed, I wrapped my arms around my body, covering myself, but Giselle launched at me like a predator, kicking me until I dropped to the floor, my lips tasting the hot sand. The crowd erupted into laughter, cheering her on.Tears brimmed in my eyes as I remained motionless on the ground, my palms shielding my face as I was too ashamed to face the crowd. The heat from the sun burnt my skin. But I remained on the ground, waiting for Giselle to leave. But luck ran out on me as she seemed interested in me. A scream tore from my throat as a pair of hands grabbed my hair, yanking it hard
Chapter 21AzaraToday was the happiest day of my life. It was the day that the Moon Goddess granted my heart desires. I was able to see my parents again. Not just my parents, I spent quality time with my Pack members in my Pack. It felt so surreal, like a dream come through. Everything felt like old times when I was the respectable Alpha's daughter, cherished by my parents and loved by the Pack members. For the first time in many days, I was genuinely happy. I loved this new world. There was no pain, no suffering, no envy, no deceit, just love, laughter, and unending happiness. The atmosphere was calm and peace filled the air. The fear of the outside world finding out about our identity didn't bother us. In fact, we could run wild beyond the Pack borders, throwing caution into the wind.We didn't have to self-destruct because no intruder wanted to harness our powers. Bright flowers decorated everywhere, making the environment vibrant. This had to be heaven. I was in heaven.
Chapter 56Author's pov. The atmosphere twisted into a darker one, jolting them in fear as his condescending aura blasted them. Giselle could feel the eerie presence of death lurking in the shadows, waiting patiently for a trigger before springing into action. One wrong move was enough to snap Alaric, switching to his ugly side. But if she played her cards well, she could live to see another day. “Leave us,” She spoke to Lucille, her voice was sharp, loe, yet firm enough to instill fear into her soul.Her deep-set hazel eyes glared at Alaric she didn't blink. From the corner of her eyes, she could see Lucille scurry off the room as fear descended into her fragile body.It was the two of them now. A monster facing a greater monster. The loud thumping of her heart shattered the deafening silence. Slipping her trembling fingers behind her back to avoid her emotions giving her away, she masked the fear that threatened to overshadow her, shoving a small smile at him. Her tensed body
Chapter 55Author's povChaos descended in the luxuriously furnished room as the sound of shattering wood pierced the evening. “Where the hell is this thing?!” Giselle screamed in her head; the blend of anger, frustration, anxiety, and fear oozed out of her, filling every inch of the room. Standing amid the chaos with furious eyes scanning every inch of the room, her jet black hair was disheveled, dangling loosely over her shoulders and her chest rose and fell rapidly as anxiety got the best of her.Her canines grinned against each other, screaming frustration as her claws slipped out, piercing her skin until droplets of blood created a pool on the floor. Beads of sweat trickled down her eyes, stinging them as tears threatened to pour. How could she be so careless?! Such deadly tonic couldn't be seen with someone else….ever! Unleashing the rage eating deep within her, she resumed hurling objects, sending them crashing against the wall. Shards of glass, broken objects, dismantle
Chapter 54 Author's pov. “Alaric,” her velvety soft voice caused shivers to rush through Alaric's spine as he felt his heart melting. “I am here, baby, Alaric is here,” he responded tenderly, his deep voice resonating with assurance. His eyes twinkled with emotions as he forced them to stay open. He was afraid that if he blinked, Azalea would vanish before him like a smoke. A burst of joy flooded his veins as his wolf howled in excitement. Azalea was awake! He couldn't believe his eyes. He was afraid he would never see her again. For the first time in a week, a genuine smile stretched widely on his face. Pulling her close to him, he cuddled her fragile body, lowering his head before planting a soft kiss on her forehand. Muffling a pur, his nose rested on her neck, shutting his eyes as he took in her sweet scent. His head burst in pleasure as he took a deep breath. He could feel the heat rising on his cheeks, staining them red as his stormy grey eyes met her green o
Chapter 53Author's pov. The air in the cell thickened in anticipation as Alpha Asael and Alaric's deadly gaze were fixated on her trembling lips, awaiting her next words. The pounding of her heart against her chest echoed in her ears. Her breathing turned erratic as she intertwined her fingers, fidgeting as nervousness descended on her like a cloak. The consequences of her actions pressed heavily against her chest once more, ringing in her head like a cathedral bell, inviting the claws of fear to tear through her heart, forcing her next words back into her throat before they could escape. Driven by determination, she released the tensed breath she had been holding when she walked in, blinked past her fears,, and swallowed hard. “Alphas,” she called out slowly, bowing briefly before meeting their impatient gaze. “I know the culprit, but I don't have evidence…but all I need is for you to believe. I swear, I know Azalea's killer.”Crippling silence fell into the room as Asael glared
Chapter 52Author's pov. Madam Lilian had barely left the room when the door flung open again–This time more violently that the hinges almost came off as it slammed hard across the wall. Tension hung in the air the moment Giselle's scent wafted into her nostrils. A surge of terror crashed over her like a tidal wave as goosebumps spread throughout her skin. Her breath came off jagged, her chest tightened in anxiety as Giselle's aura almost suffocated her. She froze on a spot, her eyes glued to the floor as Giselle made her way slowly in her direction. “As if I knew you would be in this shambles.” Giselle's unimpressed voice broke the uncomfortable silence. From the corner of her eyes, Tatiana could see Giselle survey the room with displeasure plastered on her face. “What do you want…from me?” she asked, her voice barely above a whisper, stammering as Giselle's aura had her in a choke-hold. Halting in her tracks, her sharp fingers clenched around Tatiana's chin, digging through
Chapter 51Author's pov.“Giselle poisoned Azalea!” Tatiana's breath hung in her throat as the pressure from tension almost sent her heart crashing. Her weak heart hammered repeatedly against her chest as fear engulfed her like a cloak, sending beads of sweat running down her forehead.She felt her spirit leave her body the moment Asael’s icy blue eyes penetrated the walls of her mind, sending a torrent of panic down her spine. Those words never dared to leave her mouth. She tried to force them out, but her lips were sealed shut. Her sad brown eyes could only watch Asael’s harsh ones as she hoped he wouldn't punish her for wasting his time. Giselle poisoned Azalea. Those words echoed throughout her head, causing fear to erupt in her gut. She wanted to scream it– to reveal the truth that ate deep into her like a cankerworm, stealing her peace of mind. The weight of the guilt pressed heavily on her fragile shoulders, especially after visiting Azalea's body in the cell. “What?
Chapter 50Asael.“Alpha, should I begin the funeral arrangements for Miss Azalea Hunter?” The Gamma asked in a low and measured tone, his heart thumping as anxiety got the best of him. “It's been seven days, still, she hasn't shown any sign of life.” His quivering voice came off as a whisper, each word chosen carefully, not daring to provoke me to anger. My breath hitched as molten anger charged at my veins, boiling the blood running through it. Rage erupted inside me like a volcano. My jaws locked, and my fingers tightened around the short tumbler. How dare he?!In a swift violent motion, I hurled the short tumbler at him, watching it jam into his head before he could dodge it.I never miss. Satisfaction flowed in my veins like lava as blood gushed out of the spot that was hit, soiling his shirt.The marvelous sight pleased my eyes. My blood roared like wildfire as the urge to charge at him like a savage beast slammed hard into me. How dare he deliver the heart-wrenching new
Chapter 49Alaric.“What are you waiting for? Do something!” I yelled at Madam Lilian, watching her jump in fear before collapsing to my knees. “By the Goddess, There is nothing my herbs will do to revive her. She is gone, Alpha.”“Don't you fucking say that!” I roared, grabbing onto the collar of her clothes as anger blinded my eyes. It wasn't until her terrified screams pierced my ears that I realized I was hurting her. Fuck! I was losing it! Azalea is not gone. I tried to convince myself, repeating those words, but her chalk-white skin and her dark lips proved otherwise. I felt myself shattering from within. The urge to release my wolf consumed me. The urge to kill everyone to avenge Azalea consumed me. “Did you fucking call a Doctor?” “Yes. I tried dropping some herbs into her mouth to keep her alive before the Doctor's arrival, but it was abortive. The poison was too strong for her. She died in pain, choking on her own blood.” I felt a fresh wave of pain hit me, almost ma
Chapter 48Alaric. The conference dragged into the late afternoon, leaving us exhausted and drained. Since it was the last day of the 7-day summit, we decided to remain in one of our hotels before leaving for the Pack the next day.The next day felt like an eternity to me. I had pushed the idea for us to return to the Pack immediately after the summit, but I backed out later. Asael was starting to suspect my suggestion was because I wanted to see Azalea. Azalea. I missed that sweet soul. I couldn't wait to dive into her embrace, burying my head on her neck to inhale her intoxicating scent. It drove me insane, stirring my wolf wide awake. It began to bother me how she encroached on my thoughts and invaded my mind. Not every minute goes by without me thinking about her–of things I wanted to do to her–Pinning her against the wall while covering her plump lips with mine. Making her convulse hard beneath me. Branding my name in her memory so she won't forget to scream it loud wh