Mag-log inJenine's POV I watched him as he lay on the floor. Something in me told me he was telling the truth. But I didn't want to believe him. I glanced at Luca then back to him. “Who is Adira?” “You are so dumb,” Orchid groaned, getting up to her feet. “Adira is your mother.” My breath caught in my throat. “And that makes that old wizard there, your father.” “I knew all about this and that was why I wanted you out of the way. You are an abomination; one who shouldn't exist.” My knees wobbled beneath me. This was all a lot to take in. I zoned out, the air feeling tight against my throat. This had to be all lies. My whole life couldn't have been a lie. If all this was true, it made sense why my mum refused to talk about my father. I turned to Zonda. “Is this true?” A snap and a growl I turned to see Luca standing over Barlas his arteries spilled. His body shuddered then went cold. He had tried to play a fast one and Luca had seen through him. I barely had the time to
Jenine's POV My heart froze in my chest.Adira.I remembered that name. The wizard had called me that. My gaze shifted to him then back to the dying wolf.“Who–” I swallowed the lump in my throat, “who is Adira?”“I see he hasn't told you,” Orchid said. She hadn't moved an inch from her seat. I hadn't let her out of my sight as Luca battled his father's murderer. I wanted to be ready in case she made any sudden move. Zonda too. I'd seen him grip his staff tightly, his eyes focused so hard I thought they'd pop. But she hadn't moved. Even Elisha had stayed put.“Adira is Zonda's lover,” Orchid slurred her words. “He had an affair with his alpha's Luna, ultimately causing his death.”“Alpha Adolph?” Luca scoffed. “You killed him, Barla.”“I– did,” he groaned again, “but not as the story was told. It was either him or me. And I chose me.”My stomach churned badly. My eyes stung like all the fires of the sun burned in it.“Can someone tell me what the fuck is going on here?!”**********
Jenine's POV It was finally time. I took in a deep breath as the rays from the moon beamed down with such an intensity it almost stung. Luca's eyes held mine. The warriors stood behind us awaiting orders.A wolf ran up to Luca a little out of breath.“I– I couldn't find him,” he panted.“That fucking wizard,” Luca cursed under his breath. His eyes glazed as he stared into the sky. “We move without him,” he finally said, jaws tight. “On me!”My eyes found Clarissa. I gave her a look.“He'll be here,” she mouthed. My brows knitted together as she leaned in to whisper something into Laura's ears before slinking away. I noticed Laura's exasperated look. Things weren't going as planned.I prepped myself for the worst. I’d take them on myself if I had to.We moved stealthily through the woods, Luca guiding us. Oddly but not unexpected, he knew his way around. He raised a hand as the pack house came into view. I could see the undead swarming across the gates.“Sorry I'm late,” Zonda's husk
Jenine's POVI watched him that night as he stared into space. The moon shone on his hair making them glitter. He looked majestic as he stood there drawing power from the moon. Tearing my eyes away from him suddenly because a hassle. I didn't want to. I wondered if he could scent me already. “It's now or never,” I let out a sigh.A pair of cold hands grabbed my arm as I made to move. I turned to see Clarissa, Laura's mum gripping me tightly. Her eyes shone fiercely.“Don't,” she growled.“Why?” I retorted.“Now's not the best time. He has enough things to worry about already. Don't give him more.”“But…” I protested. “What if we don't make it? What if this turns out to be the end for us all?”“Then you carry that secret with you to the grave.”I saw her glance over my shoulder.“Remove every doubt from your mind. Orchid dies tomorrow.”Luca's footsteps shuffled to a stop behind me.“Everything alright here?”“Yes Alpha,” Clarissa's voice came surprisingly calm. The edge in it had dis
Luca's POV My spine tingled as I made my way back to the camp with the warriors. They were ready. I knew it. I could feel it. And I knew they could too. They had outdone themselves superseding my expectations by a long margin and within a short period of time.I wondered if my mate was ready. She was crucial to the attack. We didn't have much time on our hands now.I bumped into Laura on my way back from the river where I had gone to freshen up.“Have you seen Jenine?” she asked.I paused. She'd snatched the question right off my mouth.“I thought she was with you.”We didn't say a word to each other till we got to the encampment. Zonda was lounging idly near the fire.“Have you seen Jenine?” I asked him.He shot me a surprised look. One that suggested I was asking the wrong person. He shook his head. “Clarissa's missing too. Thought you should know.”My back stiffened.“We'll have to go look for them.”“Umm…” Laura's voice came gently, “... that won't be necessary.”Almost immediat
Jenine's POV “Off to somewhere?”I froze. No one was supposed to see me.I waited as the sound of her footsteps closed in.“Where are you off to in the middle of the night, alone?”“It's none of your business, Clarissa,” I said through clenched teeth.“Oh, is it? I wonder why Luca would let you leave alone.”She paused, bidding her time.“Unless he isn't aware.”I swirled around quickly, my eyes glaring at her. I could now see why Laura hated her guts.“You wouldn't dare–”“Or would I?”If looks could kill, my eyes would have burned a hole right through her forehead.“You don't understand. I have to kill her.”“Kill who?”My lips pressed tightly together.“Who do you have to kill, Jenine?” she pressed.“Orchid,” I spat. “She has to die.”It was dark but I felt her eyes scrutinizing me.“I believe plans are already in motion in that regard. You don't have to sneak off like this. Orchid will get what's coming to her. It's only a matter of time but you have to be patient. She's as power
Luca's POV I stormed out of the pack house striding furiously with my fists clenched. My father was at it again. His constant yapping about me finding a mate who would—in his exact words—“stand by you” when I took his place as Alpha was already draining. Too bad for my mental health. I don't mea
“Dew!” Jenine called out, her voice shaky with the fear that had now started to creep in. The light from the portal through which she had crossed had died out with a flicker, leaving the entire forest in an eerie silence and blackness. Her eyes blinked quickly, adjusting to the darkness. The moon
Flashback:Dew’s POV I've watched Jenine grow into a beautiful young girl. It's been a long 23 years since we—Becca and I—escaped from Lupestone through the portal my brother had created. “Take care of her,” he had said and that I had done to the best of my ability. I had been there with Becca t
Jenine's eyes fluttered open as the sun seeped through the curtains and onto her face. “What the hell happened to me?” she muttered as her eyes adjusted to the lighting in the room. It was a small cozy room with a simple design that had a soothing effect on the eyes; not too harsh, not too plain.







