Reader's POVGulping, Scarlet slowly reached for the folder which she pulled to herself.Alternating her gaze between the folder and the lady seated in front of her, she flipped it open and after reading a few lines, her eyes widened in excitement.“You…” She couldn't complete her words as her heart bubbled in excitement.Tapping her fingers excitedly against the rim of her mug with her gaze locked on the black folder in front of her like it contained the secrets of the universe, the smile on Scarlet’s face grew wider. On the other hand, Miller was sitting crossed legged as she leaned back on her chair. She was glad that Scarlet was satisfied with the plan. "Were you a strategist?" Scarlet asked, raising her head momentarily."Not just any strategist but the head of the team." Miller said with a smirk. Tilting her head to the side, she said, "I designed the entire infiltration systems for Dark Moon Pack before I became the head of the North Faction. Planning takedowns is second nat
Reader's POVPlacing her mug against her lips, Miller stared at her leather wristwatch strapped firmly for the hundredth time, letting out a low sigh.Pulling her mug to herself, she took a little sip and then began to flip through the magazine she had picked up at the entrance of the cafe. The magazine contained all the landmarks of Crescent Moon Pack, which was led by Alpha Simone. Flipping through each page of the magazine, she couldn't help but to compare and contrast Dark Moon Pack and Crescent Moon Pack.While the Crescent Moon was perfect for a quiet life, the Dark Moon was far too complex and only the strongest and those born in it could navigate through it effectively.She was about to pick up another magazine when someone walked up to her table and the moment she raised her head up, she locked eyes with Scarlet who was trying to regulate her heavy breathing. Pulling a chair out, Scarlet fell on it with a plop and with her head buried in her palm, she mumbled, “I’m sorry,
Gavin's POVMy intention at the Lycan Kingdom was to form an alliance with Asher so that I could get closer to Aurora but seeing his achievements got me all riled up.The way he acted and the aura he emitted even while he was seated triggered me to a dangerous level which I couldn't just ignore. On my return, Wyatt came to me and immediately, I told him everything that had gone down at the Lycan Kingdom. At the moment, he was standing behind the door, staring at me like I had finally lost it. His lips were parted slightly and his eyes were wide with disbelief as he processed the words I had just said A few moments later, the look on his face changed from surprise to disappointment. I couldn't miss that look in his eyes as it was glaring.“Why are you so worked up over nothing?" I broke the silence, lowering myself on the arm of my chair with my legs crossed."Tell me you didn't," he finally said. “Tell me you are making this all up and I will believe you." His voice came out almos
Aurora's POVIt was lunch time so I decided to retire to my room as there was no point heading to the dining room. For a while now, I had been the only one on the table, eating all by myself as Asher was nowhere to be found. It was almost as if he was non-existent. According to Talen, he was supervising some projects hence his attention was always needed to make sure things were going on as planned.The maid had already brought my lunch in and so I immediately dug in, fixing myself at the edge of my bed. A few minutes later Mira waltz in, closing the door gently behind her as she quietly made her way to my side. “Guess who visited the palace today?" She asked with a tone of urgency, shifting from one foot to the other. “Why are you so excited?" I couldn't help but ask with my brow all scrunched up as I wondered who the person was."Alpha Gavin Ardent was here." She sang like a canary, the smile on her lips getting wide. “Are you hitting on him?" I gawked, rolling my eyes at her
Asher's POVTossing my pen on the table, I fell on my chair, pulling my mug of coffee along as I swirled around. I had just finished signing off a stack of project proposals that were scheduled to commence later this week.They had been pending for a while now and I was glad I had finally cleared them for commencement.Just when I was about to get lost in the event at the library the previous night, a knock disrupted and Talen stepped in, closing the door gently behind him."You have a visitor." He said as I placed my mug on the table but I didn't look up. “I’m not taking visitors today.” I said, drumming my middle finger against the thick mahogany table.“It’s Alpha Gavin Ardent,” he added, his voice lower now.That name made my hand still. Gavin Ardent?Who is he? — I pondered, trying to get an identity for this fellow and then it clicked. Leaning back on my chair, I pressed two fingers against my temple.“The Alpha of West Crescent?” I asked to confirm my thoughts.“Yes,” He co
Aurora’s POVAfter the meeting with Palmer at the garden, my whole mind was in a disarray that I couldn't think properly. I tried to get some sleep to push behind all the conflicting thoughts but it was to no avail. So my next option was the library which had now become my sanctuary. At night, the library felt like a different world entirely which I wouldn't mind getting lost in. It was quiet, vast, and separated from the chaos that always seemed to follow me.Plopping on my favorite couch close to the window, I curled up with a thick book on my thigh. The gentle creak of the fireplace to keep me warm as it was chilling out there was the only sound competing with my own settled breath. Tonight, the book I was flipping through wasn’t what I normally read. It was far too steamy but after the kind of day I had, I didn’t want complicated characters or wars between packs.All I wanted was this distraction and it sufficed because I enjoyed every single line. It was like I was reading my
Gavin's POVIt has been almost a month since the quarterly regional meeting, yet my anger has not subsided, if anything, it has intensified. That evening when I saw Aurora with Asher confirming the rumors of them being mates which I had refused to believe, I was livid but somehow, I tried to comfort myself. Every single thing, even the one done in silence, I noticed them all. I saw how Asher kept staring at her, I noticed how she tried to move away from me and her lingering gaze on her mate.They must be madly in love and that was the part which I hated most.Grabbing the glass of water on the table, I tossed it towards the wall as I seethed with anger.I was the only one in my study and was surrounded by maps, reports, and photographs of the pack landscape. For a few weeks now, I have been trying to come up with a proposal for the redevelopment of the pack but I haven’t gotten a breakthrough. But right now, it doesn't matter, not when I couldn't stop thinking about Aurora who was
Asher’s POVBefore now, I had already predicted Aurora's reaction. I had refused to relay the message to her when her father first informed me because I wasn't sure I would be able to handle her.Her position as the next Alpha had never been a threat to me like she had insinuated. I had no reason to feel intimidated by it because she was in the same position just like I was.As for the cookies Scarlet had sent through a maid, I already knew she was going to refuse it with the excuse it was poisoned.It was the typical Aurora, my own Aurora that I could read through like she was a book.Doubling over while clutching my stomach, just like I had expected, she began to panic.At first, it was mild but when I won't stop coughing while clutching my stomach firmly, she grabbed my shoulder.“A-Asher?! What’s wrong?!” She ratted out, trying to make me sit upright. “I think I have been poisoned." I managed to say without bursting into laughter. She had been rigid since we returned, I just wan
Aurora's POVSeated next to Asher in the car, I had my gaze out of the window, my head was running with different thoughts that I felt it was going to blow up the next second. Pressing my lips into a thin line, I tried not to think too much about what had happened back there but I couldn't."I already pledged my support to you, why are you still bothered?” Asher asked only to intertwine his fingers with mine the next second."It's sudden…" “What do you think about it? I want you to be sincere with me." I cut in, locking eyes with him. “Nothing." He shrugged but I didn't believe him a bit. One of the major reasons I had delayed telling him about being an Alpha breed was this. I was scared that he would feel intimidated but that was settled. And now, I was the heir to the throne, even if he had been suppressing his feelings, I doubt if he will be able to keep up with it now. “Aren't you intimidated?" I ratted out. Before he could respond, I leaned forward, folding my hands on my t