Jed took a deep breath before glancing at Kael. Truly, Kael’s behavior towards packs – whether small or big – remained the same. They didn’t change over the years. What’s more, they seemed to be only getting worse. Jed clenched and unclenched his hands while taking more deep breaths. He tried different ways to improve the alpha prince’s condition but he failed again and again. Over the years he realized there was simply nothing that could change him. Kael wouldn’t change, no matter if he was delighted, in the mood, or had found interesting toys or not. Even towards that slave… A small glint flashed through Jed’s eyes as he remembered Naya, Kael’s recently found toy. That rogue was going to have a taste of what it was like to be Kael’s possession now. Would she finally understand her position? Jed wondered. She didn’t look like she would break easily. Kael was aiming to make her surrender… or was that his real purpose? Jed stared at Kael who was still relaxed on his chair, tryi
“You think you’re above us because you’re taken as a toy, huh?” one of the men said with a snicker. Naya looked at Peter and his minion in silence. Peter walked arrogantly and went to grab Naya’s hair. Naya dodged it quickly, sending him a kick instead. The other men laughed. “How dare you kick Boss Peter?!” the man snickering earlier said with a cold glare at Naya. He lunged forward, almost breaking the metal chain around his hands when Naya kicked up, her knee giving a lightning-bolt hit towards the minion’s groin. The minion groaned in pain on the ground, wailing while glaring at Naya and cursing her nonstop. “… I will kill you, bitch!” Peter also let out a huff. He started to kick Naya but Naya lowered her body. In a quick jab, she sent Peter away, stumbling to the other two men who had been laughing at them while fighting. Hit by accident, the two laughing men halted, their smiles disappeared as they looked at Naya coldly. One of them stood up, annoyed. “So you’re a fight
Naya felt a chill run down her spine, her eyes widening in shock as she spun around, her heart pounding erratically. With a surge of adrenaline, she instinctively swatted away the hand that had grabbed her.At the foot of the dimly lit staircase, a man stood, bathed in a faint, eerie glow. His tousled hair hung wildly, framing a face drenched in perspiration, the sweat meandering down the rugged terrain of his chiseled features. His eyes, sharp and intense, were framed by thin, tightly pressed lips that quickly ignited a memory within Naya's mind."Are you okay?" The man's voice, strained and breathless, pierced through the tense silence. He took a cautious step toward Naya.Naya, her senses still on high alert, retreated a step, maintaining a defensive distance between them. Suspicion lingered in her gaze as she regarded the stranger.With an air of patience that defied the urgency of the situation, Lorenzo slowly lowered his hands, casting a reassuring gaze upon her. "I-I'm not a ba
Hearing the name and seeing his face, Naya quickly remembered everything that happened. She remembered being taken to the dungeon. New prisoners came and they tried to assault her until the above surface started to tremble. Then the cell doors opened. The next thing she saw was blood everywhere, and then this man named Lorenzo. Naya shot him a glance, this time his face turned clearer for her to inspect. He had a bearing of an alpha, but at the same not. Not yet. Wasn’t he the alpha of this pack? No. It didn’t seem like it… “Leave us,” Lorenzo ordered and everyone bowed down to leave. Lorenzo walked towards the bed. He sat down, his face full of concern while staring at Naya from head to toe as if trying to find any wound or scar that hadn’t been treated yet. “How do you feel? Does it still hurt anywhere?” “No,” Naya answered. Her response seemed to ignite whatever Lorenzo was feeling as he moved closer with a smile. “That’s great. The doctor said it will take you some more days
At a long table, the full-blooded alpha family of the West Wood Pack gathered along with the reputable elders who joined the meeting. Five guards stood alongside the beta of each member. The air was thick with tension as the members all sat in silence, seemingly not wanting to break the silence. It was like that until the door opened and a guard outside announced, “Prime Luna Martha has arrived.” The five silent people sitting stood up. A woman entered, her hair white as snow and her eyes carrying wisdom and endurance, both brought by age and experience. Her pheromones strongly depicted the bearing of a full-blooded alpha whose whole life circled around her own pack. “Everyone, sit,” she instructed with a gentle but authoritative voice. Everyone sat down and she glanced at the man at the end of the table. “Alpha, let’s begin.” Alpha Jake, the father of four alpha princes, Zeke, Lorenzo, Felix, and Kael. He sat with an air of dominance, silent as he thought hard before he began t
Naya was in the middle of changing her clothes given by Edith. The bubbly servant said Prince Lorenzo would come in an hour and pushed Naya to prepare. Naya’s body was recovering and she knew she would need more nutrients if she needed to fight her way out of this pack. She had a mission to fulfill. Time was running and she couldn’t waste time anymore. “I know we only met recently but I could tell you’re not as they say you are,” Edith said while combing Naya’s hair. She smiled and placed a flower behind Naya’s ear. “Look, you’re so pretty! I knew it. You’re not suited to be a slave or a servant. Now I can see why Prince Lorenzo treats you with so much care. Anyone who has good vision will appreciate your beauty.” Naya glanced down. She had never worn such clothes before. But what Edith was saying was utter gibberish. Naya stared at the maid and thought: How could she trust Naya so easily? She could tell Naya wasn’t as they say. If that wasn’t naivety and foolishness, Naya didn’t
Rumors about the youngest prince of the West Wood Pack swept through the community like a blazing wildfire. Everyone, from soldiers in the midst of training to servants enjoying a brief break, found themselves entangled in discussions about him. Remarkably, none of them possessed the full story, but the bits of information they gathered were nothing short of captivating. This, in turn, heightened their curiosity and engagement. Even the pack's very own servants were caught in the web of gossip. As Prime Luna Martha, the venerable elder and mother of Alpha Jake, passed by, an abrupt hush descended upon the group. However, the moment she disappeared from view, the gossip continued its relentless flow."I can't understand how Alpha Prince Kael keeps finding himself in trouble," one whispered, concern etched across their face. "What will they do to rein him in this time? He's caused our pack so much turmoil. Perhaps it's time for a permanent solution.""You have a point," another replied
"How are you feeling?" Lorenzo asked Naya as he sat on the edge of the bed.Naya kept her head low. "I'm feeling better." Lorenzo smiled. "That's good. Oh, I almost forgot. I brought this from the kitchen."Naya received a small box. She opened it and was a bit surprised. She couldn't be mistaken; these were almonds. Almonds were quite rare because the trees that produced them were picky about the soil they grew in. Even in the Light Shadow Pack, there was only one almond tree, and only the royal family could eat its nuts when it bore fruit. She looked at the almond with narrowed eyes. Was Lorenzo being kind to her, or was he testing whether she truly came from the Light Shadow Pack? Keeping a neutral expression while feeling cold inside, Naya lowered her head to Lorenzo. "I can't accept these.""Why not? Don't you eat these kinds of nuts?" Lorenzo asked. He took one out and started munching. "See, they're very delicious. Here, have one too." He picked up another almond and offer