HARDIN'S POVAs I sat in my room, I reflected on how my life had taken a quick turn for the worse. I was once a powerful warrior feared by many, if not all. But now, I was a shell of my former self, a shadow of it, stripped of my shape shifting powers and left now with nothing. The thought of being discovered by my enemies and killed for my past atrocities haunted me constantly as I sat there deep in thoughts. I decided to not go out or if I had to, I would make sure I was never seen by anyone. So I stayed there in my room scheming and plotting.Days passed and I could not take the isolation anymore. I had to find a way to get back my powers or device a plan to get back at Eric who I suspected strongly was responsible for the loss of the one thing I cared so much about – my powers. I wanted to become the alpha of the pack so badly. I had always been envious of Eric, the current alpha and I wanted nothing more than to overthrow him and take his place, kill him if necessary.As I remain

NYALL'S POVI had been part of the pack for as long as I could remember. I had always been loyal to Eric and the rest of the pack members, but Hardin seem to have it out for me and so decided to capitalize on the fact that I had worked with him before, the time when I also shared the feeling that Eric was not a worthy alpha. That time had passed now and I was now once again loyal to my alpha.Hardin began to observe my movements and gather information about me. I could not shake off the feeling of guilt that had settled in my heart. I felt responsible for what had happened, for trusting Hardin in the first place. He used his wolf mind link ability to torment me, appearing to me in trances and nightmares when I was asleep. I vowed to myself that I would go to Eric and tell him of the time I worked with Hardin against him. I could not understand why Hardin would want to harm me or the pack.Days passed and I continued to have nightmares about Hardin’s threats. I found himself losing sle

ERIC'S POVAs the days went by and the chase for Hardin intensified, my own depression began to kick in and even worsened with every cunning attempt of Hardin’s mischievous deeds, and I found myself unable to shake off the feeling of loss and sadness. I started to distance himself from everyone, including Khalan, and spent most of my time alone, in my wolf form. I had been frustrated by Hardin and forced to dive into feelings I had fought back with all my remaining alpha strength.My pack noticed this change in my behavior and became worried, they tried to intervene but I refused to listen or talk to anyone. My beta, Nyall sensing the seriousness of the situation, called for a pack meeting. In the meeting, Nyall explained the importance of coming together during times of hardship and encouraged me to open up and share my feelings with the pack.I reluctantly agreed and during the meeting, I spoke about the pain I was feeling and how I was struggling to come to terms with the loss of t

KHALAN'S POVI watched Nyall rush out of the dungeon. My muscles screamed and my bones jerked as I cracked an aching neck and fingers. I felt so tired from the day I had very little energy left and found it easier to focus on that exhaustion as I made for my bed, my soles screaming with each step I took closer to my bed.It had barely been a minute since I fell asleep when there settled in my chest a feeling of unease, like something dark was looming over me. I tried to wake up but couldn't move, almost like my hands were held by invisible chains to the bed and my legs were being held down by a pair of arms. My heart raced with each attempt I made at freeing myself and jumping awake, every effort seemed wasted and the more I struggled, the tighter the bounds and the further I was pulled from reality. The wind made matters worst with each sweep of dust and I was certain I was going to have a heart attack when a familiar face appeared before me. My shoulders slacked seeing that hair. Hi

Eric's PovMy joy knew no bounds as I paced to and fro in my chambers, the memories of me kissing Khalan followed my brain, I couldn't help but blush at it, I subconsciously began to fiddle with my clothes and grinned widely, a knock on the door brought me back to reality."My lord, your wine." A maid yelled from the other side of the door.I smiled to myself, I needed to drink some wine to celebrate my dear, it made me happy and joyous but I was suspicious, no maids were allowed in my chambers save for male, why was she here?"Give it to the guards, you may leave." I ordered.I heard the shuffling of feet and then she was gone, another knock interrupted my thoughts and someone came in, I lifted yo my head to see Milan; on of my guards, he bowed and carefully dropped her tray if wine on the table and left, I stood up and took a sip out of it, it was delicious and reminded me of Khalan's lips.I could almost feel the taste of her lips on me, it was heavenly and though it was brief, I d