"Why go to the temple in the first place when you know you can't stand it? The lake can only do so much." Kael laughed at Jed. "You talk too much these days. Why, it's fun staying in the water, especially in good weather like this." Jed almost choked. Good weather? It's already sunset and the wind was too cold in this part of the lake! "Please refrain from doing these things again, if your father, Alpha, learns--" "Oh stop being silly. The alpha knows everything about everyone in the pack. You ditched the training to pass the message so you of all people should know it." Jed froze. But he insisted, "But that's only because you didn't return when he asked you. Prince Kael, it’s been a week since you left the main village. If this goes on longer--" "Ugh, I get it I get it. Stop nagging me, Jed. Be still like this water and try to cool your head off, won't you? I'll tell you my plan later. Sounds good?" "..." Did Jed even have a choice? Kael chuckled. Finally, some peace. He sigh

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

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

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

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