Chapter 11: A StrategyLopo 's perspective"This is incredibly upsetting, Lopo ! How unjust that is!"Lupo had been sobbing in my arms nonstop since we got back from the clothes store, and my head was racing. Nothing positive has occurred since Freya's departure.I had promised Lupo that there would be a great succession ceremony a few days later to announce that the Nightfall Pack had a new Luna, so two days ago, I requested Lupo to step up and take on her responsibilities.But I hadn't thought Lupo would make such a mess out of relatively straightforward issues that Freya had handled so well.Initially, she made such a mess of the guest list that packs that I had previously been friendly with nearly fell out with me over it. She then acted inappropriately at the dinner table until I intervened, at which point she would turn to face me and give me that intense stare.But my fucking wolf Hugo would be yelling at me to treat her better in my brain the moment I dared to be even slig

CHAPTER 13: UncertainFreya's perspectiveWith one of his big hands firmly clutching my waist and the other already wandering down to rest possessively on my ass, Silas's warm breath tickled the back of my neck. We were close, and the combination of the smell of cedarwood and his hot breath against my skin sent a delightful shudder through my entire body.With my arms slung freely over Silas's neck, I lost myself in his sight, whispering enthusiastically to Chloe.I returned to the room Silas had set aside for me just thirty minutes prior, following the banquet. Soon after arriving, I heard a tap at the door, and upon opening it, I saw Silas standing there, holding a fragile box."Can I come in?" He questioned quietly."Sure," I replied, grinning a little. After getting to know him over the last few days, I felt comfortable bringing him into my bedroom because I didn't think he would try to take advantage of me."Is something wrong?" I asked with a gentle smile on my face. "Nothing i

Chapter 15: SorcerersFreya 's perspectiveSilas's towering form emerged at the hall door; his normally perfectly coiffed hair appeared disheveled as though he had hurried over. Leo had materialized at my side, beside me; I hadn't even noticed him at first."Silas!" With gratitude, I sprinted to him, and my racing heart calmed down when I saw him."It's okay, I'm here now." Silas knew how uncomfortable I was right away, so he comforted me by putting his arms around me and speaking quietly."Silas, listen to me..." I tried to explain the issue, looking up at him imploringly as I went, but the worry slowly building inside me made me unintelligible."It's okay, calm down, my love. Leo has told me the general situation."Leo looked fairly ashamed when I turned to look at him. He had an unkempt appearance and was exhausted. "Forgive me for not having the strength to greet you properly, Miss Freya , and it's not easy to keep up with the Alpha." He grinned. "Thank you, Leo," I murmured. He

Chapter 17: OmegaPOV Of unknown At the Ironclad pack, I'm just an average Omega who always goes about my own business and lives honorably.Our Pack flourished after our Alpha's only daughter wed the Alpha of the Nightfall Pack, and the two packs collaborated to improve everyone's life. Within the wolf packs, Miss Freya and Alpha Lopo were uncommon chosen mates, and their strength was formidable. We had a lot of fans and advocates who were willing to stick with us through thick and thin, at least for a while.But that day, everything was different.That was the day I first learned that Miss Freya had attacked Alpha Lopo 's guards on her wedding anniversary, that she had poisoned Lupa Scott, Lopo 's new lover, causing significant injuries, and that, as if that weren't enough, she had fled with the Alpha of the Embermoon Pack.Our pack's reputation suffered tremendously as a result. The associated packs claimed that Miss Freya was a rogue, envious, and irrational woman, and many of th

CHAPTER 19 VariationsPOV of FreyaI sat in the car, trying to make sure I looked as flawless as possible for the first time in a long time when I saw Silas. I kept adjusting my collar and straightening my skirt."Don't be so nervous, Freya.""I just don't know what to say... what to do with him.""Are you in love with him?"I was squirming nervously when my hand paused, and Chloe's remarks left me a little taken aback. Did I love Silas? My heart would naturally race anytime he was around because he was my destined partner. He was the other half of my soul; the moon goddess had selected him as my lifetime mate. He was incredibly strong and ideal.But he was also an Alpha, a very strong one at that. "Everyone you love will leave you." How long would Silas's love for me last? Lupa's words reverberated in my ears like a cruel curse, and I couldn't help but think of the six-year relationship that was squandered with Lopo. The Embermoon Pack's palace was in sight before I could comprehend