ALPHA AXEL'S POVAs Racheal, Athena and I stepped off the car in Kenya, the warm African air embraced us, carrying with it the scent of adventure and danger. We had traveled across continents, following the ancient compass that led us here, to this mysterious location. Our hearts raced with anticipation as we made our way through the dense jungle, the compass guiding our every step.Finally, after what felt like an eternity of trekking through the wild, we arrived at a clearing. The compass pointed directly at a group of figures huddled together, their eyes gleaming with a feral intensity. My heart sank as I realized we had stumbled upon a pack of werewolf rogues."Racheal, stay close," I whispered, my voice barely audible amidst the rustling leaves. She nodded, her eyes filled with determination and fear. We knew we had to retrieve the artifact, but it wouldn't come without a fight.The leader of the rogues, a towering beast with matted fur and piercing yellow eyes, stepped forward.

RACHAEL'S POV I tossed and turned unable to sleep, I reached out to the glass on the bedside table but it was empty, I stood up reluctantly to go get water from the kitchen.As I got to the kitchen I turned the light on, to my surprise, there stood Axel, a mischievous grin on his face, a spoonful of ice cream hovering inches from his lips. Our eyes met, and we both burst into uncontrollable laughter."What are you doing?" I managed to ask between fits of giggles."Indulging in some late night ice cream," Axel replied, his voice filled with amusement. "Want some?"I couldn't resist. I grabbed a spoon from the nearby drawer and joined him, playfully lunging for the bowl of ice cream. Our hands collided, and a friendly battle ensued as we fought over the sweet treat.But Axel's strength overpowered me, and he swiftly collected the bowl from my grasp. I pouted and began to fake cry, hoping to guilt him into giving it back. He immediately regretted his victory, his face turning apologeti

ALPHA AXEL'S POVThe emergency meeting had been called, and as I entered the grand hall, a sense of anticipation hung in the air. The council members, adorned in their regal attire, sat in a semicircle at the front of the room. I found a seat beside the queen, my mind racing with thoughts of what this could be about.The queen, her expression grave, turned to me. "We have been summoned by the council for a matter of utmost importance," she whispered, her voice laced with concern. "It seems there are rumors circulating about Racheal."My heart skipped a beat. Racheal, my mate, was rumored to be half witch—a forbidden lineage within our pack. The consequences of such a revelation could be dire, not only for Racheal but for our entire pack.Just as the weight of the situation settled upon me, Racheal entered the hall, confusion etched across her face. Her eyes met mine, and I could see the fear mirrored in them. We exchanged a quick, reassuring glance before she took her place beside me

ALPHA AXEL'S POVI walked through the grand halls of the palace, my heart pounding in my chest. The weight of desperation hung heavy on my shoulders as I approached the Queen's chamber. I needed to beg for Rachael's return, to plead my case and convince her to overturn the council's decision. I couldn't bear the thought of losing her.As I entered the chamber, the Queen sat , her presence commanding respect. I bowed before her, my voice trembling with emotion. "Your Majesty, I come before you today to beg for Rachael's return. She is innocent, the sins of her parents at not her fault, please i implore you to reconsider their decision."The Queen regarded me with a mix of sympathy and resignation. "Axel, I understand your pain, but the council has already voted against Rachael. Their decision is final.""But Your Majesty, Rachael is innocent! She has done nothing wrong," I pleaded, my voice cracking with desperation.The Queen sighed, her gaze softening slightly. "I know, Axel. But t

RACHAEL'S POVI woke up disoriented in a gorgeously decorated room with soft pink walls. The air smelled faintly of roses, but it was quickly overshadowed by the pain in my thigh as I tried to sit up."Ouch!" I exclaimed, feeling a sharp twinge in my leg. I lifted the duvet, revealing a bandage tightly wound around my injured thigh. "What happened? Why am I hurt?"As the throbbing pain in my head intensified, the memories flooded back. "I remember now. I was in the woods, and a woman shot me with an arrow!" I gasped, my voice filled with a mixture of fear and disbelief.I struggled to my feet and made my way to the locked doors. "Damn, they're locked!" I murmured, frustration seeping into my voice. The windows offered no escape either, as they too were locked shut. Through the glass, I could see the surrounding trees, confirming my suspicions that I was still stranded in the woods.As I paced around the room, my eyes fell upon a framed photograph resting on a nearby dresser. I picked