(First Elder's POV)My face marred with a frown and my gaze lowered to the floor.“What's wrong? Is there something else I must know about?” Doris' worried voice reaching my ears, shaking me out of my thoughts.“It's about Snake's death, something isn't right about it.” I said, contemplating about his death.From the onset, I had always thought it was unusual of snake to commit suicide and I must get to the bottom of it.“Why would you bring up Snake's death now? We all know he betrayed me and because he couldn't face me anymore, he committed suicide, I think we should be concerned about my life right now.” She said, her voice slightly raised at me and her brows raised.“I suspect that Snake's betrayal and his suicide have something to do with the royal family. That was so unlike Snake.” I said in a murmur, almost inaudible.“Why would you think so? And why are you just telling me about it now?” She questioned, her face wide with rage.“There was no evidence until yesterday, and I can

(Doris' POV)A deep sigh swept through my lips and my head lowered to the ground after I watched the evidence video.“How are the warriors taking the news?” I asked with my head stilled fixed on the ground.“We are taking it exactly how we should. There's an uproar among us, and I think it would be better if you address us.” He responded firmly.I nodded.At least, I was the one who brought them out here to fight. They have entrusted their lives to me, but nobody would fight for a Pack that dishonored them, would they?“Tell the warriors to assemble, I'll address them in five.” I said with a frown, lifting my head to glance at him.“Yes, Master.” He bowed and exited the tent.“How dare the King treat us like nobody?” My fist clenched to my dress, my lips twitched. “I'll make you wish you had done something better, you stupid King.” I seethed and exited the tent.The warriors had gathered in front of my tent, their eyed filled with disturbed rage and several questions I don't think I m

(Doris' POV)“You would do no such thing!” Jeoffrery warned, but I called his bluff and ignored him.My head shifted to Eason who was still waiting for my confirmation, I nodded to him to proceed with my orders.Jeoffrery's eyes turned red, but his hands were tied and all he could do was watch me. He sank himself on one of the chairs, looking at Eason who exited the tent.A few minutes later, Eason returned to the tent.“They are gathered outside the tent.” He mumbled to me.I took a quick glance at Jeoffrery and his high-level men, who had suddenly lost their mouths to a cat.“Let's go,” I said to Eason and we exited the tent.Murmurs from the warriors filled the air even when I stood in from of them to address them. I guess I was nothing like who they expected.But I love the disappointment and surprise on their faces when they find out a woman is the Leader of the Reapers.&l

(Doris' POV)Many of the high-level warriors hesitated, some looked at me as though I was crazy, while some looked at me as though I had no sense of reasoning at all.But what the case might be, we have to win the war and uphold our dignity as a Pack.“Anyone at all?” I waved my hand in the air, hoping to see those who were ready to fight.But they were none.“Perfect! Then the downfall of the Werewolf Pack lies in your hands.” I uttered briskly with my brows twitched.I stepped down from the platform and headed toward when Eason was now standing so we could go protect the border defense line. Yet, a voice reached my ears, causing me to turn to its direction.“How sure are you in winning this war? We don't even know your strength.” His voice quivered, fear of death etched his face.My head shook gently in pity before giving him a response.“Yet, you call yourself a warrior. A warrior shouldn't be scared of war or death.”“Of course we know that, but we all have families. Families who

(Doris' POV)"You're really a joke, aren't you?" Reya cussed and spat in disgust, holding her sword tightly."I really can't answer that but I can give you the answer to that...... After I claim your soul." My lips twitched and a straight look disdained my face."You were only lucky to save that warrior because I wasn't paying attention. Just luck, so stop the boasting." Her voice deepened with rage."Luck? At least, I'm not so unlucky like you nor your brother, Andrew." I whined and her face went red.Her fist tightened on the hilt of her sword for so long I thought she would actually snap the thing into two."How dare you?" She shrieked, an icy undertone to her voice.." how dare you?""How dare I tell you the truth?" I scoffed, enjoying every bit of riling her up. "But if I don't, who else is going to tell you? No one of course.""Don't push your luck, Doris. " She let out. Although her voice was cool and collected, I didn't fail to miss the anger that burned in her eyes. If she had