All Chapters of Alpha's Heart, Ana's Fate: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

24 Chapters

CHAPTER ONE: The Sacred Night Ritual

The Sacred Moon Rite always started off the same, fire, rituals and the joyful dance around the sacred fire.I stood between my parents as the wolves congregated in the full moonlight, lighting the whole territory with the glow of the ceremony.The wolves rounded in circles, chanting harmoniously and receiving the blessing of the Moon Goddess.It all seemed so peaceful and calm. Alpha Ciaro, dressed in fur that was adorned by silver markings."This isn't your first sacred rite Ana, you should also go dance and get the blessing of the Moon Goddess. " my father said, never bothering to turn towards me."I've been there before," I stated. Alpha Ciaro turned to me. "Watching is one thing; but being a part of it is something completely different."Luna Thaila rubbed the back of my cloak, holding onto it longer than usual.."You should listen to your father " she muttered. "Not now Mom." "You will" she said softly. "You seem tense. It's just a dance okay but if you don't want to dance it's

CHAPTER TWO: THE TUNNEL OF NO RETURN

I raced forward as soon as the door of the stone shut behind me. My mother's final instruction still resounded within my mind. Run. The darkness consumed me as I sped through the tunnel, my feet slipping on stone. I couldn’t catch my breath. I couldn’t think straight. My chest was on fire so badly it hurt as though my rib cage would split open. But even behind me, muffled by stone and earth, the battle was raging still. Screams in the distance. Steel clashed loudly. Roars sounded faintly. Each one tore at me. But I kept running. Tears blurred my vision but I wiped them away furiously. There was no stopping now. Lucan's wolves would find the tunnel entrance. They would search all the passages beneath the mountain. And then they would kill me. The tunnel turned sharply before me. I slammed one hand against the wall as darkness enclosed around me, preventing my body from stumbling. But then another scream rose up faintly behind me, Luna Thaila's voice. I came to an

CHAPTER THREE: THE BORDER OF JUDGMENT

The instant I couldn’t answer, the forest transformed, without any noise or violence.But I sensed it right away.Seeing the two warriors standing before me in a manner that gave me goosebumps, their focus sharpened.I felt a choke forming within me.Mud puddles were formed as rainwater from my torn cloak fell to the mud-splashed floor.“I…” I said shakily. “I don’t have”…. The sentence remained unfinished. It only became true after speaking it aloud.I was nothing but lost in the whole world.The grip of the taller warrior tightened around his weapon. “Say your Pack again,” he commanded.My hands clenched at my side. “I don’t have one.” There was silence. Long andDeadly.The second warrior took a look at me, studying my bloodstained arms, torn cloak stitching, and exhaustion.Then he changed his face.“You are a Cirgee survivor,” he whispered softly.Painfully, the word stabbed at my heart.Cirgee… It isn’t my home anymore but now only a grave….His eyes tightened further. “Cirgee f

CHAPTER FOUR: A PLACE THAT DOESN’T ACCEPT YOU

Darkness seemed to creep towards me gradually. Distant sounds could be heard somewhere around me, but none of them was audible enough to make out. My body seemed to be weightless and heavily burdened at once; exhaustion had taken me to a place of semi-sleep state. Warmth was then pressed against me. It was powerful and strong, i could not comprehend the sensation. Then I felt it, I'm being carried. The recognition cut through the darkness, allowing some awareness. I heard some Tramping footsteps in soggy ground and beneath all of those noises came the consistent heartbeat that did not belong to me. I managed to open my eyes slightly. The surroundings were blurry first. Grey skies, black tree tops, wolves walking beside me. But then it cleared up enough to know what was happening. I was in Alpha Kieran’s embrace. Horror gripped me with such intensity that I stiffened immediately. “I can walk,” I said hoarsely. Kieran didn’t even bother stopping. “You won’t,” he said. Softly.

CHAPTER FIVE: CLAIMS AND SHADOWS

The door swung open. Rose walked in.The atmosphere of the room transformed as soon as she appeared as if it could feel that she fit into it better than I did.Her eyes flitted across the room, not lingering on the room itself, or even on me, but on the empty space where Kieran had been a mere minutes prior.She didn’t question me, nor demand an explanation. Instead, she stared, as if affirming a suspicion she had come to form.Next, her eyes traveled back to mine.“I saw you,” she stated.There was something cutting about her tone despite its measured restraint.“Through the window.” I couldn’t respond right away, my body still strained from the pain that had occurred throughout the day.Rose made her way deeper into the room without any invitation.“That is Alpha Kieran,” she continued.A slight pause. “And I know what I witnessed.”My hand clenched involuntarily against my side. She tilted her head. “You do not belong in his territory.”The silence was thick and heavy. Not awkward

Chapter Six : The Survivor

The silence in my room felt alive, pressing against the walls. It wasn't peaceful or safe. Just waiting. I had a restless night, I stayed motionless for ages after the voices outside went quiet. Alpha Kieran, the elders, warriors, all of them disappeared in a hurry, like something big had spooked them. Whatever had everyone on edge, it got me locked in my tiny barracks room with no explanation. I gripped the blanket tighter. I hated that I cared. The problem was I didn't know what to do with those feelings. More minutes ticked by. Nothing. No knock. No explanation. Just this oppressive quietness that made every creak and groan of the old building louder than it ought to be. Finally, distant footsteps. Slow and consistent. Not the panicked rush from before. It stopped right outside my door. I held my breath. Then someone tapped on the door. Gently. Not urgent, it was measured and controlled. I hesitated but asked who it was. "The guard," came the reply. The door opened

CHAPTER SEVEN: THE NAME THAT FREEZES BLOOD

The doors burst open. Then a loud noise reverberated throughout the hallway as a warning sign.All heads turned in unison towards the door. Suddenly a Greenwood scout stumbles inside the building.Blood was seeping through his tattered armor and dripping from it to the floor with every lurching step.One arm dangled more than the other; he couldn't use it. The scout breathed in gasps; every breath seemed to be stolen in half.There was a long pause. And then the warrior took another step.Before I knew what was going on he rumpled to the floor. Noisily. The noise shattered the silence.Panic erupted immediately. "Move!" " Call the Healer urgently! ""Make room!". Everyone rushed towards the fallen scout, but only Kieran's words were heard above the pandemonium."Stay Back!." In one word, everyone stepped back. Even the elders, and myself, no one moved.Only Rose moved where she was, near the border of the room. The scout screamed in pain as he touched his deep wounded body. He appea

CHAPTER EIGHT: AFTER THE WORDS

The scout at last said something. There was total silence in the hall. But Kieran spoke up."Speak." The scout swallowed hard, before delivering his message.“Lucan says: ‘Tell Kieran this exact message.’”Pause. “‘Ana Ciaron is in Greenwood.’”That was my name. Clear and distinct.Unmistakable. The scout went on.“‘I know that she is there.’” Silence descended immediately. And then came the last message.“‘Do not confuse silence with safety.’”He finished speaking. No explanation was given. Not one more word.Just that message. Kieran did not react right away. Not until another warrior walked into the hall.The warrior rushed forward. “Alpha Kieran.” Kieran turned to him.“Report.” The warrior did not hesitate to speak.“Movement has been detected at the eastern border.”Pause… “We have found new tracks. More than one entrance point. Structured formation.”There was a shift in the hall. Kieran spoke in a steady tone. "How close?""Close enough to be monitoring patrol cycles undetect

Chapter 9: The Intruder

He grabbed my waist. There was nothing left to see except darkness.Why are you doing this to me? I asked.He laughed scornfully. Because I derive pleasure in seeing pain. Then all of a sudden he push me to the wallMy back bumped into the wall. My mouth was wrapped in his hands making it hard for me to scream.He pulled me down to the floor and held my wrist. Tears fell down my eyes. I knew this was the end.I made up my mind to kill myself instead of bearing such shame.He let out another loud laughter. Are you seriously waiting for me to get in?I didn’t resist immediately. I waited. I planned and listened.He carried me up from the floor. Took my hands and placed them beside me.My breathing became heavily. So you like it this close with a man? Do you feel some rhythm in you body when I hold you?He came closer than before. Now it was not the breathing of someone about to fight.His left hand held my hands while he used his right hand to slap my face. Then came a soft voice, fro

CHAPTER TEN : GENTLE LOVE

He looked at my wrist and rubbed it gently.Does it hurt? he said.I was speechless; is it just me or he is really this sweet.. After the kiss that sent chills down my throat I was mesmerized by his kindness.His gaze focused on me. “Ana,” he whispered. Let's go see a healer to check on your injured wrist so it doesn't get an infection.My wrist was still sore from where the intruder grabbed me a while ago.He saw that. He always saw everything.“Come.” he said. It wasn’t a suggestion. It wasn’t even a threat but It was just a statement.I couldn't explain why but I followed.We walked hand-in-hand, so close that I was afraid the pack members would think wrong about the whole scene.Everything around us began to change.Warriors were standing in their place but not getting closer or trying to block us.They were just watching. Words spread much quicker than steps.“That’s her…” “She is the one Lucan sent a warning to…” “What could make anyone go into her room?” “Is it possib

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