Taking The Reins Book Novels & Stories

she began in details. With her gaze fixed on the flames, she gave herself a small, calculating smile. “And even when you strike, you don't do it carelessly. You chip away at them, slowly, quietly. You make them question themselves, doubt every word, every action. And then,” she said, her voice dropping into something colder, “you let the rest of the pack see the cracks. Once they do, they’ll finish the job for you” she chuckled. Both handmaidens nodded, the unspoken command clear.

Instead, he chose one of his Beta’s to take over after him. That must have been Aiden. He is so respected here. He isn’t just some warrior—he’s the next Alpha. I read more and more as I return the books, losing myself in the sea of knowledge and Just as I’m about to finish, I pick up a heavy, leather-bound book, and something flutters from its pages. A photograph. I bend down to pick it up quickly and slide it back inside before anyone notices. But then, my eyes catch something written behind it.

Chapter 13 “Clean the mess up.” Reui's voice came out cold as he spoke towards his men who came right after Reui had disposed all the rogues. The sun has finally set and it was starting to get dark. “Yes, alpha,” said by his men. He hugged my waist and pulled me close to him. I snuggled my face to his chest to prevent myself from seeing the horrible state of the four rogues who wished the harm us. When I saw the bloodied scene, I freaked out. I didn't know I'm scared to blood until today. Gosh, I experienced a lot of first times.

--- Alone again, Kael looked down at the book in his hands. Twin Bonds of Power. Whatever this was— It wasn’t just a connection. It was a risk. A weapon. And possibly— A weakness. Kael exhaled slowly, closing the book. “Let’s see which one it becomes.”

I sucked it up quickly, and decided it was pointless to beat around the bush. "I was hoping that I would be able to read a book with information on Reavers. I don't know much about them, but if I may be one, I think I have a right to know more." I said, hoping he would know what book I meant, this being a dream and all. "You mean the book from the other day?" He questioned, as he snapped his fingers and produced a book with a silver spine. It was the exact book from my last dream. I longed to get my hands on it.

I look at Alexander and he looks just as puzzled as me “What do you mean the one to rule them all?” “This is a book from my parents stash, it talks about a powerful female that is a triplet and in generations to come they will rule over the werewolf community” “Are you seriously telling me that a girl is going to lead all of werewolf kind?” Alexander was laughing at the thought. “And what is that supposed to mean?” Kayla slams the book shut sending another cloud of dust into the air, her eyes were black and she was staring at Alexander annoyed with his question. My brother had little respect for women being in charge, yet he better get used to it.

“Should I’ll be seeing your sin right now, or would you end it just like this and open the door for me to have the pearl?” Asked immediately as she boldly did so, and all to Reina’s amusement and fondness of her and more. She smiles as she scans the book with the now completed and perfect image of the characters that she needed to know, watch over, and guarded after she went through all the nine circles of hell. Reina once more snaps her fingers that somewhat commanded the book to close and lock itself from anyone, as she cunningly smiles, telling and asking the words.

A scowl forms on my face as I stare down at the book, afraid that this piece of clue might turn out useless and it’s the only lead that we have. “Open it! Let’s see if it’s worthless!” My tone came out slightly demanding, this book could hold information on how to get my mate in my arms again. The emotion is raging, and it’s a challenge to control it. She glares at me briefly before proceeding. “Other than a book, this seems more like a journal. Hand notes were added by my predecessors. Look, the first part is about the prophecy.” “‘The son of a werewolf alpha and a human woman, cursed by a witch will rule the magic world. He can either rule the world to peace or to its destruction.’ That do

She hummed it to help her take her mind off the situation. "It will be over soon," Ganjai pressed her hand against Nelly's chest to try and reassure her. Her heartbeat had increased and Ganjai's touch had somehow helped her calm down. "Remember, do not fall asleep. You will be feeling dizzy and sleepy any moment now because we are about to draw blood out for our alpha. Remember to stay strong" Nelly nodded as she finished. Immediately after her speech, Ganjai pulled her arm and slit her wrist and put the slitted hand over the Alpha's mouth.

Then, in her small, steady handwriting, she wrote: Initiation complete. Fracture successful. She leaned back in her chair, eyes steady. The trap had never been for Leah alone. It had been for the system that allowed Leah to slip through so easily. Now the board was clean. She closed the notebook, blew out the candle, and vanished into the dark.