”What?” Anna retreated as she faced Hunter who narrowed at her actions. She had no idea what had gotten into him to think about abducting her but she was in no condition to leave. “I can't leave this place, Hunter. Did you forget what I just told you? I said my pregnancy has a risk of miscarriage!”“Don't worry, I will make sure you don't get into harm's way.” Although the savage wolf had refrained from making any comments about her baby, his thoughts about it were quite dark. “I can't let you stay in this pack anymore, Anna.”Anna's eyes widened seeing him being so resolute about his decision. She couldn't help but think if this was his true nature, something that she had failed to see because she truly thought that she could change him. “I'm not going.” Anna mustered her courage to stand her ground with him but she began to tremble when he released a low dangerous growl. ”I am not joking, Anna.” Hunter's eyes were now stern when he reached for her only for her to evade his touch.
As Anna slowly regained consciousness, she was greeted by the sight of the sun's rays peeking through the tall trees in the forest. She winced as she tried to open her eyes, her head throbbing with pain as she struggled to stand up from the ground. Her mind was blank, and she couldn't recall how she ended up in this place. However, her attention was quickly drawn to the sound of a voice coming from the tree where she was resting."Good morning, Anna," Hunter's face appeared in her view, his lips curling into a grin. He gracefully descended to the ground, dusting off his clothes before walking towards her. "It's time for us to move now that you're awake. We can't afford to stay in this place for too long."As the memories flooded back into Anna's mind, she felt a wave of fear wash over her, causing her to back away from him until her back hit the bark of a tree. Her voice quivered with a mixture of fear and anger, looking up at him with disbelief. “You attacked me yesterday. What kind
Anna froze in her steps, her heart racing as her mate's growl echoed through the forest. His light red eyes glinted with anger as he warned her to stay away. She immediately complied, retreating to the safety of the nearby tree. She knew better than to get too close to a scene where the alpha of a pack was fighting, especially when she knew that Kodiak was not in his right mind.As she leaned against the rough bark of the tree, she wondered if she should climb up to its branches for added safety. But the thought of Kodiak's anger kept her rooted in place, so she stayed hidden behind the trunk and watched the scene unfold.Kodiak's calm expression belied the dark emotions roiling inside him as he confronted his uncle. "You must be raving mad to try and steal my mate away from me," he growled, applying more pressure on the arm under his feet. "I think this is the perfect time for us to settle the scores. What do you think?"Hunter's face twisted in pain as he tried to fight back. But Ko
News of Kodiak's upcoming duel quickly spread across the Great Landmark, and people were eager to witness the alpha of the Dark Edge pack fight for his mate and unborn baby. However, within the pack, things were not good. The elders, who would normally never interfere with Kodiak's affairs, were now willing to risk their own lives to convince him to change his mind. The tension in the room was palpable as Kodiak's eyes carefully scanned his surroundings. It was clear that none of the elders were willing to meet his gaze, but he was slightly amused by their attempt. Despite the opposition he faced, Kodiak remained resolute in his determination to fight for what he believed was right.“So what you are saying is that you want me to stop the duel?” He asked them, “Why?”The room was eerily silent as an elderly man cleared his throat and rose from his seat. No one had spoken for what felt like an eternity, and the tension in the air was palpable. The man, Noah, spoke up hesitantly, his vo
Anna's heart raced in her chest when she looked into her mate's eyes, her mind swelling with unspeakable emotions as she tried to figure out what to say. She wasn't sure if it was because of the pregnant hormones, or the fact that he had saved her at her most dire moment but she suddenly felt an overwhelming urge to run into his arms and kiss him senseless. “Anna?" The Dark Edge alpha became concerned when he noticed how quiet she was at the moment. A wave of disappointment and pain washed through him as he slowly gave up on his fantasy because he knew there was no way she would say such things-“I, Anna Knightley...” The woman in front of him took a deep breath to calm her emotions before she continued with tears slowly leaking down her face. “... claim you, Kodiak Cardinal as my mate in this life and beyond. My heart, body, and loyalty belong to you and I ask the moon goddess to bear witness to my vow. I love you, Kodiak.” This time, it was the Dark Edge alpha's turn to go rigid a
The atmosphere in the room was thick with tension, as the entire pack had gathered to witness Giselle's trial. She stood in the center of the room, her hands bound by silver handcuffs, and her eyes fixed on the man who would decide her fate. Despite her disheveled state, Giselle's eyes were filled with hatred as she glared at Kodiak, the alpha, who stood on an elevated platform with the pack elders by his side. As the trial began, Knox's voice boomed, commanding silence before one of the pack elders started questioning the accused. "Let the trail begin!" A female elder stood up from the alpha's side and asked the accused, "Miss LeWren, you have been charged with the crime of colluding with a dark witch and using sorcery on your ex-fiance, Alpha Kodiak. How do you plead?"Giselle remained silent, refusing to utter a single word about the allegations stated against her because she refused to downgrade herself to the likes of these lowly people in front of her. Only a few days ago, she
“What the hell are you saying, Knox?” Kodiak scowled as he and Mrs. Hoyles turned to face him amid the noisy courtroom and the spectators began to react to his words with shock and disbelief. The Dark Edge alpha gritted his teeth warningly when he spoke to his Beta, “Do you know the punishment that will be given to you if you don't retract your statement?”“I do.” Knox calmly nodded as his steady eyes lowered to gaze at his alpha's own. He gave him a reassuring smile before he stepped forward and admitted his crimes to everyone in the courtroom. “There is also something I would like to confess to everyone in this room.”His grandmother suddenly lost her strength when she heard him speak, collapsing on her seat when he started speaking. ”I am also guilty of deceiving the alpha because I hid the truth that Giselle was my destined mate. I had just been appointed the Beta of the pack when I discovered the mating bond but she begged me not to tell anyone about it because she was in love wi
In the chilly and dimly lit corridor, Kodiak's eyes were fixed on Giselle's face with a harsh expression. His gaze gradually dropped to her stomach, and he remained silent for a few minutes, lost in contemplation. Giselle felt a pang of nervousness, wondering if he believed her or not. Just as she was about to give up hope, Kodiak lifted his hand and questioned her, "Is it true? Are you really pregnant with my child?" "O-Of course, I am!" Giselle's heart swelled with anticipation as she placed her hand on her stomach, attempting to convince him of her words. She silently thanked the moon goddess for allowing her to be with him a few days ago before he left for the Silver Fur pack to meet Anna. Otherwise, he might have never believed her. The room was filled with an eerie silence, broken only by the sound of Kodiak's deep, booming laughter that echoed through the place. When Giselle looked up at him, she was taken aback by the grin at the corner of his lips and the amusement in his ey