Chapter 89Declan’s POV I sank into the chair in my study, the rich aroma of wine swirling around me like a comforting embrace.Deep in thought, I picked up a glass of wine and emptied it in a single gulp.I had a lot on my mind, the most occurring one sharing a link with Kendall. Her actions got to me.I couldn’t shake the disbelief that weighed heavy on my heart. Kendall’s actions had left me reeling, questioning everything I thought I knew.How could she betray me like this? After all the time we’d spent together, shared moments, and exchanged secrets, I believed we were building something solid.I thought there was something, I thought we were finally building something but I guess she was lying all along.I knew what I did was rational and selfish and I shouldn’t have locked her up that fast but at the same time she should try to see where I was coming from.I was just trying to be sure, I was eventually going to come back to my senses after calming down and apologize to her but
Chapter 90Kendall’s POV I stared blankly as he made a blood oath in front of me.I was scared as I retorted at the sight of someone causing harm to themselves.He turned and smiled at me, still in shock, I maintained a very safe distance from him:“You don’t have anything to be afraid of, you can go and soon you’ll get to your destination.”On the one hand, I was happy I was going forward with my money but the sights which I saw almost made me change my mind.The thought that I might not make it to the human world alive, that I might get devoured by a creature or worse just die on the way.“Why are you hesitant? Don’t you want to continue your journey?” He inquired.I paused for a while because honestly I also didn’t know what I wanted to do. I didn’t know if it was wise for me to press on but where else could I go?The only family I had was the one I was trying desperately to meet. If I stopped now and continued the journey back home, where exactly was home?Declan might have my h
Chapter 91Declan’s POVI stormed out of the pack, anger burning inside me like a wildfire. My men, who were already engaged in battle with the rogues, seeing their leader emerge, rallied behind me. Their eyes burned with fury.I could feel the weight of responsibility heavy on my shoulders. The rogues had dared to encroach upon our territory time and time again, threatening the safety of our pack. I couldn’t let that stand, so I led my men into battle.We didn’t have time for caution or strategy; we needed to crush our enemies, to show them the consequences of crossing us. We clashed with them, the air thickening with the scent of werewolf blood and sweat.I swung my deadly claws with precision, each strike fueled by rage. But no matter how hard we fought, the rogues kept coming at us, but they fell like puppets with their strings cut.“We need one alive!” I bellowed to my men, but it was futile. Each rogue had done something to themselves it seemed, which instantly made them die off
Chapter 92Kendall’s POVAs I slowly blinked my eyes open, the grogginess of sleep clinging to my mind like cobwebs, I realized something was wrong. My surroundings were unfamiliar, the room illuminated in soft light that did little to stop my unease.I tried to sit up, my muscles protesting with every movement, but something held me back. Glancing down, I realized I was in a bed, the sheets soft against my skin. Panic clawed at the edges of my consciousness as I struggled to make sense of what was happening.And then I heard footsteps approaching, the sound echoing in the silence of the room like a thunderclap. Fear gripped me quickly as I braced myself for whatever awaited me on the other side of the door.But when the door creaked open, revealing a woman with warm eyes and a gentle smile, my fears began to ebb away. She carried a tray of food, the aroma floating towards me from where she paused.“Good morning,” the woman said, her voice soft and soothing. “I brought you some breakf
Chapter 93Kendall’s POVThe weight of my realization settled upon me like a heavy blanket, suffocating me with its embrace. I couldn’t go back there, not alone. The thought sent shivers down my spine, a cold fear gripping my heart.As Margaret led me back to my room, I couldn’t shake the feeling of despair that ate at the edges of my consciousness. I had been so close to finding the answers I sought, so close to uncovering the truth about my past. And now, it felt as if it were slipping through my fingers like sand in an hourglass.With a heavy sigh, I sank onto the edge of the bed, my mind racing with thoughts of what could have been. I knew I couldn’t risk going back into the woods alone, not after everything that had happened.I may have escaped once by some stroke of luck, but there was no guarantee that luck would be on my side a second time. It was a really dreadful journey escaping Declan’s pack to find my way beyond. There was a time I thought I would never escape that castle
Chapter 94Kendall’s POVWhen I finally regained my senses, I found myself cradled in Margaret’s arms, her concerned gaze searching mine for signs of life. Relief flooded through me as I realized I was safe, thanks to her timely intervention.“I’m so sorry, Kendall,” Margaret said, her voice laced with worry. “I should have warned you about the pool. Are you alright?”I nodded weakly, still shaking from the ordeal. “I… I think so,” I managed to choke out, my voice hoarse with fear. “Thank you, Margaret. You saved my life. Again.”Margaret smiled, her eyes soft with understanding. “It’s alright, dear. You’re safe now. But perhaps it’s best if we avoid the pool for now.”I nodded in agreement, the memory of my near-drowning still fresh in my mind. Though the water had seemed harmless from a distance, I now knew better than to underestimate its power.As Margaret led me back inside, a sense of gratitude took over me. Despite the dangers in this strange world, I felt that Margaret was by
Chapter 95Kendall’s POVAs I crept past the kitchen, my heart heavy with guilt, I couldn’t help but glance inside one last time. Margaret was standing at the sink, a small cut on her finger dripping blood onto the counter below.The scent of her blood was intoxicating, tempting me to give in to the wolf urges beneath me. But I clenched my fists, forcing myself to look away, to resist the urge that threatened to overwhelm me.Margaret had been nothing but kind to me, and the thought of causing her harm filled me with a sickening sense of shame.With a heavy heart, I tore my gaze away from the kitchen and made my way to the room that Margaret had prepared for me. Collapsing onto the bed, I buried my face in the pillow, trying to drown out the guilt and self-loathing that overcame me.As exhaustion took over me, I found myself drifting back to memories of the palace, of Declan and the hurt he had caused me. The pain of his betrayal cut deep, a wound that refused to heal no matter how ha
Chapter 96Declan’s POVI woke with a heavy weight pressing down on my chest, the events of the previous day still fresh in my mind. The attack we had suffered at the hands of our enemies gnawed at me like a festering wound, reminding me of the responsibilities that weighed heavily upon my shoulders.Despite my sour mood, I knew that as the Alpha, I had duties to fulfill. With a deep breath, I pushed aside my personal grievances and rose from my bed, steeling myself for the challenges ahead.I attended meetings that morning, listened to reports, and issued orders with a sense of grim determination. But it was when I met with Caden, that the true weight of our situation settled upon me.“Caden,” I said, my voice gruff with exhaustion as I entered his office. “I need you to gather our warriors for a meeting. We need to strategize how to reduce our losses the next time those bastards come knocking.”Caden nodded, his expression serious as he scribbled down notes on a piece of parchment.