~ Amira ~Amira swung the doors wide open and marched confidently to her designated seat at the head of the table. As soon as she settled into her chair, the two stacks of books were presented before her. Her dramatic entrance should have induced a sense of unease, should have caused them to shrink back in dread, for she had uncovered those who were manipulating the system to their benefit. And their exploitation would come to an end.The Alpha King had killed before because they irritated them, so they should have been trembling in fear or, from three of the vacant seats, left before he could do anything to them. The guards stayed at the doors under Baltir’s commands, which irritated Amira more.They were his pack members. Not Baltirs.Huh? That wasn’t significant right now when the elders were discussing among themselves about the Alpha Evender’s territory being attacked by the rebels and how they now had control over Elixora. Amira watched them, feeling sicker the more she saw and
~ Amira ~A low growl vibrated through Amira’s chest. She froze, unsure about what she should do now that Demon was here. His presence exuded such dominance that even as she inhabited the Alpha King's body, Amira felt compelled to expose her neck.Amira almost did it involuntarily, but she stopped herself, especially whilst Baltir watched her warily. Besides, she was a rebel; there was no way she would bare her neck to the Alpha King. That included his wolf, Demon. Another growl rippled through her throat, and she regretted that thought immediately. Maybe to pacify Demon, she would. Baltir ushered others outside swiftly, dramatically explaining, “Unless you want to be eaten, leave now!”The anger Amira felt had tripled. She knew something wasn’t right, especially with the growing red in her eyesight like how it was now. It was Demon’s temper growing with hers, but she was sure he had more to do with being stuck like a chained wolf inside Rhys’ head while the aconite worked in his sy
~ Amira ~Demon's unwavering gaze fixated on Amira, causing a subtle unease to creep over her. If she were to admit, it also stirred a warmth within her under such an intense gaze. This was a dream, though. Even if he tried something, it wouldn’t hurt. And why wouldn’t he try anything? Admittedly, she was his mate, but she couldn't ignore the fact that she had once attempted to kill him, spread damaging rumours about the Alpha King, and engaged in questionable actions before this whole body-swap malarky.That didn’t stop Amira from tilting her chin up slightly, meeting this wolf’s gaze, and raising her hand to his face. At the touch of his soft fur on the side of his face, Demon’s eyes widened slightly, and his lips lowered, hiding his teeth before closing his eyes and leaning into Amira’s touch. Her lips parted in shock as this ferocious beast that many feared was allowing her to pet the side of his face.Was she in her dream, or was this a dream state where she was meeting Rhys’ wo
~ Rhys ~After organising the distribution of medicines and securing the city, making sure any casualties were sorted, Rhys settled down in one of the rooms in the Gilded Fur Lodge. He didn’t expect the rebels to aid others in the city. They’d issued orders to those living in Willowbrook that they may stay but will be ruled by the rebels.It was mainly to assert dominance over the guards and pack members of Alpha Evander’s pack, the Eternal Moon. They allowed others to leave if they wished, but many were unsure of what to do. Rhys had also been watching the citizens of Willowbrook, aware of their wealthy status. Many nobles and wealthy werewolves inhabited Willowbrook. The grounds and housing were to a pristine finish without any rubbish or muck on the ground or homeless sleeping on the streets.Rhys wondered, now that the rebels had taken over Willowbrook, what it would look like after. He’d only investigated the towns they’d taken over from a distance but was not aware of how they m
~ Rhys ~Rhys swiftly followed Oclan through the opulent walls of the Gilded Fur Lodge. He wasn’t amazed by the furniture, the pleasant smells and the crystal chandeliers like some of the other rogues. Though he saw a few grumbling about it and the fire in their eyes burning brighter than before.Once they made it to the breakfast bar, Zayyan marched over to Rhys. There were others in the room, but it looked as though they were the same rogues that seemed to always accompany Zayyan and Amira.“Any updates?” Rhys asked quietly, glancing at the other werewolves. Unlike Oclan, they did not shift on their feet or seem nervous. Zayyan probably already briefed them.“As you predicted, Alpha Evander retaliated quickly. The Alpha and his pack travelled overnight and have probably surrounded the place by now.”“Why weren’t we alerted during the night?” Rhys asked, flinching slightly as he realised he didn’t command such orders and only presumed from his years as king that this would have been
~ Rhys ~Nisha charged towards the large white-grey wolf that was thrice her size. It did not deter her. Though Rhys had a second of doubt upon seeing Alpha Evander’s size. He hadn’t seen his wolf before and only conversed with him in person in the palace or if he ventured across his lands.Alpha Evander was of similar size to Rhys, which was most concerning.‘Stop distracting me with your negative thoughts,’ Nisha hissed, bracing herself as Alpha Evander raced toward her.Rhys quietened and watched in tense silence as the Alpha lunged for her, but in Nisha’s nimble style Rhys was growing used to, she leapt over him, twisting her body to land on his back. The moment her claws almost landed on his white fur, the Alpha dropped to his side and caught her face with his sharp claws. Nisha’s head snapped to the side to the sheer power of his paw.The Alpha was on her in a split second, his speed something Nisha nor Rhys was used to. His paws pressed on her neck first, almost crushing her wi
~ Rhys ~“Hmm..” Groggily, Rhys opened his eyes, squinting against some of the light pouring in from what looked like barred windows. Sharp pain throbbed around his wrists and ankles, and his body felt heavy, his eyes stinging.He moved his hand to cover his eyes, pausing after hearing the clinking of metal and the metal weight rubbing on his wrist. His slightly blurred gaze flicked to his wrist, and his nose wrinkled upon seeing silver cuffs around it and around his ankles. He dropped his hand and looked at his surroundings.Rhys’ body was slumped against the rough wall of a private cell. His naked body was full of dried blood, bite marks and bruises. The only light filtered through the two small, barred windows at the top of the wall. It was silvery, and from the darkness outside, he knew it to be the moon.So he was in a cell. He almost scoffed, pissed off that he was in this situation after being forced into Amira’s body. This was all of the rebels doing, and now he was here. He w
~ Rhys ~Evander approached him and crouched down. The Alpha peered at him intently, those shimmering eyes almost hypnotic, which made Rhys frown and look away. Evander reached out and grabbed him by the chin and turned his face to meet his eyes.Evander’s gaze was not lustful but more intrigued as he continued to stare at Amira’s features. “So, you’re the Alpha King’s mate.” Rhys stilled at the Alpha’s words, meeting his silver gaze.One side of Evander’s lips slanted up, amusement filling his eyes.Instead of falling for his bait, Rhys asked him something that had been playing on his mind. “What are you?”“Shouldn’t you be worrying about yourself, rogue,” Evander sneered, releasing his face.Rhys rested his head back, fully aware of the pierced holes in his neck; they almost tingled the closer Evander had been to his face. “Well, it’s apparent what will happen to me from here. Certain death, torture, imprisonment… I’m more curious about what you are.” He really was. Whatever happene