“You’re pathetic, Aria, a weak and pathetic person like you is not worthy of being called an Alpha,” Kael sneered. Rejected by her pack and mate, Aria Blackwood is forced to confront the harsh reality of her destiny. With her heart shattered and her future uncertain, Aria must find a way to rise from the ashes and claim her rightful place as leader of the Blood Moon Pack even though she would have to join an alliance with the one person she feared and hated the most— The Lycan King!
View MoreChapter 46: Race against TimeLyraeus’ POV: Early the next morning Aria came knocking at my door, I was not in a good mood to engage in her story. “Lyraeus, please open up, we need to talk,” she said, knocking endlessly. I was quiet, my mind wavering from last night's event. Why was she so bent on believing Elder Ravenwood when he clearly was selling her out to the enemy? Was it a thing with the Blackwood family to trust blindly? “Elder Ravenwood is meeting with a spy from Blood Moon Pack tonight, we can follow him to know if he’s saying the truth or not,” she added, her voice breaking in tiredness. “We will follow him,” I finally replied. For the rest of the day I stayed up in my chambers ignoring everyone including Ryker. I needed my alone time to reflect on myself and my thoughts. Later that night the moon hung low in the sky, casting an eerie glow over the dense forest as I made my way to a secluded spot. Elder Ravenwood had insisted this was where we would find a spy from
Chapter 45: Sneaking ShadowsLyraeus’ POV: “Do you have any information on the traitor?” I asked lieutenant Jason. He shook his head in affirmative, “Yes, Lyraeus. The traitor lives with you. He seems to be an elder that escaped from Kael’s den,” he replied, his voice barely above a whisper. I knew it. I knew Elder Ravenwood wasn’t real about his words. He was indeed a traitor. But why would he sell Aria out if he truly loved her?I stood at the edge of the training grounds watching Aria and Ryker train. They seemed to have taken their training so seriously that I felt left out. I stood there watching from the edge, my fists clenched at my sides. Aria and Ryker were sparring, their movements fluid and synchronized. Ryker was laughing, tucking a stray lock of hair behind Aria’s ear. My chest tightened with a jealousy I couldn’t suppress. It felt like a knife twisting in my gut every time I saw them together.Aria’s laugh rang out, clear and bright. She seemed happier, lighter, when
Chapter 44: Allies and EnemiesLyraeus’ POV: I stood by the edge of the training grounds, watching Aria spar with Ryker. Each strike, each dodge, each maneuver was executed with a precision that spoke volumes of her determination and growing skills. I admired her resilience, her unwavering commitment to preparing for the battles ahead, but my heart ached at the growing distance between us.Since our argument that morning, Aria had been avoiding me. Every attempt I made to speak with her was met with cold indifference or outright dismissal. It was as if a chasm had opened up between us, one that I didn't know how to bridge. I turned away from the training session, my mind shifting to more pressing matters. The information I had received about the Blood Moon Pack’s enforcement was troubling. Kael was bolstering his forces, preparing for an all-out assault. We needed to be ready. I headed to the planning room, where I spread out a map of the territory on the table. I traced the routes
Chapter 43: Rift. Aria’s POV: The news of Kael and Eliana’s issues reached me through Elder Ravenwood, who claimed to have an insider feeding him information. I listened intently, my heart heavy with a mix of emotions. Kael’s downfall brought a twisted sense of satisfaction, but the news of Eliana’s disgrace stirred something unexpected within me.“Are you sure this information is reliable?” I asked, my eyes narrowing at Ravenwood. He nodded, his expression solemn. “My source is close to Kael. They have no reason to lie.”I paced the room, my thoughts racing. Eliana’s betrayal still stung, but I couldn’t ignore the opportunity this presented. Kael’s pack was fracturing, and if Eliana was turning against him, then perhaps there was a chance to exploit that weakness. “We need to act,” I said finally. “If Eliana is looking for revenge, we can use that to our advantage. But we must be cautious. Kael is still dangerous.”Lyraeus, who had been listening quietly, stepped forward. “We nee
Chapter 42: GambitEliana’s POV:The whispers started as soon as dawn broke, spreading like wildfire through the pack. Everywhere I turned, I could see the sneers, hear the hushed conversations. Kael humiliated me in the worst possible way, and now I was a public disgrace. The very people I had once commanded with an iron fist now looked at me with a mix of pity and scorn. I sat in my chambers, my mind racing. Kael’s betrayal was a wound that cut deeper with every passing moment, but it also ignited a fire within me. I felt used, discarded, but I would not let him have the last laugh, nor would I let this smear the image I’ve worked hard to build. “Milady,” a timid voice called from the doorway. It was one of the younger maids, her eyes wide with fear. “The Alpha requests your presence in the Great Hall.”I stood, smoothing down my dress and composing myself. I would not give them the satisfaction of seeing me break. As I walked through the corridors, heads turned, and the whispers
Chapter 41: Shattered IllusionsKael’s POV: The throne room was dimly lit, the flickering torches casting an intimate glow on the stone walls. I sat back on my throne, savoring the power that surged through me. The young maid beside me trembled, a mix of fear and desire in her eyes. Her hands hesitated, but I guided them, enjoying the control I held over her. “Come closer,” I whispered, my voice a command wrapped in velvet. She obeyed, her breath hitching as I pulled her onto my lap. My hands roamed freely, her soft gasps echoing in the silence. The thrill of domination coursed through me, blinding me to the sound of the door creaking open. Eliana walked in, her face pale as she stared at us with shock in her eyes. My initial surprise quickly shifted to cold indifference. “Kael!” she shouted, her voice echoing off the stone walls. I looked up, my expression impassive. “Eliana,” I said flatly. “Care to join us?”The maid leaped off my lap, her face flushed with embarrassment. She
Chapter 40: Indiscretions Kael’s POV: The sun had barely risen when I received the urgent message from my intel. The words scrawled on the parchment were enough to make my blood run cold: “Aria is alive. I’ve seen her face to face.” I crushed the note in my fist, my mind racing. Aria, the girl I had once loved and betrayed, had somehow survived the attack I had orchestrated. She was a threat to everything I had built. She had to be dealt with—again. I strode through the castle hills, my steps echoing ominously. The scent of power and fear clung to the air, a testament to the grip I held over the Blood Moon Pack. But now, that grip was being threatened. As I reached my chambers, my mind replayed the message over and over. Aria’s survival complicated everything. If she had allies, she could rally them against me. And with her knowledge of the pack’s weaknesses, she could strike us where it hurt the most. I needed to act quickly. Aria’s presence meant she was likely plotting her
Chapter 39: Instincts Lyraeus’ POV: As consciousness crept back in, the fog of inebriation slowly began to lift. I blinked blearily, my vision clearing to reveal the figure draped over me. Confusion twisted my gut as I realized the person in my arms was not Aria. Kaida’s face, smug and predatory, came into sharp focus. “What the hell are you doing here?” I growled, pushing her off with more force than intended. Kaida stumbled back, a look of surprise quickly masked by a feigned pout. “Don’t you want me, Lyraeus? After all, Aria doesn’t appreciate you the way I do. Why can’t we just be like old times, Lyraeus?” she purred, attempting to regain her composure. “We are done, we were done years ago, Kaida,” I snarled, rising unsteadily to my feet. The wine had filled my reflexes, but my mind was clearing. “Get out. Now.” Kaida’s eyes flickered with anger, but she did as commanded, slinking out of the room with a final contemptuous glance. I sank back onto the bed, my mind whirlin
Chapter 38: Fragile BondAria’s POV: The moon hung low in the sky as Lyraeus and I made our way back to his hideout. The mission had been a painful reminder of the suffering my people endured, and the tension between us had only grown thicker. We walked in silence, the weight of our unspoken words pressing down on us like a heavy shroud. When we finally arrived, it was well past midnight. The area was quiet, the flickering light of the dying fires casting long shadows. Ryker was waiting for us, his keen eyes taking in every detail of our return. “You’re late,” he said, his voice a low rumble. “We had to be careful,” Lyraeus replied, his tone curt. “There was a lot to see.”Ryker nodded, his gaze shifting between us. “I can sense something’s off between you two. What happened?”Before I could speak, Lyraeus stepped forward. “It’s nothing, Ryker. Just…differences of opinion.”Ryker raised an eyebrow, clearly unconvinced. “Differences of opinion? You two are supposed to be a team. If
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