Chapter 56: Complex WebElder Thorne and Elder Oakley stood at the far end of the castle as they stared at Lyraeus and Aria as they stood at the other end of the field discussing. They exchanged a knowing look as they watched Aria stagger back to the castle. It seemed like whatever discussion she had with Lyraeus didn’t end well. Elder Oakley and Thorne understood what Lyraeus meant, having witnessed his journey firsthand. They knew the weight of his past, the burden of the curse that he bears, and the loss that shaped him. As Aria approached them her shoulders were slumped in sadness, as she fought to maintain a composed expression, but the pain was evident in her eyes. “Aria,” Thorne began gently, breaking the silence, “there are things about Lyraeus that are not easy to understand. His words might seem harsh, but they come from a place of deep responsibility and fear.”Aria nodded slowly, her mind racing with thoughts. “I just wish he tells me his mind,” she said softly. “It fee
Chapter 57: New Ally Eliana’s POV: The night was heavy with tension as I made my way to the rendezvous point. I had arranged to meet Kaida, hoping to extract valuable information about Aria and Lyraeus. My thoughts were a tangled web of strategy and jealousy, my disdain for Aria fueling my determination. Kaida was waiting, leaning against a tree, her expression guarded.“You’re late,” Kaida said, her voice dripping with contempt. I ignored the slight, stepping closer. “I have a proposition for you, Kaida. Tell me everything you know about Aria, Lyraeus, their plans, their allies. In return, I can offer you a place by Kael’s side.”Kaida laughed, a sharp, bitter sound. “You think I care about your empty promises? Why would you even think I care to have a place by Kael’s side when he’s living a stolen glory?” I tried to speak but she cut me off instantly, her eyes darting from up to down as if sizing me to know my worth, and then finally her gaze landed on my stomach. She took a st
Chapter 58: The Calm before the StormRyker’s POV: I moved silently through the dense forest, my eyes never leaving Kaida’s retreating figure. I had been tasked with gathering proof of her alliance with an enemy, and tonight, I was determined to get it. I stayed hidden in the shadows, far enough not to be detected but close enough to catch every whisper. Kaida stopped near an old oak, glancing around cautiously. Soon enough someone else joined her, at first it looked like it was one person but then someone else came out from the dark to their side. I could tell from my position that the other two people that joined were a man and a woman. “Kael, it’s good of you two to join me here by this hour?” She said in a hushed tone. It was then it struck me that Kaida was in cohort with Kael and Eliana. She had been feeding them information about our plan, especially about Aria. Maybe she was the one that told Kael about Aria being alive and not Ravenwood after all. “What do you have for u
Chapter 59: Lunar MoonLyraeus’ POV:“Something’s not right….” My eyes narrowed as I scanned the room, searching for the source of the telepathic message. My gaze finally locked onto Elder Oakley, who was looking at me intently. “It’s Ravenwood,” Oakley’s voice echoed in my mind. “I don’t trust him. He’s been acting suspiciously, and I’ve seen him sneak out at night and return at odd hours. We can’t trust his words, we need to be cautious.”I responded telepathically, my tone urgent. “I’ve noticed the same. We need to gather more information without raising suspicion. Keep an eye on him, and please report anything unusual to me immediately.”“Understood,” Oakley replied. “There’s another suspicious person walking in.” I turned to see who it was that he was talking about, it was Kaida. She walked into the room expecting to receive a massive show of welcome but the reverse was the case. She quickly grabbed a seat beside Ravenwood. The tension between them was intense, one could sens
Chapter 60: Grand WelcomeKael’s POV: “Alpha Kael, it’s time!” Akita called out from the outside of my chambers. “I will be out soon,” I responded, my voice barely above a whisper as I felt my body shaking with ecstasy. The feeling of being touched by a she-wolf was out of this world, especially a she-wolf who knows what it takes to satisfy an Alpha. “Do you like it, Alpha Kael?” she asked as she trailed her fingers on my abdomen giving me shivers. She proceeded to take off my shirt as she sat on my lap, wiggling her waist slowly on my groin. “Ka….ida..” I called out in excitement. My hands roaming her back down to her bottoms seductively, as she moaned seductively in my ears. It was no doubt that I have always wanted Kaida to warm my bed from the very first day I saw her. She had everything I needed, from her hourglass shape, down to her silk beautiful hair, down to her beautiful gorgeous eyes. She was in fact my dream girl, ever since Lyla got killed mysteriously I had restrain
Chapter 61: Lunar RaidAria’s POV: Preparations were in place for the attack against Kael, the words had spread across to the rest of the Elders about the change in plan. It’s been two days since the last meeting with the Elders, and the Lunar Moon was just around the corner. We had agreed on a plan to strike during the Lunar Moon, hoping to catch Kael and his cohorts off guard. Elder Oakley had made sure the details were known only to a select few to avoid any leaks. Lyraeus had sent words to the rest of the allies and also the Shadow Fang pack’s warriors, the preparations and plans for this battle had already been put in place. I felt a mixture of excitement and trepidation. Ravenwood and Kaida had been out of sight these past days giving us the opportunity to prepare better. The day finally arrived as Lyraeus moved among the warriors, checking their gear and offering words of encouragement. “Remember, our main objective is to rescue the captives. Make sure to save every single
Chapter 62: Southern FrontKael’s POV:The night was silent, save for the occasional rustle of leaves in the wind. I crouched low, my eyes scanning the dense forest ahead. My heart pounded in my chest as I inhaled deeply, the scent of pine and earth filling my nostrils. Around me, the rest of my warriors moved with a predatory grace, their eyes gleaming in the dim light. I glanced at Akita, who stood ready at my side. “We strike on my command,” I whispered, my voice barely audible over the sound of our breathing. Akita nodded, his muscles tensed in anticipation. The silence was shattered by the sudden howls of the Shadow Fang pack. Shadows burst from the undergrowth, fangs bared and claws extended. I roared, leaping into the fray. My claws slashed through the air, connecting with the side of a Shadow Fang wolf. The wolf yelped in pain, blood spraying from the wound. All around me, the battle erupted in a frenzy of fur and fangs. Akita grappled with a massive Shadow Fang warrior, t
Chapter 63: Battle Turn SourKael’s POV: I marched at the head of my column, my eyes scanning the horizon as we moved towards the North Pole. The air was tense, the promise of battle hanging heavy over my pack. My allies, the Nightshade and Crest Moon packs, flanked me, their warriors moving in silent unity. The path ahead seemed clear until a sudden rustle in the nearby woods caught my attention. I stopped in my tracks, signaling a halt to the rest of the warriors behind. Warriors and allies of the Shadow Fang Pack burst from the undergrowth, their eyes gleaming with determination and fury. I was cut off as I realized I was now surrounded. One by one the warriors of the Shadow Fang pack began to contort changing their forms to that of wolves. “Defend yourselves!” I bellowed, as I transformed into my wolf form. The clash of bodies and the growls of wolves filled the air as the two forces collided. Wolves clawing at each other, wolves biting each other and wolves digging their cla