Chapter 60.*Cora followed Kira through the hallway. They walked until they could no longer hear the noisy sounds emitting from the hall of the feast. Then Kira stopped and turned to face Cora, who was giving her a quizzical look, expecting her to speak."Cora, there's someone outside the fortress that wishes to speak to you," Kira explained.Cora was puzzled because she had no scheduled meeting with anyone."Someone? And who is that?" Cora furrowed her brows."She didn't say her name, but she said if I say these words to you, you would know who exactly she is," Kira explained."Hmm... And what is that?" "She said she is someone with a grieved heart, and also a well of many secrets that are overwhelming and consuming her. " Cora had listened attentively and was trying to digest what Kira had just said. The words were more like a parable and she doesn't understand their actual meaning."What? I still don't know who is that!" Cora exclaimed, getting frustrated that she was away from
Chapter 61.But there was something crucial he needed her to do."Can you write?" He asked as she furrowed her brows."Why? Yes," she responded.He didn't want to question how she was able to read, being a slave. But Kira did not grow up in Mountain Howl.She had been a gift, just like Athena is."All right. I want you to write those strange words the lady said to you in a piece of cloth and give it to me when you are done. No one must know about it, okay?" He interrogated."But...""No buts, Kira. Are you going to do it or not?' He scowled as she quickly recoiled.His fangs and claws were out now. He was always used to getting things done with the use of violence."Of course, Beta Max. " She bowed as he grinned."You are dismissed" he ordered.She took a bow, turned, and started walking away hurriedly while he turned to face the door leading out of the fortress.He was going to find Cora and that lady that had come to seek her audience.He walked with great long strides in the hallwa
Chapter 62.*Cora began to think about what Lucas had told her. Azura was really up to something.But whatever she does, she had to be careful because Azura knows too much and whatever she must do, she had to play it smart because if Azura goes about chirping like a bird, it would all be over."All right." Cora said.She felt defeated and she needed time to strategize. It seemed to her that Azura had been plotting for a long time and she had just fell victim."I will arrange a meeting with the council. After that, I will send a messenger to you" Cora added."Very well, then. I would be anticipating hearing from you, Cora. And when next I'm coming, I wouldn't need a disguise. Because I would be coming to the pack with some herbs for the wounded Alpha" Azura grinned But Cora still didn't understand the parable she had made."After the deal had been completed, and I have done my own part of the bargain. Do not think it is just going to end there" Cora said, not knowing where she got th
Chapter 63.*.Cora and Max reached the feast hall and saw that the guests were still talking and laughing and Cole was really having a good time.Cora hoped he was not getting tipsy because he was acting really funny.Max winked at her and finally released her from his grip. She resumed her seat and sat down unnoticed and watched the men talk and laugh.The servants walked around their table with a big tray that contained chunks of meat and jars of wine.They finished setting the table and walked away while Cole smiled at the food. The meat had actually come in handy because he was feeling famished and had had too much to drink.He was looking around the table for some cutleries and Cora noticed this. She smiled and nudged him, making him turn to look at her.Then, Alpha Zeus grabbed a chunk of meat after removing his gloves. Cole saw this and was quickly reminded.He removed his gloves too, just as everyone was doing now. He grabbed a chunk of meat like everyone else as they started
Chapter 64.*."Have you come to chastise me? Or you wish to make a mockery of me for fleeing at the sight of the Alpha?" Nile asked without turning to look at Arcade who was standing adjacent to him."I was expecting you to show sooner than now" he added."Always pompous and boastful!" Arcade spat out angrily!"You expected me to come running to you when you know Alpha Creed is back in the pack?" He added almost immediately.Nile said nothing and only stared into space, he felt Arcade was tormenting him with his words.He had always chastised Arcade and even threaten him whenever he does something contrary to the already laid down plan, and right now, he felt how Arcade had felt all those times."It was actually difficult to come out here. They are having a stupid feast!" Arcade scowled."We all make mistakes, okay? Let's forget about the past and re-strategize" Nile spoke, even if he knew he sounded stupid."Re-strategize?" Arcade felt the words were more like a pang to his ears."I
Chapter 65.*.*Cole stood in the room, still feeling lightheaded from last night and not feeling too well.Lucas was standing next to him, filling him up on what had happened last night and after he had left.Alpha Zeus and the rest guests had left and Max had seen them off as Cole was still fast asleep.He was just getting up from bed and had to deal with Lucas who was explaining stuff to him.Cole was not really listening. His wound was giving him a tough time, and he felt he needed advanced medical treatment instead of what Owen was doing, administering unhygienic herbs to him.Lucas noted Cole was not following him up, so he stopped and looked up at Cole."Alpha Creed, is anything bothering you?" He questioned, concern written on his face. His suspicious doubt about this Alpha had risen again after last night's feast that Cole had acted unusually that Alpha Zeus had secretly asked him if Alpha Creed was all right."Ah... Yes. Please, proceed," Cole smiled."Luuky" he added, so L
Chapter 66.*."Lucas? What are you doing?" Cora called from his back as he turned to look at her.He suddenly felt ashamed of himself for what he had done and quickly brought down the sword and replaced it in its position.Cole was still looking at him in surprise as he shifted backward and ran his fingers through his hair."I am sorry, Alpha Creed" he bowed his head but Cole was too shocked to say anything."I will... I will just go and get Owen to take care of the wound. Please excuse me.," He bowed to Cole.Then turned and bowed at Cora, who was still watching him, oblivious of what had happened.He took great long strides and walked out of the room, heading toward the door.But his mind was not settled. He was 80% convinced that whoever that guy was; he was an imposter.He began to wonder if the witches had played a trick on Cora which she knew nothing about.But he wasn't going to make a false move by raising an alarm about the imposter in the pack.He was going to get to the ro
Chapter 67.*.*Kira stood in a concealed area in the passageway, waiting for Max.She didn't know how she would feel about the whole setup, but she felt she just had to do it to please Max. Although she was very much scared of him."Kira," she heard a voice call out to her as she turned and met the gaze of Max.She quickly bowed to acknowledge his presence, but he was not ready for pleasantries as he moved close to her."Have you done it?" He questioned immediately.She nodded and started fidgeting with her gown, and produced a small piece of cloth.He sighed and grabbed it from her fingers almost immediately, making her flinch. He opened it and read through the strange words, which he knew would mean something to a witch."Not a word of this should be said to anyone. Do you hear me?" He cautioned as she nodded her head repeatedly."Not even Cora! Do you understand?" "Yes, Beta Max," she bowed.He gave her a long look, then touched her face with the tip of his fingers. He rose from