Chapter 69Xander's povI looked at my men after the fight and realized that half of the warriors I sent out were down in my absence. Blood was all over the body of the other half that were remaining. It got me curious as I wondered what was wrong somewhere.****The stench of their death hung heavy in the air, acrid and suffocating me. It clung to me like a shroud, a grim reminder of the brutal reality that had crashed down upon my warriors. I knelt beside the first body of my warrior, the face contorted in a silent scream. His eyes were wide with fear as it stared blankly at the sky, a crimson stain on his chest which was a testament to the ferocity of the attack on him.The death around me was sickening. Bodies lay scattered across the forest floor, mangled and broken, their lifeless eyes reflecting the fading light of the dying sun. I rose, my muscles aching from the weight of grief and the cold steel of vengeance that pulsed through him. I had been played for a fool. I refused t
Chapter 70Xander's povHe was right! I thought but that was by the way.Till I know what I need to know, I won't come to a conclusion."inform them. We need to leave here and continue our journey. We can pause again after a distance." I told him and he bowed his head and left.****As I ventured deeper into the forest with my deltas and warriors, a sense of unease crept over me. I noticed subtle signs of tampering with my trail and a lingering presence that seemed to evade my grasp. It was as if an unseen force was actively obstructing my progress. Probably the moon goddess. I thought to myself as I didn't believe that anything aside from that could stop me.Undeterred, I pressed on, my keen instincts guiding my path. Hours turned into days and nights as I tirelessly searched places. Driven by a relentless determination to find my secret mate Leila with each passing hour, a realization then dawned upon me that he was not alone.****In the darkness of the forest, amidst the rustling
Chapter 71Xander's povI acknowledged them and told them to drink. After that, we calmly continued our journey back to the pack.When we got to a distance, I started getting uncomfortable. At first, I thought we were in danger and that rogues were close again ready to strike but when I looked closely, it wasn't that."There's something off," I said to my deltas out of nowhere.Romero nodded. "that's right Alpha. The air feels…tense. Like a storm brewing." he replied to meMy wolf, a magnificent black beast with its blue eyes shifted inside of me, an uneasy tremor running through its own core. The air was unnaturally still to me, the usual chirping of birds replaced by an eerie silence but I chose to dismiss it, attributing it to the waning light. We had been on a mission so tight, doing our best to bring back my mate so it could be that my wolf was trying to warn us to be faster.I raised my hand, a silent signal to continue our trek back home. But the moment my hand dropped, a wave
Chapter 72Xander's povI couldn't be more happy about it. That was the reason I loved him so much. He was one of the reasons I never gave up."how about we shift to be faster," Aaron suggested."That's a good idea," Romero said and looked at me.I nodded and instructed everyone. In that instant, we shifted and continued our journey.*******************Carlson's povOn the last floor of the strongest beta's building and on the soft bed laid me, Carlson, the strongest beta in the black pool pack, and I was in a deep sleep trying to make up for the nights I had stayed without any rest. The gentle ripples that lapped against the muddy banks lulled me into a more profound sleep, my massive form enveloped in a comforting blanket of darkness.I then saw myself in a very tight situation in the middle of what seemed like war. I saw kids running, building, and in my confused state, I tried to ask what the problem was but no matter how I tried to find out, I kept on getting pushed until I got
Chapter 73Carlson's povStanding in my window, I experienced firsthand horror with both of my eyes.I watched rogues rush into the pack, scattered everywhere.The roar of the rogues echoed all over the pack, daring everyone to show up. Their eyes were burning with cruel hunger as I watched them start sweeping down buildings and burning them at the same time.The smoke curling towards the sky is a testament to their handiwork. They had promised destruction and were delivering, all their howls dripping with malice I had no idea where it came from. "This is what happens when you defy us. This is what happens when you dare to live in peace." some of the rogues said and I froze.This had never happened before in this pack and I couldn't be more shocked.The once sturdy buildings now lay in shambles, their wooden frames reduced to splintered debris. The communal kitchen, where laughter and the scent of fresh bread used to fill the air, was now a smoldering ruin. The training grounds, whe
Chapter 74Carlson's povI monitored the pack with a heavy heart. My pack, once a cohesive unit, was now scattered and disorganized. The rogues, emboldened by their numbers, pressed their advantage mercilessly. Wolves started falling on all sides with their cries that of pain and desperation mingling with the clash of steel and the snapping of teeth.A surge of fury coursed through my veins. I would definitely not stand idly by as my pack was demolished before my very eyes. With this determination, I let out a howl that echoed through my room. The sound sent shivers down my own spine as I did my best to ensure no one saw me coming From the distance in my room, I spotted a group of rogues targeting the most vulnerable members which were the kids and without hesitation, I seized several arrows from my bed and notched them onto my bow at once. With practiced precision, I took aim and released the first arrow. It soared through the air, finding its mark in the chest of a charging rogue.
Chapter 75Carlson's pov"Show me you are on this pack's side. Show me you’re not just playing another trick."Bob then nodded, his eyes shining with desperation. He drew a small blade from the inside of his cloak, a blade that gleamed with a wickedly sharp edge."I will stop him, Carlson. I swear it. I will fight alongside you, even if it means death."He thrust the blade into the palm of his hand, drawing a crimson line across his flesh. The pain was evident in his face as a sharp hiss escaped his lips, but his gaze never wavered. He looked dead serious to show how committed he was.I watched, my mind racing as I tried to understand the situation. I had known Bob for years and had seen him strategize, seen him manipulate just to rise to power through tricks and ruthlessness. But this... this was different. This was a Bob stripped bare, a Bob who seemed to have found something he was willing to die for.A decision was made, and I took a deep breath. I held out my hand, offering a si
Chapter 76Carlson's povI didn't want him to come out of the situation he was in and I didn't care if he died. He was too wicked to be among the living werewolves."Can you let me go?" he commanded me."no, I won't. You walked in here yourself.""of course, I know that. You don't have to remind me." he refuted and I scoffed."Why?" I asked him, my voice rough with the residual anger, but laced with a curiosity that surprised me. I didn't want to understand the rogue, not really. But the question hung between them, unspoken yet undeniable. I needed to know why he had chosen today of all days to attack. Antonio acted like he had not heard what I said."I'm asking you a question. I demand an answer." I said and pushed him to fall at the wall. He stared at me and for some reason, I spotted a smirk. One that irked my very being and forced me to lash out at him. I sent kicks to his face causing him to repeatedly spit off blood. "you… you wouldn't understand." he managed to say as he tu