**Author's POV**“Here you go.” Sage smiled as she handed over a bottle containing the compelling potion to Zora.Zora collected it with a mischievous smirk on her face. Elora would soon be under her control, and she was going to make sure it stayed that way. Elora thinks she could burst out of nowhere and change overnight, but she was going to show her that no one messes with her and goes scot free.She looked at Sage thankfully. “So, how do I use it?” She asked.Sage cackled and sat on her mat with her legs folded, and her eyes closed as she whispered, “All you have to do is add the potion in either her drink or meal. Once she takes it in, she'll be bound to your will.” Her eyes snapped open and stared back at Zora with an amused grin. Zora chuckled. “That is perfect and exactly what I want. Thanks, Sage.” She smiled, and Sage returned it with a smile of her own.Zora stood up and sighed.“Are you leaving?” Sage asked.“Yes, I am.” Zora answered.“How about our agreement?” Sage fol
THE NEXT DAY**Elora's POV**“Come on, Elora. It's just a nice time out where we can have a drink.” Zora shook my hand as she spoke.Since she came this morning, she had been babbling on and on about a time-out with her. I had declined, but she is persistent and won't let me be.“Zora, I already told you that I'm going to be very busy on that day. You can't expect me to leave my position as the Luna of this pack and go out to have fun.” I facepalmed.“How about tonight? Please. Ever since you became the Luna, we haven't spent much time together. We don't hang out like we used to anymore, and it's driving me insane, Elora. I miss you so much; I miss the good times we used to share, our childish plays and everything.” She lamented and I sighed.Wow! She really was a good actress. Goodness knows the kind of plan she had in mind before inviting me over for a drink like this. Well, I'll get to find out then.I turned to face her and smiled. “Alright, I've heard you. We'll have the drink to
**Elora's POV**“No, please. You can't lock me up. I never wanted to do this!” He exclaimed.“You never wanted to steal from me? What exactly are you talking about?” I asked, glaring daggers at him.If he thought I was a fool, or I was a little girl, who could get deceived with words, he was mistaken. Very mistaken.“It was all the elder's fault.” He confessed, and I raised my hand for the guards to let him go. I folded my arms. “Enlighten me,”He sighed and started, “I had no intention of coming here to act as someone interested in being a beta of the pack. I'm a farmer, and mostly into planting crops and selling them.. I know nothing about being a beta or how it works. I am Elder Moon's nephew. He came to me with three of the elders—”“Mention them,” I cut him off with an order.“Elder Matt and Elder Adam.” He answered, and I clenched my fists.“Continue,” I urged him.“They came to meet me and asked if I was interested in becoming rich. I gave them a positive answer, and they said
**Author's POV**The elders gasped at her words. Was she really going to dismiss them? They exchanged looks and, as if they had planned it together, they quickly went down on their knees. They knew that this wasn't a time to raise shoulders, but a time to beg.They still had plenty of plans on hand for the kingdom. Dismissing them would serve as a hindrance to that, but Elena wasn't out for that. They tried to fool her, and must pay for it. Even without a microscope, she could see straight through them. This was going to be tough.“What are you doing?” Elena demanded, “Why have you disrespected me?” She glared at them all. Her voice had taken on the same tone that her father used to take on when he was angry. The elders noticed that.“We are sorry, Luna. We didn't know he would stoop that low.” Elder Adam answered, his eyes pleading with hers. Elena looked at him in contempt.He glanced back towards Damon. His eyes held an apology that he wanted to share with him. And also, pleading w
**Elora's POV**My eyes widened when he said that. “Da… Damon,” I called softly. He looked up at me and I could see the desire in his eyes. I opened my mouth to say something, but when his hands trailed down my cheeks, I was suddenly lost for words.Pinned to the wall with one of his hands behind me, I could feel my body heat up with desire; an effect that Lucien didn't even have on me back when we were together. I tried as best as I could to keep my defenses up but when he moved his face closer to mine, his breath fanning my face, my body tensed up. The way his eyes bore into mine made my heart melt.Why did he have this much effect on me? Why can't I control myself around him? Why was he making me feel things I didn't want to feel?He is breaking down my walls and I don't like it.“Damon, you have to go.” I managed to mutter something, but deep down, I really didn't want him to go. I wanted to feel his hand on my skin again; that hand that sent electric shocks through my system.“I
**Zora's POV** “Cut off his fingers!” Lucien and I exclaimed at the same time. Who did she think she was passing such a judgment? “Is she really going to do it?” Lucien asked me, his eyes fixed on what was happening. “How am I supposed to know?” I snapped. “Well, she's your best friend. You should know the kind of things she's capable of doing.” He replied and I sighed. “Even I don't know the kind of monster she has turned into. She just… changed overnight.” I sighed and moved to get a better look. The man started weeping immediately, but Elora stood there with an expressionless face. Her expression was so hard to read that no one could guess what she was actually going to do next. “I told you, and I'm going to tell you again. Mercy isn't in my dictionary!” She snapped at the man, whose face was already covered in tears. “I have made up my mind, and that is for you to get your deserved punishment.” “But—” The man wanted to speak. “Silence!” Elora snapped and everyone gasped. S
*Zora's POV**“What does she want?” Lucien asked as I got down from the bed.“I have no idea,” I answered and went to the bathroom, took a quick shower and got out. I put on my clothes and grabbed my purse. “I'll see you tomorrow. Bye.” I pecked him and hurried out.I was anxious to know what Sage called me for and had to shift to sprint there. I ran through the woods in my wolf form, and before I knew it, I got there in no time and looked up to see her sitting on the roof. When she saw me, she got down.I shifted back and wore my clothes. The door opened and she pulled me in.“You're here.” She smiled.“What's the problem? You sounded so urgent on the phone.” I said and went to sit on the couch.She followed, sitting beside me. “Well, I need your help.” “With what?” I asked.She bit her lip. She was hesitant.“Sage,” I called.She sighed. “It's about that man,” “What man?” I asked.“The man you brought the last time as part of our deal.” She explained.“Oh, Dan.” I smiled.“Is that
**Zora's POV**My eyes widened when those words left his mouth.“Dan, are you being serious right now? You want me first?” I asked and he chuckled.“I haven't seen what you're made of yet, and I'm curious.” He lifted my chin.“But we're friends.” I cautioned and his smile deepened.“Haven't you heard about friends with benefits?” He asked and my eyes widened.“You pervert!” I snapped, making him laugh.“Think and make your choice now. I'm waiting for you.” He blew me a kiss.I sighed and ruffled my hair. Was I really going to do this? It wasn't like I had a choice anyway. I really needed Sage's help with potions and the rest, and since she was willing to offer them for free, who am I to blow it off? It'd only be for one night. Thank goodness he doesn't fuck bitches twice like he said.“Alright, I'll do it but consider it as a one-night stand. It will never happen again.” I warned him.“Sure thing,” He smirked and wrapped his hand around my waist, tucking a strand of my hair behind my