In the darkness of the night, I hear a faint vibration. I sit up in bed, my heart pounding. I know what it is - the burner phone I'd hidden under the mattress. Those men must be calling again. My hands shaking, I reach under the bed and grab the phone, answering it without looking at the number. "Hello?" I say, my voice trembling.The voice on the other end of the line speaks, and my heart drops. "Tonight is the night," the voice says, and I know what he means. He's talking about the plans to take over the place of Alpha from Lucien by killing him, but I didn't think it would happen so soon. I feel a mixture of emotions - happiness, sadness, fear, and excitement. I'm not sure what to do.The call ends abruptly, and I'm left in silence. A moment later, I hear a thudding sound outside, and I know something is wrong. I peer out the window and see a sight that makes my blood run cold. Our compound is surrounded by men dressed in black, armed with knives and guns. They're closing in on the
Thomas shouts orders to his men, commanding them to attack Lucien and Lauren. I watch in horror as the battle rages on, the sounds of violence filling the air. Then, I feel a hand on my arm, and I turn to see Thomas looking at me. His eyes are wild, and he grins at me in a way that makes my skin crawl. "What's wrong with you?" I ask, my voice shaking. He just chuckles, and I start to feel like I’m in danger."Do you know why Lucien married you?" Thomas asks, his voice low. I shake my head, my stomach churning. "I don't know," I say, my voice barely above a whisper. He smiles, and I feel a chill run down my spine. "I'll show you," he says, reaching into his pocket. He pulls out a small red stone, and presses it into my hands. Before I can react, he slices my wrists with a knife, and I cry out in pain. "Why are you doing this?" I manage to ask, my voice shaking.He explains that I'm the last in the lineage of the Sarvic family, the bloodline of my father. And, according to myth and lege
Thomas keeps attacking Lucien, his fists pummeling the man with such force that I can hear the crunch of bones breaking. Meanwhile, I rush over to Lauren, who is lying on the ground, bleeding heavily. I kneel down next to her, and she gives me a weak smile. "Please," she whispers. "Promise me you'll look after Lucien. Make sure he doesn't get into any more trouble." I nod, tears streaming down my face. I know that I can't save Lauren, but I can try to promise to do everything I can for her lucien.I find the strength to shout Thomas' name, begging him to stop beating Lucien. "Please, Thomas," I plead. "I need Lucien. He's the only one who can help me find my mother." Thomas looks up at me, his eyes wild and full of rage. For a moment, I'm afraid he won't listen. But then, he stops punching Lucien and slowly walks over to me. "What do you mean?" he asks, his voice low and dangerous.I explain to Thomas that I've searched the dungeons in the basement of Lucien's house many times, but I
They agree to my terms and ask one of the men to set me loose. I feel the chains fall away, and I'm free. I stretch my muscles, feeling the relief of finally being unrestrained. But then I look around at the devastation I've caused. I see Lauren's body, cold and lifeless. I should feel something, but I don't. All I feel is emptiness. Natasha and Thomas lead me to the elevator, and we descend into the depths of the compound. I know what lies below, and I feel a sense of excitement just seeing how much power the blood moon stone gave Thomas.We arrive in the dungeon, and Natasha asks me where her mother is being held. I smile, my eyes glinting with malice. "This way," I say, leading them down the corridor. We reach a dead end, and I can see the confusion on their faces. "What is this?" Natasha asks, anger and suspicion creeping into her voice. "You said you knew where my mother was."Thomas grabs me by the neck from behind, his grip strong and threatening. "Give us answers," he demands,
With my mother free, and Wippet and Lucien as prisoners, Thomas has been able to seize control of the pack. I'm not sure what my next move should be. There's no way I can go back to the mansion where my father lived, not after what Lucien did. And even if I could, I'm not sure I'd want to. That place is filled with too many bad memories. So I decide to stay with my mother at the mansion where we've been staying. Even though we don't have any real jobs, Lucien's wealth is enough to last us for years to come. But I know I can't just sit around and do nothing.I realize that the child growing inside me, Lucien's child might be here sooner, it’s already been 6 months although my tummy isn’t protruding so obviously. And while I'm still filled with anger and hurt, I also know that I can't deny my child his or her own father. So, I go to Lucien to ask him one more time: Why did he do all of this? What was his reasoning? I need to understand, for my own sake and for my child's.I approach t
Later, I'm in my room with my mother, and I decide to tell her about what I saw Thomas doing - holding meetings with the other wolves. "I think they're up to something," I say. My mother looks at me, worry etched on her face. "What do you mean?" she asks. I can tell she's just as concerned as I am. "I don't know," I say. "But I have a bad feeling about this." My mother nods, her brow furrowed. "We need to be careful," she says. "These are dangerous people.""Do you know where the bloodmoon stone is?" my mother asks. I shake my head. "Thomas has already activated its powers," I say. "It's no longer usable." My mother raises an eyebrow. "Are you sure?" she asks. "I can feel its presence - it's still here, in its raw form." I feel a shiver run down my spine. Could she be right? Is the bloodmoon stone still here, somewhere?"Who might know where it is?" my mother asks. "Lucien," I say, my voice bitter. But as soon as I say it, I hear the door open, and Jacob walks in. "Lucien knows," he s
“Where are the daggers?” He asks and I tell him it’s hidden under my bed. As I watch Jacob, I see him reach for the daggers I keep hidden under my bed. He holds them tightly in his hands, his fingers wrapped around the hilts. I can see the tension in his body, the determination on his face. I can tell he's preparing to battle those men outside as hard as possible, and I feel a mixture of fear and anticipation. "Jacob, be careful," I say, my voice shaky. He smiles at me, trying to be reassuring. "Don't worry, I've got this," he says. But I can't shake the feeling that something terrible might just happen.Just as Jacob is about to make a move, my mother stops him. She looks at him with a strange glint in her eyes, and then she speaks. "I have a plan," she says, her voice steady. "We're not going to do anything rash." Jacob seems relieved, his shoulders relaxing. "I'm glad you're here, your majesty," he says, bowing to her. I'm curious about her plan, but I trust her completely. If anyo
Jacob inserts the key into the lock, and the door swings open with a creak. He steps into the cell, calling out Lucien's name. For a moment, nothing happens. Then, slowly, Lucien's eyes flutter open. He glares at Jacob, his expression full of hatred. And then, he grabs Jacob by the neck, his chained hands still strong enough to cause damage. I gasp, my heart racing. Lucien turns to me and my mother, his eyes full of rage. "What do you want from me?" he snarls, his voice full of venom.“Let Jacob go, we’re here to rescue you and you have no right judging my actions because if it’s my way you wouldn’t be living right now”, I say. My words seem to enrage Lucien even more. He laughs, a maniacal sound that sends a shiver down my spine. "You think you can lecture me?" he growls. "You're the reason I'm in this mess. If it wasn't for you, I'd still be the alpha in charge." His grip on Jacob's neck is now so tight, I can hear him gasping for air. Lucien uses his free hand to take the keys fro