Elena POVI let Davina take over so she could speed her way to the forest. I needed to get as far from Ryker as possible. I was almost positive he would head to the dungeons, but I didn't want to get caught if his big bad wolf decided to hunt me down instead. I was 99% sure he wouldn't kill me. With all the trouble I found myself in lately, I figured that it was more like a 70/30 chance of living through one of Ryker's black eyed rages. After winding through the woods, heading north of the river I found the fields I needed. It was technically a bordering pack's territory, but I prayed no one saw me steal some herbs. I planned on using some earth magic to make the ground fertile while increasing other crops production and I hoped it would be enough to compensate what I took.I would of ask them, but I never even met them before. I didn't have time to find the Alpha and wait for permission. My people were dying and without these herbs they wouldn't heal. I had three bags slung over my

Elena POVI didn't know how exhausted I was until I closed my eyes and fell asleep instantly.I rubbed my eyes, trying to force them to remain open. I was anxious to help and heal my people. I stretched my body, then jumped up, slapping my cheeks. I needed to know where everything was at.I saw Carmelita and slowly walked her way. "Hey Doc, please tell me we have made good progress?" "Oh yes, princess, we sure have. We already sent everyone that was in the other wing home. Over two hundred wolves with minor injuries are all healed with no wolfsbane in their blood. The herbs you and Beta Nate brought were truly a lifesaver.""I'm so glad to hear that. I wanted to help more, but I needed to realize how tired I was. I'm all charged up now, though. What needs to be done?""Oh, princess, that isn't necessary. You should head home and let us finish. We are here to serve you.""Carmelita, I didn't ask your opinion if I can help. I ask how I can help, but if you prefer, I can order you instea

Chris POV Damien walked on the opposite side of the hallway as we cleared the rumble from the south wing. We have already cleared two other paths so the staff can collect more supplies.As we approached piles of cement blocks, we picked up the largest ones to carry outside. It was getting ridiculous how we both couldn't help but try to outdo the other.I wouldn't look like some weak Beta to this little Alpha. Damien had an edge to his attitude because he thought being an Alpha meant more. I was a Shadow wolf, born with Alpha blood, too.Damien was part of the Trio, so he needed to die no matter what. I had no reason to hate him other than that, but I also convinced myself Damien was just as malice and evil as all the other Alphas in his line. The more time I spent around these kids, the more it muddled my head.I noticed the heavy, continuous labor warring on him and smiled. He was an Alpha but didn't train like Shadow wolves. It would be close in a fight, but in endurance, I would ha

Ryker POVI watched in disbelief as Tyler's arm hung around Elena's waist and they disappeared with Serenity following behind. "Seriously! You guys buy all that bullshit?""What do you expect from the heirs, brother?" Chris said shaking his head at Damien."You don't know the King or what he would do to all of us if he found out we didn't drag her home. Her whole life has been orchestrated by what he wants. From who she speaks to, who she hangs around, and what she does. Tyler might come off as a pompous king licking asshole, but he knows how to play the game and is her best shot at getting out from under him." Damien spoke, hesitating with his words like he wasn't sure why he was explaining any of this."Whatever! The King doesn't push me around and if our supposed Queen wants to bow to him, then we are better off without one." Chris was disgusted with all of them. This was why he believed so strongly they had to die. Nothing but weak puppets doing the bidding of a Savage King. He n

Nate POVI needed to know Ryker's true intentions before Damien and I told anyone, especially Elena. She seemed to be getting too close to Ryker for my comfort and I didn't miss how easily she trusted him. If Elena knew we had his sister I wasn't sure if she would tell him or not. Damien agreed with me that we needed to wait before we told anyone else. He saw the connection they shared and didn't like it either. We had a pack to protect, a King to kill, but since we could walk Elena was always our first priority to keep safe. I headed down the clean white halls of our prison. My Alpha father left the prisoners to my responsibility and I turned the old smelly dungeons into a more hospitable hospital like setting. Majority of the prisoners were from unnecessary wars. The wolves being held weren't criminals, but scared packs trying to defend their home. I didn't blame them for not wanting to join the Trio packs when their pack lost in battle. In fact, I respected them more for not g