Lucien's POVIt had been almost a week since I made the announcement and the pack was now in a recovery mood. The first three days after the announcement had been hard for the pack, my father had been a great alpha no doubt and he was loved by many.I had called for another meeting to talk to the pack, I had to let them know that we had to move on, we had to keep on striving and we had to survive for my father's sake.We can't give the other pack the chance to look down on us, we have to be strong and willful.I sighed, strong and willful. I wasn't only talking to the clan that day, I was also talking to myself. I needed to be willful and strong and I needed to tie up loose ends before I left.I was going to claim Avery back from Devon's pack, that was the only wish my father had that I wasn't going to carry out.I sat in the hall with Esme by my side as we awaited our guests. A few minutes later, Donovan walked in.“Lucien, you've finally decided to speak with this old man.”“Alpha L

Avery's pov My life really went from worse to worst. Isabella made sure to work me to the bones. I cleaned, mopped and even washed her bedsheets. Those bedsheets had to endure rounds upon rounds of sex between her and alpha Devon, I felt sorry for them.They were a combination of sticky and crusty and I just had to throw them out and get her a new one. But just like how I should have expected, Isabella asked me to get that one and wash it clean.I ran errands for Isabella from morning till evening and even at night, I didn't even have the time to cry about how much more miserable my life had become.I felt weak all over and my body was sore, I couldn't get enough sleep and it was taking its toll on me. I had endured everything, not wanting to cross alpha Devon but then, they pushed it up a level.They asked me to clean the room while they had sex in it. I protested but one look from alpha Devon and I kept quiet and did as I was told.Isabella's moans filled the room and I found it ha

Avery's POVI scoffed as I watched Isabella scream out, the way she screamed made me more angry, though the push was intentional, I think she deserves it. Turning away from her, I made to go into the room but Devon's voice made me stop, "What's going on here?"I watched as Isabella's eyes brightened up, "Devon. My Baby!" She cried out, and Devon quickly rushed to her."Are you okay?" He asked, and she shook her head, "I'm not, my stomach hurts. I think something happened to my baby""What!" His eyes widened, and he turned to me, his eyes blazing with anger. "What did you do to her.""I mistakenly pushed her and she fell." A slap landed on my face, and I winced out, taking my hand to my cheek which was now stinging badly."Are you crazy! Who do you think you are!" He yelled out."My baby!!" Isabella cried out, and he quickly rushed to her, carrying her up in a bridal style."Get the doctor!" He ordered a passing maid, and she immediately rushed off. He turned to me with an intensifying

Avery's POVThroughout my stay in the cell, I fully anticipated nighttime cause that was the only time I could escape. The old man who I later learned was sixty nine years old had already stolen a key to the cells from a guard before now, he also said I would only be able to escape when the guards are distracted, which is usually at night. Slowly, night came and food was brought to us, a piece of rice cake. Though it was too small, I made sure to get the best from it, I would need strength to escape.My eyes met with the old man and he smiled but I didn't return it, I was too eager to escape. Resting my back on the wall, we began to wait for the perfect moment but it never came. None of the guards seemed distracted, they all stood at their positions and if there was need for one to leave, another would take his position. It was as if they knew I was planning to escape.Hours passed and I was still awake, hoping for the right moment but still...none came and soon it was morning. The b

Lucien's POVI arrived at the gate of Devon's castle. I looked around, it was a good-looking place. Not as large as mine of course and also not as well crafted but still, for an alpha like him, this seemed to be good enough.I looked around in annoyance, I didn't even want to be here. I hated the fact that I had to be diplomatic with him. Tch.As I approached the gate, one of the guards walked towards me. His gaze was haughty and he looked down on me. I had the impulse to just kill him right there but I decided to still my hand.I remembered my father's words, I don't have to always be prideful, I must know when to take a step back.If it was me before, I would have made sure to show the council that I was the one in charge and not them. I would have told them that I would get a Luna when I wanted and how I wanted but that wasn't the me of now.If it's for the sake of the pack, then I'll listen to their orders for now. I don't want anything that would lead to internal strife, I must u