LOGINChapter Eighty Five – The Sacred ForestNina’s POVThe sound of the ancient gates echoed across the Sacred Arena as they continued opening little by little, revealing more of the mysterious forest hidden beyond them.I could not take my eyes off what lay ahead.The Sacred Forest looked nothing like the forests surrounding our pack. The trees were taller than any I had ever seen, their branches stretching so high that they almost blocked the morning sky. A thin layer of mist drifted quietly between the trunks, making it impossible to see very far ahead.The place felt ancient.It felt as though countless generations had walked beneath those trees long before any of us had been born.A strange feeling settled inside my chest.This was not simply another part of our territory.This place carried history.It carried secrets.The Head Elder slowly walked toward the entrance of the forest before stopping beside the enormous gates.He rested both hands upon his ancient staff and looked first
Chapter Eighty Four – The AnswerNina's POVThe entire arena remained silent after the Head Elder asked his question.No whispere, no ne shifted.Even the restless children sitting among their families seemed to understand that this moment carried a weight far greater than ordinary words.The morning breeze moved gently through the sacred banners surrounding the arena, yet the silence remained untouched.Every eye rested upon Nikolai.He stood confidently in the center of the arena, his shoulders straight and his chin lifted proudly.Unlike everyone else, he did not appear surprised by the question.Instead, he looked almost relieved.A slow smile appeared on his face before he respectfully bowed his head toward the Head Elder."My answer is simple."His calm voice carried easily across the arena."If I truly have only enough time to save one, then I will save the fifty members of my pack."A quiet murmur spread through the crowd before quickly fading again.Nikolai continued without he
Chapter Eighty Three – The First QuestionNina's POVBefore the first light of dawn touched the sky, the palace had already awakened.Soft footsteps echoed through the corridors as servants quietly prepared for the day ahead, while warriors dressed in ceremonial armor gathered throughout the palace grounds. No one spoke louder than necessary because this was not a morning meant for celebration. It was a morning that carried the weight of history.The Alpha's Trial had not been held for many years.Generations had passed without the need for it, and now the entire pack stood on the edge of witnessing an event that would decide who was worthy to lead them into the future.I stood on the balcony outside our chambers for a few moments, watching the eastern horizon slowly change from deep blue to pale gold.The morning air was cool against my skin, yet it did nothing to calm the uneasiness inside my heart.Behind me, I heard the quiet rustle of clothing.When I turned around, Tristan had f
Chapter Eighty Two – Come Back to MeNina's POVNight settled gently over the palace, covering every hallway and courtyard in peaceful silence. The excitement that had filled the pack throughout the day had finally faded, yet I knew that very few people were truly sleeping. Tomorrow was the Alpha's Trial, and every warrior, elder, servant, and family within the pack understood that the outcome would shape the future of everyone who called this place home.Inside our chambers, only a few candles remained burning.Their soft light danced across the walls while the fire in the hearth crackled quietly, filling the room with warmth that somehow could not chase away the coldness inside my heart.I stood beside the window, looking out over the palace grounds.The moon hung high above the forest, bright enough to turn the rooftops silver.Everything looked calm.Everything looked peaceful.It almost felt impossible to believe that by this time tomorrow, Tristan would be standing inside the sa
Chapter Eighty One – I Wanted to RunTristan’s POVThe voices of the elders slowly faded behind me as I walked away from the training courtyard, yet I could still hear the sound of the stone pillar crashing against the ground. The noise continued echoing inside my head, mixing with the image of Nina standing directly beneath it while every instinct inside me begged me to run to her.My steps remained slow because I could not suddenly forget the role I had been playing over the past few days. Even now, when no one seemed to be paying much attention to me, I forced myself to walk like a man who had not fully recovered. Every movement felt unnatural because my body wanted to move freely, but my mind kept reminding me that one careless mistake could destroy everything.I reached my chambers without saying a single word.The guards standing outside the door immediately stepped aside as I entered the room.A few seconds later, I heard the door open again.I did not need to turn around to kn
Chapter Eighty – The TestNina’s POVThe following morning began more peacefully than I expected, yet the peace never reached my heart because I had spent the entire night worrying about Tristan. Every time I closed my eyes, I imagined him standing inside the sacred arena seven days from now while the entire pack watched to see whether he still possessed the strength to remain their Alpha.His promise continued echoing inside my mind, and although I wanted to believe every word he had spoken, fear refused to leave me because promises could not stop danger, and they certainly could not prevent those who wished him harm.After breakfast, one of the palace servants informed us that several elders wanted to inspect the training courtyard before preparations for the Alpha’s Trial officially began. Tristan accepted the invitation without hesitation, and although I wanted him to remain inside his chambers and continue resting, I knew there was no point arguing because he had already made his
Chapter Thirty-Two – The TruthAlina’s POVI was still sitting in my room when my phone rang.The conversation barely held my attention, my mind was not on the conversation because mind was already somewhere else.Ever since Tristan started paying more attention to Nina, I had found it difficult to
Chapter Thirty Two – He said that Nina’s POVThe pack healer was examining me and he was carrying out some test.I sat on the edge of the bed with my hands tightly together while Tristan stood near the window, waiting for the healer to do his work.The both of us only stared at each other, we didn
Chapter Eighteen – Wrong TouchAlina’s POVThe palace had become unbearable for me these days, Nina hasn't been taken it easy, she’s all over my mate, Tristan and Tristan too, I saw it in the way he suddenly asked about her.I saw it in the way the servants rushed whenever she appeared.I saw it i
Chapter Sixteen – What Am I to YouNina’s POVClothes folded and unfolded again, small things moved from one place to another without meaning.The palace had started to feel too heavy for me to stay there, its only my room that I can move well, but staying alone here, still boring.The palace had b







