LOGIN~Chapter Thirty Six~Kai’s POV Elara was becoming harder to deal with. She interpreted my decision from her human instinct instead. My guard, Nero, called me out of the room at the perfect time. Talking to Elara in her state was like pouring water on a camel's back. Human instincts were fragile and soft, just as she was, and I wasn't going to let that interfere with my Alpha duties. I still couldn't tell if everything she had said back in the room came from fear... or if she truly meant it. She cared about me? She had to be kidding. If I gave her the slightest chance to return to that homeless town of hers, she'd run without looking back. That much, I was certain of. "Our mate truly cares," my wolf added. You simply fail to see it." I ignored him. "Alpha Kai," Nero called, stopping before me. He held out something in his palm. "One of the patrol men found this rank seal at the ambush scene." I took it from him, turning it over between my fingers as my eyes scanned every
~Chapter Thirty Five~ My lips parted, then closed again. I couldn't find the right words to say. "Because if something happens to you, I..." I stopped, swallowing hard. I wanted to say I would lose my sanity and be in danger. If he died, I would be screwed. His aunt and the rest of his family would probably throw a party on my grave. He was my only hope of staying alive. Besides, I didn't have anyone outside this place I could run to if I ever found myself in trouble. Lucian's words about watching out echoed in my mind. "Why did you stop?" Kai asked, studying me. "I..." I looked away. "I wouldn't be happy I agreed to the war, Alpha." "You care about me that much?" His brows lifted. "Tell me." My eyes widened. "I care about everyone around me." He really held himself in high regard to think that. "What exactly do I gain from stopping this war?" He shrugged. "Peace?" The answer left my mouth before I could think it through. "I see." He scoffed. "Peace is a luxury for human
~Chapter Thirty Four~Kai’s POV Rain was rolling in as I marched across to the hospital where the survivors were, questions weighing heavy on my mind. If Kelvin’s intel was correct about the patrol attack, I needed to hear it from the witnesses themselves. Kelvin had come to me after Elara left the office with something that made me pause. He had gone over the attack report again and noticed something about the crest placement that didn’t sit right with him. It was too deliberate like whoever left it wanted it to be found. To be honest, after hearing that I just realized my pack enforcers had missed something they shouldn’t have. They were always meant to be trusted with the duties of investigating crime, attack scenes properly before reporting back to me. Now if what Kelvin implied was true then someone planted the evidence perfectly to lead everyone to Ironstone. I had doubted Ironstone would attack first when things between our packs hadn’t even reached that point. Yet the
~Chapter Thirty Three~ Without realizing it, my leg knocked against the wooden door. "Who's there?" Kai yelled from inside. Oh goodness. My heart skipped. Run, Elara. Run. I heard footsteps moving toward the door Yet my feet refused to move. The door opened and it was Kelvin who stood in front of me. "Luna?" He frowned. "Is it important? Alpha Kai isn't in the best mood right now." I swallowed. "Not really... I can come back later." "Wait." Kai's voice came from inside. "Let her in." That, I didn't expect. Kelvin stepped aside, opening the door wider before walking out. I walked in slowly to see Kai behind his desk with several maps and scrolls spread before him. His fists rested on the table, his jaw tight. He looked up with a frown on his face. "Speak." My palms suddenly became sweaty. I hadn't thought this far but I gathered the courage to say something. "Alpha Kai..." I hesitated. "You came back looking upset, did I do something wrong?" He rubbed a hand over his
Chapter Thirty-TwoElara’s POV Train with you? What was his plan? To keep me here until Kai returned? "What's your plan, huh?" I looked at his face for a minute. "I'm not interested." "Okay." Lucian shrugged. "Then don't bother asking about Sarai." He turned back toward the training area and threw another punch into the heavy bag. Deep down, I needed to know what Sarai's plans were, who she truly was, and who I should be looking out for. Yet trusting Lucian was almost impossible. How did he even know about her? "Alright," I sighed. "I'll join you." Lucian's smile widened, like he'd expected nothing less. "I knew you would." I signaled Nala to wait for me. Lucian tossed me a pair of worn leather training gloves. "Put them on." "I thought I was meant to watch while you talked." I frowned. He chuckled. "You can't even keep your balance and you want to just watch?" "I've never done this before," I glared. "I know." He folded his arms. "That's exactly why we're starting. s
~Chapter Thirty one~ Elara’s POV The heavy footsteps stopped just a few feet away from me. Everything went white. I gasped awake, my lungs burning for air, only to find myself lying back in the bedroom with Kai sitting beside me, concern etched across his face. What the hell? It felt too real to be a dream? "Are you okay?" Kai asked, drawing closer. My heart was pounding fast as I could still hear their voices in my head. How was I supposed to explain that I fainted in a meeting and woke up with a frightening dream without sounding crazy. But why did I black out, landing in a dream all of a sudden when I shook that man's hand earlier? It was strange to start with. I almost wondered if this place was showing me one of its possibilities to teleport you anywhere. "Yes... I'm okay." I swallowed, holding onto my head. "Elara." He held my hands tightly. "Why didn't you tell me you were feeling weak when I asked you to come to the meeting?" "I was perfectly fine. I don't know
~Chapter Ten~Elara’s POVI woke up with a heavy heart, wishing I could go back to the dream where I could still see my mother. Every bit of conversation we had felt real except how I was always meant for this world. What did she mean?How are you feeling? Any feeling of pain? The doctor asked.“I
~Chapter Nine~Kai’s POVI pulled away even when my wolf wanted more of her badly. I wasn’t going to follow him to doom.“What’s wrong with you?” I said to my wolf. “You weren’t expecting me to hold her down in her state. Were you?”“No. I just wanted you to hug and assure her she’ll be fine now we
~Chapter Eight~ Elara’s Pov “Do you know the cost?” the doctor asked. I shut my eyes. “Yes, and I’m ready.” Alpha Kai stared at me, his arms folded together. “Are you sure of this?” I nodded calmly. “Oh, let her lead her own death then,” Kai’s aunt said, walking out. I was covered in sweat, t
~Chapter Six~ Elara’s pov “You may now kiss the bride.” The priest said aloud. What? I wasn’t going to do that. He lifted my chin, staring deep into my eyes. Heat flowed through my stomach while his eyes stayed fixed on mine. Was this really happening? “Make sure our first kiss is memorable,







