ALTHAIA gaped in shock as she saw Calista's clothes laid out on the floor in front of her. She took a deep breath she focused on Henry.Henry snorted bitterly. "I can tell that something's going on just by looking at your reaction... Why are you trying to find a dead person?"She turned her head away and fidgeted on the throne she was seated in."She's still alive, isn't she?" Henry asked again.She clutched to her throne with both hands. The day Calista made sure to her that she had no ambitions to claim back the throne, she opted not to tell Henry about her being alive since she knows that he will kill her because he believes she will become a threat to her reign. Henry, who had a dark appearance, walked up to Althaia, put his hands on her throne, and leaned down to look her in the eyes.He asked once again, "She's at Duncan Mills, right?"Althaia gulped once more as she continued to hold her breath and look at Henry. "H-Henry, I made sure she won't come back here to us. We don't h
Clyde was taken aback by Callie's request to run away home with her. To be sure she was serious about what she had just said, he gave her a long look.From her seat, Callie could see the worry on Clyde's face and hear the thunderous thud of his heart.After her talk with Hera the day before, she decided to leave Duncan Mills and the people who were a part of her life there so that they wouldn't get entangled in the threat between her and Althaia.She made a fake laugh to lift Clyde's mood. "I was just kidding."Clyde breathed a sigh of relief and burst out laughing too. "You got me there for a second."Callie grinned and locked her gaze on Clyde. "But, if what I've said is true... Are you going to do that for me?"Clyde laughed and leaned back in his chair, arms crossed. "You wouldn't do that, Callie. I know you cherish your parents and would never hurt their feelings."Callie groaned, her gaze drawn to the towering shelves beside the librarian's office. "You think too highly of me, Cl
Prince Joven's fast strides and heavy breathing could be heard in the dark passage of their palace. His sweat was flowing from his forehead as he kept looking back, fearful that the ones behind him had caught up with him.When he heard the voices of the people chasing him, he raced even faster. He crept approached their castle's tower through a tunnel. A tall, spiral stairway appeared in front of him. He climbed it quickly but carefully till he reached a small room. When he entered, he instantly scanned the surroundings for a hiding spot, but the room was empty except for the big dusty bed.His chest yanked when he heard a loud bang on his door. The door was almost smashed due to the intensity of the knock from whatever was behind it. He hastily slid beneath the bed and covered his mouth."I know you're in there, Prince Joven," a woman's voice said. "Why are you hiding from me since you said you wanted to marry me before?"When the prince recognized the owner of the voice, he burst int
CALISTA awoke after having a dream about Prince Joven, their clan's founder. The nights she dreams about him become increasingly frequent for no apparent reason. She turned to the bed next to hers when she heard her closest friend Hera grumbling. She was talking in her sleep again. She grinned and shook her head before turning to face Althaia's bed. She was dumbfounded when she realized she wasn't there.Even though it was late at night, she had no worries for her cousin because werewolves were known to roam at such times, especially when the moon was full.She was about to return to sleep when she noticed a shiny object on the table, resting on a cushion. It was her crown. She sighed as she pondered the responsibilities that will befall her as the new queen of their tribe starting tomorrow.(Flashback)Werewolves were cheerfully celebrating the Queen's 108th birthday in the large yard of her home in the heart of the woodland of Montgomery. Aside from the moonlight, lanterns hung fro
"I DIDN'T mean it."Althaia huddled in the corner of her fiancé Henry's house, sobbing uncontrollably. Even though it had happened a few days ago, the accident that happened that night was still vivid in her mind.(Flashback)Crying and furious, Althaia threw into the tree a deer she had met in the forest. She banked on the poor animal the pain she was feeling. She repeatedly stepped on the dead deer while still in tears. She was very upset because of their Queen Mother's decision that her cousin Calista should be the next queen."Why?! Why?! Why?!" She wept and knelt on the ground.From the beginning, she dreamed of becoming the leader of their tribe. She made every effort to get the queen to notice her. She studied hard, trained tough to be skilled in combat, and became a responsible alpha of her pack. She has spent almost her entire life preparing herself for the throne.She believed that she possessed the qualities of an exemplary leader so she became complacent that she would be t
"ARE you suggesting that we kill Calista and her parents?" Althaia whispered, afraid that someone might hear her."You want the throne, right?" Henry clarifies. "The only way you can get it is if we get rid of them." "I am not a murderer!""You just killed our Queen Mother, remember?" Henry sarcastically said. Althaia jumped from the sofa onto Henry, who was standing on the other side of the living room, and they both tumbled onto the wooden floor."Yes, you are my mate, but don't forget I am still your alpha," she yelled like a lunatic before releasing Henry, who was coughing and chasing his breath.*****"I STILL can't believe Althaia didn't even show up at Queen Mother's funeral," Hera grumbled as she ate the ice cream she had bought with Calista and her human boyfriend, Marcus.They're now gathered under a tree in the woods, far from the werewolves' area. They decided to stay there for Marcus' safety, as he is having an affair with Hera, who is a werewolf like Calista.Calista th
CALISTA was sprinting rapidly while crying uncontrollably from fear and agony. Her father's terrified expression was still vivid in her mind. She wailed as she recalls how Henry savagely lashed out at her father and twisted his neck until his head separated from his body.Even though she's injured and exhausted from running, she could not rest in fear with Henry and his companions getting closer to her. Despite the distance, she could still hear and feel their presence.She came to a halt when someone grabbed her and threw her to the ground. She screamed when she felt the person pinning her to the ground bite her on the shoulder. When she turned around, she saw that it was Henry and had already transformed into a wolf."Grrr!" Henry started growling.Calista pushed Henry with all her might, causing Henry to collide with a large tree. She stood up and ran once more.Henry was overwhelmed because he had been slightly injured. When he heard his allies approaching, he looked behind him. "F
HERA feels nothing but hatred as she stares at Althaia from afar. Althaia was standing in the center of the small stage, wearing what was supposed to be Calista's crown. Today is Althaia's coronation day because her fiancé Henry announced that Calista and her parents have moved away because she is incapable of leading their tribe and they are also ashamed to face them. Hera knew that was a big lie.Hera couldn't believe Althaia could still smile in front of their compatriots after betraying her family.Hera and Marcus spent several days searching for Calista in the forest, but all they found was Calista's father's body. They'd almost made it through the forest, but she couldn't feel or smell their friend's presence. As a result, she gained hope that Calista was still alive."Why don't you just let them know what really happened?" said Marcus, who was with her watching the ceremony of Althaia's sitting on the throne.Hera looked at her father who was sitting in a wheelchair, next to he