Chapter Forty-twoFaelen’s POVI thought we were finished, but it turned out there was more. Raven’s smirk faded as she glanced around, her eyes narrowing.She turned to face me and spoke in a low whisper. “Alpha Zodd has allies in Steeprock. They helped me sneak here.” She paused, looking at me up and down before she continued. “But you already suspected that, didn’t you?”I didn’t respond, my throat tightening as the reality of the situation became clearer to me every second.Steeprock’s presence here wasn’t a coincidence. They had a plan, and I was part of it, whether I liked it or not.“What have you learned?” Raven asked, her voice sharp and expectant.I hesitated. My heart raced as my mind flashed back to everything I had discovered since my arrival.But should I trust her with it? I had no choice. For now, she was my only link back to my pack, to completing the mission I had started months ago. I took a deep breath and began.“Howle Wulf is probably on the verge of war,” I whi
Chapter Forty-threeFaelen’s POVSunlight pierced through the kitchen windows as I busied myself with my daily tasks the next morning.But my mind was far from the duties of cleaning and cooking. It was beyond even the present.The meeting with Raven last night had stirred something inside me. At first, seeing her had filled me with unease.Her sudden appearance made me seriously question my own position. Was she here to replace me? Or worse, expose me?But after she left, those fears had faded, replaced by a strange sense of purpose. If her story was to be believed, then Alpha Zodd hadn’t forgotten me after all.He still needed me. And that meant something.I scrubbed the kitchen countertop harder, my hands working automatically as my thoughts circled on Alpha Zodd.It was almost amusing to think of him as the person who had my loyalty. He wasn’t the kindest, or the most compassionate of persons. To the world, he was a power-hungry and ruthless Alpha. I’d seen the way he treated his
Chapter Forty-fourFaelen’s POV The sun blazed high in the sky, its heat beating down on me relentlessly as I tried to lift a bag of soil.It was heavier than I’d expected, and I struggled to keep my grip.Sweat trickled down my neck, soaking through the back of my uniform and making the fabric stick uncomfortably to my skin.My arms trembled with the effort as I tried to maneuver the bag to the side of the flower bed. The gardener, a stout man in his late fifties, stood nearby pruning the hedges, offering no help or even a glance my way.The head maid’s orders had been clear… “help out in the garden”…but I knew what it really meant. Punishment.A reminder that I wasn’t anything special. She hadn’t even looked me in the eye when she’d said it, her tone cold.I could hear the sneers and barely concealed giggles of the other maids behind me.I adjusted my grip on the bag, lifting it higher and then almost losing my balance.My foot slipped on a loose stone, and I lurched forward, bare
Chapter Forty-five Caleb’s POV As soon as we were far enough from the garden, Hunter’s pace slowed down, but I could tell from the stiffness in his shoulders that he was tense.He hadn’t said a word since we left the garden, and I wasn’t sure what was running through his mind.The silence stretched between us, until I couldn’t take it anymore. “Hunter?” I asked cautiously. “Are you alright?”He stopped abruptly and turned to face me, his eyes dark and unreadable.For a moment, I thought he was going to dismiss my question or brush it off like he usually did when something bothered him.But instead, he glared at me, his jaw clenched so tight that I thought he might crack a tooth.“What were you doing back there, Caleb?” he demanded.I frowned, confused. “What do you mean?”“You know exactly what I mean,” he shot back, his eyes narrowing. “Helping her. Talking to her like that.” He took a step closer, his gaze piercing into mine. “What the hell are you playing at?”I blinked, taken ab
Chapter Forty-sixCaleb’s POV A few days later, Hunter’s control slipped again, this time in front of the council members during a formal dinner.Faelen and the other maids were serving, moving silently around the table as the men discussed various matters.I noticed Faelen out of the corner of my eye, carrying a tray of wine glasses.She was about to serve one to Alex, one of the older councilmen, when he leaned forward slightly, his voice low and teasing. “You’re new, aren’t you? What’s your name?”Faelen hesitated, glancing at him in an uncertain manner. “Faelen, sir.” She answered.“Faelen, huh?” Alex repeated, giving her a friendly smile. “A pretty name for a pretty girl.”I saw it happen in slow motion… Hunter’s hand tightening around his wine glass, his gaze turning cold as he watched the interaction.For a moment, I thought he was going to shatter the glass in his grip. But then he spoke, his voice surprisingly calm, but with a sharp edge.“Faelen,” he said, drawing everyone’
Chapter Forty-sevenFaelen’s POV It had been days since Hunter and I had slept together in his private chambers, and I couldn’t shake the feeling of anticipation that hung over me.I had expected him to summon me, to call me back into his world, but nothing had happened. The only connection we seemed to have now was through brief glances across the estate, moments that felt electric but ended in silence as he turned his face away.It was as if I was a ghost to him, someone he couldn’t quite face after our shared secret.Every time I caught his eye, my heart raced with hope, only for it to sink when he shifted his gaze. He seemed angry, and I didn’t know how to reach out to him.He was the Alpha, after all, unless he summoned me or needed something, I wouldn’t dare approach him.I kept praying for him to call on me though, not only because I wanted to see him, but also because I needed to gather something useful to share with Raven upon her return.It was getting harder to reconcile
Chapter Forty-eightHunter’s POV I had my face buried deep between Faelen’s shaky thighs, my tongue doing wonders to her clit and entire womanhood.I’d gone out to fetch something from the library, and returning, I’d found her in my office. She seemed to be looking for something on my desk, but the sight of her both surprised and excited me that I didn’t bother why.When asked why she was here though, she’d lied about it. I’d known immediately that she was using the excuse of bringing me wine to see me, and somehow, that had made my heart leap with joy.Faelen let out soft moans as I ate her out, then gasps which came with heavy breaths… and mentally, I added those to the list of my favorite sounds in the world.Her hand was placed on top of my head as I worked my magic… one hand at first, then with both hands, she grabbed handfuls of my hair as I upped my tempo.Her whole body vibrated and convulsed with excitement as I went on, her head tilted backwards, completely lost in ecstasy.
Chapter Forty-nineHunter’s POV As soon as I heard the door open and saw Caleb’s figure standing there, every muscle in my body tensed.The heat and passion from just moments ago vanished in a wave of shock and embarrassment.I looked at Faelen, her cheeks flushed, lips parted in surprise. My mind raced as the reality of what had just happened settled over us.The look of horror was plastered on Caleb’s face as he registered the scene he had just witnessed.“Shit…” I muttered under my breath.Caleb’s eyes shifted between us before he quickly turned away silently. He took a step back, the door swinging shut behind him.I could still feel his presence on the other side, no doubt rooted to the spot, waiting for… something.Faelen scrambled to cover herself, her hands trembling as she reached for her scattered clothes.She looked so vulnerable that moment, and all I wanted to do was pull her back to me, and protect her from the mess we’d just gotten ourselves into. But I hesitated, torn
Chapter Sixty-fourFaelen’s POV By the time we returned to the estate, the sun was high now. I felt lighter than I had in weeks, filled with a strange mix of calm and joy that only Hunter seemed to inspire.The bond between us, whatever it was, had only deepened. Every touch, every brush of his hand, felt as if he were somehow a part of me.Hunter walked me to my room, his steps slowing as we reached the door. He seemed ready to say goodbye, his hand hovering at his side.I could feel the tension in him, that same heat hanging in my chest… and building between my legs. My heart beat faster that ever.Knowing exactly what I wanted, even though nervous about it, I spoke. “Hunter,” I said softly, my voice influenced by the loud thumping of my heart. “Would you… would you like to come in?”His eyes lit up immediately. He the hesitated a little, his eyes narrowing slightly, as if he was weighing a decision.I could see him battling with himself, but he took a breath, then nodded. “Alright
Chapter Sixty-threeFaelen’s POV The room I’d been given was larger than any I’d ever slept in, with high windows that let in the early morning light and soft sheets covering the bed.It still felt unreal, standing here in my own chamber within the estate, no longer a servant sneaking around the halls, but a guest of the Alpha himself.Just days before, I was a spy posing as a servant, then a prisoner in the dungeons. Now, here I was, in a place I’d once only dared to glance at from afar.As I sank onto the bed, a wave of relief washed over me, and for the first time in what felt like ages, I slept peacefully that night, free from worry about who might find me or what punishment awaited me next.The next morning, I woke up to a quiet knock at my door. Blinking my eyes in confusion, my first instinct was to jump, thinking it was the head maid coming to wake me like she did in the servants’ quarters.I was half ready to jump up and get to work before I remembered… I wasn’t there anymor
Chapter Sixty-twoHunter’s POV After the battle, when the dust had finally settled and the pack began rebuilding what had been lost, I knew it was time to face Faelen again, this time to get the full truth.Indeed her warning had saved us, and her actions had earned her a place in the pack’s good graces, but I needed to hear it all from her. I had to understand why she had been with us, pretending, when she came from Belladonna. Just really why she was here.I ordered for her to be brought to my office. This time, it wasn’t an interrogation. I wanted to hear her side of the story.When she entered the room, her face was calm, but I could see the weight of everything she carried in her eyes.She stood before me, beautiful as ever, her hands clasped in front of her, waiting for me to speak.“Faelen,” I began, my voice steady but firm. “I think it’s time you explain everything… why you were sent here, how you said Belladonna manipulated you.”She hesitated, her eyes shifting with a hin
Chapter Sixty-oneHunter’s POV As the dust settled and the last of the assault forces retreated, I stood amidst the wreckage of what had been a brutal and chaotic fight.The Howle Wulf pack had held its ground. Against all odds, we had resisted the attack… and we had won.I wiped the blood from my face, my muscles aching from the relentless hours of fighting. The victory, though hard earned, felt heavy on my chest.We had planned in secret, just as Caleb and I had discussed. A few trusted officers knew, and we were ready.Steeprock pack had been held back by our defense, their tactics no match for the preparations we had put in place.But the battle had taken its toll. I looked around at my pack mates… wounded, exhausted, but alive. Most of them.There were a few casualties, faces I knew well, warriors who had stood by me for years. My stomach twisted as I saw their bodies being carried away.We had won, but every victory had its cost.Still, we’d made it through better than I expect
Chapter Sixty Faelen’s POV The sounds of chaos woke me up at midnight, jolting me up in my small, cold cell.At first, I thought I was dreaming… hearing the distant clash of weapons, the sharp cries of warriors… But as the noise grew louder, I realized with horror that the attack had begun. The Steeprock pack had launched their assault.My heart pounded in my chest as I scrambled to my feet, gripping the bars of my cell. I could hear footsteps rushing past the dungeon entrance, the sounds of men shouting orders. Hunter’s pack was caught off guard. This wasn’t supposed to happen so soon, I felt. But that had been the plan all along.My stomach twisted in fear, for Hunter, Caleb, and everyone else in Howle Wulf.And here I was, locked away while everything I’d tried to prevent was happening right above me.I paced around in my cell, thinking quickly. I couldn’t just sit here and do nothing. Hunter might hate me, but I couldn’t let him and his people fall.Not like this. I had to fin
Chapter Fifty-nineHunter’s POV I stood by the window of my office, staring out at the horizon, where the forest and mountains loomed in the distance.My hands clenched into fists at my sides, a familiar reflex action of mine, the weight of everything Faelen had told us pressing down on my chest.Steeprock, backed by Belladonna. All part of Alpha Zodd’s plan to conquer all territories.Of course. I should’ve seen it. All the signs were there, but I had been too wrapped up in my own pride and feelings to connect the dots.Faelen had been playing me from the start, true, but now, knowing what she’d told me, the lines between truth and deceit were blurred.Did she genuinely care about me, or was she just trying to save herself from being caught up in the destruction of our pack?Caleb walked into the room, his face as grim as I felt inside. We hadn’t spoken much since we left the dungeons after seeing Faelen.He trusted her enough to consider her warning, but I wasn’t so sure.“Steeproc
Chapter Fifty-eightFaelen’s POV I sat on the cold floor, watching the sunlight pierced through the small barred window above in the cell, my mind spinning with thoughts of everything.Since seeing Hunter the previous night, I couldn’t stop replaying the events in my head. Every word and look of betrayal in his eyes struck me as he questioned me.I had hoped… no, I had prayed… that talking to him again would at least make him see that I wasn’t his enemy, but now I wasn’t sure.The stone walls around me felt like they were closing in, and the weight of what I had done seemed heavier each passing moment.I then heard footsteps echoing down the hall. My heart leaped into my throat, and I pushed myself up from the floor, smoothing my dirty clothes with shaking hands.It was him. I knew it even before he appeared in front of my cell. Hunter stood there, his tall frame looming in the dim light, arms crossed and jaw clenched.His eyes met mine, and I could still see his anger just beneath
Chapter Fifty-sevenFaelen’s POV The cold stone floor felt unforgiving beneath me as I sat huddled in the corner of the cell, my knees pulled to my chest.The air was damp, cold, and I shivered, though I wasn’t sure if it was from the cold or the fear eating at my insides.My body ached from being thrown in here, but it was the weight of everything else that hurt more.Hunter’s face haunted me there in the cell… the way he had looked at me when I told him the truth.The hurt in his eyes was worse than any of the harsh words he had thrown at me. I had expected anger, but seeing the hurt behind his rage broke something inside me.He thought I was a traitor, that all I had ever been was a spy. And in some ways, he was right.But I hadn’t planned for this… none of it. I never meant to fall for him, or to feel anything for him or anyone in Howle Wulf.I was supposed to do my job, gather information, and report back to Raven. It should have been simple. But it wasn’t.I glanced around the
Chapter Fifty-sixCaleb’s POV I stood there, rooted to the spot, my heart hammering in my chest as Hunter’s footsteps faded down the hall.The weight of his words hung in the air, thick and heavy, pressing down on me. “She’s not as innocent as you’ve thought,” he had said.The way he spat those words, like venom… what could that mean?I turned toward Faelen, who was now curled on the floor of the cell, her face buried in her hands, sobbing uncontrollably.My mind was spinning. I had to know what was happening. I had to know what Hunter meant.“Faelen?” I stepped closer to the bars, my voice softer than before, though still a little panicked. “Please. What’s going on? Why did Hunter bring you here? Why did he say that?”She looked up, her face soaked with tears, her eyes red from crying. The Faelen I knew… the gentle, kind girl who always seemed to carry an air of silent strength… was gone, replaced by someone that looked broken.She shook her head, not answering at first, as if the w