The mainland was twenty times larger than the Light Shadow Pack’s territory. When Naya saw the updated map for the first time, she couldn’t help but feel stunned. But then again, this much she had already expected. She had discussed so many things with her father about the mainland. Although they were mainly about the Crimson Stone Pack – their main enemy and where the royal heir lived – Naya had the impression that other packs near this pack wouldn’t be too far in terms of their size and lifestyle.“The Onyx Pack is a small pack with only one leader,” Sage told Naya as they walked out of the wooden shed.Naya had a strong urge to stop but she endured the pain coming from her leg and continued walking. Such wounds wouldn’t stop her. Not now that she knew they were all running out of time.“Tell me more,” Naya uttered, arm leaning on Sage’s shoulder for support.Once outside, two kids, a boy and a girl, aged ten and five, peeked from the trees. Naya spotted them quickly.“They are the
The guards all came to point their daggers towards him. “Answer Alpha Prince Lorenzo or we’ll cut your fingers off!”Kevin didn’t cower in the slightest, he wasn’t afraid. But when one of the daggers almost touched him, Jeffrey and Nile, with their hands tied behind, still protectively moved to his front.Eyes red, Jeffrey glared at Lorenzo and his guards, muttering under his breath, “Bastard.”Just then, another soldier entered. “Alpha Prince, someone is here to see you.”Lorenzo didn’t want to let it go but when he sensed a familiar presence outside, he retracted his questions towards the rogues.“I will return. Keep an eye on them,” he ordered the guards.Outside, a man with a sturdy look and broad shoulders stood. He wore thick fur clothing, suited for winter. One glance and people would immediately recognize him as the best fighters and high-ranking individual in the pack.“Alpha Prince Zeke, Alpha Prince Lorenzo is here,” a servant informed.Alpha Prince Zeke, the tallest man to
Onyx Pack The smell of cooked meat and freshly roasted potatoes filled the air, accompanied by the distant sounds of cheerful chatter echoing through the forest. The little pack that resided near the West Wood Pack was like any pack in the world, having meals as their most important time to discuss different matters. Alpha Olive turned out different from what Naya anticipated. Naya found it surprising that she didn't inquire about their background at all. “Help yourselves,” Alpha Olive offered to Naya and Sage. Then she looked around. “Where are your other friends? Aren't they coming?”“They went out… to hunt,” Sage answered. Alpha Olive looked at Sage and nodded before turning to Naya. “I heard you’re the one leading the group. What are you, freedom fighters?” Naya blinked, falling to confusion. Was Alpha Olive trying to know the truth? Was this a test? But then there was a smile on Alpha Olive and Naya could sense it was anything but angered or deceitful. “The fact that your f
In a heartbeat, Naya sprinted to the pack village, only stopping on the side as she saw six strange men with long black chains standing by the entrance, their gazes full of hostility and thirst for violence. “From now on, you no longer have anything to say to this territory. We, the Night Ridge Pack, are claiming it as ours!” their leader exclaimed. One member from the Onyx Pack cried out, “How can it be yours when we were here before you? This land belongs to us, Onyx Pack!” Another member joined, despite the fear pooling in his eyes. He took his dagger out, “Right! Leave this land, Night Ridge Pack. We don’t care if you’re from a bigger pack. This land is ours and we will never give it to you!” The soldiers of the so-called Night Ridge Pack all glanced at each other. They all smirked and began to laugh. Naya’s heart ran cold. Her fingers searched for the knives she hid inside her pocket and gripped them while staring at the intruders. Just then, the leader of the intruders ste
Inside the main pack house of the West Wood Pack, Alpha Jake sat on his throne when the door flung open. A servant went in and announced, “Alpha, Sana Azalea and her fellow spiritual disciples have officially entered our territory. They are on their way here to see you, Alpha.” Alpha Jake’s eyes lit up. “Are the preparations done?” “Yes, Alpha,” the servant said. Alpha Jake nodded. “Great. Now we’ll just have to wait for her. Where is Luna Sierra? Why am I not seeing her?” Another servant informed with his head lowered, “Luna Sierra is currently at home preparing for the ceremony, Alpha. She said she will come later to meet Sana Azalea.” The entire pack was busily preparing for Sana Azalea’s arrival. Indeed, such an important occasion couldn’t be taken lightly. For many weeks, Alpha Jake had prepared for this event and most importantly, for Sana Azalea herself. Sana Azalea was the anointed shaman who would take part in their Blue Moon ceremony. After her reading and blessing rit
Naya walked for hours inside the cave with no specific direction. Whenever she heard a bat about to attack her, she would place the torch down and position herself in a fighting stance. The vibration of the cave was enough to send her signals in case there was real danger.Deep inside, she couldn’t accept the awful tingling that crawled within her. More than failing, there was that throbbing sensation that she couldn’t describe. It drove her crazy, especially not knowing how to address and stop it.In the midst of it, she heard a familiar voice.‘Naya.’She froze. She lit the torch back up and looked around.It was that crazy alpha prince – Kael. Again.Naya clenched her hands until her palms began to hurt. She was going crazy. Her failure to identify her opponents’ weakness for the past weeks, doing it again and again, even getting wounded by an assassin –Naya fell to the ground and held her chest, her hands trembling as she gasped.A failure.If her father learned all these things,
Sweat covered Lorenzo’s face as he lay on the bed with his eyes shut and squeezed into a frown. He panted, seemingly out of breath as he struggled in his dream. Inside, he saw images, one of which struck him the most was a blade. It pierced through his chest near the heart. He held that blade and tried to pull it out but the attacker only moved further, making the blade hit his internal organs. The blade was covered by a poisonous type of silver. Lorenzo could smell it. But how could such a weapon enter the room? This was the border of their pack, and it had a tight security. Guards were everywhere. He stared at the person who stood close to him. That person’s face was covered by mist, purposely hiding his appearance. Then like a snake, that person uttered in a low voice, “I’m sorry.” The blade pierced further inside Lorenzo’s chest, making him gasp and choke with blood spilling out of his mouth. Feeling the pain throbbing inside his chest, Lorenzo’s eyes opened. He found himself
. . . Flashback . . . “No matter what happens, you cannot reveal your identity to the enemy. Even if your name is known at some point, you should never mention our pack or the place where you came from. Do you understand, Naya?” Naya faced her father. She had just finished training the rest of the Midnight Seven who were slacking when Beta Alfredo came by. He arrived with his companion from the Alpha’s official head hunters. Naya knew how much her father valued time. “I understand,” she said with her head lowered. Beta Alfredo glanced down at Naya. In the past months, he had seen how hard Naya trained and got praise from his companions. The top generals of their pack always asked Beta Alfredo how he could raise such a remarkable kid. Nevertheless, training and pack competitions were different from the real action. “Don’t let me down,” he uttered without emotion. Naya remained bowing down before him and obediently answered, “I won’t let that happen.” With a final glance at Naya