chapter 1

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****Lucian*****

I walked out of the meeting with anger radiating from my wolf. my muscles flexed with impatient and my nostrils flared with determination to end the lives of the clan causing my pack and loved ones so much pain.

the other Alphas were terrified when I walked out on them, being the strongest amongst them wasn't why they show utmost respect, but because so far my pack has done a good job protecting most werecreatures around, others joined in protecting us from the savages but their manpower and weapons were not to be compared with ours , wondering what wrong we committed to the Moon goddess, those barbarians are everywhere, they feed on us , our pups inclusive, their women were as built as an average werewolf.

"Lucian" Alpha Keith greeted distracting me from my thoughts, leaning on the wall I gave him a quick look .

" I called this emergency meeting concerning the creatures hunting down our kind, the last meeting and the rest until now remains useless. No matter how many meeting we hold nothing ever helps, we don't know how they are like , their strength or weakness, so far, none who encounter them ever survives or see their faces..

" that has changed, the Moon goddess has finally shown us mercy", I smirked.

"how? Another alpha asked

' About two months ago ,one of our warrior's sister was taken by the savages.

"another lost"

"poor thing"

"If you'll let me finish', I huffed. " she was with pup, due in two weeks before she was taken , we thought all hope was lost until she contacted her mate to come get her".

"That's impossible", Alpha Keith said."once caught, we lost all communications with them".

'That is true, but she escaped with her children... Or rather was saved by one of them. The creatures aren't barbarians, at least not exactly. According to her description, their men are huge, tall and strong but look like normal men even though they don't smell like humans. They live in a village, ruled by a king and are all old fashion.. and very uncivilized

'Okay, we have the description of our enemies, human looking what?'

'Unclear but the point is that I am now aware of their location,' they gasped. 'She was able to lead us back to the river she used in escaping and after weeks of proper studying and observing, I located the main entrance. My plan have been concluded. I need you all, enough wolves to raid that place and put a end to their kind once and for all.'

'Then what are we waiting for?! Let's go!'

'I am ready when you are, Lucian!'

'It's about time we avenge the death of our loved ones!'

'When do you want our wolves to be prepared?!'

'They must all be wiped out and brutally killed!'

I smiled with satisfaction, every single one of them must die.

¶¶¶ tiana

'You must marry Bidyl! He is man enough for you! He won the contest for your hand!' Father roared for the umpteenth time. I rolled my eyes and maintained my adamant posture. Hands folded, hips cocked and face plain. No one found out I released the wolves but father suspected me. He had no prove so in anger, he called out for a contest. Who ever caught a pregnant elephant and a young lone werewolf would have the honor of becoming my husband.

His own problem.

pete, we've talked about this,Tiana is still too young to be forced into marrying someone she doesn't love, she's our only child and a princess she doesn't need to be forced into marriage just to suit your ego.'

'And how is that important ?' He roared. 'Tell me Mitena, did I love you when I married you?'

'No,' mother sniffled

'Do I love you now?'

'No,'

'Did you love me when you married me? Didn't my mother arrange you for me?'

'Yes, she did.'

'So what is this rubbish about love?'

'The rubbish is that I don't want her to end up like me, marrying someone like you and living a difficult life, not knowing what true companionship is all about.' Mother's said with a sudden boldness, folding her arms and looking at him.

'You only had one child for me because of your bad luck and you dare question my authority and wish?!' He barked. 'Tell me, wasn't I nice enough to let you live in the palace with your barrenness!'

'Your mistresses and whoresmight have bore you sons, but I bore the strongest and most beautiful female ever recorded in our history. Don't stand there and pretend like you haven't drowned yourself in pride because of that. Tell me, who else is like her? Who else is as beautiful as my daughter? Do you think you are special because I let you marry me?! Don't you dare force my daughter into marrying one of your pitiful beast and drunk! She will never marry one of your kind! If she finds favor in any of the god's sight, they'll pick her to be a mistress or queen and she will live a fufill life.'

To say I was shocked at my mother's plans for me was an understatement.

'Excuse me!' I shrieked. 'And do I have a say in this arrangement?!'

'I'm sorry Tiana, but if you are ever to be safe, you need a god to protect you.'

'I can pretty much protect myself and that rubbish you are planning won't work out with me, not at all. I already told myself that I will never get married, never bow to any man. It's either you both accept that or I leave this village!' I stomped out of their presence, boiling with rage. I stomped to the hill I always sit at every night and before dawn watching the sun set at the end of the river. The hill was at the far end of the village, one no one goes to except myself and mother. underneath the hill was green glowing water and images on the walls, images telling a story. I sat down at the edge of the pool and dipped my legs in. 'Phew,' I sighed as the water immediately cooled my anger. I leaned back on my hands, resting my weight on it.

Tiana' I sighed at her voice, knew she would find me. 'Tinamy darling,' she called softly. She knelt behind me and sank her nails into my hair, massaging my scalp. 'You know I love you, right?'

'I know but that decision is unnecessary.'

'You'll need it, for your sake...'

'You are alive, aren't you? You didn't die all these years so why should I? Mother, I know you are worried, but I assure you that I am fine.'

'No, you are not, you will not. Tiana, I'm trying to secure your future.' She said anxiously.

'I love you momma' I said, placing my hand on hers which was on my shoulder. 'But you know that nothing you do would change my horrible fate, nothing at all.' I said bitterly. She slipped her hand away from mine sadly and sighed heavily.

'Do me a favour, can you do me one favour?' I turned my body around a little, folding one leg and blinking at her.

'Anything for you mother,'

'Don't step out from underneath this hill tonight, not even at dawn. Until the red roaster of Bly valley croaks the sixth time after the sun rises, don't step out of this bill.'

'Why?' I asked, furrowing my brows.

'Please, don't ask why, just do,' I looked into her almond shaped eyes. I had her eyes; the beautiful pair of glassy hunter blue eyes with carmine highlight and a thin dove grey shading around the irises. It was very beautiful, almost enchanting.

'Okay,' I said lowly. 'I'll stay here.'

'Thank you,' That night, she hugged me tight for half an hour before letting go. If I knew, I wouldn't have let her go, I would have held her back. I watched my mother leave that night, never knowing it was the last time I would ever speak to her again.

I slept on the cotton bed mother made, letting my mind wander to different places. I wandered how living outside would be, how it would be like to be free. I thought to the werewolfess I saved, if she got home safe with her children. I sighed and turned on my stomach, finally finding some sleep as different thoughts drowned me. My ears perked at sounds, I could hear cries, barks and howls. I didn't want to wake up but something pushed me up. I forced my eyes open and sat up. I groaned as I stretched on the bed.

'What's that noise?' I thought. I stood up to and sank my feet on the ground, wiggling my toes. I stood up and walked to the entrance of the hill, to my surprise, it was locked. I touched the new wall, wondering how it got there. I shook my head, mother must have done it to secure me. I walked back to the bed, pondering on what her problem was.

I heard a loud howl, a very mighty howl, one that made cold run down my spine. I hugged myself, my heart thumping against my chest. Something about that howl was calling out to me, something about that howl felt like home. I ran back to the entrance and started searching for a way out. That was a wolf's howl, they caught someone new and that wolf was calling out to me. I wasn't thinking, my body moving before my mind could register anything. I remembered I found another exit weeks ago. I ran to the exit and climbed up the wall. It wasn't that hard to get out.

Remember this book is a serious book with violence and crisis. Endure. Thank you.❤️

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