887 55 vouchers My instincts screamed . I jerked to my feet and whirled around . Too late . A man dressed in black clothing lunged at me , swinging his claws . I dove and punched his stomach ... nearly breaking my hand in the process . Was this guy made of steel ?! He chuckled as he lurched again , serving me a powerful jab that sent me down on my ass . I spat out blood and barely managed to roll to the side , avoiding his fist by a hair's breadth . He stomped toward me , his claws extending , a feral smile stretching his lips . Sucking in a sharp breath , I grabbed a chair beside me and threw it at him . He stumbled back , punch - drunk . I knew this might be my only chance . Claws prepared , I jerked to my feet and lunged , drawing a deep cut across his throat . He gurgled , choking on his blood before he fell motionlessly to the floor . Panting , I stepped over him and examined his face . Shivers skidded down my spine as I realized I knew him . He was one of our warriors - one of Uncle Cyril's bodyguards . Before I could process what had just happened , a powerful hand clenched around my throat , lifting me a few inches above the ground . " Un ... cle ? " I choked out , struggling to free myself . He tightened his grip , a devilish smile curving his lips . I tried to fight him , but my strength seemed nonexistent . A peal of sickening laughter tore through his throat . " You should have listened to your father , niece ." He lifted me another inch and sent me flying across the room . My body crashed against the wall , rattling my insides . I heard my bones cracking , and agonizing pain followed . My world turned black . *** Harsh laughter assaulted my ears , forcefully dragging me to awareness . A sharp intake of air triggered a violent wave of pain . I clenched my teeth , slowly recalling what had happened . The blood , my father , his wounds , the betrayal ... Another cold laugh rang in my ears , and my eyes slowly opened . I was still in my father's study , sitting in a chair , or rather , tied to it . The chair was placed in front of my father's desk , now occupied by my uncle . The sole sight of him there cracked me open , bringing more pain . He was my father's brother , his flesh and blood . How could he betray him like that ? I lowered my head and saw dried blood staining the floor - my father's blood . I heard my wolf howl but knew I couldn't let myself drown in sorrow . I was tied up , wounded , and surrounded by enemies . Most of my broken bones had healed already , but I couldn't fight . I was too weak to even free myself . But I would wait for my chance , and I would make those who plotted against my father pay . Drawing another painful breath , I cautiously scanned the rest of the room . A few more men were comfortably splayed on my father's sofa and chairs . I recognized two of them . They were my uncle's loyal supporters : the bald man with a deep bronze complexion and a man with long brown hair and a scar on his left cheek . The remaining four men must have come from another pack . Fucking traitors . 7:58 Mon , Sep 22 Chapter 3 :. 87 55 vouchers " Oh ! Look who's woken up , " my uncle crooned . The bastard smiled as he leaned back in my father's seat . He even wore my father's mantle - the Alpha's red mantle . I wanted to tear it off of him . That piece of shit didn't deserve it . My hands jerked on their own , but as I pulled the thick ropes , my skin began to burn . I hissed in pain , and all the men in the room burst into laughter . " Careful , niece ." My uncle leaned forward , locking his eyes on mine . " The ropes were soaked in wolfsbane and silver . You will only hurt yourself if you pull . " My claws came out , digging into the armrests . " That mantle belongs to my father ! " I growled . The men laughed again . My uncle rose to his feet and stepped toward me . " This mantle belongs to an alpha ... and after your father's tragic death , I'm the Alpha of Silver River Pack ." " You're no Alpha , you're a killer ! " I spat . I barely registered a bronze - skinned warrior on my right lurching at me before a brutal punch knocked the air out of my lungs . " As the new Beta , I will not tolerate disrespect ! " he roared . I ground my teeth as another wave of pain spread throughout my body . It took me a moment before I could draw another breath . My stomach roiled as I realized what the man's words meant . " What about ... Beta Rase ? " My eyes flickered between him and my uncle . " I already informed our pack of the recent events , but guess you're still not aware ... " Uncle Cyril let out a dramatic sigh and leaned against the front of his desk . " Last night , those disgusting rebels attacked the Solamen castle . The great Alpha Eamon fought against the notorious rebel assassin known as the Shadow . Unfortunately , he failed . His Beta , Gamma , their mates , and a few ranked warriors died in that attack , too . So now I , Alpha Cyril , am taking over the pack . " More fury rose within me . " The rebels didn't attack the castle , " I hissed . " No one in Silver River Pack will believe it was some rebels ' doing ! " " Oh , but you're wrong , niece . They already believed everything I said ." Uncle's blue eyes darkened , his lips curving into a feral grin . " We were lucky , you know ? Last night , the Shadow killed the King's nephew . It happened just outside our borders . It was easy to make everyone believe he killed your father and others , too . " My rage erupted . " There were no rebels in this castle , you sick bastard ! You did this ! The King will learn about this ! The imperial warriors will come , and- " The men in the room laughed again . One of those I didn't recognize rose from the sofa and slowly walked toward me . " There's no need to inform the King . " A menacing grin stretched across his face . " His warriors are already here . " My eyes widened in terror . " W - what ? " " Oh , Orelia ... you still don't get it , do you ? " A dark smirk tugged at my uncle's lips . " I wasn't the only one who wanted to get rid of the great Alpha Eamon ... King Zyran wanted it just as badly . " Uncle smoothed his short blond hair with his fingers . " You see , my brother talked too much and opposed the King too often . The King didn't like that , so I had to do what was best for the pack ... " He leaned over me and purred , " I fixed the problem . " 7:58 Mon , Sep 22 Chapter 3 87 55 vouchers I jerked in my seat , ignoring the searing pain as I growled , " He wasn't a problem ! He was your brother ! Your Alpha ! " " He was a fool ! " Uncle thundered , and his supporters extended their claws , pointing them at me . Their eyes burned , and I was wise enough to know that the fury inside me might get me killed . I clamped my mouth shut and drew a deep breath through my nostrils . Finally , I lowered my head and whispered , " How ... ? How did you do it ? " He must have raised a false alarm to make our army leave the castle and chase after the alleged rebels . That was how only a few ranked wolves had remained inside . But my father , Beta Rase , and Gamma Tyrian were all powerful warriors . Defeating them couldn't have been that easy , unless ... " The poison , " I breathed out , recalling my father's words . " The wine you gave us ... ' " 9″ His grim smile was my response . " Clever , wasn't it ? Of course ... I could have challenged my brother without it , but defeating all the rank wolves .... That would have been bothersome ." " Coward ," I gritted out . A cold chuckle escaped him . " No , dear niece . I merely spared myself additional trouble . Besides , I wanted it all to be done quickly . " My claws extended further , piercing the wooden armrests . " And what about me ? " His brows rose . " You're asking why you're still alive ? " I slowly nodded . " You poisoned me , too , which means you were afraid I'd interfere . " Uncle glanced at his newly appointed Beta , then at the imperial warriors . Iey laughter escaped a few of them as Uncle Cyril said , " We have plans for you ." My insides twisted . " What ... plans ? " He folded his arms across his chest and smirked . " You will marry Alpha Varian Bretomosa . " I 曲 AD Comment Send gift No Ads Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!