But one thing was peculiar about Sierra, all could hear as it spoke, despite not having a pack bond with them.
The voice was majestic, exuded authority that made one tremble, giving no room for disobedience.
Like that, it arrived all the battle zones, stopped the war with just a command, until it arrived Herith.
From far, the rumbling of the ground she stepped on made all take covers as they assumed a disaster was about to befall them.
Sebastene sighted her and the corners of his lips raised.
"She came!"
He mumbled as a flame of delight ignited in him. Truly, south pack belonged to him.
Just like Sebastene, Otto and Chylde who had encountered her before breathed easier when they saw her and a massive dew of peace drizzled over them.
Floyd looked around, his face writhed with frown. Bare bodies were running around, while some hung twigs around their groins and chests.
Some had people who should be their servants following behind them holding few garments.
The strong aura swirling around them was evident they were alphas.
It was because of such occurrence, he asked his servant to prepare some robes for them, he wouldn't want to ramble around nude.
Sierra stood audaciously, her gaze shot at every corner.
Those who saw her shuddered, they stood rigidly, gaping at her, some who had been intoxicated by the battle were yet to perceive her presence.
Sierra felt a great pang grip its heart when it beheld the bloody, lifeless bodies of many wolves scattered around.
In its state of melancholy, it let out series of loud howls that reverberated across the entire province, and in a flash, every noise ceased and all gazes were on it.
Selene came in her wolf!! But why was an alpha on her back?
At the sound of her howl, they trembled, shifted to their wolves, laid on their backs and bared their bellies in submission.
"Forgive us goddess!!"
Pleading voices of wolves streamed into its ears, causing rumbling in its head.
They couldn't hear themselves but it could hear them all.
It lowered itself, Floyd came down walked over to his beta and others.
"So terrible!so many dead!" Floyd muttered as his eyes peered around.
"I told you." Otto whispered.
"Where's Do......"
"Disperse to your packs for this one belongs to another!!"
Sierra's loud voice pushed back his words down his throat.
Floyd gasped when he heard the voice, it wasn't Sierra's but Alora's.
"I command all to retreat immediately!!"
And in a flash, the sounds of wolves loping away filled the air.
"This pack belongs to Sebastene Miles, stay away!!"
There was great commotion as wolves began to return hastily to the packs and provinces they came from.
No one wanted to linger, no one wished to offend the giant wolf which they assumed was Selene.
They had questions to asked but were all in deep state of panic to even blink an eye.
"I'm Alora!! Sierra!! mated to Floyd, alpha of Broln pack, the new centre of administration!! I'm the luna of all provinces, no one will contend with me!!"
The voice shrieked through the air.
"And my mate, the alpha of the provinces, no one will challenge!! His orders will stand henceforth!!"
Her voice sent goose bumps on Floyd's body and his hands quivered slightly.
His Alora! his mate! his luna! the luna of all the provinces!
Four years of suffering in his hands and his pack, then she transcended.
He crouched down as a deep guilt pierced his heart. All his past actions towards her began to replay in his head.
Her past skinny self, her malnourished body stuck to his head and sob rose in his throat.
Can the guilt ever leave him? Can he ever make up for those four years?
He wrapped his arms round his body and his tears fell. "I'm so sorry Alora!!"
He recalled how they played together when they were younger, when his father was the alpha and her father the beta.
Then, he couldn't stay a day without seeing her, little did he knew it was love.
He recalled how excited he was, when he realized she was his mate and how disappointed he was, when he found out she had no wolf.
But he would have loved her still, cherished her and waited for her wolf to emerge.
"Her wolf delayed Floyd!!"
The constant reminder of his beta resounded in his head.
He slowly knelt down and cried into his hands. Nothing that was said at that moment reached his eardrums as they were blocked by his sobs.
Otto couldn't bear to see him in such state, he knew his aches and pains.
"Isn't it in the past? You've always loved her." He crouched before him and patted his shoulder gently.
"I left her when she needed me most, I didn't love her well."
"You have many years to make up for the past Floyd." Everyone made mistakes, fortunately, his friend realized before it was late.
"When you covered love with hate, you became vulnerable."
Norman's words began to make sense to him.
He was in love with her, but covered his love with hate, ended up making himself vulnerable and easy to be tricked.
Everything happened because of him, perhaps Alora loved him too much and couldn't bear to reject him even when his torture became unbearable.
Perhaps it was her unwavering love that saved him, her perseverance brought them this far. Fate was almost twisted because of him, same fate was straightened because of her.
He owed her his life, his love and his all. If there would be a next life, he would love to be mated to her again.
"Forgive me Alora, forgive me Selene, take away this guilt please." Tears trickled down his face.
And a soft arm wrapped around his body, soft lips nibbled his ears, soothing breath brushed his neck and a deep comfort overwhelmed him.
"You hurt me if you keep doing this." It was her! His Alora!
He tilted his head to gaze at her. In his moment of despair, he didn't know when Sierra gave her control.
"Lora!" And she bent over, bored her deep gaze into his reddened eyes, her heart ached at the sight of his teary eyes.
He was a strong alpha, but before few he shed tears for their love.
She trailed her fingers on his face, wiping off the tears that slid down.
"I'm so sorry Lora!"
Her face moved closer into his in slow motion, then disappeared as he felt her warm lips close over his
His breathing hitched, it was the first time she initiated the kiss.
He wrapped his hands round her, pried his lips and accepted the soft lips nibbling his.
The kiss was tender and full of passion. They didn't care if anyone was watching, didn't care what they thought, what mattered at the moment was their two hearts, beating wildly in perfect harmony.
He gave in his all in the kiss, bared his guilty heart, hoped his kiss would wash off his guilt, make up for his past mistakes, give her the assurance she needed and rekindle their love.
Otto moved his gaze on Sebastene, the later nodded in understanding, pulled Chlyde lightly and they walked away.
His alpha needed that moment alone with his luna, to flush the past, dwell in the present and connect for the future.
She felt his hand slid into her robe and his broad palm settled on her abdomen where the proof of their love was being nourished.
His hand began to trail upward and she gasped. "Not here love."
His hand halted, he bit her lips gently and gazed into her eyes, then slowly broke the kiss.
Everything seemed perfect, everything seemed new, his heavy heart lightened and throbbed with happiness.
"I'll always love you my luna."
"Alpha Floyd."
Trevor who had been watching them from a distance in a solemn mood hurried to them once he noticed the passionate moment had ended.
He stood meters from them, not daring to move further, his gaze steadied on Alora.
He saw everything, her extraordinary wolf, when she shifted to the moment they shared the passionate kiss.
"Thank you so much Floyd."
Floyd rose to his feet, helped her up and walked over to him. Otto and the rest came out when they heard Trevor's voice.
Finally, the sizzling moment was over!
"I thought his daughter is your luna?" He whispered to Floyd who narrowed his eyes into slits and beckoned on him.
"Let's see Donovan." And all headed to the slave quarters where Donovan was still held captive in a cage.
The moment he saw Floyd holding the pregnant Alora, a sudden jolt of shock coursed through him.
"You!! You said she's dead!!"
Floyd let out a menacing laughter. "Dead? I never said she's dead."
And his jaw dropped. "You lied Floyd!"
His eyes grew impossibly wide. "You said she was dead and my daughter, your luna is pregnant!!"
"Donovan, I don't lie like you. I said my luna is pregnant or isn't my luna who's beside me pregnant?"
Floyd shrugged nonchalantly. "Well, your daughter is actually pregnant but not for me."
Donovan blinked repeatedly in shock.
"Slave alpha Donovan thought he could change fate! No wonder her heat didn't allure me after the first time, fortunately, she gave herself to a mate-less omega and got pregnant for him!!"
Donovan could no longer stay calm and roared. "How dare you Floyd!!"
Floyd shifted his gaze on Trevor.
"Ask the man in the cage where your mate is?"
Everyone looked and themselves in bafflement while Donovan stared at Floyd in catatonic stupor.
Trevor clenched his fists, his jaw tightened. "He hid my mate Floyd!"
"Wrong!! He sent your mate to me using black magic. His daughter, Hera is your true mate but he couldn't bear to see her mated to an alpha who he caged, so connived with his seer to destroy your bond and create a new one!!"
And their lips parted in silent surprise as the revelation thumped them hard.
Trevor stood unblinking, trying to comprehend what he heard. "He did what?"
"He's right before you, ask him!!"
Blood drained from Donovan's skin, how did things go wrong?
"He didn't send her to me because he likes me but to conquer me just as he did to you!!"
Donovan recoiled as his body trembled.
"How did you know?" Sebastene asked.
"Muwal briefed me, the new seer Selene brought to my pack said it vaguely. She hired people to kill my mate, then I locked her up. When I confronted her in the cell, she opened up."
As he spoke, he could feel his veins throbbing as anger stirred within him.
"I alone would've crushed you, but I don't involve in petty battles."
He turned to Trevor who was seething in rage.
"Take a decision on him."
Trevor gripped the cage and shook it violently.
"You took away my mate, kept me in anguish for two years!!"
His eyes reddened in anger."You and your luna will remain my caged slave until Selene's says otherwise!!"
"Your mate is in my cell Trevor, you can come for her anytime you're ready."
"Noo!!"
He wouldn't accept her as his mate, not after what his father did! Another man's child was already growing in her!
Rather to remain mate-less than take Hera as his mate.
"I, Alpha Trevor of Devyl pack reject Hera of Herith pack as my mate!!"
And he fell on the ground, screamed in severe pain as the bond was broken.
In the cell where Hera was, she screamed as she felt severe pain radiate round her body.
She fell on the ground and curled into a ball. She felt it, her real mate bond was broken!
Her heart twisted and gloom overcame her. Her eyes misted over and her tears fell.
She was mated to a strong alpha, but her father's greed made her life miserable.
She gazed at her belly where an omega's child was growing.
She didn't go to him intentionally, it was her scent that attracted him and in her vulnerability, gave in fully to him.
And the goddess thought it was time to punish her, and made his seed germinate in her.
How lowly she'd fallen, from the pampered daughter of an alpha to a mate-less werewolf in whose womb, a lowly omega's child was growing!
Her cried turned into whimper and she regretted conceding to her father's wish.
But the damage had already been done and no amount of tears would change what had come to stay.
She sat up, wiped her tears and wiggled her nose. "I'm sorry goddess."
Would she hear? Would she show mercy?
Not willing to waste more time with the new slave, Floyd and the rest left Donovan whose head was lowered in despair.
When they left, Donovan smiled bitterly, how the mighty had fallen!! He recounted that day.
FLASH BACK
"Odell!! I need to talk you urgently!" Donovan dashed into his seer's home, lines of worry scattered on his face.
Odell rushed out, his eyes trailed round his alpha's body.
"What happened?"
Donovan looked around vigilantly. "Are you home alone?"
"Of course!!"
Then he sat down quickly and fixed his gaze on Odell.
"There's a problem! My daughter has been mated to an alpha who happens to be my slave!"
"How did you know?" Odell straightened his posture.
"She was looking for him, and went straight to the cage, fortunately, I found her before they met!"
He recalled how hastened her steps were as she got closer to the cage, the anxiety in her eyes and voice.
Odell shrugged. "Not bad, grant him freedom, make peace with him let him live happily with your daughter."
"No!!" Donovan shook his head repeatedly.
"My slave can't be my daughter's mate and no slave in my pack would be granted freedom!"
Odell drew a deep frown. "What do you want to do?"
Donovan narrowed his eyes, his countenance darkened.
"Break the bond, mate her to someone else."
Odell jerked from his seat. "Selene mates us alpha! her will stands!"
Was his alpha thinking straight!
"Is there anything that can't be changed in this life? Break the bond, mate her to alpha Floyd, she will be an important tool to capture him, then name your price!"
Odell shook his head. He was a servant of Selene and had no intention to offend her.
"It'll require the use of black magic and that's a big crime against the goddess!"
Donovan sighed in annoyance. "Is this the first time you'll act against the goddess?"
"But it's the first time you'll compel me to use black magic alpha!"
He wasn't comfortable with the request, he knew how dangerous the task would be and how fierce the implications would be.
"Moreover, Alpha Floyd has a mate! Why him?"
Donovan shrugged. "Having two mates is common in our world, also with my daughter beside him, I can easily penetrate his pack."
"Still, I refuse to concede alpha."
Donovan shot him a fierce stare. "Then I'll reveal your dirty dealings to all!"
Odell trembled slightly, then let out a deep breath. He lowered his eyes in thought, after a while, lifted his eyes to behold his alpha.
"I will do it, but I refuse to pay the price!"
"Go ahead Odell, I, Donovan will pay the price!"
"Fine!! Inform your daughter, she needs to accept this arrangement."
For it to work, one of the mates must consent.
"That's not a problem."
PRESENT DAY
"So this is the price!" Donovan muttered. A terrible price it was!
Back to the pack, Alora descended from Kylo's back. She glanced around and noticed a bone chilling quietness in the pack.
As she was about to speak, she saw the great seer, Muwal striding towards them.
When did he arrive?
"Get dressed and meet me outside, I have limited time to spend here." Then he walked away.
Alora glanced at Kylo, then Aztec before making her way into the royal house.
Not quite long, they came out to notice the entire pack had gathered.
"Who summoned them?" Alora whispered to Floyd and he wagged his head.
"It should be Muwal."
"Broln pack is strangely quiet today because an important event took place this morning. I am Muwal, the great seer of the provinces. I believe the orders of the great luna was well received earlier today! Sierra's order stands, Alora's will prevails, Floyd's command no one dare to disobey!"
He looked at Alora and smiled.
"I represent Selene and her mind I speak. Today, Broln pack has been found worthy to become the centre of government for all the provinces. Your pack has been elevated because a pure heart was found here to harbour the greatest wolf of all times."
He turned to Floyd.
"In your hands lie great power and wisdom. Your heir which is growing in her womb will succeed you, for he'd been found worthy to wear the crown. Anyone who rises against you, your luna or your heir, Selene will strike!!"
The people looked at themselves in astonishment. The child in her womb belonged to the alpha? What a big news!
"As I speak, my voice is heard in all provinces and all I've said, they've noted. Rejoice! For the solution to the impending doom is here with you. I'll return in six moons to make Broln pack my new abode."
Then he left in large strides.
Layana was behind the royal house peeking at the crowd and the man who was addressing them.
She heard all that had happened, heard about Alora's wolf.
The one she wanted dead had become the luna of the provinces and the one who harboured the legendary wolf.
"Mother!" Otto voice startled her, she turned briskly and gazed at him.
"Can I see her? I need her forgiveness!" There was great urgency in her voice.
Ever since she got the news of Alora's return, she'd wanted to see her and apologize but the fear of her son wouldn't let her.
She hadn't forgotten his vow to kill her any day he sets his eyes on her.
"He's always with her, but I'll try and let her know of your desire to see her."
Her eyes glistened in happiness. "Will you?"
Otto smiled. "Of course!!"
Floyd was stubborn, not willing to forgive his mother but if Alora would forgive her, Floyd would be left with no choice than to let go of the past.
She suddenly knelt before him."Thank you so much Otto!"
Quickly, he helped her up, wagged his head.
"Don't kneel for me mother. We all made mistakes in the past."
Tears streamed down her face and she quickly wiped them off.
"Thank you." She turned and trudged to her chamber.
Otto gazed at her deeply, she'd lost lots of weight.
"Hope Floyd forgets." He mumbled, then left.