The Wolf’s Ascension
Copeland, in her wolf form, prowled the shadows, her paws leaving imprints on the soft earth. Her senses were heighte
he weight of her curse, the whispers that had haunted her since birth, seemed to dissipate as she surrendered to the rhythms of
dormant, a reservoir of untapped potential that she struggled to control. The other Lycans in her pack vie
es scanning the shadows for any sign of danger. But it was not a threat that emerged from the tr
oice echoing through the stillness. "The King summon
erment. The King of the Lycan Kingdom – the enigmatic and powerful Max Noraz – had summoned her. Brittney's min
the course of her life. The messenger's words hung in the air, sending a tremor of anxiety through Brittney's body. A summons from the King himself – it was an honor,
trepidation. What could the King possibly want with a lowly beta like herself? Surely, there were more pressing matters that demanded his
endant that hung around her neck, a familiar gesture
d, towering gates, the bustling streets teeming with Lycans of all ranks, the imposing architecture that s
ility following in her wake. She straightened her shoulders, refusing to be cowed by their scrutiny, but deep down, a sense of unease
ng the imposing figure of King Max Noraz, seated upon his throne and regarding her with an inscrutable gaze. The journey to the royal palace was a jarring transition for Brittney, her wolf form shifting back to her human gu
f the palace. The high ceilings, the intricate stained-glass windows, and the elegant chandeliers that
Lycans? What could she possibly have to offer the ruler of their kind? The questions swirled
sense of intensity that seemed to bore into her very soul. His features were carved from stone, his expression un
osphere of grandeur and authority. Brittney could feel the weight of countless eyes upon her, the w
oken with a mixture of reverence and fear, and Brittney had always regarded him with a sense of awe and trepidation. Now, as she sto
ght her a modicum of comfort in the face of the king's unwavering gaze. She forced herself to stand tall, t
the king want with a lowly beta like herself? The questions swirled in he
al the purpose behind this unexpected summons. The silence in the throne room was palpable, broken only by the rhythmic tapping of Kin
s, it was measured and weighted with purpose, c
are of you for some time, sensing the power that lies dormant within you
s. Power? Potential? What did he mean? She had always felt like an out
s of a cursed alpha who will rise to challenge the very foundations of our world. A
A cursed alpha? A prophecy that could threaten the kingdom? Her mind whirled, trying
voice barely above a mumble. "What could
my dear, is what we must discover," he replied. "The fate of the Lycan Kin
he had always known that she was different, that there was something about her that set her apart from the o
ey's head spun as she tried to process the king's startling revelation. A cursed alpha? A prophecy that could threaten the
en, and a contingent of Lycan nobles flooded into the chamber. Their eyes were fix
lue eyes and a cold, calculating gaze – Lord Malakar Dreyfus, one of the most powerful and influential nobles in the kingdom. The second was a striki
power and authority. It was clear that they had a vested interest in her presence here, and the thought
less smile. "So, the king has finally decided to bring the cursed beta
eful and deliberate. "My dear Brittney," she purred, "how intriguing that the king
and the stakes were higher than she could have ever imagined. Brittney felt the weight of the Lycan nobles' scrutiny as they converged upon her, their eyes filled with a mix of curiosi
y veiled threat. "The king has brought you out of the shadows, but do you trul
voice dripping with false sweetness. "My dear, you must be so overwhelmed. P
wn agenda. She knew that her every move would be scrutinized, her every word weighed and di
lance of reassurance or guidance. But the king's expression remained guarded, h
unding her as she struggled to maintain her composure. She knew that she was out of her depth, a mere
e king believed that she had a role to play in this ancient prophecy, then she woul
ewfound resolve. She may be a cursed beta, but she would not be cowed by these alphas and their veiled threats. W