Chapter 6

Astrid Silva (Alice's POV)

Standing in the clearing surrounded by fallen trees, and darkness, I watched as a woman dressed in a pair of black trousers and sleeveless shirt walk up to me, flanked by five wolves.

I didn't know whether to be worried or not by their appearance but one thing I refused to be is intimidated.As she came closer, I noticed she had raven black hair and startling Cobalt blue eyes that seemed to see right through me. In front of her, I felt naked.

At once, I disliked her.

“Hello,” she smiled. “You have made quite a mess of this place.

She wasn't here when I mistakenly destroyed the trees around but I had a feeling she knew I was the one who did it.“Thanks for your candid observation.” I replied dryly.She chuckled. “Don't give me that look. We just met.”

I rolled my eyes at her. Like she won't be suspicious if she was put in my situation. For a moment, I blocked out everything and concentrated to be sure she came with only her five companions.

The last thing I wanted was to get jumped when I least expected.

She looked at me like she knew what I was trying to do but I didn't drop my gaze. Instead I raised a brow at her, daring her to say something.

“Who are you and what do you want?” Darius asked, stepping forward.

“So direct. Well, I can't fault you.” She grinned, “it's in your nature.”

That seemed to grate on Darius’ nerve as he glared at her. “You didn't answer the damn question.”Does she always smile? I couldn't help but feel the itch to rid her face of the smirk she wore.

“Fine, I'm Astrid Silva the leader of the Lunari Sect and what I want, is the goddess.”

Anger shot up through my veins, straightening my back. Why the hell will this people just get it straight?

“You are the second person to come here spouting nonsense about me being a goddess.” I declared. “I'm no goddess. Just a regular werewolf like any other shifter.”

She gave me a look like I was the one saying crazy things and not the other way round.“You underestimate yourself my dear. But it's not in my place to make you feel better or accept who you are.” Astrid stated. “Follow me. I will show you how much power you have.”

I barked out a laugh. Is she crazy or something? How does she expect me to follow when I didn't know anything about her apart from her name and the fact that she is the leader of the Lunari Sect.

A sect that Kael had just warned me about.

I didn't even know what they wanted with me but I sure as hell is not going anywhere with the weirdo.“You think I'm a fool right?” She opened her mouth as if to give me a reply but I didn't let her. “I'm not going anywhere with you.”

Her eyes flashed, a cold glint appearing in her eyes. “You are making a mistake by refusing me. I could get very persuasive, don't push me.”

Persuasive my ass, she couldn't force me anywhere if I didn't want to go.“You heard her. Get the fuck off.” Darius intervened.

I didn't care much about him. But seeing him standing up for me like he didn't just met me now made my heart reach out to him.

She turned her sights to him, “I know you have always be a rash alpha Darius Storm. Stay out of this.”

“Wow, she knows me.” He exclaimed in mock surprise, “since you know me so well, you will know that I'm an Alpha that doesn't listen to anyone but himself.”

“That's quite a bold claim coming from someone whose pack is rumored to be ravaged by madness.”Darius’ face contorts in anger, his jaw tightening. She must have touched a nerve.

“Speak about my pack like that again, and I promise to end you this minute.” He bellowed as stomped forward, the line between him and Astrid, her wolves.

Astrid’s brows shot up “You've got some nerve speaking to me in that manner,” she stated.

I didn't get why she seemed all authoritative, but that shot was not working on Darius and it definitely wasn't working on me.

“I don't give a damn who you are. Just leave.” Darius muttered, the rage in him spilling through his voice.

I couldn't help but get angry myself. Though Darius was doing most of the talking I wanted to take matters into my hands and push her off.

Astrid barked a laughter, making me blink in surprise. “You act so righteous when I know what's going through your mind.” She sighed, “such a hypocrite.”Darius roared, a vein popping in his neck. He sure gets riled up easily.

What did she mean by that? What could Darius be thinking that she had a clue on?I decided to ask him after Astrid leaves.

“Quiet.”Astrid bellowed. “I didn't come here for you, I came for her.”

What could she possibly want with me? The last time I asked Kael, he claimed they wanted everything.

What could that mean?

And speaking of Kael, where could he have disappeared to?

“I'm not letting you two feets near her.” Darius declared as he took out his claws with a flick of his wrist.

“This isn't between us but since you're adamant in stopping me, I will have to put you in your place.” Astrid concluded.“I will like to see you try.” Darius dared as a guttural growl escaped his lips.

Seeing that he was willing to fight for me, touched me in ways I couldn't explain. All my life there wasn't really anybody willing to come to my aid when I needed it.

But right here, right now, when I would've least expected it considering the situation, there was someone. A stranger. An alpha. Who would've thought?