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**Malcolm**



"They are here, alpha" my second in command informed me. I followed him out to the lawn area where I saw all sizes of wolves standing tensely awaiting orders.

"Welcome my dear brothers and sisters. I am truly pleased by your turn out. Pleased that you have accepted to be part of this revolution. To rid this new century, this new world of the miscreants we were made to live with. The weak humans who think they have the power to rule the world. To keep us hidden. The filthy bloodsuckers who are free to roam among us the purebreds. Are we not the ones who can snap their necks in two in a flash? Are we not the ones that walked this earth striking fear in their ancestors? " I said to my new followers.

The human hunters and rebellious vampires were only decoys to my plan, they have it in their minds that they are the ones to take down the wolves of the royal pack. Fools.

They would be dead before they step foot on the front step of the palace. Blood Moon warriors are most vicious when a threat to their home and family is put in place.

Kill on spot.

That's what they are trained to do.

"We are" they shouted. These wolves would be part of the new royal army under my reign.

"Yes, we are. But don't forget the ones that are above us. The wolves that were made by our leaders because they were gifted. Gifted by the moon goddess. They are the ones who allow these people to walk among us. Why won't they use their gifts to claim our dominance in our world? We were meant to rule. To have no restrictions. Not having to hide our true wolf form from humans. Why should we? Landon is not fit to be on that throne. Nor does his daughter Emma she is just like her father and also a threat to us. " I continued my speech.

I felt their anger towards the present royals. The mention of Emma had their hackles rising. They all knew of her power because she's the only offspring of Landon.

"How is she a threat?" I heard Heather asked from the crowd.

I watched her closely. She has a grudge against my darling niece which I didn't care to have knowledge of the why, but I had her vengeful support, that's all that matters.

"Your new princess is a white wolf," I announced.

Shouts of disbelief and shock came to my ears, I laughed at the sight of the expressions on their faces.

"This is suicide. To go up against three royals with gifts not to mention one is a white wolf" one shouted. Guess they haven't heard their prince announcing his place.

"That is where I come in" I simply said.

Confused faces were seen. No one knew I was the banished prince only my second in command, Heather and the prisoners.

I brushed them off and simply said, "All in due time". Which they reluctantly accepted. " Now time to train. Our time of attack would be soon" I continued and left them to my best warriors. Walking back to my office I sat behind my desk and looked at the box that was delivered to me earlier.

"I would claim what is mine, my dear nephew," I said more to myself opening the box, viewing what I know would bring down the royals once and for all.


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**Dark Moon Pack**

Angelo sat in the packhouse war room listening to his son delegating duties to the warriors,, trackers and lookouts. Since the new royals claimed their position, wolves from distant packs have been passing through their territory wishing to go see the new prince and princess. Maxwell has been uneasy with this. The foreign wolves on their land were agitating all of the Dark Moon members recently. Few were rogues who caused a bit of trouble but Maxwell put a stop to that before it escalated. Angelo was very proud of his 17year old son for showing great leadership and was highly pleased that the pack respected the young alpha.

Maxwell stood and looked at his father seated in the corner of the room, who was so deep in thought that he hadn't realized the meeting was over.

"Dad?!" He called out. Angelo came back in focus and took in his surroundings. Maxwell gave his father a cheeky grin," What is it now dad?" he asked. His father has been forevermore praising how well he had been at being the next alpha and can't wait to see when he finally has the title. But deep down inside Maxwell wished it was his brother accepting the praises of their father. He looked up to his older brother so much that it pained him to know he won't see Michael nor Emma again. They haven't contacted them for weeks and it was hard. Michael was the rightful son to be the next alpha, he also wanted his father to be once again proud of his brother.

"Just thinking about your brother," Angelo said getting up from his seat. Maxwell nodded thoughtfully. No one could feel him anymore but their family bond and wolves have gotten stronger since he joined Blood Moon pack. "He's okay I am sure of that. " Maxwell said.

'Angelo. Maxie. Come quick. There's a call from the palace' they both heard Anna called out to them. They wasted no time in rushing to the house. Barging into the office, there stood Anna and Maddie with hopeful yet scared looks on their faces.

Angelo took the phone from his mate and answered.

"Hello. Alpha Angelo speaking."

"Hello alpha. This is King Landon speaking."

"Yes, your majesty. How may I be of service to you?" Angelo was trying his utmost best to sound confident but the underlying worry that something is wrong with Michael was there.
"Your loyalty and trust in me is already your service to the crown. I've called on very important matters. Matters that involve the future of the kingdom and also of your son"

Angelo's heart began to race as the king mentioned Michael. His family heard and all held their breaths waiting for their king to continue.

"Whatever you wish sire I would be willing to help" Angelo replied.

"Presently there is a major threat to the throne and the future royals, though my army is vast and also my allies, I know of your loyalty to us due to the protection you gave to Emma and her pack in their time of need. Your son has spoken highly of your warriors and felt the need to help. He is a brilliant young man he has even impressed my Delta and that's not easy."

"Thank you, sir. I am also proud of him for not abandoning his mate when she had to leave Dark Moon"

"So am I. I initially called you to request half of your warriors to be an addition to our troops. Since the palace is two to three days away I suggest you start rounding them up. My delta should be arriving at your pack in... Four hours' time. We have provided you with vehicles for your warriors and your family... I.."

"Please excuse my interruptions but my family? We can't just leave our pack when wolves are trekking through our lands on their way to you."

A few voices were heard on the other line but they sounded distant.

"We know of the wolves alpha Angelo. You may have noticed they travel in packs of 20 approximately 5packs have ventured have they not?"

"You are correct your majesty but how do you know?" Angelo asked. Maxwell stood in front of his father waiting for the kings' reply.

"These 20 wolves of each pack are part of the royal army designated over the country to look after certain packs. Those 5 packs are under Blood Moon meaning direct descendants and family of us. They mean you no harm. Also, it would ease my mind and also your son's if you all come along with your warriors. I would leave 10 of my men to help protect your pack while you're away. Even though no one would dare touch your pack now."

King Landon's last words caught their attention and were about to ask but he cut them off by saying, "Thank you for your support in this. When you arrive, Michael would fill you in with what must be said. May the goddess bless you on your journey"

And with that, he hung up. The alpha's family stood in the office trying to process what was going on.

A war is about to happen and the king himself has requested their men. Its an honor to be asked but even more so to be asked to be at the palace.

"Guess we have a lot to do in four hours," Anna said breaking the silence. "We're gonna see Michael and Emma" Maddie squealed bouncing on her toes, they both left to go start their preparations.

Maxwell and Angelo stood staring at the floor. "There's more to it isn't there," Angelo said out loud.

Maxwell nodded, "For the king to ask this of us and praising Michael as a beloved son. There's something behind it all. Even the way he mentioned Emma, he sounded just like you whenever someone mentions Maddie " he said.

"Whatever it is we have to be prepared. Round up our men divide the strongest, fastest, and most tactical of them and get them ready to leave. Get your beta also. I will inform mine also of what is going on. From now on, Dark Moon is now part of the royal army" Angelo said.