TRISTAN POV
It was a hustle getting back to the warehouse without getting caught.
For goodness’s sake!
I trained these boys to be certain of the environment while we drove past the streets.
How come they didn't know the police were tracking us? I wondered when the truck parked in front of the compound.
I brought out my tracker and tracked the environment in a bid to be certain we did not let enemies into our space.
When it was confirmed, we then drove into the compound when one of the men who stayed back in the warehouse opened the gate.
“What happened?” One of them asked and without saying a word to him, I walked past after throwing my backpack at him.
Now I could hear him throw his question at the rest of the men who had gotten down from the truck, followed by their footsteps as they marched into the warehouse.
In a rage, I threw the helmet on the floor. It could not be broken, after all.
In a fierce rage, I led the way to one of the chairs in the space and took a seat in it, while I waited for the other men to join me inside.
“Come on in!” I screamed at them when they were yet to make it into the space. “Do I seem like a time-waster to you?”
They hurried and in seconds, they were standing and bowing before me.
“What was that?”
Finally, I raised my question.
“What makes you think we can get away if the police or any member of the government has a hold on us?”
“We are sorry, master,” one of the men walked forward and bowed. “We didn't expect it to turn out that way.” He said with another bow and then moved back a bit.
“I see.”
I got on my feet and paced the room.
“The next time we encounter a problem as huge as this,” I said. “I will not hesitate to cut off the head of whoever it is that is in charge of the operation for that day.”
“Yes, my lord.” They all echoed.
Without saying a word, I walked to the spot where the helmet dropped and then picked it up. “Leave my sight!”
Once again, I was alone in the space.
It was high time I left the warehouse and returned to the pack unless I didn't mind getting more than enough phone calls from my twin brother, who always reached out to me on behalf of the others.
“I shall see you men on our next operation,” I said to a few of the men whom I met on my way out.
I walked to the car I drove in in the early hours of the morning and without hesitation or thinking twice, I took a seat in the driver's seat.
Whatever was going on in the pack? I wondered as I drove out of the warehouse compound.
The car began its job description and I watched the streets of the city become calm once again, unlike the way it was when we let loose and were being chased by the police.
How were we caught? I wondered at this point. What if one of the men who works with me, gave out a few details to the police?
“Where are you coming from, my lord?” The man in uniform who recognized me, asked, bowing. “Welcome back home.”
“Thank you, sir,” I pulled out an invitation letter from the space next to me. “I attended an event on behalf of Father and my brothers. I am just returning from my trip.”
“Did you go well?”
“Yes,” I heaved a sigh.
“I heard of the attack on my way back and had to wait some more before continuing my journey.”
“It was quite severe. Thankfully, no one is hurt.” He leaned on the window of my car, looking around. “Are you sure you are safe?”
“Yes, officer,” I replied with a nod of affirmation. “I must hurry to the pack. Father and my other brothers have called me too much on this day.”
Now he got off from the spot, handing back the letter I gave to him, to me. “Say me well to the men of the pack, as well as the members.”
“I shall do as you have asked.”
Without being asked to, I drove past him.
The tires of the car led its way to the gate of the pack, although on my order. Soon enough, I was blaring and honking the horn at the gate where I parked, waiting to be let in.
“Welcome, my Prince.” Men at the gate echoed. “Welcome back to the pack.”
There was nothing I had to say to them, so I drove past them and into the compound.
Members were scattered all around and for some reason I didn't know, I could not help but wonder if anything had gone wrong.
I drove to the parking lot where the car was parked and the next moment I was finding my way out of the car.
Guards who were assigned to me found their way to my behinds after a bow, and we led the way into the royal chamber and Manor.
“Tristan!”
It was one of my brothers, although I didn't know which one exactly.
I turned around to meet Logan's gaze and a smile came alive on my face. “What is it, brother?”
“Where have you been all day?” He walked closer, his hands behind him. “Where did you go?”
“What does my whereabouts have to do with you, Logan?”
“What does it not have to do with me?” He spat. “Didn't you see the city wasn't safe about an hour ago? What happened to returning your calls and letting us know of your safety?”
“Forgive me,” I bowed. “I shall not do a thing like this, next time,” I said again, turning around and finding my way out of his sight.
“Father wants to see you!”
“Tell Father to give me some time. I need to take a bath.”
TRISTAN POV Immediately I arrived in my room, I flung the backpack on the bed. My legs led me to the wardrobe where I picked up my towel and as soon as I did, I led my way to the bathroom. After a cold bath, I walked back into the room. It was soothing to be home once again, and more than soothing to not be caught by the police. What would I have done at this point? Where would I be by now?There was no point thinking about it since it was yet to happen. Once again, my legs led me and I walked to the wardrobe where I picked an outfit for the night before heading to the door. When I walked out, I snapped my fingers and my guards emerged from their spot. “I need to see Father,” I said. “You don't have to follow me. Watch over my room.”They bowed while I walked away. The room where Father preferred to stay in the evening was quite far from where I was, so I hastened my footsteps, finding my way to the space. “Good evening, my lord.” A young woman greeted me on my way to the Ma
ORION POV My hate for him cannot be comprehended. Why is he a member of the royal family in the first place? There in the dining hall where we sat, I could not help but gaze at him with pre-hate that was obvious and wondered what exactly went wrong with him. What did he do to the pretty woman? Why did she slap me? For goodness’s sake! That slap was meant for Tristan and ended on my face. After eating, I got on my feet, and without saying a word to the rest of my brothers, I led my way out of the hall. My legs, without hesitation or delay, led me to the Manor and I looked to the right, walking in the direction leading to my royal chamber. On arrival, I threw the key to my car on the bed. A sigh escaped my lips and I fell on the bed as well. There was worry written on my face, if not for anything but on behalf of the women who fell for his trap. They were yet to know how much of a playboy he is, and how he never meant any of his feelings for them. The lay at the club said tw
EMILIA POVMy day at work was a hectic one. From giving accounts for my days at home to submitting files asked for by the manager. For goodness’s sake! I had imagined it would be different in the human world, which was why I left the Pack I belong to in the first place. But do I have to work to feed all the time? Why can't I just feed on humans and be all alright? I dumped my office key on the couch and took a seat next to it. A grimace appeared on my face when I thought of how boring my life had become. What would I do without a man like Tristan? “No way!” I sat up, shoving thoughts about him away from my head. Why was it so hard to forget about a man who played with me and my emotions? Was this the reason why he didn't want me to meet with his family during the first year of our relationship? Even in the second year, he was never willing to let me meet his parents. I have been a stupid woman. What more description would fit into how stupid I was? I got on my feet, picked
ORION POV I looked down at her, a smile on my countenance. For the first time since my encounter with her in the Club's compound, I found her pretty. “Who—” she mouthed, pointing at me. “I don't want to slap you until I am certain. Which one are you?”A chuckle escaped my lips. Who is this woman? I laughed and cocked my neck. “Who do you think it is?”She walked closer, raising her hands to touch my face. “I wouldn't know, but Tristan would not be nice. Not after all he's done.”“I thought as much,” I shifted a bit from the door and let her pass. “You used the male toilet, ma'am. I should have told you on time.”Without saying a word to me, she walked away. I wouldn't blame her, would I? I walked in, shut the door and used the toilet before finding my way out of the space.Somehow, I admired her guts.So she could come to the same bar she got herself embarrassed in, after that day? Who is this woman? I wondered again, shutting the large door and finding my way out of the bathroom.
TRISTAN POV Why was she yet to reach out to me?The last time I checked, Emilia always apologized on my behalf whenever we had issues and all I did was sit and wait to be begged, even when it wasn't her fault.It was good to see, and there was a good feeling that came with it. It has been weeks since I failed to make it to her apartment. Why have I yet to hear from her? Not even a call.A hand knocked on my door and I snapped my fingers, a signal that whoever it was at the door should find his way in. “My lord,” the guard who watched after the door of my room came in. “What is it?”“My lord Logan is here to see you.” He announced with a nod and a bow that followed next. “What does he want?” I was forced to ask while the dumb guard shook his head, signalling to me how unsure and uncertain he was of what Logan had come to do in my room.“Let him in, then,” I urged the man who nodded. He walked out in seconds and when the door opened again, there was one of the many brothers I have
EMILIA POV Who does he think he is?Normally, I was supposed to place thousands of calls and messages to Tristan, even when I knew I had done nothing wrong in this case. My mind was made up, and there was no way I would stoop very low to make such a mistake—not after what Orion told me about him. My life seemed to have become better these days and there was my job in DE ROYALS, keeping me from too many thoughts. I should make new friends. Maybe not. The last time I checked, it was a friendship that led myself and Tristan into being in a relationship I believed would last. Now what? I sipped from the glass of juice in my hand, a grimace on her face.Suddenly, my phone rang. I jumped to my feet and rushed inside from the veranda where I was seated. Without hesitation, my hand touched one of the couches and there was my phone. It was a number I had never called, nor received a call from. In shock, I gazed at the screen of my phone as I contemplated whether or not to take the cal
ORION POV It was one of those days when the Alpha wanted to address the members after a brief meeting with us. All his sons were behind him while he headed out of the pack, to our next destination, the compound. “All hail the Alpha!” The guard at the gate of the Manor yelled, watching members who were around us, turn around and bow their heads. “Long live the Alpha.”Father nodded. He managed a smile on his countenance and when I turned around to check my brothers, I discovered that one of us was missing. “Wolves!” He took a seat on the throne that was dragged out of the hall, moping at the members one after the other. “Welcome to the gathering. You may sit on the floor if you want to.” He told the wolves who nodded, while some did as told.“As you all know,” he began. “I have called you here to let you know what is to happen next.” He mouthed, turning around and saying a word to the guard who stood beside him. The guard lifted his head and met my gaze before heading in my di
ORION POV Before I left the Pack, I picked up the card from the drawer where I kept it. After which I drove into the streets of New Orleans. The address given to me was a familiar one, and locating the house was not a hard task. In less than one hour, I arrived at the gate of the largely looking compound and my hand picked up my phone from the space where it was kept and I dialled the number. “I have arrived at your gate,” I announced to Emilia before ending the call, not caring to hear what she had to say. After a while of waiting, the gate opened. “Drive-in, sir.” The man at the gate urged. He was wearing a uniform and looked quite old.His words made me laugh. “No,” I shook my head. “I did not come to drive in. Besides, the woman I have come to see might not want that.”“I don't bite, Orion Ironclaw,” Emilia showed up at the gate. “Drive in already.” She urged with a smile that came alive on her face. What could I say at this point? If the woman who I came to see asked tha