Novel-novel oleh Pretty Writes

Allison's POVI said yes. I can't believe I said yes. I should probably book a doctor's appointment and get my head checked. My nerves won't stop screaming at me about what a bad idea this is.It's just that… Xander Black had looked so sincere, sitting there and offering to take responsibility. And while I've been prepared to do this alone, it's not because I wanted to do it alone. I thought I had no other choice, but now I do, and it's actually reassuring to know that he will be there to help me.Though when I say reassuring, this was not what I had in mind. I stepped out this morning only to find a courier at my doorstep, bearing a bouquet of roses with a note tucked into it. Even before I see his flawless handwriting on the note, I know who they are from.'I read that women love to receive flowers from their partners,' he had written. 'Let me know if you would have preferred something else.'Since he considered that I might prefer something other than flowers, why didn't he just ca

Xander's POVAllison Carter is staring at me like she has seen a ghost, her eyes widened to twice their size. She's opening and closing her mouth, too startled to make a sound.The other woman is the one that speaks."Mr. Black…" she stutters, though it from surprise and not because she's flustered. "Welcome. To what do we owe this honor?"I return my gaze to Allison, and she looks like she wants nothing more than to sink into the floor and disappear."I've come to speak with Allison," I say.Allison starts, then drops her gaze. The woman— her friend, I'm guessing, based on the dynamic here— steps closer and takes her hand."Do you want to talk to him, Allison?" she whispers it, but my ears pick it up easily.The audacity of this woman. She seems to have her own personal hierarchy, where the Alpha is somewhere beneath her friends."Mr. Black," Allison says, her voice low, "you must have found out that we skipped work today. I apologize for that. The thing is—""Allison," I cut in, "yo

Allison's POVI must have woken from the wrong side of the bed today. I wake up feeling so ill that Ian and Elsa literally have to beg me to stay at home. Not that I mind. I'm not in the mood for my coworkers' judgment, for the way they look at me like I'm sin, the way they point and whisper whenever they see me. What bothers me is that Elsa has decided to stay at home with me, and she won't let me talk her out of it no matter how hard I try.I don't want her to get in trouble with Rachel, and failing to show up for work is exactly the sort of thing that would make Rachel give her trouble. The fact that she does not have a valid excuse like I do isn't going to help matters. While I can say that I could not go to work due to ill health, Elsa can't tell them that she couldn't go because she was taking care of me. Nobody is going to listen to that.These depressing thoughts are racing through my mind as I watch her make me a pot of tea."Wipe that look off your face," she says, handing m

Allison's POVI'm lying in bed at eleven in the morning, one arm over my eyes. On a different day, I would have been at work hours ago.But not today. I don't think I can go to work today. I don't think I can go to work ever again, after the way I disgraced myself at the luncheon yesterday. I should have stayed at home. I should have avoided the alcohol. I should have remained at the balcony. I should have avoided the lunch table. I should never have left Elsa and Ian's side in the first place.Each minute that passes shoves one more regret into my mind, one more reason why I'm entirely at fault for what happened.I don't realize that I'm crying until I feel the tears rolling down my cheeks.Why do I keep doing this? Why don't I have the good sense not to keep ruining everything for myself?I hear a knock on my door, but I don't bother answering. I know it's Ian. He has been knocking since seven, trying to get me to unlock the door, but I can't face him right now. I can't even face my

Allison's POVI stand in front of my full-length mirror, staring at my reflection. Or rather, staring at the mermaid style lavender dress Elsa has convinced me to wear. I can hear her going through the cabinet behind me, muttering something about jewelry.I can't help a sigh. For some reason, I'm having a really bad feeling about attending the luncheon today, but Elsa won't let me sit this one out."You don't mingle nearly enough, Allison," she had declared when I suggested that I was better off staying at home. "Besides, I know you're going to receive that Best Software Developer award once more, and I need all eyes to see you looking stunning when you mount the stage."She refused to be convinced otherwise, so here I am, preparing to leave. I press a palm to my stomach, thankful that it's not swelling yet. Elsa appears beside me with more jewelry than I've ever worn at once, but I know better than to protest when she begins to put them on me.By the time she's done with prettying me

Allison's POVI freeze, my whole body locking up.This can't be happening, I think desperately.I'm so still and silent that the sound of her leaning on the door seems to echo."You know," she goes on, the mockery in her voice grating on my nerves, "Even though you're totally giving off the same vibes my elder sister did when she was pregnant, I thought such a thing happening had to be impossible. I mean, look at you. Who could possibly want you? But… did you really get knocked up, Allison?"Her tone, that of a person clearly fishing for gossip, makes me clench my jaw. Emily is a lover of gossip. It's how she made her friends, how she is able to be one of the popular ones in our department. She always has some juicy story to share, and now she's digging for one from me.No can do, Emily. Go away."You did, didn't you?" she titters. "To think there was actually someone blind enough to sleep with you. Oh my gosh. I can't believe this…"She's going on and on about how shocked she is, sou

MAYA'S POVThe atmosphere was gloomy as my Lycan mate all sat on the couch in silence. The death of their father was hurtful, but beyond that was the prophecy he had given before he passed on.“Now that father is gone, we need to come to an agreement how we rule this pack” Jenkins said.“We know the pack members will ask questions about our rulership without a mate. We must first mark our mate.” Jayden replied“Our mate? She is mine and you are dumb” A loud growl erupted out of their lips leaving me speechless.“Can you both just turn it down?” Jethro yelled in frustration. “Father just died and all any of us can do in this moment is try and mourn his death. I am sick and tired of this back and forth fight.”Even though he was the most reserved, I liked Jethro better than the rest of his brothers. The door opens and Aiden walks into the room.“The pack members are outside waiting on the news of the death of the Lycan King.” He said.“So how do we make this announcement?” Jenkins as

EMMA'S POVThe council members all rose to their feet as I walked into the chamber with Jeremy beside me. I scanned the area while watching the members take their sit to realize a few of them were not in attendance.“Why is the room not filled up with the council members?” I asked.“Luna. Many of these people thinks it is unfair that you have to sit on the throne, while the Alpha is sick at the moment.” Maverick, the youngest council member revealed.“Is that what they think of my position?” I asked in disbelief. “I will like this council to understand that as the wife of the Alpha, I am in charge. No one dares challenge me!”“You have nothing to worry about Luna. The people that are not in attendance today will be removed from the table eventually…” Jeremy opened up and a smile graced his lips afterwards.I tried to hide away my smile because of the people around us.As the meeting was about to begin, the door opens and the pack seer steps into the room. His eyes held mine and all I

MAYA'S POVThree days since my encounter with my Lycan mates and I could not be less grateful. Settling in a new environment is bound to take a whole lot of time, but I am adapting quickly.“My father has suggested that we meet with him after the meeting.” My thoughts vanished the moment Jenkins spoke, causing me to look at him.“Do you think he is going to like me?” I asked, worry filling up my face.“My father has no choice Maya, we are mates and that is all that matters.” He replied, raising up from the bed and holding my hands while we locked eyes with each other. “You don’t have anything to worry about, I know my father may have his own share of problems, but I am sure that we will be fine.”“Where are the rest?” I asked.“All that matters is that I am here now.” As we continued to share our intimate moment, I knew the rest of my mates will not be happy seeing Jenkins this close to me.There is a loud knock on the door, causing the both of us to break away from the moment of int

EMMA'S POV“We have just finished administering the drugs for the Alpha, we hope that he gets back to his feet as soon as possible.” The pack doctor revealed, as I stare down at my husband being covered in blankets by Jeremy, his first cousin.“Thank you very much doctor, when the Alpha gets back to his feet, I am sure he is going to compensate you for all your effort.” I commended.After he was gone, I approached the bed where my husband lays and sat down beside him, holding up his hands.“Sometimes I wish that the moon goddess could just grant me peaceful death, instead of a troublesome one like this.” He said.“You cannot say a thing like that Simon, the Pack doctor said you are responding to treatment and that is all that matters right now.” I said, squeezing his hands in comfort.“How much more can I thank you? Both you and Jeremy have been the ones taking good care of me.” I looked up at Jeremy, whose gaze was on me but he quickly shifted them back to Simon.“You don’t have anyt

MAYA'S POV“If the both of you were not so level headed, she would not be in this state right now.”“So now you want to blame Jayden and I for everything when you were also part of it?” I groaned as the familiar voices kept going back and forth against each other. I slowly opened my eyes but closed them back, due to the rays of the light in the room.“I think she is slowly waking up.” I opened my eyes once more and this time they fully adjusted to the lights in the room. I slowly tried sitting up, as my triplet mates encircled me.“Where am I?” I asked, trying to make sense of the white colored room and the bed that I laid upon.“Jayden and Jenkins were arguing when you passed out. I tried controlling the both of them, but they kept acting like babies.” Jethro explained, glaring hard at his brothers whose attention were on me.“How do you feel now?” Jayden asked, his voice soften and eyes showing concern.“Weak….I guess” I replied.Behind the triplets, the door opened and a man all d

MAYA'S POVWhy does fate has to be cruel to me? Standing at the podium is one half of the men who I found out on the night of our intimacy, was my mate.“You are all welcome both old and new employees, I look forward to working with each and everyone of you .” He said, eyes fixed in my direction.Barely minutes later, he was done with his address and as he stepped down from the podium, I knew he was coming for me. I did not want to have anything to do with him or his brothers.As the crowd of workers disperse, I tried to hide amongst their midst hoping I wont be found and that is until I bumped into someone.“You escaped me once, I am not letting that happen again.” He said, grabbing my arms forcefully, despite my protest.“Boss, the conference… We are late already.” The young lady behind him spoke with her eyes down.“Tell everyone that the meeting has been postponed.” He responded, his gaze not leaving mine.“But sir….” The young lady held her lips, the moment he turned around to l