~KeleighDisbelief churned through me as I was not sure his hand moved. I looked up at him and he was still unconscious. Was I losing my mind? Or was I imagining things?Regardless, I held his hands still, occasionally placed kisses on it and waiting for any change but there was nothing. I was a little worried as several hours had passed yet he was still unconscious. My mind drifted off to Jake. He definitely could have done this. I doubted if there is anyone else who could have shot him with a poisoned arrow. Only Jake could. I tried so hard to visualize who the traitor in the pack could be but no image formed in my head.At that point, I believed I had it all figured out. Whoever it was that was working for Jake and Selene had been the one that had somehow gotten my food poisoned. He or she had informed that the Alpha was not present hence the reason for them coming once again and wanting to attack him. I was however baffled.If the goal was me, they would definitely have attacked t
~KeleighThe next couple of days passed by rather quickly. Ryker had begun to get better and even though our relationship was not like before, it had however begun to get better. Arnold was however always available and we spent most of our time together.Ryker was recovering quite well and the royal physician had given us positive results. Things had been going on quite well again although all our movements had been restricted. I could not go outside the pack as Arnold was scared, I could be attacked.When Ryker finally recovered, we finally decided to discuss what had happened. Roman was however frequent, always running errands and we saw even more. Most times, he did try to speak to me but I did not grant him a listening ear. I could not afford to get manipulated once again.Arnold had continually sent men out to find out what they could about who had attacked his brother and had also sent for more Alphas who had gifted them more soldiers to fight with them.The maid who had served
~KeleighRoman was quite as he stared at me. I folded my hands and arched my brows. I really wanted to hear what he had to say.“What? You suddenly can’t speak?” I questioned again. I just could not wait to hand him over at the revelation of the truth. Everyone had to be proud of me and know the truth.He let out a loud laughter, shaking his head and crossed his hands.“Wow! You should take the job of a detective, really? I am sorry to disappoint you but your analysis is wrong. I had a long day and I really have to retire for the night. Carry on with your investigative business. Do have a good rest.” He spoke before leaving and I on the other hand, stood there, dumbfounded.Somehow, I was convinced that it was really him but until I had proven that he was really the one, there was nothing I could hold against him.Quickly, I headed to my room. It had indeed been a very long day. After a couple of minutes of waiting and waiting, I finally drifted off to sleep. I was awoken the next mo
~RomanKeleigh’s accusation had struck my heart so bad that I doubted myself for a couple of seconds. Of course, I had done nothing wrong hence it was quite upsetting to see her accuse me in such manner. She seemed to be so in love with the men and I knew I had to do everything and anything possible to bring her back to me.I could not afford to let her slide off my hands to the Alphas when they could conveniently get whatever girl they wanted. It would simply be so foolish of me to let go. I wasn’t going to let go so easily.The next couple of days were not so easy for me as the brothers were always around her and the relationship between them began to bloom. It was heart breaking for me as she never wanted to see me or speak to me.I however devised a plan. I had just one savior.... Jake and I had to make use of his help but leaving the pack to find him was quite difficult. I knew I had to come up with a lie hence the next day, I hurried to the Alphas’ room.Like always, Keleigh was
~RomanThe moment the Alpha released me, I went back to my base to prepare for all the next day had to bring. A smile formed on my face as I mapped out my plan of what to do. I could tell Keleigh was trying to hard to keep a tab on me but I definitely knew what I was doing so no matter how hard she tried, she would never be able to get me. I however pretended not to be aware of all that she was doing.The next day, I was however able to set out before anyone awakens. I had to see Jake as soon as possible. I had taken all I was going to need for the journey although it was just for a day. The journey was quite hectic but my determination to get what I wanted kept me going.Later that morning, I arrived at Jake’s pack. Of course, I was the last person he would expect to see. The maids however ushered me to a room as they claim the Alpha was in an important meeting. Waiting patiently, I knew he would not be able to turn down my offer. After what seemed like forever, I was later granted a
~KeleighRoman’s sudden ‘visit’ to a friend got me quite confused. Of course, I knew there was more to it. I had barely seen him travel, that to, to visit a friend. I had no idea what friend she was talking to. I however decided to keep an eye on him. I tried so hard to make him unaware as to make sure I found out where he was heading to.“My lady..” One of the guards walked up to me the next morning, bowing.“Where is he?” I questioned, my hands behind me as I paced up and down. I had to find out what he was up to.“We are sorry, my lady but....he left very early this morning. We had no idea how he left.” He spoke and my brows arched. I was disappointed in the fact that they had allowed him slip out of their fingers. I knew he was quite crafty but how could they let him slip out of their hands?Was he aware that I was keeping tab on him? Perhaps, he knew he was being monitored hence the reason for taking such drastic step.“you have no idea where he passed and when he left?” I questi
~KeleighTrust was something I could not let out so easily. Once bitten, twice shy. Although Ryker trusted him so much, I didn’t. I always ensured to keep an eye on him and all of his activities. He had tried to avoid me but on occasions when he couldn’t, he would simply flash a smile at me. He was one hell of a con artist and I was going to expose him.A few days after he arrived, I had laid in my room, waiting for the soothing arms of slumber to embrace me. My thoughts however did not elude roman and Selene and Jake. Ryker had finally recovered and he had continued to carry on with his task as the Alpha alongside Arnold.Just then, I heard footsteps behind my window. Discarding the thoughts, I believed it was definitely some maids and guards maybe but I was suddenly forced to get up when I felt someone jump into my room. At first, I thought I was being delusional or perhaps, hearing things but the moment I stood up, I was terrified by the figure that hovered over me. Before I could
~KeleighArnold acted quite strange sometimes but that time was one of the most bizarre moments I had ever experienced with him. He did not seem quite bothered about what was going on. Heading out of the room immediately, he shut the door behind me, leaving me all by myself, right there, outside his rom.I headed out of the room and straight outside the hall where Ryker was. He had gathered all the guards and all the maids and some of them had begun to look around to see if there was any stranger who had gotten into the pack.The guards had the gate had also been summoned while another set had been asked to safeguard the gate till the previous ones return.“We could not find anyone, my Alpha.” One of the guards spoke and I arched my brows. I was beginning to feel quite uncomfortable. It felt like I was lying. How could I convince them all that I was saying the truth?“We ensured the security was very tight, my Lord. Nothing has happened. No one has come into the pack.” Another guard a
KeleighI looked at Arnold and even though he was injured, I felt little to no pity for him, I stared at him with no remorse in my eyes, eyeing him disdain my. Jake was arrested and we headed back home. Jake was beyond shocked that things would take a turn like that in such short time.A couple of minutes ago, I was doubting if I would live again and he was acting all powerful, just like the same way he did in the beginning, making everyone asides him look like a weakling only to end up as one. A few hours ago, my life was in his hands but in such a short time, his life ended up in my hands. How sweet it was for the tables to be turned!Arnold was not comfortable throughout the journey and Ryker did try to ask what was going on with him. I wished I could expose him but I wanted him to confess his own sins himself.The whole pack jubilated the moment we returned. We had left sorrowfully, not on our own accord but now, we were returning victoriously and happily.Arnold barely smiled as e
KeleighI was not myself anymore. I wished death would embrace me with its cold arms but I also wished to see Ryker one last time. I had gone through so much in just a short time of being there.I had been ill-treated and locked away from everyone else. Alpha Jake did confess to me that the only purpose why he tried to come back for me was because he knew the type of power that was in me and had come for it. I was dazed.I guess Ryker was the only one who genuinely cared about me. I had continually wait each day for death when I suddenly got to know that the pack was being attacked. I had no idea what was going on but my heart raced so hard as I feared something could have happened to me.All the guards that watched over the prisoners had gone out as well to check what was going on and had begun to battle just like everyone else. We were however able to release ourselves.My joy knew no bounds the moment I got to know that Alpha Ryker was up and healthy once again. To my greater surpr
~KeleighEverything did seem off and strange. First, it was Arnold’s confession down to his actions and now, Roman's speech?I was confused and I was beginning to lose my mind. I had no idea of what was going on but I sure did know that I was not going insane.They were trying so hard to make me feel like I was losing my sanity and I knew I was not. I was heartbroken at the fact that everyone had decided to make me feel miserable.I wanted to thank Roman for advising me the first time about the brothers even though I had turned deaf ears to him but again, I remembered he had played a great role in making everything complicated.My whole world was spinning and it felt like I was not going to survive it. I was just not myself. I did not feel so good. I looked up at Roman. How could he betray me once again? I guess I had been such a fool to trust him that much. I should not have listened to him. I had no idea what the arrangement between him and Arnold was but seeing Arnold on the floor,
~KeleighMy whole seemed to be coming to an end the moment I got to know that he had been abducted. I had never felt so scared and worried in my entire life like I did over the few days that passed. First, it was Selene trying to hurt me and kill me.My soul had left my body the moment the knife was placed on my neck. I was even more shocked or perhaps, startled when I got to know that she was the one. She was the last person I expected to see. How had she escaped? How had she come into my room? How had she know where I was staying? How had she been able to access me?I had so many questions ringing through my head at the same time but the one that yelled at me the most was if I was going to die without seeing Ryker ever again. I would be so hurt and so shattered never to see him again.That had however given me the strength to fight her back and it had turned into a wrestle. I would rather die trying than not attempting at all. That would hurt me the most.Thankfully, Arnold and Ryke
~ArnoldI had not been happy with the development that was happening at the pack.“Alpha Arnold….” Roman had called out to me one night. I had begun to contemplate on what to do but nothing seemed to cross my mind. I just could not let her go so easily. I had to do something about it.“What do you want?” I questioned, turning my back to him. I expected him to leave but he was hell bent on coming to me even further.“I do not want you here. You should leave now while you have the chance. I just want you to…”“I can help you.” He suddenly spoke, causing me to arch my brows. I did not expect to hear any of what he had just said.“Help me? For what?”There was definitely no way he would have an idea of what was going on with me so what help was he talking about?“I know everything. I know you want Kaleigh to yourself. Not because you like or love her but….” He looked around suspiciously. “only because you are interested in her power.” He whispered. I feigned ignorance at first. I could no
KeleighHis words were quite surprising but I decided not to take it to heart. I tried so hard to not think of all he had said but the words kept coming and resounding over and over and over again. He could not be kept behind bars no matter what he did?My mind drifted off to the day I asked Ryker to put him behind bars and how much he had defended him. Could it be true? I shook the thoughts out of my mind immediately. It was not possible. I could tell Ryker cared for me more than Arnold did or was it the other way round?Perhaps, because I liked Ryker even more, I believed he cared for me more? No, not at all. I shook my head. I wasn’t going to let him manipulate me. I knew he was quite manipulative but what could be his gain at that point?He claimed he was no longer interested in me. Being with Arnold would not be of any help to him neither would me being with Ryker be of any disadvantage to him. Was he really acting that way because he cared about me as a friend?Roman was quite d
~KeleighI missed him so much. I hated the fact that I could not see him when I wanted to. I had no idea why he suddenly became so busy but I was quite hurt that he was away from me. Arnold did try to make me feel better numerous times but it just could not compare.I didn’t feel the connection I felt with Ryker. The bond just wasn’t there. He did try to send me gifts to perhaps, make me feel better but it just wasn’t working. I missed Ryker so much. I would constantly stay close to the court even though the guards would sometimes try to stop me from going any closer. If they hadn’t stopped me most times, I could have gone in there to meet him most of the times. I wasn’t comfortable with his absence anymore.“Ryker is trying to get his mind off you.” Roman suddenly walked up to me one afternoon while I was all alone in the garden. I rolled my eyes, immediately disgusted by his presence. Why was it so hard for him to understand that I did not want to have anything to do with him? Why c
~ArnoldI had been quite busy with all that was going on in the pack yet all I was doing was in the interest of the pack. Ryker had been unresponsive like before and had left all the major tasks of the pack to me. All he did was stayed with Keleigh while leaving me with all other important things.Keleigh on the other hand was no longer interested in me. She paid even more attention to Ryker and treated me like I did not exist. I tried so hard to make her see me even more but she seemed to be very busy to not care about me, not even for once.“The necklace sure does look quite good on me, does it not?” Keleigh questioned, a smile on her face. She seemed quite excited but it did shatter my heart. With excitement, she zoomed off.I watched in silence as she walked away and Ryker did have a smile on his face as he watched her walk away.“She is very beautiful, is she not?” he questioned, probably still daydreaming. I was not in the mood for all that so I crossed my hands behind him and w
~RomanI was quite disappointed in the fact that things were not going my way. I could not get Keleigh out of the pack. The security had been quite tighter and I could not get close to her.Every of the maids and guards were being monitored. No one was allowed to go out of the pack neither was anyone allowed to move freely. A lot of thoughts crossed my mind all at the same time.I had to get her out no matter how hard I tried. Keleigh had tried to keep an eye on me and I could tell I was being monitored by her hence I tried everything within my power to make sure I stayed out of her reach. My appearance in public had reduced. I knew I had to do something to get out of the whole mess I had gotten into.When she was attacked and claimed I knew about the attack, I was quite surprised. Of course, I had the intentions to get her out but I had not done anything. I just wanted her to be safe as well. I had to do everything within my power to make sure I got her out.At first, I believed Jake