~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
KeleighA knock on the door suddenly broke the tension between us. We both looked away from each other, quite shy and bothered. The knock on the door resounded again.“I will go get the door. You can lay on the bed on whichever side you wish to take. “ he spoke and I nodded. My heart however did not stop racing as I walked over to the side of the bed, facing the wall. It was better that way and I would definitely not feel awkward.He walked over to the door and opened it.“Hey brother…. How are you doing? Is something wrong?” He questioned and I immediately knew it was Arnold. I was quite vexed yet I lay there on the bed. He walked into the room and was about to speak when he saw me laying on the bed.“I had no idea you had a guest.” He spoke and crossed his hands behind him, looking away from me and diverting his gaze to his brother.“Guest…..” Ryker chuckled. “Come on, it’s Keleigh and not a guest. By the way, she is only here for the night because she could not spend the night in h
KeleighThe thoughts crossed my mind and it suddenly made me feel sick. What if whoever it was had indeed been a member of the pack and was still within the pack or was hosted by one of the guards?I really did meant to speak with Ryker but he was fast asleep. What if he really didn’t believe me and only see me as delusional. Perhaps, he agreed to my explanation just to make me feel comfortable?I shook my head and laid on the bed instead, shutting my eyes tight, hoping to drift off into sleep and after a couple of minutes later, I did fall asleep.I was awoken the next morning by the beautiful aroma coming from the kitchen. The maids were indeed doing a very good job.“Good morning, beautiful.” Ryker’s face was the first face I saw when I opened my eyes. My first vision. My lips curved into a smile. I had not been so comfortable in so long. His room was warm and cool and… amazing. I just lovers every part of it. I felt so shy laying on his bed right there with him while nothing was g
~KeleighI hated the fact that I was not trusted by either of the brothers. How could they imagine I had made something that great, up? How could I have decided them all? There was possibly no way I could lie to them both just to spend the night in Ryker’s room.“Keleigh….” Arnold ran after me and right behind him was Ryker.'”I am very sorry, I did not mean to upset you. I just …. I am very sorry.” Arnold responded and held my hands in his. “I am very sorry for making you feel bad and making you feel that you are not doing enough. You are doing beyond great. Whoever it is, we would find out and make sure he is punished.”I could barely believe Arnold could apologize to me. He had been acting quite strange to me. What made you change his mind this time? I however shrugged the thoughts aside.“We are very sorry for making you feel bad. We should not have done that. Just like Arnold had said, we will find out whoever is behind this whole thing and make sure he is genuinely punished.” He
KeleighRoman did try to convince me but I could not believe any of the words he was saying. If he didn’t try to abduct me, who then would? Somehow, I felt he had an hand in it. He knew about what had happenedHe possibly could have organized the attack. Somehow, I felt convinced that it was him but how could I prove him guilty when I had no proof? There was nothing with which I could mail him to the cross.A gazillion thoughts crossed my mind all at the same time and even though I did try to act like I was not bothered, I was.“Now, if you will excuse me, I have to leave for something quite important.” He walked away from me, leaving me dumbfounded. Perhaps, he was right. What if it was really not him? What if whoever had brought about the attack was not willing to kill me? What if it was a she and not a he? Perhaps, it was Selene.What if she had come to hurt me simply because of the brothers? I knew she liked them and would do anything to have them but would killing me be her next
~KeleighWhile the brothers carried on with what they were doing, I on the other hand was more concerned about what I could do to get whosever was behind the whole drama. I was rarely alone without guards and maids as I was still scared. The memory had still not left my mind. It bothered me so much and I wished I could do something about it.Just then, it crossed my mind. I ordered for one of the guards to come into the room. I had written a letter to the Crescent pack. I really wanted to know if Roman had gone to the pack or not just like he claimed.“Here…” I handed the letter over to the guard with a smile on my face as it was neatly held together.. “Give this letter to the Alpha of the pack and no, do not disclose where you are going to anyone. Not even the Alphas. If anyone tries to pressure you into telling them what I had sent you for, kindly remind them to come and see me personally. Do not disclose this letter to anyone and do not let anyone see it’s content.” I ordered him
~KeleighI felt a little betrayed. Of course, I trusted them so much and I always wanted to be with them no matter what happened. How then could they think I would leave all alone? How then could they think I would leave them for a safer pack? If anything was going to happen, then we wild be there together. We would be by each other’s side.I was definitely not going to lay low and pretend. That was not possible. That was the last thing I would ever do. Cowardice was not in our blood line and it would not start from me.“Keleigh…..” I could hear Ryker’s voice as he walked after me. I just wished he would stop following me and let me be.“I really do not want to see you or speak to you. I need my privacy.” I responded, walki g as fast as I could.“Come on! Please, listen to me. Listen to what I have to say and them you can understand.” He pleaded.“There is nothing….. to understand.” I halted and turned to look at him. “We havw been together for how long? And now that there are challe
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