SeleneTo say that I was pissed off to see that Keileigh was leaving Ryker’s office was an understatement.A maid had come to my room about ten minutes ago, to inform me that Ryker had brought the jeweler here and of course, I had assumed it was for me. Who else in this mansion was more deserving of jewels than me?And so I had rushed here only to find that Keileigh was leaving the study with that old maid Kara walking with her. The girl seemed surprised to see me there and it made me all the more angry. I boiled with anger as she Keileigh murmured a greeting and walked away but my eyes followed her as a sneer was on my face.I clenched her teeth in a hiss and tried not to appear too flustered or angry. I had questions on my mind and I would have Ryker answer them. For one what was that bag that Kara was holding? Had Ryker purchased something for THAT GIRL?He had better not, not when he had barely given me any jewelry as a present. It was Arnold who spent more on me, even when all I
KeileighBack in the safety of the bedroom I had grown used to staying in, I began to think again, my thoughts the only company I had at the moment.The velvet bag sat on the vanity table, waiting for me to open it. I stared at it for a long time before forcing myself to look away.“This is just so complicated,” I whispered out loud, feeling the pressure around me tighten.First the two Alphas had brought me trouble and conflicted emotions, especially Ryker. Now Roman.My own childhood best friend… had confessed his feelings for me.And… what did I feel about it? What COULD I feel about it, when I didn’t know if I could ever love or trust anyone romantically ever again.A voice proclaimed in my head lid and clear, ’But this was ROMAN we’re talking about. Not some other guy who you don’t know from a young age. Roman has always brought you comfort and you never had a reason to not trust him, right?’I closed my eyes briefly and let out a deep sigh. Opening them, my eyes were drawn once
Ryker“She’s here, Alpha Ryker.”The maid that had announced Keliegh’s arrival left just as quickly with a bow as I nodded at her. I saw Keileigh step in through the door looking around in wonder. She lad likely not been in this part of the mansion before and it pleased me to be the first one to show it to her.My eyes flitted over her body briefly - she looked absolutely radiant to say the least. But my wonder was quickly accompanied with disappointment as soon as I noticed she wore a simple silver necklace to go with the dress.I thought of the gold jewelry I had picked out for her and wondered if she hadn’t liked it after all. Had she just been acting to be nice when she let me get it for her?I masked my emotions with a smile and reached out my hand to her as our eyes met.“I hope you had a good rest,” I said to her, taking her small delicate hand and leading her to the table where a feast lay for us to eat.The mate bond that we shared burned brighter in my chest more than ever.I
KeileighI avoided Alpha Ryker the next morning, and stayed in the room the entire time.Kara must have figured out that I hadn’t had breakfast because she arrived in my bedroom sometime after breakfast was normally served, with a maid carrying a tray of food for me.Even as the older woman stayed for the entire duration of my eating, ordering the maid around to clean, she didn’t give me any news from Alpha Ryker to my surprise.Had he really… forgotten about me already? Or had he been hurt by the way I had practically brushed him off the last part of the dinner?I felt guilty once again - an emotion that seemed to always accompany me every time I pushed Aloha Ryker away.But I couldn’t help it, I tried to defend my actions of the previous night.I had been overwhelmed. I didn’t know what to do then. It was all so confusing to be in the same room as Alpha Ryker because he made me feel like he cared when I knew… I just knew that he actually didn’t.I let out a sigh as Kara left with th
Ryker“How is she?”I aimed my question at Kara. Having returned from an early morning training and attended to pack duties later that morning, I could finally have space to think about the most prominent subject on my mind. Ergo, Keileigh, my one and only mate.She hadn’t come for breakfast this morning, and I didn’t feel the need to push her. Yet that didn’t remove my worry for her from my mind. The way she acted hot and cold sometimes was very confusing, and her mood had switched during dinner, leaving me wondering what exactly I had done wrong.I had never needed to think about any woman the way she plagued my thoughts endlessly.“She’s had breakfast,” Kara replied to me, and I could tell she had questions on her mind. She was always a curious person and wiser than many assumed a maid was.However the question I was sure she would ask was one I had no answer for just yet.What was wrong with Keileigh? I didn’t know.I nodded to her.“Keep an eye on her,” I instructed her. “If she w
22Chapter 29: Seeds of DistrustKeileighI could relax a little after Alpha Ryker’s words but that didn’t mean I didn’t feel awkward.How did he find out I was pregnant?It wasn’t hard to connect the dots; Roman was the only soul I had told about this.I was almost afraid to ask but I had to.Alpha Ryker let out a sigh which almost sounded resigned to my ears, and he said, “Keileigh, cannot lie to you. I did tell Roman to spy on you.”Hearing that solidified a feeling inside me and I didn’t like it. It was unease, and now I was wondering about all my interactions with Roman.“However,” Ryker continued with certainty in his voice. “I only did that because I wished to know more about you. I don’t regret that I had to resort to those methods.”I didn’t know what to say and could only nod.At least he was honest, I thought. Roman hadn’t been honest about being a spy on Ryker’s behalf.Of all the things I expected to be confronted with this morning, my pregnancy wasn’t one of them.“Thank
RykerHe could sense the weariness in his mate’s voice and felt bad for her. He HAD confronted her over a secret that she kept from him, but she must have done so to protect herself from any horrible reactions.He reached out to cil her cheek and her e yes s flickered to meet his. She looked fragile, like he would break her if he put too much pressure under his grip.“Why would I be angry when another man deceived you?” He asked her. “You don’t have to worry about that at all, Keiliegh. Trust in me a little, alright?”She swallowed, and nodded in response. I could still see uncertainty in her eyes.I reckoned it must have been a hard thing for her to trust in anyone, and a part of me wanted to know the full story behind it. The man that had got her pregnant, had he hurt her somehow?My mind was filled with various thoughts all linked to the one thing that Roman could tell me. If only I knew the identity of the man, perhaps I wouldn’t feel this burning curiosity.I dropped my hand, and
ArnoldI grit my teeth at Ryker’s response to my goading hum.“That girl isn’t deserving of my time, or energy at all,” I all but spat at my twin brother who still looked quite tense. “If you must know, Selene had been quite upset about you not coming to eat breakfast or dinner with us. And you aren’t even making an effort to spend time with her.”“And?” He sounded so fucking biase about the situation, and he ran his hand through his hair with a sigh. “Do I look like I care what Selene feels? In the same way you don’t have time or energy to spend on Keileigh, the same can be said for me even thinking about Selene right now.”“Well, I care even if you don’t,” I growled at him. “And I will NOT take no for an answer brother. I already asked Kara and she told me that the girl is already having her dinner in her room. This means you have no choice but to join us.”Ryker sighed again,poking exasperated to say the least. I could tell he was probably trying to think of an excuse.But before
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