AUTHOR'S POV Alpha Damien was surprised to see Zeta and Belinda laughing. They were engrossed in their discussion that they didn't notice his presence. "... You don't mean that!" Zeta exclaimed doubling in laughter and clutching her sides.Belinda nodded. " Of course that's what happened." Zeta's mouth fell open, " You spread relaxer on your bread? How did it happen?"Belinda gave a bashful smile, " I'd rather not talk about it. It's embarrassing. Let me quickly check on the food." She replied, and rushed into the kitchen.Zeta was still smiling when Belinda returned with some plates of beef stew and some pasta to go with it. " I can taste this already. It smells so delicious." " I love the compliment, but wait until you actually taste it." Belinda replied playfully. Both women hadn't still noticed Damien's presence because he hid at the top of the stairs.The women looked up at the sound of footsteps of Damien descent." Such a lovely conversation between the both of you." Dami
AUTHOR'S POVZeta tried to pacify Alpha Damien who was very furious. "When you look at it this way, at least he gets to pay for damages." She whispered. That was good for business in her opinion.Damien shot her a glare, this was not about the payment for damages or not, it was about the perversion of justice. " The council has been compromised at what cost?" " Well we can only be careful." Zeta replied.Damien was still very furious at their antics and decided on what he was going to do. Yet, he didn't disclose it to Zeta.The next day the council members arrived at Alpha Damien's pack unannounced so there was no grand reception for them." We are here to see your Alpha." Marcus; the leader of the council spoke. The guard led them to the waiting room for visitors and went to inform Damien of the visitors. Damien who was unable to sleep till the early hours of the morning, went downstairs at the news.The men were still standing when Damien came down regarding him with cool eyes.
AUTHOR'S POV Belinda knew she was doomed and that she had to come up with a plausible excuse to tell him immediately. " Nothing." Belinda replied. She prayed that he didn't press further. Alpha Damien smelt fear in Belinda and wondered why she was fidgeting. " What are you hiding?" " Nothing." Zeta replied. Damien was annoyed at the both of them. " Let me see your hands." He told Zeta. " What do you have to say to this?" He asked Zeta, disappointment swirled in his eyes as he saw the file. If she was the one who stole the file, Belinda wouldn't have such guilty look on her face. " Leave my office." He ordered Zeta calmly. Zeta paced in her room. She could only imagine what they were discussing. She knew that Damien would be very angry with her for trying to keep this away from him. He didn't address Belinda at first. " What happened?" He asked. Belinda was shocked to hear the question. The warning look in his eyes told her not to attempt to lie. Damien walked into
"Are you traveling?" Adrien asked Belinda when be saw her dragging some suitcases out of her room.Belinda shot him a cruel look. Ever since his mother set foot into this house, things went sour between she and Damien. She wouldn't hesitate to wring his neck If she had her way. Sadly, she had better plans up her sleeves, she would have the last laugh for sure. It was only a matter of time." That's none of your business." She replied. " That's mean. My mommy says it's not good to be mean to people." He replied, and she could slap him." Adrien!" Jen shouted as she rounded the corridor." There you are." She sighed in relief, before focusing on the woman with her suitcase." Where are you going?" She asked with surprise on her face. " That's none of your business." She repeated, when did this begin? " I'm sorry, ma'am." Jen replied." You better be, and I don't want to hear this outside." She warned. " Okay, ma'am." Jen replied." Why don't you want anyone to know? Are you doing s
Alpha Damien's hands splayed all over Zeta's shirt, and unbuttoned them slowly. It was such a torturous experience. Could he just get them off immediately? Zeta thought."You are taking too long." Zeta hurried. Damien stopped and gave a teasing smirk. " You want me so bad, don't you?" He asked. He was teasing her, and wanted to drive her crazy with need."Do something about it." She replied sassily. Of course she wanted him badly but he ignored her the past few days. He breath hitched her when he suckled on one nipple. She dragged out a long breath. " You like that huh?" He chuckled, causing vibrations all over her body. His stubble grazed her skin, which tickled her, she was more than ready. He hands moved lower, and she arched in anticipation. Their rendezvous was interrupted rudely by a knock which made the both of them to groan loudly. " Who is that?" Alpha Damien replied harshly. The person had better have something reasonable to say for halting them halfway in the long awai
AUTHOR'S POV Belinda grew in angst as her plans failed. Pissed that it was beginning to spread that she was chased out of the house. She had to leave the house sooner or later. " I need to leave this house." She told the informant. " Can you get another person to replace me? I am bored out of my mind." Belinda said. " I am sorry, ma'am." He replied.Belinda was very angry. She was placed on house arrest. While that bitch was busy enjoying her life. She was annoyed. She picked up her phone and called another person. " I need your help." She called. " What do you need me to do." " Kidnap that boy." She said." That's not an easy task." He replied. " You owe me and you have to do it for me." " I am not obligated to do anything for you." He replied." I'll expose all your shenanigans to the world." she replied." You will do no such thing." He replied. " Do not dare me." She warned. She hoped he didn't call her bluff. No one would want to listen to whatever she wants to say. B
AUTHOR'S POV When will you get back?" Zeta asked her mate who traveled for a business meeting for some days." I don't know. It should take another few days to out everything in order." Damien replied over the phone. Zeta was missing him already and couldn't wait for him to return. She helped him with some files, and still felt bored. She was unable to get proper night rest because of his absence. She was used to sleeping beside him at night. " You miss me so much, don't you?" He asked teasingly. " Not really." She tried to play it cool but he could hear the longing in her voice. " Right." He replied, and smiled at her antics. " Well, I miss you but I know that it's dir the best." She said. " Thanks for being understanding. How is my champ doing?" He asked, it had been long he spoke to Adrien." Well, in fact I think the painting lessons are good for him. He loves attending. The house is decorated with drawings." " That's great. I can't wait to see them.i can't wait to see you
" Why didn't you do what I asked?" Belinda asked."You can't threaten me." " I will do whatever I want to do and nobody will stop me. Try it I dare you. " " What do you want?" "You know what I want. Do it and we wont have problems." She replied. She knew he would. He owed her a favor and she planned on cashing out in real time. He wouldn't want everyone to know that he was involved in some shady deals. It would garnish his image and also destroy everything he had worked for. Then proceeded to call Damien. on the phone. Alpha Damien awaited the call from the council, and when he heard his phone ring, he picked up without checking the caller ID." Hello, Damien." " Its Alpha Damien to you." He replied. He would not allow her the liberty to call him by name.Belinda rolled her eyes and played along. He sounded irritated, like something was bothering him. She didn't want to think that she was the reason for his anger." Alpha Damien." " State the reason for this call." " I wante
Epilogue " Mom, Daddy says you should hurry up, he cannot wait to see you." A cute-looking Adrien smiled proudly at me. " You look beautiful." He said.I hugged him, "Thank you. You also look dapper." " I guess that means I look handsome too." He said as his brows creased in confusion. "Yes. You are so smart. Tell your dad I'll be down in a minute." I replied with a prouder smile. Adrien was growing so well. He was smart and resourceful and everything I hoped for. "Yes, Mom." Then he fished into his breast pocket, and brought out a gold necklace, " Dad told me to give you this." He said while handing it over to me.My eyes were misted with tears when I saw the inscription on the locket. " You are my forever, no one can separate us." " Why are you crying, Mom? Are you sad?" Adrien asked in a concerned tone."These are happy tears." I shook my head, he must have confused my happiness for sadness. Adrien cocked his head, and scanned my face for a few minutes before moving away, "
Damien's POV I scanned the letter and saw that the handwriting didn't quite tally. Moving into her room, everything was intact leading me to believe that she was taken. Coming out of the house, I shut the door and sniffed the air as the lingering Zeta's scent wafted into my nostrils. She must be around the area. I thought. I closed my eyes and inhaled deeply, her scent called me, and I walked according to its directions. I had almost walked a mile distance without anyone in sight. I sighed deeply as I continued my journey. I had crossed the expanse of my land when her scent got stronger but it was mixed with a metallic scent. Blood! Looking to the left, I saw a hidden shack, just before crossing to the next pack. It was in No Man's Land. A free pack where shady dealings go on. The predominant inhabitants were rogues and some evil wolves. I called Daniel to come quickly as a backup. " Bring some vehicles along," I ordered. Pulling out my gun from my back pocket, I rush in. No on
A hard crack of palm connected with Zeta's cheek making her jump wide awake in fright. Her vision blurred as she slowly regained consciousness. She was shocked to see herself in cuffs and an unfamiliar house. She saw Belinda's annoying face and groaned as she remembered how she was taken._Three hours later after Damien left, the doorbell rang and Zeta rushed to the front door, and opened it instantly. It was eerily quiet except for the slight whooshing from the early evening breeze and the soft rustling of leaves in the garden. Her maid was also nowhere in sight. She stepped outside with the thought that Damien was probably playing a prank on her which was her mistake. After standing for two minutes, she turned to go into the house when she heard an unusual rustling of leaves. This time, it sounded like someone was crushing dried leaves. The hair on her nape rose, and her skin broke out in goosebumps.__She turned and a plank was delivered to her head, causing her to go out like lig
Zeta was busy tending to the garden when a nurse came to inform her that Damien was around. She ran straight to the house and jumped into his arms. He grunted before twirling her around. " You told me that you weren't going to come!" She said in an accusing tone and he smiled. " I wanted to surprise you." He whispered into her ear. Zeta beamed from ear to ear as she stared at Damien, it was surreal to her that he was here in the flesh. Although they spoke for long hours on the phone, it didn't stop the longing that she felt.Tears rolled down her eyes, and Damien wiped it away." You don't need to cry, I'm here now." He patted her head." I know, I'm just happy to see you." The feeling was mutual." Me too. Let's go inside." Damien said." Look at the time. I'm such a bad host." Zeta exclaimed." It's fine," Damien replied. Their conversation spanned from afternoon till evening, as they had a lot to talk about. "What would you like to eat? I can make some pasta for you." Zeta sho
Zeta blinked slowly as she became conscious. The door opened Immediately, and a nurse walked in with a tray in her hand." Good morning, Luna Belinda. It's nice to see you awake." She greeted her with a pleasant smile. " Good morning, please where am I?" She inquired as she scanned the room. It was painted white. The door opened again, and Alpha Paul walked in. " Good morning, Zeta." He greeted her with a friendly smile on his face."Good morning, Alpha Paul." She replied in a hoarse tone, relieved to see a familiar face. The nurse rushed to her bedside and poured her a glass of water and she took a quick sip."How are you feeling?" He replied when he saw the curious look on her face. "Better, I guess." She replied and groaned while attempting to sit upright. " Easy there." Alpha Paul advised. The nurse assisted her to sit upright. "Thank you," Zeta whispered. " You're welcome, ma'am." The nurse replied and excused them at Paul's nod." Where is this place?" She inquired. " Al
Soon, it became a rowdy Alpha Damien's heart skipped at that statement, but he saw the determination on their faces, he knew that they couldn't be persuaded. They continued chanting loudly. He thought long and hard about what to say. One wrong statement, and he was at risk of rebellion. He wore an unreadable expression and shrugged nonchalantly. He raised an arm, and the pack fell silent. " Nobody is above the law, she went into this with her eyes open." Belinda's eyes narrowed suspiciously at the statement. Damien sighed, " As much as I do not want to do this I am still having a hard time wrapping my head around it. She has to be put to death." The crowd roared and high-fived one another in excitement. Damien felt somber but maintained a calm composure. He raised an arm again and they kept quiet. "That will be all for today, you can return to your homes. Have a good night's rest." He said and waited till they all left before rushing down to the cell.The high-pitched rattle o
Zeta dodged behind a large tent that was used for her celebration. Axel moved forward, and she held her breath when she heard his approaching footsteps. The pitter-patter of her heart increased to banging against her ribcage in apprehension. She hoped that she was not caught. Who knows what would be done to her? Axel stopped and Belinda gave him a fearful look. If this conversation got leaked to the public, she would certainly be punished.Axel raised his nose and sniffed the air. He noticed a scent coming from the tent.He pointed to where Zeta was hiding, and trod there stealthily, careful not to make a sound. After ten minutes, Zeta's leg began to cramp up, and she decided to check out what was happening on the other side. She raised her head slowly and screamed when she saw Axel pointing a gun at her." Rise." He ordered and she obeyed quickly. Her eyes scanned the garden to see if anyone would come to her rescue. Sadly, there was no guard in sight.Axel grinned as if he could r
" When will I be getting my payment?" Alpha Scott inquired." Can you not see that the plan didn't work?" Belinda replied. " The agreement was that I get my gold after the fiasco." " How was I supposed to know that he will not kick her out? Maybe if you were believable enough, then we will have no need for this quarrel." Belinda spat.Scott raised his brows in confusion, " Now this is my fault? A man decided to forgive his wife, maybe it's your plans that need reevaluation." He said.Belinda sighed, "I don't want to fight with you, Scott." " Then pay me what you owe me, very simple." He replied. " I will, I just need to figure out something." Belinda sighed." I want my gold delivered in a month." Alpha Scott replied and hung up.Belinda paced in her room, as she tried to come up with a stronger plan. If she didn't pay these people, they would expose her and this means annihilation.She scrolled through her phone and discovered a number. Axel; the leader of the rogues. She dialed
" Do not tell me that you believe this fallacy he is saying." Zeta pointed to the Alpha Scott." Well, now that It's all in the open, What do you have to say Alpha?" Scott replied.Zeta was frantic with worry at the expression on Damien's face, she hoped that he didn't believe this man. "What if I tell you that she is not going with you, what will you do?" Alpha Damien challenged, his head was messed up by the information but he stopped himself from acting irrationally." I will not go without her. Like I told these people, I am not here to kill anyone, I came here on her orders, I have proof." He said." Show me the proof," Damien demanded. Scott smirked, " I hope your fragile heart can take it." He whistled and someone brought a phone, "Listen to this." He played a call recording. " I am tired of being a Luna, sometimes I just wish I can run away from this place. Especially with Damien being so burdensome, he is creeping me out. They expect me to be a perfect Luna almost immediat