VIKTOR.I know the exact moment he sees Rowan because of the way his whole body freezes up and his eyes go wide like he has just seen a ghost.Fear.That is what I see in his face.I wonder what is going on in his head right now.The woman he was supposed to love and cherish, the one he betrayed in the worst way possible is right here, in his enemy's house, surrounded by the alphas he is trying to convince to join his cause.Just how terrified is he?I really want to know.“Lo… Louisa?”Huh?Who is-I see the way Rowan instinctively flinches, just a tiny start that no one would notice even if they were looking at her.But I am looking at her and I know her well enough to read even the tiniest twitch.Louisa.That must have been her name before… well, before everything that happened.“It is nice of you to join us,” I call out to him, effectively getting his attention on me as I move through the crowd. “We had almost written you off and started the meeting without you.”A sneer breaks o
ROWAN.“What?!” He exclaims. “Her?!”“What is wrong? Have you met her before?” Viktor asks with a dangerous smirk.He really has been spoiling for a fight with him and I wonder if this meeting can go on without a hitch or without a little blood being spilled.In the meantime, I stare right at Dominic as he too stares at me, daring him to answer.Oh, he must be so confused.I am pretty certain he was convinced I was dead and he had gotten away with what he had done.It will be lovely, destroying everything that he holds dear.“Alpha Dominic? Are you okay?” One of the men asks.“What? I mean … Yes, I am fine. I am okay.”“So, have you met her before?” Viktor repeats “No. No, I have not.”“Ah, I see. Have you met any of the members of her coalition?”“No.”“Have any of your people come in contact with them?”“I… I can't say.”“Hmm, I see.”“If there is no other issue,” Maxwell says. “Shall we begin this meeting? Alpha Dominic, please have your seat.”It was an order and I know for a fac
ROWAN“...Rowan, the floor is yours.”At Maxwell's words, I finally break my gaze off Dominic.“I really don't know what more to say,” I begin. “Alpha Viktor here has spoken well on our behalf. There is just one thing I would like to add. You said it was a mercy that you have allowed us to live this long, frankly, that is a disturbing thought. It has been a while since I have been in a pack, so please enlighten me, is this the mentality of all alphas? That those they consider less or weaker than them should be killed off?”“Of course, not!” Sven remarks. “It is our duty to ensure that we teach and protect those too weak to protect themselves.”“They are rogues!” Dominic snaps. “They are dangerous creatures who have banded together to-”“The only reason we have banded together is to protect ourselves from packs who will seek to take advantage of us or kill us. Packs like yours!” I snarl at him. “Tell me, these past years that we have been in existence, have we contacted any of you, att
DOMINIC. With bated breath, I watch as Maxwell walks towards the box, picks it up, and begins it to the table. “I am going to be pulling out the marbles one by one, to avoid any… allegations of cheating,” he says and another smattering of chuckles is heard around the room. Are they mocking me?! “But before I do that, I would like to ask. Is there anyone who withheld their right to vote? If so, please raise a hand.” I look around and note that no single person raises their hand. Which is good, right? At least, if I can get a considerable amount of red marbles, it means I still have a chance to get rid of them. Of her. But… How? How is she still alive? I had the whole surroundings checked, how… is she- “Very well, then,” Maxwell says with a nod. “I shall begin the count. There are thirty six alphas present here, so there should be thirty six marbles counted. I will begin.” One by one, he begins pulling out the marbles, some of us counting under our breaths ho
VIKTOR“On a scale of one to ten, how mad do you think he is?” I whisper into Rowan's ear as we both watch Dominic from across the room.He is right now talking with a couple of alphas, trying to integrate himself with them or something, with a fake smile and even faker laugh. I am surprised no one has actually walked away from him.“Oh, he is simmering all right,” she answers with a chuckle. “And he can't be having it easy since he can't explode out here in front of witnesses. It makes me wonder, really.”“Hmm, about what?”“Well, from what I remember of him, he always believed he was right. That his actions and words were justified. So, seeing him here, trying to behave himself, trying to appear… normal and sane- and doing a very poor job of it, I might I add - it makes me wonder. Deep down, in that place where he has buried his conscience and all sense of morality, does he know he is wrong? I mean, he has to, right? If he didn't, he wouldn't be pretending now, right?”“Don't think
CHAPTER 85: REVENGE.VIKTOR“You are unbelievable!” Sven snaps as he paces in front of me.“What did you expect him to do?” Fin asks him as he chuckles his annoyance.“Thank you,” I say to Rowan as she hands me a bag of frozen peas to place in my hand.After the lunatic had cursed at me and launched his attack, almost catching me by surprise, we had a small tussle. And by tussle, I mean I rammed my fist repeatedly into his face until it was barely recognizable and then tossed him out the window.It was funThough, I am pretty sure that my hand would disagree if it could speak.Unfortunately, Sven is loud enough to get the point across.Loud and clear.“It was bad enough that you practically demolished his face, did you have to throw him out the window?” he demanded “He came at me!” I exclaim. “Was I supposed to.just stand there and let him hit me?”“One punch would have been enough. You just had to hit him several times.”“I don't think he did much damage,” Maxwell retorts as he walk
( Warning: Erotic chapter)ROWAN I knew the moment he was going to kiss me and this time I am determined to not shy away from him.Hey easy man, let's get a room outside your park. We got a whole lot of company here with us. True To, quickly he ordered a ride that picked us up from the his mansion, down to an already booked hotel reservation, a penthouse. The whole atmosphere was tensed and we were heated up. Trauma be damned.I wanted him and by the goddess I was going to have him. I made the move and he complied. The kiss is slow and careful, like he is testing the waters and trying not to rush me.Gentle.Sweet.I savor it, leaning back into the chair as he leans into me.“Why didn't you? I wouldn't have minded," I whisper back."Good to know. Allow me to rectify that," he says and kisses me again.We go at it for a long time, totally forgetting the driver at the front.I feel his hands crawl up my tights and go under my gown, which has gone all the way to my upper thighs. He
ROWANI wake up to the gentle stroking of his fingers on my face.Almost like soft feather touches, careful not to disturb me.“Why aren't you sleeping?” I murmur as I turn into his chest, hiding my face into it.“It is morning,” he whispers into my hair.“So? After the hectic days we have had, I don't think a sleep in would be out of order.”“True. You know, normally I would have been out of bed by now. Earlier than this. You make me lazy.”“Is that a good thing or a bad thing?”“Hmm, ask me that question with your eyes open.”I lean back before opening my eyes to look up at him.“Is that a good thing or a bad thing?” I repeat.“Hmm, definitely a good thing. How can it be anything but, with those beautiful eyes of yours looking at me. I honestly wouldn't mind waking up like this.”“You are cheesy,” I say with a giggle.“That is your fault too,” he replies before leaning down to kiss me. “Good morning,” he whispers after he pulls away “Good morning.”“How do you feel? Did I… are you