***CARLA***I sat in the back of the car as Nate drove and Simone sat in the passenger’s seat in front with him while Ellie sat with me in the back, throwing me deadly stares, but I wasn’t going to get scared or anything, so I kept staring right back into her eyes. “We should be in Ravenclaw anytime soon, Ellie, you might have to get in the booth right before we do,” Nate announced and Ellie just drowned while I had a victory smile plastered all over my face. “Why do I have to get in the booth?” Ellie voiced out frantically and I just rolled my eyes as I leaned into my seat. “Because everyone believes you’re dead?” Nate simply said. “And what of Simone?” She asked pointing at Simone. “Well, who knows what she looks like in Ravenclaw?” Nate asked, Ellie didn’t answer and after a long pause, he answered himself, “Yeah, I know, absolutely no one!” Ellie sank back in her seat, giving up since she’d realized nothing she had to say was going to stop this decision Nate had made. “And
***CARLA***“How do you plan to get Ellie up here without the whole pack finding out she’s alive?” I asked Nate as we walked through the hallways of the floor that had been apportioned to us by Bree’s husband who has been in charge since Derek and Sheila came to Ravenclaw. “I’m still thinking about it,” he said and I just nodded along. “You know, we should have unchained her, I mean, we weren’t planning on chaining her down all through her stay here, or were you?” I asked.“No, I wasn’t,” he nodded as he answered, then continued, “and I’ll have you know that I did unchain her, cause I felt she should be able to know her way around the castle since I couldn’t think about a way to bring her in without being suspicious,” he said and I nodded. “Maybe we should have planned well enough and also try to open the north for her—“ I was saying but was cut off. “Missing me already?” Ellie said, Nate and I turned just in time to see her find her way into the hallway through the stairs. “How—
***KAYLA***“Fuck!” I gritted as hard as I could in frustration, this was so not my dad. “So what now,” I said to no one in particular as I pulled off the latest gloves I had on and slammed them on the table, “first day assuming my duties and I can’t even do it right,” I added and slammed my left arm across my forehead. “I could help you with that,” I heard Sheila’s voice say and I flinched a little as I turned to look at her. “No, I’ve got it all under control, I just have to work out how to get this thing going,” I said as I used my legs to tug at the sewing machine. “And you’re doing a bad job at it, you don’t need a glove to work a sewing machine,” Sheila answered and I nodded. “I know that, but you see, this machine’s got lots of sharp objects around it that I don’t know how long they’ve been left, unsterialized, so I gotta save myself and the baby,” I pointed out.“Hmmmm, that’s true, I wouldn’t know that or think that’s far, I’ve never had a baby,” she said.“Right!” I nod
***CALEB***“I think you should send someone instead,” I heard Kayla say behind me as she found her way into the room, I continued shoving some clothes in my bag without giving a reply. “And the maids could do that Caleb, I mean, why pack yourself?” she asked again and I just stopped. “I just felt this is faster, you know, I know exactly what I need, not much since I'd be provided for back in Grey’s pack, I answered and just continued with my packing.Kayla walked up to me and hugged me, I stopped and just stood there, feeling her warmth and care. “There's nothing you could have done to stop what happened in Cranewood,” she said reassuringly and I just hugged her back. “But I think there was, I could have gone back to cranewood with Alpha Grey when he made that complaint, and I didn't, and now, cranewood has fallen and heaven knows what kind of things they'd be subjected to, the wolves captured,” I said, trying my best to sound strong but I was already broken inside. “There's not
***CARLA***“It’s as though I was to be governor of this place,” I jokingly said as Nate was about to board the private plane of Ravenclaw, alongside other wolves to join Caleb in battle. “Well, maybe you are, you were destined to rule Carla, guess nature just wants you to shine anyhow, and I’m more than happy that you’re now in charge of Ravenclaw, take care,” he said and walked away without looking back while I just stood there, watching his retreating figure. Then my phone rang just as Nate’s plane began to move away. I checked the phone in my hand and saw the name on the screen, Kayla.“Hey Kayla, I’m sorry I didn’t call, it’s been busy here, you know, everything being out of order for a very long time,” k said immediately after I picked up the call. “Guess Nate must have left you by now?” She asked from the order end and I just sighed. “It’s gonna be fine Carla, guess the realm of wolves now rests on both of our shoulders, Caleb just left too,” she informed me and I just nodd
***CARLA***“You alright Bree?” I asked as she stood there frozen in time when she didn’t answer IPoked her a bit. “Oh yeah, yeah I’m fine,” she said, swallowing hard. “Come on, let’s go, we don’t want to be late,” I said to her and she nodded, then she began to walk away and I just followed closely behind, looking back at intervals but never catching sight of Ellie or Simone, well, it’s better they stayed hidden till we were gone. Bree and I walked side by side to the elevator, entered, and went down to the floor where the council’s meeting was to take place.“You ready?” Bree asked as we reached the front of the large door and I just breathed in and out.“Yes I am,” I said nodding my head, I was going to rule this place, both court and all, even though it wasn’t my first time ruling a pack, I still felt anxious. Bree pushed the door open and I went right in, not looking at any face as I did. I got to the throne of Ravenclaw and took my place on it, well, it was not as comfortab
***OUTSIDE OF CRANEWOOD PACK******CALEB***“What’s the situation of things here?” I asked as I came out of my car in the middle of the tunnels, Nate had arrived before us and he seemed to be awaiting the rest of the rescue troops before going in. “Well, we’re trying to scout the area for a way in, We’ll, an alternative way into Cranewood,” he explained and I raised an eyebrow. “An alternative way into Cranewood? Why? We could just use the tunnels,” I said and he just sighed. “They’re sealed shut, seems the hunters inside are very very meticulous and know the in and out of the pack, they sealed the tunnels only wolves could know of,” he explained and I just ran my hand through my hair in frustration, this was going to be hard rescue. “What if alpha Sonya?” Nate asked, “I was thinking she’d be here,” he added.“She had to drop midway to safeguard the moonstone in Clawfield and summon her men before coming, she should be here any moments from now,” I said and began to walk away fro
***INSIDE CRANEWOOD PACK******NATE***I was dragged into the gates of Cranewood in chains like a prisoner by the human hunters who carried tranquilizers that I knew were filled with wolfsbane, they could take me out anytime and render me powerless. “Who is heading this attack?” I asked, but neither of the two hooded men that were leading me away answered and even if they did, it wasn’t as though I understood anything or knew any name they’d mention. I forgot about the duo and just continued walking with them, everything in here seemed fine, with no casualties but I could see the fear in the eyes of the inhabitants, meaning something had happened here, possibly, someone had even died and now fear was a consistent tenant in the hearts of the people of Cranewood. The two men further led me away, we’re approaching the castle of Cranewood, and so far, from the outside, it looked great enough, and hopefully, the insides wouldn’t be bad as well.“Here, we caught him with a White flag roa
***KAYLA*** I ran as fast as my leg could take me, clutching my belly, just like the first time I was hunted by members of the Ravenclaw pack, only, this time, I was heavily pregnant and could feel my baby with every step I took while I ran. I was getting tired, Caleb was nowhere, everywhere was in smoke and even Carla had been separated from me when it all went into shambles. I stopped for a while to catch my breath and I could hear the steps of the one who had been chasing after me get closer and closer, I knew I had to continue running, save myself and my baby, I had to run, I was thirsty but I had no choice, I started running again, only this time, I wasn’t as fast, my energy was burning out and I was getting slower and slower, then, I felt someone grab me. “Haaaa…” I yelled but was cut short as someone placed their hands on my mouth, burying my cry for help. “Shhhh, it’s me,” Caleb said, his voice soothing and making me calm down, I heaved out in relief and tapped his han
Nate and the blondie turned around and left while Toria followed behind, looking back as she walked away. I turned to look at Philip, we shared a knowing look and he nodded. “Maybe the blondie thinks he’s human?” Philip shrugged speaking my mind. “Maybe,” I shrugged too, and went back to take my seat. “You should inform the rest and gather more information on the blondie, but inform everyone to not relate with Nate, or rather, send a message,” I said, that’s the quickest way to reach all alphas and maids in the castle. “Sure,” Philip said and glanced at his phone that’s just beeped. “Alpha Derek has arrived, and with his Luna,” he announced and my head went blank, what the hell was Sheila doing here when we only invited Derek, I sighed. “Come on, send the message, and let’s go welcome them,” I said to him and he started typing on his phone very fast. “Done!” He announced and we started walking out of the room. We took the elevator down just in time to see Derek standing in fro
***CALEB***“The alphas are already arriving for the competition,” Philip filled me in as we briskly walked around the hallways of the castle. “Well, as expected, is Nate still coming today?” I asked I didn’t really want to face him now, but by the time I’d realized, I knew I couldn’t rescind my order. “I guess so, but he’s not arrived,” Philip answered and I just nodded. “Who is the first alpha I’m seeing?” I asked, Philip turned to the file in his hands and scanned it. “Alpha Sonya, she’s arrived and she’s the only person you’re seeing today,” he said and I nodded. “Lead the way to her room,” I ordered and he started walking in front while I followed closely, in no time, we were standing in front of a room, Philip knocked and we heard a ‘come in’ and so we entered. Alpha Sonya was sitting on the bed with her brother right beside her, the duo must have been discussing something of importance, but they rose to their feet immediately they saw me and bowed. “Your Highness,” they
***MORGAN***“We found a new place, sir!” Vinny said as he entered the room. I stood from my bed where did sat after the call with Nate since I had nothing to do. “Okay, do I need to check it out first?” I asked him, of course, I needed to check it out. “Oh, we paid already,” he scratches his head never pushy as he answers. “What?!” I walked closer to him, maybe I heard him wrong, but why would he pay for a house that was to be mine when I hadn’t even taken a look at it? “We paid for it immediately because the broker explained someone else was ready to make payment and that’s the nicest place on the market,” he said and I just rolled my eyes, he’s been victimized by the realtor who knew exactly what he was doing, I wondered what Vinny did with his life before he came out here. “Anf how many houses did you check out?” I asked. “2,” he said in a tone barely above a whisper, I felt my head rise literally. “You checked out two houses and bought one, outta the two? No other options
***NATE***“Come in Robin,” I yelled as I stood up, walked to the door, and unlocked it, I went back to my chair immediately after it was opened. “One would think you’re hiding away from something if you keep locking yourself in like that sir,” she said as she walked to my desk and dropped a file on it. “Well, they wouldn’t be completely wrong now, would they?” I smirked and she just wore a vague expression. Grrrrg! Grrrrr!! My voice vibrated just as Robin was about to say something, I held a hand up to her and she shut her mouth, it’s Toria, I picked up. “Hey!” I calmly said into the phone. “Guess what?!” She squealed into the phone rather loudly. “What? I really do not have the strength to guess right now, I’ve a lot to do,” I said to her in a tired tone, so as to sound somewhat convincing. “Well, Caleb agreed to you coming to Crescent Pack, you’d be at the contest and also at Carla’s wedding,” she said and my stomach knot in discomfort, for a while there, I’d totally forgott
***NATE***“Thank you!” I said to the guard who opened the car door as we got to the front of the company building. Grrrrrggg! Grrrggg!!! My phone rang, I stared into the name of the caller and it was Morgan, great, he must be back in New Orleans by now, I thought, I picked up the call. “Nate, I’m here,” she shouted into the phone elated, I instinctively pushed the phone somewhat away from my ears. “You’re so loud man,” I said. “Sorry, I’m just so happy,” his voice was now known and better. “It’s fine, so how are you finding the place?” I asked, but then remembered I had to get inside the building instead of picking the call out here and making the guards wait for me. “You know what? Let me call you back once I enter the office?” “Of course, I’d be expecting, bye love,” I heard the beep, indicating he’d cut the call, keeping my phone in my pot, I strode into the building with my head held high, while the guards followed closely. I entered the office, took the private elevator,
***KAYLA***“Hey,” Caleb called as I slowly opened my eyes, my hands were in his, and he was kissing them fondly. “The baby,” I said and immediately touched my stomach to see if it was still there. “It’s fine,” he answered with a senile. “What happened?” I managed to ask alas, I’d thought I was having my baby and would be holding the baby by the time I woke, but the baby was still in me, what was going on, l wondered. “You’ve been stressing yourself, way too much and that’s been putting a strain on the baby, it’s literally a wonder that it made it this far,” Alfred, the pack's doctor spoke up, making me realize I wasn’t alone with Caleb but with the doctor, Carla, aunt Olivia, Freya, Toria, and Philip, everyone was here, I instantly felt guilty, stealing away precious time from Them like this when there’s a lot they could be doing. “I’m sorry…” “Come on Kayla, we are sorry, not paying enough attention to you? That’s supposed to be my thing but I’ve been so wrapped up with my wed
***KAYLA***“Caleb?” I drawled as he just stared at me, I knew he was lost, with how blank his eyes were. “Nothing,” he finally managed to say after swallowing hard and I just smiled. “Come on now, out with it,” I poked him playfully and he just kind of flinched and smiled. “Derek is coming back,” he said and I froze. “What?!” I half yelled, his eyes widened as he looked at me, trying to find out why I was so shocked or rather appalled by the thought of Derek coming back here. “Is there something I don’t know?” He asked, then I remembered, he didn’t really know about the fact that Sheila kow knew of my identity and I hadn’t really got the chance to tell him, maybe now is the right time, I thought. I swallowed hard then began, “Sheila knows about me,” I simply said but that didn’t seem to register to him since he just stared at me blankly trying to understand what I’d just meant. “She knows we’re sisters Caleb, she knows I’m the Kayla,” I said and I could see he now understood w
***CALEB***“I guess so,” I shrugged, didn’t really feel like I was responsible for anything, but guess I was now that he was mentioning it. “So quit the beating around the bushes Lucian, why are you here,” I couldn’t wait any longer, I needed to hear it since Lady Lena could be here any moment from now. “I mean, lady Lena is to come by soon enough, I’m sure Philip is escorting her towards this place right now,” I said and his look changed, of course, he was here without his mother finding out. “Well, I wanted to ask you to make me your beta,” he said, although, the news didn’t surprise me, I was expecting something of the sort since he was here. “This is wrong,” I simply said as I stared at him dead in the eye. “Yes, yes I know that,” he nodded and started rocking his lap with his hands, “I just, I just need it,” he said. “Why?” That was all I could voice out, I needed to understand why he was so desperate to become my beta, it’s obvious he didn’t know the relationship his mothe