***KAYLA***"What are you planning on doing now?" Nate asked me, and I was so surprised; the question threw me back; I didn't know what to say; we weren't particularly close buddies, but since he was making an effort, I didn't see why I couldn't make a little effort too.Moreover, if I wanted to survive Caleb, I had to at least be with someone who knows what he does every time, and that someone wasn't Carla."I'm not so sure. Luna Sheila?" I called, and Sheila raised her head to look at me. "Do you have any events planned for me, any Luna events?" I specifically asked, since it seems even though I was a guest here, I was expected to do some duties."None at all," she said with a smile, "except if you wanna join us for some sewing and gossiping later on." She added.Sounds interesting!"Later on when?" I asked."About an hour from now I suppose, wives of high-ranking betas should start arriving in like thirty minutes, and you should try getting your supplies the sewing class is a battl
***KAYLA***"Ouch" I screamed out of my throat as I hit the ground. The door of the elevator had opened as I leaned against it and the alpha wolf before me hadn't tried to catch me from falling."The hell, you knew my eyes were closed; you could have caught me," I yelled; what if I lost my baby?But Instead of Caleb offering to help me up; he just walked past me while I sat there on the ground, still suffering from the pain of the fall.What a jerk! I muttered; he didn't even spare me a glance; he just left, and that's it. Then I found myself in the air, two strong hands lifting me, and all of the pain I was feeling went away in a flash. From that familiar scent, I knew exactly who it was that had lifted me; it was Caleb, he'd come back for me."What?" He asked as I stared at his face in a gruff tone."Nothing," I barely said; my throat was dry, and I didn't know how I felt or what to say.Then I was placed on the bed, carefully."I'm sorry, I didn't see you falling," Caleb said, but
***KAYLA***"And that's how I gave birth to little Ryan, after a wild night under the oak tree," Bree, a brunette young woman around my age said and the whole party of women burst into a series of laughter as we sew, more like embroidered.Being here was fun, I got to know the secrets of marriage and everything pertaining to it."Come on Lana, it's your turn, why did you beat up poor Ellie," Bree said amidst her daughters as she turned to the blond woman beside her."Yes, pls tell us all, we heard you fought immensely with the poor pretty omega, I wonder why, she didn't match up to you in status and I almost couldn't believe it until those pictures started flying around the community and it had your face on it," a woman I hadn't quite caught her name said, laughing hard, everyone again began to laugh and I couldn't help but keep wondering why."Well," Lana spoke up then paused, immediately, everywhere went silent and everyone's rapt attention turned to her, "You all know how Pete and
***KAYLA***I looked to the side where the question had come from, and it was the chubby lady in the corner who'd asked the question while others kept looking at me with keen interest as though awaiting what I'd say."Come on, you don't have to be shy, you've heard our stories," Bree said, judging me to speak up, but then, it wasn't as though I asked to be told those stories, looking back, I'd rather be in the dark than know how crazy hey lived here."Oh come on guys, Luna Kayla shouldn't be made to answer questions she's not comfortable with," Sheila spoke up for the first time since I arrived at the gathering."She's not comfortable? Kayla, you're not comfortable with the question?" Lana asked and I nodded."What's there to be ashamed of, I heard the result is sitting in your belly right now," Lana spoke up as she rolled her eyes."Come on Lana, don't be rude now," the chubby lady told her off, then turned back to me from the corner where she sat, "Kayla, we've all just always wonde
***KAYLA***"Oh Kayla, trust me, she did, she's just a line mere omega, and getting the alpha would be her dream, just like Ellie, those worthless omegas love to aim high, I'm talking from experience," Lana spoke up, twitching her lips as she did, she was just some hell of a bitch, no wonder her husband Pete wanted to leave her, poor Ellie must have given him more peace of mind and reason to live on than this poor excuse of a wife, she couldn't even think beyond the picture.So, I just brushed Lana off and turned to Sheila, "What do you think Sheila?" I asked and she just seemed lost, well, not lost but as though she didn't want to talk or voice her opinion, which was only right, her reply would make or mar her reputation in this sorta gathering, so I could understand."Excuse me!" I said in a low tone and began to pack my things, a I turned to leave, I heard Sheila's voice."I helped her run," she announced, making g me freeze in my step and everyone began to gasp in shock."By 'her,
***CALEB***"If you're sad every time you see Derek, then it means all of your thoughts about me are just lies, and I would very much like for them to be true." I thought within my heart knowing fully well Kayla could hear me, and the look on her face informed she did."You seem to be immensely missing your Luna," Derek said, I turned to look at him and he had a smile plastered on his face, "sometimes, I do too, and maybe Sheila and I were fated, I've always wondered, she's got the nicest look amongst all Lunas in all wolf kingdoms, and I meant no offense by the way." He jokingly said with a chuckle."Of course, none taken," I smiled back at him, if only Sheila were as pretty as my Kayla the veil did no justice to her face, but then we have no other option than to try our best and be as discreet and careful as we could."But then, you shouldn't be offended, I've never seen Luna Kayla, so that doesn't mean I've seen all the Lunas of alphas in all wolf kingdoms, but then, her ginger bla
***CALEB***"You're down so early," Derek asked as I came out from the elevator as though he'd been waiting for me, or had he seen me coming? Although I didn't see any kind of camera around or something, but who knows, they could be hidden, I smartly looked around in a way he wouldn't notice."I promise I wasn't spying on you," Derek threw his hands in the air and chuckled, I smiled nervously as he did."I came down 'cause I wanted to inform Kendra Kayla was asleep already, and it seemed she'd be asleep for a long time, so she should just forget about bringing the meal up for a while till she's awake," I explained to him and he nodded."I was on my way up myself," Derek said as I began to walk and he assisted me too."Why? We only just departed a few minutes ago," I said to him as we walked towards the kitchen area."Yes and I happen to have forgotten to relay the message to you, so I thought to come up to you to let you know, it's of utmost importance," Derek replied and I just nodd
***CALEB***"and then again, about the upcoming full moon run, I was thinking you could join us. Share your way of life at every full moon run in your pack and we here share ours, let's say there could be a party of two, yours and mine" he said poking a finger at me and then himself to explain the concept, but it didn't seem wise to me, it sounded crazy, why compete in another pack but then again, Derek had always suffered from low self-esteem."I don't think that's a good idea, if I win, the pack might not respect you as much, so it won't be nice for that to happen, beating you in your own home is going to create enmity." "Beating me? You already sound like you know you'd win, come on Caleb, there's no harm in some little fun," he said, brushing my opinion aside just like he does to everyone else's, only what he wanted mattered."Sure if you think so, I'd better head back in now, I've an inkling Kayla might be awake by now," I stood to my feet, "you coming?" I asked him but he just
***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