***KAYLA***"Could you pass me some nuts?" I asked the omega man in front of the castle, trying to maneuver the food truck into motion, even though I knew it could affect me."Luna? I can take it into the kitchen or you, you don't have to be running these errands, ma'am," the younger man said and I just nodded with a smile."No, it's fine, I offered to do this, it's a form of exercise for me and the baby," I said rubbing my stomach and the younger man smiled."Ken," he said and I just raised an eyebrow."I'm Kenneth, but they call me Ken around here," he repeated with a smile and I just smiled back, then Ken went round the car and brought out a sack full of nuts.I looked at him with a questioning look, "I was instructed," he said shrugging and I understood immediately.But what was funny to me was the fact that, if really I was Kayla, Sheila's sister, how was she planning on working out my reaction to the nuts, thankfully, Carla had earlier asked about any allergies to mine.***FLASH
***KAYLA***"Luna Kayla?" Ken called, nudging me, bringing me back to reality.I jerked back to the present and smiled at him, he was handing the bag full of nuts to me, and thankfully, the paste Carla had made was now my body cream, and I had rubbed it earlier this morning."Sure, thanks," I grabbed the nuts from home and opened it, acting as though I was trying to be sure it was filled with nuts, after confirming its contents, I nodded at Ken with a big smile plastered on my face and I dashed back in.I went straight into the kitchen where everyone was busy tending to different activities to bring the meal to life, I tried searching for Sheila in the rows and thankfully, I caught sight of her easily, I walked towards her and with a loud thud placed the sack of nuts on the table in front of her."There you go," I said with a beaming smile."Are you okay?" She asked surprised, I'm sure the words rolled out of her mouth even before she could realize it, she composed herself, "I mean, w
***KAYLA***"What'd you say happened?" Caleb asked, rushing into the room."Carla called," Nate announced to him, shocked and worried all at once."According to her, the pack was robbed, I mean, the castle was robbed, and everything else is intact, but your room and her rooms as ransacked, it's like someone was looking for something and specifically thought it was with you or Carla," Nate explained the content of the call he'd earlier received downstairs.Caleb ran his hands through his hair in frustration, "Derek!" He seethed out."I'm sorry?" I said, shocked at how he had jumped to a conclusion, I mean, I knew Derek was an asshole, but robbing an Alpha's castle seemed a bit too much."He surely did it, that's why he wanted back that's why he asked us to last night, he's…" "Derek asked us what now?" I asked in shock time he ain't related anything about Derek telling s to stay back in Ravenclaw or anything, until this moment, with Nate "Derek asked us to stay back in Ravenclaw last
***DEREK*** "What happened?" I asked Pete, my right-hand beta immediately he entered my room, Pete threw Sheila a look and I just nodded for him to go on, there's no need to be careful around her when all of this was her plan. "We didn't find anything, I don't think the moonstone is in Crescent pack" Pete pointed out and I just scoffed. "Of course it is!" I said, Pete tried to say something and I beat him to it, "We just have to find it, but I'm sure it's somewhere in the crescent pack," I added. "And what if it's somewhere in Ravenclaw?" Shiela spoke up, and I just chuckled. "Caleb ain't that stupid Sheila," I said to her, thought she was smarter, but she'd spoken her mind like the dumb woman she was, just like every other woman out there, dumb and not smart enough, at least, she was smarter than her sister, Kayla. "Sure" Sheila lowly muttered and busied herself with whatever. "So Is our next plan now?" Pete asked. "The full moon run," I replied and a sly smile began t
***KAYLA***"Kendra? Why's no one down yet?" I asked, although almost everyone was at the table already, only Sheila and Derek were missing and maybe a few others, but the absence of the host was so noticeable."They should be down any minute from now," Kendra answered and I just exchanged a look with Caleb."Don't tell me everyone has been waiting for us?" Derek said as he appeared at the dining area with Lana, Sheila and another man Tay had his hands snaked around Lana's waist, he must be her infamous husband, Pete."We only just got here ourselves, so I wouldn't say we're waiting," Caleb calmly replied with a smile, Derek just nodded, made his way to the table, and took a sit and so did Sheila only, she wasn't smiling like the rest of the party, she was just looking so down and was mute, her mind obviously wandering off elsewhere."Sheila, you okay?" I asked and she just linked as I called her name, then realizing what I'd asked, she nodded and I just proceeded to try to serve myse
***KAYLA***"Sheila?" I called, unsure of what to say next, my heart beating rapidly, I had been caught and now, there was no way out, what if she informed the others? I thought, my heart racing, somehow, even though I could have trusted Sheila before I left Ravenclaw, her recent behaviors made me unsure if to ever trust her or anything.Then she turned and faced me…She was holding a phone in her ears as she did, meeting my gaze my heartfelt relief even though she hadn't said anything yet."Are you on a call?" I asked and she just nodded at me, peering deeply into my eye with hers.Then she dropped the call and I used the chance to move closer to her "Are you alright?" I asked and she just turned her head I the other side, staring out the glass walls of the castle."I'm not sure I am," she answered croaking, her voice low and laced with sadness."You wanna talk about it? I mean, I know we're not friends, and maybe you could keep the specifics to yourself, but if you always wanna talk
***CALEB***"You need to have a tighter rein on your Luna," Pete voiced out, out of turn, no one asking for his opinion, but I didn't look at him, since he was speaking to his alpha, it didn't really concern me."Alpha Caleb?" He called and now that he was inviting me into the conversation, I raised my head and everyone was looking at me, except Derek of course who just continued his meal."I said, you need to have a tighter rein on your Luna," he repeated and it then dawned on me, that Pete and been addressing me."Why? She's not the host leaving her dining table in tears," I snapped at him since I really didn't understand what he was getting at."Well, I'm sure Derek I trying his best I put Luna Sheila in her place, and that behavior of hers is a result of that" he answered and I just shook my head and smiled a bit, the bastard was getting on my nerves and I'm not sure he knows what could happen to him when I do lose my sanity."Well, we wouldn't want our Luna disgracing us in front
***KAYLA***"I'm back," I announced, and Nate and Caleb turned to look at me."Oh great! Why'd she call you?" Caleb asked and I just sighed."Oh, nothing much, she was just thanking me," which was the truth, she chose that moment to thank me, even as far as to call me to the back just to thank me, crazy? Yes, I know. "Well then, guess we should head back in, I'm sure Pete is ready to be judged by now," Nate spoke up as he stood on his feet and so did Caleb."Judged? I asked, surprised, "thought you decided to let it slide?" I added."And why would you think that Kayla? That bastard should get what he deserves," Caleb spat out and I just stood there dumbfounded."Well, he was just eating at the dining when I passed through a few minutes back, it didn't seem as though he was going to be punished or anything, so I thought y'all talked out your differences," I innocently defended my thoughts that seems to be a crime to Caleb."You don't say," Nate muttered under his breath.Before I coul
***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