***CALEB***“Not now Kayla!” I yelled as I heard the door of my room open, last I checked she had her room as Luna and wasn't bound by law to sleep in mine till I called for her.“It's me,” Carla solemnly answered, I turned to look at her and she had that look on her face—that pitiful look of hers that calmed me and also aroused something deep and dangerous in me.Carla slowly walked towards me, sat beside me on the bed, and just stayed there for a while, not saying anything, a move I was thankful for.“What do you wanna do?” she asked me, turning sideways to look at my face, and I just sat there, staring into oblivion, unsure what I wanted to do with this situation, this life I was leading.“We send Ryan back,” I finally said, I might not know what to do with myself and the responsibilities that now lay in my hands, but one thing I knew about was how to deal with Ryan, he was a ticking bomb that should be disposed of before he detonates.Carla used her palm to rub her laps forward an
***KAYLA***Knock! Knock!!I stood behind the door, waiting for Caleb to answer.Knock! Knock!!I knocked again when I heard no reply, and this time, just before I attempted to knock again, the door was opened, but instead of Caleb, Carla stood in front of me with a smile plastered on her face.“Kayla, go on in, he's waiting for you,” she said with a smile, her face seemed to beam as though she'd just won the lottery, and maybe she had, she walked out and I walked in.“Kayla?” Caleb called out, surprised, “you sure know you could be cast aside for visiting the alpha first without him asking of you, right?” he said and I just rolled my eyes, I wasn't here for that and it wasn't as though I was here to perform any wifely or mately duties, I just wanted to have a chat with him.“Sure, I do. So what will it be? Are you getting me locked up or you're going to let me be,” I firmly asked, folding my hands against my chest.“Well, let's hear it,” he said, and so, I walked straight to the bed
***CALEB***“It all started 7 years ago,” I began and sighed, the trip I was about to take down memory lane wasn't a nice one, one I'd rather not go through, but with the way, Kayla kept looking at me even with the crazy emotion on my face, I knew she wasn't going to relent till she got the whole tea, she is one hell of a woman, I silently thought.“I heard that,” she said, shoot! I forgot she could read my mind just like I could hers.“I know,” I muttered out.“Good! So, it all began 7 years ago?” she edged me on as she narrowed her eyes at me.“Yes, it all began when Father brought Ryan home,” I began, then shivered a bit. The mere thought of what had happened that day made my blood boil, but I had to control myself._FLASHBACK_“Come on Carla, you can't even hit the ball? What sorta wolf kicks so poorly?” I mocked my sister as she weakly kicked the ball into my court.“Oh you think I'm weak?” she asked, her eyes beaming brightly, i knew this was a sign that she was about to go insa
***CALEB******CONTINUATION OF FLASHBACK***“This can't be happening father, it's a joke, right!” Carla voiced out in anger, her calm and smile-filled face instantly changed into a deadly one filled with shock and anger.“Sadly, it is,” father spoke aloud.Carla scoffs and turns to him again, “how's that even possible? He looks…..he looks older than me, more like Caleb's mate, are you also saying you cheated on Mother?” Carla voiced out, not trying to mince or filter her words, she was just going head-on.Father sighed, then stood from his throne and began to walk towards us slowly, carrying himself with the grace expected of a Wolf king, “Yes Carla, I did cheat on your mother and she knows, she also asked I bring them back in before she died, she wanted you both to have a relationship with your brother,” father sadly explained.“Half brother you mean?” I chipped in.“I can't believe mom would ever say that,” Carla said, and neither could I, my mother had been a cool and call woman, b
***CALEB***“Caleb!!!” Carla screamed atop her voice, jolting me back from dreamland, I jolted from sleep, maniacally looking around as though war was upon us.“Yes? What's happening??” I rushed my words as I turned to Carla.“Father is asking of you,” she said, but something about her tone sounded wrong, as though something bad was happening, she looked gloomy, and just as I stared at her, I saw a tear slide out of her left eye, then another from her right eye, and she just broke down, falling to the floor before me, I rushed from my bed to her side.“What's wrong?” I asked as I held her in my embrace, trying to soothe her tears, but now she was just crying uncontrollably.“Father, he's dying,” she said and sniffed. I knew what that meant, and Father asking for me only meant one thing, he was ready to die.“And father asked of me?” I asked Carla just to be sure.“Yes,” she nods rigorously, “I asked to call Ryan too since it seemed he's in some critical state, but he told me to get yo
***CALEB***“Prince Ryan? Are you sure Alpha Devon named you an heir?” Uncle Craig asked, he was sitting with the other 11 elders of the crescent pack.“Yes, yes he surely did,” Ryan affirmed.“And did he tell you how to succeed after him, as his heir?” Lord Casper asked, narrowing his eyes at Ryan.Ryan stared through the room, in a bid to read everyone’s expression, but the 12 elders just stared blankly, their faces not divulging any feelings or information.“Yes, he did,” Ryan answered with pride and I just scoffed. He was unbelievable.“We’ll, could you tell the council the way to which he’s told you to claim your right as the next alpha of the crescent pack,” lady Simone asked in a gentle tone.“Sure, he said all I had to do was proclaim his words,” Ryan foolishly answered.Uncle Craig’s chuckle filled the room, “silence Craig!” Lady Lena thundered, she was the head and oldest of the 12-man council. Uncle Craig immediately stopped laughing and began to maintain a straight face wh
***CONTINUATION OF FLASHBACK*** ***CALEB*** “You, Prince Ryan of Crescent Pack shall be demoted and exiled to the borders of Crescent Pack and you shall not return till I order otherwise,” I ordered, Ryan who stood below the throne area in the middle of the room looked shocked. I rose to my feet and attempted to exit the room. “No! No! I refuse, I refuse to be dumped somewhere in the countryside, hell now, I won't live like this, you can't treat me like this, I'm the prince, THE HEIR,” she screamed in protest but I paid him no heed and just proceeded to leave the room, the wolf warriors of the crescent pack began to drag him out, he was now a nobody. “It's just you and I now, just as it's always been,” I said to Carla who was outside the throne room, experiencing everything that had happened, she smiled at me and I pulled her in for a hug. ***END OF FLASHBACK*** “So in essence you only killed your father 'cause he ordered you to, and Ryan was the main killer that had pois
***KAYLA***My eyelids fluttered open as the ray of sunlight showed through my window, I yawned as I sat up, rubbing my eyes. The events of last night flashed my mind, my thigh felt hot just from the thoughts of it and goosebumps rose on my arms and legs. Caleb is such a good kisser, I thought inwardly as I got out of bed.I hit the shower and soon enough I was done and dressed in a floral gown, one fit for traveling, since Caleb had hinted we'd be going back to Ravenclaw today. I left my room and walked down the stairs of the castle, to the dining room for breakfast.“Look who has decided to join us, alas!” Carla called out immediately she sighted me and I just smiled at her, then as I got down completely, I saw Caleb, he looked away and I did the same too, I was shy as hell and it wasn't even my first kiss.“Ouuuuuuu!!!! What's with the vibe here,” Carla said, catching on our weird vibes.“Nothing!”“Nothing!”Caleb and I voiced out at the same time, and Carla just busted out laughi
***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