***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
***CALEB***“What do you think?” I asked Nate without turning to look at him as we both surveyed the scene where Ryan's severed body was found.“Exactly what you're thinking,” he answered and I shot him a look.“What?” I asked raising an eyebrow at him.“I know what you're thinking Caleb,” he said meeting my gaze, “he wasn't killed here, was he?” he asked and I nodded, that's what I'd thought too, it didn't seem like any accident had occurred here, in fact, his head wasn't severed here, if it was, the leaves would have residue of Ryan's blood.“So, guess this won't lead us per se, we gotta find the real murder scene, if there's one,” I said to him and he nodded in affirmation. “But how,” he asked, “I can't even sniff him, his scent has been covered by whatever scent he is now covered in,” Nate added, the scent sure was strong, it was as though this had been well and carefully planned so that we wouldn't be able to easily sniff him out.“We should probably head back, there isn't much
***KAYLA***I watched him stride away in anger and sadness, I couldn't do much for him, I wish I could, but I didn't know how to.Caleb was shunning me, which was understandable, he was sad and torn and angry, who wouldn't be? I stood to my feet and took a good look at the bed, I walked out of the room, I had to find out something, and help out in any way I could, I didn't want to lie around helpless and useless.“Where are you going??” I heard a familiar voice call out, making me flinch.I turned back and was met with the pair of green eyes I had met earlier in the day, Simone's, “the room is locked up and no one is to go in, alpha Caleb's orders,” she said, giving me a suspicious look.“I know that,” I lied, “I just wanted to be sure after looking around, you know, if there's anything that anyone might have missed,” I said and her eyes softened, then her lips curved into a smile.“I thought so too and that's why I'm here,” she said and got closer to me, I heaved a sigh of relief, ev
***CALEB***“I’ve got a reply from Ravenclaw!” Nate said, holding a paper in the air, everyone turned to look at him immediately.“You won't believe what this says,” he said as he handed over the paper to me. I took it from him and unwrapped the paper as my gaze was fixated on Nate, I wondered what it was that was making him so giddy. “Derek Is sending someone over?” I said after carefully scanning what was written in the paper.“Not just anyone, he's sending Pete's widow and his mistress,” he added, his eyes glittering as he said the last part.“Exactly!” I rolled my eyes, “he's sending two women, I don't understand how he wants them to help without investigation, I feel they'd just rather stand in the way of it, Lana is a difficult hoe, and the maid?”“Ellie,” Nate corrected.“Yes, Ellie, she's just a maid, an omega with no sense of leadership,” I concluded and saw Nate's eyes turn sad, he must have a thing for this omega, I thought but brushed the thoughts aside, what could an ome
***KAYLA***I sighed as Caleb left the room, how dare he invade my privacy, I dashed to the mirror to check if I didn't look too ugly naked, I knew my baby bump was beginning to show and that might have made me look ugly, or so I thought.I turned and turned in front of the mirror, trying to see how pretty All angles of my body looked and I didn't like the sight, I looked as though I was fat, well I was, only I was fat with a baby.I almost regretted being pregnant, but the joy of welcoming a sweet little child overshadowed that thought, pushing it aside.I sighed as I went into the closet to put on some clothes, I was already in a bad mood and didn't feel like doing too much so I just wore a jeans and a round neck to pair with it and walked out of my closet and put my room, not bothering to check what I looked like in the mirror.“Oh! I was just coming to see you,” Carla voiced out as I bumped into her in the hallway.“Oh, me? Why?” I almost stammered but kept my cool.“Okay….” she d
***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