***KAYLA***I stepped back from the door after telling the maid that I would come down.The soft glow of the moon outside casted shadows on my walls, as if warning me. I sighed and took a deep breath in before moving to the wardrobe section to see what I was going to wear.It was night so I didn't need to do too much or wear too much but I always wanted to slay and outshine Sheila so I decided that preparations were indeed necessary.I moved swiftly, thinking of what I was going to wear and smiled to myself when I saw a beautiful flowing white gown that cascaded down my body like a river of moonlight.The delicate fabric hugged my curves, symbolizing purity and submission. Something that Sheila could never have or be.I fastened the clasps, my fingers trembling as the metal clicked into place and I winced a bit as I had picked myself in the process.Next, the veil. I would never forget that even if the entire world was ending.Thanks to Caleb, I had a variety of veils to pick from so
***KAYLA***It was good to know that despite the fact that Sheila had a degree in being stealthy, if only you could take a closer look, you would realize that there was a lot of evil inside of her eyes.Sheila's eyes shone with fury as she emerged from the bathtub, water cascading down her body. She snatched a towel, drying herself with swift, aggressive strokes.I smiled to myself knowing what she already planned on doing and I shifted uncomfortably as I scanned the room for some sort of escape.It was very like me not to know what I was looking for until I eventually found it and when I did, I smiled to myself."Fine, Kayla," Sheila spat, venom dripping from her voice. "If you won't show us your face, I'll do it for you." I already knew. It was no use for her to make an entrance and fuss about removing my veil.She would have to be the moon goddess to be able to be near me and take off my veil.My gaze never wavered, veil fluttering softly. I watched Sheila approach, her intentions
***CALEB***“I don't even know what to call this. Did they hire the help of rogues to make this difficult or I'm the one running mad?” I asked rhetorically as I watched the rogues looking like starved zombies coming towards us.“Well, I think he has shown us just how much he can fall.” Nate said and I sighed, readying myself.“While we fight, let's not forget that it's a competition and we have to get to the finish line first. I really don't want Pete to escape my claws.”I pounded the forest trail, Nate by my side, our footsteps synchronized as we walked to meet with the rogues.As alpha, I relied on my Nate for this moon run, his unwavering loyalty as a beacon in the darkness. I knew this was dangerous and it was really really fucking dangerous going against this amount of rogues but there was actually nothing that we can do.And we are unfamiliar with the routes so there's no way for us to bypass them."Stay sharp, Nate.” I ordered, my voice low and urgent.His rugged determination
***CALEB***I turned at the sound of his voice and gasped. A rogue wolf's razor-sharp claw sliced across Nate's chest, tearing through his shirt and flesh like paper. The sound of ripping fabric and Nate's pained grunt still echoed in my mind, fueling my rage."Nate!" I screamed, my voice shattering the forest's silence as I rushed to his side.He stumbled back, blood gushing from the wound in thick, crimson waves that soaked his shirt and puddled on the forest floor. His eyes widened in shock, pain etched on his face, and my heart splintered.I wasn't bothered too much though I was angry and tore the rogue apart, the main panic set in when I realized that the wound wasn't healing.Wolfsbane's poison coursed through his veins, crippling his werewolf regeneration and rendering him vulnerable.Rage, and desperation collided within me, igniting a firestorm of emotions. My vision blurred, senses heightened, and my body began to shift. Muscles stretched, bones cracked, and fur burst
***CALEB***I climbed the stairs to my chambers, seeking Kayla's counsel. Consulting my Luna, my mate, was crucial to me.I pushed open the door, expecting to find Kayla relaxed. Instead, she stood fully dressed, her veil and formal attire surprising me."Kayla?" I asked, curiosity etched in my voice. "Were you expecting someone?"Her expression wasn't welcoming or relieved. It was shock. Her eyes widened, and her lips parted slightly.I approached her, concern growing. "Kayla, what's wrong?"I hooked my finger under her chin, gently tilting her face toward mine. Her gaze darted around the room before meeting mine."Caleb," she whispered, her voice trembling."Tell me," I urged, my voice soft.She took a deep breath, her shoulders squaring. "Nothing, alpha. Just...lost in thought."I studied her, sensing more. Kayla's evasiveness wasn't like her."Kayla," I pressed, my voice low. "You can't hide from me. What's troubling you?"Her eyes locked onto mine, and for an instant, I saw fear
***KAYLA***I walked back to my room feeling a little lightheaded. If Moon runs were this hectic, I never want to experience one again.When I was in the comfort of my room, I smiled to myself as I removed my veil. I was able to do such a heinous task of making the decision of a man's life.To live or not to live.The look on his face as they all waited for me to pass my judgment was funny as his eyes pleaded with me then to forgive even without his lips moving.I sat on the bed and tapped my laps slowly wondering if Caleb would get up here at any minute.I decided to rest from all the stress as a lot has happened only in one night. I broke out in a sweat as I tried to wake up from the terrible nightmare I was locked in.Let go of me! I yelled into nothingness as I struggled to get those hands that were as still as iron off my neck.“Let go!” I choked it out as tears ran down from each side of my eyes and I gasped for breath.“So you're the one! Murderer! Why don't you die alongside
***KAYLA***We went down the elevator to the first floor where the dining was, expecting to find the members of the Ravenclaw pack having breakfast right there, but to our utmost surprise, no one was there, it’s empty, I threw a knowingly look at Caleb who looked as confused as I was, Nate shrugged right beside Caleb and I was just left to wonder what exactly happened.Had they found out my identity?Where are they now planning to capture me or something?I began to fidget, and as though on cue, Caleb walked to my side and I felt his hand hold mine, then he gently squeezed my palm, reassuringly.A brief gesture that eased all of my worries.“Don’t worry, they didn’t find out about you,” Caleb whispered to my ears.“You think?” I asked as I turned to look at him, my eyes practically begging him to kindly give the reply I wanted.“Yes and I’m not saying it to ease you, but I know Derek, if he found out a weakness of mine, of anyone he wants down, he’d have surely barged into our lodging
***KAYLA***Caleb was furious, angry even and Derek could see that, only he paid no mind and continued with the festivities, beside him was Pete, unscathed, alive and well, grinning ear to ear with Lana, his wife.“Caleb!!!” Derek called out loud amidst his celebrations, he was drunk, and he stretched out his hand to Caleb in an attempt to maybe welcome him to the party, as he smiled maniacally, but from the look on Caleb's face, I knew he was having none of it.I judged Caleb a little to keep his calm, and he gave me a look, before walking towards Derek and both of them engulfed in a hug that lasted only seconds, Caleb was so eager to disengage.“And what are your thoughts? Celebrating today Derek?” Caleb asked with a faux smile that he was trying so hard to keep on his face.“The death of Pete,” Derek answered and grinned from ear to ear, he was toying with Caleb.I looked to Derek's other side and there she was, Sheila, sitting right beside her husband and looking all high and migh
***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