Charia's PovMy mother had barged in with so much force that fear gripped me instantly. I jumped up from my bed as she entered my room, closing the door tightly behind her. "You need to go, now!" She said to me."Mother…""Alpha Ryder recognizes your scent, your father orders that you leave now and never come back to this house"My heart broke, tears roll down my cheek and something that seemed impossible for a long time was finally happening. I was going to leave this family and be a stray wolf without no care and no power. I rushed to the window and I see Alpha Ryder amongst the wolves leaving our house, he was looking around desperately, and I saw his nose flickering, he was definitely in search of something.I rushed back to my mum. "Mother please don't let me leave" I went on my knees and pleaded in tears.She pushed me away and dragged me up. "Do you want to fail your father? Do you want to fail this family? We are in this problem because of you, Charia, you caused all this and
Charia's PovPeople said, don't eat from a stranger, but I bet if I didn't take what I was offered, I would have died of starvation. I was offered a lot of food and I took it and rushed it in without no explanation of why I was starving. It didn't take me long to sleep off too, better than I had ever slept before.When it was midnight, I heard a lot of arguing, it was dark in the room where I was kept, but I still strained my eyes to look at them. I finally came to the consciousness of where I was, in some stranger's abode. I didn't think they were dangerous, at least they had kept me alive to this point.When my eyes were opened, I saw two people, we were all in the same room but they were a bit farther from me. They were arguing and it was about me."You can't just decide who would stay in this place. It's both our decision" the male said"She's going to stay here till she finds a better place to go. Why do we have to argue about that?""Did you see her, what type of wolf is she, sh
Charia's PovThe first thing that woke me up was the cries and beatings of Zara's son, Jacob. I woke up to find him standing beside me and whacking me with his little hands to wake me up. When my eyes were opened, he suddenly stopped crying, he walked over to his mother who was on the other mattress."I'm so sorry, Charia. Jacob can be very annoying" she said putting makeup on her face, she seemed to be in a rush. "His teacher would pick him up soon, you don't have to worry. You can get a better sleep when he's gone"I stretched my hands towards Jacob. "Hi Jacob" I smiled widely and motioned for him to come closer, he was hesitant at first but eventually he walked towards me. "You're so handsome, Jacob." I played with his cheek and face. He laughed at my gestures and my heart was filled with warmness."Who..yoh..mama?" Jacob said pointing at me and then at his mother. I didn't quite understand baby languages, but I could read the air. It was the first time he was seeing me, he was bou
Alpha Ryder's PovI made a fool of myself at Alpha Lugard's house and I was furious that I experienced such a horrible scene. He had listened to my request when I growled for all the women in his household to be brought out to my front. But none of them looked like her, had a scent like her. Even the rest of the Alphas almost concluded that I was mentally down and I needed rest.How did that happen? Was she present at the pack meeting, why couldn't I find her, why did I smell her, was it all in my head?I tried to erase every thought in my head to focus on the conference table where I sat at the head, surrounded by different pack colleagues. We were discussing the state of the business, I owned a successful company that specialized in hunting and tracking gear for other predators.The company was known for the best equipment production, I had intelligent wolves who were in charge of bringing new ideas on what can be used for the wild wolves, safety wolf gadgets for camping and holiday
Charia's Pov"I assure you that this is the best ice cream you would ever taste in your entire existence," Ice said. "Of course" I agreed with him, licking off the sweetness of the cream. Back at home, I don't even get treated with something as good as this."So, where did you say you come from?" Ice asked me. We had earlier taken a walk down the street for some ice cream as he said. I was happy about his kind gesture, but I still felt he had a prank to play on me in return too. We were taking a walk back home and we engaged in a conversation."I came from a very strict family. My father is so popular and rich" I boasted."Haha," he laughed scooping more ice cream into his mouth. "It's either your father is Alpha Lugard, Alpha Ryder, and Alpha Garry. If it isn't any of these three, then you are as well a middle-class or lower class like any of us""I'll be dreaming to be a family member of the top three Alphas," I said. There was no way I was claiming the top Alpha of the town as my
Charia's Pov"Tell me about it!" Zara laughed after we explained what happened to me earlier in the day. "I'm glad Ice rescued you though, he might be an asshole, but he has a good heart"I looked over to Ice who made a disgusted face. "His good heart just makes me wanna stay longer" I teased and he made a puking face."Urg. Don't you dare? I still don't want you around, stranger.""You can't run away from her too long. Charia is a good kid, I can feel it from her body. Anyways, I saw this coffee/errand job application at my office and wondered if you were interested. The pay is quite good for starters" Zara said to me."You want her to work with us too?" Ice said clearly offended. "No privacy?""I won't take the job" I quickly said so as not to offend anyone. I'll just stay here till I find something to do."No. I disagree" Zara said to me. "We are the ones that rescued you and we know what you are, there's no better place to be than with us, we'll keep you safe Charia""I don't want
Charia's PovA week later------------------------------------All the staff in the company ran helter-skelter, their heads down and no one answered any of my questions. Even Ice wouldn't even bother to say a word to me. He said he was extremely busy and so were the other staff. I didn't mind because last week it was generally announced how busy today was going to be, the head of different companies was going to have a board meeting which would strongly determine the fate of our company. We've been embarking on a project and the approval of other CEOs would determine the fate of the workers too. Everyone was putting in their best just to be impressive.As the coffee girl, I wasn't assigned any duty, so I just watched the drama going on. I wanted to be of assistance but there was really nothing for me to do. A few minutes later, Zara rushed over to my cubicle. "We need to go," she said as she dragged me. I asked her where, but she didn't say a word till we got to the restroom. She pic
Alpha Ryder's POVI was running mad once more when I noticed that scent. 'Not here Ryder, Not here' I had told myself. I was in an important meeting and smelling the mystery girl wasn't even the right choice. It was just going to make me lose all focus and concentration. This was not the right place or right time to fantasize about her again. Her scent registered to my nose and was getting me crazy, how is it possible that I can smell her here once again? I brought out an inhaler from my breast pocket. Emily handed me one when I complained about having the wrong scent. She made it with her sweat and throughout the week it had helped me smell her instead. I put the inhaler in my nose and breathe in Emily's scent. It was refreshing as always and I would need to have it with me to be able to finish the meeting."We don't see you often and seeing you at this meeting is very special to us, Alpha Ryder," the company owner said and I smiled."It's always my pleasure to be around good things
FINAL CHAPTERCHARIA'S POV.______________A few days ago when it happened right in my eyes, and I stood there, watching the outcome of the intense battle between Ryder and Ryker, I couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions. Happiness washed over me as I realized that the wild wolf Ryker, who had caused so much chaos and confusion, was finally gone. The house was now filled with a sense of peace that had been absent for far too long. My heart swelled with joy at having my Ryder back by my side, where he belonged.But amidst the joy, there was a tinge of sorrow. Ryder had been forced to take his own brother's life, a burden that no one should have to bear. I approached him, my voice filled with so much condolence, "Ryder, I'm so sorry you had to do what you did. I know it was a difficult decision, but please know that I'm here for you, and we will navigate this together."He looked at me with a mixture of gratitude and pain in his eyes, and he squeezed my hand gently. "Thank you, Chari
Melissa's Pov________I felt so delighted everything was over and the imposter was finally buried in ashes a few days ago. But the one thing I did not feel relaxed with was Peter's attitude towards me and then when he invited me for a date to talk about it, I was relieved.Peter had been acting awkward since all this was over and I needed an explanation on why he was doing that to only me. He walked into the private place where our tables and food were placed and I stood in respect. He asked me to sit back and apologized for being late."I'm so glad you set this date up for us" I nervously smiled.Peter and I spent months of vacation together and in my entire existence have never felt or experienced something as sweet as that. It was the best moment of my life and I wouldn't trade Peter for anything."Yeah. I'm glad too" he responded. "I have something to say to you Melissa" his face wasn't friendly and he really looked bothered.I was scared, and my heart beat faster. I had no idea
______The room fell silent as Ryder and Ryker locked eyes, the tension between them noticeable. The air crackled with a mix of anger, resentment, and a deep-seated rivalry that had been festering for years. This was the moment where the brothers would engage in a battle of words, each determined to prove their superiority.Ryker, his voice laced with smug confidence, began, "Ryder, you've always been the obedient one, the one who followed the rules. But you see, being a wild wolf means embracing our instincts fully. Feasting on the flesh of other wolves, tasting their blood, it's in our nature. It's what sets us apart, makes us powerful."Ryder's eyes flashed with indignation. "Being a wild wolf doesn't mean losing our humanity, Ryker. We can control our urges and live harmoniously with our wolf nature. If you want to fully embrace the wild, then shed your human form and go live in the forest."Ryker scoffed, his tone dripping with sarcasm. "Oh, and you think you're better because yo
_______Late at night, Ryder changed his mind. After thoroughly thinking about things, he decided not to stay one more hour at Emily's place and so he called for Melissa and asked that they leave.Ryder and Melissa carefully made their way out of Emily's house, staying in the shadows and avoiding any attention. They knew they had to be cautious to ensure a successful escape. As they reached the back gate, Melissa glanced around to make sure no one was watching. Satisfied with the coast being clear, she motioned for Ryder to follow her.They hurriedly made their way through the dark alleys, their hearts pounding with a mixture of fear and determination. Ryder's mind was filled with a whirlwind of emotions as he thought about Charia and the possibility of her being with his twin brother, Ryker. He couldn't shake off the feeling of betrayal, yet a twinkle of hope remained within him that everything Emily had said was a lie.Melissa led them to a secluded spot where Emily's car was parked
Ryker's Pov____ ___My mind was preoccupied with thoughts of Charia and the disheartening news I had just received.As I paced restlessly in the room, contemplating my next move, the door swung open, and a maid entered to serve me food.I didn't need any of that. I didn't need any of the things Emily was offering me, I just wanted to know the truth and how the situation was. I dismissed the maid with a wave of my hand, but as she turned to leave, she called out my name, and I heard her say. "Alpha Ryder"Something about her voice struck a chord of familiarity within me and recognition dawned upon me—it was Melissa.Quickly, I turned over to her and she removed the veil she used on her face. "What are you doing here?" I had to ask.She hurriedly locked the door, ensuring our privacy. "What going on?""Ssshh!" She said putting her fingers on her lips. "I'm sorry" she quickly apologized for the attitude. "We need to talk quietly so Emily would not hear us," she said."Where Charia, wh
___________________Ryder's eyes fluttered open, his head throbbing with residual pain from the accident. As his senses slowly returned, he took in his surroundings, realizing he was in an unfamiliar room. Confusion washed over him, and his thoughts immediately turned to Charia. Where was she? He hadn't seen her since he was rushed to the hospital.Just then, the door swung open, and Emily entered the room, a wide smile on her face that didn't reach her eyes. Ryder's gaze locked onto her, desperation was evident in his voice. "Ryder! Oh, my dear Ryder, you're finally awake! I've missed you so much."Ryder said with a strained voice "Where... Where am I? This doesn't look like home. Emily?""Emily... What's going on? Why am I here? Where's Charia? I need to see her.""Ryder, you just woke up, take your mind off something like that""No. I need answers. Where's Charia?"Emily hesitated for a moment, her eyes darting away briefly before meeting his gaze again. She took a deep breath, he
Charia's Pov_____The door to the room was knocked on severally and I struggled to open the door very early in the morning. I was surprised to see Delphi standing in front of me."Some of the elders are here to see Ryder…Ryker. I haven't been announced officially, so you'll need to be beside him for the meeting." She tried to walk out. I dragged her back."Delphi. You know the truth and you chose to stay with him?""Stay out of it""Delphi, you know my kind heart towards you. If you wanted something you know I would strive hard to get it for you.""I already have it. You destroyed my family and I will destroy yours"I didn't need to argue with her anymore. Delphi already made up her mind about me and her decisions. I walked over to the meeting room where Ryder always held meeting with the elders, I met Ryker sitting on Ryder's spot already and it pricked me like a needle.One of the elders started the meeting with a wolf chant and then stated the cause of the gathering.The meeting
Melissa's Pov______After a terrible round of sex with the head guard, he let me sleep and rest in his room as he went to his duty. Yesterday I wasn't able to hang around because he didn't want Emily to see me and ask where I was from and so I stayed an extra night.After I had taken a shower and gotten an hour's rest. I stood up in the middle of the night and walked toward the room I saw Alpha Ryder in earlier. Luckily for me, he was alone. I was careful to confirm his privacy before I stepped in. But I could hear the sound of showers in the bathroom and I assumed Emily was in there. I walked towards him and tapped his skin trying to wake him up. I whispered his name, but he wouldn't hear. I tapped harder looking around so I wouldn't be caught.He turned in his sleep and his eyes flashed a bit. "Yes, yes, wake up" whispered.The shower suddenly went off and I ran out of the room very carefully, leaving the door opened a bit.I cautiously peered through the crack in the door, my hea
______Ryker and Delphi sat outside the mansion, the moon hung high in the night sky, casting a glow over the surroundings. While they spoke and the moon shone further on his skin, Ryker, no longer able to restrain his primal instincts, felt an uncontrollable rise of power through his veins. The moon's influence had taken hold of him once more, and this time, he wanted blood and flesh.Delphi stood beside him, her eyes wide with a mix of fear and disbelief. She had suspected the truth, but witnessing the transformation firsthand was a shock beyond cognition. She watched as he turned into a wild wolf, his growl harsh and scary. There was only one person she had seen this way and it was Dwight. She was overwhelmed at this sight and began to think of what was said to her by Charia yesterday.As Ryker fought to maintain control, he could see the fear etched on her face."Alpha Ryder, what is going on?" She moved away from him."Delphi," he growled, his voice strained with the struggle ag