Ryker's Pov______I guess I wasn't Ryder after all and I could not pretend to be him for so long. It's just been days and I have been caught, but ut was all for the better. They were never going to find Ryder nor would they be able to prove I wasn't Ryder. No one even knew he was a twin and Charia was going to sound like a liar to everyone. The one person that could prove this was in a room tied up and wounded. He was the only one that could bring me down with shreds of evidence and before he thinks of doing that, I was going to take his life. I do not want attention from any of the other Alphas in cities and that is why Peter was still alive.Also, if I needed to take over Ryder's properties, he was the person I would need to put me in charge and take me through all the processes. He needed to be alive before I gain everything.But, that wasn't the interesting part anymore. Neither was Ryder's wife the sexiest thing in the house. The lady here was one of the most pretty ladies I've
Emily's Pov_________ This was the only time I had to sneak out of the house when Ryder was unconscious. The antidotes were slower than I thought and I guess it's going to take much longer for Ryder's health to be fully balanced.I needed to see the progress at Ryker's place. I already started to make plans of flying Ryder with me the moment he recovers, I needed to take the rest of his documents and also ensure Ryker was following my plans.I wasn't desperate, Ryder just deserves more than what he has. He deserves me.As I walked into Ryder's house. I saw only a few homeworkers around the house, but I didn't see Peter, Charia's sister or Charia's maid, and other close people I knew I could walk into and would ask questions. It seemed like a lucky day for me after all. I just wanted to sneak out the same way I'll sneak in. But I guess Charia was going to be in with her husband - her supposed husband.As I reached the door of Ryder's room, I heard moans. My heart is lit with joy as I
Charia's Pov__________I was hurt and broken. None of this makes sense. I had no proof that the imposter at home wasn't my husband. I had gone to the hospital, they thought I was crazy. The pictures of Ryder leaving the hospital with us were shown to me and compared with his previous pictures. It was the same man. The other doctor I met there however asked me to get his saliva or any DNA samples, to confirm if he was Ryder, but I'll also need Ryder's samples. But he was nowhere to be found.Lazily, I walked into the house. I had no intention of coming back here if that monster was still home. But I didn't have a choice, I think I was the one crazy or Ryder has gone mental.As I walked in, Melissa rushed to me. "Charia, are you okay?" She asked holding me as I almost fell. I felt dizzy thinking about it all."Yes I am," I said in her arms as I struggled to get up. She helped me to stand and walked me in."Is everything alright?" she asked again looking into my eyes. "I know Alpha Ryde
Charia's Pov__________,Flowers, music, the smell of sweet cakes, and everything celebratory woke me up in the morning. I was surprised at all the gestures I received this morning.Delphi, Melissa, and Ryder were in front of me with smiles and gifts all over. I turned over in the bed, stretching and yawning. I tried to put on a smile. Ryker moved to me and kissed me on the cheek. "Good Morning," he said."What's going on?" I asked him. "What's all this about?""We are here to celebrate the baby with you""Yes, Charia, all of these gifts are for you""Are you for real?" I sat up.
Charia's Pov__________,"Are you for real?" I sat up, excitement on my face. I looked around. I was glad to see my family show up for me and make this special. "Where is Peter?" I inquired, my voice filled with concern. He was the only one I noticed was absent from the room. I couldn't help but wonder if he was still holding onto the anger from his clash with Ryder yesterday. I hoped he could understand that Ryder's actions were a result of his mental struggles and that forgiveness could heal their friendship.Ryder's expression turned slightly somber as my question hung in the air. "He's still pissed about yesterday," he confessed, his voice tinged with regret. "But he'll be fine."The tangle of worry twisted in my stomach at Ryder's response. I couldn't fathom why Peter would choose to miss out on this celebratory moment with me just because of a fight. It seemed out of character for him, especially considering the bond he shared with Ryder as his right-hand man. Something didn'
ALPHA RYDER'S POV____I slowly opened my eyes, blinking against the brightness of the morning light that flooded the room. As the darkness faded my consciousness arose like a ship breaking through heavy fog. The thumping ache in my head made it difficult to focus, but as my vision cleared, I realized I was lying on a bed that held memories of a different time. I found myself lying weak on the soft bed, morning light casting gentle colors across the room. Confusion stirred in my mind as I tried to make sense of my surroundings. Where was I? How did I end up here?Struggling against the weight of my exhaustion, I attempted to sit up, but a burning pain lanced through my skull, forcing me back down. Everything hurt as if I had been through a battle I couldn't remember. My eyes scanned the room, searching for answers until they landed on a figure diligently. She was packing clothes into a suitcase. It was Emily. It was a surprise seeing Emily as the first person after my accident. I fe
Emily's heart raced as she watched Alpha Ryder regain consciousness. She had been preparing for this moment, steeling herself for the difficult task ahead. The sight of him, confused and disoriented, stirred different emotions within her. She had once loved him, but circumstances had changed, and now she had to protect those she held dear.As Ryder's gaze fell upon her, Emily could see the flicker of recognition in his eyes. His voice, weak and uncertain, reached her ears. "Emily? Where... where are we going?"Taking a deep breath, Emily met his gaze, her resolve firm. She couldn't afford to hesitate. "Ryder, we're going on a vacation," she replied, her voice tinged with both determination and sorrow. "A break from everything."Confusion clouded Ryder's features, and Emily knew she had to tread carefully. She couldn't reveal the truth, not yet. He had to be kept in the dark for her selfish desires and for the sake of Charia, whom he loved. And so, she chose her words carefully, trying
Charia's Pov_______The celebration was put on hold after everyone saw Peter like that. Melissa took him to his room for treatment and I approached the imposter. I knew within him that he was aware we knew the truth already. But we didn't want Delphi and Melissa to know just yet and I also wanted Peter to be fully conscious before I confronted him."What's going on?" He asked full of pretense again.I couldn't believe my eyes and ears. How Peter confirmed my suspicions still gave me a headache. He wasn't my husband? Then who was he?"I saw Peter unconscious. He said you punished him. You should have told me he offended you, Ryder""He was just serving a little punishment""I'm not bothered about the punishment he was serving. But at least, you should have released him to come to celebrate with me"His face seemed a little relaxed. "He didn't say anything else?" He asked."He hasn't been able to speak. I want him to fully recover" I responded. I heard a much from him and he smiled."I
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