JAYDEN
In the morning, I woke up and headed into the bathroom. My phone rang and went to pick it up. Jerome was the one calling me. I didn't want to wake Catriona, so I went into my office and closed the door behind me. "What's up, Jerome! Alpha, I took care of what you sent me here to do, but as the top alpha, you are needed in the alpha's meeting. He said. Jerome was my Beta, I sent him to another country to observe the situation and set up the place where the fight would be. Alpha, I couldn't find a suitable place for the fight. If you agree, the fight will take place in their house field. The fight will take place in two weeks from now. He says. Okay, Jerome, come back here, I need you to do something for me here. I hung up the phone and went back to my bedroom to take a shower. I opened the door and entered. I headed straight into the main bedroom. The bed was empty so I thought that she had gone back to her room. I took off my clothes and entered the bathroom. I was stunned when I saw her in my bathroom taking a shower. She was stunned as well as she saw me and covered herself for dear life. "What are you doing here? She asked. I should be the one asking you. "What are you doing in my bathroom? I don't like sharing my bathroom. I told her. I came to pee and thought, why not take a shower in here, then head back to my room? She said, I moved close to her and removed her hands from where she was covering. You don't have to cover your body in my presence. You are the most beautiful woman I've ever seen. Now that I know you in and out, you don't have to be shy in front of me. I told her as I worked my hand down her already wet cunt. We had amazing sex again and took a shower together. She went back to her room and I went back to my office to do some work. *** I was in the alpha's meeting in another country. It's been seven weeks now since I hired Catriona. We've been having amazing sex every day but there was no sign of her being pregnant. I took her to the hospital hoping that she had a problem with her uterus. The doctor examined her and the results came out good. Catriona Havers is an attractive woman with all the qualities any man would want to have in a woman. Am in the meeting but I can't stop thinking about her. I think there is no harm in being attracted to your surrogate. "You can't stop thinking about her because she's my mate, not our mate. My inner wolf said. You just stay where you are and keep quiet. I don't understand what humans want. You human, you knew the moment you set your eyes on her that she was our mate. Isn't that why you decided to have sex with her? And what you did was just turn a blind eye. My wolf said. What you have to do is.... Shut the fuck up. I snapped at him. All eyes were on me. Alpha you okay? They all asked. Let's continue with the meeting later. I stood up and went out to clear my head. I walked to the sea and stood still at the shore side thinking about what my wolf said. What he said was the truth. But I have my reasons and he knows why I turned a blind eye. When I first saw Catriona, I knew from that moment that she was my mate. Catriona is my mate but she's too weak and naive. I don't want a weak mate. I know I have feelings for her but I don't want to admit it. My phone rang through my pants pocket and pulled me out of my thoughts. I saw the caller ID and answered it. "Sandra, is everything okay? Yes and no alpha. She said, "What is it? It's about Catriona Alpha. What about her? I asked her tensed. She passed out and hurt her head but it's not serious. Where were you when she passed out? I asked her, agitated. I..... She tried to explain herself but I cut her off. I gave you the responsibility to keep a closer eye on her. Alpha I was with her the whole time but she insisted on me giving her some privacy. When I did so, I didn't know that she would pass out. She said with a trembling voice. I calmed down a little after listening to her explanations. So, how's she now? We took her to the hospital and the doctor said she was not badly hurt. Alright then, I have to stay here for another five days. Stay with her, even if she wants to go to the toilet, go with her. And I am serious. I said. Yes, Alpha. She replied. "Another thing Alpha, she's two weeks pregnant."I was lying on the cardiac hospital bed with an IV fluid drip inserted into my peripheral vein. My head is hurting so bad. I said with my hand on it. "Take it easy, girl. Sandra said. What happened to my head? You passed out and hurt your head. She said. The doctor came in and asked me if I was fine. I nodded. Ms Catriona, you have to be very careful in whatever you do from now on. You're two weeks pregnant. Said the doctor. I hung wide my mouth in aghast. "Doctor, say that again. "You are two weeks pregnant. He said again. Really? I asked, still not believing my ears. "Yes ma'am, you are." Wow, this is good news. Am so happy and relieved at the same time. Jayden and I had been having amazing sex every day like we were real couples, but I was not getting pregnant. It stressed me out so badly and made me anxious. A week before Jayden left for his business trip he told me he took me to the doctor for an examination, thinking that I might be having a problem with conceiving. I was
"Were you having a bad dream? Sandra asked me. I think so, "I replied as I leaned my head on the pillow. "What was the dream about? She asked. I was in the woods with a beautiful woman, she was going to tell me something about Jayden and then the wolf came and tried to kill her and me... It's a long dream, I don't want to talk about it now. It felt so real. What is the time? I asked her. It's fifty-two past six o'clock. She replied. "You mean I slept for seven hours? I took a bath again and went downstairs to eat something. My godmother came and sat next to me. Hey beautiful, how are you today? I'm fine, godmother, thank you. We were served chicken, rice, and salads... Our meal went very well, but most of the people were staring at me differently as if they had something to ask me. Whenever I come here to eat, you all stare at me, haven't you all seen a black woman before? I asked them jokingly. "Are you our alpha's mate? Two teenagers asked at the same time. They were the same
JAYDEN I gave up on calling Catriona after several times calling her and hanging. Up on me. I know that she's angry about us telling her to stay in her room and lock herself in. "Jerome told me that rogues were roaming around at the pack house. After a while of inspection, Jerome said that the rogues were not a threat. I asked Sandra to check on Catriona and tell me if she was fine. The next day at night after completing some of the tusks I came here for, I told everyone to get ready for the fight. I can't wait any longer for five days to end. I have a lot on my plate already, so I need to get this done once and for all. I have a pack of my own to take care of. Jerome is my Beta, I trust and know that he can manage the whole house in my absence, but still, I have to be there as an alpha. He is a good leader, and all the pack members love him. What I think about now is Catriona and my unborn son. When Catriona asked me whether I was happy or not about the pregnancy, I didn't answe
JAYDEN I'm in my car heading back home to the pack house. Till now I still can't believe that Catriona is pregnant with twins. How did it happen? I wanted one son, and God decided on his will and blessed me with twins. It's one o'clock in the morning and it's very windy today. It's going to rain heavily in two hours from now. I couldn't stay there for another minute. What I want now is to see my mate... No, my surrogate. I corrected myself. Keep on fooling yourself, human. My wolf said. I connected the Bluetooth and dialled Jerome's number. I want him to give me some updates. The phone was ringing but he was not picking up. I called him again, and it just went to voice mail. Why is this fool not picking up? I stepped on the gas and drove away in the middle of the dark road surrounded by the thick forest. By the time I arrived at the pack house, it was two o'clock in the morning with drizzles. The gate opened automatically, and I entered. I parked the car and saw the lights
I came out of his office grinning like a fool. I Was so happy that he listened to me and accepted me to be a mother of these babies, in my womb. I was worriedly sick, day and night of how he was going to react when I told him about how I felt. I thought he would get angry with me but thank God he was not. I went downstairs and into the dining room to have breakfast for the second time. Everyone was there waiting patiently as usual for their alpha. I comfortably sat down with a wide smile on my face. Both Sandra and godmother gave me a long stare. "Good news?". They both asked at the same time. Something like that. I answered still with a wide smile. I was smiling the whole time I came here, and my cheeks were starting to hurt. "Congratulations honey, on your twins". Said godmother. Thank you, godmother. I thanked her. Anyway... Jayden told me, I mean your Alpha told me to tell you all that you can have your breakfast without him. He's not hungry, so don't wait for him. They all g
JAYDEN I rushed out of my bedroom leaving the needy Catriona. I hate to leave her like that. My pants were heavy and painful. When I was with Catriona, Jerome's mind linked with me telling me that there was something I had to see. I went downstairs into another basement of the house in the torturing room where Jerome took the dead wolf. I opened the door inside. I entered and saw a worried look on his cute face. "Jerome, what is it?" I asked him. He glanced at me downwards. Alpha come here, you need to see this. He said. I went closer to the dead wolf and squatted down observing him. There was a mark I know very well under his fur neck. That mark belongs to Alfredo. The vampire king as they call him. Said Jerome. I looked up at Jerome as I stood up. Jerome, this is bad news. I'm sure whoever did this was one of Alfredo's men. "Why is he back, after what happened between us? A few years ago? I asked Jerome yet I knew he didn't have the answer. I also don't know why but I sent
I was sitting on the hospital bed holding my mom's hands in mine. She was sleeping peacefully. She was pregnant with my brother and she will be bringing my brother to the world any minute from now. I was so happy to see her sleeping beautifully like a princess. I was rubbing her hands gently enjoying the warmth of her hands. She woke up and gave me a smile which I returned. Mom, did I wake you up? "No sweetie, you didn't. It's the contractions. She replied. How do you feel Mom? Does it hurt so much? I asked her worriedly. I don't want to see my mom in any pain or misery. I love her so much. We were and still are financially unstable but she did all she could for my well-being. I have never seen my father but she gave me both a mother's love and a father's love. Sweetie, I feel very weak. I feel like I won't be able to make it. In case we both don't make it, I want you to forget about us and start a new life in another city where they don't know you. If your brother makes it, please
Wake up human. A strong voice said. I slowly opened my eyes and saw my kidnappers and the other men surrounded me. She's awake. Call the king. One of them said. I sat up straight on my butts leaning on the hard wall. I was in a room that looked like a storage room. The smell that was coming out of it was making me sick in my stomach. "What do you want from me?" 'Why did you kidnap me?" "Do you have something against me?" I asked them but they decided to ignore me. In about ten minutes, another man entered and all of the men who were surrounding me stepped aside. He was a handsome man and was the same size and height as Jayden. He stood there examining me. I got chills when he looked at me like that. Like a creep. I didn't didn't know that -that dog was interested in black women. He said as he squatted down, levelling himself on me. He brought his hands and touched my face. Don't touch me you punk. I snapped at him. He smirked brave woman huh? I wonder what that dog liked in yo
It has been eight months since the pack was attacked and everything that followed. Jayden and I have been able to reconcile and our love for each other has grown. Ever since Gabriel broke the mate bond with me he suddenly disappeared. Until now I haven't seen him. But I heard murmurs from the pack members that he found himself a mate and made her the Luna. Initially, I was hurt because he seemed so determined to be with me, but then suddenly ended our connection. However, I feel at ease with everything going well around me. The pack members have accepted me as their alpha's mate, and their affection towards me is growing stronger. My brother's health has stabilised, so we don't have to visit the hospital as often. Regarding the old spirits, they continue to possess me during times of trouble and fight our battles when needed. However, whenever I attempt to inquire about our relationship, they simply smile and leave me hanging. I have given up on pursuing this topic. Vannesa, too,
JAYDEN I froze in place when my so-called vampire brother burst out of the pack house, somehow managing to get his hands on Catriona. "I've had enough, little brother," he said. Everyone paused including Gabriel, waiting to see whom he was referring to as his brother. Gabriel was quick to react, glancing from me to the vampire. His face turned red with fury, and could tell he wanted to charge at my brother and break him in half. As satisfying as that would be, it was also impossible. Doing anything foolish would put Catriona in danger. My brother approached me confidently, exuding an air of satisfaction. He sniffed Catriona's neck and then turned to me, remarking, "She smells good." He twirled his bloody tongue over his fangs. Gabriel's voice echoed angrily in my mind, demanding, "Who is this bloodsucker to you, Jayden?" His wolf paced restlessly around him while bombarding me with questions. "Let her go. It's me you want." I said but instead, his smile grew wider, as if he was
GABRIEL When I ensured Catriona's safety indoors, I ventured out to mediate the conflict between the witches and Jayden's enraged wolves. I never anticipated being struck by the witches' wrathful magic, which was originally intended for Jayden. The impact of the magic left me clutching my chest tightly as if it might burst open. I remained on the ground for several minutes, groaning in pain. Although the temptation to shift and violently retaliate against everyone was strong, I knew I had to remain calm. Feeling frustrated, I took a deep breath and confidently approached the wolves and witches, positioning myself between them with a dominant demeanour. "You all need to calm the fuck down," I assertively stated. Surprisingly, everyone except for Jayden stopped. He angrily trotted over to me, snarling in my direction… "You dare bring unknown witches to my house and give orders to my pack?" Who do you think you are?" He said, his voice guttural. "Trust me, I wouldn't mess with brin
l gazed wide-eyed, still processing what just happened where I hurried over to Jayden, as he appeared to be in pain. My love and concern for him compelled me to reach out, but instead, a powerful gust of wind blew through me, separating us. I stumbled backwards, my heart pounding in my chest. Fortunately, Gabriel was behind me and caught me before I hit the ground. His strong arms wrapped around me, providing a sense of stability amidst the chaos. I clung to him, grateful for his presence in this bewildering moment. Without hesitation, I turned to face the witches, my Voice trembling with a mix of fear and anger. "Did you do this? Are you responsible for what just happened?" I demanded, my eyes narrowing as I awaited their response. The witches exchanged glances, their expressions filled with surprise and confusion. One of them with silver hair, stepped forward, her voice gentle yet resolute. "No, we had nothing to do with it,'' she replied. My mind raced, trying to make sense of
JAYDEN I froze in my tracks, my heart pounding in my chest. The weight of my wolf's words hung heavily in the air, leaving me speechless. Breaking the mate bond was an unthinkable act, a betrayal of the deepest kind. It was a bond meant to be eternal, unbreakable. That is the best thing we can do for Catriona. She'll be free. And safe from being hurt by the man she loves. Even though my wolf said this, I can feel the sadness in his tone and feel the beating of his heart, which tells me that he doesn't mean it. I know he's trying to punish me for everything I did to him, especially to Catriona. Fuck me I wasn't in my right damn mind. However, it doesn't mean that I don't love Catriona. I genuinely love and care about her to the extent of giving my life to her. Despite my wolf's warning, I disregarded him and headed into the house. "Did you hear what I said?" His voice echoed loudly in my head making it hard for me to think straight. "I heard you loud and clear, beast." We nee
I stared wide-eyed at the saliva rolling down my bare skin, fear flooding in as the memory of Jayden's nearly lifeless body came rushing back. What is going to happen next? Am I going to end up in the same half-dead state as Jayden was? How many days will it be? And what about the child inside me? I instinctively touched my belly, filled with trepidation at the thought of my unborn child facing the same fate as me. How unlucky am I? Gabriel was immediately by my side, attempting to communicate with me but his words were incomprehensible, though I could sense his anxiety and anger. I'm scared he would kill another person. Based on Gabriel's account of what the saliva did to Jayden, I expected an immediate reaction when it came into contact with me. However, it took longer for the effects to manifest. Gradually, I felt my larynx becoming blocked, making it difficult for me to breathe. Desperately gasping for air, I clutched at my throat. Gabriel's grip was strong, and his roug
GABRIEL Catriona's gaze filled me with fear, causing my heart to pound relentlessly. Her silence alone is already destroying me. Naturally, no woman would look at you the same way after learning that you have killed someone. I took a step forward and reached out to touch her, but she quickly backed away, saying, "Please don't touch me. Whatever you want to say, just say it from there. Don't come any closer." Her lips trembled as she spoke. A feeling of unease crept into my stomach as if poisonous insects were devouring me from the inside. It was then that I realized it was time to tell her what happened to her. After all, she's my mate, and she has all the right to know. Pumpkin, I'm going to tell you everything, but not in this situation where you're trembling. It's distressing to me. Please sit down first. "I'm fine here, she said, cutting me off. I nodded, respecting her decision. ~~~ Due to my prolonged search for my mate as an alpha, l was deemed unfit for impor
I dropped my hands in shock as Sandra's words hit me like a ton of bricks. "He murders his mates. The weight of her statement overwhelmed me, leaving no room for coherent thoughts. Before I could process it further, Gabriel abruptly grabbed Sandra by the neck, choking her. Everyone who was minding their businesses gasped in shock as others started disappearing away. Despite struggling to breathe, Sandra managed to speak. "Are you going to kill me like those other women?" You've crossed the line, woman, Gabriel growled. In an instant, he snapped her neck. The sound of Sandra's neck snapping echoed through the air, sending shivers down my spine. Time seemed to freeze as the weight of what had just happened settled in the atmosphere. The witches stood frozen in a mix of shock and fear, their eyes wide with disbelief. My mind raced, desperately trying to process the horrific scene unfolding before me. As Sandra's lifeless body fell to the ground, Gabriel slowly turned his gaze toward
As I continued to whine in pain, this beautiful woman I had just met came to my aid. She gently guided me down the grass and placed her hand on my neck, where the pain was emanating from. Breathe in," she said and then started talking in small words. After a few moments, I began to feel the pain dissipate, replaced by tiny shimmering sensations. As she removed her hand from my neck, she collapsed down in a sideway position, panting heavily as if she had just run a long distance. Concerned, I turned to her and asked if she was alright. She waved her hand dismissively, indicating that she just needed a moment to relax. "I just need a moment," she said. "I laid down facing her. What do you think you're doing?" she asked. First of all, thank you for your help. For a moment, I felt like I was dying. I shouldn't have done that," she said, cutting me off. She slowly got up and sat upright, and so did I. Get out of here. She said in a dead serious tone. Did I do anything wrong? I asked,