Ashley/Olivia's POVI came downstairs and didn't see both persons I left before going up. I was thinking Eloise already left.I walked to the kitchen and found the door slightly open. I saw two of them standing inside through the slight opening.I popped my head inside first and heard them saying something about me."Okay. But don't you think we should inform Olivia of our plans? She may find out eventually. She is an adult and cannot be fooled with petty excuses of visiting the human territory every time," I pushed the door open and entered inside. I was eager to know what they were discussing about me but it seems they have been hiding it from me.They were surprised to find me standing in the kitchen. I guess I might have caught them red handed in whatever they were planning.They both exchanged glances and were communicating with their eyes. Lance was the first to break the silence.He cleared his throat and said, "I didn't know you were through already. Well, it is actually abou
Martains's POVThe door swung open, "father!" I stood up surprised to see him in my office. I can't remember the last time he came over to the office.He had never been here after my coronation as the alpha and his handover."Father, you didn't inform me that you'd be coming. It's been a very long time you paid a visit here." I asked a little bit surprised."Can't I come here again? You won't even usher me in." Father said with a straight face.I guess, no I mean, once and alpha is always an alpha."How can I prevent you from coming here? You have the right to come here anytime you want."He walked in and sat down on one of the three seater chairs facing each other.My father was a strong alpha leader in his reign and was loved by his followers till date. He stepped down when I was 28 and since then, I've been in charge."How is work? I can see you haven't been here for a while after the whole scandal." He said looking at the pile of different files on the huge mahogany table."Yes fa
Luciana's POVIt's been a day after the announcement of my new position as the Luna and Martains's choosen mate. I'm very much enjoying the position. It was one of the things I have always wanted and now, I have it.Having all these people in Oakstone under me as the female leader of all the females feels great to be on top.This kind of achievement does come with a price. However, as a steel who has gone through thin, thick, and fire to get here, I would not back down so easily.The pack house has become the central room for dissemination of gossip on why and why I shouldn't be the Luna.I didn't need to take a step to know every word said by gossips and naysayers. Mia, my loyal subordinate and maid always brought me the gist about me in the pack.But it wasn't time for me to take any action yet. I'll still give them the pleasure of talking for some days. I have different men planted in different parts of the pack even among Martains's subordinate men. It may be surprising to know t
Luciana's POVMy eyes widened in shock seeing that mark, that familiar mark. I'm sure it is the one I know because it cannot be copied or duplicated.I raised my hands to my mouth to prevent the words from coming out but I soon realized what I was doing. It was too late however. All eyes were now on me including Martains's.Damn! How do I divert their attention now?"Ouch! Ahh!" I held onto my stomach and kept yelling."What's the matter, Luna?""Babe, are you okay?' Martains got to me and held my hands in his with worry on his face."The baby... The baby is..." I stammered."What's wrong with the baby? What's happening to you? Talk to me." Martains urged me on as he was beginning to get anxious."The baby is kicking hard all over. My stomach is in pains. It hurts." I said and slumped on him to make it look real." Somebody inform the pack doctor to get set. I'll be carrying my wife over to the house now. Take care of these Intruders, beta Carl. I'll check up on them later." Martains
Alpha Martains's POVI left the room after making sure she was fine. My mind had flown far away thinking the unexpected might have happened.Now, I would have to interrogate those rogues or unidentified wolves who dared to step into my territory. They would have to spill it if they were spies sent to spy on our pack.The land has been in peace for a long time and I won't let them cause problem here."Beta Carl, how far with the men? Have they confessed?" I opened my mindlink and communicated with Carl."No beta. They have refused to talk. They seem to be loyal subordinate of whoever their leader is." He replied me."Where are you now?""In the dungeon. The trial hall specifically. We are waiting for you to come over." He answered."I'll be there shortly." I said and went downstairs. I sighed knowing it was going to be a tough task to make those men say a word but I do have my way around things like this.I dressed up, changing into a more free and casual dress. I got something to eat
Ashley/Olivia's POVI've been in this pack for some days and I must confess, "it's a nice place to be." They are just a small collection of people who are happy and content with having an alpha rule over them.A part of me was thinking to just settle here and start all over if I can't recover my lost memories. Or even if I recover them, and there is nothing tangible to make me go back to where I come from, I'll choose to stay here.Having people who would support you fully is another thing. What if I go back and nobody even remembers me? After all, I'm nothing but dead to them.I have decided to be more friendlier with the people around me. I don't think I know the butler's name or those who have been in charge of taking care of the house.I'll get closer and establish a good relationship with them. But I first need to know what the old Olivia was like. I'll ask Eloise about that."What do you think, Lola?" I asked her through our mindlink. She has been silent and just lazying aroun
Ashley/Olivia's POVThe driver took a different vehicle which I have not seen Lance use before. That means he had more than one car. Aside from him being a beta, does he have any other responsibilities? It's evident that he is financially well-off.A beta who possesses his own residence, employs numerous servants, and indulges in a life of opulence must have other endeavors contributing to his wealth.As we arrived at Eloise's residence, I was taken aback by its portable appearance yet classic design, resembling a lavish mansion."Is everyone in this pack so wealthy?" I couldn't help but ask no one in particular.Eloise's house was located a mere fifteen minutes away from Lance's, reflecting her affluence.I stepped out of the car and surveyed my surroundings. It was eerily silent, as if the vicinity was deserted."You can go back. I'll call you if I need you." I said to the driver and he drove back home.My knowledge about Eloise's personal life was limited. I couldn't even confirm
Lance POVAfter Olivia went out to see Eloise, I was bored in the house. Alpha Greg had refused me from performing most of my duties as the beta. He had insisted I took a break from work to be with Olivia who just came back home.This was the first time I was hearing and experiencing something like that. A beta going on a break without a cogent reason. I would understand if it was just for a day or two but two weeks was way too much.How would the alpha cope without a beta assisting him?I couldn't even do my morning rounds on the pack's welfare. This was frustrating.My business was doing well and there was nothing much to oversee so I basically had nothing to do.I sat down in my study for the rest of the morning hours flipping through different books and files.I only stood up from the chair in my study room when it was midday. I was about to take a stroll outside when I felt someone trying to reach me through my mindlink. It was alpha Greg."Come over to the office now, beta Lanc
Ashley/Olivia's POV"No, you should go alone, Martains. I won't be coming. I have to go back to the house and do my chores.""It's alright but thank you for always being by my side, Emily."He did not disagree and just allowed me to go home. I left him while he went to pay a visit to Ashley.There was no way I would go to my own grave. Wouldn't that be like digging another grave and opening up a soft spot in my heart?Martains was convinced that I was just Emily who was sent to help him. It was better at this instead of revealing anything further that I was Ashley."You can finally return to the man who makes you smile like a fool." Lola teased me, jumping around in my head."Oh please, don't tell me you aren't excited too." I replied to her."I am but I am only excited because I would see my cute little baby, Adrian.""Hehehe, I know you miss him but you would not agree to it." I got to the house and then to my room. I quickly arranged the little things I had. I would be leaving for
Ashley/Olivia's POVThe wood was silent once again, the only sound being the heavy breathing of Martains and the warriors.I watched as Martains and Carl stood still even when his warriors had taken Luciana's body and kicked the dead Greg's body somewhere far.He was not a member of any pack in Oakstone so his body could only be left there. As an alpha, he would have deserved better but he choose the path of a traitor. His pack members would look for him and take his dead body back to Silvertail if they wanted to.The expression on Martains's face was that of pain and devastation."You found the truth and brought an end to it all. You can break from the hard truth but endure it, man." Carl said, tapping on his shoulders before moving to join the other warriors.It was just me and Martains now. I moved closer, closing the gap between us.My hand found its way to his shoulders and tapped on it continuously. He held my hands and bent his head, letting the tears flow.It was the first tim
Ashley/Olivia's POVGreg charged forward at Martains with a fierce battle cry, his claws extended and his teeth bared.The warriors around Martains rushed at him before he could even get closer and then they pinned him down.One of them raised his hands to hit down on Greg but Martains raised his hands for them to stop."Just pin him down first and don't let him move a bit. I am surprised why he is charged at me and wants to kill me. I need to understand everything going on here before I lay a finger on him."So they pinned him down as he kept struggling to free himself.I cleaned the dirt that had gathered on my body from rolling around and stood where I was while Martains and Carl walked towards me.The expression on his face showed he was confused seeing Luciana on the floor, the crazy wolf who wanted to attack him and then his personal maid, Emily in the woods."Why are you here, Emily? Why was he attacking you? And why is Luciana lying half dead on the floor? Tell me what is happ
Ashley/Olivia's POVAs I turned to leave, a massive figure emerged from the trees and pounced on me, making me roll over. Luciana's eyes widened in surprise as Greg, his face contorted in rage, pounced on me.I was not expecting to meet Greg here. I was surprised but he would be more surprised. However, this was an opportunity to end it all. Martains and his men would be here soon.As an alpha, Greg was strong and he poured in all his rage on me. Our strengths were at the same level.I was below him so he did not see my face until I rolled him over and he caught sight of my face, my full appearance."Greg, no!" Luciana croaked, her voice weak from the poison."Olivia? What...why.. are you...? And what is the meaning of this? I mean, you, Luciana.""Are you surprised to see me here, brother-in-law?" I smirked, standing up and he took a step backwards."Don't listen to her, Greg. She is not the real Olivia." Luciana said, almost in a whisper, forcing herself to speak."Shhsh! Don't str
Luciana's POV"You have to escape now, Luna. The truth is out and the alpha is blazing with fury. They would come to arrest you soon. You have to run away now!" Mary burst into the room, panting hard."What? Those two brats already revealed me too soon just because I could not get rid of them last night?" I sprang up, my body shaking with fear."Why are you still staying there talking? You have to run now else there will be no way out. Time is not on your side." Mary moved closer and dragged my hands, shoving a small bag into my hands and, a veil and a clothe to disguise.The reality hit me hard and I threw on the cloth immediately and covered the veil.I sneaked out of the room with the lead of Mary through a secret passageway we had created in the house for emergency.The passageway led directly to one of the borders of the pack."Hurry up, now Luna! You can't get caught." Mary shouted from the top while I entered the passageway, running as fast as I could.I was now like a fugitive
Alpha Martains's POV"Guards!" I bellowed, my voice echoing through the halls. "Arrest Luciana at once! She is a traitor and a murderer!"My hands tightened into a fist as I thought that I had lived with a murderer all these years. I have lived with the person who backstabbed my mate and I, deceiving me with her innocence.My guards scurried off to carry out my orders."How dare you, Luciana? How dare you? You've fooled me big time. I am angry at myself but my anger for you is overflowing." Her face in my memory no longer looked like the innocent Luciana with all smiles. All I could see was a devilish smirk and smile.Some dots at this point however connected in my head but I was too foolish to pick up all these loose ends too soon and accuse her. Probably I felt that would be accusing another innocent soul based on my emotional judgements but see where it has led me.Ashley would never have died. She would have been alive, taking care of our child.Why would she come for me immediat
Ashley/Olivia's POVI returned to the house from the dungeon and made my way straight to Martains room.My mind still shifted back and forth from my encounter with Sam and Morris in the dungeon. I felt something was off when I left the dungeon. It was as if something evil was lurking around and it had to be from Luciana.I knew I had to act fast to ensure their safety, and so I increased my pace to Martains' room.I met beta Carl still in the room with Martains."What is it, Emily?" Martains asked in a soft voice."I need to speak with you, alpha."Carl and Martains exchanged glances and Carl stood up, about to leave."You can stay. It is something you should also hear."I came up with something quickly to make him do just as I would say without looking suspicious."I could not sleep. It always happen this way to me when something not so good is about to happen.""And do you have any idea what that is?" the both of them looked at me expectantly.It was believable and I got them hooked
Ashley/Olivia's POV Sam and Morris were arrested and that was it. Martains was not going ahead to arrest Luciana, imprison her and torture her."What the heck did those two tell him? He is supposed to be in a rage now and should be dealing with Luciana." I pondered on my head, pacing about my room."Or did they lie to him about who the person is? Or did they even leave that part out?" "Argh!" I screamed in annoyance as the possible hit me. It was either they lied or did not tell Martains that it was Luciana."Just what did they tell him?" I mumbled as I made my way out of the door to Martains's room.The tensed and angry lines on my face relaxed when I got to his door."Don't wait to knock, come in, Emily." Martains voice from inside startled me. I had not even knocked and he knew I was outside.I turned the knob open and entered inside. Martains stood before a small door leading to a small balcony in his room with his hands in his pocket.He had an unreadable express on his face.I
Luciana's POV I sat down in my room, my mind filled with thoughts of how to push forward my second plan to get rid of Martains and make Oakstone mine and Greg's."I must work this time. I won't allow anyone to ruin it this time." I mumbled as I sat on the bed lost in my thoughts.I tried to free my mind of whatever would weigh me down but my mind kept traveling back to Martains and Emily. Emily was the only pain in my neck but Martains had decided to join sudes with her and was also becoming a pain in the neck."Damn! How dare he do that in my face? I could have done worse if not that I am trying to be on his good side so my plans do not get ruined. Does he think I am the docile Ashley?" I said, scoffing."I thought they had finally gotten rid of you, Emily but you are back, stirring up more trouble and threats to me."Just as I was starting to calm down from the rage and frustration I was feeling, one of my loyal servants burst into the room."Your highness, I have urgent news." he s