HARRYI took two pistols and an assault rifle, an AR 15 from the fallen men and also took extra magazines while I retrieved the twin daggers from both Peggy and Kate which I stored in the pockets of my hoodie, while I kept the pistol's in the belt of the jogger pants.Making my way out of the hallway, I searched around for the stairs, and luckily found it empty.But not for long though as I could hear the sounds of footsteps as they hurried up and down the stairs. 'A pincer, huh?' I thought as I considered my options. The elevator is an obvious trap, a death box of some sort, and a wild dash up the stairs I'd quite conspicuous for a supposed assasin. I'm out of cards to play and they are closing in on us quite quickly.Making my decision, one I was sure to regret, I made my way to the elevator instead.Benjamin and a few guys were already stationed in front of it, guns blazing as they waited to kill whoever and whatever crawled out of it. I imagine the enemies are thinking along the
HARRYI couldn't exactly complain with conditions like that. I know he isn't lying since the success of our plan hinges on keeping them within this pagoda. If they escaped then all we'd have at the end of this are extremely powerful enemies aiming for our heads.That's why most of our forces were deployed to create a blockade around the entrance and stop anyone from escaping. If the head of the organisation is in here, then he should be my target since Blair or Filer wouldn't get a visual on him through the panic bunker. I'm the only one who can actually make my way there. "Ready to play?" he asked as he threw his gun away and got in a stance."Pat yourself down," I ordered. "I don't wanna be the guy who brings a blade to a gunfight.""You're too cautious," he sighed as he did as I said. "That's boring."I would ask him why he was so eager to fight me but I already knew the answer."We can use blades," he grinned as he showed me one stashed in his belt. "But I'm gonna save that for
HARRYMaking my way out of the room, I couldn't help but wonder what was going to happen to me now. I might have done my best to sound brave and confident, but the truth was that I wasn't. I was just as scared of my fate right now. I know the boss would definitely have guards waiting for him and probably a few more executives. I doubt any executive would be as skilled as the maniac I just defeated but they have numbers on their side and I'm not exactly in my best shape right now. I picked up the two pistols lying on the ground before I left the scene of his death, both mine and Frederick's, hoping there's enough bullets left in it for me to have a chance at least.I have the element of surprise but it doesn't account for much when quite literally everyone's attention will be drawn to the door the second the code is inputted."Still alive?" Blair's voice came through the communicator, startling me but also keeping me as alert as possible."Wishing I wasn't?" I replied as trudged over
HARRY "You really need to change that rigid mindset of yours," a deep jovial voice chuckled as I felt a hard palm tap my shoulder.I shook my head as I tried to clear the fogginess in my brain, trying to recollect where I was."Look alive, Nate," the voice urged. "We have work to do. You shouldn't be dosing off at a time like this."That voice sounded familiar. Too familiar. It was a voice I would never forget, one that was etched deep in my consciousness with the perpetual fondness of a lifetime.A voice that should have died months ago."Garrett?" I called as I looked up at the source. It truly was Garrett. His scruffy beard, neatly cut black hair and warm brown eyes. He had that perpetual smile on his face that was a total contrast with me at first, and then became contagious whenever I was with him. It was my best and only friend, Garrett."What happened?" I asked. "How are you here?" "What do you mean?" he cocked an eyebrow. "We've been driving together for about thirty minut
HARRY"Fuck," was the first word I said as I closed my eyes once again. "You don't seem happy that you survived," Kate's voice filtered into my ears, causing to look in the direction of her voice.She was seated at the end of the room with an indifferent expression."To what do I owe the pleasure?" I said with a little difficult as my back still hurt like crazy. "The almighty Kate Rivera is in my hospital room.""I thought you were going to die, Gabe," Peggy said as she held back tears. "I wouldn't be able to forgive myself if you had died because of the plan I proposed.""It's okay," I smiled as I held her hand and gave Kate the side eye. "Someone else authorised the mission.""I imagine you are talking about me," she replied nonchalantly as she stared at whatever it is she was doing on her phone."How long was I out?" I asked as I looked around the hospital room. It looked different from the last time I woke up after the dream about Garrett.""You woke up about a week ago but you s
HARRYThe days passed quite uneventfully for me while also being extremely tiring and worrisome at the same time. Peggy stayed by my bedside all day and night, only leaving when she absolutely needs to, while Kate visits me once in a while to see her friend. With Peggy by my side, being stuck on this bed doesn't seem so bad. I know I shouldn't but I feel warm whenever she's around. That beautiful smile just feels so surreal even though I know there is immense danger hidden behind it.In that aspect, my day was bliss everything felt so surreal. I couldn't help but enjoy my time in the hospital.On the other hand though, my anxiety shot up through the roof everytime I heard her name. Emily.The kid saved by Kate and Peggy along with other kids who were supposed to be trafficked for all sorts of vile things. I had all of her information wiped out before giving her to social services so I'm not bothered about her identity and her relation to Garrett being leaked out, but she knows me,
HARRYHe paused in front of the door, his body frozen to the spot. "A spy?"His turned turned to deal me a glare that could kill me on the spot if it was possible."You dare call me a spy?! How dare you?!"I shrugged nonchalantly, unperturbed by his anger."Your origins are quite suspicious, don't you think? How can a man who obviously was born in a well to do family be on the wrong side of the law, and not as a boss of himself. You are a bodyguard."He turned around fully this time to face me, looking down at me as he towered above me."You don't know the first thing about me. Don't act like you know me or what I've been through. All you did was make fucking assumptions."I smiled at his agitation. Of course, I knew he wasn't a spy. I've seen the way he treats Kate. He cares for her, so he definitely wouldn't do something to endanger her. But it's so fun to see him agitated for his own sake and not Kate's."I pride myself as a good judge of character,' I lied. "And I can tell that y
HARRYThe bad news plunged the whole cartel into a frenzied mode. More recruits were being introduced into the ranks and specialists and elite members of the cartel are being called back from their missions. The once serene basement in which me and Benjamin fought about a week ago is now the hub of a cacophony of disharmonious gunfire. The new recruits needed training and Benjamin diligently made sure that their training progressed quicklyby effectively turning the basement into a temporary gun range since the main gun range was already filled to capacity. The noise generated from incessant gunfire was unbearable and the fact that we were underground made things a lot worse.The elite forces and specialists have been recalled from their missions or given an ultimatum to complete them and return at once so things were going to get even more noisy. The thought of it made my stomach churn. I had expected the cartel to have a decent number of specialists and elite forces since she had m
NORA"What are you doing here, Nora?" Doctor Richard asked with a puzzled look. "And at this time?" "I-I don't know, sir," I stuttered. "I remember falling asleep in the restroom and I woke up on the streets."Doctor Williams gave me strange look."Who brought you here in the first place?" "Um, Alex," I replied. "Something happened and I had to leave him. It was totally my choice. He isn't to blame.""Don't give me that bullshit," Doctor Williams hissed, obviously annoyed. "If he brought you here then he should have made sure you were safely home. Why the fuck isn't he here?" He took out his phone and dialled a number. The phone rang once and I soon heard the voice of Doctor Richard on the other side."Yes, Williams?" He said in his usual stoic voice. "You had better have a good reason for calling.""Nora is stranded at some restaurant in the middle of the night," Doctor Williams replied flatly.There was only silence on the other side for the next few minutes.Eventually, Doctor
NORAThe news of Daniel's departure from the pack to the city was quite a shock for me. I almost could not believe it.I was still mourning that bastard, Dale so I had to keep appearances but I couldn't care less if he had lived or died. Quite sincerely, he was a thorn in my flesh and I am more than grateful that he is forever removed from my life.Allison however, is quite a different story. Even lost, the bitch is still managing to drag Daniel away from me.Eager to confirm the news of his departure, I took my shower, got dressed and made the trip to the Werewolf Kingdom. The journey was quite short compared to what I was used to as I zoned out for most of it. I just had so much on my mind. My arrival at the Alpha's mansion was treated trivally and somewhat despondently, much to my annoyance. There was barely any attention given to me and literally no fanfare. With the death of Dale, I was now the highest authority of my pack. Basically the Alpha of the pack. I should be shown so
NORAMy eyes widened as I saw Alex tower over Sabrina with anger in his eyes as he caught her hand in the air."What the fuck are you doing?" he asked, his glare sharp and piercing."This bitch-""Stop that," he hissed as he tossed her arm violently to the side. "This should be the first and last time you try to lay on hands on her. She is pregnant for god's sake. You could hurt her baby."Sabrina's eyes widened with shock and disbelief evident in them. Her expression of shock slowly morphed into anger as her demeanour changed and she directed it towards Alex."You bastard!" she yelled. "You are attracted to her. You are lusting after some pregnant whore who is siphoning your dad of his hard earned money!""I am not!" Alex retorted, his anger turning into frustration as he rolled his eyes. "Then why the fuck are you going out of your way to protect her?!" She yelled. "Don't even dare to tell me it is because of your father and the stupid promise you made because that's just bullshit!
NORAThe sound of her palm hitting my cheeks resounded in the hallway, reverberating off the walls as my cheek stinged from the pain.The shock on my face at the sudden reaction was evident. I almost couldn't believe it except for the fact that my cheek is hurting from it.I don't understand why she slapped me."You stupid, uncouth bitch!" Sabrina yelled. "You evil swine! How dare you try to seduce my man?!""What?" I asked, surprised. "I never did that!""Oh, shut up!" She yelled as she advanced towards me while I took a step back. "I saw you holding onto him with those filthy hands of yours in the name of a hug. You were trying to get my man to feel your body!""I didn't do that!" I retorted."Yes, you did!" "No, she didn't."Alex calm yet assertive voice rang clear over her yells as he stared at her with a tired expression."I initiated the hug, Sabrina. She didn't try to hug or seduce me. I asked her for a hug.""Stop defending her!" Sabrina yelled at him as she grabbed my arm an
DIMITRIThe way back was one that went past me like I wasn't there. I was so deep in thought that I zoned out out the second I got in the car. 'What did that woman mean by asking me to ask Nora where she was two nights ago?' I thought. 'Why would she even know where Nora was?'I knew Lara was a liar and a manipulative woman. Despite being Nora's stepsister, I can tell how much hatred she harbours towards Nora and I bet she has some sort of nasty plan concocted to hurt her stepsister.Even then, I can tell she seemed quite sure of her accusations towards Nora. I don't know what to think. I decided to just do as Lara said and ask her where she had gone at night. 'It can't be hurt, right?' I thought. 'She will tell me if anything is wrong.'By the time we got home, it was already evening and I was almost exploding with the anxious curiosity building up within me.I composed myself and walked into the mansion with a calm, stoic expression on my face. I responded to greetings curtly an
NORAI couldn't stop myself from smiling as I thought back to my unexpected encounter with Dimitri for a second time. His face was stuck in my head as I couldn't help but think about him every second. I felt a fairly confusing pull to him. It was a lot more than I've ever felt to anyone since I got my surgery as I had no memories of my past. There was something about him that I just couldn't overlook. Something that kept him in my thoughts and made it unable for me to think of anything but him for the past few weeks.It was a comforting feeling. It made me happy to know that someone out there could genuinely make me laugh. An action I find hard to perform sincerely with all the bullshit I have to live with.The trip home went past me like an out of body experience as I zoned out through most of it. The thoughts of Dimitri kept me blissfully unaware of my approach home which was quite great considering the fact that I always spend at least thirty minutes until I get home panicking for
AIDENThere was a lot of chaos in the surrounding area as everyone scrambled to recover from the ambush. I also had to struggle to recover as well. I ran around the pack in search of possible targets or weak links who might have gone missing during the battle or killed at least. It was quite tiring to deal with all of that and it scared me to death who I might find missing or dead. While some might be fairly disposable to me, losing any of the people I care about would be too much of a pain to bear."Aiden!" Someone called but I didn't even have the time to see who it was as I waived them away.I needed to find Miranda."Miranda is missing!" The voice yelled, stopping me in my tracks."What?" I asked as I turned around to face Gilbert who hurried over to me. "I can't find her!" He exclaimed, panting.Gilbert was a powerful werewolf, one that does not tire easily. If a werewolf of his strength was panting like this, then it means he had pushed himself above and beyond in search of M
ALINAI ran as fast my tired legs could take me, covered by what little remained in f my clothes. The rush of the wind in my ears helped to distract me even though it didn't do much to help the pain I felt as tears rushed out of my eyes.What was going on with me? The thought of it scared me more than I could say. What did I do to deserve this? These thoughts plagued me as I ran, the thought of last few minutes stuck in my head as an unpleasant yet relieving memory. I don't know how to feel about it. I had noticed the strange men around the alley when I ran past, but I hadn't paid them any mind as they didn't interfere with me either. They scared me at first but they seemed like they just gathered themselves for a smoke or something else.I didn't think that they were waiting for Dimitri.I was too focused with the thought of getting away from him that I could barely think of anything else. I didn't think to warn him. The thought of his lips on muline clouded whatever other reaso
HARRIETI frowned in anger but I was too shaken to get the words out.'Is she smiling?!'"Don't get me wrong," she said. "I'm terribly worried about Matt, but it just feels somewhat good to see you this mad for someone else's sake. You're a good person Harriet. That must be why the Alpha and his Beta favours you so much, and why Martha found it easy to live with you and even become friends."My eyes widened at the sound of Martha's name."Martha?" I muttered in shock."What?" Naomi asked.I looked up at her with an even more worried expression on my face."What do we tell Martha? How do we tell her that Matt is on the verge of what we would know as his death."Naomi seemed confused for a little while before her eyes widened in realization."Oh, there's something going on between them?" I gave her the stink eye as I continued to mull over Martha's possible reaction."I didn't know," she shrugged. "But if they really have a thing going on then this would be a huge problem. She would bl