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Against All Odds THIS IS MY ONLY CHANCE
The mayor's wife stared at him for a few seconds and finally stepped out of the way. "Good," he replied. Afterward, he walked toward the door of Mrs. Harold's house and kicked it open. He went inside, accompanied by his betas, while his wife waited outside with the police officers. They searched the house thoroughly but couldn't find any trace of Adele or Mrs. Harold. The mayor cursed under his breath and finally came out of the house.When he came out, his wife stood by the door and stared at him. After looking at him for a few seconds, she shook her head, turned, and began to walk away."Hold on," he said, but she ignored him and continued walking away. "Bridgette," he called out to her, but she refused to turn. She kept walking until she got into one of the police cars and asked them to drive her back home because she wanted to rest. Meanwhile, Mrs. Harold and Adele continued driving in her car."Where are we going to?" Adele asked after they had been driving for a while and t
Last Updated : 2023-05-25Against All Odds LOOK AT ME
Aryan got up from the ground. He had been there for a while, feeling very sad. But now he told himself, "I should go look for Adele. No matter what, I shouldn't give up until I find her." Just when he was about to leave, he heard footsteps approaching. He quickly moved to the side and waited to see the people who were coming. When they came into his view, he saw Adele. He rushed out and stood in front of her, staring at her in surprise. She was standing beside Mrs. Harold, and also staring at him in surprise."Adele!" he exclaimed happily. The expression on Adele's face changed as her lips curved into a smile. They ran to each other, and she threw herself into his arms.Aryan pulled away from her and looked into her eyes. He cupped her cheeks and crashed his lips on hers. Afterward, he looked at Mrs. Harold and said, "Thank you, Mrs. Harold. Thank you so much."Adele smiled, "I'm so happy, Aryan. I was so worried. I didn't know when I was going to see you again. How did you get out
Last Updated : 2023-05-26Against All Odds I LOVE YOU
Seeing the expression on his wife's face, the mayor asked, "What happened?" She looked back at Selene and smiled before telling her husband, "Come with me. I need to tell you something." As they both walked away, Selene fell on the ground and began to cry, "Please save me, Dad. Please save me."After they left the living room, the sheriff was about to tell her husband what she had noticed when he said, "Something just occurred to me now. Earlier, you explained what happened and according to what you said Aryan told you, the culprit I am looking for is Selene and her father is her accomplice. But when I went to get Adele, her father pleaded on her behalf. He even tried to attack me.""What?" The sheriff was surprised."Yes," the Mayor continued, "going by what you told me, Adele's father should hate her, isn't it? Why would he try to attack me for her sake?"Mrs. Harold led Aryan and Adele towards the mountain. For a moment, they both thought they would be staying on the mountain. How
Last Updated : 2023-05-27Against All Odds WELCOME BACK HOME
Aryans' mom thought about what her husband said and replied, "Well, that's interesting. Especially since I've also just discovered something.""What is it?" The mayor asked."The person in that cage, I don't think it is Adele.""What do you mean?""Her eyes," she replied, "those are not Adele's eyes.""Really? Are you sure you're not mistaken?""Well, I could be wrong, but then I've seen Adele's eyes. I told you once that I could see the innocence in her eyes.""And what do you see in the eyes of the girl in the cage?" The mayor asked."All I can see are fear, guilt, and regret. She doesn't seem innocent to me.""This is quite mindboggling. So you're saying this might not be Adele?""No, she might not be the one.""So, if it's not Adele, who is it?" He asked."I have my suspicions but I think only Aryan will be able to confirm them." The sheriff said. "On second thoughts though,we can send for Selene. If she comes in front of me, then I will know that she's not the one in the cage."
Last Updated : 2023-05-28Against All Odds SET AN EXAMPLE
Selene's father waited outside the door. At first, he could not understand what was taking Aryan so long. In his opinion, all that Aryan had to do was go in, make a scene, prove that Adele was innocent, and his daughter would be released and sent back to him. But then, nothing happened. He tried to eavesdrop on their conversation, but he couldn't really hear much. It was as though he had been blocked. He held the handle of the door and pushed it a little open when he realized it was not locked. He was finally able to hear the conversation they were having.From where he stood, he could see only the sheriff's face, but she seemed relaxed. It didn't seem like Aryan wanted to fight or take Selene away from there. "Please, Aryan, save my daughter." He begged inwardly.Back in the house where Adele was, she was extremely worried. She kept moving up and down the house, as her heart kept racing. "What do you think you're doing?" Mrs. Harold asked. "I cannot help it," Adele replied. "I a
Last Updated : 2023-05-30Against All Odds ALL MY FAULT
As they all heard Selene's father's voice, Aryan, his father, and his mother turned to see that Selene's father had entered their house without their consent. He was on his knees and when his eyes met Aryans', Aryan smiled. He knew that Selene's father had overheard their conversation, which was exactly what he wanted. The moment Selene's father went on his knees and said, "I have a problem with her being given a public execution," Aryan pointed his finger at him and said he needs the same punishment because they all worked together. "Really?" the mayor asked. "Yes, Dad, do you think she did everything on her own? Selene worked with him, so they are both accomplices. I can remember several times that he helped her out. He came in and obstructed my efforts to find out the truth, and I blamed Adele for it when the real culprit was right in front of me." "No," he said, refusing to agree with Aryan. "It is true that everything was plotted by me, but Selene is innocent. Whatever she d
Last Updated : 2023-05-30Against All Odds NOT HER FATHER
Aryan left and went to pick up Adele and Mrs. Harold, just as they had agreed. When he arrived at the mountain and saw Adele, he was so happy and hugged her lovingly. "You will finally get justice," he said to her. Mrs. Harold got into her car, while Adele got into Aryan's car with him, and they drove back home.On their way to Aryans' house, Adele decided to ask him the question that was plaguing her mind. Although Mrs. Harold had assured her, she believed it was better to hear from the horse's mouth.After hesitating for a while, she began, "Aryan, about Selene....I know of your love for her so....will you be able to bear seeing her punished?"Aryan smiled and shook his head, "you're asking me a funny question. All this time and you still haven't figured out my feelings? I don't love Selene. I never understand why I didn't feel attached to her as I did to you but now that I think about it, it's such a good thing.I am very happy and relieved that you are the only one my heart beat
Last Updated : 2023-06-02Against All Odds IT WAS ALL ME
The mayor and everyone else listened as Selene's father continued, "I was the one who did everything possible to make sure that Audrey survived. I easily figured out that she was a purebred while my brother was oblivious to it. If I did not act when I did, she would have died. Eventually, when I asked why she needed water, she said she had accidentally tasted poison and only water could save her, but there was no water around where she found herself. That's why she began to run towards a water source. However, with the poison in her body, she became too weak and unable to move fast until she bumped into us. It was painful to watch how Rain took her from me. He suddenly confessed his feelings to her, and she accepted him. But what about me? I was the first one to love her. If it weren't for what I did, she would not have gotten another chance. But what happened? She chose him over me. I was the stronger one, the best for her. But even after I confessed my feelings, it did not mean a
Last Updated : 2023-06-03
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Against All Odds ONE MONTH LATER
ZAANWe stood—all four of us—at the edge of the cliff; Me, Walker, Zander, and Rey. The past month had been rough initially, but it turned out to be eventful. At first, breathing the same air as Rey seemed impossible, given her ill intentions toward us from the start. However, witnessing her genuine efforts to please everyone and seeing the happiness she brought to my brother, I decided to let go of my resentment and be free.However, that did not mean I would turn my back on her. I remained wary, just as I would be with any untrustworthy person. My mom had also become more accommodating. She occasionally smiled at Rey and engaged in conversations, but I knew her watchful eyes never left her. Rey was aware of it too. The pack had come to accept that she was likely to be the next Luna. She was my brother's love, and thanks to her, he had become more lively, socializing more and spending less time sleeping.Carter had also changed since his fight with Walker. Realizing he was no matc
Against All Odds REUNITED
ZANDERSeeing Rey so injured and bleeding, broke my heart completely. I didn't know who was attacking us or why, but something occurred to me. Perhaps these were enemies who had been lying in wait for me.Over the years, a few had actually attempted to come against us, but they always waited along the roads. So either these were sent by someone who knew that I was leaving, or they had been keeping watch over us.It was an attack, and the fact that they were using arrows meant they were werewolves. As I stared at Rey, I was upset that they did not mind that she was one of their own. Perhaps they saw her as a worthy sacrifice for a great cause, but I wasn't one to let go so easily.I came out of hiding as more arrows were shot at me. I jumped, and all the arrows passed below me. Afterward, I began to crawl on the ground.Seeing I had gotten close, the men who were earlier shooting; who were now close to me but could not see me because I was concealed by the bushes, turned around and wan
Against All Odds I AM SPECIAL
WALKERI knew that Carter was going to confront Zaan, and I wasn't wrong. It was better he found out the truth. That way, he would back off and know his place.It was funny hearing him talk about how Zaan was his mate when I had just marked her the night before.If not for the promise I made to Zaan, I would have shown off in front of him. He stomped away angrily, and I walked after him. But I kept a little distance between us. I stood somewhere, watching as he confronted Zaan, and I heard the words he said to her. I shook my head, knowing that his words were the rambling of a man who was angry because he had lost. It wasn't my fault. I was just fortunate that he was too stupid to let go of something as precious as Zaan.After he left, I came out of hiding and walked up to Zaan, but I saw that she was unhappy."What is the problem?" I asked.She ignored me and turned to walk away, but I held her hand and pulled her back."Are you upset with me, Zaan?""Why wouldn't I be? I clearly to
Against All Odds DO YOU TRUST ME?
CARTEREver since that night, I threatened Walker, I noticed that Zaan had been avoiding me. The following morning, I walked toward the cliff hoping to talk to her, but then I saw Walker. His eyes were gleaming, and his face held so much joy. I felt sick to my stomach. What was he doing here?If anyone was allowed to be there, it was me because I had been in this pack for years. The fact that he kept lingering around Zaan made me so upset. I knew what he wanted, but I was convinced that Zaan would never give him the time of day, not when she had such strong feelings for me. So, I wanted to ignore him. However, something surprised me. Zaan's scent was all over his body. It was so strong, as though she was the one standing in front of me.This could only mean one thing. As I realized what had happened, I rushed toward him, grabbed him by his collar, and pushed him to the ground."Hey, what do you think you're doing?" he asked, getting up. "You know you're lucky fights are not allowed h
Against All Odds I WILL FACE THE WORLD BY YOUR SIDE
ZANDERAfter my mom left, I kept hiding but continued staring at Rey as she conversed with the man whom I believed was her father. The way he treated her, though, and the fact that she did not react to his actions, showed she had a lot of respect for him. I kept clenching my fists in anger.When he finally turned and walked through the gates of the pack, I realized Rey was crying. I came out of hiding and walked toward her, and right at that moment, she turned. When she saw me, I could see the surprise and fear in her eyes. She stood for a while, staring at me in shock.I thought about what my mom had said. The best punishment at this point was to take her life. That was what she deserved, and that was what was expected of me.She remained rooted where she stood and couldn't take another step while tears kept falling from her eyes. But I walked toward her slowly until I was standing a few inches away from her. I stared at her for a while before grabbing her neck with my hand as though
Against All Odds NOTHING BUT A DISGRACE
REINAEver since that first night, I spent in Zander's room, something in me changed. I became a different person. Not that I had become a saint overnight, but I had become someone who genuinely loved Zander. Each moment I stared at him, I convinced myself that I would not be able to part from him, much less be the cause of his demise. He was patient, kind, loving, and everything wonderful I never thought I would find in a man. What were the chances that if I successfully destroyed this pack, I would be able to live with myself? No, if I destroyed the pack, how would I be with Zander? And if I destroyed Zander, how would I live?I had fallen head over heels in love with him. I was a hopeless case. There was a way he stared at me sometimes as though he had something to say. Other times, he looked at me with so much love and so much faith. I could not imagine ruining the faith he had in me.I soon became scared. Each time I was outside, I would look around the pack. I would see the ch
Against All Odds I WANT TO GROW OLD WITH YOU
ZANDEREver since my mom exposed Rey to me, my life had not been the same. I was constantly thinking about it, wishing and hoping that somewhere there was a mistake. Each time I looked at Rey, her eyes held so much love for me. She spent most of her time by my side, and at night she was always in my room.Sometimes, I was tempted to get upset at her for playing me for a fool and treat her the way I thought she deserved. But I couldn't bring myself to do so. I didn't know why I loved her so much despite knowing her for such a short time. I was restless, and it kept eating at me.There were times when I would make eye contact with my sister when addressing the warriors, with Rey by my side. From the look on Zaan's face, I would know what she was thinking. There were other times too when I made eye contact with my mom, who always had her eyes on Rey. I knew what she was thinking as well.Though my mom had told me not to expose anything to Rey, I kept my eyes on her. Not because I wanted
Against All Odds BOUND TO EACH OTHER
WALKERFor the first time in my life, I felt as though the universe was within my reach and I could grab it and give myself the life of my dreams. This was all possible because of Zaan. Her confession made me feel on top of the world, although there was turmoil in my heart. It made me believe that this moment was surreal; somehow, it felt like a dream.Zaan had just met me, so her confession that she also loved me was a miracle. Yes, I had come after her with hopes that she would accept my proposal, but hearing her admit everything without holding back, I didn't know how to react. I wanted to be sure that this moment was real. I held her cheeks and said, "Look into my eyes, Zaan, and tell me that you aren't joking. This isn't a plan or a trick, right? Do you truly love me just as you've said?"She smiled, "Will I joke about something as important as this? This is how I feel.""So, for how long have you felt this way?" I asked, still not believing it."Well, ever since I realized th
Against All Odds I WANT TO BE YOUR EVERYTHING
CARTERI knew what Walker was up to and it scared me. I loved Zaan, more than I could imagine and I hated myself for pushing her away from me. At the time, I had not realized how deep my feelings for her ran. Also, I had been under the impression that Zaan was madly in love with me but did not know how to back down when she needed to.Now I had to compete for her attention. Walker wanted her and as a man, I could tell. I was threatened by the fact that Zaan seemed to have a soft spot for him. This was evident in the way she gave him preferential treatment.I had been searching for her for a while, only to see her coming out from the direction of the unclean river and Walker did the same almost immediately.It was at this point I decided to have a conversation with Walker but he was too arrogant for his own good. I was merely marking my territory but a rookie like him dared to disrespect me. He was about to learn how things really worked around here.I watched him walk away and had a
