CLINTON.“Can I at least explain everything to you now?” I asked Ruby, releasing a sigh of frustration. I could see the anger in her eyes, and it was piercing my heart. As soon as I received the information that she was with Kiara, I informed my Beta about the good news before running here. By the look on her face when I arrived, it seemed like she knew I was coming because she was prepared. “I already gave you a platform; you can choose to lie to me like you have always done,” she answered nonchalantly. I was going to tell her that I had never lied to her, but I knew it might raise more walls between us, and that was something I didn't want to happen. “Seraphina and I were childhood friends turned lovers. We took a dark oath…” The words just left my mouth. I didn't want to say these words, but they were out already, and there was nothing I could do. She froze where she stood, a whirlwind of emotions swirling in her eyes—panic, betrayal, and anger. I could see when realization h
When we arrived at the pack house, Beta Asher and Gamma Eric were standing at the entrance. They acknowledged me, but I ignored them.I walked past Clinton and headed straight for our room, but the sight that met me there made me want to punch the wall.My luggage stood at the entrance, and I clenched my hands to control the rage spiraling inside of me.Calm down. I took a deep breath as I repeated the words again and again.I grabbed my luggage and pushed the door open. If I thought seeing my things at the door riled me up, then what was before me now was worse.A lady's panty lay on display on the bed. The sheets had been changed; they weren’t the ones that were here this morning. The room smelled of her, and I nudged my luggage with my foot as I gently shut the door behind me.Walking toward the bed, I looked at the panty. It was white and new, but still, they had my blood boiling hot.While we were on our way back, I had thought Clinton would have sent her packing before we arrive
“I don't know why he has not sent her out of here already.” I had just come out of the music room when I heard some whispering. It belonged to the Beta and I wondered who he was talking to. I would have just walked past them and gone in search of Clinton, but a part of me wanted me to stay and listen. “I'm as shocked as you are. Lady Ruby will soon be out of the music room and she'll meet her still here.” Gamma Eric with a hint of irritation in his voice. Seraphina was still here? “It's not going to end up well, that I am sure of.” Beta Asher muttered. Not wanting to hear anymore of their conversation, I walked past them and they instantly fell silent. Clinton wasn't in the room when I walked in. I headed straight for the closet and sighed in relief when I saw my things there. The underwear too was gone and the sheet changed as well. At least he still had some brain. I wanted to mindlink him but I changed my mind. I figured it was best I went to him directly, that way I'd see
CAROLINA. Kael was on call with another Alpha and he locked me out of our room. He had never done that before and I knew he was up to no good. But I can't put my head on what it was. Ever since he learnt the truth, he had been giving me the ice shoulder. I should've returned to my pack but here I was, staying with him and hoping he would return to me. The day he came up with bruises all over his face and body, he refused to tell me who did that to him, but I figured it was either the Alpha King or one of his guards. It was clear that Ruby didn't want him but he didn't want to let her go. He has grown more distant from me with each passing day, breaking my heart. Moments later, Kael came down stairs, his cold aura emitting from him. “Kael, can I have a moment please?” I asked, walking up to him. He stopped and regarded me with a frown. I could see the wheels turning in his head and at last he nodded. “I want to talk to you about us…” I trailed off, hoping not to annoy him. Not
Queen Anne and Seraphina were both laughing and chatting when I walked in. Once they spotted me, they high-fived each other and burst out laughing. “Good morning, Queen Anne.” I slightly bowed, even though aware that Clinton would be angry with me had he been here. The Queen's gaze swept over me, a look of disgust on her face. She ignored me and tapped Seraphina on the shoulder, and she began complimenting her, ignoring me like I wasn't wasn't before her. I inhaled and walked past them, inwardly reminding myself that I needed to steer clear off them. I was unpleasantly surprised when I walked to my room. Unlike the other day, I had found my luggage in front of the door. But this time around, there was a written note pasted on the door. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ You're no longer an occupant of this room. All your things have been moved to where you belong. You'll find them in one of the guest rooms on the other wing of the house. — Queen Anne_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
It's been a few days since Seraphina started staying at the pack house. She had been a thorn in my flesh, one I couldn't begin to comprehend. She'd pretend to be cool with me in front of Clinton and others—by others, I don't mean the Queen—but when we were alone, she'd be worse than the devil himself. I'd feel powerful alone, but each time we were alone and she was around me, I'd feel stuck in place, like a zombie without a mindset.I couldn't understand the strangeness of it, and even though I'd always tried avoiding her, one way or another, she'd find me.On several occasions, I had tried telling Clinton what was going on, but I'd always held back. Because, what would I say? I had no evidence, and I'd sooner be dismissed as a lunatic than have him believe my words.Falcon was displeased at our helplessness, but there was nothing we could do—at least, not yet. The following day, I prepared to visit the hospital. It had become my routine for days now, and the patients were more than
I know I should have probably turned around and left the moment I saw them sucking each other's faces, I didn't. Rather, I stood with my hands clenched in tight fists at my sides, watching them as I tried to pinpoint what was going on. Any other day, I might've run back to pack my things and leave but considering what's been happening with me around Seraphina lately, I knew there was something off about her and that was what I was looking for right now… for any sort of clue that Clinton—my mate was involuntarily kissing her. I caught his eyes as he stared straight ahead, like he wasn't even there. Probably, it was how I always looked whenever Seraphina was torturing me. I turned to leave but at the last moment, her gaze held mine and she grinned smugly at me, like she had won the Olympic or something. My jaw twitched but I didn't utter a word as I quietly slid out the door, my heart clenching as pain seized through me. Ugh, maybe I should have marched up to them and snatched her
I realized what I had done as I ran out of the hospital, but I didn’t let it stop me. It was bound to happen. I couldn’t keep Falcon a secret forever, and if this was the way I revealed her to my mate and the others, so be it.Protecting my pack was more important than my secret.The pack’s mind link opened, and I could hear a flood of orders. From what I gathered, it wasn’t something they couldn’t control—rogues had infiltrated the territory, led by an Alpha named Carlos. Only the goddess knew who he was.As much as I wanted to ask questions about this mysterious Alpha, I didn’t. Clinton would be furious for sure, but I’d deal with him later.I reached the pack house, the heart of the fight. The rogues, their fur a bright, sun-like color, were easy to distinguish from the pack warriors. I counted about twenty of them. My eyes found Kai, Clinton’s wolf, locked in battle with two rogues at once.A lone rogue, watching from the edge of the chaos, caught my eye. I sprinted toward him, la