Kade"I'm still trying to make peace with the reason she should still be alive." Beatrice rolled her eyes at Kade after the guards dragged Aveline out of his room."You know she has to be kept alive. We have no other choice." Kade replied, "Just the same way I have to spare your son when the hunt begins."Beatrice rolled her eyes again."Ours is different. We made a deal. You won't touch him in exchange for my help.""Aveline plays a vital role in all of this and you know that. You're just finding it hard to admit.""Whatever...""I'll just let her remain alive for now, once she's fulfilled her role, I won't hesitate to get rid of her like I did her mother." A smirk played on Beatrice's lips as she remembered what she thought to be a pleasant event; the day she killed Aveline's mother. "After all this is settled, you can do what you want with her. I don't care." Kade replied. "How long before the torture kicks in?" Beatrice asked."About ten minutes." "How long will it last?" Beatr
Aveline"What the fuck do you have going on here?!" I tugged harder at the gate, expecting answers from the two who were looking at me dead in the eyes with disapproval. It was as though they were searching my eyes for something, like a confirmation of something being done."Are you ready to help us with the sacrifice?" Kade asked, his eyes still pinned on mine."Why the fuck would I help you after everything you've done? You even locked me up in this goddess-forsaking place and you want my help?" I fought back the tears that threatened to wet my dry cheeks.I couldn't afford to let them see me as I truly was at the point; broken, scared and exhausted. From what I've been dealt with in this freaking cell and generally in life."Why are you doing this Kade?" I asked the man who just stared into my eyes like he was possessed or something. "Why are you suddenly overwhelmed by power and thirst for fame?" I asked, trying to understand why he chose to be the villain in my life."My gosh,
Aveline I woke up on the bed, unscathed. This has got to be a joke!Something was messing with my head here and I needed to figure out what it was before it overwhelmed me.I sat up but I was too weak to even think. The worst part is, I didn't know what time it was. The only source of light was the dim light bulb that shone in the cell and it appeared to be dimmer each time I woke.Like someone was controlling the cell with a remote."I'm fine!" I whispered, touching my face, my left chin where I hit hard on the wall what seemed to be a few minutes ago, or hours. I didn't know anymore.I looked around the cell with anxiety, the dark walls met my gaze, and the floor was still cold and damp but it wasn't as wet as the day I first came in._Talktometalktometalktome_ I wished more than anything that my wolf was with me but since I couldn't feel her, I decided to do what she would have advised if she were here.V was a calm wolf, and that helped her defeat her enemies with ease. While I w
DravenOne could say everything was going quite well except for Draven of course, he grew miserable by the day. Although he tried to push everyone away and act like he wasn't affected by what was happening around him, he buried himself in work and took over taking care of Betty.Taking her to every ice cream date on their date calendar and playing with her for however hours she wanted.Everyone noticed the changes but could not talk to him about it since it was better than locking himself away in his chambers or numbing his system with alcohol.Sabrina had been handling her position so well that there were barely any complaints concerning the company or its shareholders. She was fierce and was able to keep them in check since becoming CEO, plus she did extra work making sure nobody bad-mouthed Aveline behind her or in her very eyes.She would almost tear them apart and that helped reduce the many flying rumours about Aveline. However, there was a new problem. Julian, the cursed Lyca
KadeKade and Beatrice left the dungeon after Kade gave her 48 hours to make a decision. "Do you think it will work? Do you think she will agree to it?" Beatrice asked Kade once they were out of the dungeon. "I'm positive. There's no way she can survive what her cell is made of. The last person who was put in there ran mad and is still hearing voices from the room to date. If she survives the mental torture, it's a miracle." Kade replied confidently. "Good. Everything has to go well so we can fully take charge. And I think you should give Julian what he wants." Beatrice added.Kade looked at her with a smug expression. "Hhm, is the almighty Beatrice worried about me? Is that what I think it is?" "Don't push your luck. I'm just saying. He looked pretty serious back then and considering his history, getting into a fight with him is the last thing we want for our plan to be a success so give it to him let peace reign." Beatrice explained with a stern voice."I still take that as you
Aveline "Let go of me!" I protested as Kade pulled me out of the cell room with so much force.He ignored me and kept on pulling me out of the room. I felt bad and happy at the same time.Happy because I was finally out of that shit hole, that manipulative cell and bad because I couldn't fight back or stop him from treating me with so much roughness. I felt so weak without my wolf."Get your hands off me!" I screamed just as we got to the main door of the dungeon. I managed to push his hands away but it only lasted for a second as he grabbed onto me almost immediately and pulled me out of the dungeon."All I wanted you to do was offer me some little help by performing a little sacrifice." Kade's voice was raspy."After all I've done for you, don't you think this is a little way to appreciate me?" "Fuck. You. Kade!" I screamed in response."You just have to be stubborn huh? You just have to give me a hard time and make things hard for everyone." He wiped his nose with the back of hi
AvelineThere was something on my jaw, no, it started from my cheeks to my jaw and it was itchy and uncomfortable. I tried to reach for it with my hands but I could not. Like I was restricted. I tried to shake it off by shaking my head sideways but it was a futile move so I resorted to the only option I had which was to pull my hand out of whatever it was that was holding it bound.And when I tried to pull out my hands three times, I finally threw my eyes open and then it dawned on me.I was in that shitty lab and whatever it was itchy on my face was tears. I was crying from my sleep."Fuck!" I exclaimed when I tried to straighten up but felt a sharp pain in my spinal cord. I woke up bent with my hands pulled back by the strong straps.Pain shot through my bones from my spinal cord and I felt just how sore my joints were.The leather strap was so strong I couldn't wiggle my hands out of it, it had some elasticity that held my hands tighter the more I tried to pull out of it.I stoppe
DravenThe perception of Kade being the one who offered to sell his shares made Draven and Sabrina uncomfortable because it was like giving the devil a pass to not only dine with them but also have a say on what meal should be made and who should eat.Judging from the past experiences with Julian, the devil they were dealing with, they knew he would make sure they didn't even have access to the food."Any update?" Draven asked Sabrina who walked in with a pile of files in her hand.They had been working tirelessly to contact Kade or even find evidence that he proposed to sell his shares.They also tried to change the company's policy so that the shareholders would not be able to sell their shares unless the company approves but they were told it would take a lot of time and they didn't have time."Nothing yet." Sabrina shook her head, her expression was one of defeat. "Did you search everywhere for him? His office?" Draven asked to be sure but Sabrina maintained her look of defeat."
KadeKade had one plan in all of this and it was breaking Aveline to the point where she had no other option but to do whatever he wanted her to do.While he was at Betty's school, he took a picture of Betty staring at the gift he got her with a broad smile on her face and he took another picture with Betty showing the bracelet to the camera.He told the little girl that he was going to visit her mommy and that he would show her the pictures. It wasn't a lie about visiting Aveline and showing her the pictures because he was the one who took her away from Betty in the first place.After causing chaos in Draven's mansion, he returned to the clan to cause even more chaos with Aveline. Once she knows that he could lay his hands on Betty anytime he liked then maybe it would push her to sit up knowing that her daughter's life was at stake.He made his way to Aveline's room with a mischievous smile already playing on his face.Since Julian said he couldn't torture her physically anymore, h
Aveline Sleep the previous night was crap. I could barely close my eyes. All that went through my head was the image of me back to the pack, holding my daughter Betty close to my arms and hugging my friend so tight.I also thought about the things that could go wrong and how powerless I was to put up a fight but Angel's voice kept reminding me that no matter what happens tomorrow, I run and never look back until I leave the gates.I know that she is risking her life to get me out and she is trading carefully too but what if something goes wrong and they punish her for it or even kill her in the process? Then I would live knowing that a young girl's blood was spilled for my sake.Maybe it was because I didn't sleep through the night but the time went by fast and it was morning. "Wake up sleepy head. Get ready for the signal I am going to give you. Once you see it, you'll walk into the bush part by the market and quickly change your clothes into this one and I'll do your makeup there
AvelineJust as the she-wolf said, she found an escape plan and we were going on about it for days. We had to make sure it worked out perfectly because one mistake could cause us both our heads.She told me that all the while I was looking for her, she was out of the clan. She escaped as the market people were going out of the clan after the day's sales.And came back the day she did when they were coming back as well. She found an excuse to give the clan's officials who noticed her missing but didn't care much since she was a slave."If we can execute this perfectly then you will be out of here by the next market day." She told me that day and I remembered smiling at her words.I would love nothing more than to leave the shit hole I found myself that has brought nothing but pain to my life."How do I get out unnoticed?" I asked with worry etched on my face. "It must have been easy for you to go out because you are a slave, not someone who is wanted like me." "I think I have a soluti
JulianHe ran after Sabrina who in turn ran after the man who snatched her bag.She was cursing all along.The thief ran into a street, a street Julian knew well enough and he followed another route to block the thief. He knew where the thief was running to and the last thing he wanted was to be seen."Stop! Turn around slowly and drop the bag." Julian ordered when he got close enough but the thief didn't stop for five seconds and then he suddenly paused and stopped as though Julian's words replayed in his head and it rang a bell.He turned around as instructed and his eyes widened in shock. Sabrina ran in just in time to see him shaking with fear."J-Ju- King!" He stuttered, his hands to his head as the bag fell off his hand. Sabrina was surprised by his reaction and she shifted glances between the man and Julian."You can go. Don't tell anyone you saw me." Julian whispered and the man nodded vehemently before running away.Sabrina was even more confused. Why did Julian tell him not
SabrinaJust like she expected, the next day was a busy one and she didn't even get to eat breakfast.Sabrina and Julian had a meeting with the company's board members to discuss the process of penetrating the market and it was a long one.A lot of ideas were thrown on the table but due to the location, a lot of them would not be effective so they all had to brainstorm and come up with something better.By the time the meeting was adjourned, it was late noon already.While the board members cleared their tables and left the hall, Sabrina took her time picking her things up. She was so careful not to miss a step or act clumsily out of hunger and exhaustion. No other person seemed to notice her but of course, one person did, and it was Julian. He walked right up to her with a subtle smile. Now, he was not a man of many smiles but he had been smiling whenever he was around Sabrina. Maybe he had not noticed it yet or maybe he thinks it's a part of his fun games but he will, soon enough.
Sabrina"How dare you bring me to a motel? You think I'm one of those cheap sluts you play around with as you will?" Sabrina fumed, ignoring the look of total confusion her words brought to Julian's face. "Read my lips you scumbag, I do not want to do anything of that sort with you. Hell, I don't even want to be in the same space as you are and I'm barely coping..." Sabrina was raging on and on and it seemed like the more she spoke, the more angry she became so Julian tried to calm her down."Wait, wait, you think this is a motel?" He asked with a chuckle. He had no idea why he warmed up to the lady despite her fierceness. Maybe that was what intrigued him in the first place.Sabrina stopped raving and just stared daggers at him."You think I want to do something of that sort with you?" Julian asked again, a subtle smile of amusement on his face."Of course! Why else will you bring me here instead of taking me to the hotel we booked? This is not the name of the hotel. And why would y
JULIAN The day Julian and Sabrina were meant to travel finally arrived, and they both made their way into the private jet that was waiting for them at the airport. Immediately after they stepped inside, Julian noticed the change in Sabrina's expression, and it was quite easy for him to tell what the cause for her sudden change in expression was. “Why are the chairs so close to each other?” She questioned, slowly moving to one of them, while he moved to the other. “I am not the one that built this jet, so I have no answer to the question that you just asked me,” Julian replied as he slumped down into one. “It was a rhetorical question; you didn't need to answer it,” she replied with a quite feisty tone. “If it were up to me, I wouldn't have minded the chairs being so far away from each other,” she muttered under her breath. Julian turned to stare at her with the same amused expression that always finds its way to his face whenever his eyes land on the embodiment of beauty sittin
Aveline I started getting worried. Not because of Betty this time around, or Sabrina or even my company, _although those always got me worried daily_This time around, I was worried because of the She-wolf who had been helping me through my recovery. I had not seen her in a while now and it was not normal for someone who always came around every morning to check in on me and keep me company, she hadn't come in for three days. I had every right to be worried. Considering what I went through in the hands of Kade.'What if he locked her up in the cell because she did something offensive?' I thought to myself with a deep sigh. She was a slave after all, and slacks are not cut for slaves in the clan. 'What if they killed her?!' My heart beat accelerated at this thought and I placed a palm on my chest to calm myself. I had to think about the positives that could happen but there were barely any positives that could happen in this shit hole of a clan where the Lycans kill for the fun o
Draven’s office was occupied by three people, with Draven seated behind his desk on his usual office chair, while the other two occupants, Brian, his beta, and Scar, Aveline’s right-hand man, sat on the two chairs opposite where Draven was seated. “Let's not even beat around the bush, and let me get straight to the point. I called both of you here to fill you in on my plan to attack the Lycans and set Aveline free from their grasp.” His gaze moved from Brian to Scar while he spoke, paying rapt attention to the expression plastered on their faces. Just like he had expected, the only person that reacted to this news was his beta, Brian. “You know this is not something that we are supposed to rush into,” Brian said and leaned forward, placing his arm on the table, like Draven wouldn't be able to hear him due to the little distance between them. He continued before Draven could interrupt him, “These people are far stronger than we are; they are well versed in battle individually. It w