EVERETT The question and answer question session went wonderfully well, all thanks to Claudia. I never knew she was that nice. She answered most of the questions calmly and wisely. She saved me from the people’s crucification but, I refuse to show this to her. “I don’t want her to start feeling pompous.” I had just finished a very long meeting with the elders, and I shuffled down the passage tiredly. I needed to rest badly. As I moved to my chamber, I saw Annette standing next to my door. Her head was bowed, so she didn’t see me approaching. I got very close to her and then she raised her head, and when she saw me, a smile crept up her face. “Great King Everett.” She teased, bowing her head. I heaved a sigh and folded my arms as I stared at her. “Are you here to mock me? If that is it, I’m in no mood for that.” I moved to my door and opened it. I walked into my chamber, and she followed behind me. “Why are you in a bad mood? You did very well out there this morning. You should be ha
CLAUDIA I trailed my hand down his back, kissing ever part of his upper body. I pushed him back slightly, and he fell to the bed. The look on his face told me he was surprised I could do what I was doing. “You aren’t in this alone. I don’t know why or what I’m doing too,” I thought as I lowered my head to his chest again. He had broad shoulders and very well built torso. I ran my finger down his chest to the tip of his pants. Trust me when I say it wasn’t a smooth run. His belly was so rigid and tight. I began to wonder if he ate at all. I raised my head to look at him, and I saw him open his eyes. For the every first time his eyes communicated something different. It wasn’t that harsh, fierce look anymore. He looked tired but very much ready for whatever I wanted to do to him. “Where else do you want me to massage?” I asked and watched his Adam’s apple raise and fall as he swallowed. “Err… my back, I guess.” He narrowed his gaze at me, and I bounced my head. “Turn around,” I said,
Claudia “You have ripped my garment apart, now I have to go back to my chamber naked,” I mumbled as I picked up my torn garment. “You don’t have to go out naked. You can call on Nellie to get you a new one,” He responded with his eyes still closed. “I can’t scream her name from here. I would have to step out to call her. Can you please help me call on her? Or anyone you find? I need to go to my chamber as soon as possible,” I said, brushing my hair backward with my palms. “As soon as possible? Why are you in a hurry?” He questioned, and I heaved a sigh. “I need to sleep. I’m tired, and I’m yet to get over this morning’s question and answer.” I stood up from the bed and moved to the door. “Let me call Nellie for you! You can’t go out like that.” He sprang to his feet and hurried to the door. He got there before me, and I stopped walking. He opened the door and peeped out, keeping his lower body behind the door. “Hey, you… tell Nellie to bring a garment for the Luna,” he said to someo
CLAUDIA AFTER TWO WEEKS I stormed out of my chamber and headed to Alpha Everett’s private chamber after Nellie came to report to me the order he had given to some youths of the Kingdom. Two days after our night together, Alpha Everett was crowned king by the elders, and the consent of the people. Since that time, he had barely had time to stay in the packhouse. He kept going from one meeting to another, and I didn’t care. I had more time to talk to Clarence. Nellie broke the news while I was laying on my bed not quite long, that he had ordered some youth to start building a new house for him in the Kingdom, but some refused because they didn’t like him. Then, he had to force them and put them under pressure. “Why would he have to force them to do anything? He could easily pay some workers to do it. Did he have to force them?” Luckily for me, he was around the time Nellie broke the news to me, so I was prepared to face him and talk some sense into him. Before I got to his priv
CLAUDIA I was fast asleep when I heard Alpha Everett’s excited voice. “She is pregnant?! Yes!” I opened my eyes slowly, my vision was blurry, so I closed them again. I opened them the second time, and I saw Alpha Everett standing very close to him. Next to him were an elderly woman and Nellie. They all had bright smiles. When they saw I was awake, they chorused, “Congratulations, Luna. You are with a baby,” Nellie said excitedly, and I looked at Alpha Everett. He had a joyful grin on his face. It was my first time seeing him so joyful. “I can’t wait for you to put to bed! My first heir has arrived! We should celebrate!” He raised his hands in the air, and the others nodded in consent. I heaved a sigh and kept mute, I watched them rejoice, but not even a faint smile crossed my face. I kept my face plain. “I’ll announce the party! I need everyone to get to work! My wife is with a baby!” Alpha Everett hurried out of my chamber, jumping and laughing. ‘Why is he so happy about it? Is it
I gulped the last wine in my cup and slammed the cup on the table. I looked around me, and I saw more people from outside the packhouse. It’s unbelievable how news spreads. All my Betas and a few of the elders were seated around the table where I sat. Volker leaned closer to me and said, “Alpha Everett, you should give us a speech, don’t you think? I bet some people are yet to know why you called for this party.” I looked around and smiled. “That is true,” I responded and stood up. Volker raised his brass cup and hit it with a spoon to create awareness that I was about to speak. This call the attention of everyone, and they all went silent. I smiled and gave Volker a slight nod, telling him to stop hitting the cup. I started my speech afterward. “Good day, People of Jamba Kingdom! I’m so happy that some of you honored this impromptu celebration. Some of you may know why we are here, and some may not know. I’m here to tell you why I had called for this celebration.” I took a pause, ex
CLAUDIA I gazed at him in great hatred as he walked away. I regretted everything, the day I was told that Thorsten wasn’t my mate, the day I got married to him, the day I was born! I never saw any good thing for myself in his packhouse. I was there just to fulfill his desires, no one cared about my feelings. “Claudia!” I heard Clarence’s voice fill my ears. I looked up, and I saw him running toward me. “Clarence,” I mumbled. He got to where I stood and embraced me. “Are you okay? Did he hurt you?” He asked, looking at my face, and I shook my head. “I’m okay, Clarence. What are you doing out here?” I asked, cleaning the tears on my face with my palm. “I suspected something could go wrong when he walked out of the hall with you. I had to follow behind you to make sure you are okay,” He responded, and I heaved a sigh. “You heard everything, right?” I lowered my head, and he placed his hand under my jaw and lifted my head to meet his face. “You didn’t do anything wrong, Claudia. I hear
CLAUDIA “Shhh!” He placed his finger on his lips, and I bounced my head and clasped my lips. My heart kept racing as I stared at him in disbelief. ‘How am I able to see ghosts?’ “I need you to come with me. We have things to talk about.” He stretched his hand to me and my eyes widened. I wasn’t sure it was a good idea to take his hand. “Ermmm, I don’t think I want to go anywhere with you alone. I’m scared,” I mumbled, taking a step backward again. He heaved a sigh and bounced his head. “I understand you think I’m dead, but I’m not.” He bent down and picked up a stone. I expected it to fall off his hand but it didn’t. “Can you see now? I’m not dead. If you want to know about your father’s death. You’ll come with me,” He said, and I gulped hard. “Claudia!” I heard Clarence call from behind me. I looked back and saw him carrying a cup in his hand. His eyes were on Alpha Joachim. He had the same confused look I had on my face. I turned to look at Alpha Joachim again. “Can I go with him