Manipulative BestfriendLivia's PovLyon searched with his eyes for his stepbrother,“Elder Lanus,” he called out to a man who seemed to be in his sixties.“Yes Alpha,” the old man bowed before him. My eyes went from Lyon to the old man, and I saw how they conversed. One thing was obvious, Lyon Kiln was a man of power and respect in the two worlds, he was boss and ruled both the werewolf and human worlds.“I can't find my brother, Jeremy, does he not live in the villa any longer?” Lyon requested. “He traveled to overseas to carry out his Ecnion project,”“How long has he been gone?” Lyon curiously asked.“Five months, your Majesty,”Taking note of his void expression, it is either Lyon loved his brother to the moon and back or he hated him with an undefined and inexplicably passion.“Which one could it be?” I wondered. *******I had the most awkward and silent dinner of my life tonight. The people’s leering gaze made me uncomfortable, especially my moth
Livia’s PovJealousy at its peakI impatiently paced from the beginning to the end of the hallway, peeping through the transparent door to see if I could get a subtle cue of what this was about.“What on earth does she want with him?” I was way more anxious than I've ever been in my life.And here she was, at last, smiling and walking out of his office, as if she had accomplished whatever goal she had.She smiled at my colleagues and the manager who smiled and treated her warmly like a goddess. She scrutinized the environment, in search of something or someone.“Who?” I wondered as I remembered she might be looking for her lover Davon, who was on a week's leave.She strode towards me and then noticed it was me.“Livia Steels?” she stifled a laugh.“Anything funny here?” I frowned at her, if she owed me anything, it was never to appear in my sight again. Who would have thought the sight of who I relied on and loved so much would be so irritating and painful to bear?“I'm surprised to
Lyon’s PovUnwanted Love“Nothing,” I answered, finally looking away, Livia had round obsidian black eyeballs that suited her perfectly. My eyes immediately swerved to someone familiar I saw.“Melissa?”“Stop!” I told the driver to come to a halt. I rolled down the car window.“What are you doing outside in such weather?” I strained my voice, she was all alone, rainwater dripping heavily from her outfit. The bonnet of her car was opened revealing the engine and radiator that oozed off big smoke. “Oh Lyon, my savior, my car suddenly stopped while I was going home,” she cried out, pointing at her ride.“Why don’t you have a mechanic check it tomorrow while we take you home,” I nicely volunteered.“That is so sweet of you, love,” she closed her bonnet and went on to grab her purse in the car. She walked towards the backseat window to open the car door.“Use the front seat, I’m not alone,” I raised my voice as the rain poured out heavily again.She entered and sat with a sigh of relief
Livia’s PovThe Bitter Truth“I kid you, not ma’am,” Melissa smiled, to prove herself, she dipped the whole steak in her mouth and revealed her sharp fangs and enjoyably chewed it, she swallowed it and licked her lips.“What did I just watch?” I gasped out, my eyes hovering over the people, my mother-in-law and the people in the room opened their mouths in awe, except for Lyon who didn't look surprised.“He knew about it?” I quietly muttered and watched him as he insignificantly continued eating his food. “Oh goodness, I knew I liked you the first minute I saw you,” mother-in-law happily exclaimed.The other wolves laughed and displayed a form of hospitality to her.“Welcome to our home,” they all chorused as though she just entered that second.“Lyon, did you know that she was not human?” She faced Lyon.“Yes, the first day I saw her, I immediately knew from her smell, I wonder why no one here couldn't figure that out, Are your abilities getting weaker?” he frowned at them, as thou
Livia’s Pov Alpha’s Final Decision“I was going to the kitchen to get water, my ears could not ignore the angry voice of your mother articulating her hatred for me,” I removed the duvet already halfway on my body and stood up. “Don't take anything she said to heart,” Lyon sleepily uttered.“I'm taking everything to heart, every single mean word of hers, why should I be in a place where I'm hated?” I shot at him angrily, his mother hated everything about me, everything I did was wrong, how I speak, dress, or walk is bad, all because I'm not a wolf.“You are being overly dramatic, Livia, why don't we talk about it when the day breaks,” he yawned. “Okay,” I agreed. As important as the matter was, he didn't seem to be interested in the conversation but sleep. It was better to talk about it if both parties were vigilant. *******I sat on the edge of the couch, my legs and arms crossed, as I impatiently watched and waited for him to wake up. He suddenly turned to the po
Lyon’s PovMy Enemy or My Brother?The moment I heard that voice, I saw my brother walking towards me, challenging my authority after four years of laying my eyes on him. His words seemed rebellious, I was surprised and glad at the same time to see it. It was evidence he didn't seem so happy to see me. “Hi brother,” he said, his expression, nothing pleasing I can describe. He came closer to me looking square to square in my eyes. “Is it right to badge in while I address my people?” I growled. “It depends on what you are addressing,” he smirked. “You are not the Alpha yet, you don't have the right to adjoin such a meeting and threaten your people this way,” As he spoke, the people began to whisper, agreeing with him. “Whether I am the Alpha now or not, I will be that Alpha next month, And if you are not scared for your life, I dare you to go against my statement,” I looked from right to left with a straight face. “I don't think you will be the Alpha with the human you dared to b
Lyon’s PovA win or A LoseThe next day in the Tapplom wolf field, it was a hot afternoon. Jeremy and I stood facing each other, our eyes locked in a fierce stare. The air was overflowing with tension as we prepared to engage in the Plonker Battle Game, the crowd stood at the exit barrier watching and cheering out loudly, they seemed excited, it had been a long time since they came to the battleground. I stared at Livia, she was chewing the fingernails of her thumb tentatively, her sharp gaze on the field. I didn’t know what was on her mind, if she wanted me to win or lose, knowing well she was willing to divorce me last week to stop all the drama and hatred they had for her. I knew she wanted me to lose to him, whether I lost or won, no one would dare to throw her out of here, I would never allow such, I was their future Alpha, and my decision stands and is not guaranteed by a cheap threat made by my brother, Jeremy. We waited for the beta couch who was supposed to blow the whis
Livia’s PovLust And Care“Of course I'm happy, why would I want you to lose?” I was confused, I had been praying for him to win and not get paralyzed when I saw his dangerous brother hit him the way he did. “You were desperate to leave the house a few days ago. I thought you’d see it as an opportunity to run away. What changed?” he bluntly asked.“I'm obliged to a three-month contract, whether I like it or not We need each other, even though I don't know how you need me anymore, your family hates me, I thought you married me for the sake of your pack, and family if I'm not giving them happiness, I don't see the use staying truly, I want to be sure you know what you are doing?” I stirred the bitter tea one more time and walked to him.“I know what I'm doing, Livia, Just be patient with me,” his voice sounded weak as he collected the tea from me.I sat on the chair beside him and watched him empty the cup.“Are you sure you still want to be their Alpha?” I so fly asked. “Why such a
Lyon’s PovCrossing The Line and îts punishment“That would be unnecessary, but since you insist, go on mother,” I led her to the room, praying Livia was asleep and looking sick and distraught.We entered my master bedroom, “Why is she not in the room?” my eyes lingered around the room, I remember leaving her on the bed, deep asleep. I guess I was right, Alpha, that little human leaves the Villa as she wants, she did the last time, I went lenient on her, and now she's doing the same thing? She must face her punishments in the Ariul wolf court when she gets back,” Mrs. Gwen hollered as if she waited all her life to embarrass Livia in front of the pack because the more her voice got loud, the greater the number of people in the pack gathered. “Mrs Gwen, can you please stop being dramatic, nothing gives you the right to humiliate your future Luna in such a manner,” I bluntly exclaimed.“I think everyone here knows that she will woefully fail the consultation test, she would never s
Lyon’s PovA Sweet Wreck“What do you mean?” I frowned at her and my eyes drifted to the clock on the wall. It was 11pm already, I was meant to be asleep because of the stressful and numerous business adventures I was going to embark on tomorrow. “You know what I mean, my love,” she muttered. “My love?” I gawked at her and held her firmly as she slipped from my hands. “Listen to me. I will carry you into the room. Do not make a sound as we go outside, or you will cause a scene, and everyone will come out. " She went silent and ignored me, burying her head in my ankle. “Do you understand what I said, Livia,” I raised my voice. “Do you usually raise your voice at women?” she cried out at full blast, tears rolling from her eyes to my arm. “Are you kidding me?Please tell me you are crying for a different reason.You are crying this much because I spoke to you loudly?” I asked in a frustrated tone, I had never experienced this side of a woman before, I always told my driver to take
Lyon’s PovPlans“Will you permit me to answer your question, my Alpha?” one of the men raised his hand and slightly bowed his head down. “Go on,” I commanded. “Rumors are flying in the pack that Sir Jeremy is against you to be the Alpha,” he uttered.“Well, rumors are rumors, until there are concrete facts that it is true, Lame rumors don't interest me,” I gawked at all of them, Ensuring everyone understood what I said. “But Alpha, it is evident that he has been gathering people at midnight for a meeting, He also challenged you publicly to play Plonker, that is a sign, my Alpha,” A beta with long dreads, Adam spoke up this time. Meeting at midnight?What was my brother up to? “Are you sure about this?Where does this take place” I asked.“Yes my Alpha, I would never lie to you, The meeting is always held in the Octave Venue, near the graveyard of the ancestors of the founders of this pack,” Adam proclaimed assuringly. “What!!!!”My face twisted into a scowl, my jaw clenched
Livia’s PovConfused PhaseI had not seen Lyon since I got back from my parent's house. He didn't eat dinner with us, and he wasn't in the room. I shut the door of the room and sighted a maid passing with a tray of champagne. I stopped her.“Have you seen Alpha Lyon today?”“Yes ma’am, he's in the upper Library,” she pointed to the third floor. “Okay, is he the owner of the wine?” I requested, glaring at the tray again. It had been a long time since I had drunk. That was the first day I entered Lakewood and saw Davon cheating. I drank with the husband I'm married to now. And what I craved right now seeing the Krug Grande Cuvee bottle of champagne and a full box of ice wanted me to drink away my atrocities “Yes, ma’am, he requested it,” she nodded her head. “Bring it, I will give it to him,” I extended my hands to collect it. “Don't worry ma’am, it's disrespectful to hand you my errand,” she softly stuttered. At least some of the maids respected me, so I smiled at her.“Don't wo
Livia’s PovPossibility of BondingI arrived home the next morning after my mother-in-law scolded me for leaving the house without writing a letter of exit permit.Was she for real?Was the pack a kind of office that I was taking a leave?I told her I had informed her son that I was leaving the mansion, but she was not buying any of that. After I put on the apron hanging in the pantry door, Mrs. Gwen called me to the kitchen to cook with her. As I stepped into the kitchen, my hands trembled slightly as I clutched the recipe book to my chest. Why on earth did she want me to cook with her?She hated my sight, so why did she want my company out of the blue?I wasn’t ready for the awkwardness and her cruelty.My eyes darted nervously around the room, finally settling on the imposing figure of my mother-in-law, who stood tall, her arms crossed and a stern expression etched on her face.“Why did you bring a recipe book?Do you have poor cooking skills?” She requested bluntly, slightly ty
The SteelsLivia’s povI stood firmly on a stool, my eyes scanning the room as I envisioned the perfect welcome-home setup for my father. Today's the day he's finally being discharged from the hospital, and I want everything to be just right.“Guys, I need you here,” I reached out to Hessa and Tessa, who were lounging on the couch, watching me with amusement.“At your service,” Hessa giggled and ran in my direction, dragging Tessa who wasn't really in the mood for errands. She hurriedly went back to the couch. “I need you girls to pass me that decoration box on the table, but you have to bring it alphabetically and carry it with care so it doesn't rumble, can I trust you with that?” I asked, pointing to the colorful container filled with balloons, streamers, and other festive goodies.“Nooo, I want to watch TV Livia,” Tessa mumbled with a frown. “Oh come on Tess, you always say you love Grandpa, now is the time to show your love for him, all these to make him happy right?” I winke
Lyon’s PovBrothersI sat on Mrs Gwen’s king-size chair. Jeremy Kiln was opposite me. She stood in front of us angrily, as if she were going to scold us.“Mother, I would rather you tell me why you called me here, I don't appreciate spending my day sitting with the other guy,” Jeremy frowned at me, I sternly looked at my mother, without giving him the reaction he wanted. “The other guy?Why are you referring to your Alpha in such a manner?” my mother growled.“He's not the Alpha yet, let me have my fun as his big brother,”“That is even if you want me to become,”“Don't say such a thing, everyone knows you will officially become the Alpha in a few weeks at the arrival of the moon goddess, your brother is only angry just like everyone because of your wife, ”“I see,” I scoffed, wondering if my mother was intentionally acting clueless because the thought of my brother's treason would ruin a lot of lives including hers.“Jeremy, my son, I know how you feel about your brother’s decision.
Problems to problems“Blood?” I raised my hand to my nose and felt a watery substance dripping down to my mouth, immediately the room became "As I stood there, I suddenly felt a wave of dizziness wash over me. The room began to spin, and my vision blurred. Lyon and Mrs Gwen’s faces around me became distorted. The air seemed to thicken, making it hard to breathe. I gasped loudly as though there was no air at all in the room.“Livia, are you okay?” I faintly heard Lyon’s voice, my ears rang with a faint humming noise, and my legs felt like jelly, trembling beneath me as if they might collapse at any moment.He held my shoulder, firmly holding me from falling because I was losing balance. “What is wrong with you child?Someone get the doctor for me!!,”Those were the last words I heard until everything went dark. *********It felt like I'd been sleeping for hours, I slowly opened my eyes, I twitched my eyes at the severe murkiness of the room, I looked right an
Livia’s PovA kiss From The Alpha I blinked my eyes at his request. He was looking at me straight to my eyes. He looked like the most beautiful thing ever. Nobody would reject a kiss from him, no girl would ever. He looked tempting and extremely sexy. I wanted to drop my head and kiss him. But I had to control myself. He was a wolf and my boss. “But he's my husband too, right?” I wondered and gazed at his thick arranged eyebrows. “No, you can't,” I stuttered, standing up from him, ignoring the crazy ecstasy I felt, I needed self-control, I felt powerful that way, I was not his type of woman, after this contract he would leave me, and meet hotter women, I didn't want to be left alone after what Davon did to me, I needed to have control and be independent of my feelings. Before I could successfully and completely get myself off him, he placed his hand on my back and dragged me back, I landed on his chest.“I said I want to kiss you, Livia,” he said softly, his husky voice sounding a