Chapter fourteen: back to zero"Take care of them." Kai said to the head guard. "I have no room for Rogues.""Yes, my alpha." The head guard replied and bowed . "Wait," Karen said and turned to look at him. "You'll kill them?""They're rogues now." Kai simply replied. "Nicolas, let's go." Nicolas nodded and followed behind Kai. Karen ran after them, trying to talk to Kai."My alpha, they're..."Kai paused and turned to her sharply. She gasped, taking a step back. His eyes were filled with anger as he glared at her. "How many times do I have to tell you? I am not you alpha. You are not a member of my pack. I am your master.""My master...those people are my people...""Quiet a thing for you to say." Kai snapped and continued walking. Karen raced after him. "I...I want to go back with them." She said quietly. Kai stopped and faced her. "Say that again."Karen should have kept quiet. She should have apologized for saying that. She really should have backtracked and said that it was
Chapter fifteen: a crack in the iceVerena knocked on the door to Kai's suite, a smile on her face. Finally. He had finally summoned her! At long last!"Come in." Kai said. She walked in and instantly froze. Lying on the couch was Karen, naked. She was asleep, and Verena could see the bruises on her body very slowly vanishing.Verena swallowed her anger and made her way to Kai. He was at his desk, working. Even though it was past midnight. AVerena bowed. "My alpha, here I am.""Take your clothes off," Kai said simply. Verena was more than happy to comply. She took of every piece of clothing and went on her knees in front of him. At the back of her mind she wished that Karen would wake up and see the two of them together. That would be perfect."Come here." Kai said, a strain in his voice.Verena's heart leapt with joy to know that he wanted her as much as she wanted him. She got to her feet and moved over to him, proceeding to kneel in front of him. His eyes gazed upon her, his
Chapter sixteen: call me monster"A word?"Kai glared at Nicolas, wondering what he wanted to say that made him throw away every respect he had. "You're seriously getting on my nerves." Kai said and turned back to the weight he was lifting.It was six in the morning. Kai was doing his morning workout before he got to see to the pack activities. He liked the gym being empty for his use, which was why he always woke up early to use it.Nicolas knew that. And Nicolas was interrupting him, something Nicolas knew that Kai hated."Get out." Kai said plainly. "I'm not going anywhere." Nicolas fired back. "This is an urgent matter.""Nicolas, can I just have an hour of my morning to myself without your interruptions?" Kai snapped, exasperation in his voice."It can't wait." Nicolas replied, tapping his feet on the floor. "It's about Karen. "Kai dropped the weight and sat up, looking at Nicolas dead in the eye. "What about her?""See?!" Nicolas snapped his fingers. "That's what I'm talking a
Chapter seventeen: an unexpected guestKaren changed the sheets on Kai's bed, her mind wondering what he needed such a big bed for. She was positive the bed could fit four people with enough space. And fitting the sheets was something really exhausting to her. She had to run round the bed a couple of times to get it done. It has been two weeks since Eve killed herself, or so they said.Slowly, her days got better. Kai restricted her to cleaning and making sure his suite was in pristine condition. His suite was like a complete apartment, with a living room, kitchen, two bedrooms with his study in the master bedroom, a library and bathrooms attached to both of the bedrooms. It was large, spacious and tastefully furnished, themed in white, gold and black colours. Karen noted that the kitchen looked like it was barely used.Everyday, she has to clean and polish till everything shone. She would attend to him all day and return to the servants quarters at night. Each day that went by, th
Chapter eighteen: Recollection"You .." Karen gasped, her eyes wide and misting up with tears. "You were with him, that night."Nicolas looked shocked for all of two seconds. Then his face became a mask of emotionlessness. "Get back to it." He snapped. "I have no idea what you're talking about. "Kai noticed the change in mood. He grabbed Karen's head and turned her to face him. "What are you doing?" He asked, his eyes narrowed. "You aren't done yet."Tears filled Karen's eyes, making her vision of Kai blurry. She bit her lip, trying hard to control her tears. "My master....I ...I just remembered something and I....""I don't know you." Nicolas snapped. "Get back to work so I can be done with this."Kai let go of Karen's head. He wore his clothes back, is gaze sharp and focused on Nicolas."He forced you, didn't he?" Karen cried softly. "That's... that's why you hate me so much.""That's enough out of you!" Nicolas shouted at her. "You have no damned idea, do you?! You think that...
Chapter nineteen: allowed to breatheKai watched Nicolas leave, an uncomfortable feeling settling in his stomach. Nicolas had acted like a completely different person. But Kai had a feeling that he was the one acting like a different person. His eyes focused on Karen who was still kneeling on the floor, crying quietly. Knowing that Nicolas was the cause of her tears made anger spark in his heart.She raised her head, her eyes big, shiny and filled with tears. "My master..." She whispered. "Did you....did you have to endure that too?"Kai didn't respond. Her eyes widened and filled with horror. She clamped her hand over her mouth "oh goodness..." She sobbed. "I'm so sorry..."A few weeks ago, Kai would have been enraged at her apology. A few weeks ago, he would have had her beheaded alongside her monstrous father. A few weeks ago, she wouldn't be in his suite on her knees in front of him. Her cries were exceedingly painful. "Take my life, please" she suddenly said, reaching out and
Chapter twenty: touch my heart"I want her gone." Verena said as she bit a piece of candy off the stick. Her eyes glared at the flowers in particular in front of her. Nicolas turned and glanced at her. With the way she stood, the rays of the morning sun hit her face through the roof, making her eyes look like pools of honey. He quickly turned away.He was taking some time off his morning to relax in the garden. Verena found him and joined him without asking, offering him a piece of candy which he politely declined. She then went off a rant of how much Kai had changed because of Karen."Alpha Kai wouldn't appreciate that." Nicolas said. "That's exactly my point." Verena groaned. "It's like he's charmed by her or something.""That's not true. Alpha Kai cannot be charmed by anyone, you and I know how it ended the last time you tried to.""Ugh! Don't even remind me okay?!"A brief period of silence passed. Nicolas closed his eyes briefly and inhaled the scent of flowers. It felt calming
Chapter twenty one: mad for youKaren whimpered softly as her body rocked with the force of Kai's thrusts. She could feel his anger in every thrust that was aimed at the spongy spot inside of her.It made her cry out in a mixture of pain and pleasure.She didn't know what she had done wrong. He had come back to the suite in the middle of her duties and without words he tore her clothes off. He barely took any time at all to prep her before his length was already digging into her. Karen tried to turn her head and glance at him. He smacked her head lightly, not enough to hurt but enough to tell her to turn her head back.It was getting easier to take him now. For some reason it didn't hurt as much as it did the first time. But it still hurt, a lot. Karen moaned softly as he hit a particular spot inside her that felt really good. "Ah," She whispered, moving her hips back to meet his thrusts.A groan came from him, deep and powerful. Karen felt a flutter in her heart. He wasn't always
Chapter seventy four: the finale "Stay with David." Kai said to Karen. He got out of bed, and Karne could see his muscles taunt with tension. David got out if bed and ran to Karen's side hugging her legs tightly. "Kai I can fight!" "I'm not saying you can't," Kai wore a shirt and turned to her. She sobbed, the shirt was already soaking with blood. "Look at me, please " She raised her head and met his eyes. "You are my entire world now." He said. "I know you're strong, Karen. You are an alpha yourself, no matter how many times they try to convince you otherwise." "Let me fight...please. I don't want anything to happen to you!" "Nothing will happen to me okay. But if anything happens to you or David or our unborn child, I could never live with myself." Karne bit her lip to try and control her sobs. "Kai..." "Nicolas will be here with you," Kai turned to Nicolas. "Please," Nicolas nodded. "We have to move though, we can't stay here. I'll take you and Verena and we can leave."
Chapter seventy three: a noveltyKaren watched, her heart in her mouth as Kai stood from the bed. He lost his footing, Karne rushed forward to help him but he raised a hand telling her not to"Let me help you." She Said softly."I'm not an invalid." He growled in frustration. "I can walk myself "He stood up straight, his knees wobbling a bit. Karen sighed. It had been two days since he woke up, and it hadn't been easy for either of them.Karen followed beside Kai, watching him in case he didn't anything. He had a determined look on his face as he took one step after the other."Kai you're not rested enough yet."Karen tried to talk some sense into him, any sense at all."My pack is under attack" Kai said. "I can't be in bed and watch them get hurt.""You could get hurt. Seriously. You have a gaping wound in your chest!""I'm fine." He growled. But he winced, his hand going up to the bandages on his chest. "I can rest after we havi victory."Even in his state Kai still assumed control
Chapter seventy two: two goodsThat's a new scar, Karen thought to herself as she watched Kai's bandaged chest rise and fall in step with his breathing.The healer had concluded her business some minutes ago and left, leaving Kai, Nicolas and Karen alone. Karen sat by his bed, holding his had and watching his face. His skin looked ashy and he looked like he had lost weight in hours. Karen could see the back tendrils of poison spreading across his skin. It was oddly reminiscent to the time her father had given her her permanent scar.She had no idea what he used, if it was even poison or not. But today had confirmed that it is indeed poison."You should get some rest " She heard Nicolas said beside her. "I can't when he's like this...""Karen,""No." She refused. "I'll be here. I can't go."Nicolas sighed. "Very well." She thought he was leaving but he pulled a chair and sat beside her. "Don't wait alone in that case."Karen nodded, trying to smile and failed. She didn't get a wink
Chapter seventy one: yoga"Alpha Kai, you ask the impossible." Rasmus was quick to say the moment Kai had finished presenting his case to the counsel."How is it impossible?" Kai asked glancing at the faces of the alpha kings. "This man is acting on his own, joining forges with Lycan and trying to cause a war. And me asking for your judgment is impossible."There rose murmurs form the alpha's. Kai was starting to feel that coming here was a bad idea.But if he took major decisions without the council, they will brand him an insubordinate. Their double standard was disgusting."We don't even have proof if his plans with the lycans!" Rasmus said. "This is all word of mouth!"The council murmured in agreement.Kai sighed and rubbed his temples. This was why he liked to do things on his own. But the time they were done arguing and pointing fingers and talking about pointless things, it would be too late to do anything ."And besides," Rasmus did. "Reports reached us that you killed a huma
Chapter seventy: truths and scaresKaren turned to the servant. "Verena is looking for me?""Yes miss." The servant replied. Karen turned to Kai. "You may go. It could be urgent."Karen nodded. She kissed the top of David's head. "Go on and have dinner without me. I'll join you soon.""Okay mommy." David said with a smile. "I'll save some chia seeds for you."Karen chuckled. "I'm sure you will."She turned and walked down the hallway, heading to Verena's room. Karen had no idea what exactly had happened, but she had been able to heal Verena. It felt that way to her, she felt a kind of energy transferring for her to Verena. And then she had passed out. Or maybe she was imagining it.She got to Verena's room to see her sitting up in bed, Nicolas feeding her some soup. "You're awake." Karen said with a controlled smile.Verena turned to her and smiled. "Karen, hi. Come in please ."Karen walked in and shut the door behind her. Verena turned to Nicolas"Babe could you please give us so
Chapter sixty nine: family first"He's my son..." Kai gasped, the paper slipping out of his hands. He looked at Karen, his eyes full of shock."I told you " Karen replied. She looked down at the boy in her arms and her eyes softened. "He's yours"Kai walked up to her, his eyes on the child. "Put your hands down," He commandedThe boy obeyed, wide eyes staring into his. Those eyes....there were exactly his eyes. Kai felt silly. How could he have not recognized him since?! Kai glanced at Karen, but her eyes were on her son...their son....Kai turned and bolted out of the room. He felt choked up with emotion, not trusting himself in that moment. He had a sonHe had a son with Karen. The very same woman he was losing his mind over. Kai felt like he was dreaming. He had to be dreaming. For four years, four years he'd had a child. "Kai! Wait up!" Nicolas ran up to his side, trying to keep up with his strides. "What's wrong?" Nicolas asked, peering into his face. "What's wrong?" Kai pa
Chapter sixty eight: revelations"Okay, hold up." Karen said. "What is going on here?"Kai glared at her so coldly that she felt her blood freeze. "You know exactly what I'm talking about!""Well I would if you would just talk to me and stop being so damn passive agressive!""Mommy what's passive agressive?" David asked sweetly."Not now baby " Karen replied. She wasn't about to have this conversation with her child in the room. "Baby, how about you go outside and okay okay? Mommy has something to discuss with this man.""Okay he said with a smile. "I'll come and find you later and...""Not so fast." Kai growled. He grabbed the boy by the scruff of his neck and held him up."Kai," Karen said with worry. She got out of bed and tried to get closer to him"Stay right there." Kai hissed at her. He brought the boy up and stared at him. To his greatest surprise, the boy was calm, his blue eyes staring deep into Kai's."Hi," He said with a smile and a small wave. "I'm David, what's your name
Chapter sixty seven: healerIt took a while for Nicolas to calm down. "Not a word of this to anyone." He said to karen as he composed himself. Karen nodded. "Your secret is safe with me.""She'll be fine" Kai said to Nicolas. "I'll make sure of it. For you.""Thank you," Nicolas replied. Kai got to his feet and turned to Karen. "Let's go " He said, his eyes hard.Karen felt a bit afraid. "Okay."That night she slept beside David, only able to get two hours of sleep. She made a mental note to ask the healer for some sleeping potions. The next day, Kai mobilized his warriors. Karen met him in the field as he was addressing the warriors. She waited patiently for him to be done before going up to him ."What's going on?" She asked, confusion on her face."We're sending forces to Asher's pack for yesterday.""A war?!" She whispered"We will soon see." He said and brushed past her, walking away.Karen didn't like how cold he was. Ever since the previous night, he had been like this. Eve
Chapter sixty six: coming home"What do you mean by that?" Kai asked, narrowing his eyes at Asher. "Yeah," Verena said. "You didn't rescue him out of the kindness of your heart? Then why did you bother at all? What is going on here?""You're children have a lot to learn." Asher scoffed. "Everyone knew of Zeke's appetite and behavior. No One really paid him any heed. Especially not the counsel. But when I heard who his newest obsession was, I had to get in.""You're a disgusting pig." Nicolas said, his eyes wide. "You were in on it, all along. Weren't you?""In on what? Of course not. Rescuing you two was only for my benefit. Nothing else. I couldn't care less if you both perished or not.""You can't be serious." Verena gasped. "And all these years you....""Prepared a plan for my only daughter to be a Luna." Asher finished with a flourish. "And you had to ruin it.""You son of bitch " Kai growled and lounged forward attacking Asher. The brothers fell on him, trying to pin him down. H