ZADIE WILSONThe drive to my home was smooth. Aside from Lucas’s numerous attempts to talk to me while he drove, the drive was pretty smooth. At some point, I felt bad for ignoring his chit chat but I also didn't want to give him too much opening. Lucas has proven that he could misuse any opportunity of proximity. The moment he stopped the car in front of the house, I felt my heart leaping for joy. My hands reached out to open the door as I couldn't contain the excitement any longer and I needed to inhale Ayden. His room would be a good place to start.“Do you want me to go in there with you?” Lucas asked as soon as I hopped out of the car. Immediately, I rejected his offer. “No!” Realizing that my tone was too harsh, I repeated myself but I was gentler this time. “No… You don’t have to. I will be fine.”In all honesty, I didn't want Lucas within the walls of my home. It was Ayden’s home as well and I was certain that he wouldn't want Lucas snooping around our house. He wouldn’t
ALPHA KING AYDEN“How is it going at the border?” I questioned the head of the royal warriors, Steve. He has gamma blood flowing in his veins, leading the warriors to victory ever since I took the throne. Steve responded with a bow of his head. “We have found the route that was created by the intruders, My King and I have made sure that the borders are heavily protected.” That was good but it wasn't good enough.“Have you gotten your hands on the group that cause the chaos and had the guts to come into my home?” That would be good because I was losing my shit. It has been a week since I got the message from Jaxon after feeling the painful rip of connections in my mind. It's been a week of agony, misery, and inevitable responsibilities.It was high time those that attacked my home in my absence paid. They had the gut to go into the Alpha King Mansion and slay my people mercilessly. They also slay my– gosh! Steve sighed and shook his head shamefully, “Although I have put the best t
ALPHA KING AYDENMy wolf beast growled within me even though Jaxon hasn't gotten any of the needed information across to me. My eyes stayed glued to Jaxon’s blank face and I tried all I could to mirror his expression as the elders stared at me, observing me. I cleared my throat and ordered the Elders to leave the hall. I added that they should send any complaint to my office and I would attend to it later. Without thinking twice, I strolled to the exit door that led to the inner part of my mansion. Jaxon followed behind me and as soon as we left the hall, I asked him, “What happened with Zadie?”My voice carried the urgency and the sadness my soul held onto. My Beta muttered without meeting my gaze, “Alpha King, Chloe just forced her way into my mind, and she--”I did tell Jaxon to stop communicating with Chloe because I didn't want him to mindlessly tell her about the situation. It was hard to keep secrets between mates that have marked themselves. It was harder to make him stop
ALPHA KING AYDEN“What's taking him so long?” Karl asked impatiently. He wasn't the only one that was uneasy. Even I was. I was anxious and waiting for Jaxon to show up any minute from now. Ever since my Beta left, I had been in the throne room, pacing back and forth, knowing that I would remain like this until Zadie was found. “They should have gotten here. It's been forever since Jaxon went to get them.” Karl growled within me.“You are making me more impatient, Karl. We have to stay calm.” I said to my wolf beast. Karl promised that he would do his best to keep his emotions at bay. Together we could stay calm and not break things or hurt people. Talking about not hurting people, that determination was tested when a familiar maid stepped into the throne room. She looked like the perfect person to vent my anger on but she was too fragile. One lash and she would break.“Good day, Alpha King.” The maid, Jasmine, greeted me. She curtsied and waited for me to acknowledge her.I utt
ALPHA KING AYDENJust as I perceived, Jaxon and the Flores siblings were already in the throne room by the time I got there. Even before I reached the hall, I could hear Lucas's annoying voice as he asked, “What are we doing in the Alpha King’s mansion when I should be out there searching for Zadie! She might be in danger!”I boiled internally and I swear I was steaming. Of course, Lucas was the first on my suspect list. Why not?He was nothing but an asshole that I should have taken out months ago. “You will understand soon. Just calm down and tell the truth.” Jaxon had said to him as I drew closer in all my glory as the Alpha King.My aura was out in large doses. Lucas wouldn't have a chance. “What if he didn't kidnap her? Tread with caution, Ayden. He might be able to help us get her back.” Karl surprised me with those words. What? Never have I thought that my wolf beast would take sides with Lucas who he hated just as much as I hated him… or even more than I hated him. As I
ALPHA KING AYDEN“That can’t be possible…” Lucas breathed with fear clear in his eyes.Chloe looked like she was about to burst into tears as she whimpered, “Was she kidnapped because she is your mate?”Obviously… that has to be the reason. But only a few people knew that Zadie and I were mates. I had always been careful. Karl gritted within me, “We haven't been careful enough and if you had listened to me or Regina earlier and marked her, we will at least be hopeful. This would have never happened.”“You think blaming me would help right now!” I yelled right back at my Wolf beast who was clearly pointing fingers. Karl answered angrily, “Yes!” My heart sank but my wolf beast didn't care and he wasn't done. “If she was truly kidnapped within the walls of the place you told her was your home, then yes. All of this is your fault. We also can’t communicate with her because we haven't completed the mate bond. Whose fault is that if not yours?”I sighed. Lucas was in denial. Chloe was cl
ALPHA KING AYDENThere was still no news. It's been twenty-four hours since I sent Lucas out to search for my missing mate yet I haven't heard anything from him.Jaxon has been out, searching for the Royal Witch and also performing all the other tasks that I had dumped on him because I couldn't leave the palace.Chloe has been provided with a room- the same room Jaxon has been staying in for the past few days since he had to crash in the Alpha King Mansion. I on the other hand was pacing in the living room, expecting Jaxon to walk in or even Lucas. I just needed some news. Anything would do. However, I felt Chloe’s presence instead. She entered the living room with puffy eyes that showed that she hadn't slept well and that she had been crying. Our gaze met and I didn't miss the fact that something had changed in the way she looked at me. Yesterday, she looked at me respectfully and fearfully but now, if looks could kill, I would have been six feet under right now. The real Chloe s
ZADIE WILSONA sharp sting on my left cheek made me whimper. My eyelids batted rapidly, fighting the drowsiness that threatened to pull me under as my heart tightened. “Rise and shine, sleeping beauty.” A voice called for me. It sounded so far yet so close to me and I tried to wiggle out of the uncomfortable position I was in even though I still remained half-conscious. I realized that my hands were tied and so were my ankles. That realization caused my eyes to open wide. Gone was the drowsy feeling I was battling with earlier and my brain finally registered that I had been slapped earlier. “Ahh! She is finally awake.” The same voice that I couldn't recognize while I was half conscious sang when my eyes fluttered open. And my face furrowed, knitting into a frown when my eyes settled on the face of the person in front of me. “I didn't bring you here to sleep even though you seem to need the rest.” The man before me uttered emotionlessly. Recognition must have flashed through m