MANUEL'S POV As I walked down the narrow path,I saw the abandoned building ahead.The area was quiet and hidden.I felt my legs carry the brunt of my weight as I squatted to watch the activity that happened around the area.Right after I had left,Micheal had called to tell me the route to take to arrive there faster ,I had had to ditch my car farther away from the place to ensure that I came undetected. My heightened hearing had been activated and I knew for sure that were people in there laughing and obviously enjoying themselves while someone was dying in the hospital due to their carelessness. My hand fisted by my side as my mind went straight to the unconscious Ryder and all my dead soldiers that had sacrificed their lives to rescue Raymus.I had to wait for the perfect opportunity to strike because this was their territory and I had to trend carefully because I was steep deep in murky waters.I noticed movement towards the east,as a guard came out to light a cigarette.He wa
SAMANTHA'S POVThe days that followed got extremely worse.Nobody could reach Manuel and I had no clue how we were going to be able to track his location.So instead I poured all my energy into work,to give me an outlet to release all my fustration.It hadn't been easy dealing with Manuel's business especially when I had to constantly meet up with narcissistic assholes who deemed me unfit for business just because I was putting on a skirt and didn't have a third leg swinging between my legs.I had used up all my energy at work and once I was home I used whatever energy I had to reassure our kids that their daddy was coming soon. I groaned as I rubbed the ebbing of the headache that was slowly forming from the day's work."Are you okay?"Aiden asked.Aiden was the new temporary assistant who I had hired that was there at the right time and at the right place.He had been quite diligent this past few days I had worked with him.Olivia couldn't work overtime because of her kids and her
MANUEL'S POV"Tell me,who else is here?!"Raymus shouted as his men laid another blow straight at me.I spat out the blood from my mouth.He scoffed "So you do not want to talk right?He said as he gestured to the men outside who came into the room with a bowl of water.I chuckled. "What do you want to do,boil me?"I chuckled."Do you know what happens to a werewolf that Is electrocuted?"he said with a knowing sly smile.My eyes widened."What do you mean?"I asked but I was afraid that I already knew the answer."You'll see"he responded, a huge grin spread across his lips.He ordered the men to bring it closer and they did.I tried to kick their hands away as they moved to grip my legs.After much difficulty, they were able to grabmy legs and with one short swing they dunked my legs into the cold water.Raymus walked to a wall socket that I didn't know was there and ripping the head he extracted the live wire.His grin spread wider and he sunk the wire deeper into the water.
SAMANTHA'S POV"Let me go!"I screamed myself awake,sitting upright as the sweat dripped off my forehead.The door swung open and in came Martha with alarm etched on her face."Are you okay?"she asked."Yes,am just...It was just a nightmare"I told her,letting out a breath I didn't know I was holding."Its been a week dear"She reminded me.I ran a hand through my hair in frustration. No matter how much I tried,I kept seeing his face as he laid over me,a huge smile on his face and I just laid there paralyzed and couldn't do anything. She walked up to my bed and held me close as she patted my back."Its going to be okay."She cooed soothing my back with her warm hand."Thank you so much Martha "I said gratefully .She had been so kind for staying over especially for this long without wanting any pay.She had been taking care of the kids while I took a rest.But I couldn't stay like this any longer.I missed Manuel and we had been unable to reach him.No-one knew where he had disap
MANUEL'S POV"You...how did you...?"Raymus stammered as I cornered him to one side of the room."I will do to you what you did to my men"I growled. He stumbled away from me but I was faster,digging into his shoulder,I held him up as he whimpered.I smiled triumphantly at him until a cold metal slid into me.Looking down,I noticed a silver knife coated in blue liquid that glistened as the sun rays hit it.He busted out laughing as I staggered back.Feeling the full effects of the wolfsbane,I stumbled unto a gas tank that erupted as it fell.I felt my skin burn as it touched my skin,my insides gasped for breath and I screamed out in release hoping for relief.From the corner of the eyes I watched as Raymus scurried around to get away from the gas but couldn't outrun it no matter how fast he had run.The room had been immersed and covered in the fog as it enveloped the whole room.I grappled for him in the darkness. "Raymus,you created this!"I called out.I held the knife that h
SAMANTHA'S POVWhen I woke up I was on the driveway,while my car had been broken into.I searched through the car and fortunately nothing was found to be missing.I gasped when I was spurn around to see Maeve who sent a hand flying across my cheek."How dare you humiliate me?she hissed."Point of correction..."I told her."You are the one who embarrassed yourself out there"I responded.The sting on my cheek was nothing compared to the rage that was coursing through my veins."Is this how much you think you've grown?"She mocked.I glared at her."Its always a scheme with you Maeve.Everytime!"I exclaimed throwing my hands up in frustration. "When will you ever be honest for once in your life Maeve,for once in your life!"I shouted.I ran a hand through my head in frustration.She was always doing this and it was getting frustratingly annoying with each attempt. I walked into my car and drove away before she could say anything.On arrival,I was greeted by Martha who was dan
MANUEL'S POVI watched as my blood ran down the sides of my arms in trickles down to the bare floor.Santrir rushed to get a container which he used to trap the falling blood spats until my wound completely healed."Am sorry,I had to do that without telling you.Its much easier showing you"He said as he stared down at the blood he had collected in the cup like it was a gold mine."No,by all means,show me"I told him.Marcella was at my side in a minute wiping away the dried blood on my arm with a red towel.I smiled gratefully at her and watched as her cheeks stained pink.I stared back at Santrir who was oblivious to what was happening.His only interest was in the blood he had collected as he walked over to the far end of the room where herbs and glasses containing coloured liquids decorated the table.I watched as he poured a minute quantity into a beaker and with a few drops of a blue liquid and a spread of some herbs he stirred till the mixed turned green.My eyes widened at such
SAMANTHA'S POVWhen my cellphone had rang that night and I heard his voice,I let the tears fall down my cheeks in deep relief."Manuel?"I asked in disbelief."Yes,its me."his deep voice caused tremors to run through me."Thank goodness you're back.I was so worried...we were so worried!"I sobbed."Where have you been?!""Its a long story.I'll let you know when I get back.I just wanted to call you.I missed you"he responded."I've missed y...""Manuel,are we almost there yet"I paused at the sound of a female voice."Who was that?"I asked.There was a giggle in the background."Baby,I'll explain everything to you when I see you.Could you come over to the hospital,I'm going to see Rdyer."he said.He sounded so far away."Did you find something?"I asked."I think I did.Could we meet at the hospital...and could you bring the kids,would that be possible?"I hesitated.When he noticed I had gone quiet he continued. "I've missed them so much.But if it's way past their bedtime th
EPILOGUEOn the 24th of August,my beautiful daughter Ava was born.At the right time too."she's so lovely"Martha,my new mother said as tears welled up in her eyes."Isn't she?"Manuel said softly as he stretched out his hands to envelope the beautiful tiny creature in his hands."Daddy let me see,let me see!"Nova chirped jumping up and down just to get a good look of her baby sister."Yes!I finally have a sister.Thank you mummy!"she said excitedly.I laughed.Manuel planted a soft kiss on my forehead."You did great Samantha thank you for eveything.Thank you for coming into my life."He said softly settling in the chair beside my bed with the baby in his arms."She's so tiny dad"Dax said in disbelief.I laughed. "Yes she is darling."He responded."Its amazing. Were we really this tiny too when we were little?"Finn added. My heart filled with joy looking at my family. Martha stood at Manuel's side with the baby in her arms and a warm smile on her face.While my kids surro
SAMANTHA POVMy mind trailed back to all the seasons in our lives that seemed difficult that we never imagined we would scale through but we did.And I was eternally grateful to having the fate to meet Manuel in my life.He was indeed a blessing in my life.We had fought multiple times.***FLASHBACK***"There is no way that I will have a relationship in secret and I will never stand here and watch as other men sniff after what's mine"He told me grimly ."I'm not an object!"I shouted.He arched a brow at me."No matter what you do now,you can't take it back.You're mine"he stated matter of factly."You're not saying that you love me but that I need to stay with you forever "I said."You're mated to me now.No man would be foolish enough to come close to you not when you belong to me now."he said,pulling on his pants.I opened my mouth to speak but we were interrupted by the soft knock on the door."Mommy!"Nova's voice called out.I wrapped my robe tighter around my body.Walking
MANUEL'S POV We had come a long way.There was a lot of past behind us.I recalled all the moments I feared we wouldn't make it last. ***FLASHBACK*** How long will you keep up this act?"I asked. "Am sorry,what act?"She asked feigning innocence. I groaned in frustration. "You do not know what I went through there.They helped me and I couldn't just let your jealously get the best of you and have you laying baseless accusations against someone that had done absolutely nothing to you"I spoke. I watched as her expression changed with each word I spoke. "Jealousy? Baseless accusations?"she repeated. I groaned out. "You know that's not what I meant by that.I just..." She turned to walk away.My hand snaked out to grip her arm. "Manuel,let me go."She told me trying to struggle out of my grasp. "Don't walk away from me when am talking to you."I warned holding her tighter. "Manuel,let me go!"She cried. I saw tears pooled around her eyes as she struggled to break free. I dragged her
SAMANTHA'S POV Five months later..."Why would you say that?"I heard his voice say in a hushed whisper."Is mummy sleeping?"Nova said. "Look..Look..."Finn cried."Samantha?"Manuel spoke up "Doctor!she's awake!she's awake!"I heard him calling out.The first thing I noticed when I opened my eyes was the intense glare of the overhead lightning.I raised my hand to cover my eyes until my eyes adjusted to the light.When the doctor were done with their tests and my vitals were checked,I watched the relief on all their faces.From Micheal and a beautiful female who was glued to his side.I couldn't hide the smile that crept up on my face which he returned with a boyish grin.My kids ran up to me.And with Manuel's help I was able to get them all on my bed.I was seated with my unbelievably huge belly inbetween my thighs.I had been told that I was asleep for over five months and that there had been any sort of hope of me recovering. And that it was a Miracle that I had survived even
MANUEL'S POV One second.Two seconds passed but still nothing.My heart oundedbin my chest as I waited for the people to speak. The council looked smug on their table as they watched the tumult of emotions that passed through my face as I watched the crowd."Alpha Manuel!"Someone shouted from the crowd."Long live Alpha Manuel!"Another rose to cheer.And the rest stood chanting.Soon the room is filled with eruptions of cheers and claps as they chorused their answer. "Long live Alpha Manuel!"They chanted in harmony."Order!order this minute!"The speaker rose shouting at the top of his lungs until the rook went silent again."You have all made your choice and we have all taken it into consideration. But until we have reached a final consensus,Alpha Manuel will be stripped of the Alpha Position and his Beta Rdyer will resume duties in his place until the trial is finalised."the man declared.The room erupted in an uproar of angry emotions."How dare you!"I shouted stilling the
MANUEL'S POV "What is this Manuel?"I cried."Where have you been?!"He said through gritted teeth."What is that supposed to mean?Are you monitoring my whereabouts now?"I asked in disbelief."Just tell me where you were Dammit!"He said.I jerked backwards at his raised voiceHe took steps backwards pacing away from me,running a hand through his hair. "Why are you getting angry at me for?"She cried. "You ...you've been having an affair all this while and I didnt know.How couldn't I have known."I told her. Her mouth grew agape in feigned shock.I felt my blood boil mat the thought that she thought she could deceive me ."Where is all this coming from Manuel?"HShe asked.I couldn't let her know that it was Maeve because it wasn't. All Maeve did was comform a suspicion that I've had for the longest time."That's not important. What's important is the fact that you've been secretive,absent and distant for a while now"I told her.She raised her hand up in exasperation."Th
SAMANTHA'S POV "I don't think it would be easy to be able to find out the culprits"Steve said as he sat across from her sipping his coffee.We were seated in a coffee shop at the far end of town for a stakeout.We had found a recurring name in my mom's journal,Zain.My mom had described him as a nut-head that had wanted her mated to him.He had gone as far as going to her parents to get them arranged to be wed but she had blatantly turned him down stating that she loved my father who had appeared strategically in her life at the time.And after much difficulty they were wedded .On their wedding day he had barged into her dressing room and threatened her to leave with him but she had refused.He had vowed that day that their marriage wouldn't last and that if It wasn't him that no-one would have her and that she should bid her time well and that the click had already began ticking.He had been dragged out because he had refused their offer of being escorted out.It did sound like the
MANUEL'S POV "Why the hell did you not take care of this Manuel?You didn't even tell me?!"Rdyer scolded.I walked past him,pushing the door open to walk into my office as he trailed behind me."Everything that I did,I did for all of us."I responded settling back in my cushioned chair."But still...Manuel what the hell were you thinking?Did you really think that you were going to keep this a secret forever?"He chastised leaning closer."I was hoping that nobody found out about it.Thats why I dont understand how it was revealed and..."I explained. "...And you know that no matter what truce you may have called with the council,they were going to flick around this piece of information like vultures prey looking for their next dead meat"Rdyer finished.He slammed his fist on the desk with a bang.Unfazed I stared at the dent that he had made on my furniture."Manuel it's not about you killing him.Everyone knew he deserved it but you had to know that eventually the truth would be rev
SAMANTHA'S POV"Manuel Wait!Stop!"I said moving my lips away from his,moving my head to the side.His hand gripped my jaw stilling my movement. "Samantha please let me.I love you.And I want to show you"he pleaded.I stared into his eyes watching his dark beautiful orbs glistening with desire. Desire for me.I nodded.He let out a sigh of relief,bringing his lips down towards my lips.Bringing his lips dangerously close to my lips,he nibbled on my lower lips waiting.The pain in my arm was forgotten as he pinned me closer to his body,bringing my belly closer to fill his need for me.I tried to side step him but wasn't successful, instead he lifted me up unto the desk, prying my thighs apart he slipped in between them wrapping my legs around his waist to cage me in.he growled impatiently slamming his lips unto mine.He rode my skirt higher up to reveal my red lace panties.His eyes lingered for a while before ripping them off."Manuel!"I exclaimed."I love the way you say my na