Chapter 61 The QuickieNIA’S POVI tilted my head to the side, watching the moon shine on Gael's face. I wish there were a better way to explain my present obsession with him. Still, it's safe to say he is more into me than I am. At every chance he gets, Gael is either at my doorstep or the clinic. And if he is not physically available, he calls or texts. I don't know how long this would go on. But if it stops, I might lose my mind.“What's on your mind?” He asked, leaning closer to kiss my nape.I giggled, rubbing my forehead against his nose. “A lot. You think you want to hear it?”“Sure.”I cleared my throat and sat up. “I don't exactly know how to put this, but I hope it won't get you angry. It is just me admitting to my feelings. We have been together for over a week now, and I don't know what I am to you precisely.” Gael blinked slowly, and I thought he was about to say something, but he was only listening. I fidgeted with my fingers, hoping I didn't say something to annoy him.
Chapter 62 Letting goGAEL’S POV“Is it just me, or do you appear different? You are smiling more lately.” Ezra observed as we looked through the export files of the pack.I sniffed, trying to mask my expression. “Well, can't one be happy?”Ezra snickered, “You don't even get excited when you are fucking different women. That's how hard it is to make you appreciate your essence of existence.”I guess Nia is doing a good job making me feel fulfilled then. I want to boast to Ezra badly about my relationship with her. I know why she is insistent on not showing off just yet. I have set aside some cash to help my concubines be independent when they leave. It took me a long while to give in to the decision. I had to choose between being happy with Nia over tens of concubines I had no connection with.Since I ended up with Nia, no one has been able to pull my interest. For weeks now, I haven't called out to any of them, and Gemma is brewing up a storm of questioning as to why I am no longer
Chapter 63 Her loverAUTHOR’S POVGemma kissed her teeth for the umpteenth time in five seconds. Her head kept reeling with Gael's words. There is no way he would mean something like that, not after all these years that she has put up with his stupid ass. Gael must think he can do whatever he wants with anyone. But it will be over her dead body. No one will make a fool of her, that is certain.“How long do you intend to be this moody? All through the sex, you practically laid stiff like a log of wood. I shouldn't have to suffer for a fool's mistake.” Zac whined, kissing her bare shoulder.She shrugged him off. “Haven’t you had enough?”“That question should be directed at you. Until when do you intend to keep this up.”“Shut it!” She growled, glaring hard at him. “If you think I am here because I have forgiven you for that stunt you pulled off, then you are mistaken.”Zac hit his fist on the bed angrily. He has been with Gemma for years, long before she started aiming to remain by Alph
Chapter 64 His traumasNIA’S POVGael curled himself on the bed, resting his head on my thigh. I caressed his hair slowly; he hadn't been much of himself all day, and I had no choice but to head down to his room to make him feel better. It is my first time here. It is a space befitting for royalty. With the king-sized bed, I am sure it can take about six people if allowed.“What's wrong, baby?” I asked, breaking the discomforting silence.“I am a terrible person, Nia. Over the years, I have made people dance to my tune without considering the consequences; as long as I found it pleasing, that mattered. Since I broke up with Gemma, I keep getting haunted by the deep pain in her eyes, making me feel guilty.” He said, lifting himself.The side of my lips twitched. “So you miss Gemma, or do you regret ending it with her?”“Come on, that isn't it. It's not like I was in love with her or that I was ever into her that much. It just turns out that she might be unsure of herself and worried th
Chapter 65 Her deceitAUTHOR’S POVStephanie hit her foot anxiously as she stared at the clinic building. She had been waiting for Nia to come back from wherever she went for close to an hour. The assistants said Nia would be back soon. However, Stephanie was beginning to run out of patience. Stephanie remembered the last time she had arrived here to get money from Nia and how she and Mindy had ended up getting locked up by the Alpha all because of a homeless girl she had looked after with her hard-earned money. Her coming here today is her risking everything to get back at Nia. Even though the Alpha has warned her off, Stephanie hasn't forgotten the humiliation she had to suffer and how many of her socialite friends have ousted her from their gathering because of what happened. She kissed her teeth in irritation when she rechecked the time and noticed how much time had passed. “What are you doing here?” Nia asked behind her. She had her guard up in case the older lady intended to pu
Chapter 66 The DiscoveryGAEL’S POVI curled up more profoundly into the bed, smiling at my dream. I felt someone's hand in my hair, massaging my scalp slowly. I turned with my eyes still closed. “You did as promised. I have been waiting all day.” I muttered.My eyes fluttered open quickly when the smell came off different. I kissed my teeth spitefully when the person I thought was Nia turned out to be Gemma.“What the hell are you doing here?” I bellowed, jolting away from her like I had some electric shock.“What is it? You missed me. How are you, baby?” Gemma cooed, bashing her lashes at me in what she thinks looks cute.“I told you, Gemma. It's over between us. What part of that English do you not understand?” I queried, giving her a cold look. Mumbling some incoherent words, I got off the bed and picked up my phone to dial Nia. My time affirms that it's been two hours since she left me. She should have returned to the room by now.Gemma took two steps closer to me. “Gael, what's
Chapter 67 The RestitutionAUTHOR’S POV“Please tell me this is a joke, Stephanie,” Levi stated, looking pale. He kept running his hands through his hair while mumbling to himself.Stephanie looked unfazed as she crossed her legs, blowing at her manicured nails. She had kept the secret of what she did to Nia from her husband the day before and wouldn't have said anything if the news of the healer getting poisoned didn't circulate the pack so fast.“I should have known you were up to no good when you left the house that day without saying exactly where. You do know you will get arrested for this?” He rebuked.She hissed. “Why would anyone arrest me? I heard nobody had been allowed into her room. She is probably dead by now. No witness can admit to me poisoning her. You have nothing to worry about.”Levi slumped into the couch, feeling his chest tighten. “Why did you have to do such an evil act? What did the poor girl ever do to you?”“That poor girl is an ungrateful brat after everythi
Chapter 68 Burning BridgesGAEL’S POVI watched as Nia's breath fell and rose again. She looks so beautiful, and I am happy she is safe. The last time I felt this anxious was when my mother lay on that cold floor with her lifeless eyes staring up at the ceiling. My dad tried to hide the cause of her death, but I am sure a few people who worked in the pack house then might have been aware of what happened. She had swallowed a deadly poison only known to a healer. There was no way to save her. According to the doctors, she had significant depression while dealing with the grief of losing her child and her mates' betrayal.Hearing that Nia also consumed poison made me think I might be cursed to lose the ones that I love dearly to the cold hands of poisons. I am so grateful to the goddess for granting Nia the knowledge to prepare for the worst in every situation. If she hadn't come across the poison antidote plant, I would be mourning right now. Sniffing back the tears that stung the back
Chapter 105 Happily Ever AfterNIA’S POVI yawned for the umpteenth time tiredly. I don't know why everyone in the house is suddenly interested in camping this late evening. I haven't been sleeping well for days, and just when I thought I would get the best of sleep today, I got dragged out of bed without my consent."I thought you said the place is not far from us. Why are we driving out of New Haven?" I asked Perry, who was seated next to me in the car. "Moreover, why did Grandma and Aunt Kylia go before us when we could have just gone together."Perry shrugged, staring at her phone. "They didn't want to disrupt your siesta."I snorted, "You disrupted it.” I retorted rudely.“Really Nia? Is that what we deserve for wanting to make you feel better?"I blinked guiltily. "I didn't mean to sound like that.""It's fine." She muttered, turning her face away from me.I sighed tiredly, knowing I hadn't been on my best behavior lately, and it was all because I couldn't seem to get a grip on
Chapter 104 Destined LoversGAEL’S POVHer voice had my heart racing when it settled in my ear. I turned around to see her, and everything that tightened in my chest loosened up immediately. I dusted off the invisible dirt on my trousers and held her gaze shyly. I have never been this tongue-tied in front of a lady before. Nia has a way of pulling so many unfamiliar emotions inside me. She looked impatient, eyes darted everywhere, refusing to focus on me."I am sure you heard me the first time. What do you think you are doing showing up every day and making everyone uncomfortable?" She questioned.I played with the tail of my hair and swallowed in discomfort. What the hell is wrong with me? I have rehearsed many things to say to her with my wolf, and I felt confident until two minutes ago that I knew how to bring her back to me. I tried to open my mouth, but everything seemed stuck in my throat.Nia scoffed with a glint of disappointment, "What was I expecting? Now that you have seen
Chapter 103 What to doGAEL’S POVMy body felt heavy. After such a long time staring into space like a zombie, I finally became conscious of my environment and myself. The first person I saw was Nia, and I thought I was dreaming until I grabbed her hand, and it turned out to be true. She had yanked my hand off her and warned me never to touch her again. I did as told and kept my hands to myself.Ezra informed me that she had saved me from the clutches of death when she could have refused. I will forever be grateful for that. But I can't seem to wrap my head around that he agreed for us to leave the minute I could move around by myself. It is the sixth day of us being here, according to him, and we will go today. I don't think I am ready to do that just yet.The door opened, and for a second, I thought it was Nia. It was Ezra; to my disappointment, since the day I had held her hand, a lovely old lady had been the only one attending to me. Nia must be avoiding me at all costs. I don't b
Chapter 102 The Holistic CenterNIA’S POVMy breath hitched as I stared at the phone, and I tossed it aside. It felt like it had spikes all over it. When Ezra mentioned Gael, all that I could think of was that night that he laid his hand on me and had me pushed out of the pack half-naked. I placed a hand on my belly and held the couch tightly with the other one as I tried hard to catch my breath. Catelyn rushed towards me hurriedly and ordered someone to bring me a glass of water while she rubbed my back slowly. "Calm down. Calm down." She repeated while lifting the glass of water to my mouth. "What in the world just happened? You were chatting happily on the phone, who was it? What did they tell you? You know what, I think you need some fresh air. Someone help me." Catelyn said, helping me up with two other maids.The moment the evening breeze hit me, I felt a bit better. I leaned carefully on the bench I sat on. I inhaled and exhaled slowly. I didn't realize how much effect the r
Chapter 101 The CallAUTHOR’S POV"How is that even possible? Aren't you supposed to be concerned about caring for him first!" Ezra bellowed into the phone receiver angrily before ending the call. "What the hell?" He yelled. Ezekiel exchanged a glance with Omega Harold and exhaled slowly. "Calm your nerves, Ezra. You won't sort this out if you keep getting angry at everyone you speak to." He gasped for breath, scrubbing his face roughly. "What do you expect me to do, uncle? It's been two weeks since he has been lying there and unmoving, and his body is beginning to peel and redden at the same time. How is it that none of the medics will check on him? Not even the damned doctors who get paid huge bucks of money can come through." He lamented. Gael's fall during the pack council meeting had escalated into something more severe than expected. They all thought he must have been exhausted from too much drinking and not having enough food inside of him. However, when he became conscious,
Chapter 100 Far from HomeGAEL’S POVI inhaled deeply for the umpteenth time. I have been glued to the clinic building, staring at it like I expect some miracle to jump out. I still can't believe that I ruined a good thing all by myself. I was considering how hard it was to give in to my feelings. I should have calmed down. Nia must hate me right now, wherever she is. At least I am rest assured that she got out of here safely.I had razed the greenhouse to the ground. All of Nia’s hard work over the months of being the healer, my anger, brought them all to waste. Not only did I accuse her of something she didn't do. I cheated on her again. I was the one who mocked our relationship. Nia has never shown any sign that she was going to disappoint me. How did I not see that? I miss her every day. Before I learned the truth, any reminder of her only made me angry, and with a few fucks here and there coupled with limitless alcohol consumption. I get over it all.But now, the pain is so evide
Chapter 99 The ReflectionAUTHOR’S POVEzra ran down the stairs, chuckling at how it made him feel. It's been a while since he had such childish moments to himself that it makes him feel free again. Most importantly, he was feeling very proud after coming across some posts of his sister and her artworks making waves around the world.Ezra feels glad she was stubborn enough to follow through with her dreams and not listen to him, who was only venting from a place of emotions.Standing by the foot of the stairs with his back turned, he held his phone, scrolling through it to dial Nia. Just then, Ezekiel and Daniella rushed down the stairs together, and it seemed they were arguing. Ezra stood still on the spot, not wanting to get himself involved."You can't do this, Ezekiel. No matter what she did, she is still our daughter, and now she is pregnant. We need to help her." Daniella wept.Ezekiel yanked off her hand. "Don't touch me. I told you, and I am sure Gemma also remembers my warnin
Chapter 98 The RevelationAUTHOR’S POVZac walked into the pack house with a pretty determined expression. The more he did his calculations, the more angered he became. Zac feels foolish for letting himself fall stupidly for someone like Gemma. He would have forgiven her if she left him with a broken heart. Instead, she picked up a dagger and aimed for his heart directly without mercy, shattering it to pieces and leaving no remnants behind. For the past few weeks, he tried to forget about her and mind his own business. But the rumors kept reaching him, and he realized it would be stupid of him not to do anything to reform the situation. Zac had called Gemma tirelessly, but she missed every one of them and didn't bother to return the call. Now that he is here at the same place that she has turned to the North Pole, ever busy. Zac wants to know what excuse she would have this time. Entering the hallways, he redialed her, and still, there was no response. He wasn't sure where she woul
Chapter 97 The Perfect SiblingNIA’S POV"I feel so awful, Perry." I lamented to my best friend. Perry flipped at her hair while adjusting the scarf around her neck. "I am still surprised that Kingston would decide without hearing from you. Is there a chance anyone would carry that much guilt with them even when they aren't the offender?" I sniffed, feeling my swollen eyes. "Kingston is like that. I knew that was bound to happen, so I insisted he didn’t know. There was a time when his younger sister had bullied his intended girlfriend in high school. Kingston felt so bad that he kept apologizing for years until the girl left the pack for college. Do you think he would come back to me?" Her face fell, "I would be stupid to reassure you on something like that. If Kingston is like anything you have described, then I doubt you will see him around anytime soon." "I think I have his house address and that of his workplace. I will leave early tomorrow to go find him." "No, don't do that