Bailey's POVI was unsure of where I was. I opened my eyes and all I could see were blurry faces. Where was I?"She's awake! She's awake!""Oh my goodness! Her forehead is burning up!"I felt a gentle pressure on my forehead and soon I felt a cold wet towel. I shivered at the temperature shock and soon the faces became clearer and clearer. I was in my bed and my mum was sitting beside me while Grey and Dad were standing up watching me witth worry on their faces."Mum?""Yes sweety. I'm here. Alpha Grey and your father are here as well."I exhaled and soon tears began to roll down my cheeks. I turned to look at Grey."He was really dead, wasn't he."Grey was silent and i knew that he was unwilling to answer my question. His silence had spoken more than enough."He is dead mum! Miguel is dead! Zane and Tiffany killed him!"My sobbing was uncontrollable and mum tried her best to calm me down."It's okay baby. Just calm down.""How could they treat him like that? How could Tiffany do that
Chapter 180Alpha Grey's POVI was in my office. I sat down at my newly refurbished desk and I began to wonder. I had spent so much time with Tiffany and I knew her so well. I knew that was her handwriting on Miguel's back and it was the same one I saw on Bailey after we rescued her from Blemish Pack. What did this all mean? Why did Tiffany kill Miguel? Is she the one that killed Miguel or Zane? Whatever the reason, why?I exhaled and continued to think. The words on his back blazed across my mind. We hadn't told Miguel anything. We hadn't sent him back as a spy. He wasn't working for us. This only meant that he intended to double cross Zane and Tiffany and paid for it with his life. Poor boy. I didn't like him, not since what happpened between Bailey and I. That little urchin was always in the centre of things but despite all that had happened between the both of us, he didn't deserve to die the way he did.I groaned as the image of his nearly decapitated body flashed through my mind.
Alpha Zane's POVI walked around my bedroom in slight worry. The things that councilor Zeph had told me made me worried. Grey had found out about th codex and I was very sure that he had already begun to look for it. If he found it, it would spoil my plans. I relaxed a little though when I recalled that Zeph said that no one has seen the codex in years and that Grey's father died with the knowledge. But I knew Grey. He was relentless. He would turn his entire pack upside down to find it if he had to.I was happy to have Zeph on the inside, feeding me information. This is what fear could do to your enemies. When the Sapphire was initially stolen, Zeph came to my door step to pledge his loyalty to me and agreed to work for me if I spared his life in the war. He was a smart and cunning man, brave as well, considering the fact that he chose to go against one of the most powerful Alphas. He was smart to recognise that I was now superior to Grey and soon I would take over his pack.I heard a
Bailey's POVI woke up and looked around. It was late and sky was getting darker; I wasn't even sure how long I slept.I got out of bed and headed to the window. I looked out and saw the moon in the sky. It was just a cresent; a new moon was coming in a couple of days. The sky was gradually dotted with starts and the evening air smelled crisp. Soon, my nose picked up a familiar scent. I looked to the door and saw a shadow and it was standing just outside the door. Was it my dad? What was he doing in front of my door. Wait, my dad didn't smell like that. The shadow was there for a few minutes and soon it left. I was terrified. Who had been outside my door? I had percieved this scent somewhere before but I just couldn't place where exactly. Something about it was sinister and it made me very uncomfortable. Was someone stalking me?I looked back outside and I saw a hooded figure gliding out of the pack house and soon, the figure disappeared into the forest. I didn't understand what was go
Bailey's POVSunday came and I was feeling much better. I sat in my room and was reading. My finals were tomorrow and my little episode with my friends and fainting had really put me behind. I was really trying my best to concentrate but I really missed my friends. I couldn't believe that they had stayed so long without talking to me. It really hurt. I never thought that Tyler and Katie could be so angry with me. We had alwayds gottena long adnd when we argued we made up just as fast. I could only imagine what Tyler was felling. I knew he like Katie and now, because of me, he couldn't see her and could onlysee her when our finals began.I was so tense that I was checking my phone every hour hoping that they would text me back or something but nohing came through. I was still blocked. I wanted to use the land line again but I took dad's advice and decided to leave them alone. I was going to see them tomorrow and I'd tumble out all my apologies. They were great friends and they deserve
Bailey's POVI screamed then I recognized who it was and my fear turned to anger and hate. The hand slowly withdrew from my mouth and I couldn't help the words that came out next."You!" I said icily."Hello Miss Recce."Councilor Zeph stood behind me and was smiling dastardly. I looked at his clothing and saw that it didn't match the one of the person that had been watching me. Maybe he had changed and left it somewhere in the forest."You were the one that was spying on me..."I sniffed him but I was disheartened. His scent didn't match. I was still angry at him, especially after what he said about Dad during the council meeting."Spying you say? Well, I actually see no reason to be spying on the daughter of such a proud nad arrogant Beta, now would I?"I wanted to make a lunge for him but my ankle was busted up pretty badly."What are you doing in the forest."He smiled sadisically and circled me slowly like I was his prey."No, young Miss Recce, the question is, why are you so fa
Bailey's POV"Oh no. What have I done?"As I saw the smoke, my heart began to beat out of control. I had left the pan with my spaghetti on the cooker and ran out without turning off the heat. I limped foreward as fast as I could and councilor Zeph followed after me. The smoke was thick and I could barely get to the kitchen door. Where were all the guards? I coughed as I made my way into he kitchen. The smoke stung my eyes and got deep into my lung. I fell to the ground and was coughing terribly, gasping for air. I only had to get to the cooker and turn it off and open a window. I began to crawl on the floor towards the cooker. My eyes were watery and I could barely see where I was going. Everything around me was hazy and I could feel the oxygen leaving my lungs. I tried to hold my breath so that I didn't inhale the smoke but nothing was working. I continued to crawl towards the cooker. I managed to get there and I propped myself up but my hand touched the hot cooker and was burnt.
Chapter 186Bailey's POVI looked at my dad. How was I going to explain to him that there was someone following me and I ran after said person into the forest?All eyes were on me. My mum looked at the house and saw that the smoke had gone down. She rushed in and after a few minutes, she came out with some ointment in her hand. I had still not said anything to dad and Grey."Bailey, what were you...""Darling just give her a break. Look, she is hurt and her hand is burnt. You can ask he this question later, okay. She needs to rest."My dad was silent. He exhaled and turned to Grey who gave him a nod of agreement. I knew that it was only temporary and it wouldn't last long; my dad would soon come and ask me about what happened and I had to be ready to spill the beans. Soon the smoke completely cleared and we entered the house. Mum supported me as I went limping in. We looked at the kitchen an thankfully, nothing was burnt, except a little part of the counter that was closest to the cook
Bailey's POV(Four Years Later)"Grey! Have you seen Aiden?!"I looked around the living room and behind the curtains but he wasn't there. Suddenly I heard giggling behind the door.I laughed and tip-toed towards the sound."I wonder where Aiden is? He seemed to have disappeared into thin air."The giggling came again and I couldn't help but smile.I opened the door and Aiden jumped out and into my arms."Mummy found me!"I smiled and kissed his forehead."Yes. Mummy did find you. Now, where is your sister?"I looked around the room and could see a little black head peeking out from behind the curtains that I hadn't checked behind."I see you Charlotte!"She came out laughing and ran into my arms. I hugged her and lifted her up with her brother. I kissed her forehead and she giggled too.I had never thought that I would be so happy. Grey came behind me and put his arms around my waist and kissed my cheeks."Are we all getting free kisses" he whispered naughtily in my ear.I put Charlot
Alpha Grey's POVI was so anxious to see Bailey. I had barely slept the night before and I was jittery all over. We couldn't see each other. I was so excited to see her and get it over with.I had planned the whole wedding. I wanted it to be a special surprise. Before the evening came, Recce and I had gone to the venue. We had chosen the beautiful spot in the forest near the waterfall and flowers. It looked stunning and had managed to remain untouched despite the ravaging war. Everything was set and what was left was for Bailey and the other ladies to come.I couldn't sit still. Every few minutes I was checking my watch and watching the sky, looking out for the first moon. Recce could see my anxiety and he walked up to me."Grey, you need to calm down. This isn't going to make the earth rotate any faster you know."I sighed. Recce was right but he couldn't blame me for being restless. It was finally happening. The pain and troubles and hurt were finally over. I was finally going to
Bailey's POV"Ouch! Katie! The bun is too tight."Katie was a bit rough with my hair. She was really jumpy and I couldn't get her to stand still."I am sorry. I'm just really excited for you. The Luna ceremony is going to be big. The moon will be bright and I just want you to look amazing."I knew that she just wanted to help and I couldn't lie, I was really excited and nervous. The Luna ceremony was tonight. I almost couldn't believe it. It was finally happening after all this time. I was finally going to be with Grey.I hadn't seen him all day. We weren't allowed to see each other before the ceremony and all the waiting was making me anxious.The door flung open and Katie and I jumped in fright but there was no one there. We suddenly heard cute noises and we looked down. Charlotte had crawled in. We giggled and I went over to pick her up. She was a few months old and she was very strong. I was actually scared that she would rip my door off it's hinges.She giggled as I tickled her a
Bailey's POVIt had been two days since the war and the pack house was a flurry of activity. Dad was exceedingly busy. Since Grey was incapacitated, he had to take up responsibilities until he was awake. The evacuees were back to their homes and everyone was pitching in to get the pack back in order.I, on the other hand, spent everyday beside Grey. Mum and I would take turns babysitting Charlotte. She was a bundle of joy and the entire pack welcomed her with open arms.Most times she would sit with me in the room, watching Grey and she had taken quite a liking to him. She would want to touch him and hold his hand as well but on this particular day, I was alone.Sometimes I could see his eyes moving through his eyelids but he wouldn't wake up or his breathing would be deeper at some intervals.The codex and the Sapphire were kept at his bedside. Wolves that were close to it usually felt increase in power and strength and it was thought best to leave it near him so that he could heal f
Bailey's POVI watched almost breathlessly. The light was going out quickly but Grey was still not awake. What was he doing?I placed a hand on his chest, wishing and praying and finally, the light went out. It was over. I felt my heart shatter. He didn't make it. I lowered my head and began to cry. Grey was gone.Suddenly, I felt his chest heave a little. I looked up quickly and he took a gasp of air. His eyes were still closed tight but he was alive! The doctors around me were astonished and looked at me in surprise but I only had eyes for Grey. My eyes were glistening with tears as I watched his wounds slowly heal. It was going to take a while but he would recover fully. He was badly injured.I turned to the doctors and they were all wide eyed."He will be fine. I don't know when he will wake up properly but he needs a lot of rest. As much as he can get."The nodded and left the room. I was alone with him and I took his hand in mine and felt the warmth returning back to him as I wa
Alpha Grey's POVI gasped and opened my eyes but all around me was white. I couldn't see anyone or anything. All was silent. Where was I? I got up from the mesmerizing white marble floor and looked around the emptiness that surrounded me. Still nothing.I touched myself frantically. Was I dead or was I alive? I couldn't tell. In that blank room, only one thought came to mind–Bailey. The last thing I could remember was me pushing Zane out of the way and then, everything went dark.I felt tears well up in my eyes. I wasn't able to protect her. I had failed. The room suddenly felt cold and the lonliness crept up on me. Never before had I craved the warmth of my mate the way I craved her now.I walked a little in the empty space. I had no idea if I was going forward or backward. All I knew was that I was moving away from where I was. I had no idea how long I walked but soon, I saw something in the distance. It lay on the floor, lifeless.I walked even faster then it turned to a run and w
Bailey's POVZane's loss was too much for him to bear. There was no way that he could have survived. His mate was killed and he was seriously maimed.I turned and faced my dad and his mouth was wide open in shock. I dropped Zane's body and walked up to Grey's and prodded him gently with my nose. He was motionless. I couldn't hear no breathing or heartbeat. I let out a sorrowful howl and lay down beside him.My dad rushed over to me and Grey and stroked his friend lovingly as he shed tears of sadness. We had to get him out of here. I was still in my green and gold form and I touched Grey's body and he turned back to his human form.I looked at my dad with sad eyes and gestured to him to put Grey on my back. It might be too late but I was going to take him back to the pack to get medical attention. Dad put Grey on my back and walked over to Zane's body. I could see the anger and loathing in his eyes as he took the Saphire that hung around his neck. As soon as he removed it, it reverted
Bailey's POVI looked at Zane. The blue flames around him were bright and imposing but I wasn't scared of him. I looked at Grey's body that lay in the corner. He had used his last breath to save me. I owed him my life and I was ready to die for him."A little transformtion will do you no good, little pup. Get ready to join your mate."I was silent and stared daggers at him. I watched his every move. The forest was still and the night was in full glory but the light from both of us gave the sky a mixture of light; the colours blue, green and gold clashed beautifully in the sky, lighting it up in a intricate dance.There was calm and all was still. It felt like the entire forest had stopped to watch us. Even the breeze had stopped blowing and the birds had ceased their chirping and were waiting for our showdown.Then he charged. His black fur whipped behind him and the blue flames encircling him got even brighter as he ran full speed towards me. I didn't move however, and dug my claws
Bailey's POVI took a step back as he growled at me. I looked at Tiffany's body which lay limp on the ground. She deserved what she got. I was not sorry. I turned to Zane and the slits in his eyes glinted with a dangerous fire. I stared at him and tried to be brave.He stopped growling and spoke to me via the telepathic link."Such young and youthful blood. I'm going to give you the chance to let me kill you slowly. I will count to five and you have to be on the run. I want to make sure that you die like the little frightened girl you are. One, two..."I shifted into my wolf and took a cautious step back."Three, three and a half..."I still didn't run. I had made up my mind to face him."You made a wrong choice little Luna. Four, five!"In a flash, he pounced at me but I was able to get out of his way. My wolf was slightly smaller than his, less bulky and more nimble. I had the speed advantage and he knew. He activated the Sapphire in his chest and lunged towards me again. I was u