KALILA POVAfter thirty minutes, I emerged from the bathroom, having spent twenty of them doing my makeup. I wore a black dress with red road designs that dropped just below my knees. Dolph, a young man who couldn't have been older than twenty-three, stood outside the mansion by a blue Cadillac, smoking a cigarette and staring ahead. When he noticed me, he quickly dropped the cigarette, crushing it beneath his feet."Good morning Luna Dahlia; I'll be taking you wherever you wish to go," he said, eyeing the car. "Alpha Ares took the limousine, the black Rolls Royce has a flat tire and needs servicing, so I had to settle for the Cadillac."I didn't care which car Ares assigned me as long as I didn't have to walk. "That's not a problem. The pack office is where I'm headed."He nodded and rushed to open the car door for me. It was a gesture Ares must have forced him to become accustomed to, I thought.Upon arriving at the office, my presence caused another stir with the receptionist. This
KALILA'S POVI had nothing else to do for the rest of the day, and Ares seemed to notice my idleness. Thirty minutes after he dismissed Jeremy and me from his office, Ares walked in and suggested I take the rest of the day off."You can go home, Dahlia. There’s nothing for you to do here today," Ares said.Feeling cocky, I decided to ask him a question. "Why are you suddenly letting me go home early today after putting so much strain on me yesterday? I nearly worked myself to death."His lips twitched, and for a second, I thought he would smile, but he didn't; instead, he replied, "You look terrible. It's no way for you to look like a Luna. Remember, you don't only have to play the part of a Luna, you also have to look the part, and I care about that."I could hardly believe my ears that he was listing the quality of how to be a proper Luna to me, whereas most times, it seemed as though he hated the sight of me. Nevertheless, I smiled inwardly as he continued."Furthermore, with you l
ARES'S POVIt was almost midnight when I eased the limo into the dimly lit garage of my mansion and turned off the engine. Exhausted, I slumped into the driver's seat, barely able to keep my eyes open. I had sent Dolph home two hours earlier, knowing I'd be working late at the office. He had protested, always eager to serve me, but I insisted on driving myself home.As I sat in the garage, I pondered the strange behaviour of my staff. They would often protest and opt to work even when I ordered them to take a break. But as soon as I insisted, they would leave with relieved smiles. I couldn't understand why.The reason I had dismissed Dolph was that I didn't want to involve him in the mystery of the strange scent that had been following me. There was something dangerous and unknown lurking around, and I didn't want to put anyone in harm's way.Stepping out of the car, my nose twitched as the scent grew more assertive. It was almost as if there was a cloud of it hanging over my mansion.
KALILA’S POVThe sun's rays penetrated through the windows, falling on my eyelids, and I woke up with my palm covering my tired eyes, muttering curses at the sun.As I opened my eyes, the first sight I caught was Ares seated at the mahogany desk at the corner of the room, staring at some papers with a frown on his intense face. The cloud of smoke from the cigarette stuck between his lips highlighted his sea-green eyes, making him look like a dangerous man. Maybe he was, and I didn't know that yet. Flashes from the previous night swam in my head, and I was once again the disappointed girl who had been full of hope.As I stretched out my legs and swung them off the bed, he looked up, still with a frown on his face, and glanced at me standing beside the bed. Then his eyes returned to the documents on the desk. What a man! I thought.I braced myself, knowing that he owed me an explanation for his absence last night, and I was going to get reasons out of him without turning it into an argu
KALILA'S POVAs the Rolls Royce came to a halt in front of Ares's mansion, I mumbled a quiet "thank you" to Jeremy. There was a strange look in his eyes as he turned to stare at me, studying me closely. "Are you sure nothing is the matter, Dahlia?" he asked.The drive had been silent, and I had said nothing. Jeremy seemed to sense my emotions and understand them clearly, as he didn't attempt to start any conversation."No, Jeremy, you've been so helpful to me recently. I can't thank you enough," I replied."Say no more, Luna," he grinned.I shot him a stern look, and he released a chortle. Once I got out of the car, my mind again focused on the issue that had been bothering me all day.As I entered the house, lost in thought, I didn't even realise when Angela slipped up beside me and took my handbag, as had become her habit. I only noticed her presence when I arrived at the bedroom door and almost jumped."Angela? How did you get here?" I asked, puzzled."I walked you up, ma'am," sh
KALILA'S POVIt was an unusual Saturday. The mansion teemed with more servants than I knew existed. Dressed in white, they scurried around the house, calling my attention from different angles to assess and commend their work. If I ever thought work at the office was stressful, this was a tsunami.It was the most boisterous atmosphere I had ever witnessed at the mansion, and I was sure it hadn't been like this for a long time. The coronation fever was evident everywhere, permeating the entire building, grasping everyone in its festivity. The only people that didn't seem happy were Angela and me. Or maybe only me."Do you think you need a break, ma'am?" Angela asked. "You've been working all morning, even harder than that so-called event planner over there."I craned my neck to the right and saw the event planner at the dining table, stuffing his large mouth with pancakes. It was the first time I had seen a male event planner, and this one was lazy and more of a liability than an asset
ARES’S POVI strode into the mansion and was immediately struck by the elegant décor. The decorations were flawless, befitting of the coronation of an Alpha. Judging from the bills Jeremy had left on my desk, the event planner was quite pricey. Earlier, before leaving the house, I had observed Dahlia in action as she hustled and bustled around the hall, supervising the servants and coordinating the arrangements. I couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration for her determination and dedication to ensuring everything ran smoothly. However, that feeling was quickly replaced by annoyance when a thought suddenly struck me."Why is she doing all of this when I've made it clear she wouldn't be present at my coronation?"The thought lingered in my mind as I watched her. Despite her efforts to impress me with her work ethic, I remained resolute in my decision. Dahlia's persistence was starting to grate on my nerves. If she thought she could win me over by working hard, she was wasting her ti
KALILA'S POV “So, we’re back here. At least it seems more comfortable than the last time.” Nova murmured. “Stop talking, Nova.” I said.There was no word to describe how cruel he was. He was both the villain and the one I needed to save in my quest. What had I done wrong? I hadn't attacked Wendy just for the sake of it the first time or did anything else to deserve this cruel treatment. I vented my frustration to Nova, who had been talking to me all night, telling me not to take it out on Ares. She reminded me he wasn't the main reason I was on this quest. Although he was the main subject of my mission, the ultimate goal was for my benefit."Hey, Kalila. Relax and ease your mind," Nova said."Ease my mind?" I cut in, incredulous. "Can you hear yourself, Nova? He locked me up again.""I know, and that's why I'm talking to you. I'm not only your wolf; I can also be your guardian and counsellor," Nova replied.I sat on the floor, silently listening to her."Ares is the one you need