LILA POV What was wrong with him? It was late in the night when I stared at the screen of my phone, waiting for the man to call but there was nothing like that. What was happening?Have I lost him already? “Lila, are you in there? Dinner is ready? And your Father wants to talk to you.” A sigh ran out of my mouth as I placed the phone on the bed and got on my feet. I could always face Rune later. He loves me so much, after all, even more than his ex-wife who happens to be my sister.Step sister. Does it mean he's been seeing her of late? What was happening? There was no way he would see her lately. Not after what he's done to her. Even if he went after Raven, there's no way she would take him back. This brought a smile to my face, and I was standing by the door when Mother shouted my name once more. “On my way!” Rushing out of the space, I shut the door. “Greetings, Alpha and Luna,” I said with a bow and caught up with the dining section, settling on one of the chairs and loo
RAVEN POV “I'm coming!”From the part of the house where I was seated, I shouted and hurried to the door to get it. “Aella?” Managing a smile, I opened the door wider and showed her into the space. “How are you doing?”“Ma'am Raven!” Shouting, she turned to look at me with a look of disapproval. “How many times have I asked you to stop sewing? Not in this condition. It's a lot for all that I know!” Settling on the couch, she mouthed and there was me who smiled, joining her there and shaking my head also. “There's nothing wrong with being pregnant and making clothes for the babies in advance, young lady,” standing on my feet, I walked back to the part of the living room where my new sewing machine stayed. “It's not a case of me not affording clothes for them. I'm only doing this because I am bored.” “Are you sure?” I looked at her. “Sure about what?”“I mean, are you sure that it's not a case of you not having money to afford their clothes? You can always tell me and I'll lend
RAVEN POV “I'm sorry. I didn't mean to come off at you that way, my lady.” We were relaxed once more, on the couch. The space was better, unlike moments ago when I could feel the tension in the room. “When do you plan on leaving?” Switching on the television, I asked before picking up my phone. “I need to phone Logan and let him know I got the package.” “Yes. I'll leave in an hour.” “Hello, Logan,” a smile pulled on my face. “How are you today? Thank you for the food, I got the package. Wasn't expecting it either.”“Oh, Raven,” from the other end, he called. “You know you don't have to do that. I care so much about you and I thought you'd be hungry so I sent that. I hope you like it too.” He said and I nodded, replying as though he was in the living room with me. “Yes, I'm fine. I love them.” The call ended after a while. The woman who happened to be with me in the living room looked at me with suspicion in her countenance. “What is the matter? Why do you have that look on you
RUNE POV It was another week and another morning. A day to be busy when I got out of bed and rushed to the bathroom after catching sight of the time on the large wall clock. Thankfully, there was no appointment in particular, or else I would be late according to what the time was. “Good morning, Alpha Rune,” workers who I walked past, tendered their pleasantries. All I did was wave at them, leading my way to the sparring area for my rehearsal, but not yet - after surveying what the men were doing with the task Father gave to them. “How's it going? Good morning, all.”I waved back after their greeting. “How's it going with the wall increment?” Walking to the other end to take a look at myself, I still asked the question before walking back to the spot where a few men were. “It's going well, I can see for myself. Well done.” Back at the sparring area, I had a match with one of the men who happened to be my partner. It wasn't a good fight and the fault was mine. “Is anything the mat
LILA POV He still sounded off. “Are you sure you're fine?” “Oh, yes, Lila. I'm doing very well.”“Then why haven't you called me for three days? Don't you miss me or something?” I could now hear the sound of his fest pacing the room. “Lila, I have many things to do in case you don't know or have forgotten,” he said this time and I didn't know how to feel about it. “You know fully well that I am the next in line with many responsibilities to attend to. I can't be phoning you all day, especially when I am less busy. Don't you know that?” “I—I do—” I muttered, even though I didn't want to. “That's alright, Rune. I was only calling to check in on you, but I have a question I'd like to ask you also. Do you mind me asking you, Alpha Rune? Or are you so busy that you can't attend to me in the meantime? I will have to let you be.” “I have some time to spare, Lila. What do you want to ask me?” Settling on the bed, I figured out a way to ask my question without sounding very desperate.
LILA POV The day to begin with my task came. It was early in the morning when I woke up with a slight headache, turned on the bed, and made up my mind to stand on my feet which I did. A hand on the door caught my attention. “Lila. Don't tell me you're asleep at this time of the morning. I know it's not too late to still be sleeping but you know that you have something to do.” “Mother!” I took the duvet off my body and jumped on my feet. “I'll get ready and join you in the dining hall soon.” I walked to the wardrobe so that I could take a towel in advance as I got ready to take a bath. When in the bathroom, there was nothing I didn't think about. Many thoughts ran around in my head as I wondered if it was alright to anticipate hurt from the man I was in love with. Was this even the right thing to do? I wondered over and over and over again while scrubbing my back as I looked at myself in the mirror. What if I was about to encounter the worst hurt of my life? I thought, turning
RAVEN POV The weekend came again. No, it was a Friday and a few hours to the end of work when Mr. Johnson sent a text to me. Again? The sight of his message made my heart jump and I didn't know if I should be happy or not. “Hello?!” “Yes!” I snapped out of my thoughts and met the gaze of Jane. “I have a feeling I have done something wrong again. Mr. Johnson sent a message. He wants us to see. Do you think that's a good message?” “Oh, come on. Mrs. Raven!” She sat on the chair opposite mine. “You know you should get going before he texts again. Mr. Johnson doesn't have a good temper in case you haven't noticed that, yet. So—!” She got on her feet and caught up with mine. “I'll handle your tasks while you're away.”Reluctantly, I got on my feet. “I'll be back,” I said and walked to the door. Walking out, my heart started to beat. Even my wolf reacted greatly to everything around me, but it was calm when I reached the door of the manager's office. “Hello, Mr. Johnson.” I knocked
RUNE POV It's been a long time since I left the pack. There was nothing important to do outside the pack and I preferred watching Aella with my eyes, rather than asking one of the men to keep an eye on her. They would do a good job, but not exactly what I know I want them to do. “Good morning, my lord.” The sound of a woman's voice made me look up. “Good morning, maid. Drop the tray and walk away. I'm sure you know what to do or don't you?” She nodded, did as she was supposed to, but did not walk away. I didn't care. I would care more if it was Aella but she wasn't the one. Rather, it was some maid who would not help with any information I needed so I wanted her out of my room. “My lord.”Looking up, with anger written on my face, I asked. “Well, do you want something? I don't recall asking you to feed me, or did I?” I asked the woman who shook her head, bowing the next moment. “So what do you want?” “The Luna,” she said with a bow. “My Luna says she wants to speak with you as