JESSICAAfter I walked out on Antonia, I headed straight to the garden to find my peace. I didn't want anything to bother me, I didn't want anything to cause me more pain than I was feeling. I just wanted to let the pain off my head, off my chest, and the only place—the only way to get this peace of mind was the garden.The garden has been my favorite place since Antonio brought me to his home. I sat there, one minute I was busy with my phone, the next minute it's me, letting nature take over me. I couldn't recall how long I had sat there, but I knew for sure I had stayed longer than I expected.The evening came sooner than expected, unfortunately, I haven't come up with a perfect idea on how to leave this pack and everyone in it. Everyday, it feels more suffocating than it was. I can't bear the torture and hurt anymore.I decided to head back to the mansion, then I noticed there was a black car parked in front of the building which wasn't here during the day. I assumed that maybe, on
JESSICAUpon reaching Blake's mansion which took about an hour and thirty minutes from the roadside we had stopped earlier, I couldn't help but gasp in shock. Blake's home was extraordinarily beautiful. Apparently, the most beautiful mansion I have ever seen in my entire life.You know, I always thought Antonio had the most beautiful mansion in the world. But after setting my eyes on Blake's home, I think I must have overhyped Antonio's home. Everything about this place felt like I was in paradise, and if I'm to exaggerate, I'd say this was heaven on Earth.As if that wasn't enough, when I walked in, I was totally speechless. All I could do was admire, with my mouth slightly opened. "You wouldn't want flies flying into your mouth, would you?" He said with a smile.I realized how silly I had been staring, so I quickly closed my mouth. "Uhm... you have a beautiful home."He smiled. Damn, this was the first time watching him smile so genuinely and I'd say, his smile was the best I had se
BLAKEHow is that possible? How can she be my mate when she already belongs to Antonio? How is it even possible that we would share her as our mate, especially myself? I am one greedy man who never shared anything, especially things that matter a lot in my life. Not to talk of someone who I just figured out was my mate.I knew her wolf had realized what we were, and the feeling that came with it was so strong to neglect. I was lost in thoughts until Rodger walked in."Sorry to bother you, Your Majesty." He apologized but I wasn't bothered about his disturbance. "What is it?" I asked, demanding for the main reason he had come here."It's Alpha Antonio. He's demanding for his mate." My eyes widened. "Where is he now?" I asked, standing on my feet."In the sitting room." He answered."And Jessica?" She was my main priority now."In her room, I guess. Or should I call her downstairs?""No. Not yet. I need to figure out why he needs her." I said, walking out of my office to the sitting
JESSICAI couldn't explain how I felt when he said that, but the moon goddess knew well that my heart really melted so much that I couldn't say no. And the fact that he promised to save me, to protect me was the most fascinating word I have ever heard in my life.Yes, Antonio did say that when we first met, sadly, he never proved to me that he was going to protect me. Rather, he not only ruined my life, he tortured the hell out of me. But then, hearing those words from Blake, they felt super real. They felt so true that I knew that somehow, the moon goddess had heard my cry.Honestly, I really don't know what to say. All I could do right now is cry. I stood there, staring at him, my eyes blurred with the tears that clouded it. Mentally, I asked myself if all these were real or just my imagination playing games on me.The way he had defended me for the second time was a big green flag, not to talk of how he had respected my decision to stay in his home to Antonio's hearing.I wouldn't
OLIVIA"Mummy?" Zendaya called. "I can't sleep."I dropped my phone, turning to look at her. "Why?" I asked. "Are you scared?"She shook her head. "No. I just couldn't sleep.""What about your brother, Zender?"She rolled her eyes. "He couldn't even pet me to sleep, he just dozed off."I refrained myself from laughing or she'd end up getting more annoyed than she already was. "Well, since your dad isn't ready to sleep, why don't you join me instead?"Her face brightened with a smile as she nodded her head, then jumped on the bed to join me. "Thanks, mom."I tapped her by the back, gently rubbing her hair. Zendaya and her brother were only twelve, and they looked more like they were fifteen. I was looking more like a liar to people when I told them their age.But then... Who cares what they think?When I noticed she had slept off, I quietly walked out of the room to Raven's office where he'd been busily working on the countless paperwork. I had asked him a million times to teach me how
JESSICAIt's been a week since Antonio showed up, no one thought he'd be a threat to us. However, Blake had journeyed to the neighboring pack about three hours ago, and would be returning in an hour or two.Unexpectedly, Antonio showed up. This time, he wasn't alone, he had his two Betas with him. I picked up my phone to call Blake who didn't pick up the number of times I had called him.I was hurt that he wasn't available when I needed him the most. For the last time I tried calling his line and yet, didn't get a response. Antonio had threatened a maid to show him to my room.I was so terrified that I had no idea what to do at that moment. I yelled on top of my voice, as if that would cause Blake to hear me. "Shut your fucking mouth up, bitch!" He growled. "You think I'd sit and let you enjoy your life? Never! You're coming with me, poor thing your lover boy isn't here to save you."He dragged me forcefully by my hair until we got to his car. The exceeding pain I was feeling from th
BLAKEI stormed into my house, already knowing the answer to the question no one dared to voice. Jessica had been taken. I didn't need anyone to tell me who was behind it; it had to be Antonio. Anger pulsed through my veins as I jumped into my car and sped towards Antonio's pack. When I arrived, I demanded her return. "Where is she?" I could feel my fury boiling over.Antonio, with that infuriating smirk on his face, taunted me. "Oh, Blake, you're so predictable. You think you can just waltz in here and demand things? I have Jessica, and there's nothing you can do about it."I took a step closer, my fists clenched. "I swear, Antonio, if you've hurt her...," I threatened, my voice trembling with rage.He shrugged off my threat with a chuckle like it was nothing. "Hurt her? Ha! I've already hurt her, Blake. From the moment I took her from your home. And besides, I've only just begun to have fun with her. And there's no way I'm giving her back to you. You had your chance, Blake, and you
BLAKEDays dragged by like an eternity as I stayed all night by Jessica's bedside, every passing moment pulled me down by guilt and anxiety. Her condition remained critical, her life hanging in the balance of life and death. Even now, I blamed myself for what happened—every bruise, every drop of blood was evidence of my failure to protect her.Reed, my Beta, took charge of pack affairs, ensuring stability while I focused solely on Jessica's health. For a while I knew I wasn't alone, and I was grateful he was able to be of help without complaining of the too much work already on his shoulders.However, Reed has been trying his best to calm me, to make me believe Jessica's condition wasn't my fault. How can I accept that fact, the bruise on her chest was from me. I should have seen it coming, I should have known Antonio was going to use her as coverage.But I couldn't. I was so blinded by anger. I was so bent on having him dead for taking Jessica away from me. And I thought I could mak