RICK'S POVI decided for dinner with Anna, I wanted to make it up to her that I wasn't annoyed with her or whatsoever. I know my actions this morning hurt her so badly, and I accept my faults.She deserves the best. She deserves an apology.I noticed Olivia wasn't serving as she used to, I grew suspicious of her absence. She should be here, knowing of my return. “Why is Olivia not here?” I asked Anna.She shrugged her shoulders, making a face of ‘I don't seem to care.’ “Well, I haven't seen her since you left this morning. Maybe it's because I'm not you, she doesn't seem to value me that much. But then… who cares?”There was something about her reply. Of course I know Anna to be the nagging type of person, she would have complained about her even before I thought of asking. But her showing an I don't care attitude seems strange.Could it be that she has come to terms with caring less about Olivia? Did my words hit her hard?I hope so.I waved off the thoughts of Olivia, focusing on t
RICK'S POVIt's been two weeks now. Two weeks with Olivia avoiding me. I tried to know why, but she kept pushing me away. I've done everything in my power to see that she's happy and safe, but for so many reasons best known to her, she preferred to give me a long spoon.The last time I asked her why, what she said to me almost gave me a cardiac arrest. I wouldn't have minded hearing those words from a different person, but since it was coming from her, I couldn't explain how it felt.“Whatever happened between us that night was a mistake. I only let you touch me because I needed someone, I needed something to distract me, and you were the only available figure at the moment. That doesn't mean I love you, I can never have any feelings for someone like you. You're nothing but a monster, you're a beast.”I knew she does hate me, but the confidence in her to have said that spoke a lot. I could tell she was scared, she was threatened to do so.I don't want to believe it was Anna's doing, b
OLIVIA'S POV“Why does he keep troubling my life?” I muttered to myself, growing increasingly uncomfortable with his persistent intrusion into my life, as if I'm obligated to love him.I don't know why he was making it look like we are meant to be or something. I don't like him, isn't that enough to let him know that I don't need him in my life?I might have had feelings for him before but that doesn't mean I have feelings for him now. I can't even imagine myself loving him, not after all he's done. Not after watching him kill that maid, which alone is a thousand reasons why I can't even let him in my life.Now he thinks I am avoiding him. I mean why not? Because of him, Anna almost ruined my life, she gave me the worst torture I have ever had in my years of existence.After facing such pain, who in her rightful sense would think of loving someone with a she-devil he calls a girlfriend? Definitely not me.I was pacing at one part of the hallway while my mind roamed with thoughts. I si
OLIVIA'S POVI scrubbed the floor furiously, trying my best to keep the toilet as clean as ever. As I kept working, a sudden wave of dizziness swept over me, causing me to pause. My eyes grew heavy, my limbs weak. I couldn't ignore the overwhelming fatigue that consumed me at that moment. Reluctantly, I abandoned what I was cleaning and sank to the floor beside the water system toilet."Oh, God! What the hell is wrong with me?" I rubbed my face frustratedly.I can't remember the last time I ever felt sick. That was years ago. But since all I've been doing for these past few weeks is to work my ass out, it's definitely going to be a fever.I couldn't even get myself to stand up, it's as if I had lost my strength. I just wanted to remain this way, but then, I couldn't get myself to sit any longer before. I forced myself to stand up but fell. My breath increased. I couldn't help it, the weakness persisted, leaving me powerless to continue. Taking a deep breath, I tried to steady myself
RAVEN'S POV{Three Months Later…}I sat on my throne seat, listening as the elders made their report. My mind wasn't in what they were saying as I couldn't get myself to concentrate. It's been three months and yet, Sophia hasn't gotten pregnant.I was tired and devastated, and I wanted to leave this place. But it would be unwise of me to walk without a reason. Instead, I asked them to leave.“You all should leave, we'll have this conversation tonight.” “At what time, sir?” The chief elder asked.“I'll inform you when. For now, I want to be left alone.” “Alright, sir.” I watched them leave the room one after the other.I couldn't think straight sitting on my throne chair, I had to stand up, hoping it would help. This month just made it three fucking months, and I can't stand to be proud of myself before the people.And alpha king without an heir? This was one reason why I broke up with Olivia, because she couldn't conceive despite the countless times we've slept together.Now, I thou
RAVEN'S POVAfter she had had her dinner, I discussed with her about the idea of visiting the hospital. At first, she felt uncomfortable with the idea, but I had to convince her that it was the best for us.“Alright.” She agreed.When morning came, we were already up. She seemed even more concerned about visiting the hospital than I was, and she kept hurrying me to be fast or more patients would crowd the hospital.If she was this concerned, why did she act like she hated the idea the previous night? “I thought you hated the idea of meeting the doctor?”“Me?” She pointed at herself. “I never said I don't like the idea of meeting a doctor. I mean, I do wanna see a doctor but… I was only surprised you thought of the idea first.”“That’s because I am worried, Sophia. It's already a year and… we don't have a child of our own.”“I understand you, and I do feel the same way. I just… I can't question fate for putting us in such a situation.”“That is why I have made up my mind to involve wi
RICK'S POVI was with the elders when Isaac, my bodyguard, walked in. “Alpha.” He called. There was a sudden silence as all eyes turned to look at him. “Yes, I'm listening.” I said, giving him a go ahead.“It's a message from our spy in the Dark Moon Pack.” He reported. On hearing the Dark Moon Pack, I felt interested to know.“Go ahead.”“Lately, he's been feeling depressed. The spy did say that for the first time he visited the hospital.”“Hospital?” I repeated to be sure. “What was he doing in the hospital?”“He didn't go alone, he was accompanied by his Luna. So, from what he overheard, Alpha Raven had gone to visit a consultant concerning the issue of not having a child yet.”I burst out laughing. I had no idea he wasn't a father yet, I mean… he did mocked me for not having a mate yet, so I was going to do the same to him.I know doing so would definitely get to him harder than it had gotten to me. I'm definitely going to show him what it means to stay out of other people's pers
OLIVIA'S POVOh, it's been two days since Anna traveled. It's been a relief to me since she left, and I've been thankful for that.She said she was going to come back after a day, but it's two fucking days already. Just this morning, I overheard Alpha Rick asking her where she was and why she hadn't returned as said.I couldn't hear what her reply was but from his response, I knew she had given another excuse to him. And I'm certain he must have believed her. “Have you guys noticed anything since the last two days?” Stella asked Victory and I.“What did you notice?” Victory and I asked in unison.Least I forget, Victory and I are back to being friends. We've understood our differences, we've let bygones be bygones. Now… we're back to being cool. Though, he did say why he was acting that way, and I understand.I really do. It's natural to feel this way towards people, especially to your opposite gender.“Ever since the mistress left, the pack house has been quiet.”“I was thinking I w