JESSICA As soon as I got to the pack, Antonio was hostile towards his staff as the guards dragged me into the lobby. Even with the quietness in the car, Antonio found a way to break every bit of peace I had by bragging how it was easy to take me from Blake. I had no words for him because it was true. It was quite easy, too easy that I didn't think his words might hold any weight for me as I spend most of my time in his pack. Deep down, I knew he was going to launch an attack, but first, giving him the benefit of the doubt was something I felt was needed. “Take her to the dungeons!” He yelled at the guard holding me in his grip. “What?!” I yelled in panic. “Remember, you promised.”“I didn't promise that you wouldn't be treated as my prisoner. You are under my fucking roof and I would treat you as I please. At least your so-called man comes running to his death.” he had this smug smile on his face as he taunted me with his threat. I shook my head. “I know you didn't promise me th
JESSICA I scolded myself in my head. I should have kept her name out of my mouth but I couldn't help but wonder what kind of a lady she was, that she was seen around this cruel man who only knows how to spill blood as an answer to anything. “Have we met before?” She asked me but I knew my words were as sharp as iron if I kept letting her read me in my own game. Silence was far more reachable because it was a way to keep my thoughts to myself without them knowing my next move or the next words I wanted to say. I didn't want to expose the fact that I saw through dreams. She walked closer to me, looking me in the eye. I lowered my gaze. My cover was much more important than being tough. I wanted to have a conversation with her to know how dark her mind went. “I feel like I have seen you somewhere before.” I shook my head. The way her eyes went darker, it was clear she didn't buy it. I prayed to the heavens that she wouldn't recognize me. Deep down I knew how futile the prayer was.
JESSICA I have never felt this much fear inside of me. I couldn't quite see why she was suddenly calm. She continued scanning me like she was trying to figure out something. I couldn't blame her at all. If I found out about someone this strangely, I would want to know what else was at play. It was in the same way, I was trying to figure her out. She had this familiar and off aura around her. I saw her as the opposite of me. I didn't know what else would make that work or what was at play but there was something sinister about her. No matter how much I tried, I couldn't come up with anything. Which made things worse. “I want to take her for a walk.” She casually told Antonio and walked ahead of me. He instructed the guards to release the chains on me. Antonio was confused and wanted to know more; his lack of trust was so evidently written in his eyes, but he couldn't act until he had sensed a cause of betrayal and pain..I joined her trails, and where we walked through the cobblesto
JESSICA I tried to reason with her but she wasn't having it. She had been riding on a stronger conviction that Blake was only put to hurt her. To make sure that she had suffered for pursuing him like that even when he had a girlfriend. I didn't know how I was still solving the exes of my man cases. A part of me, deep down, wanted her to self-destruct, but I didn't know for how long I was going to live with the guilt. Even when I knew she was on the wrong side of justice, I felt for her. My heart was with her every moment she objected to what I had in mind. She acted not to be moved by what I had told her. She was dissociating herself from the whole truth. She wanted to justify her madness all these years.“You don't know what you are talking about. He hated me because of that girl. There was no way he could have broken up with her in such a short time.”“I will not lie to you. I am his mate, remember, and as such, I get to know exclusive details about him. That is what I am proving
JESSICA“Why are you helping me?” I was forced to ask.She scoffed. “Don't kid yourself, there is nothing special about you that I am saving your life. I wouldn't like the war to be an unfair one, so I am letting you go, to inform your beloved mate, that I am very much alive, and I am coming for him.”I was about to speak when the maid showed up. I saw the surprise in her face when she saw Priscilla and I was conversing. I signaled for her to keep quiet.“You better leave with her immediately. I am obliged to tell him that she is gone and if we see you along the premises or even the border, we are going to kill on sight.” She told us. The maid was surprised and kept wondering what the deal was between Priscilla and me.“I will tell you on the way home. Are we leaving now? That bitch isn't bluffing.”“Yes, we are. We would take the train, which would lead us to the border. I have already made the arrangements.” I followed the maid to the site, where a friend took us to the train statio
ANTONIOThe next morning, news of Jessica's disappearance hit me like a punch to the gut. My mind whirlwind in suspicion, anger, and something dangerously close to fear. I didn't have to think hard to know who was behind it. There was only one person in my pack bold enough to make a move like that without my say-so. Priscilla.I stormed down the hall, pushing open the heavy oak door to Priscilla’s room without knocking.She was lounging on a chaise, looking completely at ease, like she hadn’t done anything wrong. The sight of her calm, composed expression only fueled my anger. I walked over to her, with my fists clenched at my sides. "Where is she?" I demanded, barely keeping my voice steady.Priscilla didn’t even flinch. She glanced up at me lazily, as if she had all the time in the world. "Good morning to you too, Antonio," she said in a mocking way. "Who are you so worried about?""Jessica," I snapped, stepping closer. "She’s gone, and I know you had something to do with it. Whe
PRISCILLA"I heard..." was the first thing he said as I walked into his throne room. "...you let the girl go?"I stood for a while, that bastard Antonio must have told him. Damn! I'll definitely squeeze that mouth of his when I see him again."Why did you let her go?" He turned to look at me. "Wasn't she an access to get to Blake?"Of course, she was. But I have my reasons."Keeping her any longer was of no use either." I stated and he tilted his head to the other side, expressing how he needed an explanation for my reply. "I let her go because I wanted Blake to know I am alive."An almost invincible smirk played at the corner of his lips. "Let me guess, you still love him, don't you?"I know the Lycan king wasn't one you can hide the truth from, but this time I wasn't going to admit it to his face. "No, I don't."I chuckled softly. "It's impossible to prove that answer, Priscilla, because I can clearly see it on your face. I can tell how desperate you are to see the man who once took
ANTONIOI sat, staring at Deluca while he laughed menacingly for what seemed like minutes over a simple statement I said which I don't think deserves the mock.I was trying not to act differently for two reasons. First, he was a Lycan King and I was just a werewolf Lord. Secondly, I have a purpose and he was the only way I could achieve that purpose. Doing anything silly would only ruin it all. And I wasn't open to taking that risk.After he had stopped laughing, his face turned to a deep frown like something just popped into his mind or I had stolen from him or something.I didn't say a word, but kept staring back at him. I didn't act scared or frightened in any way. Though he might look scary, that doesn't make me any weaker than him."Hmm." He hummed. "Do you think you are the only one so keen to have Blake dead?" He questioned."I wasn't saying I was the only one, my..." He didn't let me finish talking, he interrupted."So, what's your point?" His voice was a bit harsh."I was goi
JESSICA Murmurs spread through the wolves and Lycans, and I could see some of Blake’s men lowering their stance, unsure of what to do next. Even Priscilla seemed uncertain now, and the Lycan King, though standing tall, yet he looked more cautious than he had before.“What do you want?” Raven asked. He wasn’t one to easily trust, and neither was I, but something about this figure made it hard to doubt its power.“To end this needless war,” the figure replied, its eyes now fixed on the Lycan King. “Your thirst for revenge has led you astray. And you, Blake, have let your past cloud your judgment.”Blake bristled at the words. I could feel the tension radiating off him, but he stayed silent, waiting for the figure to continue.“You all fight for reasons rooted in pain and loss,” the figure said, its gaze now on Priscilla, Antonio, and the rest of us. “But the moon does not favor endless violence. There must be balance.”I felt a sudden peace in me, but was tinged with fear. What would h
JESSICAThe fight was chaotic, with an endless clash of fangs, claws, and blood all over the ground. Just when I thought we were gaining the upper hand, things seemed to have shifted a bit. I saw Priscilla step forward, her eyes locked on Blake. My stomach twisted. All I could see in her was revenge. Revenge. It had swallowed her whole.I couldn’t just stand by and watch. I had to do something.I ran toward Priscilla, trying to reach her through the bond we once had. I pushed my thoughts into her mind, pleading with her to stop. *Don’t do this, Priscilla. It doesn’t have to be this way.* But she didn’t even flinch. Her mind was closed off, her heart totally consumed by rage. She was too far gone.Before I knew it, I grabbed her arm, trying to pull her away, but that only made things worse. She jerked around, her eyes burned with fury. And then, out of nowhere, the Lycan King appeared, moving so fast that I barely saw him coming. He smacked me hard across the face, and everything went
JESSICA The morning was quiet, but I could feel the tension in the air. Today was the day—the day of the war we had all been preparing for. Blake had met with Alpha Raven the day before, and they promised to fight with us. Not just Raven, but another wolf clan that was a close friend of his had joined in too. Seeing how determined they were gave me some comfort, even though the fear of what was to come still weighed heavily on me.Blake’s men were already gathered, standing at attention, waiting for his orders. I stood beside him, my heart racing, but I knew I had to stay strong. This was the moment Blake had promised me—fighting alongside him, just like he said we would.Beside him was Lyra, he had also made her the same promise. Even though she tried to play courageous with the smile on her face, I could tell she was shit scared like I was.Then the alarm went off. The knight watcher signaled that Antonio and the Lycan pack were on their way. My breath caught in my throat. This wa
JESSICA The door creaked open behind me, and I didn’t need to turn to know who it was. Blake’s scent, that familiar mix of warmth and safety, wrapped around me as he stepped closer. “Jessica,” his voice was soft, yet I could feel the cling of sleep in his tone. “What’s wrong? You’re shaking.”I hadn’t even noticed my body trembling. I tried to pull myself together, but I knew he could sense it. He always could. I forced myself to look up at him, his eyes still sleepy but alert now, searching mine for answers."I'm fine." I lied. "I couldn't sleep anymore so I thought I should get some air. Besides, the guards are everywhere, you need not to worry. You should go back to sleep."He sighed, crossing his arms around his chest. "How am I supposed to go back to sleep when you're not on the bed?" I looked at him, and we both chuckled. "I can wait until you feel sleepy."That was one habit of Blake, he wasn't ready to give up on me no matter how minor or major the situation may be."It's re
JESSICAI felt my heart sink after hearing what the spy had said. Antonio had made it so obvious after speaking to someone over the phone, his laughter filled the air so it was loud enough for the spy to have eavesdropped on him.It hurt me that it was at this point Priscilla was being silly and stubborn. I don't know what her master had done to her, but whatever it is, I wouldn't let her have her way. I don't care if it would cost my own life, I wouldn't sit and watch her hurt my man.I welcomed nature with the purpose of meeting Priscilla at least for the last time. I knew I was disobeying Blake's order not to meet her again since she had made up her mind. Somehow, I believe there could be a chance for hope.The dream was so vivid, so real that when I saw her, standing there in the distance, my stomach dropped. "Priscilla." That name tasted like poison on my tongue. She didn’t look surprised when I called her out, anger burning in my chest as I stormed toward her. "Priscilla!" I sh
PRISCILLAIt was a week before Deluca finally came to a conclusion on the day to attack. Though it wasn't fixed yet, it was something he assumed to be. I was more than excited that I wouldn't have to wait any longer than I have. I didn’t see the need to attend Deluca’s meeting with his friends. We had already gone over every detail of the plan. Besides, the thought of sitting through hours of more discussion felt like a waste of time. So, I stayed back in my room, but as the night dragged on, I couldn’t deny how restless I was becoming. How long were they going to talk? It's been since morning, weren't they tired already? I can't even imagine myself sitting for hours, not to talk about talking for more than five hours over a particular conversation.I paced for a bit, trying to distract myself, but eventually ended up lying on my bed, waiting for Deluca to return. I kept glancing at the door, hoping to hear his footsteps. But he never came, and the heaviness of the day slowly lulle
JESSICAI felt strange, this time it was a different feeling. I could tell Priscilla was happy, and in a good mood. I wouldn't say I didn't like it but... the happiness felt kinda strange."What's wrong?" Blake asked."I need to dream.""What?" Aria looked at me like I had gone crazy."Yes, I need to dream. I need to see Priscilla right now.""But it's still morning." She said, "I mean, you can't see her except if you both are sleeping, right?""Shit." I cursed under my breath. That was the fucking truth. If I need to speak to Priscilla, we both have to be asleep."Do you feel like she's in trouble or something?" Blake asked and I looked at him. How am I to answer him when I can't even tell my actual feelings right now."No. I can only feel her excitement right now." He raised an eyebrow like he wasn't expecting that answer from me."You should be happy." He added."Yes, I should. But this happiness comes with something different and I need to figure out what it is."I never knew how
PRISCILLAWhat?!I mentally screamed and before I could know it, he had grabbed my lips into his. I felt my adrenaline rise in want, and I couldn't hold back the desire to kiss him back. As much as I wanted to fight him off, I found myself succumbing to his temptation.His hand moved to the back of my neck, pulling my face closer. While his other hand held my waist, causing our body to meet, my chest resting against his. And for some reason, I wished I wasn't this bursty.This man was all charming, and no matter how hard I tried to resist him, I just couldn't. I felt weak in his arms, and the way he touched me was way too strong than my resistance. And I can't do anything but give up trying."You know," He muttered between the kisses. "I love it when you fill your thoughts about me." I knew well, he was aware I was thinking so much about him. But him asking me minutes ago was like he was playing the innocent man who doesn't read everyone's mind."So, I'm gonna make every thought you t
PRISCILLAIt was a hot morning. I couldn't believe the sun would shine this bright at such an hour of the day. I learned Antonio was paying Deluca a visit, I knew my anger would get a better hold of me so I decided to remain in my room for the rest of the day.I went to my wardrobe to search for something to wear. Or maybe, I can just take a drive outside to one of the eateries, rather than sharing the same air with an enemy. That was a perfect idea, and I was going to stick with it.I laid my clothes on the bed, and that was when Ivy, my maid, was showing up. Always late when needed. "Ma'am, your meal is ready." She walked in with my breakfast."Just drop it on the table." I said,She did so. "Anything else I can do for you?" She asked."No. I have everything done already." I walked into the bathroom. I just don't know how to get her changed to someone better. I have tried everything and yet she still seems dull to my liking.I heard the sound of the door closing, I let out a sigh b