OLIVIA'S POV “What…”“Shh.” He shushed me, those dark eyes piercing into my soul. My heart raced as I struggled to comprehend what just happened. The arm that had forcefully pulled me belonged to none other than Alpha Rick, the very person I had been desperately trying to avoid. Shock reverberated through my veins as I stood frozen, and terrified at the same time."What... what are you doing?" I managed to stammer, my voice trembling with fear.He regarded me with an unreadable expression before replying calmly, "Funny, I was just about to ask you the same thing."I thought for an excuse, any excuse to give and avoid the intimidating figure before me. "I was just taking a walk around."The piercing gaze he fixed upon me made it abundantly clear that he saw through my mind and knew I was lying to him. I swallowed hard, my throat suddenly turned dry with apprehension, before finally mustering the courage to speak the truth."No, I... I was going somewhere else," I admitted, my voice b
OLIVIA'S POVI was so excited that even Stella and Victory noticed how excited I was. I noticed how keen they've been watching me while I spread the king's clothes under the sun. Recalling how things had gone the previous night with Rick and I, how he genuinely confessed he couldn't stay without me, the tears in his eyes while he said those words and how sincere he was when he said he loved me so much.With all these memories, I couldn't get myself to stop smiling. “Let me guess, he agreed not to bother you again.” Stella guessed.I chuckled. “Not even close to that.” “There's no way she'll be smiling because of that.” Victory added. I paused to look at him, he was sounding like he knew the reasons behind my smile. “Both of them must have kissed. You know, that's the only thing that gets us thinking.”“Shut up, Victory. We didn't kiss.” I forced myself to stop laughing so he wouldn't think he guessed right.“Hey. Swear on the moon goddess that I'm lying.”I smiled childishly. “Yeah
ANNA'S POVI couldn't find Olivia, but I was able to find those two hoodlums who were always with her. Since talking to her would be a waste of my time, I decided to warn her through them. “Madame Anna?” The young lady called with her eyes wide open in shock.The guy with her turned to look at me, he had a surprised look on his face. “You two are friends of Olivia, aren't you?” I asked, giving them a stern look.“Yes, we are.” They said in unison.“Good.” I crossed my arms around my chest. “If you really call yourselves best friends, then you should give that bitch a little piece of advice from me.” They exchanged glances but I didn't care. “Tell her to stay away from my fiance if she wants this house to contain the both of us. If she does want to feel what it was like to be loved, then she should stay away from my husband.”“We don't remember you getting married to Alpha Rick.” The young lady said, pissing me off the more.“Are you stupid?” I barked. “How dare you talk to me like t
OLIVIA'S POV Her words kept ringing in my head, and this wasn't the first time she was saying this to me. Why would she think I'd regret being with Rick when she never did? Or was that just a way to get me to change my mind?“Don't let her words get to you, she's only jealous. Now you have Alpha Rick, enjoy him however you want.”I looked at Stella while she said that. I just hope I ain't taking the wrong decision after all. I sat on the old wooden bench, my fingers drumming nervously against my thigh as I glanced at the clock for what felt like the hundredth time. The minutes seemed to crawl by like reluctant snails, like the world was never coming to an end any time soon.What am I even saying? I slapped my forehead with a brief grunt.It had been ages since Rick had left to see his friends, or at least, it felt that way to me. With still an hour left until ten, my impatience was mounting by the second. I shifted uncomfortably, the hardness of the bench doing little to ease my res
RAVEN'S POVThe fact that I was missing Olivia more than I should and yet, I still have no idea of her whereabouts troubled me the more. I was growing uncomfortable each passing day, and it wasn't helping matters that there was no new news concerning Sophia's inability to give birth.I couldn't wait any longer, and I couldn't get myself to trust the words of the doctors. Something is really not right, there's got to be a story behind what was happening. And there was no way I could find out except I consulted a sorcerer.I already sent someone to search for the location of a great wizard. When I received my information, it was said that the wizard wasn't going to be available for a week, so I had no choice but to pay him a quick visit today.Sophia asked me what the problem was, and why I was leaving so urgently. I explained to her that everything was alright, but she didn't look convinced by my response. Then, I kissed her and whispered. "It's just a little urgent, but I'll be back a
SOPHIA'S POVI paced back and forth, my mind was restless and consumed with countless thoughts of Raven. Ever since he had left earlier, I couldn't get myself to calm down. A gnawing sense of unease had settled in the pit of my stomach, refusing to leave even with the distractions I had given myself. I couldn't shake the feeling that his sudden departure had something to do with a desire to meet another woman. Ever since he made that statement of bringing in another woman in my place, his attitude grew even worse and unbearable. I stopped trusting his outing, something kept telling me that he was going out to check on the best option for my place.Despite my attempts to focus on other matters, I couldn't shake the image of Raven, his dark eyes flashing in my eyes. I could see the coldness in them but he hid it with care I believe to be long gone from him. The urgency of his outing only fueled my suspicion further, causing an uneasy feeling in me.I sighed heavily, then reached for my
RAVEN'S POVI didn't say a word to Sophia, I acted not to have noticed that she had someone spying on me. What was she trying to employ? To think that I was actually meeting a girl or what? And she thinks having someone following me wherever I go was the best way to stop me?Very funny of her to think she can stop me from my decision.I made it into the pack house. Sophia was sitting on the longest couch, and she smiled when she saw me. I let out a weak smile, making my way up to my room without saying a word. I guess she noticed my mood, and I could feel her eyes following me up the stairs.But then, who cares what she's thinking? I just need her out of my life for a moment. I thought she was my mate, I thought she was my future. And fuck fate for letting me believe that.Not quite long after I walked in, I heard the sound of a knock on the door. She entered before I could permit her in.“Hey.”“Hey.”“Is everything alright?” She leaned against the door, looking at me with concern.“
ANNA'S POVI sat with my friends in the cozy sitting room, and we were all chatting happily, our laughter filled the air. The atmosphere felt relaxed and satisfying, it's been long since they came to visit. And for the first time in so many months, I didn't feel alone.Mercy used to be my everyday visitor, but not until she got married, she barely shows up. Grace got admission for her PhD program for medicine, she barely stayed online to talk of calling. And Stacy... Let's just say, she isn't a people person. She barely left her home until she was forced to. I know her coming here was because Mercy and Grace are here. But that's by the way, we're here. Having the fun we hadn't had in years now.I realized we were running low on refreshments, so I called Olivia to help fetch us something from the fridge."You called me." She said,"Olivia, could you please bring some drinks from the fridge?" I wasn't giving her so much attention, but I did my best to sound all nice to her.There was a