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
OLIVIA'S POVI couldn't hold the pain, it fucking hurts in there.“What on earth happened?” Stella asked but that wasn't what I wanted at the moment. I wasn't ready to talk, I just needed to get to the doctor as soon as possible or something bad would happen to my child.“We're almost there, you just have to hold on a little longer.” We finally reached the doctor's quarter after what seemed like eternity. “Doctor, we need your help!”The doctor appeared worried as he approached me, "Miss Bridgestone, what happened to you?" He inquired gently, concerned etched in his face.I winced as I recalled the incident. "Madame Anna... she pushed me to the ground," The pain I was feeling inside was unbearable. "Doctor, please do something. I... I can't bear the pain anymore.""Of course, Miss Bridgestone, I will help you. It's my job, and that's what I do for everyone.""That's what you do for everyone." I kept breathing heavily. "You do it for everyone, right?""Of c6, I do it for everyone.""Ok
ANNA'S POV“Madame Anna, the Alpha King has requested to see you.” A maid informed me.I smiled. I already knew why he wanted to see me. He must have seen Olivia, or Olivia must have reminded him, who knows?I majestically walked to his room. I didn't bother to knock because I knew Rick to be a man who doesn't lock his door for any reason except he was… I know you know what I'm going to say.“You're not gonna die if you had kindly knocked on the door.”I rolled my eyes. “I wouldn't die either if I don't. By the way, why did you call me?”“I'm pretty sure you already know why. And I'm going to ask you, why did you disobey me?” His eyes turned dark as he gazed down at me. “I already warned you not to lay a finger on her, didn't I? And you, Anna, you dared to disobey me?”I sighed, crossing my arms around my chest. “You don't expect me to keep shut when she misbehaves. At least, you didn't warn me not to touch her whenever she misbehaves. I was only trying to teach her what was wrong.”
ANNA'S POVEven at that, I wasn't going to do anything.Oh please, don't get me wrong. I need to make that bitch suffer. I can't give up, giving up had never been an option to me. It's said; “Never Give Up.” So dude, I'm sticking to that saying. And even though I can't have him to myself, I wasn't going to let her have him either. So, it's a win win.I walked up to her. “I need you to get me something in the market. It's urgent and I need it on the table.”“Geez, Madame Anna, the Alpha King already asked you not to send Olivia on an errand. She is only meant to serve him alone.” The lady beside her snapped.“Who the fuck are you to talk to me in such manner?” I frowned. “I don't care whatever stupid rules your Alpha King makes, I have every right to do whatever I want to do.”“It doesn't matter, as long as you are under the Alpha King, you deserve to obey. But if you insist not to, then no one is obeying you.” She stood her ground.“By the way, I wasn't talking to you, bitch. Whereve