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Annora: The Alpha's Prey, Beta's Obsession Fifty One: All The guilt in the world
AEGONI stormed into the guard's chamber, my anger and frustration boiling over. I couldn't shake off the feeling of confusion and uncertainty that had been plaguing me since my conversation with Annora.“Get five of your best guards,” I barked at Darius, the commander. “I want them to spar with me in the fighting ring.”He raised an eyebrow, clearly taken aback by my request. “Sir, if I may ask, what's the purpose of this sparring session?”I didn't bother to answer. I just glared at him, my eyes daring him to question me further.The commander nodded hastily and summoned five of his best guards. They followed me to the fighting ring, their faces set with a mixture of curiosity and wariness. I couldn’t remember the last time I’d stepped foot into the ring.Even when we prepared for war with Annora's pack— I didn’t train her. This made absolutely no sense. I was the one who…took everything from her, without remorse. I didn’t understand what these feelings were. Wanting to see her, to
Last Updated : 2024-12-22Annora: The Alpha's Prey, Beta's Obsession Fifty Two: The Traveler
ANNORAI couldn’t get my eyes off Sora all through the night. A part of me felt like something could go wrong, and for the slightest second, I wasn't looking at her.Apparently, I wasn’t nearly as much as I thought. The sight of her on the floor of our room roamed into mind at intervals and the feeling of helplessness set in again, ever so vividly. I could have lost her.I knew I should focus on the fact that I had her now, but the fear had been ingrained in my brain. I was still on the same bed, resting against my elbow while my other hand carressed her hair. Her eyes were slipped shut in sleep, yet she remained innocent and oblivious of the world around her.Who would want to hurt a harmless girl like this one? I’d rather they threw all of their stones at me. I had been forced to toughen up, so it was nothing I couldn’t handle. But not Sora. She was ever so pure, heart as clean as snow as it fell.Who did this? Both the maids and guards Kairel had left to protect us had defected and
Last Updated : 2024-12-23Annora: The Alpha's Prey, Beta's Obsession Fifty three: Apologies
ANNORAShock could be processed in so many different ways so I processed mine by staring blankly at the maids and everything they came with. What? This was ridiculous. All of the goodies they brought would, more or less, last us three months.And he brought all of this…for us? Oh, perhaps there was a mistake. It could be Wendeline’s since she just woke up too. What was I thinking? “I think you…got the wrong person,” I stuttered, “This couldn’t possibly be ours.”“Oh, but it is,” The woman responded again, smiling. I had gotten used to all the glares and scornful faces of everyone around here that a person smiling at me weirded me out completely. “He said and I quote, she won’t be eating out for a while. Ask if it's enough or there’s more to be added.”What the heck was wrong with Aegon and why was he messing with me so? I couldn’t wrap my mind around it. After our argument, this was his way of taking care of things? By bringing me this insane amount of food?I faked a smile back as I
Last Updated : 2024-12-24Annora: The Alpha's Prey, Beta's Obsession Fifty Four: Busted
AEGONI had been standing there for a while, watching the argument ensue between both of them. It wasn’t an argument per se— it was more like Annora begging to be heard. How did I get here again? I had only come to find Wendeline after Agnes had told me she was in the garden. It wasn’t in my books to bump into an argument. Planning to leave them to sort it out— it was Wendeline’s decision to make whether to forgive or not— I turned to leave until my eyes hit a random spot behind Annora— red.It must be that time of the month and she didn’t even know it. Fuck. Walking away was a lot harder now especially regarding the fact that I knew what kind of a shy person she was, and how much bullying she’d already had to handle.Most of the maids I could send to her were far away or stared too judgingly for me to even bring it up. It is none of your business, Aegon. I chanted that in my head a couple of times, but my heels remained stuck to the floor.I was stiff and confused. But I knew how mu
Last Updated : 2024-12-25Annora: The Alpha's Prey, Beta's Obsession Fifty five: Hunting
AEGON“Are you in love with her!?”I stood there, my eyes locked on Wendeline's, as I tried to deny my feelings for Annora— feelings I wasn’t even sure of. But it wasn't just a denial, I had to make Wendeline believe that I didn't care for Annora at all. “She's just a maid, Wendi,” I said, my voice cold. “A slave, really. Good for nothing except serving others. She's weak, manipulative, and selfish. She only cares about herself, and she'll do whatever it takes to get what she wants. She’s alive by chance, why can't you see that!”The hurt in Wendeline's eyes were transparent, but I kept going, trying to convince her that I didn't have feelings for Annora. “She's not even worthy of being in our presence,” I said, my voice dripping with disdain. “She's a nobody, a mere servant. And you're worried about me having feelings for her? Don't be ridiculous, Wendeline. I would never stoop so low as to care for someone like Annora.”I could tell that she didn't believe me, and she knew that I
Last Updated : 2024-12-26Annora: The Alpha's Prey, Beta's Obsession Fifty Six: Hunting 2
ANNORA(Hours earlier)I walked back to my chamber, still shocked by Aegon's sudden act of kindness. He had helped me, actually helped me, without expecting anything in return. Or maybe he did and I was yet to get to the bottom of it. It scared me as much as it intrigued me.As I walked away, a mix of emotions swirled inside me. I was grateful for Aegon's help, but at the same time, I was confused. I shook my head, trying to clear my thoughts. I couldn't let myself get distracted by Aegon's actions. I had a mission to complete, and I needed to stay focused. Periods should be a myth. I felt the cramp as I headed in the direction of Kairel’s chamber, but I could still hear Aegon’s voice with Wendeline.Should I have said something? The guilt gnawed at me a bit. I turned to head back downstairs on impulse, their voices grew louder as I approached then I heard a conversation that made my heart skip a beat. Aegon was talking to Wendeline, and his words cut deep.“She's just a maid, Wend
Last Updated : 2024-12-28Annora: The Alpha's Prey, Beta's Obsession Fifty Seven: Accident
AEGONI stood tall, surveying the campsite as I barked out instructions to the guards. We were here for a hunting trip, and I intended to ensure everything ran smoothly. I could smell the scent of pine and earth, and the sound of birds chirping filled the air.I finished up my instructions; I heard a faint giggling sound coming from behind me. I turned to see Annora laughing with Magnus, her eyes sparkling with amusement. My gut twisted with anger. Why was she laughing with him? Why did she look so happy with him?I shook my head, trying to clear the thoughts. What was wrong with me? I didn't have feelings for Annora. I didn't care about her. But every time I saw her with someone else, I felt this...this...I didn't even know what it was. It was like a knot in my stomach, a feeling of unease that I couldn't shake.I turned back to the guards, trying to focus on the task at hand. “Remember, safety precautions are paramount,” I instructed, “We don't want any accidents out there. Make
Last Updated : 2024-12-28Annora: The Alpha's Prey, Beta's Obsession Fifty Eight: "Aegon!"
ANNORAAnd there was blood everywhere. On my hands, on the floor, all over him. “Aegon! Please!” I shouted, feeling myself hit a limit in my throat. It felt clogged— a huge bile sitting on it, blocking out words and my cries.I was still discombobulated by how fast he had yanked me out of the way. He took the arrow. That could have hit me. It could have hit me. There wasn’t anyone else in sight, not even a rustle to hear. I didn’t even know where the arrow had come from. Confusion dawned on me like a fog, clouding my vision, and I just crashed on the floor next to him, my hands all over him as though touching him would do a thing to change what had happened,“Anyone out there?!” I yelled, “Anyone! Someone is hurt!” Aegon had fallen on his back now, his face flat on the floor. My gaze was glued to the arrow protruding in his back, my hands shaking uncontrollably.It felt like my brain had been wiped clean, yet simultaneously thrown into a fight or flight response, but my body wouldn'
Last Updated : 2024-12-29
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Annora: The Alpha's Prey, Beta's Obsession 100: The truth
100 - The TruthANNORAWh—what was she doing at the door of my chamber? “Do you know what you're talking about, Sora?” Maybe she had too much to drink the night before. “I'm more than sure, my lady.” These words were not enough and I was left with no choice but to catch up with the door so that I could take a look. She was the one right there. “Lady Wendeline—” myself and Sora echoed at the same time. “Open the door.” I added when the Alpha's sister knocked once again. “We can't keep her waiting.” The door was pushed and she walked in. Her fragrance filled my nose but why should I care? All I wanted was for Wendeline to be done with whatever it is she has come to do, and then be gone from my chamber. Sora was the only company I needed. “Lady Annora—” she was smiling. “Maid Annora.” She corrected with the wicked smile that I could see on her countenance. “It is nice to see you again.”Indeed. It was nice to see her too. No, it wasn't. “Good day to you, Lady Wendeline—” I bow
Annora: The Alpha's Prey, Beta's Obsession Ninety Nine: Loneliness
ANNORAKairel was gone from the Pack. The right way to react to it was something I didn't know and could not figure out at the same time. What was I going to do? The strength to live was gone from me. All I wished to do was die and not be reborn at the same time - but be gone from the face of the earth for a long time. Kairel—Thoughts of this man overwhelmed me every time. Now that I thought about it, I realized I wished to have been gone with him from the very onset. Maybe from the life of Aegon who didn't deserve me, after all. And his child? They could always meet each other in the future. Could they not? A painful smile came on my countenance as I thought about my life and how it turned out of late. Many more thoughts ran around in my head, but I became startled, left with no choice but to sit up on the bed when a hand knocked on the door. Who else? Who else if not Sora? Who else if not her? “Who is it?” I jumped to my feet as I walked to the door to unlock it. “Who
Annora: The Alpha's Prey, Beta's Obsession Ninety Eight: Hurt and Regrets
WENDELINE Catching up with the door of my chamber, I walked into the space with the same tears that welled up in my eyes, running down my face. A loud shout ran out of my mouth as I fell on the bed. Many more tears ran down my face as I wondered about what came over me. It was unbelievable that I would speak to Ian like this and in this manner. More shouts ran out of my mouth. “My lady—” I heard a woman call from the door where she was. “Are you doing okay?” She knocked on the door and asked. “Would you need me to bring you something?” “Shut up!” I shouted at her. “And get out of my chamber!” Adding to it, I found myself on the ground and pacing the space - mouthing words I could not even hear. Anger welled up in my bones and I let out another cry. Standing back on my feet after pacing the space and sitting down on the couch a while ago, I walked to the window, leaning on it so that I could take a lookout. The wolves of the Pack, as usual, went ahead with their activities. Tod
Annora: The Alpha's Prey, Beta's Obsession Ninety Seven: Shock
AEGONFor a moment, I choked on my saliva. A smile came on my countenance. “I smile because I believe you to be joking, sister. Why do you play with my emotions in this way?” I turned around to be certain it was her I spoke to and no other person. “What can you see?” “I am in your chamber, of course—” she let out. “You're wearing a jacket over a black shirt and pants. Your hair is rough and you have your hand in a fist like you're going to punch me but I'll advise you not to.” “Wendeline!” I shouted. “Oh no.” Mouthing these words, I turned and walked to the other end of the room, while watching her eyes follow me even when I turned back to look at her. “I don't know you to be so wicked, Wendeline. How could you?” “How could I?” She walked to the other end just like I did, touching the walls before turning around to face me again. “You don't know you've tortured me all my life, do you? Do you think I blab when I talk about how much ruin you have caused me, Aegon?” She chuckled
Annora: The Alpha's Prey, Beta's Obsession Ninety Six: Coming Clean
WENDELINE Late in the afternoon on this day, I spent a whole hour getting ready to meet the love of my life - Kairel. He was staying back in the Pack and this was right after I pleaded with him to not leave. How could he not stay back when he realized I would be a lonely person if he left? Especially after professing my love to him. A smile came on my countenance. I heaved a sigh this time around, hungry - realizing also that there was a need to eat something before I would leave for the chamber where the love of my life existed. “Will that be all, my lady?” Startled, I snapped out of my thoughts, recalling that there existed a maid with me in the chamber. “No. That should be all, or maybe not. I believe I am hungry and in need of food to eat before I leave this chamber.” “What shall I bring?” “Food. Anything at all. All I know is that I am hungry.” The door made a sound. I knew I was the only one in the chamber, so I walked to the couch with aid from my stick, taking a seat
Annora: The Alpha's Prey, Beta's Obsession Ninety five: Victory. Alas
AEGON I knew in my heart that I should have reacted to the talks of Kairel that day by making a move on Annora just as he was doing. But there was no way I could do that. Or maybe I could have. Maybe I could make a move, but I didn't want to. Not now. Not ever. Even though I was angry at Kairel for trying such nonsense, I could not do anything but let him try his luck, at least. The last time I checked, Annora was old enough to make certain decisions and that was what I wanted her to do. Choose who she wanted to be with. And what was going to happen if she chose Kairel? What the fuck would become my fate? A sigh ran out of my mouth as I sat up on the bed, nodding in satisfaction but with a wonder of what would happen to me if she chose him. Nothing would happen. What was supposed to happen if not a woman left with a man she loved even though she was leaving with a child that belonged to me? A smile came on my countenance and I got on my feet, pacing the chamber for some tim
Annora: The Alpha's Prey, Beta's Obsession Ninety Four: Disappointment
KAIREL Another morning - another day to try again. What else was I willing to try if not convince Annora to leave with me by dawn? Aegon's words from the other day at the diner made me think all through the week, right from the moment Annora could not provide me with a ‘yes’.Maybe Aegon was right. Maybe he meant it when he said she would choose him over me - even though I hadn't completely confirmed that. But I was willing to try again for the second time. And the last time, of course. Waking up this morning, I felt good. Maybe more than good because this day would decide what my fate with Annora would become. That was all I wanted. I wanted to know - just as Aegon had made me suggest. Standing on my feet, I snatched a towel from the closet and caught up with the bathroom - more than ready for a bath as I planned to be at Annora's chamber before the next hour ended. That was what my day would be about. It didn't take long for me to be done with my bath, and I was hurrying
Annora: The Alpha's Prey, Beta's Obsession Ninety Three: A better News
WENDELINE In the space of my chamber, I was alone as usual. But on this day, I wasn't alone. The thoughts in my head had come to keep me company and I was shocked by my actions recently - wondering also if I did the right thing. Stopping in my tracks, I looked at nothing in particular. What if I had done the wrong thing? What if I didn't have to tell Kairel of my feelings? A sigh ran out of my mouth for the umpteenth time as I turned around, leading my way back to the bedside with the stick in my hand. By now, he must have left the Pack, or has he not? According to what he said the other day, he would be leaving as soon as the next morning and for all that I knew, the next morning of that very day had come and gone. Was he gone already? I didn't want to ask to be told yes because it would break my heart - I took a seat on the bed and fell on my back, wondering what to do because the man in question was the man I loved with all of my heart. How could he leave? Because of a wom
Annora: The Alpha's Prey, Beta's Obsession Ninety two: One hard decision
ANNORA Wh—what did I hear him say? I moped at Lord Kairel. My mouth opened in shock as I moped at the man who moped back at me. “Say something, Annora.”Say what exactly? What was he trying to say? A sigh only myself could hear ran out of my mouth. Another sigh ran out, and I caught up with the same couch I asked him to sit on - more than grateful he did not sit. I didn't know what to say. What was I supposed to say to such a request? “I—” I moped at him. “I don't know, Lord Kairel. Are you even sure about what you speak of?” “I'm more than sure—” He walked to the front of the couch, kneeling so that our faces could meet. “I'm more than sure of what I say, Annora. All I need you to do or say is agree to come with me, and that would be all.” That would be all? What happens to my child? A child that belongs to Aegon, who I knew would do anything to keep me under his roof? Under his watch also. Another sigh ran out of my mouth, and I looked up to meet his gaze again - Lord Ka
