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Annora: 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 : 2024-12-29Annora: The Alpha's Prey, Beta's Obsession Fifty Nine: Exiled?
ANNORAI sat beside Aegon's bed, my eyes fixed on his pale face. The events of the previous day replayed in my mind like a nightmare - the arrow flying towards me, Aegon pushing me out of the way, the sound of the arrow piercing his flesh. I shuddered at the memory, a wave of guilt washing over me.Magnus had treated Aegon's wound, but the arrow had been poisoned, and it would take time for the poison to be flushed out of his system. I had stayed by his side all night, watching as Magnus tended to him, changing his bandages and administering medicine.As the first light of dawn crept into the room, I finally felt my eyelids drooping. I leaned back in my chair, trying to rest, but my eyes refused to stay closed. I looked up to see Magnus standing over me, a gentle smile on his face.“How is he?” I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.Magnus nodded reassuringly. “He's fighting it. He'll be fine, very soon.”I nodded, relief washing over me. Magnus turned to me, his eyes narrowing sli
Last Updated : 2024-12-29Annora: The Alpha's Prey, Beta's Obsession Sixty: Finding Annora
AEGONI slowly opened my eyes, groggily taking in my surroundings. I was met with a wave of pain that threatened to engulf me, and I gritted my teeth to keep from crying out. Where was I? What had happened?As I struggled to sit up, a voice announced, “He's awake! Get Magnus!” I winced, my head spinning, as footsteps rushed out of the room. I looked around, trying to take in everything at once. I was surrounded by familiar furnishings in my chamber, but something felt off.Memories began to trickle back, fragmented and disjointed. I remembered the hunting trip, the woods, and...Annora. I remembered pushing her out of the way, feeling the arrow pierce my flesh.I tried to sit up again, but a wave of dizziness washed over me, forcing me back onto the bed. What was wrong with me?The pain wasn’t numbed, but it was bearable, sinking into my back and slowly eating away at it. It wasn’t ignorable.Just as I was starting to feel like I was going to pass out, Magnus rushed into the room, a l
Last Updated : 2024-12-30Annora: The Alpha's Prey, Beta's Obsession Sixty One: Half A confession
ANNORAThe sight of a fleet of carriages waiting for us as we emerged from the woods took me by surprise. Aegon nodded to Magnus, who helped Sora into one of the carriages.“I'll ride with Annora,” Aegon said, eyes locking onto mine.I felt a flutter in my chest as I entered the carriage with him. As the door closed behind us, Aegon turned to me, his eyes searching.“Why did you leave, Annora?” he asked again, as if he didn’t know who Wendeline was and what she was capable of.Did he think I left just because I wanted to? I shrugged, trying to play it cool. “Wendeline doesn't like me. Why are you acting like you don't know how obstinate she can get?”Aegon's smile was wry. “You're already part of the family now, Annora. Kairel would never want anything to happen to you. What if Ryker had gotten to you? What would Kairel be thinking, feeling?”His words, as tender as they seemed, bruised me. He'd only come to save me because of Kairel?“So you came to save me just because of Kairel?
Last Updated : 2024-12-30Annora: The Alpha's Prey, Beta's Obsession Sixty two: Secrets And Threats
ANNORA “You!”I spat, my voice venomous. “How could you do something so evil? You almost killed her! What did I ever do to you?”Her face was battered and bruised, proof of the beating she must have received at the hands of the guards.Without hesitation, I rushed towards her, my anger and hurt boiling over. Emily didn't respond, didn't even flinch. She just kept staring at the floor, her expression blank.I felt a hand on my shoulder, and I turned to see Aegon standing beside me. “I just wanted you to see her. I didn’t bring her here to be torn apart.”But I shook him off, my emotions too raw to be calmed. “No. I deserve to know why she did this! What did I ever do to her? What would you do in my shoes?!”Aegon’s eyes lingered on mine, the judgment obvious in his expression. I almost forgot how much of a bitch he could be.“The guards found her in the woods today as they went for routine checks in the pack. She tried to escape, but they caught her.She was right under my nose all the
Last Updated : 2024-12-31
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Annora: The Alpha's Prey, Beta's Obsession 154 - Another Happy Ending
AEGONEventually, I became a better man. How could I not be with the woman of my dreams next to me? Life was beautiful with Annora, and the seed she's given to me. My son. Our son. The prince of this Pack. I walked into the living room one morning, dressed for the occasion. It was the day when the name of our son will be given to him. With Annora by my side, I heaved a sigh. She was better. Better than the worst I saw that night in the Healer's abode. “Are you ready?” Her voice cut short my thoughts. In her arms was the baby, our new son. The name I would give him was known by myself and the woman I loved. Not just others. Except of course, Darius who I trusted so much, despite everything that happened long before now. He was the man I should have trusted long ago, not Kairel. “I'm ready,” I turned. “Where is Darius?” “On my way,” his voice sounded from behind. He reached the living room space in moments and together, we walked out of the living room. The pack was filled up w
Annora: The Alpha's Prey, Beta's Obsession 153 - Good News. Death
AEGON It was exactly one month when I heard noises from the room, on the same bed where I lay. I opened my eyes and sat up, turned to look at the Luna who sat up with her hand on her waist. “Aegon, I think the baby is coming.” She announced and I was alert, jumping on my feet with fear that could be seen on my countenance. “What?” I asked even though I clearly heard. “Darius?” “My lord.” The man sounded from the door. Without permission, the man walked into the room and there was me who sat next to Annora who shouted at the top of her voice. “We must take her to the Healer's abode.” I tried to stand her up from the bed. She was quite heavy. I've never had a reason to do this until now. Together and with aid from Darius who was almost as strong as myself, we walked towards the door, out of the room, and were leading our way through the stairs, a hard task that scared me more than any other thing. “My lord. Hold her well.” He knew I was beginning to get tired. I gripped Annora
Annora: The Alpha's Prey, Beta's Obsession 152 - The Safety
ANNORAOur arrival was a success. Instead of a wicked welcome, members of The Stormbringers Pack welcomed us more than well. At some point, I looked in the direction of Aegon to be certain we had not walked into a trap. “Welcome home,” the Luna said. She smiled as she was seated at the extreme end of the room. “We didn't know how to come to you after everything that happened between you and your father, Annora. One thing you must know is that I never was in support of what he did to you.”How would I know? I nodded, heaved a sigh, and watched her. “How have you been since his death?” I asked and looked around. “How about Lila? Isn't she supposed to be around? Did she leave the pack?” I didn't know what to think and so I asked. “She'll be here shortly.” Aegon nodded. I did the same. There was nothing more I knew I would say, so I leaned with my back on a chair I had grown up seeing. “There's a lot we have at hand before my wife puts to bed.” He began. “One of them is coming over
Annora: The Alpha's Prey, Beta's Obsession 151 - Back To The Past
ANNORAA week later, after Sora was kept in the dungeon, I had gotten over her and everything that happened even though there still was a sting. There was a plan. It was taking over the Stormbringers Pack. Aegon had suggested it and on second thought, I was supposed to be the next Alpha and Luna since the late Alpha was no more. Today was the day. I woke up in my new bedroom, my new home and looked at the other side of the bed. Aegon had left the room, or maybe he was in the bathroom but I didn't know. There was a lot to do rather than sit and think so I jumped to my feet and walked to the entrance of the bathroom. There and then, I could hear sounds coming from inside. “My lord?” I walked back to the bed. “Are you in there?” I took a seat and looked at the time before looking at the closet when I recalled I had yet to select an outfit for this trip. “I'm here, my lady.” He was there. Getting ready. We didn't have much time on our side and I understood that. By the time Aegon
Annora: The Alpha's Prey, Beta's Obsession 150 - The Real Truth
ANNORA “Wh—what?” The words that came out of her mouth shocked me more than anything. What did she say to me? Did the woman standing before me recall I was the same woman who should be her best friend? “You heard me right,” Sora chuckled. She walked closer and moved farther from me the next time. “You don't want to know how much hate I have for you, Annora. You don't want to know.” “What's going on?” “A lot. A lot you don't know about.” Now it dawned on me. It dawned on me that this woman could be guilty and that Wendeline was right about what she said. How could I not believe Wendeline at this point? I did before now but with doubts, if not because of anything but the trust I have for Sora. Looking up, I asked. “You did something with Kairel, didn't you? Wendeline was right about it, wasn't she? You wanted Kairel to kill Aegon. Did you know about his plans to create a war?”“Why not?” Sora laughed. She looked around the room before facing me again. “Why wouldn't I have known
Annora: The Alpha's Prey, Beta's Obsession 149 - Confrontation
ANNORAIt was three weeks since the wedding and then the coronation when Aegon announced to me that I would need to move into the royal quarters. Since the event, without moving into the royal chambers, there has been no sort of respect I didn't receive from the members who did not hesitate to show me their good side. Before the wedding, there was no such side from them, and I could not blame them. I wasn't married to the Alpha, at least not yet and there was no need to waste their time showing me a side I didn't know existed, not until now. What more could I ask for? This morning, I woke up in a room that won't be mine any longer; not when I was moving into the Luna chamber and from there, the chamber where myself and the Alpha will live, a chamber that's his. A chamber that's mine already. Someone knocking on the door woke me up from my thoughts. I looked up to notice it was Sora. She was the only one who knocked that way on the door of my room. Without any hesitation, I snappe
Annora: The Alpha's Prey, Beta's Obsession 148 - The Leave
WENDELINE After a few days, I walked out of my room with a smile on my countenance. My legs walked through the hallway. I reached the living room in moments. Everyone who passed by me looked in my direction, greeted me, and walked away. I reached a couch and was seated in moments, relaxing my nerves as I let the feeling of home sink in. It was beautiful, beautiful to be here. But it didn't change the fact that I was going to leave. Yes, I was going to leave soon enough, before the end of the week and if not this week, next week. “Good morning, my lady.” “Good morning,” I looked up at the maid who was standing before me. “How are you today?” “I'm very well, my lady. I came to know what you would love to have this morning. The Alpha told me a while ago that you're awake so I am here. What will you love to eat, my lady?” I thought about it. What would I love to eat? “Anything will do.” I relaxed my back and sat up. “Anything will do,” I said again to the woman who bowed and tu
Annora: The Alpha's Prey, Beta's Obsession 147 - Notice
ANNORAThe good feeling that ran around inside my belly. Wendeline's return was good news to not just me, but the Alpha and everyone in the Pack. As soon as Aegon finished changing, he walked through the door that would lead him into the hall, a smile on his countenance. He caught up with me and we kissed even without the priest's permission. Why should we care? Tears did not fail to gather in my eyes. There were just so many thoughts that ran around in my head and one of them was what could have happened to the man I loved so much. If not for the intervention of the woman who made me poison him once at a stage of my life. Crazy. Very crazy. The world itself was a crazy place and I could not wait to be done with the wedding so that some time could be spent with Wendeline who needed to tell me what had happened so far since she left us in the Pack for wherever she went. “Does anyone have anything against the union between Annora and Alpha Aegon?” My heart started to beat. Anothe
Annora: The Alpha's Prey, Beta's Obsession 146 - Home. Sweet Home
WENDELINE “That was smooth.” I walked out of my hiding place. “Hello, brother.” The Alpha only moped at me as though he had seen a ghost and I could not blame him. “You're not going to stand there and act as though you've not seen your sister who has been away for long.” My words caused him to move closer. Tears gathered in his eyes. Whether it was the tears of seeing me or being the winner of a challenge between himself and a man who should be his friend, I didn't know. But I knew deep down inside of me that I was happy to step into the picture and save the man. “I am so happy to see you, Wendeline.” He hugged me. I hugged him back. Tears ran down my face as well and we let each other go moments later. “I'm glad you're okay, Aegon. I'm more than glad the man did not touch you.” And to think that he was ready to die. What did he mean by that thing he did? Why did he allow Kairel to take over? What did he mean by allowing Kairel to kill him? Why would he ever d
