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Seventy two: Indirect Denial
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Annora: The Alpha's Prey, Beta's Obsession Seventy Three: The News
ANNORA My eyes opened. I was seated, no, lying on a bed I could barely recognize. Looking around, I tried so hard to recall where I was but it was a hard task, especially when I hadn't been to this place before. Even if I had, it was a long time ago. “Annora?” Shocked. Someone in here knew me. What was this about? I looked to my left and there he was. Alpha Aegon. Did we—?Did we not argue the last time? What was going on here? Aegon had made it obvious that he didn't want me, so why did he sit next to me? Did something wrong happen? “Alpha Aegon—” “Annora—” he called, a dry smile on his countenance. “It's good to see you awake. How are you feeling?” No. No, I didn't want to speak with this man. Did he think I'd forgotten the last argument we had? Looking away, I heaved a sigh and shut my eyes. Maybe I shouldn't have woken up in the first place. That would be death, Annora. A voice ministered to me. Was death not better? “Where am I, Alpha Aegon?” “The health center
Last Updated : 2025-01-11Annora: The Alpha's Prey, Beta's Obsession Seventy Four: Discharged
ANNORAWh—what was he talking about? “I don't understand you, Aegon. What do you speak of?” He moped at me, dumb. Why didn't he speak? Why couldn't he say something?“What did you say?” “You're pregnant, Annora.” No fucking way!No way!For who?!“No—” I mouthed, getting off the bed. “You've got to be kidding me, Aegon. What did you say?” Was I pregnant? Was this the reason why I couldn't do anything for days? Was this why I fainted in the kitchen? “Are you joking?!” “I don't know,” he cried. “This question would need to be directed to Magnus. I have no idea what to think or say at this point, Annora. But the truth remains that you're with child although we don't know wh—” No. He wasn't going to say that, was he? A wicked smile appeared on my face and I looked at Aegon who had the most confusing look ever on his face. I had never seen him this way. Never. But why would he ask or act like he didn't know this child was his? No. What was I trying to do? Accept that I was pre
Last Updated : 2025-01-12Annora: The Alpha's Prey, Beta's Obsession Seventy five: Beta's return
AEGONMembers made an unusual sound this morning. Maybe it was quite usual but it's been long since I heard them make noises like that. I jumped off my bed and rushed to the window so that I could look down and see what was happening down there. Kairel was back!Oh, no. My gaze scanned the gate of the compound and I craned my ears so that I could listen to what the wolves were saying. Where was Kairel? Nowhere. Suddenly, a carriage drove into the large space of the compound. It was the same car he left in that had brought him back. How was I supposed to feel about this development? I looked at myself, then down the pack before catching sight of Kairel who hopped down from the carriage.Wolves, now, chanted. Kairel, who obviously was happy to be home, waved at them, chanting the same song as them with a smile on his face. “Thank you, wolves. It's good to be home.” No, it wasn't. Not after what has happened. Would he be happy to be home when he knew the latest? Somehow, I did
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AEGONInstead of a reaction, Kairel burst out laughing. What was funny? All these while, since I announced the news to him, I had looked away with expectations that his hand hit me in the face. But no, instead of that, he burst into laughter. What was funny? Again, I wondered. “Kairel—” I cried. “This is not a joke, brother.” “Of course, it is, Alpha Aegon—” he dropped his spoon on the plate and faced me completely. “Tell me the truth, is this a joke? Did the moon goddess choose Annora for a task and the first step is pregnancy? How come?” “No—” I stuttered. “Annora has not been chosen by the moon goddess for anything. There's nothing like that that has happened. I felt you needed to know the truth and nothing more. Can you stop laughing, at least?” Kairel shook his head. He picked up the spoon and moped at it before dropping it on the plate once more. “My lord—” he called. “Alpha Aegon—” he called again, an uncertain look on his countenance. “Do you mean to tell me that Annor
Last Updated : 2025-01-14Annora: The Alpha's Prey, Beta's Obsession Seventy seven: A caught
ANNORASince he got back, we haven't set eyes on each other. I didn't want to see him. I didn't want to say a word to him. All I wanted to do was stay back in my chamber and not leave the room for any reason.This morning, I thought I was one of the first wolves to come awake. I had wanted to reach the door when I changed my mind and remained on the bed. How did I forget about the recent happenings? How did I forget Kairel had returned and I didn't want to see him? Relaxing back on the bed, I thought about what to do. How worse my life had been since the very moment the Pack of my wicked Father was attacked. What do I do? These and many more thoughts ran around in my head. More sighs ran out of my head and I was startled by the hand of someone knocking on my door. “My lady?” Left with no choice, I sat up. Who was that? Who else if not for Sora? Sora was the only person I set eyes on all day. Even though I didn't dare leave the chamber, she was the only one who had a right to
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KAIREL At this point, anger rushed through my veins like blood. I hit the door, watching it shut with a bubble. “Argh!” A loud shout escaped my mouth as I hit the door again. What the fuck went down behind my back? And how come Annora thought of me as a fool? Reaching the end of my chamber, the urge to remain standing overwhelmed me and at the same time, I wanted to be seated. Just then, I sat down on the couch with so many thoughts running around in my head. How dare Aegon? From the perspective of Annora, she was nothing but right. If she had a way, she would not let Aegon have his way with her. She was nothing but a poor woman who didn't have any choice at all. Why did I expect more from her? Aegon deserved to die. He deserved a gun pointed at his skull. He deserved to become the weak man I always thought of him as. How could he do this to me? How dare he be wicked to me, despite my loyalty? Standing on my feet, I fell back on the couch an
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AEGON From where I sat, I could tell that Kairel could see the unpleasant look on my face. “Do you hear me, Aegon?” His next words snapped me out of my thoughts and I looked up to meet his gaze. “I want Annora released. She is my mate and I deserve this.” I shook my head immediately. “No, Kairel. You don't know what you're talking about.” “No, Aegon—” he challenged. “I am very sure of what I speak of. I have come all the way from my chamber down to this hall to ask you for my mate. She is my mate and deserves to be free. Let go of her already. You have to.” It was funny. Very funny that Kairel had grown such wings in the space of a few days. How could he talk to me like this? I thought about it and it brought a smile to my face. “You're not going to ask for this favor again, my friend,” I warned. “You'll leave me with no choice but to treat you like a stranger and you're not one. Mind your words, Kairel.”He chuckled. An act that rarely happened. “You've given me more than en
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AEGON On this day, myself and the men of the pack had a meeting. Snapping my fingers this early, I watched the door open and then Darius led his way into the chamber. “Good morning, my lord. What shall I do for you today?” “Gather the men of the Pack. We might have a meeting. Can you be fast about it? I need some time to myself.” Announcing while I got on my feet, I reached the closet and took out an outfit for the meeting.The day, in total.“Right away, my lord.” While Darius left the chamber, I snatched a towel from the closet and reached the bathroom for a bath. After my bath, I walked out to a knock on the door. “Come on in.” Tightening the towel, I called. Agnes. The head of the maids. She was the one who walked in with a smile and a bow. “My lord. Good morning. I'm here to know what you would love to eat.” “I thought about it. “Good morning, Agnes. Anything would work for me this morning. But can you be fast about it? I don't have all day and am hungry.” I wanted the da
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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
