Chapter 102
Selena's POV"You were my parents' friends, weren't you?"They exchanged a look as though ensuring it wasn't a trick question."Yes. We were."I nodded in satisfaction. This was going smoothly."They never asked you to adopt me, did they?", I narrowed my eyes, paying careful attention to them.My stepmother's eye twitched before she shook her head. "They asked us to take care of you. Adoption is unavoidable.""Wrong. Try again", I smirked."That's the truth", she folded her arms.I glanced at Axel, before facing her again. "We need to make this conversation as smooth sailing as possible, don't you agree?"My only answer was a sneer but I continued. "Now. I'll give you three strikes. But you've used up the first. So, you have two left", I held up two fingers for emphasis. "After you've used all your strikes, I can't be held responsible for what will happen. GChapter 103Selena's POV "What do you want to do?", the question Axel had asked rang continuously in my head. I was still indecisive. As much as I knew that my parents were killed by them, hurting my stepparents in return would never bring them back. And maybe some part of me wanted to believe that I had a good part in me, one that could actually forgive. Except, I couldn't. Over the past week, I had been too occupied with thoughts of my dead parents and stepparents that the important things, like Orion and Zephyr and Lily suddenly finding her mate was at the very back of my mind. After Lily had stormed off upset, the opportunity never presented itself for a one on one talk. And I felt like a terrible friend. Which was the reason why I'm currently searching the pack house for her. So far, I'd asked at least ten servants about Lily's whereabouts but none seemed to know. As a last resort
Chapter 104Selena's POV There were five guards, Axel, Reynold and I marching towards the mansion. Reynold clutched the land documents, a bounce to his step. "You're certain about this?", Axel asked again. He was probably not ready to put me in a state of confusion especially after my sudden decision to lock them up. "Yes. Positive."The house was empty when we arrived, save for my stepsister. Elsa was sitting alone at a corner, her head bowed as she looked at a particular spot, unmoving. "They're not here", a guard reported. Axel crouched in front of a sniffing Elsa. "Where are your parents?", he asked simply. I was certain Elsa wouldn't answer but in less than a heartbeat, she looked up at Axel. "They left", she began. "Five minutes ago. They were headed to the train station and if you hurry, you'll meet them."Reynold threw me a confused look. "How can we be certain she's te
Chapter 105Unknown POV Asher had remained indoors since he returned from the visit. He was growing angrier with each passing day as the only plan he had come up with was dancing on the brink of failure, if it hadn't already failed. His eyes had grown accustomed to checking his phone every few minutes and with each day that passed, which was getting to a week, his hope died, barely an ember. On the sixth day, his phone rang. Asher reached towards it reluctantly, the possibility that it may be the rogue leader didn't sit right. "Hello?", he pressed the phone to his ear, his voice more than impatient. "Asher", the voice on the other end, came out cocky, and oddly familiar. "Who's this?", his voice came out as a drawl. "You came to me for help, remember?"Asher instantly straightened up. "Rocco?""Aren't you smart?", it was clearly sarcastic but Asher ignored it. "I'll go straight
Chapter 106Selena's POV Axel rushed in, his eyes blazing with unfiltered rage. He growled, rushing to Asher before picking him up, tossing him aside with all his strength. Asher was flung to the other side of the room, his back colliding with the wall, creating an indentation against the wall. He groaned, attempting to stand. Axel was already on his, pulling him roughly to his feet before throwing punches, one after the other. He drew blood, a bruise already forming right under Asher's eyes but Axel didn't seem to care. His fury radiated off him in waves, blinding him to everything else. I stood, trembling as I watched Axel beat Asher to a pulp. My knees felt too weak to hold my body up and I had a death grip on the towel, too scared to relax my hand. If Axel continues beating his brother, he'd knock him unconscious in no time, but I didn't care. I wished he'd continue until everything logical flew out o
Chapter 107 Axel's POV I clenched and unclenched my fingers, the anger bubbling in me was beyond anything I'd ever experienced as I looked down at a peacefully sleeping Selena. What Asher did was inconceivable but I couldn't kill him. As much as I knew just how inconsiderate and terrible he has been, a part of me still loved him as my brother. My feet tapped silently against the tiled floor, my mind wandering. Selena had been so scared, I felt it in my bones, now she'll be more cautious and restless in the pack house as long as Asher was still under the same roof. My love for my brother and for Selena were opposite and I was scared. If push comes to shove, how will I choose between one of them? Blake opened the door, not bothering to knock. Part of his body remained outside while his trunk and head was in the room. He beckoned to me. I raised a brow
Chapter 108Axel's POV "I found something", Blake announced, rushing into the study. I had barely sat down, just returning from the trial that the Elders had called. They hadn't decided on the punishment for Asher yet but it bought Blake enough time to find something tangible. "You did?", surprise was in my voice causing Blake to glare. "Did you believe I wouldn't?"I shrugged, not gracing him with an answer. "Well...""Asher hired someone to find the place for him. He was successful and now, I think I know where it is.""Think or know?", I pinned him with a stern look. "We'll figure that out", Blake waved off. "So, they didn't reach out to Asher, Asher reached out to them first."I nodded in agreement. "When do you think we can go check out the area? I can't just take people to fight if we don't know what to expect.""I'd say the earlier, the better", Blake shrugged. "W
Chapter 109Axel's POV We had the base of the Rogues surrounded. Although they were still oblivious to the lurking danger, our eyes and ears were more alert than ever. I raised a palm, throwing silent gestures to my men who spread out, poised for my command. The Rogues were moving about, some trained, others stood guard. There were no weak women or children, as they believed they only needed the best and the strong. Most of them left their wives and kids to fend for themselves in search of more 'purpose'. I sent one of my men in disguise to ensure Rocco was in the camp else all these would simply be in vain.Although it was risky, he returned after a few minutes, signaling to us. I gathered them together. "Our aim is to get the leader, leave him to me and I'll handle him."They nodded in unison. "If he is caught, the rest of this place crumbles."One by one,
Chapter 110Axel's POV We walked back to the pack house in silence, our hearts heavy from the loss of a part of the family. The prisoners were quiet as they trailed after us, their leader, Rocco at the front. He dragged his leg behind him, his hand already ruined to attempt to snap it back in place. "Well, if it means anything, we're really sorry for your loss", he drawled out. "But, technically, you did kill more than half of my men, disembodied at least a third of those left alive and now, we're less than a quarter of our total number", he sighed. "One of your men die and you guys are acting like it's some fucking tragedy. Spare me the dramatics."One of my men lunged towards him but was stopped by Blake. "It isn't worth it", he whispered, loud enough for me to hear. His hold slackened and with one last glare, he turned away from a smirking Rocco, jaws clenching and unclenching.When we stepped into the p