As Ethan hung up the phone, his mind whirled with questions. His thoughts were interrupted by Axel whose sudden appearance caught Ethan off guard.“Hi. Why do you look so surprised? It's just me,” Axel said.Ethan forced a smile and quickly kept his phone away. “How long have you been here though?”“Five minutes or longer,” Axel said. “But why do you look offended? You're not pleased to see me?”Ethan shrugged. “It's not that.”Axel nodded, “Then what?”Ethan swallowed. “Did you hear my conversation with Ally?”“Intentionally, yes,” Axel said and neared Ethan. “Tell me, Ethan. Who was that man?”“What man?” Ethan asked, playing dumb.Axel neared him and whispered in a tight voice. “You know who I'm talking about. That same man that gave your sister a scare.”Ethan swallowed. “Oh that? He's nothing to worry about.”“If he's nothing to worry about, why do you look aggravated and why did Alyssa run away. I don't mean to intrude in your lives but if he's a threat, I need to know.”“And wh
Anger rushed through Alyssa's veins as she listened to her brother go on and on in Ebsy's defence, claiming that he probably wasn't looking for them. “His intentions may be pure, Ally. I mean, if he was really after us, he would have come for me the moment the match was over. He would have seen me on the screen.”“What are you insinuating?” She demanded, fury etched into her voice.“Listen Ally. I think we're letting what happened in the past get into our heads and mess with us. Think about it, we are running when nothing is chasing us. Maybe he had some difficulties and just appeared that way.”“Are you done?” She snapped.“Ally?”“Answer me,” she yelled.There was silence on the end of the phone before a silent, “yes.”“Now hear me speak,” she said, “Never ever defend your enemy.”“He's not even—”But she wasn't willing to listen to any of his bullshit. She hung up before he could complete his statement. How could he be on Ebsy's side?She knew the reason Ebsy didn't go for Ethan.
Alyssa waited for Ace to leave but he wouldn't go. It was no use waiting at her door trying to explain himself. She didn't want to hear it and she already had a long day. She was worn out from crying and her eyes were now puffy but her body quivered from every indrawn sob and each noise made Ace's heart ache the more.Guilt consumed him. It was all his fault and he took accountability but his wolf guilt tripping him was the last thing he needed.You're in a relationship with someone else, yet you do not expect the innocent girl to be with someone. All you ever do is cause her pain. Why don't you let her be? Reject her so she doesn't have to go through any pain.Ace wouldn't acknowledge his jealousy to his wolf and his wolf knew better than to bug. He went into hiding. Even though Alyssa sobbed silently, he could still feel her Sadness. He was confused. He had zero idea on what to do. He used his only weapon— the mindlink.He sighed and leaned on the door so he wouldn't stir up unwante
Alyssa perched on the edge of her seat, eyes fixed on the arena as the game got more intense. She didn’t want to dare miss a thing.Ethan and Axel had equal strengths in the early stages of sword fight. As their swords clashed, they locked eyes and made it more intense, cleverly avoiding to hurt one another, knowing they were breaking the rules of the game.It was known to everyone in combat that on the field, your friend wasn't your friend. Alyssa feared as she had her eyes watching them both, flinching at the slightest clash. But she wasn't the only person tense.The audience watched with excitement and fear. They had all started the game since the very first time they watched their new guy battle with the Beta. Usually no one made it to the next level with him. It was rare for someone to pass the stage but this guy just didn't relent. And that was what they admired most about him.Ebsy, who was concealed in the corner by a lot of people, had his gaze fixed on Alyssa. He had alread
After the merriment, it was time for Ethan and Ace's game. Alyssa couldn't stomach any food because she was worried but she tried to hide it so her brother wouldn't be affected by it. But Ethan wasn't as good at composing himself like Alyssa.Alyssa massaged his shoulders backstage so he could lose up. “Listen Kiddo, I know you're tense but you've gotta relax.”“I'm failing at pretending right?” He chuckled. “It's so hard. I feel like I can't do it.”She turned him around to face her and cupped his face. “Don't say that sweetie. You can and you will.”“You have more belief in me than I do, myself,” he said and smiled.“Of course I do. So just relax and give your best out there my champion,” she said and ruffled his hair.Ethan loosened up a bit, silently grateful he had his sister by his side.“Ace is the son of the Alpha and his physical fitness is already much higher than the average person. Just give all you can.”Ethan wrapped his arm around his sister. He knew the principles. He
Ethan was taken by the members of the tribe to celebrate and he asked his sister to tag along. Alyssa couldn't refuse although she didn't want to go without Axel but Axel had things to do for Ace, in his words.Alyssa had little to drink but she watched her brother all the time. He looked joyous as the people asked him questions of how he could defeat the Alpha and how hard he had trained. They wanted to know everything about him and take pictures too.Alyssa was proud of her little brother. Few people came to talk to her and most of their questions were “Why do you have a veil on?” and “how does it feel to have a famous brother?”She didn't want to have much interactions with the people of the tribe so she decided to take her leave. She hugged Ethan. “Have fun buddy but do not let your guard down,” she whispered in his ear. “You're going to be okay.”“Text me when you're home?”Alyssa nodded and after a quick hug, she left her brother. The longer she stays, the longer the people will
Before Axel saw Alyssa, he had been feeling unsettled. It was like a premonition and he couldn't stay still. He left the work he was doing with Ace and told him he'd be back to complete it the next day. He grabbed his coat and took a stroll into the cold and dark night.Everything seemed normal but it wasn't until when his mind was made up to go back to the back that he heard the snarls and grunts of werewolves. Curious, he traced the sounds and scent to a corner where he found werewolves fighting and beating someone. He picked up a faint cry— Alyssa?Anger rushed in his veins and he began to beat one of the werewolves but before could deal with that one, he saw the rest had been brought down by— Ace?What was he doing here? He didn't even tell him where he was at but he may have probably sensed that something wasn't right too.He chased after Ace and pulled him roughly by the arm. “Alpha, she's wounded and losing a lot of blood too. We need to get her to the hospital.”“And I said
“Thank you for the whole thing. For saving me and helping me,” Alyssa said as they walked out of the hospital.Axel shrugged. “It's nothing. Here's your medication. I will call you from time to time to remind you to take them.”Alyssa smiled at him.“Oh I won't forget.”He shook his head, “It doesn't matter. I'll remind you and also, do not stress out.”“I'll sleep for a whole week,” she joked. “But really I'm grateful and I'll pay you back somehow.”Axel furrowed his brows in confusion. “Pay me back? You're joking right?”“No I'm not. I'm grateful but I will pay you back,” Alyssa said, remembering that all things came with a price tag. And men were never the type to do something without wanting something in return.”Axel sighed. He knew better than to argue with Alyssa. She was stubborn and regardless of what he would tell her, she would always do what she wanted. He checked his wristwatch and then turned to her. “It's quite late already, let's get you home.”“Huh? Let's?” Alyssa inqu
Alyssa forced herself to her feet and grabbed Ebsy roughly by the arm as he stepped forward. “What are you doing?”“The right thing,” he said firmly.“Are you crazy? You promised,” she said, turning him forcefully to face him.Ebsy shrugged her hands off him and called everyone's attention in a loud and firm voice. “Kalista's right. This girl here is not an outcast. She's indeed Alyssa and she didn't die in the fire. No, she survived because I pulled her out. And there's proof.”“No,” Alyssa yelled, grabbing him again. “Please don't.”“I'm sorry Ally, but that's the only way I can make you stay,” he whispered.“Show us the proof!” Someone demanded in anger.Alyssa's eyes searched his in bewilderment.“What do you mean?”“That's the only way Ace won't get back with you and you'll be able to stay with me,” he whispered.A gasp escaped from Alyssa's mouth as she stared at him with foreign eyes. “All this…You're doing all this because of Ace?”“No, because I love you,” he said.He snapped
Chapter 72 “Where have you been?” Ebsy's voice broke out immediately when Alyssa stepped into the room.“Oh my goodness. Do you have to blend with the dark?” She asked, clutching her chest. “I've had enough jump scares for the day. Besides, what are you doing here?”“What am I doing here?” Ebsy repeated, his voice growing hoarse. “It's fucking late.”“I know, and you don't have to be so loud. It's just us two,” she said distastefully.Ebsy's frown deepened as he glared at her. “I was worried. Haven't I told you not to stay late? What if my family had hurt you?”“I'm sorry but I had a lot of work to do. It's your family's fault they hate me,” she chuckled as she undid her apron. “Now I'm forced to work all day, as a punishment. I bet you didn't know that.”“I was Informed,” he said coldly.Alyssa shrugged her shoulders. “Fairs. Well it's late.”“We need to talk.”“Can't it wait?” She asked in a low voice. “All I want to do is sleep. I've been working.”“Or you've been messing around?”
Chapter 71Alyssa sat in the small, dimly lit room, her mind spinning, and for the first time in hours, there was silence. No accusations, no glares. Just stillness.Ebsy stood nearby, leaning against the wall. He had that look he always wore when things got heavy—worried but trying to hide it. He was terrible at hiding things, though, not from her. “Are you okay?”“I don't know,” Alyssa whispered, letting out an unsteady breath. She still hadn’t fully grasped how close she had come to being caught. “You have to stay in here till you're better,” Ebsy proposed.“I'm fine,” she swallowed, her hands shaking slightly as she ran them through her hair, trying to calm herself. “How long will they be here?” She inquired, gazing up at him.“I don't know Ally,’’ he said, shaking his head slightly. “But I'm pretty sure it's going to be a long one with everything that happened today.”“I shouldn’t have dragged you into this,” she whispered, staring at her hands. “I’m sorry.”Ebsy shook his head.
Alyssa and Ebsy stood frozen, the world around them dissolving into a blur as Ace's sudden support sent shockwaves through the tense scene. Alyssa felt like her lungs had collapsed, gasping for air in the midst of the chaos. Ebsy felt small. This was why he hated his family. They brought out the worst in him and demeaned him before the people.Ace, sensing the escalating tension, tried to mediate once more. "Perhaps we can discuss this calmly and find a solution that—”Ebsy's father cut him off. "Enough, Ace. We’ve heard all we need to hear. Ebsy, make your decision. Show us you have what it takes to be an Alpha, or step aside.”The room fell silent as everyone waited for Ebsy’s response.At that moment, Ethan, who had been standing quietly beside Ace, spoke up. He was tired and irritated at what was happening."Whether it's true or not, we can find out right now. Let's check her for signs of poisoning,” he suggested.Alyssa's heart skipped a beat at the sound of Ethan's voice. She sp
Ace and Ethan listened intently to the heated argument unfolding before them. The girl at the centre of the commotion seemed to be the reason for a deep-seated conflict within the pack. They heard the accusations clearly: "She almost killed my daughter! We demand an explanation!"Ebsy, standing protectively in front of the girl, countered just as fiercely. He eyed his father in anger. "Your daughter poisoned her first! She was defending herself!"The crowd around them was not convinced, their voices rising in a crescendo of disbelief and anger. "She's a danger to our pack! We can't have her here! Alpha she almost hurt your sister yet you defend a stranger.”“Because Kalista sought trouble. I know the sister I have and what she can do. This new girl can't hurt a fly.”“She can't hurt a fly. Yet she pounced on your sister.what are you saying?” Kalista’s mother demanded in rage, trying to rush for Alyssa but the guards held her in place, firmly.Ace glanced at the girl standing behind E
Alpha Larole had noticed the strain on his son's face and the heaviness in his demeanour. Concerned, he decided to send Ace on a mission to visit neighbouring packs. "Take Ethan with you," he suggested, hoping the trip would serve as a distraction and a chance for both young men to recover from recent events.Ace agreed, seeing it as an opportunity not only to fulfil his father’s wishes but also to help Ethan, who had been drowning in guilt and anger. At first, Ethan wanted to turn him down but he had to respect Alpha Larole's wishes.The two set off, their journey taking them through lush forests and bustling pack territories. Ethan remained silent for most of the trip, his thoughts a stormy sea. Ace, unperturbed, looked after him with the care of an older brother, ensuring he was fed, rested, and safe.They visited four or five packs over the span of more than ten days, each visit offering a glimpse into different lifestyles and traditions. Ace was always attentive, noting the diff
In the middle of the night, Alyssa woke up to the soft glow of moonlight filtering through her bedroom window. When did she get here? Probably when she was asleep.Her head throbbed slightly, a dull reminder of the recent chaos. As she stirred, she noticed Ebsy lying asleep by her bedside, his face etched with exhaustion and worry. She moved to sit up, her slight gesture enough to wake him.Ebsy’s eyes fluttered open, and he quickly sat up, concerned immediately replacing the sleepiness. "Alyssa, are you okay?" he asked, his voice husky with fatigue."I'm fine," Alyssa reassured him, her voice soft but steady. “You don't have to stay by my side every time, you know.”He shrugged. “I wanted to,okay. If I had been more careful, none of them would have hurt you.” "It’s not your fault, Ebsy. None of this is.”Ebsy's expression darkened, guilt evident in his eyes. "I should have protected you better. If I had been more vigilant, Kalista wouldn’t have been able to—”Alyssa cut him off, rea
Ebsy hurriedly dialed the number for emergency services, his voice steady despite the chaos. "We need an ambulance at 122 Willow Street, immediately.” His sister's breathing slowed and he couldn't tear his eyes away from her.He scoped her in his arms when she vould no longer walk and she whimpered in pain from the slightest touch. “You shouldn't have found fault with Jada and you know it.”“Even in a critical situation like this, Jada is all you think about? She's not even family. I was the one who got hurt.”“Because you were the one who started the fight,” he said. “Jada would never do that.”“So much trust in someone you don't know,” she said.Ebsy arched his brow. “What are you saying?”She shrugged. “What I'm saying is, you don't know her from anywhere yet you defend her a lot.”Moments later, the paramedics arrived and whisked Kalista away to the hospital. Rather than go with her, he went back to Alyssa's room and found her unconscious on the floor. Ebsy carried Alyssa out, his
Alyssa wondered what was going on. She had been trying to find peace but it seemed as though the universe had other plans. The noise grew louder and she recognised the voice leading the charge– kalista.Kalista was blocking her doorstep with a group of people, her voice ringing with authority and disdain. “Jada! You promised! Get out of the pack!”The crowd behind her joined in echoing the sentiment. Their anger and roar was deafening.Alyssa's wolf stirred within her as the urge to fight back surged through her veins. Her wolf's voice was clear and persuasive.-Teach them respect.But Alyssa couldn't. She had already told Ebsy she wouldn't be trouble and she will stay out of any that came her way. She pushed her door open and glanced at them, her resolve melting. “What is going on here? What's the cause for the noise?” She demanded.Kalista eyed her. “Turns out thr bitch is out of the hospital and looking well. That's a good thing. I did my part and you did yours, now is the time t