“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?” Ebsy demand
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
Alyssa couldn't help but feel giddy with excitement. **Of all the packs, Blood Moon had decided to take her and her brother in. I**t still felt surreal to her. **She had always fantasized about getting mated to someone from the Blood Moon pack**. They were known for their strength, pride and skills. She had thought she and her brother would die as rogue outcasts until that very morning when she and her brother's presence were requested at Alpha Larole's abode.Alpha Larole by his title, was the current Alpha of Blood Moon.She took in his office where she was made to wait. All black with the finest furniture, and alluring designs. She caught sight of the CCTV and screwed her mouth. What could be the reason he wanted to see her personally?She was snapped out of her thoughts when she heard the sound of the door and in came Alpha Larole. She hastily got on her feet and bowed her head."Alpha""Do have your seat please"Allysa was touched by his politeness. This was the first time she wa
"This is your room"Alyssa dropped the box on the floor with a thud, taking in the appearance of the maid's bedroom assigned to her with a heavy heart. The air was thick with humidity, making it difficult to breathe. The small window barely allowed any natural light to filter in, casting an eerie shadow over the room. It was far from the comfortable living space she had anticipated."This is where I'll be sleeping?" She almost whispered, stunned at the sight of it.Lydia rolled her eyes "What is it? Do you want to complain? If it doesn't suit your preference, you could just leave."Alyssa was startled. If this was Ace's mate, then she was sorry for him. She had no manners at all. She knew almost immediately that they would never be chummy with each other. Lydia didn't rate her and didn't bother disguising her contempt."It's so dark and there's barely space for breath. What if I suffocate?""Let me guess, you die..then your body is hung on the trees for the birds of the air to feed on
A few days ago, In the aftermath of that eventful day when Lydia accompanied Ace to the monthly gathering; an intake of rogues and members from other packs, which were to be admitted to their pack,she found herself grappling with a mixture of shock and apprehension. Ace had discovered his mate amidst the crowd, but he hadn't caught a glimpse of her face.His grip on her waist suddenly tightened, and she winced. His gaze rested on the back of a figure, among the rogues who had applied for intake."What's wrong Ace?" Lydia didn't know who exactly Ace was looking at, but she felt something was different."It's nothing. Nothing serious," Ace said, as he forcefully withdrew his gaze. He ran his hands through his hair, "My mate is here.""What? Which one…"He hadn't seen her face, so he couldn't tell.It was a moment that had taken her completely by surprise, but despite the shock, Ace held onto the promise he made to her." You have absolutely nothing to be worried about. We would have a
It had only been days since Alyssa started working in Alpha Larole's mansion but it felt like ages. She had gotten so many bruises as a result of trying to navigate her way around the house and do the chores in a blindfold before her brain grasped the mental map of the house. Her wolf had become her companion, aiding her in memorizing everything that would get her hurt.Alpha Larole had also been fulfilling his promises to her bit by bit, ensuring she and her brother were safe and also well-fed. Except for Lydia's nonchalant behavior and constant fusses, everything else was good. The rest of the household seemed to like her or so, she thought. But they were nice to her.Alyssa hummed as she went about the day's work. she detested cleaning but what could she do? And today was the day she got to clean Ace's office. Of all days, today! It was also the day Ace was to return.The household was busy. Everyone was doing their thing, trying to make sure all was in order before his arrival. Ac
Ace's mind raced, urging him to seek out his father and demand answers. What the heck was happening? Why was she here? He couldn't fathom why his father had brought Alyssa to their home, questioning whether his father truly remained oblivious to her true identity as his mate.Frustrated and overwhelmed by the intense desire she had ignited within him, Ace stormed to his room in a rush, desperate for a cold shower. He feared that if he didn't cool off, he would lose all control and rush downstairs to embrace her in his arms.But the blindfold though. Why was she blindfolded? he wondered. Did she think their home was a circus? He chuckled and then stopped. Why did he find her intriguing? He didn't expect her to have that much effect on him, it was exciting. Adrenaline rush! With Lydia, he had this feeling whenever they were behind closed doors. But this girl. She was something. Something he couldn't define.His mind was a whirlwind of emotions as he stepped into the shower and let the c
Alyssa couldn't focus on work with Ace's presence in the house. The way the scent of him surrounded her, drowning in her senses, the pressure of her responsibilities became too overwhelming and suffocated her every breath. She knew she needed a leave. Seeking solace from the pressure, She summoned courage and asked the Alpha for a two-day leave. To her surprise, he granted her request without hesitation.She packed a bit of the stuff she'd be needing for two days and arranged the content in a small bag. She stood in front of the mirror and hesitated on whether to leave the blindfold on or remove it. Her mind wandered to Ace again; she couldn't control it. No matter how hard she tried not to think about him, whenever she remembered they were in the same house and she would always see him every day, she thought about him.She didn't know if she could go on with the mission although she didn't say so to Alpha Larole. They had already signed the contract which she couldn't turn back on. S