THIRD POVDarius wore a smile on his face as he saw Anaya walking back towards their table. "Hey, how was the talk? Are you okay?" He arched his brow, his smile turning into worry as he saw how pale she was looking.Duke and Dean were on their feet as well, trying to figure out what had happened to her.She simply smiled, a smile that barely touched her eyes, "let's go home." She said in a zombie state.Without waiting, she started for the exit and walked out on her own. The triplet was left hurrying after her.All through the car ride, she was silent, clutching the photo album to her chest. Her heavy head nested against the window and she looked as if she would break into tears any time soon.Duke didn't want to pay any attention to her, he was angry at her for what she did earlier with Miguel, yet he found himself casting glances at her to make sure she was alright.One time, he had to look twice to be sure that she wasn't in tears. He couldn't help the rage that began to sprout ins
ANAYA'S POVI threw my arms around his neck, hugging him like I wanted to take out his last breath. He didn't complain. His strong hands wrapped around my waist and hugged me tightly.Tears ran down my face like a river, pain burdened my heart like an anchor, emotions seeped through my every being like I had holes."It's too much..." I muttered as I sobbed against his body."It's alright." He responded in a soft tone. He didn't ask me what was too much, he didn't ask me what had hurt me so much, he simply just patted me down on my back like I was an infant that couldn't voice out its pain yet and just simply cried for attention.I raised my head from his shoulder and stared into his eyes. The next word that left my mouth surprised us both. "I need you to have sex with me."He blinked. "What?"It sounded so absurd asking for something like that out of the blue but I had my reasons. If I slept with him, I wouldn't get the chance to worry about anything, I wouldn't even be able to think
ANAYA'S POVThe ray of sun shone directly at my face as I opened my eyes. I shielded my face with my hand, trying to turn away from the sunlight, but then I realized I wasn't alone.My heavy head was laying on the chest of Duke who laid there with his eyes closed. His naked chest rose and fell momentarily as he breathed in and out softly.I looked around and realized that we had slept in the car last night and didn't go home, everyone must have been worried sick. I tried to get up but his arm was wrapped around my waist under the thick blanket covering our naked bodies and I knew I would wake him if I made any sudden movements.I had to wake him, we had been gone all night, yet I wanted to just remain there and stare at his face. His handsome lips were pursed in a cute manner and his eyes were relaxedly closed.I trailed a finger across his face, outlined his handsome facial features. Gently, I removed a strand of escaped hair from his face and returned it to its place.I found myse
THIRD POVLuna Freya let out a soft sigh as she sat still and stared at the TV that wasn't even turned on. Falling asleep the night before was no easy feat and now she was impatiently waiting for the arrival of her son and Anaya.The boys hadn't found it easy to fall asleep either. Knowing well that Anaya had suddenly become depressed after the party.They had explained everything to their father and mother, telling them they didn't know why her mood had suddenly been altered after a conversation with the former beta.Alpha Donald couldn't help his mind as it wandered back to the conversation he had forbidden ex beta Ray from ever telling anyone. Especially Anaya since it was about her father.'Could he have told her that fantasy of his?' He asked himself. 'He isn't dumb enough to let the girl think otherwise when she is only just learning to move on and live a better life. Or is he?'He couldn't voice out those thoughts because he never mentioned it to his sons or even his own wife!
ANAYA'S POV"Wait wait wait, hold on one second," Darius walked towards me. "What the hell is all this about? Why are you suddenly asking my dad what happened when your dad died?""Because he knows what exactly I want to hear." I said firmly, keeping a stern gaze at the alpha."Anaya..." Luna Freya finally walked towards me. "What... What does that mean? Why are you... Are you thinking that my husband..." She shook her head, "no, that the alpha had something to do with your father's death?""No," I sharply responded. "No, of course not. I know that he is innocent regarding that but he knows what I am talking about. Something else that he hid from me all this while. How could you lie to my face?" I squinted at him, tears pricked at my eyes."I didn't lie..." He said, his tone changed from confidence to guilt. "I just didn't tell you..." His gaze lowered.Luna Freya stared confusedly at the both of us. She walked over to her husband and held his hand. "Honey I-- I don't understand. Wha-
Anaya POV I was trying so hard to stop the tears from dropping down my eyes. I couldn't just move on after his death. "Goodbye, dad...this is harder than I thought..." I mumbled, those words carrying so much sadness. The sound of boots rustled in the dry grasses as footsteps, making me remember I wasn't alone in the lonely quiet graveyard. "Hey Anaya, we should leave now." The voice belonged to Alpha Donald, "I'm waiting in the car." I quickly wipe off any left tears wetting my eyes. Nodding to that, I said in a whisper. "Yes sir." My father's death had been too devastating for me. He died protecting our pack, Moonstone pack, against our highest rivals. Alpha Donald was taking me in to live with he and his family, honoring my father's death. This only meant that I would be sharing the house with my rivals too, more like bullies. Duke, Darius and Dean...three devils created to make my life a living hell. I was always the weird one in school, and that wasn't just the f
Anaya's POV To think a bunch of teenage boys could cause my heart to beat this fast out of fear! I wasn't proud of that. I turned to see Duke standing by the door, his face clearly contorted into a deep frown. "What the hell? Who told you to come in here? Get out!" He raged, completely angered by my presence. I flinched, "I'm sorry. I was just admiring these arts-" Duke came closer, his towering glance over me dominating, "are you deaf, omega? Get out right now!" I nodded, shaking with fear. But somehow, I realized he had been scared as well. Of something I couldn't quite point to. Maybe he didn't want me to see his arts for some reason? But they were lovely! I quickly walked out, then the door shut behind me in a bang. "Okay..." I found myself muttering. Alpha Donald's voice was loud as he called my name. I found him standing before me with brows arched upwards. "Where have you been? You know what, never mind. Come, let me introduce you to my sons." He said, gesturing ove
Anaya's POV "Baby, what is this bitch doing here? Answer me!" Sarah pouted, clutching onto Duke's arm."Ignore her. She'll be staying with us for a little while to honor her father's death or something." Duke said nonchalantly, causing my insides to stir from rage. How could he speak about me like that??I couldn't stand and watch so I lowered my gaze and was about to disappear from their midst, but Donna, Darius's girlfriend pushed me back. "Where do you think you're going to?"This was an opportunity for all of them to bully me again, I knew it. And I was trying everything to avoid it! "You think you matter now, huh? Seeing how you're swinging arms walking side by side with our Academy's sweethearts?" This was coming from the last of them, Maria. "That's ridiculous, Maria. She knows her place, I'm sure of that." Darius said. "She better do. Because if not, you'll be in some serious trouble, you hear me??" Sarah gripped my hair tight and I fought back, yanking her hands off me. O
ANAYA'S POV"Wait wait wait, hold on one second," Darius walked towards me. "What the hell is all this about? Why are you suddenly asking my dad what happened when your dad died?""Because he knows what exactly I want to hear." I said firmly, keeping a stern gaze at the alpha."Anaya..." Luna Freya finally walked towards me. "What... What does that mean? Why are you... Are you thinking that my husband..." She shook her head, "no, that the alpha had something to do with your father's death?""No," I sharply responded. "No, of course not. I know that he is innocent regarding that but he knows what I am talking about. Something else that he hid from me all this while. How could you lie to my face?" I squinted at him, tears pricked at my eyes."I didn't lie..." He said, his tone changed from confidence to guilt. "I just didn't tell you..." His gaze lowered.Luna Freya stared confusedly at the both of us. She walked over to her husband and held his hand. "Honey I-- I don't understand. Wha-
THIRD POVLuna Freya let out a soft sigh as she sat still and stared at the TV that wasn't even turned on. Falling asleep the night before was no easy feat and now she was impatiently waiting for the arrival of her son and Anaya.The boys hadn't found it easy to fall asleep either. Knowing well that Anaya had suddenly become depressed after the party.They had explained everything to their father and mother, telling them they didn't know why her mood had suddenly been altered after a conversation with the former beta.Alpha Donald couldn't help his mind as it wandered back to the conversation he had forbidden ex beta Ray from ever telling anyone. Especially Anaya since it was about her father.'Could he have told her that fantasy of his?' He asked himself. 'He isn't dumb enough to let the girl think otherwise when she is only just learning to move on and live a better life. Or is he?'He couldn't voice out those thoughts because he never mentioned it to his sons or even his own wife!
ANAYA'S POVThe ray of sun shone directly at my face as I opened my eyes. I shielded my face with my hand, trying to turn away from the sunlight, but then I realized I wasn't alone.My heavy head was laying on the chest of Duke who laid there with his eyes closed. His naked chest rose and fell momentarily as he breathed in and out softly.I looked around and realized that we had slept in the car last night and didn't go home, everyone must have been worried sick. I tried to get up but his arm was wrapped around my waist under the thick blanket covering our naked bodies and I knew I would wake him if I made any sudden movements.I had to wake him, we had been gone all night, yet I wanted to just remain there and stare at his face. His handsome lips were pursed in a cute manner and his eyes were relaxedly closed.I trailed a finger across his face, outlined his handsome facial features. Gently, I removed a strand of escaped hair from his face and returned it to its place.I found myse
ANAYA'S POVI threw my arms around his neck, hugging him like I wanted to take out his last breath. He didn't complain. His strong hands wrapped around my waist and hugged me tightly.Tears ran down my face like a river, pain burdened my heart like an anchor, emotions seeped through my every being like I had holes."It's too much..." I muttered as I sobbed against his body."It's alright." He responded in a soft tone. He didn't ask me what was too much, he didn't ask me what had hurt me so much, he simply just patted me down on my back like I was an infant that couldn't voice out its pain yet and just simply cried for attention.I raised my head from his shoulder and stared into his eyes. The next word that left my mouth surprised us both. "I need you to have sex with me."He blinked. "What?"It sounded so absurd asking for something like that out of the blue but I had my reasons. If I slept with him, I wouldn't get the chance to worry about anything, I wouldn't even be able to think
THIRD POVDarius wore a smile on his face as he saw Anaya walking back towards their table. "Hey, how was the talk? Are you okay?" He arched his brow, his smile turning into worry as he saw how pale she was looking.Duke and Dean were on their feet as well, trying to figure out what had happened to her.She simply smiled, a smile that barely touched her eyes, "let's go home." She said in a zombie state.Without waiting, she started for the exit and walked out on her own. The triplet was left hurrying after her.All through the car ride, she was silent, clutching the photo album to her chest. Her heavy head nested against the window and she looked as if she would break into tears any time soon.Duke didn't want to pay any attention to her, he was angry at her for what she did earlier with Miguel, yet he found himself casting glances at her to make sure she was alright.One time, he had to look twice to be sure that she wasn't in tears. He couldn't help the rage that began to sprout ins
ANAYA'S POVMy stomach churned, my heart raced, tears blurred my eyes and my head spun. All I could think of was his smile, I had tried so hard to remember his laughter ever since he passed but now that I was looking at his picture, it slipped to me so easily.The way his face lit up whenever he saw me. Up until I was sixteen, he still treated me like I was three.My lips stretched into a smile and all I could do was yearn for him.Ex beta Ray's soft voice pulled me out of my thoughts and I sniffed. "You cannot imagine how much I miss him too."I looked up at him and smiled. "Miguel has always been good looking." I tried to change the subject.He chuckled wholeheartedly. "Of course! He takes after me. I always thought you two would grow up to become mates, you were joined at the hip!"I cleared my throat and let out a nervous chuckle. "You don't say..." I anxiously replied.He sighed and turned the page over. It was a picture of he and my dad standing side by side with the biggest smi
ANAYA'S POVI shuffled from foot to foot, not solely because my feet were hurting from the heels I was putting on but because I was nervous, waiting for the former beta.I clutched the bag with books inside close to myself, hoping and praying that the beta wouldn't realize what was inside. Maybe I should have handed it to Darius as he asked.I took the opportunity to show myself around his study. The room was large and in neat order.His chair was a strong looking leather and the table carried more weight than it looked like it could.Two soft looking white sofas sat close to each other with a rectangular glass table in the middle of the place.The walls had a unique set of paintings in all colors. Large flower pots sat in two corners of the room."...and call me when he is done." I turned around as I heard him say from behind.He smiled as he saw me and gently closed the door behind himself. "Oh, you're already here. You must have waited long, sorry to have kept you waiting." He apol
ANAYA'S POVI thought about the offer for a second even though it tormented me too. I needed that book, well apparently, those books.Luna Freya had told me about a book that held more information about dark flowers like the soil feeders and I desperately needed to know more. Apparently, the keepers of all information related things was the beta family. It had always been.The alpha used to keep it before but he got robbed so they secretly moved it to the beta without anyone knowing. Now for generations, only the alpha and his family knew that the beta were the keepers.Knowing that, I just couldn't hold back the urge to ask Miguel what he knew about it. I didn't know if he would actually have the book or know where it was but then that was one thing.Handing it to me by himself was another thing entirely.Now that he was willing to hand it to me, a few moments from my time should be enough to pay the price.I nodded my head. "I'll keep my word about the seven dates. I promise you.""
THIRD POVDuke slammed the door behind himself as he walked outside. He scoffed, finding it hard to understand why she had chosen Miguel over him.'That arrogant jerk! What did he promise her to make her choose her over me so easily? I could tell that she was lying to me in there but why?'He asked himself severally as he stood by the door like a security guard. He folded his arms across his chest and let out a chuckle of disbelief.The door pulled open behind him and he turned around as Anaya and Miguel walked out of the room.Miguel stared at Duke with a smile on his face but the smile was a mask. He was thinking about something but didn't want it to show on his face.What she had asked him for, he knew it was in the Rodrigo family's possession but he didn't know where exactly it was. But he would find it somehow and hand it to her. For the security of the entire town.Anaya smiled at him, knowing well that he would keep his word. "Thank you for answering me, I think I should be abl