Crystina's POVThroughout the rest of the night, I could hardly stay for one more minute. The only reason why I sat still was because of the agreement between Luka and me. I didn't want to do something stupid that'll later cause a problem for me so I waited, and endured till the horrible dinner was over. I had to swallow every mouthful of the meal with force. It was hard to eat when I was already on the verge of breaking down. Mellissa and her mom won't stop talking about some silly stuff and laughing as loudly as possible. I was begging the universe to assist them in finishing their meal so I would walk out of that mansion and never return. They seldom got Luka involved in their conversations but it wasn't any of my business. I didn't care about what was going on or whatever it is that they were talking about. I only care about leaving. When I realized they weren't any minute close to being done with their meal, I dropped my cutleries on the plate, pulled out my chair, and got read
Luka's POVMy eyes followed Crystina as she walked away and for a few minutes, I contemplated following her but I stopped because she would probably tell me to fuck off if I did. She was unbelievably stubborn and I hope nothing happens to her tonight. The wolves were on patrol anyway so I guess she'll meet some of them on the way and they'll follow her back. I walked back into the house to see Luna Ruth and her daughter exchanged a smirk. "I see you're finally getting out of her whims and lies, Alpha," I clenched my fist. I hadn't said anything to them because I was hoping the dinner would end peacefully but the heavens know they took it too far. "I would be making a personal request to your husband to have you both called back to your pack by morning," "That's a deep sign of disrespect. You dare not do that, Luka, or else you'll be losing a lot of things," I folded my arm against my chest. "Good. Then, let's see who loses the most at the end," I understand what her threat was a
Crystina's POV"Do you know that pregnant wolves can't shift?" I asked Paige as we walked into school together the next morning. I was still shaken from what happened last night and from what I found out as well but I had to get up this morning for school. I already missed a day and I wouldn't want to miss another because of those babies. They didn't deserve to be neglected because of what I’d been going through. "Yes, I found out about four months ago when my neighbor got pregnant. She told me she couldn't believe she has to stay human for the next five months, why did you ask?" I was taken aback again. I could've died last night if Luka hadn't gotten involved and stopped me. How was he able to stop the transformation by holding my head? Was that even a possible feat? "I almost shifted last night," Paige stopped in her tracks and I stopped as well. "You didn't know about it," I nodded. "You poor baby, what happened? Why did you shift?" I shrugged. Luka had told me to keep the r
Luka's POV"Am I even important to you in the littlest way?" Crystina had asked. That question never left my head for the past two hours since we left the Pack. Had I intentionally decided to not tell her that I was traveling? No, that wasn’t the case. I was telling Baba to deliver my note to her once I leave and that was when she joined us. I wouldn't leave the pack and let her wonder where I'd gone to. When she asked me that question, I could only help but wonder what was going through her head at that moment for her to ask. Of course, the heavens even bear witness to how important Crystina was to me. She's the most important person in my life even though she would be leaving me. I still can't bring myself to hate her no matter what had happened. I had made an impromptu call to the Alpha King of the north, the only person who could give us a clue as to who Draenei is and he asked me to pay him a visit. I didn't want it to be later, I wanted it to be now, and leaving Crystina alon
Luka's POVI stared at him in disbelief at what he was saying. Draenei was never a part of the discussion whenever my father's death was being discussed. Nobody mentioned any alteration with any vampire Lord. Never have I heard about this man who suddenly is being said to be my father's murderer. "I beg your pardon?" I asked. He grunted as usual. I can actually lose count of the number of times that he grunts if I'm to keep count. "There's no need to remember the past, just listen to my instruction and stay low. That's the only way you can stay alive," I stood up from my seat and took some steps closer to him."Is this a joke, King Lucien? If you want me to really lay low then you have to tell me, did Draenei kill my father?" He clicked his tongue. "What did you think happened to your father?" I shrugged. "I heard he was killed by another Alpha," He smirked. "That might have been possible. I wasn't there with them on the battlefield that day so all I know is your father had bee
Crystina's POV Luka came back to the pack yesterday. That was what I heard from one of the gossip ladies at the Packhouse. Since I moved here, I realized there were sort of different personalities that I found interesting so one after the other, I gave them all a nickname. Mrs. Jones was the heavenly cook. That woman makes some badass cookies and meal that keeps you wanting for more.Mr. Lash was breaking news. He knows every news about what's going on in the world like the back of his hand. His colleagues and friends don't bother getting to read the newsletter because Mr. Lash was ever ready to give them the news; good or badMrs. Lash and her cousin, Ma'am Syd were the gossip girls. They know of every illicit affair going on in the pack. From the man who didn't sleep at his apartment the previous night to the young girl sleeping with the warrior's head to almost everyone.I'm wondering if they already know about my pregnancy because the looks Ma'am Syd gives me these days send chi
Crystina's POV "I'm going out with Luka tonight," I told Paige. She had invited me to movie night at her place tonight as well so I had to let her know about the change of plans before she gets too excited about it. "Am I being jilted right now?" I laughed. "Don't be silly, Paige. You know that's not right. Luka asked me first and it's supposed to be first come first serve. So, we'll have to postpone the movie night till later, are you cool with that?" She pouts, then shrugs. "Whatever. Even if I'm not cool with it, will it really make any difference? Would you rather go to the movie night with me if I start crying right now?" I shook my head while a wide grin was plastered on my face. "I won't," She rolled her eyes. "Okay, so, is it a date?" I scrunched my nose. I doubt if it's a date. "It's not. It's just dinner," "You sure? I can help you get really dressed up if it's a date, my darling," "Nah, thank you. I'm good," Luka didn't say anything about it being a date so I gue
Crystina's POVAfter I left the Salon by seven, I headed for the Packhouse to change my dress. I hadn't heard anything from Luke other than a text. He said he would be at the apartment by eight. I guess I should be ready for him by then. As I walked into the packhouse, I saw Mary walking out of the elevator."Miss Mary, where are you off to?" I asked excitedly. I was so excited about the date that I... Scratch that, it's just dinner. I was really excited about the dinner for reason unknown. Kris wouldn't stop smirking at the back of my head. "Alpha Luka asked me to leave," "Ooh," That was all I could say."Goodnight, Luna," I waved as I watched her back as she walked out of the Packhouse. I got into the elevator and pressed the button for the last floor. I was still thinking about why Luka would want Mary out of the apartment when I entered the house.To my greatest surprise, the most romantic arrangement was waiting for me inside the house. Roses were aligned on the floor from th
Paige's POV "I didn't expect to see your face again or even see you marked by my brother," I rolled my eyes as I decided to ignore Carter no matter what. Gabriel and I together with Azel arrived at the palace two seconds ago and I'm so unfortunate the person who came to meet us at the door was no one else but mother fucking Carter. "Hello to you, Carter," I said with a fake big smile. "I know that smile is fake, Paige. You can't fool me," "Maybe you should stop stressing the girl out so much," Azel advised. We hadn't even walked into the palace yet because of Gabriel. Gabriel was speaking to a woman on the far end side of ours. "Aww, don't get too jealous, Paige. He marked you already, he can't jump to another woman just like that," "You're a pandemic," I told him. He wasn't just an arch nemesis to Gabriel, he was a problem to everyone around him except Azel. I've been thinking of so many ways to get rid of him and I just couldn't come up with something that'll kill
Paige's POV"Do you want me to come over there?" Crystina asked from the other end of the line. I shook my head as if she could see me.After several days of mopping and locking myself in my room, I found the courage to call my parents and I asked them to tell me the truth and not leave any stone unturned. Even though they were both adamant at first, my mother cracked first. She told me she had begged my father not to do it but he didn't listen. My father didn't talk to me even after I was done talking to my mom and I didn't care. They lied to me all my life, they made me hate a different person, they almost made me leave Gabriel and made an innocent person apologize for the sins his father didn't commit. I asked them not to contact me anymore. I told my mother she should be rest assured that I'll be fine because it's obvious I'll be safer with the Lucien's brothers than with my own family. "You don't have to. Moreover, we'll be leaving for the palace in a day," I replied Crystina
Paige's POV "Lucien didn't do it," Carter said. He picked up a grape from the fruit bowl, ate one, and offered me the next one. I shook my head. "Who did?" He shrugged. "I wasn't really particularly interested in the story because it would've been more interesting if they'd said my father did it," I clenched my teeth. His answer wasn't what I wanted and his words were beginning to piss me off. "Carter, who did?" "Why do I think you're angry? I can smell your anger," "Because I need a fucking answer," I yelled."It was you, right? You're the girl in the story," "That's none of your business, I just need an answer," "No wonder that bastard hasn't marked you yet. He's probably stalling from marking a wolfless bitch," I clamped my lips together, forcing myself to swallow whatever it is I wanted to say. "Listen, Carter. You can keep the tale, I don't want to know," I turned, ready to leave again. "What happened to you was tragic," It was his game and the little time I'd spent
Paige's POV"Someone looks ready for training," Gabriel teased as I walked down the stairs. I was in my training gear already excited for the training. How could someone be so excited about getting exhausted and sweaty? That someone is me by the way. I know it's going to be hard but I'm ready in every way. I've been training for a month already and I get stronger each time. "I guess," I shrugged. I walked past him to pick up a bottle of water from the fridge. When I turned back to look at him, I caught him staring at my ass. Since the last time, we haven't made an attempt to make out not to talk about having sex. It's not like the spark died because I could still feel the sexual tension between us but I believe something else changed in Gabriel. I can't know what's going through his head but it's a lot sometimes and he acts on it. He thinks I'll break if he touched me. If I want him, I have to pull him in myself. "Quit staring at my ass, commander," He gave a small smile and looked
Paige's POVI tried to wrap my head around what Gabriel meant by his words and I couldn't bring myself to find an answer to that. I was shocked by his words and I couldn't understand it. I've been playing with Azel because he was too busy to have my time and I didn't want to be a bitch by demanding his attention every time. "What are you talking about, Gabriel?" He clicked his tongue. "You don't want me around you. Don't try to deny it, Piage," I had to interrupt him at that point. "That's not true, Gabriel. You've been busy and I didn't want to be an additional problem by complaining," "You've been giving your attention to Azel. You don't even look at me when I come home either in the day or at night," "That's because you don't stay for more than five minutes when you come home during the day and at night, you come home late. I try to stay awake and wait for you but you just never come," He stared at me, ran his hand into his hair, and slumped into his chair. "I stay for five
Paige's POV"Get off my path, you demon," I yelled at Azel as I tabbed the game console with more anger. He was growling, yelling back at me. "Move your ass, you're not a snail for fuck sake, Princess," I snarled at him and he winked. I still don't understand how I get so worked up about these games and Azel can still compose his shit to look like gold. Two weeks have passed since Gabriel and I declared how important we were to each other. He's been busy at the Pack, rarely having time for me. Still, I always wake up to breakfast that he made while the chef he hired fixes dinner for me. Most times, when I wake up in the morning, he's gone and I don't even have the privilege to see him before bed. I miss him so much but I didn't want to complain and act like a clingy mate so I shut my trap and let him do whatever he wanted. Sometimes, I would sneak into the training ground in the early hours of the morning to watch him train with the others and when I'm satisfied with his looks, I'
Paige's POV"Do you really want to know the answer to that?" I asked him. He stared at me, his eyebrows furrowed. I knew he was surprised by my question but I believed at the same time that he needed to be mentally prepared for the truth. "I think so. If you want to tell me, then I want to know," I nodded. I sat up, leaning away from his body and into the sofa so we could sit opposite each other. We stared at ourselves for a while before I looked away. "Originally, I'm from Lucien's pack," I said, holding my breath."You're a Northerner," he said, in disbelief. I nodded."Yes, I'm a Northerner. According to my parents, they said my dad was a Beta to your dad at some point before we had to leave. I don't know how true that is anyway," He appeared to be thinking about something. "I know every Beta that my dad had because I had to work with them at some point. What's your family name?" "We go by Drews now but previously, we were called Rowards" Gabriel shook his head. "That doesn
Paige's POVAfter having our breakfast by evening, we settled into the living room and put on the TV. "Do you think we should play some video games instead?" Gabriel asked. I shook my head.I was waiting for him to sit beside me so I could cuddle with him. His body felt warm and I wanted more of his warmth. I so longed for him beside me that I wanted to cry. Whatever was happening to me is something that I don't understand but now, I don't think I can take a step away from this man."I don't know how to play any video games," His eyes widened in surprise. Laughter kissed my lips but I held it in. I was actually surprised to see him surprised. "Well, that makes two of us," He dropped the game console, and the laughter I'd been holding dropped out of my mouth. He sat beside me and watched as I laughed, a smile dancing on his lips."Why did you ask me to play a game with you when you didn't know how to play yourself?" He shrugged. "I don't know, I just thought you would know how to a
Paige's POVWhen we finally came out of the room, it was past midday. Well, the shower took longer than expected and we spent two hours cooped up in the four walls of my bathroom while he banged the fucking life out of me. My toes still curl at the thoughts of him filling me up. A smile lingers on my lips and my heart softens like a cellophane paper. I can still feel his taste on my tongue and his touches on my body.I needed more, it was as if I became addicted to Gabriel all of a sudden. I don't think I can get enough of those kisses and his touches and the way my body shook with tremors every time he filled me up to the brim. I couldn't control my screams. At some point, I had to cover my mouth with my palm but Gabriel removed my hand and told me it was okay. I could scream all I wanted, he loved it that way. Quickly, he replaced my hands with his lips. Right there in the bathtub, he took me thrice while I molded my body against his, my tiny legs wrapped around his body and his h