Luka's POVOne of the strategies for winning a war was understanding your enemy. Knowing their tactics, strength, and weaknesses helps to determine how you'll attack them, defeat them and have victory. It helps to strengthen your own strategy and makes your warriors untouchable and at the end of the day undefeatable. It reduces the number of death and casualties and makes you more powerful and fearless. It gives you the courage to tread upon the head of your opponent. Those were the words of my father but now I realize I didn't understand one bit of Draenei. The more I learn about him, the more I realized it was likely I lose if a war breaks out. I'd always thought this man must be the devil's right hand but it seems Baba is right. We're dealing with the devil himself. His strategies at keeping his minions shut are crazy and unbelievable strategy. The werewolves and vampires had been at war for centuries. I used to read stories of them as a child and prayed I never have to risk the
Luka's POV"It became the valley of death," I scrutinized him. "What do you mean by that?" He shrugged, paused for a minute, and walked to my desk. He removed a note from the table and suddenly stopped to stare at my laptop. Charles winked at me and gave me a suspicious smirk. I rolled my eyes immediately after I realized what he meant."The people that I saw called it that. I went back to the pack on my way back from the Maldives. I wanted to say hi to the Alpha after leaving him in such a terrible state but I couldn't even get close to the borders," "Why? What had happened?" He sighed. "I can't say if the Alpha is still alive though because I never got to talk to him on the phone after that," I glared at him as I got more impatient. Charles has the attitude of digressing away from a topic when discussing a serious problem. He usually switches from one topic to another and gets on others' nerves. "Learn to have patience, Luka," "You should be the one to learn how to answer ques
Crystina's POV "Someone looks stunning," I beamed as Paige walked towards me once I stepped into the school premises. I shrugged, feeling proud. "I know, right?" I smiled again.She touched my arm. "So, how was the date night yesterday?" She winked at me. We were standing in the hallway. Students were passing beside us, some waved at us while others smiled while some others ignored us. Some kids walked in with a deep frown on their faces and you can easily guess that they've been forced to school without their permission. "Hello, Miss Paige, Luna,” A pretty student waved at us as she walked by. We waved back and gave her a big smile. Being loved felt good and I've never felt so blessed in my entire life. "Hi, Rose,"Paige linked her arm with mine the way she usually does. "Tell me, was it just dinner, or was it really a date like I predicted?" "It's more of in the middle," I removed my phone from my back pocket and gave it to her so she could see some pictures that I took.I wa
Crystina's POVAfter we left the school, we went ahead to a restaurant for lunch. I planned on asking him about what changed or am I supposed to just accept this new change and move on with it like it's nothing? I'm curious about what could be going on in Luka's head and every time I try to make sense of it, I hit a dead end. "Are you okay? You've been staring at the meal for minutes without touching it?" My head whipped up to look at him and the meal. I realized I'd been holding the fork and knife for a long time without touching the meal. "Yeah, I'm good," I faked a smile."Do you want me to order another meal for you? Do you want to eat something else? Do you feel nauseous?" He asked all at once. I grinned. "The meal is okay. I was just preoccupied with some thoughts," He held my gaze and slid his hand over mine. "What were you thinking about?" "The size of these tables," I lied.The answer I gave him was stupid. I knew it was absurd but that was the closest thing I could thi
Crystina's POVIt's been over a month since Luka let everyone know what has been going on within the pack and I also found out about his uncle for the first time in eleven years. I was actually surprised when Paige told me about it and I found it hard to believe. I had to ask Luka about it and he confirmed. When I asked why the relationship between them was estranged, he didn't give me an explanation, he said it has been that way even when his father was alive.As for Samer who left the pack on that same day, we haven't heard from him and he also didn't send us a message. For the first two weeks, Paige was worried about him. She could barely go a day without talking about Samer but after we realized it appeared he was gone for good, she accepted the new change. Everything hasn't really been the same in the pack for a long time and I wasn't an exception. My face was changing, my entire body was changing and it was getting obvious that a new being was growing inside of me. I spat out
Crystina's POVAs soon as those words left the doctor's mouth, a loud, tingling repeated ringing resounded in my ears. It felt as if I wasn't in the room anymore. I could feel my lips quivering and I suddenly felt cold. My heart was beating so rapidly against my chest and I found the room spinning."Canim," The voice sounded so far away. I wanted to respond but I didn't know which direction I was supposed to face."CANIM!" I blinked continuously as I was pulled into reality by Luka's voice. He was staring at me with a deep frown on his face. He looked so worried that I found it alarming. "Are you okay?" I nodded. I sniffled and that was when it occurred to me that I was crying already. It seems everything in the entire universe was against me at the moment.It's my fault! It's your fault, Crystina. I'm being punished for wanting to abort this baby in the first place. I caused this bad omen that's on my child. I'm a terrible mother."I need you to calm down Luna," The doctor advise
Luka's POVMy heart ached as I watched Crystina crying, blaming herself for the risk she and her baby would be facing. I didn't know what else to say to make her believe that it wasn't her fault. Things get complicated in life sometimes and during those times, we try to find an explanation as to why things are like that but unfortunately, we don't get to know why most of the time.After she calmed down, we went back to the doctor's office to let him know we'll be going ahead with the pregnancy. Crystina's decision wasn't the best but I was ready to stick with her. I'm scared, the heavens know how sacred I am but I can't let that show because Crystina needs me the most at this every moment.The doctor advised us on some of the things that she should avoid doing, some foods she should stay away from, and instead of a monthly visit to the hospital, it has to be weekly. If it gets better, he'll allow us to come every two weeks. I realized the journey ahead won't be an easy one, especiall
Luka's POVI pulled Crystina into me the more and kissed her lips like a hungry animal. The kiss wasn't slow this time, it was fast, hurried, and heated. It was a passionate moment between us and I loved it that way. Her hands were in my hair while my hand was all over her body. I was so tense that I thought I would eat her whole up even before I can get her to bed.It's been a while since we had sex, I'm hoping I don't mess this up. Moreover, she is pregnant, I wouldn't want to do anything to hurt her and her baby.My heart raced against my chest as I felt light on my feet. I didn't have any other choice than to pull back. If I took it too far and hurt her, I would hate myself."What's wrong?" A frown appeared on her face as she stared at me. "I don't want to hurt you," She hugged me. Crystina didn't say a word but she made me place my head on her Chet's as she held me tightly. I guess she was worried as well. "I thought you didn't want me for a minute," I held her waist. "NO, I w
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