ALPHA GUNNOLFI stood in the clearing in my wolf form with my warriors flanked around me. My wolf was becoming slightly uncontrollable and howling repeatedly in the field. His mood was enough for my human soul to be anxious. I was actually going through it.Using my wolf eyes, I scanned the length from where I stood, listening for any sound of life, but I heard nothing. I couldn’t even scent her smell. It was as if she had disappeared into thin air which was not possible.I howled wildly, the rock beneath my feet breaking into pebbles that flew through the horizon. I was beyond annoyed, but I couldn’t keep staying here either. I needed to go back to the palace in case there was something that needed my attention. But, the real reason was that I didn’t want my mother to know that the human was my mate.‘Gabriel, scout for her. I want her back, do you understand?’ I mind-linked.‘Yes, Alpha.’I howled once more. Where could the damn woman had gone? Who had helped her escape? It didn’t m
LINA ROYALEI groaned into my pillow. What was that noise? Why can’t someone sleep in this house for once. If not because of my son’t drama, I would be in my cottage, enjoying myself now. I sighed as I got up from the bed, and grabbed my robe from the hanger, and wore it quickly. The noise seemed to intensify. That definitely sounded like my stubborn son, Gunnolf.What was the problem with him?I wore my wool slippers that my late husband had given me, and walked down the stairs. In front of me was the guards with their heads bowed. They looked flustered, and I could sense the fear that emitted from them. Gabriel was standing right in front, and he looked so good right there, but I tried not to make him distract me.I looked up at the throne room, and my son was pacing to and fro like he had a fire up his butt. I’ve never really seen him this way before, and he had gotten so many dramatic moments.“I gave you one job, and you couldn’t do it! You have the audacity to come here and tel
LEONIEI sat down on the little office desk beside the window. It was bare. There was nothing to read here. There was nothing to do, and there was no-one to talk to. I placed my head in my hands. I don’t understand anything anymore. It’s like my brain is shutting down on its own. I sighed as I looked up at the blurred paintings. Whatever happiness I had been feeling yesterday had evaporated. My fingers lightly drummed on the desk as I thought about everything that had happened to me so far right from the moment I had stepped down from the plane. Nothing here was normal, or worth staying a month for. It all defiled nature. I still couldn’t wrap my mind around the fact that humans could turn into wolves. It seemed like a giant horror movie, and I hated that so much. I hated that I was stuck here for no reason. I let my fingers slide over my tangled hair. How could I believe the words of one of them. Though, I really didn’t have a choice, but I didn’t want to stay here anymore. This r
ALPHA GUNNOLFThese were the issues.I loosened my bun and kicked off my shoes in rage. My wolf was literally whimpering and trying to get closure.“I don’t know where she is, man. Stop whining,” I snapped into the open air.I felt like there was something scraping at my skin from the inside out. Ugh! What was this hell? My wolf was so annoying. But, it actually wasn’t his fault, but that of that human.How was she my mate? It was so annoying that someone like her will become a part of my life. She didn’t deserve anything good. What she wouldn’t be a part of my life. I would push her out of my life. I know how to handle such things. I would make sure that this happens, no matter what I had to do. I wasn’t a fool.I stiffened my emotions, and went to the bed. I slowly pulled the duvet and tried to sleep, only for me to feel like my heart was literally splitting in two. I clutched at my chest, and fell to my knees. What the fuck was going on?In that same minute, my head spun.‘Mate,’ m
LINA ROYALEGabriel had not been responsive to my charms, and to top it up, we had been interrupted by my son before we could do anything. I was also curious about what Gunnolf wanted, and informed Gabriel to incite my son where necessary as regards the human girl.Coming out of the room, Tina informed me that my son had not been able to sleep almost all night, and he had literally being acting like a maniac, opening and closing things while looking like he was searching for Leonie.The information rocked me so hard. I was so annoyed with Gunnolf. Why does he keep hiding things from me, and what exactly do I need to do to have him come out of this bubble he had succeeded in putting himself in. This time, I wasn’t going to hear his nonsense, and he was going to tell me what exactly was up.Now, I was presently standing at the side, my eyes spitting fire as I asked him a hard question. I watched as his hands slowly slid away from Gabriel. Gabriel panted, and that only increased my ire o
LINA ROYALEI just couldn’t wait till the morning. I had to see Leonie now, and find out the next step in all of these. With careful movements, I turned towards the common room. A place I had holed Leonie in.I pulled the keys from the middle of my breast, and turned the door knob as I stepped into the room. The whole place was dark. My fingers sort the switch, and I turned on the light.Leonie was curled as a ball on the bed. She looked so delicate, and completely beautiful. Wow! My son was indeed lucky to be her mate. He would eat good now.I chuckled at my matchmaking skills. I never imagined that I would get to a point where I would pair my son with a woman, not less a human female. I had almost lost hope that he would find his mate at all, and now, I was super glad that I had persevered. This was just the best thing ever.I walked over to her, and lightly touched her skin. It was smooth despite how much she had suffered since she came into this pack. I looked at hair, and was ama
LEONIEHow could she do this?I had a little hope that she was my way out of this place, and she had crushed it without a backwards glance. It was so damn unfair. I couldn’t stop myself as I flung pillows and at the door.“Get me out of here!” I screamed.There was no response. All I felt was my heartbeat which was banging mercilessly against my ribcage. I hated this. I hated the feeling of suffocation that threatened to get the best of me. Pulling myself out of the bed, I walked over to the door. The first strings of sunlight was already prominent but I honestly wasn’t feeling it. All I wanted to do was get out of here. I wanted freedom. “Look, I know someone is out there, and you can probably me hear me, and that’s so good. I want to get out of this place. I’m so damn tired of staying in here. Let me out!” I cried.Nothing!No-one came around, and all I did was scream. I didn’t care if the Alpha heard me or not. I was tired of this. It’s either death or freedom. I wasn’t going to
ALPHA GUNNOLFI had not been able to sleep for days now. I had no idea where Leonie was, and how I was going to find her. I moved to the window and stared at the moon. “You’ve not told me why I have a human as my mate. I don’t know what sort of cruel game this is, but I honestly want it to end. I’m tired of it,” I muttered. “I want a mate that is a werewolf, preferably Alex Dew,” I said calmly. I gasped as I felt like my heart was about to break into a million pieces. Ugh! I clutched my chest in pain. This wasn’t fair. I almost thought that the moon goddess was punishing me for disobeying her.My wolf had been silent, and not responding to me since the conversation with my mom. I knew he was pissed. He was hurting because he couldn’t find his mate, and I was being insensitive.But, how could I share in his pain when it felt like I was drowning in pain. I needed to find Leonie first and then, I would figure what I have to do. With that thought in mind, I held myself together, and the
LEONIEI stared at him in shock. I couldn’t believe he would tell me to do that. I had come with the Alpha, and from what I could see, almost everyone around were treating him with utmost respect. They all bowed low, and spoke in calm tones. So, why did this man think he could tell me to lick his shoe? I just couldn’t beat the level of stupidity that I was seeing.“Are you deaf? I believe you know your status, you lowlife. Do as I say this minute!” He snapped on top of his voice, sending cold fear through my spine.“I…”“That’s enough,” Alpha Gunnolf said, stalling my words. I blinked in shock as I tried to stand on my feet, so the wine would at least slide off my sari. The last thing I wanted was to feel sticky, but I was so scared at the same time.The whole hall had gone silent, and no-one was willing to say a word. I tried hard not to shake under every scrutiny as I feared for the Alpha’s next words. He was not nice tonight, and there was a good chance that he might send me to the
LEONIE“We’ve arrived!” One of the guards screamed on top of his voice.I swallowed the lump in my throat as I looked ahead. It was so dark out here, but the building in front was illuminated by candles giving a haunted appearance. It’s not like I have ever being to a haunted house, but I had watched a couple of movies that depleted it. Though, this was nothing like them. It was much worse.“Are you going to step out of the carriage or what?” Alpha Gunnolf snapped at me, bring me to my senses.I bowed slightly, and stepped out. There was no form of kindness in his gait or expression. I also noted that he avoided looking at me. It was like I wasn’t a part of anything that was important to him, and that made me feel so unwanted and unloved.Despite this, I struggled to keep up with him. Lina Royale had informed him to make me feel good, but he was doing the exact opposite. I had no idea what it was going to cost him if he at least treated me with respect. He was so cold, and mean to me,
LEONIEThe maid and Lina Royale made me seat with my back turned to the mirror as they fussed with me. Lina Royale barked out orders to the maid, who complied with everything that was being said. I tried to calm down, knowing I had no place to make any requests. Lina Royale was set to do all she wanted to do, and I had no place to stop her.“It’s done, Queen mother,” the maid said calmly.I think I heard a note of jealousy in her voice. I could understand that she felt like I was more privileged than her, and I hoped it wouldn’t be a problem in the future. When whatever Lina Royale was planning fails, because it always doors, I would be the one to bear it all, and I was definitely not looking forward to any of these, but I needed to be calm for now.“That is very good,” Lina Royale said easily.The maid stepped back, and Lina Royale looked at me in shock. The shock slowly transformed into awe. I tried to touch my face, but she swatted it off, mumbling that I was set to ruin the makeup
LEONIEMy throat had gone sore from the amount of shouting that I have been doing. The guards wouldn’t bulge from their locations, and they looked about ready to hoist me away from there so I wouldn’t speak with Alpha Gunnolf.It pained me deeply, and unable to bear that I would be locked out in this way, I ran as fast as I could to the servant quarters. A couple of maids were looking at me curiously, but I hardly cared about anything other than my own feelings.10 steps away from my door, I caught the back view of Gina. I wasn’t ready to talk to her. I’m sure she must have heard my voice, that was why she had come here. But, she would have to go back how she came because I’m not in the mood to give her audience.I ran as fast as I could, but it was a bit late. Gina had her eyes on me in seconds, and she was looking at me like I had sprouted a horn at the back of my head.“Leonie, what is the matter?” She asked kindly.I shook my head, and plunged along the path leading to my room. I
ALPHA GUNNOLFLeonie flinched as I rose my hands up. It was evident that she felt like I was about to strike her, but I wasn’t going to do that, yet I brought my hands down. The pain in her eyes were alive, but I ignored it. She was not to be trusted.“Why did you do all these?” I asked in a calmer voice.She fidgeted pulling her hands around as she tried hard not to meet my gaze. I wondered if she thought I would find out the truth if I looked into her eyes. It should be the case, for her kind are not good people.“I don’t understand, Alpha Gunnolf. The kid was crying and I couldn’t let him go just like that. I had to do something,” she said calmly.I turned away from her, my hands fisting to my sides. “Liar!” I accused.I could hear her sharp intake of breath. “I’m not lying. I would never try to flee from helping someone,” she said quietly.I growled as I took in the deserted backyard. I closed my briefly to control myself. I had to be in control of my emotions and the situations.
LEONIE I really didn’t know what I was going to do with the kid. He was crying even harder, and this situation was not something that I was used to. How would I be able to handle any of these? There was no way to explain the shot of adrenaline that went through my veins. I was so scared about the whole thing that was happening, but equally charged to protect the child, though I could not understand how he could transform from wolf to child so easily. I mean, nothing about this was normal. What thing was for sure, I couldn’t continue thinking on what to do and what not to do. It was killing time, and the water was getting into the kid’s lungs. He was literally whimpering on me, and I knew I had to do something to help him. I had to protect him from dying from the water. I had no idea how werewolf system works, but I knew it wouldn’t be too different with his human state. “Hold onto me,” I said fiercely. The child tightened his hold on me, and I slowly held the rope as I placed bot
CHAPTER 75LEONIEWhat was that noise? I sat back down in shock. I had no idea what I should expect from the situation. Everything was really going crazy, and there was the probability that I was hearing things. Yes, that should be it.I was definitely hearing things because there is no way that noise was real. I sat down and pulled the basket closet to me, while looking at the empty room. The ones who were in need of urgent medical help were nowhere to be found. So, it was just me that was remaining and I was a bit nervous.I leaned my head on the chair, as I thought about taking a nap. It would make me less worried about my surroundings, and I might be able to focus on what was coming next. Yes, I had great hope that it would be the case with me. I was optimistic for results at this point, and pretty sure that things would happen the way I had planned it to happen.Then, the howl came worse than earlier almost making me jump up. It was the craziest I had heard in a long while and
LEONIEI walked ahead of the guards. There was a tingling in my soul with each step I took. Hopefully, Alpha Gunnolf wouldn’t skin me alive right now. I was hoping against hope that things would be easy going forward.I rounded the corner that took me to the throne room, and I noted that there was barely anyone around. It was odd, and it made me feel more scared. I had no idea the type of mood that Gunnolf was in. He was so unpredictable at all times, and it made me more nervous than ever. This wasn’t what I wanted one bit.A guard pushed me forward, and finally I found myself in the line leading to his throne. I could see him from where I stood. He was so off and annoyed about so many things, and I really wondered how I was going to get exempted from his wrath.I never wanted to be in Gunnolf’s bad side. I just wanted to have peace, and believe that things were a bit better. Oh, a girl can dream. It was crazy how much pain I was getting right now, and I wished that things would chan
LEONIEI lay down on my bed thinking about everything that had happened in the past few weeks. I was so worried that I had not been able to truly give my all to this relationship. What? It wasn’t a relationship, but a situation-ship. It was crazy how these things were happening to me. I wanted nothing more than for everything to fall into place, but I had no idea how this was going to happen.Alpha Gunnolf had proven beyond reasonable doubt that he couldn’t stand me. He hated my guts and everything that had to do with me. There was no way I would be able to win his heart. He was completely disgusted by me.Taking a pillow, I used it to cover my face. I was sad beyond words, and I still didn’t want to cry. There was no use of crying when it was evident that I would never be the one he would choose.My heart ached so hard. I knew that I had to give into that, but I didn’t want to as well. I didn’t want to be the last person on the block. I didn’t want to be discarded like a doll. Alpha