CHAPTER 9 Three hours had elapsed since the gathering ended, and the whole Alphas returned to their several Packs with their subordinates.Nathan and the others were put in their various places according to the Alpha Don's declaration, and Bianca watched as Nathan was taken out of the palace to be exiled. “Find out where he will be taken to—” she ordered the maid standing beside her before she made her way into the palace building. Although she was certain Nathan was only bringing up more conflict, it seemed like it was in her favor since it would buy her some time, too.The news of the pregnancy was one thing she never expected, and that was the greatest obstacle she was having. If Lena ever conceived before her, then she would be of no value in the palace because the Alpha Don wouldn't even consider her a living thing. Even her title as consort would be unworthy of her.Back in her room, she had sent for Mistress Evelyn to show up. She was the only one who would give her some hope
CHAPTER 10 A few minutes after Lena had ingested the Alpha’s meal, her body system changed. She had told the Alpha through a mind link that she would eat the meal since she didn't get enough of the one served to her, and he agreed to it.She walked to the door and slammed her fist heavily on it, but that didn't help. That noise attracted Don's attention, and he hurried out of the hall chamber to be sure everything was alright with Lena. The moment he rushed in, she grabbed him by the collar—pinned him against the wall and her lips savoring him.Even as he was eager to know what was going on, he gave in to every bit of it….suckling her lips like his life depended on it. He wrapped her into his embrace, her breasts pressing against his chest and his palm tucked to her butt.“Lena!!” he groaned, not getting enough of her. He wouldn't deny that he missed her so much. He wanted more of that—to mount on her and reached the climax again. “Are you okay?” he mumbled, still not letting her go
CHAPTER 11Two days later,Bianca was busy gobbling on the wild fruits Evelyn had gotten for her when she recalled the heaviest mistake she had ever made. The image of Lena eating the meal she had prepared for Don struck her brain, and she dropped the fruit she was holding on the plate.She folded her arms—gaze fixated in the air. “That slut ate what was supposed to put me in a better position now. I was supposed to be pregnant by now….” she pouted her lips angrily. “Do I repeat it? It's so risky. The kitchen servants even got punished for what they didn't know about….”She chuckled the moment she recalled that they were just servants. “I shouldn't take the blame when they are there. That's why they are servants.” she consoled herself. “I should take another method….maybe just killing Lena and her child will do since she can't get herself away from Alpha. She hasn't left his room since she recuperated.”“My Lady!!” she had Evelyn's voice from the doorpost. “I came to take the plate…”
CHAPTER 12 Laughters resounded in the room. Bianca picked up the chips Evelyn had brought for her and threw them into her mouth. “Everything is interesting….” she mumbled and chewed it. “I so much love how it will eventually turn out.”“Okay, you mean Nathan wishes to abort her child? But is that possible?” Evelyn whispered to Bianca, and she nodded. “He must have stupidly trusted you. I can sense that….”They chuckled again.“You know, I am not as gullible as he thinks.” Bianca licked her lips. “I will strike with his bow and arrow and watch him slump to the floor and not get any help to stand again. I will make sure to take care of them without a trace.”Evelyn gulped, staring at the lady who had her shoulder high while threatening the air. “I'll just let you strike anyhow you want, then I will be the one to watch you all crumble to the floor.” she scoffed and cleared her throat. “Then, how will you start? The abortion won't take place just the first time the medicine is administer
CHAPTER 13 In the prison yard.Lena had demanded to see Susan and was waiting for her to show up. She was alone and disguised to not be noticed. Minutes elapsed before Susan showed up with her arms clutched to each other backwards. “Thank you for showing up….”“Who are you?” Susan asked. Her eyes widened the moment Lena pulled off the hat she was putting on. “What's with dressing like that? Are you a father?”Lena grinned. “Maybe!” She came closer and held her hands. “Do not resist my hand—” she dragged Susan to the side and forced her to stand before her. “There are things that I have to inquire from you.”“As a consort?”Lena nodded, grinning. “It's vice versa now, although I can't have you as a servant.”“You lied to be Nathan's sister. Who would do that to their brother?” Susan shrieked, letting out a loud hiss. “Meanwhile, you were a Princess…”Lena shut her lips. “Keep quiet while I talk.”“Whatever!!” Susan scowled. She just hates to see her once servant standing before her an
CHAPTER 14 When the sun had set, Bianca and Lena were seen taking a stroll around the palace together, discussing rival matters with their servants at their backs. Lena tried her best to make sure she was comfortable so Bianca wouldn't withdraw whatever plans she had made.They reached the garden and walked into it. There, Bianca handed her a flower, smiling. “I've not given it to anyone before….”Lena took it from her and inhaled it, forcing a smile on her face. She winked at Odessa and Eowyn, and they bowed to her, and then she turned to Bianca. “After having a walk together today, what next are we going to be doing together?” “Uhmmm, what about reading together in the library? It's been ages since I did that—” Bianca replied, gazing and grinning at the flowers.Lena licked her lips. “It's been ages? I had thought you returned to the palace after graduating. Don't tell me you didn't read while in school.”“I did read, but not novels. I want to explore as many novels as I can.” Bia
CHAPTER 15 Elena stretched her limbs, yawning. She was shocked when her eyes caught the clock and it was almost 10 pm. Her gaze averted to the left to see Alpha busy with piles of envelopes before him while he was reading the one already disclosed.She took a good look at herself as she reminisced on how she got to the bed. The only thing she could recall was going with him to a newly built and furnished building, which they took a tour around, and then two Mafia guards introduced to her.To draw Alpha Dante's attention, she cleared her throat. Her brows knitted while she intently looked at him.“Now that you are awake, what next?” He referred to her but did not spare her a glance.Slowly, she climbed down from the bed and had her footwear on. “When did I doze off?”“Will it change the fact that you sleep a lot these days?” He raised his head. “I wanted you to help me sort out all these, but I'm not sure if you can do that with how puffy your face looks now. You're changing a lot, an
CHAPTER 16 Two days later.“What did I hear you say?” Lena screamed at Odessa, who was sobbing. “Whose father is dead?” she approached her, placing her palms on her shoulders.Odessa rubbed her nose. “I don't know why I'm so emotional—” she gulped and lifted her face. “I learned that Susan's father is dead. He died of a heart attack,” she repeated, and Lena shut her eyes. “Susan must be in tears now…..”A deep swallow. Lena made sure not to shed a single tear. Although the elderly man was never aware that one day he would be captured and would end up that way, he must have known that the business he was into was illegal and would bring his end anytime.He wasn't the only elderly man imprisoned for the crime, but he couldn't stand to stay there the rest of his life. Nathan was the only young man who was into managing the business, while Tyrion was the CEO—the rest were elderly men.What about the deposed Alphas? Did they also commit suicide because they lost their throne?Lena kept pa
CHAPTER 38 As Lena left, Alfred released a deep breath. He looked around to see the armed men almost close to him. He shook his head, “I'm not their priority. They can still leave me to live and go after her…” he looked at the direction Lena took. “We have to meet again, Lena. We didn't grow together, but I felt that bond. We have to live and spend time together…even if we won't have parents anymore.”His lips pulled apart slightly. He glanced around and found a heavy stone, which he grabbed.“They can't find me either. They won't find us. We don't have to lose each other after meeting again. My mother is also waiting for me.” he blinked, letting his tears roll down his cheeks.With all his might, he threw the stone to a distance, and it rolled over, going down deeper.He chuckled as the men felt that was the direction they took and headed towards the area. He slowly got to his feet and took the other way, heading to a destination he didn't know.When he felt he had walked enough and
CHAPTER 37 Alfred tapped Lena. He pulled her backwards, and they went back into the inner room. “This won't work! It's risky!!” he released a hot breath. “Look, let's just distract them. They are too huge to be fought. We will end up dead as they wish if we make any mistake…”Lena rolled her eyes. She felt so baffled that her body seemed to be on fire. Even though she wishes to die instead of Alfred, a part of her wants her to live for her son. She believes that someday, she will meet with her son and will even be welcomed back by the Don again.She sighed deeply and looked at Alfred. “So, how do you think we will distract them?”“Let's wait till they fall deep asleep. They can't cheat nature. They will certainly doze off at a time.” he suggested, and she nodded. “Do you think we will be able to get their boss’ medicine?”Lena shook her head. She had already thought about it several times and found no solution to that. “I believe he takes the treatment at the hospital, so whatever me
CHAPTER 36 Tyrion picked up the cigarette, looked at it, and dropped it on the floor. “It's a pity I won't have it again.” he shook his head pitifully. “I have to live, not for a few years, but for how long I wish.” he rubbed his finger on his lips. “Make sure they don't have a way to escape from there…..” The young man standing before him bowed to him. “It's already well protected—”He picked up the envelope on the floor and pulled out the letter in it. For the fifth time, he read it and burst into laughter that wasn't ordinary. “I found it the last day I stepped foot in her father's home. That day, I wept even as the man that I was and vowed to find her brother for her no matter what….but she disorganized everything and even found him herself….” he dropped the envelope on the floor and stood up.He had known that Lena had a lost brother but hid it because he planned to surprise her with her family, only to get stabbed by her master's mate that he also cared for.“If I had known th
CHAPTER 35 Elena was tossed into a little hut-like room. She groaned when her arm hit the floor, wincing silently in pain. Sending her hot saliva down her throat, she opened her eyes to see Beta Tyrion squatting before her—sending shivers down her spine.She gasped and shifted backwards, pointing her fingers at him. “Aren't you supposed to be dead? What are you doing here? Who was executed, if not you?” her voice was shaky. She was sure if Tyrion was impersonated, then he must have done all that just to deal with her like he promised.He grinned, tapping his index fingertip on the floor. “Ridiculous? “ he shook his head. “She seems astounded….” she stood up and gripped his jacket. “You fucking think I will have to die because of you? Why should I when I've been on my master's side before he met you….and then I will be the one to pass on because of you huh?”She bit her bottom lip. “Stop claiming to be the victim when you are the culprit—” she exhaled deeply. “If you didn't offend you
CHAPTER 34 “My feet are so damn bruised now…” Lena lifted her leg, seated on the floor, while checking her foot. She had pulled off her footwear when she found it difficult to run faster, but now, she was regretting it. “I will wait until it's healed before I continue…” she mumbled and positioned her bag to use it as a pillow, and then she laid down.Looking into the sky, she exhaled deeply, reminiscing on Alfred and how she had left without saying goodbye. However, she believed it was better, so they won't want to stop her or come after her. But then, one thing still baffles her—why he passed out when she touched her.She had never experienced such a thing before, and her wolf was saying nothing about it.“My baby—” she sniffled. “He must be crying now. I can hear his cries…” she blinked and turned over to lie on her side.She was already in the streets, but couldn't tell where exactly she was. It looked so calm, and people were barely walking around, or maybe she was still at the t
CHAPTER 33 Ten minutes later, a splash of water awoke Alfred. His eyes sprang open when he noticed he was lying on the floor. Gently, he sat up to meet his mother, who kept staring at him. She was stunned to see him lying on the floor after waiting for him to show up in the kitchen.Alfred wiped his face. “Mum!!” he swallowed softly, winking. “Where is Elena?”The elderly woman glanced around. “Shouldn't I be asking you?”He gazed at his mother's face. Something was odd about him. There's a feeling that had never ignited in him since he knew himself as a living being. “Are you okay? There are lots of customers to serve. How did you end up here?” she stood up, grasping her apron. “I was waiting for you but didn't see you, so I decided to serve them all before searching for you….”He made a long face. “Really? Are they more important to you than my whereabouts?” he forced himself to stand, dusting his clothes. “You didn't see me and wanted to serve your customers first. What if I was
CHAPTER 32 “Get the two bowls and serve them….” Alfred referred to Lena, who was stretching her hips. She had worked all day, serving people in the tavern owned by the family that had saved her. It's just a night, and she already felt at home.Each time she sets her eyes on the young man who had the same looks and birthmark as her, she feels there is another family left, but one thing still baffles her…..who was that guy exactly? Several times, she had inquired….but he insisted that they never met for once and he was part of the family that brought him in. His father was dead….he was just left with a mother and no siblings. To think of it, why doesn't he have the same looks as his mother? All those had haunted her throughout the night. She woke up several times at midnight and took a good look at the guy.Something was also weird about him. His mother was a human, and he was a werewolf—but a powerless wolf. He doesn't have a scent either. It seemed his wolf was suppressed and wasn'
CHAPTER 31 The sun was setting, and Lena was yet to leave the woods. She had walked throughout the night until she passed the border but had yet to enter the lively area of the next pack. She felt exhausted and sat under a tree, leaning on it to get some rest.She stared at the broad branches of the tree and scoffed. “I didn't even give my son a name. His father will now do that.” she was weak down to her feet, and she had nothing with her that would generate some energy for her.“I can get a wild fruit here—” she sat up and continued her journey, slowly searching for fruits that she would ingest to hold her for some time. Once she enters the lively part of the next pack, she would purchase food with the money she has.After a long walk, she was still unable to get a fruit within the space.Wiping her perspiration, she sat on the floor again. “I need just a little strength to enter the next pack—just a little one,” she murmured and landed with her back on the floor, placing her head
CHAPTER 30 One of the royal guards rushed to Alpha Dante the moment he alighted from his car. He shut the door and dipped the car key into his pocket. “Why are you panting?” his brows arched, gazing at the guard still.“Your Majesty, the maids seem to be fighting. The palace has been in a roar for about an hour now.” the guard narrated and lifted his head. “When I inquired what was going on, I was told that Mistress Evelyn had sneaked into the baby’s room and poisoned the meal….but unfortunately, she was caught by the new servant, Susan who had beaten her to a pulp.”Unexpectedly, Alpha burst into laughter. Now, he can tell why Lena wanted Susan inside the palace as one of her servants.He walked past the guard and entered the palace building, his palms dipped into his pockets. “Evelyn has always been cautious, but this time, she was reckless because her cup was full and was overflowing. I've had enough of them here…” he pondered as he walked straight into the hallway that connected