"What!!"I exclaimed, staring at Haelyn. I couldn't bring myself to believe my ears, Alpha Zane killed someone for entering the garden and I entered it last night and he didn't kill me. My heart swirled with different kinds of thoughts as I began to ask myself a lot of questions "Why would he kill someone just because of the garden?" At that point my hatred for Alpha Zane grew as I started planning on how to get close to him, I needed revenge for Alpha Kane and myself "That's why I stopped you from going into the garden, "Haelyn said, snapping me out of my thoughts "Why would he kill someone? That's wickedness" I replied and Haelyn burst into laughter. I stared at her and began to wonder why she was laughing. "Did I say anything funny?" "Why are you laughing"I asked her "The way you’re taking it is making me laugh, for real,” Haelyn replied, chuckling.“The way I take it? How exactly am I taking it?” I asked, raising an eyebrow. "you think Alpha Zane is someo
"What paper is that?" Haelyn asked. I didn't reply, I just kept wheeling myself into the house. "Ugh!" She groaned. "Why are you acting so suspicious and ignoring me." She said and I chuckled. "I am not ignoring you, Haelyn. I'm just thinking about what to do with my life here." is there no vacancy for a job anywhere? I asked her. And who will.., She suddenly made a pause in her speech. I knew what she was about to say though. "Who was willing to hire a stranger and a cripple at that, the truth hurt in any way it been said.so I made my way into the house while Haelyn was still outside. What are you still doing out there, Haelyn?" I asked, raising my voice a little. Waiting for a response When I didn't get a reply, I wheeled myself back outside. What-" I kept quiet on seeing who was outside. It was one of Alpha Zane's guards. "What' is he doing here Haelyn? I asked and she shrugged, signifying she had no idea, He's here to see you I guess," she said. Haelyn was s
What are you planning?" Haelyn asked, clearly frightened and shaken up. "For the record, I'm not planning anything. "I said. I didn't want Haelyn to know about my other plans and agenda. It will put everything at risk because I'll have to protect her from those who would want to hurt her and I don't need that now. I don't need anything to slow me down or someone who would slow me down. "You have that sinister look in your eyes, Leona," Haelyn stated and I chuckled. "This is my eyes, baby girl," I muttered looking somewhere else. Her eyes remained fixed on me and I groaned "Fine. I'm not cooking up anything and neither do I have any sinister ideas. I'm applying for this." I said, passing her the flyer. "No!" She said immediately. "Why not?" I asked. "don't you have any idea that going to the pack house is a big mistake?." Haelyn asked "What?" I asked again. "You have an agenda going there, Leona, and until I know what it is, the answer is a big No." She stated
I kept mute and ignored him, as I buried my face to the ground, all I had on my mind was how I was going to participate in the test that would be taking place in three days from now. But How will they not find out that I am not a member of this park? I thought to myself. I need to be accepted in this park because of my mission, I must accomplish the reason why I came to this park. But all my hope of becoming a park member was gradually fading. I was gradually losing hope, how would I go about it? Alpha Kane spies were all over the place, sending feedback about all my movements here in the park, if I failed to accomplish this task, my sister's death would be in vain and Fiona's life is depending on it. "Oh God, you need to help me on this, I'm fed up" I muttered as tears welled up in my eyes. I didn't even know when I started crying. The tears were just flowing, I couldn't control it. I had even forgotten that Haelyn was beside me, my sob became very loud, but then I got
I began wheeling myself toward the palace, but as I approached, I noticed a large crowd gathered in front of it. My mind couldn’t stop racing with questions—what could be happening there?My hands ached from the strain of carrying my luggage for so long. Needing relief, I placed the bags on the ground, hoping to ease the stress on my arms.Just then, a woman walked up to me and smiled. “I can help with the luggage,” she offered.“Wow, that’s very kind of you. Thank you, I really appreciate it,” I replied, a hint of relief in my voice.“Don’t mention it,” she said warmly. “So, tell me—what’s your name?” "I'm Leona and you are? "Clara," she said "You have a Nice name" Clara "Thank you, she answered with a smile, "If I may ask are you also here to participate in the test"I asked "Yes I am, this is my luggage too" Clara replied, pointing to her bags "Your bags are even more than mine don't worry about my luggage I will be fine, "I said, staring at Clara's bag. "Leona I
The alarm beeped at dawn, stirring everyone awake. Today was the start of the test, and just thinking about it made me break into a sweat, even though the morning breeze was cool against my skin. Doubts crept in, what if I wasn’t selected? The odds weren’t in my favor, but I couldn’t let myself give up. Not yet.One by one, everyone took their turns in the bathroom. I waited until last, savoring the extra time to wash and collect my thoughts. It was a small moment of calm before the challenges ahead. Here’s an improved version of your text for better clarity and flow.Soon, we gathered in front of the palace hall, where the headmaids began conducting the tests we were required to complete. They took our information one by one, and I could feel their gazes linger on me as I approached to provide mine, just as the others had done.Their expressions said it all, they were wondering what a crippled woman on crutches was doing at the palace, seeking a maid position.When they asked for my
Right after we submitted our papers, they were collected for review. I turned my head swiftly, and my gaze met Clara’s. I blinked at her, offering a silent reassurance that we would pass.Minutes dragged on like hours as we sat there, unsure if the results would be announced immediately. The tension in the room was palpable, but no one dared to leave ,we hadn’t been dismissed..One of the head maids emerged from the hall, holding a wide sheet of paper that resembled the decrees used in ancient times.“I will now announce the names of those who passed the first test. Ten of you made it,” she said, her voice firm and measured. My heart skipped a beat, even though I was confident in what I had written.Still, fear clawed at me as I wondered who the three that would fail were. Two participants had already been sent out before the test even began, and now three more would be eliminated.“Amira, Layla, Lily, Clara …” she called out, listing names one by one. With every name, the room grew
Alpha Kane povI watched her closely, noticing how her eyes quickly darted away as soon as they met mine.A smirk tugged at my lips. She was suspicious, and I didn’t need anyone to tell me that.She was the same girl I’d encountered in the restricted garden the day before, and now, here she was—at my pack house, in my palace, applying for the maid position. The coincidence was too much to ignore. It made her presence here even more suspicious.I observed her as she struggled to reach the finish line, panting heavily. She was clearly unfit and there was no way she could win, especially not with crutches. But something about her expression told me she wouldn’t give up easily. She had a fire in her eyes, a determination that seemed to burn brighter than her physical limitations. She would go to any length to get into the palace, and I could see that clearly.I smirked again, unable to tear my eyes away from her. There was something about this girl—something intriguing. She was suspicio
I sat on the veranda of the palace, my thoughts racing back to Alpha Zane’s dismissal. The memory replayed vividly ,his cold gaze, his sharp tone and I couldn’t shake the sting of humiliation. What had gone wrong? Why had he reacted that way?My mind wandered to the questions he’d asked me earlier. Simple, straightforward questions about my past, my purpose. Questions I should have been prepared to answer. Yet, in that moment, my tongue had betrayed me, leaving me flustered.“Dammit, I messed up,” I muttered, clenching my fists tightly. My frustration burned in my chest. How could I hope to approach Alpha Zane again, knowing his anger still lingered?I exhaled heavily, forcing myself to think. Time was slipping through my fingers, and every mistake pushed me further away from my goal. I needed a new plan—something to redeem myself and earn another chance to speak with him.With determination, I stood from the bench and headed inside the palace. My steps were quick, purposeful. As I pa
Alpha Zane povAnger surged through me, and I didn’t even know why. Maybe it was because she was lying to me. It shouldn’t make me this furious, but it did. She was playing games, trying to provoke the worst in me.I imagined letting my wolf take over at that moment—how it would have hurt her so badly. She wasn’t even good at lying, yet she kept trying her best to stick to it.There was no way she wasn’t a spy. She had to be. But how certain was I? Not certain enough. Still, she was clearly doing everything she could to hide whatever it was she was keeping from me—her thoughts, her agenda, her secrets.I sighed deeply, trying to calm myself, resorting to breathing exercises because of her.Breathe in.Breathe out.I tried to keep my anger in check, knowing it was better to send her away. If I didn’t, I might have done something I’d regret.The walk I had planned to take was now ruined, slipping from my grasp because of her. I no longer felt the desire to enjoy the breeze that had been
I appeared behind Natalie as she made to walk back with Madam Stella still staring at her back. She saw me and froze. She didn't expect me to be there. Nobody did. I had been at her back since minutes earlier. “Madam Stella don't have to deliver the message to me, you did just now” I said making her realize that I heard everything and she shouldn't have hidden behind Madam Stella. She smiled then walk up to me. Her smile poisonously infectious. She stood very close to me leaning over to my ear. “You think I can't say those to your face?” She asked but I only scoffed silently. “Don't think the Alpha has got your back and do whatever work is assigned to you dillgently” she said but I said nothing. Something in me told me she isn't ready to stop and would still continue. “Alpha Zane also can't stop me, reason why he chooses me over everyone in this pack, I'm his favourite in all of the pack, you should know” She said, telling a tale I never cared about. I just l
Natalie’s POVI froze at the sight of them together. I knew they weren’t kissing, but it certainly looked like it. Alpha Zane wouldn’t kiss anyone so randomly—especially not a maid like her.But the way he leaned in, staring at her so intently, made my blood boil. I clenched my fists, furious. That bitch was clearly trying to get his attention, and now it seemed like Alpha Zane was giving it to her.And then she lost her balance—only for him to catch her. By the waist. My eyes widened in pure rage at the sight of his hands on her, holding her like that. But I forced myself to suppress my anger, unwilling to show any signs of discomfort while Alpha Zane was still here.I shot a glare at the girl, whose waist was still wrapped in his strong, masculine hands. To my satisfaction, my glare seemed to work—she quickly scampered out of his grasp, and he let her go without hesitation.He began walking away from her but stopped suddenly.“Tread carefully,” he said, his voice laced with mockery.
I stared at him as he came closer taking gentle strides towards me. It made my heart skip. I was in the garden because I was sure I would see him here but once I was here, I couldn't remember why I had chosen to come here with the hope of finding him. “You know too well where I could be Leona, and you are new in the palace you say?” His voice came, gentle yet the sharp and harsh edge was noticeable. I knew he was suspicious of me and that was exactly why he was waiting for me to come find him here. To confirm whether I was worthy of being kept around or not. Of course, I wasn't worthy of being around him, because I would bring him pain sooner or later as my only aim is to ruin him which I would surely do. These thoughts ran through my head as he stared at me amused. I then realized why his gaze was fixed on me, it was because of the glare I had sting into him. A glare that shows the aura of someone who wants revenge, of someone tired of hiding behind a damn mai
I woke up slowly, stretching my tired limbs. My eyes drifted to the wall clock—it was already 9 a.m. The room, which I shared with the other maids, was empty. They’d clearly all started their duties for the day.Reaching for my crutches beside the bed, I steadied myself and made my way to the window. From there, I gazed out at the park, my thoughts drifting to the mission that had brought me here. Two weeks had passed since I began working at the palace, yet I hadn’t made any progress. The thought weighed heavily on me.“How am I supposed to accomplish anything when I haven’t even seen Alpha Zane?” I muttered under my breath.Being here wasn’t easy, especially with my disability. The others dismissed me, their disdain thinly veiled, but I’d learned not to let it bother me. I pushed through each day, trying to find a way to cross paths with Alpha Zane. So far, every attempt had failed.Letting out a weary sigh, I got undressed and made my way to the bathroom. After a quick bath, I dres
Alpha Kane povI glanced at my phone again, staring at the picture of Leona in Alpha Zane’s pack. It had been sent by one of my spies, who I’d planted to monitor her movements and activities.The message that accompanied the image detailed how she had successfully entered Zane’s palace as a maid.“Perfect,” I muttered, a sly smile curling my lips as I leaned back and took another sip of my wine. Everything was falling into place, just as I had planned.Leona had worked tirelessly to secure her place in Zane’s palace, defying all odds despite her limitations. Admirable? Perhaps. But I couldn’t care less.“Impressive,” I mused, clapping my hands lightly in mock applause.Her presence in the palace meant it would be far easier for her to retrieve the vital information I needed. Still, I wasn’t foolish enough to leave things to chance. I would continue sending spies to ensure her loyalty and track her progress until her mission was complete.I glanced at the picture again, scrutinizin
I packed for my new life in the palace, excitement buzzing through me. Haelyn helped, folding my clothes with care, her movements steady.“I can’t believe it,” I said, my grin widening. “I’m one of the five chosen. I feel like the happiest person alive.”Haelyn looked up, smiling. “I told you, didn’t I? You were bound to make it.”I pulled her into a tight hug. “Thank you for believing in me. You’re the best.”“That’s what friends are for,” she said, laughing lightly.“Not every friend would do this. You’re one of a kind,” I teased.“Stop making me blush,” she replied, nudging me playfully.Her smile faded slightly. “Leona, there’s something I need to tell you about working in the palace.”I tilted my head. “What’s wrong?”“It’s the rules. They’re strict. And… the work won’t be easy for someone like you,” she said hesitantly.I understood what she meant. My disability wasn’t a secret, and I’d faced doubt before. “I won’t let it hold me back,” I said firmly. “I’ll manage. Trust me.”
I bit my fingers nervously as my mind was racing with thoughts of what if, What if I wasn’t chosen? What would become of me? How else would I get close to Alpha Zane?I sighed—again. My nerves were getting the best of me. I had to get in, no matter what.“Are you okay?” Clara’s hushed voice came from beside me, pulling me out of my thoughts.I shot her a strange look. Why would she think I wasn’t okay? She quickly ducked her head, and I raised mine, only to find that everyone was staring at me, including Alpha Zane.Wait—why was he holding a paper that looked like a result sheet?What the hell was going on?I quickly looked back at Clara. “Why are they staring at me?” I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.She muttered, “You kind of gave a loud sigh that attracted everyone.”I shut my eyes, mortified. I had no idea my sigh was that loud.“Is everything okay, Leona?” The deep, smooth voice of Alpha Zane reached me, and the way he said my name sent a tingling sensation down my spine.