JADEThe man had already ruined the evening with his presence. So even as he left, there was that wave of awkwardness that hung in the air. And I just kept thinking of what he said. What did that even mean?Hostages? Atlas had hostages from my dad’s pack here? It didn’t make any sense.I tried to bring it up but he waved it off as nothing. I knew there was tension between the council and the sixth circle. But I haven’t really kept up with it, all in the hopes of avoiding earring about him and knowing what he was up to. Now that I’m here, I’m kind of wishing I had listened to even asked what was going on.I didn’t like what was gaping, not even one bit. And something told me it was only going to get worse.Atlas was definitely someone that didn’t like to be bossed around and told what to do. Especially when it came to his work. So, I knew that letter didn’t sit well with him. Not that he showed it, not right now.But when you know someone. You just know them. It was a blessing and a cu
ATLASThe night definitely was not going to end the way I had anticipated. First, to was that facing messenger, whom I wasted to kill. And now this.How did we not hear Jade some so close. Though, even if I had been calm enough to hear her footsteps, my mind wouldn’t have guessed it was her. I would have thought maybe it was Donald or one of his men, or even the maids. But not her. And now she heard what we said about her father.She was pissed. Rightfully so. The man portrayed himself as a saint so perfectly that if I hadn’t gotten hard proof he was a horrible shit, I wouldn’t have believed it.I have always known he was manipulative and he had sociopathic tendencies. The way he acted the way you would expectant upright human would. But he had mental issues. I may not have a diagnoses but it doesn’t matter. All you had to do was look closely into the things he did and it would be clear.My first sign shooed have been the fact that he was close to Brandon. My dad’s stepbrother and the
JADEMy fist clenched around the tray I was holding. The scalding mug of coffee staring back at me like a bad omen. Or maybe it was the effect of the bitterness churning in my chest. The sight before me made the acidic taste in my mouth more potent.Heat makes my skin prickle with goosebumps as I heard the giggles coming from Atlas's office. My husband and the alpha of Blackmoon pack.While he was there giggling and having the time of his life with her. I was out here, watching from a closed glass on our fourth anniversary. Alone as I have always been in this marriage. I hated the fact Annie had to come back into our lives. Today is the fourth year that we have been married, but he probably doesn't even remember.I thought things were getting better, but now it seemed like there was no hope for me anymore. At least he should show some respect for his Luna. If not for his wife.What would people say if they get to see the two of them together often? Neither of them cared apparently.‘D
JADE"Please, please." The choked whisper fell from my lips, seemingly falling on deaf ears as Atlas’s hands only tightened around my throat. Tears were beginning to sting my eyes and I was losing my breath. Seeing he had no intention of letting me go, I brought my trembling hands up and attempted to free myself. It was a futile attempt. He is an alpha and as good as I was in combat. I’m just an omega.“Atl—“ he let go of me abruptly and I broke out into a fit of coughs. My hands rubbed around my throat that felt like it was burning. My eyes burned with unshed tears. Pain blooming in my heart at being treated this way by the man that was supposed to love and protect me. "Anniversary?” Atlas’s voice was filled with rage. “Who told you I give a fuck? Haven't I made myself clear enough? You should stop trying so hard. Do you really have a problem comprehending things?" He kept on yelling. Breaking my heart some more with each word he utters. You’ll think I’ll be used to this by now.
JADE“Thank you. Thank you for coming.”I tried to feign a smile, to act like the deep hole in my heart wasn't eating at me. Not many people attended the funeral. Most of them were distant relatives I didn't even know existed. My feet hurt where I stood and I was very sure I have run out of tears. My stomach growled, as I watched the old men and women move around the house, stuffing their faces with food.If I didn't know any better, I would think that it was a black themed birthday party because of the lack of sadness in the air. It had been very hard to make the food they were munching away on.My grandmother was very traditional, even down to the things she ate. Since I had Irish ancestry, I had to find out how to make foods I didn't even know were edible. With little to no help from anyone, I had successfully managed to make it edible for these people to come and eat and catch up on old times.“Our deepest condolences. We're sorry for your loss.” A woman patted me on the should
ATLAS“Jade…Jade, wai-” She brushed past me, not giving me another second to say anything. Had I heard right? A divorce? “She’s joking, right?” I asked Andrew who just shrugged and went back to what he was doing.I’d even forgotten he was behind us until I saw the shocked look on his face when she walked past. She had to be joking. Jade couldn't be asking for a divorce. Not after four years.She's been here for four years and she has never complained for once but all of a sudden she wanted a divorce? “I should talk to her.” I said to myself. But I doubted she would listen to me. I really wanted to be here but Annie said I had to be present at the hospital during her check up and since it ran late. I had no choice but to stay longer than I had planned. But I made sure to come as soon as I was finished. “Hey, are you guys cool? I mean, she's not mad about anything, is she?”Andrew simply shook his head. He was the only one that could tell me anything about Jade. I knew they were b
JADEI threw my clothes towards the direction of the bed and my suitcase, not even turning around to see if they actually fell on the bed or on the floor. Actually, I didn't care. As long as I packed my things and was out of here as quickly as possible, that we all that mattered. Divorce. It was something that has been on my mind for a very long time. I'd touched the papers over and over again, even scared to bring it out of the envelope because I didn't want to accept that I actually wanted a divorce. I wanted this marriage to work but now. I HAD wanted this marriage to work. I knew it wouldn't work no matter what I did. No matter how much I tried, it was doomed from the start.How could I even be fighting a war with an opponent that didn’t care?I stuffed my belongings into my box, not wanting to leave anything behind.I had already signed the divorce papers and they were on the bed, waiting for him. Whenever he decided that he wanted to stop being Annie's lap dog and come back ho
JADE Atlas threw the flowers to the floor with a panicked look when he realized what I was saying. Of course, he wouldn't know anything about me. He had spent the better part of our time together hating me and the remaining time, doting on Annie. “I had no idea. I didn't get them for you anyways.” He cleared his throat awkwardly and turned to his mother who was scowling. “Mum, I didn't get her that bracelet. It's hers.” His mother rolled her eyes and threw the bracelet back on the floor, along with my other things that were scattered. “Whatever. It was probably the other man she's screwing that got it for her.” She walked out of the room after that, leaving my things all over the floor. I packed my things in silence, making up my mind to walk out of here a free woman. With my bags packed, I went to the bed and picked up the envelope. “Here, this is–” I started but he cut me off. ”Jade, just hold on for a moment.” Atlas said, refusing to take the papers from me. “What are y