HAILEYJust few seconds after I left Carter's hold, I felt a hand pull me in. I turned around, praying for a cool partner only to get disappointed.You've got to be kidding me. Tristan was my new dance partner?I made an attempt to leave but his hold around me was strong and unwavering. Not willing to let me out of his side. "Let me go!" I said through gritted teeth. I didn't want to cause a scene and being in the space with Tristan didn't guarantee that. "Well hello to you too," Tristan replied like I hadn't just asked him to let me go."I won't repeat this again," I threatened, "let me go or I'll scream for help""Go ahead, Hailey. Scream all you want" Tristan smiled sinisterly, "Do it. Scream and tell everyone that I'm harassing you then watch how many of them would believe you."Tristan's confidence told me that he had something vicious in mind so I knew I had to tread carefully. "You're crazy!" I whisper-yelled because the song was slow and much more quieter than the last and
CARTERI marched out, after I had abandoned Maya. I didn't care if others mimicked my actions as long as I didn't have to tolerate Maya's Ill mannered attitude. I wasn't a patient man to begin with, therefore I didn't trust myself if I continued to listen to Maya's unintelligible words.I instinctively glanced at Hailey and jealousy enveloped me when I saw her chatting and dancing with Tristan. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't deny the fact that they were mates even if they weren't on good terms. But I couldn't doubt the effect of the mate bond and how it could bring them back together the next second. But on a second glance, I noticed that they weren't really chatting and dancing like I thought. In reality, they seemed to be argue while Hailey struggled to free herself from his hold.I should leave them be, I said to myself but yet, I couldn't find it in me to walk away. I just couldn't take my eyes away from them and drag my feet out. While I watched them, I saw Hailey pull
CARTER"Father!" Hailey tried to stop her father but the man kept on talking, right after shutting her up with a glare."You see, with an experience like mine, you can trust me with anything. Including to handle your position for a few days or more," He smiled widely as if to convince me, then he continued, "I noticed that your beta is currently unavailable.""I have a beta," I replied, suddenly sensing something wrong."Oh," Alpha Damian chuckled softly, "I believe he's new. There's a lot of things to teach him and I can volunteer.""I think you should teach your beta, Tristan first" I retorted, getting annoyed that he was insinuating that Xavier, my beta was inadequate."Then I suggest we both teach them together," He continued, still not taking the hint that I was getting pissed off, "that way they'll learn a lot from us and I'd learn from you and you from me. It's a win win situation.""Father, stop!" Hailey muttered as she tried to push her father away.Alpha Damian looked down a
TEMMY"Fuck!" I muttered in panic the second the door was swung open and my father who was accompanied by other men, barged in.I could hear whispers and murmurs as everyone expressed their confusion as to the identity of my father. My father wasn't well known in the circle of wolves because he mostly dwelled among sorcerers.I hadn't expected him to catch up with me so quickly and to openly show himself in the gathering of wolves.While Xavier and I were on our way to the gala, I noticed that he was the one who was following us that was the main reason why I disagreed with Xavier when he suggested that I should drive while he'd go after them.Instead, I made us invisible to them. I had temporarily forgotten that my father possessed the same powers I had and he could easily find me.I had let my guards now, making it possible for him to trace me.My eyes scanned the environment as I sort for a chance to flee but I didn't find any. A lot of people had gathered around, blocking all ac
TEMMYFather dragged me along with him, as he marched to his vehicle. Not once did he slow his pace despite the fact that I stumbled several times and even fell on my face. He just kept pulling me.Once he got to his car, he opened the door and threw me inside, not minding if I'd hit my hair, then he banged the door shut and turned to the other side where he got into the vehicle.Through out the ride home, he didn't spare me a glance neither did he speak to me. He just focused on the road like I wasn't sitting beside him.I bit my fingers nervously as I wondered what father would do to me. I had grown accustomed to his beatings and he had realized that so he no longer bother to beat me. I couldn't help but wonder what new form of punishment he had made up in his head.We finally got home and when I tried to open the door so I could come down, it wouldn't budge. I immediately knew that he had put it on child's lock so I wouldn't be able to escape.Father alighted from the car and rushe
TRISTANMy face was covered with a sack cloth and my hands were tied behind my back, making me concious of my environment.I heard footsteps coming towards my direction, thereby increasing my alertness."Who's there?" I made my voice sound intimidating as possible.Suddenly, the sack cloth on my head was removed and I squinted my eyes as the sun rays hit me.When I had gotten accustomed to the light, I looked up to see my abductor. It was Malachi, Carter's beta. What a pleasant surprise and for a minute, I thought I had offended someone else. "Well, hello there" He greeted but without a smile, not like I had ever seen him with one. "Are you not Carter's beta?" I frowned, "didn't he send his brother to handle me? Why are you here now? Or did he eventually send you to do the job when he realized that he brother was incapable?"Instead of giving me a reply, Malachi just kept looking at me like he was studying me."What?" I said in irritation, "if you want to kill me, then do it quickly
XAVIERI slumped into the sofa, downing several bottles of alcohol. I wasn't in the mood to talk to anyone, I just wanted to be left alone. Was that too much to ask for? I guess it was a difficult task for my brother, Carter and his wife, Hailey to let me be."Xavier, can you stop" Hailey said as she snatched the bottle of wine from my hand, "this is the third bottle for just this night. If this continues, then something will go wrong."I looked up at her and without arguing, I stood up and walked to the bar, grabbed another bottle and opened it. Then I went back to my previous position on the couch. This had been my routine since the gala, since I last saw Temmy. "Alright, that's enough!" Carter instructed with his Alpha tone which he knew I couldn't defy. "Drop the bottle!" Having no other choice, I banged the bottle on the table, "I've done what you asked, Alpha Carter. I have put down the bottle of wine" I said, my face looked nonchalant but my heart was the polar opposite, "So
CARTERHailey is quiet as we drive home, clearly worried about Xavier. I wanted to know what's going on in her head but I didn't want to bother her. Thankfully she glanced at me, "Xavier is so miserable without Temmy. I wish he can find her sooner""I wish so too," I replied as the gates opened and I drove into the garage."I understand why he's denying his feelings for her. He doesn't want to get hurt and I don't blame him.." She said as we walked into our house and she slipped off her heels. "...This world is a cruel place, nobody loves truly."I glanced at her but she doesn't look at me as she walked into the living room barefooted and I followed her, oddly affected by her words."That's not true" I defended. She sat on the couch, put her legs on it and pulled her knees to her chest, bed hands wrapping around them. I joined her immediately."You and I know that it's true, Carter. Don't try to deny it just because it's Xavier who's involved." She said, looking at me.But it wasn't
HAILEYEPILOGUECarter has been the best father to our daughter, Amelia. From the day he found out about my pregnancy, he had been nothing but caring.Every weekend, we always went shopping for baby items, even without knowing the gender of our baby.And when our baby was finally born, Carter's joy knew no bounds. Whenever Amelia cried at night, he'd ask me to rest while he fed her the milk and rocked her to sleep.He even abandoned the company for Xavier in order to be with me and Amelia. He was ever present and I didn't have any complain whatsoever. My only fear was that she'd grow up to be a daddy's girl and forget me.Carter treated our daughter exactly how I wished to be treated by my father. Everyday, when I thought I'd seen the end, Carter would come up with new ways of loving Amelia. I wouldn't be surprised if her first word was his name.After my rebirth, I had never thought I'd find love again. I had given up on it and planned that after carrying out my revenge, I'd start a
CARTER"She's really grumpy and demanding but I love every second of it," I said, knotting my tie."I'm sure you do." Xavier replied, "I'd even mistake you for the carrying the child because of how happy and healthy you look," Xavier's comment made me laugh. He was right as I had heard the comment several times. A lot of people said I was enjoying the process of fatherhood way to much and my reply was always the same,"Becoming a father to Hailey's and my child was the best thing that has ever happened to me in my entire years of existence." Though the pregnancy made Hailey act up and become easily irritated with everything including me, I didn't mind. I loved every single moment of it and because of that, I now had a journal where I document each day of her pregnancy. Her food cravings, her likes and dislikes and so much more.Another thing about Hailey was that the pregnancy made her conscious of her body. She'd stand in front of a mirror and comment on how fat and out of shape sh
CARTERHailey's behaviour left me worried as this was the first time I had seen her this way. After she threw up, I couldn't help but notice how deathly pale she looked and the fact that she didn't touch her food made me scared.I found it difficult to concentrate as my mind thought of several reasons as to why she looked pale. Perhaps was she sick with a deadly, incurable disease? Due to how deep in thought I was, I didn't notice when Xavier walked in, until he placed a document on my table and muttered, "Earth to Carter.""Oh" I looked at him, "When did you come in?""Not long ago," He replied, taking a seat, "What's on your mind?""Hailey," I replied."What about her?" He asked curiously."I think she's sick.""Why do you have that thought?""Because for the first time ever, she threw up and she looks pale," I sighed, "and when I asked her, she said it's that time of the month. I think she's trying to hide something from me," I placed my elbow on the table and rested my head on it
HAILEYMy relationship with Carter had improved considerable after the honeymoon proposal. We barely argued and we did everything together. He was the sweetest and the most perfect man for me. I had gotten used to his sweet side which he only used for me alone.Carter and I stood in the kitchen, which had become a regular witness to our intimate sessions. But that wasn't the point. We were baking a bread together for breakfast and we were waiting for it to be ready."Do you think it'll come out great?" I asked even though I already knew the answer. Carter was a great good and I envied him for that quality."Of course," He smiled, "Whatever I whisk up must come out delicious. Chefs kiss" He folded his fingers, brought it to his lips and kissed loudly.I rolled my eyes at him with a smile on his face, "Narcissist," I muttered."It'd be a waste to be this good and not show it off, you know that right?"I threw an ugly face at him and he laughed. "Don't tell me you're jealous?" He wrapped
CARTERI stood and stared at the vast expanse of greeny before me.Xavier had told me before hand about Temmy asking me to lead her pack.I knew what she was worried about.Temmy was capable of ruling, but the fear of the Innocent people having to suffer if any mischief came up was the issue.I'd been thinking about it for a while and I decided to finally say it to Xavier.A combined honeymoon, Carter and Hailey, Temmy and I.However we'd have to leave that pack and although the peace was all settled, it'd still take a lot of arrangements to make for a trip like that. "Xavier,"I called from behind as he walked towards me."What are you doing here," I asked and shook my hands." Thank you for accepting Temmy's offer," he thanked and he gave a stoic response."I've something to suggest Xavier," I began and he turned to look at me Interestedly." What is it that you've in stock," he asked as I kept mute."A combined honeymoon," I said and he stood shocked before finally getting a grasp
TEMMYI lay down on my bed, reminiscing about the relationship between Xavier and me.I shook my head to get rid of the thoughts to no avail, they consumed me whole.I'd been thinking about it the whole day, our relationship, my relationship with him.It felt even more different after the incident that happened last.When he told me that he loved me, I felt my heart thump rapidly but it thumped harder when I saw him losing consciousness in my arms.A Small part of me wanted to stop but I couldn't, I struggled harder to stop the rampage Inside of me.But despite all this, he didn't stop holding, despite the chances that it could be his last chance of survival.A thought clicked in my mind, I'd marked Xavier and he had as well, but I had no memories of doing so.Love was sweet and I ran my hands through the mate mark on my body, smiling like a Cheshire cat to myself.The small date, little Jabments of PDA when we both hadn't confessed our feelings to each other, the thrill that came wit
HAILEYMy face burned bright red as I realized what I had just done. "Uhm," I coughed awkwardly, "I..I didn't mean it like that" I tried to come up with an excuse but it didn't seem like Carter bought it."There's no need to retract your words, Hailey." He chuckled deeply, a sound that shamelessly made me want to clench my legs together.I was short of words so I decided to keep mute. Since I met Carter, I have never felt as needy as I felt at that moment and the most surprising thing was that I wasn't under any kind of spell that made my senses become heightened."Do you want me to fuck you or not," Carter asked, staring deep into my eyes, "Tell me you don't crave me as much as I do and I'll turn around and walk away, pretending that this conversation didn't take place."I swallowed the bundle of nerves that had formed in my throat. Of course I wanted Carter. I wanted him to do all sorts of wicked things he could come up with to my body. I wanted him to fuck me until I wouldn't be a
HAILEYI hadn't spoken to Carter since the fight. We just acted like we couldn't see ourselves, we just went about ignoring each other.I tossed around on the bed unable to fall asleep due to the pain of my injuries. I sighed for the umpteenth time as I sat up on the bed, thinking of a way to distract myself from everything.Finally, I decided that ice cream was the best option so I came down from bed and walked out of my room, heading downstairs.The living room was dark, only illuminated by the light coming from the kitchen. I contemplated going back to my room as I assumed Carter was in the kitchen but on a second thought, I walked further. The maids had probably forgotten to turn off the light.But I was wrong. A shirtless Carter stood by the kitchen counter, chugging down a bottle of water, his body on full display. I halted in my track, pondering on my next line of actions.I thought about heading back to upstairs to my room but just as I was about to drag my feet, Carter droppe
XAVIERAfter the chaos, we finally made it home. I towered over Temmy, watching her closely as she slept.She looked incredibly peaceful, a huge contrast to her earlier behavior. But I didn't blame her for that. It wasn't her fault. I could only hope that she was back to normal.Speaking of the incident, I reached for my neck, the exact place where Temmy bit me and absentmindedly caressed it. I wasn't sure if she realized that she marked me which was a way to stake her claim on me.I felt giddy that she remembered me even while struggling with demons. She choose me even while she wasn't in her right frame of mind. I could only hope and pray that she doesn't regret it because then, I wouldn't know how to act.I was glad that no substantial harm was inflicted on anyone as it would have made matters worst. Thinking back, Hailey suddenly crossed my mind so I left to check up on her but not before placing a kiss on Temmy's forehead.In Hailey's room, while she sat on the bed, Carter stood