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Lorenzo's POVAfter leaving Loretta's side, I made my way towards my study to get some work done as I had been slacking off recently. Several times, I found myself drifting off for a moment all because of Loretta. The scars and the sad drawing was a clear indication of all the hard times she had gone through in the hands of her family and this made me pity her even more. My instincts which were never wrong had been bugging me ever since I saw her lying on the cattle dung. “Loretta isn't his precious daughter, why did he decide to marry her off to me?" I pondered, my chin resting on my hand. Did he do this to punish her? — I thought, creating a scenario in my head. “What if we team up and punish him instead." I muttered only to shake the thought off. Trusting people was hard. Everyone around me were tagged enemies and I must confess it had been of immense help to me. Loretta must have connived with her family to con me by making herself pitiful. Too bad, they had the wrong ta
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Loretta's POVTrying to be intimidating as ever, I crossed my hands on my chest which was puffed out. “Loretta, what have gotten over you?" He growled, matching my intimidating pose but I wasn't going to cower, not anymore.The nightmare I had further prompted me to take action against my father. It was crystal clear that they orchestrated Grandma’s death which was unpardonable on my end.On the other hand, I wanted to form an alliance with Lorenzo but he was proving stubborn. All this was merely an act to break through his wall of defense and then with his help, I will make father pay for what he had done. I don't care what business he has with father, they are going to handle that themselves. “Nullify the contract already." I repeated my earlier words, storming right back into the chambers. “This is just our fourth month of being together, we have eight more months to scale through and then we go our own way." “Going our separate ways now wouldn't make a huge difference… oh,
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Lorenzo's POV Even a dumb person would know it was a setup. When Loretta informed me about her father's visit, I told her outrightly not to let his words get to her but she was obstinate. It had been two days already, but she was yet to return and also, there was no news from her pack. At the moment, I was in a meeting with the council of elders but I kept zoning out because I was worried.Worried for her welfare and overall well being. Because of her refusal to do her father's biddings, he must have lured her out to punish her. — I thought, grabbing the edge of my seat as my eyes burned with anger. “Lorenzo, the elders have been waiting for your response?" Leo whispered, causing me to shift my gaze to the elders who were flanked on both sides of the room.“Get ready, we are heading to Loretta's pack." I got off my chair and then began to head towards the door. The pairs of eyes that grazed against my skin was a clear indication that the elders were displeased with my actions b
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Loretta's POVIf only I had listened to Alpha Lorenzo when he asked me not to go, I wouldn't have been in this mess. Innocently, I returned home because it concerned my grandmother only to be ambushed by father's men. For two days, I was locked in a dark room with no food or water with my father coming at me to get information which I don't possess. He kept asking me about Alpha Lorenzo’s dealings despite telling him I don't meddle in his affairs. And just when I thought I was going to die in the dark room, one of my father's men pulled me out like a criminal until we got to my father’s house."Whore!” The pack members chanted this all the way to my father's home and at the same time, they kept throwing things at me. A child was bold enough to walk up to me and hit me across my face; this was just a tip of the embarrassment I was subjected to. Wiping my eyes with the back of my palm, I raised my head only for the door to be flung open and in came Alpha Lorenzo.After father said
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Lorenzo’s POV“I didn't mean to call you that. It's just that, you wouldn't listen to me.” She spoke in a sing-song voice, her breath hitched as her lips trembled. The way she had called my name was soft yet it was filled with frustration from her futile attempts to get me to believe her. Her voice had made something dark coil inside of me. It wasn’t anger, instead it was something far more dangerous.Closing the gap that separated us with just two strides, I reached out her arm but she flinched as she stumbled back. “You keep calling my name like we’re equals,” I mumbled, my fingers lifted to her chin and tilting her face up to mine. “I swear, I didn't intend to do that." She cried. “You wouldn't believe me no matter how much I tried to convince you." "Come on Lorenzo, I’m telling the truth here.” "There you go again.” I mumbled, leaning in so I could have a drink of her scent which was inviting and intoxicating. “You’re making this seem like I haven’t spent the last two days
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Loretta's POVIt was now three weeks since father brought me back to Alpha Lorenzo to make a mockery of me but failed woefully only for something intriguing to happen. It wouldn't be entirely wrong to say that night was the best night ever. For the first time in several years, I slept peacefully and didn't have to wake up in the night with a panic attack. Right now, I had my paint brush in hand, a coy smile playing on the side of my lips with my gaze on the blank drawing board. After our consensual meeting, Alpha Lorenzo softened towards me. He was no longer hard on me but at the same time, we were not close per se but I know something changed in our relationship. For the greater part of that morning, I remained in the chambers painting the sunset at the sea. I only stepped out to get some fresh air only to run into Maya who was coming my way. “Thank goodness you stepped out." She said in a breath, peering at me like it was our first meeting. Grabbing my shoulder, she locked e
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Loretta's POVWith Maya’s help, I cleaned up in her chambers and before she could return after being summoned, I left for the garden. Seated under the leafy tree that was at the east end of the garden, I had my head buried in my hands as I sobbed uncontrollably. This wasn't because of the humiliation Natalie had subjected me to but instead it was because of Alpha Lorenzo. I might have looked irritating and pitiful to him but that doesn't mean he should ignore me like I was a total stranger to him. For hours, I kept sobbing until my tear glands refused to produce more tears leaving me frustrated and drained of all my energy. Lying on my back with my hands as a pillow to support my head, I tried to keep my mind busy by counting the leaves on each branch. This kept me busy for a while before I succumbed to sleep only to wake up with the moonlight hovering over my head. “He didn't even bother looking for me?" I muttered, wrapping my hands around myself as my heart clenched tightly
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Lorenzo's POV “Huh!" I must have terrified her to her bones with my sudden intrusion. When she didn't come in earlier, I was disturbed and my anger waxed strong against Natalie and the others whom I had thrown behind the bars. My fear was, she had returned back to her father and I was already imagining the ordeal she was going to pass through in his hands. Several times, I was tempted to send troops to search the nook and cranny of the pack and find her but I restricted myself from doing so. What if she is somewhere just nursing her wounds? — This thought reduced my tension but not completely though. And then she finally returned from her hiding. Only to get off the bed barely thirty minutes later. I wasn't going to let her go. “Let go of my hand." She snapped, trying to wriggle free from my grip but I held on even more tightly. Opening my eyes slowly, I locked eyes with her only for my heart to stop beating for a second. She was crying. Moved, I pulled her to myself and w
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Contract Luna For A Year Chapter 52
Lorenzo’s POVIt has been a few weeks after the annual ball party which took a different turn all because of me but that was the least of my concerns. Everyone had returned to their normal way of life, apart from me and Loretta who kept drifting away from each other each passing day.All my efforts to appease her were in vain. She detested me so much that she didn't even bother hiding it. But still, I wasn't going to give up on her. Conrad was already making his move and it seemed if care wasn't taken he would take her from me.That was my only fear at this point; every other thing was secondary. At the courtroom, I was seated behind the long mahogany table which had the elders flanked on both sides. It was one of those meetings where we discussed the growth and the progress of the pack but my energy was nor reciprocated.For some reason, the courtroom was cold.I was the only one speaking and no one was listening so I took a pause to decipher what was going on. Alternating my
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Loretta's POVMy breath caught against my throat as my whole body trembled violently. A while ago, he was alive and bubbling even in his drunken state but fast-forward to a few minutes later, he had been reduced to nothing but a corpse. Blinking rapidly, I tried all I could to steady my ragging breath but it was to no avail and soon I began to hyperventilate. After this unfortunate incident, the music in the room ceased and an eerie silence overwhelmed the large room. I could feel hot gazes grazing against my skin but that was the least of my concern now.My eyes which were widened and horror filled were locked on the lifeless body spread on the marble floor.His thick blood seeped from the deep gash on his neck thereby soiling the pristine white tile. Though it was swift, I saw how Lorenzo slammed his large arm against the warrior's neck. His actions seemed harmless but it was. A forceful hit on his artery had torn his skin open and now he was cold dead.Or did Lorenzo hit him
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Reader's POVLoretta was uneasy with the high volume of tension between Lorenzo and Conrad. It seemed like she was the only one who was a witness to the silent battle going on between the two men but, Rose, her sister was fully away. Before Loretta walked in earlier, Alpha Conrad had engaged her in a conversation but things changed the moment Loretta stepped in.He stopped indulging in their conversation and his eyes were lingering at Loretta who had her hands intertwined with Alpha Lorenzo.Apart from the fact that Alpha Conrad was still interested in Loretta, Rose was furious because Lorenzo and Loretta looked good together.Alpha Conrad too was furious for the same reason. He had planned to steal Loretta from Lorenzo during the annual ball but it seems that wasn't going to happen anymore. He was seething with anger, but somehow he was able to hold back without drawing attention to himself. In contrast to all this that was happening, the ballroom was booming with music, hearty l
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Loretta’s POVSeated in the middle of the chamber with my eyes closed, I allowed Hailey to dress me up for the annual ball which I had always dreaded and even planned to escape from but all my efforts came bouncing back at my face.After placing the last piece of jewelry on my neck, Hailey said, “You can open your eyes now.”Slowly, I did as she had asked.The mirror reflected an unfamiliar woman, elegantly dressed, poised, and breathtaking in a dark emerald gown that hugged her curves. The makeup accentuated my sharp features, hiding the exhaustion in my eyes. Hailey made me look like the Luna I was meant to be, but I didn’t feel like it.“There.” Hailey chuckled, a satisfied smile on her face. “You look perfect.”I nodded in response as my heart slammed against my chest in a quick succession. It will be a miracle if I don’t pass out in fright before Lorenzo comes for me. The annual ball was a high-profile gathering meant to strengthen alliances between the Alpha's and packs in th
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Lorenzo's POVThe tension in the courtroom was so thick that it could be cut through with a blade. Across the table sat Alpha Conrad, his expression was composed but his eyes were glinting with mischief like a three year old child that was up to no good. Since he called for a meeting, I didn’t trust him one bit.We were supposed to be discussing a trade agreement between both packs, but with the way things were going, I doubt that was the initial goal of this meeting. He had come here for something else.“Why don’t you come clean? Instead of going around in circles, you should go to the point of this meeting.” I mouthed, drumming my fingers against the arm of my chair, my gaze lingering on him. I watched as he shifted on his seat, a smile spreading across his lips. “I know you aren’t dumb. You caught on easily just like I thought.” He sang like a canary. Leaning forward with a smug smile, he said, “I’ll be honest with you, Alpha Lorenzo. I didn’t just come here for business.”“I
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Loretta’s POVLaughter rang through the daycare, the sound was so pure and innocent that it almost made me forget the loss of my child. When I learnt Natalie and her father had been banished from the pack, a wave of relief washed through me. I had always plotted on how to put an end to her life the same way she did to my baby but I didn't get the chance to do so. A tug from a child snapped me back to my present state and immediately, I knelt beside the girl who had her arms stretched towards me. A bright smile was on her face as I scooped her into my arms, pressing a soft kiss against her forehead. “What, tell me,” I urged, placing her hair behind her ear as I peered into her eyes with fondness Maya's chuckle made me swirl in her direction. She was behind the shelf where she was placing some folded blankets. “They love you.” She mouthed, making the smile on my lips broaden. I allowed my eyes to roam about the little room, watching the kids giggle and their playful shouts filli
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Loretta’s POV A sharp gasp erupted from my lips as my eyes fluttered open. With my heart clenched against my chest, coupled with my ragged breathing, I tried to fathom where I was.The fluorescent bulb glowed softly as I darted my eyes around when suddenly, a familiar scent whiffed across my nostrils causing me to jolt in fright. What am I doing in his chambers? — I pondered as his intoxicating scent messed with my scenes. “I should be at the maid quarters…” I filtered off as the memory of what happened came crashing back. The scene at the garden replayed in my head. Natalie’s cruel smirk. The cold rush of water that swallowed me whole and then the helpless struggle to stay afloat. Moving my hand to my stomach, with her words ringing in my head, I pressed against it as a relieved smile spread across my lips but it did not last for long. I kept pressing my hands against my stomach to feel the tiny heartbeat that had once been there but there was nothing.“My baby.” I cried, a
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Lorenzo's POV “Is there any issue?" Natalie asked, closing the distance that separated us but halted when she saw the look I sent her way.The next time I raised my head, she was nowhere to be found. Still gripping the document, I clenched my jaws tightly.As much as I wanted it to be true so I could wriggle from the leash Elder Stefan had on me, I was still trying to believe the validity. With trembling hands, I flipped through the documents, each line highlighting more secrets that I wouldn't have known if not for Eddie. Gamma Williams and Elder Stefan; they are in this together. No wonder my instincts kept bugging me when Gamma Williams showed up the last time. Both of them had joined hands to deceive me and the whole council. They made the council relegate Loretta to the position of a maid because of Natalie.Clenching my jaws, I felt my entire body vibrating with fury. I was not furious with Elder Stefan the same way I was with Gamma Williams; I was mad at Gamma Williams.
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Lorenzo's POV Sitting at the head of the courtroom, I kept my sharp gaze fixed on the elders gathered before me.They were all making deliberations on the pressing issues at hand which include treaties, border disputes, and trade agreements. All this discussion needed my attention but I couldn't fully partake in the discussion as my mind was elsewhere. To avoid this meeting, I had asked Leo to inform the guards that I needed bed rest as specified by the physician but they didn't buy it. To them, the discussion was important and can't be postponed but to me, it was the least of my concern. My mind was solely on one person and that was Loretta.At the dining room, I was waiting patiently for her to come to the dining room as usual to serve us but she didn't, it was another maid. Other times, she had refused to meet my eyes, her grief and anger burning even in her silence and it made my heart constrict against my chest.A few months ago, it wasn't like this. I was the cold hearted
