LORETTA'S POV.‘ HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS.’Whoever said those words must have been drunk when he sprouted such nonsense.Home was never a place where the heart was, at least, not for me. It was hell, complete hell.It was better to become an orphan than to have a family who treated you like a slave.My heart always bled, whenever Rosé sent me on an errand and my biological father said nothing.Hell! I'm older than Rosé by three years, but yet, she treats me less than a slave.I blamed it on myself and I blame it on the moon goddess who made me an omega. A weak one at that.An omega without a wolf? That was the most ridiculous joke of the century.Maybe, just maybe, I won't be suffering now, if only my mother was alive.If she were alive, I was sure she wouldn't let her daughter suffer and maybe, my father wouldn't have remarry.What was I even saying? He didn't remarry, he just brought back home his mistress.My father had been cheating on my mom, three years after I was born, but
NORTHERN PACK.ALPHA LORENZO'S POVI was so engrossed in my work that I had lost track of time.Being an Alpha of two packs, was a very hectic job, but because it was my responsibilities, I had to shoulder them.I took a sip from the coffee beside me to keep my eyes open and functioning.Due to hectic schedules, I haven't had a good rest in the past few weeks, and it has taken a toll on my mental health.A knock on the door, jotted me from my thoughts, and I spoke up. “ Come in.” My sinuous voice echoed out.The door pushed open and my Beta, Leo, walked in holding a letter in his hand.“ For you, Alpha.” He hung his head low as he gave the letter to me.He knew better than to look me directly in the eyes.For some reason, everyone feared me because of my strong face, cold expression, and eyes like that of the devil's incarnate.Well, I wasn't the devil incarnate to be exact, I was his son.The son of the Devil, and as such, that makes me a devil also.A devil with no heart.“ From wh
LORETTA'S POV.No one was ready to lend me some money for my grandmother's treatment, no matter how hard I begged. Desperately.Those who offered their help, wanted something in return, and that, I couldn't give.I couldn't trade my pride as a woman because of money, so I declined their offer, causing them to sneer at me. Four hours had gone by, yet I couldn't get even three thousand dollars.Tears welled up in the corner of my eyes once again.My mind suddenly wandered to my father, maybe, just maybe, he would help if I begged him.“ I really hope he helps with the bills.” I muttered and dragged my feet down the lonely street.The cloud was covered with rain and the sky rumbled with thunderstorms, but my mind was too cloudy to even notice that it was about to pour.I haven't even gotten close to the house, when the rain began to pour heavily, drenching me from the top of my head to the sole of my feet.The rain pouring down on me was nothing compared to the pain, the anguish and hea
LORETTA'S POV.As the car drove out of the house, my mind was in turmoil and my heart was in pain.I could still see the happiness in Rose's eyes and the smirk that graced my stepmother's lips, as she watched the car leave.I took one last glance at my father, whose expression was unreadable.Deep inside of me, I wished he could spare me a glance, even if it was for a second.He should reassure me with his eyes that I will be okay, but he never looked at me until the car disappeared into the morning fog.A sigh escaped my lips, and tears threatened to leave my eyes.I was leaving a pack where all good and bad memories were created.Though, the bad memories superseded the good ones, yet I didn't feel like leaving.I was tired of being treated unfairly, yet, I still didn't want to leave my father and my grandmother behind.My father might have not shown any reaction, but I knew deep down that he cared for me, but was blinded by the death of my mother, which was literally because of me.
ALPHA LORENZO'S POVThe thought of being married to an omega, like Loretta irks the fuck out of me.I hate this marriage with every blood running through my veins.If not for the fact that Gamma Rover had something against me, I swear on my late parent's grave, I would have rid his entire family from existence.But I had to keep cool. Until I work out a plan and catch him off guard.I just can't wait for the fun to begin.“ Alpha,” A knock was placed on the door, causing a hiss to escape my lips.Oh, how much I hated to be interrupted during my time alone.“ What do you want, Leo?” I asked, my voice evidence of how annoyed I was.“ I'm sorry to interrupt, but she refused to stay in the room you gave her.” Leo said, his head hung low.My brows creased, as a devilish smirk tugged at the corners of my lips.Interesting, isn't she?“ And why is that?”“ She said she wanted a room in separate chambers.” Leo replied. “ She doesn't want to stay in the same chambers as you.”“ If she doesn't
LORETTA'S POV I didn't want anything to do with Alpha Lorenzo, infact, I wanted to stay clear off his path, but he wouldn't let me. He didn't. When I was told that i will be staying in different room, i exhaled in relief, but that was short-lived when I was informed again that my room would be in the same chambers as his. Infact, the rooms were opposite each other. I couldn't accept that. I won't. This marriage wasn't what I wanted, but since the life of my grandmother was in line, I had to give up my happiness. “ What?” My eyes widened. “ I don't want to stay in the same chambers as Alpha Lorenzo.” I could see the faces of the maids turned pale at my words. “ Mis…Miss.. You can't go against the Alpha.” One of them stuttered, but my eyes remained unwavering. “ I would rather stay somewhere else.” I am also afraid of him. Hell, who wouldn't be afraid of a devil? But, I had to stay clear off his path if I wanted to survive in this pack for a year, as our contract st
Alpha Lorenzo's PovI was in a bad mood as I sat in my study room, uneasy. The soft morning light came in unfiltered through the open windows and raised blinds. It cast a warm glow over the room that somehow did nothing to calm me like it should have. There was always something to make my day all wrong before I had even barely started my day. Today it was the matter of rogues sighted in my pack's territory. Those monstrosity could never live peacefully in the entire pack. A knock on the door jolted me out of my diary dream and lucid thoughts. I remembered saying to all of my mens about thirty minutes ago that I wanted to be alone. And that loud and persistent knocking was pissing me to the sky and back to earth. I clenched my jaw in fury as I pondered over which one person would dare to disturb me in my do not disturb hour. It was no other than that. "Well will you stop knocking on the door like a stupid motor engine and come inside!" I barked the command with irritation.The door
Alpha Lorenzo's Pov Leo stared at me with a confused look on his face the moment that I became completely relaxed in my seat. He stood, waiting my orders. I took a light breath before I said what was on my mind."I want about fifty men ready for a search party," I delivered with cold precision. "I want them to search every inch and centimetre of this pack’s territory, and beyond if it is necessary. They should look in every nook and cranny, every single corner and leave no stone unturned with no path unchecked," I ordered. He nodded at my words. "I will make sure to do that now Alpha Lorenzo," he replied to me while he was already turning to leave."And, Leo," I added, stopping him in his tracks. He turned back to me. "I want them to bring her back here, to me, completely unharmed. I want her alive and breathing. I will need her to understand the consequences of ever trying to cross me. It would be a lesson to her for now and the future," I ended my talk on a happy note."Yes Alpha
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,
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
Loretta's POV“What do you think you’re doing?” I snapped, grabbing Lorenzo’s hand midair.A moment ago, I felt a strange sensation on my thigh—like someone was trying to remove my clothes.At first, I thought I was dreaming but when I caught a glimpse of Alpha Lorenzo from the corner of my eye, I knew at once that this was real.“Those scars… what are they?” he asked, completely ignoring my question.Pushing him away, I scrambled to my feet, my face flushed with embarrassment as I recalled the first time I appeared completely naked in front of him Without another word, I turned to leave, but he blocked my path.“I’m speaking to you.” His voice was low but it was accompanied with a dangerous growl that sent chills racing down my spine.I shut my eyes tightly, my nails digging into my palms as my heart pounded against my ribs, each beat syncing with my ragged breaths.The scars he saw were a cruel reminder of my past—the suffering inflicted on me by my own family. I didn’t want to b
Author's POV Since Gamma Williams returned, he hasn't been himself. It was either he was pacing about or muttering incoherent words to himself or in extreme cases he completely zoned out. Rose and Rita whom had been watching him closely was getting terrified with his actions but none of them approached him yet. When it seemed it was going to continue this way if they didn't find out what was troubling him, Rita and her daughter approached him. “It's been over three hours since you returned." She began. “You didn't tell us the outcome of the meeting but you keep pacing about, something is wrong, right?"“Loretta." He snarled and at once, mother and daughter exchanged glances with a look of confusion clouding their faces. “What about her?" It was Rose who spoke this time around. “She refused to be a spy and find more information about Alpha Lorenzo which would be enough to pull him down in one attempt." He said through his teeth, clenching his fists by his side. “Can you imagine
Loretta's POV The looks I was getting from Maya made me uncomfortable. Several times, I tried to draw her attention to it and ask the reason why she acted that way but I couldn't voice out my thoughts. When it seemed it was going to continue this way, I cleared my throat and at once we locked gazes which she was quick to break out from. “Is there a problem?" I mouthed, propping myself on the pillow. “Nothing." She shook her head sideways but I wasn't done yet. She kept giving me strange looks only to claim there was nothing wrong.This was a blatant lie which I wasn't going to fall for.“You keep staring at me, there must be something you want to voice out." I pressed on. Taking a deep breath, she combed through her hair with her fingers before returning her gaze to me. “I was just wondering what made you special." She mouthed, igniting my curiosity. Leaning forward, I grasped the edge of the bed, “What are you talking about?" “Alpha Lorenzo would have watched the fire consu
Lorenzo's POV After Loretta took her leave, I wanted to run after her to stop her but my pride wouldn't let me move my feet. She had struck a chord in me, this she was fully aware of. Not going to lie, I was mesmerized by her boldness. “She clearly stated that she wouldn't be a coward forever.” I muttered, sending my teeth into my lips. “Let's see if that will happen.” I huffed, rolling my eyes to the back of my head as I grasped the document I was holding even more tightly. In anger, I released my grip and in a few minutes, I had torn the document into minute pieces and tossed them into the air. Yet to be relieved from the anger which was running through my veins, I began to pace from one end to the other end, trying to get a grasp of my emotion. “Loretta is not her father's accomplice, I’m sure of that.” I muttered, clenching and unclenching my fists in rhythm. With the way she had reacted earlier, it was crystal clear that she wasn't on the same page with her father but s
Lorenzo's POV After Loretta took her leave, I wanted to run after her to stop her but my pride wouldn't let me move my feet. She had struck a chord in me, this she was fully aware of. Not going to lie, I was mesmerized by her boldness. “She clearly stated that she wouldn't be a coward forever.” I muttered, sending my teeth into my lips. “Let's see if that will happen.” I huffed, rolling my eyes to the back of my head as I grasped the document I was holding even more tightly. In anger, I released my grip and in a few minutes, I had torn the document into minute pieces and tossed them into the air. Yet to be relieved from the anger which was running through my veins, I began to pace from one end to the other end, trying to get a grasp of my emotion. “Loretta is not her father's accomplice, I’m sure of that.” I muttered, clenching and unclenching my fists in rhythm. With the way she had reacted earlier, it was crystal clear that she wasn't on the same page with her father but s
Loretta's POV “Calm down, it's me.” Thanks to Alpha Lorenzo's voice, I was already at the verge of passing out. Staring at my arm which he grasped tightly, he quickly pulled away and then started to dart his eyes around like a child caught in an unholy act. “What are you doing here?” I asked, crossing my hands on my chest. “I'm the one who's supposed to be asking that.” He huffed only to start walking off the next second. Just when he was about to disappear from the hallway, with a loud voice, I yelled, “Are you leaving just like that?” “What about the questions you want to ask? I bet you're no longer curious like I thought.” I shrugged as a knowing smile spread across my lips. If Alpha Lorenzo was here, it could mean only one thing and that is, he was eavesdropping on my conversation with my father. “You shouldn't leave without satisfying your curiosity.” I added when he still wouldn't spare me a glance. Just when I thought he was going to ignore me, he turned around and wit
Lorenzo's POVKicking the door open, I expected to see her cuddled in a corner but instead, there was no one in the room. “She must be in her so-called haven.” I gritted my teeth, making my way towards the end of the building. On arrival, I kicked the door open and just like the first time, she was nowhere to be found. Where could she be? — I pondered, darting my eyes around as I tugged my hair in frustration. Suddenly, it clicked but before I could make a u-turn, I halted, shaking my head sideways as I firmly believed she wouldn't go against my words. But where could she be at this point in time? After weighing the options for a while, I decided to check the daycare just in case she disobeyed but I doubt she would. It was the noise of children that greeted me on arrival and at once, I became uncomfortable. From a tender age, I detest children. Up until now, the fact that some people were obsessed with children baffles me, making me wonder what was special about them. This