MADELINE'S POVThe pack doctor flashed the torch into my eyes. I felt uncomfortable and I blinked a thousand times. He let go of them and he swiveled his chair back to its original position.With all your examinations done in the past few days, you are now better. Miss Madeline, you didn't particularly suffer from face blindness. You suffered from post traumatic stress disorder also known as PTSD. It is due to the extreme stress you subjected yourself to. Your brain deciding not to remember people's face for the time being was because of the bad experience you witnessed and according to what you told me, you have been kidnapped and you witnessed the last pack attack in your condition. So it was very likely to happen.But not to worry ma'am, I can see you have been punctual with your drugs and I am happy you can recognize the details on people's face clearly now. "Thank you so much doctor," I said."Doctor please can you keep my coming here a secret?""You mean from alpha Konan?""Yes
MADELINE'S POVI sat on my bed, cradling my swollen belly. Something was wrong. Ever since I consumed the herbal tonic, everything went wrong and awry. I hadn't felt my baby's pulse in hours. This was very strange. I wasn't sure what, but I could feel it deep down that something was wrong.Confusion clouded my mind, my thoughts were muddled. Fear gripped my heart and I couldn't bring myself still. Maybe it was just my imagination, maybe it was tiredness seeping in.I tried to push the negative thoughts away. My mind swirled with terrifying possibilities. I needed to convince myself that everything was fine. I decided to indulge myself. Reading a book could gnaw away my anxiety.Around midnight, I was woken up by a sharp pain on my abdomen. It felt like a knife had been thrusted in to the side of my stomach, my baby twisting and turning. I let out a gasp of pain, doubling over as the sensation overwhelmed.I tried getting myself off the bed, but it was very difficult. The pain was inte
ALPHA KONAN'S POVThe past days had been so hectic and filled with pack activities with no atom of break in between. Dan and Rosaline sat in a corner of my study working alongside me. We were hard with work concerning the upcoming pack headquarters meeting and discussing strategies to improve pack security and the quality of lives in the pack.I was focused, reading and vetting pack documents until Dan interrupted me."Alpha Konan, the budget for the warrior wolves at the pack borders have been prepared according to your standards. Your signature and seal is all that is needed and the implementation of the budget begins."I took the documents from Dan and I skimmed through all the pages to make sure there were no form of mistakes in facts and figures. I was satisfied and they were perfect just the way I had instructed him to do it."This is all good Dan," I said as I penned down my signature and seal on the documents. Rosaline is the summary of the amount spent on pack security for t
ALPHA KONAN'S POVI walked as fast as my legs could carry me to Madeline's room. I sincerely prayed to the moon goddess to avert the news. I deeply hoped it was false. I was strongly in denial. With everything happening in the pack in the past few days, my position as the alpha was hanging on a thin lined thread and this wasn't the right time for such tragedy to occur.Nurse Maude stood right in front of Madeline's room, sadness written all over her. Upon seeing me, nurse Maude lowered her face, unable to meet my gaze."Nurse Maude, I believe I assigned you to be Madeline's caregiver, and I believe the rumors about her losing the pregnancy is not true.""I'm sorry to say this alpha Konan, Madeline lost the baby, and the pack doctor confirmed it," nurse Maude replied.My mind was reeling, trying to process the news."Alpha Konan, nurse Maude whispered and knelt down in submission. I am deeply sorry I couldn't carry out your order to look after Madeline and the pregnancy. I have failed
AFTER SIX MONTHS(PRESENTLY)MADELINE'S POVThe servant lady escorted me to the place where people sentenced to hard labor live and thrive, known as the penal pier—my new abode. As I approached the rugged paths that led to the penal pier, my heart was heavy and torn apart. The weight of guilt and shame shrouded me for been unable to take care of my baby.I walked with heavy steps and the air was thick and suffocating. The chill wind made my hair slap across my face and the sight of penal pier's ramshackle buildings and dilapidated shelters was a dismal sight to behold, sending shivers down my spine.We came to a stop at the entrance of the penal pier and I was met with two burly men whom I later identified as the penal pier masters."I will leave you here miss Madeline. The penal pier masters will attend to you from here on," the servant lady said." Is she the one who dared kill the alpha's baby," one of the burly men asked."Yes she is," the servant lady replied.The men stared at me
GODFATHER'S POVI was so anxious. Kong was taking so much time to return and fortunately, Kong entered."Kong, what's the situation in Oceanwolf pack. Was Petra's mission successful?""Yes Godfather, it was perfectly done and void of any form of suspicion for now.I internally let out a sigh of victory."Now our plan can move onto the next level. We are finally off alpha Gritus grip."Kong, you can now send a message back to Godfather that the mission was successful and we can advance onto the next plan."I will do that immediately godfather," Kong replied.Kong hastily left the cottage to deliver the news."Godfather, Copro called. What do we do about Petra's sister. Are we to release her now?"No!!! I replied defiantly. We can't give Petra her sister just yet. She has to remain with us till this is all over. We still need Petra to carry out our missions and we also need her to be our shield incase she gets caught eventually and things begin to go awry."Godfather, Petra isn't that t
ALPHA KONAN'S POV"Alpha Konan, we demand answers!!!""It has come to our notice that your mate, Madeline lost the child. Not only that, it is clearly rumored that she was a servant girl who worked in the mansion and never your real mate to begin with," the first elder said."And what has that got to do with any of you," I questioned coldly."It has a lot to do with us all," the first elder continued."How can the alpha of a pack, the leader of Oceanwolf pack lead a life of deceit? Have you ever considered the shame it will bring to us in the mouths of other packs?"You violated one of the sacred traditions of werewolves and you think it's that simple?""No alpha. I am here to tell you that your actions has the possibility of incurring the wrath of the moon goddess on us.""Take a look at the recent happenings going on in the pack. From the pack square attack, to incessant attacks at the pack borders and to you losing your child. There's a hint of chaos in every corner of the pack and
ALPHA KONAN'S POVI am from a pack of rogue wolves, and I am second in command."This information is past me already. Tell me exactly what I need to know. On whose orders do you act on," I questioned coldly."Apart from our leader, there's another man who pays us handsomely and contracts us to wreak havoc, attack vulnerable packs or kill people. I don't know his name and I haven't seen his face before.""All I am sure of, is that the man pays us handsomely for every job well done. He is someone of a high status. But there should be something you should be wary of. There's a spy living in your pack giving crucial information to the man in question," he said in his anxiety filled voice.I was far from been surprised when he blurted the word spy. I had the feeling that there was a spy lurking around—very close that it would be very easy for the spy to get informations.The man before me knew little information about who was operating in the shadows. I had made my confirmation with him, an
MADELINE'S POV Maybe it was all manipulation sprinkled with his touch of mischievousness. Maybe it was one of his many tactics to drag me to the abyss. Maybe this was my form of punishment for prying into his private affairs. ".....What?" I whispered out in confusion. "Why what? You didn't hear me right?" he asked. "Listen and listen attentively. I will repeat myself again just once." "I like you Madeline." That was it. I wasn't mistaken. I heard right. I sat there, my heart hammering in my chest. My mind went for a spin. He likes me? "Cat got your tongue," alpha Novare asked casually, with a grin evident on his face. The tug of shock and amusement deepened on my face and it was damn obvious. I stared at him, trying so hard to guage his intentions. His expressions began to shift back to the cold authority I was accustomed to. The casual grin he had flashed moments ago had disappeared. It was like watching him reverting to the alpha Novare I knew, but I couldn't help but b
MADELINE'S POV Ever since my confrontation with Louisiana, I haven't seen her. But I could feel her anger hovering around like the storm cloud. I could feel the way the others looked at me, quick glances and whispers behind my back. No one spoke anything to me directly. The moment the words left my mouth, I knew there was no going back. I was in for shit and Louisiana would be out for my blood. "You really gave Louisiana a hit, Freya said. You were the only one who had the boldness of a lion to confront Louisiana concerning the rumors in such manner. You are totally different now. You have finally removed the cloak of naivety. Congratulations Madeline!!!, but don't get too comfortable." Just as I had thought to take a rest, a knock was heard at the door. Alpha Novare had summoned me. My heart leapt in terror, but I followed obediently. While on my way, I met madam Apricot. She stared at me squarely and her sharp eyes never missed a detail. She walked past me and I knew she was go
MADELINE'S POVI winced as Freya dabbed the wet antiseptic cloth against the wound on my arm. I could feel Freya's eyes on me, glancing up from time to time to where Louisiana sat at the far end of the camp with someone tending to her wounds."You got something on your mind," I asked Freya."Beat me, she exhaled. There's something different about Louisiana. What happened between you two?""Nothing," I replied her. I didn't want to talk about it or talk about the mission either. "Maybe she's still rattled from the fight," I added.Freya narrowed her eyes. "You are telling me, that Louisiana is rattled because of a fight? The same Louisiana who never misses a chance to remind us that's she's the toughest in the pack? Louisiana behaves like an asshole, but she isn't one to run away or be rattled because of a fight. You know you make a bad liar, don't you?"I didn't answer right away. I knew the words I said to Louisiana had struck a chord of reflection or better still, more intense hatre
MADELINE'S POV"They are coming. Our captors are coming," I whispered loudly."Shit!!" Louisiana huffed in frustration.The poison had seeped deep into our system and transforming to our wolf form could not be attainable. "What are we going to do," I asked softly but loud enough for Louisiana to hear."We have nothing to do than fight them off physically."The surrounding flickered with a faint light from a worn out, old lamp. The faint light exposed three bulky men, thrice our size with hardened expressions. They towered over us, clearly confident in their build. The odds were against us, but that didn't matter."Seems they broke free. Feisty, just the way I love my women to be, the lead captor sneered with his folded arms across his chest. Do you really think you can take us trio on?" he asked, his fingers pointing at the three of them."Why don't you come try," Louisiana dared.Fright overcame me. "Louisiana, I whispered into her ear. We are at odds here, so I suggest we talk it ou
MADELINE'S POVMy eyes stung as I blinked them open, the dull ache in my head throbbed at every slight beat of my pulse. Darkness hovered around me. The air was thick and stale, carrying the scent of damp earth and rot. My body felt heavy, as if I had been dragged through the forest for miles.And yes, I remembered been dragged before I blanked out.It wasn't until I tried to move that I realized my wrists were bound tightly behind my back. My vision cleared immediately. The more I moved, the more the coarse rope bit deeply into my skin. It weakend me the more and I winced , feeling the painful strain on my shoulders. I perceived a familiar scent coming from the rope. I racked my brain for a while...I had perceived that somewhere. And wolfsbane, the rope was laced with Wolfsbane. It only gave me an insight. Our captors were definitely the same kind as us.Then I realized I wasn't alone. My back pressed against someone else's.Louisiana.The memory came rushing back. The border expedit
MADELINE'S POVAs the night deepened, the air around the camp grew colder. The camp fire crackled, casting shadows on the faces of the warrior wolves present. Sera, sat in a corner and Freya talked to a group of other warrior wolves. I kept glancing back and forth at Sera, and I couldn't help but think that something went wrong when she went to gather firewoods in the woods."Everyone gather up," Louisiana said. Immediately everyone pulled together. When she was sure everyone was together, she divided us into two groups. One group which was headed by Freya, would stay behind to monitor the camp, manning the perimeter to ensure no threats crept up unnoticed. The other group, led by Louisiana, would push forward into the dark, rough terrain to patrol and check for any signs of threat or danger.And guess what, I was in the group led by Louisiana. Honestly, I had expected Louisiana to pick me. It was just the kind of thing she would do, dragging me along to test me, without rest, to see
MADELINE'S POVFreya was right. The terrain was unforgiving as Louisiana herself—jagged rocks that seemed to rise out of nowhere and twisted roots around the paths, gnarled at my boots making every step a challenge.I occasionally looked back at Sera to check if she was keeping up, but it was very obvious she was struggling more than the others. You could notice from her small frame that her breaths came in short, sharp gasps, her face pale and strained. But yet she made tremendous effort to keep up—refusing to fall behind.Freya fell into steps beside me. Her brows furrowed as she too, glanced over Sera. "She's visibly flagging Madeline. Leaving her behind in the pack would have been the best for her and you. I don't think she can last longer than this."I nodded. "I know, I said. There's really no going back. Is there?""Louisiana isn't going to slow down for you or anyone," Freya said as she trudged ahead."Keep up, or you will be left behind!!!" Louisiana called back, her tone lac
MADELINE'S POV....And Madeline!!!The sound of my name forcefully brought me out of my thoughts.Everyone's face held bouts of surprise.Freya nudged me on the side with her elbow. "She's trying to spite you, Madeline. Refuse it, no offense.""Refuse what!!!" I asked."Does anyone have any objections with the warrior wolves enlisted to go on this border patrol mission," Louisiana's voice echoed.There were murmurs within the crowd, but no one objected."This marks the end of today's training. We are to gather here before dawn to begin our journey.""Why didn't you say anything. You could have objected to going on this mission. This mission is very dangerous. The terrain isn't one to be trifled with. Most times we encounter dangers that cause grievous injuries—worst case scenario, death. You aren't yet qualified to be part of this mission. Most times, we don't know how long we will be gone for."I scoffed."My refusal to go, only gives Louisiana more ammunition against me.""And she's
IN OCEANWOLF PACKALPHA KONAN'S POV"How is she doing," I asked."You mean grandma Catherine?" Dan asked.I nodded."Since she left the penal pier, she's been receiving treatment in the pack hospital and doing much better. She's also responding well to chemotherapy. The doctor in charge ran a few test on her few days back, and he reported that the amount of cancer cells have reduced."I grunted in satisfaction."How about making grandma Catherine my eyes and ears," I asked."That has been settled." She sent a letter to crescent pack and made sure it was delivered and handed over to Madeline. We are patiently waiting for Madeline's reply.""Alright," I sighed with a glimmer of hope.I had instructed Dan to tell grandma Catherine everything. I was going to right my wrongs. I wanted to be a step closer to Madeline and grandma Catherine was the answer. At first, grandma Catherine was unwilling to help. She was hell bent on not betraying Madeline. It took a lot of persuasion before she was