Erica:I walked softly to the bed, I placed my hand on Elma’s forehead to check if she had a fever.“She doesn’t,” I replied after a minute of observing.“She just cried for too long.” Cassie, my children’s nanny nodded.“Cassie. pack their bags, we will be leaving the pack for a while. Pack a lot.” “I want you to come along with me, I will never be able to cope with the work I have to do and the kids.” She smiled, even in situations like this Cassie would smile, she is such a wonderful soul.Cassie left my room to pack things that Elma, Elsa, and Ethan would need while I stayed back in my room.I looked at myself in the mirror, I didn’t look anything like the lady Dante had abandoned six years ago. He will not recognize. I tried to convince myself I had recently cut my brown hair short and I had dyed it black.I needed no one to tell me that I had become better and stronger, I have raised my children all on my own and Dante was not there and even when I go to his pack I will never
Erica;“It’s been years and you still crave me, my dear Ex-Wife. You want me don’t you Erica?” He pulled me with just one hand and I was sitting on his lap.“I can smell your arousal, you want me.” Dante lifted my face so our gaze could meet, I sat comfortably on his lap as though it was a chair.“I’ve missed you Erica, where have you been all this while.” My heart was beating faster than it had ever done. My head was blank, all that filled it was knowing how his lips tasted again.Like he read my mind, he grabbed my lips and he kissed me hard, like he had been starved for years.“Only you, it’s only you that I want. I crave you, Erica, I want you.” I kissed him back and I wrapped my hands around his neck. I should stop. I should not let him hold me this way but I cannot help it.“Dante…”‘I moaned.“Just the way you’ve always done.” He pulled away from me, arranging myself on his lap. “Why do you act like you do not know me?” I realized I was still on his lap and I hurriedly got down
Erica:I was not going to the party alone after what Dante had done to me on the first day we met. I want him to know that he has no place in my life since I'd be getting married to Lorenzo who has treated me better than no one else.“Are you ready?” I arranged the collar of his shirt and he nodded.Lorenzo was clad in a black tuxedo and looked so handsome, he had his black hair brushed back and his green eyes were sparkling. On the other hand, I was dressed in a purple dress with my black hair packed in an uptight messy bond with some strands of hair out, I had little makeup and looked so cute. I and Lorenzo’s dressed to match each other because he wore a purple tie to match my dress. “Ready when you are my love.” I chuckled, Lorenzo held me as we walked into the ballroom which was filled with a lot of werewolves. Different werewolves scent emitted from the ballroom. I clung to Lorenzo like we were glued together.I had called Lorenzo and told him about the ball the moment I left t
DanteSeeing her at the airport as the Alpha I wanted to pick up was very shocking, how she had turned out to be the daughter of an Alpha was very confusing because the Erica I knew was an orphan but a lot had changed about her. She had this demeanor that expressed agility.It was shocking seeing her again but what was more shocking was seeing her being affiliated with Lorenzo, my friend from school; they were even engaged to get married. I watched her have physical contact with him and it got me so pissed.When Laura walked up to me, I saw the change of expression on Erica’s face and I was glad that Laura acted like she didn’t know Erica. If Erica wants to play this game I will most definitely make her enjoy it.I took Laura away from there and introduced her to a few people. I watched the both of them dance so romantically, they were happy to have each other and I was not happy about it.The mate bond with Erica was never broken and I just found out, because why the hell did it st
EricaThere was this possessiveness that Dante was expressing in just two days of seeing me after 6 years and it got me shaking. He has to be joking, what does he mean by he doesn't want to see me around Lorenzo?When he divorced me to be with Laura he made it clear that I could be with anyone else.I and Lorenzo returned home and the kids were fast asleep when we returned. Lorenzo had an early morning flight so we had to go to bed immediately after we got home although I didn't want him to leave I had no other choice but to let him go because he had a meeting he needed to attend.“Thank you so much for being my support, Lorenzo.” I kissed him on his lips and gave him a tight hug.“You're welcome baby, goodbye.” he kissed me on my forehead and then walked away going into the airport.I had an early morning meeting with Dante and although I felt anxious as we drove to his office because I didn't want to see him I also had this urge to want to be around him. I got to his office and was
Erica: “I’ll see you tomorrow, Alpha King Dante. When you're ready to talk business.” With that, I found my way out of his office.As I got into the car with my driver waiting in it, I heaved a sigh. What would have happened there? Why did I have to be back with him, Dante is a psychopath.“Drive me home,” I ordered the driver and he nodded, ignited the engine of the car, and drove home.My babies didn’t get the chance to see me since I had left early this morning. As I went into the house, the maid around took my bag in.“Mummy,” Elma called jumping on my body, I pulled my last daughter up in my arm and spun her around.“Oh my baby, I missed you so much. Where are your siblings?” I asked as I kissed her all over her face, she chuckled as she tried to wiggle free.“Mummy, stop mummy.” She smelled so good. Ethan and Elsa ran to me.“My babies.” I beamed with a smile. While Elsa raised her hand so I could lift her like I did with her sister, Ethan had his hand on his waist and he had
Date: “Fuck, Erica! What are you? What are you doing to me?” This was the question that had been in my head ever since she left my office this morning.I have not seen any woman carry herself the way my ex-wife does. Why did I not see all of this in her before?How did I let her go? I pushed the things on my desk to the ground and caused things to shatter. “Erica belongs to me!” If there was any time I had regretted signing the divorce then it was now. I have regretted letting her go all this time but this time, seeing her with Lorenzo and hearing her be claimed by him was very disheartening because there was a time I had her but I didn’t know her worth and I let her go.Right now, I don’t mind if she can have children or not, I just want the woman that gets my heart beating back in my life. It was getting late and I had a lot of things to do but I wanted the contract ready.I shouldn’t have spoken to her in that way. I shouldn’t put her in the position of choosing her pack and me
Erica:It was a new day with a new meeting with Dante, I was not excited about it but I was ready for it. I had gotten all I needed to change his stupid rule.The triplets were also excited to have a fun-filled day with their nanny Carissa.Strapped in a black, fitted skirt and a blue see-through top which I had paired with a black vest, I begged myself to be coordinated and not do anything stupid.I got into the car and went to his office. I was welcomed and showed to his office.I tried to act strong, I swallowed hard then walked into his office.“Hi.”“Your back huh?” he asked and I nodded.“Yes, now let’s talk business.” I had refused to take my seat instead, I had my hand folded underneath my breast.“Okay.”“I’ll start by telling you that you need me as much as my pack needs you.”“Really?”The sarcasm coming from him was annoying and I felt like smacking him hard on the head. “The only purebred female Alpha I know of is on the other side of the world, not even in this country
Laura’s POVI watched as Lisa and her father breezed through the crowd. It wasn’t difficult to tell that she was thoroughly bored. I couldn’t blame her. Her father looked like a stuffy stuck-up man.I turned my head and caught sight of Rusev watching me like a hawk. I grumbled. I hated him. Why did my mate think it a good idea to leave me stuck with him?I shadowed Mr. Hans as he dragged his daughter along, greeting dignitaries and other stuck-up people like himself.A waiter passed me and I grabbed another glass of champagne. How was I going to get Lisa away from her old man?My mind kicked into overdrive, and soon, an idea hit me. I sighed and winced in disgust as it continued to take shape in my head. It wasn’t pleasant but I had to do it. I guess that was one other purpose of the dress I wore.I took another sip of my champagne and strutted sexily towards Mr. Hans. He caught a glimpse of me through the corner of his eye and was soon fully facing my direction.A dirt smirk crept on
Erica’s POVThe guards stopped him before he could come any closer.“What are you doing here?!” My mother yelled as the guards blocked Dante’s path towards me.“I need to see Erica. This is important.”My mother’s eyes bore down on him. I turned away; I could barely look at him. Did he come here to ruin my fathers funeral as well? Wasn’t he tired of ruining my life?“Guards! Take him away!”They stormed up to him and Dante began to back away.“Erica! I need to talk to you! Tell them to stop!”His voice calling my name was driving me insane. It was because of him that my life was ruined. Couldn’t he just stop meddling in my life.“Erica!”The guards grabbed him and began to drag him away. I watched him as he struggled and yelled at me. The guests all watched in awe. I already had more than enough gossip circling around me. I didn’t want anymore.“Erica!”There was a gasp and the guards were on the floor. Dante had broken free and was dashing towards me. My knees began to shake. I wante
Laura’s POV“Room service!”I put on my bathrobe and walked to the door. I didn’t order room service. I clutched my robe tighter to my body and opened the door just a crack.A lady stood there with a box in her hands. Was that a delivery for me?“Are you Miss Laura?”“Yes.”I felt a little emboldened and opened the door a little wider. The lady was dressed in formal wear, a little too formal for her to be in the room service business.“I have a package for you.”She handed it to me, and I looked at the tag attached to it. I couldn't help but smile.“I may not be with you, but I want all eyes to be on you and for every man to drool at the sight of you and wish you were theirs. But they can’t have you. You are MINE. Mate.”I smiled and felt a warm fuzzy feeling bubble inside of me. He wasn’t here, but he knew how to make me feel like he was.“Thank you.”I hurried back into my room, trying my best not to squeal like an excited seven-year-old. I hadn’t expected a dress for the party. I
Erica’s POVMy fingers were trembling as I did Ethan's bow tie. I had tried not to cry. It had been hard to keep my emotions in check while we planned the funeral. Everyone was still scared of me but the condolences they gave brought tears to my eyes every time I heard them.Today would be the first time in weeks that I would lay eyes on my father’s body and would never see it again.“Don’t be sad, Mom.”Ethan pulled me into a hug as soon as I lifted my fingers from his bowtie. He was such a sweet boy.“I am fine, love.-”I stroked his hair and kissed it.“-Go and find your sisters while I get ready.”He hurried away and I was left alone in my room. I looked at the mirror one more time and noticed the tears in my eyes starting to fall. My mascara was slightly smudged and I hurriedly wiped my face and did a fresh application.My thoughts were weighed down by thoughts of my father. It was draining. I couldn't imagine how disappointed he was in me. Mom kept telling me that it wasn’t true
Clarissa's POV“Lorenzo, please wake up."I sat beside him as he lay on the living room couch with his head on my lap. His forehead was covered in sweat and his eyes were blank and white.My heart was racing. I didn't know what to do. I wanted to give him CPR, but I didn't know if what he had was infectious.I couldn't count the number of times I had placed my head on his chest to make sure that his heart was still beating. His breath was faint, and his skin was clammy and cold.I couldn't take this anymore. I should have called for help sooner and damned the fact that the entire pack probably hated us.My fingers shook as I grabbed my phone and began to dial the numbers.Suddenly, Lorenzo gasped and his eyes cleared up slowly. My fingers shook even more as I watched him silently take in the room.“Lorenzo," I whispered, terrified to the core.His eyes finally fell and focused on me. I held my breath.“Rissa?"He tried to sit up but I slowly eased his head back into my lap.“Don't try
Erica's POVThe meeting finally came to an end and I was grateful. I remained seated with my mother and we watched the counselors leave.Counselor Rufus gave me a death stare before he left the room. I turned to look at my mother and her face was impassive until we could no longer see his fake hair through the open door.“Good riddance!" she exclaimed, and her face relaxed, and she smiled at me.I returned with a nervous grin though my fingers were knotting frantically on my lap.“It's going to be alright, Erica. I will not let the counselors treat you like trash. They are just a bunch of old fools that are stuck in the past. I believe that you will make a good Luna."Her words made my nervous smile fade.“You know that I won't be a good, Luna. You saw how they looked at me. Everyone is afraid of me. I can't even get through the hallway without a maid or guard seeing me and flinching.”I lowered my head and heard my mother sigh. Her fingers intertwined with mine, stopping my frantical
Clarissa's POVMy eyes watered as I chopped up the onions. I set the knife down and paced around the counter as the broth bubbled in the pot.As I stared at the boiling pot, a flash of Erica came into my mind. Her monstrous form and the death of her father. The purple hue on his skin was exactly the same as that on Lorenzo's arm.It just didn't make sense. I asked my assassin to kill Erica. Why didn't he do it? Was he a fraud?I had tried to contact him severally, but his phone rang, and there was no answer. Had I been duped?I gritted my teeth at the thought and turned my attention to the bubbling broth. It was time to put the vegetables.The onion went in first, and then the carrots and peppers.This was my first time in Lorenzo's home back at our pack. It was beautiful. Luxurious, nothing like my home back at the pack Erica was sent to.My watery eyes scanned the room and I exhaled. There had been so much drama in just a few days.A shiver ran down my spine. I didn't expect to see
Erica's POVI walked to the meeting hall and felt my breath being hitched in my throat. The maids, as they walked past me, gave me terrified greetings and hurried off in the other direction.It did nothing for my nerves. I could only imagine what the council was going to say.I soon reached the door that led to the hall and stood outside of it for a while. My heart was racing, and I was clutching it with my left hand as if it would do something to make it calm down.“Easy, Erica. Easy. This is just a meeting. Nothing more."I pushed the glossy black wooden door open and finally walked into the room. As soon as I was guided across the carpet to My spot beside my mother, I could feel all eyes on me.It was so hard to fight the urge to look over the room. A few of the counselors were whispering as I walked in, and above three were staring at me, their faces white with fear.I sat down next to my mother and the seven counselors stood in greeting. The man who sat at my left-hand side was f
Erica's POVI lay in bed quietly. The silence in the house was thick, but I could hear the whispers of the maids as they passed my room door.They were all scared and I couldn't blame them.I had asked my mother to watch the kids for me while I got some time to rest. This all felt extremely overwhelming for me.I felt strange being here. My father was gone, and it was like a big chunk of the pack house had been ripped off.I buried myself deeper into my covers, the comforter soaking up my silent tears as they rolled down my cheeks.“I miss you, Dad. I am so sorry that I failed you. I… I was just so weak and I didn't know what to do…”The tears choked my words and soon burst out but were muffled by the comforter.If only he was alive, he would probably know what to do. I wasn't even sure about how to get the Living Gem. Worst of all, I didn't even know what to do with it once I got it.A cold draft of wind blew through the window, chilled my fingers, and dried up my tears, leaving stre