~ZANDER~
I was so confused. I mean, I’ve lived all those years thinking Jocelyn was dead, so how the hell was she still alive? “Are you sure?” I asked the witch, as I had ended the call with Stephen already—I wanted him to keep an eye on Aubree to make sure she was safe, as I really didn’t know what was happening now. The witch said Jocelyn ran away before Stephen's call, so this was just like confirming it. “I never make mistakes, Alpha Zander; I just don’t know how I didn’t see it at first.” “So if she’s alive, does that mean Amber is alive too?” I asked as Amber was my second chance mate, well, if Jocelyn was never my mate, then she was my first mate, and we believed Aubree poisoned her. I’m saying ‘believed’ because this was all weird; I don’t know what was which anymore. “Luna Amber is dead; I confirmed her spirit.” She said, and I nodded, and then got up from the bed and started pacing ar~ISABELLA~ I was in shock; I couldn't believe Aubree was special. I mean, I've always known that Asher was not really in love with her, but I didn't expect it to be because of her powers. I thought it was to get back at his brother, but wow, this was just a lot to take in. I sat on the seat and thought of what to do now. Sure, bringing Zander and Aubree close would not work if Asher also wanted to keep Aubree for her powers, so I had only one thing to do: kill her. But how? Asher was always by her side. How will I kill her? I ran my hands through my hair as I tried to think of ways I would kill her. I stayed in the office and asked all those who knocked on my door to go to hell. Humans were very annoying. I never dreamt of working in a company. I didn't like being around humans. That's the reason I ran away from my family. I didn't want to be CEO of the Hunters Enterprise, my family company. My only dream was to marry Asher, but now
~ISABELLA~ Antonio sounded desperate, which could work as I could use it to my advantage. One thing about Antonio is that he was smart; that's why Dad thought he was the right person to take over the company, but that couldn't happen without him marrying me. “I will help you,” I said, and he started thanking me, but I cut him, “under a condition.” “What do you want?” "Well, you shouldn't be asking what I want at this point because you will do anything just so I can help you, right?” “You're right, so can I go now because I'm already in the woods?” "Okay, wait for me. I'm on my way. I will take you there myself,” I said, then ended the call before I looked up and thanked Goddess for being on my side. “If she let this happen, then it means Asher and I were truly meant to be; she might have forgotten to create a bond for us,” I said as I packed my things in my handbag before walking
~ISABELLA~ I didn't know what to say; they already loved Aubree; if they found out she was much more powerful than me, they wouldn't hesitate to worship her, and I didn't want that. “Speak now before I order the guards to make you,” Cora threatened. She was eagerly waiting for me to speak. Well, I tried to think, but I couldn't come up with any convincing lie. “I…I-” “She's talking about Alpha Zander…" Antonio sidestepped me, which if on a normal day would make me so angry, but today wasn't a normal day, so I was grateful. “Alpha Zander wants Luna Ruby because of the strength she can give him, so my cousin and I are talking about that.” Antonio lied, which was convincing enough for Raven as she rolled her eyes and walked away. I took in a deep breath before I turned to Cora, who didn't seem convinced. “What are you saying?” She asked, “Do you take me for a fool? I clearly heard you mention the Luna’s name.” "No, y
~ZANDER~ It's been a week since Mom and Dad confessed to their crimes. Dad said he ordered guards to kill Jack, while Mom admitted to betraying her friend, Olivia. I didn't know who these people were, but I didn't accept such crimes, so just like any crime, I ordered my guards to lock them up in the basement. They've been there for a week; they were treated like criminals only that they still had three meals unlike the rest, and they were not tortured, as I couldn't bring myself to hurt or watch people hurt my parents. I woke up early today because I had to be at work by seven. I haven't gone to work as Isabella asked me to wait for Aubree to return. I knew she was at a couples resort as I asked Stephen to watch over her. I knew Asher was there and that she was safe with him, but I just couldn't help. Ray was restless. ‘It's time to win our mate back.' Ray said, and I nodded my head. I was not fully into it. I mean, I've always seen Aubree as
~ZANDER~ I couldn't still believe Ruby was here to see me. I asked Kaden to let her in and asked Stephen to not leave my side. “Get five guards to be outside the office door; we don't know why she's here,” I instructed as I walked out of the room and headed for my office. Stephen connected to the rest of the group, and when we reached my office, we found five guards standing by it. I entered with Stephen following behind, my gamma. Stephen was very strong and also had special powers, so I wanted him close. And no, I was not scared of death. I've never been scared of dying. I even used to go to war when I was just fifteen, so no, death never scared me, but at this moment I wanted to stay alive for Aubree. I wanted to get to the bottom of everything, seek her forgiveness, and get those who were supposed to be punished what they deserved. I also love my pack; although it was cursed, I still hoped Aubree would be kind enough to save it.
~ZANDER~No, I couldn't allow Ruby to hurt Aubree. I mean, Asher had her back, but The Blood Moon's strength was equal to Asher's. I don't know about how powerful Aubree was since she was a witch, but I couldn't risk it.“You can't do that.” I said, and she turned to look at me, “You can't use your brother's power to hurt Aubree.” I said, well, everyone thought Alpha Blake and Dante were twins; I mean, they were just a year apart. That's why they were confused as twins, but they were not. We who were close to them knew they were a year apart. It made most packs fear them because they thought they had twin power, but they just used it for their gain as there was no twin power at all.“Oh wait…” she chuckled, almost not believing me. “Are you defending her? I mean, she got you in this mess; she's the reason you lost my brother's help. You lost your company, so how is it that—”“She's not the reason. Please, I'm just looking out for you. I—”“Oh quit the pretense, Zander!” She raised her
~ZANDER~Okay, if I didn't know Stephen well, I would think he was exaggerating, but unfortunately, he wasn't. If he was mentioning it, then it means he was suspicious, and he never mentions anything unless it's fishy.“Betray me?” I didn't understand how.“I'm not sure, Alpha; I wanted to ask for your permission to look into him.”“Of course,” I said. Kaden was my beta, and he was given almost the same respect as me. That's why he had to ask for permission. “Investigate him, but make sure he doesn't find out for now.”“Alright, Alpha,” Stephen nodded, and after that, I excused myself after reminding him to do everything I asked him to. Well, it was a shame that Kaden was not trusted; Stephen the gamma is the one acting like a beta.I was already outside. I was going to skip breakfast today.Outside, I got in my car and drove straight to the company. It didn't take me long to arrive, as I was already parking. After that, I headed inside.“Yes, she's here,” the receptionist informed me
~ZANDER~ “Luna Aubree might be from the Shadow Walker's pack.” “Alpha Thiago's pack?” Shocking would be an understatement because how was that even possible? How could Aubree be from the Shadow Walkers? How on earth did that even make sense? I mean, just earlier, Stephen informed me that Jack, the man Dad killed, was from the Shadow Walkers, and now this. It was too much of a coincidence. I mean, Aubree's mother was from my pack. Did it mean she was with Jack or maybe another Hartford? Well, whatever it was, I was going to find out. “Alright, did you do what I asked?” “Yes, Alpha, five men are by the River Ash pack as we speak.” “Good, keep digging, and don't give Rosa and Henry food today. I need answers from them, and I know they can only speak on an empty stomach.” I ordered, and after he agreed, I ended the call and continued on my way to get Aubree coffee that was less sweet. It didn't take long to get another, as the woman there seemed to like me. I didn't understan
|A YEAR LATER|~BREE~“I don't think I can do it, sis. You know what? I changed my mind; I don't want it anymore.” I heard my sister say from the other end.“What are you saying?”“That I don't want to be a mother witch anymore; besides, I was not the one chosen. I can't have people depend on me; I'm just a witch with—”“No, you're not; you are the mother of all witches, a mother of the tribe. Hecate chose you; she believes in you.”“She chose you, Aubree; you're the one they're supposed to be crowning.”“And I don't want it; I don't like it, but you... you're passionate, you want it, you love it.” I convinced her.Remember the time Ruby started being weird when Mom suggested that she might be upset because she was used to being the last born?Well after that messy fight, I spoke to Ruby, and she told me how much she wanted to be the mother witch, to be chosen, but since it was me chosen, she was okay with it, but I told her how I didn't want it, and speaking to Mom about it, we agree
“Jocelyn was easy; she wanted to be the Luna, so hearing that her sister was Zander’s mate instead scared her. That’s why she agreed to the plan easily…” She explained how she was behind faking Jocelyn’s death because they wanted to physically break Aubree, and when they saw she was ready, they sent Alaric, who went to get her, and she called Jerry and informed him of the auction. “Poor girl thought she had escaped, it was fun to watch…” she laughed.She then explained how she did some things that made me want to go to the auction, and just like that, Aubree ended up in my hands.She explained how they needed her to relax and how falling in love would awaken another power, then they did everything, but now it was time to harvest, as she called it, so she didn’t want to leave any evidence. That’s why she called Jocelyn and Levi, who were on it with her, of course, and introduced her as his mate when Aubree and Zander started being suspicious.She explained how she later set her up, oh,
I looked down at Rosa and Henry’s feet and saw Allison who seemed unconscious too, and I almost took a step when Mom stopped me.“See that purple line? Cross it and you're dead.” She warned, and I shook my head, not knowing what to do. “In fact, let me just make sure…” She said and then raised her hand in the air and closed her eyes. I didn't understand what she was doing and was shocked at how obedient Levi was as he looked at her, a smile on his lips. “Done, now you can't move,” she said, and I tried to move my leg, but it didn't work.“I will not have you ruin my plan. Do you know the years it took to get here?” She asked, and I just shook my head as I realized the story Henry told me was the truth. He said Mom was the one who took advantage of him, that she and Alena were in the wrong, but I didn't believe it, but now seeing this, god, I've been foolish.“The blood.” She held out her hand to Levi, who now I noticed was holding a tiny bottle; the liquid in it was unmistakable. I kn
I didn't want to push her; I really didn't, but this was a baby, my blood. How could she just—“Jocelyn is in danger.”“You're talking about Jocelyn; my baby is in danger.”“I’m serious, Asher; she saved me after kidnapping me. I think she's being used.”“Aubree, I don't care about the drama now; all I want to know is if my baby is safe,” I said it really in a calm tone, opposite from the storm inside of me.“It's not a baby yet, and besides, it's not the end; we can have kids when we’re both ready. I say when I’m thirty.”“This is not a joke.”“I was taken with Glinda; Jocelyn kidnapped us but later freed us. She hurt herself to show whoever sent her that we escaped and hurt her, but we didn't; she saved us.”“I get you, and I'm sorry about your sister, but now it's only my baby that matters. If you can't carry it, fine, let the doctors implant it in someone, but my baby will come to life.” I said, losing the calmness with each word that followed. “This is my first child; I can't… Ca
Shocked would be an understatement to what I was feeling now; it was even more shocking as Alpha Blake congratulated me, and Dante even hugged me. I didn't understand what was going on; I was just observing as Luna Ruby and the woman hugged Aubree, and she looked so comfortable with them but not happy.I cleared my throat and asked what was happening.“Your wife is pregnant; you're going to be a dad.” Luna Ruby answered so casually that I wondered if they had lost their minds. I was their enemy; what was this?“We are so happy for you; you are going to make a great dad.” The old man said, clapping my back, I was still so confused that I ignored Tylan as he asked questions—he was as confused as me.“If I cry more, I might just dehydrate. Congratulations.” The middle-aged woman said. Well, at least the woman seemed familiar. I've seen her in one of the photo albums Mom kept but couldn't remember her name.“Go,” Luna Ruby, who was standing next to me, said, asking me to get near Aubree,
~ASHER~It didn't make sense how Aubree believed that bastard brother of mine over me. Not that she owed me anything—I was the one who decided to buy her at that auction. But still, I saved her life; I treated her better than Zander, but to think she would rather believe him than me was frustrating.Mom was asking me to calm down and give her space, but I couldn't; I was going to sit when I remembered where she liked going whenever she was upset, so rushing out, I quickly worked my way through the stairs shouting her name.The woods were not safe, and even though I was angry at her, she was still my wife, and I couldn't risk anything happening to her.I didn't find her in the living room, so I walked out, and there I found my guards. I didn't even need to ask as they pointed toward the direction of the woods.I quickly ran there, calling her name and asking her to stop, but she wasn't listening to me as she kept walking.“Let's talk about this,” I said as I struggled through the littl
~BREE~I've been walking back and forth in the room, too shocked at what my mom had told me earlier. I trusted Olivia, and the story she told me didn't match what Mom told me. It was not just a story, but I saw a vision, a vision of Alpha Henry raping her, but I knew in the werewolf land everything was possible; minds could be manipulated, and she might have created that vision. Well, Mom suggested it, but I just didn't know what to believe anymore.But one thing was for sure: Olivia was not telling the truth, and I trusted my mom, so I knew this might be just the truth: Olivia was not raped; instead, she was the one who raped Alpha Henry.I haven't spoken to anyone since I came back; I just came straight to my room and tried to understand it, as looking at Olivia disgusted me, because not only did she deceive Asher, but she also placed my mom in trouble; she claimed Rosa betrayed her, while in reality she's the one who betrayed her.I couldn't let her get away with it; I had to expos
MANY YEARS AGO•AUTHOR’S POV•She had just come from one of those days where she had saved something this time; instead of a life, she had saved a reputation. Rosa, the young she-wolf who was to marry the alpha’s son, was nervous; today was the day they were announcing their union to the rest of the pack members. She was afraid they would not accept her since Henry was to take over as the alpha soon.She feared she was not good enough, so the young witch, Alena, using her manipulation tactics, managed to convince her that she would do just great and that she was the perfect Luna.After Rosa was confident Alena left as she was reminded about her sad truth, how she was to die without a mate, and what's worse was that the man she was in love with was the one announcing his union to Rosa, Henry.Witches don't cry, so she held in her tears, forcing herself to sleep, but she couldn't; the pain of losing Henry was too much for her to take. She was going to cast a spell on herself to sleep w
***It's been three days. Things have been easy to follow; Blake and Ruby have tried too hard to make me remember, and I did, with the toys and photos. I was sure this was my family; I guess the woman I stayed with before Jocelyn's parents adopted me made me forget everything. She made me forget my life with this one, and I know it wasn't just normal; she might have done something because now flashbacks of me living with my real family were clear.Dante also arrived, and he was as sweet as Blake and Ruby. Mom finished explaining everything, how I was supposed to take over as the mother witch, although I would not need to live in the woods; I would just have to hold onto the magic and help witches when needed, but I didn't want that.I didn't tell her, but I planned to. I was still settling in, and I didn't want to break her heart already as she sounded confident in me, like this was the best gift to me.Yesterday we ate out as a family, and I felt so at home that every little doubt I