CHAPTER THIRTEEN: FACING HER FEARS Maurene’S POV I held onto Liam’s hand as we reached the receptionist's desk. “Good day, Sir.” Her smile was wide and it was obvious that Liam was known in this boutique. “How might I help you?” “I actually came by to take the pearl necklace I had bought for my wife.” He smiled, pulling me close to himself. My heart skipped as he called me his wife. Was he doing this because Amandawas here? “Oh! I will get it for you, sir.” She went into the store. “Yes? Tell me who bought it before me?” Amanda‘s voice echoed through the place, attracting the nearby customers. I noticed two of the sales girls shaking their heads as they tried to get customers away from the scene while Amanda continued to fume, yelling that she wanted to meet the manager and she would not leave the place until he came out to meet her. The lady attending to us soon returned with the package and she packed it in their brand bag before she
CHAPTER FOURTEEN: A Talk Over Coffee Maurene’S POV I pulled open my wardrobe, my eyes racking over the gowns arranged in the corner. I was finally going to meet Evangeline. She had sent me a message that we should meet this noon and since I was not doing anything, I decided to go. At least, I'd be able to feel the outside air for a while. I pulled out the floral gown and got into it before I could convince myself not to wear it or even give myself more reasons not to step out. After that, I applied a little makeup before picking up my purse. The kids had gone to school as usual and it was not time to pick them up yet. “Diana!” I called out, locking my bracelet into place and she walked out of the kitchen. “I'm going out to meet a friend,” I told her. The term I had used to describe Evangeline sounded weird on my tongue but I forced a tight smile. Diana knew I had no other friends apart from Liam. Her brows furrowed slightly, staring at me with scrutiny. I di
CHAPTER FIFTEEN: An Attack On Her! Maurene’S POV It all happened in a blink of an eye. A guard rushed in and instantly pulled Evangeline away from me. I gasped in shock as he broke into the large glass and hauled her out of the place in a blink of an eye. Yells and cries echoed in the entire restaurant. Someone dropped dead at the entrance and I flinched in shock. I sat rooted to my spot, unaware of what to do. Whether I should run or just… “Send someone to take her!” Evangeline’s voice cried from wherever she was being dragged to and all I felt was someone pick me up and carry me out of the place. I was in a state of shock, unable to think. The person dropped me outside and sprinted away back into the restaurant. Right before, I watched men in black suits shoot at one another. The only difference is that what they were shooting were not bullets but silver. Silver… only werewolves possess these silver bullets and they used to kill wolves. What are… A crying woman ran into
CHAPTER SIXTEEN: Meeting The Alphas Nathaniel ’S POV “We are meeting the alphas today,” Grayson informed me like I did not know and as if I was not dressing to attend the meeting. I said nothing in response as I clicked the cuff-links into place, catching a glimpse of my reflection in the mirror. “What is the report of the incident?” I asked him. I smoothened the edges of my suit, locking the button into place. Grayson let out a sigh. “The men who attacked are still unknown but there was no sign of rogues either. It was as if they had come to the place to fight against one another. I don't know.” He tried to explain. “What of the dead bodies? Any clue found on them?” I asked and he shook his head. “They were clean, which is the most fishy part of the entire issue.” He replied. I was busy trying to sort out some pack issues and decide to see if I could meet with a business partner when all of a sudden, I got a call from someone, informing me about what was going on in
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN: Coming Alone Maurene’S POV I have not quite recovered from the shock of the incident. The dead body falling next to me was still very much vivid in my head and it sometimes made me jump in fear. I could not help but think back to what could have happened if Evangeline hadn't asked someone to help me out of the place. I would have been… That reminds me. Where was Evangeline taken to? We have not contacted each other since that day and I did not even try to call her as well. My bad. I cleaned my hands with the apron before reaching forward to pick my phone. I dialed her number. It rang for a few seconds before the network provider’s voice came through saying her number was unreachable. My brows creased in slight confusion. Was she fine? I dialed it a second time and thankfully, she picked it up. “Hey, Maurene!” Her cheerful voice came through and I removed the phone from my ears to check who I had called again. How could she be this cheerful even aft
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN: Meeting Him Maurene’S POV I instantly dialed Liam’s number, anxiety seeping through my skin in my veins. How could he… There was no way I would go back to that pack without someone coming with me. Nathaniel took me to the place that day because he had to, not because we were going to discuss business, alone. Fear filled me as he might finally find out I was lying to him and I was the real Maurene. I did not want to regard the way he still affected me and I was still filled with the fear that he would do something to me. Something I might regret. The call disconnected automatically and I dialed his number again and this time, it did not ring. I bit my lower lip anxiously as I began to pace to and fro. What can I do? This was not my best friend sending me to meet a business partner. This was my boss telling me to meet a business partner to finalize a deal and I have to do as I am told because he pays me well. Even more than enough. Gosh
CHAPTER NINETEEN: Apology To His Wife Maurene’S POV I hid the way his voice affected me. I suddenly felt exposed with both of them here without Liam being here to shield me from them. My knees were weak as Nathaniel approached us and dropped his head in a small bow, shocking me to the core. He bowed to me. What exactly was Nathaniel driving at? Saving me that day… I was even yet to thank him. “Thank you,” I mumbled softly and his eyes narrowed briefly. “For saving me the other day. I could not appreciate you properly.” I tried to explain. A faint smile tilted on his lips. “It is nothing, Miss Maurene. It is my duty as the Alpha. Anyway, I hope Grayson here has explained to you everything you need to know. You can ask questions as well.” He glanced at Grayson who said nothing but returned his stare blankly. They were probably communicating through the mind link. “Should we still—” He was cut off by a raindrop on his forehead. I watched it drip down to his nose
CHAPTER TWENTY: Busy Nowadays Nathaniel ’S POV Amanda stepped into my office, her brows arched as she dropped a bow. I was still her Alpha and she will respect me as such. “How many times do I have to warn you not to harass Maurene?” I growled, my tone low and dangerous as I looked at her. “Nathaniel ,” She cried. “She… she is her. I saw it in her eyes. In the way she looked at me. The hatred. She is the one, Nathaniel and she is back to take you away from me! I will not allow it!” She moved forward but I raised my hand up to shun her. “Stop it. I want to believe that she is not the one. My Maurene will always recognize me. Whether she is the one or not, that—” My jaw hardened. “That is none of your business. Let me warn you for the last time, Amanda. Stop interfering in my business. Just because I let you return to the pack does not mean you will go around harassing people.” She gave me an incredulous look before letting out a snort. “Nathaniel ?
Chapter 121 Chapter One Hundred And Twenty-One: A Union Amanda’S POV I knew Martins was dangerous. I knew he could not be trusted and I decided to get into contract with him. What I didn't expect was that he would be the one who secretly tormented me and acted like… the savior. I still couldn't believe what Grayson had told me. At this point, I didn't care about what his father did or him… he should kill me. That was the worst he could do, right? I alighted from the car and went into his mansion straight up. Pushing the door open, as expected they were in the living room. They both rose to their feet on seeing me, confused as to the reason I was there. “Amanda, what are you—” I went toward the real Martins and James Cox who happened to be named Maxwell. “Martins. Huh? You are Martins? You are James Cox as well! Isn't it? You lied to me, right? Used me? Right? You wanted to slowly torment me till I went crazy, huh?” I pushed him hard, noticing the look of surprise that
Chapter 120 Chapter One Hundred And Twenty: The Beginning Of The End Nathaniel’S POV She raised her head to me, her red-rimmed eyes glancing down at my lips as she slowly pulled herself up to me. I had somehow gotten her back to one of my penthouses because I didn't want the kids to see their mother in such a broken state. She began to take her clothes off one by one, and my throat bobbed. “Are you sure about this?” I asked, wanting to keep my conscience clear in case she woke up tomorrow and realized her mistakes. She slowly nodded, stepped out of the skirt, and touched my arm. Gosh, I have missed her. I missed her so much. She leaned closer and let me capture her lips in a kiss. It started off slow and sensual but soon proceeded into ravenous. My hands snuck around her waist, and pulled her closer, smashing her tight to my chest. I wanted to feel her. Feel her skin. Be in her skin. I angled my head properly in order to take her lips, and taste her. Every time I saw
Chapter One Hundred And Nineteen: Revenge With Death Maurene’S POV Just like Nathaniel had said, Liam was the person behind everything. He had kidnapped my son… someone he once cared for. I didn't recognize who this woman was but all I knew was that with the visible fear on Liam’s face, she was someone important. “And why are you here?” He questioned her, obviously rattled by her presence. The woman snickered, stepping before Nathaniel. “You think you can rule the wolves? That is just a dream in your silly head. Just like your mother thought she would become the queen of wolves! You are nothing but a result of a stupid dream she had.” She hissed through her crooked teeth as she glared down in disgust at him. Oh, she must be from his mother’s side. “My mother was too weak to win but I will win and you just have to watch it then. I will make sure to bring tribute to you when I sit on the throne,” He smiled menacingly at her. The woman didn't waver. “Liam, give m
Chapter One Hundred And Nineteen: Revenge With Death Maurene’S POV Just like Nathaniel had said, Liam was the person behind everything. He had kidnapped my son… someone he once cared for. I didn't recognize who this woman was but all I knew was that with the visible fear on Liam’s face, she was someone important. “And why are you here?” He questioned her, obviously rattled by her presence. The woman snickered, stepping before Nathaniel. “You think you can rule the wolves? That is just a dream in your silly head. Just like your mother thought she would become the queen of wolves! You are nothing but a result of a stupid dream she had.” She hissed through her crooked teeth as she glared down in disgust at him. Oh, she must be from his mother’s side. “My mother was too weak to win but I will win and you just have to watch it then. I will make sure to bring tribute to you when I sit on the throne,” He smiled menacingly at her. The woman didn't waver. “Liam, give m
Chapter One Hundred And Seventeen: Kai Goes Missing Maurene’S POV I closed my eyes tight, still riling from the hurt of his words. I didn't think Liam could be that awful. In fact, I had my few suspicions that he could be doing something worse but what I didn't suspect was that he was doing pure evil. The fact that I had also remained oblivious to it made me want to go crazy. I didn't need anyone telling me that Liam had used me. It was glaring and I would be in denial if I didn't want to believe it. Now he told me that he wanted to meet me and explain the kind of person Evangeline was. All of them… they all wanted to use me against Nathaniel. They wanted his pack and they were not able to get it. I had decided to let go of the past and focus on the present with Evangeline, what I didn't expect was that Nathaniel would change toward me. The kiss from last night was still real but the sting of his words speared through my heart. The fact that he told me that
Chapter One Hundred And Sixteen: Blaire is chosen as the Alpha King Nathaniel’S POV “We will help you to the throne if you allow us, Nathaniel.” Seth said, his thick voice cutting through as we all sat in the office. I stared at him blankly, wondering how everything was so intertwined. “The throne? Who said I wanted the throne? Your nephew?” I arched my brows as I relaxed back in my seat. I didn't let my roam to the feminine figure sitting just beside Grayson who gave me a pained look. I have been doing a great of ignoring them which worked quite well. “You don't?” Seth sounded that he could not believe it. I shook my head. “I don't.” “Then you don't know anything then.” He snorted. I wanted to ask him what that was about but I decided against it. “Since the Alpha King has gone missing and you have chosen not to divulge his whereabouts, it is only right that another Alpha King will be chosen. And that person should be you.” He said, glancing at his nephew. “I s
Chapter One Hundred And Fifteen: Blaire is chosen as the Alpha King Nathaniel’S POV “I want him to be your new Beta.” My father told me, introducing Grayson to me. I wondered why my father didn't let me choose on my own but I trusted his judgment. “Hi, I'm Nathaniel,” I said, extending my hands out to him. He took it. “Grayson.” Our gaze locked and I knew at that moment that we would be doing together from now on. I wanted to ask my father where he had seen him because I knew he was not from our pack but I decided against it since I could ask Grayson and he would answer. Except Grayson never made mention of who he was or where he was from. We never went in runs and he never showed his wolf. Or should I say, Lycan? I didn't know how to react or what to even say. Shock was an understatement of what I was feeling at present. I was starting to question everything around me. From my marriage to Maurene, to making Grayson my Beta, to my divorce, and to being the center
Chapter One Hundred And Fourteen: The Lycan Officials Nathaniel’s POV I drove straight for the Alpha Blaire’s pack. That was where they had told the Lycan officials to meet. I was beyond shocked when Grayson had told me. It made me think that they were trying to win the Lycans over to themselves but then I thought of the siblings I was accommodating at my pack. Did Grayson know about this? I didn't want to think that way. Grayson must have hidden it for a good reason but the fact that he could not trust me with that truth proved how much he thought of me. I had hurt his sister those years when I didn't accept her love for me. It was only right that he hated me. I shook my head, trying to keep a blank level until Grayson called again. “Yes?” I answered through the blue tooth. “The meeting has been canceled.” He said. Why did they— “They are meeting at our pack instead.” That threw me off Balance. I screeched to a halt on the road. What? “How?” That was all I could
Chapter One Hundred And Thirteen: Investigation Nathaniel'S POV I didn't get the time to talk more about whatever it was Andreas had told me about Maurene as I needed to check on Alex. I needed to see how he was doing. All I was just hoping was that he was still alive because if he truly died, things would go terribly wrong for us. Blaire would be king. I was even starting to doubt for now. I shook my head, trying to maintain focus on the road. I tried not to think about what Andreas had told me. That was impossible. There was no way Maurene could be Sheridan and she was related to Harrison. I knew Harrison had ruled the Lycan Kingdom for as long as I could remember. He was one of the oldest rulers of that species yet I know yet I wondered why he had not searched for his daughter who had long gone missing if truly Maurene was Sheridan. I haven't checked the document Andreas had sent to me because I didn't have the heart to. This was going to change everything about Maurene.