Chapter Ninety- One: Reconciliation Maurene’S POV My relationship with Liam has been quite rocky since I found out about his relation with Alex and Evangeline. Although she warned me not to stay away from Liam, I just couldn't bring myself to accept the fact that he hid something as important from me. How could he do that for years and get angry when I told him about my marriage with Nathaniel? At this point, I was starting to think that there were things I didn't know about Liam from the beginning. Maybe it was the fact that he had saved me that made me overlook it then but it was glaring at me now. I swallowed hard, standing before the window. Nathaniel has been looking for ways to get to speak with me but I used the kids as an excuse to get away. I didn't know what he wanted to talk about but from the time we had shared in the toilet back in Atlanta, I had an inkling of what he wanted to discuss with him. I just was not ready for the conversation. For my kid
Chapter Ninety-Two: Meeting Her Again Maurene’S POV I walked into the garage as the words Liam had told me last night echoed in my head. “You didn't think the work we do is clean, do you?” He had asked me. I was confused. What did he mean by that? Was it not clean? We were building orphanages in different packs and it was for the great cause, right? That was what I believed. They didn't. “What do you mean by that?” I asked him. He let out a scoff, taking a step closer to me. “You don't get it, do you?” He arched a brow. “Get what?” He inclined his head to the side, appearing to be amused by what I was asking. Well, I was confused for a fact. “Tell me, Liam!” I urged him. “Alex wants Nathaniel’s pack! Don't you get it? He wants his pack because although the Alpha King’s pack is large, Nathaniel’s pack still remains the largest and it once belonged to the Alpha King until a psychotic ancestor of the Alpha King lost it in a duel with Nathaniel’s ances
Chapter Ninety-Three: For The Old Shall Return Amanda'S POV "Hey!" A baritone voice yelled after me. My chest was heaving. My vision was shaking and I could hear my breathing audibly. Where was I? I didn't know. All I knew was that I was being chased. By who? I shook my head, trying to clear my vision as I ran through the dark alley. The footsteps of the men running after me echoed behind me and fueled me to run faster. What did they want from me? "Wait!" I didn't stop. I continued, running for dear life. I was tired but my feet won't stop running. I was being chased but I don't know who was chasing after me. My chest heaved with rapid breaths as I ran into another dark alley. When does it end? Where was I? How did I get here? My entire body was soaked in sweat. The men who chased after me were all yelling that I stop but I didn't listen to them. Just as I glanced back and looked over my shoulder, hands stretched forth and caught mine, halting me to a stop and pu
Chapter Ninety-Four- Seeking Protection Amanda’S POV My heart lurched in my throat as I read the text. Dear Amanda… it was only one person that called me that and that was in the past. He was the my past. How did he get my contact? Oh, no! I'm in trouble. He was back. No wonder I had that dream. What should I do now? I cannot let him meet me at all. Panic crept into my chest and I began to breathe out heavily. Gosh, my hands were starting to tremble. Dear Amanda. Dear Amanda. Who knows? What if he… what if he…? I needed to tell Nathaniel. I checked the girls group chat and saw that Tania wants us to meet at the usual bar we go together. Maybe that was what I needed. From finding out the truth about Nathaniel’s being dad and the fact that my past has finally caught up with me. I needed an outlet. I quickly got into a simple gown, applied little make up and got into my casual heels. I didn't want attention tonight but I had to appear nice in case anything happened.
Chapter Ninety-Five: Who Is The Father? Nathaniel’S POV “Are you sure this is not too much?” Leila asked me again and I sent a glare across to her. I had ordered gifts for my kids. Today was Father’s Day and judging from the way Kylie asked me to make sure they got gifts from me, I was not about to afford rubbish to them. They were my kids and for that reason, I will provide the best for them. “No, it is not, especially when they are three in number.” I smiled satisfactorily. I didn't know that having kids could make me so happy. I had been planning on what to get and after relating with them the last time, I knew I had to get them something impeccable. Some things a father would get his kids out of love and even more. Leila narrowed her eyes on me, coming to take a seat before me. “You know, I'm quite surprised that you didn't ask the woman to let you do a DNA test on the kids. What if they are not your—” “Finish those words and you will be back to the str
Chapter Ninety-Six: Staying Behind Nathaniel’S POV “What have you found out?” I asked Grayson as I entered my office. He barely gave me a look as he kept his eyes on the laptop before him. He has been working so hard to help me figure out the incident. “Nothing of great importance. Just the things we know about it.” He let out an annoyed hiss, punching the keyboard with force. I pursed my lips. “You should relax. Andreas is working on it as well. You have not slept for days. You should—” “No, I can't! This is concerning Maurene! Who knows what the fucker is planning?” He sneered angrily. I was taken aback. Why was he more aggressive than I was? “You need to relax or maybe go for a run. You look stressed.” I warned him. He shook his head. “I can’t. Now that this is already surrounding Maurene, I can’t. I have to make sure that she is safe.” He said all in one breath before he realized what he said. He looked at me and I narrowed my eyes at him. “You appear t
Chapter Ninety-Seven: Sudden Call Maurene’S POV “Mom, are you not going to work?” Kylie asked me, as she came to join me on the porch. I smiled down at her, taking note of the pink bow wrapped around her two ponytails. “No. I am not.” I told her. I didn't add that there was no work for me since my boss has been removed and now I am being asked to take his place which I definitely won't be taken. “Really?” She batted her lashes at me. I pursed my lips into a thin line, nodding my head firmly. She did a dramatic shake of her head as she looked away. “When will we be moving in with Daddy?” She asked suddenly, taking me by surprise. “Moving… in?” I arched one brow, this time blinking at her. “Mommy, Seraphina at school, she said her parents stay together and they sleep in the same room but you and daddy don't sleep in the same room, you don't even live together.” She explained, her mouth curling into a sad pout. “Kylie, you are not Seraphina. I have told you sever
Chapter Ninety-Eight: Amanda's Plight Nathaniel'S POV "Amanda got attacked," Grayson informed me, dropping a file on the desk. My ears perked up at what he said. I dropped what I was doing and looked at him fully. "What did you say?" I asked him. He let out a sigh. "Amanda got attacked." He replied again. "By who?" "I don't know. But it could be one of the obsessed fans of hers." He shrugged, passing the file over to me. My brows scrunched up because I didn't know who. "I was going about my business when I mistakenly stumbled on it. She is not at the pack house. I already checked on her." He added. I went through the pages. They were back. The reason Amanda got back to the pack was best known to me and Grayson. "What happened next?" I closed the file. It was just a matter of time before they reached her again. He nodded. "Where is she?" I asked him. "At the hospital. She fainted after the attack." "Who took her there?" I went
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.