CHAPTER 5
Maverick's POV
"Your Highness, I'm sorry but we couldn't find young Miss Jolene no matter how we search." A man told me when I leaned on the tree smoking cigarettes to get my mind off the thoughts.
The four teams that Father dispatched—which consisted of 7 people each to look for Jolene in different parts of the cliff—finally came back after 3-4 hours to tell me they found no trace of Jolene.
Maybe because I was used to the disappointment all day, I was numbed to the report.
"Your Highness, I found a jacket." A man ran over holding a green jacket. I recognized it as the one Jolene hung when she was in the practice room.
The feelings I've been trying to hold, all unbottle themselves and unite to suppress me. All of it seemed to tighten their hand around my throat.
The hand that held the cigarettes immediately went closer to my mouth
I choose to concentrate on how the cigarettes felt and tasted instead of letting the emotions overwhelm me.
Before I could say a word, another man rushed out holding a shoe, "My team couldn't find her except the shoe." The man explained.
My heart immediately skipped a beat. I knew that the possibility that Jolene is gone was more than the possibility that she was alive, but I just wanted to deepen the search so I would stop feeling guilty and I would tell myself that I did my best whenever my thoughts went back to today.
I wanted to yell at the men to search faster. To put in more work but when I saw all of them panting hard with a tired look, the words I was about to say were swallowed down immediately.
It's useless, isn't it? After all, I knew everything since the last place I was able to perceive her scent was the cliff but I never wanted to say it out because it would make it seem as if I'm a murderer.
But they're different compared to me, they've been on a hectic search for almost today and they've tried to cover everywhere possible.
"Alpha, let's call it off. The search is useless. We'll only tire our men." I said loudly even though my heart was squeezed by pain and I was being eaten repeatedly by guilt because I knew that if it was not for me and my words none of this would have happened. Collin would still have his little sister. The bubbly Jolene would still be alive.
"Everyone teamed up;" My dad shouted after listening to my suggestions. I saw him sigh in relief and pride due to my words.
Perhaps he had that thought in his mind again; Dad always told me that I have the ruthless and kind side an alpha should have and I knew when to extend both or when not to but if he knew what I had done…
"We'd call off the search since it's vividly known that we've lost Jolene." The alpha muttered the 'lost' part with sadness. "Let's go back for the parting ceremony," Father said and left after squeezing my shoulder.
I watched as everyone left with bitter expressions with calmness until Mrs. Lilian and Mr. Conan walked away from the search in sadness. They even appreciated my efforts which made something stab my heart.
Collin slowly walked toward me, he looked calm except for his bloodshot red eyes and clenched fist which revealed that he was far from a calm state. "Thank you, man." Collin's fist bumped me
"It's nothing. She's like a sister to me." I tried to stay in a steady voice even though I knew it wasn't
The way everyone kept thanking me even though I was the villain kept breaking my heart
"Are you okay?" I asked Collins and he suddenly kicked the tree in anger. Something he never did since morning. Because we are the only ones left, he dared to show his tantrums now.
"How can I?" Collin retorted in anger. "Jolene is always calm, sensible, and happy so there's no reason why she would suddenly jump down the cliff." He uttered, gritting his teeth with anger.
My heart skipped a beat and I knew that my fear was revealed on my face that split second but Collin may brush it off believing that it was due to care, "What do you mean?" I tried to ask in a steady voice.
"No matter how I think it through, I kept having the belief that someone must have been behind Jolene's death. I swear to Moon Goddess that if it's and I caught whoever did this to Jolene. I would torture that person no matter who they are before I strangle the person to death." Collin said loathfully and stormed away which made all the strength in my body vanish.
Even though Collin is a beta, the hatred and the anger in his tone when he was talking about that someone who dared to hurt his sister sent fear down my spine I can't help wishing that Collin would never find out because once he did, it'd affect many things; my friendship with him, and the pack position.
My heart was a mess and I found myself sitting beside a tree for comfort. I reached out and threw the cigarettes on my lips away since they failed to give comfort.
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"Do you swear to love the pack and keep it safe as long as you are the alpha…" My father asked me with pride in his tone and I immediately replied calmly, "I do "
Unlike how my father planned for me to be the Alpha within two days, it was shifted again to a week later because of Jolene's death.
Collins refused vehemently to take on the beta's position because he was mourning his sister, but after a lot of begging, he finally agreed to be my beta.
"Did you swear to the Moon Goddess that you shall treat your pack right and with justice, and do you accept to be the alpha of Sharpedges pack…"
"I do."
The ceremony I have always been expecting finally came to an end and the happiness in the pack was overwhelming but I was lost because I became the alpha that I dreamed to be but I lost my Luna.
And now I know how fucked I am because I can't help thinking of Jolene every time.
Chapter 6Jolene's POV….I took a sip from my glass of wine while watching everyone celebrate and dance wholeheartedly. My father surprised me with a welcome back feast after introducing me officially to his pack. I was surprised at their warm reception, the respect they were paying to me because I was their Alpha's daughter was something else. It looked as if they had been waiting for me to show up all these years, they are wonderful and loving. The hall was filled with hundreds of lycans celebrating, dancing and jubilation.The music coming from the speaker was enough to burst one's eardrum, I am not a fan of feasts or parties, but what can I do?I can't tell my parents that I am not interested when the celebration is all about me. I just had to celebrate with them all. I was dressed in a white body hugged dress that flayed from my knees, my hair was decorated with a lot of designated pins. I looked more like a princess and I love that feeling, though the heels made me uncomf
Chapter 7Jolene's POV…“So we are going to start with running around the woods to and fro, we will do this everyday, so we can work on your speed. After this, we will move to your personal training center that has been built specifically for you. There is a lot of training equipment there, do you want to take a look?” Harrison suggested and we both strolled to the woods. It was 6:57am in the morning, the pack members were still asleep, making the surroundings hushed.Harrison proposed we start our training early in the morning, he said that was the best time to start. “After running around the woods,” I replied simply.We finally got to the woods and I took a deep breath. “You are going to run after me, so I can know how many minutes it will take you to run to and fro in the woods. It's not going to be easy being your first time,” he said, and I exhaled sharply.“Whatever, I am ready,” I replied boldly, and he took out his timer watch. Whatever sacrifice I am going to make that w
Chapter 8Jolene's POV…After closing my eyes for about two minutes but didn't feel anything, I opened them slightly and noticed the rogue was gone.I opened my eyes fully and was frightened to see the rogue laying next to me in a pool of blood. What the hell happened? I am pretty sure I wasn't the one who killed it, was it the moon goddess who appeared and killed it? No, I don't think so! “Hey, are you okay?” I darted my eyes to where the voice came from and was surprised to see Harrison standing in front of me. He rushed to me and knelt before me, my eyes couldn't stop widening.“I apologise for coming late, I shouldn't have left you all alone. Are you hurt anywhere?” He asked worriedly, and I sighed in relief.I really thought I was going to die, I am so thankful to the moon goddess, he came at the right.“Yah! You're so mean, you're a strict trainer and I don't like you.” I muttered, looking away from him, and he chuckled.“I am sorry if you're angry with me, I promise to go
Chapter 9** Four years later **Author's POV…“It's been four years since you got crowned as the Alpha of our pack, but you're yet to get your mate who would become the Luna of our pack. We all have been patient enough, we decided to speak up since you're not saying anything about getting a Luna for our pack. The pack members can't be patient any longer, they are demanding you get a Luna soon before this month comes to an end.” Elder Marcus spoke up and Maverick took a deep breath.It has been four years since he got crowned as the Alpha of his pack, but he hasn't gotten a Luna for his pack.His pack believes he has not gotten a mate and is encouraging him to choose from several ladies since he hasn't gotten his mate.They thought he was fated to select a mate and not the moon goddess.“Okay, fine, I will get a Luna before the end of this month like they requested.” Maverick declared, and the council of elders smiled.“This meeting is dissolved,” Saying this, Alpha Maverick stood up
Chapter 10Jolene's POV…."Do you swear to love the pack and keep it safe as long as you are the alpha…" My father asked me with pride in his tone and I immediately replied, "I do "It was finally my coronation, the day I have been waiting for years. Today, I am going to be crowned as the Lycan king.I couldn't just express my joy, I felt so much happiness as my dream finally came to pass.I wasn't longer that weak Jolene everyone knows, I was now stronger and was now a pure Lycan.I spent these past four years on serious training, I devoted myself to self training even after the training with Harrison ends for the day.I would wake up very early in the morning and begin self training before Harrison joins me. I would keep training myself till it was late at night, by then, I would have gotten so drained out and tired.I am glad my efforts didn't turn out to be in vain, I now possess all the Lycan abilities and was even stronger than Harrison."Did you swear to the Moon Goddess that y
Chapter 11Jolene's POV…I couldn't believe my eyes, I and the lady's resemblance was so striking except for the slight parents.I looked over to my parents for an explanation, they also had a surprised expression on their faces.Why weren't they saying anything? Someone should fucking tell me what's going on her before I go crazy! I looked at Harrison, he wasn't surprised at all, did he know her? "Please just calm down," he whispered to me and I gulped.The way he sounded means he knew something,Who the hell is this lady? Why do we look alike? Why did she just barge in and disrupt the feast? Why aren't my parents saying anything or are they waiting for me to speak out since I was now the new Alpha? The lady got to where my parents were and looked over to me and then smirked.I need it's time for me to speak up, it's my coronation day and I can't allow any motherfucker to ruin the day I have been patiently waiting for years to come."Who the hell are and how dare you barge into m
Chapter 12Jolene's POV...Oh my goodness! She is worse than I thought to the extent she kills because of stupid anger? My gawd! My father continued and I listened attentively."We tried to caution and control her but she refused to be tamed, she was so violent to the pack members that we had no choice than to send her back to Grandma. But she unexpectedly showed up today," I sighed heavily after listening to my father's explanation. Gosh! My twin is a dangerous one, I guess that's the reason why they never told me about her."But don't worry, we will send her back by tomorrow unfailingly." My father promised and I looked at him swiftly."No! I want her around, I can handle her. But it's not fair if I was given your position, we are both one and we are to rule the Lycan kingdom together." I objected and my father shook his head negatively."No Jolene! We can't have two captains on a ship, one must subdue to the other. You have been chosen and have been crowned, no one is stopping y
Chapter 13Author's POV…."I am not that weak and soft Jolene you have always known!" She yelled and Paulene couldn't believe her eyes.Did her sister just kick her? When did she become so strong? She could still remember when they were little, Jolene was the weakest among their friends but she has become totally different.What changed about her all these years? Where did she acquire such strength from?All these questions ran through Paulene's head as she kept staring at her sister in shock.She stood up, dusted the pieces of glasses from the broken mirror that pierced into her skin, the bruises she got from the broken mirror healed instantly.She stood gallantly in front of Jolene and smirked."I can see that you have grown stronger and audacious to the extent you hurt me, and you still want peace to reign between us, you want me to see you as a sister when you hurt me!" Paulene yelled and Jolene sighed."You pushed me to the wall but anyways, I forgive you for everything you did