Maximo PoVIt felt weird, being responsible for someone else.Since my birth, I’ve only looked out for myself and no one else. Well, that might not be entirely true because I’ve felt responsible for this silly prophetic child since I had her parents killed, albeit not directly. But now, I have to lead her safely back to the cave.“You’re so lucky I found you when I did,” I mumbled to the unconscious girl strapped on my back while I slowly picked my way back to the cave.“You aren’t so lucky though,” I chuckled softly, “cos you’re still going to die. I just need to get you back to the cave so I can easily shed your precious blood all over the fake goddess.”“But why,” I continued talking to an unconscious girl that couldn’t possibly hear anything I said, “why did my wolf lead me to you? And what do you have inside you that’s enough to pull me to you?”All these questions ruminated in my head with no answers.Right after I’d sent my servant on his first mission, I decided to wander the
Lisa PoVGood morning sleepyhead, Mom’s voice as always was soft and soothing, you had so much fun last night you slept past your bedtime.“Mom?”My eyes flew open when I heard her voice. There she was, sitting right in front of me with a wide smile on her face. She was dressed in a red, flowing gown. I recognized the dress. It was her favorite, and she wore it on special occasions. It was the same gown she wore on the day…“What’s going on?’ I mumbled.My head was pounding really hard as I tried to make sense of what was going on. I looked around and found out that I was in my room, just as I remembered it. The music box, my favorite toy, was playing my favorite tune while the ballerina on top of it danced slowly. The ballerina looked exactly like me. Dad designed it like that. He was a master craftsman after all. Despite the happiness that surged within me for being surrounded by familiar things, I felt something was wrong. I was not supposed to be here.“What are you doing here?” I
Lisa PoVMy internal alarms immediately went off the moment I heard his voice.In my experience, being alone with men didn’t end well, and I was not ready to risk this stranger being different. I needed to move and get into a defensive state to protect myself but I could barely move my body.“What did you do to me?” I stuttered, “why can’t I move my body?”“You were very sick, Lisa,” he replied gently and stepped into the light, “your fever just broke, and your body is working out the trauma you just went through. Rest a bit, and your werewolf healing would kick in.”This stranger, whoever he is, was as upsetting as he was pleasing. His voice was as pleasant as his face. He was extremely handsome and carried himself with poise and elegance. He has a round face that culminated into a broad jaw. His nose was long and sharp, his lips were pert and tempting, and there was something about his blue-hypnotic eyes that appealed to me. Despite his obvious handsomeness, I was uncomfortable arou
Maximo PoV“You think I’m handsome?”Hearing this little girl call me handsome made my heart skip a few beats. Although I’ve been called handsome a couple of times, it felt different when she said it. It stirred a soft, warm sensation which I immediately shut down. There was something about this girl that rubs me off the wrong way. I found her fascinating and was intrigued by her.“I didn’t mean that.”She was obviously embarrassed by her sudden outburst.“So you mean I’m not handsome?” I teased her.“I didn’t mean that either.”“So what did you mean?”“ I meant…stop doing that?”“Doing what?” I chuckled softly, “I’m not doing anything.”“Stop teasing her, master,” Dylan chuckled, “lass’s cheeks are flaming red.”“I’m not blushing,” Lisa snapped at Dylan.“Whatever you say, lass,” Dylan smirked.“Don’t you have any other chores to do?” I asked.“Nah, I already…oh!” he chuckled, “yer wants some privacy so you can talk to the lass alone, yeah? Yer got it, boss.”I smiled softly and pour
Axel PoV“Your meal is ready, Axel,” my wife asked.“I’m not hungry,” I replied.“You’ve not eaten for the past few days, Axel, you’ll need your strength if you’re going to lead this pack.”“Which pack?” I smirked.“You’re the Alpha,” she replied, “I married a very powerful Alpha, not a wimp. These wolfs are your pack. They need your guidance and your leadership…”“These wolves are dead,” I snarled at her, “now stop nagging me and leave.”“Ever since that stupid girl escaped you’ve changed. I wonder what’s so special about her that’ll you ruin this pack because of that pesky little pest. She’s just a stupid girl with some stupid prophecy. You need to get a grip else Klaus will become the Alpha.”I wasn’t surprised by her outburst. She was not one to lose an argument and her parting shot, as always, was carefully curated to hurt. And it did hurt. But I had other things to worry about than the words of a woman. I could care less if Klaus becomes the Alpha.“There’ll be nothing to rule o
Maximo PoV“She’s a cute little one, I’ll admit, cheers”, I toasted the statue of the moon goddess, “and quite interesting,” I sipped my pear wine, “and what’s bad in making wine out of pears. I’m sure you’ll like it if you were real.”“Yer called for me, master?” Dylan popped his head into the cave.“Dylan, my man. Just the person I was looking for.”“Yer Seem to be in a good mood, boss,” he chuckled, “got anything to do with the fine lass hanging out at the back of the cave?”“Now I understand why my father kept his servants on a short leash,” I smirked, “I’m expecting visitors. Two wolves actually. So prepare a nice meal, and then go spread the word that I’m in the market for outcasts and rogue wolves. It’s time to build a pack and set my plans in motion.”“Yes, master,” he replied and left.“Oh! It’s just Axel and Klaus,” I muttered to the statue, “I know you’re probably wondering how I knew they were going to come. It’s because I know people, despite being removed from civilizati
Lisa PoVI’ve never met anyone, wolf or human, to be so dangerous and likable at the same time. It was as if he embodied two personalities. One minute, he was endearing and teasing, the next, he was dangerous and creepy.“What am I expecting from a man that lives in caves?” I muttered, pushing the plate from which I’d eaten a couple of hours away from the makeshift bed the handsome lunatic had put me in.It’s been over seven hours since I woke up that morning, and he was yet to come to see me. Usually, I would have appreciated the privacy but I had a thousand and one questions to ask, and he had already promised me answers.“And now he’s avoiding me,” I angrily kicked the iron plate and it clattered against the rock that surrounded me, echoing and bouncing off the rocky walls.I was not a stranger to staying in enclosed walls, Axel used to lock me up in dungeons every time, but when I escaped, I vowed never to be locked up again.“Yet,” I sighed, “here I am.”Technically, I wasn’t loc
Axel PoVThat was the thing about mad, powerful men. They are never predictable. And Maximo was definitely a mad and powerful man. He could have easily sent a messenger that he’d found Lisa, and I wouldn’t have to lose my mind about the coming carnage, which, apparently was never coming. I was pissed. On top of that, I failed, which meant I had a debt to owe. I owed a madman.Then, he’d tried to instigate Klaus and me to fight him, knowing fully well that we stood no chance of winning. What kind of madman does that? And what did he mean by Klaus’s wolf being energetic? As if his madness was enough, he had me fetching a plate for the same stupid girl he had ordered me to batter. I was thoroughly pissed. My anger stirred and simmered within me, begging to be let off, then I heard the little witch talk.“You’re here to save me, right?” she sounded happy, which was no surprise since Klaus had always had a soft spot for the girl, “just like you did before?“What does she mean by just like