DIEGO'S POV The distasteful memory from three years back made me grit my teeth. I made a complete fool of myself that day and she still left me without looking back.I guess the reason I pursued her so rigorously now was for closure. I detest the way I left things. I gave her so much power over me, surely making her feel like some superstar. I wanted to let her know now, that I despised her. I needed to tell her that Mother had been right about her all along, she was just a callous gold digger; an overambitious omega that I picked out from the gutter, cleaned up, and thought of making her a queen. I think I just needed so badly to assert the manliness that I dragged in the mud three years ago.I could have punished her for the rejection and humiliation. In fact, Greg suggested it strongly. I could have banished her from my pack, or even from the entire werewolf territory. Afterall, I was the Alpha King. I could have made her a rogue. Unfortunately, I was too broken at that time. At
FIBI'S POV Imagine being abandoned by your own husband - never mind that it wasn't by choice - only for him to follow the ex who dumped him. I fumed as I stormed out. I needed to clear my head and organize my feelings. Why did I feel so disappointed by that particular action of his? He had made it clear again and again that I was less than trash to him. He never hid his irritation where I was concerned. So, why did I expect anything different from him?I clenched my teeth and held back the tears that stung my eyes. Weaving my way through the crowd, I burst outside. I took in large gulps of air, trying to stabilize my thoughts.Suddenly, a hand was clamped over my face, covering my nose and mouth with some form of clothing. I lost consciousness.When my senses came back to me, I found myself in a small room. I jumped off the floor I was lying on. Immediately, a heavy pain went through my skull, making me wince.I went to the door and found it locked. I was already breathing hard and
FIBI'S POV “So how did you know it was Elder Kaeran of Crystal Pack that snatched Fibi?” I was about to knock on Diana's bedroom door, when her voice reached my ears through the half open door. Diego was obviously inside there with her.Not wanting to interrupt them, but curious to know the answer also, I paused and listened. He replied, “Well, she dares not to block my mind-link. That means not being able to reach her is because she left pack ground. The period of time that I left her was too short to have gone very far. Therefore, the pack she has gone to, must be very close. So I quickly drove to the closest pack from where we were.”“Ah, that's Crystal Pack.” Diana interjected.“Yes,” Diego confirmed. “Once I crossed the boundary, I mind-linked her and it went through. If the mind-link had not worked, I would have rushed again to Fiery Rock Pack, which is the closest to us on the other side.”No wonder, I thought. When he was able to mind-link me, he confirmed that I was truly
FIBI'S POV “Hey girl!” A voice purred in my mind. I was sorting the herbs that Jill, the kitchen maid, got for me from the bush. Later, I would prepare Diego's dinner with some of them.“Ethan!” I yelped gleefully when I got his mind-link. It was just some days since we last saw each other, but it seemed like ages to me. “You're here! Wait,” I paused mischievously. “Are you here for me or for Greg?”“Oh shush up, girl.” Ethan retorted playfully. “Can I come up? Or should we meet in the living room? I've missed you sorely.”“Don't bother, I need to get out of the castle anyway. Let's catch up in Greg's quarters.” I decided.After clearing up and instructing Jill on what to do, I went to see my friend. We took a leisurely walk around the castle grounds. Before we left, Ethan and Greg shared a brief but intense kiss. I winked at Ethan. Indeed, we had a lot of catching up to do.As we strolled, I filled him in on the events of the past few days, especially the case of my abduction. He
DIEGO'S POV “I'm serious, Alpha Diego. I'm going to massage your legs this evening and every other evening until you can feel them again.” Something about the way she made that promise stirred me up.I thought, ‘well, let me see just how much she means what she said’. “Oh really?” I asked, turning away from my closet. “Are you sure you can withstand that?” As I got closer and closer, I saw her hands dig into the chair she was sitting on. “Please don't be crass. It's only a massage.” She said.“Well, go on then.” I positioned myself in front of her, with only a towel covering my lower body. I saw how her gaze lingered on my abs before she dragged it away to pick up her massage cloth.It pleased my ego to see that she was attracted to my body despite being in a wheelchair. I watched her as she started from my feet and worked her way up. Her hands shook a little at the beginning, but I saw how she soon got immersed in this task she took upon herself. My wolf danced around in my head.
FIBI’S POV SIX MONTHS LATER After six months of sharing the same room but living as strangers, I was already used to talking to Diego only when absolutely necessary. We avoided each other like infectious diseases. Which is quite hilarious because none of us still decided to move to another room.Today appeared to be no different from all the other boring days I'd been having. He was still fast asleep, snoring lightly as usual, all the way on the other side of our bed. I sat up and stretched.Someone came pounding on the door. I rushed to open it before the noise would wake the sleeping wolf. I met a maid there.“Come quick, Luna! Ethan is in the living room with your mother.” She said.I rubbed the last traces of sleep out of my eyes before asking, “You mean the queen mother? Is there a problem?”“No, Luna. I mean your own mother. She's hurt! Come quick!” The maid clarified.I flew out of the room at once, not bothering to get dressed properly. What could make Mother be here? How di
DIEGO'S POV When she barged in on me, my immediate concern was for my nakedness. I quickly tied my towel, hollering for her to leave. By the time I realized my second concern, it was too late. The cat was already out of the bag.“You're standing!” She sounded so thrilled about it. Yeah well, I supposed she would be. I hated to admit it but she really worked hard to get me here, even after I made it clear that I would never accept her. As much as I believed she was no better than Lisa, I had to admit that she was more diligent and farsighted. After all, she was willing to suffer through my disability only because there was hope of me walking someday, right?In any case, I wasn't walking fully yet. I could only stand and hobble around a bit. It was also quite painful, but I knew it would improve fast. Now that I was truly recovering, total healing would be quick.Reluctantly I answered her, “Yes, I'm standing. But just barely.”I wished I could have hidden my recovery for a longer per
DIEGO'S POV “We won't be needing any more physical therapy.” I told Greg curtly when he came to my room to perform the massage, just as he'd been doing every day.He furrowed his brows, looking confused for a few seconds. As I kept smiling at him, his mouth and his eyes went round when realization hit. “Do you mean… Oh dear Moon Goddess! You can walk now?” Greg exclaimed, dancing around me.I couldn't help but grin at my beta's display. “Shh, not so loud.” I cautioned. “Don’t let Mother hear, I want it to be a surprise for her.”“Of course, of course.” Greg chanted with enthusiasm. “Come on, Alpha Diego, up already. Let me see!”I got up without further drama. Greg rushed at me and gave me a large embrace. “Finally! I must congratulate Fibi. Does she know yet?” He asked.My grin disappeared at the mention of her name. There was no escape from that woman. “She knows. Anyway, now that I have full use of my legs, I must see to my businesses. I've neglected them long enough.”Greg drew b