JulieI was struggling to hold everything back; I had no idea how to speak, or what to even say. My throat just dried up.After Donald got me out of the room, holding my wrist in a very painful manner, I could not help but be afraid that he was going to kill me right then and there. He was in the throes of his fury and his rage burnt white-hot. The grip on my wrist was painful, firm and a testament to how much he had to rein in, just to gain control over himself. Despite him not showing it outwardly, I could feel his hand tremble slightly. Whether it was from his struggling to hold back his anger from snapping my wrist in two, or from pain at hearing my words, I did not know.I could not help but begin to weep, and even as Geraldine saw us both in the hallway, and tried to beg on my behalf, I gave her a look to stay away. I did not want him to unleash his anger on her just because of me.After exchanging terse words with Geraldine, I became limp in his hold as he dragged me. I felt li
DonaldImmediately I left Julie's room, I motioned for the head guard to enter my office. When he did, my first thought was to lash out at him but I held back and sighed. He wasn't the cause of my problems, and found so would make him suspicious which would most likely lead to more conflict. Instead, I quickly instructed him to make sure that normal activities resumed at the pack house. After everything that happened, there was no need to delay with much. The guard quickly nodded his head and I dismissed him, overhearing the sound of his voice as he informed the other guards a moment later. I tuned them out and fully settled into my desk, trying to uncover the heaps of paper seated in front of me. I had been unserious for too long, and this was the result.I was reminded again of a disadvantage if being Alpha: horrible paper work. I suddenly recalled how my father used to tell me to get prepared for the hard aspects of a leader, and I always thought he was bluffing. Until my second d
DonaldI adjusted myself for the fifth time in a row as I watched the wedding proceedings take place. Suddenly, I felt a bit hot and decided to unbutton my shirt, breathing out a sigh of relief. With this done, I finally focused on Ray and his wife exchanging vows. They looked so peaceful and in love that it made my chest constrict with bittersweet feelings. I was truly happy for the both of them, but I couldn't help the sadness and pain I felt.I remembered last year when Ray and I were joking about getting married on the same day. We had everything planned, from our suits to the colour combination of the day. We were so excited about it, and now I watched my friend as he pledged loyalty to his wife. Without me there. I couldn't help but smile bitterly, because it would have been possible for us if my mate hadn't messed up.Maybe, if all was good between Julie and I, we could be standing on the podium as well, getting married to each other. Heck, Ray and his bride would have waited f
DonaldImmediately the party ended, Ray made a short speech about going to consult with the Alpha over some matters and I didn't even stand a chance to refuse before he pulled me away from the still dancing group and into a corner beside the pack house. He stared at me for a moment, his head cocked before he sighed."Donald, what did you just do?""What do you mean?" I asked back, with feigned ignorance and a distant gaze. However, he huffed and folded his arms."Don't play dumb, Donald. What was that about getting married to your mate? We both know that the girl in there, Aurelia or whatever, isn't your real mate," he explained and i shrugged."Her name is Aurelia, and it doesn't matter if she's my mate or not. I'm going to marry her.""What's wrong with you? You haven't been yourself lately. If something is happening, then tell me." It was obvious that Ray was trying so hard to pull the truth from me, and I couldn't stand it. While I needed to tell someone the real situation to get
JulieI turned on the bed for the third time in five minutes, and when I couldn't stand the discomfort anymore, I stood up and moved to the window. I couldn't cope with this silence anymore, and I moved forward to try the door. Like always, it was locked, and I sighed loudly before kicking the door with my leg. The movement hurt my body and I groaned before moving back to the bed. If this was how pregnancy worked, then I wasn't sure I wanted to have a pup after this one. Every single part of my body seemed to take turns at the intensity and frequency of pain, even going as far as constricting my airways. I found it difficult to breathe and the pain was slowly weakening me. I couldn't stand doing any activity for long, and it was so annoying.I sighed again and swung my legs over the bed, staring at how swollen they were. I could barely recognize myself again, and a part of me wondered if that was why Donald hadn't come to visit me since. I shook my head and clasped my hands together,
DonaldI looked at the guard in front of me and sighed. For the first time since the wedding, I had finally settled enough to start work yet the pack elders refused to let me rest. I leaned back on my chair and slowly arranged the stuff I still needed to do, before slightly nodding at the guard who bowed and left. I couldn't help but wonder what the elders needed to talk to me for. However, there was no way to know except I went to meet them. For the first time in a while, they had occupied the living area of the pack house and I found that odd. It meant there was something important they wanted to say, but I couldn't imagine what. Also, someone living in the pack house needed to have called their attention to something, and right now, it was only I and my uncle remaining. I frowned slightly and wondered why he would have let them in, but if they wanted to speak to me here, there was nothing he could do. Besides, I had given these men peace, happiness and even an engaged mate, get t
GeraldineI rushed to the floor when Julie fell to the ground, but I wasn't able to catch her before she dropped. By the time I got to her, her eyes were closed in a painful expression and I knew she must be badly hurt by the news I brought to her. Once again, I was responsible of the pain she was currently feeling and I cursed myself inwardly. Maybe, I should have let her find out on her own.Perhaps if the Alpha had come to talk with her by himself, she wouldn't be in this situation right now. I looked at her closely, trying to see if there was any sign of her waking up soon. Sometimes, it could happen but something told me it wouldn't in this case. My fragile hands began to tremble as I touched a spot in her neck, feeling for her pulse. I sighed out in relief when I realized that she was still alive but just unconscious.I looked towards the back of her head and stomach to see if there were any bruisies, but I saw none. I thanked the Alpha and my wise thinking to cover the floor ar
DonaldI fumed in annoyance, trying to understand the real reason for this meeting. My uncle and the pack elders were infuriating me and testing my presence, but I wouldn't let them win. However, my blood was slowly boiling as I tried to block their words out. My papers were still lying on the desk in my office, calling and begging for my attention. The same papers that I had finally decided to work on after many days of struggle.I took in a deep breath and opened my eyes to face the men who were now directing their attention to my beta. I didn't want to lose patience with them and unleash the harsh side of me, but these men were constantly pushing me to the wall. I began to wonder if all these requests they had been making from me for a while were all part of a bigger plan. With them, it seemed like it was one issue after another.There was always a problem with my rule that they needed to tackle, and it was really annoying. They couldn't even consider the fact that everyone was sti
The air was fresh and scented like hope and promises of a very beautiful night. The warm breeze of that evening flowed through the curtains of the expensive restaurant they had picked for their vacation , outside the moon shined bright and full with it rays piercing through the cloudless sky. It was a perfect night for the two lovers who walked hand in hand illuminated by the lights of that beautiful night . Julie looked more beautiful than the night , adoring herself in a long floral violet dress . As they walked into the restaurant they searched around for their names on a table they had booked earlier for that occasion . The table where they both sat bore roses in a vintage vase and was covered with white beautiful french linen . A young couple aseated a stone throw from their table appeared to draw Donald attention and having noticed that he was far gone and lost in thought Julie was prompted to ask Donald what the reason was for his sudden distraction .
Epilogue ll*Donald* No matter how eventful that day went, it was finally over. Aurelia was dead finally, she was burnt and her remain had been emptied into the wind. She was dead and gone, gone for good, going from everyone's lives but will remain forever in our thoughts, we must admit. We all walked back home in tense awkward silence, I glanced over at Julie and when she caught me staring a while later she gave me an inquisitive gaze. Dinner that night was a well-made steak, we both took our time to cut each piece and enjoy the savoury taste of the best meal we've had in the last three days. After the meal, I helped Julie put the twins to bed they were growing pretty fast most especially Charlie who had howled for the first time that day, the twins were beautiful in their sleep and as we watched them Julie rested her head on my shoulder as we both smiled. " I will be in the pent room. " I whispered as I gave her a wink. After taking a cold long shower, I brou
Epilogue.Julie smiled as Donald's fingers curled her hand in his, the warmth was satisfying as ever. Everything was just in place, her little pumpkin was one year old. Feels as dreamy as ever, it wasn’t all perfect but they made it work. It had been all of a year. It was a beautiful evening, flakes of snow fell lightly. The party was as incredible as they plan, anything to make them happy. Julie watched Sharon play with the kids while Donald went on to have a chat with Ray.“Can’t believe it, they grow pretty fast?” Julie said to Sharon as she picked a glass of Wine.“I know right!” Sharon grinned and rubbed her belly, “ and this little one right here…""Yea that little nugget,” Julie said quickly before Sharon could finish. “Can’t wait to be its godmother.” They both giggled and hugged.“I can’t believe I’m having a baby too.”“Yea.. no worries sweetie, I'll be just right here through it all.” Julie gave a warm smile and cupped Sharon’s face."I know right,” Sharon squeezed her
*Donald* Aurelia was bounded in chains, and kept in a cage, while we traveled back to Villeyfield. She strained upon the chains, trying to cut them lose, but it was all to no avail . At times she would Cuss, and hoping to rouse pity, she would burst into tears, sadly no one paid attention. She kept quiet as the pack travelled in the woods. When I passed the cage later, she had reached for my shirt and begged for mercy ,deep down I felt pity for her; as she was once my wife, but after what she had just done I was quick to decide she needed no mercy. At least not mine. It took longer to get to Villeyfield, as many of those wounded in the park had to be cared for. Julie took her time going round and,offering help to who ever needed it , Sharon was of great help as well. Aurelia knew what was coming to her , she knew she would be put on a trial, and made to hang if found guilty. She was scared of this fate, but there was nothing she could do now to turn back the hands of time, it was
CHAPTER 125 *Donald* Everyone in the room had changed into their wolf form and st the signal from Aurelia they attacked. Julie ran toward her again and took a big leap in the air but was attacked mid air by one of Aurelia packs , I was distracted by that and didn't see when one her men hit me across the face with his fist , as I feel to the ground spitting out blood I looked up and came face to face with a man way taller and bigger than I was . He picked me off the ground like a piece of paper and started tossing me around then he tried strangling me ,just about the time I was about losing consciousness I saw Ray turning toward him from the corner of my eyes . Ray hit with his fist till he got distracted and I was able to free myself from his grips , Ray and myself took different turns him and tearing him with our claws , he caught Ray and fling him across the room and as he turned toward me I was able to blow out the dust in my palm into his eyes . That was enough di
*Aurelia*The twins had been a trouble to me since I kidnapped them, I laughed to myself again after remembering how easy it was the day I had abducted them, I thought about how I had deceived the whole of Valleyfield pack with the little fuss that night and made away with the twins while everyone was distracted and no one was looking, I had written the letter my self earlier that day and while I kidnapping the twins one my most trusted guards was at Donald home dropping the letter. It was a perfect plan well carried out. The fact one of the twins looked like Donald a lot made me angrier but no matter how crazy I was at their parents or how mad the twins made me each time they cried I could not bring myself to cause harm to them, all I wanted was their mother dead, then I would go back to Donald and wait for a while before coming with an idea to bring the twins back. I had not expected Donald or his pack to find me or know I was the one behind the kidnap, deep in my mind I w
*Donald*When I saw Julie with a letter I didn't know what to expect, as I held the thin paper in my hands."Could this be a clue?" I thought to myself."Could this be those that abducted my boys asking for a ransom?" A lot of questions were running through my mind as I read the letter with trembling fingers, As read through the letter word by word, reading through the threats and conditions I could swear something was familiar with the letter, the way it was written but I couldn't quite figure it out and so I read it again and again and again till..." That daughter of a bitch !" I cussed.I knew who it was with the way the letter "R " was curved at the edges here and there and the excessive use of uppercase letters, only one person could that and that was my ex-wife " Aurelia "." Why would she do something like this? ""What audacity! " I was raging Julie must have seen my reaction and I could see her eyes lit with a glitter of hope." Do you know who that is?" She asked."Do yo
*Julie* I could see his lips tremble, I had never seen Donald this scared, confused and uncoordinated in a long while, It was so intense that as he walked toward me I could sense every bit of emotions eating him up all summing up to fear, a deep dark fear. " Julie! " he murmured as his voice cracked. That was far as he could say before his voice was betrayed by all these penned emotions as he broke into a brief sob he tried so hard to mumble with his fists. "I am so sorry I could not protect them " Donald whispered As he cradled my head against his chest, I could hear his heart beating fast, I had meant to tell him it wasn't his fault the boys were kidnapped but I was overwhelmed by deep sorry also and could do nothing than drench his shirt with my tears. When the guards Ray had sent earlier came back with no single traces of the twins or their whereabouts Donald's mood switched immediately to one I was more familiar with. He was furious at himself and when there was not
*Donald* As I stood by my best friend Ray and two other men that must have belonged to the highly ranked family of the pack as both were dressed quite expensively, we all sipped a locally brewed wine chatting and laughing about the recent happenings and commenting on other things including women, initially I had turned down the offer of alcohol but remembering how angry Julie must have been right now about the party, I had to drink to take my mind off it and whatever might come up later at the same time I controlled what I drank because I was watching over the twins, one of the twins was awake as he chuckled and clasp my pinky finger, suckling at it.Ray mentioned that one of the twins looked a lot like me and the two men agreed and cheered aloud waking the other twin they were drunk, I shushed them as I rocked the Colt side to side trying to put them back to sleep, as my mind wandered back to the party.Truly, I never liked parties or social events being a private person but t