Shantel's POV.The route to the witch's place was a long and tortuous one.Not because of the terrain that lay in wait for travelers on either side of the road; rather it was the steep decline of what used to be farmland into the lush forest on each side, which left little room for proper footing. Even more, though, there were no trails available to guide visitors to where they needed to go.No paved roads or even clear paths of any kind. All around them stretched an endless, almost impassable wall of forest.It rose hundreds of feet up to a canopy so dense that sunlight struggled its way through in small streams as the birds and other wildlife flew overhead.The sun itself seemed to be hiding behind that barrier of trees, unable to penetrate the thickening darkness beyond it. As I walked along the path, only the faintest glimmer of moonlight broke through the foliage ahead of them. "This is ridiculous." I sighed, but I needed the witch's help more than anything.If I didn't get i
Leila's POV.I scanned the room before entering, excited that the Alpha was not around.I began cleaning his room, organizing his things to make it presentable so he won't come back and punish me.I avoided him like the plague now, I made sure he didn't see me around him for more than five minutes.I kept cleaning his room, cleaning his bed, and cleaning his bathroom. It took almost an hour for me to finish his room.Once I was done, I rushed out to this office, the excitement of not seeing him there either made me start cleaning his office fast.I cleaned his desk, making sure there were no papers on it, I swept the floor in the hallway leading to his office, I dusted his bookshelves, and finally I did the bathroom too.By the time I finished everything in the entire building, I felt exhausted. I decided to get some sleep since the only job left was working in the store-room.I sighed as I laid down on the bed, trying my best to fall asleep.When I did, a strange feeling came over m
Leila's POV.My head felt like I was on cloud nine, floating around in my mind and not really thinking about anything but everything that happened.I wonder why I felt this way, yet I couldn't move on or turn, it felt like everything was overwhelming to do, and I would crumble if I tried standing.It felt like I was dying and living at the same time, which I guess is what happens when you die a few times. My head started throbbing as if someone was pounding on it, the pain spreading down my body from everywhere.I could hear my voice whispering, “Help me… please” That's all I seemed able to say over and over again.All these happened immediately after I finished eating, I didn't know why I felt this way.My body and my wolf were fighting for dominance, trying to free myself from this cage I found myself.It wasn't a real cage, it was just a feeling, and I couldn't leave my room, because of the way I felt, I just laid there, my eyes closed tightly.It was late anyway and I was thankf
Shantel's POV.I woke up with a bright smile on my face, my thoughts filled with Leila's dead body.I was happy she died, when I entered her room last night, the joy of not hearing her breathing and seeing how stiff she was, made me sleep peacefully.I couldn't wait for the news that she was dead, I don't care about how the Alpha will feel but I was eliminating any competition from my life.And she was the Alpha's mate, I know he'll be hurt, but she's no more.I giggled while entering the bathroom, taking off all my clothing as quickly as possible and splashing water onto my head to wash away the sweat. When my skin was dry I wrapped myself in one towel, picked up another towel and dried my hair thoroughly before putting it back into its original shape.The moment I stepped out of the shower, I began happily around my room singing 'Leila is dead."My happiness was skyrocketing when I opened my closet and found clothes. I grabbed a pair of black jeans and some blue turtleneck sweat
Leila's POV.I watched her walk away, a smile on my face, her attitude confirmed she indeed put something in my food.This realization made me more terrified of Shantel that ever, if she could do this and wish for my death, then she could do worse.I couldn't believe it, I thought it was something different that happened, I thought that finally I could feel my wolf's strength and the strength now coursing through my veins.I didn't know it had to do with what she gave me, and whatever she me was supposed to kill me yet it made me strong, for some reason I didn't know.I was glad and thankful that I didn't die, and I got stronger, my strength became my biggest source of happiness as I have always even mocked as weak werewolf.I didn't want anyone knowing yet, but I was so happy I couldn't keep the smile off my face.Though my heart pounded painfully, in fear of what Shantel would do next time, I was happy to be on the best receiving end of the twisted plan she made to end my life.I tu
Darren's POV.I couldn't believe my eyes, my wolf was already restless and disturbing me for sending her away, so I had to come out.Yet I didn't know I would come and meet her kissing Dylan, I didn't know it'd have such a crumbling effect on me.My heart clenched in pain as I saw them kiss, their lips were locked in an instant passion."What the fuck is going on here?" I yelled.I couldn't control the anger that began simmering on the surface, I was fuming, my throat burned with the urge to scream. But I had to control my rage. I didn't want to scare her, but the desire to kill him was hovering in my thoughts.It was like a virus in my brain, making me furious everytime I looked at him."Alpha good evening." He bowed and my eyes narrowed.I really wanted to kill him right here and now but I have to restrain myself for my mate's sake."You can leave." I said immediately.Dylan nodded walking away immediately, I sighed, turning to the tree at the corner, punching it immediately.The
Shantel's POV.I waited for the Alpha to run off, I couldn't believe he almost caught me here.I ran and hid immediately, my heart beating fast as he searched for me.The sound of his footsteps was so close I thought the ground would shake. My breathing quickened again with anxiety.Why didn't I just run away before now? If he had seen my face he would ask where I was heading to.I sighed in relief when he left, he looked very angry and I somehow felt like his anger was more than mine.I couldn't believe my plan failed and I couldn't kill Leila the way I wanted.I groaned in anger, I couldn't believe the witch deceived me by giving me a drug that didn't work.I couldn't believe she didn't die after eating that food I prepared by adding the drugs,she even appeared stronger.The witch deceived me, she could see that I really wanted to kill Leila, she was a witch and she could see my heart.I sighed as I hit the tree next to me in frustration. I hit it repeatedly until my knuckles bled.
Leila's POV.I'm still shocked by the Alpha's outburst that day, I'm more upset he had the audacity to say I shouldn't have kissed Dylan.I can't believe him, one moment he acts all nice and extra and sweet and the other times he's all about hating me and making me suffer.I sighed as I cleaned the windows, the glass was a little foggy from my damp clothes.The sun was already setting on the horizon, a beautiful sunset over the forested hillsides of the pack house. I glanced out the window, watching for any sign of activity or activity smell.No sign of it, though. A few werewolves were still out patrolling through the territory but none so far in the distance. I could barely see them.I saw a figure slip in fast looking at different places, my eyes followed the action suspiciously, trying to find out who it was.My eyes widened when I realized who it was, I wondered why Shantel was sneaking back home, I shook my head, willing myself to mind my business.My eyes shifted back to the w