Daniel's pov. "You want to know about my brother and I?" "It's not some fun fairy tales, you know," I said, placing a forced smile on my face to sound cool. But honestly, the thought of it all was devastating."It's okay... "If you don't want to talk about it," Kiara stuttered. She must have noticed my abrupt and cold attitude."Our father was the Alpha." However, I always thought that everything was as it should be, not until my brother started to think he was not fairly treated. I started. I wanted to say it someday to someone. I have been living as a rouge, and all this time I can't decide whether I should feel guilty or not.Kiara waited and listened with her eyes on my face. "My brother became jealous." He concluded that I was most favored. His evidence was that whenever my father was going to a pack meeting or to visit another pack, he always took me with him and not him. I sighed and continued. "At first, I thought it would stop at mere jealousy, but he decided to be interest
Daniel's pov."Let's start with you. You ask first," I said, adjusting my position. I sat upright, leaning my back against the cushion, and then crossed my legs. I stretched my fingers and arms as a way to prepare my body and mind. Kiara chuckled as she watched me. "What are you doing?" "It's not like we are about to engage in a fight," she said amidst laughter."Who knows, it might turn into a fight." Now start. "I am ready," I announced, clearing my throat and tilting my head. "Okay. But I can't start. You brought the idea; why don't you start it? I feel nervous that I won't get it right. I mean the rules of the game, so it's best you start."Alright, I will.""I am single.""I am not lonely.""I am searching."I listed mine and waited patiently for her to give me a reply. Kiara looked confused. Obviously, I did not know which option to pick. I looked at her and started my countdown." 1, 2,3,4...""I am not lonely!" She exclaimed. "Right" "Oh really?" She said this while laug
Kiara's pov. "You are going already?" I asked Daniel as he stood up and headed outside. "Yes. "Should I perhaps sleep over?" Daniel answered with smiles. I didn't have any problem if he wanted to stay over. After all, I have enough room for everyone. "If you wish to." "I don't have any objections to that," I said. "Well, I wish to, but I cannot." "I have something to do at home, as you know my office is both at home and in the company, so I work till midnight sometimes," I nodded as he explained. He must have worked hard to take care of everyone who left their pack and became rouges. "Then I will escort you to the car," I offered. He didn't hesitate, so I followed him outside with Dan wrapped in a blanket in my arms. He opened the gates before he came back to his car to drive outside. The. He came in and closed it again. I watched as his car moved away until it was out of sight. Closing the gate behind me, I walk back inside. A sting of loneliness struck me.I stand on my balcon
MATEO'S POV."I came to warn you—not to live but to prepare very well for your death! I don't care, but I will make sure that you die exactly the same way you killed my son. No. I think I will make yours so sinful. Slow and steady death! Jim's father threatened; his face was red with anger. He looked fearless, talking to me like I was one of his boys. I hope he didn't forget that I am his biggest rival in Italy, and killing him won't even cost me a breath. "Do as you wish. Well, because he is your son, I will like to tell you how he really died and spent his last moment with the life path you have forced him to follow." I said and moved away from his face. Guns chuckled, and they were all pointed at me. Just in time, my men surrounded them. Already, Jim's father came with lots of men to fight me, but mine outnumbered his. He raised his right hand, signaling his men to retreat, which they did. I also turned around to look at Caleb. I blinked my eyes, and they all retreated."You won't
MATEO'S POV."I came to warn you—not to live but to prepare very well for your death! I don't care, but I will make sure that you die exactly the same way you killed my son. No. I think I will make yours so sinful. Slow and steady death! Jim's father threatened; his face was red with anger. He looked fearless, talking to me like I was one of his boys. I hope he didn't forget that I am his biggest rival in Italy, and killing him won't even cost me a breath. "Do as you wish. Well, because he is your son, I will like to tell you how he really died and spent his last moment with the life path you have forced him to follow." I said and moved away from his face. Guns chuckled, and they were all pointed at me. Just in time, my men surrounded them. Already, Jim's father came with lots of men to fight me, but mine outnumbered his. He raised his right hand, signaling his men to retreat, which they did. I also turned around to look at Caleb. I blinked my eyes, and they all retreated."You won't
MATEO'S POV We continued our ride down the road, and honestly, I have no specific destination. The man driving has asked me countless times, but I am just coming out of my house; obviously, I am not going back there for a while. I pretended to be just going for a ride and would be back later to get some fresh air. I heaved a sigh of relief as I sat in the car, leaning my back against the seat. My heart felt a bit heavy after I just realized the pains my victims' families have been going through just because of me. I now understand Kiara's mystery; it will be more painful knowing that her family were murdered in a day by the man she loves a lot. Not even that they were kidnapped; they are all dead, and she won't see them again except in the afterlife. The immeasurable pain I have been going through all these years, even with the hope that my parents are alive but just missing, can't be measured with the one she has had to endure all this while."Hey, stop the car at that riverside ov
MATEO'S POV We continued our ride down the road, and honestly, I have no specific destination. The man driving has asked me countless times, but I am just coming out of my house; obviously, I am not going back there for a while. I pretended to be just going for a ride and would be back later to get some fresh air. I heaved a sigh of relief as I sat in the car, leaning my back against the seat. My heart felt a bit heavy after I just realized the pains my victims' families have been going through just because of me. I now understand Kiara's mystery; it will be more painful knowing that her family were murdered in a day by the man she loves a lot. Not even that they were kidnapped; they are all dead, and she won't see them again except in the afterlife. The immeasurable pain I have been going through all these years, even with the hope that my parents are alive but just missing, can't be measured with the one she has had to endure all this while."Hey, stop the car at that riverside ov
Mateo's povI barely caught a glimpse of my car; it's getting darker than before. I quickly got in and turned on the engine to head home, although not to the house I was coming from but to another; it would be more dangerous for me to stay at that house.I drove at a very high speed, not minding the street lights and the other road signals. I grip the steering wheel tightly as I press down on the accelerator. The engine roars as the car speeds down the deserted highway. The headlights cut through the darkness, illuminating the road ahead. The wind whips through my hair as I swerve in and out of the lanes, pushing the car to its limits.My heart races with adrenaline as I glance at the speedometer. I'm going well over the speed limit, but I don't care. The thrill of the drive is too much to resist. I can feel the weight of the car shift as I take a sharp turn, my tires screeching in protest.I glance in the rearview mirror, but there's no sign of any police cars. I let out a laugh as
A YEAR LATER."Luna Kiara," I heard my name being called. It had to take me a while, as usual, to realize that I was the one being referred to. I stood up to answer my husband, Alpha Mateo."Where are the boys, my laun?" He asked with a very worried face. "Dan has gone to school, and Rhett is busy sleeping in the house." I explained.He nodded and went in to confirm that Rhett was still there. "I'd call Dan's teacher to make sure that he is in school." "You know children of these days," Mateo said with a faint smile."You should also worry about your people this way, my Alpha." Dan is okay, as is Rhett. "Grandma wants them," "Yes," Mateo nodded. It's funny how he believes that anytime his mother seeks out her grandchildren, they might not be entirely safe. Soon enough, Dan returned from school and met his father and me at the palace entrance. With my wide arms opened to hug him, he ran to wrap himself around his father. A sting of jealousy struck me. I raised him, but he seems to
MATEO'S POVI woke up to the sound of my alarm blaring, jolting me out of a deep sleep. I rubbed my eyes and looked at the clock, realizing I had overslept by 20 minutes. I jumped out of bed and rushed to the bathroom, quickly brushing my teeth and washing my face. I barely had time to splash some water on my face to wake myself up.I ran to my closet, grabbing the first outfit I saw and quickly getting dressed. I rushed to the kitchen to make a quick cup of coffee, but the coffee machine was on the fritz. Frustrated, I chugged a glass of water and grabbed a piece of toast on my way out the door. I slept well in my old house. Very fancy, but clearly I knew it was for me. I thought about what Jim's father said. If any of my men get to see me, I might have to spend the rest of my life in prison. I sprinted to my car, praying it would start on the first try. Luckily, it did, and I was on my way to work. It doesn't really work, but I guess that's what people call it. I have to get my vis
Mateo's povThe day of the hit had finally arrived. I was dressed in all black, my face concealed by a mask. I was ready to carry out my plan to take down Jim's father once and for all.I made my way to the building where he was holed up. My heart was so willing and confident. I was nervous, but I was also determined. I was a mafia man, and I wouldn't be defeated.I entered the building quietly, my footsteps muffled by the thick carpet. I was moving stealthily, like a predator hunting its prey. I was going to take him by surprise, and he wouldn't know what hit him.I crept down the hall, my hand on my weapon, ready to use it if I needed to. I was getting closer; I could feel it. I was almost there.And then I heard a noise. It was the sound of footsteps coming from around the corner. I froze.. Had I been discovered? Was my plan about to be foiled? Those asses, I hope they weren't shitheads. If not, I will strangle them myself. I took a deep breath and stepped around the corner, my pi
MATEO'S POVThe day of the hit had finally arrived. I was dressed in all black, my face concealed by a mask. I was ready to carry out my plan to take down Jim's father once and for all.I made my way to the building where he was holed up. My heart was so willing and confident. I was nervous, but I was also determined. I was a mafia man, and I wouldn't be defeated.I entered the building quietly, my footsteps muffled by the thick carpet. I was moving stealthily, like a predator hunting its prey. I was going to take him by surprise, and he wouldn't know what hit him.I crept down the hall, my hand on my weapon, ready to use it if I needed to. I was getting closer; I could feel it. I was almost there.And then I heard a noise. It was the sound of footsteps coming from around the corner. I froze.. Had I been discovered? Was my plan about to be foiled? Those asses, I hope they weren't shitheads. If not, I will strangle them myself. I took a deep breath and stepped around the corner, my pi
MATEO'S POV"I do not appreciate it when people eavesdrop on my conversation." Miss. I hope you are ready to face the consequences if you ever disclose anything you heard to anyone. " I warned a lady whom I noticed has been unconsciously spying on me.Her face flushed with fear as she looked at me like she would break down. Her pupils burst out in fear. She was so terrified."I ...d..idn't hear anything." She stuttered carelessly. Does she really think she could lie to me? Even a fool would know that she was listening.I looked closely to observe her face, but my eyes mistakenly caught her cleavage. Gross!. She wasn't even dressed. She was putting on a very short crop top that revealed her cleavages and a short skirt that shows her straight legs. "Get lost." I said anoyingly. She was ready to scamper for safety, but I stopped her. "I know your face; if you were a snitch, I'd find you and kill you," I warned with a mean face. She ran off as fast as she could. I am so annoyed that I co
Kiara's povI worried the entire time during the ride home. Daniel kept quiet. His gaze was all on the road and me. I desperately wanted to break that icy silence, but what the hell was I going to say? Huh?. The only sound that awakens me is the honking of the cars. "Thank you so much, Daniel," I finally said, looking at him but avoiding eye contact. "For what?" He asked, still focused on the road. He didn't even spare me a glance. "For ehm everything, thank you so much." I don't know what I would have done without your help. "I stuttered helplessly with my finger clenched rightly to my cloth and my other arm holding Dan so tightly."You're welcome," he replied with a wide smile, which faded almost immediately. "About earlier....""Oh, just forget about that already." "I mean, you are now relaxed," he interrupted. as if he read my thoughts and knew exactly what I wanted to say. "Are you in?" In anyway... Uhm mad at me? " I stuttered and immediately made up my mind not to ask any
MATEO'S POVI woke up to the sound of my alarm blaring, jolting me out of a deep sleep. I rubbed my eyes and looked at the clock, realizing I had overslept by 20 minutes. I jumped out of bed and rushed to the bathroom, quickly brushing my teeth and washing my face. I barely had time to splash some water on my face to wake myself up.I ran to my closet, grabbing the first outfit I saw and quickly getting dressed. I rushed to the kitchen to make a quick cup of coffee, but the coffee machine was on the fritz. Frustrated, I chugged a glass of water and grabbed a piece of toast on my way out the door. I slept well in my old house. Very fancy, but clearly I knew it was for me. I thought about what Jim's father said. If any of my men get to see me, I might have to spend the rest of my life in prison. I sprinted to my car, praying it would start on the first try. Luckily, it did, and I was on my way to work. It doesn't really work, but I guess that's what people call it. I have to get my vis
Mateo's povThe day of the hit had finally arrived. I was dressed in all black, my face concealed by a mask. I was ready to carry out my plan to take down Jim's father once and for all.I made my way to the building where he was holed up. My heart was so willing and confident. I was nervous, but I was also determined. I was a mafia man, and I wouldn't be defeated.I entered the building quietly, my footsteps muffled by the thick carpet. I was moving stealthily, like a predator hunting its prey. I was going to take him by surprise, and he wouldn't know what hit him.I crept down the hall, my hand on my weapon, ready to use it if I needed to. I was getting closer; I could feel it. I was almost there.And then I heard a noise. It was the sound of footsteps coming from around the corner. I froze.. Had I been discovered? Was my plan about to be foiled? Those asses, I hope they weren't shitheads. If not, I will strangle them myself. I took a deep breath and stepped around the corner, my pi
MATEO'S POVThe day of the hit had finally arrived. I was dressed in all black, my face concealed by a mask. I was ready to carry out my plan to take down Jim's father once and for all.I made my way to the building where he was holed up. My heart was so willing and confident. I was nervous, but I was also determined. I was a mafia man, and I wouldn't be defeated.I entered the building quietly, my footsteps muffled by the thick carpet. I was moving stealthily, like a predator hunting its prey. I was going to take him by surprise, and he wouldn't know what hit him.I crept down the hall, my hand on my weapon, ready to use it if I needed to. I was getting closer; I could feel it. I was almost there.And then I heard a noise. It was the sound of footsteps coming from around the corner. I froze.. Had I been discovered? Was my plan about to be foiled? Those asses, I hope they weren't shitheads. If not, I will strangle them myself. I took a deep breath and stepped around the corner, my pi