Alec's POVAt dawn and as early as 2am, myself and the crowd arrived Gordam, where the nematodes perform their ritual baths.Aiden and his warriors were already there. Among them was Asher, the werewolf which Jade rejected and thus led to our fight with Aiden's pack, few weeks ago.Jade pointedly refused to be in the same spot as Asher while fighting, so that she will avoid encountering him in the process.I knew Jade wasn't really into Asher and so I cut the witch some slack.Before we headed for the Oasis Rock lake, I had everyone revisit the plan."This right here, is the position of myself, Aiden and Leo. We'd wait at the major road" I said pointing to the map I have made earlier and looking up at Aiden, who cringed his eyes as if he was trying to listen with rapt attention."The Creek pack warriors shall be divided into three, seeing you are all 12 in numbers, I will have four of you wait with us here including you, Asher. The rest would join the crowd and wait right here" I info
Bella's POVWith Nikey and the man with the huge voice gone, slowly and using my elbows, I crawled in the dirt under the watch of the moonlight and disappeared into the woods.I looked back one last time, the hellhole Mrs Fernandez had left me for my death is not even familiar.I have never seen it before, and looking at the building now, I could guess it is some kind of warehouse situated in the middle of nowhere.I tried to stand on my feet and wade my way through the woods, not minding where I was headed, I just wanted to be far away from my captives, very far.This was no time to tend to my wounds or my knee which I suspected has been broken. So, I grabbed a stick nearby to aid my limping movement.Just when I applied pressure on my two palms while holding the stick, I cried out in pain and quickly let go, blood trickled from them.I began to weep in frustration, as I kept limping.Going deeper and deeper into the woods, I remembered the man I had stabbed in the neck.Were the r
It was 10am in the morning, when Mrs Fernandez arrived at the warehouse with high expectations.She has come to see if the men were doing a good job.On the passageway, she noticed the floor looked stained by a blood-like substance.She grinned devilishly.The job is done, she thought in her head.On getting to the door of the room where she left Bella the night before, she found the door slightly opened.She tried to push it open but something seemed to be blocking it from the inside.Without wasting much time, she placed her bag on the floor and pushed with all her might, using her two hands.The door gave way, wide enough to let her in.Stepping in, a horrific sight welcomed her.She screamed in horror.A man was lying there motionless with no Bella in sight.She stormed out of the room to the one where the warehouse keepers stayed.The door too was unlocked.She barged in without knocking and screamed again, disrupting their peaceful hangover.They were sprawled everywhere in the
Alec's POVWhen we arrived my secret mansion, I demanded that the girl I had brought with me be kept under strict supervision.Jade was more than willing to do this, but I objected again.When I asked her why she keeps stepping forward in regards to the strange girl, she said the girl reminded her of herself, when she was younger and lost in the world with no single place to be until I found her.I told her she was different and for all we know, the girl may not be lost, but a spy or a devious creature in disguise and may be dangerous.So I had them bring her up to my room and had the maids clean hair up fairly.I instructed my private doctors to attend to her and mend her in any way they can.She laid in bed for two days.On the third day she woke up and looked stronger than I expected.Her deep blue eyes shone in response to her glittering blue hair which has some strands of gold in it.When she closed them, I ordered her to open it again. I seem not to have enough of seeing those
Alec's POVLater that night, I went back to my rest chamber only to find the girl sleeping soundly.I intend to interrogate her but how can I do that now?Pulling my shirt and trouser, I head for the bathroom, It was then that I heard her shuffling in bed.I need not strain my ears to listen to her every move on the bed and I realized she's pretending to be asleep.Now I have to do something to force her eyes open.I went back to the wardrobe as if I was looking for something and attempted pulling my shorts."Oh you are back!" I heard her shout.I pretended to be startled by her."Having trouble sleeping?" I asked calmly, not looking back."I..I have been sleeping" She lied. "I just woke up now, I mean, few seconds ago""I see" I said turning to look at her now with a towel hanging on my shoulders.She threw her face away."Hmph" I scoffed and head for the bathroom again.From the corners of my eyes, I could see that her head was still tilted to the other side.What a child! I thought
Evans was sitting quietly at the corner of the room while the rest of the men chatted away.Something have been bothering his mind ever since Mrs Fernandez had them vow never to tell anyone of the teenage girl's disappearance.He was scared and every little sound startled him.He felt like he's been watched.How long can he keep such a dangerous secret?He is in danger anyway, all of them are, because he knows that the owner of the warehouse is also the owner of the Daktec facility, a very scary man whom he has heard so much about.Though, he had never seen him before but he wouldn't want to mess with such a man.Keeping the secret or not is both dangerous so he has to do something fast before it'd be too late.Quietly, he stood up excusing himself from the others and exited the room.Once he was out, the vigilantee standing outside with Nikey in his hands looked skeptically at him."Yo man! Where are you headed?" he asked"Just getting more smokes for the guys uptown, will be back in
Bella's POVThe facility?! No it can't be. Not the facility again. I'd rather be held captive here or somewhere else than go back to that hell hole again.The past three years had been a nightmare while I was there.Now that I am able to wake up from that nightmare, there was nothing that would make me go back there again, even if it means pledging my life to this beautiful stranger, whoever he is.When he mentioned Daktec, I immediately got down on my knees and weeped.I look up, he was as surprised as I was at my own behavior.I didn't think that I will be hugging a man on my knees, in this manner. Never. But here I am, doing just that.He looked puzzled and watched me as I embarrass myself for a while before he spoke."You are such a bee! why are you tugging at me now, and what in the world have I said to make you weep in such manner?" A battle started within me right then, I do not know if telling him about me, will make him want to take me there still, or make him have pity on
As Dr Cullen walked behind the two men with Evans in front, Mrs Fernandez was standing at the window gazing outside absentmindedly with a cup of coffee in her hand, when the sight of a familiar figure caught her attention.One of the guards in the warehouse!Two men in black and Dr Cullens following him.Oh no! this can only mean trouble for her.She quickly ran to her table and dumped the cup.Quickly, she came back to the window and peered keenly out of the window."What is he doing here?" she asked herself, her mind going wild.Suddenly her eyes met that of the man's and quickly she drew the curtain.No no no, this is not happening, she bit her fingers and began to pace quickly up and down her office.She went to her table and wiped it with a single sweep of her hand, out of rage."Okay, okay, think, think...breathe" she tried to pacify herself, breathing in and out deeply.Then she sat down."Dr Cullen is now aware, I have to put up a confident front just like before and face him
As I looked up, I saw him gazing down at me, baring his soul out to me. It felt like a beckoning to save him.I yearned to answer this call. His call. Those dark red eyes. Full of stories and pains untold. I wish to release him; to free him from their shackles, to ease him of his pain. But Alec is no ordinary wolf. I can't forget that. The first time he revealed himself to me I knew I was hell bound with the worst trip mate ever.Ironiically, I had a choice. To let go or keep going. I chose the latter, because of my parents of course. He is the best card right now to finding them.Yes! My parents. Wake up Bella. I cautioned myself mentally and shook the stupid thoughts off my head.He was still staring, his eyes looking deep into mine. I cleared my throat.This jolted him and he broke the stare, suddenly letting go of my hands.The Almighty Alec looked startled as he blinked severally, obviously trying to hide his embarrassment.I looked aside and pressed my lips together, trying to
Bella's POVAs I sat there satisfied and thinking of what next to do, I heard the door creak open.Startled, I looked back to see Alec standing there, his hand still holding the door knob and staring at me.I flinched under his cold hard stare.What now!? I asked in my head, confused that the one who had instructed the maid to give me preferential treatment is now gazing at me in that manner.I got on my feet at once. Cold shiver ran down my spine. I swallowed hard and began to develope cold hands and feet. Suddenly, I felt nervous.I opened my mouth to speak but couldn't find my voice."Hey little bee" he uttered finally and shut the door."You are back.." I responded timidly, hoping the maid had not mistaken his instructions."Master" I added, not forgetting the fact that our deal still stands.This only earned me a low scoff.Not sure of what to do, I simply stood there watching as he approached the bed post and began to unstrap his wristwatch then gently placed it on the table rig
I stepped out of the mansion and into my sleek car while the chauffeur held it open for me. He pushed the key into my palms as I requested. This is a private trip. I usually take myself in cases like this.I headed straight to my old South warehouse, where myself and Leo usually hold private meetings.As I rode, Bella suddenly popped in my mind. The small, mysterious girl. Yes her sudden change of behavior has rendered her mysterious to me. The look on her face when I revealed my identity to her, still played in my head.Has she ever had a history and experience with a wolf before which she is trying to hide.I suddenly became curious or could it be my wolf drawing to his curious side again. Damn it.I hit the accelerator. As I sped along, her thoughts still lingered on my mind. Focus Alec!I wonder if she will stay in the room as I instructed her to or leave.With her fluctuating attitude, I just can't guess which one it will be right now, but I will call Bridgette later and ask h
The next morning, having concluded the arrangement to set out on my journey, I left for my father's room first.Just like always, he was standing there, facing the window, quietly looking out, holding his hands behind him. He looked so deep in thought.I am pretty sure he is worried, not for himself but for us. And ever since our last deep discussion, I have come to understand that, the almighty hard hearted former alpha who is my dad, is a complete softy.Behind the strong mind and toughness, is the intense care and affection he has for us. I have come to realize just how much pain he must have endured all these years.I feel for him.As I opened the door and stepped in, he was jolted back to reality at the sound of the creaking door.He looked back and a deep grinned appeared, replacing the sullen looking face at the sight of me. But I could still notice the agony behind it."Good morning father" I greeted as I approached him."Morning son" he replied moving away from the window and
She sat there wondering how long it will take Alec to return."What if he did not come back for days? Do I have to stay here for all those days or go back and forth from my room?" she thought hard in her head.The room was silent only the tic-toc sound of the large click hanging on the wall could be heard and some birds chirping happily outside the window.She stood up and began to pace up and down the room.She had forgotten breakfast due to anxiety.Seconds turned to minutes and minutes to hours, still no sign of him or anyone coming through the door.Her eyes were fixed on the the door handle to see if it will turn open, but it never did.By noon, she became restless, tired hungry and disturbed.Just when she was about to go to the door, it flew opened and the maid from before breezed in breathing heavily, as if she was being chased by someone."I'm sorry I kept you waiting, please pardon me. Your breakfast/lunch is ready" she said formally.Bella was a bit surprise.Why is she bei
Jade's POVI still can't believe that I have just being marked by my number one enemy Asher, whom I hated so much and had treated badly in the past.If anything, I was undeserving to be his mate because of my attitude towards him before now.I had fought and rejected him twice, spat in his face and humiliated him before his subordinates as the beta of the Creek Pack.If anyone had approached me yesterday that I will be Asher's mate by this time today, I'd have had such person burnt and their ashes blown away.But here I am, beneath him, looking right into his eyes, and thinking crazy stuffs!The look on his face was that of triumph, satisfaction and accomplishment, I didn't miss that.Presently, our breathe synced as we inhaled and exhaled deeply.He moved his finger up my forehead and caressed it, trying to wipe the sweat off my brows.I felt strand of hairs sticking to my wet sweaty face, as if he felt it too, he moved his finger there and pushed them back, then slowly, he lowered h
As the kiss deepened, they ran slowly out of breath. A careless moan escaped Jade's mouth, "Damn it" she cried in her head.She began to break free from the kiss, but Asher wouldn't let go.After a while, he withdrew and they both gasped for breath.Their heavy breathe reverberated in the room.Jade cleared her throat with her eyes lowered and tried to walk past Asher so she could hide the pinky blush on her face, but he held her hand and pulled her back.She looked up immediately, and Asher scoffed."You little Kitty, you aren't going nowhere. There's no escaping now" he whispered roughly in her ears, his voice sending a tickling sensation down her stomach.Since when did she become so attracted to him?! She screamed in her head.She wanted to yell at him as she usually does in the past and kick him hard then walk out on him but all she did right then was stare!She stared helplessly at him as her body betrayed her will.Asher sensed, felt and smelled her fears, all he wished for ri
It was late in the evening when a message popped up on Jade's screen.Lazily, she yawned stretching herself. She's been lying on the couch all morning and for a greater part of the afternoon. Ever since the battle with the nematodes, two months ago, there have been no serious work to do.So, she spend most of her days getting tanned undet the heat of the sun at the beach or going fishing with Bolt, one of the werecoyote triplets.Who's that? she queried in her head, pushing the phone which was lying carelessly on the couch upwards with a foot, then picked it up.Rubbing her eyes, she glanced absentmindedly with eyes half closed."Hello ma'am, this is the Freewill courier agent, we have been ordered to deliver a package to your doorstep at this home address(Bladefist Avenue). Kindly come out to claim it"She threw her eyes wide open and read again.A package? How possible? She isn't expecting one and neither have she been promised one, so who could it be?The address was right, but i
Bella approached Alec's room with a throbbing heart.She could here her heart beating rapidly in her ears.Last night she was indecisive on whether to stay or not, giving his identity.She had acted repulsive afterwards because she saw there was no need to be so respectful you someone who might be of no use to her.Besides, the guy seems too cocky!Now that her mind is made up, the full consequence of her actions stared right into her face."Bella you can do this" she kept chanting in her head.When she reached the door, she took quick deep breaths before reaching for the handle.She stopped on a second thought, then slowly, she gave the door a timid knock, as if she doesn't intend for her knock to be heard.No answer.She knocked again, this time a little bit harder and waited, there was no answer.Glad, she was about to turn away when she heard him "Your time is ticking!"She gasp softly and turned the door open.He was standing there bare-chested, probably waiting for her.She turn