Alpha King Jack:I have been feeling off ever since I returned. The mansion that used to be filled with bodies was now so empty. Every night I waited for Carena to roll over and cuddle with me. But then I remembered she would never do it, as I used to get so angry at her.“Even thinking about it makes me lose my mind.” I hissed under my breath, staring at my image in the mirror.I have been trying to convince my pack and the alphas under me to go to war, but they were acting so lazily. After the initial anger from the pack members, everyone just calmed down when they heard the war was really happening.I didn't like that. I wanted to teach Sawyer a lesson and kidnap Carena back to my pack. I am sure once she comes here, I will manage to do something with her.I fixed my shirt one last time before heading towards the living room where the voter had asked for a meetup."So many useless meetings, but not once have they made a good plan for an attack,” I shook my head, reaching the living
Carena: “What is up with your mood now?” Sawyer entered the room and found me sitting on the couch, my shoulders slouched and my eyes fixed on the ground.I could tell he was confused upon seeing me so engrossed in my thoughts, hence he didn’t move away and waited for my response.“It is nothing,” I lied. It was not nothing. Seeing Payton like that worried me. I know she had messed up a lot in the past, but what did she mean by ‘they will ruin her’? Who was she talking about? Was it Matt and his friends? But why would they go after an alpha king’s sister and get themselves in trouble?“There is definitely something. If you tell me, I will be able to help,” Sawyer said, his eyes on me. But I was trying not to make eye contact with him. Every time I looked into his eyes, I remembered the conversation he had with his guest, and it caused me to feel dizzy from extreme anger.“I am not sure how much you can help without playing tricks to get something done,” I got up and faced him. He was
Carena:I woke up early to find Sawyer gone. Hastily grabbing a pair of jeans and a white top, I got ready to leave for the cafe where Yamin would be waiting for me.I arrived on time, actually a little earlier than her. She walked in late, seemingly dropped off by Matt. He didn't come inside because I'd asked Yamin to specifically meet me alone. She wore a blue dress with a brown side bag.The cafe was small and cozy, and not many people were there as it was still very early."Hi," I said as I stood up, but instead, she bowed down to show respect."Can you cut the crap?" I muttered. She raised her head and looked around to make sure nobody had heard us. Then her eyes fell on the guard standing a little away from our table. It was a two-row cafe, and we sat next to the window."Did I upset you, Your Highness? Will I be punished for it?" Although she didn't use a very sarcastic tone, her words were enough to let me know what she was implying."Sit down, Yamin. We need to talk." Now I w
Carena:I straightened my back, keeping one eye on Sawyer as he entered the cafe and shocked the owner with his grand presence. While he got surrounded by the owner and the few customers, I gulped and took a deep breath to calm myself down. I had asked Yamin not to bring her mate, and now my mate was probably going to join us. Why else would Sawyer even be here? He never went to random cafes or restaurants."I can't believe this," Yamin uncovered her face, unaware of the commotion behind her. I didn't judge her. When I found out about Sawyer’s truth, everything else turned blurry too.After a few minutes of Sawyer receiving greetings and Yamin anxiously trying to calm herself down, it was time to see my mate approaching our table. Sawyer gave a casual shrug as he walked toward us."Sawyer! What a surprise," I smiled, forcing a happy face. Yamin swiftly fixed herself, rubbing her face and standing up to bow to him."I didn't know I'd catch you here," Sawyer hunched over me before every
Carena:“You didn’t answer me. How about we plan a honeymoon?” he repeated himself after we were done feasting. Now he had insisted that he drop me home.“I think there is so much going on right now that we should wait,” I turned my face away, not wanting to look into his deep gray eyes that held so much mystery.“Hmm! What about—” he paused before he stretched his neck, “what about the—” I turned to him when I noticed he couldn’t even finish one full sentence.“Are you alright?” My question brought him to quickly look outside the window. His fists were tightly clenched, his hands almost losing blood from the force he was applying.His veins were popping now, and his aura was changing to unfamiliarity. In that moment, I don’t know what happened to me, but I swiftly held his fist and wrapped it in my hands, making him freeze for a moment.I noticed his breaths getting normal, and he steadily turned around to look at me.“You are fine,” I reassured him, holding his hand so warmly that h
Carena: “I do. I was just confused,” I laughed awkwardly, scratching the back of my neck.“So, it is not a bad idea to act normal with him. If you can make him open up and stop him from killing people on the full moon, I guess the ritual or whatever he is planning would be dismissed. We need to break the chain. He must not kill on these full moons,” he was speaking so softly as if he was also scared Sawyer might hear us.“I get what you are saying. He is asking me for a honeymoon, what should I say?” I inquired because I guessed that would be a good idea to keep him away from the full moon.“Honeymoon, that will be too risky for you. I don't know if I will be comfortable thinking you are alone with him and--what if he hurts you,” the hesitation in his voice at the idea of our honeymoon made me smile.I was not feeling anything towards him, just laughing inside at him for wanting me to get comfortable with Sawyer but then being against the actual idea of it.“Don’t worry, I will be fi
Carena: “Please leave me alone.”Her words had been echoing in my mind ever since I returned to my room. Sawyer had finished his soup but was so drowsy that he dozed off. After taking my shower and finishing my routine, I too headed to bed. However, I couldn’t sleep. Yamin was on my mind, and so was Payton.I was concerned for Payton. What if Matt had done something to her?“Someone is definitely making her do things she seems to be coerced into,” I said to Arena, my gaze shifting to the sleeping Sawyer.“If he finds out, he’ll tear them apart,” Arena replied. As she spoke, my eyes drifted to Sawyer’s lips, which were naturally red and so soft. I had to close my eyes to avoid dwelling on them.“Are you sure he is the killer?” Even after hearing his confession, Arena’s nerve to bring it up again made me frown.“I’m not saying this without reason. I know you’re wondering,” she quickly clarified.“Then why are you asking a question that has already been explained?” I wanted it to be a l
Carena:Sawyer left for work after having breakfast with me, while Payton skipped her breakfast as usual. She had asked for some time from her family to heal, but I knew she wasn’t healing at all. She was going through something and was either too ashamed or too afraid to tell anyone about it.Lunch time arrived, and Sawyer informed me that he would be gone for the day. So it was pretty much just me and his family, who seemed to dislike me.“Ginny will be returning to do Sawyer’s chores starting tomorrow,” Lady Jane announced as she found me in the kitchen and decided to bother me.“Okay, that will be fine,” I replied, feeling oddly secure about Sawyer not wanting anyone else. I shrugged it off. Initially, I had a feeling that Sawyer and Ginny might be involved in something behind closed doors, but that feeling had faded.“And you’re not jealous?” Lady Jane smirked, making me roll my eyes at her in disbelief.“Exactly how old are you?” I asked, finding her smirk irritating. She grunte