Chapter 28Nova’s pov I am furious that Hayden was nowhere to be found. I searched around for him thinking he was close by but I was wrong. That scumbag!Where the fuck did he go?Has he gone to warm another mistress’ bed or he could not just stand my sight so he chickened away?Coward!All of this was infuriating. I whistled signaling my spies to show themselves. Thanks to my spies, I knew all that was going on without having to do the work. Everything was going smooth and even till now, no one suspected my true intentions. The only thing they gossip about me is my relationship with Hayden when I was brought here by Mason. They were all so clueless and I loved it. Till I complete my mission, I would make sure no one truly finds out about my true identity. Apart from Hayden of course. I was sure Hayden would not do anything stupid. “I want you all to search for Hayden storm. Get me his location!” I ordered them.They all bowed and dispersed. You would hardly see them, only th
Hayden’s pov I raced through the woods, and the sound of the wind filled my ears. I was not at peace, as I raced with great speed despite being in my human form. Whenever I run through the woods, the sounds of the trees keep me alive but right now, I feel nothing. The only thing I could feel was immense worry. What I had tried to avoid all these years was coming back again and this time, stronger. My long legs took long strides as several thoughts ran through my mind. The branches of the trees pricked me and for the first time, I felt pain. My whole body stung, it made me remember the predicament that I found myself in. Things were not looking good, I had to stop a war. The thought alone made me worry, this war was going to be disastrous. There were lots of emotions that everyone was piling up, I had a bad feeling about this annual festival. “I should have followed my guts,” I muttered to myself. I remembered how her eyes screamed fear when she told me about the war. When
Nova’s pov I stopped running trying to catch my breath. After I met with my spies, I ran to the woods hoping to meet some of his tracks still intact. I ignored everyone’s awkward stares as I ran all the way here. Finally settling down, my eyes shot wide, skimming the muddy part in the woods. There had been a drizzle of rain hence, the ground was muddy and had footprints. I properly scanned the prints and it was then that I saw one that was larger than the rest. The prints were also disorganized to show that he was in haste. “This has to be his footprints,” I muttered to myself. I followed the trail till I got to the middle of nowhere and it suddenly stopped. “No, he cannot possibly disappear,” I told myself as I walked back to the beginning of the trail. This time, I checked if he had gone sideways or something but there were no tracks. The woods were cleared just where his scent and footprints stopped. My extreme sense and his strong scent made it easier for me. “He was h
Nova’s pov I knew that voice from anywhere, I did not have to turn to know who it was. I took my luxury time before turning towards him with a smirk on my lips. “What was he thinking of himself?” I scoffed amusingly.Hayden would not cease to amaze me, what stunt was he pulling this time?I stared at his eyes full of jealousy, his veins were popping in annoyance. I noticed his clench fist and stance, he was ready to pounce on Marcel. The whole room eyes were on us. Good, it was difficult for any drama to pass me by. There was nothing like an anonymous day for me. I saw Mason walk towards me with the corner of my eyes. I could see the eager look on everyone’s faces, they wanted to hear what I had to say. This people were all nosy, they always wanted to be in other’s business. It made my job easier because it was easy to get information from them. Information spreads like wildfire here. Honestly, I was tongue-tied. The dark look on his face, he looked disheveled but at the sam
Hayden’s pov I pulled abruptly away from her. Nova glared at me in an accusing manner. What the heck? Was she blaming me for what had happened?I ruffled my hair, hissing loudly. I was not supposed to be with her, fuck this stupid mate bond. My feelings for her were stronger than I thought. My wolf sneered, craving for her presence but my head was giving me another signal. The signal was that I was not supposed to be anywhere near Nova. I needed to avoid her at all costs, she was a danger to me. “Good evening, the great commander of death. Don't you want to join us?” a voice disrupted my thoughts. One look from me sent the person running away. I noticed Nova wanted to laugh but kept a straight face. “I should not be reacting this way,” I told myself, trying to convince myself. The position where I met her and Marcel got me so enraged if only she knew. I could have snapped Marcel into two, breaking his bones like a squirrel. “Nova was my mate! Even if she wanted to settle fo
Nova’s povI watched as Hayden groaned in pain, hissing loudly. At first, I thought he was only feigning pain but I noticed his eyes watering. “Do not move close to me! Don't ever come to me again.” Hayden spat out, his eyes bloodshot. I glared at him, amused by his words. “How dare you utter such a statement! Were you not the one that forced me here? You brought me here against my permission and now you make it seem like you are here against your will!” I told him, glaring at him. What was he getting at? “Whatever dirty plan you have would not work! Jerk!” I shrieked. “Move away from me! Just get out!” Hayden growled, stepping away from me. He kept creating distance between us till his back hit the wall. “Stop this act! You think I would believe you. What will happen if I come close anyway.” I taunted, moving towards him. I took several steps and the fear in Hayden’s eyes only increased. “Stay away! Stay back!” Hayden said, his hands stretched forward to stop me. I stare
Nova’s pov The bed was comfortable. I hummed satisfactorily because it had been long since I enjoyed my sleep this way, the night was beautiful. My eyes fluttered open and I took in the surroundings. “Shit!” I muttered, realizing what had happened. “How the hell did I fall for Hayden’s plan.” I thought, scolding myself. Yesterday, I had no choice but to lay beside him with the intention of slipping away. Hayden‘s hand was holding me firmly, no matter how I wriggled he was not letting me go. “I just committed a blunder,” I whispered still not happy about what had happened. Suddenly, I heard commotions. Agreement and throwing of fists just outside our door. I hated how this was going, could there not be a day without something weird happening? I could not deny that I enjoyed the night, it had been sleepful and nightmare-free. I snapped out of my daze when I heard my name, ready to jump out and find out what the noise was about. “Nova, are you okay? Are you in there?” I hea
Nova's POVI held my breath as he pulled away; his eyes, I could feel, roaming over my body hungrily. I ran my eyes over his huge muscles, his golden skin, then to his powerful thighs. My eyes were fixed on that I could not stop staring.My wolf yipped in delight. Suppressing my wolf when I was this close to him was becoming more difficult. I tried controlling my wolf. I licked my fangs trying to calm myself."You should quit now," He murmured, I turned to him with stink-eye. I wasn't sure I heard that. Or I did and I didn't want to admit hearing that. Why would he suddenly ask me to quit?If I wasn't dazed then I was thunderstruck. He said that so easily that it pissed me off as my eyes were fixed on his brown eyes. I needed to hear him say that once again."What did you say?" I narrowed my eyes."You should return to your pack early before you regret all this," His voice was calm but that pissed me off more. Regret, he said. What I regret the most was not starting before now; I ha
Nova's POVTavern.I couldn't get that word off my mind as I walked back to the Groove. I wondered what the fate of the Alphas were.Did they have an enemy no one knew about? Who could be after their life?The attacker had sent them all a warning, he made sure to hide his identity so no one could find out who he was. He didn't attack just one person anymore, he made his attack at every one of them, which made it impossible for anyone to figure out who exactly was next."Are you on your way, Alpha?" Mason mind-linked me."Yes, I'll be there soon," I told him. "Is anything wrong?" I added it through the mind link."No, Alpha," He responded sharply, that sounded a bit suspicious but I ignored it."Okay," I mind-linked him, walking to the moonlight Groove gate.I heard an arrow firing toward me and stepped back immediately, watching the arrow land right in front of me, I looked around to check where the shooter was but he was gone.I walked to where the arrow was, it was similar to what
Nova's POVThere is someone after them.They knew that also but they had no idea who was behind it. But who was next after Bean Fangworth?"Welcome back," Mason said through the mind link as I walked back to our suite. "I didn't know when you-""I need to meet the spies," I interrupted him through the mind link knowing what he wanted to say. "I want a meeting with them,""Now?" He asked confused."Yes," I answered, he nodded. "Someone is after the Alphas?" I told him. He needed to know my reason for calling for such unannounced meeting."What?" He asked with wide eyes."We need to take closer watch on the Alphas, I need reports about them before the end of today," I said."I will let them know," He said making to leave."No," I mind-linked him and he stopped. "I want to meet them personally," I added, he faced me."But you can't just leave the castle," He said through the mind-link."Leave that in my care, you should stay back and watch the Alphas in the Groove while I meet with the s
Nova's PovI smiled recalling the memory of what happened at the bathtub earlier. I sneaked out of the room after he slept.Though I doubted he did."Greetings," The guards at his door greeted me as I stepped out of his room. I ignored them walking out of his suite.I was a bit away from his suite when I noticed Alpha Ragnar and Alpha Grim at a distance, seemed the festival was over. They whispered words in each other's ears before walking away.They walked hurriedly towards a direction in the Groove.Where were they heading in such haste?I glanced to see no one was close, so I decided to trail them. I needed to know whatever they were up to.They were so engrossed in their discussion that they didn't notice I was tailing them. I walked behind them until they got to a secluded part of the groove. It was unfamiliar, I doubted I had ever been there.It seemed like an abandoned part, I couldn't perceive any other wolf around.They walked deeper part to that area, I followed them cautiou
Nova's POVI closed my eyes as he pulled me closer to himself, I didn't struggle with him as I slid my lips into his mouth craving for more. I rolled my tongue in his, as I played along letting him have it to his content.Good heavens! I wanted more.I leaned deeper, having a full taste of him, his tongue on mine felt deeper than earlier, he tasted like I hadn't had a taste of him before. He tasted sweeter each time making my wolf howl in need."Beautiful," Someone screamed and we both pulled away from the kiss facing them again, we smiled at them."Why don't you play them a song? You should dance," The anchor said. "Don't you think so?" He asked the audience."Yes," Everyone chorused.The slow music played and the workers at the Groove screamed in excitement, their screams doubled when Hayden took my hand for a dance.I faced him properly, watching as he smiled. I smiled too staring into his brown eyes, he lifted our intertwined hands pulling me closer to himself with his left hand w
Nova's POV"Mason," I called authoritatively through the mind link, he stopped mid-way. "You won't like to create a scene here, would you?"He stepped back a little, he glanced at Hayden before facing me again. "Shouldn't we leave together?" He asked."You know that isn't right?" I answered using the mind link. "You should leave first, I'll come after,"He stared at me for long before walking away. I stared back at Hayden who was still seated. He wasn't ready to leave?Why then would he stop Mason from leaving with me if he knew he wasn't ready to leave?"I want to leave now," I said and he nodded.He stood immediately offering me his hand, I stared at his hand not moving. I recalled Fenrir's words as I stared at him, I looked up from his hand to see him smiling at me.Was I doing the right thing?"Come with me," He said when I didn't move.I took his hands as we both walked out of the party, we walked into my suite quietly without uttering a word to each other. We could have separate
Nova's POV"Are you heading back?" Alpha Fenrir asked as I made my way back to the party hall. I turned back to see him also walking towards my way.He had also left the party. Most of the Alphas excused themselves after the storytelling, I had left Hayden, Mason and two other Alphas on their seat before excusing myself."Yes, Alpha," I answered bowing my head.I had left the party earlier because I needed to be alone for a moment, I wanted some time for myself alone. To think about everything that was happening, from Hayden and I to my idea of the story the lady told us. Above every other thing, all I couldn't stop thinking about was my moment with Hayden.He was an enemy but I felt good being with him, I didn't want it to end soon. I wished he wasn't involved in whatever happened that night, that way we would both be good after it all ended."I was heading back too," He said, stopping in front of me and I nodded. "We can go now,""Sure," I said, waiting for him to lead the way but h
Nova's POVPlay along, that was the rule.I had to play it well in such a way that no one would find out it was planned. He pulled me closer claiming my lips, our lips met in a soft, sweet caress.His soft lips took mine and I closed my eyes enjoying the moment."Beautiful," I heard priestess Elena said.It worked.I smiled into the kiss, slowly lifting my hands. I wrapped my hands around his neck wanting to feel him more, my wolf yip excitement enjoying the moment. This was meant to be a phony but strangely, I didn't want it to stop. I wanted more.But he pulled away slowly from the kiss, he stood staring at me with a smile playing on his lips.The clapping increased as we disengaged, Hayden took my hands in his as we faced them. They were all smiling as they watched us, I didn't care whether it was fake or not, as long as they would play along I was pleased our plan worked.I looked around until I met eyes with Mason, who was also staring my way. He wasn't smiling, he stared express
Hayden's POV"She is my mate, my Luna, my companion and my supporter. I can rely upon her and all power I hold as the Alpha of Storm pack is equally has," I said facing Nova, She smiled and I continued my declaration. "She will be my strength and together we will build a strong pack, and I expect your respect and acknowledgment,"All mouths opened in awe as I made my declaration, they turned to Nova requesting her response."Will you come forward to the " I gestured at Nova, and she looked around taking a step to come forward.Mason stood abruptly wanting to stop her but he paused, Nova walked to the stage to join me."Does Marcel have something to say?" Grim asked Mason.Nova stopped, facing him.Grim's question caused everyone present there to notice Mason, they all turned to him requesting his response."Oh," He muttered blinking his severally, he stared at Nova and then at me. "I want to let you know that this is true," He stammered.He truly was a pup, he never failed to act like
Nova's POV"What!" I exclaimed."That is the only way out," Hayden mumbled, he didn't see anything wrong with that. Though he was right about us being mates and it seemed like a perfect lie still I didn't feel good about it."What if they find out that was a lie?" I asked, he walked closer to me stopping just an inch away from me, I held my breath staring at his cold brown eyes."Then you have to play it so well that no one finds out," He said, his eyes burning holes into my skin searchingly. "Remember we are in this together," He said, stepping away and I tried to breathe evenly.He stared at me before looking away, he was right. We were both in this and I wouldn't like being suspected for something I knew nothing of, if that would clear the misunderstanding, I was ready to play along."I'm sure you hate that type of attention too," He mumbled and I hived a sigh."Fine then," I said. "Let's do this, to clear the misunderstanding," "Right choice," He smiled faintly. "We will announce