There had been a lot of Rogues at the border today and Alexander went to meet Claire late as usual.The rogues were not the triangle rogues but normal rogues. He killed them all, sparing only the leader for questioning. He left that to Aiden. Heading towards his room, he walked slowly and silently, already knowing Claire would be asleep. But when he got close to his room, he found the light on which only meant one thing; she waited up for him. He was both angry and happy about it. Angry that she hadn't rested because of him. Happy that he was finally going to have a conversation with her after so many days.Pushing open the door slowly, he found her on the couch, folded into a ball, her back to him and a book in her hands.He waited for some time by the door just admiring her. He knew he wouldn't be able to get the picture out of his head. He contemplated standing by the door and just admiring her or announcing his presence. He chose the latter as he cleared his throat, and walked
Alexander had kept to his word and sent her a personal trainer away from the warriors.Claire was woken up by six a.m in the morning by her maid.She was tired as she and Alexander had talked into the night before she fell asleep on his chest. Her last memory was of him kissing her goodnight before her eyelids fluttered shut.She groaned loudly as Elise drew open the curtains, letting the sunlight in to the room."Quick! Get up. Miss Olivia doesn't take likely to lateness. Else, you'll be scolded." Elise said as she hurried over to the bathroom, preparing Claire's bath.Claire opened her eyes a notch and touched the bed. It was cold. Had Alexander slept in yesterday? She wondered. She had no recollection of what happened after he kissed her goodnight.She remembered Elise saying something about someone called Olivia. "Who is Olivia?" She asked still in her groggy state."She's the special trainer Alpha Alexander called to train you. She's one of the best female warriors. I'd rather y
Isabelle looked over at her maid Hannah who stood with her head bowed. She went over what she had heard from her; Claire fleeing away from training.She laughed out loud in glee. She knew how much Alexander hates weak people. Claire would be an easy target. Maybe she don't even need to lift a finger to eliminate her.She remembered the poison Dane had promised her and she's yet to get it. She clenched her fist hard as she thought Dane must have used her."Ma'am, I'll go get the door." Hannah said when she heard a knock on the door. She hurried over to the door and saw a guard holding a small package wrapped in a box. "Who's is it from?" She asked the guard as she failed to see a name tag on the box."I don't know. A boy brought it to me saying he wants to give it to Miss Isabelle." He said scratching his head."Alright, I'll tell miss Isabelle that. Thank you." She said and closed the door."What's that?" Isabelle asked when she saw something on Hannah's hand."I have no idea ma'am.
CHAPTER 28Claire hummed a song as she lay naked in the bath. Her body ached from the beatings she got from Olivia the day before. She swore she would never train with her.After the water had loosened up some tight knotted muscles. Elise had applied some ointment the day before immediately she saw her in that state.She had come to see Elise like the sister she never had. She almost laughed out loud as she remembered Elise cursing at Olivia. She was furious because she said and thought Olivia had no right to treat the future Luna that way.She got out of the bath naked and checked her reflection in the mirror.The bruise below her left breast, just by her ribs, started to fade. The ointment Elise used had worked magic on her.The other bruises had completely faded. She noticed.She had changed a lot since the last time she had taken it upon herself to examine herself in the mirror. And that was at Micheal's house, about two weeks ago.Standing before the mirror, she looked at hersel
Alexander waited anxiously at the head of the table, tapping his leg against the other under the table. His mind was preoccupied with Claire. She ought to be here fifteen minutes ago. But he still can't find her. He watched Aiden laugh at what Nicklaus said with a bored expression on his face as pushed his food around his plate lazily.He checked the time for the millionth time as his patience grew thin.His Gamma had returned from the mission he was sent to and was sitting beside Mia, his arm draped across her chair.Claire paused outside the door. She could hear chatter from inside. She took deep breaths to calm her raging nerves. Pushing open the door, she stepped into the living room which quietened down. The door made loud creaking sounds in contrast to the silent room.She could feel different gazes on her, especially one that burned into her; Alexander.She walked with her head up high towards the empty seat by Alexander's side, his eyes never leaving her once.She squirmed
"Why has it suddenly gone quiet here? It was quite noisy when I walked in." Isabelle said ignoring the deathly glare Mia was throwing her way.She fluttered her perfectly straightened hair behind her shoulders, taking the plate from the place.She dug in without sparing as much as a glance towards Aiden who was gaping at her, displeasure on his face.Claire shifted uneasily n her seat as the awkwardness grew with each passing second.Alexander rested his hands on her thigh under the table. She looked towards them and found his eyes pleading with her about the situation.Alexander looked at Isabelle pretending to be engrossed in her food. He knew she meant nothing but trouble especially since he no longer held an interest in her.It was high time she stopped loving in the empty room on his floor. He had done that earlier because of the relationship at that time. And to be honest, at that time, he wasn't bothered.But now, he couldn't let her stay. She could cause a lot of trouble and f
"Claireeeee. Out of the bed now! Rise and shine." Mia barged into Claire's room the next morning and shouted for her to get ready."Hmmm what time is it? It's too early." Claire grumbled lazily in her sleep as she used her right hand to cover her eyes from the blinding sunlight.Mia had gone over the curtains and pulled them away, the sunlight streaming into the room, hitting Claire directly on her face.Unfortunately, the bed was situated just opposite the window which gave it the perfect angle to hit her."It's ten. I can't believe you are still asleep. What did we talk about yesterday?" Mia came and stood in front of the bed, yanking the covers away from her face."Mia stop. We'll go by eleven. I'm still tired." Claire said in a sleepy voice as she used her hands to search for the non-existent cover on the bed.When she couldn't find it, she opened her eyes with anger reflecting in them.She turned sharply to Mia who had a smirk on her face."Aww, don't you look so cute with that f
Claire was stuck in that same position with the look on Ryan's face. It looked like he wanted her out of that dress, naked and in his arms. Maybe she was just overthinking it as a blush came up her cheeks.She turned her head to Mia who was by the couch lazing on it while she looked at her with an amused look."Go on, don't you want to meet your mate?" She said with one of her smiles which made Claire believe she was up to one of her games again.She moved her legs which felt like lead slowly until she came and stood in front of his desk. As she was about to reach him, she was suddenly pulled by Mia who ushered her out of the room before she could blink."Mia!" Alexander's voice came through the door.She knew he was livid for having taken away what was his. Mia's laugh brought her out of her daze. "Well, that was fun! Don't you think?" She asked amid laughter.Claire looked at her like she had grown another head. "Fun? You are in so much trouble. I doubt if he will let me out with
"No" Claire shouted as light burst forth from her. The chains on her hands broke away. And she stood up from the slab in a whirl of light and wind.A look of shock was plastered on Kendrick's face. The room was enveloped in darkness. But Kendrick soon came out from his shock.His lips moved, changing spells, the crystals brought out a warm orange hue. He walked over to them, placing a hand on each of them. They shone with so much brightness, driving out the darkness. It combined together, a bright light bursting forth.Kendrick directed the light at Claire, who was above the ground with eyes, glowing red. The light came at her with full force. It hit her directly in her chest and she fell to the ground unconscious. "Now, I can do what I have in peace." An eerie smile covered Kendrick's face.********"What took you so long?" Nicklaus asked Aiden as he emerged from the door, holding a slumped Isabelle in his hands. Some guards were patrolling outside, looking for a hint that gave aw
"We have her sir." A soldier reported through the mind link. Aiden clenched his fists as anger radiated off his eyes. He was in kill mode. The thought of being dead by Alexander because of Isabelle made him want to rip her to shreds.He said through clenched teeth. "Coming over. Is anything with her?""Apparently not sir." Aiden furrowed his eyebrows as all eyes turned to him in the car. He had not followed them in the pack run through the forest. His role was to stay back. And go with other guards.He told Alexander of his finding through the link. He had not said all of it, before he was cut short. He gulped in fear. The waves of anger that were directed at him, made him so. The link was flowing with so much negativity, he feared he would be dead, before he knew what hit him.He got to the clearing where Isabelle was being held. She was blindfolded. She felt his presence and began to squirm, soaking the cloth around her eyes with her tears."Where is your lover boy?" Aiden asked w
Mia stormed into Alexander's office. Her eyes canned the room, before it landed on Alexander. He was seated on his chair, facing the window."Abigail called." She said once she entered the room.He swiveled in his chair. "Called?" A furrow came between his brows. "Yes, she called and got it me." She said, as she sat on the chair.Alexander's brows deepened. "I don't understand. How did she get to you?"Mia waved her hands in the air. She didn't know how to explain. "It has got something to do with magic."Alexander stood up at once. "Is Claire with them? Is she okay?" The look on Mia's face made him stop. He began pacing in the room. "Say something!" The silence was killing him.A look crossed Mia's face. It was a look of bewilderment. The day before, Alexander had stopped all search for Claire. Why was he so worked up again?"She…they are in the junction." She said.Alexander raised a brow at her. She sighed. How was she to tell him? But she did anyway. "Claire isn't with them."Fu
Claire watched. She could hardly contain her breathing as they came out in rapid breaths. She could not understand what was going on. She followed the masked man deeper into the forest. More than once, she tried to use her powers but something was blocking her off. And whenever she turned to do so, she felt a searing pain at the base of her neck."Stay here. I will be back." The man said, leaving her alone in the middle of nowhere.Now was the chance to do what she wanted to do. She tried calling Mia one more time but it did not go through.Before she went to the village, she had a conversation with Mia. The conversation was about how to reach her in case something like this happened. And she was right to think something like that.Abigail had taught her something like that. And as she looked at the dense trees around her, she was grateful for that.Scrunching footsteps could be heard and the man was back once again. She wondered why he had not blindfolded her again. Perhaps it was b
Isabella has to talk to Kendrick soon so she made up an excuse so she would be able to travel.Alexander didn’t really care where she went anymore so that was her opportunity. Kendrick would not be able to come in because of the force that would deny her entrance so Isabella has to travel out.She took no escorts or guards and went by herself,it was something she regarded to be very important to her so she wasn’t going to let it just slip.Soon she arrived at the outskirts where she could finally be able to see Kendrick,where the forces would have no effect on him.“Long time no see, I still don’t see what you want to see me about. You must be really brave to walk into my territory,I must say you have a lot of bravery but go on speak.” Kendrick said upon seeing her walk towards her.His eyes were as cold as the winter, and to include they were not welcoming at all.Isabella who was really terrified as the sky was pitch black here and she has never seen anything like that before.She g
Two men walked towards Claire and untied her.She felt so relieved to be free from such pain, the ropes already dubbed into her skin and it was quite painful.Still she shows no emotions on her face as her face was as cold as a shell.She stared at the masked man with a very infuriated look and an intimidating look got to him but when she saw what he had installed for her she would then change her perspective.She was finally taken out of the room and wondered what he was planning to do with her.“So what are you going to do with me now?” She inquired again.Her Motive was to taunt the hell out of the masked man. If only he knew who he was messing with.“I told you I would be the one asking the questions here and not you,I don’t think you value your head because if you do you won’t be messing with me in such a manner.” He said already getting annoyed at her.To her own pleasure,she smiled all the way as she was finally taken out of the room.“Why exactly are you happy?” He asked, alre
It has been quite a while since Claire has been tied down, she didn’t try to free herself through forgetting so she doesn’t hurt herself.She still could not do anything because she didn't know which people took her.She had to be very careful and lately she has been very insecure about her powers and she started feeling she was not strong until she got all the crystals she needed.Till then before she thought she would be as strong as her potentials could take her. She knew once she was done with hee quest she would be extremely powerful and be able to do all she ever wanted.Claire looked around and sighed.She wondered what her group mates would be doing by now. She hoped Benard was smart enough to know that coming back to save her was not a right option.It would just delay them, all she wants is for them to continue looking for the crystal and the person who took it.“I wonder how he is going to deal with Khloe and Abigail but I just wish him good luck. And I know they should kno
“Both of you should just give yourself some time to cool off, especially now. You both are angry and frustrated but you don’t need to take it out on one another." Bernard said, looking at both women.Khloe huffed off, clearly frustrated. And Abigail pretended like she didn't hear a thing. She couldn't believe this. That she could behave this way. But her anger had risen up a notch, towards Khloe."Just stay away from each other for some time and that should help. If you want me to intervene in this at all you are going to have to listen." Bernard said agan, when he received no response. "I hate dealing with women." He muttered under his breath.He said In a very plain tone but his face was still as cold as ever.He was not showing a single expression on his face, he looked so calm but also tired and annoyed no matter how much he tried to hide it.I just don’t know why we got into this in the first place .” Benald said in frustration.“Like we don’t know who brought such misery upon us
It has been five days since the last meeting Alexander held with the council members.Everyone had been on their toes ever since the last incident because they knew the type of person Alexander could be whenever he was angry and upset.And it was very obvious he was very upset about the Luna missing.Alexander was not satisfied with the turn ups, so he decided to stop the whole thing because it was not going to head anywhere anyways.Alexander called for Nicklaus, his Gamma and also his soon to be brother in law. Gamma woke up some days ago and was back to his feet.Alexander had been very busy these past few days because he had a lot of things you had to do because of the disappearance so he was the one that was kept in charge of sending out the soldiers to look for Claire.“Yes, you called for me.” Nicklaus said walking into the garden to meet Alexander who looked really disturbed.“Does anything matter? You look so disturbed and have a lot on your mind.” He asked Alexander who had