Zack’s POVWe had just finished from the picnic. Freda said she wanted to go to her house to get some things. I told the driver to take us there. In some minutes, we could see the familiar trees and lanes that lead to Freda’s gouse. As the car drove closer to it, I could see someone at the door. It was a woman. She was wearing a black top over denim trousers. Wondering if she was expecting anyone, I asked, “Are you expecting someone? ““No, I wonder who that is. “ she replied. The stranger heard the car sound and turned around quickly. It was Ruby. She was once Freda’s best friend. What does she want now? I thought. “Ruby? “Freda said. “Freda. “ she answered. “What are you doing here? “ She asked her. “I don’t understand that question. “ Ruby answered. “Well since you can’t hear very well, what are you doing in my house. “ Freda asked again. She was furious now, I could tell. “Why? “ Ruby started, “I can’t come to your house anymore? I used to come over all the time before.
Zack’s POVI kissed Freda goodbye at the door to her room. I took a minute to breath. That was a close one, I thought, I almost lost control of everything. I was very close to mating Freda. With how deep we are in our relationship, I would have marked her. I would have claimed her without her consent. Although I want her so bad, I need to get it right. I want her to be ready for the next level. I am ready for the next phase of our relationship, but I need her to be so as well. I treasure what we have so much to loose it. I walked towards my room which is right next to Freda’s room. A yawn escaped my lips. My body was a bit tired. From the picnic to the intense moment I and Freda had at her place, I needed a cool off. A shower will do the job, I thought. I took off my jacket. Something fell off. Squinting, I wondered what it was that had fallen off. I saw it was a note. Reaching down to pick it up, I remembered Ruby slipped something into my pocket. I did not check what it was at t
Freda’s POVWhat a week it has been. I woke up, stretched and got up from the bed. I had a weird dream this morning. Zack was in my room; he gave me a kiss on my forehead and said, He whispered to me, “I’ll be out for a while, plum. “I drowsily opened both my eyes to see who it was. I reached out with one hand and placed it on his cheek. “You’re coming back to me, right? “I asked. “Always. “ came his response.Satisfied with the response, I nodded, shifted to my other side and continued in my sleep. I was about to get up from the bed when a knock came in. “Yes, enter. “ I calledThe door opened and Marian, one of the staff who had helped me before in. “Good morning, ma’am.”she said. “Marian, how are you this morning?” I asked. “I am doing great, ma’am. “ she answered. “I came to tell you that breakfast is ready, ma’am.”“Breakfast? :Already? What time is it?” I asked. “It is eight thirthy in the morning, ma’am “ she replied. “Eight thirthy? Okay, I will be down shortly,
Zack’s POV I went to back to the mansion and called for Jack, the leader of the warriors. He came in after some minutes. “Greetings, alpha.” He saluted. “At ease, soldier.” I said “Any lead on the search for Kaine and Darren?” I asked. “We have searched the eastern and western perimeter fully but still no sign of either of them.” He said. “We have caught traces of them in two different locations but by the time we arrived ,it seemed they had long departed from there.” He added. I had just returned from Ruby’s place. I had confronted her about the note she left me. She claimed she knew about Annie. But Annie is dead, I thought. What is all this rumor going round that she is alive. If she were alive, I would feel her somehow. But her presence is still same. Dead to me since I was told she died. Could it be possible that she is alive? I was having mixed feelings about it. A part of me will be happy that she is still alive but another part of me is worried about the effect it will
Zack’s POV *Flashback continues* Two years had passed since I and Annie got married. We were very happy. I was so in love with her. She was my first love. Our wolves had bonded on the night we finally mated, our wedding night. It was such a special night for both of us, our wolves joined. The whole pack had witnessed our union at the park. We were bonded under the red moon where we exchanged our vows. It was till death do us part. Our paths had crossed and now we’re a family. Although we would have very much preferred any other house than the mansion we lived in. A little house we can call our home. Away from prying and watchful eyes, waiting to catch the faintest hint of rumor to spread. A place we can freely express our love and passion. Living in the mansion was restrictive. We had to live by a certain code of conduct. We had to be formal and dress up for dinner. Staffs and bodyguards everywhere. It has it’s perks but nothing like privacy in your own home. We had just complete
Zack’s POV I got home after my encounter with the mysterious physician who gave me medicine contained in a flask bottle. He had assured me that it will be the answer to our unresolved problem. He gave me a directive on how to use it. I had high hopes that this would be effective so that we can go back to our normal lives in the pack. Annie can finally be happy too. She has suffered and endured a lot. I got back to the apartment I rented for both of us to live in temporary while in this country. I got a space in a serene environment. Annie needed the quiet and less interactions with people. I stocked up the house with everything I thought she needed to be comfortable. I registered her for yoga session so she can keep busy whenever I leave the house. I opened the door to the apartment and spotted my wife, Annie in the kitchen. She was at the sink rinsing some veggies. There was a chopping board and knife close by. I guessed she was about to make a salad. Something sweet was cooking
Zack’s POV *Back to Present day* “I remember how heart broken you were when we lost her. “ Aiden said. “You were totally lost. I had never seen you in that state before. I knew you loved her, but I did not think it was that deep. “ “You looked like you had just lost both your limbs. “ he added. I remained silent as I tried to unlock the bottled up emotions I had locked away. “Do you still feel hurt when you relive the memory? “ he asked. “Not so much any more. It definitely left a big scar that I know I’ll live with for the rest of my life. “ I replied quietly. “Yeah, i’m sure it would. “ he said. “I mean you almost took your own life because of it. “ he said. He stood up and refilled my glass with more whiskey. I hadn’t realized that it was empty. I was feeling everything now. The grief was still there. “I....... “ I started to say. “Wait, how did you know where to find me. I made you stay at the hospital and I never did send my location to you. Did you follow me? “ I asked.
Freda’s POV ****The sweet smell of lavender across a wide field, the soft dance of the wind against them, the sound of birds chirping and the sky blue with soft pillows of clouds over the field. I spotted Zack down the meadow and waved. “Plum, come on, let’s eat lunch “ he says. I ran across the field towards him. “Hello, wife! “ Zack said as he gave me a sweet kiss on my lips. “Husband! “ I purred. “I love it how you say it. “ he said against my lips. “What? Husband? “ I said again. “I ought to have you for lunch. “ he said in a deep voice. “Mommy, daddy! “ a little girl called as she ran over to us. “Oops, I guess not today. “ I teased. Zack gave me a side eye as he opened his arms wide. The little girl jumped on his arms as he lifter her up. “Mummy, where did you go to? Daddy says lunch is reach. “ she says to me. “Oh honey, I went to get some flowers for you. “ I say to her. I give her the flowers in my hands. “Thanks mommy, they’re beautiful. “ she says. “Let’s go in.
Zack's pov (Finale)"Where is Freda? " I said, cutting straight to the chase. "First I need the money, sir. " he said. I took out my phone. "Call out your account number. " I said. He called it out, I wired the money to him. "Now, tell me. " I said. "Remember that closed end road that used be a cave? " he asked. I racked my brain. It came to me suddenly. I and Kaine used to play there when we were kids before my father closed the cave. "Yes. " I said. "Kaine opened it up when he was alpha. Not many people knew about it. That has been Kaine's hideout and that is where he is holding Freda. " he said. I looked at Aiden, he looked right back at me. "I think I know where he is talking about. " he said."I think I do too. How come we never searched there? " I said. "Beats me. " Aiden replied. He grabbed the man by his shirt, a little roughly. "If we find out that you lied to us, trust me, Kaine will be the least of your worries. " he snarled. The poor man looked terr
Zack's POVI had just sent Rosa away from my study. The little witch had tried to seduce me. Had I not been quick to stop her, it would have been a problem. What if Freda had walked in here and saw us in that compromising position with her. When Freda had told me that they would be staying in the mansion with us, I had felt a little skeptical about everything. I had gotten nothing but bad vibes from them since we went to Freda's home at their mansion. He stepmother looked malicious and kept giving her the stink eye. She was also so cold and unreceptive when she saw Freda. Almost as if she was not happy that she is alive and well. She blamed her for everything that had happened to their family and still does. More to it, she had especially being insistent that Freda takes up the alpha position and was very enraged as well disappointed when Freda turned their suggestion down. I immediately did not like her. As if she was not so negative towards Freda, she had extended an olive b
Rosa’s povDay after day, the days turn to weeks, weeks to months and the months to years. It has been just I a f my mother in this big mansion that my father left for us to live in. It has just been the both of us. Oh and mr Peterson. My mom had said that he was a butler to my father when my father was still the alpha of the red moon pack. That was before my father was banished from the pack. I and my mother have lived away from the pack. My mother is my father’s second wife and because he had a child with his first woman, I am not a direct descendant of the alpha bloodline. This is why my mother could not contest for the title. I had just wrapped up from college. Going to college had kept me sane for a while. But I had to go home occasionally to make sure my mom does not get lonely. My half sister, Freda, had been lost for a long time. She was to be a direct heir for the title. But Freda had showed up at the mansion. We were both stunned to see that she is alive and well. She i
Mabel’s pov“What do you mean take my place as alpha. I have no intentions of doing that. “ I heard Freda say to Mr Peterson. I stayed close to the door listening to the conversation between Freda and Mr Peterson. “Yes, yes you must. It is your legacy after all. You have to lay claim to the alpha title. It was meant to be yours. “ Mr Peterson said to Freda. “He is right. “I said stepping out of the the main building as well. “If you don’t want it, do it for your family, for us. You owe that much to us. “ I added. Freda turned to face Zack. He looked surprised and a little lost at what to do with what was unfolding before them. “Zack? “ Freda called, her question to him hanging heavily in the air. I could clearly see something strong was between both of them. They were probably in love or something. Zack sighed deeply, rubbed his face with his palm and looked at me. “I will not do it. They want me to raise a coup against you. You are alpha of the red moon pack and no one else.
Freda pov “In truth, the actual alpha of the Blood Moon pack was Freda’s father,” the Mr Peterson declared, his voice carrying the weight of revelation. I and Zack exchanged stunned glances, our minds reeling with the implications of this unexpected disclosure. “What do you mean? “ Zack asked. “My father has been alpha and his father before him. “ Zack said. “No. Freda’s father was alpha. Her father was banished and had to travel to the city. That’s when Zack parents step in as alpha Her dad vowed never to go back to the back. “ he said. “How is this possible, Mr Peterson? I know my father is a warewolf but alpha? That is too far stretched. “I said. “Oh but, that is the truth, however bitter it may sound. Your father was alpha and you are a direct descendant of the alpha line. Whether your father was banished or not. “ he replied. The Mr Peterson continued, delving deeper into the intricate tapestry of their family’s past. My father, a man of great strength and pride, had been
Freda’s povHe faced me. “I presume you have questions for me, young lady. “ he said. “I do. “ I replied. “But first, do come in, please. “ he said as he led us into the cabin. He gave us tea to drink. When he sat down with us, I started, “Mr Peterson, I just discovered that I am a warewolf but I have lived as a human all my life. How is that possible? “ I asked. Mr Peterson sighed. “I think it is time to call for a family meeting. They need to know that you are still alive. They all thought you were dead all these time. “ he said. “What do you mean by family? Is my mom alive? “ I asked, my voice shaking. Mr Peterson got up and left to make the calls. I felt Zack’s hand on my back. “It will be okay. I am right here with you. “ he said. He held my hand in his. I nodded. “Thank you, Zack” I said. I reached out and held his hand. He gave me a little squeeze with a side small. “Always “, he mouthed. He stood up and walked around the living room observing things. The cabin gave
Freda's POVZack announced to everyone that Annie had left the pack. The staff seemed to whisper among themselves. "She never said she was leaving.""It never seemed like she was ready to leave. ""I thought she was trying to get back with Lord Zack. "Zack cleared his throat and the whispers stopped. "Due to pressing personal matters that surfaced, Annie had to leave. I will appreciate if there are no whispers in her absence. " he said. "You may continue. " he announced. Zack reduced the feast days to two days for my sake. I was in no mood for more celebration. My mind was racing with thoughts. Zack, knowing well that I may not talk much with people. I mean, I just killed someone. And although it was on a basis of self defense, it did not make me feel better. I felt terrible that Annie had to die like that. I never meant harm for her. The mansion was a bit quiet without her. She was usually everywhere trying to take change of every single little thing. She put on a com
Freda’s pov“Somebody help me!!!! “ I screamed. She gripped my neck and squeezed tight. Her gaze focused on the my necklace. I have always worn it. My mother had given it to me. “No, don’t touch it. “ I said. “Awwn, I’m curious though. “ she said. Annie held it and pulled at it. Just then I felt a surge of energy through my body. I felt my body break and change. I felt my teeth grow longer. I grew to the same height as Annie. She looked at me, startled at what she was seeing. “What in the w—” she started to say. With a powerful force, I slashed at her throat, killing her on the spot. I was panting so hard, trying to catch my breath. When I had calmed down a bit, I looked down at Annie. She lay still on the ground and a lot of blood was spilling from her neck. “No no no no no. “ I said as I crouched down to her. I pressed my hands against her neck trying to stop the bleeding as much as I could. “Annie? Annie? “ I said, slapping her lightly on her face. “Wake up Annie.....
Freda's pov"Remember when you asked me to marry you? " I asked. He nodded. "Does it still stand? " I asked. "Are you saying yes? " he asked, excited. I nodded. He picked me up from the ground and rained kisses on my face. "We would hold a feast to celebrate this. " he said. He was grinning from ear to ear. "What made you change your mind by the way? I thought you wanted to wait? " he asked. Thinking of what to say, I turned around and walked towards the window. "I know I wanted to wait and I thought that was the best decision as at the time. " I said. I turned and faced him. "But I just went through a near death experience and during that moment all I could think of was you and how I could have allowed myself to be happy with what we have. Not thinking of what the people will say or think about it. " I said. I moved closer to him. "I know I kept you on hold but at that moment all I had were regrets for not taking the chance with you. " I said. I took his hands i