Freda’s povThe evening had taken an unexpected turn, leaving me in a state of shock. As I sat on the hospital bed, dim light casting long shadows on the walls, a sense of betrayal gnawed at my heart. Zack and Annie that has been my patient these past few months had a moment and Zack had introduced Annie as his wife, a revelation that left me feeling unwelcome and confused.“ How are you feeling? “ Zack asked. “Ready to leave this place. Take me home. “ I said, moving to get up. I placed my feet on the ground and got up. I swayed at that moment. Zack reached out to steady me. “I don’t think you are ready to leave yet.” He said, trying to make me lie back down. I struggled with him and would not lie back down. Though he was gentle with me, he is very strong. I didn’t stand a chance against his firm figure. I felt tears of frustration gather in my eyes. “No. “ I yelled. “I am not sick. I was just in shock to see your wife. And the fact that I have been treating her this past months
Annie’s povThe sound of the kettle whistling brought me back from my wandering thoughts. Thoughts that were supposed to be happy and elated but rather full of worries and uncertainties. Happy because after so many years I finally set my eyes on Zack who I thought was dead for so long. Elated because it should have meant that I and Zack get to complete our love story together. After all we have been through, we deserved that much; I deserved that much. But there is more to it. It was not as simple as I had played it in my head. Many years have passed since I and Zack both lost each other and thought the other was dead. There was someone else in the picture now. Those years that I was lost to him, another was rewriting a love song in his heart. Creating fresh and new moments in a space I once occupied and maybe still do. Just maybe. Freda. I had no clue that she was currently in Zack’s life. What a small world, indeed. How fate brought me to her knowing fully well we had one thing i
Annie’s pov“You remember how I left the pack in Kaine’s hands before we went abroad? “ he asked. I nodded. “Yeah, I do, you left him in charge. “ I replied. “On my way back home, I and Aiden were attacked. I was almost killed and left for dead. “ he said. “They discarded me on an express probably because they wanted someone to discover me and announce me dead. “ he said. “That was where I met Freda. Her car broke down and while fixing, she heard me whimper in the dark. Though I am a ware wolf and knowing fully well that she is human, she saved me and treated me. ““When I came to, I did not remember a thing. I could not say who I was or where I was from. So she sheltered me till I regained my memories. ““After regaining my memories, I hid who I was because I remembered that the men who tried to kill me were from our pack. I knew it was someone high up who had tried to kill me. “ he said. “In a bid to uncover who it was, I discovered that it was my brother, Kaine, that had tried
Freda’s pov“Okay, take two of these in the morning and also take two in the evening. I added some vitamins to the prescription. Go to the pharmacy department to get the pills and make sure you follow the dosage. “ I said to a patient in my office. “Thank you, Dr Anderson. You are the best. “ the patient said and left. I paged the reception to send in another patient. This was my last patient for the day. I wish I can continue with work so I don’t have to think about anything. I had decided to go to work though Aiden had insisted against it. Because of the episode I had at the hospital during Annie and Zack’s reunion, he must think of me as overtly fragile. But I had to leave the mansion. I was not ready to speak to Zack yet and staying in the mansion might put me in a depressive state. I had cried the previous night. *****”But I need to know, Zack,” I pressed, her voice trembling. “Do you still love me?”Zack’s silence hung in the air, heavy with unspoken words. His eyes met min
Zack’s POV“Freda, I have something to tell you. “ I said. I had offered Annie to stay in the mansion. She has been living in God knows where, for how long. This used to be her home before we both left that day and she never got to return ever since. Till today. Freda had returned home a while ago. She had looked surprised to see I and Annie together. Apart for the brief air of awkwardness, Freda seemed fine with seeing Annie in the mansion. I know it is not comfortable for Freda, but I still have a duty to fulfill to Annie. I had promised to protect but had failed in the past. I failed to protect a woman I claimed to love and because of that, she had lived the past years in solitude. Now that I and Annie have found each other, I feel indented to her. I have to make up for all those years. “What is it you have to tell me? “ Freda asked. She had a certain look in her eyes. They were full of dread and sadness, I think. It breaks my heart that she feels that way. But I need to do t
Annie’s povStreams of daylight filtered into the room through the curtains. The weather was a little bit chilly. I slid deeper into my covers trying to gather as much warmth as I could. I had such a wonderful sleep last night. I had not slept this long at a stretch in a long time. I didn’t want the night to end. The bed was comfy, the duvet very comforting and the pillow so soft. My dream for once didn’t leave me waking up in terror. I had a wonderful sleep without any nightmare. A typical dream I would have in the past would be about me running, and running, and running. Always pursued by a masked creature of the dark and never really knowing whereShe y to go. Other dreams would be replaying what happened in the past and ends with Zack dying. All the time. I usually woke up with a scream, panting as beads of sweat stream down my body. But last night was peaceful. I slept like a baby. I dreamt of heaven. Heaven with Zack and I kissing and holding hands. What a beautiful dream!
Freda’s pov“Hello?”There was silence on the other line. I waited for a bit. Still silence. Maybe it is wrong number, I thought. I cut the call. The phone rang again. Same number. I waited for it to stop but the person was persistent. “Hello? “ I said. “Who is this please? “A strange voice on the other end of the line spoke in a low, eerie tone, “Freda, you need to be careful.”Mu heart pounded in her chest as I strained to recognize the voice. “Who is this? What do you mean?”The mysterious caller continued, “Annie is not what you think she is. Her return is not a coincidence. There are secrets you don’t know.”My breath caught in my throat as my mind raced with a whirlwind of emotions. I had no idea who was on the other end of the line or why they were warning me about Annie. The voice had an unsettling edge to it, and the cryptic message left me feeling even more anxious and uncertain.“Wait, who are you? What do you mean by secrets?” I demanded, my voice quivering.But the lin
Freda pov“It’s too late already. I must warn you about Annie. Beware of her. She is not to be trusted. “ she added. “Here is an address. You will find the answers there and you will finally understand what I meant. “ she said, as she brought out a piece of paper and placed it in my hand. “Someone will help you. “ she said. “Who is that? “ I asked. But the woman had no strength left to respond. Her chest rose and fell one final time before falling still. I bowed my head, devastated by the loss of a patient I had grown emotionally attached to in just a few hours.Dr. Reynolds approached me with a solemn expresssion. “Oh, Freda. “ he said. “I thought she would make it. “ I thought she would make it. “ I said. “I know. “ he said. “She fought hard. “ I said. “Yeah, she was a fighter. “ he said. “We all get one of those nights, where we loose a patient, especially ones like her. “ he added. “I just wished tonight was not one of those nights. “ I said, using one hand to wipe the
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