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
Annie's povIt is another day at the red moon pack. I must say, I really missed this environment. It was so much easier than living oversees. Apart from the lesser population factor, it was a place where nature was at it's peak. There were trees and flowers, shrubs, moss and ferns as well as large landscape of open fields. The air here was certainly better. I had missed home. Outside the pack had always made me feel suffocated and I had to struggle to get by every day. But I am home now. I am home with my husband, Zack. We are going to rebuild our lives together once again, from where we left off. We have not discussed that topic yet. I am a little weary about it. This is because I don't know the extent to which Zack's love for Freda runs yet. I need to be certain about that so I can play my cards right. What I have been doing far is trying to drive a wedge between them. I know Zack still feels guilty and a little bit of grief for how he thought I died and the fact that I have
Annie’s povI chuckled, a cold, bitter sound. “Not for long,” I said, my voice icy. “I have information that could destroy you, Freda.”Freda’s expression grew more defensive. “What information?” she demanded.I leaned in closer, her eyes locked onto Freda’s. “I know about the drugs,” she said, her tone laden with accusation. “I know you’ve been taking them from the storage without permission.”“I don’t know what you are talking about. “ she replied, feigning ignorance. I smiled. So she wants to go the hard way. I got a laptop, set it up and put in the flash. I located the pictures and opened it for her to see. Her face paled, and her eyes darted around nervously. It was clear that Sylvia’s information had hit its mark. She didn’t deny the accusation but stammered, “I can explain.I leaned back, a self-satisfied smile playing on my lips. “Explanations won’t save you, Freda,” I said. “You’ve been living in this grand illusion, but it’s time for the truth to come out. Zack will see yo
Freda POVI sat at my desk patiently awaiting the verdict of the board meeting. I couldn’t believe she was really serious about this. Just then, there was a knock at my door and Vivian stepped in looking all proud.“What’s it?”, I asked her. Her expression told me everything. She was here to gloat.“You must be in very big trouble Freda, the whole board is present. The last time the whole board was present was when there was a major financial scandal”. She said feigning concern in her voice.I shrugged.“I was asked to summon you to the board room. Pray to your God that you don’t get fired today”, she said before heading out of my office.I swallowed hard. This was it, I said to myself.I tidied my desk and put on my lab coat. If I am to present myself before the board, I was going to appear all professional. It should be a reminder to them what the medical profession is really about.I walked to the room, ignoring all the eyes piercing, and judging stares directed at me. Slyvia walk
Freda’s povIt has been a week since I got suspended from my job at the hospital. All thanks to Annie. Apparently she has shares in the hospital and was able to influence the opinions of the other board members including Zack. Turns out that she was right after all.Zack will always be on her side and never on mine. At least not anymore as he used to be. All the promises he made to me in the past, he was faltering on them, all because of Annie. I guess what they say is true; you never truly get over your first. I got suspended for taking drugs from the hospital without due process. I did this only because I wanted to save Zack’s life from death. His injuries were severe and he needed medical support. I couldn’t have done it without the medication I used. And in the end, he let me take the fall for it. Alone. I could not have been more heartbroken. I was so sad and angry. At myself, at Annie and at Zack. Annie is clearly trying to ruin my life and he is not even doing anything about
Annie’s povThe hunger, the thirst, the unsettled nature of my senses seemed to be a lot heightened. Every day was a struggle robe sane but now it has become a norm in my life. My senses are now on high alert and with each kill, I am stronger and stronger. This have become a way of life, living of dead flesh. Not just any dead flesh, soul that was taken by me. The thrill from hunting and killing a prey, the smell of fear and terror from the poor prey and the taste of adrenaline in the blood of the fallen is what satisfy the thirst. Since coming back to the red moon pack, the hunger and thirst had been awakened once again. Back in the overseas, it was quite dormant. Maybe it was because of the densely populated area and the high level of security. I had to be extra cautious of being exposed to the outside world. But here in the red moon pack, where nature is at it’s peak, it may seem that I can finally indulge my cravings for hunt and kill. The smell of humans mixed with wolves cre
Annie’s povI vowed to keep my dark secret hidden, to shield Zack from the truth at any cost. I couldn’t bear the thought of his disappointment or, worse, his rejection. I had to find a way to control the darkness within me, to stifle the insatiable urge that threatened to engulf my sanity.The night enveloped me in its embrace, casting elongated shadows across the walls. My resolve wavered as I grappled with the enormity of my burden, my mind clouded by fear and uncertainty. I know that the road ahead would be treacherous, fraught with challenges I could scarcely fathom.But deep within the recesses of my soul, a flicker of determination burned brightly. I refused to succumb to the darkness, to let it define my existence. With renewed resolve, I set out on a path of redemption, determined to find a way to break free from the chains that bound me to my cursed fate.As the first light of dawn pierced through the veil of night, I made a solemn vow to myself. I would conquer the darkness
Zack’s povI and Freda were at the dinning table. We had just finished eating dinner. Aiden had told me about an incident that had occurred at the town square. . He had also mentioned that because Freda was present the man had a surviving chance. Freda was about to leave. “I heard what you did for a member of the pack today. “ I said. She sat back down. She was silent and was looking down. “Aiden had told me. You helped a man today. He would have been dead if it weren’t for you. “ I said. She looked up and shook her head. “No, he had a fighting chance because he is a warewolf. He would have been dead if he were human. “ she said. “Like me. “ she added. “Still, I think he would be dead if you did not help him. Thank you for that. What kind of injuries did he sustain? “ I asked. “There were claw marks and teeth marks and a few chunks of his flesh was slashed. “ she said. My brain was racking at the piece of information. It was no mere animal attack. It was a warewolf attack, a
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