Chapter 39 Kaine's POV. I was in my house making a call that night. Telling the person from the other end that I'll be back soon and that they should wait before deciding anything. Before I could decide anything I would notice a figure lurking in the shadows and abruptly end the call to go investigate it. Getting outside I didn't see anything and was rather confused. Going back inside I heard the footsteps once again and followed it. But the figure was lucky to escape as the figure was equally as fast as I was or even faster. Annoyed, I'll go back home and prepare for my journey while thinking who the mysterious stalker was. I shut my doors, went round the house, looked through the windows and shut them too. Adjusted my dark flowered curtains to fit in the size of my window. I paced back and forth in my apartment, trying to make sense of the situation. Who was that lurking figure I saw? Why were they following me? These questions swirled in my mind, fueling a mix of curiosity a
Zack's POVBreathing heavily, I was happy that I knew where Kaine was going and was thinking of a plan.But then I was frustrated at how Kaine found me out. If it was not because Kaine lost me because I was Lucky, he would have seen me.That was it. Going back home I entered my room but was shocked when I heard a voice behind me asking me where I was.I turned around to find Freda standing in the doorway, her eyes wide with concern. I hadn't expected her to wake up and catch me sneaking back into the house. Panic surged through me as I tried to come up with a convincing explanation."Freda, what are you doing up?" I stammered, desperately searching for a way to divert her attention from my late-night excursion.Her gaze narrowed, and she crossed her arms, clearly not buying my feeble attempt at deflection. "Don't try to change the subject, Zack. I asked you a question. Where were you?"I sighed, realizing that there was no use hiding the truth from her. Freda had always been percepti
Chapter 41Freda’s POVAs I climbed into bed, the tiredness washed over me, urging me to drift into a peaceful slumber. But just as my eyes fluttered shut, a sudden realization jolted me awake. I remembered that there was something important I needed to tell Zack. An idea so urgent that it couldn’t wait until morning. Determined to find him, I swung my legs out from under the covers and slipped into my slippers.As I made my way through the darkened hallway, the moonlight filtering in through the curtains cast eerie shadows on the floor. My heart raced, partly due to the urgency of my message, but also because of the events that had been unfolding recently. Zack and I were not just close friends; we were practically inseparable. We shared a deep bond that went beyond friendship, almost like family. And there was something about Zack that set him apart from others— I felt like that something was happening to him.Living together in the same house, we had been through countless advent
Chapter 42Kaine's POVI sat behind the wheel, my grip tightened on the steering wheel, my knuckles turning white. The night air whistled through the open windows of the car, carrying with it a sense of urgency. The pack needed me, and I had to be there. My instincts, honed over years of being a werewolf, told me that something was amiss, and I couldn’t afford to waste any time.The road stretched out ahead, illuminated only by the pale glow of the moon. The night was eerily quiet, save for the low hum of the engine and the rhythmic beating of my heart. The weight of responsibility pressed upon me, each mile drawing me closer to the pack, closer to the answers I sought.As I drove, my senses sharpened, my wolf instincts guiding me. But just as I approached a desolate stretch of road, a sudden shift in the atmosphere jolted me. The scent of danger hung heavy in the air, and my muscles tensed in anticipation. The rogue wolf, hidden in the shadows, was about to make its move.With light
Chapter 43Kaine’s POVUrgency coursed through my veins as I approached the heart of the pack's den. My eyes darted from face to face, searching for the pack's trusted physician, an old man whose wisdom and healing prowess were renowned. The fate of Freda rested upon his shoulders, and I needed to find him swiftly."Where is the pack physician?" I called out, my voice echoing with a mix of desperation and determination.A young pack member stepped forward, his eyes reflecting concern. "Kaine, he's by the creek tending to injured pack members. Shall I fetch him for you?"I nodded, gratitude washing over me. "Please, go find him and bring him here. Time is of the essence."Without a moment's hesitation, the young pack member sprinted off, disappearing into the darkness. My heart pounded in my chest, each beat a reminder of the urgency that propelled me forward. Pack members turned their heads, their eyes widening with a mix of care, sadness, and confusion. Their gazes fixated on the wo
Chapter 44Freda’s POVAs I lay on the bed in the pack's infirmary, my mind drifted back to the events that led me here. It all began with that conversation in my apartment with Zack. The memory played like a vivid reel in my mind.Zack paced back and forth, his face etched with worry. "Freda, we need to make them believe that you're injured. It's the only way to keep you safe."I frowned, feeling a mixture of apprehension and curiosity. "But why, Zack? What's going on?"He took a deep breath, trying to find the right words. "There are forces at play, Freda, forces that could pose a danger to you. We need to protect you, and the best way to do that is to make them think you're hurt."I crossed my arms, feeling a surge of unease. "This sounds risky, Zack. What if something goes wrong?"Zack's eyes met mine, filled with determination. "I won't let anything happen to you, Freda. I promise. We've planned everything carefully. We'll use my blood to create the illusion of your injuries. It'
Chapter 45Freda POV The physician looked at me with a mixture of surprise and curiosity as I handed him the token. It was a small, silver token with intricate engravings that I had found in my pocket earlier that day. He was puzzled as to how I had come across it, and I could tell he was eager to hear the explanation.Taking a deep breath, I gathered my thoughts and began to speak. "Doctor, I must tell you that it was Zack who gave me this token. He's alive." The words hung in the air, and I could see the disbelief in the physician's eyes. After all, Zack had been missing for months, presumed dead.The physician leaned forward, his curiosity intensifying. "Where did you see him? Are you sure it wasn't a case of mistaken identity?"I sat nervously in the bed, fidgeting with my hands as I prepared to reveal the truth. The weight of the secret I had been carrying was becoming unbearable, and I knew I had to confide in someone I could trust. The physician, with his kind and underst
Chapter 46Freda POV As the physician left the room, I felt a mix of anticipation and nervousness. I knew that the conversation I was about to have with the elders would be crucial. I took a deep breath, trying to steady my racing heart. Moments later, the physician returned, accompanied by two elderly figures who carried an air of wisdom and authority.The elders looked at me with a mixture of curiosity and concern. Their eyes held the weight of years of experience, and I could sense that they were prepared to listen to what I had to say. I cleared my throat and began to speak, hoping that my words would convey the truth that lay at the core of our secret.“Thank you for coming,” I said, my voice steady but tinged with nervousness. “I understand that you have questions about Zack.”The elder on the left, a woman with silver hair and kind eyes, nodded. “Indeed, we do. We have been informed that Zack is living with you and that you have been keeping his identity a secret.”I nodded,