Icelyn's POVMy breathing quickened and I grabbed hold of the side of my chest, just above my heart.I looked to the place my mate just disappeared through and almost called for him. It was like he left with the air I breathed because my lungs choked on me, and I began to gasp. My legs shook and I could feel them giving way beneath me.I wanted him.“Are you okay, mi lady?” Rosa asked, her eyes wide with worry. I gulped down and let my hand drop from my chest.“I...I just felt weird. I'm fine now.”She didn't look like she believed me. She turned and looked to the spot the Alpha had stood in.“I could lead you to his study instead. I think he's using the one downstairs today.”I grabbed her arm roughly.“No! No...I'm fine. Let's go to the grounds.”“You know we can feel you crave hour mate, right? Sure, it's a faint signal as opposed to that released by a wolf shifter but—”I guessed she stopped blabbing because I took off as soon as we got through the back door into the beautiful, sc
Icelyn's POVToday was my 18th birthday. 18 years in prison. 18 years without sunlight. 18 years of hiding from what I did not know and couldn't understand. Why? Why would I be hidden from the world like a diseased child? Why couldn't I just go outside like normal people my age could?I should hate my father for locking me up since I was a child. But I couldn't. He's... He's still all I've got. And he loved me.He never allowed me take pictures, but Ellen, my nanny, secretly owned a smartphone with all my pictures. We had no internet, but we surely wouldn't even use it even if we had. Because no one was supposed to know I existed. In fact, I did not exist.I forced myself to smile at the pictures I was taking for Ellen. Maybe one day... One beautiful day... I'll escape this prison.Ever since I was little, I could sense when bad things were going to happen. I knew when I was going to get hurt, or when Ellen's favourite plate was going to fall and shatter. Or when Dad was coming home i
Alpha Chester's POVI sat at the head of the table as I listened to my Parliament lament about Governor McWrine. He was one of those dirty humans who were aware of my world and were strictly under watch. My pack, Chesterfield Pack was always the leader and head of the Parliament of Wolves. We had connections, power, and authority and instilled fear in both wolves and the humans who knew us.Years ago, a human politician needed help to eliminate a rival who was becoming too powerful and popular among the people. The only way he would win the election was if his opponent was gone. So a mutual friend per se, brought him to us to help. We did the job no other assassin could do and took down that opponent.All that politician had to do was give us access to the city's prison and we brought out whomever we wanted or put in whoever we see fit. For years, we and this politician had continued to do business. He was not permitted to tell anyone that we existed or disclose our identities. And he
Icelyn's POVI screamed and grabbed hold of my father as the door fell in a deafening bang of dust. Dad was shaking badly.“Run, run,” he whispered to me and pushed me as the dust was beginning to settle. I didn't know where to run to. There was no place to hide on this side of the mansion. The only safe place my father told me about was already infiltrated. Where could I run to?“Go!” he hissed at me. I sprinted away towards my hallway. I met Ellen coming back out.“What was that sound? My heart almost jumped out through my mouth!” She complained as she held her chest.“They're here. Whoever Dad is running from has found us!” I told her and grabbed her arm. We ran into her room and bolted the door. Our breathing was so loud and fast. Fear coated the air we took in.“Where can we run to?” Ellen asked. There were no windows in our wing and the only door out was that iron door that only Dad could open. And Ellen went out when Dad was around only. For your information, Dad was rarely aro
Icelyn's POV“What?” I subconsciously mutter. The mysterious man smirks and then gets on his feet. He straightens his suit by the lapels and then gazes down at my Dad, who looks mortified by what he had uttered.Ellen screamed suddenly after she ran into the living room. The sight of my bloodied father and the blood on my dress and body must have frightened her to death. Hastily, one of the men grabbed her and pinned her to the ground. My heart constricted. Rage filled me.“Spare the girl only. She's coming with me,” he ordered then turned around to leave immediately. A man grabbed my arms and pulled me up.“Get off! Don't you dare!” I gritted out then shoved the man away from me. He was strong but obviously did not want to hurt me, so he let go. I spat him a deathly look then crouched down by my father. I held his trembling shoulders.“You will not lay even a finger on my father and governess,” I threatened as I glared at the back of the mysterious man. He slowly turned around and sm
Alpha Chester's POVLast night was the most hectic, shocking and relieving night I have ever had. If anyone had told me that I would find her again, I'd have called them a liar to their face and then beheaded them for even daring to lie to me.I couldn't believe I found her. She was back to being mine. Finally, I had a female to call my own again. A female to sit beside me as I ruled my pack. A Luna for the Chesterfield Pack.She was human. That was the only problem. My people would not accept her into our midst. They'll hate her and demand her killed. But I could protect her. I'll do my very best to protect her.After she fell unconscious in my arms last night, the older woman there began to cry. Thinking she was dead. I saw the look of dejection on her father's face. That broken look I had when I faced a similar loss twenty years ago.“She's just unconscious,” I announced and relief fell on their faces. There and then, I knew I couldn't kill them. I couldn't kill my mate's family. S
Icelyn's POVI hated the way my body reacted to this mysterious man like he was the sexiest man in the world. Well, he was definitely the most s*xy man in my world because my Dad was the only man I knew. I wasn't permitted to watch TV or do anything that would give me a glimpse of the outside world. There were CCTV cameras everywhere except the bedrooms. So sometimes, Ellen sneaked in books for me to read secretly. I, therefore, had a good knowledge of men... And how they could have a relationship with a woman. The romance books I read had done me bad. Because the perfect boyfriend described was the exact image of the mysterious man feeding me breakfast.He was breathtaking. Literally breathtaking as I found out I couldn't breathe properly while rubbing my body against his smooth skin. I was wearing a blue striped shirt and tight blue pants, but his heat still managed to slip through and warm my entire being. I wanted to melt into him. Tell him to hold my face the way he did minutes a
Icelyn's POV Revealed in his mouth were brown teeth like he'd never brushed in his life. And his breath? It was like rotten meat. I almost gagged. “Please, I have to go,” I pleaded knowing I'd run into the wrong person. This man was a creature like... Him. Like that man. I wanted nothing to do with them. As I hurried past the man out, I sighed in relief. But to my dismay, he materialized in front of me. Or did he just speed here? “Going somewhere, filthy thing?” he asked in a weird tone. I wrinkled my nose. Filthy thing? Look who's calling me filthy. “Excuse me please, I have to go,” I pleaded again. He laughed throatily and grabbed my arm. I yelped and tried to pull it out of his hold. “Hey, Nali! Come see this pretty toy I found,” he shouted over to someone I couldn't see. I knew I was in trouble. My heart pounded erratically against my chest. “Please. I'm with... I'm with the Alpha. Do you know him... Alpha?” He looked silently at me for a moment then burst into laughter. He
Icelyn's POVMy breathing quickened and I grabbed hold of the side of my chest, just above my heart.I looked to the place my mate just disappeared through and almost called for him. It was like he left with the air I breathed because my lungs choked on me, and I began to gasp. My legs shook and I could feel them giving way beneath me.I wanted him.“Are you okay, mi lady?” Rosa asked, her eyes wide with worry. I gulped down and let my hand drop from my chest.“I...I just felt weird. I'm fine now.”She didn't look like she believed me. She turned and looked to the spot the Alpha had stood in.“I could lead you to his study instead. I think he's using the one downstairs today.”I grabbed her arm roughly.“No! No...I'm fine. Let's go to the grounds.”“You know we can feel you crave hour mate, right? Sure, it's a faint signal as opposed to that released by a wolf shifter but—”I guessed she stopped blabbing because I took off as soon as we got through the back door into the beautiful, sc
Icelyn's POV“Tell me more about this rejection thingy,” I requested and edged closer, my chicken soup still warm in my hands.Rosa exhaled and cleared her throat.“We are a people with two phases to our soul. We can appear human-like, but we are, in fact, wolf shifters. Meaning we have wolves within us and that makes us a different species. I hear you call us werewolves. We in this pack prefer to go by the name wolf shifters, ” she began, albeit nervously.I furrowed my brows.“How do you exist? Isn't it impossible? Are you aliens or something?” I inquired. Rosa laughed beautifully, her eyes twinkling.“For that, I will give you some of our history books. They're fun to read and would let you know all about us.”I nodded. That could work. I loved to read.“And the Alpha-Luna names you call?”“We as a people are ruled by a wolf chosen from high to guide and protect us. This wolf has the most power and abilities among us. They are called Alphas and their lineage is usually well preserv
Icelyn's POVMy entire body hurt as I stirred on a bed and tried moving my neck. Everything hurt, including my eyes as I tried prying them open. Thankfully, the room was not too bright so I managed to squint a little. If it was too bright, I'm afraid I would have left them closed considering my relationship with bright light.The events of the previous day flowed back to me. Was it even yesterday? I only remembered going blank at that pub. For all I know, that could be days already.I gathered my strength and pushed myself off the bed, rushing to rest my back against the bed frame. My throat hurt. I was so parched. Waterrrrr.I suddenly felt very hot and was in dire need of fresh air. Hot, thirsty, weak, sore. Was misery my newest curse?The door to the room I was in opened and a handsome, young man walked in. He wore…could that be a doctor’s uniform? It was a white long coat, except it wasn’t thick. And there was a stethoscope across his shoulders. Definitely a doctor if any of my bo
Icelyn's POV I dozed off from fatigue and anxiety but woke up to the crusty old door opening again. This time, I pretended as if I was still sleeping as they carried me up and out of the room. They dumped me at the back of a truck, laughing and excitedly talking about how they were going to be popular and respected for catching a human. They were already formulating false stories about how they caught me. That they were in some so-called woods and I fell from the sky or something. Then they began to pursue me until I fainted and they grabbed me into their truck. Only fools like them could believe this story of theirs. I was so scared when the truck began to move. Fear coated my tongue and I shivered greatly. Where was this Bones Station they were taking me? Why would they be so proud to take me there? Wait...were they going to eat me?! With the realization of what might truly befall me, I struggled to sit but my arms wouldn't obey me. The truck was going too fast and any little wr
Alpha Chester's POV “What!?” I boomed into the phone. My mate had escaped? Escaped to where? The pack was dangerous for a human. And a human like Icelyn? No, no. I couldn't lose her again. I sprang up from my swivel chair and grabbed my car keys from my desk. I was already hurrying towards my office door before I even knew it. “How could she escape the Pack House when all of you are there?!” “Alpha, she escaped during Breakfast Hour,” my butler answered. I could hear the panic and fear in his voice. He knew he was already a dead man when I arrived. “How many the f*ck times have I said you all should not go for breakfast at the same f*ck*ng time?!” I growled and yelled at the same time. My secretary at her table flinched and let down her cup of coffee. “Cancel all my appointments including the ones in the human world,” I ordered with clenched teeth as I hurried past her and pocketed my phone. I was boiling with rage. My arms shook as I pressed buttons on the elevator. “Icelyn, Ic
Icelyn's POV Revealed in his mouth were brown teeth like he'd never brushed in his life. And his breath? It was like rotten meat. I almost gagged. “Please, I have to go,” I pleaded knowing I'd run into the wrong person. This man was a creature like... Him. Like that man. I wanted nothing to do with them. As I hurried past the man out, I sighed in relief. But to my dismay, he materialized in front of me. Or did he just speed here? “Going somewhere, filthy thing?” he asked in a weird tone. I wrinkled my nose. Filthy thing? Look who's calling me filthy. “Excuse me please, I have to go,” I pleaded again. He laughed throatily and grabbed my arm. I yelped and tried to pull it out of his hold. “Hey, Nali! Come see this pretty toy I found,” he shouted over to someone I couldn't see. I knew I was in trouble. My heart pounded erratically against my chest. “Please. I'm with... I'm with the Alpha. Do you know him... Alpha?” He looked silently at me for a moment then burst into laughter. He
Icelyn's POVI hated the way my body reacted to this mysterious man like he was the sexiest man in the world. Well, he was definitely the most s*xy man in my world because my Dad was the only man I knew. I wasn't permitted to watch TV or do anything that would give me a glimpse of the outside world. There were CCTV cameras everywhere except the bedrooms. So sometimes, Ellen sneaked in books for me to read secretly. I, therefore, had a good knowledge of men... And how they could have a relationship with a woman. The romance books I read had done me bad. Because the perfect boyfriend described was the exact image of the mysterious man feeding me breakfast.He was breathtaking. Literally breathtaking as I found out I couldn't breathe properly while rubbing my body against his smooth skin. I was wearing a blue striped shirt and tight blue pants, but his heat still managed to slip through and warm my entire being. I wanted to melt into him. Tell him to hold my face the way he did minutes a
Alpha Chester's POVLast night was the most hectic, shocking and relieving night I have ever had. If anyone had told me that I would find her again, I'd have called them a liar to their face and then beheaded them for even daring to lie to me.I couldn't believe I found her. She was back to being mine. Finally, I had a female to call my own again. A female to sit beside me as I ruled my pack. A Luna for the Chesterfield Pack.She was human. That was the only problem. My people would not accept her into our midst. They'll hate her and demand her killed. But I could protect her. I'll do my very best to protect her.After she fell unconscious in my arms last night, the older woman there began to cry. Thinking she was dead. I saw the look of dejection on her father's face. That broken look I had when I faced a similar loss twenty years ago.“She's just unconscious,” I announced and relief fell on their faces. There and then, I knew I couldn't kill them. I couldn't kill my mate's family. S
Icelyn's POV“What?” I subconsciously mutter. The mysterious man smirks and then gets on his feet. He straightens his suit by the lapels and then gazes down at my Dad, who looks mortified by what he had uttered.Ellen screamed suddenly after she ran into the living room. The sight of my bloodied father and the blood on my dress and body must have frightened her to death. Hastily, one of the men grabbed her and pinned her to the ground. My heart constricted. Rage filled me.“Spare the girl only. She's coming with me,” he ordered then turned around to leave immediately. A man grabbed my arms and pulled me up.“Get off! Don't you dare!” I gritted out then shoved the man away from me. He was strong but obviously did not want to hurt me, so he let go. I spat him a deathly look then crouched down by my father. I held his trembling shoulders.“You will not lay even a finger on my father and governess,” I threatened as I glared at the back of the mysterious man. He slowly turned around and sm