I could not get any proper sleep throughout the night, I just kept waking up at irregular intervals due to the excitement, anxiety and anticipation that came with the planned meeting with Jordan Reign, on a matter that greatly concerned my life.
It was barely dawn when I started to prepare for the meeting. I had myself all dressed up casually and then had a little breakfast, then I headed down to the ground floor. I did not have a car so I had to board a cab from some of the allowances I had gotten.
"Please take me to Forever Penthouse." I said to the driver as soon as I got in and then he drove me down there in about forty five good minutes.
As soon as I alighted from the car, a short sigh was let out as I stared at the skyscraper. What a tall building! And to think that I would still head up to the very last floor...or some floors before that.
I walked into the building and headed to the receptionists' desk where I was attended to. They seemed to know about my coming and also handed me a card that had the details of where I was going, and one that could unlock the entrance door.
I rode up to the very sixtieth floor in an elevator and the long ride really had me pissed. I arrived at the penthouse and then looked around, maybe this was where Jordan stayed. But then, he was a renowned wealthy one, so why would he be staying in a lowly penthouse?
I looked for the entrance and then gained access into it at once throughout the card. I was met with glittering and at the same time a bland concept. This penthouse was a masterpiece of modern luxury, with floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase a sweeping cityscape.
The open layout was filled with natural light, illuminating rich marble floors, a mix of sleek chrome and glass surfaces, and plush velvet furnishings. Then a grand chandelier hung over the spacious living room area, where neutral tones of cream, grey, and black were complemented by metallic accents.There was an open kitchen with custom cabinetry, top-of-the-line appliances, and a waterfall marble island exuded elegance.
I walked into the spacious living room, but there was no sign of any being."Hello." I said and my voice echoed around.
"Anyone here? Jordan? Reign? Mr...Kai?" I continued but there was no response. It looked empty."You are a minute late." I suddenly heard him speak from behind.
"Where did you come from?" I sharply countered as I turned around swiftly. "Does not matter." He responded and I was tempted to sneer."What to do now?" I asked and it was not until then that I noticed his dressing.
He was on black pants trousers and a white singlet, with a white towel hung around his neck. His hair was also dripping wet, and I could see his upper body through the singlet. Why did he not just put on a shirt?"Why should I put on a shirt?" He suddenly asked loudly and I was startled, stunned! Did he..just read my mind?? Or he heard me?
"Can you read minds too?" I raised my brows, feeling amazed.
"You said it out loud. 'Why did he not just put on a shirt?', and why should I do that?" He asked, quoting me word for word."Just forget about it." I dismissed, looking away from those muscular arms and shoulders. I could clearly see an obvious scar on his chest but I could not tell what it was.
"I need to have breakfast first, I don't joke with it." He said to me and strode past me, walking down to the kitchen area.
I had to just trail far behind him, wondering what kind of man he was. He just complained about me coming there a minute later and now he wants to have breakfast and keep me waiting?? The heck!He was not joking at all, but I was not so surprised about him. I saw this attitude right from when we crossed paths so I was not so freaked out.
The fact that I did not properly eat breakfast so I could make it on time for the meeting was so annoying. Argh! What a life!I just prayed all these would end soon and then I would find my way back to my Father's pack, then carry out my revenge plan. That was just my purpose for still living in this world.
I watched Jordan fix something for himself and take his time eating then when he was done, he offered me a cup of coffee which I turned down immediately.
He smirked when I refused the offer. And he made an expression that said, 'You will need it.'I was not so sure of what he meant but then it was not like I would be there with him all day and night. He entered into his master suite while I remained out in the living room, then when he got out, he was already putting on a red, silk big shirt.
"Are you ready?" He asked.
"For?" I furrowed my brows and the next moment, we had bi-located, back in the forest where we first had our fight, and where I discovered the energies that ran through me and the ancient sword too.
I almost had PTSD immediately. "Why are we back here?"
"This is the training ground, young lady. Get used to bi-locating also." He advised and then started walking into the forest, while I was supposed to follow.At some point, it looked like I was being forced to hike, then I stopped.
"Wait, can you explain what this training is even about? I thought you were supposed to just tell me things about myself and that's all."He turned around to face me. "All your life you have been in your comfort zone. It is time to come out." He replied with a very straight face, showing no emotions.
"Why do I even need to do that? I don't have some special assignment like a Luna or a Beta, I am just a weak Omega like you would say so why all these?"
"Returning to your father's pack and executing your revenge plan is not everything. You have a mission to accomplish!"
A mission? How did he know about my plans?I guess there was a lot I did not even know about myself. I had missed my path a very long time ago, the moment I decided to run from my Father's pack just so I could get married to Adrien.And now was the time for them all to start unveiling. I had wasted a lot of time, obviously and just to redeem the wasted years, I would have to work very harder and I was not even sure I was ready for all that.But here was someone who was trying to bring out the very me from me, I did not know who he was, where he was from truly and why he was doing this for me but somewhere within me, I wanted to entrust him with myself."A mission? Hold on mister, what are you even saying? Huh? My revenge plan, returning to my family, how did you know?!" I challenged him straight up but he did not seem interested in saying anything further concerning that."I won't ask you to trust my lead. If you don't want to continue, you can always retreat and go back to your comfort zone then wallow in tears and shameful t
I had never been so stunned. I pulled away immediately but the truth was, that short session of closeness, I enjoyed it but I was not supposed to. "What do you think you are doing?" I was deeply frowned, restraining myself from hitting him."Your lips just looked...""Stop! Just...stop it!" I cut him off. His personality had suddenly changed there and I was even confused on whether this was the same person that said harsh words to me earlier.What had gotten into him?In a split second, he was back to the person I knew. The cold, straight person. "I thought you wanted to leave earlier? Why did you follow the flies?" He inquired and still frowning, I placed my hands on my waist, standing akimbo."I never knew they were bringing me to you. Why would I suddenly want to return to you after all the bashing?""I bashed you?" He raised a brow dramatically and I glared at him. "Then what was that earlier?" "It is the truth, young lady, is it not?" He sent me mute for a while there, then I
The hill I refused to climb earlier? I later climbed it up, but Jordan took me on a different route, one that was even more difficult. "Why are you so evil?" I confronted him, feeling pissed and pained that he really was going to put me through all this stress."You will never get to handle your real self if you are not well broken. Your will first, and that is what we are doing now. Refuse to do it now but I promise you, you will eventually come back for it and by then, you will be going up and back seven good times."I took that as a threat and decided to get on with it once and for all. Climbing took hours and I was almost close to thinking that we were on Mount Everest. Eventually, I got so worn out that I could not keep going any longer. I had the will to but my body was declining.Out of his mercies like he had said, Jordan had me rest for a few minutes and got me back on my feet again. We walked up all the way and nobody announced it to me when we got to the very top.I was al
I could no longer stop the tears from coming out. They streamed down my face as I sat on the floor, in that bush just wailing as I stared at Jordan from a distance. "You cruel asshole." I swore amidst tears and then he started walking closer."You should have stayed there!" He asserted, insisting and I got quite pissed. "Why would I stay there? For what reason? After you left me there to probably...get eaten by beast?" I ran my mouth angrily."What are you even saying? Does it make sense to you that I will leave you up there and do what? Go somewhere far away?" He looked quite amazed at my actions. "Either far or not, it does not change the fact that you left me there literally, to survive all by myself.""Get up." He commanded and my stubbornness set in. Why did he want me to stand up? After the ordeal I just went through? I was not even sure I could stand properly on my two feet at this period in time."Get up, Mira!" He commanded and indeed, he seemed so serious. Slowly, I manag
My confusion just grew by the day. What was Eldrid forest? Whose forest was it? Why was Jordan so surprised like that too? What was with the expression of fear?"I will handle it, take her home." Jordan ordered in another split second and it seemed as if he was getting prepared for a battle, judging from his tone. Kai bowed his head as Jordan stepped out, with me wondering where he was headed to.Kai led me to the basement parking lot and he drove me out in an expensive looking car. As he drove with a straight face, I felt pushed to just ask him questions. "Excuse me." I started with, drawing his attention from the wheel, not totally though."Yes?" "What is...this Eldrid forest and what does it mean to Mr. Jordan?" I asked innocently, feeling so clueless.It looked like he was hesitant to reply to me but he eventually did, giving me a solid no. "I am sorry but I can't tell you anything about that, ma'am." He replied and my jaw dropped, leaving an "oh.."None of us said a word to e
I stayed hung up on the book till midnight, discovering crazy new things about my wolf. The impact the last person who had it, left in the world and so many other things. The energies, abilities and powers were numerous but there was a limitation to all of them.If they would be used for evil, it would backfire and there was certain I could use it too, if I was not charged in my spirit. If I exerted myself too much also, it could cause breakdowns in different forms. The most important thing was the host of this rare and ancient wolf was well trained. I dropped the book and rubbed my eyes gently, they had done a very good work that night. I headed to the kitchen to get a glass of water, going out to see Karima was no longer visible that night.As I drank water from the cup, I heard some fussing from outside. The complex was not usually noisy and I wondered what was going on, especially given that it was late in the night. I moved to the window to peep and see who and what was causing
I did not go to my apartment but I headed to Karima's, almost at the verge of tears. The moment she opened the door, I burst into tears and ran into her arms. She welcomed me warmly, like I would have expected and just patted my back."It's all my fault that he was going to kill himself, Karima." I cried on her shoulders but she started stroking my hair. "It is not your fault, Mira. Calm down." She replied.After a few minutes, I stopped crying and finally followed her into the living room while she held my hand. "Sit here, I will get you a blanket, a cup of coffee and then we will talk." She said and then left for her room. I wiped my face clean and just stayed there, waiting for her.Then, I heard that strange but familiar sound. That sound from the music box in my dream, and from the forest Jordan had taken me to. I felt troubled in my heart as I looked around for the source, then I saw a phone on the table which was obviously Karima's.She was getting a call and that sound was
He knew me, not me, but the one in me. How? How did he get to know? Who was he, even? Was I being held hostage? No, that was not happening.The simple plan was to get to work and do my normal thing, what was this?!"And...who may you be?" I raised my brows, fear was gripping me eventually but I tried to look unshaken on the outside. He frowned deeply, and right before me his eyes changed back to the normal 'brown' eyes I had seen earlier. The change was quite scary. He let out a sigh and faced the wheel, "What a shame. You don't even recognize me." "Can you just answer the question?" I raised my voice a bit, getting impatient as my fear continually increased. He turned around to coo me. "Hey...easy. It is not like I am going to eat you up or something, you just have something I need.""And...what is that?" I pressed further and then he smiled broadly, rather than finding it attractive, I found it terrifying and annoying. "Not so soon. It's one step at a time, Kierra." "Don't call