KILLIAN A slam at the door with my feet got it flying open. I and Neil walked into the house and took the small flights of stairs that led to his bedroom. I stepped back from the door and smashed my feet on it and it fell apart. “Fucking get the–" his words to someone on the phone stopped flowing. He spun around, eyes as wide as saucers as he glared from me to Neil. “Who the hell are you?" He stuttered, shifting back in wobbly legs. I sauntered fully into the room, observing the untidy room. Clothes and articles were scattered on the floor and bed. Two suitcases were thrown open behind him and piles of clothes were in them. It was obvious that he was running away. “Miles Sinclair, right?” I muttered and his eyes narrowed. “What the hell do you want?" He snapped hoarsely. “The illegitimate son of Dominic Sinclair, the Alpha of Westwood Pack," I muttered and he twitched up his lips in anger and confusion. “How did you know the circumstances surrounding my birth?" He snappe
ADRIANA We sat in silence, engulfed in fear and the uncertainty of who would be the next to die.Every glance at the dark door brought terror and dread to our souls.I thought of transforming to my wolf form but a bullet wheezed into my body could take me to my grave. I wasn't ready to die yet, I needed my mate and I needed to be happy and free from my family.A grip on my wrist brought me back to reality, I tilted my head around to look at Diana whose face was as pale as that of a ghost.Her cracked lips trembled in fear and her eyes were red and sunken from shedding of tears.“Are we going to survive?" Her voice was ghostly, much lower than a whisper.“Are we?" She repeated, her eyes filled with hope and almost lifeless.“I don't know, Diana, I doubt if we'll survive this," I replied.I thought her voice was ghostly and almost dead but mine was worse. It lacked life and hope, it sounded like that of someone on the verge of death with no hope to fight the sting of death off.Pain
ADRIANA “I am not weak, bitches!" My words sliced through the oppressive air and caused their eyes to widen.“Really?" A blonde-haired girl muttered and stood up, trotting towards me with a smirk on her face.“Are you sure you're not weak? Should we test your word?" She muttered, grinning sinisterly.Despite the insane beating of my heart, I didn't think of backing down. That will make me a coward, and anyone with the surname ‘Nox’ is no coward.We were taught to fight for ourselves and our legacy. We were only taught to fight for vengeance and never back down from our decisions. My brothers have lived their lives fulfilling that, sacrificing their happiness to carry on that legacy whispered into our ears the day we became old enough to fight and squabble.They are the daughters of those men who caused those legacies to exist. If my brothers destroyed and humbled their fathers and families, then I will have to continue such a task by humbling them, even though it leads to breaking a
ADRIANA He was tall, huge, and intimidating. He smelt of nothing else but death A vicious smirk crept into his face, and we flinched back, wondering what could be going on in his dark mind. “Get them up!" His growl pierced through the suffocating room, and men almost as huge as the man trooped into the room, and one by one, we were dragged out of the room. My heart constricted in pain, and my belly knotted in dismay as we walked into a corridor that had blood splattered around the white walls and floor. My body trembled and I felt the need to throw up as we stumbled upon the bodies of the girls that died while trying to escape some minutes ago. “Walk faster!" The men kept bellowing and burying fears into our souls until we got to a door. One of them stepped forward and twisted the knob, pulling the door open. We were all pushed into the room so roughly that every one of us tripped on her feet and fell face flat to the ground. I was the first to raise my head after whimperi
ADRIANA The moment the syringe was handed to him, an idea flashed in my mind. Why die when I can get revenge for Louisa? “Wait—" his nails, which sank into my neck, forced me to keep shut and wince in pain. “Have your senses returned to your head?" He grinned and I coughed out a yes. He dropped the syringe and relief washed across my chest. He pushed me down to the chair and wrapped his hand around my chin, forcing me to look into his dark evil eyes. “What gave you the fucking courage to challenge me, huh?” He muttered. Despite how dark his voice was, I could hear the surprise laced in his voice. “I…" “She is Adriana Nox, the sister of the Lycan kings. That is what has given her the morale to challenge you,” the blonde-haired girl blurted out, and my heart clenched in fear and indignation. I swerved my head to the side and threw a hateful glare at her, my fist clenching in fury. “Nox. The Lycan kings. Killian and Lucian Nox?" The man's neck tilted to the side as he mutter
KILLIAN “I tracked the phones of one of the girls. Seems like she went in with it and turned it on. Though the phone was turned off a few seconds after it got on, I was able to hack into the phone and figure out the location." Jerome's words echoed in my ear and I scoffed loudly, leaning back into the seat.I stared at the building some miles away from where my car was parked.I wasn't surprised when he sent the address to me.I knew it was the bastard all along and it was time to put him right where he belongs— six feet under the earth.I took a long drag at the cigarette and threw it away through the window, exhaling the dark thick smoke before igniting the car and swinging it into gear, stepping hard on the accelerator pedal.The car's tires smoked as I sped towards the base's gate, slamming through the checkpoint and sending guards scrambling for cover. Bullets began to fly across the threatened air, and an alarm blared, red lights flying around the dimly lit corridor.I didn't
KILLIAN His words resounded in the large hall and his chest rose and fell in anger.My heart clenched as I watched the tip get closer to Adriana's face.Different thoughts ran around my head as I stared at the rod, I wasn't able to settle down with a suggestion.His eyes glimmered in pride as he studied the dismay smeared against my face.“Bow down before me and surrender if you want your sister to live with honor," he muttered.I scoffed in disgust and narrowed my eyes at his absurd request."I would rather die than bow down before a scoundrel!" I spat and the grin on his face faded."Really?” He whispered and stroked Adriana's hair, staring at me with an evil glee in his eyes."Then… you have to go through me to get her.”I gritted my teeth, every muscle straining as I hauled myself up the stairs.Adriana's whimper for help echoed above, fueling my determination. But before I could reach the middle of the stairs, the guards began closing in, their footsteps pounding down the stair
ADRIANA I whimpered loudly as he dragged me along the dark, never-ending corridor.“Move it, bitch!" He growled, pushing me forward.I stumbled and almost fell face flat but he grabbed my top, pulling me to himself.“Stop being so clumsy. Your brother won't be able to find you here," he groused, cursing loudly." Let me go!” I snapped, struggling to free myself from his tight grasp.He only chuckled and continued to pull me along the long corridor.I thought of ways to escape from his grip but no idea formed in my head."I…I need to urinate,” I muttered in a shaking voice.He stopped walking, scowled at me, and shoved me roughly."You can do it here. No one will see you,” he said, mockery laced in his voice.I swerved my head around and glared haughtily at him."You must be insane!” I groused.He frowned and let go of me then slipped his hand into his pocket, tilting his head to the side."Really?” He scoffed, rolling his eyes at me.He moved closer while I took a step back. We kept
KILLIAN Lucian pushed the door open and walked in when we got no response after countless knocks. I trailed after him into the room and slammed the door shut behind me. My eyes fell on a body under a duvet and I needed no one to tell me that she was the one curled up in there. "Little Val?" Lucian called out to her but got no response. I sighed in frustration and made to move closer but Lucian held me back.My eyes dimmed in shock at his strange behavior towards me."Lucian?" I muttered, slowly getting enraged.He turned and faced me, dropping his hand which held me back."You've caused enough trouble for everyone. I'll advise you to stay away from her if you want her to be happy," he muttered, and my heart clenched in fury."You think I'm the cause of her unhappiness?" I scoffed in disbelief, glaring at him.He took a step closer, his brows furrowing together."If you hadn't started this mess in the first place, little Val would have been alright and happy," he spat.I balled my
MICHELLE A smile spread out across my face as I watched her struggle to stay alive inside Valerie's body. "Give it up, Asmodeus, Valerie Garrett has returned," I snarled. Her head jerked up, and she growled in fury, then leaped towards me, knocking out my hand, which gripped her shoulder. Her hand reached for my neck and she pushed me roughly, hitting my back on the wall. My heart skipped but I maintained my stance and sank my nails into her flesh, sinking my teeth into my bottom lip. A dark cloud darted across her eyes and her grip around my neck tightened. "What did you say about my father, bitch?!" She growled in rage. I stiffened in shock and my eyes darkened as the realization hit me Valerie was back. She had subdued Asmodeus, and she wasn't just back to dominate her body and save the Lycan kings; she was back to seek revenge, to destroy. "If you didn't hear what I said then you wouldn't unlock yourself and come out," I wheezed, struggling to breathe as she choked me.
VALERIE (Asmodeus)The hall was silent as all eyes were fixed on Michelle, demanding an explanation for her behavior. My fist clenched under the table as I glared warningly at her. Sweat broke out on my back as I thought of ways to stop her without creating more suspicions around me. "I think we're being attacked," Michelle blurted out. My nails sank into my palm and my throat knotted, my burning gaze fixed on Michelle's face. She turned and stared at me, her lips twitched into a smirk. She turned and faced the Luna again, that sinister smile lurking around her sharp dark eyes. "There is something that I must confess, Luna," she mumbled I figured out that she might have nothing to lose in this as Damion was behind her and would support her against me. I had to do something before it was too late. "Luna…" she paused and looked at me before facing the Luna, fake tears gathering in her eyes. "There is a—" I screamed in agony and gripped my stomach, dropping out of my chair. E
VALERIE (Asmodeus)Damion glanced at me again and looked away, fidgeting slightly in his seat. I smiled ruefully and swerved my head in Michelle's direction. Her eyes locked with mine and she quickly looked away, shivering slightly. My lips twitched in excitement at how I had trapped them in my nest. The only way they could escape was to obey my words and demands. I looked at the woman again, knowing exactly how to use them as my pawns to accomplish what I had in mind. "The Lycan kings aren't here yet?" The Luna Queen asked for the fourth time since everyone arrived and took their seats. "No, my lady," her maidservant replied and she sighed in disappointment, shaking her head. "Luna, are you sure they'll come? I heard that they hardly attend gatherings," the woman muttered. The Luna pouted in anger and sighed again, unable to defend her sons. "I wonder who told you that," a hard voice echoed in the hall and everyone swerved their head in the direction of the voice. My throat
VALERIE (Asmodeus)I hummed as I analyzed the bracelets before me. I smelled of citrus and the suffocating scent of Valerie Garrett. "You should try this on," Bianca said, extending a bracelet towards me. I raised my head in her direction and stared down at the pearl bracelet dangling in her outstretched hand. I forced a smile into my face and took the bracelet then slipped it around my wrist. I stared at the pearl bracelet strapped around my wrist and chuckled in excitement.It was hard to believe that Valerie lived happily in the Nox household while I was locked away underneath the freezing dark waters of the Isle of the Blessed.A cold touch on my shoulder caused me to flinch in fear. I sighed in relief when I saw Bianca's face staring down at me with worry etched against her face. "You seemed to be lost in deep thoughts," Bianca blurted out. I forced a smile into my face and shook my head. "No, no, it's nothing serious," I muttered, adding a low, nervous laughter at the e
VALERIE We swerved our heads in the direction of the scream, and my eyes dimmed when they fell on Michelle. I narrowed my eyes, the worry that sprang up in my heart slowly settling down."Shit!" Garam spat in rage and let go of my neck. Michelle marched towards us, her eyes blazing in anger and her clenched fist swinging beside her. "You bastard!" She growled and grabbed his collar, throwing him off me. His back slammed against the wall and it cracked while he groaned out in pain. "What the fuck did you do to Damion?" She groused and slapped him hard on the face. My brows raised in surprise as I watched her land hit after hit on him. She raised her fist to slam his fist for the umpteenth time but he grabbed her fist, shoving her back. He staggered up and wiped the blood that dripped from the cut on his lower lip. "You are no different from me, bitch!" Garam spat at her. She was taken aback by his outburst, and for a moment, they stood still, fuming in anger and glaring at e
VALERIE I watched her pour the tea in silence, a smile plastered against my face. She straightened up after pouring the tea and sighed loudly, a smile on her face. "Here," she chipped and pushed the teacup closer, grinning widely. I chuckled, grazing my finger over the tip of the cup. "Anything else?" I asked. "Of course not, I just want to make sure that you are alright," she said. I raised my head and forced a smile into my face to please her. "Well… as you can see, I am fine," I replied in a sharp tone that made her brows raise. "Why do you talk that way with me, Valerie?" She asked. The happiness in her voice slowly faded away. I tilted my head to the side and folded my hand over my chest. "You're just a maidservant? How else do you want me to talk to you, huh?" I taunted, adding a mocking laughter at the end. His brows knotted, and I saw shock dart across her flushed face. "I can't believe this," she muttered, scoffing loudly. I felt happiness swell up in me as I st
KILLIAN My breath hitched the moment the cold metal got pressed down on my neck. A pair of pitch-black eyes glared down at me, and a pair of gloved hands gripped tight unto the blade. "You sent you?" I asked between clenched teeth. The face was masked, making it impossible to view the expression on his face. "My lord says your time is up. You shouldn't have dared mess with him," he muttered in a throaty voice that shook at the end. My eyes dimmed and I began to wonder which of the Alphas would dare try to assassinate me. I slowly reached for the gun I had on me and pulled it out. "Well… tell your boss you tried your best to accomplish the task," I mumbled, and before he could slit my throat with the blade, I pulled the trigger into his abdomen. He froze and his eyes widened in horror. Drops of warm liquid fell on my thighs, causing me to groan in disgust. I pushed the rogue off me and snatched the blade out of his slackened grip before reaching for the mask over his face. I
KILLIAN I gripped her shoulders and forced her to look into my eyes. "What did you just say?" I asked in an alarmed tone. Her lips stretched into a wide smile, an unknown glee floating in her eyes. "Should I say it out loud? Should I say what I saw in there?" She muttered, her head tilting to the side. My heart clenched and confusion and disbelief settled down within me. Was she truly possessed? "Should I?" She whispered in a chilling voice that sounded more like someone else's voice. "See—" I raised my hand, cutting Michelle off, my eyes still fixed on Valerie's grinning face. "Leave us, every one of you," I muttered, daring not to take my eyes off her. I waited till everyone had shuffled out of the room before gripping her shoulders again and glaring into her eyes. "Tell me the truth, what did you see in the secret room," I asked. She threw her head and laughed loudly, sinking her nails into my arm. I didn't care about her nails that sank into my skin, all I cared about