Ansel The minute Kaden told off Ramona, I was glad he was using his sense as the most level-headed one of us. I would have told Ramona not to return to this pack if I had the chance. She saved Sklar, and that I'm grateful, but she was an entitled bitch. Undeniably sexy, yes. But I wasnt a fan of entitled people.The last part of the sentence Kaden said got me angrier. The first time i laid eyes on Skylar’s friend, Valerie, I couldn't stop thinking about her.Things weren't so different now, except the fact that she cost us a lot three days ago, and i didnt want to be around her anymore. She was still beautiful, but I wanted to hate her. I was so sick of thinking about her.Now Kaden made her our personal assistant, which meant she would be in my face almost every day—the last thing I wanted at this point.“Leave us,” i commanded after Ramona left. Valerie froze and she nodded as she left, leaving Skylar.I narrowed my eyes at Skylar who stared at us in disgust. “That also means you
ValerieThe timetable for my duties came shortly after the meeting, and I went through it, scanning each task with a sinking feeling in my stomach. It wasn’t just packed; it was brutal. Back-to-back errands, training observations, administrative work, and even overseeing patrol schedules. I could see Ansel’s hand in this, the excessive demands were undoubtedly his way of making me suffer because there was no way clean my whole weapon and torture device was a duty for the assistant.I sighed and tucked the paper away, determined not to let it rattle me. If they wanted to break me, they’d have to try harder. I wasn't going to give up on getting their memories back. The first task on the list was to deliver patrol reports to Ansel himself. I didn't even know where to get the patrol reports. When I was the queen, i didn't have any business with security and the likes. I didn't even care. I let out a heavy sigh, “Damn, they really aren't taking it easy on me. Ansel put his all into this
Ansel“Fuck!” I roared, slamming my fist into the mirror. Glass shards flew, tinkling as they hit the floor. My knuckles bled, but I didn’t care. The pain was a welcome distraction from the chaos swirling inside me.Why did she have to look at me like that? Like she wasn’t afraid. Like she didn’t care that she was standing on the edge of a knife, with me ready to push her off. That defiance in her eyes—it was maddening.I stared at the broken mirror, my fractured reflection glaring back at me. My chest heaved as I tried to steady my breathing, but it was no use. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw her. That smirk. That fucking skirt. The way she had the audacity to clean my tools, my sanctuary, like she belonged there. Like she knew me.She didn’t.She couldn’t.I ran a hand through my hair, pacing the room like a caged animal. She wasn’t supposed to be here, wasn’t supposed to worm her way back into my head But now, everywhere I turned, she was there, pulling at the parts of me I thou
ValerieI couldn't stop thinking about how Ansel’s body reacted to me, but that stopped when I realized i forgot my watch in his room.“Ugh you just had to forget your watch didnt you?” I chastised myself. It was already ten minutes since i left the room, and the last thing I wanted now was to be near him. I may love him, but he wasn't the Ansel i knew right now.I headed back to his room, steeling myself against any harsh insults or hated gaze he may throw my way, but as i approached his door, i was stopped in my tracks.Ramona was leaving his room, and she cleaned the corner of her lips as her gaze landed on mine.“Hey you,” She gave a sly smirk as she walked towards me. I bit my tongue from asking her what she was looking for in Ansel’s room, and i just kept walking past her.But her next words caused me to freeze in my steps.“Those Alphas actually taste the way they look.” she whispered to me. “Delicious.” she winked.My heart sank, the words hitting me like a punch to the gut. D
ValerieMy heart thumped in my chest as I stared up at Kaden who’s eyes were boring into my soul, thinking of a million ways to answer the question. How did he know his memories were cleared? How did he even know enough to suspect me? How do I reply to him?“I’m not hiding anything, Kaden… i didn't realise you couldn't remember anything. I'm just meeting you… i’m so lost.” i lied through my teeth, hoping he couldn't hear my heart rattling harshly against my ribcage.He narrowed his gaze, studying me intently, boring holes into my face as he searched for the truth. I schooled my emotions, hoping i gave nothing away. After moments that felt like an eternity, he pulled away, his jaw clenched hard as he glared out of the window.I held my breath, my mind reeling from this discovery. How much did he know? Kaden’s silence was more unnerving than the question. His jaw tightened, the veins in his neck standing out like they did when he was livid. My breath hitched, but I refused to let the
ValerieGrey mostly worked on the training grounds, so settled for something fitting for that. I wore a tank top, with shorts, and trainers. I packed my hair into a high ponytail and headed to the pack’s training grounds. I didnt want to overthink this. This verson of Grey hated me and liked Ramona, it was that simple.I just need to make him realise there was something under the hatred. Something, anything at all. Now i knew where i stood with Ansel and Kaden, alhough blurry.But all i knew was that Ramona had a claws in him. And i had to ply those claws out no matter what.The sounds of sparring and sharp commands greeted me as I approached the training grounds. Grey’s voice, authoritative rang out above the noise. The sight of him gave me pause—shirtless, sweat glistening on his skin as he demonstrated a series of combat moves to a group of warriors. His sharp gaze and controlled movements were a reminder of the Grey I had once known, the one who had been my fiercest protector an
ValerieThe week flew by faster than i could imagine, after all the drama, it was nice to have this day off to just be with my baby, and a break from her dads who had no idea that they were living lies.That was my fault. Butr people are allowed to make mistakes now, arent they?Skylar, Scott and dennis went back to Scott’s mansion for the weekend, leaving just Elara and i , and i decided to run errands today. Elara ws lacking some baby clothes and food, and even though i knew i could send a maid to get these items, i just wanted to leave the pack house. I needed to feel like I could live a little, even if it was just for a few hours.I placed Elara in her carrier and secured her snugly as I made my way to the car. She looked up at me with those wide, innocent eyes, and for a second, I could almost forget about the complicated mess my life had become. I had a baby to care for, and that was the one thing that kept me grounded. She was my world.The sun was shining, and it seemed like a
ValerieAll stares were on us because of Kaden and Elara, the Alpha with a baby, and a woman beside him was sure to bring in stares. The pack members shot different glances our way, different expressions crossing their faces. Some of curiosity, some of shock, Kaden almost never comes here, and even few of jealousy.But Kaden did not spare them even a single glance as he put Elara on his chiselled chest, and ate his fries silently, while i wondered how this stoic man, loved me more than life before this all happened. This whole experience makes me realise how lucky i was because they worshipped the ground i walked on.I had to get that back. Elara, awake again, cooed at him, and he flashed her one of his rare dimpled smiles. I was suddenly jealous of my own daughter.Kaden caught my gaze and his flickered to my plate which was practically untouched. His eyes met mine again. “Why aren't you eating?”I blinked once, and my face reddened as i realize he caught me staring, again. “Uhm…” I
AnselI swallowed hard. “What do you want?” I asked her, my voice filled with caution because I knew she could ask for the most precious thing to me. She didn’t answer, instead her smile became even bigger as she stared down at me. Kaden stirred and I quickly made to go to him, holding him against me as his body kept shaking, worse than before. His breathing that was uneven was now shallow too and it felt like he was using the little amount of strength him in to breathe. I could take it anymore, I was panicking and I needed to know what she wanted. I needed to save Kaden before it was too late. “Kaden… please, find it in you to stay strong,” I said as I pressed one of my hands against his sweaty skin. “Please, stay with me.”His eyes opened and I could see nothing but pain in his blood shot eyes, I had never seen my brother like this and now he was such in a vulnerable state that I fear for the worst. “It… hurts, answer,” he choked out, his voice barely audible and sounding nothin
Ansel I watched as Grey took off the only piece of clothing he had on just to save Kaden from dying. Ramona had wanted him to beg, to suffer, to see him crumble and he had done all of that just to save Kaden from dying. I watched in silence even though every fiber of my body wanted me to go forward and do something, but, it was impossible. Not only was I being held down by the guards, I also had no power against the two witches that toyed with out life like it got them off.“Take them away,” Coral ordered the guards, looking at us like we were nothing more than dirts. “Both Kaden and Ansel. To the dungeon.”“Don’t you dare touch him!” I yelled through gritted teeth, my voice a low growl. “I’ll hold him myself.”The guards looked at her for permission and she nodded, they released me and I got up as fast as I could I made my way to Kaden who was laying still on the ground, he had gone though so much pain in just a short time. I leaned forward, hauled him up and started to walk away,
ScottWhen Grey has asked me to go get Elara, I had taken the back door and quickly escaped, not waiting an extra minute or watching what was going to happen. I had hurriedly made my way back to the palace with a sleeping Elara. I was still in the castle when Kaden had mind linked with the guards and told them of the situation of things. I knew the guards would be powerless against both Ramona and Coral. I mean if they had defeated all four alphas- Skylar included- what could they possibly do?Not wanting to find out if my theory was true or not, I had stayed hidden in the castle with both Elara and Dennis. I had watched through clenched teeth as Coral had put everyone under mind control and did just had she wanted. I watched as she humiliated the three alphas, how she had turned Valerie into nothing more than a pet and I also watched as she treated my Skylar and I wanted to so badly go there and rip her head off. But, I knew that was a stupid move and that wasn’t what I needed to
Skylar “Take her away,” Coral commanded the guards, her voice clipped and worry etched on her face.She and tried to break me just to get answer and even though I was in pain, I was happy that she didn’t succeed. The guards moved closer to me, roughly grabbing onto my hands before they pulled me away from the field. I tried fighting against them even I knew it was pointless. I could hear Coral dismissing the crowd and saying something to Ramona but I couldn’t make out what it was. I also saw Grey standing silently beside Ramona and I wondered what that was about. The cold stone of the dungeon came in contact with my skin as I was finally dragged back there. My body was still aching from the way Coral had tormented me but, my soul was on fire and I was burning hotter than I was before. I was helpless and that alone was the reason why I was angry. I was mad at myself for not knowing how to save Valerie or even get rid of Coral and Ramona. If it were to be Valerie, she would have a
GreyI watched in silence as Coral and Skylar exchanged words. I badly wanted to go there and stop Coral from hurting Skylar, tell her that Skylar really knew nothing about Elara’s whereabouts.But, I couldn’t do that. I was now Ramona’s slave and it was whatever she asked me to do that I could do. After torturing Skylar for a bit more and seeing that she knew nothing, Carol stopped and sighed in anger. Skylar was still running her mouth when coral ordered for her to be taken away. She fought against the guards and tried to break free but their hold on her was to tight. Coral dismissed the pack and asked them to go back to their various houses, saying she’ll call on them whenever she needed them. And with that, the ceremony came to an end. I expected the worst for myself. When Coral walked away, I was dragged by the guards as we filled behind Ramona. I steeled my mind, bracing myself for whatever she was going to do to me. I had expected her to humiliate me, torture me and even ma
CoralBeing in control felt so good and I was enjoying every bit of my newly acquired power. The smell of blood wafted mixed with the smell of the fire and wood wafted though the air. Everyone present was silent after they had watched Grey surrender and proclaimed himself as Ramona’s slave. Not like they could say anything anyways, they were under my- our control Valerie was curled up like a dog by my feet and I smiled at myself, proudly. Not only had we taken Valerie’s powers, we had always stripped the Alphas of any remaining pride they had. My legs were crossed and I watched as Kaden struggled to regain himself while the vein on Ansel forehead popped as he struggled to break free from the guards that were holding him back. I was bored of it and I wanted them out of my sight as fast as possible. “Take them away,” I ordered, looking at the guards that were standing around them. “Both Kaden and Ansel. To the dungeon.”One of the guards made to move closer to Kaden but Ansel let o
Grey“Come,” Ramona said, beckoning for me to come closer to her. I was standing with my hands twisted behind my back. My body was aching, my muscles were tense from the beating and struggles I had suffered against my brothers when we had been ordered to fight. The crowd looked at us with empty eyes and the light that had been set on for to illuminate the field casted eerie shadows all around us. I had agreed to being Ramona’s slave all because of Valerie. They had found a way to always made sure we bent and danced to their tune using the one person we cared about. She was unmoving, a cut on skin from Ramona’s dagger as he stared into space. She was empty and soulless, and it was all because of me. I wanted to ruin everything, kill everyone and behead whoever came in my way but I knew I was powerless against them. Kaden and Ansel were forced to be on their knees beside me, their faces were battered and bloodied. Ansel’s was worse because he had offered himself as the one to die t
Ansel“STOP!” Coral’s voice rang out like a whip, sharp and commanding.Blood was dripping down from my lips to my cheek and all the way to my neck. The taste of my blood was overwhelming and I felt sick but I didn’t let it bother me because, I was confused as to what Coral was up to.I could tel that Kaden and Grey were just as confused as me because we all turned to there both her and Ramona were seated. They had a malicious smile plastered on their face and their eyes glinted with mischief, making me all the more worried. We were bloodied and battered form the fight, me worse than the others because I had chosen to sacrifice myself and had made sure they had hit me hard enough so that they would believe we were really going against each other. I waited with my heart in my stomach, wanting to know what they were going to say next. What they would tel us to do just to save Valerie. Ramona got up, tugging on the leash that was wrapped around Valerie’s neck and making her walk close
AnselThe taste of blood was thick on my tongue.The dirt beneath me was soaked in my sweat and the unbearable pain I was feeling.I staggered, my body screaming in agony as Kaden circled me, his chest heaving, his eyes glassy with unshed tears. The pain of each blow, each strike from Kaden and Grey, dulled into a distant throbbing.We weren’t really fighting. Because if they really were fighting me, I’d have been knocked out. My brothers weren’t fighting me as much as they should, I had even tried saying things they hated, bringing up buried memories and even cutting open healed wounds they still wouldn’t put their all into fighting me. Not the way Coral wanted us to.We were stalling.They fumbled, missing easy openings, our movements sluggish- deliberate. They dodged all of my hits barely gave me any, and even the ones they gave me was weak and had no passion to it. Grey even went as far as to drop his guard completely at one point, barely dodging a swing from Kaden’s blade.It