In the car, as Alisha and Alice sat, Alice drove and glanced at Alisha with a side glance, noticing her sad expression.“Are you feeling sad, sweetheart?” he asked, knowing she wasn't happy about being separated again.This time, she knew the truth, that God protects kids, and Mary pushed Alisha for help, which somewhat eased the anger she had before. Alice didn't really care if her anger was easing, but he did care about seeing sadness in her eyes.“I'm not exactly sad, just not happy either. I miss my mother and the kids,” Alisha answered truthfully.“I'm here with you now, don't worry. You won't even have time to miss them. We'll be together and have lots of fun,” Alice tried to soothe her.‘That's the problem. I don't want to have fun or happiness with someone like you,’ Alisha mumbled to herself, unable to say it to his face.Before, she would have spoken up no matter how scared she was, but now she didn't want to provoke him and ruin her plan. She wanted things to go smoothly.A
"Mam, Daisy Mam is asking for you to come downstairs for dinner," the maid knocked on the door.Alisha, who was sitting on the bed, stood up with a deep sigh, Alice's words still revolving inside her head, making it difficult for her to think of anything.The way he kissed her forehead, his touch, everything was just lingering on her body. It felt like it just happened a second ago, when it's already been more than three hours, and stars are shining in the sky.‘He hasn't called yet,’ Alisha thought to herself.‘You want him to call?’ the voice in her head asked, more sarcastic than anything.‘No.. I just want to sleep. How can I sleep when he told me to wait for his call?’ Alisha panicked in her thoughts.As she opened the door and saw the maid standing, waiting for her, she smiled. “Hello,” Alisha greeted politely.The maid kept her eyes low; it was a rule in the house that Alice didn't like anyone making direct eye contact with him or his mom, and now Alisha was part of his family,
“You came, honey,” Daisy smiled as she saw Alisha coming downstairs.“Aunty, how are you? I didn't get to meet you in the morning,” Alisha said, walking toward Daisy with a happy face.No matter how much she hates this house or Alice, she doesn't hate Daisy. This woman always gives her motherly vibes, which she gets from her own Mother Mary.Even though Daisy doesn't protect her, Alisha can understand that in most situations she is unable to do anything. To be true, Daisy did protect Alisha before. It's just fate that led her back to this house again.“Alice did leave a message for me that you both are going to your Orphanage to invite everyone for the party,” Daisy replied.Alisha's smile dropped, and Daisy saw it. She knew exactly why it happened.Daisy tried her best to make Alice understand that he can't win Alisha's love with his behaviour, but he doesn't seem to want to trust anything.And now their relationship would only become more complex. He is forcing Alisha to marry him,
Alisha sat in the room, watching the stars and moonlight from her window, feeling not so good, but after talking to Daisy she did feel rather calm.She doesn't know what her future holds but clearly she will try to escape tomorrow, no matter what, she did get this clarification today.Everyone is selfish, no matter what, with one way or another, she has to choose herself just like how Mary told her.Is it too bad? She asked herself.Of Course in some it's not justified, but she has no other hope, once married, she will be in this hell house for her whole life.All her dreams will be crushed, and no way she is any interested in that.Her studies, her whole life will be destroyed, the way she shakes even with Alice presence and the way he touches her doesn't make her feel good.She never can believe or find what is wrong with him, but clearly everything is so wrong with him, and that's why everyone around him is so scared of him.He doesn't even treat people well, all he knows is how to
“Everyone, get ready, just do it fast. We need to get the man ready as soon as possible, or else Sir is going to get angry,” the bunch of beauticians and maids went in and out of the room.As Alisha sat wearing the white gown, looking like a beautiful doll, her face devoid of expression.She just sat there and looked at herself, her makeup was all light, and her hair tied up in a beautiful bun.She wouldn't deny that this is the most beautiful she has ever looked, but for the day she is getting dolled up like this, it's literally something she doesn't want to appreciate the look of.“My child, look at you, looking so gorgeous, just like a princess,” Daisy, who entered the room, gasped, seeing Alisha looking all beautiful, her red eyes and red hair putting the cherry on top.Alisha is naturally beautiful and today it's just enhancing her beauty, making her look no less than royalty.Daisy can see why her son falls for Alisha, she is undeniably alluring, and now she is looking way more
Alisha motivated herself, sitting inside the car, with Daisy beside her.“Child, what are you thinking? I've noticed you all morning. Is there something going on in your head?” Daisy asked, seeing Alisha lost in thought again.Of course, she can understand it. Marriage is no joke, especially one forced upon her. Even in the room while getting ready, Alisha was lost in thought.Daisy tried to cheer her up, but now Alisha looks deeply troubled, which is concerning.Alisha looked at Daisy, who had concern in her eyes. “I'm just not fine. Trying to pick myself up, don't know how fine I am,” she said, looking pale.She couldn't see any opportunity. How would she make one? Once she reaches court, it's impossible to escape.She could try running away from the house, but that would be after she's legally married, which she doesn't want. Alice's house is secured with cameras, he mentioned yesterday. So it's not safe either.Only during this ride does she have an opportunity, but she doesn't kn
“Ma'am, sir is calling. It's been more than ten minutes since we were waiting for Miss Alisha,” the driver spoke, glancing at his phone as it rang, displaying Alice's name on the screen.Of course, they weren't late, but Alice was calling to check on their whereabouts, as is common.Daisy frowned, acknowledging that it had indeed been quite some time. However, the car was parked right in front of the gas station, offering a full view, so there shouldn't be anything to worry about, right? Or should there?At first, she thought it might take some time because Alisha was wearing a heavy dress, but more than ten minutes was too long, especially with the dress.The heavy feeling in her heart only added to her unease, leaving her feeling scattered.On top of it all, Alice's call wasn't reassuring either. He would likely be angry if the car stopped, but what else could she do when Alisha seemed on the verge of peeing in her own dress? Daisy didn't want to restrict her freedom, especially not
Daisy doesn't know how to feel about the whole situation, her heart beating so fast, her body sweating, as she can't see Alisha.But that's not the whole issue because she knows, once Alice is informed, he will dig Alisha out from any corner of the world, nothing is going to stop it.What she is scared about, what will come after that.What will happen to Alisha, no one can save Alisha, she can only pray, only that Alice never finds Alisha, maybe her son will be angry and not happy, but at least worse won't happen.Alisha won't get hurt, she can only hope for that now.“Mam, here,” the driver put the phone on call as he handed it over to Daisy, not having guts in himself to say anything.Knowing this escape will even cost him, who knows he might lose his life too, when it's even his mistake.If it were up to him, he wouldn't even be stopping anywhere, but clearly he can't defy Daisy's orders, and that's why he even stopped at the gas station, and it won't be happening like this.“Hell
"Then what about you? Always behaving so high and mighty, you're just a witch, don't forget," Jackson growled, having had enough of this woman. Though he didn't like her from the start when she came to the pack, why was a witch even needed? But then again, she helped with healing and other things, so he let it be.But he hated her whenever their paths crossed."You're angry because you were rejected, and your whole life went to hell after your wife died, and me, just a fucking witch, rejected you as a second chance mate," Lima spat her words venomously.Maya and Alice's eyes widened in shock. Mostly Maya was stunned. Of course, she knew how Jackson lost his wife in the attack, but she never knew that Lima was his second chance mate and had rejected him too.It made sense why she didn't know, because she was away for 18 years, but this whole situation was quite strange. He showed no sign of discomfort while they talked and decided to come here."I don't want a mate like you. I had on
"What brought you here? Let me have some peace. Didn't I tell you last time that I am now too old to help? Even when I helped before, my powers are still recovering, so find someone else," Lima softly sighed, seeing three familiar faces.It's not like she doesn't want to help, but her old bones can't assist at all. Even though Alisha is a royal heir, that doesn't mean she will put her life at stake. She is here due to a treaty, or else why would a witch live among werewolves?When the attack happened on this pack, she got sent here because Alisha's mother had some witch powers, so she was considered part of the witch side too. She helped them when they needed it, so as Lima came here to help the warriors and to heal others, she had to stay due to the circumstances, and how the pack needed her powers for healing and recovery.Now, she did help by telling about the curse and curing Alisha a bit. That doesn't mean she will keep doing it; she hates sticking her nose into business that isn
"Come here, sit down. Now tell us what you all found," Levi immediately came with water as soon as Alice, Maya, and Jackson entered.She, Rish, and Alisha were all so eager to know what happened about the whole building scenario.And all three of them were dissatisfied too because they were left behind. Usually, they all went there to train and were very familiar with the area, but today Maya allowed no one other than Alice, who obviously saw the building, so it was necessary for him to go.Elk had some work, so he couldn't go with them or stay at home either."Let us breathe. Why are you so eager?" Maya sighed as they all settled in their seats and took the water."How can we not be eager?" Rish stated. "You all went there without us, of course we are curious, and it's so hard to keep our calm after seeing you all.""That's because it wasn't necessary for so many of us to go there, and we can't just leave one person alone here, even though this house is safe. That doesn't mean I'm no
"Is this the place where you found the key?" Jackson asked, unsure of what to do next."Yes, this is exactly where I saw the building and got this key," Alice replied. How could he forget? Even in his dreams the previous night, he had seen that damned building and felt the exact same feeling as the moment he stood in that place. Now that they were here, the building was nowhere to be found, just as he had been unable to see it after exiting yesterday. Again, he wanted to dismiss yesterday as a dream, but this key wouldn't let that happen – nor would the vivid, detailed memory ingrained in his head.So it was useless to even try. But what now? There was no building here, and he didn't know what he was meant to do with this key.He brushed his hair back, stress clearly visible on his face. He didn't look panicked, but he was far from comfortable or at peace.This was mostly because of his involvement with the mafia; he rarely felt panic unless his mother or Alisha were somehow harmed
"I know you've suffered a lot, but that doesn't mean it'll set things straight," Maya said, her wrinkled face showing the weight of her exhaustion and stress. "It doesn't matter, Alisha. When you're in a place where you have to fight, death is unavoidable. Did you think you'd get the Alpha position peacefully?"How could she not be tired? Everything was taking its toll on her mind; she didn't even want to count it all. Finding Alisha had been her first priority, but back then, she hadn't thought deeply about what she'd do next or how things would work out.Now, when she did think about it, it seemed like a far-fetched dream. It was as if she'd only dreamed about the starting point—finding Alisha—and then never dreamed beyond that. And now she was suffering in her success: the attack, Alisha's curse, the pack's new Alpha, and this building mystery. Everything was crushing her.She didn't even know how to mend her relationship with Elk. He'd said he forgave her, but since that day, she
Alisha sighed, watching him sleep peacefully. She didn't understand why she felt compelled to comfort him and talk with him like this, especially when he had been inches away from forcing her into a situation she would never want.Somehow, she felt guilty because he was here because of her. Maybe he wanted to be here, but that didn't mean she could simply push things aside. He wouldn't have to be here if it weren't for her; he was away from his mother and everyone else, all because of her. So, she couldn't bring herself to deny him some peace.It wasn't that she was particularly good at providing comfort, but she thought he needed someone to rely on. At the dining table, he had looked pale when talking about the building that no one else had seen. She was shocked when he showed the key, knowing that Alice wasn't a paranoid person who would joke about such things.It might have been believable if it were about a place she had never seen, but she had trained on that ground for a whole w
"Maya, I wanted to ask you something," Alice finally spoke, pushing his dinner around the plate.What happened today—the old building, the key—it had messed with his head. No matter how he tried, the building wasn't there again. As if it was all a dream. But the key in his pocket was solid proof that today was real."Ask," Maya looked up, her gaze sharp.Levi, Rish, Alisha, Jackson, and Elk all turned to Alice, waiting."So I was running on the training grounds today," Alice began, fiddling with his spoon."And?" Maya prompted, confusion lacing her voice."There was... a building," he stumbled over the words, not sure how to explain."What do you mean, 'a building'?" Jackson's eyes narrowed."Yeah, what building? There's nothing out there," Elk added. "Even the pack doesn't use those grounds. That's why we picked it for training.""Maybe you ran too hard," Rish chimed in, swallowing a mouthful of food. "We're out there every day. No buildings in sight."Alice's fingers twitched. How c
'Why do I always lose my temper and control like this? I was doing fine, but then I ruined everything,' Alice mumbled to himself, regretting his actions with Alisha in the room.It was as if everything had slipped away, and he wasn't in control of his own body. Most of the time, he never regretted what he did with Alisha, but today, what happened in the room felt different—as if someone else was controlling him.The way he wanted to consume her, though she always allured him in a way that made him lose his mind, today was too much.'I need to be in control, or else Alisha will hate me more than she already does,' he reasoned with himself.He'd held his patience for weeks, trying to make Alisha comfortable with him, and again, things went exactly how he didn't want them to.He started running on the training ground they'd been using for a week. The exercise felt refreshing to a certain point; his fuzzy mind began to clear as his legs picked up pace and the soothing air hit his system.
"I don't want it. Or has my dumbness turned on you and you've caught it whole? Is that why you're unable to hear what I'm saying?" Alisha sneered, not liking even the tiniest attempt to manipulate her like this.And yet, her body was betraying her. She felt a heat crawling up her skin, a readiness to give in that had nothing to do with her will. Maybe it was the mate bond, something she didn't fully understand but couldn't ignore. The effect his touch had on her lately was no joke. But that didn't make it right."You're making this so hard for me. You know that, right?" Alice's voice was crisp and curt as he grabbed her by the neck. Not with too much force, but enough to startle her, enough to make her whole body shake."Ahmmm," Alisha whimpered, his grip on her neck tightening just shy of pain. His chest rubbed against her forehead as he towered over her, a predator watching his prey. His eyes, dark and intent, seemed ready to devour her."Just like that, moan for me," he growled, hi