Sarah My eyes widen, taken aback by his reaction. Lucas was known across the realm for his ruthlessness. But he has never raised his voice at me. Not once. “What does it look like?” I said, still shocked by how fast he switched up. “I was returning the gesture.” He arched his brow. “Which I find very strange. You would never welcome me with open hands. Not you, Sarah.” Lucas wasn't entirely wrong; I had my selfish reasons. If he thinks that I was playing along—which I was doing, willingly—he wouldn't be so anxious to spy on me. Nevertheless, kissing him hadn't been as bad as I’d imagined and I might be tempted to try again. No, I wouldn't. It might send the wrong signals and make things between us uncomfortable. I knew what I was doing being flirtatious over the phone but right now, I have taken things too far. “You're right,” I chided myself. “That's unlike me. Do you need me to apologize?” “No. Never.” His eyes had lost their hardness when they settled on me again.
Ryder I sat on the edge of the bed. My fingers were lost in Alim’s mop of black hair. Strands of curly hair fell across his face, as he lay on the bed, eyes shut to the world. The silence in the room was temporarily punctured by his soft breathing. I've been told he takes after me. His eyes were the same shade of blue as mine. He has the strength of wolves ten years older than him. He was growing up to be a strong leader. I stared at his face and guilt washed over me. I haven't been paying attention to him. I came back home way past his bedtime and left the house before the sun was up. I needed to make time for my son. This business with Reagan needed to be over so I could get back to my life and son. The thought of speaking to Alexis about her attitude towards Alim crossed my mind. But I quickly dismissed it. It was useless. It was like talking to a brick wall. Alexis had never taken any interest in the boy. After his birth, she had handed him over to the wet nurse and
Sarah The parking lot was closed off to the road. I sat in the backseat, feeling out of sorts as Robert, my bodyguard, who was also acting as my driver maneuvered the car into the empty space. The journey down to this building had been emotionally draining. The sights brought back memories of my childhood. And bittersweet memories of my existence as Luna. “Are you alright back there, ma?” he asked. I smiled at the back of his head. I knew he could see my reflection in the mirror. Robert Harting but ‘Rob’ to his friends was a bear of a man. Though he was a ruthless warrior just like his master. He had fought side by side with Lucas and had retired from active battles after an injury on his right leg. Now, he’s one of Lucas’ trusted guards. I had taken a liking to him the moment we first met. He knew how to tell a joke and take one too. Lucas had assigned Rob to me as my bodyguard after my ordeal at the hospital five years ago. But when I had left the pack, Rob wouldn't follow m
Ryder Something felt different. My wolf senses were all over the place. Which made my wolf restless, beneath my skin. The guard let me through the building and people greeted me as I walked past. I had made plans for today. But only two on the list were my topmost priorities; get over this meeting and spend quality time with my son. Dennis, my ever-present bodyguard, walked at a distance, leaving me to my thoughts. My conversation with Alexis this morning hadn't been pleasant. She seemed not to be bothered about her son. She wouldn’t give two cents if he fell right in front of her, except it benefitted her. **** “You're his father. Do whatever you will. I did my part, I gave you an heir. Something the ‘so-called love of your life’ failed to do. I should be worshipped for that, not treated like a pauper and asked to babysit.” Alexis spat out, her face contorted into something hideous. “Alim is your responsibility. Don't put that on me.” “You're not babysitting anyone.
SarahThe summer was in full bloom and the air was filled with scattered pollen from blooming flowers and fragrance. Street shops were bursting with flowers, different colours and shapes.But that wasn't the reason for my excitement. My wolf had woken me early with her excitement. I was to be mated today. And the moon goddess had decided to bless me with the perfect day.A red moon was expected today, which meant, the alpha would have his transitioning ceremony. It threw the whole pack into a celebratory mood.Not me. I was solely focused on satisfying the heat between my legs.The thought of meeting my mate today made me giggly and act like a love-struck child.I felt over the moon. Nothing could ruin my day. Or so I thought. Till a car ran through, soiling my dress with the pool of muddy water on the road.I stared at the dress till tears blurred my vision. It had taken me a month's wages to buy this dress.My father had offered no assistance. “You don't need that. You're already p
Sarah “Me!? Are you sure you have the right name? I've no business with the council of elders.” “I'm not here to provide you with answers to the questions you may have. I'm nothing but a messenger.” “Well then,” Lucas interrupted, pulling his weight up. “Introduce yourself, servant.” “Tomorrow is the date,” the man continued, speaking fast, not introducing himself or acknowledging Lucas’ presence. “They will be expecting you. Here,” he stretched out his hand, revealing a small scroll. “All you need to know has been written down. Speedy recovery.” “What does the council want with me?” I threw my question at his retreating figure. He ignored my question, leaving the same way he had arrived. I threw a questioning look at Lucas, baffled at the whole interaction. He shrugged. “I've no clue what that was all about.” He took the scroll from my hand and pried it open. “It says here that ‘the house of cards has requested your humble present, Sarah Willow, tomorrow at dawn. A dri
Sarah“My mother? What has she got to do with this?”“Everything. She let her selfishness cloud her judgement.”“That's not true. You don't know anything about my mother,” I insisted, refusing to believe anything he said. “She was the most selfless person I've ever known. She taught me everything I know till death took her away.”“Your mother is alive and her name is Siea.”“You're lying,” I yelled, caught off guard by this revelation. I stood up hastily, knocking my chair to the floor. “My mother is dead.”“Sit down, Erielse,” they commanded in unison, the same way they did at the beginning.I picked up the chair and sat down with a thud. I wanted nothing more than to leave this place. But I knew that the only way that was possible was to play along.This was insane. Ambushing me and telling lies about a dead woman.“Your mother is the bastard child of Alpha Conrad. A rogue alpha, who terrorized the realm till his final breath. A nuisance, if you ask me, and glad to see his end. But,
Ryder Alexis stood beside me as we navigated through the crowded room. She was particular about keeping up ‘the happy home facade’ in public. “Don't be a snub and ruin the party for me,” she hissed, pulling my hand forcefully around her waist. I planted a smile on my face as we exchanged greetings with a few friends of ours. The room was packed full of prominent wolves across the realm. I had sighted Trevor earlier in the crowd, but he wasn't the reason I was there. I hated parties like this. Hated the pretence of happiness and perfection. I would have rather stayed home with Alim, playing crossword puzzles. That was Alim’s new obsession. Every week, he finds something new to obsess about. First, it was learning a difficult word and jotting it down in his journal. But Alpha Orin had requested my presence today and I couldn't refuse. He was a member of the council and my father's best friend before he died. Orin was the closest thing I had to a father figure. It would be