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Marred by his Betrayal Chapter 0024
Ryder “You've gotten over your head if you think you can get rid of me that easily,” Alexis shouted, her voice could be heard from across the room. “I'll make sure you have no one to run back to.” “Lower your voice!” I ordered. Alim was in the next room and I didn't want him to have to listen in on our conversation. “No, I won't.” “Yes, you will and you'll do so right now. Or I'll take your precious little card and put an end to your excess spending.” “No, you wouldn't,” she retorted, but her voice was down a notch. “You're not denouncing me to run back to your infertile ex.” I ran a hand through my thick mop of hair. Ever since I had kissed Sarah, I haven't been able to shake it off my mind. Every day, relieving the memory was torture, knowing she was only a few miles away from me. After our brief meeting at the restaurant yesterday, I knew I couldn't pretend anymore. I couldn't pretend to live a lie with Alexis. Not anymore. Not when my heart beats for someone else. I
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RYDER“The investigation is still ongoing. They have given us no names. Only a piece of metal. Everything is still in…” I banged the table, interrupting Addo’s speech. He’s the second commander of the battalion stationed on the outskirts of my land, patrolling the border separating our lands from the WitcherWolves.The round table housed five battalion officers, Trevor and myself included. The meeting was held in an underground room, away from prying eyes and ears.Whatever was said here, never makes it out of the room.I had asked Trevor to call the meeting after he had handed me Sarah’s bracelet—the one I had given her on our first wedding anniversary.I had it custom-made for her with her initials and mine, engraved in it. She loved it and wore it every day.It's been a week since the attack on my business and yet, no tangible information has been provided. No fingerprints, and no cause of the incident. Just Sarah’s bracelet.I needed to take matters into my own hands.“We know wh
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Sarah Something startled me from my sleep. I heard the sound of movement around me as I tried to allow my sleepy eyes to adjust to the dark room. I turned on the bedside lamp on the table. "Is anyone here?" I called out groggily. I looked closely around me from the comfort of my bed. My room was spacious and the bed was set in the center of it. The canopy covering the bed was draped with shrill white lace curtains which were tied back with a thong to the bedpost. Only a couch sat by the window, overlooking the streets. I heard the noise again. It was coming from the farther corner of my room. I squinted my eyes in the direction of the noise. A pair of huge yellow eyes stared at me from the dark corner of my closet. My heart stopped beating for a second. Fear crippled me to my bed and dulled my senses. I felt dizzy as memories of the last time I had seen yellow eyes in a corner, came rushing back. It was back to finish the job; that was all my head could think. It mov
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Sarah "Oh finally, you're up. Lucas said not to disturb you." Ma walked past, hands filled with clothes. "He said you had a fright last night. Feeling okay now?" I nodded. Ma was the head of staff at Lucas’ mansion. Her name was Marika but she preferred to be called Ma. She was very doting when it came to Lucas but held a slight resentment towards me. I believe she felt that way towards anyone Lucas shows a tiny bit of attention. It must have taken a miracle to drag her out of the house and away from her duties to Lucas. The house was bustling with activities as noise filtered into my room. It was a miracle how I slept through it. Last night must have taken a toll on me. “What's going on downstairs?” I asked, getting up from the bed and heading to the bathroom. “Is Lucas still around?” "The men are at work,” she answered flatly, ignoring my question about Lucas. "I'll have Uriel run you a bath. Would you like to clean your room by yourself? Or I could have the girls do it
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SarahI sat on the floor of the toilet and stuffed my fist into my mouth, screaming till my lungs felt raw. Everything happening was beginning to take a toll on me.I'd lost track of the reason why I was back here, in Nightshade pack, in the first place —to have my revenge on Ryder.Now, I'm saddled with unwanted feelings and dead animals appearing in my bed. I was letting Ryder affect me. I was letting him get to my head and body.I shuddered, shaking off the memories that threatened to cloud my mind.I stopped screaming and began to laugh. I hear the madness in it.I didn't care.I was already mad thinking I could live a lie. I knew sooner or later, I would have to accept the truth. It was useless fighting it.The truth that, I'll never be immune to Ryder. Beneath the layers of hate and mistrust, my heart still ached to be loved by that monster.But first, I intended to burn the bridge that ties us—our past. Every inch of it. And if we're able to survive the aftermath, then my heart
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Drako I lurked in the dark, watching from a distance at her house. Only a sliver of moon graced the sky, casting shadows around me. But it was perfect. It offered no light and gave me the perfect cover as I crouched lower on the branch of an oak tree. Everywhere was quiet and still. Just the way I loved it. The cool breeze teased my skin. I've been watching pretty, little Sarah for a few days now. After she appeared on television during their coverage of the burning buildings. Little Sarah has grown so big. She wasn't hard to miss in the crowd of people surrounding the place. I would recognize that face anywhere, anytime. Siea’s face. She had her mother’s face, only younger and without the unruly red hair I loved so much on her. Siea had been my lover, as far as I could describe it. And I had never loved another like I loved her. But she had a greater purpose in my life and she knew that—her blood served a greater purpose. She knew she couldn't have me forever but she lo
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Sarah My eyes fluttered open as I regained consciousness. A dull ache was just beginning to take root in my head. I tried to raise my hand to my temple but it was stuck. Slowly, my eyes moved over my body. I took a deep, shaky breath when I realized that my body was wrapped to a chair, with a twine. Subconsciously, I tugged at it, wanting to see how strong it could hold. It didn't give, instead, it dug deeper, biting into my skin. I felt the bite move around my body. I was trapped. Where am I? Why am I tied to a chair? What is that awful smell? It was making me nauseous. Slowly, my memories came flooding back. The hand on my mouth. The attack in the woods. Someone must have brought me here and tied me up. Was it Ryder? Was he really desperate to prove himself? Or was he just plain mad? Has he brought me here to finish the job his beta, Trevor failed to do? A noise in the room caught my attention. Someone was in here with me. The thought of Ryder being here made me furiou
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Ryder I was having a play date with Alim in his room when I felt tension crash through my body. It was from my mind-link to my pack’s warriors. They were agitated. I could feel the tension rising and it made me uneasy. It was a warning sign. Something was wrong. Something was terribly wrong. “/Dean/” I summoned the huge man, stationed outside Alim’s room, through the mind-link. “/Take Alim and Alexis down to the den and keep them there, till you hear from me. No one should leave the den till I say otherwise./” The bear of a man nodded his head in understanding. I knelt down and pulled my son close, my gaze resting on his face. “Alim, you've to be good and follow Dean and your mama downstairs,” I whispered. “You'll remain there till I come to get you. You've to be a man now and keep your mama safe, okay?” His head bobbed up and down like a lizard. “Can I rely on you to keep your mama safe?” I asked gently, holding him still. “Yes, papa.” “And you'll do whatever Dean te
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Sarah“Ryder!” I screamed, searching and punching my way through the chaos. “Ryder!”Pain coursed through me as something slammed into my face, knocking me to the ground.“Damn it,” I hissed, forcing myself up. I should have been more alert, but my mind was scrambled— I needed to find him.A lone figure, standing a few inches away from the fight, caught my attention as I struggled to stand on shaky feet.He had his back to me, but I recognized that broad shoulders anywhere. It was Lucas.Adrenaline rushed through my veins, pushing me off the floor and towards him. He was standing, almost like he was in a trance.Strange. But I was about to find out something worse.Almost like he could sense me, he cocked his head, his eyes briefly locking into mine before turning back.But it was enough for my eyes to register the object of his attention.A chill crawled down my spine. The tall, looming figure in front of Lucas has the moonlight on him.Drako.I froze, my breath catching in my thro
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SarahI started up the stairs, ready to strip my sweaty clothes off and drench my body in hot water before the baby woke up; a luxury I couldn’t buy.She had her own routine; keep me up all night and sleep all through the day. It was a miracle she was sleeping right now.The house was quiet, just like I wanted. Everyone was still asleep… everyone except Ryder. He was standing at the top of the stairs.“It’s time.” He whispered, as soon as I got close.It took a second for my tired brain to understand what he was saying. “Are you sure?”It had taken countless talks to get him to agree to the plan and he had done so grudgingly.“Positive. The tracker picked up her movement again. And my man on the ground just confirmed it. They are on the move.”About darn time. It’s been a long week holed up in this tiny cottage, trying to act normal while lying in wait for Lucas and Alexis.And my personal monster.“How much time do we have?” I asked, my blood pulsed at the thought of confronting Luca
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Sarah“She’s beautiful,” his voice floated through my half-conscious mind.“I know,” I muttered, my eyes slowly opening. “And feisty too. She held my finger in her little grip for so long… I fell in love all over again.”The memory brought a smile to my face. The labour was tough but getting to hold her in my arms, and seeing her tiny body snuggled close to mine, made up for the hell I went through.And the one I was yet to face.“Just like her mother,” Ryder spoke, grabbing my arm.My eyes lazily settled on Ryder, sitting beside me. He was smiling, despite the bruises covering his face… and hand; I realized as I let my gaze travel down his body.“You look like you've been in a fight and came out the worst of it.”He chuckled. “Nothing compared to how you're looking.” he squeezed my hand gently. “You did well, Sarah. She is beautiful and healthy. Have you decided on a name for her?”I consciously scanned my body. “Not yet. I've been playing around with a few. Any suggestions? I'm open
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LucasIt felt stupid, standing here, staring out the window while my whole world was falling apart. But that has been my routine for the past week, except today was different.“About time,” I muttered, my eyes trailing the pickup truck that had just pulled in.“I’ll see her in the study,” I spoke to the guard standing at the entrance. “Don’t let her take a step to any other part of the house, except it leads to the study.”I caught his silent acknowledgement as I walked passed.There was going to be a lot of explaining and screaming and I wasn’t going to be the one doing either. She’d betrayed me and this time, she was going to serve as an example to anyone who might be harbouring thoughts of that nature.Especially, her worthless father!The door creaked open, jarring me from my thoughts.“Lucas.” My name rolled off her tongue like a plead, much to my annoyance.But her appearance caught me by surprise.“Alexis. Welcome home,” I replied sarcastically, my eyes slowly taking her in.S
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Ryder My lips quivered with disgust. “Tell me again, Zane, when did you come up with this speech?”“This isn't a speech. For the safety and growth of this pack, it is in everyone's best interest that you step aside for someone more capable to take responsibility.”I laughed, although it held no humour, it held traces of my anger. “Everyone? Who have you been talking to?”“Everyone… including the people of this land who you seem to have so confidently forgotten about, because of your heart. Tell me, Ryder, is she truly worth it?”I clenched my fists, fighting to keep my anger on hold. “You think I’d risk everything for her if she wasn’t?”Zane took a step closer, his eyes narrowing. “Love isn’t enough to lead a pack. You need to be able to make tough decisions without letting your heart cloud your judgment.”I did that once and where did it land me? Right here, in this mess. But I couldn't blame Zane. He knew nothing about it.Still, I won't let him tear my pack apart because of ignor
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RyderIf I could ask for one thing right now, it would be the chance to go back in time and correct my mistakes.That night with Alexis was a mistake.Trusting her father was a mistake.Hurting Sarah and pushing her away was a mistake.Too many mistakes made already. And I was about to make another if I let Sarah have her way.I had stayed awake last night and yet, I could only come up with the lamest plan, involving the one person I hated and couldn't even afford to trust.I paused on the front steps, taking in deep breaths before uncorking my water bottle and gulping down.“Where have you been?” A voice startled me.A shadow emerged and the light from the porch cast a warm glow on my unexpected companion.It was Ava.I cocked my head at her in confusion. Her question was unexpected, bizarre even. Slowly, I continued my ascent to the front porch, ignoring her.She blocked my path. “She is gone.” Flatly.What was she talking about? And why was she waiting for me, out here in the fark
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SarahI sat upright. Another painful ache above my pelvic area.“Why?”“Truthfully?” I nodded, eager to get him out of my room. “I'm doing this for the safety of our pack. Ryd—Alpha Ryder seem to have forgotten his duties to the pack… he is like a man lost in love.”Ryder wasn't in love. He felt guilt. There is a difference.“He won’t listen to reason…” his voice was low like he was ashamed of himself for talking. “He has th—this insane need to protect you, even if it means destroying the pack. And I can't sit back and let it happen.” No, you can't. You don't regard me and my existence isn't worth a dime to you, talk more of the lives of your pack members.“So… I’m not worth it?” I admit. More like an angry statement.He didn’t flinch nor bat an eyelid, which annoyed me the more. “You suggested it… didn’t you?” His cold eyes mocked me. “I’m only granting you what you asked for… or are you having a change of heart?”I swallowed. “No.”“Good. I have got a plan already laid out.”I lis
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“SarahThe attack was all Lucas’ idea. A backup plan to get you if you failed to marry him.” I heard Ryder's voice but my gaze was locked on Alexis.“The man I killed… their leader, hinted at a woman, being behind the attack.”I saw something flash through her eyes. It was too fast, I couldn't put a name to it.“Are you sure about it?” Ryder’s voice was laced with disbelief, which I found strange.Was he trying to make excuses for her? Ignoring his question, I pushed my body forward, letting my legs drop to the ground. “You owe me that much, Alexis. If you tried to kill me and failed, you owe it to me to answer my question.” I said quietly, my face barely inches away from hers.“I don't owe you anything,” her foul breath filled my nostrils.What was I expecting? That she would admit to sending rogues to kill me? That she would apologise for ruining my life? That I would find fulfilment when in her misery?I pushed my chair back and stood up. I needed to be done with this part of my
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RyderThe meeting tonight had yielded no positive results. Instead, all the advisors had sided with Sarah and Zane, to my annoyance.What they thought was best for the pack, was never going to happen. Not when I was still the Alpha of the Stormclaw pack.But, still, I was running out of time. I had less than 48 hours to find another plan that didn't involve Sarah putting herself in danger.I kissed a sleeping Alim before I got out of bed. He was recovering fine which I was grateful to the goddess for. But he was still wary of me. Pauline had assured me everything would be fine with time and I believed her.Draping my nightrobe, I left the room quietly, not wanting to wake Alim up.I had one more business to take care of before I called it a day. The house was quiet and dark as I made my way down the stairs.“For fuck sake!” I cursed as my feet collided with something on the floor.“Who is there?” I heard Sarah’s frightened voice. It was coming from the living room.“Sarah?”“Ryder? Y
