Warning: There might be some disturbing descriptions in this chapter, involving violence and blood. Ryder My wolf prowled the border separating my land from the Nightshade’s. It was a moonless night and the stars were hidden behind heavy dark clouds. Silence reigned tonight, not even the whistling of a bird could be heard. I had hurriedly put my affairs in order, putting Trevor in charge. Unknown to Trevor, I had also enlisted the help of a friend to keep a close eye on him. After Sarah’s accusation, I decided to have another investigation carried out discreetly on the warehouses. The pack members had gathered this evening to bid me well but my goodbyes with Alim were the most painful. He had clung to my body, refusing to leave me, begging to follow me. I watched his emotions switch from pain to anger. He stormed into his room, tears still visible in his eyes and slammed the door at me. A branch snapped nearby, putting me on alert. My wolf raised its head, ready to strike. Bu
RyderSomething wasn't right.My wolf broke off, sniffing the air. The air was filled with the scent of blood and smoke as he neared the Stormclaw pack. Sarah trailed behind me.I tried reaching Trevor through the mind link. It proved futile. Sarah’s wolf trodded to me, nuzzling my neck. She had sensed my agitation. I nudged her softly and resumed my journey. My wolf picking up its pace.The site of my city as I ran past it made my heart beat fast. Houses were razed down, furs littered everywhere and the stench of blood grew stronger.It didn't slow me down as I burst into my compound through the woods. I shifted, taking the steps two at a time, with only one destination in mind. I snagged Alim’s door open, my heart racing widely as my eyes scanned the room. He wasn't there. “Alim!” I screamed, pushing every door in a haste.People scurried past me, their faces grim, paying no attention to me as I walked the hallway, pushing every door open.I pushed the door to my room, and Trevor
Ryder“Where is she?” Alexis asked, barging into the study.The papers on my desk scattered in different directions as she slammed the door behind her.Irritated. “Where is who?”“Don't play dumb with me, Ryder. Where is Sarah? The guard just informed me there is no one in the cell.”“Why are you asking the guards questions about Sarah? If he said there's no one down there, then there is no one down there. I don't owe you an explanation, Alexis.”“Yes, you do,” the authority in her voice grabbed my attention. I cocked my head to the side, so I could see her clearly. “You don't run this pack alone. I'm your Luna. You let that two-faced bitch into our lives. Now, my son will never feel safe in his home because his father is too busy, chasing after a woman who is hell-bent on destroying him. Too blind to see what's right in front of him!”“Enough, Alexis!” I ordered, my fist banging on the table. “My son is safe and so are you. I'll find out who is behind this. And when that day comes,
Alexis “Not here,” I whispered, walking fast into the woods. He followed at a slower pace. His body language screamed confusion.I continued deeper into the woods, far away from the house. Coming out of Ryder’s study, I had sighted Trevor in the foyer, making his way up the stairs.My eyes widened in fear. Things were about to take a different turn from what I had displayed earlier if Trevor meets Ryder now.I knew I needed to act quickly. I couldn't let Trevor go into Ryder’s study. Not now.I hurried down the stairs, brushing his shoulder lightly and pausing for a millisecond for his eyes to acknowledge the fear I had manipulated in mine.He didn't need much. He knew what to do. He walked the length of the stairs and descended the stairs in no hurry, following me at a distance.When I was certain we were far away from the house, I stopped walking and waited for him to catch up.“You’ve missed me?” the idiot grabbed my waist and pulled me to his body, smothering me in wet kisses. “Y
Ryder“Alpha, we've his location,” Adam, one of the warriors I'd enlisted, spoke from the other end of the phone.“Where?” I asked groggily, sleep still evident in my voice. It was two in the morning. I didn't need to ask questions, I knew who he was referring to.“Tausy Bar, on the outskirts of the land.”“I'll be right there.” I ended the call and got out of bed. Every trace of sleep was gone from my eyes.I threw on some clothes and walked towards the entrance of the house.Trevor has been MIA all afternoon.I had summoned him to the pack house through the mind-link, but he refused to acknowledge my order. I tried different means; calling and texting, but still no response.So, I sent the warriors, I'd asked for earlier in the day, to search the land and bring Trevor to me. But he seemed to vanish into thin air.I'd only wanted to talk but now, I've a feeling that wouldn't be the case. If Trevor was avoiding me, then he had something to hide. If the allegations against him were tr
SarahMy eyes trailed Ryder, his shoulder stiff, as he walked out of the bar. I felt like a fool, standing there, waiting for him to turn around. Hoping he would. He didn't.I slumped into the chair, my chest rising and falling rapidly as I gasped for air.The look on his face before he departed would have made me cry. But I didn't. It wasn't the reason I grappled my chest as the pain increased with every breath I took. It was the fact that I had left everything and ran down to this dumpster, to meet him.My phone had pinged while I was in the bathroom, getting ready for bed. It was a text message ‘Meet me at Tausy bar, now’ from an unknown number.I don't know what came over me or what I expected. But the thought of Ryder being the anonymous messenger crossed my mind. It's only been twenty-four hours since we parted ways, so the possibility was slim. But I couldn't help hoping and thinking he had sent the message.Who else would have texted me to meet them this late? And in Stormclaw
SarahI winced, his grip around my waist tightened. His nostril flared, and his breaths came out ragged and hot.“Did I hear you correctly? Or my ears are playing tricks on me?” he whispered harshly. His rough voice grazed my ears. My face contoured in pain as his grip around my waist continued to tighten. I tried to pull away but it only made matters worse. “Answer me.”“You… you are hurting…me,” I managed to squeeze out. My voice pleading as I placed my hands on his chest, trying to create some distance. “Lucas, please.”“Answer my question, Sarah!” he growled dangerously and a case of goosebumps attacked my whole body, produced by fear. He was a different person.I froze in his embrace, barely breathing. But my wolf didn't feel threatened. For a moment, I was unable to put two words together, shocked by the anger in his voice.“I can't.. breathe, Lucas. You're…suffocating me.” His eyes darkened with realization and his hands fell away roughly. He took a few steps back, his eyes bu
SarahI didn't realize when we pulled up to the house. But as soon as we passed the gate, and approached the driveway, a car swerved from behind us, narrowly missing a coalition as it overtook us and packed in front of us.Reeling from shock, I sat upright, barely breathing, my eyes fixed on the car and waiting for the intruder to show itself.Rob was already poised, his hand positioned at his left side to easily access the firearm he carried everywhere. It was an additional protocol of Lucas since the attack.I heaved a sigh of relief and watched Rob’s hand fall to his side as we saw Lucas pull out of the car. But my relief was short-lived. Lucas trembled with rage as he walked towards me.In a split second, he snagged my car door open and grabbed my hand, pulling me roughly out of the car, my back against the car. He placed his two hands on the car, effectively trapping me between him and the car.“Don't ever walk out on me. Ever,” he uttered harshly. “And you can't keep running awa