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Marred by his Betrayal Chapter 0049
Ryder I gazed at the garden, through the tiny window close to my desk, lost in my thoughts. The sun was beginning to descend, casting orange-gold hues in the sky. The beauty from the window wasn't enough to ease my mind. Nothing was going as I had expected. Nothing. I got up, pacing back and forth, trying to gather my thoughts. The two men seated across my table reeked of sweat and exhaustion. Same with me. I slumped into my chair, exhaustion etched on my face as I debriefed with Zane and Deron in my study. "So, the guard is still missing, and the search party has turned up nothing?" I asked, rubbing my temples. Zane nodded. "That's right, Alpha Ryder. It's like he vanished into thin air." Deron spoke up, "I'll keep tracking him, Alpha Ryder. I'll gather a few men and set out to find him tonight. It would be easier to pick up his scent faster if we didn't have a lot of people on the field. I promise you Alpha, I won't rest until we find him." Deron was an excellent tracke
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Sarah I woke up with a start, my mind foggy as I tried to make sense of where I was. Bits and pieces of yesterday's event floated beneath my sleep-laden brain. I recalled vaguely Lucas’ angry face, Lisa driving me home and tucking me into bed. The sound of a phone ringing. I rubbed my hand against my eyes, squinting against the dim light as I looked around. I realized I was in my room, lying beside my mother. She looked peaceful in her sleep except for the deep frown sprouting on her face. I sat up, stretching my upper body, trying to shake off the haze. My eyes still resting on her. Slowly, her frown deepened and she mumbled something. I couldn't catch what she said. I pulled my ear close to her mouth. She twitched, her hands flaring mid-air like she was fighting someone off. “Wake up,” I panicked, shaking her roughly. “Wake up.” She stirred and her eyes fluttered open. "Sarah?" she whispered, her voice weak. I pulled my hand quickly, tucking it behind my back. "Mom?"
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“RyderGood morning darling! You're awake. We didn't want to disturb you. How was your sleep?” Alexis sounded chirpy, the complete opposite of what I was feeling.This wasn't going to be easy. Explaining to her that last night was a one-time thing.“Good,” I muttered, thinking of how to start the conversation.“Papa,” Alim shrieked, appearing from under the table and grabbing onto my legs.“I'm glad I could be of help. I really enjoyed myself last night,” she said shyly, batting her lashes. “I haven't felt so good in a long time. I could get used to it.”Ignoring her not-so-subtle attempt at revisiting what we did last night, I picked Alim up, hugging him to my chest. I've missed him.“We were just about to have breakfast. Care to join?” Alexis asked.My tummy rumbled as I spied the spread on the table.I nodded and sat down, placing Alim in the empty seat beside me. “How have you been, buddy?”“Good. Mama made me breakfast and promised to take me to the park today.”I cocked my head
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SarahI headed back home alone after the interview. Drained from the hassle, I was ready to lose myself in my bed.Lisa turned as I walked into the living room. She was sprawled across the settee.“I saw the interview and you and Lucas looked beautiful together,” she said, smiling at me but I didn't return the smile.“Thank you for looking after my mother,” I uttered first because that was all I could think.“That's not a problem, love. Your mom was an absolute doll. Pretty much occupied doing her stuff. Are you alright?”I nodded my head in answer, my gaze straying to the focus of our discussion. She was sitting on a recliner, embroidering on a piece of fabric, acting oblivious to my presence.“Mom,” I called, occupying the empty seat in the room.“You're back,” she cocked her head to stare at me. Her eyes glazed over as they settled on me.“How did it go?” she asked absent-mindedly.“It went well. Everyone was pleasant. We were getting congratulated with every step we… Mom, your han
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Ryder“You're bleeding!” I heard Alexis' voice as she trailed behind me into my bathroom. “What happened to you?”The interrogation with Troy and his accomplice, though enlightening, had taken a violent turn. I have no regrets. They both needed to pay for what they had done. Alpha Reagan too. But I was patient. I needed to root out every one of them in my pack without spooking them.What I didn't need was the daughter of my enemy hovering over me and asking questions like she cared.“It's not my blood,” I informed her, flexing my bloodied hands under the running tap. “I had something to take care of. And it became messy.”I stole a glance at her. “What are you doing in my room?”“Thank goddess,” she sighed, her hand on her chest. “I thought for a second you were injured and I got scared.”Now, my curiosity was piqued. I turned around to face her, my eyes boring into hers. What exactly is she up to? Does she know I've found out about her father? Is she trying to cover for him? Or just
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Ryder“Did you come from the pack house?” I asked as soon as I sighted Zane, walking steadily towards me.“Yes. Deron and I decided to sleep over there with the guys. We figured it would be closer if you needed us.”I nodded in understanding.“Did anyone see you leave the pack house?”“No.”“Good. I want this to be between us. If anyone finds out what we’re trying to do tonight, our pack will be in grave danger.” I walked as I spoke and Zane fell in step. “No one should know about this. Even your brother. Can I count on you?”“Of course, Alpha Ryder. With my life.” Zane was different from Trevor. He didn't question my decisions or make a fuss when I didn't indulge him with details.We got to the garage and I dismissed my guard who walked up to us the moment he sighted me.“Get in,” I instructed Zane, pointing to the black car. “I'll fill you in on the way.”He did as he was instructed and strapped himself into the chair. His eyes trained on me as I drove the car out of the garage.I p
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SarahTiny rays of light were beginning to taint the sky as I stood over my mother’s frail form wrapped in blankets. She had slept throughout the night. Whereas Lisa and I have stayed up all night trying to reach Lucas.“I'm right here with her. She will be fine,” Lisa spoke behind me. “But Ryder won't. If you don't move fast.”I nodded in agreement. She was right. I was on a thinly stretched time limit. With one last glance at the sleeping figure, I hurried out of the house and into the car waiting for me.Rob must have sensed the urgency in my voice when I woke him up. Because he arrived at Lucas’ mansion in a new record time.I walked into the house and headed straight for his room. I knocked firmly on the door, my heart pounding with anticipation.The door creaked open, revealing Lucas with a furrowed brow. "Sarah? Why are you here so early? Is everything alright?""I need to talk to you," I said urgently, stepping inside without waiting for an invitation. “I called you all night
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Ryder “You’re awake.” My eyes flung open at the sound and I shut it back immediately. I groaned lightly as the ache at the back of my head worsened. “The light…it’s too…bright in here,” I whispered. My voice sounded parched to my hearing. But the stranger must have heard me because I heard the scuffling of feet. “It’s okay now. You’re alright now, love. You can open your eyes.” The sound came again. It was strange and unfamiliar. Slowly, my eyelids fluttered open and my eyes fell on the white-washed walls. And a woman stood close to me. Her blonde hair was wrapped in a messy bun on the top of her head. And she was tall. This wasn’t my room. And who was this woman beside me? Where was I? What time is it? Trying not to panic, I raised my head, wanting to know where I was. A sharp pain flashed through my body and I hissed in response, dropping my head back down. “Don’t try to get up, Ryder,” her hands were on me, pinning me to the bed. “It will only cause you pain. Yo
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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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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
