QUINN'S POV I gulped down saliva, hesitant to speak. My eyes flickered as I stared at him.He had a deadly expression, one that managed to push out the hesitation. I exhaled, cleared my throat, and began to speak.“The men!! There were about three of them.” I paused, the memory of the incident gnawing at my chest.“Gianna had ordered me to strip before the guests She had invited for a party, and I refused her order. As punishment, she asked the men to beat me to a pulp.“Damm it!! What exactly has come over Gianna?” he slammed his hands onto the bathtub. “Can you describe these men?”I nodded, “Yes I can. They all are tall and lanky. Heavily built as well.”“You can recognize them if you see them?” “Yes I can. How could I ever forget the faces of those who plunged me in such pain and affliction?” My voice was filled with spite and anger.Alpha Perrin patted me on the shoulders. “I will have this handled as soon as possible. For now, I have something to show you.”My brows furrowed,
Alpha Perrin Having been away from the pack for some time, I was elated to finally return. An important mission made me leave the pack, a few days ago. As Gianna stood before me that very day I prepared to leave, her hands clasped together, I ogled hard at her.She had this look on her face, I couldn't exactly decode. I ignored it like a plague, going on with the main reason why I had summoned.“Gianna,” I began, my voice loud and fierce. “I'll be out of the pack for a few days, and during the time that I shall be away, You would be in charge of the affairs of the pack.”She nodded her head in agreement, smiling at me. “You have got nothing to worry about. The park is in entirely safe and hands.”I smiled back at her, satisfied. She turned and was about to take her leave When something struck within me. “Gianna, Wait a minute.”She halted, resting her gaze on me. “I have a strict warning for you, and knowing kind of person I am, I wouldn't expect you to go against it.”“Speak, I'm
QUINN POVKnowing Gianna, I knew she wasn’t one to bluff. I tried to keep my cool, but fear had already wrapped its icy fingers around me."Why wait until nightfall? If you are going to do it, just get it over with now."She smirked, tilting her head. "Aww, eager to die, are we? But where is the fun in that? No drama, no suspense? That would be so boring."The air felt heavy, my heartbeat pounding like a war drum. The thought of dying sent chills down my spine. No. I couldn’t die. No matter what."Well," she continued, her voice filled with amusement. "I am feeling generous today. So, I am giving you another option. Think of it as my way of being merciful to you and that pathetic excuse of a man, Adler."I rolled my eyes. "Can you just get to the point? I’m tired of listening to your whining."Her smile faltered for a second before she scoffed. "Fine. Let’s fight. A real fight."I blinked. "You want to fight me? Seriously? That’s the best you have got? How childish.""Call it chil
Quinn's POV The door to the room suddenly flung open. I raised my head, curious as to who it was..Alpha Perrin sauntered in, his face long and stern. His feet dragged against the floor, creating a loud upsetting noise.I hissed, irritated by his presence. How dare he come to me after all that's happened?“What brings you here, Alpha Perrin? You shouldn't be here.” The words traced out of my lips before I realized it.He exhaled, his face falling with annoyance.Without uttering a word, he sat next to me, feigning a smile. His face? It made my belly twist into a knot.I gulped down saliva, still uncomfortable with his presence. I was shaken from all that had happened, and it was quite visible.It sure would take a while before I regained myself. That was certain.My hands and feet- they shook hard like I had just walked out of an ice cold bath. Emotions clouded my thoughts, and all I could do was stare into oblivion. My feet tapped against the floor as I remained quiet.The only sou
Quinn's POV I froze.Did he just say what I think he said? My brain short-circuited, my body going stiff as my eyes stayed locked on Alpha Perrin.What the hell? Where was this coming from?It was so sudden, so out of nowhere, that my throat went dry. I swallowed hard, trying to force some moisture back into my mouth.“What… What are you even talking about?” My voice came out shaky, my heart pounding like a damn drum. Was it possible for a heart to actually explode? Because mine was giving it a damn good shot.Perrin didn’t blink. His sharp gaze burned into me like he could see straight through my skin, through my bones, all the way to my soul.“You know exactly what I am talking about, Quinn.” His voice was smooth, almost amused. “You are not actually your father’s first daughter, are you?”I jerked back slightly, blinking fast. “What?” A laugh bubbled up my throat, but it came out forced. “Of course, I am. What kind of weird question is that?”Perrin chuckled, but it wasn’t the fri
QUINN'S POV I was worried to the marrow. The way Fiona had suddenly barged in, and then she looked agitated.“Speak Fiona. What's the problem? What happened to you?” I shook her a bit when she didn't speak up.That seems to do the moment.“Just a few minutes ago, I heard Gianna speaking to someone..”“Okay. What did you hear her say to this person?” I sat upright, my heart pounding against my chest.“She.. she is planning on poisoning you…”“What?” My eyes bulged, the words hitting me in the chest. Fiona nodded her head. “That's right. She's plotting to poison you, and I'm absolutely sure they're going to go on with this plan of theirs soon.”Heat brewed in me. I became uncomfortable, rising quickly to my feet. My feet moved across the room, pacing.“Are you sure you heard right?” I couldn't help but ask even though I knew how stupid it sounded.She nodded. “Of course. I even saw her with both eyes of mine.”I bit at my lower lips, my mind racing with worry. I tried thinking of wha
QUINN'S POVWe all watched Gianna as she took a bite of the food. My heart pounded so hard I could hear it in my ears. Any second now, she would start choking or clutching her stomach in agony. Something dramatic. Anything.But nope. She just chewed, swallowed, and then had the audacity to look straight at us like we were the crazy ones.“Are you happy now?” she asked, raising an eyebrow.Wait what?My stomach dropped. This wasn’t right. Fiona swore there was poison in the food. Was I losing my mind? Did she lie?I glanced at Alpha Perrin, hoping for some kind of reaction, but all I got was his usual cold expression. “See?” he said, leaning back like he had all the time in the world. “Told you. Gianna would never poison you. You stress yourself out for nothing.”I whipped my head toward him, my frustration bubbling over. “No. I know what I heard. What I saw. She tried to poison me. Let’s just wait a little longer.”I folded my arms and stared at Gianna, waiting for something, anythin
Chapter one Quinn's pov“No, no, no!!!” I screamed, joking up from the bed with my hair as rough as it could be. Thick sweat trailed all over my body, and my hands were shaking as though there was no tomorrow. My chase paced as my drumming heart, and it got really hard for me to swallow.“What kind of nightmare is this?” I asked, and just then, I heard a banging sound.“BOOM!” The house shook, making my eyes widen. I immediately threw my legs off the bed, holding on to my nightgown as I rushed out of there with worry in mind.“You’ve got to be kidding me,” I said when I got to the living room. My parents, who were leaders of the pack, were already dressed up in their armor, ready for battle.“Mom, Dad, what's going on?” I said with worry imprinted on my face. However, my mother rushed towards me and grabbed my shoulders.“You better save my daughter. You better!” She urged, pushing me towards the way I came.“Take Laila and carry her to the bunker. Do you hear me?” She asked, and I
QUINN'S POVWe all watched Gianna as she took a bite of the food. My heart pounded so hard I could hear it in my ears. Any second now, she would start choking or clutching her stomach in agony. Something dramatic. Anything.But nope. She just chewed, swallowed, and then had the audacity to look straight at us like we were the crazy ones.“Are you happy now?” she asked, raising an eyebrow.Wait what?My stomach dropped. This wasn’t right. Fiona swore there was poison in the food. Was I losing my mind? Did she lie?I glanced at Alpha Perrin, hoping for some kind of reaction, but all I got was his usual cold expression. “See?” he said, leaning back like he had all the time in the world. “Told you. Gianna would never poison you. You stress yourself out for nothing.”I whipped my head toward him, my frustration bubbling over. “No. I know what I heard. What I saw. She tried to poison me. Let’s just wait a little longer.”I folded my arms and stared at Gianna, waiting for something, anythin
QUINN'S POV I was worried to the marrow. The way Fiona had suddenly barged in, and then she looked agitated.“Speak Fiona. What's the problem? What happened to you?” I shook her a bit when she didn't speak up.That seems to do the moment.“Just a few minutes ago, I heard Gianna speaking to someone..”“Okay. What did you hear her say to this person?” I sat upright, my heart pounding against my chest.“She.. she is planning on poisoning you…”“What?” My eyes bulged, the words hitting me in the chest. Fiona nodded her head. “That's right. She's plotting to poison you, and I'm absolutely sure they're going to go on with this plan of theirs soon.”Heat brewed in me. I became uncomfortable, rising quickly to my feet. My feet moved across the room, pacing.“Are you sure you heard right?” I couldn't help but ask even though I knew how stupid it sounded.She nodded. “Of course. I even saw her with both eyes of mine.”I bit at my lower lips, my mind racing with worry. I tried thinking of wha
Quinn's POV I froze.Did he just say what I think he said? My brain short-circuited, my body going stiff as my eyes stayed locked on Alpha Perrin.What the hell? Where was this coming from?It was so sudden, so out of nowhere, that my throat went dry. I swallowed hard, trying to force some moisture back into my mouth.“What… What are you even talking about?” My voice came out shaky, my heart pounding like a damn drum. Was it possible for a heart to actually explode? Because mine was giving it a damn good shot.Perrin didn’t blink. His sharp gaze burned into me like he could see straight through my skin, through my bones, all the way to my soul.“You know exactly what I am talking about, Quinn.” His voice was smooth, almost amused. “You are not actually your father’s first daughter, are you?”I jerked back slightly, blinking fast. “What?” A laugh bubbled up my throat, but it came out forced. “Of course, I am. What kind of weird question is that?”Perrin chuckled, but it wasn’t the fri
Quinn's POV The door to the room suddenly flung open. I raised my head, curious as to who it was..Alpha Perrin sauntered in, his face long and stern. His feet dragged against the floor, creating a loud upsetting noise.I hissed, irritated by his presence. How dare he come to me after all that's happened?“What brings you here, Alpha Perrin? You shouldn't be here.” The words traced out of my lips before I realized it.He exhaled, his face falling with annoyance.Without uttering a word, he sat next to me, feigning a smile. His face? It made my belly twist into a knot.I gulped down saliva, still uncomfortable with his presence. I was shaken from all that had happened, and it was quite visible.It sure would take a while before I regained myself. That was certain.My hands and feet- they shook hard like I had just walked out of an ice cold bath. Emotions clouded my thoughts, and all I could do was stare into oblivion. My feet tapped against the floor as I remained quiet.The only sou
QUINN POVKnowing Gianna, I knew she wasn’t one to bluff. I tried to keep my cool, but fear had already wrapped its icy fingers around me."Why wait until nightfall? If you are going to do it, just get it over with now."She smirked, tilting her head. "Aww, eager to die, are we? But where is the fun in that? No drama, no suspense? That would be so boring."The air felt heavy, my heartbeat pounding like a war drum. The thought of dying sent chills down my spine. No. I couldn’t die. No matter what."Well," she continued, her voice filled with amusement. "I am feeling generous today. So, I am giving you another option. Think of it as my way of being merciful to you and that pathetic excuse of a man, Adler."I rolled my eyes. "Can you just get to the point? I’m tired of listening to your whining."Her smile faltered for a second before she scoffed. "Fine. Let’s fight. A real fight."I blinked. "You want to fight me? Seriously? That’s the best you have got? How childish.""Call it chil
Alpha Perrin Having been away from the pack for some time, I was elated to finally return. An important mission made me leave the pack, a few days ago. As Gianna stood before me that very day I prepared to leave, her hands clasped together, I ogled hard at her.She had this look on her face, I couldn't exactly decode. I ignored it like a plague, going on with the main reason why I had summoned.“Gianna,” I began, my voice loud and fierce. “I'll be out of the pack for a few days, and during the time that I shall be away, You would be in charge of the affairs of the pack.”She nodded her head in agreement, smiling at me. “You have got nothing to worry about. The park is in entirely safe and hands.”I smiled back at her, satisfied. She turned and was about to take her leave When something struck within me. “Gianna, Wait a minute.”She halted, resting her gaze on me. “I have a strict warning for you, and knowing kind of person I am, I wouldn't expect you to go against it.”“Speak, I'm
QUINN'S POV I gulped down saliva, hesitant to speak. My eyes flickered as I stared at him.He had a deadly expression, one that managed to push out the hesitation. I exhaled, cleared my throat, and began to speak.“The men!! There were about three of them.” I paused, the memory of the incident gnawing at my chest.“Gianna had ordered me to strip before the guests She had invited for a party, and I refused her order. As punishment, she asked the men to beat me to a pulp.“Damm it!! What exactly has come over Gianna?” he slammed his hands onto the bathtub. “Can you describe these men?”I nodded, “Yes I can. They all are tall and lanky. Heavily built as well.”“You can recognize them if you see them?” “Yes I can. How could I ever forget the faces of those who plunged me in such pain and affliction?” My voice was filled with spite and anger.Alpha Perrin patted me on the shoulders. “I will have this handled as soon as possible. For now, I have something to show you.”My brows furrowed,
QUINN'S POV Alpha Perrin's eyes burned with fury.I wasn't sure I'd ever seen him as upset as he was at that moment.The men bowed at him, their hands shaking uncontrollably. They seemed smitten and had the look of a toddler about to be punished.Soft sobs escaped from my lips, glad that he had arrived at the moment. “Is nobody going to answer me? Or would you rather have me kill you all?” He yelled at the top of his voice, his eyes moving between the men. They shivered in fear, none able to bring themselves to speak. I wiped the tears off my eyes as I tried to get up, but to no avail.Gianna rushed forward, standing right beside him. “Long leave, the Alpha,” She praised, bowing to him as well.Alpha Perrin was totally uninterested. All he wanted from them was an answer, something he wasn't getting at the moment. “I didn’t realize you will be coming in today.” Gianna smiled, rubbing her hands in anxiety.“Would you like something to drink in the main house?” Turning towards her,
QUINN'S POV Seeing what had happened, there was only one option left - to flee.I gathered strength, muttered a few words and raced out of the room. My feet moved swiftly along the interlocked floor, and I was sure to escape this time.“Get her!! If she manages to escape, then you're all dead.’’Guards came on my tail, sprinting quickly behind me. I wasn't sure I could keep up from them for long.“You scheming witch!” A guard cussed as they caught up with me. He was infuriated, his breathing ragged. “Why do you have to stress us out so much?”They dragged me back to the house where Gianna was waiting. She wore a frown over her face like a plaque, her arms clasped together.“Did you really think you could escape from me? Didn't I already make it clear that you're mine.”Gianna moved closer, raised her hand and brought it heavily on my face. I recoiled, almost falling to the floor. The impact was crazy.Quickly, I pulled myself up, standing tall before her. My face bore within to the a