Kalie's point of view I stood at the edge of the cliff, gazing out at the desolate landscape. The wind howled, echoing the emptiness within me. Eve, the light of my life, was gone.Thoughts swirled in my mind like a maelstrom, each one a dagger to my heart. Why did she leave? Did she ever truly love me?Memories haunted me: Eve's smile, her laughter, her eyes sparkling with joy. All gone.I clenched my fists, feeling the weight of my failure. I couldn't protect her. Ezra, that cunning manipulator, had stolen her from me.The sun dipped below the horizon, casting the world in darkness. I felt the shadows closing in, suffocating me."Eve," I whispered, my voice lost in the wind.Tears streamed down my face, a mixture of anguish and frustration. How could she abandon me? Didn't she know I'd do anything for her?I replayed our last conversation, searching for clues. Had I missed something? Was there something I could've done differently?The pain consumed me, a raging fire that refused t
Eve's point of view I couldn't shake the feeling of being trapped. Ezra's kingdom suffocated me. I needed escape.One midnight, I slipped out. The forest beckoned. Freedom. As I ran, branches snagged at my clothes.I stumbled. And found myself at Kalie's window. Scratching the glass. A hesitant whisper."It's me."Kalie's voice. Firm, commanding. Yet, a glimmer of hope.He wouldn't hurt me. Would he? I slipped inside.Kalie's eyes become wide and concerned."Who is 'me'?" he asked. My heart skipped a beat.I revealed myself. And warned him."Don't touch me." The fear still lingered. But Kalie's presence is comforting, reassuring.For once, I felt safe. Kalie's words wrapped around me like a shield."You can trust me."Tears pricked at the corners of my eyes. No one had said those words.Not since...not since Mother. I swallowed hard."Thank you," I whispered.Kalie's expression softened."You're safe now."Safe, a foreign concept, but in Kalie's presence, I dared to believe for the f
Her POVThe light was so bright, I couldn't help but turn away from it, shying away into the darkness that already surrounded me.'No... the light', a voice said suddenly out of the void.I turned around but couldn't see anything.'Come to me', the voice said again.'Come into the light'I walked hesitantly towards the light and the closer I got the brighter it became. I wanted to stop but couldn't as I continued to walk on as if propelled forward by some unseen force around me, until soon the light enveloped me and there was nothing at all.The first thing I felt was the cold. It was so cold, I missed the warmth of the light. I gingerly opened my eyes, feeling drowsy. I blinked a few times in order to get used to the darkness around me. When I felt more oriented, I tried to sit up but the pain in my head went off like a siren, reverberating through my brain, forcing me to lie down again. I laid down for a few minutes before slowly attempting to sit up again. This time the pain was be
Kaile's POVI stared at the strange woman who was also staring back."What do you mean you don't know?", I asked, a hint of disbelief in my tone."I don't remember", she answered.I blinked. Was she lying? But it didn't look like she was lying. I looked at the doctor."Could this be because of the attack?", I asked him."It's possible maybe she's concussed", he answered as he moved closer to inspect her."Open your eyes please", he told her and she did. He flashed a light in her eyes and examined her."Doesn't seem to be concussed", he said after a few minutes."I'm fine", she mumbled, causing all of us to turn our attention to her."I just can't remember", she muttered softly, her eyes down as she fidgeted with the sheets.Seeing her like that caused my heart to ache."Thank you doctor", I said and the doctor bowed before leaving the room.I nodded at the maid signaling her to leave as well and she bowed before leaving.With the two of us left alone in the room, I could properly take
Her POVI stared at my reflection in the mirror. It had been three days since Kaile saved me and brought me back here. My ankle had healed and I had the last doctor's appointment just this morning. Over these three days I had been trying my best to remember something but it always ended the same way, a crippling headache. I couldn't get past the dark void and it was frustrating. There was a knock on the door and I turned around excitedly."How are you feeling?", Macy asked as she popped her head in.I couldn't help the slight feeling of disappointment I felt when I saw it was her. Macy was wonderful, she was the maid who had come to see me when I first woke up. She had later told me her name and she was the sweetest and warmest person I'd met so far but I was hoping it was Kaile. Over the past three days I was here, Kaile had never failed to visit me even if it was brief visits late in the evening. He was so kind and he seemed genuinely concerned for me."I feel fine", I answered Macy
Kaile's POV"Thank you, Madam Cassandra, you can leave", I dismissed her after I had given her my instructions about Eve.She bowed and left. After she left, I let myself sink into my thoughts. The image of Eve smiling as she called her name flashed in my mind and I couldn't stop myself from smiling as well. Eve, the name really did suit her, the people I knew with that name had the most beautiful smiles."Kaile", Reuben called, pulling me out of my thoughts.I hadn't realized when he came into the room."What is it?", I asked."We've found the rogues we think you had a run in with", he said."That's good, well have we questioned them yet?", I asked."They're dead", he said in a matter of fact tone."Dead?", I questioned."Yes", he answered affirmatively."Where did you find them?", I asked."A little way past the inner boundary pass, almost in Ravenwood territory", he said and I furrowed my brows."Ravenwood territory? Well how did they die? Could you tell?", I asked."It looks like
Ezra's POV"Two attacks within the space of three days! This is getting out of hand!", Lincoln, one of the elder council members, barked.I sighed and looked at Romeo, my second in command, ignoring Lincoln's outburst of anger."The attack was swift, my Alpha", Romeo relayed, catching my glance."We had a small group of soldiers around the area and they were dispatched there immediately we heard news of the attack but by the time they got there, the rogues were nowhere to be found", he continued.I clenched my fists."Casualties?", I asked."There were no casualties but the village was thoroughly pillaged, everything had been catered away, some houses were set on fire but the boys were able to quickly put them out", he answered.I groaned as I mulled over his report."My alpha, this is indeed getting out of hand. How did things escalate to this point? The rogues are getting more and more audacious", another council member said."And what is the army doing to checkmate their actions? N
Eve's povI turned from one side of the bed, to the other, restlessly. Dripping sweat covered my face. I opened my eyes sharply sitting upright on the bed. It was a dream! My heart was thumping furiously against my chest. I moved my hands to my face dabbing it relentlessly. I picked my pillow to my chest squeezing it to myself. Fear crept into my heart slowly. This was the first time I was having that dream and it really was scary. I stood up sluggishly pulling up the blinds. The reflection of the sun hit me in the face reminding me that I woke up late. With a groan, I left for the bathroom to freshen up. Still in the bathroom, I heard the creaking sound of the door to my room. Someone was coming in? Who was that? I hurriedly washed away the soap on my face trying to get my towel hanged by the door. The dream! I was reminded. With fear, I tied my towel round my body picking up the mop stick near me. I wasn't going to give in. I must confront whoever the intruder might be. As I stood ne
Eve's point of view I couldn't shake the feeling of being trapped. Ezra's kingdom suffocated me. I needed escape.One midnight, I slipped out. The forest beckoned. Freedom. As I ran, branches snagged at my clothes.I stumbled. And found myself at Kalie's window. Scratching the glass. A hesitant whisper."It's me."Kalie's voice. Firm, commanding. Yet, a glimmer of hope.He wouldn't hurt me. Would he? I slipped inside.Kalie's eyes become wide and concerned."Who is 'me'?" he asked. My heart skipped a beat.I revealed myself. And warned him."Don't touch me." The fear still lingered. But Kalie's presence is comforting, reassuring.For once, I felt safe. Kalie's words wrapped around me like a shield."You can trust me."Tears pricked at the corners of my eyes. No one had said those words.Not since...not since Mother. I swallowed hard."Thank you," I whispered.Kalie's expression softened."You're safe now."Safe, a foreign concept, but in Kalie's presence, I dared to believe for the f
Kalie's point of view I stood at the edge of the cliff, gazing out at the desolate landscape. The wind howled, echoing the emptiness within me. Eve, the light of my life, was gone.Thoughts swirled in my mind like a maelstrom, each one a dagger to my heart. Why did she leave? Did she ever truly love me?Memories haunted me: Eve's smile, her laughter, her eyes sparkling with joy. All gone.I clenched my fists, feeling the weight of my failure. I couldn't protect her. Ezra, that cunning manipulator, had stolen her from me.The sun dipped below the horizon, casting the world in darkness. I felt the shadows closing in, suffocating me."Eve," I whispered, my voice lost in the wind.Tears streamed down my face, a mixture of anguish and frustration. How could she abandon me? Didn't she know I'd do anything for her?I replayed our last conversation, searching for clues. Had I missed something? Was there something I could've done differently?The pain consumed me, a raging fire that refused t
Eve's point of viewI stared blankly at the wall, my mind reeling from Kalie's betrayal. The room Ezra allocated for me was cozy but felt like a prison. How could Kalie deceive me?Memories flooded my mind: Kalie's gentle smile, his reassuring words, his protective nature. All lies. Tears pricked at the corners of my eyes as I recalled our conversations. He had manipulated me, using my vulnerability.A knock at the door broke the silence."Come in," I said, my voice barely above a whisper.Ezra entered, his expression soft."How are you, Eve?" he asked, sitting beside me.I shrugged, unable to articulate my emotions. Ezra's hand covered mine."I'm here for you," he said. "You're safe now."But was I?Kalie's words echoed in my mind: "You'll regret this, Eve."Regret what? Trusting him? Leaving him?"Ezra?" I whispered."Yes?""Why did Kalie do this?"Ezra's jaw clenched."Kalie's involved with a rogue organization. They're using him to get to you."My eyes widened."Why me?"Ezra's ga
I woke up with a start, my heart racing. The dream lingered, Eve's face etched in my mind. It wasn't just any Eve, but the Eve from the mating ceremony."The Eve" who had stirred something within me. As I lay there, memories flooded my mind: her smile, her laughter, her tears. And the realization hit me: the Eve from my dream was the same Eve I met at the ceremony. My mind reeled. How could this be?Eve, my deceased mate, standing in front of me, alive? I threw off the covers and paced around my chambers, trying to process. What did it mean? Was it just a coincidence? Or something more? I stopped before the window, gazing into the night. Eve's face haunted me. I couldn't shake the feeling, She's alive. And I need to find out why.I couldn't shake the feeling that Eve's reappearance was more than a coincidence. My mind raced with questions. What if she's truly my mate, reborn? What if fate gave us a second chance? I pushed aside the thoughts, focusing on the present. I needed answers.
Kaile's point of view.I gaze up at Eve, her delicate features etched with worry as she prepares my meal. Her eyes sparkle like gemstones in the kitchen's warm light. I can't help but tease her, enjoying the flush that rises to her cheeks.As she works, I study her movements, fluid and graceful. Her hair falls like silk down her back, and I long to touch it. My injuries ache, but her presence numbs the pain."Eve?" I call out, my voice softer than intended."Yes?" She turns, a spoon in hand, her eyes locked on mine."Come closer." I pat the bed beside me.She hesitates, then sets the spoon down and approaches me. Her scent, a mix of flowers and sweetness, envelops me."Kalie, you should rest," she says, her voice laced with concern."I am resting." I offer a gentle smile. "With you here, I'm fine."Eve's cheeks flush, and she looks away, trying to hide her emotions. I reach out, gently tilting her chin back."Thank you for taking care of me," I say, my voice low.Her eyes well up, and
Eve's point of view “Kalie!” I scream out in despair as he falls unconscious into my hands. I widen my eyes in surprise when I see the rate at which he is bleeding. I hold his face desperately, shaking him vigorously.“Kalie, Kalie. Please, wake up. You promised me you would be fine.” Unconsciously, tears slipped down my face in a torrent. I wish I weren't a minute late. I look up, and to my surprise, the warriors succeeded in chasing the rogue of wolves back.“Come and help him.” I beckon to one of them who comes immediately, giving Kaile a piggyback. I have to run to catch up with them. The giant steps he takes, one after the other, cannot be compared to my feminine own. I offer silent prayers to the gods to spare Kaile's life. He must not die. Not long from then, we arrive at the kingdom. The head of warriors, without wasting time, began to call on the healer, who came down rushing as well. This is a matter of life or death for their Alpha.“Where should we…”“... My room, my ro
Eve’s point of viewI feel this sensation in my heart when Kaile arrive even though I never knew he followed me. I glance at him and see the look on his face. He is definitely going to deal with me after all this is over.“Andrew, I don’t have your time. Eve, let’s go.” Kaile says, holding my hand to pull me along, but we were stopped by the fierce-looking wolf whose name is Andrew.“Hey, hey, hey, you are not taking her with you, Kaile. If you want to take her, you will have to face me first.” “So be it then.” I can see Kaile's hardened face. Does he really want to do this? His hand moved to his waist. What is he hiding? I need to stop this before things get out of hand. I pull my hand away from his to get his attention, of which I succeeded in doing.“What is it?” he asked, glancing down at me.“Don’t fight with them, please. Let me leave with them; I will be fine.”“What the hell are you saying?” He ask scrunching up his face at me.“This fight might get bloody, and I don’t want t
Kaile's povAfter Eve rejected me, I decided to just stay in my own lane and not disturb her anymore, but when I thought it over again, I realized that it wasn't worth it. My persistence will make her eventually give in. I decide to take a bath at least to calm myself down. This night is really going to be a long one for me. My thoughts are full, so also I'm not feeling sleepy. Even with that, I lay on my bed, staring into space, thinking about various things at a time. Then something struck in my mind: Is Eve trying to investigate Ezra? That's why she did not accept me? It must not be so.Ezra and I happen to be brothers. Stepbrothers at that. My mother passed away when I was still so young, leaving me alone with my father and my nanny. I later got to know, as I grew up, that my nanny and my father were having an affair. I literally caught them in a room together. I was very mad at my father and insulted him that fateful day before locking myself in my room. My nanny came several tim
Eve’s povI reject Kaile intentionally, not because I want to but because I should. No doubt, I'm really ready to be mated, but at the same time, I'm not. There is someone maybe in my life that was my lover or something. I feel the bond tug at me every now and then, and I really want to put in efforts to get to the root of this.“It's all just in a matter of time.” I wispher to myself. Kalie has said I should not get myself involved in this, but I really want to. The earlier, the better. After he confirmed it from me again that I am not interested, he left. I hope he understands. With a sigh, I throw myself on the bed in frustration. When he was leaving my room, I was really pressed to pull him back and take back everything I said, but it's not possible. I just want to get this over in a hurry.A few minutes later, I eventually dozed off while still in thoughts. The day has been stressful and burdensome. “Flora, Flora.” A voice called me. I searched around but still did not find the