Chapter Twenty-six Laila POV Before the hunt, I had taken out time to go through the geographical mapping of the area, it was easy to get it especially when it was right on Ares office wall. I agree that it wasn’t the best thing to do, i mean to sneak into his office, for some reason he seemed to lock it making it easier for me to go in. I had taken pictures quickly and stepped out before someone caught me and rushed back to the room where i replicated the image on paper and studied the outline. Now that we raced into the greenlands, i placed the images in my head in front of me as i slowed down the further we moved. The rest brushed past me and moved further into the darkness while i stopped and stared. I noticed that Kevin slowed down and turned back to find me, he rushed to me. “What are you doing? It’s not time to stop-” he said with urgency. “We should be movinng, the hunters will find us in no time if we delay.” “I’ll be fine just go on ahead without me.” I said turning away
Chapter Twenty-SevenLaila PovIt wasn’t a really smart move to go all out to the plains by myself, especially since it was my first time participating in the hunt, but from my instincts, this was the best option I could go with. It was natural to want to follow the rest of the prey into the forest where there would be more protection and a harder chance of getting found and even running away from the hunters if they eventually found them. “What are you doing Laila, you still have the chance to go back and do as Kevin says.” I muttered to myself but my legs kept on forward. It would be bad for me if I got caught a few minutes into the hunt, embarrassing if I was the first. It would just prove to Ayesha and even the rest of the pack that it wasn't any much of a big deal compared to what they expected. To say that the reaction from Atlas or even Ares would be one of disappointment, Atlas mostly, Ares, I’m not so sure. Stop.My legs primed to a halt and my ears pounded as my heart thu
Chapter Twenty- Eight Laila Pov I gasped out as the bitter girl knocked the air out of me, it was just a gentle push that had all the air sucked out from my lung. My eyes bared at the plain sky above me as my thoughts fought hard to make a deal of what I had just seen. Then she hovered above me with her signature wicked smile. I swallowed and tried to get up to my feet but my legs wouldn’t move, her feet had locked down on my knees and while I struggled she pressed down harder making me yell out in pain. Her boots mercilessly pressed against my leggings, ripping them and fiddling the skin around my knees. “Arg-argh-.” I groaned as she removed her legs from mine and she stepped back but then came back to me and hovered. “That’s what I like to hear, the groans of someone who is powerless and useless.” She started and chewed on her bottom lips again. I glanced down at my knees and stared at the bruise on it, there was a small gash on it. I returned back to the ground and calmed my b
Chapter Twenty-NineAtlas PovIt was halftime and a considerate of Prey’s has been found including Rachael, what surprised me was that Laila, was not yet back neither was Estelle or Desmond.“You’re worrying-” Ares said to me while i searched the incoming prey’s who had been recently captured.“She could be in danger” I responded. “And then what? You’re going to save her? What happened to letting her find out things for herself.” He said watching with me. Rachael found us and walked in our direction with a slight frown on her face.“what is the girl thinking?” She asked quietly. “Kevin said she rushed into the plains, that’s nuts.” She admitted and i sighed.“Its nuts but smart, she’s one of the rest who haven’t been caught.” Ares said comfortbly, he made a small tug with his brows. Neither of us said any more as Ayesha welcomed back the new set. Most of them were exhausted and had injuries which were already healing. They found their friends and smiled in groups as they conversed ab
Chapter ThirtyKevin PovWhen Beta Atlas mind linked me to find Laila, i hurried back the paths to find her. I had seen her come back into the thick forest from where i scouted above but when i saw her with collins i had to figure something out before she got found. Now i was rushing farther away with her in my arms as Remy chased us, I wasn’t a fan of those three especially Estelle and Remy and i did my best to avoid them at all cost. Now Remy managed to find us even with me standing at the top of the tallest tree within the area.“Can’t we move unto the ground? Isn’t that better?” Laila asked as she held unto my back as i moved. “Not yet, unless you promise me that you’ll do exactly as i say.” I said to her and diverted down to the branches. Remy moved discreetly but i could perceive his scent, he was near and if i didn’t pick up my pace, he was going to get to us.“Fine-” I noticed that the scent from behind us was gone and i saw the chance to talk to her properly. I stopped at on
Chapter Thirty-One:Laila POV“You shouldn’t have let her in the game-”“She’s fine.” Another voice countered calmly. The two voices continued while my eyes remained shut, my body was as tired and unmoving but the noise around kept me conscious. I redcognized the firrst person as Ares and the second as Ayesha, whereever i was, it was a bit cold and the voices echoed over the wall. “You two aren’t helping, you can talk about this outside.” This time, this voice was closer and it was Atlas. The rest of the noise blurred away as i tried to find myself and when i slowly opened my eyes, i found Atlas watching me with his eyes trailed on my face. I pushed backwards and put my back against the headboard while i glanced down at my body.“What happened?” I asked noticing the bandage on my neck on the mirror close by, i placed my fingers around the material and scrapped against it gently. “You passed out-” he answered as he accessed me.“yeah, i remember. It was that remy guy- he- that guy-
Chapter Thirty-twoLaila PovI didn't get enough sleep that night, and when I tousled in my bed again for the umpteenth time because of what happened earlier. Staying between both Ares and Atlas ignited something in me and if I remained careless, I don't think I'll be able to control myself. “Arg- get yourself together Lai, this isn't the time to have fe-” I stopped myself from completing the sentence and sighed. I pushed myself off the bed and walked over to the mirror where I stared at my reflection in the mirror. The cast had been removed and the faint claw markings remained on my neck, Atlas said it was only a Matter of time before it faded out. Atlas. The feel of him against me had me chewing my lips, why did it bother me so much how I felt? Why now? I never had any attraction well, not the kind I was having but the one that was enough to send heat all over me. I brushed my hair backwards and rushed to the door, now I was thirsty. I needed water, I stepped out of my room and h
Chapter Thirty-ThreeAres PovIt was the day for the party and I was yet to tell Laila about it. It had skipped me until the reminder popped up on my phone. Now I had to talk to her. I got out of my chair and walked towards the door when I halted. It had been a while since I'd spoken to her and from our last engagement it was awkward as hell. She ran away and hid inside her room for the rest of the night.No one was in the house when I stepped outside, Atlas was supposed to be in because he was off duty for today but he was nowhere in, Laila was probably off training as usual. She wasn’t slacking off and after her new control of reflexes she was able to start working on something new with Ayesha.I found them resting when i got to the training ground, Laila was lying on her back while she looked up in the sky while Ayesha was gulping down on a bottle of water in her hand. She noticed me and acknowledged my arrival, Laila remained on the ground with no effort to move away from the grou
Chapter 100- The final mark(updated version)Laila POV“Ayeesha?” her name rolled off my tongue and I turned to her with my brows creased, her dark brows were no longer knitted and were more relaxed and she stared at the device in her arm ignoring the shocked look on my face.“You two were supposed to take care of them since, what was the hold up for?” she said casually and Andrea popped a mint in her mouth while Calum stared at me, he was the only one paying attention to my reaction and the other two didnt mind my break.“Ayeesha- how? No, this has to be a lie, there is no way this is- this is- is true.” I muttered words stuck in my throat, Ayeesha finally turned to me and placed her hands on her hips, i retraced my steps, my legs moving on its own accord. My eyes narrowed in anger.“Why? How-”“You probably didn’t hear it, you were passed out on the slab and you missed it,”“Missed out? missed out? How much of a traitor you are?-”“Oh please, you had the nudge that something was off
Chapter 99- The Third Strike- Part 2Ares POV“Thats enough Morgana,” Atlas stated, he was at the top of the elevation she had just climbed down from. Morgana’s face turned into a deep frown and then her eyes met with the three who were next to her, they exchanged a look that made me uncomfortable. Instead of dispersing as i expected they didn’t move, they remained in their spot like they weren’t aware of the intruder in their midst.“What is? The disrespect that you have for us, then yes, i agree. It is enough.” Morgana replied, “Where is your brother? I’m exoecting two peas in a pod, not one.” As if sensing where i was, she turned and our eyes met, her face which was blank stirred into a smile. It was impecable that she could find me through the crowd- i have sure blended in and far away but she could sense me out of the majority.“Come on, I think this would make a perfect reunion,” she opened her arms wide and then like metal to a magnet, the blade which had been tossed away from
Chapter 98- The Third strike- Part one of the ending.Maya POVThis was it. I was going to get my revenge on Laila for what she did to me. As I left the room, I stared at her one last time before I closed the door behind me. She didn't bother to spare me a glance nor did her eyes plead with me like i wanted, they were hard to read.“You two are done already?” I turned to the guy who was leaning by the wall, he had probably been there for a while. Malcolm, was it?“There’s not so much to talk about, our last meeting was not memorable,” I answered and glanced down at my watch, we had six hours until the main mission commenced.“I thought Morgana was the queen of holding grudges but you-” he pushed off the wall and walked closer to me. Something about Malcolm bothered me, it wasn’t the fact the Morgana blindly trusted him with her all or maybe it was the emotions bridled in his eyes, there was something he was hiding and I just couldn’t figure out what but it bothered me.“You are the qu
Chapter 97 Laila POV“Maya.” Her name tasted like ash on my tongue and my eyes fell on the woman I didn’t think of seeing soon, not here, not with the woman who was going to cause chaos. She stared down at me with her hands crossed over my chest, her hair was packed in a high ponytail. She was dressed in her signature black outfit, the turtle neck covering up her neck leaving her head as the only available skin showing. “Wait, you two want to know each other?” Andrea asked and for a moment I turned to the girl and watched her mouth drop open.“You didn’t know? Laila and Maya are sisters.” Another voice came from behind me, it wasn’t intended but the hair on my neck rose as the aura of the new person in the room clouded the place.“Wait- they are? You are kidding me right?” Andrea said but my blood rushed as i wanted to see the woman behind me, she stayed there driving me to the wall in suspense, i inhaled deeply.“Come on, cheer up Maya. You’re being reunited with your sister after
Chapter 96Atlas PovMy black uniform fit into my body and i brush the imaginary crease off my shoulders then i straightened my back, my face stirred in the mirror and i noticed the black eyes underneath my eyes and the hollow around. I looked like a dead man, there was nothing to tell me that would make me look more alive. I didn’t want to look more alive when she was missing, right under my nose.“You got this Atlas-” I said and opened my door at the same time another door opened. It had been more than twelve hours since i last saw Ares and now that the both of us stood at the empty hallway, we had no choice but to face ourselves.He didnt look any much better than i did, from his hair which were tousled and his eyes which were a bit hollow, his face was darker than usual and it wasnt the color, just his countenance.“Morning.” I greeted but he only nodded and walked down the stairs with his hands by his side. I sighed and followed after him, we made a beeline for the front door. De
Chapter 95Ayeesha POV“....thats all i remember.” I started and rubbed my forehead, another pain was coming on. I resisted the urge to grab the glass of water from the counter, there were so many people around me and they all wanted answers, especially those of the council. Ares isnt here yet neither was Atlas, Just Derek, Estelle and Kevin were the faces that didnt make me want to hide away. I know that i am the chief commander but sometimes i want to step out of my position and just be, but i know that it cant happen.“Thats enough for today.” Derek said and walked up to my bed side, he faced the rest of the council members. “She has clearly not fully recovered from the poisoning and need to gather her thoughts together.”“Its been three hours, our chances of finding the girl is very low.”“We all know that, but rushing without a proper plan isnt going to be helpful either is it?” he asked and they murmured between themself. I glanced down at my palms and rubbed them together.“I’l
Chapter 94Laila POV“You love, are coming with us to see Morgana.” Andrea said as she disappeared with Sam. My brows creased and I fussed in the rope which was holding me bound, i can’t go there. I need to escape from here and get back to the pack house.“Relax Laila, there’s no need for making a fuss, just remain still because you cant leave this place. The ropes wont easily come off and with Andrea here, you will be down in no time if you break free.” Malcom said and i swallowed. There was some kind of softness that was in his voice and a confidence in what he had said. Ofcourse, they had made sure that i would be bound and made plans even if i tried to escape.‘You should stop thinking about escaping and just let things happen as they should.”“You mean take me to that psychopath? No thank you-” i said through tight lips. Malcom didnt seem bothered that i called Morgana is Psychopath and he raked his hands through his hair. His hands moved to his jaw where he rubbed it subtly and
Chapter 93Laila POVThe first thing that hits me is the pungent smell of blood, my brain had been wired to perceive the disturbing scent from far away and even with my eyes closed and the slight thudding from beneath me that made my body ache didnt take away the mess buried in my head.“What do you think she’ll look like in her transformed state? I’ve never seen a white wolf before.” A high pitched voice said from next to me. Slowly, my eyes peered opened but not wide enough to give off the fact that i was awake. Sand.Flowing water.Large heavy footsteps accompanied with several others. I was not in the garden, i was being carried and the footsteps didnt sound liek naythign i’ve heard.“She’s pretty normal and hyped up if you asked me, there is nothing special to the girl.” The person carrying me said, my body vibrated with his husky tone.“You’re just being a hater Sam, i’m sure she’ll look great.” the feminine voice from earlier said and then their was a light pause on my right.
Chapter 92ATLAS POVThe cut went through deep in my left hand and Daniel’s teeth made sure to leave a mark, i was currenlty in my room after being stitched up by one of the nurses. I was alone going through some old pictures when a knock came on the door.“Come on in.” I said and the door was pushed opened, the scent made me recognize who it was and i dropped the pictures and turned to her.“Hey,” she started with her eyes on my shoulders. “Quite a stupid thing you did down there.” Ayeesha didn’t hold back on her harsh words, she stared at my shoulders and then at my face.“Nice way to rub it in.” I muttered and turned to lean back on the chair but a sharp pains seeped through me. `“He got you good, didn’t he?” she asked and folded her hands around her chest. “You think, but i’m fine. It’s nothing you know. I can handle-” i didn’t realize that she was walking in my direction until she placed her hands on the spot and with a knowing look she pressed hard on my shoulders.“F- Arg@#”