Chapter Thirty-five Alexa's Point Of View"So tell me. You must know where you're from, right?" I asked Cyan. He shook his head. "I don't know everything about where I'm from." "Even your mother?" He smiled. "I remember my mother. I've never seen her face but I remember how she smelt. While I was still in my shell, she would warm me up at night and keep me cool in the morning. She would sing me lullabies to put me to sleep too." "She sounds like the best mother. Wasn't she with you when you hatched?" "No. I was on my own. I had to live the first two weeks alone. I searched for her but I couldn't find her. I didn't want to rest until I found her. I never knew one of my searches would lead me to you." "Ah, you really scared me that day. I thought you were a tiger." He laughed. "I felt this sense of comfort when I saw you. You reminded me of my mum. Just one look at you, I knew you were a runaway who didn't know where she was going." "Good. Rub it in." "No, to be honest. Why wo
Chapter Thirty-sixRiaz's Point Of ViewIf you're wanted there, you'd find your way yourself, she said. The melody is from Red Orleans, she said. I've been walking for seven days and nights! I'm freaking tired. I feel like I would die any minute from now. I'm hungry and fucking thirsty. My bones are giving out by the minute and I'm not sure if I'll be able to go on. "Ah," I winced as a pang of pain shot up my leg. I looked down and realized I stepped on a thorn. My shoes would have prevented this but they are so worn out. I've been dwelling on wild fruits and unclean water for about three days now. The food and water Granny gave me are finished. I'm sure my insides are filled with countless bacteria and infections. Closing my eyes, I pulled my food out of the thorn. Damn, that hurt! I crutched down to take a good look at my injured foot. I just hope the thorn isn't poisonous or anything. I let down my bag and tore a part of my trouser to wrap my injured foot. Just then, I heard a
Chapter Thirty-sevenAlexa's Point Of View"I didn't know I was being followed. I went to Raven pack when I heard the news of the visitation of a supernaturally strong wolf. My instincts told me that that wolf was Akira with no doubt. So I went there. I never knew I would be ambushed. As if they knew I was coming. I fought my way out but as you saw me, I didn't escape in one piece. I was able to lose them along the chase but not for long." "What do you mean?" Akira asked and Alice stopped pacing. "There is a mole here, Akira." She said and the room tensed up. "There is a what?" "A mole. Someone is releasing secrets of the pack to the vampires. I know this because I heard them say it. Some guy, a warrior in the pack named Raya? Rama?" "Raga," I said and she flicked her finger. "Bingo!" She beamed. "Raga! That was his name. He mentioned something about receiving information from the spy planted here." She said and Akira sat up. His expression was hardened. "Do you have any idea w
Chapter Thirty-eightAlexa's Point Of View"Why did you do that?" I asked Xena as soon as we left the elders council. "Do what?" I held her arm and pulled her back. "I told you to stay back." "And watch you kneel for those old geezers?" "So? What's it to you?" I snapped and she turned to me. "Don't you get it? I..." She paused. "You what?" Her gaze lingered on me for a while and she huffed as she yanked her arm away from my grip. "I'm obeying the alpha's order, okay? My job is to protect you. Preventing you from looking like a fool is also protecting." She said and continued to walk. I know she was trying to help but I had it under control. Why would she do that for me anyway? I thought she didn't like me. I flipped my hair away from my face and turned in the direction of my residence. I looked up at the sky. It's evening. Gosh, the dinner is tonight. I can't believe I'm about to spend about thirty minutes with that girl. I hope I don't snap. "Alexa," I heard Cyan call telepa
Chapter Thirty-nineAkira's Point Of View"Make sure no one comes in here to disturb him. He needs complete rest," "My lady, what about her highness?" "Are you deaf or dumb? I said make sure no one comes in!" "Yes, my lady." "Now leave!" I recognized that voice. It's Alice. I opened my eyes slowly and saw her drawing the window blinds to the side. She turned to me and gasped when she saw I was awake. "Akira, are you okay?" She asked as she came to sit beside me. I looked around where I was. I was in my room. What happened? Oh, yes. I had an allergic attack and...Alexa! I sprang up, ready to rush out but Alice pushed me back to the bed. "You're not yet stable. You should stay here to rest longer." "I am fine. A little allergy attack can't do me any harm." "Says the person that almost died twenty minutes ago." I sighed and ruffled my hair. I got off the bed despite her protest and walked to the door. "Where are you going?" She demanded. "To see.." "Her? The person that al
Chapter Forty Riaz's Point Of View"Come on, messy hair, where are we going? We've been walking for hours! I feel like my legs would come off." I complained. "See? You're so heartless. I'm here complaining but you're not even paying attention." "I never asked you to follow me." He said grudgingly. "You don't expect me to stay home all day while you go out to heaven knows where. I can get bored, you know?" "I don't care." "Gosh, you're quite heartless for a man who saved a dying boy." He didn't reply. I folded my arms at my back and kicked a small stone and kicked it at his feet. He didn't even react. I threw a handful of dry leaves on his head. He kept walking, facing forward and looking unconcerned. Maybe if I start singing he'll pay me attention. I cleared my throat, "Oh great mountain, how wise and proud you stand. In the middle of the meadow, I sight you from afar.." "Has your voice always been this bad?" I smiled smugly. "My voice is beautiful, right?" He scoffed in di
Chapter Forty-oneAlexa's Point Of View "Just go out and meet him on his way back from meeting the elders." My heart dropped. "He went to meet the elders?" Gosh, it can only be because of one thing. "Did...did you hear noise coming from there when you passed by?" Raya shook her head. "It was exceptionally quiet for some reason." I huffed and sat on the bed. "So are you gonna keep huffing and puffing like a wolf or go out there and face him?" Xena said in frustration and I threw her a glare. She has been standing by the corner, watching me go through a mental breakdown without saying anything. Now she opens her mouth only for her to insult me. I woke up this morning intending to go to Akira and apologize for last night but for some reason, all the courage I had to lash at him last night has melted from my body. "What if he's still angry?" "Come on, he's not," Raya assured."I don't know. Who wouldn't be angry after going through what our poor alpha went through?" Xena said and
Chapter Forty-twoAkira's Point Of ViewYesterday when she barged out in anger, I thought of giving her space but I was restless. She was wearing very thin clothing when she left the house. She could be cold. Where could she have gone? I could not keep calm, I had to go out to look for her but no matter where I looked, I could not find her. I was beginning to go crazy. I could not catch her scent inside the palace so I decided to search for her outside the palace. On my way, I ran into Alice. "Akira, what are you doing out at this time?" She questioned but I was in no mood to answer her questions. I walked past her and she pulled me back. "Where are you going? It's quite late." "I have to get to something. What are you doing out?" "Didn't you feel it? The earthquake. I thought that was why you're outside too?" I shook my head. "No. Nothing is going on outside, you should go inside." I said. "It's cold," I added before proceeding to leave. She pulled me back again and I growled i