If you were Ava...what would you have done? Place your life on the line, and run off? Or now that you have come this far, would you stay to the end? But come to think of it, was Avanti the woman whom she had seen in her dreams real? Who is the murderer? And John, Elder Jack's son, why was he the gate that led Ava to Avanti? Hmmm...so much for a story filled with suspense, tension, love, and mysteries untold. Grab a drink, and a snack, let's keep moving.
Ava’s POVJust after he said that he turned towards me, throwing my clothes at me annoyingly.I blinked countless times, as I looked at him, shocked.“W–What are you doing?” I questioned, holding the bedsheet closer to my chest, as the clothes he threw landed on my face.“Get into those, and get out of my room.” He ordered, looking at me so weirdly like he wasn’t just all over me a few seconds ago.“Can I have my phone now?” I asked.“Didn’t you hear me? Or have you suddenly gone deaf?” He snapped at me, growling.Just as I saw his red eyes, I quickly put on my clothes and dashed out of the room.“Get out!” he roared.Slamming the door shut, I ran into Sandra who pushed me away, causing me to hit my head against the wall which was close by.I could hear the maids giggling, and just when I seethed, they scurried off quickly.I slammed my hand on the floor in anger, picking up my underwear, and for the first time, I looked Sandra in the eyes.“What exactly is your problem?” I seethed.“S
Ava’s POVI froze on the spot upon hearing Alpha Grindley’s voice from behind.“Do you think he heard us?” I whispered, my palm becoming all sweaty.“I don’t know,” Neva purred.And as I trembled on the spot, I felt so confused and lost. I didn't even know where to turn until I felt a hand pull me inside one of the corners in the palace.“Please don’t–” I wasn’t done talking when he placed his hand on my lips.“Don’t speak,” he whispered, looking out to be sure Alpha Grindley was gone.“I thought I heard Ava’s voice?” I could hear Alpha Grindley talking to the werewolf soldiers who had turned me back from entering my room the other time.“Yes, Alpha. We didn’t allow her inside. Just as you commanded,” The werewolf soldier reported.“Good,” he replied, surveying around before leaving.And just immediately he left, I heaved a sigh. “Who are you?” I suddenly became conscious of the man that was standing beside me.“I’m John’s friend,” he stepped away from me, bowing to show some respect
Ava’s POVMy eyes were blindfolded during the journey, but I was sure of one thing, I’d been taken so far from the Mooner’s pack, and even from the city at large.“Hiya!” I could hear some men hitting the horses, while they neighed louder.“We are not stopping, the Alpha is expecting us tonight.” I could hear the voice of their commander.Since I’d been tied with a rope that I couldn’t seem to break loose from, I decided to let go.But just as I was trying to sleep, I could hear some muffled voices behind me. It was then I realized I wasn’t alone.“I can sense many people in here, we are not the only ones,” Neva my wolf replied.“Neva, are you okay now? Can you help me break off this chain?” I communicated with Neva through my mind.This is rare, not everyone can do that. But for some reason, I could.“I can’t. I’m still weak. I can smell wolfbane a few miles from here. It’s weakening me.” Neva replied.“Fuck! But who the hell was Alex? Something tells me he’s not real. I shouldn’t hav
Ava's POVI could see the shock in people's eyes. It looks as if I had committed one sort of taboo.I watched this god in front of me blink multiple times, watching me with awe before bursting into laughter."You know you are so funny, bold, and stupid!" His last words came like a bomb.I can't believe someone would call me stupid. I mean, I know Alpha Grindley uses force on me, and makes me want to do a lot of things with him, but he has never called me stupid."Maybe if you had waited, he might have broken the rules like this one is doing?" Neva interrupted."You know I do love a challenge," The Alpha in front of me replied."Whether you like a challenge or not, read my lips," I stood confidently before him. "I.Am.Not.Going.To-""Take her to the darkest place in the dungeons, and make her learn her lesson. Now!" he commanded.Just immediately the guards held me again, just like they had done earlier, dragging me towards the unknown."Neva, I feel dizzy," I replied, and soon I blacked
Grindley's POV"Hey Lance! Mommy and Daddy are waiting for us," I reached out to my brother."I wanna play a little. Can't we just swim a little?" Lance asked as he jumped into the flowing water.Apparently we have gone swimming behind our parents, and Lance doesn't want to come back home again."Lance!" I called out in anger."C'mon, the water is cold, you are going to love it," Lance smiled spilling some water at me."No, thanks. But can we just go now?" I asked, trying to reach out to him when I suddenly heard the bushes rustle.At first, I didn't want to believe it."Lance, can we go now, please? I don't think this place is safe for us," I replied, but just as I looked behind me, I couldn't see my brother again."Lance!" I called out but I heard nothing. It was then I started to panic, jumping into the water to look for him."Kill them all!" I heard a husky voice command.And as they came running, I knew I had to submerge myself into the water. Just after they all left, I quickly r
Ava’s POVJust as I heard him instruct his soldiers to get rid of me, I walked towards his werewolf soldier, racing my neck and waiting for the next judgment.“Ava, what are you doing?” Neva, my wolf, screamed.And as she tried to restrict my movement, I shut her down.“You are going to die because you couldn’t get to the root of everything, Ava?” Neva started.With my eyes closed, I ignored her words. “Kill me!” I screamed.I could hear everyone gasping. I knew they were amazed at how courageous I was.And to be candid, I didn’t know what came over me.I knew going back to the city would only mean that I would be voluntarily going back to my bondage.Aunt Jane was never going to let me go, and this would cause a war between humans and werewolves.I’m sure Alpha Grindley wants something from me, and he will go to the ends of the earth to get it.“Let her go,” Alpha Lance commanded.And just as he said that I opened my eyes, blinking them countless times, as I looked at my palm dripping
Ava's POVI shook my head for a second, unsure of what to say.And in a moment of lust, he grabbed me by the neck, pulling me to him, as I swallowed hard, while I felt his tongue frolicking with my ear."Mmm..." I moaned and quickly shoved him off.This doesn't seem right. I'm not some slut that both brothers could use. Or wait a minute...could they have planned it?And more, how am I sure Alpha Lance is Grindley's brother?"I'm going crazy right now. His wolf energy matched that of Alpha Grindley. Could it be because they bore a striking resemblance?" Neva questioned, but I couldn't even give a reply.Not when I'm fighting for my life under this tough handsome Greek god.By the way, it just doesn't make any sense. If this man here is Alpha Grindley's brother, then why did he attack the mooner's pack?"Answer me!" he shouted causing me to flinch at the sound of his voice, as his claws entered me more, bringing some blood out of me as I choked on my words."I'm not none of the things yo
Grindley's POVI knew Elara shouldn't be trusted, not when she had an affair with my beta.I've swore never to forgive Lucian if I ever see him again. But right now, the most important thing was getting Ava back to the palace."Alpha," A voice called from behind."Yes," I answered, looking behind me to see one of the werewolf soldiers standing."The elder's son is awake," he bowed.Now that John is awake, I think he might have answers to everything. At least he's the elder's son, and he should also possess the same power as his father."Make sure she's well bounded, and bring her to me," I commanded.Walking out of the dungeon where she was tied, Elara's voice stopped me. "Do you think I'm lying to you? Why exactly do you hate me so much, Grindley? It's not as if you are a saint so also is Ava," Elara's laughter turned into tears."Why don't you forgive me, and let this slide," she started. But never will I listen to her pleas, she never mattered."John has the answer," I whispered, cu
Ava's POVAll through the journey home, no one said a word. Not me, nor Xander. As for Alpha Lark, he slept for a long time, without opening his eyes.By the time we finally get back to the pack house, Xander made me know he was going to attend Alpha Lark, while I go see my friend, Penny. Fortunately, she was asleep.I pecked her head and made sure the blanket was wrapped around her well. Heaving a sigh, I went back to the things I packed from Aunt Janet's side. The question as to who I was kept ringing in my head."I healed him, Neva. How is that even possible?" I closed my eyes, sinking into the chair next to me. Since we got home late, everyone had gone to bed, and just a few werewolf soldiers were available."What do we do now?" Neva questioned."I don't know, Neva. I just want Lark to get better." I responded, trying to pick up the white paper with the blood stains I had seen while packing Aunt Janet's stuff."What could she have written?" I reminisced aloud but was interrupted b
Ava's POVFear gripped me as I allowed Neva to take over my entirety. "Someone's coming," Neva purred.Quickly, I closed the door leading to Aunt Janet's room, and I remained silent.Suddenly I saw a shadow pass by the window side, causing my heart to leap. With my lips drawn into thin lines, I was ready to fight back by opening the door only for me to bump into Lark.Screaming hard, he curbed my hand, causing me to miss the attack. "Let me go!" I yelled, panting heavily."Calm down, sweetheart. It's me. It's Lark." he cautioned, holding me tighter."Goddess! You scared me." I paused, trying to catch my breath.Quickly Alpha Lark's guard rushed in. "Take everything packed into the car. We'll join you shortly," he added.I looked around, still trembling at the whole tense situation. I was sure I saw a shadow, and--"You are still shaking, Ava. What happened?" Alpha Lark questioned, his eyes fixed on mine."I feel someone killed my aunt. And the person is after me too," I trembled. Yes,
Ava's POVI had arrived on the day she was to be buried. My eyes fell on the memorial photo frame, which contained not just Aunt Janet's photo. I was shocked to see my photo alongside hers. Do they really think I was dead as well?My legs wobbled beneath me as I felt tears roll out of my eyes uncontrollably. I couldn't believe the next time I'd be seeing my aunt would be in this coffin. The white, and gold coffin staring at me-it was as if I could see her.Right now, I don't even know if getting back my memories was worth it. What I feel now is pain and anguish. I feel hurt. I felt the lungs in my air a bit restricted. Holding the wall for support, I picked up my overflowing gown, as I tried to help myself in. Refusing help from Alpha Lark's guards.I had wanted to come alone, but he wouldn't let me. My heart ached so much that I couldn't help but burst into more tears, causing everyone to look back.The first person that caught my attention was Penny. Judging from her swollen face, I
Ava's POVValerie? Again? What exact;y does this lady want from me?"Valerie, get back inside." Alpha Lark commanded."Seriously? Do you want me to say everything here?" Valerie asked, staring at me in anger."Xander!" Alpha Lark reached out to his beta."Alpha, there is a breach in the south wall where our other pack is, he went to settle that," One of the werewolf soldiers reported."Take her inside, right now." Alpha Lark commanded the soldier."I will not take that from you!" Valerie lashed out."And I am your Alpha, I won't allow you to disrespect me in this manner!" Alpha Lark shouted, controlling his wolf from taking over. I trembled in fear upon hearing him thunder at Valerie."I might be a gentleman, but do not take that for granted." Alpha Lark growled. Turning towards the soldier who had reported to him about Xander. "If I turn to meet this thing here, you'll be sorry!""You called me a thing because of her?" Valerie was still struggling with the soldier when she got hit fr
Ava's POVJolting us back into reality, the knock came yet again."Alpha, there's someone here to see you," the werewolf soldier announced.I quickly took a step back, heaving a sigh as if I had just got a load off my neck, I watched Alpha Lark walk closer to me. Holding my hand like a gentleman, I was short of words.Even though I'm pregnant, and have no idea what happened in my previous life, everything I feel for him this man looks new. Like I've never loved before. It all feels like a new start.Right now, I think I'd want to be like this. If my past was a painful one, and this is my reality. Then I want to be like this."Hey, Priceless," he moved closer to me, stroking my face gently. He kissed my forehead."I don't know why this is happening, but I want you to know that you are safe with me," Alpha Lark pulled me closer. Hugging me tighter, I felt a bit at ease."The visitor came for you," Alpha Lark replied.At first, I couldn't place what he was saying. But when he finally rea
Grindley's POV"I must have been thinking a lot," I smiled, reaching out for another drink, after realizing that the whole of Ava's Aunt being here was just my mind playing tricks on me.But I might actually be putting this pack at risk. Since I know that Ava's heart is a hunter-I've lived each day in fear of her coming back.What if she comes back with her hunter friends? Over the years, the werewolf world has been on the run from the hunters because we've never been able to contend with them.I think I need to just take away all these feelings. I can't stop thinking about Ava. Am I really sad?"Alpha, I think you need to get some rest," one of the soldiers whom I had been very kind to, over the years spoke from a mile away."And you think because I've been good to you...you think you have the right to tell me what to do huh?" I shouted, my voice holding some growls in it."I know since the Luna left the palace, you feel empty and sad, but--""Enough! Peter, go back to your position!"
Ava's POVJust as I opened my eyes, I could barely see anything, and in front of me, people looked like trees.Even though I could hear their voices, I could barely see who was standing right before me. I placed my hand gently on my forehand, as I tried to get out of bed."Hey, Priceless," A hand reached my shoulders, and I was fast to yank it off."Wow, that was--""Fast?" another person spoke before I finally saw who was standing in front of me."Alpha Lark," I heaved a sigh retreating into bed upon realizing I was in safe hands, only for me to see the Kitsune girl staring at me as if she wanted me dead."Priceless," Alpha Lark approached holding by the hand, while the whole place went quiet."Did someone die?" I was forced to ask seeing how tensed the whole place was.The doctor and everyone stared at me with pitiful eyes, one that I had yet to understand."There's something you need to know first--""That you are my mate?" I quickly chimed in. I know I might have lost the most impo
Grindley's POVIt's been days since Ava has gone missing, and I couldn't help but blame it all on each and everyone that contributed to it.“You motherfucker! You caused this!” I lashed at Lucan, my brother, in anger.“And you were told she wasn't here. You brought this up on us!” Lucan's voice resonated through my ears as I heaved a sigh, my hand clenched to the arm of my throne.Drinking every day became the order of the day, as I couldn't do without seeing, Ava.I never knew I've gotten this attached, not until her body went missing beside the river Lucian had drowned, and till day I found myself thinking of her.Every lady brought forward–none of them mattered to me. All I wanted was Ava.Surprisingly, Lucian's body was the only thing found, Ava’s body disappeared mysteriously, when I've just watched Lucian took her with him while he fell off the cliff.I was lost in thoughts when one of my soldiers called from behind.“Alpha!”“Yes! Did you find her?” I questioned, handling the gl
Ava's POVFear gripped me as I looked at myself in the mirror, and different thoughts ran through my mind.The maids watched my hands tremble as they braided my hair into a ponytail to suit the dress I was wearing.Knock!"Who is it?" I asked solemnly."The Alpha is at the dining table, and he's waiting," a masculine voice responded."Just a minute," I replied, my heart racing faster.Unsure of what to do, I asked that I be given a glass of water to cool off before I finally got set to meet him."Shall we?" Xander who was already at the door asked, stretching his hand to me.I heaved a sigh and swallowed hard before I put my hand in his, while he walked me down the hallway.Before I got to the dining hall, I could hear people chattering, and the clinking of glass cups, with some soft music below.My heart fluttered, as I froze on the spot, before thinking of what to say once I stepped into the gathering.I didn't know Xander his Beta could feel my resistance, not until he spoke funnily