***CIARA’S POV***The next day, I woke up feeling a bit better. My wounds were healing up, and the excruciating pain had reduced, but Xander wasn’t next to me. Has he left already?Then I heard the door open, and I closed my eyes, acting as if I were asleep.“You are awake already.” Xander said, walking towards me.I opened my right eye. I guess he knew that I was awake already, then I sat up and to my surprise, he was with a tray of toast and pineapple juice.“Good morning.” He said to me as he dropped the tray on my side table.“Good morning.” I smiled at him.“Let me check your wounds.” He said as he put up the night gown I wore.“How is it now?” I asked out of curiosity.“It looks much better. So, it means you aren’t feeling much pain anymore, right?”“Yes, I feel a bit better.”“Alright then. Have your breakfast. I will be leaving on a business trip that will last for two days. I want to see you looking better.” He said, with a slight smile on his face.“As long as you text me oc
****ALPHA XANDER’S POV**** After the meeting with Alpha Andrews, I felt a bit relieved as I had already achieved one of the goals that was on my list. This business trip lasted just a day, but I planned two days, so I would rest and enjoy the next day. I wanted to be away from the problems at home and Ciara, which reminded me of how miserable I felt that Laura wasn’t here. I laid on the hotel bed, staring at the ceiling, then I picked up my phone to text Ciara. “Hey, how are you feeling? I was really busy today.” I dropped my phone, then continued staring at the ceiling until a minute after, when I got a reply from Ciara. “I’m feeling better. I hope the business you went for is taking a progressive path?” “Yeah.” Then I got a call from her. I was reluctant to answer the call, but she knew I wasn’t asleep, and that could only make her have second thoughts. “I know you are probably getting ready to go to bed right now, but I need you to get to the balcony or wherever would mak
*****Laura's POV****I can't stop thinking about what Laura had said to me. It was bad enough that she's about to get married to Xander, and she's thinking of making my life miserable. And earlier, I heard the question she asked. It can't be that she's planning to get rid of me. No way! I can't remain like this. If I really want to get her out of the hellhole I could myself, then I'll have to try harder. I can't wait for Alpha Darius to get back to his senses. Maybe before he dies, I will be long dead, at the rate Ciara was going. I cannot die now. I must find a way to get out of here as soon as possible. I just cannot die now, no matter what happens. I left the bed where I had earlier laid. I looked up at the window, which was far beyond my reach. Impossible. I'm not a weak wolf. I'm the white wolf, so why should I subject myself to be tortured by a witch who doesn't deserve it. Enough of the suffering. I don't care if she gets married to Xander a thousand times. All I want to do i
*****Laura's POV***After a day of preparing for my escape, I finally made up my mind to leave, whether they liked it or not. I'm not going to remain here and languish while Xander is busy enjoying a blissful married life. I quickly climbed on the bed. I thought twice about what I was about to do. Even though I was pregnant, I was certain this was the right thing to do. It was better than dying in a cold room. I took a deep breath and decided to go up the window, but just as I stepped my foot on the edge of the bed, I suddenly heard noises coming from the floor above me. I quickly paused to listen carefully. What's going on? Suddenly, I heard the door to my room being named hard. My heart skipped, and I quickly got down from the bed. I wouldn't make it up the window before the door opened. But who could that be? Ciara? Could it be that she had sent someone to take me away? Shit! I should have made my plans way earlier than now. I looked around quickly and searched for a place wher
*****Laura's POV****“Please come in, my dear,” the lady said politely, giving way, so I could go in.”The moment I walked into the house, I was marveled at how beautiful the house looked. I never expected that I would be brought into such a fancy home. This made me more curious about why I was there. Was this a trick to make me out, my guards down. When it comes to Ciara, she's someone who could go to the extreme just to get what she wants. “Come take your bath. From the way you look, I could tell that you've lacked a bath for a while now.”Well, she was right about that. I raised my right hand slightly and sniffed, and goodness, I reek of sweat. Though I was supposed to be asking why I was there and the reason for being there. But with the way I look, I think it's better to take a bath, Maybe until I feel more energetic to stand up to my enemy. Getting into the bathroom, I was also taken aback as everything in the house was fascinating, and it keeps me even more curious. I took
****Ciara's POV****“What?!” I quickly stood up from the chair which I had earlier been sitting on. “Repeat what you just said.”“I said the lab room and the basement had been caught on fire. I had lost everything, Ciara. All of my hard work had been destroyed by the fire!”“No! That's impossible! That cannot be. You're joking. This must be a bad joke!”“How could you even say that? With what's happened, you think I have the stomach for a joke?” Charles asked, sounding quite pissed by my words. “Wait a minute, if the building had really been burnt to the ground as you said, what about Laura?”“Laura? She's probably burnt to death. You think she could have survived the fire?”I blinked in shock. I don't know what to think as of the moment. I quickly ended the call and took a deep breath. I can't lose myself now. There's no way this is happening. I quickly dialed Alpha Darius's phone. After a few rings, he finally picked up.“Love, how are you doing?”“Don't ask me that. Tell me, whe
***Ciara's POV****This can't be. I recognize the ring. It was surely given to her by Xander. “Shit!” I quickly ran to the site where the search was being carried out. “Ciara, where are you going? Come back here,” Darius called, but I didn't pay him any mind. This was more important. I need to know whether she was really dead or not. “Tell me, did you find a body?” I asked the men who had been digging the ground. “We are still in the process, but I doubt we will find a body since everything is in ashes now,” one of the men reported. “That's impossible! Look, It's not relevant what you do, but you must find me a body as soon as possible. Do you hear me?”They all took quick glances at one another before answering, “yes, Miss Ciara.”“Ciara, may I have a word with you?” Darius asked. “Not now, Darius, I need to be focused right now.”“I want to talk to you about Laura.”I quickly took my gaze to Darius, who seemed to be serious about what he had just said. I took one last glance a
***Ciara's POV***I picked up his call and answered. “Ciara, what happened? Why didn't you come home?”Shit! I knew he would ask. I panicked because I didn't know what to say at the moment. “Ciara?”“Yes, Xander. You see, after the business meeting we had, I discovered that I wasn't feeling well, so I decided to drop by a hotel and have a rest. What about you, are you okay?” I asked, curious to know how he felt. “I don't feel that okay, I can't tell why, though.”My heart skipped at that very moment. I was scared to death. What if his illness becomes worse? What if he goes feral? Ciara, think! Think!“Uhm, Alpha Xander, if there's nothing left for you to say, I would like to go back to bed.”“You should. I just want to remind you of our agreement.”My heart sunk that very instant.“You still think about the agreement we had. Tell me, Xander, don't you even feel just a little likeness for me?”“I believe we've talked about this before now, Ciara. Who else do you think is the reason
****Laura's POV***# A Year later It hasn't been easy, being a white wolf and Luna to the great Knighter's pack. The destruction caused by my disappearance was unimaginable, but then, I'm glad the pack is yet again stable.While I was in my room, preparing for my Luna duties, I suddenly heard a knock on the door. “Please come in, Sarah,” I said without having to look at the door to see who it was. Sarah walked into the room, looking quite panicked. I creased my brow in a frown, wondering why she was looking that way. “What's happening, Sarah?”“The Alpha requests your presence in the pack hall, as there's something you must see.”I raised an instant brow and wondered what it could be. Since the maid had already informed me, it was better to go and find out what it really was, myself. Without wasting time, I stood up from my chair and headed out of my room quickly. The moment I approached the pack hall where meetings were conducted, I couldn't help but feel something Familiar and
****Xander's POV***She stood right in front of me while peering down at me, like I was the slave and she the master. Of course, she's my master. I took my gaze downwards, but there was no sign of pregnancy. Silly me, what was I expecting? It's been years and I still don't expect her to be pregnant still, unless I'm expecting to see her carry another man's child. Alpha Dominique and the rest of the men had left, leaving just me and Laura. “Why are you here?” I heard her ask. I was so lost in her eyes that I didn't realize she was actually asking me a question. “Are you going to keep staring at me or will you answer my question?”“Laura, my love. I thought you died.”“What are you doing here?”I shut my eyes and took a deep breath. Where should I start from? I never expected that I would actually see her here. When I opened my eyes, I could see her staring at me curiously and obviously waiting for an answer. “I wanted to end it all. I thought I would never see you again, and so I
***Xander's POV***Having made up my mind to sacrifice myself for the safety of my pack I ventured to Alpha Dominique's pack with all determination. While I drove down to the pack, I made sure there were no weapons with me because I know Alpha Dominique, and that is the fact that he respects sincerity. I'm certain that when he sees my sincerity, he would surely grant me that which I seek. That is what I wish, and I hope he would actually grant me that which I truly seek from him. Just as I had expected, the moment I got to Alpha Dominique's pack, I was met by his men, but they dared not approach. I believe they thought that I had decided to come take my revenge. “Alpha Xander, you're far from your pack. Are you really here to launch an attack on us?”The man whom I recognized as Dominique's beta asked. “I'm not here for an attack, but rather, in here to see your Alpha.”They all looked at me skeptically. I could tell that they didn't believe my words. “You don't have to be scared
***Laura's POV***Since I didn't want to waste that much time, I know I should go straight to the point.“Honey, where have you been?”My mom asked, while my dad stared at me curiously. I heaved a long sigh and told them everything that had happened.“Oh no! That evil witch! I swear I'm going to have her killed for what she did to my daughter!” My mom lashed out. I was strongly baffled because this was my first time seeing my mom that mad. I've never seen her get mad at anyone before.“I knew it! This is why I would forever Blake Alpha Xander. It was all his fault. If only he hadn't involved himself with that witch, all of this wouldn't have happened.”“You're all right. Presently, there's no one who wants her dead like I do. I want her to pay for what she's done, not just to me, but for causing the packs to go to war.”My mom and dad both stared at me with a surprised expression.“What? You know what happened here?” My dad inquired, looking quite taken aback.“Well, both packs are wi
***Laura's POV***“Miss Laura, Are you sure you are ready for this“I've made up my mind, Alpha Darius. Don't you think that if I don't move, things will get even worse than now“You're right. That's why I think it's best that you really put an end to the battle. It has lingered for far too long“I know that's why I'm trying my best to put it to an end. I'm afraid that if this continues, both Alpha will end up killing one another. And I will never forgive myself if that happens“I understand you. You should take care of yourself and stay safe“I will. I'll be leaving Kaden with Mrs. Prisca,I'll come back for him the moment I have succeeded in what I'm going for“You don't have to worry. Kaden is safe with us. I have arranged some men to go with you, just in case you really need help. But still, you can inform me if you really need my help“Alpha Darius, you really didn't have to do this much for me. This is my fight, and I should be fighting it alone“You are fighting alone, that's wh
*****Alpha Xander's POV***“What do you mean, our men are all injured?”“Alpha, I don't think we can go on anymore. The soldiers are still healing from the lady battle,” my delta explained. I walked up to him with fury burning in my eyes. “What do you think would happen? If we can't protect the pack border? I'm not worried about myself, but what about the pack members? Do you think Alpha Dominique would care about the pack members? All he wants is his daughter!”“I know Alpha, why don't we come to an agreement with Alpha and try searching for Luna once more?”“You think I'm not searching for her? Alpha Dominique isn't giving me time to search for Luna.”“Fuck! This is all the faults of Miss Ciara. Why did she have to come up with such devious Plans?”“This isn't the time to think about what Ciara did. Tell me, have you heard about the men I asked you to send you to keep a track on her?”“Yes Alpha, but it seems Miss Ciara had gone into hiding.”“What? How the hell did she get away f
***Laura's POV***I instantly felt weak on my knees the moment Alpha Darius told me about the Battle between Xander and my dad. So, the fight has been because of me. I can't imagine what they must have lost during the process. This was all my fault. What should I do now? I should have told my parents I was safe earlier, and waited until Kaden was older. Just what was I thinking? How was I supposed to revolve the issue on ground? What am I going to do now? This is all my fault! Shit!“Uhm, Laura, I know how you must feel. But you have to be brave yourself. I think the best thing to do is if you do not want this war to continue, then it is time to put a stop to it. Immediately, I raised my head up and faced Darius. “Tell me, how do I bring this to a stop?”Darius stared into my eyes as if I had said something strange. “Did you really mean it when you said you want to bring a stop to this?”“Of course, I mean it. I can't let them continue on this bloodbath, or can I?”“This is good,
**Laura's POV**While at home, Mrs. Prisca and I made dinner together. Alpha Darius dropped by and since he didn't tell us beforehand, we didn't make preparations for his coming. “Darius, what's happening at the pack? You seem quite busy recently.”“I'm sorry mom, I know I should have come home at the time I promised. But yea, you're right. I've been quite busy dealing with pack matters that I could hardly even have time for myself.”“Oh, dear, they must have been really stressed. Just what exactly are you busy about? The business perhaps?”“Well, if it has anything to do with the business, that would be quite understandable. It's about the battle between two packs that is unending. So many things have been destroyed, and yet it doesn't seem like it will ever come to an end,” Darius explained. I paused at that moment, wondering why there are two packs in each other's throats for years and I couldn't help but wonder what they are truly fighting about and if it's worth fighting for an
*****Laura's POV****While I was in the clinic, trying to prepare for the day, Ms. Athena walked in. “Oh my goodness! You look so heavy, Miss Athena,” I said, looking cheerful at Athena's growing bump. “It's all thanks to you. If it weren't for your discerning eye, I'm sure I would have taken my life, some months ago, thinking I was barren and wouldn't be able to have my child.”“Oh, come on, it's not because of me at all. I just did what I could.”“Exactly. All you had to do was touch my stomach and make it known to me that I was actually with child, and to this very moment, I can't even begin to tell you just how happy I am that I didn't change my mind about you. Maybe things would have taken a different turn for me. Or better yet, perhaps I would have lost my child due to my ignorance.”“And I'm still thankful that you chose to trust me, and today we'll be celebrating your safe delivery any moment from now,” I said with a smile splattered on my face.”“Oh, thank you so much!”As