Rose POVConsciousness slips into me slowly. I open my eyes to meet myself in a pitch-dark room. I try to move but my hands are tied to my back together with my legs. I try to move the rope but it is tightly tied. To make things worse, my mouth is tied, too. Therefore I can speak.I lay on the cold tiled floor for a while. Who could have decided to kidnap me? The only enemy I had was Sasha and I made sure I let go of her a long time ago.The door creaked open. Two huge masked men enter inside and turn on the light. The brightness of the light hit my eyes as I shut it.“She's awake,” one of the men said. The other white-haired one nodded. He narrowed his eyes to look at me. His eyes travelled from my legs and stopped at my laps which were exposed because of the way I was positioned. He licked his lips. His eyes finally left there and moved to the top.The other one hit him lightly, bringing him back from whatever previous thought was going on in his mind.“What do we do?” He asked.Th
Luca POVI sigh heavily as my heartbeat increases. Rose's face and laughter fill my head. I drive my punching gloves into the bag. I have been boxing for over an hour now. I am seriously meant to be exhausted but I am not. I increase my pace, punching and punching trying to drive every anger and feeling into the bag.An effort that fails miserably.I should never have started anything with Rose. I should have stayed clear from her and her son. Fuck! I shouted as I drove my hand into the punching bag. To think that she has been occupying my mind for the past few hours.A knock on the door stops me from my boxing session. “Come in” I ordered. The door opens slightly revealing a bodyguard. He bows his head “Sabrina is around” he informs me. I nod my head slightly. He walks away after bowing to me.I heaved a sigh of relief. I walk towards my chambers and change my clothes to the royal Alpha clothes with a smile on my face.I make my way towards the sitting room. Sabrina smiles immed
Luca POVA smile tugged on Sabrina's lips. “That serves her right” What the hell does she mean by “that serves her right”? They took her so that they could get me. Who could have done that? I look at my phone and click on the sender’s contact. It's Lorenzo. Anger brewed within me as I clenched my fist.Of course, I knew the cunning bastard would do anything to make me release Russell. And I thought Rose was in her room. How come I never noticed that she went out?Worse still is how she went out without telling me.Fuck! I screamed. What was I going to do? If I bring Russell back because of Rose, Sabrina would not be on my side again because she has already told me to see her as collateral damage. A means to an end.Sabrina’s voice brings me back from my thoughts “Don't tell me you are thinking of saving her?'' she asks, glaring at me.I squirm in the chair as I try to roll off the agitation on my shoulder. An effort I am sure I am failing miserably at. “I have to save her” I reply
Rose povAfter Lorenzo left they switched off the light and locked the door, darkness welcomed me in again.Was this the plan the moon goddess had? To make me a sacrificial lamb for my kind to live. Because I knew one thing for sure and that is Luca would not give up Russell for me. He asked me out of his room; he was just using me as a pawn, just like Russell said. And the foolish me ended up having feelings for him.Gosh! I can believe how foolish I was to ever imagine that he was going to love me. For crying out loud I was not even his mate.Something moves in the darkness drawing my attention. Fear gripped me as my feet became colder. What the hell was that?Did it come again? This time closer than before.! My heart sank into the depths of my chest. Don't tell me it was a snake. Then it came crawling towards my leg around my skin.“Help!” I screamed. “Somebody help me!” I screamed again as fear gripped me again.I can't die like this. I can't leave Merlin alone in this world.So
Luca's pov“I thought you were not going to come,” she said as she turned to me with a smile.“What did you think you were going to do?”I asked.She shrugged and tilted her head towards Russell's direction. “I was raising another ally. since you decided to fail me” she replied.My nostrils flared, and I shoved my fist into my pocket. Can't believe she was about to release Russell. Of all the people, Russell!“And you decided to make your next ally my brother?”She nodded “Yes”I scoffed and turned around the room for a while. I stopped a few meters away from her, my hands on my waist as I called on patience. Because I could seriously snap this woman's neck.“Are you serious? My brother! Russell who has insisted that the witches are not meant to be human? You decide to raise him to destroy me. Seriously Sabrina, what the fuck is wrong with you?” I asked my voice above the rooftop. I took in shaky breaths as I tried to control my anger, I could feel my veins throbbing.Her face turned
Rose povA loud, piercing groan filled the house, drawing me out of my unconsciousness. I opened my eyes slowly. The two men stood at my front pointing the gun around the room.“Did you hear the scream?” The white-haired one asked.“Shh,” the other one signaled to him as they kept quiet.Who could have made that noise or maybe they had other captives. I sat up and looked over my naked body. I did not try hiding my body. I am sure they must have seen enough.The groan came again. This time it was louder. They rushed downstairs, leaving me on the wet, cold floor. Gunshots followed. I am sure whoever tried to break through their house would not survive this because the bullets they fired were many.The bullet was followed by a loud silence from both sides. After a while, I heard a heavy footstep approaching. It was likely to be a man.I prayed whosoever found them did not get me. Maybe another enemy or someone who wanted Luna dead. The door opened and he walked inside and searched aroun
Russell povI watch as the guard drags Luca's body away. Rose stands there watching him with horror. She looks too pale for someone who just came back with her lover.Or maybe Luca got to show her the jerk in him. A smile tugged on my lips. That rogue of a brother thinks he can pretend for long. We all know he is soulless. How dare he try to stab me. I searched around for Lorenzo. I have been looking for him since I returned. “Rose, what's wrong? You look worried” Sabrina said as she walked towards Rose. She reaches out to Rose but she takes a step back. I tilt my head, I thought they were friends because she supported her when I rejected her.What made Sabrina release me is something I don't know about. I think she wants to propose an alliance. Something I will eagerly accept.She places her hands on her chest “It's me, Rose. Are you okay?. Did Luca do something to you?” She asked, her voice laced with pretense. Rose nods slightly and walks away. I watch as she disappears into the
Russell POV.I paced around the room trying to unveil whatever she was hiding and who could be a hybrid. Hybrids are more powerful than wolves and they sometimes turn into tyrants and decide to challenge the throne. The fact that she has decided to wipe Lorenzo's memory means that the person can be of harm to us.But if I don't get her on my side, it will be worse, and I will never get to know about her plans or who the hybrid is.Sooner than later, I settle down to face more pressing problems, such as the administration of the pack and how I am going to have a second chance, mate.A knock came on my door interrupting my work. I am sure it is Lorenzo. I had sent someone to knock on his door but he had refused to reply, meaning he wanted to be left alone.“Come in” I shouted, my attention still fixed on the paper in front of me.“My lord, Sabrina is here” he informs me.I furrow my eyebrows, what the hell is she doing here? I had not sent for her. I shrug, let me hear whatever she want
Russell pov.I watched Lorenzo's shocked face as I professed my desire to bring Rose back. I knew it was risky but what was more risky was allowing Finn to get away with what he did. Up until now, I had always thought it was better for Rose to go. She brought a side of Luca that no one brought a raw side that can be activated by her tears or complaints. Yes, he was a rogue, but I would rather not have issues with him. Even with him being a rogue he had perfectly managed to send my mother to the land of no return.I stared at my laptop screen as I waited for Lorenzo to bring in Luca's phone. Did I know how he would get it? No. But will he get it? Yes, because he was a cunning twat.As expected Lorenzo knocked on my door an hour later when I was already engrossed in my work.“Come in” I and he walked in with a frown on his face. He glared at me; sometimes, I forgot he was my best friend.“Did you get what I asked for?” I asked my attention still on the screen.“Yes but-” he begged, bu
Russell pov.I have always had a hard time trusting Sabrina. She was too cunning, too scheming. Hell! She could convince you to walk into your trap, and you would never find out until you are there, and there is no turning back. That was why I felt fucking insecure when she came and asked that she speak to Luca alone. After so many years I had finally gotten Luca to my side. During this year, I came to discover how cruel he can be if he is angry.With him by my side, together with Lorenzo, we could withstand anything Jenny had in mind. Because if there was one thing I was sure of is that Jenny had a hidden motive. She did not come back because she was in love with Luca or she missed him. She came back for something and was trying to use Luca’s weakness to get, and thankfully, Luca had outgrown his bond for her.Although he did not tell me I got to know when he ordered her to stay in the guest house. The Luca I knew would never do that. He would rather die than spend a night without h
Rose pov“This is the main palace where we gather together and host parties. We will be having a party tomorrow where I will introduce you to everyone as their Luna,” he said,” his arms wrapped around my waist as we stood inside the hall. I restrained the urge to remove his arms from my body. How can he be so comfortable? I mean, we just met, and he is already all warm and cozy.“They have all been waiting for you. You don’t know how thankful I am that I met you and that you agreed to follow me even when you had a thing with your husband’s brother,” he said in a non-judgmental tone.I bit my tongue from telling him that he was the love of my life and probably the only man I would ever give my heart to. Luca had shown me how great love can be. Just the thought of him comforted me.Instead of telling him those words, I asked, “You talk as if I am some savior you have been waiting for. Surely you would have been sleeping with someone else”“Nahh. I am not the flirting type, and it scare
Rose pov.Dread crept into my skin at Finn's words. He fixed his gaze on me with a permanent creepy smile. What was he talking about? What did he know about me that others did not know?I swallowed hard as I tried to pacify whatever was willing up within. I cleaned my hand on my skirt even though I knew my face was filled with guilt already.“What are you talking about?” I asked in a sudden, calm voice that contrasted how I was feeling inside.He shrugged and strolled towards me, his arms wrapped against his chest. “Well, I did a brief check” up on you. I got to know about who raised you. What is her name again?” He asked.Fear blocked my throat as I tried to speak. “Benedicta,” I said.He nodded."Thanks for the correction. Don’t mind me; I forgot about her nod. But with time, I would meet her. You know, I don’t have a mother of my own, so my wife's mother would automatically be mine. Who is that boy that lives with her?” He asked.At this time, sweat was already tricking down my spin
Luca pov.I groaned in frustration. Immediately, I saw Jenny's plastered smile. Seriously? What did this girl want? I thought I drove her out of my room a moment ago. Frustration washed within me, itching my skin. I needed time to concentrate, time to think about what Sabrina just said. To know which side I should be on. What I needed was a cool bath, playing Rose’s white Mustang, a song I felt was too feminine till now. Now that she was gone, I would gladly attach myself to anything that would give me a close connection with Rose. Not this twat that was standing before me with a fake smile.“What do you want?” I asked with a bored expression. I did not even try to hide my anger.Her face fell as I spoke. “you seem so in a hurry to dismiss me,” she said in a disappointed tone.I nodded, too tired to kid or feign concern. “Yes. Jenny, I want to be left alone”“But I am your mate and we need to work things out. You know that. Rose is gone and I am here. She is probably fucking Finn”Ang
Luca pov“I have a message for you,” Sabrina said, smiling at me. I looked at Russell and Lorenzo. They both had raised eyebrows on their faces as they scanned Sabrina’s face, trying to detect what was wrong. Why would she be here?I sat up, facing her. “Go on,” I said with a tone of nonchalance. Trying my best to convey to her that she could say anything before them.She glanced at them and then at the office. She walked around the office, her heels making a sound.“serious?” She asked with a raised eyebrow, her voice deepened with anger as she glared at me.I nodded. She plastered a smile on her face and continued walking around.“Nice decor,” she said in an overly bored tone. I rolled my eyes in return. She has been to the place before. Why would she be saying that?I heaved a sigh “Sabrina, you have been here before. Don’t you think that is an unnecessary compliment?” I asked.She stopped and smiled at me, then used her fingers to caress the shelves. And don’t you think it is foo
Luca POVI turned to face her, seeming genuinely honest. “Tell me, Jenny. What does it look like inside your brain?” I asked.Her eyes widened, and she seemed shocked by my question.“What do you mean?” “Don’t you know how to interpret English? Or has cheating also eaten your interpretation aspect?” “Luca, I am sorry,” she apologized.A chuckle escaped my lips. “You cheated on me and left without a single word, and you expect me to still be in love with you? You still expect me to worship your cheating ass?” I asked angrily.A glint of anger passed through her eyes as she took in deep lips. Sorry, the breath to control herself and spoke in a sensually soft voice, “I am sorry Luca, as besides Russell left me with no choice”“Well, I left you with a choice, and that is to be with me. Be my mate and stand by me, out of choice, but you didn’t. Instead, you opened your legs for my cousin the moment I was gone and claimed he killed you”She scoffed, looking unapologetic. "You criticize me
Luca POVShe’s gone. Like she is gone. After all the promises and all the sacrifices, she is gone. She did not bother fighting for us. She just left with Finn.I know I was kind of a coward for hugging Jenny when she came, but I missed her. I had always missed her. I missed her to the point that my heart ached at the mention of her name. So it was only natural to hug her, but I expected Rose to understand and not just decide to leave me alone. Does she think she would be happy there? With a man that she does not know? Finn might even try to harm her and she has no one.I rake my hands on my hair as different thoughts cross my mind. Jenny is in my room waiting for me to come and talk to her as usual. If it was the former me, I would have done that. Maybe kiss her in the bedroom and make love to her, but I was different. Rose had changed me and left with a part of me.“You know you eventually have to talk to her?” Russell said, breaking me from my thoughts.I glared at him with disdain
Rose povBloodhound Pack is an entirely different pack from my home. When I say they are different, I mean they have their law and norms, but they behave differently.For instance, we have an organized pack. We all know where the market is and where the cinema is, and most of them dress according to their rank, making it easy to identify, and every commercial institution is owned by the Alpha family.Whereas, in Finn Pack. There are different little stalls, with various cinemas and other locations, and they bear different individual names. Lastly, I do not see anyone dressing according to their rank.This is strange. I mean, how do they make their money if they don’t own things and how do I know that I am not about to run into a rogue or greet a council elder with a little respect?Clearing my throat, I decided to ask Finn, “Who owns the cinema and other commercial places?” I ask, clearly making sure I do not sound insulting.“The wolves,” he likes it means, reply nothing. To me, the