Ron's POVWhat?My lips attempted to move to say some protesting words, but they felt too heavy.What is Leo doing? Why would he just demote me all of a sudden?I breathed heavily and bent my head.“I understand, Alpha ” the anger was coherent in my voice.Alexavia's POVI didn’t know what to feel.Ron was no longer my trainer! Oh! I was free from him!“What about Alexavia, Leo?” Tracy chipped in.“She needs to be punished for what she did. First, she violated the rule by leaving the building. And secondly, she risked your life by using the antidote on you. She….”“A real fighter takes risks, Tracy” Alpha Leo cut in, making her go shut.“A real fighter doesn’t just sit by and cry like there’s nothing to do. He’s always ready for risks”.Tracy's jaws dropped.Hold on;No; no way. Of course, not. There’s no way he could be making jest of her.Not.“Y’all are dismissed” He continued, that tone of superiority resounding in his voice.“Alex” he called and I looked at him.“Yes Alpha” my vo
Tracy's POVI was panicking as I felt unusual pains in my waist. My head kept spinning.And suddenly, I felt some liquid running down my legs, and in fear, I dipped my hand there to have a look.blood!!!!.Argh!!” I screamed immediately, my eyes blazing bright in shock.“No!! No!!” I continued screaming, still staring at the blood stain.I didn’t exactly know why she I bleeding, but somehow, I felt I was hurt.The door went open immediately and the boys came running in, attracted by my screams.Alexavia's POVThe boys shot me a stare before rushing to Tracy on the floor and one of them carried her in his arms immediately.“What happened to her?!” The other snapped at me, but I didn’t say a word as I just bent my head in contrition.The one with Tracy ran off immediately while the other grabbed me by the hand and took me out of the room as well.While Tracy was rushed to Victor, I was taken to a quiet room that was mostly used for holding offenders captive.“What happened? Why were yo
Alpha Leo's POVI stood facing the window as Victor explained everything to me – Tracy being pregnant without her knowledge, then losing the baby from her fight with Alexavia.He explained everything to me and when he was done, all I gave was silence as I just focused on the window, staring through it.Whatever I was thinking, I didn’t want to let it known to anyone. So, I just remained silent.“How is Tracy now?”I finally asked, after taking a deep sigh.“She’s awake now. But hasn’t spoken a word to anyone”. Victor replied and I nodded.Then, I dismissed him and he bowed and left.At one point, I felt pained and bittered that she had lost her baby; her child for me.I could imagine the pains she was passing through and wondered why it had to happen in the first place.********************Tracy's POV“Trace” Tara called softly and placed her hand on my thigh.“You need to eat something, please. You can’t just continue starving yourself, you know? Please”.I was mute as my heavy eyes o
Alpha Leo's POV.Longer silence passed as I just stood, staring into space.Tracy was more impatient; she couldn’t wait to hear how I would be punishing Alexavia for taking her child away.“She’ll be punished by hundred whips” I stated and a light mumbling ensued.“Leo!” Tracy shirked, not feeling satisfied at all.“That’s my final judgment, Tracy and nothing can be done to change it” I snapped back at her.Alexavia's POVMy eyes dimmed when I heard what he said.I was almost feeling like choking.Hundred whips?? How on earth would I survive that? How? I was going to pass out by the time they’d done with me.I stole a glance at Tracy whose chest was rising and falling heavily due to how angry she felt.“I’ll do it,” she said with a scrawl. I’ll do the whipping myself”.If not for how determined I was not to show my weakness, I’d have probably burst into tearsBut no. I never wanted to give my enemies the satisfaction of seeing me as weak.Alpha Leo looked at her and sighed.“Fine. Yo
Alexavia's POVAlpha Leo scoffed as he lit the stick and took a drag from it.He was silent for a while, just smoking from his cigarette and I felt nervous standing so close to him.What could be going through his mind? Why was he so silent?“I didn’t let Tracy punish you” he finally said, reducing my anxiety.I felt my heart skip again.He was really behind it! He was really behind it!Ah! Of course, I knew it!“I didn’t want her to punish you that way for reasons best known to me”.He took a drag from his cigarette and puffed smoke into the air, which made me uncomfortable.Oh! I hated the smell of cigarettes, even though I've been around the worst people so far.“But it doesn’t mean you’re going entirely free, Alexavia, for what you did” he added and I looked at him.What’s he talking about?A long silence passed.“You’ll be spending the night in my room. I’m going to punish you myself” he added and walked away..I watched as he walked out of the room, slamming the door shut.I to
Alexavia's POVI placed my hands on the table and was about to stand up when he finally walked in and I realized it was pointless running away because there was no escape route from there.I had been escaping the rest of the time. But this time around, I was caught; burst.“Leo” Mr. Jack called as he walked towards the dining.He sounded cheerful.I didn’t know what to do to hide my face. My hands were visibly shaking but I tried to hide them on my thighs.Leo just watched quietly as Mr. Jack walked closer. With the look on his face, I knew he wasn't aware of why he was there without informing him.“Jackson” he finally called when he stood in front of him – in front of the table.They exchanged a quick handshake and Mr. Jack kept staring down at me, must be wondering who Leo could probably be having breakfast with aside from TracyI had my eyes glued to the floor, ignoring the fact that I was meant to stand up and greet him since he was the son of the supreme Alpha. I was meant to pay
Alexavia's POVHe knew my fears and didn’t say a word or try to make me stand beside him. So, he just let me be.“Why did you do it, Alexavia?” He asked after a very long while of silence which was beginning to make me panic.I gulped hard and glued my eyes to the floor, my hands interlocked in front of me.Well, this was it. And I had no reason to lie anymore.“Alex…” Leo called and I could notice the impatience in his voice.He might get angry anytime soon.“I’m sorry Alpha” my voice wavered at last.I sniffed and moved a step.“My Foster parents…” I began in a timid voice.“They sold me out t…to Mr. Jack. He…and his wife auctioned me without my consent and I didn’t like the idea. I didn’t want to be sold to anyone or forced to stay with anyone. But I still obeyed him since I wasn't up to eighteen yet. I did his dirty jobs, smuggling drugs and laundering money for him. I knew it was wrong and I wanted to leave So, I… I tried to escape Mr. Jack, but he caught me several times, and ea
Alexavia's POVI sat alone in the room, my sketchbook on my lap.It’s been so long already and I've cried enough… smiled a lot…The Alpha had saved me. He listened to my pleas and saved me...Oh! How could I ever thank him enough? How possible?I looked at the book on my lap and took up my pencil.For the first time, I was going to attempt something I never thought I could do – something I've always been so scared of doing. And that was going to be. drawing a living being for the first time.And that living would be my AlphaI smiled ruefully as I started moving the pencil on the plain paper, drawing the lines of his face first.His charming image kept replaying in my head – his dark but cute eyes, slightly bushy brows, and lips….I focused so much on it, putting in my very best and as I did, a tear came rolling down my cheek – a tear of gratitude.I couldn’t imagine what would’ve happened if Mr. Jack had succeeded in getting me. I couldn’t imagine it.Finally, I can be at peace – in
Author's POV Alexavia sat feebly on the bed, a slight smile on her lips as she breastfed the tiny baby in her arms. Yes, you could call it tiny because he was so small, she felt she could crush it. “The doctor said you should take this as soon as possible” her sister Sylvia said as she held the bottle out to Alex. “Don’t worry, Sis. I’ll take them as soon as I’m done with the baby. Where’s Leo?”She asked, concerned. It’s been a long since he left the ward. “He’s addressing an issue out there, but he should be done soon” her sister replied as she dropped the bottle on the table. “I’ll go get the other things. Bye,” she added and left, leaving Alex all alone in the room. The 19 year old mother stared at the cute baby in her arms as he sucked so innocently with his eyes closed. His tiny pink lips were wrapped around her plump tip, drawing life from it and looking so beautiful. God! He was so cute and although he was just some hours old, Alex could tell he looked a lot like his f
Alexavia's POV.7 MONTHS LATER.I paced restlessly in the room, my hand on my waist with my big round bump in front of me. Sylvia was sitting tiredly on the bed, the phone in her hands as she stared at the four covered plates in the room. “Call him again”. I suddenly said, my voice sounding hoarse. “You were here when I called him, Alex. I’ve called him twice already and he said…” “I know what he said. Just call him again!” I snapped. “I just want to know if he’s close already”. Sylvia sighed and stared down at the floor and I stopped walking to look at her. “Why aren’t you calling him?” “Seriously Alex? Can you give me a break?” She scoffed. “What else do you want, huh? You asked for some noodles, and the cooks made them for you. Then, you asked for a bagel and cream cheese, and it was brought to you. You have four meals in total, Alex, yet you haven’t touched any of them. What else do you want?? Listen, I should be with Cruz right now, yet I left him to…” “So, Cruz is more
Alexavia's POVA while later….We drove into the camp, the securities at the gate stealing glances at who was beside Leo.He drove in and parked at a cool spot, then stepped out but I remained in the car.“Hey…” He opened my door and stretched his hand towards me.“Come on, Alex”.I stared at his hand, and nervously, took it and finally stepped out of the car.And together, we started walking into the main hall.I held Leo’s hand so tight, having a little string of hope and security around him.My eyes were on the floor as we walked in, all the people around muttering and stealing glances at us.And as soon as we got past the door into the main hall, guards surrounded us.“Seize her!” One of them suddenly yelled and instantly, an unknown force pulled me to my knees.“Argh!” I groaned as my knees landed hard on the floor and Leo’s eyes glinted.“Another person touches her and I swear, you’re dead!” His voice was a growl, a growl that quieted the entire place and gave the needle a chanc
Alexavia's POV.I opened my bleary eyes on the bed, my hands fisted, and my back ache.“Hey” I heard a voice call and turned my head slowly to see Sapphire sitting close to me.“You’re awake. How are you feeling?”I arched my brows and tried recalling what had happened.Sapphire…She’d cut her wrist open, but I was able to save her. And afterward, I felt so weak and passed out.“Alex, can you hear me?” Sapphire cooed and touched my arm and I forced myself to sit up.The memories of what had happened came flashing into my head; how I’d acted so crazy, attacked Jack…Goodness! Did I do all that???And Leo? Was he awake already? How would I know?My hand went slowly to my tummy, caressing the flat surface.“I… didn’t breed, did I?” I looked at Sapphire and asked.Sapphire's POVThe cut on her arm had already been taken care of, but I knew that wasn’t what she was referring to.“Your baby’s fine” I touched her arm and said and Alex took in a deep breath.“He did hold on, didn’t he?” she
Sylvia's POV“Ron?” I repeated and stood up. “What are you talking about? Who killed him??”“We don’t know yet, Sylvia. He was just found dead at a hidden spot a while ago. Someone stabbed him” Cruz replied, watching the expression on my face.“The hell…” I mumbled and took some steps away.Ron was dead?? For fuck sake? What could’ve happened to him? Who could’ve possibly stabbed him?“B…but it couldn’t be my sister, right?” I turned to Draco and asked, my eyes dimming.“Well,” he sighed. “I really can’t tell, Sylvia. It could’ve been anyone. We don’t know yet” he replied and I leaned against the wall. Why were a lot of things going wrong lately huh? What’s happening??I had the urge to break down, recalling so much trouble my sister was into already. What the hell was she doing?“Hey, come here” Cruz cooed and pulled me into a hug and this time around, I couldn’t resist.***************In Khalid’s roomJerry's POVI joined the three plump-looking men stood as I supervised the work b
Alexavia's POV*****************I was the only passenger in the cab and I kept looking out for signboards to be sure the driver was taking me to the right place.“Hey; don’t you think you should get that arm treated? I could take you to a clinic” the driver said from the front seat, staring at me from the mirror.“It’s none of your business. Just keep driving” I answered bluntly..Minutes later, the cabby pulled over in front of my destination, and without hesitation, I stepped out of it.“Hey, Miss! Where’s my money?” The driver asked, shit I didn’t reply as I ran away.**If he isn’t dead yet, he’ll be dead in a few seconds* Jack’s words resounded in my head as I ran into the bushy area.The part where Leo's eyes had gone close, kept replaying in my head, tearing my heart apart.I looked around for Sapphire’s house, but I could almost see nothing. This was the street, right?I continued running, my heart racing faster with each second, my sanity leaving me already.I had to cover
Alexavia's POV.I hurried with a heavy chest as I marched angrily towards the block.My head wasn’t straight, normalcy was very far from me at that moment.I walked indefatigably to the block and met the guards outside the door.“Hey; where do you think you’re going?” One of them asked as he obstructed my way.The lines around my eyes were so red as I glared hard at the door.“I need to see Jack” I stated bluntly.If the boys were people that knew me, they’d have known my voice was sounding deadlier than it used to.“You mean…Mister Jack?” Another chipped in, correctly, but I didn’t reply.“What do you want with him?”“Just let me in. It's important” I glared.“You need to be spa specific, young lady, 'cause we’ve got no time for games”. The first guard said and I forced myself to look at him.“I said it’s important. Very important” I replied.The guards exchanged glances at each other. Then, one of them went in and returned in a few seconds.“Come on” he muttered to me and I followe
Alexavia's POV.The following morning…I had woken up to behold two eyes staring directly at me – two dark eyes. They were eyes I was familiar with, but that morning, something was different about them.I adjusted lightly, registering the fact that I was still naked because I’d slept that way the previous night.“Leo…” I called lightly.I couldn’t understand why he was just lying and staring at me.“Good morning, Alpha”.Leo didn’t say a word but only continued with the stare and for a moment, I cringed. Hold on; shouldn’t we be getting ready for the coronation already? It should be happening shortly and after that the hospital.“How are you feeling?” He finally asked and for the first time since I met him, I could detect some weakness in his tone.“I’m…. I’m fine. And you, Alpha?” I replied, but Leo only responded with a scoff.“Um…We should be getting ready right? For the coronation?” I asked but still, there was no reply.“L… Leo?”“You should freshen up” he finally said and with
Alexavia's POVThe same man that my mother thought was dead all along, was alive? All this while he never cards to find us, his family? Was he the man my mother said so much nice things about? Does he know how much we have yearned for him, especially my mother?I was lost in thought.“Olivia!” He called more audibly,The pains were too much for him already and he was calling out to me for help, calling me by my mother's name to save him.“Alex” Leo called behind me.“What is going on in your mind?”A tear came dropping from my left eye as I watched him.He was grunting painfully and looked like he wouldn’t make it if something wasn’t done to save him in time." Stop!" I yelped and the people hitting him halted. They all stared at me as I ran to him and hugged him tightly." Please stop."" Why should we stop? Do you know who he is and what he has done?"I couldn't say another word as tears crammed through my eyes, something in me was hurting so badly. It felt like I have known him fo