Zelda"You can't save him, my dear. This is his true nature, and I am in control now."With a primal growl, the wolf leaped at me again. I swung the branch with all my strength, connecting with a satisfying thud as it struck the side of the wolf's head. It yelped in pain and staggered back, momentarily stunned.Panicking, I could feel my heart pounding in my chest as I darted down the dimly lit hallway. My thoughts raced, wondering what had triggered Drake's wolf to behave so erratically. Fear and confusion consumed me, and all I could focus on was finding help before it was too late.As I turned a corner of our home, I rushed towards it, praying one of Drake's men would be inside so that they could tell me why the hell their boss's wolf is acting like a crazy person. I burst into the room and they were in the middle of the room talking amongst themselves.With desperation in my voice, I pleaded, "Please, you guys have to help me! Drake's wolf is acting crazy, and I don't know what to
DrakeAfter the incident, I decided that it was safe to stay away from Madeline and Zelda. Until I find the rest of Lucas' lackeys, I have to keep them safe. Whoever drugged my drink did it to harm me and if they could get so close to me, then they can do anything to the women in my life. The attack confirmed my suspicion that Lucas didn't work alone to murder my brother, he had help and I will not stop until I find them all.Making up an excuse about having to travel urgently, I left the ladies and instructed my hidden guards to stay behind to protect them. I followed the new lead after dispersing the rest of the group. This is my battle and I will fight it alone. I booked a hotel room in a different city, far away from Madeline's place. I didn't want anyone to be able to find me, ask me questions, or make me feel like I had to explain myself.I just wanted to be alone, to continue to live anonymously. I wanted to disappear, to start over. And this hotel room was my first step to
ZeldaI waved down a cab, too shaken to walk home alone. After what happened with Drake, I get scared whenever I'm alone. His parting words didn't help either. He made it clear that we have to watch our backs always as there's someone out there who is out to get us. I know that this is related to his identity. However, I find it hard to believe that he is what he claims to be. I gave the driver my work address and sank back into the seat, trying to catch my breath. The driver gave me a strange look in the rearview mirror, but I didn't care. All I wanted to do was go to work and forget what had just happened.I arrived at work and began working, but it was difficult to focus. My mind kept wandering back to what had happened. Even though it was a busy day, I still felt bored and uninterested in my work. I tried to force myself to concentrate, but my thoughts kept drifting.I checked the time, and to my surprise, hours had passed by without me noticing. I hadn't seen Drake for a whi
JakeCindy's voice droned on, but I couldn't focus on what she was saying. My thoughts were swirling, and I was unable to make sense of them. I tried to concentrate on her words, but they were like a jumble of letters, impossible to decipher. I closed my eyes, trying to shut out the noise. But even with my eyes closed, I could still hear her, and my thoughts kept racing.Zelda's face kept flashing in my mind, like a movie on repeat. No matter how hard I attempted to think of something else, she was always there. It was like she had taken up permanent residence in my brain, and I couldn't make her leave. And the more I attempted to push her out, the angrier I became. She was like a mosquito buzzing in my ear, and I just wanted to swat her away.The memory of our last encounter kept replaying in my mind. It was a stark contrast to the Zelda I had known before. She had always been timid, but the last time I saw her, she was bold and defiant. And it irked me to no end. I couldn't under
ZeldaI looked up and saw Jack standing in front of me. Before I could even say a word, he reached out and grabbed my hand. I bit down hard, and he screamed in pain. “What do you want from me?” I yelled the anger I'd been feeling all evening boiling over. He looked at me, his eyes wide with surprise and hurt. “Why are you doing this?” he asked, his voice trembling.“What am I doing ?” I asked, his voice full of confusion and hurt. “Why don't you want to apologize?” He said to me while looking at me sternly.I laughed out loud, unable to contain my amusement. “What do you want my apology for?” I asked, a sly smile on my face. He was taken aback, unsure of how to respond.“Zelda, you've changed a lot. This isn't the Zelda I used to know. The Zelda I used to know would have been crying and apologizing by now,” he said, his voice full of disappointment. I looked at him, anger and hurt swirling inside me. “How dare you say that to me?” I said, my voice is low and dangerous.“Zelda, I
ZeldaOr was I just hearing things? I asked myself, my thoughts racing. Was this all just some kind of fantasy, a delusion? I was so confused, unable to process what was happening. He held my hand, his touch sending a jolt of electricity through my body. I couldn't move, couldn't speak, couldn't think. I was stuck in a trance, my heart pounding in my chest.He kept talking, and I was too shocked to say anything in response. “Yes, Zelda, you heard me right. I'm deeply sorry. Please forgive me,” he said, his voice sounding desperate. I just stood there, staring at him, trying to understand what was happening. I had never seen him like this before, and it was as if he were a wholly different person. I felt a strange mix of emotions, my mind still racing.“Won't you say something?” he asked, his voice sounding anxious. I cleared my throat, trying to find my voice. “What do you want me to say, Jake?” I asked, my annoyance leaking through. He looked at me, his eyes full of sadness. “I
DrakeAs I closed my eyes, I drifted off to sleep, lost in a sea of thoughts. When I awoke, it was dark outside, and I couldn't remember how long I had been sleeping. I rolled my shoulders, trying to stretch out the kinks in my muscles. Looking out the window, I noticed that the sun had set, and the moon had risen in its place. I couldn't help but wonder if Zelda was doing the same thing I was, gazing out at the stars, lost in thought.The grumbling in my stomach brought me back to reality. I realized that I hadn't eaten all day. I had been so focused on trying to find evidence against Alpha Lucas that I hadn't even thought about food. I got up and stretched my legs, my stomach growling again as I did so. I needed to eat, but I wasn't sure what to eat.After spending the day indoors, I felt restless. I decided to step out and eat at a restaurant instead of ordering room service. I put on my shoes and headed out the door, the cool evening air refreshing my senses. I took a deep brea
DrakeAs I sat there, my gaze landed on a picture of Zelda that I had taken a few weeks ago. She was not smiling in the photo, but there was a certain sparkle in her eyes, a glimmer of something I couldn't quite name. I found myself lost in her gaze, my thoughts consumed by her. I wondered what she was thinking at that moment, what she was feeling. I felt a pang of longing, a desire to know her more deeply.The memory of the day I had taken the picture flooded back to me. Zelda had been arguing with one of the staff members, her face flushed with anger. I had snapped the photo without her noticing, catching her in a rare moment of vulnerability. I had never shown her the photo, not wanting to upset her or make her feel self-conscious. But looking at it now, I couldn't help but feel that it was a beautiful photo, capturing a glimpse of the real Zelda, beyond the facade she often put on.As I looked at the photo, I found myself daydreaming about having children of my own. I imagined t