DACIANA'S POVAngry? No, I wasn't. I just stared at her like a little fool. Almost acting as if I didn't expect it when I knew it would come anyway. She wouldn't let me finish. No, she couldn't. When it would jeopardize everything she ever worked for. Everything she ever wanted. “How dare you call me a maid?” She yelled at my face. Her face was red with anger, and the veins were showing themselves.“Isn't that what you are? Or are you scared that I dug up the past you tried to bury all these years? I'm suddenly feeling pity for your stepdaughter. I heard she killed your child and ran away before execution. How unfortunate can one get in life?” I smiled. She yelled and raised her hand again to slap me across the face. My eyes darkened. “I wouldn't do that if I were you.” That was enough to make her halt her hand in the hair. I could have easily blocked it the first time, but if I ever have to touch this woman before me, it'll be me giving her so much pain that she'll wish for death,
CORNI'S POVHer eyebrows furrowed as she glared at me. “Answer me, Ciana!” “I'm not going to wear your mark, Corni, if this is what you're going to use it for.” She turned on her heels and walked to our bedroom, slamming the door. I glared at the now empty hallway, my fist clenched tightly, and my knuckles turned white._So there's nothing between us._ I turned towards the door and walked out, heading for the gym that was behind the house. I grabbed a pair of trousers on the way. I spent the rest of my day in the gym and with my men, a few of them. I looked around and noticed Marcel wasn't with us. And he was the youngest of the soldiers, 20 years old and free-spirited. He looked like the best companion for Ciana. Both of them were probably gisting, or eating snacks, or planning something too. Daciana and I had agreed not to waste any more time. The first phase of the plan was getting Ciana into the pack, which worked and the second phase was adding her into the meetings. And fo
DACIANA'S POVA knock sounded on the door, I glanced at the clock on the wall. It was two in the afternoon and I've been waiting for Corni to come back home. I don't want to believe that I hurt him with my words but somewhere deep inside me, I knew that I did. He's been nothing but good and kind to me. He has only shown me that part of him that not many people know and what did I do, slam it back in his face like a freaking pancake. Of course, there's no way I can give him my bare neck as an appreciation for his kind heart but at least I could have said it in a less accusing way. I made a promise to myself to apologize to him the minute I opened the door.“I'm sorry-” I halted as my eyes came in contact with pale brown orbs. His hair was in a tousled mess as usual.“What are you sorry for? Or was that apology meant for someone else?” He smirked and I smiled. “Marcel, I wasn't expecting you today.” “I know, that's why I decided to come. And might I add, you look like shit. Like a he
CONRI’S POVThe boys tortured Ava and her scream for help filled the words. No one could hear her. She whimpered and yelped in pain. Her once vigour and harsh voice was reduced to a whimper. I stood at the far end of another tree and watched closely. After shouting to no avail, she started to beg for mercy. The boys ignored her and continued to whip her with rage and revenge evident in their eyes.I let them have their portion of revenge. I was not satisfied with just torturing her but I wanted her to feel pain before my revenge was exerted. “Stop!” I commanded. They had whipped her from midnight and it was almost dawn already. We need to get her home before the Beta gets suspicious.“Free her. That’s enough torture for today. You guys would have fun some other time,” I said. They panted heavily and suddenly burst into laughter, so I joined them. They looked fulfilled and happy. As they loosened the rope around the tree, she spat blood.“I swear I would make you bastards pay for this
DACIANA’S POVConri held my hand as we stepped out of the car. I was usually not nervous for my first meeting but this was different. This meeting changes everything and if it slips, my life would be at risk. I just hoped positively. Conri had tried to calm me in the car and I felt a little bit more confident.The large door leading into the room opened. Alpha glowed immediately when he saw me. I rolled my eyes. He was seated directly opposite me, Corni sat by my right and the Beta was at my far left. He stared at me deeply, his eyes tearing off my clothes. I felt irritated. Looking at the Beta, my father, he frowned. He looked at Corni angrily and spoke.“I thought issues about bringing your wife to this meeting were solved the last time we met,” he voiced.Corni scoffed.“We didn’t come to an agreement with Beta and I feel she is of great importance to this meeting,” he replied.“By the way, is Beta Female not here today?” he asked sarcastically.I smiled. Corni is really good at pl
DACIANA’S POVA rigid body stopped me on the bed. Corni's body lay still beside me, his bare chest out in the open and he was wearing a brief. I looked away and tried to remember last night. My head hurt as I tried. I had too much to drink last night and my memory was hazy. I sat up lazily and yawned, sitting for a while until I regained my strength. I walked to the bathroom. Resting on the sink, I splashed water on my face. I stared at my own reflection. I looked haggard. My hair was in a mess, my makeup was ruined. I was wearing my nightie. I wondered how I got into them. I didn’t remember changing out of my clothes. I shook away the thoughts of Corni changing me. I returned to the room. He was still sleeping.My head was banging from my hangover. I held pills in my hand and left for the kitchen to get water. It was just 7 am. I wondered why I was awake early and since I was unable to sleep back, I got myself busy with watching TV shows. A broadcast interrupted the show. It was abou
DACIANA’S POVMarcel had come to tell me in the study that Ava was here to tell me. I was surprised and not surprised. I knew she was going to come, her curiosity had led her right into my trap but I also thought about her pride and arrogance.“Hey Ava. I’m so glad you came,” I smiled at her. She looks thinner and not well taken care of. The fall from grace made an epic transformation. I was glad. I never thought I would see Ava at her lowest.“What’s the offer about?” She asked straightforwardly.“Straight to business huh? How about you take a glass of water first?” I called Marcel and he got the water. She was hesitant about drinking the water but she needed it. She gulped down the content and held onto the cup.“So as you know I’m new to the Beta Female duties,” I said and I noticed her roll her eyes. Frustrated already?“I don’t know much about the pack and the duties. So I would need the help of a former colleague who I think is in the right position. I would need you to put me t
CONRI’S POVThat day at dinner, Daciana was talking about her day with Ava. I wasn’t in the mood. Howard and I had a fight earlier today and he mentioned my father. She looked worried but she wasn’t asking me anything about it. I decided it was the right time to tell her.After dinner, we sat on the opposite sofa. There was silence between us.“I also have a revenge to take out on Howard. He is not the rightful Alpha.” Her jaws dropped.“A few years ago, my father had a trusted Beta which was Howard’s father. He trusted him so much that most of the pack duties were handed to him. They were very close friends, close enough to be called brothers but Howard's father betrayed him. He turned the elders' council against him and they dethroned him. Like that wasn’t enough for them to stop. Howard conspired with his Father and they killed mine. Howard's father was kind enough to spare me and he offered me a position as the General in Howard’s rule to silence me. I have acted as a fool for yea