Chapter 12
It took her time to gather herself together after her encounter with Hunter a while ago. She simply cooked some pancakes for Hunter – the best recipe to deceive time and escape any more encounters with Hunter.
Right after Leila prepared his breakfast, she told Butler Henry that she needed to go home. She told him that she wasn’t feeling well and that she needed to rest.
To be honest, she just didn’t want to see Hunter in the meantime. She felt hurt and wanted to calm herself.
She was just grateful that Butler Henry told her that she could go home and rest for the entire day. However, she had forgotten her things at Hunter’s mansion.
Leila scratched the back of her head as she stared at the huge gate – thinking twice about whether she would enter or not.
Before she went home, Butler Henry gave her the spare key to the gate so she could go inside freely. It was better for
Chapter 13Being shocked was an understatement.Leila remained in her living room, plopped down on the cold floor. The fast beating of her heart was like drumming near her ears – the only thing to which she could listen amidst the silence of the night.She was thinking of what to do next.Or it was rather – she couldn’t think of anything to do next, which was the exact thing that would surely define her thoughts.“Is it true? Or am I just dreaming? Hallucinating?” She murmured before she slightly slapped her face with her hands.It stung a bit as she bit her lower lip firmly.‘It’s true…’Her thoughts lingered as she felt like a candle slowly being melted by fire. She slowly laid her back on the floor – ignoring the coldness of it.She tried to pinch herself as if she wanted to convince herself that she might be wrong – or was hoping to be wrong.How could it possibly be… right?But it hurt – telling her that everything she saw wasn’t just a pigment of her imagination.“What the heck
Chapter 14 *** “Master…” The man with pitch-black hair held his injured neck as he slightly bowed down to a man wearing a black mask and a cape. He was truly a mysterious man – hiding his annoyance behind his mask. “This must be good news, Viego.” The cryptic man coldly said. His voice was eerie, low, and as cold as ice – so cold that it totally made the man named Viejo, who was sweating bullets and was trembling inside because of the news that he was about to spill. The man standing shuddered in fear with his few words. He even couldn’t lift up his eyes. He swallowed hard as he gathered all his strength to speak. “W-We already found her.” He fearfully stated. No matter how much he tried to hide his fear and uneasiness – he just couldn’t. How could he be? One wrong move, and he might lose his head in an instant. Because it there was someone that he knew who was undeniably ruthless and merciless – it was the man in front of him. “And?” His master inquired as he leaned against h
Chapter 15Leila heaved another deep sigh as she looked at Butler Henry assisting Hunter towards the woods. It’s been thirty minutes since they started walking into the depths of the woods.After what happened last night, she had fallen asleep in the cozy guest room that Butler Henry had told her to sleep – she was so exhausted that she didn’t even realize that darkness had already consumed her.She gulped her bottled water – which she must say was her last drop. She was already exhausted, but she couldn’t even voice it out. She was afraid that they would encounter some ‘rogues’ again – like what Butler Henry had told her about.Rogues were the ones who attacked her that night. She didn’t know what it was, but one thing was for sure, she knew that those were screaming danger.‘Why am I here, anyway?’ She mentally asked herself.She called her mother earlier this morning to inform her that she would be with Hunter on a trip. Her mother was so worried, but she had no choice but to allow
Chapter 16***“Are you sure that this is, okay?” Leila shyly asked Myrtle as she looked at her through the mirror connected to the vanity table.Mrytle Blinch-Black.Now, she had already met her. She is Hector’s wife. She couldn’t believe that a kind and gorgeous woman like her could be that rude man’s wife.She scoffed mentally. However, how could she blame her anyway? Love might be truly blind, huh?“Of course, dear. I have spare clothes here for a party.” She replied merrily.Leila mentally heaved a deep sigh.It’s been two days since she arrived at the Moon Howlers Pack community. And a birthday party will be happening tonight for one of the betas of the pack – Baxon Fern – as well as Hunter’s cousin.She met him a while ago, and she might say that the man is definitely a flirt. He is oozing with the playboy air in him – which she hates the most.Leila mentally heaved a deep sigh. She was contemplating whether or not to attend the party or just stay in her room. However, she need
Chapter 17***Leila felt her heart pounding so fast – like a horse was tailing her. She bit her lower lip as her fingers slightly trembled before they moved towards Hunter’s shoulders.However, she inaudibly gasped when Hunter placed his hands on her waist. Her cheeks turned pale pink as she looked away.“Let’s just get this done.” Hunter coldly stated.His words were rude, and they were piercing her heart, but the electrifying sensation from the warmth of his hands was creeping into her system. It was way too much – making her head go haywire – that she didn’t really care about any other thing anymore.The slow and sweet song resonated throughout the entire place.They started swaying with the music. Leila felt like she couldn’t breathe with the distance she had with Hunter.This was the very first time that she had seen him this close. His clenched jaw was making him more mysterious and charismatic. His cold demeanor was making her flinch, but in a weird way – because it was not be
Chapter 18***“Whoa! You really are a great cook, Leila!” Myrtle commented using her fascinated and amused voice after she tasted her special freshwater fish dish called Herby Fish with Wilted Greens and Mushrooms.She was so excited to work with fresh ingredients from their garden. And the forest is also accessible, and she saw a lot of fruit-bearing trees around.Leila felt like she wouldn’t be bored because of these.Myrtle brought her to the garden a while ago. There were lots of herbs, vegetables, and fruits around. Even spices and other herbal medicines were present. She enjoyed harvesting and thinking about what she could cook using the ingredients, and now she had come up with this.It’s a good thing that Myrtle also wanted to learn. So, she enjoyed talking to her while cooking.“I am not that good at cooking yet. I am still working on it,” Leila humbly stated.“Oh, you’re so down to earth, Leila. I can’t believe that you still call this an amateur one,” Myrtle told her as sh
Chapter 19***Leila stared at the various types of berries that were planted a few minutes’ walk away from the pack’s garden. She heard Myrtle talking about it yesterday, and she couldn’t believe that the path going there was easy to follow.Or perhaps, the pathway was already paved by the weeds and tall grass, and she had easily found her way to the magnificent place.She giddily looked around.The place was quite refreshing.She was excited to bake using the fresh berries, and she was so excited to surprise Myrtle with it.Well, Hunter’s face flashed in her mind, and she instantly blushed.Yes, she was certainly doing this for Hunter. She knew how much he loves berries, and she wanted to bake him some Mixed Berry Tarts. She saw some materials and an old-fashioned model of an oven in the house, and she wanted to use it. She was just hoping that Myrtle could let her borrow it.Leila was busy gathering the berries when she heard some sort of noise breaking the cozy silence. The birds
Chapter 20***Leila heaved a deep sigh as she walked towards her kitchen.After what happened, she decided to go back to her old house. It might be a bad decision to make, but she was truly hurt by Hunter’s words.However, the mere fact that she saw the broken glasses, windows, and other things inside her house made her shake in fear. But she didn’t want to be a burden – more of one to him – so she must go back.So, she told Myrtle about going back to her grandparents’ house. She was hesitant at first, but Hector agreed with her decision – more of a good riddance, perhaps. She didn’t want to think about it.She must start cleaning her house, and that will eventually occupy her mind.Leila, then pouted her lips. And as her eyes darted towards the huge mansion beside hers, she instantly scoffed while rolling her eyes heavenward.She couldn’t believe what just happened in a snap.***Flashback…“I want to go back…” She calmly stated as she gave Myrtle a small and forced smile.She tried
Chapter 98Another Side***Content Warning: This chapter might contain violence, abuse, crime, or triggering factors that may be harmful, disturbing, or traumatizing to some. Reader’s discretion is advised. Thank you.***After visiting his parents, Hunter knew that he had to go to Tamika’s home. He received a letter from her saying that he had to go to her house.Despite of his pure resolve and desire to go straight to the Triad base and talk to Leila, as soon as possible, he knew that he had to go and asked her the reason of her letter.‘Maybe… Leila is there already?! Did she convince her?!’ His heart began to thump hard and fast as he immediately went to Tamika’s house.However, he hadn’t found Leila there.“Why do you ask me to come here? I have to talk to Leila. I have to go to the Triad base. I saw her there and I want to work things out between us again. If not, perhaps, I can try telling her the truth and-”“She will come here.” Tammy cold voice cut his words.His forehead c
Chapter 97Discern***Leila was panting so hard as she finally got into the woods.She had finally escaped the guards when she saw them talking in the hallway and laughing hard. She knew their routine already and she managed to escape.The very moment she arrived, even though she already agreed to the marriage – she planned some blind spots where she could use whenever she wanted to get out unnoticed.She tried asking for permission in meeting Tammy – but the eerie masked master wouldn’t just let her go.So, she had to get a move and get out of the place by herself instead.She had to know the answer that she had been looking for.And she knew that it was only Tammy who could help her.Leila didn’t know where she might be – but she had to go out of that place while she still can. She was confused and she had to ask Tammy – if n
Chapter 96Dream***Leila opened her eyes – just to be surprised at where she was.It was kind of familiar, but she couldn’t pinpoint where she was at the moment. Her forehead creased – as she tried to remember what happened to her and why she was in that particular place.“Hello?” She called – but her voice simply echoed.It made her shiver down her core.‘What the heck is happening? Where the freaking hell am I?’ She asked herself – as she got up from the dried leaves that she was lying at a while ago.She looked around, bewildered.“Silver?” She called her inner wolf – but no one is answering.Leila felt the intensifying fear that was slowly creeping into her bones.She was in the middle of nowhere. The tree
Chapter 95Safe***“This might something be too important that you have to go here instead of waiting for us in the pack community.” His father, Hudson Black, commented seriously – as Hunter entered his office.He knew from Butler Henry that they will be meeting the elders tomorrow and planned – since they have already talked to the Alpha King and Queen and had their go signal for the Triad’s eradication.However, he couldn’t wait for them anymore.And he had to tell them about the news – even if he knew that they might have known it already. He didn’t want Leila to get hurt.He knew that this decision might mean that he might lose being the Alpha’s son – and worst got disown, but he didn’t care. He had to come clean – and hope that Leila could be safe, if worst comes to worst and Leila might be drag to thi
Chapter 94For Always***“Just stop staring at me and tell me what is it? What is that something that I shouldn’t know?” Hunter repeated his question – because Hector, Myrtle, and Butler Henry were just looking at him.He couldn’t stop himself from raising a brow – especially when they exchanged that kind of look.And he knew that something was up.They shared that meaningful glare – making him to feel upset.However, when his eyes moved to a piece of paper. From the looks of it, there was a slight clue as to what was happening already. And even him – he just hoped that he didn’t have to know.But he knew that regardless of the things that he knew, he pretended not to care.“I should have stayed at the garden – even if it is already too hot.” He commented on himself.In that way, he might not have experienced that harsh reality – right in front of him.He smirked inwardly – a sarcastic and painful one.‘Reality slapped him really hard this time, huh?’ He mentally thought.Myrtle let
Chapter 93Invitation***“Master…” He heard Viego call him.There was an undeniable worry etched in his tone of voice – and he knew what it means. He smiled evilly while wearing his half-faced mask.He was now sitting in his throne – while playing a chess all by himself. He was holding the queen piece in his hand – as if it was the most precious and amazing that caught his attention.Viego went to him silently. He didn’t have to think profoundly about his words – he knew him very well. And even if he didn’t want the way he said the words – he had to be patient to him.For now, he was in the crucial part of his plans, and he had no time to get a newbie as his second in command. Besides, so far, he had no other problems about him – except the fact that he was just too cautious and intimidated by his presence.Wel
Chapter 92Mess***“Master Hector…” Lio called him – as he arrived at the place where he left them a while ago.He looked like he would kill those who would dare cross him.Well, he would – especially that he was in the foul mood right now.And the three knew that. They wouldn’t want to test their leader right now. They wouldn’t stake their lives – when they knew that they might be doomed if they try doing so.“Where the heck is he?” He asked dangerously.The three of them swallowed hard as they looked at each other for a short while – as if they were trying to tell each other who would explain and answer to his question.Because right now, they knew that they were all in the middle of something that’s inevitable. They couldn’t stop whatever chaos that might unfold once they open their mouth
Chapter 91Heartbreak***‘L-Leila…’Hunter was confused – as his mind was fighting with his heart screaming in pain.This was something that he had to settle aside for now.He tried to calm his mind – as well as his inner wolf – from screaming that she betrayed him.It wasn’t easy – when all that was running in his mind was pure anger and betrayal. It wasn’t helping him when Tracker, his inner wolf, was also wanting to take over him.He gritted his teeth – as he clenched his hands into balled fists.‘No… She couldn’t do this… She won’t join these people. She won’t join the Triad…’ He tried to reason out – as he found himself waiting for the right time to get in.This is the only chance that he got – and he only have a lesser time before Hector discover what he had done.He had to make sure to talk to Leila. He had to clear things with her.However, he knew that this might be the end of everything between them. And if it did – the least that he knew was the fact that he had done every
Chapter 90Found***Silence.It was one of the things that he hated the most now.Especially the deafening silence that was filling his ears.If not from the crickets around – this might be too creepier for everyone.However, for the time being he had to embrace the silence – for it was the only way he would now what was happening.‘Are you really here, Leila? I hope that you are not…’ A huge part of him was hoping that everything that he heard wasn’t all true.He looked around – making sure that they were still hidden in the middle of darkness.The place was already disturbing – and he couldn’t believe that the Triad had managed to hide in this place. They were pretty clever for hiding in this very secluded place.Who would have thought that they were close to their pack?Hunter let ou