Chapter 75Old***After those simple talks with Tamika, Leila didn’t know how to react. She didn’t even know how to face her the next day.She didn’t even know how to interact with her.***“Sometimes it is better to share things with stranger. That way the lesser the person knows who you are, the better. There would be lesser judgment. Don’t you think, Leila?”***Those were the words from Tamika before she finally left her in the kitchen.Leila felt like everything that she heard from Tamika – were all meant for her. It was as if even though she didn’t share anything to her, she already knew. And as if she was telling her that she was not there to judge her – but to understand her.It was one thing that she was hoping for.Someone that would hear her pain.Besides, she couldn’t tell all of those to her mother. She had no one beside her. She had no one whom she could lean on nor be her crying buddy. No one could even listen to her stories… her pains… her side.Not until she found he
Chapter 76Seer***Leila smirked at Tammy sarcastically.She couldn’t believe that she could hear those words from a peculiar woman like her. It might be really true that looks could really be deceiving – and that odd words could come from someone you less expect to come from.Then, she shook her head as she smiled without humor.Leila looked at her with her cold and serious expression. Her dark brown eyes turned a bit darker – almost close to black.And right there and then, Tammy could feel the seething anger from her.“Kindness? Love? The old Leila?” She sardonically said those words – as if it was something so disappointing and disgusting.Then, she chuckled without humor – and shook her head once again. It was as if she couldn’t believe what she heard from her. It was as if she could hear something so ridiculous – but it was something that she could be annoyed for.“You must be joking, Tamika.” She uttered in pure irritation – as she gave emphasis to each and every word.This ti
Chapter 77Strong***“I am a seer, Leila.”Her lips slightly parted ways – as she stared at her.Tammy’s expression didn’t even change, but she knew that she wouldn’t even joke about it. However, it was just so shocking to know.Leila took a deep breath – as she tried to process her thoughts.“I know that it is hard to believe… But I am… And I know what situation you are into…” Tammy stated seriously – as if she was completely trying to persuade her.But Leila slightly shook her head. She gave her an unbelievable look – it was as if she had her own thoughts, disagreeing with her.“You see the future… And you let them… You are just too kind, Tamika…” She uttered coldly.However, Tammy shook her head.“I can’t see my future, Leila… And all I can do is to be kind… There will never be wrong in being kind…” She contradicted – causing her to groan in annoyance.Then, she smirked at her.“There will never be wrong in being kind… That’s a ridiculous thinking, Tammy.” She said – emphasizing h
Chapter 78Stay Still***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.***“This is not good, Leila…” Even Silver commented inside her head.Leila knew that they might be doomed right now. They were caught off guard. And she wanted to blame herself for that.‘How the heck could they freaking conceal their presence?’ She asked herself – annoyed.She only noticed three rogue presences a while ago.But now…There might be a dozen rogues around them now.Damn it!She just couldn’t believe it.‘How the heck did that happen?’ She mentally asked herself once again – for she thought that she had already improved.That time, she just felt so annoyed and hopeless.“We are in the depths of the South, Leila. This is their territory. Don’t be hard on yourself.” Silver answered deliberately – as if she was trying to console her.She let out a deep sigh in
Chapter 79Heartbreaking***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.***Leila didn’t know how to react.All that she knew that time was the fast beating of her heart – and it was something that she could already hear from her ears.The moment felt so surreal – but in a negative way.She could feel the sudden fear engulfing her entire being – something that she didn’t even feel a moment ago while fighting the rogues.The moment she saw blood dripping from Hunter’s body, she knew that she was scared – not for her own life but for him.‘Isn’t that what you wished for? Isn’t that what you meant to do when you discovered what happen to your father?’ A part of her mind reminded her.She gritted her teeth.Right now, she didn’t know anymore.“Damn it!” She whispered under her breath – as she watched Tamika tried to cure Hunter’s wound from a
Chapter 80For Now***Leila wiped away the tears that fell from her eyes.She didn’t know how long she had stayed that way.It was as if she had finally seized the moment – even though what she could only do was to stare at the man that her heart is yearning for.Leila knew that deep in her heart – she was still confused. However, even though she wanted to follow her heart, she could ignore the fact that seeing Hunter’s parents could remind her of the pain… The pain of losing her own father. The reason why her family was ruined.And it was like adding salt to the wound – that fate wanted them to see each other again.She didn’t even know how the heck did Hunter found them in the deepest part of the South. She knew that even if Tammy wanted her to forgive and let love overtake her heart, she wouldn’t let anyone enter this part of the forest.Leila let out a deep sigh as she was about to stand up and simply go towards the small couch she was sitting from a while ago – when she stopped
Chapter 81Break***Leila woke up the next day – as if there was someone staring at her. She blinked her eyes – as she adjusted to the light coming from the barn.Then, she suddenly got sensible and immediately got up from the bed. She almost fell from it – causing someone to shout worriedly at her.“H-Hey! Be careful!” A familiar voice agitatedly told her – as he sat on the bed, as if he was trying to hold her arm.But Leila – acted on instinct – instantly got herself steady and moved slightly away from Hunter.Her forehead creased – as she was trying to recall what happened to her.She looked around – and remembered that she was still in the barn… And with Hunter!Leila let out a loud curse inside her head – as she tried to maintain her cool.For a moment, she lost her calm demeanor. For a moment, she had broken her wall. For a moment, she almost did something that she might regret in the future.She looked at Hunter’s worried expression – and she almost got lost once again. Howeve
Chapter 82Warning***Hunter didn’t know how long he had been sitting on that unfamiliar barn.All that he knew was the fact that Leila broke up with him already.And her words kept on playing inside his mind – like a broken stereo.It was as if his could also hear his heart breaking inside his chest. It was excruciatingly painful. It was something that he was silently hoping to be just a dream… a nightmare.But it wasn’t.He knew that it wasn’t the case.This is real.A painful reality.He swallowed the lump in his throat – as he tried to calm himself. He came in the South – quietly hoping to find Leila. At least to make sure that she is unharmed… by any means. But he knew that wouldn’t be possible.Leila is in deep pain.And so did he.For now, what settled him was the fact that he found her – at least that was the only consolation he had right now. She is safe and sound. She is fine. And she found someone that could be with her – even though he didn’t saw her a while ago when he w
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