Chapter 53Talk***Leila was just so happy that whatever fear and pain she felt and experienced in her nightmares flew away. Hunter calmed her heart and mind. And even though she was a bit disappointed that he wasn’t around last night – she was glad that she had him right now.He soothed her troubled heart.He kissed her pains.He shielded her from melancholy.She was humming as she walked towards the kitchen. She didn’t want to entertain the negative and lonely thoughts about her nightmares.Well, at least for now.She simply wanted to prepare breakfast for Hunter.Leila decided to prepare a fast and easy cooked meal yet delicious and healthy.It was a good thing that she didn’t cook some of the meat the hunters had yesterday. Well, she wanted to – but Myrtle had a better plan, just in case the two couldn’t join them at dinner. And she guessed it right.Perhaps, it wasn’t the first time that Hector ditched her. It seemed like she knew that it might happen. And it did. However, it was
Chapter 54Prepare***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.***Hunter was having a great time with Leila.And he was planning to build a house for them and for their future already. Especially that Myrtle and Hector were always ruining their moment.However, seeing Leila’s smiles, he just couldn’t stop himself from being happy and contented, too.Besides, it might not be a good idea to propose to her.Yes.He was already thinking about it.But for what was happening right now, maybe he still needed to focus on their responsibility for the pack. Maybe when their parents arrived, he could plan for it already.Besides, they were still investigating something. He couldn’t let Leila by herself. Even Myrtle. It was a good thing that they have together. And Myrtle was training her, too when he wasn’t around.It would be better for her. He
Chapter 55Flowers***On the Moon Howlers Pack community, Leila laughed as she found herself enjoying Myrtle’s company who ignored his husband’s offer to come with him at his office.Hector is still the acting Alpha of the pack, and he was just so busy.“I will just be bored. Just go on… I will stay here.” Myrtle stubbornly retorted back – making her giggle silently.Hector couldn’t do anything but scratch his head and walked away with his sulked face.It was a good thing for her though – but not as good for Hector. And it was just so funny as she stared at the two bicker a bit a while ago.Well, it was better for her though – especially that Hunter is just so busy, too. He told her that he still has to talk to Butler Henry. And since she was in the mood, she let him do his thing first.Besides, she was so attentive to Myrtle’s stories. It was about Hunter. And she was just so interested in hearing all of it.“Hunter… He is really so caring. Even though he is cold and distant – alway
Chapter 56Danger***“This is getting so serious.” Hector commented critically – as he looked at Hunter, who seemed to be thinking the same thing as him.Right after they had eaten their sumptuous dinner a while ago with Myrtle and Leila, they have gone towards Elder Hudson to talk about the ominous situation happening near their border.It was getting out of hand – and they have to take a step.They couldn’t talk about it in front of the two women – especially that they knew it would certainly make them worry. And they don’t want that to happen. They wanted them to always be at ease.However, because of what was happening now, they both think that it would be impossible to keep this a secret. They have to make sure to make a solution to this. They didn’t want anything to escalate – but how?They don’t even know who the heck is behind this.The hunters as well as the sentinel wolves were doubled just to find out what the hell is happening. But they couldn’t find anything – not even a
Chapter 57Border***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.***“What the f*cking hell…” Hector commented darkly – as they arrived near the border where the dead bodies were located.He couldn’t believe that someone could do something as morbid as this.He might say that it was something that a sane member of the any pack could do something like this. And if that’s the case, they should be very careful.“We found these bodies when we changed our shifts, Master Hector.” One of the sentinel wolves guarding that spot reported seriously.It seemed like whoever did this, they knew when they could go through the border.Hunter gave Hector a meaningful glare. And it looked like they were thinking the same thing.“We ordered you to make sure that you have tightened the security near the border, right? What happened?” Hector inquired darkly –
Chapter 58Tease***“We have to continue the investigation.” Hector declared with pure resolve.But Elder Howard shook his head – as if he totally disagreed with him.Of course.Who would want to endanger them?They all knew that there was something fishy going on about these morbid things happening and Elder Howard just wouldn’t want them to be on the line.After Elder Morrigan have gone home, since Myrtle and Leila weren’t around the mansion because the servant omegas told them that she went to the training area to accompany Leila in her training, the good elder said that he had an urgent meeting with the betas and leader of their pack, so he had to go back immediately.So, now, they decided to go to Elder Howard’s place instead. They have to continue talking about addressing the problem – especially the one that happened near their border.But it looked like Elder Howard simply wanted them to stay put and wait for their parents to arrive. Or it seemed like he was just too worried
Chapter 59Genuine***“What happened to you? Are you okay?” It was Leila’s voice that made him look around.Her brows burrowed – as she looked at him with pure concern.Then, Hunter’s face slightly turned a bit gentler. However, that doesn’t change the fact that she already saw his expression a while ago. He was caught off guard that he hadn’t noticed her and Myrtle immediately.Hunter swallowed hard as Myrtle gave them a teasing smile – like what Elder Howard and Hector did a while back – then, she just nodded at them before she proceeded towards the mansion.Hunter couldn’t even tell her about her grandfather because all of his attention was with Leila already.Especially when she put her hand in his forehead – as if checking whether he was fine or not.Hunter swallowed hard.Volts of electricity travelled in his veins with just short skin to skin contact – and it was something that only Leila could do to him. It was her effect on him – and it was making his inner wolf get frantic
Chapter 60Return The Favor***“That is good to go, Leila.” Myrtle commented as she asked her to taste her own version of beef carpaccio with pickled pear and crunchy nuts.Leila was just so agitated.Myrtle nodded her head and smiled sweetly at her.“This is just so great. I love it. I am sure that Hunter and Hector’s parents would love this.” She assured her – with all honesty.Leila felt a bit relieve – as she looked at the dishes she prepared.Cooking wasn’t her forte, but living with the Blacks made her practice her cooking skills.At the kitchen, everything is ready.Poterhouse steak with rosemary and garlic sauce, beef short rib bourguignon, and the beef carpaccio that she just cooked. Beef is one of the main ingredient dishes which was Hunter’s father’s favorite according to Myrtle.On the other hand, she cooked chicken and broccoli, apple cider glazed chicken, and chicken parm meatball skillet – since Hunter’s mother’s favorite were chicken dishes.Yes.She truly prepared ex
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