Scott's POV After carefully looking from my right to my left to my back, I made my way down to the deserted building in the neighborhood of the hunters. It was currently my hiding spot, which I wasn't ready to disclose to anyone just yet. I walked carefully along the dark and lonely trail that led to the building. Even though there was not a single soul in sight, I still tread carefully. As I said earlier, I was not ready to disclose the hideout to anyone - no matter who they were.As soon as I made it into the building without any preamble, I went to the basement where my newest secret was kept hidden."Who are you?" A voice asked. The tiredness and confusion in the voice could be heard. There was even a hint of fear holding a percentage of the tone used."Hello, Nathaniel," I greeted in a mocking voice as I took the final step down. I gave him a cynical smile as I stood in front of him.Yes, that was right! I was the one who launched the attack on Alex and the pack members. Not per
Evie's POV Even days after that encounter with Scott happened, I couldn't believe that he nearly strangled me to death. If the pain in my neck weren't so persistent, giving me the harsh reminder, I would have thought that I definitely dreamt it. How else was I supposed to account for the madness the man displayed? What the hell did it even seem like both Nathaniel and Scott loved nothing more than to threaten my life?This time, I actually thought that it was the end for me. At the last minute, when I was already saying my last prayers, the man had stopped on his own, with no one pleading for him to let me go."Don't make me kill you." His warning still rang in my ears even when I was alone."Evie!" I jumped as the voice rang into my ears, slowly drowning that of Scott's. When I looked up, I saw my mother staring at me like I was a lost soul. Perhaps I was since my attention was not focused on my environment one tiny bit. I sighed in relief when I regained my composure. My relief w
Claire's POV "Alpha, what do we do about the matter of Sir Nathaniel?" "What else are we going to do about the matter other than to comb the human world for him? I am sure that he is confident that we would not be looking for him there, and that must be where he is currently hiding," Alex answered the man who asked the question.I sighed as I heard his response. Initially, I was all for finding the man and making him pay for trying to harm so many innocent people, but now that I was seeing and hearing how far Alex was willing to go just to catch the man, I wasn't so sure if it was all worth the effort.The search was already making Alex obsessed. I didn't want a situation where he would now turn into a hard man just because he wanted to haunt one down. Left to me, I believed it was time to let go of everything."As usual, I need you all to comb everywhere for him. Be careful while on the search. Is that clear?" He informed his men."Yes, Alpha.""Good." He answered.I was currently
Claire's POV I winced as soon as I got to the sitting room and realized my mistake. The maid had done nothing wrong and I shouldn't have taken my anger out on her. The person who frustrated me was Alex and he should have been the one I should yell at until all my anger was gone. I turned around to look for the maid and apologize to her for my uncalled-for behavior. However, the person I saw was Luna Lisa coming in my direction.There was no way for me to escape since our eyes met already. I grunted inwardly, sure that the woman was going to talk about me convincing her son to allow the coronation to push forward according to her plan."Luna Lisa," I began, wanting to tell her that I talked to Alex but he wouldn't hear any of it. She gestured with her hand that I didn't need to explain anything. That took me by surprise as I wondered what she was going to say or if she already anticipated my response and was going to get angry because I failed."I heard you and Alex arguing just now."
196ALEXAKIS "Alpha Alex!" A man shouted, tapping me on my shoulder."Huh?!" I gasped, returning to the present. I winced when I saw all the Elders of the council staring at me. We were currently in a meeting. I sighed when I realized that I must have zoned out on them. I looked to my side and saw as Kieran shook his head to let me know that what I was thinking was it."Are you okay, Alpha?" One of the Elders asked."Do you need some rest?" Another one added."Huh?" I asked again, uncertain if I knew exactly how to answer their questions. How else would I tell them what exactly was going on with me?Arguing with Claire was never one thing that sat down well with me. I was not myself, knowing that I raised my voice at the woman. While I would love nothing more than to blame her for trying to defend my brother, I knew that I was wrong too. And what was that saying again? Two wrongs could never make a right.Knowing Claire right now, I was sure that she was already regretting how she sh
ALEXAKIS I raced to the border the moment the boy gave me the information. The border? Why exactly would she go to the border when she had no business around there? No matter how hard I thought about it, I couldn't find a suitable reason. The only thought that filled my head was getting to the woman and making sure that she was out of harm's way.I soon got to the place, already heaving and panting for breaths because of how I ran. I didn't bother to pause to regain my breath as I began my search for her immediately. I looked at the long line which separated our pack from that of the next pack, thinking that she might be anywhere along the line. However, the place was as clear as crystal water. There was no one who looked remotely like the person I was in search of. Heck, there was not a single soul in sight. I quickly mind-linked Kieran just as he taught me. I was happy when the connection clicked into place and I could hear his voice in my head, happy that I finally got the mind
Claire's POV The ray from the sun fell onto my face, burning me. I blinked rapidly before I turned on my side to prevent the sun from scorching my face. I blinked when I noticed an arm wrapped around me protectively. I opened my eyes from shock and relaxed when I saw that it was none other than Alex.I got up and watched him sleep for a while. I remembered that I stood at the border for hours, contemplating whether to cross over to my world - the world of humans - or if I should just remain in the pack. It took several hours to make a decision, but I finally did.My middle finger went to Alex's forehead and I moved away the stray hair that was covering his face from my view. The reason why I stayed back was not too far-fetched. After weighing all the pros and cons of why I should either stay at the pack or return to my family, I discovered how much I felt at ease with Alex. With the man, I could be myself without worrying about what his thought of me would be. It was better with hi
ALEXAKIS The next few hours flew by with me having deep thoughts about what my mother wanted. She had actually cornered me after we were done with breakfast and demanded that she would like to talk to me. Only that the talk had resolved none other than her wanting the coronation to happen as soon as possible. I got up from where I sat and went in search of her after I finally came to a decision. "So, what do you need to see me for?" She asked when I finally found her."The coronation. Let's just do it," I told her, caving in to her desire. I smiled as she beamed with happiness at how she finally managed to hook me."Then you need to meet with the council and let them know your decision." She told me.I didn't bother to waste any more time with her. I got up and called for an emergency meeting straight. In thirty minutes, all the Elders of the council were already seated in the meeting hall. I joined them shortly after. "I would like to know your opinions about getting a new date fo