Chapter 11James POV The following morning.“ Hello sister!." I called out. A cheerful smile spread across my lips as my sister Veena walked into my office. Radiant and stunning as the Sun. Her long auburn hair fell down like a waterfall and swayed behind her as she walked.“Hello Alpha brother." Veena called out and pulled me to a hug. Her fragrance diffused around me, clinging to me like good luck.“I miss you Veen. I can't believe you were away for so long.” We pulled away from each other and she took a seat opposite me.“It's been a while." Veena grinned.“Two years __?." I asked, unsure of how long Veena had been away." Two years and four months.” she gently corrected.“So, how's work going?.” Veena asked and crossed her legs over. “Work is great except for a few clients I have lost to Lucas's firm and I am fine." I said,my lips stretched to a dull smile." That's awful!.” Veena complimented with a frown.“ Yeah __ it sure is. So how's City X treating you?." I questioned with
Chapter 12James POV “We shouldn't be doing this, Veena." I opted and looked outside the car window. The trees ran past us in full speed as we made our way through the thick forest of the city's countryside. Veena sat behind the wheel, popping a bubble gum without paying heed to what I just asked.The chilling atmosphere in the car,the revving sound from the engines soothed my frayed mind .“ Aren't you paying attention?." I questioned again, pinching my nose frequently.“ Of course brother. You need to see a shaman. Someone to tell you what to do. A guide.” " Why's that? What makes you think I need to visit a shaman?.” I bombarded, my eyes fixated outside the car.“ Because it's unnatural for you to be Alpha and not have a Luna. C'mon brother, you know better than me how absurd it is. A shaman is just the right person to put our pack out of its misery." Veena uttered and I sighed." I didn't sign up for you to come back and turn my daily life into a hassle.” I complained.Veena str
Chapter 13Sheila's POV “ We haven't taken time to get to know ourselves, have we? Sheila." Sasha's monstrous voice forced me to look up from my wardrobe. She took brisk steps into the room,her fragrance quickly circulated around.A frown stretched across my pretty and exhausted face.“Can't you at least knock on the door before barging in like civilized people do?." I asked without bothering to reply to her question. Sasha walked over to where I stood and peeped into my wardrobe.“ Such a nasty taste for fashion!." She commented flatly. “ Last I checked, I walked into this territory with just a few pieces of clothing on me. Why don't you refer that ridiculous question of yours to Luca or maybe Shirley.” Sasha kept mute and walked away from me. Her eyes scanned the entire room before she pursed her butt on my neatly dressed bed.“ So Sheila ___ tell me more about you. Your family and friends. Tell me everything there's to know about your humble self.”I picked out a brown sweatpa
Chapter 14Sheila's POV One weeks later.I stood across from the mirror,my hand tracing my collar bone. I was now thin,pale and poorly taken care of. I measured my wrist with my hands and realized how slim it was and the huge gap it left Inside the hole. My hands traced my waist and it felt as though my waist has vanished. I couldn't feel or see it.The door opened and Shirley walked in with a cotton towel in her hand. She placed the towel on the bed,pulled away the curtains.Golden rays of the morning sun filtered in adding a soothing warmth to the room. She walked over and stood beside me,her head lowered to the ground beneath her.“ Your bath water is ready. I suggest you take your bath quickly to avoid being abused by Alpha Luca." Shirley spoke,her voice a mix of worry and caution.My heart squeezed,my eyes welled up in tears. This wasn't the life I wanted. This wasn't the kind of love I anticipated. I wanted to find a mate. A loving mate but the Moon goddess gave me the bigge
Chapter 15Sheila's POV I clenched my face, the stinging sensation a constant reminder that I had just been hit by Sasha. I wanted to retaliate. I craved to hit her back and make her understand her place and the obvious fact that I wasn't someone to be easily messed with but then Luca was my greatest fear. I didn't want to get punished again. Not with my body still aching from the punishment I received two days ago. Recalling it made my heart clench in his ribcage.*Flashback*“ Sheila! Sheila!!.” My name kept echoing through the territory,the sound becoming louder and clearer. The intruder's steps reminded me that whosoever was yelling my name at about 5:46 in the morning was closing in on my room quickly.I scrambled up the bed, exhaustion scribbled away on my face.Who was it that was calling me up from bed by the wee hour of the morning and what does this intruder want?My unconscious cleared and I could place the voice.Sasha.What in the name of the Moon goddess is she doing in
Chapter 16James POV A knock pierced through the silence that enveloped my office. A soothing silence that allowed me to ponder on a few contract deals I had to sign.My head pivoted to the door,my brows furrowed slightly.Who could it be?“ Come in." I ushered and the door opened, Mia, my personal assistant, walked in holding an office folder.“ There's someone here to see you. He said his name is Alpha Luca.” Mia uttered her voice dripped with skepticism as if she wasn't sure of the visitor's name.My furrowed brows deepened. What could Luca possibly want with me that made him come all the way down here to see me without notifying me earlier? “ Let him in." I ordered,my curiosity piqued.Mia nodded and walked away only to return a few minutes later with Luca whose demeanor exhumed pride. Mia quickly nodded and exited my office.I leaned into my chair and crossed my legs,my gaze perched annoyingly on Lucas's face.Lucas's gaze locked onto mine ,his eyes sparkling with amusement.
Chapter 17Sheila's POVI stood beside Luca like an obedient sheep, standing opposite a total stranger I didn't know. A man whose dazzling beauty couldn't go unnoticed. His sharp jawlines, deepest brown eyes, hunter eyes and a side dimple.“ Sheila met Alpha James,my greatest rival." Luca announced,his arm wrapping around my waist swiftly.I didn't know this was the reason Luca had sent for me early this morning. I hadn't even had breakfast when he sent Shirley to fetch me. My controversy with Sasha still lingered in my mind. I wanted to break her knuckles. She had the nerves to hit me. Argh! I am going to make her pay.I wrenched away from Luca but his grip tightened around my waist.“ James, meet my newest concubine. Sheila Thompson." Luca announced,a sinister grin on his face.My jaw dropped. Alpha James? I have heard about him a couple times as one of the most compassionate Alphas. Something about him made me want to embrace him to take me from Luca. His gentle gaze seemed to bor
Sheila's POV “There's a festival coming up soon. In three days. It's called the Festival of the Moon. I just thought you should know about it.” Shirley spoke, her hands moving expertly as she scrubbed my aching skin. I was seated in the bathtub taking an afternoon shower.It was quite a sunny day and despite the AC in my room, I felt hot all over.My eyes glistened, my curiosity piqued.“Tell me more about it. It sounds fun.” Shirley sighed, massaging my shoulders.“It's no fun, believe me. It's just a series of praises and chants rendered to the Moon goddess for helping our fathers before defeating their foes, the vampires.I nodded slowly.“That's fun. We don't celebrate this in my pack. Everything is strange around here. You are the only normal matter here." A smile found its way to Shirley's lips.“Am glad I am a source of joy to you. During the occasion, Alpha Luca is usually occupied with carrying out a series of rituals to appease the moon goddess. That's a candid time to e
Chapter 30Luca’s POV “Any new or updates from those search parties?". I asked, my voice laced with inquisitiveness Joseph immediately sensed his presence behind me. Joseph lowered his head, shaking it slowly.“I am sorry to say these but they haven't returned. We haven't heard from them either and I wonder why their phones aren't working anymore. I'll dispatch a new team to continue the job. I am so sorry for the inconvenience.”I turned around, my gaze met Joseph's, rough and unwavering.“I hate delays, Joseph. Sheila must be found at all costs. Why can't your men do a clean simple job? What kind of men do I have as guards here? First they couldn't keep watch over Sheila and now that she has escaped, they couldn't even find her?” I snorted, feeling my rage climb to its climax.“I apologize for my shortcomings. I promise you that Sheila will be found before you realize it." Joseph reassured, his voice dripping with dedication.I paced around my office for a moment, my hands behind
Chapter 29Sheila’s POV I woke up to the deafening sound of wood. Kael was splitting firewood on his lawn. Despite being blind, he could do everything expertly.A knock remained me oncr again that I wasn't in the confines of Luca's territory or within the melancholic walls of my room. I was free and somewhat safe. The door opened and Shirley stepped in, a gentle smile on her face.Shirley came over and pulled open the window, allowing for a heavy influx of sunlight into the room.“Good morning milady. I hope you slept well despite how chilly it was last night." I stretched out, a yawn drowning my words “Of course Sheila. I had terrific night rest. How was your— night?.” I inquired, my eyes darting around the rooms as I trailed Shirley's movement.Shirley smiled, her cheeks flushed.“Mine was great. I had a fantastic dream."I raised a brow suddenly over intrigued.“A dream? That's fascinating. Tell me what's its about?". Shirley came to sit beside me, her face radiant with happine
Chapter 28James's POV “I thought we were to attack tonight, what happened?." Hardin asked immediately as he walked into the highrise balcony.“There's been a change of plans. We'll find better ways to attack the dark moon pack. For now we lay low." I assured myself over my shoulders.Hardin wasn't satisfied with my response. That was so bland. I had given him a mandate of getting his men ready earlier today in order for them to unleash terror on the dark moon pack and possibly rescue all the she-wolf victims held bondage by Luca.“But the men are prepared for battle." He asserted.I turned and faced hardin, my countenance demure.“You don't have to worry about anything. We'll raid Luca's pack some other times. I have a lot on my plate.” I spoke, taking a walk around the balcony, enjoying the cool night breeze.The view above was beautiful. The stars had aligned perfectly in the sky like little white gems surrounding a crescent luminous moon that illuminated the entire region. Toda
Chapter 27Sheila’s POV“This can't be my mother's. You don't know her. My parents died when I was still an infant." I chose to disagree. I tossed the diary aside, my eyes prickly with tears.The woman in the picture and I had a lot of resemblance. A striking resemblance that I couldn't deny. I was her carbon copy. Even a blind man would easily agree to it.“I wouldn't lie to you. I am delivering your mom's journal to you like I promised and swore I would. Believe me Sheila. I wouldn't lie to you." Samantha assured, studying my movement while consistently nodding her head.I chuckled sarcastically, unsure of what to say next.How does Scarlett expect me to trust a stranger I just met all because she claimed to know my parents?“I can't trust you Scarlett. We just met and besides, having my mom's journal isn't enough proof that you knew her. You could have stolen it. I need more logical reasons to believe you knew my mother. I was told she died in childbirth. My father was rumored t
Chapter 26Sheila’s POVFear crept into my bones as the haggard-looking woman led us deeper into her dilapidated bungalow. Candle holders bearing candles illuminated the entire building casting an eerie glow around the room. I could barely see Shirley's face or know the expression on the woman's face.“I need to keep you safe for the night, Sheila. Alpha Luca's men won't stop until you are found. You and your maiden can rest her for the night." Her words my heart skip a beat. She knows of my involvement with Luca. Who is this woman? What's her motive? Am I safe in her cabin? “How did you know my name? Who are you and how did you know I am running from Alpha Luca?” I inquired, my gaze locked onto the woman like a plague.She motioned for Shirley and me to take a seat. A small smile tugged on her lips faltered when I shook my head.“We are fine standing. Why don't you answer my question?." I cocked my head, maintaining an impassive face.The old woman smiled softly again, the dimly li
Chapter 25Sheila's POV “Are you alright?." Shirley asked when she noticed that I had stopped running and was resting against a tree trunk to catch my breath.I nodded, sweat dripping down my forehead. “I am perfectly fine, just tired,” I responded through gritted teeth.Shirley retreated and came to stand on the tree trunk beside me.We were lost in the woods, in the middle of nowhere trying to catch our breaths. Everything was complicated but now felt more assuring and soothing like inhaling the air of freedom. “We need to keep moving. We don't have time to relax and chill out. Alpha Luca's men are after us as we speak. They would have noticed that you are no longer within the pack walls and his Majesty would do anything to make sure his Luna is brought back home." Shirley was right. A guard had spotted me escaping already. It wouldn't take long for words to reach Luca if it hadn't by now. “I guess you are right. Luca's men are already on the move. One of the guards saw me le
Chapters 24Luca's POV Words had reached me immediately. It had to reach me as soon as the incident happened. As my anger bubbled to the surface, I wished I wasn't at my lowest tonight. “How could you allow this to happen? What's the meaning of this, Joseph?” I inquired, pacing around the room as confusion dealt me a heavy blow.“Forgive my incompetency. It's my fault. “ Joseph slightly bowed his head observing references to Luca who was undoubtedly his superior.I gritted my teeth, short on words.“You think asking for my forgiveness is going to fix this? In a scenario like this, you are the next charge but you always fuck things up and now Sheila is on the run and her maid is nowhere to be found. What kind of a cock and bull story are you feeding my ears?”. I stopped pacing and revamped my hair. What sort of incident should this be called?.”Joseph had always been a problem. Having him as a Beta wasn't ideal. I never liked Joseph. I had despised him. If one could reject my Beta,
Chapters 23Sheila's POV The D-day was finally here. The feast of the Moon goddess. Loud local bands and instruments filled the night air as the celebration kink started. No one wanted to be left out of the celebration. I stood by my window looking down at the celebration. Shirley had begun preparation a day before. She had made sure escaping wouldn't be hard and I prayed fervently that I wouldn't.Pacing around my room, my heart raced in fear. What if I was caught? What if our plan fails? The uncertainty of the future frightened me.The creaking sound of my door feared me. I quickly turned around, alerted. Shirley walked in. Her steps are urgent.“How's the preparation? What's happening?.” I asked impatiently taking my seat on the bed while she sat beside me, her ragged breath filling the air.“In a minute or two, the guards stationed to watch over you would leave the front and head towards Luca’s room. We'll wait and whenever we notice them leave will —.” Shirley halted when she
Chapters 20James POV Roberta walked into my room without knocking. That annoyed me because I wasn't aware she was visiting my pack and I wasn't in a good mood to receive visitors into my pack. Roberta walked over and hugged me from behind, making me flinch. I wrenched her away, turning to face her. My eyes radiating pure hatred Roberta was the love of my life as a teenager growing up to respect women. She meant everything to me. She was beautiful and I respected her for her humility. At the age of seventeen, we bonded against the wish of my father and we began to date ourselves. We had good times together and I was glad to have her as my own until I caught her in bed with my father one day when I had returned home without informing anyone. My father was remorseful and begged for my forgiveness. He pleaded guilty to sleeping with Roberta and after a few weeks of keeping malice with him, I finally forgave him. Meanwhile, Roberta wasn't in any way remorseful for sleeping with my