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 19Sheila’s POV The moment I stepped in, my heart clenched. Something wasn't right. He wanted me to attend to his needs. What needs?Luca was shirtless with his back to me. His back wasn't something to behold. Bruises covered his back leaving behind spots that tampered with his torso.“You called for me?". I announced, hearing my heartbeat. Luca turned to face me and the moment he did, my heart missed countless beats. His eyes were golden, his fangs out. I moved my foot backward until I couldn't anymore. My back hit the door behind me, my skin crawling.Luca wanted me to calm his heat. He wanted me to tame his cravings. Typically, Alpha's showed off their desire for sex through their golden eyes and fangs. This alone made me sick. I wasn't prepared for sex and even if I was, not with Luca of all people.Luca rose and walked up to me. He raised my chin, my gaze clicked with his.“As my Luna, I wonder daily what you have to offer. Today is the day I get to rate you.” “You ca
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
Chapter 19Sheila’s POV The moment I stepped in, my heart clenched. Something wasn't right. He wanted me to attend to his needs. What needs?Luca was shirtless with his back to me. His back wasn't something to behold. Bruises covered his back leaving behind spots that tampered with his torso.“You called for me?". I announced, hearing my heartbeat. Luca turned to face me and the moment he did, my heart missed countless beats. His eyes were golden, his fangs out. I moved my foot backward until I couldn't anymore. My back hit the door behind me, my skin crawling.Luca wanted me to calm his heat. He wanted me to tame his cravings. Typically, Alpha's showed off their desire for sex through their golden eyes and fangs. This alone made me sick. I wasn't prepared for sex and even if I was, not with Luca of all people.Luca rose and walked up to me. He raised my chin, my gaze clicked with his.“As my Luna, I wonder daily what you have to offer. Today is the day I get to rate you.” “You ca
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 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
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 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 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 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 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