~RichardIt wasn't really possible that I heard her right. There was no way what she said was true, was there?"That is right," Nuella confirmed as she walked around Athena's mum. "And he is the only one who can help save her.""How so? H..how is that possible?" Athena's mum asked. I was yet to recover from the news that her father was still alive, and from the look on Jessica and James' faces, it was obvious they were in the same state as I was.Athena had told us her father died before she was born. That had been the story her mother had fed her. It was all a lie. Her mother had intentionally kept his identity from her. That, if you ask me, is a wicked thing to do.Regardless of who the parent is or how vile he or she is, every child at a certain stage of life has the right to know who their parents are. It should be their choice whether to associate with them or not, not that of one parent.Not being able to keep my thoughts to myself, I asked, "Why? What did you do that for? Why
~RichardI decided to set out on the journey with James and Athena's mother. Getting to Alpha Kendrick's pack from mine would take at least a whole day, and the earlier we embark on the journey, the better.Jessica stayed back as usual to hold the fort. Before I left, though, she told me Sabrina had been trying to seek an audience with me. It had only been days since she was locked up. I made sure to tell Jessica to inform her that she is only alive because I haven't had her time yet, as I was too busy with Athena's case. When I do eventually have her time, she might just have to prepare for her death.None of what was happening would have happened were it not for her. She is very evil, the devil's incarnate. I wonder how I was able to stay friends with her for years without really seeing how dark the heart she harbors is.Nuella asked to go see Athena before she leaves, so we all made a stop at the hospital, deciding to see her one last time before embarking on the journey that migh
~RebeccaI watched as King Richard and his beta, James, discussed with the men. I couldn't hear what they were saying as they were out of earshot, but I could see very well how everything was playing out.From the shocked look on the guards' faces, it was obvious King Richard must have revealed his identity. The tallest of the guards pulled out his phone and made a call; it must be to Kendrick. At the thought of him, my heart plummeted into my stomach. I was finally going to see him again after over 19 years. What would I say? What would his reaction be? I had shamelessly run away that night without looking back, now I don't even know how to face him, let alone tell him I have a child for him.King Richard and James started making their way back to the car. They must have been allowed entrance; I could see the guards removing the obstacles they had laid out on the road. It came as no surprise to me. He was the Lycan king after all; no Alpha would dare refuse him entrance into their l
~RebeccaI couldn't bring myself to utter a word. I just kept my eyes on him. They were becoming glassy and I don't know why. They were not supposed to. It has been 19 years, yet hearing him call out my name the way he did stirred certain emotions within me."Is that really you?" he asked again, and I nodded in response, blinking away my unshed tears.Seeing that I could not speak, King Richard stepped in for me and spoke on my behalf, telling Kendrick the reason why we were there."Alpha Kendrick, we have come all the way from my pack to your pack because there is something very important we must discuss with you."His eyes darted across to the Luna's face before reverting back to Kendrick's, "but I am afraid we have to do so in private."There was a brief disturbing silence before Alpha Kendrick spoke, taking his wife's hand in his, obviously to prove a point. I got the message clearly. "With all due respect, Your Majesty, my wife and I are one; whatever you want to say, I think yo
~RichardAs soon as Rebecca asserted that she had proof confirming Athena as Alpha Kendrick's child, all eyes turned towards her. Her claim caught me off guard; I hadn't anticipated this revelation.Kendrick arched a skeptical brow, questioning, "What proof?" as if challenging her assertion."I will show you the proof in a few minutes," she replied gravely, then unexpectedly shifted her gaze to me.Why was she looking at me? We hadn't discussed any plan like this. Whatever her strategy was, I was completely clueless about how I could assist.Confusion clouded my mind, and I found myself reflexively rubbing the back of my neck."Your Majesty, can you call Nuella?" she requested.My eyes widened. Nuella? Was that her plan? Did she intend to use Nuella as proof? To inform Kendrick that the sorceress named Nuella confirmed his identity as Athena's father? Alpha Kendrick might not be familiar with Nuella; he might know Sorceress Naomi, as her fame had spread far and wide, but not her daugh
~ RichardI already have an idea of what the reason for Alpha Kendrick's shock was. I mean, Athena is my wife, so I have seen the birthmark on her hip area quite a number of times. But what I didn't know was why it evoked that kind of reaction from him, unless…Just then Alpha Kendrick rolled his sleeves up, and the same birthmark on Athena's hip area was revealed on his arm. I was stunned; it had turned out just as I expected. They both had identical birthmarks. Now there was no denying that he was her father.Alpha Kendrick took the phone from Rebecca, his hand trembling as he watched Athena's star-shaped birthmark."My… my daughter, I… I have a daughter," he stuttered through tears. He was overwhelmed by the discovery. I could imagine how he must feel. A man whose wife had been barren for years suddenly discovers he has a child from another woman.He lifted his eyes from the phone and declared aloud in excitement, "I have a daughter, I have a daughter!""Alpha Kendrick, that daught
~RichardAlpha Kendrick was the one who spoke, his voice very subtle and calm."Your Majesty, she is insisting she won't ride all the way to your pack with me and ordered the driver to alert you."I was getting fed up. Rebecca's attitude was beginning to irritate me. I didn't understand why she couldn't put her pain aside just for as long as the journey would last. The main reason we were out here was because we needed a solution to her daughter's ailment, and if she was a priority to her, she would stop trying to be an obstacle and instead do all she can to ensure we get to her daughter on time and provide what she needs to survive; her father's blood."What exactly is the problem, Rebecca?" I asked, keeping my temper under control."I don't want to ride with him, Your Majesty. I would rather ride with you for my own sanity; he is driving me crazy!" she shrieked.I wanted to lash out at her but decided against it. We just had no time to waste. I inhaled deeply and exhaled, calming m
~Richard"Where is my daughter?" Alpha Kendrick asked as soon as we walked in. He was just as eager as we all were to see Athena."Is there a problem, Doctor?" Rebecca asked anxiously.The doctor shook his head. Beads of sweat adorned his forehead. Things didn't look well at all. My heart was palpitating. The few seconds it took for him to speak felt like an eternity.He swallowed hard, his lips eventually parted, and the words we feared came forth, "She is not looking very well; she's with the sorceress, and even her powers aren't doing much to hold her together.""Where is my daughter? I need to see her now!" Alpha Kendrick growled.Pushing past the doctor, I hurried towards the Intensive Care Unit where Athena was kept, with the rest of them following closely behind. I could hear some faint noise coming from the direction of the room they were in. The rate of my heartbeat increased with each step.As soon as I got to the door, the noise grew louder. I immediately pushed it open, an