Stephanie's POVThings were beginning to get good for me. Ava wasn't the brutal one has I thought she was. She took care of me and my baby. We went shopping and gave me a lot of jewellery. I wasn't moved by what she gave me but by her kind heart. Alpha Gregory had come to visit me and I told him how kind Ava was."I told you she was going to take care of you," he said with a little smile on his lips." I know you did Alpha but it was normal for me to think that she was going to be mean, knowing your relationship with her," I said.Ava had brought me ice cream that morning and I was very glad. I knew that I had made the right choice of not following Davies. For good six days I was taken care of. Sometimes, Alpha Gregory himself would take me for a walk and tell me about the pack. He had told me that Ava had scolded him for not coming to see me often being that I was carrying his child. I laughed. I told him that Ava was exaggerating and that she was just anxious about the baby. Alp
Stephanie's POV I woke up with a start from the dream I just had. It felt a bit off. The evil intruder in my dream seem to be familiar with me.The person's form was undisclosed and I began to wonder how powerful that person must be. The only powerful person I had been familiar with was none other than Davies.With sigh, I suddenly felt a pang of pain as my wolf howled in sadness inside of me. I tried to communicate with her but I just couldn't do it.It could only mean that she was hurting but how?Somehow, I felt that something was definitely amiss with these scary dreams. However, things turned around the next day that Alpha Gregory left the pack. It was a turn around that was too sudden and unexpected. I was sleeping peacefully in my room, expecting Ava to come when someone burst into the room. I woke up in fear wondering who it was."Get your stinky body out of that bed!" A female shouted.I looked at the one who talked to me rudely, it was Ava's personal maid. I was shocked at
Stephanie POVI nodded at her. If she had shown me her true color from the first day we met, I might not be having this trauma. I knelt down there thinking what might go wrong. Last night we were still eating together like good friends. Why did she turn into an enemy all of a sudden?As I was battling internally with my thoughts, I felt a sharp pain all through my body and I screamed in agony. "If I'm talking to you, you open your mouth to talk. Can you hear me?"" Yes yes yes" I cried out in pain." Yes what? " She blurted out."Yes Luna!" I said. " Fine," she smiled with satisfaction. This was another side of Ava that I saw but then if she wasn't happy with me, why did she have to pretend that she was and even made me think I've found a friend like a sister. "Please tell me what I've done wrong to make you change all of a sudden. The Ava... Luna I know was patient with me and took care of me. Please, what did I do wrong?" I pleaded in tears.My tears weren't from the whip but be
Stephanie's POVWas she actually kidding me? She wanted me to mop the floor when it's raining heavily. That was pure wickedness. I was so shocked at what she gave me to do. I wouldn't have held a grudge if she had given me real chores because I had done many minimal jobs to earn a living. But mopping the floor when it was raining so heavily was pure punishment. How did she expect the floor to dry?"But it is raining," I said to her.If she didn't know that it was raining, I tried to remind her but I regretted. The next second, I had a resounding slap on my left ear and it affected my right, even to my brain. It was as if I lost the ability to hear and pain ran into my brain. I held my ear in pain and tears streamed down my face. "How dare you question me! Did I tell you I'm blind and don't know it's raining ? That's the job I want to give you, so do your job before I kick that thing out of your stomach!" She growled.I still didn't get the reason why she was doing this to me because
Stephanie 's POV If I had stayed with Davies, he would have taken me to a pack where I would be living without anyone torturing me but I had thought coming here was good for the child.Even if Davies came to rescue me, I would be too ashamed to go with him. He definitely would have seen me as a woman who was indecisive. A woman who doesn't think before she acts but then I thought about it well. I was just too foolish to notice the red flag.When Ava was excessively kind, I should have known that it was almost a pretence. I was stupidly thinking someone like her could exist. "Ma'am, why don't we just get rid of her pregnancy? We can just say she miscarried it," I heard Ava's maid say.That girl was just nothing but an embodiment of evil. I didn't know what I had done to wrong her in this life. I might even understand Ava's pain and jealousy but that maid, all these whole issues, had nothing to do with her. I glared at her as she said that."What? Are y
Ava's POVAlthough I miss Gregory so much I was still happy that he didn't return home as early as he had thought. It gave me enough time to torture that girl and also let Gregory think she was bad."Honey, when will you return, I think Stephanie misses you so much," I said to him." I'll be home soon, I need to settle business here before I can return, " he said to me.I was angry that he didn't talk against me saying that Stephanie missed him. I only said that so as to know if he had any feelings for her. I've been angry at Gregory lately because he's been getting closer to that girl. That wasn't supposed to be the plot. He was supposed to always counter whatever I told him to do for the girl but he was accepting all and that's what was getting me vexed. I couldn't take out my anger on Gregory but I could take it out on that b*tchGregory had said he wasn't able to reach Stephanie and I told him I don't know why. I angrily went into Stephanie's room and
Ava's POVThe next morning I also took Stephanie to breakfast. The way she was looking at me showed that she was very confused. We were having lunch when Gregory called me and said that he was coming with some friends. I was so happy because I was going to see him and also because my plan would be very interesting.I didn't tell Stephanie that Gregory was on his way home. I just told the kitchen that the Alpha was coming back with friends. Everyone started to put things in order because they knew Gregory cared much about his dignity and appearance.I loved Stephanie in that she didn't know all that was happening. I wanted her to be shocked to see Gregory .And soon Gregory returned with his friend. Gregory had done something that hurt me, he didn't introduce his friends as his Luna and also he kept asking for Stephanie ."Should I bring Stephanie to have lunch with us?" I asked him.Gregory shook his head. " Who would I say she is? " He said.I
Stephanie 's POVI should have known that Ava had a very big plan when she told me to sell the clothes. Gregory was very furious seeing me in those rags. If I had known that he had returned with guests, I would have refused to come out no matter what Ava does to me later.Now Gregory wouldn't believe me when I said that Ava was the one who made me sell those clothes. In fact he kept hitting me while she was playing all innocent."I'm not lying please," I cried out.The pain was too much for me to bear. They had returned me back to the pack just to make me suffer. "If you are not lying, what do I want to use the money for? I have enough money to spend if I need one. Moreover, was I also the one that stacked the cash in your wardrobe, " she said bluntly.I looked at her sternly."You think I don't know that the cash is in your wardrobe? I saw it there and I thought you were going to open up to me but now I'm so disappointed. I didn't expect that you woul
Alpha Gregory’s POVFinally, it was the day of the ritual.Stephanie and the kids were finally going to return to me once more.All through the day, I was giddy with excitement that I couldn't sit still. The prospect of having my family back after several days was too good to be true that I couldn't think of anything else.“You should get some rest, it's going to be a long night." Davies had said to me countless times but I always shoved his words to the side. An hour before the ritual would begin, Davies and I went over our plans with our allies for the last time before we ventured into the dark night. The closer we got to the lair, the thicker the tension in the air. I bet I was the only one feeling this way because Davies and the others were unfazed. The Lycans moved in silence, their eyes glowing in the dark and their claws were extended and ready for the bloodshed to come. The Dragons towered above the
Stephanie's POVResting my back against the cold wall, I had my knees pulled up to my chin with my eyes all over the place. The only thing I could think about were my kids. Ever since we got abducted, I haven't been allowed to see them. Their incessant cries were the only thing that gave me hope that they were alive, nothing more. Holding my breath, I tried to pull myself to my feet but I couldn't as I was cramped. I have been confined to this little space and so I didn't have enough space to move my legs about. What should I do now? I was the seekers' target and not the kids. If anything happens to my innocent children, I will never be able to forgive myself.Suddenly, the sound of approaching footsteps in the hallway came to an end and almost immediately, the door creaked open and one of the seekers stepped in. Scrambling to my feet, I asked, “My kids, how are they? You said you were going to check with
Davies's POV With my hands tucked inside my pockets, I fixed my gaze on the flickering flames of the fireplace in my study. The room was warm, yet I felt cold. It wouldn't be long before I become completely frozen. Instead of going to meet Gregory in his pack, I had invited him over so we could plan on how to take down the seekers once and for all. It took us several hours but still, we have been unable to come up with something solid. Just when it seemed like we were getting a breakthrough, there would be an obstacle or a loophole that would leave us with no choice but to start all over again. The truth was, there was no perfect plan but of course, there was one which could be regarded as almost perfect. Infiltrating the seekers' hideout was the plan and unlike the last time when I was the only one who needed to be rescued, three delicate lives were on the line. And we intend to save them all.
Davies's POV It was getting more messy. Gregory was losing his head and as if that was not enough, he had resumed blaming me for being behind Stephanie's and the kid's abduction. Clasping my hands, I leaned against the window pane, allowing my eyes to travel the distance as different thoughts swirled around my head.It had been confirmed that the seekers had them but no matter how much I tried, I just couldn't locate their hiding place. Just when I was about to go berserk and kick things into the air, an idea struck and it sounded like the breakthrough I wanted. Instead of staying in the shadows and searching for the seekers current location, I will put myself out there so they will know what I was up to. My plan clicked and in less than twenty four hours, I was invited by the head of the seekers.Without wasting time, I embarked on the journey and on arrival since I was being expected, I was led right int
Alpha Gregory's POV With each passing day, the hope of seeing Stephanie and the kids was getting thinner but I wasn't going to give up until I found them. Most times, I couldn't help but blame myself for getting involved with Davies. If only I hadn't agreed to her request of going to rescue him when he was at the seekers' lair, this wouldn’t have happened. My family is going to remain intact and we will have nothing to worry about. A few minutes ago, Frank had stepped out to meet with Davies who had just arrived at the pack house. I had intentionally refused to meet with him because I didn't trust myself.Each time I saw him, I would become furious since I considered him the architect of my woes but I never said that to him directly. Falling back on the couch, I tossed my head backwards, allowing a low wince to escape from my lips. I hope you’re fine, hang on, I will come and get you very soon, I promise. – I thought, my heart constricting against my chest. The scenario I was g
Davies's POVTitling my head to the side, a low wince escaped from my lips.Just when I thought things had returned to normalcy, they struck again but their target this time was Stephanie and her kids.I felt guilty for pulling Stephanie into the mess I had created.Before I could open my mouth to speak, my decision had been made, “I’m coming.”“Thank you." Gregory said, patting my back while I just nodded.He didn't need to thank me. I was the one who created the mess so it was only right for me to clean up.“We are going to find Stephanie and the kids." I said, my hand resting on my chest to show I was being sincere with my words.To save them, I was willing to do whatever it takes even if I had to put my life on the line to make it happen.
Davies's POVIt had been two weeks since Alpha Gregory rescued me from the hands of the seekers and I had recovered fully.Looking back, I could only imagine what the seekers would have done to me if not for his timely intervention I was immensely grateful for.Life had returned to normalcy.I no longer spent my day constantly looking over my shoulders and wondering what next the seekers were up to.Walking up to the window in my study, I allowed my eyes to linger on the lush vegetation that went on for miles as I thought of only one person.Stephanie.I had tried all I could to forget about her after the warning I received from Gregory's beta but it was to no avail.Each time, I found myself thinking about her, where she was and if she was thinking about me too.
Davies’s POVIt had been five days since I told Stephanie about my predicament, yet she hadn't shown up.The only thing I was holding onto was her promise of coming to save me but it seems that wasn't going to happen anytime soon. My grip on her promise was getting weak. I might as well discard it and resign to my fate as no one was coming to help.And just when I thought the Seekers were going to have an upper hand over me, Gregory and his men arrived at the dungeon. Earlier, I had sensed a different energy saturating the atmosphere and what I thought was a greater force working with the seekers was here to torment me.But it turned out to be Alpha Gregory and his men. In my life, I have never been relieved to see someone and so it was a new experience for me entirely. The moment Gregory and his men invaded the dungeon that was securely guarded by the Seekers', everything changed. The battle between them was fierce. Just as the Seekers were powerful, so were Gregory and his men
Alpha Gregory's POV The promise I made to Stephanie kept ringing in my head as I made my way towards my study. “I can't believe I actually agreed to save the one man who is a threat to my happiness with Stephanie." I muttered, plopping on my chair with a huff. Shutting my eyes tightly, I snapped it open as my heart clenched tightly against my chest. Is she finally showing her true self now? — I pondered, tilting my head to the side as I played and replayed her request in my head. Asking me to help Davies even when she isn't with him… maybe the pack members were right that she isn't loyal to us. Pushing my hand into my hair, I tugged on it for a while. At the moment, I was in an emotional turmoil that was threatening to make me lose my mind. Why would she put me up to that task?Truly, she never got over Davies yet. She was still in communication with him. “I should have known." I mumbled. “Know what?" Frank asked and immediately, I snapped my head upwards. I had no idea he