*AALIYAH* I remember the story my dad told me when he was showing me his scars, he said I am special and I consumed Mama's energy from the inside; if it was a similar experience, how was she able to pull through? Obviously, she wasn't a prisoner. My baby bump is still very much invisible, but it consumes my energy so badly that I can barely walk or be useful to myself.I'll be left with Hunter, and once his era is done, getting rid of him won't be an issue, as Hector and Hudson will be fighting tooth and nail for a say in the baby's life. However, Nikki and Linda are not the people I need to keep me warm and comfort me right now. After struggling for many minutes, I find it difficult to stand. I bang on Hunter's door, even though it seemed like I was knocking. My shaky legs give way as soon as he opens the door, and I collapse into his arms. He lifts me onto his shoulders while holding me still so I don't have to walk. He places me on his bed and shuts the door.“I thought the doct
*AALIYAH* His masculine frame stands still, surveying the pen that once used to house Jim and Jay. How time flies, from a distance, I can feel his pent-up emotions pouring out, the hurt embroidered in his hard mass.With gentle steps, I approach him. I encircle his solid frame from behind, my tender touch seeking to offer solace. His strong arms find their place upon mine, fingers tracing delicate patterns along my skin. I rest my head upon the sturdy expanse of his back, silently urging him to confide in me"Thanks, Aaliyah," he murmurs. With a tender gesture, he guides my hand upward, bringing it to his lips, his warm breath caressing my skin in a gentle kiss. "They are greatly missed," I respond softly, my voice laden with compassion. He turns, his eyes locking with mine as my arms remain wrapped around his strong frame. "Yeah, if I had the power to change certain things, there's one thing I wouldn't alter: the scars on Hector's chest caused by my claws," His gaze shifts to hi
*AALIYAH* I move slowly as my thoughts race all around me. The most recent meeting was a disaster; I had no idea Hector was still the regular stalker who exaggerated everything. Even though I almost harmed myself, I enjoyed that they collided but not right away.Clair hasn't stopped laughing in my face while the alpha females continue to whisper, and it surprises me that Linda has only now learned of my predicament. I thought Nikki must have filled her in a long time ago.A familiar voice yells, "Aaliyah!" and I quake like a scared dog as panic fills my body. My heart skips a beat when I see Lady Sasha.I hurriedly stood up, bracing myself for the worst. When I realize that her hand is not a whip, it slightly eases my heart. She slaps her hand over my face, making me feel sick to my stomach from the taste of blood. She grabs my throat and forcefully encircles it with her arms. “What in the world is wrong with you? Why are you so challenging and dim-witted? You wish to destroy me. N
*THIRD PERSON'S POV* Tension and rage are deeply laced throughout the space. Beta Arlo is pacing in close proximity to the entrance. He is undoubtedly also feeling uneasy due to the recent commotion in the pack.The locks that overlap his brows are now gray, a symbol of distress. He is holding his hands behind him. The door opens, and Lady Sasha enters. She carefully considers each step she takes as she approaches the Beta because she is scared to confront him. Her hands are plainly shaking, and her eyes are on the ground.The Beta throws her against the wall while advancing and wrapping his fingers around her throat before lifting her into the air. He bellows, "You incompetent fool! A mere petty slave was under your care, and you were unable to get rid of her before she developed wings.”"I didn't realize she would exaggerate things," "You never ever know," He silenced her by bringing his free hand to her face. "That you allowed them to entangle with her so tightly, you ought to
*AALIYAH* Days have passed since the incident, yet the emptiness is still there and is eating away at me. In my imagination, the trauma is blooming like new flowers in the summer. Knowing my infant died in my stomach, I am so terrified that I am sitting on the floor with my knees to my chest, arms around them, and head on my knees so that my hair falls out. I'm still very much in the grip of the experience.Clair sighs, and when I turn to look, there she is, silently standing before me for hell knows how long. Her eyes were sadly fixed on mine. I'm at my wits' end when she finally says, "How the mighty has crumbled."I leap to my feet, already enraged, and unconcerned about losing anything because, in my opinion, I have already lost everything. What I haven't yet been able to comprehend is how a child I had only recently begun to want has suddenly become the boon of my existence. "Clair, please leave so that you can do yourself a favour. Already I'm losing it."It's clear,""One mo
*AALIYAH* I'm not sure how long I slept for hours on end, but right now my body feels rested. Still lying in Nikki's bed, Linda and Nikki are keeping watch over me as I awaken."Hey, guardian angels." I smile in jest. "Hey, sleeping beauty." My shoulder is rubbed by Nikki. "How was your beauty sleep?" "Splendid." My scratchy eyes itch. I haven't had one in a very long time. I speak slowly.“I understood you required that.”“Will you not seek evacuation? You're aware that your fetus is dead, right?” Linda's eyes are fixed on me."What?" Nikki scoffs. "Linda, I know you're direct, but not as direct as I am, trust me. There are better ways to say things. I'll go violent with you.”“Don't misunderstand me; I had no malicious intent.”“Oh, like now is the appropriate time to act insensitively?”"Don't you think now is the safer time?"Nikki turns around and looks back at me; she can see that I'm relapsing since my arms are now across my chest. She is the only person who has ever seen
AALIYAH It's strange how Nikki helped me continue on to live a normal life. I'm taking her with me when I escape these walls, without a doubt. I never want to lose her since our love can create more than just heart-breaking memories.Lady Sasha enters the room with deep claw wounds from Alpha Hunter still visible and some parts of her body are covered in bandages. Since I had misjudged Hunter's power, Nikki told me everything she had heard, including how he had jumped on her and lost his temper. I grin internally, so pleased with him."Your life is only but temporal, I assure you, you will pay for every mark I got." She promises that.Since I have nothing to say, I choose not to reply. I can't go crazy on her and have him lose me along with the child because my shield is deep in the woods.“I learned that you lost your child." She laughs. She says with a wider smile, "Because of me. I will make sure to frame my accomplishment because that is the best life I have ever led. Speaking of
THIRD PERSON’S POV In a bushy area, concealed beneath a verdant canopy. The foliage, a tapestry of vibrant greens, is woven together to form an impenetrable fortress. The air hung heavy with the earthy scent of damp soil and the chorus of unseen creatures added an eerie ambiance to the scene.The three alphas are scattered like sprinkled seedlings, each of them looking exhausted, the colour of their shirts dark shade because of profuse sweating and their sword sheathed to their sides.“Could you both at least wait?” Hunter yells baritone echoes in the air. "It's getting dark and we still need to find a shade while we still can.” He gasps with his mouth open, trying to catch his breath.“We? I’m afraid you're alone in this. I didn't come this far to give a cute little bro speech in the woods. Save it for when I become alpha.” Hector's voice is void of emotions.“In your dreams brother. Quit being delusional, it doesn't suit you, I can tell you for free.”Hector turns to face Hunter,