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Chapter 23Rhys’s POV My heart ached for her, as she cried in my hands I wanted nothing else than to take away her pains and make her feel instantly better.I wondered what had triggered all of these. The rogues had played a very big part but I believed something else had made her more sad and teary as she was.‘Let it go and focus on getting her home’ Black chipped in. ‘I just want to know how those rogues got in this time. I thought we had all of them?’ I asked him as I readjusted her position in my arms.‘You have to be more conscious now. They are lurking about and also confirm what your black mouth Beta knows about this’ Black responded drowsily.‘What does he have to do with this?’ I said again just as Mara stirred in my hands.She was quiet in my arms and I wanted to comfort her, the attack had really shaken her. I patted my hands repeatedly on her hair as I walked to my car.Mara was quiet as my hands ran down her hair. I wondered what had made her this shaken. Her work clo
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Chapter 24Mara’s POVI ran into the room and slammed the door behind me. ‘Stupid stupid stupid’ I said hitting my hands against my head as I rested my weight on the slammed door.I heard him walk away and I breathed a deep sigh of relief.‘Your husband just kissed you and you graciously slammed the door against his head. I bet he’s regretting his actions.’ Gretel teased as my insides whooshed.‘Gretel. Don’t be unreasonable, I had not seen that coming.’ I will have a nice shower and sleep because I have excess adrenaline from this evening.’ I told her as I raced into the bathroom and stripped off every piece of clothing on my body.I lay in the warm bath as more hot water poured into the tub. My head was numb and devoid of every thought. I managed to keep the thoughts at bay as I washed up and changed back into my pajamas.‘Now, you have more time to think about how foolish you had been today’ Gretel said as I got into bed.‘You are so supportive Gretel!’ I grounded irritably as he
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Chapter 25Rhys’s POVI made my way towards the garden area, I had sighted some workers there and I wanted to observe the process when I heard my name.‘It sounds like someone irritating’ Black growled and I chuckled inwardly. I turned around to find Yara waving madly and running towards me, I couldn’t say a word before her mouth met mine in a surprising kiss.“Darn!” I growled, removing myself from her tight embrace.“Hello Rhys! It’s been so long” she purred, smiling brightly at me.It was funny how her insanity was properly shielded in daylight.Yara Jonas was the daughter of one of the elders. Our families had so badly wanted a match between us but I had wanted someone else. Talia had been my main option for marriage but thanks to circumstances, I had gotten her sister instead.“Yeah. So long. How are you Yara?” I asked, indulging her in small talk. I at least tried to accommodate her even after rejecting her on more than three occasions, she was as persistent as she was cluele
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Chapter 26Mara’s PovI watched as they walked away and irritation shot through me. He had quite the audacity to bring his girlfriend over to me and rub her in my face while I struggled with this dumb assigned duty.The insult was too much and it had me gagging in irritation.‘To think we had shared a vulnerable moment’ I said to Gretel, as I stuck the shovel in the soil in front of me.‘Yara, this is my wife, the luna to my pack ’ Gretel jokes. Mimicking Rhys.‘Come on Gretel,’ I scolded ‘ but who is she? They seemed to share some ground of mutualism. I thought he claimed to have loved Talia, where does this one fit in the whole thing?’ I asked her, utterly puzzled.I had been so upset when I had to watch them flirt with each other, not only had it hurt my pride but that sense of loyalty to my sister’s memory.‘Yes. That’s true, you should probably ask him.’ Gretel suggested and I nodded my head.‘I am going to do just that. He needs to give me answers on why he is disrespecting my
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Chapter 27Rhys’s POVI was restless after Duncan left. I wondered how he was going to handle the whole training, so I stood up and decided to go to the field.I finished my whiskey and replaced the bottle in the rack. I collected my coat from the hanger and left for the training field.I passed by the garden and was impressed with the progress. For years it had not been tended to and she had made it glow again in just a morning.“Too impressive for her own good” I muttered under my breath.‘You won’t know when you would fall in love with her.’ Black teased me.‘Oh please, I very much know what I am doing.’ I responded defensively. ‘Keep saying it to yourself, maybe it would stop it from happening’ he insisted and I chuckled.‘For all I know she killed her sister. Not just her sister, my potential bride, I was in love with her!’ I pointed out as I made the turn that brought me to the door of the training ground.It was an indoor training ground and was there as an alternative to th
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Chapter 28Mara’s POV“I knew what I saw there and it was no adrenaline.I am telling you this because it would pose a threat to you. Do not tell a soul about what happened in there” Rhys said emphatically and I fought the urge to spit on his face.He made me so mad sometimes and I couldn’t do anything about it.“What if I did? In fact all of the warriors already saw me. What are you going to do about them?” I asked him challengingly. “You wouldn’t do it. Who would you even tell in the first place?” He joked, referencing my lack of friends.“Don’t dare me” I warned him, poking my fingers repeatedly against his chest.He released his grip on me and I was back on the ground again. I readjusted my rumpled shirt.“Sorry for hassling you,” He said, looking sympathetically at me. “Anyways, I know a mind linking spell, erasing their memory of what they had witnessed will not be a problem at all” he mumbled.“So what are you insisting on?” I asked, softening now that he had apologized.“Don’t
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Chapter 29Rhys’s Pov “You smell so good” I mumbled against her cheeks, because she really did and my wolf was riled. She released a small sigh and then giggled anxiously and I stopped my lips journey as I received a signal.Duncan was trying to send a message to me. I needed to concentrate, I watched the puzzlement come into her eyes.“Report to the Dungeon. There’s a captive situation” Duncan mind linked me.“Alright,” Mara said and moved backwards. I realized then that moving away from her abruptly like that would have robbed her of the wrong way.“I’m sorry about that,” I said, trying to explain what the interruption had been.“It’s fine, I have to work actually. I will catch you later” she responded hurriedly and ran off.“Dang it!” I growled as she ran away. She had misunderstood what had happened, guilt poured through me and I ran my hands through my head in frustration. One problem at a time.I headed down to the dungeon and I cringed at the thought of having to address the
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Chapter 30Mara’s Pov “I told you he was a jerk” Gretel said uselessly, because I was already hating myself more than I did before.He apologized after kissing me. Was I so repelling? Was I so unattractive?I lay motionless on the bed, staring at the believing decor above and feeling and for myself.I heard the door open and I looked up to find Azura.“Are you okay Luna?” She asked with concern. “I’m fine Azura. What do you want?” I asked her, sitting up and looking at her.“You are having your dinner together with the other warriors. I am here to take you there” she responded kindly and I groaned internally at the mention of the ‘almighty alpha’, the same one who had insulted my pride today.“What makes it different from any other meal?” I asked her.“It’s more fit for a warrior, or better still a potential warrior.” She explained calmly and I got up and put on my shoes.“So it’s a more balanced diet?” I asked her, squinting dramatically. “Precisely.” She said, holding in a smile
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Rhys's eyes were locked onto Mara’s irises as she held onto her silver flowing dress, with a soft smile creased on her face as she walked down the stairs.He couldn't help but stare at how beautiful she looked, walking down the stairs, graced in her beautiful silver dress.She was truly breathtaking, with her long red hair wrapped around in long waves with a small ribbon placed right on top. Her well-defined juicy lips with the upper lip almost in the shape of a heart that lingered a sweet, caring smile painted with deep crimson lipstick, and her pinkish cheeks and small apart little freckles all came into view when she came up close to Rhys. The space between them slowly closed up as the music by the garden sort of increased when he grabbed her by the hand.“You…” Rhys stuttered, staring into her eyes unable to look away. He’d slowly gone lost in them. Just when she etched closer, he leaned forward whispering into her ears. “You look so beautiful,” He said, with a smile creaesd on
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Rhy’s POV Two rogues came barreling in. They were running right for me as I ducked taking both rogues down to the floor in seconds making sure to have them both wounded.I watched both rogues squirming on the floor as they clenched their throats and then I knelt on the floor and started shifting, seeing that I was slowly getting outnumbered. I stepped forward and then grabbed one of them stepping over top of him. And then I bared my teeth into his flesh, growling, forcing a permanent hole as I had him killed instantly as the others stood by watching the scene. A lot of rogue men hurried my way, coming in groups of four, and twos headed in my direction.My eyes for some annoying reason, slowly had its color changed under the influence of me being completely angry over the fact that she was being taken away by Giovanni and I was getting attacked by some unknown rogue men.“Where the hell are they coming from?” I scowled, trying to make my way through angry rogue men as they attacked.
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RHYS POVMy knuckles gripped the steering wheel, turning white as I imagined all the ways I'd kill whoever must have done this.I wanted to make sure his death was so agonizingly painful that when I was done with him, he'd be begging for the blessings of death.Lost In my thoughts of torture, I didn't notice how much time had passed. I recognized the area immediately and felt relief pour through me as I neared the motel.I pulled up to the garage, squinting through the dark as I hopped out of my car. I walked close to the building, holding up my flashlight in the air.As I walked into the building, I realized there happened to be no locks on the door. I had my foot against the door, and in seconds the door creaked open.I flashed my light in the direction of the dark, knowing down my guts that it was somewhat dangerous being out here all alone. But I didn't care…Mara was all I cared about.I trudged further into the dark, with my eyes locked on the empty hallways up ahead. I wondered
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Rhys POVI watched Talia walking out of the mansion quietly, a couple of days later. Her movements seemed quite suspicious as she hopped into her zooming off.I couldn't stand my Wolf from growling at the thought of her knowing something about Mara’s disappearance.I decided to follow her to find out where she was headed. The fact that I could have her whereabouts tracked by her scent made it quite easier.She took about four turns and then into an unknown part of the city before stopping in front of a bar. A bar is known only to be visited, by rebellions.“What the hell is she doing here?” I whispered to myself as I parked a few meters away from her, making sure to take full cover.I peeped through the rearview mirror of my car and saw that there was a black Benz parked behind me, blocking me from driving out. I lowered my head, to avoid being caught in the game.My eyes widened in shock at the realization of whom it was that had stepped out of the car.The one man I never imagined I
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RHY’S POV I had my head lowered as I rummaged through the papers on my desk. I tried extremely hard to focus but the conversation from a couple of weeks ago with Yara, kept whirling in my head. “Go on,” My voice was short and my eyes never left the stack of papers. Ignoring the fact that I’d been on one paragraph for the last couple of hours. “We’ve already upped patrol on the border, but still no sign of her,” Dante spoke up, distressed all over his face as he stared back at me.“I'm open to more orders,” He added, as I leaned back in the chair keeping my eyes low.“We stay on the course, we stay scouting, we have to keep searching,” I said frustratingly.“We can't be sitting ducks, we have to do something—” I grimaced but then paused, the minute I realized I was beginning to over react.It had been a couple of months since she’d suddenly disappeared. A couple of months since we had dinner together and a couple of months since I’ve seen her smile.“Perhaps we could send out a few
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Rhys's Pov.Yara's words pierced through my heart. "Rhys, listen to me. Mara would come to me if she needed help. She trusts me."Something stirred within me. A spark of hope."Mara would come to you?" I repeated.Yara nodded. "Of course, She has no one else."No one else? The weight of those words crushed me. Mara's isolation, Her loneliness, My failure.But Yara's next words ignited a fire. "Rhys, Mara didn't come to me. She didn't leave you."I felt a glimmer of hope, A chance. "Mara's still out there, in Giovanni's custody," I whispered.Waiting For me. Waiting for me to find her. To make it right.Yara's grip on my arm tightened. "Find her Rhys, Make it right."Determination coursed through me. I'd find Mara. Explain everything. Prove my love, With newfound purpose.Yara's warning echoed in my mind. "Remember, Rhys, Talia's a snake. Has been always will be," she said.I nodded, determination etched on my face. "I'll be careful," I said.Yara's eyes narrowed. "Careful isn't enough
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Rhys's PovI was left all alone at home. I paced through the darkness of my bedroom with bottles of Alcohol in both hands.Mara's note echoed in my mind. "I thought our love was stronger.""I thought you loved me." "I was wrong."Talia's words sliced through my haze. "Rhys, I'm here for you."Her hand touched my shoulder. I shrugged it off. "Leave me alone, Talia," I screamed at her."Rhys, please—""Get out!" I roared.Talia's eyes widened. "Rhys, I just want to help.""Help?" I sneered. "You've done enough."My anger boiled over. "You and your games, Your lies, Your manipulations."Talia stepped back. "Rhys, I'm sorry—""Sorry?" I laughed harshly. "Sorry isn't enough."I stood, swaying. The room spun.Talia's face blurred."Get out," I repeated. My voice cracked.Talia hesitated. Then turned and ran.The door slammed shut, I collapsed onto the couch.Whiskey spilled from my hand. Mara's face haunted me. Her smile, Her laughter, Her tears.My regret suffocated me. Why hadn't I told h
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Rhys povI couldn't shake off the feeling that Talia was involved in Mara's disappearance.Her manipulations knew no bounds. But what if she'd played me from the start?A sudden memory flashed in my mind.How Talia had approached me with Her offer."I can work as a double spy for you and Giovanni," she'd said."I'll feed him false information while keeping you informed."Her expression was somber. "I have something to tell you, Rhys," she'd said."About Giovanni?" I prompted.Talia nodded. "And my involvement," she saidI gestured for her to continue."It all started months ago," Talia began. "Giovanni approached me, charming and persuasive, He promised me wealth, status, and power.""And you believed him?" I asked.Talia's eyes dropped. "I did. I thought he could offer me more than you could, Rhys."More than I could? The words stung."But then I realized..." Talia's voice trailed off."Realized what?" I asked."That I was just a tool," Talia said, her voice barely above a whisper."
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Rhys POVI pulled into the driveway, exhausted from the trip.Finally home, finally, I'll be able to make things right with Mara.But as I entered the house, a sense of unease crept in within me."Mara?" I called out. But there was no answer, I frowned.Where was she? Where could she be by this time?I searched the house but I couldn't find her.'Maybe she wasn't home, or maybe she must have gone to her friend's place' I thought.But Mara wasn't the type to leave the house without letting anyone know.I checked our bedroom, and there was no sign of Mara and to my greatest shock, Her luggage was gone.A shiver ran down my spine. "Mara?" I called again, louder this time.But only silence replied. Panic set in.No! She wouldn't leave, Not like this, Not without talking to me.Fear gripped my heart. Where was she? Was she safe? Where could she be? The orphanage?The questions consumed my mind. I grabbed my phone and dialed Mara's number.Voicemail, Again, And again. I was so scared that p
