LEVI I spent all through the night tossing and turning on the bed because I was totally pissed at myself, the moment she had asked about Athena it triggered off something dark deep inside of me. For start Athena was a part of my past, a part I just wanted to scrape off and start all over again— As it turned out, seeing her at the party opened up that part of my soul I thought was buried,a part I so much wanted to get rid off. It turned out that Alexa didn't help matters as well. She was settled on uncovering every part of me that I thought was weak… I knew there was no way she would have known that we used to be together, yet the way she said her name, the way Athena rolled off her lips with familiarity made me almost crazy. It was as though she touched a vulnerable side of me, one that I spent most of the past trying so hard to bury. Aside from having to deal with the manner at which my heart was racing at that moment, she totally gave me a sleepless night thinking all through
ALEXA Pervert… That was exactly what I thought about Levi as I made my way to the room. I had seen the way he looked at me and at the moment I couldn't help but to feel a bit irritated by the way he had acted. In a way, I looked around as I walked into that room. I paused when the realization hit me. As it turned out, it looked as though he didn't see him more than the way I was— A toy he could use anyway he wanted. Did he believe I was so naive to let him have if I had a choice, It would make sense with the way he’d implied more than once that I was somehow his and he owned me and there was nothing I could do about it. Did he think I was that stupid? I would have to be incredibly foolish to be in this type of relationship especially with a man like him No offense but when it came down to him—I thought with my strange heart, not with my head. Annoyance bubbled to the surface at the thought of how arrogant he was. This man could sleep with whoever he wanted, I had seen th
ALEXA “Just from my personality, I am not even a type of lady that's Into heels.” I said and we both burst out laughing. “Well, I guess we are words and opposite then: I really love heels and anything that has to do with fashion.” Mia said with a bold smile on the corner of her face.She looked so excited to be having such a conversation with me. As it turned out we got along really really well even more than I had assumed we would—One would have imagined the look of shock on Levi's face when he had walked in on us the previous day chatting like we've known for long.As it turned out, I was bored throughout the whole day because there was really nothing for me to do. I had a lot of things on my mind and I was trying my best not to overthink anything that wasn’t necessary.She called me to come into her room as she had something to discuss with me and she had been keeping my company since then.I had to say she was so much different from her brother and as it turned out she made a
LEVII blinked my eyes rapidly to get use of the morning sunlight that was streaming through my wife's opened curtains, almost blinding me in the process. I forgot to close it last night and this was the result.For a time now, I had some serious botherings because I felt something bad was going to happen to me. I canceled all of my unnecessary meetings.I didn’t want to tell my sister anything because the last thing I wanted was for her to be bothered because of my imagination.For all I knew it might just be me having some mixed feelings and nothing more.It would be so selfish of me to get that worked up over something like that.I cursed under my breath, forcing myself out of my bed with a mental note to always close the curtains before going to bed every night. Just waking up with a severe headache is enough, I do not need to deal with a headache on top of it.Yesterday at work was so tiring for me and even though I was so tired I tried my best to make her feel wanted. I knew the
ALEXA I just couldn’t believe what I heard. I was still in a state of shock. I couldn’t move nor speak. What I overheard wasn’t something I could easily take in. I was literally speechless as It was just so unbelievable.The fact they wanted to hurt him, occured to me and I was so scared for Levi at that moment.I didn’t realize that Omega's could also be dangerous. In fact, they are probably the most dangerous people I have ever come across.They should be in charge of his safety so I didn’t understand why they would be the same people that wanted to endanger him.I tried to take a glass of water but I couldn’t even finish it as I was in a state of worry, I couldn’t do anything.I couldn’t bear the fact that someone wanted to hurt Levi. Even though he had hurt me.I wouldn’t like it if someone did the same to him for reasons I didn't know.He was partially my husband after all and I wouldn’t like it at all. I didn’t even know how to feel. It felt like the whole world was crumbling
LEVI“And you think that is the way out?” I questioned my client with an arched brow.He shrugged and focused his attention back on the file in front of him, swiping through the pages while I continued to stare at him with a calculative gaze.We have been inside my office at home for more than an hour trying to come up with strategies and solutions which will be of benefit to the both of us and so far he was rather getting in my skin with his nonchalant attitude than actually helping in any way.I was trying hard to keep my anger at bay, reminding myself how important this project is to me and my company at large. I needed not to let anything get in my way of getting this meeting to success, especially not anger.He cleared his throat and opened his mouth to speak but closed it back up again. He thinks he has all the time in the world. “Patience Levi, patience” I kept chanting to myself in my head turning my gaze to the two other subordinates he came with. They too were solely focuse
LEVI’Everything happened so fast, I was driving home and then suddenly I was stranded in the middle of the road with a wretched car and injured body.The car that hit mine wasted no time in zooming off and I was left to fend for myself, drunk, severely injured, under a heavy downpour and with a wretched car.I tried multiple times to start the car but it wouldn’t budge so I was left with no choice but to get out of it before another car would come crashing into me again.I winced at the unbearable pain in my hand as I tried to move it toward the door handle. Every part of my body was begging me to stay still and not move but I couldn’t risk it, I had to leave the car. It could even flame up for all I know so I forced myself to act.Getting hold of the door handle, I pushed the door open with whatever strength I had left and in no time the rain was hitting my face. Miraculously, the headlight was still on even after the ghastly accident. I could see how damaged the car was, which ma
ALEXA I could hear her voice as he led her out , deep somewhere in my mind I was filled with jealousy up till the moment I couldn't bear Athena laughter anymore and plugged my iPod in.After a long while it grew silent…As I walked down the stairs, I kept wondering if anyone was around. I had been in the quiet house since morning trying to keep myself busy.“Mia! Is there any food around here?” I asked Mia to call out as I walked further down the stairs. “Mia!” I called out again.I began to check around the house looking for Mia but to no avail. She was nowhere to be found. I noticed that the house was empty as it was as silent as the graveyard.Ever since I was made to stay in the penthouse, this was the first time it was this way. Mia was usually in the penthouse with me. It felt so lonely here. I went over to the kitchen and saw that there was no food. My stomach grumbled immediately at that thought. I went ahead to the fridge and also saw that it was empty. “I need to get some
LEVII shifted a little in my chair, impatient for the council meeting to get to the stage I had been dreaming about all these days. I looked around at all the pack members seated in the council chamber. All eyes were trained on the front of the room, at the round table where the men who would give fair judgment on who was to become Alpha, sat. I was not the only one stealing glances around the room. Zale, who was a claimant of the Alpha title sat at the end of the table also, opposite from me. It was obvious that he was in a state of barely suppressed excitement. His eyes met mine, and he smirked before looking away. I hid a grin. He was in for a shock even though he did not know it yet. There was a loud thump that echoed around the room. Conversation ceased immediately. One of the chief council members, the one with a grizzled beard slowly got to his feet. "Brothers of the pack," he called in a carrying voice. "You all know why we are here, to decide on who becomes the true Alpha
LEVI"It's your son, I can't find him anywhere!" Mia fidgeted, her eyes sunken with fear..I immediately stood up from my chair in a panicked state."Where was the last place you saw him?"I asked Mia, barrelling past her."In his room,I went downstairs to get myself a drink and answer a few calls then came back to find him gone." Mia rambled, following closely behind me just as panicked as I was.I tried to calm myself as I practically ran to the security room…I was still pissed about finding out that Zale was responsible for my father's death and now this!I needed to focus. There was no way my son could just disappear without a trace.I took in a deep breath as I got to the security room and sat down. I began to surf through the security footage, trying to calm my racing heart.Mia was right by my side, scanning the footage from between one hour ago and now. I could practically hear her heart beating her chest. She was afraid and normal I'd comfort her but I was just as panicked as
ALEXA As soon as I stepped into the restaurant, I spotted Zale seated at a table at the rear of the restaurant, fidgeting and checking his watch. He looked around, but did not spot me at the entrance, as a couple of people were leaving then, blocking his view of me. He was obviously eager to have the ring in his possession, even though I was still five minutes early for our scheduled meeting. "Hi, Zale," I said as I lowered myself into the chair next to him. He started a little, having been engrossed in checking his wristwatch in what had to be the umpteenth time. "Alexa." His face split into a wide grin. His eyes danced with barely concealed excitement. "Just who I've been expecting. It's good to see you." He looked me over, his gaze lingering on the fitted dress I wore. "You look really good... Better than you looked at our last meeting."I shrugged. "I guess it's the satisfaction of taking my own pound of flesh.""Of course. Of course. I like the way you think. Only hypocrites
LEVIIt was night time and Alexa was getting ready to go over to Zale's to hand him the fake ring.Despite the simplicity of the plan, I couldn't help but to be worried about her and the plan. I wasn't one to scare easily but when it came to Alexa's safety, I was.I watched her through the window as she walked towards the car that was to take her over to Zale 's place. I still didn't like the idea of her meeting him but in order for us to be able to trick him, she had to.The starless sky was not helping the niggling feeling I had at the back of mind either. I know why but I felt really off about the plan. Alexa had told me I was being paranoid when I had mentioned my concerns to her earlier and I had taken it as the reason but right now I wasn't so sure.As if she could sense my eyes on her, Alexa turned around and our eyes locked through the window and she frowned as she noticed the worry in my eyes.She tore her eyes off mine and quickly glanced at the driver to say something I cou
LEVII walked towards Mike who was making his way towards me.'How'd it go?’ I have a question. He heaves a breath and buries his hand in his hair, “Nothing out of the ordinary really,” he starts, leaning against a nearby wall, “They just went on and on about who the new alpha is going to be and how the choice is going to be made this year. Apparently they’re making special efforts to ensure it isn’t the same as the previous year.” He explains and I nod in understanding.“Makes sense. Did they mention who exactly who the competitors this year are?” I asked, taking the spot beside him.“To be honest, it wasn’t really clear, they didn’t state it plainly,” He scratches the back of his head, an apology in his eyes, “They however mentioned the top two contenders are you and Zale.” He finishes, his gaze studious.“That’s…good?” I muss, my hand rubbing against my chin, an impulse I had picked from Alexa. “And the supporters? Enemies?”“We actually have quite a number of people on our side,
ALEXAI told Mia about Levi's text and we drove to Levi's office. The traffic was on my side. It was light and we got to the office in record time. As soon as I pulled in front of the building, I looked into the rearview mirror, schooling my expression into the expected one of fury. Mia waited in the car. I marched past the smiling doorman, completely ignoring his greetings. The other staff scurried out of the way when I directed my scowl at them. "Where is he? Levi," I demanded of the receptionist. "He's upstairs," she said, wide eyed with surprise. "Up in the conference room."Without another word, I went upstairs, already muttering angrily to myself long before I spotted Levi. He stood with his back to the wall, sulkily regarding people who passed by him. "There you are, you piece of shit!" I screeched as loudly as I could. I pointed an accusing finger at him as I marched towards him. As I had hoped, every eye in the corridor became fixed on me. Levi gaped at me, his expressio
LEVIMy attention was half on what Mike was saying. I was lost in thought, thinking about what Mia had told me. It had come as a shock to realize that Mia had been under Ryan's thumb all this while, doing his bidding. I was grateful for whatever lucky chance had made Alexa eavesdrop and hear Mia's conversation. The sound of my phone ringing brought me out of my reverie. I started a little. "Alexa's calling," Mike said with a glance at my phone which lay between us. I grunted, picked up quickly. "I'm listening," I said as soon as I picked up the call. Mike leaned forward to talk to the driver, and I used that opportunity to shift a little to the far side of the car. This was not a conversation I wanted him to overhear. "You already left the house," remarked Alexa."Yes," I responded."I hope you still remember the plan.""Yes."There was a brief pause. Her tone was somewhat annoyed when she said, "Why are you answering me in monosyllables?" I swallowed, racking my brains for the b
ALEXA"Ryan?” I ask, trying to contain my anger.Mia’s stares at the flower arrangements behind me unwilling to meet my gaze.“I believe I asked you a question Mia. Why the hell would you do this to Levi?” “Answer me!” I snap.Mia fiddles with the hem of her dress, she opens her mouth to speak but no words come out. Alexa pulls her by the arm into an empty changing room, “Now we have some privacy. You better start talking.”Mia paced about the tiny cubicle. “I’m sorry.” “You’re sorry?” No no no! We haven’t gotten to that part yet.”“This is the part where you give me a damn explanation for why you’re stealing from your own brother.”“I..I don’t know. I just.. I mean its Ryan” Mia stutters,“I’m racking my brain searching hard for a good enough reason but nothing except its Ryan.” She huffs, “I never know how to act when it comes to him. It’s almost like I lose all self-control, like I don’t have a mind of my own. He asks me to do something, and I do it without question.I watch Mia
ALEXA"Alexa-" Levi murmured, then paused, gauging my reaction. With a sigh, I left our son's crib. I really didn't want to have the conversation he was sure to bring up right now. I needed time to process all he had said to me before. I left the nursery, hoping he would take the hint and drop the issue. I went to the bedroom, sat on the bed, but Levi was still right behind me. "We need to talk, Alexa. Please," he said. "You have already said everything there is to say.""But you haven't given me an answer yet.""Look, each of us has a lot to do today. So why don't we just drop this?" I suggested. "Both of us will function better today if you give me an answer. Let's leave the past behind us and face the future together. Marry me, Alexa.""It's not as simple as that," I grumbled. "But it is. The complications are all in your head."I bit my lip. Levi was wrong there. It was not that simple. I had been through a lot at the hands of Levi. There was an elephant in the room. Levi had