ALEXAMomentarily my attention was turned again to the man I had been dancing with and how unsettled he was as the moment passed away slowing.There looked to be a hint of animosity in the air, and his heartbeat was as though giving a reverberation of each sound that came from his soul.I must say that my thoughts were on the thudding of his heart rather than the music, his heart was racing heavily as it seemed as though he had a lot on his mind that he wanted to say.Left with no choice I waited for when he would ask, and when that seemed not forthcoming I was left to savor the moment, until it perhaps changes again.Still if there was anything that filled the room, it was most definitely silence… In a way it seemed to be the only thing that filled up my mind the entire time as we swayed beautifully to the music.With each minute, I hoped the music never ends. I had that feeling that if it did end I would be faced with whatever was causing the turmoil at the moment and I wanted to av
LEVII watched her for a few seconds after she stepped out of the hallway that led to the ladies and for the fact that she looked so worried left me a bit startled, not till she made her way to the room.She looked to be in haste and worried, Mike who was with me had the same look on his face, as we both stared at each other wondering what could be possibly wrong at the moment."Are you sure you don't want to check up on her?" He asked a moment later I hesitated for a minute running the question over and over again through my mind. Deep in it I was having this Insight that someone had most definitely gotten her angry, call it an intuition but that was the one fact that ran through my mind at the moment filling it with thrill.I had to say the whole situation felt like a phase in my mind that I was binded to, going to her just as he had said would leave me feeling weak and it was certainly not what I wanted at the moment."I saw you talking with Salvador." His words were inconclusive
ALEXAAnimosity was the right term to explain this moment and no other words, hostile perhaps but still, if there were any feelings at that moment sinking to the depth of my soul it was most definitely animosity.It was right there, I was fueled by the adrenaline that was flowing through my veins at the moment —Standing with this man, while Levi was a few steps away filled me with a kind of thrill. "We shouldn't be doing this ." I held not the fact that I was disgusted by his actions.Yet if there was any moment I thought was more toxic than the time I had with Levi it was this, I hated this man standing barely a couple of feet away from where I was and the truth was that he knew this too.Without being told he knew how delicate this whole situation was for too long.When I saw he was hesitating to answer the question I asked the first time, I repeated my question hoping that this time he would listen and the words would sink deeper into a part of him that had Sanity."This is too r
ALEXAFor a moment I was filled with that fear that I had been caught, I could hear my own soul shattering before my very existence as I turned toward the direction of his voice, from the way it sounded it was coming from not too far.It took just a moment for me to turn toward the sound of his voice then turn again to Zale who looked to have vanished, at least that was what I thought at first.The sound of the leaves rustling made me aware of the fact that he had actually ran off into the woodsThrilled, I had turned Immediately to meet face to face with Levi."Been looking all night for you.""I was just clearing my head." I lied hoping that my heart beats won't give away my lies. "I—"I was about to continue speaking but was interrupted when he raised one of his hands.He stared at me for a while walking toward the wood. He looked puzzled.In my chest I listened as it beat rapidly. For some reason I was still trying to process all of the feelings at the back of my mind, from fear a
ALEXA My heart beat moved at a slow pace, each moment like a point through time —Each a flash point of double parallel lines that cannot meet.This is impossible… There was no way for me to process my thought that all of this was happening, there was only one person I knew with that scent and she was six feet below the ground.While my mind was still finding it hard to find out what the truth truly was, I figured it was best I face him with it. This was a fucking crime I was accused of, ever since I had been accused as a murderer, everyone that looked at me had that same perceptiveness .Barging through the door with more anxiety than courage, I walked to where he was, my heart was echoing very loud at the moment, raging behind my chest with such heaviness that even the walls echoed back."Levi!" It was the first time I had addressed him that way but with my heart racing, I had lost every bit of sanity that was left in me."What is it?" He asked without looking back at me.I stood s
LEVIToday, it all ended with eerily Silence, that same silence I had started the day with. It was hard to say why or how the entire situation appeared to be but as time trickled away slowly and I was left alone with that silent pace in front of my heart, soon all these memories were drifting away at the back of my mind indefinite and definite. I was still left here all by myself thoughtless as I may say, my mind driven to half insanity by the phenomenal occurrence —It all came down to keeping secrets, at least that was what I planned to do this entire early part of the morning. There was a sinking desire by me to keep all of this to myself for as long as it may last, at least till it was able to sort itself out. All evening I couldn't take my mind off the fact that she could still be alive, the mere thought of it alone sent my heart racing at increasingly high speed with each second feeling like an eternity In time and space.Was I crazy ? The thought kept occuring to me throug
ALEXAIt all started as a bit of shock then panic, as a matter of fact I had to say it was a day that was filled with absolute tension and anxiety, both flooding through my mind at the moment.I could feel as my heart pulsated, like a pause through time I awaited what would become of the entire situation.As we made a stop just before we got home, I could see his finger's trembling on the steering wheel.I knew that he most definitely made that stop to calm himself down.He ran a hand across his face, then his hair in a way that left me broken. It had been the sixth time he was doing that. I felt that I needed to speak to say anything that would make the situation much better.“I am Sorry.” I glanced at him sideways, and he gave me the most unimpressed gaze, almost as though I had the guts to say what I did. Licking his lips, and biting them deeply I could feel this deep, serious bit of agitation flood over him, when his voice finally came loosened it filled me with a bit of animosit
ALEXANEVER saw him that mad with rage before now and with that one dark look in his eyes at that moment, I never thought I would see that same look again, never — ever. "What?" He exclaimed. He looked at them both , clenching his shirt right where his heart should have been if it hadn't fallen out before now. The whole situation seemed too far -fetched for him to deal with just moments ago. He was still trying to comprehend all of this that was happening and for real it was materializing before his very eyes."I can explain." Mia clenches her duvet round her chest. She was broken as she found a way to explain all of this to her brother who still looked Shocked, not just shocked but furious at some point.I was starting to fear for him, fear that might be dragged in to all of this at most—"You dare defy me this way , despite everything I have done. You didn't find anyone to be cordial with than this lowlife?" For the first time he did look at where Ryan was visibly shaken and sca
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