ALEXAFirst, it was that every bit of quietness that was followed at interval by a man shrieking scream, different thoughts flooded through my mind at that moment and none of it could be fully registered to the back of my mind, at first Mia had made her way in with that look of surprise on her face demanding to know what had happened.I was seated right there in the middle of the room with Mia pacing to and fro looking restless. "Where did you say he went to again?" She wanted to be sure that the person right there wasn't her beloved Ryan.While one part was irritated at the fact that she was attracted to the same man that almost got us Into trouble I couldn't help than feel a bit of empathy as well, when it came to love we women tend to take things over board and that looked to be the same thing happening with her at the moment.That feeling of being aghast overwhelmed by the soul, enough that I let out a deep sigh. "Just be calm, we don't know if for sure it is Ryan being tortured.
ALEXAThis to me had to be the most complicated moment, there was no way to describe it but as soon as the words kept ringing out into my soul I felt the need for a release, a need to let this go."What do you mean?" I asked again haut for clarity."I think we've found the rightful killers." As the feeling of shock filled me from deep within, several questions ran through my mind at that one moment. Most prominent was the act that my father had been wrongly alleged all this while.I didn't know the best way to feel about the news, as diverse thoughts ran through my mind leaving behind an array of thoughts."Like I would say, you can call speculation as of now but I am not sure your father did it."At that moment I could start to feel my heart as it beat slowly. Time and space looked like they were smashed into one big supernova in my heart that left me with every note of uncertainty.My heart beat at that moment as it was filled with that che and yearn for a reason to beep, slowly as
ALEXAAs sunlight glowed down from the sky, I could feel as it glittered against the glass as it glittered, Mia had been battling with her phone for a while now, as the seconds passed slowly I concentrated my mind in something totally different from this moment.Since Levi had informed me about the latest development my mind had been taunted by the possibility of things becoming more difficult than it should be.My heart stilled for a split second before I narrowed my eyes and stared out of the window, I had my reason for putting up with him— At the moment I didn't have it in me to open up to her yet, Deep down I could still feel my heart filled with turmoil. That bit of uncertainty was still in my mind about what I truly wanted."Yeah that reminds me, what were you talking about with Levi. ""Levi?" I acted for w minute as though I wasn't aware if what she was talking about. Leaning against the car door and staring at outside at the trees as it sped by, I could feel as my chest co
ALEXAIt had been forty minutes since we had been trailing the car and yet there we had no idea where she was heading to.We were starting to feel frustrated at the fact that this could go longer than we expected, at the same time the main goal was to see where everything ended and so far doing that was much more difficult than anything else.Our car drove at snail pace to ensure that she wouldn't notice she was being followed, at times we had given a bit of space but still it looked like all of this might end up being a futile effort."Don't I think it is time we go home?" Mia asked.I gave her a frustrating look as well to show that I was tired as she was yet giving up was the last thing I wanted to do at a time like this, not when we are so close to meeting up with her."We both know we shouldn't do that now, let us just go on with this till we meet up with her."She has made two stops all through that while and each time she walked back out it was with a bag.It was obvious she wa
ALEXATHRILLED, I could feel each and every bit of the emotions that was coming from it wrecking through my soul as it felt like of of those moments that was filled with making sacrifices, for me this looked exactly like one that I would have to make, all the feeling of the moment was bounded by just one fact— Was Levi aware of this as well.It proves to be a thriving question even as I was forced to succumb to what all this whole truth was about. Soon as the car was parked we alighted from the car and made way slowly to the apartment, I ran through the moment again deep In my mind Mia was out of the car the moment as soon as it came to a stop in front of the house, deep in the dark part of my mind I could still picture myself still reeling from what I had just seen. Absent-mindedly, I grabbed some shopping bags and went inside. Mia fell into step beside me. We both walked in silence. None of us said anything about the fact that we have just given the shock of our lives.Moment pas
LEVII could not stand my own company anymore, so I got into my car and drove straight to the nearest bar. "Get me drinks immediately," I said to a waiter. I kept moving impatiently in my seat until the drinks arrived. I hesitated just when I was about to take the cap off the first bottle. Drinking was never a way to drown out one's sorrows, I told myself. But when I remembered the look of steely resolve in Alexa's eyes when she told me that she wanted to get a divorce, I spun the cap off the bottle of alcohol and quaffed the drink. I grimaced as warmth quickly spread through my insides. The second bottle and the third did not make me feel any better. I only felt slightly drunk. "Shit!" I exclaimed, combing my fingers through my hair over and over again. I had made a mess of things. Why didn't I believe Alexa even a little when she had insisted that she hadn't murdered Donna? Now, I have ruined everything between us. "Levi?" a voice said from somewhere behind me, right before a
ALEXAI could feel my heart thudding as I heard the words I uttered vaguely in the far distance of my mind, but it wasn't the true intent of my words I was after but the havoc it created. I was more worried about that serial path that filled my soul with so much darkness.Soon after Levi heard the words his first reaction had been absolute shock, I had to say to myself that I' was more surprised by his actions than even the heaviness of my own words As. soon as I entered my room, I left a trail ofclothes to the bathroom. I felt the need to clear my head and the only thing that could help at that moment was to get into the shower and have a good night's rest.By passing the mirror, I turned the shower on and let it run for a minute before I climbed in —I was right as almost immediately it created a soothing part in my soul that looked to warm it up for a minute and without meaning to I actually cried, my tears were from the heaviness of my heart and the ache it left behind. It burn
LEVIAt the moment, my mind ran totally dismayed by the entire situation. One moment I was heading down town to my old home as a child one moment and the next I was bursting through the door of the hospital either way. I couldn't explain the thrill that I was filled with.The entire situation was looking to be more thrilling to deal with as I paced through the corridor of this place that I didn't picture being that day.I had thought that of how she'd receive me prior to being there, one part of me had thought she would cast me out and not accept me with Open arms but it turned out that I was wrong.Immediately, I walked through that same door … it was as though nothing had happened prior to that moment.Mike, who had driven me to the spot, was surprised himself. I arrived just on time to see Alexa being pushed in, enough to look into her eyes and assure her of my undying love o didn't know if she believed them at that moment it not it looked most certainly like she did. With her ha
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