"I hope she's not boring you to death with her nonsense," Dexter says.His deep voice echoing inside my head as his big arms pull me by the waist over to his side. I look up and find him glaring at Ashley who looks away without a single care."Dexter!" I whisper, tugging on to his suit to get him to stop glaring. "Stop that, she did nothing wrong."Suddenly Ashley clicks her tongue, her face squeezing as she waves off, pulling my arm as she drags me over to her side."Let him be, I did tell you that he has quite the rebellious attitude, didn't I?"I can feel the heated enmity between the two of them, it's almost like I'm staring at a tiger fighting a viper.Dexter fakes a smile, the corner of his lip cracki as he stares at Ashley who looks satisfied while resting her head upon my shoulder."Ah! I see now, so you've decided to talk my future wife into believing your nonsense," he says."You know too well my dear boy that my words are far from nonsense, you're just scared that she'll re
"Oh my, we've got company," Ashley says with a mischievous grin.Dexter slowly shakes his head as he walks toward the end of the stage, "a scapegoat you mean.""..."He signals to someone who takes Rachel on stage and the gaze of everyone present is directed towards her."And who are you?"She's quiet after that question, while everyone patiently waits for an answer.As if enjoying the suspense she smirks, "Someone who knows this woman very well, and today I'm going to expose her."Her finger pointed at me as she stabbed it into my chest with force.I move back, and at once Dexter's hand comes in the way between the both of us. He's not smiling as he stares back and forth at the both of us."Hahahaha. Well, you amuse me, but go on, just know that if you fail to prove your point, you're not leaving this place alive. This I promise you."Everyone can sense the murderous glares of Dexter, it made me shiver and I doubt only I got that feeling.The ball was in Rachel's court, she had to pr
Staring at my enemy with disgust, with Linda staring back at me, the air, gripping everyone with great tension when suddenly, I start hearing sniffles.Linda's face changes from a strong woman to a mild, tender woman. She breaks down in tears, gripping on to Rachel as she cries on her shoulder.As if that were not enough, she rushes to the front, her eyes flowing like an ocean as she cries to her heart's content."I've been trying to tell Alpha about the whole truth, but Vida has always been painting me like a terrible person which is why—"She pauses, blowing her nose with her handkerchief I catch Linda cutting me a side glance as she grins before continuing, "To save the pride of the pack and Alpha, I had to do what I did and acted foolishly, I would never dare to tarnish our pack in such a filthy manner if it weren't for this tramp."Ah, of course, she used this lie to cover up her terrible actions.Regardless, I watch as she gains the people's sympathy as their faces and hearts so
"In today's breaking news, many people, men in particular, have come out to confess about their history with Attorney Vida.The reason for this outburst was as a result of a woman, identified as Miss Rachel, who stood against Attorney Vida last night in an attempt to protect billionaire Dexter from being snatched by a con ...."Jumping from beside Dexter on the sofa, I yell pointing at the TV."Can you believe these people," I yell, unable to bear it any longer.All throughout the morning, topping the internet feed, the false story about how shameless I am seems to be spreading like wildfire.The main culprit of this news was obvious, and despite the threats by Dexter they still went ahead to publish it.The only one who would have such power and more than enough backing to have the news trust of being unharmed was obviously Linda.It fills me with more rage whenever I remember the grin on her face, I just feel like breaking something."Hey, cheer up, we still haven't put our plan in
I sit inside the p*ssenger's seat, watching carefully through the window to see if I'd spot any paparazzi, those people are the real trouble.After carefully watching, I notice a car drive up to the front gate of the school, dropping a man who seems to be adjusting his clothes.There's one already!I shrink into the seat, my thoughts running crazy as I panic.What do I do!!!!"I don't know Dexter," I say, nibbling on my thumb, "Look, I'm already noticing some paparazzi and there'll be people too, do you think it'll be a good idea to pick up the kids?"As I turn to Dexter and wait for his response, I find him staring at me, puffing some air as he pulls my thumb from my lips."Certainly, no one would dare speak evil against you in front of me," he says confidently.Far from relieved, I try to feign a smile when I see yet another van pull up, it's a woman this time, attaching something, most likely a micro mic to her shirt."Reporters these days," I say to myself, "they'd do anything to
Neo's POVThe drive back home is long, silent, and most definitely not a happy one.We didn't go straight home after returning from school. Papa went with Mama to a hotel where we stayed for two days before returning home. Papa says it's so we don't run into any paparazzi at home.Alone with Ash, scribbling on our color book, I can't help but bite off the end of my pencil.There's just no way Mama would do such a thing even if she's really pretty, someone must be lying about her.Buy who?Ahh!!!I pull my hair, frustrated from thinking too much that I collapse on the floor.Just thinking too much is making me hungry, I'm too small to be doing all of this thinking.Flick!"Focus!" Ash scolds me as his crayon hits my head.Ah! Now that I think about it, it could be…"Do you think it's that woman again?" I tell Ash who's too busy colouring to look my way."The one with the spiky nails?" He asks, "Could be, she's picked on Mama a lot already.""True, but… what do we do now, Mama and Papa
"You two have a way with words you know," the driver says with a grim smile."Thanks, Mama says I got it from Papa," Ash replies proudly.Though I'm not certain that was much of a compliment from the driver in the first place."Haiz, this is gonna cost me a lot. Let's go,"Onwards we go, as he changes his direction and we continue tailing after Miss Linda. I'm worried that he's going to tell me later but by the time we're done, Mama and Papa are gonna be so proud of us, it'll be worth it.Nodding in agreement with myself I keep my eyes on the road, observing as we drive farther away from civilization.I'm a bit bothered by where we're heading as the houses seem to be smaller, and looking less extravagant as well.I glance at my watch, it seems we've been driving for at least forty minutes, my goodness, just where are we going?Just as I begin to wonder about this and that, I spot the driver watching me from the front mirror.He clicks his tongue and begins complaining."You do have a
Dexter's POV"Sir!"My office door is thrown wide open as my secretary runs in, holding his phone, ignoring the fact that I'm in an important meeting.I stare at him wondering what it could be that would have him so perplexed.The man I know to be a man of order barged into a meeting, panting heavily, surely this isn't a small matter."You need to take a look at this," he says.I signal at him and he hurries over to my side at the table, I can still hear his heavy breath while he makes his way toward me, it seems things are serious."What is this?" I ask in a low voice as soon as I get my eyes on the screen, "Why would I care about her?""Just a minute Alpha," he urges me.Sighing, I take the phone into my hand and connect to my air pod and that's when I start hearing things.At once I stared at him, completely unsure if I was seeing a ghost, but then I realized this wasn't a dream but reality."Gentlemen, I'm afraid we'll have to continue this meeting another day," I tell them, hurry
Dexter's POVKnock knock!!"Alpha, it's time to go." I'm told.Never have I ever felt this ready for anything in my entire life as I brace myself for whatever would happen behind that door.I take a deep breath, calming my nerves, and check myself in the mirror one more time."Come on Papa. You look dashing already, let's go, we can't keep Mama waiting forever, she'll die of boredom," Neo scolds me.Rather than Vida, it feels as if the ones truly bored are my two tricksters with Neo sighing repeatedly and Ash pacing to and fro the room.I raise my hand in surrender, "All alright, I'm all ready, we can go now," I tell them."Finally," the both of the chorus as they hurry up on their feet and run out the door.It's been a month since the war, and everything seems to be going smoothly for us. Today, Vida and I were finally going to tie the knot after much difficulty.I didn't need to suck up to anyone, nor did I need their approval to do as I please. The problem of a human Luna died the
Dexter's POVThe news hit like a hurricane, a revelation that left the pack in disbelief.Vida, once our Luna, had allied herself with the rogues—the very enemies who had stained our history with blood, the ones responsible for the loss of our grandparents.The pack's confusion mirrored the turmoil within me, torn between duty and the remnants of a love that had seemingly crumbled.Ash and Neo, the innocent casualties of our unravelling saga, clung to the hope that their mother had been coerced, that she was still the woman they loved.Their eyes, mirrors of the pain etched across their faces, pleaded with me to take them to her—to see her, to understand. But the weight of betrayal hung heavy on my shoulders, and I insisted that Vida, in her newfound allegiance, was to be treated as an enemy.As the moon rose, casting an eerie glow upon the battleground, the rogues attacked our borders with a ferocity that mirrored the storm within our hearts.I, Dexter, my eyes a reflection of the pa
The night hangs heavy with anticipation as the black moon casts its mysterious glow upon the werewolf realm.After Dexter marked me, I felt the steady pulse of newfound strength coursing through my veins.What began as a subtle shift in my abilities evolved into something extraordinary, something that left even the elders in awe.The packed council, their eyes filled with a mix of trepidation and wonder, gathered to discuss my unprecedented powers.Controlling consciousness was a gift, or perhaps a curse, that surp*ssed the known limits of our kind. A human marked by a werewolf, an anomaly in our ancient traditions. They saw it as an opportunity, a chance to elevate the Black Moon Pack to heights unseen.In the weeks that followed, my connection with Dexter deepened.We shared more than just thoughts; we shared emotions, sensations, and dance of souls intertwined. Mindlinking with children and Dexter was just the beginning.Now, I could extend my influence further, manipulating the th
Vida's PovI listen with rapt attention to every bit of Dexter's story and I come to realise that the wolves I saw that day were not Dexter, rogues and I have carried that narrative in my head for years.As I try to process all that he said, I get hit by a suddenly intoxicating wave which has me shuddering for seconds. I look at Dexter and everything that happened that night flushes into my brain like a tidal wave, and I have a quick seizure that makes me remember every action that took place two years ago.Dexter is right, everything he said is exactly the way it happened.“Humph..” a gasp flies out of me as I feel a hand touching me.“Vida, are you okay?” Dexter asks, his eyes busy scrutinising my face.Perhaps, he got scared when he saw the pains my eyes held. “Yes, I am fine,” I say, blinking out tears.But the surprise on my face never left, my head is roaming with questions and I'm trying to look normal so he doesn't start worrying all over again.How could I have imagined that
Dexter's PovIt was a really cold evening. I was just getting out of the shower when I heard a loud bang on my door, and when I opened it was my father's beta. His face was clouded with worry when I looked at him but he pulled me out before I could open my mouth to say anything.he11, I was only in my bathing robe.“Come, you have to stop your father's madness.” That was all he said to me and I followed him to my father's chambers.My father, the then Alpha, was taken aback when he saw me. “What is this nonsense, Gabriel? I told you not to involve the boy!” He lashes at his Beta but I am not driven from my confusion.“What is going on Father? What madness was my uncle talking about?” I finally bring myself to ask but he ignores me.“Gabriel, take the boy out now that I ask nicely–”“I am not a boy, father!” I am forced to shout. “I am fourteen, please tell me what is going on?!”He sighs deeply and as I stare at him I see the scars engraved in his face. He walks past me and goes to hi
Dexter's Pov.“I... I never stopped loving you, Vida,” I confess.She gulps at me with unwritten emotions. Her hand slips out of mine and the look that follows is one full of doubts and worries.I take her hand again, patting it softly. "I'm sorry it had to take me this long to confess my feelings for you." The words have barely left me when she snatches her hand again, giving me a faux look.“You can't buy your way in like this, Dexter. Don't you think there are things you should apologize for?!”"I love you, Vida. Don't I look miserable enough?"“No! I can not accept your love, Dexter. You have to say the right words, 'cause I'm honestly not buying this..”“You were the one that left me! You freaking left me and that has always kept me on the edge!!”“You killed my parents.” She reveals her grudge, shockingly.Confusion spreads on my face like wildfire. Of course, I've heard the rumors but it has never occurred to me that she would think I did so.“Did you believe that? It was just
Vida's PovA white blurry light wakes my spirit and as I open my eyes, surprise overwhelms me seeing my dead parents smiling at me weakly.Instantly, tears break down from my eyelids, flowing freely from my eyes. My lips try to form words but I cannot bring myself to say anything as I am feeling so sorry for them.Ever since I lost my parents I have never seen their faces appear to me in my dreams.Does this mean I am dead and they are sad to welcome me?My head is bursting with questions and all I can do is cry, feeling so guilty for my choice. I should never have accepted Silas's, I should never have had anything to do with him, and now I am full of regrets.“My child,” I hear a voice but I'm finding it hard to believe that it's real.My breath hangs in the air as I glance at her sharply, "Mom?" I hiss under my breath and she speaks again.“Vida, do not regret because we are always with you.” My mom says, her voice echoing all around me."Mom!" I scream in delight but not after some
Vida's Pov“sh*t!" I hiss gruffly as I kick the chair aggressively.“Silas!!" I yell his name but the room is just as silent as it had been.Not wanting to panic yet, I let my eyes take in every corner of the room and noticed a red substance at the far end.It isn't that obvious but as I take a closer look I notice that it's blood, I couldn't take my eyes away from it and it starts to get into my head.“What do I do?! Nothing's working!” I let out a tiny yelp.Again, I try to wriggle myself out of the chains but who am I kidding? The chains are heavily guarded by a key.Code sweat breaks down my forehead as the realization of me dying alone in this abandoned warehouse hits me. I couldn't sit back and watch, expecting help to get to me like a Disney princess, I had to do something.“But what do I do? How do I get out of this mess?!" By this time tears had started gathering in my eyes.“Silas you two timing b*st*rd! You will rot in he11!” I shout angrily, smacking my teeth like one who'
I regained consciousness to find myself bound to a cold, rusty beam in a dimly lit warehouse. The last I remembered was Silas begging me to talk to him an hour ago.I had foolishly agreed to meet him, thinking that it was an opportunity to finally put an end to our relationship.While in the car, I had questioned where we were goingBut Before I could react, Silas lunged towards me, his hand clamping over my mouth.I remembered the panic that had surged through me as I fought against his grip, my muffled cries for help echoing in the vehicle. But my struggles were in vain as the world around me blurred, and darkness consumed my consciousness.Panic gripped me once again as I realized the gravity of the situation.My heart pounded in my chest, matching the rhythm of the distant sounds of traffic that seeped through the dilapidated walls.I strained against my restraints, desperately trying to free myself, but Silas's knots were tight, leaving me helpless.As my eyes adjusted to the dim