Vida's POV"Once a b*tch, always a b*tch," Catherine says, emerging from behind with a smug smile.Raphael walks closely besides her staring at Ivory with disgust, and Ivory begins to shed tears with her head lowered."I guess we could agree on that," Dexter says."I'm forever indebted to you," Raphael says, standing in the way of the exit.Dexter stares at him, his hands holding me gripping me tightly, I reach out and gently pat his back. I know too well he's not okay with the situation, especially not after what those two have done but now isn't the right time and place to point fingers at who's responsible.As if getting the hint Dexter sighs softly, his grip slowly softening as he listens."I know this is partly my fault for keeping such company," Raphael says while Dexter quickly nods in agreement.Catherine giggles from behind upon seeing the scene and Raphael proceeds with his apology."I don't know what I would have done if the true colors of these two were never revealed, tha
Knock! Knock!!"Hmm, who is it?" I ask with glee.It's been three days since the incident, Dexter had me stay home and take a rest for a week but I'm beginning to feel rather bored.There's no noise, the children have gone to school, it's just me alone.Excitedly I get off my bed and hurry to the door when the maid walks in before I can reach it."Good morning ma'am, you have a guest waiting downstairs," she says."A guest?" I paused racking my brain to remember if I was expecting anyone, but unfortunately, I wasn't."I'm coming."I grab my coat and put on my slippers as I hurry down the stairs and head straight to the guest room."Vida," Catherine's voice greets me, she hurries towards me, her hands upon my shoulders as she carefully examines me. "You look so much better."Now I remember, she did say she was going to pay a visit that night."Catherine, I can't believe you came, I even forgot because you didn't show up the next day.""Why not," she says with a frown, "I did promise yo
Neo's POVSomething's weird about Mama and Papa, and I think Ash sees it too.They've been acting weird and it's just beyond awkward and suffocating."Do you think something bad wants to happen?" Ash whispers.I raise my head from my colouring book and watch, our parents are at it again, Mama's been laughing way more than ever and Papa seems to be staring at Mama.They're supposed to be helping with homework but this is quite uncomfortable for me, and even for Ash watching as Mama's cheek turns red like a hot boiling kettle from the slightest graze of papa's finger, but at least, I'm glad they don't look like they hate each other."No Ash," I whisper back, "Papa seems happy, mama as well."Ash stares at them once again and they stare back at us, nobody moves as the air is quite heavy.I really wish I could just go back to my room right now."Is there something wrong boys?" Papa asks and at once Ash and I diverts our gaze as we resume our exercise."You're supposed to help us colour,"
"Hey! Don't come back again, you're not welcome in our pack anymore," the bouncers say as they throw me out of the club, tossing my purse in the air.My legs wobble and I fall to the ground, and I hear the limited heels I spent millions to get snaps.Ha!The punny pests broke my heel.In a fit of rage, I rise from the ground charging towards the two men."Disgusting ants, how dare you tell me what to do," I yell, raising my purse in my hand, ready to strike them."Well Alpha's orders," they tell me, seizing me by the hand as they throw me back on the ground, "there's no way we can disobey that now can we?"They chuckle, finding my situation funny.I want to fight but I'm too wasted and weak to fight.My ears twitch and I hear voices approaching the door and I know I have to leave. I can't let anyone see me like this."Tch! Filthy thing," I curse them as I make a run for it, heading towards my car.The car packed by the parking lot starts up and says drive towards me, I open the door a
"Are you certain this isn't a bit too much?" I'm worried about my kids these days."This much is just minimum requirements, believe me, I was doing worse at their age," Dexter tells me, however I'm finding it pretty difficult to agree with him.For a straight week it's been nothing but cruel training right after school and they're worn out by it.I glance over at the sleeping kids who've even started snoring a bit and turn to Dexter, this isn't how I wish they'd grow up, but I have to admit that this is necessary, however… they look tired."Don't worry too much," Dexter says, his arms wrapping around me as he squeezes in, "they have the blood of a fearless leader in them, believe me, there's no one who'd be strong enough to out best them."… I sure hope so.Rocking in his arms I sigh shortly as I give in to this unfamiliar training."Just, let them catch a break when they need to okay," I beg him."You have my word," he says.I feel relieved after hearing his words but still can't hel
"This… is Dexter?" Unbelievable!!!I'm shocked beyond words at the image before me. The grumpy *ss man I know who finds it difficult to smile and lacks the right words to compliment someone is a sweet and cheerful kid.The image of a twelve-year-old Dexter posing with his favorite toy, beaming brightly with a smile so wide and cheerful that it feels so contagious.Such a bright child, I'm bothered to ask what happened but I can't bring myself to ruin such a beautiful mood."Look at how cute he is, you have no idea what it took me to get him to wear this, he was going on and on about how it wouldn't suit him, but look at him now," she chuckles.Despite her laughter, she would repeatedly clean her tears while I stared.I wonder, is this how it's going to be for me too?One day I'll have to see my boys all grown up and ready to make decisions by themselves.Ash, Neo, I wonder how handsome they'll be, but I guess it'll probably be much more difficult letting them go.She turns the page an
Jasmine's POV"What do you mean Dexter's not home, it's almost 1 am," I yell at my husband."Why are you asking me that? Isn't taking care of our cub your responsibility?" He yells back at me.I bite my lower lip in frustration and crash onto the sofa. My eyes are red from crying out of worry, I'm both mentally and physically drained and this man isn't helping me.Bam!"Thank goodness," he says as one of our best trackers walks into the guest room right after shutting the door. "So where is he, James?"Walking in with a wet raincoat and boots, James stares at us, his eyes slowly lowering with his head as he stammers, "I… I… I couldn't find him," he says.At that very moment, I feel my heart sink as I throw myself into more despair, "what could have happened to my little boy," I cry."How could you not find a thing, you're our very best, and now you're saying you can't sniff down your future Alpha!!!"The mansion quakes from his anger but I know better that he can't do a thing."It's r
Vida's POV"Shall we," Jasmine says with a forced smile, she picks up the luncheon and heads towards the door.My mouth is wide open as I'm unable to process everything at the same time."How were you able to cope?" That is what I want to ask, but I rather not open any wounds, I think I've heard enough for one day.I watch as she smiles at everyone who greets her, wondering how she has such courage and strength in her despite all this. If something like this happens to either of my cubs, I'm not sure what I'll do.I can't even fathom, the shock she must have gotten seeing Dexter looking like a stranger, the tears she must have shed secretly while stretching out her arms towards him in welcome.Jasmine stops, turns around, and yells, "Aren't you coming dear!""In a minute, I'll just go change," I tell her.Working to beat the clock, I race towards the door to meet with her. The car arrives shortly and we both get in."Where to ma'am?" The driver asks."The training ground please."The