~Liam~The hospital wait proved challenging as time seemed to drag while we remained motionless. Josephine and I took short strolls occasionally to stretch our legs. I permitted her to rest on the couch while I remained standing. Despite the unspoken nature of the situation, I anticipated that questions would arise soon.Seated on my lap, Josephine inquired, "Are we still planning to visit the food truck?" Justin observed us, prompting his interruption, "What food truck?""It's a little place we checked out yesterday before all of this happened," Josephine replied, intentionally vague about the location."I understand. However, you two shouldn't go anywhere without a couple more people at least," he remarked, his tone resembling that of a protective figure. I almost let out a chuckle at his statement."Point taken, Alpha," I replied, and he wasn't still smiling. Whatever he was seeing bothered him a lot, and I knew I was the bad guy in the eyes of those who did not know what was going
~Leo~ Going to the council meeting always sucked. There was no time I got used to it. Amelia often told me it would become a routine, but I saw it as a job. Twice I had asked Sylvester to nominate someone else as council leader so I won't have to go to all the meetings, and he refused. I could understand his reasons, but having to travel to the north every month sucked. It is fun when we visit, but when it becomes compulsory, it takes the fun out. This meeting would be fun compared to others, so it was something to look forward to. I wondered how Christian was going to table the matter. Vino was right when he said we would have fun handling this matter. I wondered how our children were doing in Grizlo, especially with Liam and Josephine being watched and the terrorist saying they would send us instructions. I wondered what their demands would be. I also wondered how Thompson's death tied into all this. Why will Mike murder Thompson and have his partners in crime follow Jo and
~Josephine~The kappas coming from Lucland didn't reach Grizlo Hospital until late, subjecting us all to a lengthy and tense wait. When they finally did arrive, Charlotte couldn't contain her joy. Meanwhile, I observed Justin issuing them instructions, my only thought being an earnest desire to depart from that place. Before long, we were on our way back to the packhouse, with hunger and fatigue weighing heavily on all of us."What comes next?" Marvin inquired, prompting a chuckle from Justin."Merely your first day, and exhaustion has already set in. Imagine if you had to work under an Alpha known for their workaholic tendencies. Would you feel similarly then?" he remarked, eliciting laughter from Liam."I must say our empty stomachs pose a predicament. Even the most industrious of Alphas must heed the call of hunger," Liam added with a grin, inciting amusement all around.Justin took a turn and branched at a diner to satiate our immediate needs.The moment we entered the place, the
~Josephine~A rush of excitement coursed through me, and a smile tugged at Liam's lips as he stood by the doorway. Since there was nothing to grab in my room, I slipped on my slippers and made my way outside."Did your father get in touch?" Liam inquired as we descended the staircase, and I nodded.“Heard the Alpha of Cain is joining us,” I said.“My father thinks his case is linked with ours,” Liam said, and I was surprised.“Mine too,” I said.Moving downstairs, we encountered Oliver and Justin in the foyer. It was evident that they were engrossed in a conversation. As our gazes met, Justin's lips curved into a knowing smile, his eyes carrying a hint of understanding. Had Liam confided in him about our relationship? The notion made me feel bashful, yet I reined in my emotions."Make sure you stay on the premises, you two," Justin cautioned, and Liam affirmed his understanding with a nod. With that, we stepped out through the door, and under Liam's guidance, our journey began."What'
~Liam~ My heart beat so fast that I could feel my heart pounding in my chest. Josephine in my arms as we explored her pleasure together, the pleasure that resonated with mine. The way her body moved and curled to my touch. The way she welcomed my kisses, my caresses. How she let me. There was no denying that this was indeed ordained, and I knew I might break before she turned eighteen. Laying on the mat under the velvet sky, staring at the sparkling diamonds that graced the night along with the moon. Everything was far away, and all that mattered was the two of us. Cuddled in my arms, I breathed her in. Her dill scent intoxicated me. There was no way I would have won should I have attempted to fight our bond. The moon knows precisely what I need. With her in my arms, I longed for the day when being this close would be permanent, and we wouldn't have to sleep in a separate bed or control ourselves anymore. I longed for the moment and wished upon the moon to grant me my hea
~Liam~ Breakfast ended, and it was time for us to head to Sam Street. While we walked out, I stylishly waited for everyone to move past us holding Josephine's hand. She had a mischievous grin on her face when they left. "Good morning," I said, pulling her close, tucking her hair behind her ear, and she giggled. "You should have let me in; I would have helped you in the shower," I teased, and she laughed. "be careful what you say, your highness; I might just let you," She teased, and I laughed. "I am thinking we go hunting when we return today," I said, and she shook her head, breaking my heart a bit. "I think we should watch a movie in your room or mine and maybe order spring rolls and sandwiches from Mrs Mirabel. I have her number now," she said, and I laughed. Of course, watching television in either of our rooms was more appealing than hunting. I made a mental note to let her pick the activities and venue henceforth. My choices might be a bit too boring for her. "Of course
~Josephine~ I did not need to know why Justin didn't pair me up with Liam, he wanted us actually doing our job, so I couldn't complain. "So, where do we start?" I asked Justin, and he looked around. Liam and Charlotte had entered the house closest to Brighton's mansion, and technically, that was the house that mattered the most because they would have seen something. "I guess that spot is taken," I pointed at the house, and Justin chuckled. "That is the easy angle to find out what happened to the housekeeper," He said, then pointed at the house on the bend. "We will be taking that one," he added, and I frowned. "That house is too far from the Brightons", I complained. There was no way anyone living in that house could see what transpired at the gate of the Brightons. It was bound to be a waste of time, but Justin was a brilliant Alpha, and I knew he must have a reason, so there was no point shutting it down. "And why is that spot crucial?" I asked Justin, hoping he would wow
~Liam~ We drove to the hospital in silence, and I could feel the grim in the air. Other than Charlotte that was excited about seeing her mother, the rest of us were in deep thought. Evidently, the people who made the video and sent it to our parents were those who blew up the van and the house. They were the people that were watching Josephine and me. I could understand why Justin freaked out. I wondered what their deal was and why they had to harm the housekeeper. How does she tie into all this? Although they said the housekeeper had been employed by my grandparents, I did not know who she was. Grandma had a lot of workers, but we always ended up doing most of the chores in the house, so they rarely came by. This housekeeper must have been unlucky to be the one sent to the house. We need to look into her life to understand what might have happened. We arrived at the hospital, and the number of guards we found there indicated that Aunty Claudia was truly in the building. Uncl