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Puppy Love 46 A Need to Act
~Liam~ Alex had completely embarrassed me. I felt ashamed of myself and my wolf, but I understood his reasons. Josephine was my mate, and we were yet to claim her. Her eighteenth birthday seemed a bit far, and the only solution to waiting was keeping her close. Taking her away from me was scary. How was I going to function without her? I would have followed her to Mountain if that was where they were sending her, but she handled it. Watching her stand up for herself where I was concerned made me feel like a coward. She had told her father about us, and Lord Alexei had given his consent after warning me. He said a lot of dangerous things on the phone, things I knew he wouldn't get the opportunity to do because I wasn't going to break her heart. I was incapable of it. Josephine's opening up to her father made me feel like a coward. At that moment, I decided I would be honest with my father too and maybe get his advice on how to handle this because Josephine's 18th birth
Puppy Love 47 Crossing the Safe Line
Josephine. Leaving Justin with Caspian and Charlotte was a tard tough because I wanted to see Charlotte's reaction to our parent's request. It would have given me content to tease her with, but I also couldn't pass on the opportunity of a movie date night with Liam as I had other things in mind. Liam had shown how important I was to him at the park, eradicating my doubts and giving me the courage to speak to my father about us. As things were, I had made a silent promise to myself to make it work whether we were fated or not. Like his parents, I will reject fate's choice to be with Liam. It was a silent promise that I did not need to voice out. When we entered Liam's room, he pinned me against the wall and crashed his lips on mine. His kiss was deep with hope and gratitude, and I could feel it. I returned the kiss, equally grateful we wouldn't be torn apart. I could just imagine how he felt in those moments. Somehow, I knew he would have fought to ensure we remained clo
Puppy Love 48 Telling
Liam I woke up and found it was morning. Josephine was still naked in my arms, and I did not want to wake her. I remembered what we had done, and I knew we wouldn't be going back from this. It was hard to hold Alex back, but I was glad he did not go all the way. Josephine surprised me with what she did. I did not expect her to do that, but she surprised me. She had surprised me a lot since we started hanging out, and it seemed as if every day passing, I kept finding out new things about her. Deep down, I knew I couldn't hold back any longer at the pace we were going. Goddess knows I wanted to seal the deal yesterday. Her body, scent and need were driving me crazy, and I wanted to satisfy her. I wanted to be enough and connect with her. The feeling was overwhelming. I wasn't going to fool myself into thinking it would go away; I knew it wouldn't, and her eighteenth birthday seemed too far. Somehow, I knew waiting would be difficult, but I would try to delay as much as pos
Puppy Love 49 Somewhat Forward
Liam I knocked on Josephine's room, and she told me to come in. She was in her underwear dressing up when I entered, and she had a mischievous grin; so much for being worried. "What did he say?" she asked, slipping on her pants, and I grinned. "I was able to clear things up with him. He won't tell your father," I assured her, and she smiled. "Well, your father has always been the cool type, except when it comes to Harper," she said, and I knew she was right. I planned to have my sister join us in Grizlo soon; regardless of our father's misgivings, she deserves adventure. "Heard Charlotte threatened her father to elope with Caspian," I blurted out. Josephine widened her eyes in shock, then slipped on a shirt. "I guess breakfast will be fun," she said, and I laughed. We all knew it might never come to that, but Charlotte needed to fight for what she wanted. We headed downstairs and found everyone in the dining room. As always, we were the last to arrive, and our seats were
Puppy Love 50 Let's Talk
~Liam~ Josephine appeared slightly confused as I requested for Charlotte to stay. "Is something wrong?" she linked me. "Everything's fine. I just need to talk to Charlotte about her choice to elope," I replied. Josephine's eyes widened briefly, but she regained her composure. With some reluctance, Josephine headed back into the house, leaving me alone with Charlotte outside. "Make sure you don't leave me waiting, Li," she linked me before vanishing behind the door. Charlotte appeared as though she hadn't gotten much sleep, and it was clear that something unsettling had occurred. Uncle Vino had a reputation for being challenging, but I hadn't anticipated him also being thoughtless. "How are you holding up?" I inquired, and I began to walk so that she could accompany me for a stroll. Charlotte followed cautiously behind, her demeanour reflecting her downcast state. "So, you're aware?" she inquired, and I halted, turning to look at her. "Everyone put two and two together that d
Puppy Love 51 Sounds like a Plan
~Liam~ "Hi, Li," Harper greeted with a noticeable lack of happiness in her tone. "You took a while to call. Remember, I mentioned I wouldn't call unless you did," she mentioned, and a wave of guilt washed over me. I knew Harper would have reached out had the situation been reversed. "I apologise, Harper," I conveyed over the phone, to which she let out a sigh. "Don't worry. I understand that you all have hectic schedules," she responded, her voice tinged with a sense of yearning. "Did you really ask Father if you could join us in Grizlo, and he declined?" I blurted out. "I did. I approached him after the selection was finalised. I had hoped to be on Justin's team, Li, but he turned me down. He told me to wait for the next group. Then Elisabeth's team was assembled, and my name was nowhere to be found. I can't fathom why he's behaving this way. I might be a delta, but I'm fully capable," she said, her voice wavering with the threat of tears, as I anticipated she would mention. "M
Puppy Love 52 The Findings.
~Liam~ We listened to Caspian, and his insight made a lot of sense. Putting it the way he indeed made the problem seem grand, but only time would tell. "I believe we should delve deeper into this matter. For now, focusing our investigations at the Grizlo docks seems pertinent, given Caspian's assertion that Thompson has received a higher number of these illicit shipments through his port compared to Cain Island. This pattern might extend to other locations as well. If there's a surge of these contraband items entering through Grizlo, it could signify the presence of an unknown cartel in that region," Charlotte suggested, her words unveiling a significant angle. "Agk32 holds substantial value on the black market. Nevertheless, we must acknowledge the potential for harm outweighing its benefits, given that Eric Stepanov isn't the producer. Nelson Stepnaov shut down his D3 lab fifteen years ago due to concerns regarding Agk32 and its byproducts. It's plausible that someone with previou
Puppy Love 53 Margret's Arrival
~Liam~ We proceeded to the area where Margret was confined. I was allowed access to her while the others remained outside the room, observing her through the glass and listening to our conversation via the speakers. She was securely bound with silver restraints, and despite her dishevelled hair and smudges on her face, she didn't appear to have been physically harmed. "Margret," I addressed, and her gaze widened. There was a sense of optimism in her expression that piqued my curiosity. "What happened to you? Why were you found at the docks in Cains?" I inquired, and she nodded, her eyes moist with tears. "I was supposed to go to the Brighton's house for cleaning. I had prepared for the task when three men wearing Ski masks showed up. I knew I was in trouble. They drugged me, and the next thing I knew, I was on an island. I had no idea why they had taken me. They inquired about Lady Stephanie and Alpha Jake's presence at the house, and I confirmed it," she shared while choking back
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Puppy Love 158 A New Life
~Sophia~ Justin's kiss was sweeter than the last I remembered. He had stayed away from me for a while, and I was mad at him for it, but I knew he would make it for my eighteenth birthday. I knew he would come, and I anticipated it. He stayed away mainly because he didn’t want to cross the line, but tonight, fate told us it was okay, and we embraced it. My tears could not stop flowing. They were tears of joy and relief. I was grateful. So grateful. Justin lifted me in his arms and carried me inside; my eyes remained fixed on him, not caring about the surroundings. I knew he had put a lot of work into it, but we had to finish our unfinished business before we attended to the other stuff. His gaze remained on mine, making me giggle. “You look so beautiful tonight, Sophia,” he said, and I was glad he liked the effort. It was for him. Laying me on the bed, he kissed me and travelled from my neck to my sweet spot. Justin was a guy who liked to make out a bit rough and overwhelming, b
Puppy Love 157 In A Short While
~Justin~ I stayed away after we had solved the case and made all the arrests. Things had not ended well for many people who were on the wrong side of the law. For the rest of us, we had moved on. Rachael ended up with her mate, who happened to be a Stepanov from one of the ten Ruling houses in the west. It was as if she knew she was meant to be with a great man all along, and fate had answered her prayers. As much as I did not want to discuss the punishment for the criminals, I just have to say most of them had been killed. There were scheduled executions for most of them, as there were many. The King wanted everyone involved to pay, no matter how small their part was. Fortunately, Uncle Vino had pushed for Jessica, something I knew Jewelles had everything to do with. She got fifteen years of sentencing, not after they asked Adrian and Rachael if they were okay with it. They both had moved on and didn't care what happened to her, so she was lucky there. At least she will get to see
Puppy Love 156 The Resolves
~Liam~ One week passed, and Adrian Jacob, Harper and Jewelles returned to Lumas. Our parents had made a series of arrests. The activities were all over. Underground warehouses were found, crime lords were arrested, and factories were shut down. Unknown to my father, this operation started shortly after they defeated Yuri, and it was started by none other than Walter Armstrong, Nelson's lab technician, who messed up the D3 formula and destroyed Cones Village. The real reason behind the ban. Apparently, the defective D3 did not come from Nelson's lab but from one of Walter's makeshift labs that he tried to pass off as Nelson's goods when he was building his crime Network. Unfortunately for him, he was apprehended and locked up. His mate, Natasha Armstrong, being his partner in crime, feared that the law would catch up with them, so she faked her death, abandoning her children with lots of unpaid debts and an uncertain future. The cold-hearted bitch did not bother to look back. Nata
Puppy Love 155 Dominate Me
~Jewelles~ A week had passed since we discovered the truth, and our parents worked tirelessly to arrest all implicated. During the arrest, we discovered an underground recruitment for warriors. We might never know what the sick bastards planned, but I was glad we could trump their plan before it was in motion. The biggest mistake they made was to take Sophia. If that parcel hadn’t been delivered to Luna Glenda, the traitor and murderer, we wouldn't have been the wiser, and they would have gotten away with their crimes unnoticed. As much as Jacob hid his pain, I could see it. His mother was one of the people who would receive a long sentence. She would have been executed, but I had pleaded with my father to put in a word for her for Jacob's sake. Jacob didn’t ask me to do it, but I knew it was eating him inside. He found out what I did this morning, flipped and hasn't spoken to me. It has been a long, agonising day. Jacob was also yet to seal the deal. He was mad at me for taking m
Puppy Love 154 Finally What I Want
~Charlotte~ After spending time with everyone in the garden, Caspian and I decided to retire. Our parents were so busy with arrests and judgements that we did not have a general dinner, but it was okay. Snuggled in Caspian's Arms in our room. Aunty Tamia planned to give Jewelles, Harper and me permanent rooms in the estate. They wanted us to always have a reason to come home with our mates. I could understand, and I appreciated it. Our rooms were still being renovated; they were in the Delta wing of the mansion. Many rooms were unoccupied there, and since our family was expanding, we would be given rooms there. All of us, including the guys. That way, we will all be in one wing when we are around. I could not believe everything was finally over. Although there had not been any sentencing yet, our part of the investigation was over. Our parents had dreaded it leading to war, but it didn’t this time. It might have if they had successfully mass-produced their Agk32 to create an army.
Puppy Love 153 Reminiscing
~Justin~ While Sophia was with her father. I decided to make some plans. The case seemed closed on our side. We had finished the initial assignment, which was figuring out what happened that night. Uncle Sylvester had also explained that only people with jurisdiction can interfere with the case onward. There wasn't much to do but pick up the people mentioned. It was over, meaning an alpha would be appointed for Grizlo. It meant we would have to get to our normal lives, and I could not see a normal life without Sophia. I was nervous now that her father had been found and he would be free. I wondered if she would feel the same. I hoped to drag the case a bit longer, but it was impossible. I decided to call the staff at my house in Lucland to fix the place up. I wasn’t sure why, but I knew that once Sophia turned eighteen, I would not hesitate. She had asked me about where I lived in Lucland. I planned to spend time with her there and live with her in the near future if she would hav
Puppy Love 152 Mike's Angle
~Justin~ It was time to question Mike, and Noah was the first to link me. Of course, he would be eager. He had a theory, and Mike’s account would help him fit the pieces together. His reasons differed from Liam's and mine. Mike was a puzzle Noah and Sebastien wanted to solve, while we wanted to find a way to save Sophia and exonerate Mike if he was innocent. Jellewes came with Lily to get Sophia. My entire team would have to be present at the questioning, so Harper and Jo would not be available. I needed Lily and Jewelles to help take her mind off what was happening. Jewelles and Lilly planned to keep her occupied until after the questioning. I thanked them for their kindness. Although Lisa's team were not invited, Lisa insisted to be a part of it. My sister was overzealous like that. I couldn't wait for her to settle down and get on with her life. Tanya had returned home to her mate. The entire ordeal with Harper had shaken her completely. I doubted she would be volunteering for a
Puppy Love 151 Telling Her
~Justin~ After planning our questioning strategy with my team, I spent time with Sophia. We planned to question Mike in the evening to avoid dragging the investigation too long. Adrian wanted to take Harper back to Lumas in two days. Likewise, Jacob and Jewelles, so I knew we had to move quickly. Although I hoped they would stay a bit longer. It was fun having them around. I didn't feel so old. Usually, I was forced to act like an uncle to my cousins, and that made them uncomfortable around me, and they saw me as boring, but with Caspian, Adrian, and Jacob in our team, I was more comfortable now. I had also made new friends who were now part of my family. Caspian wasn't leaving until the case was done, but I hoped Adrian and Jacob would stay a bit. Not that I will tell them. Sophia had spent the morning with the ladies. Harper had come to get her, and I think it helped her a lot because she felt a lot better knowing Harper and Lily were fine and weren’t traumatised by the inciden
