KYLIE'S POV
I woke up to the sound of water running in the bathroomNo one but me, was in the dusty and airy room"Karl! Karl!" Where was he?"Who's in the bathroom? Do you mind turning off the water? , its spilling out, into the room" I said at the top of my voiceI got no response, so I stood up to go check it out, surprisingly, i wasn't tiedOn getting to the bathroom, i found out no one was there tooThe water tap wasn't going off, no matter how hard I triedI knew what was coming, Karl wanted me to drown in the roomI once told him, that in my opinion, the worst way to die, was struggling for survival and eventually die"Wherever you are Karl, I want you to know that you're a jerk, you're a fool, you're an ingrate...." I said those words with tears in my eye, the thought of dying and leaving my son in the hands of that bastard, pained me to the core"I would find a way out of this moron, you should have just tied me to a pole or something, or you would have just killed me instead. I would find a way out of this, and I promise to come for you after I do that" I yelled again"Well, I can't wait for that to happen– but don't you think it's only wise if you start finding your way out? your time is ticking, the water is slowly taking over the bedroom" he said with a smirk on his face, the smirk of triumph which I hated so muchWith the hurt and anger in me, I threw my fist at his hologram effect, that action made me fall to the ground, and I let out a loud groan"Ha-ha-ha-ha" He laughed so hard like the maniac that he was"Aaaaaah" I screamed my lungs out, after so many failed attempts of unlocking the doorI could hear Karl laughing Maniacally through the speakers he had installedThe speakers he had been using to taunt me ever since I've been trying to find my way out, the speakers through which I could hear the laugh, cackles and giggles of my son, those speakers were driving me insane"No, no, no, that's cheating, stop, please stop""What do you stand to gain from doing this?" I cried, I was been tied to a pole, that was purposely situated at the middle of the room"Mm mm" that was me, I had been gagged up, and it was all the doing of the witch, Karl's adopted daughter"Oh come one! Don't give me that look– my game, my rules" he said not without a mocking chuckle"Mm mmm" I groaned again"Um...you have something to say?""I guess she is ready to agree to your missions" Emily said"Alright then, ungag her" he ordered"I'm all ears baby" this time his hologram effect appeared again, the water was stopped, just when it got to my neckNow my whole self was submerged in the water, leaving only my head out"OVER.MY.DEAD.BODY" I made sure to spell the words out, putting a stress on each of themYou might be wondering if I was crazy, that, haven't I been in the system for a long period of time? What was the big deal there, and why am I ready to give up my life, and render my poor baby motherless?Well, here is the thingI made another mistake in the pastWhen I was leaving the rebel group, I ran to get help from a witchShe requested, that I made a blood covenant to their witch Queen — I know, its crazy, but I was desperate as of that time, I was willing to do anything to get away from Karl, I was foolish, I agree, but I solely regret doing it now with each passing day — a covenant and promise that I would never be a part of any rebel group whatsoever, that I would never do them a favor, no matter the circumstance, even if it meant giving up my life or that of my son'sAnd prior to breaking that promise, my son and I would die— hold on, hold on it's crazy, before you start bashing me with insults, let me explainIt was said that, if I broke the covenant, my son and I would die, and reincarnate, in different parts of the world, but that didn't mean we wouldn't see each other againI could be his mother in our new life, he could be my father, or we could be siblings, or worse, we could be a coupleIt didn't end there, in our new lives, we would suffer and die in misery and then reincarnate AGAINThe process would continue till eternity"Are you sure you want to do this?" The witch asked on that fateful day"Yes, I want to do this" I responded firmly, to be honest, I was getting pissed, as that was the seventh time she was asking if I wanted to do it"You, child, you don't know what the future holds for you, what if, worse comes to worse, and....." She was saying, but I cut her off"I am ready" Those words, till this day, I regret using themWhen I was done with the covenant, I began to see reasons why I shouldn't have done itOn that day, Karl called me, I don't know how he did it, but I still managed to escape himNow, back to my present situationKarl growled, the gag was back on my mouth now, and of course, the water had risen and swallowed my head tooI struggled for life, I pushed, I kicked, I held my breath, but not for a long time, water rushed it's way into my nose, and I choked, tears forced its way down my cheeksI felt life slowly slipping out of my body, I coughed out bloodThis wasn't what I wanted, I thought I could escape from the hands of Karl, with my sonI thought we could live a normal life, but fate had other plans, this was my endIf the moon goddess could hear me, I asked only one favor, my son, I didn't want him to dieI brought him into this world, so he deserved to live longHe had only fifty percent possibility of staying alive, cause Karl saw him like a sonWith that thought, I slipped out of consciousness and stopped strugglingI let faith fate take it rightful place*********ARNOLD'S POV"Ahhhh!" I screamed in pain and agony, it was an indescribable feeling around my chest area"Honey""Alpha" Sarah and Bob, my beta, said at the same time, as they ran towards my direction"Are you okay?" Sarah asked, but I rolled my eyesDid I look okay?"No I'm not, call the damn doctor" I said with a gritted teeth"Alright, but you don't have to be rude" she muttered"Alpha Arnold, the pain came from your mate bond....you mate is dead, a part of you is dead, that's why you felt and still feel this pain" Cyrus, the Pack's doctor explained and we all creased our brows in confusion"What do you mean by that? Sarah is right here" Bob was the first to speak"Well, apparently....she isn't The Alpha's real mate" Cyrus responded"There must be a mistake somewhere, and you're just a doctor, how can you know about stuff like that?" Sarah asked, her voice a bit tensed"Well, I am half werewolf, half witch....have you ever wondered why I am the best doctor....." He was saying, but didn't complete itMy scream caught his attention, the pain started again, this time it was more severe than the last time"Relax Alpha Arnold, it would subside with time" he said"For...For...ahh!....how long" I asked in hitches"For a...month, sometimes, people who lose their mate run mad or commit Sucide.....but as an Alpha, I think you can withstand the pain for a month" he explainedI knew about all these, but didn't think it could ever happen to meWait! Did He say my mate was dead? Fuck!"Kylie! Kylie Bernard! I need you to do a research on her whereabouts, be fast about it" I ordered, and Bob left in an instant, after a nod"Kylie is dead?" Sarah asked in shock and I snapped my head towards her"You know Kylie?" I asked with creased browsI watched as heh shoulders went high in tension, then she began to stutterSomething was off with her latelyWhen Cyrus mentioned something about my mate bond....wait a second! If I still have a bond with Kylie, how did I have another bond with Sarah? Unless.....unless she bewitched meDid Sarah bewitch me? Oh my world, she was so dead if I find that to be trueXander’s PovAs days turned into weeks, the rift that had once threatened to tear us apart seemed to heal, replaced by a newfound sense of closeness and unity. The forgiveness Allegra had extended to me washed away the lingering doubts and fears, leaving in its wake a sense of peace and contentment that I had long yearned for.Each day brought with it a renewed sense of purpose as we embraced the opportunity to reconnect with her father, Alpha Arnold, in ways we had never thought possible. As we delved into shared memories and created new ones together, the bonds of family grew stronger, weaving us together in an unbreakable bond of love and acceptance.One afternoon, as we sat together in the garden, basking in the warmth of the sun, Alpha Arnold turned to me with a smile, his eyes filled with warmth and affection. “Xander,” he began, his voice tinged with emotion. “I never thought I'd have the chance to get to know you like this.”I smiled back, feeling a surge of gratitude for the
Allegra’s PovI asked that question, and Xander sighed, running a hand through his hair as he struggled to find the right words. “I never meant to hurt you,” he began, his voice tinged with remorse. “But I was desperate, Allegra. Desperate to protect you, to keep you safe from those who would seek to harm you.”I furrowed my brow, confusion flickering in the depths of my eyes. “Protect me?” I echoed the words, heavy with disbelief. “From what?”Xander hesitated, his gaze shifting away from mine as he wrestled with his own inner demons. “From my past,” he finally admitted, his voice barely above a whisper. “From the enemies I've made, the battles I've fought, and the secrets I've kept.”My heart clenched at his words, a sense of foreboding settling over me like a dark cloud. “What secrets?” I demanded, my voice trembling with emotion. “What aren't you telling me, Xander?”Xander took a deep breath, his eyes filled with regret, as he met my gaze. “I'm not who you think I am, Allegra,” h
Allegra’s PovAs I stood in the clearing, buoyed by the wisdom and compassion of the Moon Goddess, a newfound sense of clarity washed over me like a cleansing tide. With each passing moment, the raw ache of betrayal began to ebb, replaced by a steely resolve and a determination to confront the challenges that lay ahead.Gathering my strength, I wiped away the last of my tears and squared my shoulders, ready to face Xander and my father once more. As I made my way back to the house, my heart pounded in my chest, a mixture of apprehension and determination coursing through my veins.As soon as I stepped through the door, Xander's eyes met mine, his expression a mix of relief and apprehension. Without hesitation, he rushed towards me, arms outstretched, ready to envelop me in a comforting embrace. But I held up a hand, stopping him in his tracks.“Not yet,” I murmured, my voice barely above a whisper. “I'm not ready.”Xander's brow furrowed confused, and his eyes filled with concern. “Al
Allegra’s PovAs the truth crashed down on me like a tidal wave, I couldn't stop the overwhelming surge of emotions that threatened to consume me. Betrayal, confusion, heartbreak—they all swirled together in a maelstrom of agony, tearing me apart from the inside out. How could Xander, the one person I thought I could trust with my life, betray me in such a way? Was our entire relationship built on lies and deceit?I stumbled out of the house, my chest constricted with pain, and my vision blurred with tears. I didn't care where I was going; I just needed to get away to escape the suffocating weight of betrayal that hung heavy in the air. With each step, the forest seemed to close in around me, the trees towering above me like accusing sentinels.As I ran, my power surged within me, responding to the turmoil raging inside me. Anger, raw and potent, bubbled up from the depths of my soul, fueling my every step and propelling me deeper into the heart of the forest. With each stride, my spe
Xander’s PovAs Allegra stormed out of the room, frustration, and guilt gnawed at me, leaving me feeling utterly helpless. I knew I had upset her, but I couldn't suppress the gnawing fear that had been eating away at me since Alpha Arnold's revelation. The thought of losing her, of being left alone once again, terrified me more than anything else.I paced the room, my mind racing with conflicting emotions. On one hand, I wanted nothing more than to make Allegra happy and to support her in her quest to reconnect with her father. But on the other hand, the selfish part of me couldn't bear the thought of losing her or watching her slip away from me.As I wrestled with my thoughts, a knock on the door startled me out of my reverie. A guard stood at attention, delivering a message from Alpha Arnold requesting my presence in his office. I nodded in acknowledgment, my heart sinking at the thought of facing him again.As I made my way to Alpha Arnold's office, I couldn't shake the feeling of
Allegra’s PovAs Alpha Arnold revealed the unexpected news that I was his daughter, a whirlwind of emotions swept through me. Happiness, disbelief, and a sense of belonging all mingled together, leaving me feeling like I was standing on the precipice of a new chapter in my life. But as I turned to share my joy with Xander, I was met with a wall of silence and a stormy expression on his face.“Xander, aren't you happy?” I asked, my voice filled with hope as I searched his face for any sign of joy.He hesitated for a moment, his gaze shifting away from mine. “Of course, I'm happy for you, Allegra,” he replied, his voice strained.But I could see the truth lurking behind his words, the tension radiating from him like a palpable force. “Then what's wrong?” I pressed, unable to ignore the unease settling in the pit of my stomach.Alpha Arnold, ever-perceptive, seemed to sense the tension between us. “I'll give you two some space,” he said, rising from his seat. “But Xander, I would love to