Annabel’s POVSince Fiona eavesdropped on my conversation with Oriel, I've been extra careful of how I carry myself in the pack house.For all I care, she might have people spying on me. Yet, I am not ready to give them what they desperately want on a platter of gold.“You can always talk to me Liza, I'll be more than glad to give my ears,” those were her words to me just last night after dinner.She must think it's easy to trust and open up. But of what significance is doing so when everyone is going to desert you once they know you for who you are? The grande vibration from my phone ushered me back to reality. It was time for my meeting. I was already dressed and ready.The alarm ring sure came at the right time. Truth is, since my encounter with the mysterious being, I have become more serious with my training.One way to get the answers to my numerous and ocean-wide questions is to train my mind and body. Once I picked up my backpack and put my phone, a bottle of water and my jo
It's been a few days since I last saw Chris. He's been out of the pack running errands for Alpha Nicholas.I'm out for a walk in the woods. Though I do not fancy taking walks in the woods. But, I can't explain the way I've been acting lately.I feel like I'm developing new characters, but scrap that, it feels so familiar. I bet it's all due to my situation.“Our wedding is taking place on the next full moon,” Dad had been so happy to break the news to me over dinner last night.Don't be surprised I called him Dad. It's kinda coming naturally to me these days. I say that with fewer struggles than I used to.Am I happy for him? I honestly don't think I give a cent about his wedding or whatever he's planning with Fiona.I only hate the fact that I'm going to have a stepmother in my new life too. What a twist of fate.What led to my demise in my last life is still much present in my present life. But blaming the mysterious being is not what I feel like doing today.The last time I did thr
Leonard's POV “D*** it!”“Give me all the s**** babe!”“F***!”“Grind that spot you b****!”“Grind it like your lifeline is tied to it!”I groaned in pleasure as Tricia continued to grind my d*** with her h****p** I had no intention of getting her f***** today, but she sure knows when I need to release some tension.“Arrrrrrrgh!” I jerked her off my lap and bent her over my study room mahogany table. This girl has made me realize how strong this table is.My favorite spot for a not-too-categorized quickie is my study. My room would raise a long hypothesis about settling down from my parents.I mean the last time, Father already told me I wouldn't be having a swearing-in party if I didn't bring my Luna or talk about Liza.“Ohhhhhh! S***! F***!”“Holy s***!”“Yesssssss!!!!”Tricia kept going on and on mumbling dirty words as I kept hitting her G-s***. I held her waist with my right hand and covered her mouth with my left.I do not want her noise to cause a scene as it is. I could stil
“You think we fear you? You think you are the most dreadful Alpha around?” He looked like a piece of s***. Less wonder why his words didn't bother me. The voice of one of the captured welcomed us as we stepped into the dungeon. He kept running his mouth as we stood in their front.His hair was a dark blonde that would have looked amazing if healthy, but what he had was far from healthy. My eyes ran over to his face, he had a scar on his face, close right to his mouth and I could see that was the mark Derek had given him before they broke out through the help of whoever did.I was silent. Just looking at the space between his head and that of his partner who had black hair, as unhealthy as his partner in crime.For some weird reason, he looked feeble and uninterested in this assignment, but I've dealt with many of his types.When I was new to this game, I had thought people like him were being used and forced out of their will to do evil, but over time, I realized it was all a façade
Annabel's POV I stood in front of the mirror, admiring the icy blue dress that I got from the store a few weeks ago. Dad had announced the date of his wedding with Fiona, and myself and Oriel had gone to get a dress each for the occasion.The dress matched my eyes and went well with my silver-dyed hair. The fabric hugged my curves seamlessly. Oriel's dress was the same as mine, but amber in color. A match for her eyes.“Hurry guys, we are going to be late,” Chris' voice echoed through the door.“Yes sir!” We both replied in unison. Oriel looked fantastic and I wish this event would be more amazing.I've been learning to trust Fiona again. After our last confrontation, she had been trying to make amends and the truth is, her efforts cannot be unnoticed.Chris had pointed out how close we used to be before the whole saga happened and I hope we can one day take off from where we left.“Okay, ladies! It's not your wedding day for Goddess's sake… I'm coming in,”Before we could protest,
Annabel's POV Confusion gripped me once I looked to my right and I couldn't find Oriel. Where could she be?With immediate effect, I stood from my seat and started walking down the stairs.I felt drawn to the room on the left before the first staircase. Trusting my instincts, I decided to go in and confirm why I would be drawn.Just then, the event of following my instincts and seeing what I shouldn't see struck me like lightning.I shouldn't repeat my mistake, but here I am torn between writing a different script and repeating the previous one.“It's just a few minutes left to the full moon, you can't possibly allow her to be just anywhere by this time,”I know Oriel is a strong girl, but she still has a lot to learn. I see her like the little sis I never had. Plus, she's a sweet soul. I couldn't love her less.I pushed open the door and to my shock. An unidentified man was on Oriel trying to strangle her with a throw pillow.Her words were muffled which was the reason why I couldn
Annabel's POV I looked around carefully and the only thing I could see was brightness.Where on earth is this place? I thought in my head.“This is a realm different from the world that you know,” I flinched as the brightness provided an answer to the question running through my head.It just answered my question. A question that I didn't ask. How possible is that?What is this? A brightness that reads the mind? “My child, you have no cause to be alarmed,” and for some unknown reasons, I felt calm, cool and collected.For the first time in a long while I felt like I was in a haven. From the brightness, a being emerged. Her face shone and I couldn't look her straight in the eyes.But far from terror and fear, I felt peace and tranquility. Each of her steps was enshrined in grace.She exuded authority, power and dominance. A thought clipped in my head, whoever I saw in the past isn't the same person in the void.But why? Why must I have encounters with different mystical beings? I k
Leonard's POV Alpha Nicholas is a good friend of my father, saying no to his invitation to his party wouldn't sit well with my parents.If I say I wouldn't make it, no one would force me. But what's there to lose? I have a business to take care of here in Glassland. It was perfect timing, so why not?I looked at the paperwork on my table and sighed. Who goes to a party when having loads of work to do?“Don't be a boring f****! Unwind, relax and chill. It's better than sticking your stuff into that ugly thing,”Lucil drooled after his last word and I couldn't help but shake my head.Far from enjoyment, this party is business for me. I need to meet up with a few people and confirm some of my suspicions.I hibernated my laptop and got out of the suite where I'd been staying for a few days now. The party started hours ago. But yes, what's the fun of getting there early?According to plan, I only have to show up, congratulate Alpha Nicholas and his Luna, present my gift, do my business
Who would Rita commit suicide for? I wondered.In my weirdest dream, I never imagined that Rita would do such a thing.She had an eye for Alex? That was a first. This was someone I trusted like a sister.I know some would say this is a replay of what transpired between myself and Annabel, but this is different.Rita was such a terrible person. I thought we were a team. Annabel knew I never liked her.And yes, she was too stupid to see all the kindness I was showing was nothing but a script I wrote.She trusted easily. She had the effect coming her way sooner or later. I only helped her reach her destination on time.But right now, I wasn't sure if I should be celebrating the dismissal of Rita or mourning her absence.But for what it's worth, I'm glad no one believed we were on the mission together.If for nothing? Her action -committing suicide just vindicated me.Why commit suicide if she was innocent of the charges as she wanted people to believe?Alex ordered that her corpse be tak
Zoe's POV I watched in total shock and disappointment at the same time.This is who I referred to as a friend. Judging by how she turned the table about her being the mastermind of hurting Tammy sent shivers down my spine.And now, Tammy has been asked to speak and if her story is plausible, that means Rita must have had a hand in what happened on my wedding day.“It turned out it was her,” she pointed toward Rita,” I couldn't believe both my eyes and ears. What was Rita doing in a room my father had banned everyone from entering?“Don't fall for her lies. She's lying. Your Alpha must have promised her something,” she started shedding tears again.I wonder if she filtering the trash coming out of her mouth. Which of the Alpha would promise a maid something to lie about?Alex or my father?“Ohhhh… are you insinuating my father bribed this ‘thing’” pointing at Tammy, “to lie for him? What is his goal? Answer me, you traitor,” I was livid to hear her try to rope my father and Alex int
I gladly hopped on the boat that would sail me to the limelight in the presence of these gullible people gathered.“If you claimed to have given her something to counter the effect of the deadly injection, then how come she's proclaimed dead? Where is she?”Olive flinched at the sound of my yell. I didn't mean to startle her, it was meant for Zoe who stood still beside me.Her feet stuck to the ground like glue. I could feel her vibrating beside me, her only prayer- may Tammy be dead. Not only was she scared, she felt embarrassed. If Tammy is alive? She's done for.The silence that followed from Olive gave her a taste of hope until it was dashed like it was never there,“There she is,” Olive said quietly and Tammy walked towards us.“There's a ghost!” Someone from the crowd shouted.I detest standing these people, but since I can't say it to their face? I'd have to keep playing along.How can someone be so dumb to say, “Here comes the one who had seen the moon goddess and she's back
Alex's POV Playing along as if Tammy was in real danger was fun. I mean, what else could be more interesting than the look of rejoicing on Zoe's face?She looked like the whole world had come to worship her in her glory and graciousness.On our way to the hospital, she kept sighing and acting so weird.To others, especially those who haven't had a personal encounter with her, she was being sympathetic and being a ‘good Luna who cares for her people.As for the ones who had met ‘Zoe’ they knew it was all a façade. Looking at the situation we met at the hospital- people were gradually gathering together to know what was going on.Side talks about Tammy passing on and how good she was.“I'm afraid she won't make it this time around Alpha,” the doctor said in a professional yet sympathetic tone.“No Doctor, you can't say that. You have no idea what this family has been through just to see that young woman hale and hearty,“We can't lose her like that, Doctor. You have to do something ab
Now, I began to understand what Tricia was trying to say. If one had gotten injured by those arrows, you'd end up in their den.By luck, if you don't, you won't get far. Because the arrows were laced with poison.Maybe they aren't as dumb as I thought. But sadly, they are no match for this opponent of theirs.They are still learning. “What the h*** was that?” Derek blurted out deeply, trying to catch his breath.“Are you seriously breathing so heavily? You must have gone weak bro,” I teased“Are you kidding me? Do you think I have gone weak? Have you seen the way your biceps keep heaving up and down?” He burst into laughter I joined in the laughter, “Man, your weakness is as a result of your loneliness,” A scoff instantly left his mouth, and that's him dismissing the topic I was trying to bring up. “Loneliness you say? That's so rich coming from you. But not to worry, Derek got you always,” he playfully spanked my shoulder“You know if I didn't know better, I would say something is
Leo's POV As much as I love to watch offenders suffer, I don't normally torture them myself. I love to watch how they break and forsake all they used to stand for. But for a few occasions when it pleases me? I torture them myself. “She keeps asking and pleading that she sees you,” Derek broke the silence that's been sitting soothingly.Like an uninterested lover in his spouse's ranting, I kept my face right on what we were working on, and “why?” Came my response.“I don't think I have the right answer to that. I'm sorry,” what's he sorry for? Derek!“So, she's just whining to see me without a reason. Why should I grant her request then?” I asked curiously “The guards keep saying throughout her torture, she wouldn't stop saying she's got something important to tell you and she can't say it to them,” Well, after hearing that- maybe I should go hear whatever she has to say. She had given us a rough mental sketch of their hideout, or at least where she had been initiated. I wondere
Chris' POVI set out of the pack after one of my men told me about a lead to their hideout.I know Liza didn't fully buy the whole idea of staying behind with Oriel, but what I didn't expect was for them to tail me.I could sense their scent so strongly and I don't know why it's that way. Maybe it's because I'm used to the two being around me a lot.I kept going, never for once did I make them feel like I knew about their presence.Getting to the thick woods, I was attacked by a group of rogues. I didn't want to hurt them.Truth is, lately, I've been feeling more powerful than usual. It's as if my body is going through a face of transfiguration.I've avoided training with Liza for this very course- I do not want to hurt her.And that's why I've stretched my hand of peace to these rogues the moment they had me in their ring.But I couldn't just stand and watch them come at me, especially when I was on a mission.So, when one of them charged at me, I humbled him. Thinking that's all? So
Oriel’s POVI watched with keen patience and looked less interested as Liza and Chris went back and forth.If not for the situation at hand, I would have made huge fun of their childish bantering.But what can I say? These two look like siblings fighting for someone's attention sometimes. And if I didn't know better, I would have considered them siblings and not friends.I know they are both worried about how I'm processing the whole thing, but what about them?Seeing the two work tirelessly to make sure the culprits are served the justice that they deserve makes me feel bad doing nothing but scare away.I won't even lie, the whole Morningstar event shook me up a lot and if not for Liza coming into my room the time she did, I wonder what I would have done to myself.But I can't complain about being blessed with people who care about me so much. Can I?As for Liza, I know she is doing this because she feels responsible for what is happening right now, but far from it, I do not blame he
Chris confirmed he had seen the same tattoo on the man who had come into the party and attacked Oriel.The pieces are gradually coming together, we can say, but it's still not making much sense to me.This is to what end? What's this madness for? Why me? Why Oriel? Is there more to this? How did they know where to find us? Who helped me the other night?So many questions with no clear answers. I thought I was done fighting in my past life. But clearly one keeps fighting as long as you live.“How did you know about this, Liza?” Chris inquired.“Well, the other day we went to Morningstar lounge and then, we got a note. It didn't mean much except for the drawing that caught my eyes,”Chris is a goddamn good listener, he never interrupted as I went on filling him on what had happened when he was away.“The note said ‘curious? Be patient,’ but then this same drawing was at the edge of the note,”“I decided to look into it ‘cos I felt I had seen it somewhere. Then, I realized I saw it on th