Author's POVRage filled Carl's being as he paced his room. Leila must think he is just like everybody else that she can trample upon. His days of being a tyrant weren't exactly over yet. It had been a long while, but still doesn't mean he can't pick it back up. Somehow, Carl had been growing impatient with the thought of leaving. He was only stalling because of Ariana and his intention to beg her to cone along with him. However, judging by Leila's childish reaction to their sexual spree. He wouldn't back down so easily until he teaches her a lesson. At the same time, nothing seems to appear like a right punishment for such grievous offense Leila intends to commit. The mere thought of her name made him angrier. His eyes watered at how his life would have been cut short if Ariana wasn't sick. And he would have stepped right into the lion's den. Carl ruffled his hair, pulling at it. Steadying himself on the edge of the bed, he held his head with both of his hands, brooding. Ariana k
Xander's POVFinding Carl sitting in my office, two days after I had announced to him his intending death, doesn't really sit right with me. He sat down on the chair with his back hunched, all adorned in black like a grim reaper. I have no idea if Carl had intentions to keep me silent and that bloody Miguel let him in. If I die by Carl's hands, I will haunt Miguel for the rest of his entire life. Taking a deep breath, I made a move towards my chair. While being cautious of any sort of movement that Carl might intend to make. After sitting my butt down for close to five minutes, and he still didn't raise his head. I cleared my throat to get his attention. His movement was so slow I was about to scream out like a banshee in frustration. “I know you didn't come here for a takeout or sightseeing. I do have a lot on my plate to handle, can you make your visit swift and short?” I muttered. Carl raised his head, looking at me dead in the face. “We aren't really talk buddies, I know. But,
Kira's POVLeila came visiting today, and I don't know exactly how I am supposed to feel. Seeing her now, made me recall the conversation I had with Carl the last time he called. I'm trying not to think about it, but the thought still keeps coming. I am worried that Leila might be planning on hurting him.“Keep still. She is watching.” Ayla warned.She exhaled loudly, looking towards me, “you have been quite busy lately. And I miss you.” I almost rolled my eyes at how she could contort a lie without biting off her tongue. We were seated in the covered space in the garden with a tray of ice lemonade and cookies. I was silently munching on the cookies while immersing myself with a nice novel, only for my joy to be cut short with her arrival. How she doesn't try to read the room, surpasses me. The moment she arrived, Leila ate almost half of the plate and still craved for more. My head ached at her appearance already. I smiled awkwardly, “you know dad isn't in the right state of mind,
Xander's POV“How could you suggest such horrible advice."? Miguel stared hard at me.I spread out my hand, shrugging. “I thought that was the best thing to do. Why are you giving me the bad eye?” Huffing, he pulled a chair to sit in. My big mouth couldn't stay quiet, and I ended up telling Miguel about what Carl and I had discussed. Here I was thinking he would applaud me for a job weldone. Instead, he has been rebuking me for hours. “Xander what if he does something bad to her?” Miguel asked, looking worried. I worry about how soft at heart Miguel Is, I don't know how he intends to survive this cruel world with such sweetness. “You keep sounding like this said lady is a saint, you do know how horrible of a person she is.” I reminded him. He smacked his lips, “it would be wrong if Carl acts just as petty as her.”“I don't think you listened to anything that I have been saying all day. Leila is plotting to kill Carl, how else do you think he was supposed to handle the situation?
Kira's POVIt felt like a part of my heart was ripped apart at the sight of Xander's face buried in a woman's nape. Ayla howled in pain. I didn't think my intention towards him was this deep. I hate that I feel affected by the scene. I had been at the gym training all alone, deciding to give him a break. It was late evening, due to Declan's new habit of popping up on me and Leila trying to be the sweet friend. I have stopped coming early to the gym. It won't be nice if I get caught this early.All through the training, I felt eager to see Xander. Maybe I missed him, but I wasn't ready to admit that to myself. After almost an hour of rigorous training, I moved forward to his office only to have my eyes scarred. Wiping angrily at the tears that rolled down my face, I kept moving faster, pulling my hoodie to cover up my face well. My foolish self had run off instead of flagging down a taxi to drop me home. I can only hope not to get lost, since my eyes are blinded with tears. “Kira!”
Xander's POVI woke up in a sore mood and despite trying to make the day start on a good note. Elizabeth decided to pick today to torment me. I still wasn't over the doubtful look Kira had in her eyes when I asked how she really feels about me.It's an undeniable fact that I am in love with her, and it kills me to think that she never felt any form of affection towards me. And all those times that I thought she was actually feeling the same way as I was and had gone to sleep feeling loved. It didn't occur to me that her wolf was doing all of that. I shouldn't be surprised at Kira's attitude, considering how self-centered she was from the beginning. This second life she has been chanced to live is the only reason she appears quite humble. Each realization pierced hard at my chest, I am so not forgiving her soon.Elizabeth had sent one of the maids to call for me this early. I really don't want to see her or that rat faced son of hers. At the same time, I don't want to be involved in a
Author's POVNothing felt right and it bothered Elizabeth. She gritted her teeth so hard it felt as if it would fall out of her mouth. Her hands itched so bad, and she wished to use the on Xander's neck. He had grown so many wings in a short time. This is why it's said that to achieve a great feat, it's necessary to incapacitate one's enemy.To prevent Xander from fighting back at her and Declan, she had worked on the will and distanced him from anything that had to do with the company. She should have known better by asking proper questions as regards those who own the most shares. If the lawyer was unaware, it must have been that Liam doubted him. Declan kept pacing the room, mumbling profanities. Boasting of how he would have beaten Xander to a pulp if he had waited a little longer. “Just stop it!” Elizabeth screamed at me, getting irritated by his movement. “Mum.” Declan muttered sadly.“Stop pacing, and that includes keeping your mouth shut on what you would have done to him.
Kira's POVI sniffed loudly into the tissue, wiping at it, my entire nose and cheek got stained with mucus. It only triggered another bout of tears and I let them out freely. Amber sat on the couch in front of me with a disapproving look on her face. “you cry so horribly. Can't you at least cry with some actual style.”I snort out a tear and laughter at the same time, “how does one do that?” “You learn to cry like an English woman, members of the royal court. They hardly shed a tear.”“You have been reading too much of Shakespeare. I am certain they let out this sort of ugly tears in the corners of their rooms.”She rolled her eyes, “whatever, it's enough with those tears. Mum would walk in now and think it's something serious.”I stared at her in disbelief, “how can you demean the cause of my pain as nothing serious?” “Don't be ridiculous, sis, you are only here crying because your ego is too big for you to swallow. Why won't you just call him?” I shrugged my shoulder stubbornly,
Kira's POVIt's been a month since the Blackstone pack got rid of its plotters, a month since Elizabeth died. Leila and Declan have since been locked up in the dungeon awaiting their trial. There was no need to hurry it up, it's not like they would ever get an escape from there. Their sentence would be judged based on their two times attempted murder and plotting against the throne. I wish them nothing but the best in their forthcoming trial. After the deed, Xander got to investigate on the fraud Elizabeth had engaged in while she ruled as the CEO of his father's company. It didn't take long before he got his rightful position back and took over his inheritance. I was thrilled for him, as for Mira, I had to have her released. She didn't really do much, even though she had kidnapped me. I didn't need to tell the pack council that. Uncle John kept to his promise and has been visiting from time to time. He and my mum seem to enjoy spending time together playing Scrabble. I'm glad she
Kira's POVXander didn't wait for me to explain further, he said he was on his way. I wanted to avoid making any hasty decisions without the key members of the pack. In less than thirty minutes, the large meeting room was filled up with every member of the pack council and Xander. “Why did you call a meeting all of a sudden, princess Kira?” Zeta Felix inquired.Asking for them to wait for me, I called in John to repeat his information about Elizabeth and the rest to them. Which he repeated without mincing a word. They couldn't doubt him, my father had ensured the pack members could trust the rogues with their words. Beta Mason scoffed, “how dare them even think of going up against us? Such audacity!” “What should we do now? Should we go after them?” Asked Felix.I sighed, turning towards John. “What do you advise we do uncle?” He shrugged, “there is much to do, I have no intention of taking my men on a fruitless journey. So, since you won't be crossing anybody's territory without
Kira's POVI feel like whatever it is that has brought uncle John to the pack house must be vital. Whatever it is I can only hope it would be of help to the course on the ground. The entire pack has been on high alert for the past week over the escape of the pack traitors. Knowing they wouldn't give up and might be planning something big against us. I have asked the zeta to engage in rigorous training with the soldiers. They need to be as prepared as possible.After lunch, John asked to have a word with my mum and me. Amber left reluctantly, I am sure she is just as keen to know what he has to say just like every one of us. Calling him into the study with my mum, we all settled on the couch waiting for him to speak. John cleared his throat, clasping his hands together. “I want to start by saying that this family means a lot to me, and I am not just saying this to sweet talk you. Kendrick made me understand that being different from the rest of the people doesn't mean you must be evil
Author's POVJohn got lost in thought as he drove towards the pack house. He couldn't seem to feel sorry for Elizabeth. She deserves whatever comes to her, he never would have thought that a time would come when he would be able to look her in the eyes without breaking down. John would have never imagined himself to be a lover. But then love knows no rogue or anyone else, as soon as your heart finds interest in someone. You are doomed and nothing else helps. He didn't get a chance at finding a mate, which implies he could choose any woman to be with. His treacherous heart had him fooled by Elizabeth, and he fell for her with no caution.For some reason known to her alone, Elizabeth comes to drink at the usual spot of the rogues. He had noticed her countless times, she would sit alone drink herself to stupor and somehow find her way home. The day he finally got the courage to approach her, she was still on her first bottle. That was how he got to know of her husband's maltreatment. Jo
Author's POVTaking another look at his wristwatch, Declan's heart remained unsettled as he thought about what would become of him is John refused to show up. It's almost noon, and he still hasn't caught a glimpse of him. His eyes continue to glance at his mother, who seems to be having a swell time mocking him. This might probably be the end of Declan ever trying to do things on his own if a flop occurs. Gripping the edge of his chair tightly, he exhaled. “Are we going to sit here all day waiting for no one to show up?” Elizabeth inquired. “It's not noon yet, Elizabeth. There is still plenty of time to be patient.” Leila chipped in, tired of Elizabeth gloating about her ability. Leila wants Declan to have enough control, which would put Elizabeth on the sideline and give her more power. She wished more than anyone that John would arrive and show his support to Declan. Standing up, she patted his back to comfort him. “What if he doesn't come?” He asked her. She shook her head, wh
Author's POVRunning as fast as his legs could carry him, Declan moved at the full speed of rage. When he got to the rogues' territory, he was beginning to feel fear at how tough the guards looked. Bracing himself, he walked towards them with a determined stride.“Where do you think you are going?” One of the guards said in a tough voice. Declan held his gaze, “I want to see your leader, John.”The guards stared at each other, laughing, one of them said. “you have got a lot of nerve to come in front of us and seek for our leader. Who are you?” “Tell him, I am Declan, the son of Elizabeth and the next Alpha of Blackstone pack. And I won't leave here until he talks to me.” They burst into another fit of laughter, wondering if he was crazy. Their laughter faded at the sight of his determined look. Whispering to one another, one of them ran into the pack to find their leader. John was seated in front of his cabin, enjoying the atmosphere, with the damsel next to him massaging his feet.
Author's POVDeclan clenched his fist hard, trying to suppress the anger inside of him. His wolf was the most furious, and he felt like jumping at someone. John had demeaned him with no regard, and his mother had sat there acting like it's nothing. His ego felt bruised, even if he hasn't done much, that doesn't make him weak. “I will make him regret ever talking down at me like that. Is this what you want, mum? For people to see me as a weakling and have no fear of calling me one. Thanks for birthing a fool like me!” He glared. Leila sighed, the room had been tensed since the leader of the rogue left. It was more tiring considering how angered Declan is. “Calm down, baby. There is no need to act fussy, what we need right now is to find a solution. It's obvious we can't give up now.” “You had better listen to your girlfriend, she appears more sensible than you are.” Elizabeth mocked him. Tears pricked at the back of Declan's eyes, as he stared hard at his mother. “I should have kno
Author's POVElizabeth had waited it out for two days before taking any step to be sure no one tailed them to their hiding place. For some reason, she had purchased the hideout during Declan's looming trial. Knowing it might come back to her, she had planned a means of escape. However, it did really save them In the end. She was seated in one of the cabins, with Leila and Declan looking tensed. The both of them couldn't seem to hold themselves up for a while as their fears and doubts were obvious. Elizabeth knew she wasn't going to back down soon, her promise to have Kendrick's family pay too wasn't fulfilled yet. Her eyes lingered on her wristwatch and the cabin entrance again. “How long are we going to seat here for?” Declan asked. “Who is this person you have been waiting for, for two days? You haven't said a word since we got out here, and no plans on how to get back our place in the pack. Are you sure you thought this through?” “Can you keep quiet, Declan? Shouldn't you be abl
Kira's POVXander and I entered the meeting hall to find a full room, my mum was there too. They all stood up to welcome me, I didn't realize I had that much relevance already. Bowing my head lightly, I sat in the reserved chair. “Good day everyone, thanks for honoring my invitation at such short notice.” I said to them. Beta Mason stood up, “this is the first time we would be having a general meeting with the apparent heir. And we couldn't just sit back without showing our faces.”I inhaled, looking towards Xander, who gave me an affirmative nod. “I don't know how to say this, but I will start by appreciating every one of you for standing by my father all this year's. We're still keeping the pack glued together despite his absence. Thank you. Today I have called you altogether, to save our pack. This has been going on for a long while, but I didn't see any reason to call onto anyone until there is some level of certainty.”The gathering murmured among themselves for a second, befor