Kira's POVIt's really hard being an introvert who decides to change skin in a day. My mum and Amber can't seem to get over the fact that I told them I would be going on a road trip with two of my friends and none of them was Leila. Amber did understand what the journey was all about, but that didn't stop her from dissing me about how much fun I was trying to have with Xander, despite telling her Miguel would be joining us. My mum makes it all worse, as she thinks I am trying to bond better with Declan, which is why we are going on a road trip. “Can you please find a way to keep mum from spilling to Leila about my journey?” I muttered in frustration as I stuffed my backpack with any lady essential that might be helpful. Amber giggled, “you do know mum acts like a scattered brain most times. This happens when all you do is stick to one friend all your life. She is just overtly excited.”“Well, her excitement might as well ruin everything I have been working on.” “Nah, don't worry a
Author's POVDeclan held his head like he was in some sort of unexplainable pain. His eyes kept darting around the room as the followed Leila's movement. He hates it when she prances around with no caution. Leila had barged in on him in the early hours of the morning when he was barely out of bed, to rant about something his ears weren't really catching. “Can you tone down your movement Leila, it's making me feel dizzy." He saidLeila glared hard at me, ignoring him as she kept on. Her eyes kept searching her screen for a return message from Kira. It worried Leila that Kira might be slipping out of her hands due to the misunderstanding they had over Carl. “I really hope Kira isn't having a second thought about trusting me.” She mutteredDeclan sucked his teeth, “you still haven't told me what went down exactly and why you are so hell-bent on eliminating your mother's stepson.”She turned her back against him to enable her catch her breath. Leila couldn't tell it to Declan what the
Kira's POVOkay! No one told me it would be this hard to find an Amanda Desouza. We have been trying to reach her since we got into crescent pack. And the line has been unreachable. What I do not understand is why she is unreachable all of a sudden. Miguel was certain they had spoken to each other, and she said to call her the moment we get into the pack. Now, we have been roaming the entire pack that isn't even half of Blackstone, aimlessly. I want to cry. We are definitely not returning to Blackstone today. “What's up?” I asked from a tired-looking Miguel. We had dropped off the car parked in front of an open restaurant to get some quick snack. Xander kissed his teeth, “Mrs Desouza had better have a good reason for keeping me stranded.” I laughed at his bluff, “you really have a habit of thinking too highly of yourself.”“What do we do now?” Miguel asked.“We should get a place to stay for the night and see if anyone might be able to help us later on.” Xander replied. “If only w
Xander's POVI have never seen someone so excited to host strangers before, Amanda had prepared a feast and I almost thought she had been expecting our arrival. “She does this everyday, ends up giving the neighbors due to excess leftovers.” Rosa had whispered to me.Smiling lightly in response, I kept a bit of a distance between us. Kira's hawk eyes were practically following my every move. She would have my head if I keep being too friendly with Rosa. It was funny, though, I didn't expect her to act so jealous. It felt good at the same time, knowing she is quite possessive of me. “Please, come sit.” Amanda beckoned to us. She looks like someone in her late seventies, but you wouldn't know because of how she carries herself. Her gait is a rare factor in she wolves of her age. My belly roared in delight at the mouthwatering meals on the table. Amanda clapped, beaming in delight, “its been so long I had guests in the house. It feels so good seeing new faces. I won't have to be saddl
Author's POVIt was probably too early to be chugging down a bottle of whiskey in the morning for someone in Elizabeth's age range. But she couldn't care less as she stared at the picture in her hand intensely. It's been exactly thirty-two years ago since her sister died. “Bianca.” She called out in a shaky whisper. Elizabeth turned stone-cold the very day she lost Bianca, her death was painful. The two of them only had themselves, their parents were long gone and Elizabeth had been the sole caretaker of Bianca. Bianca had everything Elizabeth thought she lacked; beauty, brains, and the ability to make friends without feeling sore. Despite not having enough like the rest of the people they went to school with. Bianca was always found rolling with the rich kids, she was quite the popular one. Elizabeth was fine, as long as her sister was happy. Working a part-time job while managing on the meager resource their parents had left behind. She sponsored the both of them to school, and
Kira's POVIt's been two days since we returned from the crescent pack and discovered the chilling secrets of our fathers. Xander seems to be much more disappointed because his father was a major culprit. Somehow, I can't seem to dispute the fact that Leila's father had acted beastly while growing up. She looks just like him. The past days have rolled past like a soccer ball on the field, I hardly ever get out of bed unless I intend to pee, and I haven't been eating well too. I reached out for my phone to check the screen if I missed any calls or had any unread message.I had ten missed calls from Declan and only one message was from Carl, nothing came from Xander. I have been meaning to talk to him, but he obviously doesn't want to talk. Even when I called Miguel to ask if Xander had been to the bar. I was told he hadn't since we returned. Unfortunately, there is no way I can get to see him without getting caught. I groaned inwardly, feeling suffocated. He needs me and I know it if
Xander's POVMy head ached as I tried to get off the bed. I sighed in frustration when my legs seemed disinterested in aiding my movement. Everything seems so tiring, I really wish I wasn't so much of an adult right now. I would have forgotten everything that sounds like a nightmare two nights ago. Some part of me was buried in the crescent pack and returning to the same house where I had shared so many happy memories with my father in. Had me worried about my mental health. Dad's secret getting exposed had me scarred to death. I don't have a sibling and have no idea what it feels like to lose one, but I did have people I love that includes my dad and mum. The both of them had been my solace before their death. If Elizabeth wants everything my dad owns, I will gladly give it up to her. I want nothing to do with such afflicted assets in the first place. Heading to the bathroom, I turned on the shower faucet, the cold water bite hard into the holes of my skin. Making me screech at th
Author's POVAriana inhaled deeply while staring at the papers in front of her. She didn't know how deep in debt Jesse was and how much Elizabeth had, had him roped in. She feels nothing except disappointment in her ex-husband for letting all of his handwork to go down the drain. It hurts Ariana more when the realization of her not getting justice for Carl begins to set in. They have been around for close to three months and nothing has changed yet. They are still back where they started. And for days she has been feeling heavy and worried, almost like something was about to happen. Her hands shook when she lifted the glass of water in front of her. Carl held the bottom of the glass to hold it still. Using his other free hand to pat her back. Ariana stared up at him, feeling guilty, Carl had been stuck In the house for a week all because of her.Ariana hasn't been feeling too well, causing her to require more attention than usual. Jesse and Leila wouldn't pay her any mind. Carl had
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