Author's POVSomething didn't seat right with Elizabeth, and she could feel it in her gut. It had only occurred to her a week back that Xander had dropped every intention to charge Declan and didn't sign anything. She couldn't tell if he already caught on to her plan or not. At the same time, nothing seem to be out of place and it made her feel a bit at ease. Declan wouldn't have to worry about going to jail, and there wouldn't be a need to probe the company's finance. However, there is a clause to everything. Her plans to sell off the company would be on a hold, since she has no idea what Xander might be planning to do or what he is up to. Sighing, Elizabeth stood up from the bed. She has been lazing out all morning. Indecisive on whether to go to the office or just stay back and prepare for a spa session. Picking up her phone she checked the time, it was past noon. Dragging herself out of the room, Elizabeth hissed loudly at the sight of Leila stepping out of Declan's room. The b
Kira's POVI still can't believe Amber could walk, even though Xander had assured me she would heal eventually. I wasn't expecting it to be so soon and she kept it away for a while. At the same time, I was happy and much more relaxed knowing Leila's plan to wipe out my family didn't work out. Amber, being involved in the new development of things, has me a bit worried. But, I know making a team would make it easier to get through our intentions. Because, presently we have nothing called a plan.It makes me exhausted when I think about it. Leila has been quite distant from the pack house, even though we do talk on the phone most times. As for Declan, he is being too sweet, and it's annoying. I want to avoid having to deal with his unnecessary touches and talks. Leaning further into the bed, I checked the time, it's past seven. We just had dinner, but I didn't eat that much because I wasn't in any eating mood. And I felt like going for an evening run, burn some calories and eat up mor
Xander's POVIt's time I really put up a crazy act to keep Mira far from me. She has made it a point of duty to make my life miserable by showing up at the least expected time. I can't run away from the bar all In a bid to keep her away. Would have been better if she showed up with just a wine bottle in hand. Mira showed up looking like a snack and I wanted to devour her right on the spot. But, I tried to keep my self-control and not do something I would really regret. If she wasn't so childish about everything. I would have taken her right there and then. She is everything one would want in a woman. To take to bed, that is. I would choose Kira over her a hundred time. No offense to Mira, though.“Hold still, Mira.” I told her, holding up her arm to keep her legs steady. After I refused her, Mira had sat right in front of me. Opened the wine bottle and drank the entire content without stopping to think of what it would do to her. I tried to call for a taxi to pick her up, but none
Author's POVAlmost yanking off the door handle, Leila stormed into the study her father sat in. Fuming hard, her wolf reared its head and her heartbeat raced at a very dangerous pace. Jesse stood up hurriedly from the chair, his eyes darting around the room. Wondering what got his daughter so worked up. “What's wrong, angel?” Jesse inquired, holding out her hand. Leila sniffed, her lips shaky. Every muscle inside of her boiled with anger. Seeing Carl pace around the house like nothing happened between them, had her ego really bruised, and her anger was on the rise due to his persistent refusal to give in to her demands. The whole of her craves for him. She had thought having a long intense sex with Declan would erase Carl's memory, instead it felt like Leila would never get enough as long as it's not Carl. “I want them out of this house, dad!” She screamed. Jesse took a deep breath, he gets exhausted of Leila's tantrums most times. And he couldn't blame her for something he had
Kira's POVWhoever rewrote the script to this second life of mine sure has humor up their sleeves. Because what In the world is all of this drama? I had received a call from Leila's phone that she got into an accident. But, the person I saw on that bed looks like she staged it to me. Not even a major scratch. Since I was the one who got called, I decided to text her father. I have no idea how Declan got to know, sure he must have been called before me. “Ba….” He was about to say when his eyes landed on me. Declan had definitely run from his car down to the ward, he was winded. I held back a laugh at his moment of weakness, he had almost given the both of them away. Something, I know for sure, Leila would wring his neck for.“Hey, baby.” He gestured towards me, planting a breath filled kiss on my forehead. Snorting lightly, I stared up at him. “How did you get to know about the accident?” I askedDeclan chuckled awkwardly, “I think they called the first people on her contact list.
Xander's POVStaring at the files in front of me, I still couldn't believe my eyes. Whatever were these men up to when they were together? It didn't seat right with me that Kira and I were at a dead end on finding out about Elizabeth's connection with our fathers. Even though her connection with my father was glaring. And I no longer doubt the fact that she had something to do with his death. Elizabeth's greed sure knows no limit and her attempt at dragging me in the mud with her sure didn't go unnoticed. I had stumbled on the yearbook of my dad's set, though old and rusty it was still intact enough to get just about information one needs. On one page of the magazine, I saw the pictures of the most popular kids and friend cliques that year. To my amazement, my father, and his friends were all named, and I got the last name of the only friend who had our mind puzzled. Conrad Belforth. I grinned to myself, wiggling the pen in my hand. I had texted Kira to come immediately. I know sh
Kira's POV“Fancy, seeing you two times in a day. And the day is not even over yet.” Carl teased when he met me outside the gym.When Xander and I discovered, Carl was the son of the late Conrad. It had taken us both by shock and I would have never expected such twist of fate. Our eagerness was too evident, and we couldn't wait until another day to affirm the new information. I had called Carl, even though Xander didn't feel comfortable with it. And asked him to meet me at the gym for something critical. Wearing one of Xander hoodie to protect my face, just in case Declan is still roaming about in the hope to find me. I pulled Carl in hurriedly.“Hey easy, baby. I'm all yours.” He flirted. “She has no interest in making out with you” Xander blurted from behind, locking the gym door after asking everyone to come back later in the evening and entry would be free for all of those who missed their routine. Carl glanced around with a questioning look on his face. “What is this all about
Author's POVAriana watched in dismay at Carl almost choking on the beer bottle he had in hand. His eyes looked distant, and she was trying to seek for the perfect time to approach him and ask what was wrong. She had never seen him look so distressed before. Sighing, she took careful steps towards him. “How are you, son?” She inquired, rubbing at his back, Carl raised his head up, trying to open the almost closed up eyes to see her. “Hey, mama.” “What's wrong with you?” She inquired with a worried look on her face. Carl snorted, “I can't tell which exactly.”“Have you been thinking?” Sighing, he put the bottle in his mouth, swallowing a considerable chunk of the pour. Ever since he met with Kira and Xander, he has been in deep thought. Wishing his life wasn't so complicated, and he didn't have to be roped into the mess created by his father. Ariana sat silently, observing him with keen eyes. His sober eyes reminded her of the thin - looking twelve-year-old child, she had met dur
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