Author's POVKendrick stared out the window of his study, his right hand holding on to the top of the chair to sit in. His eyes were sad and his heart heavy. His thoughts seemed to be everywhere, and it made him feel lightheaded. Feeling a sharp pain in his legs, from having to stand too much. He returned to his chair, staring at the wall blankly. Gripping the hands of the chair, he inhaled, feeling his energy drain at every attempt to breathe. The pain from his chest struck him again, and it had been going on for some time. Nothing feared Kendrick than the thought of leaving his family alone on the pedestal of his unfaithful pack council members. While he was bedridden from the accident, it made him realize how things could end within a minute and that would be all. Now that he was fated to die in due time, he feels the need to tell his heir; Kira. About the possible challenges she might encounter in a bid to rule the Blackstone pack. It occurred to him a little too late that some
Kira's POV“How can he not remember? He isn't even that old yet, and it's like the only name that should resonate in his head. Do you think the accident had his memory jumbled?” I lamented in pain. The others by the table tried to keep their gaze from me. I had stormed out of dad's study and headed out to meet with Xander, Amber had followed me in her usual insistent manner. Likewise, I don't know how to explain it, but it hurts me so much, probably the thought of losing him for good if the evil people choose to strike again or what not. It had me disoriented.“Relax, Kira.” Carl cautioned. I was surrounded by Amber, Carl, Xander, and Miguel. It made me feel sort of safe and a different kind of comfort in their presence. Maybe it was the reason I came running to them instead. “How do I keep calm? My head hurts at the thought of not being able to take control of the situation at the moment. I am anxious.” I admitted in frustrationAmber smacked her lips, “what exactly were you expec
Kira's POVI had woken up feeling a bit better than I had felt in weeks. I laid in bed staring out the open window. Trying to grasp a hold of thoughts, nothing came, and it was easy to tell that I am a bit stable. Ayla, on the other hand, wouldn't agree with me on that, she seemed to want a stretch. “Isn't it too early?” I groaned“I want to get out, the morning smell is inviting. Let me have a feel of it.” She insisted.Dragging myself from the bed reluctantly, I changed, heading downstairs. Luckily, none of my family members were down yet. I don't think I want to have any intimate discussion at the moment. Letting myself out, I strolled towards the woods, taking off my clothes before shifting. It's a hassle calling out to guards to help get a cloth to change into. I ran through the woods at a different speed that I never would have thought I had. Ayla felt alive, and I could tap into her excitement.Something felt different with my wolf, almost like an inner glow, my claws shining
Author's POVLeila gripped the steering wheel tightly, her eyes blinded by tears. She tried to undo the image that stuck to her head. But nothing was helping, it stayed put like a plague. When the images appeared on her phone screen, Leila had thought it was her hallucinating. Until the sender had captioned it with a threat that there would be more to come. Her head spinned and she wished there was someone to turn to so bad. It's times like this, she sometimes regrets her quest to become Luna at all cost. If not, Kira would have definitely offered her a shoulder to cry on.She slapped the horn in annoyance, cursing under her breath when she got struck in traffic. What was she thinking to have trusted Carl would protect her secret! And to make matters worse, he isn't exactly reachable any longer. However, Leila had no intention of being trampled upon be anyone. Seeing she had been driving around one spot for the umpteenth time, because of her lack of destination. She picked up her ph
Author's POVThe textile factory was as silent as a grave when Leila got there, she panicked. Her wolf stood on guard just in case they get subjected to an unexpected attack. Taking a deep breath, she held tightly onto her phone, her heels clanking against the rough concrete surface of the entire space. Tapping on the number that had called her, she held her phone to her ear. “I am here.” She said when he did pick. “Move further towards the back, you will find me there.” He saidSwallowing her spit, Leila took determined strides towards the location. And almost immediately, she had a black cloth draped over her head and her hands tied. She struggled as she got pulled forward, letting out a painful yell when she got pushed roughly into a wooden chair. “Let me go!” She yelled“Keep your bloody mouth shut!” A harsh masculine tone rebuked her. Leila kept mute, trying to think of a way to get out of her situation. She should have known earlier that it would be a trap. To cap it all, th
Kira's POVI couldn't resist the urge to head to the bar to see Xander, even though I know the coast might not be that clear, considering Declan and the way he has been trailing me lately. Disguising myself, I left the pack house to my destination. “Always sneaking in like a thief, how long do you think you would survive this?” Xander taunted behind me when I entered the bar talking to Miguel. Turning to look at him, I snickered. “What is it to you? Where is Carl?” He shrugged, “I am not his nanny, you don't expect me to know where he is right?” I huffed, “whatever, let's talk in your office.” Without waiting for his reply, I strode towards the office door like I owned the place. Xander pulled me by my hand to his hard chest the moment I stepped into the office and attempted to shut the door. I didn't realize he was close on my tail. “What are you trying to do?” He asked in the most seductive voice I have ever heard, almost making my legs melt away. I staggered a bit, but his h
Author's POVLeila chewed hard on her nail, she hadn't been herself for days and had kept herself indoors, refusing to step out. Not even when Declan had called to ask if she would come around to his place. The thought of seeing the two—faced witch named Elizabeth made Leila restless. She had texted Kira after a long thought about whom she could reach out to. There has to be a way Kira can help her out. If not anything, at least someone to listen to her. Her heart almost jumped out of her chest when someone knocked on her door. Cursing under her breath, she opened the door, her father stood there looking uncertain.“Can I come in?” Jesse inquired in a meek voice. Huffing, Leila made her way back into the room. “Come in.” His eyes searched around the room, nothing was in place. Leila's closet looked raided, the floor was filled with different empty bottles of alcohol. Jesse's eyes watered at the pathetic sight of his daughter. He wasn't sure what was wrong with her, but he thought
Kira's POVAmber was laughing her head off at my explanation and I felt like tweaking her neck, nothing annoys me more than trying to make a good deal of a discussion, and she doesn't get serious. “I want to believe this isn't a standup comedy. Why are you gasping like a hyena?” She made an angry face, glaring at me. “Don't be so disrespectful towards me. It's not my fault that you intend to play detective for your enemy. What are you thinking?” I shrugged, spreading out my hands. “How was I supposed to know that is what she would ask of me? Moreover, look at it like this. It would give me more excuse to snoop around and get anything of interest for myself. I need to do whatever it takes to get in between Elizabeth and Leila. And if that requires becoming a detective. Call me Sherlock.” Amber gave me a once over, “you look nothing like it. Don't fool yourself.”“You are just jealous.” I snickered. Stretching my hand over the table to add one more chicken to my plate, I hummed in