[HOLLY’s Point-of-View]After that scary encounter in the garden and the amazing lunch with Alpha Evander, my birthday was like a dream—a rollercoaster ride I never thought would happen to me. There were so many questions in my head about Alpha Evander’s first mate and I wanted to know what really happened to her. But it was too early for me to speculate things. I needed to gather more information first. I needed to know if what they said was true. If the Alpha indeed killed his first mate.The Edgerton owned the hotel's top floor, and Alpha Evander ordered me to stay with him for the night. At first, I was anxious if we would share a bed with me. But just like in Edgerton Manor, he let me have my own room while he stayed in the master’s area.That night, I didn’t sleep well.My room was the nearest to the kitchen, so the first thing I smelled when I woke up was the aromatic scent of the coffee and something delicious. A groan escaped from my lips and I was forced to climb down the be
[HOLLY’s Point of View]But when he saw the terror on my face, his hands loosened around my neck and I gazed at me with sad eyes. I panted, cold sweats formed on my forehead as I flinched away from him. Blood drained from my face as I watched him drop his look on the floor as if he regretted what he had doneAlpha Evan shook his head gently and threw something at me. I caught it in my hands and saw a small red box. Emotions mixed in my chest as I opened it and saw a necklace with a precious ruby pendant that glinted from the light of the sun escaping from the windows. I was confused about why Alpha Evan’s behavior was so complicated and confusing. I didn’t know if I should be scared of him or admire his generosity.“Stop asking nonsense questions, Holly,” Alpha Evan uttered, his voice still upset, “And whatever you heard from people around you, it isn’t true. I didn’t kill her.”The sadness and anger in his eyes brought guilt to me. I knew I should be angry at him for almost choking m
[HOLLY’s Point-of-View]He was about to leave but froze halfway through the door and then turned around.My heartbeat was fast, my eyes couldn’t get away from his handsome face, and he closed the gap between us. His hands wrapped around my waist and leaned closer. So close I could hear and feel him breathing against my cheeks.“You are so beautiful today,” he held my chin and lifted it, his lips inch away from my lips. “Wait for me until I get back.” His soft, eyes lingered on my mesmerized face and he stepped back with a grin.His hand pushed the strands of hair from my shoulders and caressed my cheek with his eyes sharpened. I didn’t know but something changed in his stares. His lips went to my ears and I held my breath as he murmured, “Don’t worry. I don’t have any thoughts about killing you. For now.” his voice was hoarse and sent chills all over my skin.My eyes widened as terror crawled up to my neck. I shuddered. I looked at Alpha Evan’s face and saw that dark smirk formed on h
[HOLLY’s Point-of-View]After that encounter with Alpha Evan’s sister, all I did was stare at the ceiling and feel the necklace on my fingers. I still couldn’t believe that Alpha Evan would give me something very important to him. Did it mean that he trusted me completely?I wanted to know more about Alpha Evan but his sister seemed busy and said she couldn’t miss all her appointments. The Edgerton siblings were busy persons but I understood that it was never easy to run a huge pack like Blackwood. My mate was lucky to have loyal people around him like his sister and Beta Kian.“Lady Holly!”The door opened without someone knocking and I knew it was Beta Kian. His huge smile was the first thing I saw when he entered my room. I pulled myself from the bed and wondered if Alpha Evan was already in the manor. I was so eager to see him. I wanted to see him and tell him I met his sister yesterday and about the necklace—-“Beta Kian, is the Alpha here?” I asked him and my heart started beati
[HOLLY’s Point-of-View]“HOLLY!”My knees buckled and I fell sitting on the grass. The gun slipped from my hand and my whole body trembled. “I-I think I just killed someone,” I murmured with quivering lips.But what surprised me more was when Alpha Evan came running for me and pulled me into his chest. My mind was blank and I couldn’t believe I just hit someone, “T-There’s someone in the bushes, and I—I had to do it! He pointed a gun at you and—”“Shhh…shhh…It’s okay. Everything will be okay,” Alpha Evan rubbed my arm to calm me down as sobs emerged from my throat.I was so scared, “Is the guy dead?! Did I…did I kill him?!” I exclaimed in panic. Tears rolled down my face and I saw my shaking hands, “Oh, Goddess! I think he’s dead!”“Holly! Holly, look at me!” Alpha Evan cupped each side of my face and forced me to look at his green eyes, “You acted by your instinct! Just breathe…” he inhaled, wanting me to mimic what he was doing and I did, “Breathe! Beta Kian and I will deal with it.
[HOLLY’s Point-of-View]Alpha Evan released me and made a few steps away from me. His eyes didn’t leave my baffled face. As he dropped the pieces of my cellphone he broke in his hands.“Was it Alec?” His voice sounded upset, “Did he call to check on you after one of his men tried to kill me?”I frowned, “Do you think Alec has something to do with what happened this morning?” I asked, shocked at the Alpha’s speculation, “Do you think he could do this?”Alpha Evan’s face calmed as he looked at me. He looked tired as well. Be bounced a little when he slumped himself on the edge of my bed, “I am not one hundred percent sure but if he is indeed behind what happened today, I guess I have to drag him to the Shifter’s Council for more questioning.” Alpha Evan looked at me gravely and I knew it would be a terrible matter for Alec’s pack if the council found proof against him, “I think he just won’t stop until you are back to the Ivory pack.”I shook my head a little, doubting that Alec would c
[HOLLY’s Point-of-View]Sheiyan, Alpha Evan’s sister, was the first person who woke me up early on a Saturday morning just to go to a mall and spend the whole day shopping.Her energy reminded me of Irina when my sister and I used to be close with each other. Her phone call yesterday devastated me and left me feeling depressed the whole night. Hence, I didn’t get enough sleep and just spent reading books that I couldn’t even remember when I woke up after three hours of sleep.Lady Sheiyan Edgerton wore sophisticated clothes while I only wore a plain shirt and cargo pants. She was easy to be with and I didn’t feel awkward at any minute with her. She was genuine and nice and she loved shopping more than anything.She gave me a black card I had never seen before and the eyes of the people around us widened after seeing the thing in Lady Sheiyan’s hand, “Evander wanted me to give this to you. He told me you can buy whatever you want with it. He also told me to replace your phone that he b
[HOLLY’s Point-of-View]“Alpha Evan—”Before I could finish my words, Alpha Evan entered the small fitting room and we cramped inside, pinning me against the wall. I gasped loudly as I felt his hand around my waist, pressing me against him, and his other arm on my wrist, holding it above my head.“I looked for you around the manor. You scared me to death, Holly Ambrose!” he growled at my ears, his lips brushing against it, his tongue licking my ear and my mind started to panic. I felt the intense heat growing in him as he stared into my hazel-brown eyes. Why was he in the shop?“Didn’t Lady Sheiyan tell you that I am with her?” I asked, a little worried. He was indeed upset and annoyed and I didn’t know what to do to calm him down, “Didn’t she call you?”“No. I thought something happened. Good thing Kian tracked both of you here. I am so furious I can fold my sister into eight,” he uttered raspily but he leaned over until his lips were so close to me, “And I couldn’t stop myself after