-Adonai-Fuck! I am losing my mind. I can't concentrate. I am always thinking about her and it is always affecting me. What is happening to me? What is so special about her anyway? Maybe it was because she had been free to engage me in conversations and that was why I missed her company now.Yet I did not want to show it. It made me look weak. I need to do something to get her off my mind. I dressed into my training regalia and headed for the training ground. I began to train like I always did but I still could not get my mind to focus. I remembered the day she had come to meet me here.How come my mind always had a way of bringing her back to my thoughts no matter how hard I tried? I had told the council of elders that I would get down with any of the mistresses who gave me a child, but I was not even trying with any of them. Ever since that Lisa or whatever her name is, I did not send for any of them. It was Jasmine I wanted. I did not find any other as attractive as her anymore. Ve
-Aria-"Which of the maids?" I asked, trying hard to conceal the hurt I felt."I am not sure which," Prisca was saying when a knock came on the door. She glanced at me. "Let me get it."It was a guard who came to say the alpha wanted to see all the members of the royal household."Maybe they want to announce it," Prisca whispered to me. I did not reply. When I got there, everywhere was filled in the courtroom. The council of elders and a few honouries, including Ms. Ellen, were seated. My eyes met with Ariel's and I could swear I saw a spiteful smile on her face. Dante was seated with the elders as well and I did not miss the same expression on his. They seemed to be glad about the news. I looked away and stood in a corner close to where the other mistresses stood. They did not look very happy about the new development. Another person who did not look happy was Ms. Ellen and I could understand why. She would have preferred I was the reason why everyone had been summoned like this.Fin
-Adonai-I took in a deep breath as I hurried to my room after the meeting, glad that it was finally over. For some reason, I was uncomfortable announcing that in front of everyone. I did not know what was wrong with me. This should be great news, and I should be happy, but I was not as happy about it as I thought I would be. The curse was over. That mistress held the key to my freedom and I did not know. I should be thankful to her and reward her greatly even more than I had.But I was still not happy about it. My stupid mind was still on Jasmine. I tried as much as possible to avoid her eyes. There was pain and confusion in them, the same that reflected what I felt inside. Of course, I wouldn't look like I cared. Lara is carrying my child, and there is nothing I can do about it if Jasmine is hurt.I placed my hands on my table while I tried to steady myself. It should have been her...it should have been her. I jumped up abruptly when my eyes caught a figure at the door."Hey, congra
-Lara-Just like Adonai had announced publicly, my room was changed to a bigger and better one, and everything I had was changed as well. In less than a day, I realised I could live a better life, far better than the one I was living. And that was why I refused to settle for just being a mistress. I had always known there was more to it and I was glad I thrived towards that.Now, the maids were answerable to me, and I had authority over everyone and everything, not just in the palace but the entire pack. I smiled to myself as I sat on the bed, which was softer and bigger than the one I owned before now, as I watched the maids going around and putting things in order.Finally, I was getting the life I wanted and deserved. I knew I was destined for this. No matter what happened, I was still able to conquer. Jasmine had thought she would come from nowhere and steal off all my hard work, but she failed. The alpha had not cared about her existence when he was announcing me to everyone and
-Dante-Now that things have taken a turn, I also decided to switch my plans to suit the present situation. I was glad that Adonai was finally settling with someone else and not Jasmine. However, I was not happy that the curse had been lifted, but that was not a big deal because it would not stop me from doing what I wanted to do.Jasmine has been brought down and she will no longer carry her shoulders high. If only she had remained with me, perhaps she would have been in a better place, but she let pride overwhelm her when she thought Adonai was all over her and she did not need me anymore.If I had my way, I would have gotten her out of the palace completely. But I feared that Adonai was having some special interest in her. It pleased me so well when he did not even hesitate to make the other mistress his wife when she had a child for him.I would have been surprised if he didn't anyway. I would do the same if I were in his shoes because she did a great thing, giving him freedom fro
-Asher-I lay on the bed with Lisa by my side, rubbing the hairs on my chest."You're very hairy," she commented."What, you don't like hairy men?" I asked and she chuckled."Of course I do. And yours is perfect, just the way I like it on men," she told me and I grinned."So how many men have you seen it on like this?" I asked she threw her head backwards to look up at me."I haven't been with so many men," she denied and I smirked."You don't have to lie to me. You are way too experienced in bed for me to think you haven't been with a couple of men," I stated."Well, yes, I am not a saint. I have been with a couple of men but not as much as you put it," she defended. "But now that I am with you, I am not going to be with any other man."I had a moment to ponder about that. I had thought all we would have was a one-time thing, but it seemed she was here to stay and even more confident now since her friend caught us. I was amazed by her boldness and felt sorry for Crystal.I did not he
-Crystal- I walked briskly away from Asher's room to mine and was glad I did not come across Lisa on my way out. She had the nerve to dictate to Asher what to do, and she now spends with him like she was his wife. I hated that I could not do anything about it.I entered my room and closed the door with a loud bang."Careful now before you break down the door."I screamed and almost jumped out of my skin when I saw Lisa seated comfortably on my bed. Just when I thought I missed her."What are you doing here," I asked, placing a hand on my chest in a bit to steady my heartbeat."This is my friend's room," she said casually."You are not my friend, and you are not welcome here," I told her with rage in my voice."Oh!" She exclaimed as if she just remembered something. "You are right. We are not friends anymore, we are now co-wives, more like sisters if you ask me."She let out an evil laugh, as evil as she was."You are not Asher's wife but his mistress," I pointed out. "I am still the
-Crystal- Asher was already seated at the dining for breakfast by the time I was ready. I took in a deep breath and walked towards him."Good morning, Asher," I greeted before taking a seat, and he nodded without looking at me. A few maids were standing around and they served my food. Asher's food has been served and he had begun eating without me. I did not expect he would wait for me anyway.Just when I was about to start eating, Lisa walked into the room noisily, announcing her presence as much as she could."Good morning," she greeted loudly and placed her hands on Asher's shoulders. I glared at her, then at the maids who pretended not to pay attention to what was going on. Why will the alpha allow this in their presence? I thought he would rebuked her but he answered her greetings casually. She took a seat next to him, looking at me with a mocking smile. I tried to look away as if I did not care about her.When the maids dished her food, I asked them to leave but she told them t
- Dante -Everything happened in a flash, and it was only after Loveth had run out that I realised...we kissed. For the rest of the day, I pondered what she asked me. If I cared about her only because she was a friend or there was more to it.I know what love is and I couldn't say it was what I felt towards Loveth. I did not know why she came to me but I felt she was just confused and hurt. She needs a shoulder to lean on, she needs a friend and that was what I am to be.She became close, too close, and I began to think of putting a distance, though I couldn't. I did not want to hurt her.She stayed with me more often, and I assumed she needed someone to talk to. One evening in my room, the moment started getting tensed, beginning with an awkward silence, and I asked if she would like to go to her room."Are you sending me away?" She asked quietly."What? Of course, no. I was just thinking it's getting late and you might want to go back to your room now," I put in softly."I do want t
- Diane -I stood by the door after I had closed it to eavesdrop on the conversation that would happen after I had taken my leave.Not because I wanted to, but because I had a feeling they would do it judging from the looks I got from Loveth.I had tried to act like she was not there, but I could see from the corners of my eyes, the way she looked at me. I got curious and wanted to know what they thought about me.I left with a sad frown hearing Aria say she did not still trust me and didn't want me in the palace. I got to know they did have plans to have me out of the palace, and Adonai had acted as if all was well. So much for believing we were family.I walked away, heavy at heart. I did hope I would be able to win Aria's heart, but it was obvious she was only hiding under a facade, and I was fooled into believing she was beginning to like me.I decided it was too early to conclude that. After all, we were both tasting the waters and it's not been long. I wouldn't give up on trying
- Loveth -I need to get out and do something, anything at all that will get my mind off this shit. I convinced myself that I was fine. All was fine.Zafa had his chance with me but played it around till we both lost it. If I had not tried, I might have wanted to. But I did and suffered also for the same course.It was not my fault, things ended up the way they did, and since there was nothing I or anyone could do about it, there was no point beating myself.I went to see Aria and should have known that there was no way she wouldn't talk about the incident. I couldn't avoid it for long anyway."Do you two have any plans?" Aria asked and I snorted."We never had anything. Why do we need a plan now?" I said and shrugged casually as if I did not care."Has Zafa spoken to you after what's happened?" She wanted to know."He did and claims he had no idea what he was doing and it was Sheila who came to him," I said with a light frown on my face."Do you believe him?""Men have their way with
- Zafa - "So now you are so interested in my life you want to talk about it," Sheila crossed her arms over her chest. I had followed her into her room to get an explanation after she had ruined my moment with Loveth.A part of me wanted to believe she had only done that because she was envious, seeing me with Loveth. I did not want to believe her claims were true. Not now that it seemed I was getting through with Loveth."Your life?" I scoffed with disgust. "Your life would never be a matter of interest to me unless you forcefully want to involve me in it. What the hell do you mean by that drama you put out there?""You call that drama? I see my baby daddy in public with another woman, and you expect me to go quiet and pretend as if all was well?""You lying Sheila," I said, trying to get the words out of her mouth. "You are not pregnant.""Well good thing you are a doctor," she said confidently. "You can check and also know if the baby belongs to you or not."I could not recall eve
- Zafa -I could not take it anymore, waiting for Loveth to finish whatever game it was she was playing, hide and seek or whatever. Ever since the day I had her, she kept running away. I did not know for how long she was going to keep doing that, so I approached her, bruising my ego in the process, but I did not mind.I waited for her in the lobby, and not long after, she came passing. Immediately she saw me, she turned around and went the other way."Loveth," I called, running after her. "Loveth please wait."I caught up with her and held her hand but she brushed me away."For how long are you going to keep running away from me?" I asked."For as long as I must remain alive," She said coldly."Why are you sounding this way? Even after what we had?""After what?" She feigned ignorance. "We never had anything. There's never been anything between us and even if there has been and you cared, you wouldn't have acted like a bitch to me.""But that was before now, Loveth. I thought that by
- Aria -Someone walked into my room and I thought it was Loveth."You should knock on doors before walking into a room so you wouldn't see what the mouth will not be able to speak," I said playfully without looking up from the clothes I was knitting."I'm so sorry about that, Luna," Diane answered, and I shot my head up to look at her."What are you doing here?" I scowled at her and she moved back as if she was scared though I could see from her eyes that she was not shaken a bit by me"I am sorry, I just wanted to see you," she said with the innocence that she was devious of."And what for? How can you not knock before coming in?"Didn't your mother teach you any manners? I was at the brim of asking that but thankfully held it back."I'm so sorry, Luna; I did not mean to upset you."The incessant apologies were getting on my nerves already. Worse because I knew she did not mean any one of it.I took in a deep breath to steady myself."What do you want?" I spoke the words slowly as i
- Adonai -Aria stopped dead at the door and I quickly pushed Diane off me. She looked surprised for a while that I did then followed my eyes and turned round to the door.She had no expression on her face when she saw Aria. Aria walked away quietly and I ran after her."Aria wait..."But she was too fast and I did not want to create a scene outside where the maids and guards were parading."Shit, shit, shit," I muttered under my breath as I returned to the room. "Why did you do that?"I turned to Diane and she looked confused."Do what?" She asked."Hug me!" I half yelled. "Why did you do it?""Why? I thought you said we were family?" She looked at me and her eyes were getting teary."Yes I did, but..." I did not know what to say anymore. How the hell do I convince Aria that what she saw was not what it looked like?"It's just a hug, right?" Diane said but I was not listening to her. I was thinking of Aria.- Aria -I closed the door behind me and breathed out heavily. It can't be wh
Dante -How can I escape this? The guilt came washing down on me all over again and now Adonai wants that lady to remain in the palace. It was her knowing eyes and strong resolve about her mother's death that gnawed me the most. She seems to know more than we think she does.I couldn't even sleep well, filled with the fear that she might creep in on me. Those ceaseless dreams I had sponsored my worry. There has to be a connection but only I knew and felt it.I strolled out of the palace to clear my head but even while I walked, the same thoughts clouded my mind. I did not know how long I had walked till I began to see trees and realised I was approaching the border.I stopped and sat on a big stone to rest. Not long after, an arrow flew past me, missing my skin with just an inch. I jumped up, and a werewolf pinned me down, scratching my face. I winced and struggled to get it off me but it was quite strong.It stopped fighting and transformed into a beautiful young lady. We remained s
- Adonai -"I don't think this is a good idea, Adonai," Aria said. "I understand you want to console Diane as much as you can but having her in the palace is not a good idea.""And why is that?" I wanted to know."I just don't feel comfortable with it," she crossed her arms over her chest"You were the one who accepted her as a cook here in the first place. You did not see that as a problem until now that we know she is the daughter of a woman who was like family to me. Come on Aria.""You don't understand. It's not about her being Maria's daughter. It's her sneaky behaviour I am concerned about," she stated."She must have acted that way because of the intentions she came with, to find out about her mother's death," I explained, and when I did, I realised that it was no solid reason."She believed we killed her mother!" Aria stressed. " I wonder what gave her the belief but her resolve seems strong. All the words in that meeting did not make any sense to her. I am worried that she st