-Dante-I was so restless, restless because I did not understand what was going on right before my eyes. I did not understand what Jasmine was up and it was like I am now standing on a line in between, ignorant of everything.When had Jasmine begun to be concerned about matters that concerned the pack? Why does it seem like she had been trying so hard to impress Adonai and he was also buying her acts? It had better not been what I think it is.I waited for her at her door after the meeting with the council, boiling within me because I could not stand that she was left there with Adonai, discussing what I did not understand. She finally came and walked past me with the very expression of disgust I have been noticing from her recently. I followed her into her room but she did not say a word to me.“Jasmine I am talking to you,” I said as she turned round to look at me.“What do you want me to tell you?” she shot back.“So this is what you have been up to huh? You did not tell me you wer
-Adonai-I was combing my hair in my room when I passed by the mirror and noticed it was looking a bit rough. I had been lying on my bed for a few hours now and the ruffled contact of my head with the sheets made it scatter so I grabbed the comb and ran it through my head.Someone busted into my room and I did not have to look before knowing who did. There was only one person in the whole of this pack who had the effrontery to do such a thing and that person was Dante.He walked into the room and stood in the middle, looking at me without a word. I could see him through the mirror.“Do you mind telling me why you walked into my room like you own it?” I asked him without turning away from the mirror.“I am your brother,” he said and I sorted. The sibling card, it annoys me. I would have had Dante’s head a long time ago but him being my brother only offered him some kind of immunity.“What do you want?” I asked him.“What do you think you are doing listening to Jasmine’s talks about not
-Asher-It was a bright morning, reflecting what a glorious day it would be. I, alpha of the Moonbeam pack would soon be the greatest alpha alive. I have made strategic plans and put them into action. By the time I can achieve all of it, I will have every pack to my subjection including the Moonwalker pack.Adonai and his stupid council of elders do not know that my proposal was a bait to get them. It did not seem likely that I was going to get through that pack, but one of the strategies I had known would work was getting a traitor from within. The biggest enemy is one who has his ambitions over others.Just like I had speculated, I knew Adonai’s brother, Dante would be my target. I had suspected he had his desires to be alpha, to overthrow his brother and I had gone through him. I had promised that with the alliance, I would support him when he needed to fight against his brother and he had agreed to work with me.After trying to get other packs to join me to bring Adonai down and i
-Aria-Some days come like they were forced to because they just happen and go by from morning till evening uneventfully. Those kinds of days were boring and even nature seemed to be uninterested and the sun shone weakly.There wouldn’t be much to do and I would spend the rest of the day reminiscing on my life. Back then in Moonbeam, I would find myself thinking of how horrible the life I lived was and how I just wanted it to end.Well, not until the fateful day my unfortunate self, came across Asher and I thought my life was about to get better. It was just like all those fairy tales we heard as kids. When the people who had not lived a very pleasant life finally get out of it in one eventful turn like what seems to be mine.I should have known all those were just stories and I had realized late and only when reality happened to me and not only was the case, but it was worse than what I had previously.Faced with death, even one of a burning furnace had drawn the line of reality. Bu
-Adonai-I am going to have a date with Jasmine and it is going to be a surprise. I did not tell her anything about it while I prepared for it.I decided I was going to tell her about it, instead of sending the maids. I did not know why I had thought of doing that, but maybe because I knew she was going to love it.From the conversations we have had so far, I have gotten to know what kind of a woman she is and the kind of things she would appreciate and to show my gratitude to her for being so marvelous and exposing Asher, I want her to feel special.My sub-consciousness questioned the reasons behind my act but I was quick to convince myself that it was nothing more than that.I dressed up, looking at myself for the umpteenth time in the mirror to check if I was looking breathtaking and if Jasmine would like it. I caught and paused. Was I checking to impress her? When did I even start to care about how I looked at anyone?I hissed and moved away from the mirror while I made some final
-Aria-I swallowed down the awkwardness I felt like a lump in my throat while I tried hard to maintain my composure. There was something about the presence of Adonai’s person standing behind me that made my body burn with what I could not tell.As his hands worked effortlessly but slowly on the dress, I could not help but wonder how many dresses he had adjusted on women’s bodies for him to understand the art of it. However, I did not want the moment to end.The very act of that made him look a perfect gentleman and even for the few minutes it lasted, I wanted to enjoy that side of him for as long as it did. I closed my eyes, trying to concentrate and not give way to the fantasies in my head.I felt a hot breeze on my neck.“Stop dreaming when I am right in front of you.”I flashed my eyes open and he was really before me. I had not realized he was done already. I cleared my throat and looked away. He moved from the mirror in front of me so I would I see my reflection and the gown look
-Aria-That was a very tricky question and I did not know how to answer it.“Why do you ask?” I asked, trying to sound casual while buying time to think of the perfect thing to say to him.“Well I have seen you a couple of times with him,” he said and I might have thought he sounded casual as well except for the way he looked me straight in the eyes as if daring me to say otherwise.“Dante is my brother-in-law-to-be,” I said guardedly. “And somehow, I am in a way related to him through his brother. I do not understand what you mean by if I like him.”I watched his expression for any signs. He smirked at me and I swallowed hard silently.“Dante is my brother alright,” he said. “But I want to be sure I am not sharing my woman with another man, and any man at that, my brother included.”“Huh?” I was not sure I got that, especially what he meant by ‘his woman.’“You are my mistress,” he explained, pointing his spoon towards me. “And you must know you belong to me and me alone.”I chuckled
-Dante-I kept pacing around, trying to think of what to do but Asher would not quit talking.“Dante, you have not said anything since, what is going on? You told me you will make sure everything goes according to plan but look at what’s happened,” he kept ranting and I tried to ignore him.“Dante I am talking to you.”I paused and turned to look at him with a glare.“What is wrong with you?” I asked with a frown on my face. “I am trying to think.”“Well you have been thinking for too long now and I need to know what is going on.”I sighed and leaned on one of the old rugged tables in the old building which served as our secret meeting place in the heart of the forest. I don’t know what had interested Jasmine so much to have gone to make findings about Asher and brought out all these. But now I knew that not only was she a threat to him, but me as well, because we were in it together and she had yet again, ruined my plans to becoming the alpha of my pack.The plan I had that concerned
- Zafa -It was such a dramatic evening. I couldn't help admiring Adonai for how well he solved everything. Ken walked away shamefully with the family he almost lost from the fire he created. Those innocent kids would have died because of his foolishness. I hope this teaches him the lesson he has refused to learn all these years.Everyone began to disperse, and I lost track of Loveth in the crowd. My eyes had been on her until she suddenly disappeared. I had wanted to have a word with her after everything had quieted down, but she was just out of my sight the moment I blinked my eyes.Was she avoiding me? Not after the hot night we had, right? Perhaps, she was just shy, or was it the moral guilt? I could not tell which it was. You can never tell with women.I might have to wait till she was done with the running and hiding games. One thing was certain, she wouldn't run forever.- Dianne -I dismissed the rest of the maids after dinner and finished the rest of the clean-up, humming a s
- Zafa -I woke up with a hangover and rolled off the bed. I walked straight to the bathroom to have a bath and felt much better afterward.I returned to find only a heap on the bed. Loveth was nowhere to be found. Now I couldn't remember if she was here when I had gotten off the bed or if she had left earlier.The memories from the previous night came rushing in and I felt a wave of excitement run through my veins. She had come to me.I knew she wouldn't be able to stay away for so long. That's my girl. Which makes things easier for me. I had thought it would take more to get her back but apparently, she was not as hard as she imagined herself to be. Leaving the army to stress me when all she wanted was a good fuck.I would have to let her know though, that doing what we did doesn't mean I had feelings for her. Sex wasn't love. After all, she was the one who came to me. Secondly, I was drunk so it wasn't me taking advantage of her.I knew how women can get when it comes to having sex
- Zafa -What the hell is wrong with me? Why have I allowed my emotions to get to me and make me treat Loveth the way I did?I did not mean to hurt her, even though I was upset with the way she was always with Dante. Now she has withdrawn from the army, and not only do I need her there, but that would mean she would be away from me.I can't have Loveth out. She is one of the best warriors I have."You can't resign...please," I instinctively added the last part. This is not the time to let my ego control my decisions, so I dropped it off and pleaded. But not even that could persuade her. She was rigid, so I decided to meet Aria instead. Perhaps she would listen to me.Aria had a blank look on her face when I spoke to her."Well, what do you want me to do?" She finally said when I was done."You could help me talk to her," I told her."I'm sorry but I can't. Loveth has made her choice and I respect her decision," she said."Luna please," I pleaded. "You know Loveth is one of the best w
- Loveth -"Hey," I heard someone call and turned round slowly, recognising the voice. Not again..."How are you doing today? Loser?""What do you want this time?" I asked Sheila with a sigh. She was facing my existence with those two puppets of hers."Funny of you to think I would want anything from you," she said and they giggled. Talk of sound effects."Well, you keep budging me, leaving me with no choice but to think you want something," I told her, and she frowned."Well maybe I do," she moved closer and pulled my hair to its roots. "Maybe I want you to shut your crab up when I am talking to you.""Let go of me," I sucked in the pain. I would not give her the pleasure. But she still held on, pulling it harder."Or what, you're gonna fight me like you did last time? You never learn, do you? You think you are something because Zafa let you off the hook the last time."I knew she was trying to provoke me to react so she would leverage on it but at the same time, I would not have he
- Loveth -I did not know how I lost hold of my emotions and fell into Dante's ready arms. Love for Zafa was causing me so much pain, and he was doing it intentionally, yet I could not help it."What is the matter, Loveth?" Dante asked softly into my ears and I was tempted to tell him. I moved away and wiped my tears."I'll be fine," I said with a smile."Are you sure?" He asked with a look of concern on his face. "You can tell me anything.""I know and I appreciate you for your concern.""Hmm," he breathed out, observing me. "You promise?""Yeah." But even as I said that more tears gathered in my eyes, and I had to leave quickly.Immediately, I made a turn, and someone grabbed me roughly by the arm."What the hell," I gasped in pain and turned round to meet the angry eyes of Zafa piercing into mine."What is wrong with you?" He said between gritted teeth."You're hurting me," I struggled to get out of his grip while wondering what the hell he was talking about."Are you so cheap that
- Sheila -I brushed my hair gently, making sure it was well-straightened. I loved my expression in the mirror—so pretty. I took my time. I am attending a council meeting as the assistant general of the army with Zafa for the very first time, and I have to look my best."You're still here?" Miley said when she walked into the room. "Zafa said to make sure you're there early.""Why worry about that? I'm just trying to look good," I said and she shook her head. I don't think that is a good idea, Sheila. You should have done all that before now.""Pssst," I waved her off as I adjusted the lip gloss, which needed no adjustment. When I was finally satisfied with my looks, I blew her a kiss and walked out the door with her staring after me. There was nothing to be worked up about, I rolled my eyes. It was just a meeting, and I'm sure everyone goes late for events as well.When I arrived at the meeting, the confidence I had gained seemed to have abandoned me at the entrance. All eyes turned
- Dante -"There is something I have been meaning to ask you, brother," I said to Adonia and he looked at me expectantly. "The new cook..." I trailed off."Okay?" He pushed when I suddenly went quiet."Who is she?" I asked and he pursed his lips thoughtfully."She's just a young lady who looked for the position in the palace and got it because of her skills," he replied."Right. But the chief cook has always been someone we know. At least, someone like Maria who has been with us for years. We trust her with our meals. I would have to say this lady is young and inexperienced but she has good skills.""Well, Aria thinks Dianne is doing well and if she thinks so, I trust her judgment."I wanted to ask him if he observed something strange about her, or familiar with her cooking but I was not certain how that would sound so I let it slide."Is there anything the matter?" He wanted to know. "Did you notice something?""Oh, I was just wondering," I covered up.Later that day, she found me as
- Loveth -I tried everything possible to ignore Shelia but she was bent on getting into my skin until she mentioned my parents and I lost it.I lost my parents at a very tender age when they both had to go to war. They did it for the pack and not just for me but many rumoured I was a forbidden child and that was why my parents did not mind leaving me behind.But I knew my parents loved me. Yet, as the rumors thickened, I could not help but worry about it."Get off me!" Sheila screamed but I did not listen to her. Her puppets, Ashley and Miley came to fight her off me and I beat them all."Hey!" I heard a masculine voice and I was already ready to pounce on whoever it was as well. I turned round but the familiar scent made me stop in my tracks."What the hell is wrong with?" Zafa asked, dragging me by the arm."Don't ask me, ask her," I retorted, pulling away."What happened?" Zafa turned to Sheila who was struggling to catch her breath."She was not doing her job well and I corrected
-Prisca- Yes! My plan has finally worked. I am going to exchange marital vows with Adonai and legally be his wife.It does not count that I am impersonating Aria. He is not going to be tied to Aria in reality but to me.I sat beside him, before the crowd with my face veiled and a sly smile across my face which no one could see.A few people had suggested I take off the veil so they could behold my face but Adonai politely declined. No one pushed it, and I successfully got tied to Adonai.I had feared that Dante would have wanted to expose me because he didn't seem pleased with the plan, but he didn't.I was led to Adonai's room while the party continued in the hall. There I took off my veil and sat comfortably on his bed.He was not here yet, for he was still having some drinks with his visitors. I chuckled happily. Alas, my dream has come to pass.The door opened and I quickly adjusted. I hissed when I saw it was Ariel."What are you doing here?" I asked sharply. She did no