It's been about two weeks since I became the new Beta female and though the Alpha hasn't requested my audience yet, I've waited in anticipation. I wonder what being in an official meeting feels like, especially since I'll be expected to contribute and everyone's eyes will be on me. The thought gives me jitters again but I cast it aside. I'm totally ready for this and I'll give it my all. It's a responsibility I'm ready to accept.I've been attending therapy for almost two weeks now and though I can't say it's been fun having to remember and acknowledge the past, I can say it's been very uplifting. It's really been less than two weeks but I feel like a completely different person. I've acknowledged that I didn't make a mistake, being born mute or not transforming when I was supposed to wasn't my doing, it wasn't my mistake and I didn't deserve to be treated the way I was. I've accepted that Zephyr was the one who made a mistake and he had no right to accuse and abuse me no matter what.
"Evelyn, what are you still doing up there? Aren't you done yet?" Kayden asked me and I nodded my head and signaled him to wait a bit.It's tucked far away, almost as if someone didn't want anyone to access it and this is what intrigues me more."What could be so good about a dusty old book that seems to interest you so much?" Tara questioned.'I really don't know Tara but I just feel drawn to it. I just have to get that book and find out. If it doesn't meet my expectations, I can just put it back.' I told Tara and she said nothing else.I reach into the inner shelf and try to grab the book but I'm unable to reach it and I can't stand on my tippy toes since I'm on a ladder, I might fall.All of a sudden, I feel powerful arms wrap around my waist tightly and lift me up a bit. I look back and see Kayden smiling at me. I give him a worried look and he still smiles at me."Please don't give me that look Evelyn, do you really think that I'll drop you? Don't you trust me that much? I've alr
I opened my eyes and saw that I was still with Kayden but taking a look around, I instantly saw that we were not in the library anymore.We were in a big open space filled with vegetation and greenery. And instead of a book, the light by the name of Voithós had taken shape and though his face was too bright to see, his body was well built and he was dressed like a god."Where are we?" I asked Tara but she didn't reply. The fact that Tara didn't reply was quickly overshadowed by a shocking revelation. The sound of my own voice dropped on my ears like a bomb. I had actually spoken for the first time ever."How…….. How is this possible?" I questioned no one in particular. "Evelyn, you……. You can talk." Kayden said, sounding just as shocked as I was."You can talk." He reiterated and grabbed me in a hug while I just stood still, unable to grasp what was going on. I can talk, but how? How is that even possible? I've been mute from birth, doctors said that my vocal cords never developed so
Aurelia had a newborn baby in her arms and Hendrick was beside her. She was smiling contentedly while people congratulated them continuously on the birth of their son."She looks happy, everything seems to be fine, I'm really not seeing the consequence of their wish." I blurted out before I could stop myself."You should be patient, everything in life has its own natural order. I can see you're really enjoying your ability to speak, just be careful not to misuse it too much." Voithós said in a light tone and I clenched my fists in anger but Kayden held my hand and I felt my anger instantly disappear. How is it possible that only he has the power to change my mood even with the slightest of gestures or contact?"You don't have to be so strict, she didn't say anything wrong, she was just asking questions." Kayden defended me and a smile lit my face."I never said she was doing something wrong, I only said to be careful with the ability she has been granted. Selene seems to consider her
"Yes, I have. I don't really know, all they told me when I asked was that it's a special day in their lives so that's why they celebrate it. They never specifically said what they were celebrating but that still doesn't prove anything." Kayden said and I felt tense. It must be hard finding out about such intimate information from a stranger. This must be exactly how he felt when he learnt about Richard and Margallo's relationship from Margallo.I'm learning about my soon to be mate's family and this exactly isn't the best of ways."You ought to be wiser than that, Kayden, my boy. You have great wisdom and potential, use them. Your mother took in soon after your parents became mates and she gave birth to a son which they named Thomas. He was born on the 14th of March but he died seven months later. Your parents were so sad and heartbroken, especially your mother. She refused to eat anything and constantly cried about her lost child. The whole pack was plunged into mourning due to the d
"Aargh………. Nevaeh……….." He drawled and brought her into his embrace. "This is our son you're talking about, he is your very own flesh and blood and you already consider him dead?" Luna Nevaeh lamented."You know I didn't mean it like that, I love Kayden as much as you. By Selene's grace, he'll grow up to become one of the best and we'll be proud of him. I just don't want favoritism between our boys." Alpha Nicholas said and patted Luna Nevaeh's back, trying his best to comfort her.If not for the sad situation, I would have been thrilled by how much they seem to love each other. "I'm trying my best to keep it together but I don't know if I'm strong enough. I've already lost one child, I promise you that I won't be able to take it if I lose another." Luna Nevaeh said as she wept into her mate's chest."Shush, don't talk like that. Nothing will happen to you or our child, I promise. I've found a solution." Alpha Nicholas assured. "That's what you said the last three times but still, ou
"No! This can't be. None of this is real. It's not true, it's all false. This couldn't have happened. I never had an older brother who died and I wasn't born half dead. My mother never agreed to any half ass deal. This is all nonsense, you're trying to confuse me." Kayden argued, he held his head as if trying to fight his thoughts and tears poured down his cheeks.I immediately rushed to him and grabbed him in my arms trying to comfort him."I knew this would be very hard and painful for you to accept and that's why I was very reluctant to show it to you but as the guardian, I must give you appropriate warning, the goddess demanded it. Everything I'm showing you is real and it really happened. Since it's too devastating to watch, I'm going to tell you the rest of the story instead.Your mother accepted the deal, she made a wish and granted you life and good health but she took the consequence upon herself. She willingly gave up her life so you could live and be happy. She was a very c
As we watched the scene before us, I entwined my fingers with Kayden's for moral support, I knew that this was going to be more or less a psychological torture for him. I squeezed his hand and smiled at him encouragingly but he couldn't return the smile and my heart stung.The scene before us showed where Luna Nevaeh made her wish even without Alpha Nicholas's full consent and just then, baby Kayden opened his eyes for the first time and began crying like a normal babyLuna Nevaeh was so happy and she cried tears of joy while Alpha Nicholas just stood there, shocked. Luna Nevaeh tried to get him to be happy about it but he was more worried about her.After Voithós granted the wish, he disappeared into the book and it closed once more. Voithós then skipped the scene to five months later when Luna Nevaeh was critically ill. Kayden was learning to sit but still needed some assistance but Luna Nevaeh couldn't even get up from bed. She looked terrible, her eyes had dark patches underneath
I began shaking before I knew it, fresh tears gathering at the edge of my eyes."You don't have to worry, it's not too deep. I just have to take you to the Pack house quickly so you can be safe before I deal with this bastard. I won't show him mercy this time for making an attempt on the love of my life." Zephyr assured me and took me in a hug, patting my back soothingly.We detached from the hug and looked to where Ruben was formerly laying, he was nowhere to be found and I could feel my adrenaline rush. "Evelyn!" Zephyr called suddenly, making my heart nearly leap out of my chest. Before I have time to wonder what might be going on, he grabs a hold of my wrist and crashes my body against his in a hug, instantly turning us around and switching our position and barely a few seconds later, I hear a sick sound of metal digging into flesh. I immediately feel nauseous as the vomit quickly rushes up my throat but I manage to hold it back.Still in his tight embrace, I take a look and see
After returning to my room, only then did I realize how harsh I had been to Zephyr. I had never acted like that towards anyone before but I was so filled with anger and the memories of my past suffering that I went overboard just a little bit. I felt a little guilty but I decided that I wouldn't apologize to him. He deserved everything he got.When I returned to my room, Nevaeh was fast asleep once more and I thanked my mum for her efforts but she asked me about what happened between Zephyr and I and I told her I was feeling too tired to talk. I would be willing to discuss it the next day because I'm tired and a pregnant woman really needs her sleep.She left and I took a bath before going to bed.I woke up early the next day and prepared for the meeting while I left Nevaeh with my mother since Linda was apparently too careless. I wouldn't have to go through any of this if the girl would just do her job right. I only took her with me because she's Emily's cousin.I made my way to the
Special Chapter: Zephyr's POVEvelyn released a sarcastic laugh before continuing."When did you reject her? You rejected her when you rejected and banished me four years ago because I was probably already pregnant with her but you heartlessly separated me from the only family I had ever known and forced me into the wilderness.My daughter and I would have died if a kind woman hadn't found me, freezing to death in a heavy storm. She took me in and provided me with everything that your petty revenge had stolen away from me, love, care and family. She gave me even more than I had lost and I'll always be grateful to her.When I found out I was pregnant with your child, I was disgusted because I was reminded of how she had been conceived. Your brutality almost made me kill one of the most beautiful things in my life but I managed to stop myself in the nick of time.I didn't want my daughter to be born to a man like you, or have to refer to someone like you as father but the people around
Special Chapter: Zephyr's POV"How old are you?" I asked her once more. "I'm three years old." She answered and everything was quickly starting to come together. I'm almost sure that Evelyn is her mother but then again, it might just be a coincidence, especially since I've not seen the both of them together. I can't just go around hurling accusations without any evidence, especially since Evelyn is currently a guest here. I have to find out the truth no matter what."Now will you help me find my mummy, Mr?" Nevaeh asked, bringing me back to the present."Of course but I need to find out something first. What is your mother's name?" I asked and she said nothing at first, almost as if she was contemplating whether to tell me or not. She finally answered shortly."I'm sorry but I can't tell you. You're a stranger and my mummy says not to tell her name to strangers." Nevaeh said and her words hit me straight in the heart. My own daughter thinks I'm a stranger and I can't do anything about
Special Chapter: Author's POVLinda sat and watched Nevaeh as she slept but the young girl soon grew bored and decided to take a short snack break.She checked and made sure that Nevaeh seemed comfortable before quietly leaving the room.Shortly after, the sleeping child turned around on her side, as she attempted to fully go back to sleep, lightning flashed and thunder struck, instantly waking her up with a scare. Nevaeh quickly sat up and looked around, frightened, her vision was a bit blurry due to sleep but she was still aware of her surroundings.She scratched at her eyes a bit and looked around but she found no one. She called out to her mum and Linda but she got no reply and she became very scared.At the sound of another thunderbolt, Nevaeh practically jumped from the bed and began crying. She walked around the room and even went to the bathroom but she still couldn't find anyone. She kept calling out to her mother but all she could hear was the sound of her own voice and the
I sighed as Linda helped me get ready. I really don't want to go to this party, I don't know why but I have a pretty bad feeling about it. I won't let myself be fooled by him, I'm pretty sure that Zephyr has a motive behind this party but I can't seem to figure out what it is.Even though I don't want to, I have no choice but to go and besides, I want to know what Zephyr has planned for me.She finishes putting my hair in a tight bun and places a tiara on my head."Take it off." I order instantly and she seems stunned for a moment."But why your highness? It suits you perfectly, delicately complimenting your beauty and besides, you're a Princess." She said with a smile and I wanted to play into her innocent mindset but I couldn't. She's ignorant and naive, she has no idea about my past and she certainly doesn't know how much I want to avoid Zephyr and hide the truth of my current life from him."You don't have the right to question me Linda, I said take it off now." I replied harshly
Lydia turned out to be a very cute and chubby baby, she was just so cuddly that I felt like holding her in my arms forever, she also was a very quiet child which made being with her all the more enjoyable. I introduced Nevaeh to her and my smartass daughter wanted to carry her baby cousin so I sat Nevie down and placed Lydia in her arms. Nevaeh squealed when Lydia touched her nose with her small hand and we all laughed because it was the cutest thing ever. I really wish things could keep being like this, just me and my family having the time of our lives with no more problems. That would be the best gift ever.Just then, we heard a knock on the door and my mum went to answer. She had a short and low conversation with whoever was at the door before returning to us with a worried face."The Alpha just called your father and I and I don't necessarily have a good feeling about it." My mother revealed.Since it's the Alpha calling, they have no choice but to go. "You both should go, if he
"Your daughter? But how is that even possible?" My mother questioned and then I realized that no one else knew what had happened between me and Zephyr the night before he banished me.They only knew about my banishment, they didn't know that he had sexually assaulted me and I would have to be reminded of that terrible experience. I would just have to tell them but I couldn't do it in front of Nevaeh, I would just have to take her somewhere else.As if on cue, I heard a knock on my door and it opened shortly after to show Linda. I smiled at her arrival, happy that she would be able to take care of Nevaeh while I told my parents everything."I'm so sorry your highness, I didn't mean to barge in like this but you said to come to your room shortly after we got settled in. Am I interrupting your discussion? I'll leave right now." She said but I stopped her."Wait! I didn't say you could leave, did I?" I questioned and she instantly apologized."I'm so sorry your highness, I just thought th
Everything suddenly became blurry, a sudden cold rushed over me and my heart stopped for a split second. I stood there frozen, trying to figure what I was supposed to be feeling, the numbness was almost impenetrable."Evelyn." My father called but I could barely hear him, I couldn't tell what was going on, I had suddenly lost touch with everything."Evelyn." My mother called and shook me vigorously and when she did, the words finally hit me again, breaking through my emotional barriers."Noooooooo….." I whimpered, the tears pouring down my cheeks. "How could that be? No, you're lying to me. Moira is a strong girl, she wouldn't just die. It's OK if she doesn't want to see me right now, I'll wait until she's ready." I tried to lie to myself but it just wasn't working. The words were continuously ringing in my head and my heart was aching.I know that Moira and I had never really gotten along much but she's still my little sister. I carried her in my arms after she was born and I love he