ANNA KYLIN CHESTER MY BLOOD WAS boiling with anger as I stormed out of Rick's office. I wanted nothing more than to burst my fist into Charles's face and slap that smug look from his face.It was no wonder Mitch was in dispute with the council if they went about feeling above everyone else. And Rick just sat back and allowed himself to be trodden upon.I scoffed as I swiped my keycard through the door and entered my office. Even if the council held a lot of power, they did not have any right to impose and override the alpha of a pack."But what do I know?" I asked myself as I powered on the desktop. "After all, I am just a discarded member of the pack. I didn't even side with the werewolves anymore." I sighed and rubbed my face to concentrate on the work I had to do.We had the patients' vital machines connected to my computer, so I could monitor them from the comforts of my office. I checked on each of them, they were doing well. Their heart rate and pulse were steady and strong.I
MITCH CHESTER"SO YOU SEE? She is not hurt," Draco said, trying to pacify Mitch's raging beast. "She sent you a text as proof of life.""Not yet," Mitch snarled. "With the way Dramien sounded, I don't have any doubts that they would harm her to get to me.""I don't think they will, Mitch," Draco said. "You can't go mad now and go on a killing spree.""You know me so well," Mitch muttered because that was exactly what he wanted to do. "Now, you need to be level-headed and think of your next line of action," "Oh, I know my next line of action," Mitch smiled grimly. He uncorked a bottle of whiskey and drank from the bottle. He brought out his phone and stared at the message Anna had sent him 2 hours ago. "Council is on to you. Keeping me prisoner but don't worry. I will sort it out. Don't call." He scoffed. "Council has been on to me and my family for generations. Their efforts have been futile.""Maybe not this time," Draco muttered.Mitch scoffed. "Do you have anything new on the vam
ANNA KYLIN CHESTERTHE SECURITY I felt in Mitch's arms was something I had not gotten in a long time. Inhaling his woody scent and feeling his warm, strong arms around me made me safe, and made me forget all his shortcomings, I just wanted to remain there.We parked the car and two guards immediately popped out of nowhere. "Any trouble so far?" Mitch asked.They shook their heads. Mitch nodded at them and they dispersed."What are they for?" I asked as we got out of the car."Safety precaution," He muttered. "Don't think about it."As we walked into the school, the receptionist's face immediately brightened when she saw Mitch. "Hello, sir," she said. "What brings you here today?" Mitch reached behind and took my hand."- Oh and you brought your wife with you," her smile flustered as she looked at me. "Good day, ma'am." I nodded at her in response."We want to take the children," Mitch said, leaning forward."But school isn't out for another 2 hours," she replied in a sultry drawl. I
ANNA KYLIN CHESTER "I NOTICED YOU didn't eat much," Mitch said to me as we left the restaurant.I shrugged. In all honesty, my insides were too twisted up to ingest anything. But I enjoyed watching my children eat.I strapped Aiden in while Mitch strapped Addison before we drove out and headed back to the kingdom. "Pizza is my favorite food," Addison said, releasing a sigh of contentment and rubbing her tummy."Pizza isn't a food," Aiden replied."What is it, then?""It's a snack," Aiden said in a matter-of-fact tone."What?" Addison leaned forward. "Mum, is that true?""Did you eat it and it filled your tummy?" I asked. They both nodded."Then it's food," Mitch muttered."But the Italians-""Aiden, are you Italian?" I asked. He shook his head. "Are you in Italy?" He shook his head again. "Then we ate pizza as a meal."He pouted like he was going to argue more, but he didn't. He looked out the window and watched the scenery passing by."What should I expect from your mother?" I aske
MITCH CHESTER MITCH SAT IN his office, his mind wandered to what had happened - or almost happened in the room. His beast was pacing in his head, wanting to let loose, go back to the room, and take Anna in every way possible, even marking her too. He sighed and stood up. He went to the window and looked out, trying to distract himself from the thoughts of Anna's slithe, soft body underneath his.He turned when the door opened. Draco came in. "So..." He said, pouring scotch from a wine flagon into two glass cups. "The Luna is back."Mitch snorted and nodded. "She is.""She didn't come with any of her luggage," Draco noted, handing one of the glass cups to Mitch."She didn't.""So, she didn't leave on good terms then," Draco said. "What happened there?""She hasn't told me in detail. All I know is that she was in so much hurry that she left behind someone very dear to her." Mitch replied."Are you going to make a call to the Red Moon pack?" Draco asked."What do you think?" Mitch counte
ANNA KYLIN CHESTER THE WARM BATH relaxed my body and washed away the grief and stress from my being. I had a funny feeling in my stomach after the kiss with Mitch. It was not like anything I had ever experienced. But he seemed to be holding himself back from claiming me as he wanted to. I sensed the restraint.I sighed as I dried myself. There was a neat pile of folded clothes on the bed when I stepped out. That sight threw me into another bout of sadness and regret. Reine should be with me right now. I wondered what they would do to her when they realized that I escaped. They might think that she was an accomplice to it. I saw the mean streak in Charles's face from the first time I saw him. I am sure he took delight in inflicting pain on others.I slowly put on the clothes. They were a perfect fit. I sighed as I brushed my hair and looked at my reflection in the mirror. I had slight dark circles around my eyes from the stress and little sleep. I should endeavor to sleep more, now t
ANNA KYLIN CHESTERTHE DINNER TABLE was set in a couple more hours. It was like a feast had been prepared for my homecoming. Everything I could think of was placed on the table, well cooked. The aroma must have reached every corner of the kingdom.Draco and Hilda were directed in. I hugged Hilda fondly, I missed her quick mind. We had spoken only once, but I knew she was very smart."For you, Luna," Draco muttered, holding out a bottle of red wine."She doesn't drink alcohol," Mitch said, collecting the bottle and handing it to a server."I told you, babe," Hilda murmured to Draco. "We should have gotten something else.""It's fine," I said. "Thank you, Draco."He smiled at me as we went to the dining room. Emily was already seated and waiting. "I was wondering if you lots would stay out until the food gets cold," She said in her hard voice.Mitch smirked and took a seat at the head of the table, I sat by his right. "We are still waiting for the children and Lorna," he said, tapping h
MITCH CHESTERMITCH WATCHED ANNA hurry away with a frown on his face. Something was wrong, but what?There was no point denying the sparks that had been flying between them since she came back. When their fingers grazed as they toasted, he felt the electricity zap through his arm and numb his fingers."Is anything the problem?" Draco's voice flitted into his head.He shook his head, both in answer and to snap himself from his reverie. He looked around the table, Emily and Hilda were engrossed in a conversation about some human affairs. Lorna had the ghost of a smile on her lips as she regarded Mitch. Her smile was irking him. It was like she knew something that no one else did."Psst... Aiden," Addison whispered from the stairway.Aiden looked up at his sister."They are here," Addison said in a loud whisper. "Come. The tea party will begin without you."Aiden shrugged. "I don't want to join your stupid tea party anyway." Addison stuck out her tongue at him. "Your loss." She flipped