REX's povTyler looked at me skeptically then he nodded, "You should be thinking of how to make it up to Joan then we'll handle Joreme later" he said then I nodded."What about a date in the evening, an apology dinner that would be perfect and I'm sure I could count on you to do that make it real special""And what will you be doing while you letting me do your job" he asked raising a brow."Picking the perfect gift" I said patting him on the shoulder."Come on bro do this for me" I urged noticing the doubts that lingered in his facial feature."Fine I can have something arranged I'll text you the place and time" he gave in and I smiled clasping his hand in a hand shake."Thank you" I said with a nod Tyler left then I walked to the garage.I had to pick someone I trusted to drive me to Joreme's pack without the council's knowledge.I found a driver I knew his face too well but had forgotten his name."Alpha" he greeted with a bow."Get a car ready we're going to town""Where we headin
I stormed into my quarters, my heart pounding with anger. Rex had no right to yell at me that way, How dare he? Frustration welled up inside me I felt like a ticking bomb about to explode.Without thinking, I started throwing things around my small room. Papers flew, books toppled, and my favorite coffee mug shattered into pieces against the wall. The sound of breaking porcelain was oddly satisfying but I didn't feel enough relief.I sat on my bed hugging my legs to my chest why can't he just trust me? I felt hurt and stupid.I stayed in the position as my anger slowly resurfaced. I was not the one at fault he was, I told the truth I didn't deserve to be treated this way.Just as I was about to launch another assault on my room, a knock echoed from the door. I wiped my eyes before going to answer it. When I opened the door, there was no one in sight, but a beautiful bouquet of flowers had been placed on the floor just outside my room.I bent down to pick them up, marveling at the vi
Rex's POVAfter a long drive Tyler parked outside the restaurant he had planned our dinner.I winced as Tyler helped me out of the car, the pain shooting through my leg like a bolt of lightning. My leg was definitely broken but I strained through the pain."Easy there, Rex," Tyler said as he supported me. "We'll get you inside, and I'll call for help."I nodded, gritting my teeth against the pain, and leaned on him as we made our way to the entrance of the restaurant."Good evening gentlemen" a man in a tuxedo greeted us as we walked in, he took in my ragged attire but didn't comment on it."Alpha the dinner is all yours" he explained."Is Joan here?""No one has come in tonight we kept the place empty just like you asked" I looked at Tyler,"Maybe she didn't come?" he shrugged.Why did Joan not come? Was she so mad she didn't want to see me?"You sure you sent her the message?" I questioned."Yes I'm certain I did it myself" he assured."Cancel tonight we'll pay double for all the t
Rex's POV"This is outrageous!" one of the elders blared as he stepped inside the room, two were already sitting glaring at me but I couldn't care less.One after the other they filled the table till one spot was left.Tyler then walked in with a nod seems like the last one won't arrive."Urhm" I began clearing my throat."Gentlemen tonight-"So of us have a family you know" he said interrupting."Yes" another approved, then the room.burst into complaints and disapproval."Easy, everyone," I began, trying to soothe their frustrations. "I know this is inconvenient, but the sooner we finish this meeting, the sooner we can all go back to our normal lives."The murmurs of discontent quieted down, but their frowns didn't disappear."This better be worth my time""Alright then" I said ignoring his comment, "Let's get down to business, first Joreme, if you look past your annoyance you can tell I'm not in the best shape"They began to take in my appearance confusion registered on their faces.
Joan's POV"Gwen..." I whispered looking right into her face. How was this possible?She should be in jail."Yes honey did you miss me?" she asked twirling a dagger in her hand."What do you want from me?" I mumbled, though I suspected the answer."Frankly speaking I want you dead there is no other way I can explain it I want to see you suffer Joan" she chuckled."You should learn from your mistakes not repeat them" I spite I knew I shouldn't be triggering her since she had the upper hand but I couldn't stop myself. "You have a lot of nerve showing up on your face""I've learned from my mistakes Joan and this time I promise I won't let you go" she challenged and I gulped hard."Karma is a bitch isn't it" I laughed mockingly. "You're not able to live with your failures that's why you're back here looking for a way to justify your obsession for power!""Shut up!" she yelled kicking me in the ribs I coughed out in pain but I refused to cower from her, she's done enough damage already."Y
Joan's pov"No Rex leave from here it's a trap" I yelled struggling in the hold of the guards, Gwen smiled wickedly as she took a gun approaching him."I came alone just like you wanted, here's your money, let her go" he declared, placing the bag forward."You're no fun straight to business already" she started enjoying every single bit of this."Rex leave she's not going to let you go" I pleaded, their hold on my arm strengthened the more I moved."I'm not leaving here without you Joan!" Rex promised warming my heart. "No-" "Shut up!" Gwen yelled interrupting me."I don't want any more work this ain't no movie the hero isn't saving the heroine, I am not the villain here but if I am then this will movie is a tragedy""You got what you wanted Gwen I'm with the money let Joan go you can take me instead""That wasn't the deal Rex" she nodded towards one of her men then he walked towards Rex taking the bag from his hands."Now lets have some fun Rex since both of you are so in love you
Rex's pov"Joan!" I yelled in agony rushing to her side as she slipped to the ground."No please baby don't leave me" I pleaded, holding her face in my hands. She was unconscious.Inspecting her bullet wound she was losing a lot of blood, vastly I tugged off my shit applying pressure on her wound."Alpha" Tyler called out behind me."Call an ambulance, no get a car, they'll take longer to get here hurry!" I ordered my focus fixed on Joan.I heard his rushed footsteps signifying his leave."Joan please don't leave me I won't be able to bear it" I pleaded disheartened. Watching the color leave from her face, her once rosy cheeks turned pale.We were so close, I had saved her in a split second. It all changed."Tyler!" I yelled out, we don't have time, I had to get her to the hospital.Gently I carried her off the ground bridal style walking towards the exit when I noticed blood on the ground where Gwen stood but her body wasn't there.Had she escaped?Pushing that at the back of my mind
Rex's POV"Excuse me?" I inquired, finally looking towards Tyler."I tried to tell him to reschedule the meeting that this wasn't a good time but he replied that the pack house was under attack" I looked back at Joan kissing her hand then gently dropped it on her belly.Then I walked to Tyler, my head spinning, I couldn't leave Joan but I couldn't neglect my duties as the Alpha."Get trustee guards. I want them outside her room door and the hospital. If I leave, I want to return to see Joan the same way I left her, do you understand?""Yes alpha you don't have to worry handle this business I'll make sure she's taken care of" I trusted Tyler so I nodded."The keys to the car" he tossed it to me glancing one last time at Joan I left the room then to the exit where the car had been parked in the right spot.Before heading directly to the pack I stopped by a gadget store then got a phone I downloaded my important information from my iCloud.The pack house was in chaos, everything was disor
*Rex's POV*I stared at the other person who appeared to be a man. He noticed I was curious about who he was and finally spoke up. “you don't remember me do you” He asked. It didn't take too much of thinking to realize who he was. He was the one who attempted to kill me at the Bridge. “So this is the one that really owns the baby. He's quite pathetic for someone with a child ” I said to Gwen.Martin fumed up. “Who are you calling a pathetic person. Do you have a death wish?. Even if you don't, I am finally going to make sure I kill you properly This time” He said and brought out his gun Wich he aimed at me again. I sighed and shook my head in disappointment. “So you're going to take the cowardice way out again. You are really pathetic, no doubt about that” I said mockingly. Martin paused for a while pondering on what to say. Gwen noticed what was going on and tried to stop him. “What are you doing Martin. Shoot him now and end this finally ” She said. Martin took a deep breath and
*Beta Ryder's POV*I have gotten the answer I've been searching for. There was finally enough evidence I could use this to get Joan out of prison. “Why did you get your hands on such dirty deeds when you also had your own child” i asked Collins who didn't say anything in return. I sighed and brought out my phone to stop recording the conversation. “What is your own aim trying to help your old lover. You must be after something too” Collins suddenly asked. I was shocked to see he knows about I and Joan too. He must know me from somewhere.He smirked when he saw the look on my face. “ You're shocked I know about that. You must not really remember who I am..” he said and chuckled. I could now remember who he was. Gwen and I had visited him long ago when we were still working together. “I don't care what you have to say now. I finally have what I've been searching for. There's nothing else to worry about anymore” I said and turned to leave. Collins quickly stopped me. “Where is my da
*Gwen's POV*I had returned back home from the inn and was heading to my room to grab a few things. Everything seemed to be finally over now and Everyone that could get in my way was out of the picture. Rex's mother won't pose a threath anymore as she'll only shed endless tears on her son's death. I reached my doorstep to see the door was slightly left open. “Huh, did I forget to shut this before leaving..” I thought to myself. I ignored it and pushed the door open. The sight I saw next made move back in shock. Rex was standing and holding something that I hadn't identified yet. “what is. Going on, am I seeing a ghost or just hallucinating?” I asked myself. Rex turned to me and I could see despise on his face. It was now I realized what he was holding. He had unfortunately found the File which had the real DNA test results. “Rex..are you okay” I asked softly. He turned to me and still wasn't saying anything. My whole body was quivering in fear as he moved closer to me. He threw t
*Gwen's POV*I was in a inn with my secret lover, Martin. after taking an excuse that I had some things to sought out, I had left my bay with Rex's mother. We had fun and was relaxing on the bed. “will things go on like this forever. You And I deserve to be with each other officially ” Martin stated. I rose up and stared at him. I asked him what he means. “Rex Is clearly in our way. We need to get rid of him first and then I can claim my rightful place by your side” He stated. He was right, Rex wasn't even the real father of our baby and if I let things stay like that forever, he might find out someday. But I was scared. After everything I've done. I am scared to harm another person. “I don't know if it's a good idea. He isn't one to go down easily. I've heard of how he defeated Alpha Jerome with ease. He's too strong to defy” I stated. “Do not worry about that. I will personally take care of Rex myself. With your approval ” Martin stated. I saw it as a good opportunity to finall
*Eleanor's POV*Beta Ryder had suddenly showed up again but this time, He came with a child. It was a little girl and it made no sense she was here with him. He seemed pretty determined to find an evidence but now, he's with a child. I turned to the little girl to ask who she was. “ I'm Nia, This Mister abducted me..Those are the answers to the questions you wanted to ask aren't they?” She asked. I Petrified by her boldness and the fact she said she was abducted scared me more.“Why did you abduct a girl and decided to bring her here. Do you want to get me in more troubles again!?” I yelled angrily. Ryder was scared to see me angry. He tried calming me down saying everything was going to be okay. “I went to the address you gave me and it turns out The person that sold the cake to Gwen is her father. Left with no choice, I had to abduct her. He has agreed to meet and I'll return the girl once we get what we're searching for” He said. I Finally calmed down. A way to avenge my friend
*Collins's POV*My heart almost flew out through my mouth when I heard my little girl's voice on the phone. It dawned on me when I realized that she had been abducted. “What I this, what do you think you're doing. Why did you abduct my daughter you Psychopath!” i Yelled angrily. “You left me with no choice Collins. We'll meet and you'll tell me everything I want to know or else..you know what will happen. And do not bother trying to contact the police, you'll regret doing so” The man stated. I was so frustrated with the way he was been so commanding. “ I'll give you Two hours to return my daughter. If you don't, I'll unleash hell on your feeble soul” I yelled angrily. He had already ended the call and I was just talking to myself the whole time. I threw the phone away angrily. “What does he want. Who in the world is this lowlife daring to disturb my peace!” I said angrily. “was he here to find out something about one of the people I've once worked for!?” I asked myself. It was the
*Beta Ryder's POV*I left back for my inn. The paper given to me by the maid had the name of a shop written on it. I wasn't sure it would be easy finding the shop but was sure I will after asking around. The shop was located a little far from the main town. I set out the next morning to find the shop. After driving to the address on the paper, I Reached there and the shop was no longer there. I already expected that too. That was why I knew this was going to be hardInstead of a cake shop, there was a different type of shop now. It was now a pawn shop. I decided to walk into the shop and ask the owner some few questions. Entering the shop, the first room was empty but there was another door. I walked to it and knocked. Footsteps approached the door and it finally swung open. “Come in. a man, that looked much older than me said ” I took a deep breath and walked in.He offered me a seat and I sat down. “So, how much are you loaning ” He asked as he brought out some papers for me to fi
Over 9 months had passed and Beta Ryder was still yet to find a way to get Joan out. He visited her frequently to make her feel reassured. *Beta Ryder's POV*It's been so long since I infiltrated Rex's house. I was never able to meet the maid again. She told me there was a way to find a tangible evidence but I couldn't get it from her before the guards drove me away. The security at his house was thightened after that time and it was almost impossible to get In. But still, I found my way In without been noticed. I came in as a delivery man and thankfully, they fell for it. I searched around for the maid but no one realized who I was talking about. After a long search, I asked one of the staffs about the night the house was infiltrated by a man and she told me the maid was fired that same night. For months, I have been waiting for a Moment to meet someone who wasn't where I thought they were!. I asked if she knows her whereabouts but she told me she doesn't know much anymore. I wa
A week later. Joan was taking to court where she was to be judged. The whole pack was present so as many other people from the town.The evidences were provided and the judge gave his judgement. Joan was sentenced to twenty years imprisonment. The evidence provided is enough to proof she really did it and Joan could not provide anything to prove her innocence.Joan was taking away and locked behind bars. Gwen was so happy this finally happened. She could now claim her place in Rex's heart without having anyone ruin her sweet life. *Beta Ryder's POV*I had arrived in the town days ago to find Joan, my ex lover after my wife and I got divorced. My motive intially was to get married to her so I can become the new Alpha and take the pack from Joan's cousin. It all didn't look too good when I arrived and met Everything in a turmoil. Joan had been accused of murdering someone and was sentenced to twenty years imprisonment. I had to get her out of at all cost.Days after she got locked up,