Joan's pov"Poor thing, the Alpha seems very fond of her too bad it's going to die"My ear twitched as I began to regain consciousness."All because she isn't able to bear a child anymore, that's ironic" another voice chirped in. Gently raising my eyelids, I narrowed my eyes trying to adjust to the light.My head buzzed a bit then the last memory I could remember replayed in my mind."I told you I won't let you go this time"Bang! And then everything went black.When Gwen had shot me."At least she got to be close to him, when he ends things with her I'll be sure to show him I'm interested"They have been mumbling for a while, subconsciously I could hear their voices but I couldn't make out what they were talking about."The Alpha interested in you? Oh please he'll surely find someone young to ensure she can give birth""What are you trying to say that I'm not young?""I'm saying you shouldn't be delusional the Alpha hasn't said he was going to get rid of her yet, he could still keep
Joan's povRex helped me to the car."Easy does it" he whispered, helping me into the passenger's seat.He then took his place in the driver's seat then smiled at me. I returned it sadly then he started the ignition.As he drove carefully down the road his phone buzzed."Tyler," he answered."Yeah I found her, call off the search party, we're heading back to the pack she's going to heal at home with me by her side" the call went on for a few seconds then he ended it."Remember when you said you felt there was a spy giving information to the enemy" he brought up the conversation, his face shifting from the road then back to me."Yeah" I muttered, also remembering he had yelled at me."Do you have any idea who the spy is?" My aunt. I suspected her but I didn't have enough evidence to back up my assumptions.I might be wrong and just blaming her,"No" I responded looking out the window."It's fine okay love" he spoke gently I nodded still looking out the window.He then held my hand as
Joan's POV"Where did you go sweetheart?" Rex asked as I returned to my room.Trailing my aunt to find enough evidence to convict her I wanted to say but instead I said,"Just a walk the room got boring without you" I smiled at him then he pulled me closer."Don't you have anything to do, Alpha?" I teased trying to push away from his stronghold."Yes I do" he leaned over then nibbled on my neck, the skin flared to life as I melted in his embrace."Right by your side is where… I... belong" he said, trailing kisses down my neckline."What do you say I make you dinner?"You trying to burn down the pack?" I laughed out, he rolled his eyes, biting my nose."Now that's a challenge, you rest here while I get your dinner prepared""No Rex you don't have to go to all that trouble I'll tell someone to do it for you""No I insist since you doubt my cooking skills""I don't doubt them you just don't have any" I couldn't contain my laugh as he stared at me with a pout."Oh I'll get you for this" K
Rex's POV Joan looked at the video stunned."No that is not what it looks like" she responded denying the accusations."Are you trying to say you're not the one in the video?" Elder Leo asked."No I am but it was a mistake I didn't know Joreme was there last night"It was taken last night when she told me she went for a stroll. I knew something wasn't right but I was certain Joan was no traitor."Yes it is a bloody coincidence that Joreme was inside the pack and you happened to show up in the forest at late hours huh?" He urged with a frown.Joan nodded vigorously,"No... I... This " she stuttered, rubbing her temples, she looked tense trying to find the words."Arrest her" Elder Leo proceeded but I stood in front of her and the guards."You lay a hand on my wife and I'll make you never use that hand again" I threatened and they stepped back not daring to challenge my authority."I was with her last night. I told her to take a walk since she was uneasy so it's possible she encountere
Joan's pov The guards led me down the stairs to the underground tunnels where the dungeons were.I didn't fight them anymore Rex had promised me to get me out of here, he had saved me severely so I trusted him with my life.The stench was vile and irritating. I felt nauseous but tried to keep it down.It would only be for a little while I tried convincing myself as the hinges creaked of the rusted gates as they were pulled open.I stepped in and they closed the bars leaving me with a brick slab for bed and a tiny container that felt horrible to look out.I sat on the slab running my hands through my hair.I was reckless and stupid and it landed me in here, if only I had confided in Rex earlier he would have sent a guard to follow my aunt.But I was certain he would still find a way to get me out of here he promised me.Rex wasn't going to break his promise. He loved me as much as I loved him. I trust our love will get me out of here.Taking a deep breath I leaned on the wall overthin
Joan's POVHe took my shivering hands then cuffed me, I took a deep breath trying to calm my nerves.They led me out of the cell with each step I could hear the murmurs and noises.The trial was held in the arena, it was packed with people thirsty for gossip and drama.As I walked in with the guards the noises grew louder.Traitor! I heard someone yell in the audience, it's true what they say rumors spread like wildfire.I was escorted to the middle of the arena where the council members were inaugurated, they all stared at me at the same time making a shiver run down my spine.Rex was nowhere in sight.One of the Elders stood up raising his hand to silence the crowd."Today we are here for the trial of Joan" he yelled, projecting to the crowd."She's accused under the clause of giving information to the enemy, theft, attacking the pack and putting the Alpha in danger""I didn't do any of that!" I yelled.He looked down at me like I was a pervert."Today we are gathered to check the e
Joan's POVI looked up at Rex's blurry image due to the tears that filled my eyes."I don't care if anyone here tells me I'm a traitor or liar but it hurts more when the only one that was meant to stand by me left me to sink, I hope you see the truth soon" with those words I squinted my eyes as the tears slipped through."Make it quick" I said bracing myself for the impact.Bang! A gunshot flared through the air making my soul leave my body.A scream screeched through the air then the chaos erupted.I clutched my chest, opening my eyes. Rex was searching for the source of the sound."Everyone take cover, guards be alert!" he yelled, holding the sword ready to pounce on anything.The guards by my side left to put the crowd into order as they ran helter-skelter.Then multiple shots fired in the air as men in masks ran in the arena.They advanced towards Rex who didn't bat an eye though he held a sword and they were equipped with machine guns.The men stopped shooting as they got closer
Rex's POV"You okay?" Tyler asked I nodded not looking in his direction.As they left I looked around to see my people and the elders petrified. "Is everyone okay?" I yelled, scanning the faces of my pack members, I noticed a few cuts and bruises. My heart tightened with worry. I couldn't bear to see them hurt because of my poor choice of women."No one had been shot but due to the running and pushing of one another we have a few minor injuries"A guard reported I nodded relieved."My people I am at a loss of words on what to say I ask you to forgive me for letting the enemy breach our security bear with me so together we will build a safe and secure home,Everyone injured in this encounter will be surely treated and given a small token it can't get rid of the pain but I hope it will make it feel better now proceed to your homes thank you" I said forcing myself to be strong, they cheered and clapped then I looked towards Tyler."You're in charge of this" I pointed at him, once I was
*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,