"Execute me?" I asked, fear gripping me at her words. No, no, I can't die just yet. There's a lot I need to do. I had carefully planned things out, Jerome would never have found out about the seal, and I wouldn't be in this smelly dungeon right now if Jane hadn't done what she did. I glared at her."You caused this, Jane. You betrayed me," I shouted in anger, feeling every need to attack her, but she was cautiously standing afar off. Despite knowing how much her betrayal was currently causing me, she seemed satisfied with a sinister smile plastered across her face."Of course, I know I betrayed you, but I've made up for it."I stared at her, confused. Made up for her betrayal?.."Jerome normally wanted you beheaded in front of the entire pack, but, after much pleading from my side, he has decided to lessen your punishment. So, instead of being beheaded in front of the entire pack, you'd be hung instead," she said, a sinister laugh escaping her lips. My heart raced frantically, fear gr
I recognized the dead bodies lying scattered across the room. They were in palace guard uniforms—my guards. What had happened here? My heart pounded in my chest as I stepped cautiously through the grim aftermath of the brutal attack. The once-stately chamber now felt like a tomb.I knelt beside the lifeless bodies of the guards, many of whom had served me faithfully for years. Their lifeless eyes stared up at me, accusing me in death, and I couldn't shake the feeling that I had failed them. Their wound smelled of wolfsbane indicating that whoever had done this had first subdued them with wolfsbane and then attacked them in their weak state.Cowards! They had to attack from behind knowing my guards could not easily be taken down in battle.The doors swung open and Elder Von's smell hit my nostrils as he entered the room. His face was ashen, and his voice trembled as he spoke, "Your Majesty, there were survivors. They mentioned a group of assailants with an emblem we've never seen befor
I woke up slowly, my head throbbed with a persistent pain. I blinked against the dizziness, I tried to make sense of my surroundings. The environment felt somewhat familiar, and a sense of déjà vu washed over me. It didn't take long for the realization to set in—I was within the confines of the familiar four walls I had once served in.The exact room where my mate had broken me. His scent filled the air just as it had that night.The memories of my time as a servant echoed through my foggy mind, intertwining with the sharp ache in my head. I struggled to sit up, and took in the room that held both past and present within its confines. The room hasn't changed any much from the way it used to be. It was neatly arranged and alphaly spotless just the way Mrs Green always said it should look. Questions buzzed in my mind, and as the pain slowly subsided, I tried to piece together the events that led me back to this place. Then, one after another, like a series, it hit me. Jerome sending me
Alpha RexI entered the room and found her sitting up in bed. She looked lost staring around. I know she must be surprised to find herself back here where she was never treated right by a man who was supposed to be her mate. From the very day I brought her into my pack when she was only a Broken orphan until when she turned out to be my mate, I never treated her well and it had to take her running away for me to realize that I couldn't let go. She doesn't know it, but that one night we spent together was the most beautiful thing I ever had, and while she was gone, I regretted that I didn't savor it. Instead, I selfishly claimed her as though she wasn't human. She must hate me the most for that.I looked in her direction again, she had her eyes locked on me just the same way I had mine locked on her sleeping face last night, and her eyes, filled with lust wandered all over me as though I was some meal she was wanting to eat. And then it hit me_ the scent of her. She was wet and ready f
I watch as her eyes widened, completely caught off guard by my revelation. "What?" She asked surprised, giving me a skeptical look."A snake? A legit snake?" she asked, her tone a mix of shock and disbelief.Noticing her sudden shift in topic, I decided to take things slow, avoiding pushing her too much. Leaning in, she instinctively leaned back, a subtle pain tugging at my heart. "No, not a real snake. More like a troublemaker with a hidden agenda, lurking in the shadows."Joan scratched her head, a gesture I found kind of cute.She looked like she was trying to process it all. "So, like a two-legged, scheming snake?""Exactly" I nodded, "And we need to figure out who's pulling the strings in the shadows before things go south."Joan fidgeted on the bed again, looking like she just sat on a bed of nails. "But why would someone want to mess with your pack?" I stood up from where I sat beside her, not wanting the smell that assaulted us - i and my wolf - to linger anymore.Since she
Joan’s POV The moment my eyes fluttered open, I immediately squinted. The sun was playing a game of peek-a- boo with me, as it trickled into the room, through the little opening at the window. I smiled. And yawned. And stretched. Today was going to be a good day. I didn’t need specifics but I was pretty much optimistic. After using the bathroom, I took my toothbrush and squirted toothpaste on it. My eyes caught sight of the radio siting on the table. I bent and tuned into a channel.“Oh it’s that song!” I wiggled my butt and closed my eyes, as I danced. I jumped into the shower and sang to my heart content. When I got out of the bathroom, I continued dancing. “Please don’t stop on my account.” Rex said as he came in.“Oh my gosh!” I immediately stopped and put off the radio. He had a wide smile on his face. He looked more handsome whenever he was smiling. Watching him smile did something to my head. It was at that moment that I made up my mind that smiling Rex was the best of vers
Rex’s POVI managed to get Joan to sleep by 2am. And for the rest of the night I lay awake in bed, tossing and turning in bed. The night went by at a snail’s pace. I couldn’t wait till dawn to catch that mole in my pack. And when I do, I will show no mercy. I grounded my teeth on each as an image of a helpless Joan crossed my head.I should never have left her alone and unguarded. By the time I exhausted all plans to catch the snitch in my pack, sleep came around and stole me away, like a thief.I flung my eyes open immediately I heard a noise. “Who’s there?” I thundered.“Your highness, it’s me” I rolled my eyes. Albert the royal cloth dresser.“Why are you up so early?” I rose from the bed and walked into the bathroom.“It’s going to be a busy day” he showed me a set of clothes, I knew that belonged to my mother. “Albert tell the elders of the pack, to gather in the cell up the hill “and the little man scurried away. I busied myself with getting ready for the day. Ten I put a call
Joan’s POVI walked slowly to the Alpha’s Quarters. I didn’t expect to be made a personal maid. I took in a deep breath as I stopped in front of the door to his room. “Get it together Joan, just express your gratitude and get out of there” I muttered. I knocked on the door and waited. Then came silence. I knocked again. This time louder than the last time. I waited but no one answered. My nerves and lack of patience was driving me crazy. I jerked the door and it gave way. My eyes widened. It was open all these while? I pushed the door slightly open. Enough for me to peek my head in. I saw nothing. Then slowly but quietly I opened the door.“Your highness?” I called out to him but no reply came. I checked all the rooms but no one was there. Oh better, at least I can work in silence. I began to clean the room. Picking clothes that were lying on the floor and the chair. I turned to dress the bed, I stopped short. No one had been in it. At least that was what I could deduce from this. I l
*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,