JOAN’S POVI had a wide smile plastered on my face as I stroll through the hallway back to my room. This had been the first time I was happy in a long time. I wouldn’t call this happiness though, more like I was just in a good mood.After I had ate the food the head chef had practically forced into me, I sat among them and helped with a few chores here and there not wanting to stay idle. And my friends were beyond occupied with their works to hang out.We chatted with the head chef who have with time became like a mother figure to me. She had seen much of life than I initially insinuated and would always offer her wise advice when needed. She had really helped in cheering me up whenever I would return worrying with Alpha’s untouched food.Night time came before I had realized and soon I was walking with a tray filled with dinner food to the queen’s wing for Alpha Rex as usual. At some point I will have to seize with this and stop wasting food since he doesn’t even glance at it. I had
TYLER’S POV“This is taking ridiculously too long to figure out. I am starting to give up hope that we are going to find anything.” Levi, one of the council member complained for the umpteenth time as we rummaged through the remains of the after attack.“Stop wizzing and don’t be such a child. Wear your council member panties and get on with this. Stop talking and concentrate for you might miss some clue” I barked out order, my eyes completely fixed on the damaged parts in front of me.It was only fair that I was commanding him cause I had replaced Alpha Rex for a while before he get back on his track again. And I knew Levi wouldn’t mind owning up to the fact that among all the council members, he was the only one I had grown to accommodate and I could safely say we are a bit of a friends.Most of the council members are old and have been in that position since the last Alpha that is Alpha Rex father but Levi was younger much like myself and Rex, having to inherit the position from hi
TYLER’S POVI tried to reason through my head why would someone be wanting to access her room at this time if the night but no reason I came up with made sense. I had spend quite sometimes in the kitchen and the night had gradually progressed deeper.No one apart from the guards stationed outside are supposed to be in the wing and the fact that the two guards are currently standing guard outside really made me to conclude that this are intruders. And seeing them forcefully trying to unlock her door is another red flag.The whole wing is engulfed in silence except for the soft mumbling between the two figure and the clattering of small iron, which I guess they were trying to unlock the door with. They would mumble something to each other, look around the hallway and then continue working on the door. I stood just by the corner of the hallway, hidden by the wall and picking my head to watch then. The fact that they carried no source of light with them just showed how they were hell ben
JOAN’S POVI couldn’t begin to imagine what would have happened if Tyler hasn’t showed up. The decision of getting under the bed was a last minute decision and I didn’t know what came over me but I just trusted by gut and jolted down from the bed to under it just in time for the door to be swung open.Placing my palm tightly around my mouth for fear that I might make any sound that would attract them to my exact hiding spot. For a moment I couldn’t make out anything that was happening except for my beating heart.Even though I began to hear their voices, I was to terrified to make sense to whatever they were saying and soon enough there was utter silence and then they began to move through stuffs. I needed not anyone to inform me that they were searching. Searching for me!I closed my eyes and readied myself to be discovered cause I knew sooner or later, they are going to look under the bed. I was forced back in memory to when I was trying to escape Alpha Jerome’s guard. It felt like
REX’S POVThe night was dull and the sky was covered with gloomy clouds, hovering over the moon like it was to my happiness. I had tried to let go of whatever was tugging at my heart but it just keep getting stronger and stronger. Even myself had retreated to the back of my mind and never showed up unless when she came.The only time I would feel his presence was when Joan came into the room. He would watch her drop the food and try to get me to eat and then walk back out. For some twisted reason that was the only thing that kept me going. I would wait for her to drop breakfast, and then lunch and then finally dinner. Even though I don’t give the food a second glance, I do look forward to her coming and she was always in time. She was the only person that was keeping me sane and stopping me from doing insane things to myself.My mother is dead. I had long since known that fact but accepting it. Accepting that my mother was no more was proving to be the hardest task I had ever embark
JOAN’S POVYou knew you had a very good and relaxed night sleep when you wake up and struggled to remember when the heck you fell asleep. That was exactly what was happening to me from the moment I opened my eyes, laying comfortably on my bed as I stare at the ceiling, rummaging through my brain and trying to remember when was the last time I was conscious.I shoved away a strand of hair that was stubbornly sticking to my face and tickling my nose in the process. I haven’t had the chance to give a single glance at the mirror but I knew with the way my hair was laying wildly around the pillow that I looked exactly what you would define a mess as. A mirror.I remembered my mirror was supposed to be at the wall of the room that was adjacent to the bed so I cranked my head to stare at it but instead of the usual plane mirror, I was met with an entirely different scene which caused me to froze in place. Then I turned my head to the other side to make sure I wasn’t seeing things and yeah t
REX’S POVYou know that kind of a particular hazy memory you have of something, the kind you cannot clearly remember but you knew definitely was there. That was exactly the kind of memory I had about the piece of jewellery.I recognised it, I have ever seen it but where? With who? I can’t remember so I had to deal with two pairs of eyes staring at me expectedly waiting for an answer while I stared at the necklace in my hands. “Where? Your highness?” Tyler asked, probably thinking I might have zoned out whereas I was deeply in thought as to where I had seen the necklace before or perhaps with whom I have seen it. But my hazy memories of it refused to clear up and I was forced to give up and answer his question.“I can’t really remember where exactly but I am sure I would. I just needed time to think about it” I replied, tugging the necklace away so we would continue with the discussion.Tyler said, the two unknown men where chased down by the guards but when they entered into the fore
JOREME’S POVI gazed intensively at the red liquid that splashed on my hand, as if my heated glare will wipe it away. With a thud, the owner of the blood drop on the hard floor of my room, the red liquid oozing and coating around him. He stumble about for a bit and finally stopped moving, resting dead on the pool of his own blood.My head turned away from him slowly to glanced at the other guard, who by now, was grumbling with fear and begging for mercy. I smirked inwardly. Should he have known how I operated, he would have never wasted his time to to beg. To think I will offer any form of mercy? Ridiculous. With me, you get what you deserve. They have been working under me for centuries, I was actually hurt they have not realised that till date.“Your majesty, show mercy! I will do all I can to get back the girl. I assure you” he pleaded, going down on his knees and hanging his head low.“I gave you one instruction. A single instruction. Do not allow yourself to be caught or seen. Do
*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,