“I want you to tell your mate that you are sterile” my mother’s words had taken most part of my reasons even though it has been hours since she uttered them.Like always I tried to wiggle my way out of her demands but this time around she was adamant and not ready to consider any of my excuses. She was hell bend in seeing that I informed Joan of my condition or rather the curse inflicted on me.I also wanted to tell her about it and lift the weight off my shoulder but I just couldn’t bring myself to tell her. I would never admit this out loud, not even to my mother but I was scared. Scared she might run off forever if she found out I won’t be able to make her pregnant. I am scared she might flee just like my ex Luna if I told her she will be childless for the rest of her life if she stayed with me.I know that I will have to tell her the truth one day but just not now. In other to, I will have to be ready and brace myself for any action she was going to take but my mother wasn’t going
JOAN’S POVSince my return a few weeks now, today was the first time I met up with all my groups of friends. Iris, Logan and even Stephen was here though her words were just short. She doesn’t even answer my questions, only talk to either Iris or Logan but at least she was here and I was going to appreciate what I could get.I bite into my second sandwich, mourning at the tastefulness of the food. Iris is always top notch when it comes to making food, no one I knew of could possibly beat her cooking skills so I was going to savour this moment and food as much as I can cause I knew I wouldn’t be getting much of it in the near future judging by the fact that we hardly have time to see each other.The chief maid in the wing she worked was kind enough to give her a time out apart from her usual lunch break so she used it to catch up with the three of us. I jumped at the opportunity immediately she arrived cause I was really bored out of my mind so did Logan as she claimed. Stephen wanted
JOAN’S POV“Oh shit” I repeated, my hand finding it way into my already disheveled hair, scattering it even more.The three pairs of eyes all gazed at me with worry and underlying curiosity. Iris was the first to interject. “What is the matter Joan? Anything we should be wary about?” She inquired, her hands folded gracefully on her lap.“The sun is setting” I murmured which despite the silence in the room, took them a few seconds to register what I said.“And?” Stephen talked directly to me for the first time.“And we have been sitting here all day” I replied, my vision still trailed on the orange sun through the window.“Is that a bad thing? I mean we all are on break right and that was the reason we decided to hang out. And beside none of our service will be needed in the palace for the rest of the day except…..” She abruptly stopped her rambling when she finally realised what exactly I was trying to convey. “You are not needed for the rest of the day too right?” Both Logan and
REX’S POVWhen she did not turned up for lunch I didn’t have that much of thought because I knew she had this tendency of getting carried away by other things which will cause her to forget completely about her responsibilities. So I sat on the dining and waited.Alas when the food showed up, it was brought by one of the maids much to my dismay. From the moment I asked her of Joan’s whereabout and she said she haven’t seen her since today, I began to worry.I calmed myself down enough to eat lunch at the same time, feeding myself with the thought that she might have wondered around the palace again and was carried away by her curiosity. After I have eaten, my presence was immediately requested by some werewolves in the park who were protesting about the lack of security at the villagers near the boarder.After my session with them, I returned back to the palace discovered that she was still absent. The worry was little at first but when I searched her room and realised she wasn’t ther
JOAN’S POVBefore I could actualise what was going on, Alpha Rex scooped me into his hands, holding me tightly against his rock hard chest. I could tell clearly that there is more to the hug than any normal hug. He managed to conveyed so much with just a single hug. I was made to understood that he was never going to let me go no matter what. Come hell or whatever is in between.At first I was too stunned to even move, I just let him hold me tight with my hands loosely hanging at either side of me but as the hug progressed, I gently raised my hands and placed them round his neck making him to tighten his hold on me if that was even possible. My logical reasoning is shouting and yelling at the back of my mind, urging me to push him away and get out of the room that minute, reminding how he does not deserve to hold me this close after everything he did to me but how could I overpower the mate bond. It was just not possible so I gave in and enjoy the moment while it lasted.Was it minut
REX’S POVWith a boiling heart, I shoved away everything placed neatly in front of my mirror, sending them all to the marbled floor. I heard the fragile stuffs break as they collided with the hard floor but I was no where near satisfied. I moved to the next thing in my line of vision and was about to send it to it doom when my door was forcefully pushed ajar. For a moment I stopped in my track and wished she was the one who had perhaps returned. I was starting to believe my assumption until Tyler’s voice rang through the entire room.“I take it she is not back” he casually stepped into the room, closing the door behind him and trolling toward me.“She is back” I replied, giving up on my quest to destroy everything in my room. “Then why the sudden display of energy?” He questioned and I could make out a bit of amusement in his voice which stir up my already foul mood even more.“Just get out and stay away” I dismissed him, setting myself on the bed for the first time in forever and l
JOAN’S POVWhat was I even thinking? I was so naive and pathetic for having even the slightest thought that he would change. That we would perhaps work out some days. I should have known. I should have never gave in to that hug, I should have pushed him away and left the room before he had the chance to send me out like some unwanted pieces of trash.To say I was hurt would be an understatement. I was beyond pained and furious at the same time. The fact that I did not invite myself to his room and neither did I invite myself to his embrace but he still had the gut to toast me out got me really mad. I wanted nothing but to strangle him to death, to spat at his face and tell him just how much I equally despised him, how much I do not care about whatever bond was between us and he could go ahead and reject me for all I care.But just the thought of been rejected by him caused my wolf to winced, dreading the thought like a plague. Why did I have to be mated to him of all the males. “Why
REX’S POV“There had been an attack again your highness” I was about to question the guard for barging into the room but his words caused me to halt in shock, the spoon I had just picked up slipping out of my hand and falling to the ground with a clattering sound.An attack again. “Where?” I asked or more like whispered to him, as I was still in some sort of a daze. “Just a few miles away from the palace” the guard replied, his head still hanging low. “Most of the council members and even Tyler are present. Investigation have started and…” He started but I did not wait to hear the end of whatever it was he was saying as I dashed out of the dining in a hurry a few guards already behind me.An attack again was shocking enough and to think that it was just a few miles away from my palace was more of an alarm warning me to wake up from whatever daze I was in and act immediately.I reached the scene in no time and the only word I could describe it was “destroyed”. Practically everything
*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,