JOAN’S POVI was honestly holding onto the last string of patience I have if not I would have strangle to the man in front of me to death, or at least try to.He stood rooted in front of me neither of us willing to back down from the glaring war we embarked on. He had to know that being an Alpha doesn’t give him the right to control my life in such a way that he was trying to now.I am not as strong as I claimed but neither am I the naive girl he took me for, I refused to be toast around like baggage if trash and that’s it.“Keep your options to yourself or better yet shove it we’re the sun does not shine. I am not picking neither of the two, the earlier you let that sink into your head, the better for the both of us” I deadpanned, my determined vision focused on his.Clearly my words touched some nerve considering how he growled loudly and made a move to get a hold of me again. Unfortunately for him, I figured out his moves and dash quickly to the left making him to stagger coward bu
JOAN’S POV“Come on, you look so down. This is not something to so worried about. Look at it this way, at least you got to be closer to work. No need for the long walk” Iris tried to comfort me while she helped me clean up the room I was assigned in the palace.She was always the positive one in my circle, trying very hard to make everyone see the good in every situation but I was finding it very hard to dictate any good in my current situation, instead, I felt the need to run away and never turn back.Yes I ended up choosing one of the options and I choose to live in the palace rather than to cook for him. When I weighed my options and decided to go for the first, I thought I would be given some abandoned room at the basement of the palace but as my luck always have it, he choose to give me a room right opposite of his.I considered changing for the second option when he pointed out my room but I had rather plug out my own eyes that go back on my words again. So I continued to yell o
JOAN’S POVThe day went by in a jiffy, with me saving him dinner and retiring to bed. I toasted and turned on my new bed for the most part of the night and when I fell asleep and started falling deeper into it, the cock crowed and I had to get up.I woke up with the thought of my aunt which I left behind in the blood stream park with no explanation of my whereabout. I remembered how I left the house with a promise of filling her in on everything that happened when I returned from my meeting with the Alpha and that was it.This made me realise how I suck and have created the habit of just disappearing without a trace and not a single goodbye. At least I had my reasons of doing so but still I was not been fair just bailing out on her like that, she must be very worried.Feeling very down and emotional, I head to the Alpha’s room. Three knocks and a moment of waiting before I had a faint come in from within. He was sitting at his usual spot on a chair in front of a moderate table facing
JOAN’S POVStephen was working about in the kitchen, cleaning the floor while chatting freely with some of the maids. She does not work in the kitchen but sometimes they are requested to sweep and clean it when the kitchen is short of staffs.Seeing her freely chatting with others when she was vehemently angry at me really pulled a string from my heart. I wanted everything to be back to normal but she was been so difficult and childish if you ask me. Anger was starting ti boil up in me but I tried as much as I could to press it down before stepping into the kitchen.“Hey” I greeted the head chef who was the first to see me and then everyone else. I noticed how everyone threw a small hi and hellos except Stephen who faced her work with much more concentration after she realised I was the one who walked into the kitchen.I dropped the cups where a few maids were washing some cutleries and made my way to where the head maid stood. “Good morning” she greeted giddily, swaying her hip and h
REX’S POVShe took her time, but eventually she moved closer, standing more than five feet away from me and that was it. My gaze never left her’s and neither did her’s left mine. We kept staring at each other waiting for the inevitable.She looked like she had rather be anywhere else than with me and will use the slightest opportunity she find to get the hell away from me. She sure wasn’t scared of me but she looked nervous and fed up with my shit. I had be fed up with me if I were her.Why then did I do that to her? I just can’t help it. To be sincere I am ready to accept her as a mate but the fact that It didn’t end well the last time I accepted someone was really scaring the heck out of me. I do not even know where to start from. I have a feeling the moment I showed any sign of interest in her, she was going to run away which I am not looking forward to.“Take a seat” I murmured before I could stop myself and the look she gave me almost caused me to chuckle. She gazed at me to be
JOAN’S POVWhat was I thinking? Why on earth do I have to show him I care. Now I have make a total fool of myself in front of him. I honestly couldn’t deny the fact that the food taste like heaven. It’s been so long I tasted something as richly made as this. I have resisted the urge to moan in total bliss for quite a number of times when he was seated in front of me. How I wish I could savor that taste forever. Immediately he left the room, I continued eating, now my previous thought of how in hell he manage to finish this lot of food clarified. The food is just so delicious and tasty you could get lost in it. I really need to give that head chef a thump up for her blessed hands.I did not finished the food but I sure as heck are more than half of it. When I was done, I had to struggle with my filled up stomach before I could get up from the seat. I made a few trip around the room just to get myself to be comfortable enough to get back on my work track. After a few to and fro betw
JOAN’S POVI should have probably adhere to my gut feeling when it warned me about invading the inhabited corner of Alpha Rex wing but now it was late, too late to turn back. “Err I….uhm” I tried to search my brain for any reasonable words that will explain what I was doing in this abandoned room that would not make me sound like some sort of creep.I dare not turn back. I need not to turn back to know who it was. That menacing voice was all I need to hear to know who it belong to.I hate been caught up in a situation where you have no explanation to give that was why over all I avoid people’s business but sometimes I tend to get too cut up in my head and do things before realising that they were actually not what I was suppose to do.Take now for instance, I was just having a tour like a normal person but then my curiosity had to get the best of me causing me to be in a situation I can’t get myself out of.I had foot steps from behind me and soon Alpha Rex was in front of me, his f
JOAN’S POVNight time came in a jiffy and when I was finally done with the work I called upon myself, the moon is high up in the sky with the stars sprinkled around it.Surprisingly, nothing around the room pointed out to me who the owner of the room was. Apart from the dresses here and there, and some jewelries. Nothing personal was in the room. I even tried opening all the drawers, toilet, closet, nothing. Nothing point out who once lived in this room.I gave up my search when it became progressively tiring, instead, I focused on cleaning and leave when I was done. Not before trying to open up the other room of course. But for my own good, it was locked.After returning the cleaning supplies back to the supply room. I stopped by the kitchen hoping to get me dinner before going to bed. I thought that probably all the workers had long gone and I will have to fix something myself, but surprisingly a few workers were still around.Some watching dishes, others cleaning surfaces and putt
*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,