[AZTEC]"Who is Scarlet between the two daughters?" Aztec asked, his voice chilly as he looked at the Franzels. Now that they had come here, they surely had some answers for him too, now? Because if that wasn't the reason, then there was no point in them showing up here. He had seen it for himself yesterday and now, he needed them to make sure they didn't try to play him again. "She is," Doctor Franzel said as he looked at his daughter, Scarlet. He knew there was no point in hiding shit from Aztec, because eventually the alpha would find out that they had been playing the long game with him, and they would be long doomed. No matter what happened, maybe it was right that they started over on the lane of truth, but was that a place that Aztec was willing to trade with this family, especially now of all the times? "And who is she?" Aztec asked, pointing at Sandra who wasn't even bothered by the fact that this man probably hated her to the core. He could do whatever he wanted with he
[AZTEC]"Don't tempt my fury, wolf," Aztec said as he let out a warning growl. It was a little too early for this family to get into his way. He had been patient with this family, and now, maybe it was time for them to get the hell out of his life. Sure, he had needed a wife, but damn, they had forced an unexpected wife on him. It wasn't something he would ever really appreciate, no matter who it was."Also, not a word of the switch to anyone. I don't care whether you go, but if I so much as whisper about my wife being the unexpected wife, I will hunt you down. By now, you all know how much I love a chase, alright. "That being said, leave, before I make you,” Aztec said to the Franzels, and Scarlet looked at her siste angrily. Of all the things she had expected to happen, she hadn't expected that the alpha would take Sandra’s side. She was supposed to be kicked out of the alpha’s house, so that Scarlet would take her rightful place, but it seemed like the alpha Aztec had made up hi
[AZTEC]"Why did you want me to stay, Aztec?” Sandra asked, now that they were left alone in the mansion. She didn’t see any reason for the young Marshall to want her here. If anything, their ties were already cut and no matter what happened, Sandra wasn't going to pretend like they were married. She was done playing the responsible girl when all the marriage had gotten her were so many enemies. Enemies that she didn't even think she could afford. It was like the contract had taken a toll on her, and her mental health she had suffered in a marriage that wasn't even genuine. She had been alone when she had people, and even when her world had crashed, she didn't have anyone to talk to because then they would know she was breaking apart and that wasn't expected of a luna. The fact that her marriage had bound her to the most coveted bachelor in Adamera city, made her life even harder. So if this was her chance to want out of it completely then Sandra was going to leave. She wasn't goi
[AZTEC]"I know you know the side effects of a rejection, especially by an alpha. And if it's any consolation, the side effects apply to both the rejected and the rejecter. So you don't have to worry about having to face the consequences alone,” Aztec began and Sandra just sighed.The alpha she had lived with over the past few months never took things steady. He was somewhat an impatient man, who would do whatever it took to get what he wanted, irrespective of who got hurt in the process. It was almost like he owned the world and everyone living in it needed to acknowledge that. That man made life a horror and nothing would have prepared her for this. Maybe the alpha was changing or maybe he was grooming her for his convenience. There were situations that Sandra couldn't even deny were plausible at the moment. Maybe someday she would get over this, right?"Does it really matter now, Aztec? I have a life, one that doesn't revolve around you and the wolves—” Sandra began and Aztec got
[SANDRA]Walking through the gates of Marina designs, Sandra wondered what her life had become. She had once been a human girl with nothing but her job and yet today, as she walked through these gates, she knew something had changed, and it wasn't just about her. A part of her knew the truth that was waiting for her within, and she was ready to face it. Maybe it was scary, but she would have to go through this, alone and this early, otherwise there would be hell for her to pay when the time came. And right now, she wasn't really ready for such a commitment with her reality. Scarlet Franzel was a sinister little bitch, and Sandra was willing to bet that her sister had ruined or was in the process of planning how to ruin her workplace for her too. Maybe that was alright, because today, she had something else in mind. Something that would make her either a selfless person or the most selfish employee that marina had ever had."Morning Sandra,” one of the Marina employees greeted and S
[SANDRA]"About that. I came to tell you that I'm resigning, Noah," Working with you has been a good experience, but I need some time off. Maybe I will reconsider re-joining Marina once I get my affairs in order, Sandra began and she could see the smile on Noah's face instantly fall.It wasn't so hard to tell what the man was thinking. Marina was a small design company, and couldn't compete against the giants that had made their intent to hire Sandra known. However, Sandra was making this choice for her own good.She needed some time alone, some time with her family, who was just her nana. She needed a break from everything and the only way to make that happen, was to leave Marina."Why? Did we do anything the wrong way? Is it because of the promotion? Do you want a higher position? We can offer you that,” Noah said and Sandra couldn't help but let out a low chuckle.It was quite hilarious seeing the man literally begging her to stay, especially when this same man had taken her rightf
[SANDRA]"We’re here,” the cab driver said, thirty minutes later, when they reached Mehri. It wasn't hard to tell where the famous cancer centre in the city was, and given how distraught the woman looked, the driver had assumed that Sandra didn't want to talk. Besides, if he had been going in the wrong direction, she would have stopped him, right?"Thank you. Here’s your bill, and keep the change,” Sandra said, not even bothering to wait for the cab driver to say anything. She had her things in her mind as she got out of the cab.She knew her nana would be the most affected by the things Scarlet had done yesterday, and she wanted to confirm if there were any risks with the upcoming surgery. Now that she had quit working at Marina, Sandra had enough time to be with her nana. She would be able to say her goodbyes properly this time, unlike her parents, who were snatched from her without so much as a goodbye. She was alone, but maybe this time, she wasn't exactly alone.Walking into Me
[SANDRA] "Come out kid. My sweet child thinks I’m lying,” Diana said and the curtains opened, to reveal the last person she had ever thought she would ever see here, and much less with her grandma. Seeing him here made a lot of sense now, especially with all that had been happening, and Sandra had so many questions. One of them was privacy. "Hello, Sandra,” a familiar voice said and it took everything in Sandra not to lose her shit right now. "Nana?” Sandra asked looking at her nana for an explanation. There was just no way this was the person she had in mind. Her life was slowly getting back on its footing and yet here she was with her fate in her hands and eye even then, she still ended up in the same spot. Santa hated this. "Do you know him, Sandra? He’s a good kid. He’s been coming here for the past three months. I wanted to introduce the two of you, but I fight you'll scare the poor kid away. Besides, he had always wanted to meet my granddaughter. “I must say I always
[AZTEC] "He divorced me, remember?” Sandra argued and Rodrigo just let out a deep chuckle."Divorced you? Girl, you’re everything to him. You even have shares in your name at the house of Marshall. If anything he gave you the second largest shares in the company and even had an asset finance account for you. “If he really divorced you, and if that was just alimony then why did he take his time to make sure that it was in the right spot? Why would he pay too much attention to the little details and keep everything the way it needed to be then? “He worships you, Gina. He believed in you and you are everything to him. Even after the year ended, he never filed for a divorce. Instead, he bought properties and put them in his name and yourself. “He said that he was hoping that maybe someday, if he never met you again, maybe the finances and the wealth in your name would be enough of an apology for what he did to you. You were his lifeline, Gina.“You're his lifeline and without you, he
[AZTEC]“Sir, do you need anything?” a nurse said, as she tapped Aztec who was sleeping on the cold benches. For the rest of the day, the young Marshall had not even gotten up, let alone even making a move from where he had been laying. He had stared at the same spot, waiting and listening. He had heard when the general came to his daughters and even when the general checked out. He had heard the hospital was scheduled and frankly him being there worried people a lot. He looked tired and fatigued even though he had been sleeping."No, I’m alright, thank you,” Aztec said as he went back to sleep. He was hungry and hadn't eaten shit in so many hours. He had been too busy worrying about Sandra and Gemma and he couldn't even think of something else. "But sir, you’ve been sleeping here the whole day. Are you okay? We did notice that your temperatures are alternating rapidly. Please let us take care of you. “Besides, you are in the hospital and it wouldn't be fair if we let you suffer e
[AZTEC] For hours, Aztec Marshall sat in the hospital waiting room on the ground floor, while his wife and Gemma were on the third floor. He wanted to go to them, but he was also worried that he would be a little too possessive of his mate and they would send him away. He didn't want to do that to them and he didn't want to be kicked out of the hospital. He was going to be diligent, even though he could see people taking photos of him. Thanks to his popularity and everything that related with his life, Aztec had become an internet topic. Everyone was gushing over him for being brave and wanted to thank him in person, and on the other hand, he was cuddled up on one of the waiting benches, sick and tired. He hadn't slept in weeks and he didn't remember the last time he ever slept. His nights and days were filled with Sandra, though it was somewhat heartbreaking that the woman he wanted so much hated him."Where are my daughters?” General Stevens came to the hospital a few hours afte
[AZTEC] The nation was busy, everyone was having all eyes on the Franzels and the Marshalls. There were so many things happening at the same time, but none of them could have prepared anyone for the impact that Sandra Franzel had on them all. For starters, she had been the reason Scarlet had been murdered by Aztec, an act that would eventually be investigated, but the chances of the Franzels coming out and saying that their alpha was the one who had murdered their daughter were close to none.They had betrayed their alpha first and that was grounds for treason in the werewolf culture. They didn't stand a chance. They knew that they didn't have any other option left because with Aztec Marshall, it was either death or death. Nothing else came in between especially when it came to the Luna he was still hoping to bring to his side. The alpha was raging, there were explosions which also meant that the military was eventually going to be involved."Gemma, don't leave this hospital. I wil
[AZTEC]It wasn't daily that explosions were experienced in one of the most secure buildings in the city of Adamera, not to mention the sheer fact that Sandra, Aztec’s ex had been the one targeted. That wasn't coincidence, and even the blind to the situation could see it all too. It was crazy, because everyone knew not to go against Aztec Marshall."I will take care of her well. I always have,” Logan said, making Aztec grit his teeth. He didn’t like Logan and frankly the same could be said for the medical personnel too. He wasn't a fan of Aztec from the moment he and Gemma had learned that Sandra was being forced into a contract marriage with the man. Of course as usual they had tried to give Sandra options but then her parents had been insistent, and Sandra had also figured that there was no point in trying to run away from her horrible reality.That was because no matter what she did, she would always come back to that point of helplessness. She never wanted to burden her friends
[AZTEC]"I'll kill them,” Aztec managed out when he reached the company and saw the explosion. He could still see the damage there. The pavements were filled with wish shards, and the car had been blown to bits. Everyone was checking on everyone, and those that were hit by the shards were trying to get some medical care. There were still no paramedics, save for the pack members who had come to help the people who had been hurt. It had been a command by the pack’s beta, Rodrigo and so far, they were doing so well. Everyone seemed busy, and Gemma was studying the car for anything and everything that could tell them who their attacker was. She was checking where the explosion had started from and what had happened. Sure she knew that someone was trying to send a message, but even in her state, she was hoping that she could be of help to the people there.“I’ll kill them all,” Aztec whispered agAin as he took in the sight before him. He was looking for his Luna, the love of his life, a
[AZTEC]‘You had her, and you lost her. Now it seems like you're gonna lose her again.’‘How many more times does she have to be hurt before you realize what you’re doing to her?’‘You should have let her go, when she left, but you keep roping her into every disaster in your life.’‘You don't deserve her.’‘She’s too good for you.’Aztec Marshall was in a fight with his subconscious. It kept reminding him of everything that he had done wrong and how he could have fixed all of this earlier, but he was too much of a coward to even work it out. He had had the chance to step up, to get her back, to fight for her.He had promised to give her a good life at the altar, and while that had been an illusion for a moment, he should have been kinder to her. He should have done better, and he knew it. Funny how all of this was coming at him when he was headed to another accident that involved her. He wasn't good for her and he knew it, but how was he supposed to teach his heart to hold on and fig
[SANDRA] "The confession. Now,” Aztec said and that was all it took for the Fresnels to turn on the camera and start streaming their apology and confession."Good afternoon Adamera. We as the Franzels come forward to offer our apologies and sincere condolences to everyone that died because of our company. As it stands, everything we were accused of was true. “We were negligent and greedy and we did whatever we wanted to, to get the money, now that we think about it, we overreached. For so many years we misuse the trust the public had in us as we used that to make the terrible drugs. “We will recall all our products from the shelves and reimburse the entrepreneurs who were affected by the move. After this confession, we will surrender ourselves to the joint authority of the werewolves and the humans and face the trial with the highest penalty. “Our daughter, Scarlet, was at the center of this and we should have seen it earlier. Hwoeve rthat won't matter now, because she is dead. So
[SANDRA] "The confession. Now,” Aztec said and that was all it took for the Fresnels to turn on the camera and start streaming their apology and confession."Good afternoon Adamera. We as the Franzels come forward to offer our apologies and sincere condolences to everyone that died because of our company. As it stands, everything we were accused of was true. “We were negligent and greedy and we did whatever we wanted to, to get the money, now that we think about it, we overreached. For so many years we misuse the trust the public had in us as we used that to make the terrible drugs. “We will recall all our products from the shelves and reimburse the entrepreneurs who were affected by the move. After this confession, we will surrender ourselves to the joint authority of the werewolves and the humans and face the trial with the highest penalty. “Our daughter, Scarlet, was at the center of this and we should have seen it earlier. Hwoeve rthat won't matter now, because she is dead. So