[SANDRA]"Please don't tell me you went to see him,” Gemma said to Sandra when her best friend walked through the doors, looking like the poster child for fatigue. She looked like she had all the anger issues in the world and still managed to look dashing and distressed at the same time. It was a difficult state to understand but Gemma always understood her."Well… I went to say hi, and found a ghost for a man,” Sandra said as she unzipped her jacket and plopped on the couch. She was tired and worried about so many things, but she was certain she wouldn't regret going to see Aztec. It gave her a sense of fulfillment seeing him in that state, but then a part of Sandra could tell the joy that was in his eyes when Aztec had seen Sandra. He looked like seeing her had given him a breath of new life and had given him a purpose. No matter what the purpose was, or what it was going to be, Sandra was sure that she had pressed the like button on the man who had taken everything for her."You
[SANDRA]"Is everything ready?” Gemma asked over the phone. It wasn't clear what all of that was about, but one thing that was certain, was that it had to be about Sandra. It had to be about the girl Gemma had sworn to love with all she had and didn't have. She was the only person Sandra had literally and was going to show up for her, even when the skies were darker on them all. Gemma was easily the best thing that ever happened to the young Franzel. Sandra had been away from the limelight for over five years, and anyone could have thought that she had left the country or even Adamera. However, all this while, Sandra had been busy planning her return to the face of Adamera. She knew that the moment she showed her face everyone would want to know what happened to her. She was what the society would always label as Aztec’s ex. Oh, but there was chaos awaiting Sandra once she was done. And maybe she knew that too, because the moment she had agreed to get out of hiding, she felt sure
[SANDRA]"You look thin, Sandra. You have changed a lot. Logan here said that you only ate once every three days, even with your intense training. “I’m not sure what you are planning to do when you manage to be a skeleton like that, but you need to start taking your emails seriously,” Gemma said and Sandra just sighed. Of course, Logan has not said a word to Gemma about it. Sandra had been starving her body, and with the werewolf abilities she had developed over the years, she had realized she could eat whenever she wanted to and whatever she wanted to, which was ideally not the best thing for her, given how fast she was developing. She had once been marked by a strong alpha wolf in the worst of ways, and she had survived him, which meant that she had the ability to be an alpha wolf herself. She was powerful, and strong in so many ways, even as she was hidden from the man who was looking for her, the man who wanted her in different ways, that Sandra thought that the alpha was bein
[SANDRA]"Everything is ready ma’am,” the person on the other end of the home said to Gemma who let out a sigh of relief. She wasn't sure whether Sandra would love the surprise, but she sure hoped that's why would, because she had done a lot to make this happen. Granted, it wasn't a must that Sandra accept it, but then they had been preparing for war for a long time and it was time that they finally made it known to the world that they were declaring war on Aztec Marshall."Perfect, I hope you invited the media as I told you earlier. They are crucial to the plan and without them, this will be a bust,” Gemma reminded for the hundredth time, even though she knew that her team would never fail her. She just wanted it all to be perfect because she understood that Sandra had so many limitations on herself. It was almost like she was scared of what the new reality would look like and yet at the same time, she wanted to see it get through to the worst of phases.She had worked hard for thi
[SANDRA]"Good morning everyone. We invited you over here for a special announcement,” Logan began and Sandra could feel herself faltering. She had never been used to a mass crowd and she wasn't sure she could handle herself. However, Gemma was with her, gently squeezing her hands as if to tell her that she could do this; the special announcement, the camera flashes. It's crazy how the first thing they did after she had shown up was hold a press conference that she had no clue what it was about. She had a terrible feeling about this, and the fact that Gemma was wearing her usual sinister smile, made Sandra even more nervous. She could smell the fact that her sister had done something insane from a long distance and it was wild."Please pay attention and make sure to not translate the announcement into whatever you want to make of it. As it stands, you are in the Stevens compound, and so much could happen here and no one would even hear about it. “That is not a threat, but a polite
[SANDRA]"Chin up, sis. Don't let them see you falter. We’re going up against demons, love and they need to see that you’re not scared,” Gemma whispered and Sandra nodded while the media watched in shock. They had clearly not expected this, but then it wasn't like there was anything they could do other than pay attention and listen to what the new heiress was on about."Good morning Adamera. I will not take any questions today. However, I would just like to thank my sister who cared for me and my father for coming for me when I needed him the most. “I look forward to interacting with all of you for the better future of Adamera and when weaponry listens. Thank you for showing up. That is all I have to say,” Snadra said as she watched the paparazzis sigh defeatedly.She knew they had questions about where she had been for the five years she had disappeared from the limelight. Of course, it was expected, since she had even quit her job at Marina. She didn't care about the job and the
[AZTEC] "Turn the television on brother. You need to see something,” Rodrigo said to Aztec, who was currently in his bedroom, working. It was almost the weekend and he needed to make sure he was aware of what was happening at the house of Marshall. Sure, he had been away for so long, but he always read the reports his brother always sent him whenever Rodrigo came back for the company. It is sometimes a hectic day for Rodrigo, but he always made it a point to show up there. It was the only way, because Aztec Marshall needed to come to terms with his reality and the fact that he was running a multi-billion design company and had so many employees depending on him. "What is it this time? If it's another cat video, you’ll wash all my vehicles,” Aztec said to Rodrigo who just sighed as she looked at the helpless alpha. Since the alpha had surprised them yesterday, Rodrigo had noticed that Aztec had never really let himself down so much. It was an appearance he had put on, and one he
[AZTEC]"She’s the lost Stevens heiress?” Aztec asked."Yes. Which explains everything that crazy soldier was ready to do for her. You fell in love with a Stevens heiress, all the best in your life brother,” Rodrigo said as he laughed at his brother's helplessness. There were so many things that Rodrigo knew that the alpha was never ready for and a pissed Sandra with the backing of a conglomerate was definitely not it. His brother was doomed in so many ways, but maybe there's hope for him, right? Maybe Sandra wasn't going to come after Aztec for what he had done to her. Maybe Sandra was going to choose peace, oh but Rodrigo knew he was having one too many wishes which wouldn't even make sense to them themselves. It was bad enough that they were in the fix right now, and with Sandra and her pain, Aztec needed to make a decision. "That doesn't change what I feel about her, I will go after her. I will find a way to make things right with her. I don't care if she’s the sole heiress to
[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