Lily“Yes, I’m coming immediately,” I said before ending the phone call.I removed my apron and searched for my bag to leave. When I got out of the break room, the usual number of customers were still the same. I tried searching for my manger to inform him that I will be leaving early today, but he’s nowhere around to be seen.My heart was pounding, worried that Evan and Zoey might be in danger once again. I promise myself I won’t make the same mistake I did that resulted in them getting kidnapped.Left with no choice, I just ended up asking Sarah to tell our manager that I need to leave early because of some important matter.She just nodded with her eyes still focused on the cashier monitor as if she wasn’t paying attention to what I was saying.But since I’ve got no time to argue anymore, I just thanked her and hoped she’d tell our manager.I arrived at the school within fifteen minutes. I directly made my way to their respective rooms and saw Zoey sobbing so hard while Evan was be
LilyBefore I could even respond to Wade’s question, Hannah, the teacher, had already got her eyes fixed on the ground as she bowed down.I was just about to wonder why she’s acting like this all of a sudden when I remembered who Wade truly was.He is well-known and respected by many because of the blood of the royalty running through his veins.And the only fact that I was the best student of the university back then made me know him in the first place.“Hey, I asked you,” he interrupts, waving his hand right in front of my face. “What is happening here?”“I should ask you that, right? What are you doing here?”“I’m here to pick up the twins. You know, I didn’t allow them to wait by the school gate anymore. Instead, I went early and got them to their rooms,” he delightedly answered.He seemed to be happy about something.“It was me who has no idea you would be fetching the twins from school today,” he added, chuckling.“Well, I was called by their teacher saying Evan and Zoey got int
LilyWhen we got out, Evan and Zoey were still seated outside, patiently waiting for us. As soon as seeing me, Zoey leaves her seat and rushes to give me a tight hug.“How did it go, Mommy?”I cupped her cheeks and forced a smile. “The teacher's gone.” “What do you mean gone, Mommy?” Evan then asked. “Are we having a new teacher?”Having no idea how to explain things to the both of them, I just remained silent. Wade seemed to notice my trouble in finding the right words to say so he held Evan’s wrist and pulled him with him as we made our way out with Zoey on my arm.We reached Wade’s car and the same feeling of guilt was still present like I was expecting it to vanish after leaving the school. But it didn’t.“What happened to teacher Hannah?” Evan repeatedly asked.I was sitting in the passenger seat watching Wade carefully drive. His eyes appear to notice me staring at him as he looks back.I slightly shrug, asking him for help to answer Evan’s question which he understood right a
WadeBy the first time meeting them, I had this weird feeling of attachment to the twins. Although I already knew since before that I was into kids as I just love being with them, Evan and Zoey hit a different spot for me.Even without having the knowledge they were Lily’s children, I had already liked them.Perhaps that’s why, upon knowing Lily was their mother, there was a huge part of me that wished they were my kids.Right before directly asking Lily the huge question, funny it may sound but I myself already assumed Evan and Zoey were my children too.I thought Lily left because she was pregnant and couldn’t attend the university anymore. I spent a couple of hours acting like I didn’t know her, while I inwardly blamed myself for being the reason Lily failed to finish her studies.Knowing her, I know how big she dreamt of getting her college degree. That’s why when she left, I just knew it was because of a big reason. She will never chose to abandon her biggest dream if it isn’t fo
WadeAlthough I didn’t like what I am seeing in front of me as it felt nothing but betrayal, I still stayed in my place. There was something pulling me in that I cannot resist.“I cannot afford to be jobless, Aiden. How can I fed my twins and their expenses?”“I can give you the money if that’s what you’re worrying about, Lily.”“Thank you, Aiden. But I am afraid that money cannot sustain our living. I mean, please don’t get me wrong. I am more than thankful for your offer. But I think having a new job would better.”Her eyes were red and swollen while her shaking hands were gripping Aiden’s wrist as if he’s the only hope she’s got left.“What about the you were offering to me before at the Packhouse? I will accept it now, Aiden. I am willing to work at the Packhouse.”I am trying to convince myself not to get jealous as for sure Lily chose to open up to him with this matter because she was certain he can help her. Aiden will definitely help her. This guy had been helping her since I
WadeMany Alphas from different Packs had already had their eyes on the Moonlight Pack since before. They have bounty of useful resources that could make the Pack prosper in many different aspects. Huge lands that’s rich with golds and plenty of crops. They had everything it needs for a Pack to continue and provide lavish living for its Pack members.However, centuries had already passed and yet their Pack has the longest record of being one of the poorest among the poorest Pack. Many Alphas from different regions, including my father had given this questionable situation a chance to be investigated.Given how much resources and big useful lands they have, being the poorest Pack just doesn’t seem to fit them right.As what I knew, even my father failed into finding the true answers behind it.That’s why I, an Alpha, myself, I planned on expanding my Pack’s wealth and improving lives of my Pack members. And I started accomplishing that by buying lands from the countryside Packs in ord
LilyI would be always grateful that Wade was with us right now. If it weren't for his help I don’t know if I could still go on with life given the hardships I had faced.When Aiden told me that he wouldn’t be able to find a new job for me at the Packhouse, I must admit that I’ve lost all of my remaining hope. But I kept on acting tough and act as if I wasn’t toring apart on the inside especially in front of my twins.However, Wade knew me so well that he was still able to figure out what truly happen given the fact that I didn’t tell him a thing. It may be from eavesdropping on my conversation with Aiden, but still, he was able to find a solution to my problem which I thought I could never overcome.Today would be my first day of working as his secretary, and I have already made a clear promise to myself that I will do everything perfectly for Wade to think that I truly deserve the place he’s given me.Though I still couldn't believe how Aiden can easily say to my face that he won’t
LilyThe nap I was talking to got out of hand that I didn’t notice how long I’ve been asleep. I was only determined to opened up my eyes upon having a sudden feeling of someone’s presence with me.I pushed my heavy lids to open and my body instantly jolted awake seeing Wade. He was sitting on his swivel chair with his arms folded as he watched me… probably sleeping?My boss just caught me sleeping in working hours just right inside his office!I could feel my face heating in embarrassment.“I-I’m sorry. I apologize,” I mumbled, fixing my hair, tucking a couple of strands behind my ears.“I didn’t mean to sleep. It was just,” I was caught off guard in finding my next words.Didn’t I mean it? I think I actually did.I looked back at him and seeing his blank gaze still fixed on me just caused me to panic even more.He’s probably mad.I could feel my heart skipping beats in nervousness as I tried to compose a reasonable alibi to explain to Wade. I just got this job, I couldn’t afford to l
LilyWade made a point with the investigation he was pushing. Indeed, our Pack was keeping multiple women, the majority of whom were Omegas, in an underground hideout in one of the warehouses.After making sure everyone alive was rescued, including Mandy, Wade had to leave the pack as soon as possible. Delving into its deepest secret will never be acceptable for Alpha James.He will do everything to make Wade pay for what he has done. Our pack suffered huge financial losses after the secret was revealed to the masses.Many members left, but most of them, especially the lower-ranked ones had no other options for them.The hope I had that Lauren would be one of the females rescued instantly vanished. Perhaps it was time for me to accept she would be nowhere to be found anymore.She’s gone for good and the wonderful twins she had left with me were now forever my duty.“Let’s go. We’ve got to move now,” Wade uttered, motioning Evan and Zoey to come to him.My eyes cannot be removed from t
Lily“What?!” I couldn’t hide the shock with my voice. “But why?” My emotions was mixed with anger, frustration, and confusion at the same time.“It would be better.” “No! Everything were going just fine here, Aiden. There is no other reason we will relocate Pack after spending my twins childhood here.”“This will be the best for them, don’t you want tha—”“I decide for what’s best with my twins!”I just couldn’t understand him at all. At first, he didn’t want me to accept the job I got at the Packhouse, and now that we are seem to be getting used without Wade, here he comes suggesting another drastic change. I am just thinking about Evan and Zoey.“The Pack I am talking about is way better than the Moonlight Pack. You can have more opportunities there and—” “I won’t leave this Pack,” I cut him off with finality.“Lily, you gotta think about thi–”“Please leave, Aiden. I have made up my mind and we won’t ever relocate in any other Pack,” I lastly added, turning my back on him as I
WadeKnowing that most of the missing cases happening insdie the Moonlight Pack only involves females, only made me miserably worrying about Lily.I spent the past days investigating further because I cannot wait any longer and wait Lily to be involved or worse went missing.“Don’t you think we are going deeper and getting nonsense investigating this Pack?” “Everything make sense. We just gotta connect them all,” I utter, arranging the thick bunch of papers Matthew had just brought.He was right when he said that our investigations were going deeper because I started considering witch crafts and anything related to magics. At first, I thought the unreasonable poorness of the Moonlight Pack is simply just because someone powerful inside the Pack were robbing them, but after finding out the missing cases, I came to realize it wasn’t just that simple.“There were rumours that the Moonlight Pack was once cursed.” “You said it yourself, Wade. Rumors, there were no tangible proof you can
LilyI planned on visiting the Packhouse today to still convince Aiden into giving me a job inside the Packhouse. Well, although he was giving me money, I couldn’t depend on him my whole life. I need to earn on my own.We are slowly getting back into our normal lives, hence I still felt how sad Evan and Zoey had become after Wade left. I was just hoping Aiden was right that they were just kids and would eventually forget about Wade as time passes by.“It would be better if you work outside the Packhouse, Lily.” “But it would be more convenient if I just have my job nearby our house. I can freely do my duties as a mother and still work. Doesn’t that sound convincing enough for you? I know you can give me a job here, Aiden. You just don’t want to.”“You’re right.”My jaw dropped hearing his response.Although I have an idea he might just not want me to work here. But I only said that because I am out reasons. I couldn’t believe he will actually deprived me of working here.“W-what?!”
WadeAlthough I exactly knew why Alpha James kicked me out of the Moonlight Pack all of a sudden, but I chose not to do anything about it.He told me to leave that night and he wanted me out so bad the next morning.If my speculations were right that after Lily told Aiden what she found out inside my office that bastard for sure informed Alpha James about it. And as a guilty Alpha, he asked me to leave afraid that I might fully discover his darkest secret.Little did he know this is just the beginning of executing my plans. I was halfway there and I won’t let a little inconvenience stopped me from accomplishing this.The hardest part of leaving was to just say good bye to Evan and Zoey, especially to Lily.I thought our misunderstanding before that would make her hate me so she wouldn’t have to get hurt, but I was wrong. Even though she was trying to conceal what she truly feels like she always does, she cannot lie to me by any chance.My plan was to leave the Moonlight Pack peaceful
Lily“I planned on leaving early so the twins won’t have to see me leave. It’s not because I don’ want to say my goodbyes to them, but I think it will actually be harder for me.”I just nodded, agreeing with his idea. I couldn’t as well imagine how Evan and Zoey would react if they found out Wade is leaving. However, I know one thing for sure, they won’t be pleased knowing about it.Even though Wade had given me a heads up that this won’t be his goodbye yet, I just couldn’t force myself to believe it right away because he still leaving anyways.What if he decided not to come back anymore? If that happens, I couldn't do anything but to simply accept it and move on.As if he planned about this, I was kind of surprise to found his things already kept as his every thing on his room was gone. He grabbed his suitcase and pushed it until to the front door that was opened ajar.He walked back to his room and took out a duffel bag this time. He put it on top of his suitcase, bringing his cell
Lily“You’ve just got to believe me, Lily. Trust me on this one.” He held both my hands, squeezing them gently.“Give me a reason to believe you. Tell me what is it going on with our Pack that Aiden could be part of. Tell me and I promise to believe you.” His grip on my hands eventually loosened as he slowly shook his head.“I am yet to prove everything, Lily. I just need more time to gather all the proofs I need–” “Did I even ask for a proof? Why can’t you see it, Wade? I will always believe you, just give me something to believe in. Tell me what is it,” I sobbed, desperately wanted to know what he means.He let out a deep sigh, consuming the remaining space between us. His palms reached and cupped my cheeks while his thumb wiped my tears away.“I can’t tell you about it right now,” he murmured.In frustration, I moved my face away, pushing him away from me.Why does it feel the amount of trust I have in him weren’t reciprocated at all. He doesn’t trust me the way I trust him which
LilyIt took him a several seconds just staring right into my eyes as if he was weighing my expression.“What documents?”I blinked once and a few drops of my tears fall down. It’s funny how he is still trying to save his ass when he is obviously caught red handed.“Are there any more documents you were hiding that you cannot figure out what I have seen?” I bitterly laugh, wiping my tears away.Even though I couldn’t see any reason why I should be crying in the first place, hearing him deny everything right in my face only made me understand how easy it is for him to lie.“I already saw everything, Wade. From the financial records you were keeping down to all of the Pack members of our Pack—” “It’s not what you think it is.”“How could you do this to our Pack when we are already suffering? How much money do you plan stealing, huh? Isn’t your wealth enough for you?!”“I’m not planning on stealing anything!” he yelled just to stop me from spilling further.I was caught off guard after
LilyI forced myself to stood back up with my palm covering both my cheeks.“I’m sorry, but do I know you for you to just slap me twice?” I was trying to keep my voice low and sound respectful even though she clearly didn’t have any towards me.“Of course, how would you know me,” the woman snickered, fixing her hand bag that she’s carrying before flipping her hair.“Well, I am just the mother of the woman who’s now in misery because of you!”She was about to slap me once again when I blocked her hand with my arm.“I had no idea what you’re talking about. I don’t know who your daughter is and I never caused anyone’s life misery,” I defended, pushing her away from me.Tucking a couple strands of my hair behind my ear, I bow down my head as I walked past her to leave.“I am Iris’ mother,” she announced, immediately making me stop from stepping away.“You ruined the life she was dreaming about and now you have the guts to act so innocent?!” Hastily turning around to face her again, I saw