Back to PresentAlcandar’s POVI was seated on the couch in our room with my fingers tracing absentminded patterns on the armrest, I glanced at my beautiful wife, Sapphire, and sensed the weight of worry that had settled upon her shoulders. Even though she threw herself into her work, it was obvious that James' menacing presence had cast a shadow over our happiness, and it pained me to see her worried. I had assured her of her safety and our love but she is still not back to her usual self.I knew I had to do something and to take an action that would make her feel safe. I walked to her and hugged her from behind, sending kisses to her neck. "Love, I've been thinking," I began, my voice steady yet filled with earnestness.She looked up, her eyes searching mine, a mixture of curiosity and apprehension in her gaze. "What is it?" she asked, her voice tinged with a hint of vulnerability.A soft smile graced my lips as I took a deep breath, summoning the words that I was certain would brin
The ground was wet and sticky from the rain. There was a strong smell that I couldn't quite place my fiber on. The sky was a perpetual gray representing perfectly what I felt like in my heart. The green of the leaves on the trees had lost their color and had become a full dark brown in my tear streaked eyes.I wasn't sure how long I had been walking or where I'd been walking from but I knew one thing, my life had just taken a turn for the worse. Was this like losing someone you loved? The world losing its color?At first I told myself it wasn't true, that it couldn't possibly be, I was only dreaming, a nightmare maybe and soon enough I'd wake up and my father would be staring down at me with a smile on his face but the more I thought about it, the more I knew I was in denial. My father was gone and he was never coming back and it was my fault. I had been too late.Tears started to stream down my face again in rapid and unforgiving succession as I thought about it. My movements were no
Back to the present Alcandars POVI walked into my room with a drink in my hands to give Sapphire. I heard it was going to be good for the baby.I opened the door but she wasn’t in bed.“Sapphire? Are you there? I brought something for you, I heard it would be good for the baby. Would you like to try? it. ” I called out walking into the room to check the Veranda but there was so sign of her.“Sapphire, are you there?” I called out to check the shower but there was still no sign of her.I went downstairs but apparently she wasn’t there.I called her personal maid to Inquire about her whereabouts.“Where is Sapphire?” I questioned her.“She went somewhere, I saw her heading out this morning.” She replied hastingly.“What do you mean she went somewhere? Did I ask you to let her out of your sight? And where exactly did she go?” I was curious to know where she went.I just had a bad feeling about her going anywhere and I wanted her to get to the bottom of it.“Call Adrian for me.” I yell
*Sapphire*A groan escaped my lips as I weighed the vegetables and fruits I picked up, they weighed more than expected and since I intended to walk back home, I decided to put back some. Normally, I would have taken more than what I picked out but, the lightheadedness I had since morning only seemed to have gotten worse.With a sigh, I walked to the counter, paid my bills and left the store. The light drizzle earlier forced the streets quieter than usual and that tranquility was exactly what I needed, except that the silence began to turn deafening or perhaps, I was having auditory hallucinations.I took in a slow breath as I paused in my tracks, perking my ears up to be sure that the sounds I heard were actually the clicking of shoes. Muttering to three, I looked over my shoulders, only to be greeted by the lonely and quiet street. I gulped as I tightened my grip on my purse and grocery bags before continuing on my way. I was definitely hallucinating, why would anyone stalk me? I sc
Sapphire’s POVAs the door to our hotel room closed behind us, there was a sense of urgency and sexual tension that could cut through a wall. We stood in the soft glow of dimmed lights, our eyes locked in a dance of desire and love. The energy between us crackled with an electric intensity, a culmination of the emotions that had been building from the restaurant.With trembling hands, I took off Alcandar's suit jacket and I reached for his shirt buttons. With each button released, revealed a glimpse of bare skin, a work of art longing to be explored. His breath hitched as my fingers grazed his chest, tracing his upper body and all his scars.In a graceful move, his hands found the zipper of my dress, sliding it down slowly, allowing the fabric to cascade to the floor, revealing me in just my bra and under pants. Our eyes locked, mirroring the longing and we admired each other’s body. He reached for my face with his huge hands and cupped them, kissing me as though his life depended on
I stepped out with my head held up as I took a deep drink of the natural air that filtered into my nostrils unlike the smell of antiseptic that hovered around the interior of the hospital. The cool breeze cascaded my skin and I was glad I had packed my hair in a tight bun, otherwise it would be all over my face by now. "Finally" I heaved taking a quick glance at my wrist watchTightening my grip around my purse, I began to heed towards my car that was neatly parked at the side of the road. When I got there, I pulled the door open, got in then banged the door shut. Instead of driving away, I reclined on my seat as I allowed the events that had been taking place in my life for a while now to travel down my memory lane. I had always fantasized about being an adult since my childhood days but now if asked, I would choose childhood. I had less to worry about and if I ever did, it was a new toy collection, cookies, nothing more. Although I preferred my childhood days, I wouldn't disc
Back to the past.I woke up in a dark room, I looked around to try and find out where I was. My eyes finally adjusted to the light and I realized that I wasn't in Sapphire's room. My memory was a little fuzzy as I couldn't remember much but almost as suddenly, the memories came rushing back, the fight! I touched my wound and noticed that I had started to at least heal. I felt a hand on my shoulders, a hand that felt very female-like and I quickly turned to see sapphire fast asleep. Her face was as beautiful as always and she looked a tad peaceful in her sleep even though there was a frown that indicated she had probably been upset about something before she had slept off.I almost didn't want to wake her as I continued to watch her sleep.She stirred in her sleep after a few minutes of me staring at her and a second later her eyes popped open, she suddenly and swiftly let go of me and moved to stand up when I dragged her back into the bed."Where do you think you are going?" I aske
Kaina’s POV I had promised myself to get revenge after everything Violet had done to me and I was happy I had fulfilled my wishes. Feeling a bit relieved, I jumped into a river I had come across and reminisced about my life for the last few days. FLASHBACK I felt hurt, pained, used. It wasn’t an easy thing dealing with what had recently happened. I had thought someone loved me for the first time, I wanted Violet to be my sister, a role model to me but she betrayed me just for her greediness. She never really liked anyone, she only wanted me as her pawn in this stupid revenge plan of hers. I was free and I couldn’t deny how I had learned a few tricks from her, she was very tricky and that was what I was going to use on her. Heading to a very quiet place where I could train alone, I walked around the pack and avoided the curious gaze of the pack members. I wanted to be alone and I had avoided talking to anyone, I wanted to be alone without the scorching eyes of curi
Sapphire’s POVOne moon later,“What do you want for breakfast?” Alcandar called out to me from the kitchen.Just finished dressing up for my baby girl and I went downstairs to go to Mide’s and open that’s what it was doing in the kitchen because I knew that he couldn’t do everything on his own even if he always acted like he could.I bathed her gently and got her dressed in the best outfits I could see. Alcandar made sure she had everything and more.She always had an excess of everything.It all always landed out on the right spot and I knew how much I felt so overjoyed because of that.I had the perfect family and I don’t ever think you can wish for anything more than that.As soon as I went down the staircase, a maid came running to me.She smiled at Karen and collected her from me to go and feed her.I have waited so long for this happily ever after life because me and my husband have gone through so many things and this was just what we needed now.After all of the hardships an
Sapphire’s POV“ It is time for me to get this over with. I can't be one of the cited parts.” Alcandar muttered to himself , ripping his hands to take out his phone .After that was successfully done he looked for Kira’s name and called her.Ilocked the call again and the phone rang for about two seconds.“Yea what’s up.” Kira said over the phone in a very low voice like I Was sick or something.Her voice sounded really pale but Iseemed fit enough as Ispoke. •”Please if you don’t mind, I am going to need your attention. We need to talk urgently, I have something very important to ask you.” He said, taking a dramatic pause.“You were saying?” Kira said hastening him up because Ifound the deal with the whole suspense thing he was trying to form up.“Let’s talk about our marriage .. You and I know how much you have been avoiding this question for no good reason, because if you have something to say about something that is actually very sensitive I would like to know. Your silence is
Alcandar’s POV“What trouble?” I asked my brother who was panting profusely.“Baby Alex is missing,” he said.My stomach tightened at the possibility of our newborn kid being in danger. Baby Alex was more than simply a youngster; he represented our pack's future, the hope that would continue on our legacy. It seemed unfathomable to lose him."Are you sure?" I questioned Adrian, thinking that it was just a mistake."Yes brother, I'm absolutely sure," Adrian said, pausing to gather his breath."We've searched the whole village, but we couldn't find him anywhere. We found the nanny who was supposed to be watching him dead in his room. I'm suspecting this is the work of our enemies."Sapphire's eyes widened in surprise, and her demeanor reflected her dread and anxiety."Oh Moon goddess…” Sapphire prayed before turning to look at me.“We must find him, Alcandar. Our child...""We will find him," I murmured resolutely, clutching Sapphire's hand hard. "We will not rest until our son is safel
SAPPHIRE’S POVI was seized by stress and anxiety as my heart raced in my chest. What had become of Alcandar? Why did the doctor leave so quickly? I made an effort to maintain my composure by telling myself that Alcandar was resilient and had already endured a lot. My newly born child was wailing in my hand as if he understood what was going on.I waited for the doctor and nurse to show up for what seemed like hours. My attention was totally on Alcandar, and the sounds of the hospital appeared to recede into the distance. Despite my strong desire, Alcandar's safety kept me from holding our kid in my arms.The doctor eventually made his way back, but I couldn't read the expression on his face so I had to wait to hear his report. Suddenly a smile broke out on his face and I felt a bit relieved.“Mr. Alcandar asks to see you, Mrs. Sapphire,” the doctor finally said.Hearing the doctor's remarks, my heart sprang with hope. I was desired by Alcandar? I swiftly followed the doctor to Alcand
Alcandar’s povFor a moment I really stayed rooted in my spot not knowing what to think of this. Going to meet Mirabella alone is like a suicide mission and again if I really want my wife back I have to go.I know how much of a maniac she is. She I mistakenly refused to show up, she might end up blowing sapphire head up and sending it to me through the mail and I wouldn’t want that.Mirabella is a type of person who was so good at hiding her tracks. No one know where she was or where she would be and most importantly where she is.She only show up when she wants to and let you see her when she wants you to see her so hurting her down when she have my wife with her is not a risk I am willing to take so I cancelled that off the my list. Whatever way out I thought of end up taking me down the trail of meeting her which I have been avoiding like a plague. But I have to face the hard truth before it punch me on the gut, the only possible way out of this is if I heed her words and meet her
SAPPHIRE’S POVI devised a risky scheme one day out of desperation and a deep want to be with him. I was able to get past security by pretending to be a nurse and enter Alcandar's room. My soul was broken by the sight of him lying there, so defenseless and unresponsive. I prayed for a sign that he could hear me as I stretched out for his hand, unable to contain my emotions.Overwhelming emotions overcame me just as I was ready to depart, causing me divided between my love for Alcandar and my commitment to Adrian. I sobbed as the hurt of Alcandar's illness, the dread of losing him, and the excitement and anticipation of our kid all mingled.Adrian and one of the doctors raced into the room, having been alerted by my weeping. I couldn't hold back any longer; I needed them both at the time."Sapphire, you shouldn't be here," Adrian murmured again, attempting to shield me."You need to think of yourself and the baby."But I couldn't stand it any longer. My heart ached for Alcandar as I cl
Sapphire’s POV“I thought you said you're always here for us to raise our child together, why aren’t you waking up Alcandar? I can’t do this without you and you know; this wasn’t the promise we made to each other.” I said breaking down In tears as I held his hands into mine.I still got no response from him and I didn’t know why I was so scared, I was given some time to stay with him and I didn’t know why it felt like he died already.I was so scared that I didn’t know how to prepare myself for whatever was about to happen.I knew he was going to be okay because he already promised me and I hoped he would stick to his promise.My stomach was already aching badly and I could feel the baby was going to come out anytime soon.Adrian and yeh divot gave me some minutes sir spend with him and I didn’t know why I was freaking out.All the energy and all the strength I had before silently vanished and I felt I won’t be able to do this if he wasn’t there by my side.“My heart ached for him an
Alcandar’s POVAs I confronted the dangerous woman in front of me, my heart hammered like a thousand drums. Mirabella, who was possessed by a craving for power and vengeance, clutched a shaking revolver in her hand. The gloomy lighting just added to the seriousness of the scenario."Mirabella, please," I begged, just above a whisper."Leave Sapphire out of this; this is just between you and me. She isn't required to be involved.”“What do you want? The leadership position? Fine, I’ll give it to you; I’ll dethrone myself and let you rule but please don’t hurt my family,” I kept pleading."You see, Alcandar, I once plotted to overthrow you and take over the werewolf pack for myself," Mirabella growled, her voice venomous."However, I'm sick of wanting that position. All I want now is to watch you suffer like I have."As I saw the extent of her insanity, my heart sunk. She had given up on controlling, but her need for revenge had not. Sapphire, my loving wife, stood alongside Mirabella,
Alcandar’s pov “You mean she will be up in a couple of days?” I asked the doctor to make sure I heard me right.“Yes. The bullet pierced her upper arm and the wound is very deep but fortunately no vital organ was touched but when she fall, she hit her head so head I think it resulted in serious concussion. The head injury is more the one keeping her unconscious than the actual bullet injury coupled with the fact that she lost a lot of blood. But I am sure she will be fine” He explained further, each of his word lifting the worry from my heart. At least I won’t live with the guilt that she was killed because of me.When the nurse told me they would be out soon from earlier, she actually was telling nothing but the truth because just few minutes after I sat down, the door sprang open and the two doctors and three nurses that were in their trying to save her life all sprang out.When they first assured me that she would be fine I didn’t believe one but seeing as they all looked bloody a