AFTERMATH
Zara'S POV
I was still in bed when someone knocked and before I could answer, the person walked in.
"Are you awake?" Kate said with a smile as she peeked in first before she opened the door wider and entered. "I just saw Alpha Drake a while ago and decided to come to check on you."
"Thank you," I replied not knowing what else to say.
Kate was acting weird and blushing and grinning all over. She also had a funny glint in her eyes as if she just discovered a secret.
"Are you alright?" I stutter and try to lift myself from the bed.
"Never been bett
#CHAPTER31 THORN IN MY FLESH DRAKE'S POV I reluctantly made my way into the living room where I knew Cecilia was waiting. I was not intrigued or moved to meet her, I only went because of my responsibility to everyone. Cecilia was fast becoming a thorn in my flesh and was already pushing me to do what I knew I would regret later. Bearing this in mind, I tried to pacify and make myself more resilient so as not to get offended by her remarks. Justin was already in the sitting room with her when I came in. Judging from his face I knew he would rather be anywhere but here, but we were duty-bound no matter the person or circumstances. Cecilia sprang from her chair on seeing me. "Al
#CHAPTER32FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHTZara'S POVNothing prepared me for the total loss of energy I felt after being marked. It was thrilling, electrifying, and yet consuming. I felt drained and all I wanted was to rest, sleep, eat and make passionate love with my mate Drake.He had promised me earlier that we would go for a walk once he was through with the day's deliberations, according to him it was the same woman Cecilia whose young teens just shifted. She was not happy with something and wanted to talk it out with him.However, after some time, I could hear angry words being thrown around in the living room from the safety of our room in the pack house. I tried to ignore it and let Dr
*****************DRAKE'S POVJustin's information about the neighboring pack had been on my mind for a while now. He had informed me that they were suffering greatly due to bad leadership which had caused poverty, sickness, and death in the pack, and this information bothered me a lot and even more so since Zara came into my life.Having Zara in my life made me understand that suffering existed and could break or maim the victim for life. Some people could be lucky to escape like Zara did, while others might not be as lucky as she was. However, I did not understand how an alpha could run his pack down to the level that Justin was talking about.I wanted to make a difference, to leave a legacy be
TAKING CARE OF ME Zara'S POV I like Alpha Drake a lot, he was all I ever wanted in a mate and more. He made me feel special and beautiful. Beautiful, a word I never associated myself with, until I met him, even with all my flaws he still looked at me as if I was rare, delicate, and precious. Now he was all over me, fussing over my heart rate. I won't lie, no one has ever been concerned about my health since after my mum died, my father and brother would have gladly killed me if they could, I have no doubt that they let me live because they felt my being alive was worse than death. They were not wrong because I was a living corpse in my former pack. "I feel fine," I say to Drake who was looking
AM SORRY ZARA DRAKE'S POV Nothing came as a surprise to me anymore, I have seen it all, been through it all, yet I was not prepared to witness Zara's heart rate beat faster than a drum, worst perceive the scent of another in her. The scent I perceived around her was new, I knew the scent of almost everyone in the pack but the one I perceived on Zara was strange to me. She had been with me all day, if not I would conclude that she must have met with someone who was a stranger to me. I studied her for a while, she sat innocently beside me a little shy from the attention I was giving her. I couldn't help it, I was looking for a clue as to the unusual things happening to her.
DRAKE'S POVI had to put an end to doctor Rachel's medical examination of Zara. I did not want to put her in the same situation as she had been when she was in her former pack.With me, I want her to be able to make her own decisions and choices. I did not want to be overbearing or throw my alpha title around her. She was my Luna, my mate, my companion, and my partner. With me, she was equal and that was how I wanted it to be.Zara was already broken when she came into my life and as she gradually repairs back into her person, I must desist from imposing decisions on her.I was grateful that I was able to make amendments at the end and stop Racheal from taking her blood or doing any
PLANS, PESTERING, AND BANTERDRAKE'S POVWe finally managed to take a bath and went to bed naked. I wrapped my arms around Zara as she snuggled into me and I purred, Dwayne was one pleased wolf."Good Night, Zara." I kiss the back of her neck."Good night my Alpha," Zara teased before sleep took control over us.It felt heavenly waking up to the sensation of holding my mate in my arms. Her soft and warm naked body pressed against mine was enough to awaken my sleeping member. I would never be able to get enough of her, I wanted her every moment and there was no doubt about that.But I had to work, for two d
DRAKE'S POV Once I finished my share of work at the office, I was famished and needed food, if not I won't be of any use to anybody and would be grumpy all day. Mark and Justin were also through with their work and we decided to close the office early and go out for brunch at the cafe close to the office for some food. Werewolves are known to have enormous appetites, an adult male werewolf could eat twice what an adult human male would eat and still not get filled up. As soon as we entered the restaurant, my mouth watered as the scent of cooked meals filled the air. I choose a table at the far corner to avoid being seen by anyone that enters, if not I would be bombar
THE LIFE OF BLAKENARRATOR’S POVAs Blake grew up, he quickly realized that he was not like other children. He was stronger, faster, and more agile than anyone else in his class. He also had an unusual thirst for blood, which he struggled to keep under control.Despite his unique abilities, Blake tried his best to fit in with the other children in his pack. He attended school with them and played sports, but he always felt like an outsider.Blake's mother, Zara, did her best to help him navigate the challenges of being a werewolf with vampire blood. She taught him how to control his thirst and how to use his unique abilities to his advantage.His father, Drake, also played a significant role in Blake's life. He taught him how to hunt and how to fight, instilling in him a deep sense of loyalty to his pack and his family.As Blake grew older, he began to realize that he was not the only one with unique abilities. He discovered that there were other vampires and werewolves in the world,
A THREAT OF MISCARRIAGEZara lay in her bed, writhing in pain. She clutched her stomach, tears streaming down her face as she tried to fight off the pain that was tearing through her body. She knew what was happening - she was having a miscarriage.Drake sat by her side, holding her hand and whispering words of comfort. But he knew that there was nothing he could do to ease her pain. He had never felt so helpless in his life.Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. Drake stood up to answer it, and he was surprised to find the vampire king standing outside."Your highness," Drake said, bowing respectfully. "What brings you here?"The vampire king's face was grim as he stepped inside. "I have come to help your Luna," he said. "I sense that she is in great pain."Drake led the vampire king to Zara's side, where she was still moaning in agony. The vampire king knelt beside her, his eyes glowing with an otherworldly light."Let me help," he said, placing a hand on Zara's forehead. She fli
THE WOLF WITHINZara had always known that she was different. As a wolf, she had a grace and power that was unmatched by any other in the pack. But it wasn't until the scientists came that she realized just how special she really was.They had been watching her for weeks, tracking her movements and taking samples of her blood. Zara didn't know why they were doing it, but she could sense that something was off. She felt like a lab rat, and she didn't like it one bit.One day, when the scientists came to take her blood again, something inside Zara snapped. She felt a surge of energy flow through her body, and suddenly she was surrounded by a brilliant white light.The scientists were taken aback, staring at her in shock as her transformation continued. Her fur turned white as snow, and her eyes began to glow with an otherworldly power.Zara didn't know what was happening, but she knew that she had to get out of there. With a fierce growl, she lunged at the nearest scientist, her jaws sn
THE JOURNEY OF THE LONE WOLFNARRATOR'S POVDrake ran as fast as he could through the thick forest, the leaves crunching beneath his paws. He could feel the wind blowing through his fur as he dodged branches and trees in his way. He didn't stop until he was deep within the woods, far away from anyone who might be able to track him down.He let out a howl, a mournful cry that echoed through the trees. It was a cry of pain and loss, for his Luna Zara had been taken from him. He was not satisfied by his kills even though they had deserved death, their blood did not placate him. He remembered last night's event, he wondered how they took Zara away because there were no signs of a struggle, no clues as to where she had been taken. It was as if she had vanished into thin air.Drake had been devastated. Zara was his mate, his soulmate, and he had loved her deeply. They were just starting their journey, and he couldn't imagine life without her. He had searched for her tirelessly but to no ava
MISSING NARRATOR'S POV"Zara…Zara…Zara" Drake ran up the flight of stairs in search of his wife when he noticed she was the only one not there. He was already in great panic. His memory of last night was still blurry and his head hurt like hell. As he called for his wife, he tried to make sense of what was happening and also recall what happened last night. He remembered having an informal dinner with his betas present, Zara was also there and he almost forgot he had invited those two men. A feeling of dread rushed over him, who really were William and Seth? "Where are they?" Drake nearly screamed off the pack house."Who?" Mark looked on in confusion, his head was throbbing and he could still not feel some part of his body."Our guests, William and Seth Alpha and of Shadow pack. Have you seen them?""No, I have not, oh my goodness. I hope that they don't have anything to do with this." Mark replied."I think they are the brains behind all this, they are gone, and so is my Zara." D
TAKENNARRATOR'S POVWilliam got hold of Drake's car keys, it was the only way they would be able to get out of the pack fast enough before the drugs starts to wear off. Even though the portion was very potent and lasted for hours, he could not take chances He ordered Seth to bring Zara along and he lifted her easily and placed her on his shoulders. The car was packed outside the pack house which made it easier for them, Seth Carefully placed Zara into the passenger seat, William took the wheels and Seth sat behind in the car.They drove off as soon as they were all seated, their only worry was how they will pass the gate that enclosed the community."What will you tell the guards," Seth murmured as they got closer to the gate."Nothing," William replied"We are good as dead then." Seth smacked his face"Stop being a drama queen. The illusions won't Wear off till for hours to come."As they got close to the gate and the guard came to them, Seth's heart beat faster, it was only when th
DECEPTIONNARRATOR'S POV**********************A FEW DAYS LATERZara decided to go for a small walk, she could not shift into a wolf at this stage of her pregnancy to avoid having a miscarriage. But she did not mind, her only concern was for the wellbeing of her unborn child. Her plan was to walk the short distance between the pack house and the cafe. She would branch into the cafe for her favorite chocolate milkshake then continue with her walk.However, she met one of the twins Jasmine and her mother Cecilia in the cafe. She was surprised when they stopped her and engaged in small talk. The rude young lady with a temper sounded more mature and accommodating, even her mother was not as condescending as before.Zara was not sure what brought about the change but whatever it was she was happy to see so much growth in Jasmine. When they finally parted ways Zara could not continue with her planned walk because it was almost noon.On her way back, Zara felt goosebumps run over her body,
HOW DO WE GO ABOUT ITNARRATOR'S POVDrake checked his phone and it had five missed calls all from Justine. "You would think I have stolen his mate or something," Drake mumbled"Is everything alright?" Zara turned to face him."Yes, don't worry, go back to sleep." He kissed her forehead, and Zara slept off almost immediately.Drake left the bed and went to the balcony. It had been ages since he ran and it was just some minutes to six. He could run if he wanted to, his wolf beckoned to the forest and it howled begging for release. The fresh air and the dews called out to his wolf. He was already naked because he loved sleeping naked and since Zara came into his life, it was easier and best to sleep skin-to-skin with her. From his balcony, he jumped out and stretched, shifting to his wolf form in the air and landing on his paws. He ran into the woods with so much gust, strength, and power. His nose flared from the early morning wind, his paws romanced the damp earth, and Drake was fulf
ARE THEY FOR REALNARRATOR'S POV"Why did you choose our pack?" Drake asked the visitors."We have heard a lot of good things about the Blackwood pack even before we were invaded and we thought of you guys first upon our escape," William replied, he made a point of meeting the eyes of each man in the room"For your own sake, I hope you are telling the truth." Drake replied "We don't like traitors and if you plan to deceive us you will wish the wolf hunters had dealt with you and not us." I understand sir, all I want is help to rescue my pack," William repeated."We will get back to you." Drake's mind linked a guard who took the two men away, he was to provide them food and shelter and they must be guarded at all times.As soon as William and Seth left the room, Drake and his betas went in for a private meeting just within them. "There seems to be trouble waiting on standby for us," Justine remarked"Why do you say that?" Mark asked, "We have been solving one case after another for