JENNAThe most unsurprising part of my trip was finding out Reed lived in a penthouse. Everything else I was surprised about, especially the FBI part. But when the town car had pulled up outside of a large glass building. Everything felt right in the world.Reed had gotten out of the car and opened my door in an act of chivalry, which I rolled my eyes at. He chuckled.Some things haven’t really changed.Not that the man changed, he was still the same person I met at the bar. Just with a seemingly stoic personality. Which mostly had to do with the suit, than the person himself.He led us to the elevator where we rode to the penthouse. Also no surprise there.His penthouse was gray. Like fully gray and it lacked any personal items from the looks of it. He’d stopped me at the door with a hand up, not saying any word. Then he walked in, leaving me right by the foyer for about five minutes. He’d disappeared down a hall, only to reappear later holding a long looking device. Like a broom but
REXPerhaps what I was doing was wrong, and I know Jason will be outraged when he finally has control back. But I didn’t care. I have let him make all the decisions through the years and he has been fucking up.It all started when he refused to claim our mate the moment he found out who she was, I expected him to mark her. To show the whole world she was ours but he delayed. I should have known what he was thinking, I admit.But it never crossed my mind that he would do something like that. So I kept it to myself, thinking that maybe he was waiting for her to turn eighteen too.Jason is proof that though we are one, we are completely different. For I would never do half of the shit he did.And now I am sick of it.Jenna has gone off somewhere with a man who is known to be dangerous. Who might have had a hand in the kidnapping of our kids, and all he does is pace? I expected him to be turning the world inside out, trying to find her. Alas, he chose to break down like a dramatic bitch.
JASONThere were a few times when I was younger that I thought of separating from my wolf. Being an alpha, he liked things to go his way. And that often clashed with my alpha blood.Our wolves are a part of us, like our other half. But sometimes you fight with yourself.With my wolf, we fought often times than not.Especially after Jenna left. The people in the pack thought it was just transition into my alpha role that was making me have a short fuse. It had nothing to do with that. I could control most of the outbursts and my emotions. What I couldn’t control was my wolf.And when he wanted, he snatched the control from me and locked me in my head. Over the years, he has gotten stronger and that was how he managed to knock me unconscious. In my own fucking head.When I snapped out of it, I thought of snatching back control with the same he used. Then Liz appeared and I relaxed. It was time for me to have my payback.He hated Liz and anything that had to do with her. He knows it is b
JENNAReed ordered Chinese for lunch and Italian for dinner.“I know you’ve had better at your restaurant, but this is from my favorite place.” He’d said as he brought the takeaways.It was really decent and I let him know that I liked it. I’ve stayed in the guest room for most of the day. Reed offered to take me to see New York. I told him I’ve been there before but he said I haven’t been there with him. So I guess that is a different thing.I still haven’t touched my phone or called Jason to tell him what is going on. Am I hoping he would be worried sick because I’m mad at him? Yes. Is it wrong? Yes. Will I keep doing it? Also, yes.Calling Zeke crossed my mind too, but then I decided it wasn’t worth it. I know the kind of blind loyalty he has towards Reed. He was his alpha, he could push his buttons.Though I doubt Jason would do that to his best friend. I didn’t want to put them against each other. The best thing was just to stay away from all of them for now.I haven't spoken to
JENNAI would be lying if I said I knew what Nana was talking about when she said I knew. But I didn’t argue. I didn’t have the strength to.And I like hearing her calming voice. I must have fallen asleep while on the call. I woke up much later in the night and saw my phone was kept on the bedside table. And I knew I certainly didn’t put it there. The lights were also turned off.Reed was in here then.It made me feel slightly. But nothing more than that.Sleep didn’t come easier after that. At least, it was a few minutes after four, so I stayed up.Reed came and asked what I wanted for breakfast. I told him I didn’t mind. And I didn’t have allergies. He also asked for that.I went to the bathroom and did my business. After which I went to meet him. I expected him to be out, maybe the gym or getting ready for work. What I didn’t expect was to find him by the stove, making us breakfast.“There is brewed coffee if you like that, or if you like tea, it is over there.” He pointed behind h
JASONKristina gives us all a rundown of what has been happening in the pack. She asked Zeke if he wanted to do it. He only shook his head and threw back another drink. I cocked a brow at him and he only shook his head as he poured another one.He was thoroughly wasted by the time we were done. And I hated that I was jealous of him. While he got to drown his liver in alcohol, I got to listen to boring reports on the pack. And through all this, I had to be aware of Liz waiting for this to be over, she could talk about a wedding I wasn’t interested in.Man, I needed a drink.I had never been happy about the wedding, since it was settled years ago. But now, thinking about it made me want to punch the wall.“That building—“ Kristina started and I fought the urge to hold back a loud groan.Zeke who couldn’t care less groaned.Kristina bit her lip, an angry look crossing her features. She huffs, shaking her head and asks if she should continue. I don’t know what pushed me to tell her yes. I
JENNAI wasn’t feeling that depressed on my second day in Reed’s house. After I overheard his phone call, okay fine, eavesdropped, I realized it would be better if I stayed on my toes.First off, I didn’t know who he was talking to. I even stopped hearing his voice almost as soon as I sat. Either he knew I was there, or he just remembered he wasn’t alone.I’m personally going with the latter.He came out about five minutes later. Looking relaxed in his sweats and t-shirt and asked how I was feeling. Then he suggested we go out, if I’m interested.I thought of passing on the offer but changed my mind. It would be a great time to get into his he
JASONSomething cold splashes on me, jerking me awake. I sit up with a start. My eyes winded and my wolf ready to cause harm, only to come face to face with Zeke, and his stupidshit eating grin.“Morning sunshine,” he says in an obnoxiously loud voice.Why the hell is he here? And why is he smiling so big?“What the hell is wrong with you?” I glared at him, paying no mind to the water that has soaked my bed, clothes and my hair, making it stick to my forehead.At least I’m reminded I need a haircut.The absolute animal, that clearly doesn’t know a civilized way to wake humans up, only smirks. Why is he so happy? There is literally nothing to be happy about.“Maybe not to you, but I have a lot of reasons to have a good morning.”“Then go have your good morning, far away from me.” I deadpanned as I got up.Water drips on the floor as I walk to the bathroom. I hear Zeke laughing about something but nothing in the world would make me turn. If I do, I’ll probably pull his heart out or snap
JENNA If someone told me I would be marrying Jason, before I ever told him I loved him. I would have laughed in their face. But I did. I walked down the aisle. In the dress of my dreams if I ever had one and my babies were there. They were the best thing to ever happen to me in the world. They were already warming up to their father. Especially Nina. There was no surprise there as we all knew she would be a daddy’s girl. She has refused to leave her dad’s side. Ryan has stuck to mine. And Kai being the most carefree was already running around. Getting everyone in the pack to fall in love with him. Liz was taken away, along with her father. They were locked in the dungeon until their trial with the werewolf council. They were facing charges of attempted murder and kidnapping. And many other things Jason assured will be found. Alpha Zade mentioned how the council had been trying to get some dirt on Liz’s father. He was manipulative and a terrible person. But he also knew how to ti
JASONI underestimated Liz’s level of craziness. When my phone rang and I saw it was an unknown number, I knew instantly it was her. So I picked.The last thing I expected her to ask for was for me to marry her in exchange for Jenna and my kids’ freedom.Oh, and she isn’t stupid so I’ll have to sign an agreement to waive my rights as their father. She was also adding a no divorce clause.I was eerily calm for some reason.Maybe it was stemming from the fact that I knew I had multiple teams waiting outside of that warehouse. Ready to put her down. I assume she was there with the kids and Jenna too. Just to be safe. Alpha Zade said to hold out till we were sure they were inside.We’ll get them to safety first so there are no mishaps.Aiden was with me. Throughout. With Zeke unreachable as of now.I pretended I was giving into her demands. She had to be here for us to be wed. She wanted the mating ceremony to happen right now too. Because according to her, she wasn’t going to take chance
JENNAI’ll never forget this year in my life.I woke up in the trunk of a car. My hands were bound and tied to my legs and there was a tape over my mouth. Let me not mention the banging in my head.It was like my skull was being hit with a sledgehammer over and over again.A moan rips from my chest but it came out muffled thanks to the tape. I tried moving my legs and hitting the back of the car to gain the attention of whoever was driving.I couldn’t tell if they didn’t hear me or they just chose to ignore me. Seeing the state I was in, I would go with the latter.The drive goes on for a long time. I felt like I was going to die because of how tightly closed this place was and the position I was in was horrible. I would have been fine if they just tied me but kept me in the seat with them.When the car stopped, my heart raced. Both with anticipation of the air I would breathe and worry. Because I have seen just how crazy Liz is. Lord knows how crazier she can get. And we’re probably
JASONAiden bursting into my office saved Liz’s father from my wrath. If it wasn’t for him, I definitely wouldn’t have hesitated to choke the man to death.“Alpha,” he was breathing heavily, looking like he ran a marathon.“What?!” I growled the question out. Pissed off at everyone and everything.And the damned old man has still refused to speak. He was clearly protecting someone. I just didn’t know if it was Liz. But she was his only daughter. So it had to be her.She had never given the indication that she knew about Jenna and the kids. I only recently found out myself and seeing as it was after they were kidnapped. I’d say they found out before me.But how?Jenna was rarely mentioned around the pack. Most of the pope that knew her have left the pack. Now in neighboring packs with their mates. And the younger pack members didn’t know her. Maybe just from stories or here and there.Then their parents. They were the ones that were always with mum when she spoke about Jenna. And after
JENNAI’m woken by the sound of something hitting the wall. A thudding I couldn’t exactly explain.When my eyes first opened, I blinked multiple times and tried to remember where I was and my name. Because the first thing that came to my head was Nana knocking on the door.It didn’t make any sense, seeing as my house had a doorbell. And I had a live-in maid because of the kids. So she would have gotten the door.I was in Jason’s bedroom. And that was all I needed for my memories to come back.Not that it explained the sound I was hearing. I stretched on the bed, raising my hands high above my head.“Sleeping in his clothes, on his bed. The bed he never let me sleep on!” I turned sharply to the direction I heard the voice.Like a psychopath, or some other kind of crazy person. Liz sat at the dresser, her eyes locked on me and her hands pounding on the vanity table.That was the source of the sound I kept hearing. Well, I guess that mystery is solved.“What are you doing here?” I asked,
JASONJenna ended up falling asleep after our conversation. She was tired from the day’s activities.Even though I had Zeke’s new weird behavior. In my mind, I would be lying if I said I wasn’t more focused on what we spoke about.I was about to confess my love to her. To directly tell her that I loved her and I wanted to spend all of eternity with her. Or as long as we had to leave. Though I was disappointed she didn’t let me say it. I later realized it was better that way.I wouldn’t have the engagement hanging over my head when I thought of being with her. I’m going to officially call it off in a few minutes.Now, when I finally tell her, there isn't going to be anything on my conscience. It’ll just be me, her and the kids.Kristina met up with me when I was going down the stairs. It just reminded me of the note I made to myself about talking to her.You could clearly see the effect the whole mate thing with Zeke had on her. And I didn’t for one second believe that it was all norma
JENNASeeing Amaya had to be the most shocking thing. Out of all the things going on. That was not in my game card. I didn’t even know what to think.All of this didn’t make any sense. And the look in Zeke’s eyes. You could very easily tell something was wrong. Majorly wrong.But since we’re not going to show her we’re on to her. I buried the surprise deep down in my heart and offered her a kind smile. Or what I hoped looked like one.“Hey, what a pleasant surprise?” I moved and pulled her into a hug.There was no reason to be mean to her outright. She had been nice to us while we stayed at that resort. The best thing to do is carry on with the way we left off.I felt her visibly relaxed against me. I could almost feel Kristina’s pain radiating off of her in waves. And I mentally apologized to her for doing this. But it is for the greater good.I make sure to mention how great Amaya was to us and how we couldn’t repay her for being kind.“There's so much we have to talk about,” I told
JASONJenna’s words pierced a part of my heart. I know the situation was horrible but I couldn’t help the joy I felt at that.She loved me.That was all I heard in her words. But to be fair, she never said she stopped or she no longer did. She always spoke about how she couldn’t. Not she wouldn’t.And if my engagement is the only thing standing in the way of us being together? Then I’ll get rid of it and remove that obstacle.I’m not going to stand back and watch myself losing her when there is a simple way for us to get what we want. For us to get her!Rex was on board with that. And the excitement of getting her back made me feel much stronger. He was ready to rain hell on whoever was there.We’re getting our kids back, and I’m not waiting another second for it.Watching Jenna’s tear filled eyes, I didn’t know when I pulled her face close to mine and joined our lips.I waited for her to push me away but instead, she kissed me back with equal frenzy.The rest of the world disappeared
JENNAAlpha Zade offered to give us his helicopter to cut our trip short. Jason still wasn’t able to reach anyone in the pack and you could tell how we panicked more.With no idea who it could be that was at the house, and what they knew. It felt like the worst thing ever.The scariest part had been knowing someone that was very close to us was involved in this.“We’ll keep in touch, and if there’s anything you need, please do not hesitate to call.” Alpha Zade had assured us before we left.Jason only made one request.“Can you keep track of the phone and update us?”The man who had brought the news, I’m guessing he is their tech genius, nodded.“Sure alpha,” he said. “I’ll update you about the current location every hour.”That was good enough for us.I was silent throughout. From the drive to the flight to the drive again.My mind was completely blank. I was shaking with fear but I seemed fine outwards. I thought I was going crazy, so much that I was staring at my hands to see if th