TaylorCharity had insisted on only giving me the information and not having to pass it over to Ryan, but I had managed to convince her that it was much better if she was there while I was explaining to Ryan the things she had told me. I hope that she could offer extra insight, in case there is something I had misunderstood. After the earlier revelation about Ryan's torture techniques, I had remained extremely confused, wondering whether the man I love was different from the one I knew.I know that he is the Alpha and that certain responsibilities fall on his shoulders but that doesn't excuse such violence. Thinking about him makes me compare him to my father and that is the last thing I would ever want to do.When we walked past the hallway, Nina approached me from the other end tapping my shoulder and aching me turn around. “ I've been looking for you all through the pack house Luna, they are still matters we need to discuss and I've drawn you a bath in your room.’’“ That sounds l
TaylorAmidst the pack celebration, a familiar figure caught my eye, Alpha Ryan's grandmother, watching the pack members dance and interact while waiting patiently on a wooden bench. I wanted the joy and celebration to last not because of my own selfish Desire but because the members genuinely seemed happy. After this, things would return to normal and everyone would start worrying about the return of Alpha Joseph and the impending war.We still didn't know who our allies were. We did not know how many Alpha Joseph had tucked under his arm, we didn't know how many Warriors were going to lose in this battle and how many tricks he had up his sleeve. The park deserved this. They deserve just a moment of happiness to take their minds off their Troubles.A smile tugged at my lips as I approached her, Admiring how peaceful she looked. The thing is, from time to time Ryan's grandmother scares me. She's full of wisdom and she always gives me great advice but at the end of all her sentences li
TaylorAs I sat in the living room inside the Pack House, I watched through the window as the sunlight danced on the meadow outside, in the distance and I couldn't see a clear view of the garden where Nina was tending to the flowers and cutting out the weeds. Ryan had just chased all the maids and servants out, insisting they take on outdoor chores so we could have some much-needed privacy. I didn't understand why that was so important since we could have just talked in our bedroom. However, it was a wonderful experience not seeing servants roaming around the pack house all day. I smiled to myself as he came back inside, closing the door behind him.He approached me with that charming grin of his, and I couldn't help but blush. "Hey there," he said, running his fingers through his dark, tousled hair. For some reason he looks more attractive right now and I just wanted to pull him in and kiss him passionately. "I hope you don't mind me shooing everyone away. I thought we could have som
TAYLORI stood there, fingers clenched into a Fist wondering and contemplating on whether or not to knock the door. Was this some kind of official summon? Or did Ryan just want to see me? against my better judgment, I twisted the doorknob and opened it as I stepped into Ryan's office, my heart pounding in my chest. The atmosphere was tense, and I immediately noticed Nina sitting beside him, her eyes narrowed at me. Nina never came into the address of use and misuse summoned to. The duties of cleaning Ryan's office were often given to other servants and Nina never undertook them on her own. She was my personal servant and there was no reason why she'll be here with him. Something was definitely off, and I couldn't help but wonder what I had done to warrant such a meeting.Ryan motioned for me to sit down, his expression stern. I felt uncomfortable in his presence despite how much I love him. I took a seat, feeling the weight of their scrutiny upon me. The silence lingered for a moment
Ryan’s POVAs evening came, feeling rather bored, I found myself sparring with Philip in the training field. Our swords clashed with controlled precision, the metallic clang ringing through the air. Philip was a formidable opponent, and I could feel the intensity of his strikes pushing me to my limits. But I welcomed the challenge. We both needed something to get our minds off our troubles. Philip had a hell lot of responsibility training the other one as well I was not in my office and other night I'm making calls to other offers and finding out which parks were still loyal to us from stop during my father's reign, he has made a lot of allies and he had taken them with him and he decided to challenge before the throne. It was much more difficult to try and Gain back his allies when their loyalty was laid on my father and not the pack.Fighting against each other in the name of practice was a fun way for us to connect, to work through our differences, and to reaffirm our bond as best
Taylor’s POVI stumbled back, my legs feeling weak as the tears flowed freely down my cheeks. Ryan's words from the office echoed in my mind, and I could not hold myself together anymore. How could he accuse me of such a thing? I had always been loyal, dedicated, and true to this pack. I trusted him with my life, and yet, in that moment, it felt like that trust was shattered.My sobs escaped my lips, raw and unrestrained, as I clutched at the wall for support. I couldn't bear the thought of facing the pack in this state, so vulnerable and broken. As my emotions threatened to overwhelm me, I tried to maintain balance, “Please come after me…’’ My voice was loud in my head over and over again. Why was he not here? Why couldn't he just open that door and come up with a reasonable explanation as to what had just happened in there? Why was he not following me? Apologizing and explaining himself.With the weight of this betrayal bearing down on my shoulders, and her pain in my chest slowly
*****************************************Taylor's POVAs I knocked on the door, my heart pounded in my chest, and when it finally swung open, revealing Mrs. Monroe's warm and compassionate smile, I felt a wave of relief wash over me. She invited me in with a knowing look, as if she had already sensed the turmoil within me."Come in, my dear," she said gently, leading me to a cozy sitting area. "What's troubling you?"I was not surprised that she didn't know about the drama that had unfolded in the kitchen just a couple of hours ago. Ryan's mother always spends all her time inside her room. That was why half the pack house was dedicated to her privacy. I was hoping that I could find Solace in her arms.The tears streamed down my cheeks as I struggled to find the right words. "It's Ryan," I finally managed to say, my voice choking with emotion. "He doesn't trust me."Mrs. Monroe took a seat beside me, offering me a comforting hand on my shoulder. "Tell me what happened, Taylor."I reco
Taylor's POVAs I walked out of Mrs. Monroe's room, my mind was a whirlwind of emotions. The conversation with Ryan’s mother had left me feeling more confused than ever about my feelings for him. I needed some time alone to gather my thoughts, and for some reason, the idea of visiting Ryan's grandmother popped into my mind. While my mate's mother was wonderful, I felt that she might be rather biased. While it was completely understandable, I needed genuine honest input from someone who had my interest in heart as equally as the Alpha’s. She has always been my go to whenever things got too hot. I needed her, and she had always been there in times of chaos and turmoil. Maybe she could shed some light on the situation, or at the very least, offer some comforting words. However, my priority right now wasn't about being comforted, I wanted to enquire from Ryan's grandmother about Nate. Ever since he approached us at the celebration I noticed that something was terribly busy about the rela
Taylor's PovWhile I stepped out of the dungeons, my heart still remained back there. Scared and wondering whether bad things will happen. Charity threatened the life of my unborn child, and it wouldn't be long till I brought them into the world. What happened now? How could I stop her if I did not know what I was stopping to begin with."That bad, huh?" Philip spoke as he greeted me at the entrances. He bowed his head, showing respect as I stood in front of him."She won't give anything up." I let out, feeling frustrated. '"Should we have a go at her?""Even though I would not want that, I'm beginning to think I have no option." I quipped."My Queen, there is something you need to see. " His tone is urgent, indicating that something really troubled him. I nodded my head, allowing him to lead the way."How has Nina been?" I asked as I walked with him."I have not yet gone to see her, Luna." His tone mild rises, showing a level of irritation for the name."She's your mate.""Who betra
Taylor's POVI stood there, feeling frozen in time. Uncertain yet, completely sure that this had to be one of the worst days of my life. “We’ve been friends since I came here,” I said, stepping forward as I stared at her. “Why?’’Charity stepped forward, her eyes mirroring a rage I’d never seen before. “I should have seen it. How fucking stupid…”“NO! You were not stupid. I just had to play stupid to make you believe you were winning.” My answer was clear, as precise as I would have hoped. “All this time we’ve spent talking. All the times I’ve given you advice on your bastard of a husband and that curse growing in your womb. Why would you think I care about you?’’ she let out, eyes meeting mine at a distance. Her words hurt me. The trust I had put in her was shuttered at this moment. Why does everyone I trust always end up hurting me?“Why did you do it Charity?’’ I repeated. “Why do you do the things you do?”“For the ones I love.’’ I affirmed. “For the ones I love.” She mirrore
Ryan's POV“We should do something,’’ I said as I paced around the office. “ We cannot let her go out there on her own. That woman is dangerous.’’ I run my fingers through my hair as I try to overcome my frustrations. The thought of my mate being hurt enraged me. it invoked the wolf inside me making me feel out of control. Taylor was everything that I had.“ You have to trust her, man. You've already told her that you believe in her now it's time to show it. let her do this. I believe she can.’’ Philip reassured me.“ You're awfully calm. Do you not understand the magnitude of the situation? This is fucking Charity. the conniving b**** that once tried to break up my parents marriage.’’ I spoke feeling anger rise inside me.“ You need to understand that sending Taylor out there was our best option.” “This is not about options here Philip, this is about my mate. who is carrying my child. this is about the reckless decision that we have made to send her out to a powerful and dangerous
Taylor's POV It was the first time ever since my ordeal that I was leaving the Pack House. A lot of the Pack members have been caring and had left gifts at the pack house entrances. The doctor had told me that I needed to take care of myself and be less stressed. The truth is just that during this pregnancy I have really neglected myself. I was stressed about everything and anything. please have a tough time and I felt guilty for not being able to take care of my child well. as I walked through the Pack I noticed Philip on the other side watching me at a distance. I nodded my head giving him the recognition. some of the other warriors had been positioned at designated areas of the Pack watching me. Ryan was in his office talking to Alpha Michael, Alpha Luke and Alpha Mark about what had happened. Once I gave the go-ahead, then the Pack would be called to an emergency meeting where it would be announced that the alpha had finally given their support to Ryan. Surprisingly a lot of cal
“But my love, you have to rest.’’ Ryan insisted, trying to push me back into the bed gently. I understood that he felt guilty for what had happened to me but 3 days of bed rest was already enough. Alpha Joseph was going to attack the pack in less than 4 days now and Ryan knew nothing.“ I just want you to be okay.’’ he said politely, sitting on the bed giving up. I stared back at him. Every time I look at him I remember what he said to me. and it breaks my heart all over again.“ What happened to us?’’ I asked in a low tone sitting on the opposite side of the bed. He remained quiet. The tension in the room was heavy.“ I don't know.’’ his voice was low barely above a whisper. There was so much guilt and shame in his voice that it almost made me feel horrible. I felt like I was making him this way. But he has made a lot of mistakes and I still have not seen the real Ryan trying to surface. “ but I want to make it up to you. and I've been trying my best to show you just how sorry I am.
As we exited Philip's office, I could feel the eyes of pack members on us. Everyone had heard her screams and they had come to check up on her. somehow I suspected that both of them believed they had hurt her. The package was feeding me. They saw me as a monster. They saw me as a direct representation of my father. Even though I hated them for seeing me like this, I couldn't help but feel content that they would be ready to protect my maid even against me. “What happened to the queen?’’ one woman asked in a high-pitched voice. “Luna Taylor, are you okay?’’ a little kid about 5 or 6 years old as good as she tried to touch her amol I carried her through the people. the crowd of people only began to grow. each one of them murmuring and praying to the moon goddess that Taylor would be all right. Among the voices was a sample even asking whether I had hurt her. Another one said that the moon goddess was punishing me for the way I treated her. I wanted to silence my brain. I wanted to sil
While we all turned to look who it was, I couldn't help but clutch my stomach feeling overwhelmed by fear. I felt anxious. and I wondered whether alpha Joseph had decided to finally attack. We were unprepared. we were unguarded and no one would expect it. the traumatizing moments of when he and my father had kidnapped me into my mind. I felt the tears flowing from my eyes as I fell to my knees. “Alpha Ryan! What is the meaning of this!’’ Philip reprimanded Ryan as he stepped into the room with an ax in his hand. there was a sharp pain in my abdomen causing me to scream out in pain. all attention was turned to me. I felt as if my stomach was churning. I could feel the tears flowing from my eyes. it was as if everything else had quieted down. it was as if I was the only one in the world.“AAAHH!’’ I let out another scream feeling yet again the same search of pain in my abdomen. What the hell was going on? “Taylor.’’ Will someone call my name screaming my name? but I couldn't Place Wh
Over the past few days everything has been remarkably better. Ryan and I had not gotten the opportunity to talk about what happened. I avoided him while he tried apologizing. I was done with it. he had apologized enough times and none of the two seemed sincere. I had spent a lot of time among the people. providing food and upkeep while learning recipes from the older women in the pack. This was also my opportunity to try and learn as much as possible about the witches without asking people directly. I had gathered quite a reasonable amount of information. Everyone seems to have seen dust. There was a dark brown dust that had risen in the air the day before the battle and it came from the north side of the Pack territory. At first I had dismissed that information until I figured that more than enough people saw it. a bunch of people could not have hallucinated the same thing. they had to be credible to that story. I couldn't help but wonder whether the smoke was an indication that tha
Earlier today, Ryan's grandmother had summoned me into a room. She wanted us to talk about something. I knew what she wanted us to talk about, i didn’t want to talk about it but I still availed myself. and I wasn't wrong. “ Taylor my dear, I'm glad you could make it.’’ she said with a smile on her face as she stretched her arms welcoming me into an embrace. I did not hesitate, hugging her immediately as she held on to me much tighter than usual. Mrs Monroe had never called me into her room. I have only ever gone to her whenever I was troubled but after the meal I had shared with the pack members my heart had been feeling lighter and I was no longer so worried about everything.Ryan’s grandmother was sitting by the window and looking out at the pack grounds. Her expression was a mix of sadness and contemplation, as if she held the weight of the world on her shoulders. Sometimes I felt like she was lonely. sad. That is why I always took it upon myself to try and spend more time with h