The moment he mentioned that, I stood up, and he stood up as well. “Let’s head out,” he instructed, and we walked out of the cottage house.A man was standing in front of us. His face looked barely familiar. “Good evening, Sir Drake,” he greeted, bowing his head toward Drake. “Evening, miss,” he added.“Introduce yourself to her,” Drake declared.“I am Lucas, the assistant head guard,” he said. “It’s my pleasure to meet you,” I replied.“He will be taking you back to the police headquarters,” Drake declared.“Okay,” I replied, moving to enter the vehicle. But Lucas was quick enough to open the back door.“Thanks. I’ll sit in the passenger seat beside you,” I declared.“Okay,” he replied as I opened the door myself.I turned to Drake and looked at him. “I’d love to visit this cute cottage in the future,” I declared, remembering the interior that screamed wealth despite its small size.I got into the car, and we drove off. The ride was silent and boring. Normally, I would have initiated
“Miss,” he said, opening the cell door.“Yes?” I replied.“Can you trust me and follow me?” he asked.“I was told not to leave the police headquarters again,” I said.“We’re not leaving,” he assured me, and I followed him as he walked ahead.“What happened to the evacuated prisoners?” I asked, remembering they were there last night and gone this morning.“The prisoners were evacuated to provide you with privacy and, more importantly, for security reasons,” he explained. “We can’t rule out the possibility of a criminal in one of these cells being controlled by someone from the outside.”“I see,” I replied, understanding the reasoning.In the same underground, Lucas pushed open a door, revealing a nice apartment. “It may still smell unused since it’s been years,” he said. “It was used last, but we had it cleaned up and it’s sparkling clean now.”“Thanks,” I said, smiling.“I’ll take my leave now,” he announced.“Okay,” I replied as he left.I walked in and noticed that despite its neat
As the footage began to play, a wave of compassion surged through me for my mother. Watching her suffer broke something inside me. I was the reason behind her pain. But soon, that compassion gave way to anger. A fierce, consuming rage rose within me. I wanted to make everyone involved pay for this. I needed to protect her, no matter what.With a loud snarl, I moved my left hand toward the curse band, the object holding back the flow of my true power. This cursed band had been weakening me, caging the real version of myself. I tried to tear it off with all the strength I had, driven by pure fury, but it was useless.Defeated, I collapsed onto the bed, shaking with frustration. My wolf, my other self, rose to the surface, overpowering my human self . It let out a guttural howl filled with pain.I could feel my wolf which is still me crying inside me. My second self, buried and silent for so long, wept from deep within. We had both been suppressed since the moment we were born into this
I turned and spotted a pretty girl standing farther away, dressed like a tomboy, her look messy and unpolished.“Well, sorry to disappoint you all, Millie and you whatever your name is, neither of you is taking Drake from me,” she declared boldly.“Get rid of this lunatic,” I ordered my bodyguards, and they moved toward her.“As long as I’m alive, anyone who stands in my way will be crushed,” she hissed, knocking out both of my guards with terrifying ease. I stood there, stunned.“I see what you’re relying on. But supernatural power is nothing in the face of dozens of armed men,” I warned, narrowing my eyes.“I wouldn’t be so sure if I were you,” she said, her tone calm but deadly.“Right now, I feel like killing the both of you,” she added, her eyes burning with lethal intent.“I don’t know where you’re getting this courage from. But even if you’re strong enough to take down these guards… can you really handle both of us, especially with my father sitting right here?” Millie challeng
“Yes, of course. He’s still not a fully hatched Ultima. He hasn’t yet reached the peak of his battle skills to become completely unstoppable,” she declared confidently. She knew too much about me.“If that’s true, that you don’t know Daisy, then which pack are you from?” he pressed.“And who said I came from a pack?” she shot back.“Maybe a generation pack?” he pressed. “What’s your full name?” he added, hoping her surname might reveal her origins. She hesitated, clearly struggling, then responded.“I’ll tell Drake if he’s interested in me. Tell him to meet me at Ford Road… my number is 7344…3,” she stated before turning away.“Say that again?” Joe asked, as if he already knew I was interested in that number, eager to unlock the mystery behind her.“Don’t worry,” I muttered to him because I already know it as I got in fully, watching him lock the door before later sliding into the driver seat.As we drove off, her image lingered in my mind. Who was she, really? Did she have any involv
“And what exactly do you mean by that?” “Well, we all know you're quite fond of slave girls,” Alpha Alfie replied bluntly.“Erm... and what’s that supposed to mean?” Alpha Sparrow shot back, as a few Alphas chuckled under their breath before the room quickly fell silent again.“So there’s no need for me to dig deep into why you’re protecting the slave girl,” he added. “It’s just to serve your selfish interest.”“Whatever,” Alpha Sparrow responded with a shrug.“Now, coming to Drake,” Alpha Alfie continued. “The fact that one of us is willing to protect a slave girl just because he believes the assassin’s actions were wrong, violating his carefully set security protocols is fascinating enough. What’s even more amusing is that he went so far as to station heavy security at the police headquarters simply because someone attempted to take the slave girl’s life. That can only mean one thing…”“Well, whether it means one thing or not like you claim, I don’t care,” I cut in.“We Alphas are
“Don’t think he’s suddenly someone trustworthy,” Alpha Stone continued. “He’s just looking out for his own interests.”“Why you?” Alpha Sparrow snapped. “Must you always find a way to provoke me? I’m not trying to deceive anyone for my own benefit. If I’ve done that in the past, not anymore. You said I have a reason for defending Daisy and there’s no denying it. Even Drake knows it.”“Drake, I don’t know when next we’ll speak,” Alpha Alfie said, turning to me, “but know this, Alpha Sparrow is also eyeing the president’s seat. If you want more details, come see me.”“There’s nothing to worry about unless he’s planning a coup,” I replied calmly. “If he sees himself as a future president, then he should challenge the current one and win as an Alpha should.”“Yeah. I want a president to come out of my home too. It could even be in the future when my son takes over as Alpha. I’ve already made him aware of that,” he stated.“Now, back to the discussion. Let’s cast a vote and end these talks
I remained silent, watching it unfold.Flashback“Those rascals may try to sabotage everything if I win. But I have the perfect countermeasure,” I stated firmly during a private discussion with my headguard.“If I may ask, sir, what is it?” he inquired curiously.“After thinking it through carefully, I realized something important. Daisy never killed the assassin on our country’s land, water, or air. The assassination took place in international waters. That means we can’t use our national laws to judge her,” I explained.“But couldn’t they argue that since it happened in international airspace and she’s from this land, our laws should apply?” Jeo asked, a note of concern in his voice.“No. She’s not a citizen, she’s a slave. Regardless of that, international law is what should govern the matter. And under that law, she cannot be punished for acting in self-defense. Even the time zone in which it happened isn’t aligned with ours,” I concluded calmly.Flashback ends“Are you trying to
"I also find myself harboring feelings for you," he admitted, and a wide smile spread across my face before I could stop it. "But I wasn't accepting it... obviously, you know why," he added. "Yeah... We’re from two different worlds, and I’m just a slave," I said, though joy bloomed fiercely inside me, knowing that Drake had feelings for me too. I had suspected it, he and Ruby were the only ones who treated me like a human, not a slave. And from someone of his status, it had always felt strange and suspecting... yet wonderful. "But..." "But you can't settle for me because I'm a slave. I understand. One thing is having feelings for a slave, but another is settling for one as a lover or mate, considering the public, your family, your reputation, and your pack. Even you wouldn't be able to get what you want. I understand. I've resigned myself to this cruel fate, and I wish you well in your current or future relationships," I declared, cutting him off as my emotions shifted from sadne
“Let’s take a walk,”“But the night could be dangerous,” I replied, hesitation in my voice. I didn’t trust the wasteland, and I rarely ventured out at night."Don't be afraid. No one will hurt us; I am more dangerous," he declared as we left the living room together.We started walking down the untiled street.Drake’s POVI chose to take a walk with this lady and see the Whitewater Pack environment. And true to everything I had heard about it, it matched exactly."Daisy, how would you feel if you had everything you wanted?" I asked.Daisy’s POVWhat does he mean by that question? Does he know that he is among the things I want, someone I wish to be with for the rest of my life, apart from the fact that I desire the best life for my surviving parent, my mother."I would be the happiest person in the world," I declared."And what if you couldn't have everything you wanted?" he asked."I would have to deal with the fact that you can't always get everything you desire, and some things are
"What are you even thinking about?" she asked, curiosity flickering in her eyes."What do you think I'm thinking about?" I countered."Probably about your girlfriend," she muttered under her breath, her voice so soft it was almost a whisper she hadn't meant for me to catch."What did you just say?" I pressed."Nothing," she replied quickly, avoiding my gaze."I heard you," I said. "Probably about my girlfriend."She looked startled, her eyes widening slightly."And what exactly do you want to use my girlfriend for?" I added, leaning in with a mischievous glint in my eye."Nothing. I mean, I don't care about her. I'm not using her for anything," she rushed out, her words tumbling over each other, and I smiled inwardly."Whatever," I replied casually, and at that moment, her mother walked in, now looking more like an older version of Daisy. She was very beautiful, though Daisy surpassed her in beauty level.Their features clicked perfectly, and no one would ever mistake her for someone
"Drop your gun and tell Mr. Clinton to come down now," Drake instructed, his voice cold and commanding. "At my far left, there’s a sniper waiting to eliminate him from his location, and my head guard does not miss a target." He concluded, his gaze unwavering as I watched the man, known as the richest in the area, step out of the car."Drake, the president’s son," the man exclaimed, shocked, as his guards immediately dropped their weapons upon hearing the revelation."Show respect, slave," Drake declared, his voice laced with disdain."It is an honor to meet you, Sir. To what do I owe this huge visit?" he asked, his tone suddenly respectful, although he hadn’t looked in my direction until now. "Can we go inside so that I can welcome you properly?" he suggested, gesturing toward his house."You expect me to enter this lowly house? You disgust me," Drake responded, his voice dripping with contempt. I had long since forgotten this extreme side of him. He sounded like someone who wouldn't
"Okay. I will love to protect your ego as a man," I declared, chuckling. "In fact, you should never even smell the position of an Alpha if you fall sick. And if you're already in that position and fall sick, you should defeat it," I added playfully."You are always a rascal," he said, and I laughed.Drake POVAs I stared at her laughing, I was forced to look away for reasons best known to me.An inner struggle currently existed within me.Daisy POV"We set out for the journey later today," he declared. Judging from the last time I checked the clock, it should be around 12 AM by now. Hours had already passed."Yes, Alpha," I said, making a playful jest.Time passed, and eventually, morning arrived at last. I barely got any sleep, busy preparing for my visit to my mother. I had ordered a lot of groceries and other useful items for her. They had been delivered as expected. Throughout this time, since Drake and I returned, he had remained in his room.I was already dressed and sitting in
I guessed this was it, the moment of my death, and it further confirmed what Joe had said earlier about gambling his life."Drake..." she called out."Shhh," he murmured. "Don't interfere," he added firmly."I will brace myself for death. I’ll take it with courage, sir. I truly enjoyed serving you... I'm sorry for not thinking before moving in. I was so worried with her safety that I didn't realize I might be aiding her death instead," I confessed, bowing my head as silent took over."I know," he said quietly, and I lifted my gaze to meet his. Relief filled me knowing he understood my intentions."I can read your mind clearly and your emotions," he added, making me wonder if that meant he would spare me. Not that it mattered anymore; I accepted whatever fate awaited me."There is punishment for your mistake," Sir Drake stated, still pointing the gun at me. "So that next time, when you want to protect something, you'll think before you act," he added coldly."Joe, take over," he comma
We drove past a lone Jeep heading in the opposite direction along the empty road.Suspicion prickled at the back of my mind, but I shook it off, focusing instead on reaching the target, which had stopped moving at a specific location.Alpha Alfie POV“I think that was Drake’s car that just passed us,” my PA remarked, peering back through the side mirror.“How are you so sure?” I asked, narrowing my eyes.“The plate number confirmed for me,” he replied confidently.“That was a good escape,” I thought to myself.“I can't bear for Drake to see my role in this killing her especially if he truly loves her. If he ever finds out, he will hate me beyond redemption.”Joe's POVAs soon as we arrived, I spotted our men stationed a safe distance away from the warehouse.“Where is Lucas?” I asked sharply, directing my question toward Drake’s guards, not the temporary hired ones.“He went inside to check the situation,” one of them responded.“And he couldn’t even call to inform us that he had arri
“Sir, Daisy has been kidnapped,” I said, my voice low but clear.Silence he remained.I glanced back, expecting a reaction but chose instead to keep my eyes on the road. The tension behind me was palpable."So, you found out that it's Alpha Alfie your friend is working for" Sir Drake declared finally."Yes, sir," I confirmed."He will stop at nothing to see Daisy dead," Drake muttered. "I sensed it in every word, every look he gave me. He’s convinced something dangerous is about to happen to me because of Daisy—and he’ll do anything to stop it. He worships the law of this land like a god, and that makes him even more dangerous."Jeo's POV“Sir, what are we going to do now?” I asked, glancing at him through the rearview mirror.“Alpha Alfie has managed to corner me using his own trump card,” he replied with a cold edge. “But I anticipated this move the moment an assassination attempt was made on Daisy.”He paused briefly, then added, “I placed a tracker on every piece of clothing suppl
I remained silent, watching it unfold.Flashback“Those rascals may try to sabotage everything if I win. But I have the perfect countermeasure,” I stated firmly during a private discussion with my headguard.“If I may ask, sir, what is it?” he inquired curiously.“After thinking it through carefully, I realized something important. Daisy never killed the assassin on our country’s land, water, or air. The assassination took place in international waters. That means we can’t use our national laws to judge her,” I explained.“But couldn’t they argue that since it happened in international airspace and she’s from this land, our laws should apply?” Jeo asked, a note of concern in his voice.“No. She’s not a citizen, she’s a slave. Regardless of that, international law is what should govern the matter. And under that law, she cannot be punished for acting in self-defense. Even the time zone in which it happened isn’t aligned with ours,” I concluded calmly.Flashback ends“Are you trying to