AVERYLike Princess Lisa said, my life truly became miserable. It was already four days after my meeting with her, but my life was worse than it was ever. I was assigned unreasonable and unnecessary chores, and whenever I completed them, the other maids would complain and get angry at me. It felt like my works were being destroyed as I did them."Hey, go and change the tissue paper rolls in all the rooms." Just like the last few days, I was asked to do a job that was simply out of my supposed chores. I made my way to the supply room, picked four of the tissue paper packs which were stashed on the shelf. I walked to the door and opened it with difficulty because of the stack of tissue paper packs. Walking was also difficult, I found it hard to see. I was grateful I didn't stumble or fall until I got to the first room.I opened the door and walked in with the stack. I took one of the pack and peeled it open before taking one of the tissue rolls. I walked into the bathroom and changed i
1JAREDWhen I picked the glass from the floor, and started bringing it towards Avery's hand, I never meant to really hurt her with it, but then, her tears flowed before it even got close to her. I swallowed, but covered it with a smirk before dropping the glass. I went to the center table to take the document I came for, then I walked out of the suite without saying a word.I stopped to glare at Garvey who bowed immediately."I'm sorry, sir."I rolled my eyes and walked out of the building. "Jared!" On my way to my office, I head someone call my name. I looked ahead to see my sister, Riley. She ran towards me and pulled me to a hug."Big bro." She mumbled as I hugged her back.We remained like that for few seconds before I pulled out. "What are you doing here?""What do you mean? This is my pack." She glared at me and I chuckled. Riley always had the knack for traveling, so since she clocked eighteen, she left the pack to follow her dreams. Touring the human world in different count
AVERY"I don't think I need a mate though, especially not a weak one." Alpha Jared said, maintaining eye contact with me. I chalked down nothing as my breath became shaky. His piercing gaze never left mine. Instead, it pierced deeper into me. "Are you okay?" I took my gaze away from him to Princess Riley, who was staring at me with a smile on her face."I'm good." I forced out, and she nodded, concentrating on her food. I took my gaze back to Alpha Jared, but he was no longer staring at me. I didn't look away still. His cold eyes as he said those words reappearing in my mind.Did he hate me this much to deny having a mate? What did I even expect? He already tried rejecting me, so he surely didn't want to have anything to do with me. Should I just accept his rejection?'No, we can't.' Kyra's sharp voice made me close my eyes.'We can't keep hurting like this, Kyra.' 'We just have to make him love us,' she replied and I shut her out. I didn't want to hear it anymore.Their dinner wen
AVERYI sighed loudly as I looked out of the window once again. I had finished all my work for today and I'm currently in my room. All I wanted was to take a brief rest and possibly clear my mind. I was still staring out of the window when the door opened. I looked away from the window to see Mia."Hey, have this." She pointed an egg sandwich at me. "I didn't see you in the kitchen, so I brought it to you. You skipped dinner too.""Hmm..." I hummed, taking the sandwich from her. "Thanks.""You're welcome." She muttered and sat beside me on the bed."Are you okay?" She asked as I took a bite of the sandwich. I faced her as I munched on it. "What do you mean?""You've been quiet, and you skipped dinner, same as today, if I didn't bring it to you.""I'm fine, just...." I trailed off, not knowing what to say. I can't probably tell her about what's going on.I could feel her staring, but since I didn't know what to say, I just focused on eating."What do you think about Princess Riley and
JAREDA knock sounded on the door as I worked in my office. I asked whoever it was to come in, and the door opened. Mavis walked in."Any news?" I asked, without looking at him."Yeah, I'm not sure if it's good, though." I looked up this time as he settled on the chairs in front of me."The business deal we are trying to get from the Silver Pack, The Black Moon Pack, is also opting for it."A frown appeared on my face as Mavis elaborated on his statement. We had been trying to make a deal with the Silver Pack. They have a lot of resources and so do we, but we needed to expand, and The Black Moon also opting for the deal means trouble."You know we can't let them get it, right? They would surpass us if they do." I spoke up when he was done talking.The Black Moon Pack and this pack, The Crescent Moonstone Pack, are total enemies. Their Alpha, Drew, is a total pain in the ass, always trying to make trouble with me, and it's so obvious that's what he is doing now. His pack getting the de
AVERY"Good morning." I greeted Garvey as I walked into Alpha Jared's suite. The sitting room was silent and he was not there, which was unusual, so I went to the bedroom to check, and there he was, sleeping. It surprised me though, he is always awake by this time, so it made me wonder if he was okay.I slowly made my way in. I moved to the edge of the bed and bent with my eyes on his face. A small smile appeared on my face as I stared from his thick eyebrows to his eyes, which were closed, his lashes which were surprisingly long, hugged themselves. His sharp nose, his smooth skin, and then his lips.I swallowed nothing as my eyes remained on his lips. They were so thin and smooth. It made me want to kiss the hell out of him, but I knew better than to lean in to my wish.He looked really peaceful and surreal now, not the tough, frowny Alpha Jared everyone knows him as. My eyes landed on a strand of hair blocking his face. I reached out to his hair to move the strand, but just as I was
AVERY "Take breakfast to Alpha Jared." Lady Margaret said as I walked into the kitchen."He doesn't want breakfast." I told her and sat down on a stool at the counter."Hmm...okay." She said and walked out.I looked at my hand and sighed out. I agreed to follow Princess Riley to the mall after she insisted. We are leaving in the afternoon though, she says she has something to do. The door opened and Mia walked in. I smiled as she came to sit beside me."Done with your work?""Yeah." I nodded."Have you eaten?" I shook my head, and she stood up. "Same here."She went to the pot and dished out food."Thanks." I mumbled as she dropped it in front of me. "Uh...did you get injured again." She was about sitting when she spoke up, pointing at my elbow. I moved my eyes to my elbow. I sighed out when I saw an injury there. I guess I scraped it when I fell earlier."We should get it treated." She stepped away to the first aid cabinet which was hanging on the wall. She came back to me after pi
"Did you do it?" Alpha Jared asked, staring at me.This morning, I woke up like I always did to get ready for work, but I was called to Alpha Jared's presence for supposedly stealing something."I didn't." I replied his question."You filth! How dare you deny stealing my bracelet. You cleaned my room the day before yesterday remember?""But I didn't clean it yesterday, so why accusing me?" I countered."You didn't clean my room yesterday, but you cleaned my room the day before yesterday without any supervision. I was in my room when the maids came to clean and bring food to me, but they took nothing, so how are you going to explain the missing bracelet? You stole it!" She yelled."I didn't!" I yelled back, and she scoffed before facing Alpha Jared. "How about we check her room, then we would know for sure.""Yes, let's do that, cause you won't find anything there." I agreed."Alright, let's do it then." Alpha Jared stood up and walked out of the suite.Princess Lisa smirked at me befo
It didn't take long before we got to the bar and I informed Grey about resigning. He seemed shocked but we wrapped up our discussion earlier and I went back to meet Jared. From there, we shopped for some groceries. I only got what I would need to prepare Brown rice with beef stir-fry today since we were leaving tomorrow.When we got back to the apartment, I made my way to the kitchen immediately, settling the things I bought before starting to prepare the food. I began by chopping the onions before grilling the beef.I was already halfway through this when I felt a hand around my waist. Nobody needed to tell me that it was Jared. Even is thick lavender scent is surely noticeable.A kiss on my neck made me stilled. I paused grilling and quickly pushed him off. His laughter filled my ears as I turned around to glare at him."Stop bothering me, okay?" I told him but he shook his head and moved closer. My back hit the counter as his arms wrapped around my waist, then he started leaning in
"Bye!" I bade Jared goodbye as I came out of his car.Jared expression turned sour. "Do you really have to go?""Yep." I nodded and raised the phone on my hand. Since my phone went missing, Jared got me a new one yesterday."You can call me here if you're worried." I told him and he nodded reluctantly.He suddenly leaned in and kissed my lips for a brief moment."See you, I will pick you up this afternoon." He said as he pulled away. I nodded and exited the car. I watched him drive away before heading to the cafe.After today, I won't come here anymore cause I had plans to resign. Same goes to my job at the bar.As I strode into the cafe, Sia who was by the counter looked up swiftly."You're here, huh?" "Yeah." I mumbled, goin to the dressing room. I changed into my uniform before coming out.Sia was no more by the counter, she was currently tidying the tables so I joined her.As I did, I couldn't stop myself from glancing at Sia frequently. I don't know how to bring Javier's issue u
The next time I opened my eyes, Jared was right in front of me... staring at me! "Why... are you staring?" I asked in a stutter."Nothing really, you just look pretty while sleeping." He whispered, a playful grin spreading across his face."Oh..." I trailed off and silence set in. Only the sound of our low breaths could be heard as we stared at each other.Minutes passed and Kyra's words replayed in my mind. I guess... she is right. The guy in front of me staring at me with pure affection and love really deserves another chance.I reached out to his face, caressing it softly. His brows creased slightly but I simply smiled and continued caressing his face."When do you want to leave?" I asked and his brows furrowed. "What do you mean?""Aren't we going to the pack any longer? When?" I aksed again and his eyes widened."But you said you were not going, so – ""I don't remember saying that?" I mumbled.Jared raised his brows but he shook his head. "It's fine if you don't want to. I just
AVERY "Urrgh" I let out a low groan as my eyes fluttered opened. My eyes landed on Jared who immediately jerked forward on his seat. "You're awake." "Hmm," I mumbled and my eyes drifted to my surroundings. My brows creased at the sight of drugs and the smell of drug. "Where am I?"I asked, my gaze going back to Jared who still had a pure look of concern. "The hospital." "Huh? Why – " the rest of the words got stuck in my mouth as I recalled what happened. My eyes dilated slightly and a look of disbelief clouded my face. "About Javier, it's not true, right?" A frown appeared on Jared's face. "Are you still going to trust him after what he did to you?" "No, it's not that." I shook my head slowly. "I just can't believe it. How is it possible that he is not human? That means approaching me was because he had something, he – " I choked on my words as tears slipped out of my eyes and Jared's hands wrapped around me in a warm embrace. I hugged him tighter as the tears continued. Javi
JAVIERThe moment I stepped into the portal to the other realm, I quickly closed it to prevent Jared from coming in."You're finally here." I turned at the sound of the familiar voice and a figure came out from behind a tree, a face stiff and cold - Lisa. Her gaze moved behind my back as she took slow, predatory steps towards me. "Where is she?"My gaze swept through her face as I hesitated to speak. "I lost her." I finally spoke up and her eyes twitched, her eyes glinting with darkness."What do you mean you lost her?" She asked, her voice low but anyone could tell she was getting angry."It's Jared - he showed up just as I was about bringing her here.""What!" Her bottled up anger finally unleashed. "Are you that stupid? How could you let him find her!"I let out a sigh. "I also didn't expect it, Jared is just a bastard – ""A bastard?" She cut me off, the lines of her forehead crinking into a frown. "Who do you think you are to call him a bastard?!"I scoffed at her abused questi
My eyes dilated as a cold dread clawed it's way up to my spine. Why is he acting weird? He looks completely different. This isn't the Javier I know.'Call mate!' Kyra yelled in my head and I immediately reached for my phone, dialing Jared's number."Avery, where are you?" Jared's voice sounded and Javier faced me with a frown."You bitch! What do you think you are doing?" He spat and reached for my phone, but before he could get to it, I yelled into the phone."Jared help, we are going through a deserted road!" I said and that moment, Javier collected the phone, hanging up.I watched in terror as he threw the phone out of the car before facing me, a smirk on his face. "I would advise that you don't act stupid and just stay put." He said, his voice sending chills through my spine.'That bastard!' Kyra growled in my head, but I said nothing.I swallowed nothing, biting my lip hard. What is going on here? Why is Javier acting strange? How come he is speaking to me this way? How?I was s
The next day, I left the cafe one hour early so I could visit to the hospital. I also got cheesecake and some other snacks to give to Riley. Jared didn't pick me up since I asked him not to, so I took a cab there.As I stepped out of the cab into the hospital, I hummed to a song I was listening to cause I was having an ear pod on. After walking for some minutes, I finally got to Riley's ward in the VIP section. I pulled the door open, my eyes landing on Riley who as staring out of the window, but she turned immediately."Avery!" Her eyes lightened up and she rushed to me, grabbing my hand. "I was waiting for you.""Really?" I raised my brows and she nodded. I guess she must have been expecting me since I promised her."Here, I got you something from the cafe." I raised the bag I was holding up and get eyes brightened more. She took it from me, smiling as she brought the things out.The moment she finished, she turned to me, her lips pursed into a slight pout. "Thanks, Avery. You're th
The next day, Jared took me to the hospital. After a long walk, we finally got to Riley's ward and Jared pulled the door open.Riley was staring at her phone but she looked up when we walked in."Avery!" Her eyes lit up and I waved at her, going closer to her."Are you okay? You're not really hurt, right?" Iet out my questions as my eyes scanned her body thoroughly. Her left arm was bandaged and she had a few scratches which had already being treated.Riley let out a chuckle and I looked up at her face."Don't worry, I'm fine, I should get discharged today." I was surprised at how indifferent she was. I know we were werewolves but she doesn't even seem like she was a bit hurt at all.The door opening made us turn to it and a doctor walked in with a nurse."Good morning." We exchanged greetings respectfully but Jared remained silent though. He is still the cocky man that he is I guess."Miss, how do you feel?" The doctor asked, coming close. I moved from where I was so he could be cl
"Grey, I'm leaving now!""Wait. Can you help me the guy at the corner, the part timer is not the yet." Grey said in return.I let out a groan. "How annoying can this be."With dragged feet, I collected the drink he was holding and walked to the corner he talked about.Right there, a man with a rugged face and a tattoo close to his ear was seated.I bit my lip and dropped the drink on the table. "Enjoy." I mumbled but I could feel his eyes on me which made me roll my eyes. This kinda happens often so it's not a big deal."Can I go now?" I asked Grey who sighed."I'm sorry, can you do a thirty minute extra?" "What! That's – ""Pretty please." Grey said, giving me the puppy eyes.I shook my head with a hint of disgust and dropped my bag. I took my phone to call Jared cause he was surely waiting but just as I was about dialing his number..."Avery!" It was a call from Grey.With a low groan, I dropped my phone and started serving again.After about thirty minutes like he said, the part-