I don't know for how long I fell asleep, but when I woke up, it was already dark outside. The room was filled with an eerie silence, making me wonder what time it could possibly be. Groggily, I stumbled out of bed and made my way to the window.I pulled back the curtains and looked in the distance. The sky, adorned with twinkling stars, greeted me. It clearly indicated that it must be late into the night. The moon cast an ethereal glow, illuminating the stillness of the surroundings and adding to the mysterious ambiance.I looked back at the bed and saw that Sony was still asleep. He loved the moon, and I was sure that he would have been mesmerized by the sight outside. I debated whether to wake him up and share the beauty or let him continue to dream undisturbed, knowing he would appreciate it in his own time.A knock echoed at the door, pulling me away from the natural spectacle. I hesitated for a moment, torn between answering the door and staying captivated by the moonlit scene. C
A continuous ringing sound made me jolt out of bed to see what was going on. Because I hadn't taken the quilt off me when I sprung out, I tripped on it, landed on my rear end, and rolled on the cold and hard floor before knocking on the table beside the bed.I forced myself to sit, rubbing and scratching the areas that ached most. "What the hell was that?" I asked myself, my eyes roaming around, looking for the source of that noise.I caught sight of the white bedside clock that was still ringing loudly and buzzing around as an effect of its own vibration. I cursed, pulled myself to my feet, and walked to it.With anger surging through me, I grabbed it and smashed it against the wall. It stopped ringing the moment it made contact with the wall and fell, breaking into a million tiny pieces. Silence returned to the room, and I took a deep breath to calm myself down.My eyes caught sight of the black quilt still lying on the ground. I scooped it with my leg and angrily threw it back on th
“What the hell, dude?“ I walked to the couch where Beta Kelvin was sitting and grabbed him by the collar. My anger boiled over as I confronted him, unable to contain my frustration any longer. I needed answers for what he had come looking for in my kingdom.I and he are not friends, and I doubt if we will ever be. The only thing that was running through my mind at that moment was that his asshole of an Alpha had sent him to come and provoke me because, after all, they loved picking fights.“Relax Maseno. Since when did I try to hurt you? I have been telling you for so many years now that I am nothing like my Alpha, but you don't believe me, do you?“ He gritted his teeth in anger, stood, and dusted the collars of his shirt.I couldn't help but roll my eyes at his words. It was always the same excuse, trying to distance himself from his stupid Alpha's actions. But actions spoke louder than words, and I had seen enough of their pack's behavior to know better.“And why do you expect me to
I lay on the ground, feeling every part of my body aching. I now understood and saw why my boss, Alpha Benna, often called Maseno the son of the devil. He had just delivered a blow that felt like it came straight from hell itself. I struggled to catch my breath, praying inwardly that he'd let go of me. I always expected that when he got angry, he would change, like all werewolves. I had hope that his nails would change to claw-like structures, his canines would elongate to sharp fangs, and his skin would be covered by fur, a golden fur, because he was an Alpha, but what I saw in him was totally different. When he growled at me the moment I said that Sony was my type, I started seeing those changes, and I immediately knew that I had crossed the line. I really wished that I had stuck with what had brought me there, but I guess it was finally my day to pay for my nosy behavior. The sides of his eyes, which crickle when someone laughs or smiles, cracked up, drawing root-like veins all
“What the hell was that for?“ I asked, my voice softening when I saw it was Sony who had kicked me. He rolled his eyes at me instead of being sorry. That was one hell of a kick because it almost broke my ribs. "Sony, aren't I talking to you?" I asked when he grabbed his phone and started laughing at whatever he had seen instead of responding to me.“That was enough. Do you want to kill him?“ He glared at me and went to sit on the couch.I sighed and followed him behind. "Was the kick necessary?" I inquired, hoping for an explanation or apology. I wasn't angry with him, though; I just wanted his attention. The hell he was reading on his phone that made him ignore me!“We are getting late for the meeting." He said this instead of answering my question, obviously trying to ditch the conversation I was trying to have with him. "You hate tardiness; have you forgotten?" He raised his brow and laughed again at whatever he was reading.I ran my fingers through my hair and heaved. It seemed li
After breakfast, I went to Dr. Maria's office. I had been dying to know why she wanted to see me after such a long time; thus, my long and lean legs took me to her office in just a minute.I didn't knock. I just barged in because I knew she wouldn't have any problem with it, but to my surprise, she was nowhere to be found. I pulled out my phone from my pocket and made a phone call to her, but it was never received.I left so many messages asking her if she had changed her mind because I was late when she wanted me to her office, but they were never answered, even though it clearly showed that they were read.Letting out a deep breath, I paced around, sitting on the couch, eating the juicy apples on the table, and watching some movies on my phone, but she still never arrived."Doesn't she have friends? She must be out hanging with them. There is no need to work your brain out thinking about this." My wolf, Raika, said this from the back of my head.I nodded and said, "Right, friends."
My heart skipped a beat when a knock echoed at the door. I took a while to respond because the one thought that came to my head and drained my energy was when I thought it was the libarian. I stayed quite for a while, stopped rustling the papers I was holding in my hands, and waited for him to complain. That was the only way I would have been sure that it was him anyway.It went silent outside, just as I had gone silent inside. When the faint footsteps sounded to be fading away, I mustered the courage to ask whoever was out there to come in, although I hesitated a bit, unsure of whether to welcome the person in or not, just in case it was the librarian."Come in." I responded, my voice going deep. My voice turns deep whenever I am scared or nervous, and at the moment, I was clouded by both feelings.I held my breath, and my gaze stuck at the door to welcome whoever it was. The door creaked open slowly, revealing a short figure standing in the doorway. I sighed in relief. "At least it'
I walked to my office, guilty of what I had done to Kiara, hanging heavy on my head. I sighed, walked to my seat, and slumped on it, my legs crossed on the table.I stared at the blank computer screen, replaying the hurtful things I had done to her in my mind. The regret I was having was so heavy that it seemed to suffocate me, making it difficult to focus on anything else.My phone rang, but I lacked even the strength to pull it from my pocket and answer the call. The sound of the ringing phone only served as a painful reminder of the mess I had created. Each ring felt like a piercing cry Kiara had released while calling for help for my already burdened conscience."The call might be important." My conscience tried to talk me into answering the call."Damn you, conscience. I am trying to get a grip on myself." I yelled back and then laughed out loud like a maniac when I realized what I had done. "Good, I am now arguing with my conscience."I streched my hand to pull out the phone, bu
In two weeks, Casino Confessions arrived. Powerful alphas and leaders from every part of the world attended it, as it was not something one could miss.Missing that was equivalent to missing opportunities. Among the many people who arrived in expensive cars was a slim figure with a dark blue suit, curly black hair, and black shades covering his eyes.He also wore a facemask, making it difficult for the onlookers to know who was behind that mask and goggles.Kiara's book was successfully published, but Alpha Maseno decided it would be launched this very day when the casino would be happening because the doctor suggested that Kiara may come out of her coma the very same day.What they all wished and kept their fingers crossed for was that she wouldn't lose her memories since the doctor had observed that she had taken a huge blow at the back of her head.“Ladies and gentlemen,” a voice called from in front to get everyone's attention. The whole place went silent as everyone listened to t
“What's a lie? I thought you were asked not to take her. Don't you guys understand?“ I asked while making my way towards Alpha Benna's men. “Who did this to her?“ I asked when I neared them.They all stepped behind and left a bulky man who was holding Kiara in front.“So, you are the one who did it, right?“ I asked, a smirk playing on my lips. Before he could respond, I gave him one reasonable slap across the face that made his canines come out.The others moved backwards, ready to run away, but my men, who were waiting, were on standby just in case they attempted to run and chase them. I snapped a finger at my men, and they all knew what to do.Forcefully, they dragged Alpha Benna's men to the truck and kept them there. I wanted to use them for something, and I wasn't going to let them go until I did just that.“We are done, Alpha,” one of my men said after he was down, taking all of them.“Alright, you can take all of them with you. I'll be right behind you.“ I told them.I also mad
I sighed in relief when Kiara changed the topic all by herself. I was wrecking my brain, trying to figure out how I was going to reveal the truth to her, when she suddenly said, "Nevermind. I have another question.“"MMh." I hummed and nodded, giving her the go-ahead.“The truck that was driving in when we were leaving looked far more familiar, don't you think?““I don't know. I didn't stare much at it.“ I shrugged and stood to walk by the river. ''Are you hungry? We can get some fish.“ I then told her.“I am not. I just want to leave here. Will you take me back to Alpha Maseno's?“ She asked.“Of course I will. But you need to have something first.“ I responded.“Fine then. I'll eat a little." She pouted and went to sit under a tree.Her eyes followed my every step. From when I cut out a stable and wavy branch to make a fishing hoop from it to fishing and removing their scales to roast them"Come and have some, I called when they were ready.“They are really delicious,'' she commented
Reaching the gate, we met a truck driving in.Kiara being curious, as she has been since a kid, I heard her asking her wolf to stop running and see who was inside the truck.“You can't be serious, princess. Do you want Benna to catch up with you again?“ I asked while alert at the back of my wolf's head.“I am only curious. Can we move on?“ She asked, and when I hummed in response, she said to her wolf, 'Keep running, Raika. Remember, it's now your turn to save me.“Raika howled loudly, attracting the attention of the men in the truck who were waiting for the guard to open the gate for them.My wolf and hers didn't miss the men's curious eyes on them as they gasped and pointed at us. They were obviosly shocked that they were seeing pure gray wolves, the kinds who have never been seen.“Why is your wolf exactly like mine, though?" Kiara asked when our wolves slowed down. We were out of Alpha Benna's territory, and there was no way they would catch up with us.“Why don't we talk about th
“The prodigal is back.“ A sarcastic voice echoed after I was unceremoniously pulled off the truck and thrown on the ground.Without even thinking, I knew to whom it belonged.“Well, she won't be talking back to me today, right?“ The voice came again, this time closer to me. The sack over my head was yanked off, and I sighed in relief.I nearly thought I would go blind and deaf in there. I gulped in deep breaths hungily and blinked my eyes rapidly to quickly adjust to the bright natural light.I caught sight of Dr. Kedeva standing beside John, and then Alpha Benna was squatting in front of me. “I suddenly feel like rewarding Alpha Maseno for taking good care of you.“ He said this while titling my head sideways and pulling my chubby cheeks slightly.I pressed my lips together, praying inwardly to Mother Goddess to help me not talk. Yes, I had decided to take a vow of silence. I wasn't going to talk to him or anyone else.My eyes caught sight of a figure on the balcony, and I sighed in r
Beeping sounds woke me up. I struggled to sit and looked around. A sharp pain crossed my head, and I was forced to hold it, a painful moan escaping my lips.As if she were outside waiting for any signs that I was awake, Miss Olivia dashed in, her eyes glittering with happiness. "Kiara, my child," she called as she engulfed me in a big, warm hug.“Why am I here?“ I asked in a low voice.She broke the hug, palmed my forehead, and looked at me. With concern pressing in her voice, she asked, ''You don't remember a thing?“ And then to herself, she murmured, ''Don't tell me those bastards hit you in the head as well.“I chuckled and tapped her shoulder. ''I remember everything, Miss Olivia. I just wanted to lighten the mood," I said.“You suck at doing that, then. You made me worry for nothing. Do you know, I was already planning revenge on my head?" she admitted, causing me to laugh.“I just don't want to remember about my baby," I responded to her after a short time.Miss Olvia looked at
Watching Miss Olivia and Carlos leave, a tear almost slipped out of my eye, but I was quick to wipe it away. That wasn't the time to cry. All I needed was to be strong, not just for me but for the baby, whom I won't have the privilege to call mine when he's born.I don't know when I fall into slumber, but I would say it was because of the comfy mattress, quilt, and food that helped me slip into that deep slumber.That was another good thing about Alpha Maseno; although he can sometimes be an asshole, at least he cares for everyone. His dungeons weren't like all others.Preganant culprits were always provided with comfortable things. Where I was locked in wasn't a dungeon but more of a room.The only difference was that I wouldn't be seeing anyone unless they sneaked in, and I wouldn't be seeing the light until the day my sentence was over.Anyway, back to what I was telling you. How I fell asleep is something I have no idea about. It was hours later when I was woken up with a light ki
I paced around the room, a glass of wine in my left hand and my phone in my right hand.A soft knock echoed at the door, and I barked to come in. A maid walked in, her head bowed to the floor.“The guards are laid to rest, Alpha.“ She said that and stood still, waiting for my order to leave.“Thank you. You can leave,” I said while raising my hand to dismiss her.She twirled around, her hands gripping both sides of her dress, and walked out of the office.I shook my head and went to the couch. I turned on the television, turned the volume up to maximum, and switched on the news channel.“Still no headlines?“ I asked myself in disbelief and scrolled through other channels, but there was nothing.I unlocked my phone, wanting to call Dr. Kedeva, but he walked into my office instead. “I wasn't expecting you today.“ I said, stood, and shook hands with him.“I know. Were you calling someone?“ He nodded at my phone screen, where my contact list was flashing out.“You won't believe it, but I
I excused myself from Alpha's hospital room and rushed to the hospital gate, where I had packed my car. I had lied to Maseno that I was going back to the medical camp, but in reality, I wanted to reach the pack and talk to Kiara before leaving for Alpha Benna's pack. The whole pack was silent when I arrived. It was as if no one was there. I quickly drove in, got out of the car, and quetily looked for the two guards Maseno had instructed to lock Kiara in the dungeon. “Hello, have you seen Kepha and Erick anywhere?“ I asked the guard on duty. Kepha and Erick were the ones responsible for locking Kiara in the dungeon. “They took Miss Kiara to the duengeon.“ He said this without raising his head to glance up at me. “You don't need to give her respect anymore.“ I said it wickedly, a smirk playing on my face. The guard finally tore his gaze from the file in his hands and looked up at me. ''What do you mean I shouldn't give her respect, Dr. Kedeva? Everyone deserves respect, regardless o