I peered my eyes and slammed them shut. I raised my hand to wipe what felt like soil particles that were stuck on them while a tired yawm escaped my lips.My whole body was sore leaving me with impression that I have carried all the sorrows if the world with me.A bright light streamed in, making my eyes ache. I crimpled my eyes around to see where that light was coming from, and that was when I caught sight of a vast window that was pushed open, it's heavy, yellow curtains swinging as wind blew in.I tried to sit but fell on my back after a wave of pain shot through me. With a wince escaping my lips,I lay back, wondering how I got here.When I was running, I had multiple voices calling out for me and telling me that I shouldn't head toward the white hill but that I should run forward, to the clearer path.I scratched my head, trying to think to whom these voices belonged, but my mind was blank. The only thing I remember is that after stepping on that 'hill', I didn't hear any sound o
It has been a month and a half since Alpha Maseno took me in, and I have never seen him since the day he walked to the ward. The only person I have been seeing is Maria, who is now busy taking care of her new hospital.Yes, she is no longer Alpha Maseno's personal doctor. I just came to the fact a week ago that, although she was Alpha Maseno's doctor, she wasn't permanent. She was only doing her attachment, and she was assigned to work with Dr. Kedeva, who is the real Alpha Maseno's personal doctor.Because Maria is busy and she comes to see me once in a while, I made friends with Beta Sony. He is two years older than me, and he has been a true gem.One day, when we were at his office playing a coffee date, I asked him if he had any idea what Alpha Maseno needed to talk to me about. For the past one and a half months, I have slept with guesses in my head, wondering what it is that he wants to talk to me about."You zoned out again." Sony snapped his fingers to get my attention.I flas
I watched as Maria walked out of my office with her head bowed. I sighed, pulled out the file I was holding, and stared at it. "I'll give this to her if she agrees to this." I brushed my face with my hands.For the past one and a half months, I have been at a conference. The last week of the conference I spent in my father's palace, where the elders said they needed to talk to me. I thought it was about kingdom issues, but it was something else.They all said that they wanted an heir to this kingdom. They have been pestering me about this since I was twenty, because that was the time I took the kingdom from my father.Anytime they would bring up this conversation, I would dismiss it by saying, I will start thinking about finding my Luna and having kids when I turn twenty-five. I turned twenty-five a week ago, and they didn't hesitate to call me.I had tried arguing with them, promising them to find me a Luna once I turned thirty, but none of them listened. They have given me until the
I walked out of Alpha Maseno's office, weighing down what he had just said. He wanted my womb in exchange for my freedom. Would I be able to do that?If it weren't for the fact that I was forced to undergo many abortions while I was still in Alpha Benna's mansion, I wouldn't have thought twice about saying yes to this.The doctor who conducted my last abortion had told me that it would be hard for me to have kids in the future. He had said that it wouldn't be easy for my womb to nurse another baby.I wish Maria could be here because she is the one who would have helped me with this. I would have admitted to her that I didn't forget any of my memories, but I was just scared that if I admitted that I remembered anything, they would take me back to Alpha Benna.Because I was not watching where I was going, I bumped into someone. I raised my head to see who the person was, only to find that it was Dr. Kedeva."Maria, I want you to see something." He smiled down at me. I smiled back to wip
The yellow file Alpha Maseno gave me contained a contract agreement between us.Most of what was written in there were things I had already guessed. If I were healthy enough to conceive a baby for him, I would leave one week after he was born.I would have no right over the kid, and I wouldn't be allowed to see him ever again.If I fulfill my part of the deal, he'll fulfill his. He will give me any amount of money I demand and a visa to any part of the world I want to visit.I may get to change my identity if I want he'll take care of the surgery bills, and most of all, the part I liked most was the one that said he'll fulfill any dream of mine and turn it into reality.This part left me wondering if he already knew that I already had a dream that was impossible for me to fulfill.All I ever wanted was to bring Alpha Benna to his knees and make him pay for all he had ever made me go through.My thirst for vengeance against him started right after my mother's death. I know for a fact t
"Why are you pacing around? Sit." Maria's voice jarred me from my trance."I have to pace around Maria. I can't sit. I feel like if I sit even for a second, I won't be able to think." I held my hands on my hips.I sighed and raised my hands to fan my face as I felt heat from nowhere engulf me. When I walked in, the office was as cold as fuck, but every corner now seemed to be burning hot.Where was I going to go?" I asked myself as I still paced around, walked to the window, and overlooked the garden where Alpha Maseno seemed like he was convincing Sony about something.I wanted to run to Sony because he was the only person who seemed like he would help me in this situation. "Yes, I'll definitely talk to him. After all, he's the only person Alpha Maseno listens to." I said to myself."Maria, why are you talking to yourself? Come and sit, please." Maria sighed at her desk."I am thinking Maria." I turned to face her. "I can't give birth, so that means I won't be able to fulfill the end
Doctor KedevaA frustrated sigh escaped my lips the moment I walked out of Kiara's room. I had thought that scaring her would make her tell me the reason why she was lying to everyone—that she had forgotten her memories—but I failed.I kind of knew why she had done that, though, and I wanted to be sure.I walked past Maria's office, and I battled out the idea of going in and telling her that Kiara has not only been lying to her all along about her memory loss but to everyone of us.I peered through the keyhole, and I saw her massaging her scalp. She looked exhausted. I hesitated for a moment, debating whether to confront Maria right then and there or find a more appropriate time to discuss the situation. However, seeing her visibly drained and overwhelmed, I decided it would be best to approach her when she was in a better state of mind.I think she felt my gaze on her because she raised her head and our eyes met before I could walk away. I pushed my head downward, thinking that she'd
Doctor KedevaI waited until everyone was dead asleep in the mansion for me to go out. Donned in a black facemask, black jeans, and a black hoodie, I sneaked out of the house to the garage, where I hopped into my car and zoomed off.Where I met with Alpha Benna was an excluded place. We could always go anywhere we wanted, but to avoid people asking why I was associating with him despite the world knowing that he was enemies with Alpha Maseno, we decided on that place.It was a small restaurant that Alpha Benna bought for us. Not just him and me but other spies as well. He had spies planted in every single pack in the world and kingdom.I arrived earlier than him, something I liked doing to avoid getting lashed at and to make myself comfortable. There were two waitresses and two waiters who were always there to serve us.I signaled for a bottle of water, which I drowned down into my throat in just a second. I trembled like coconut leaves in an angry storm when a violent tremor ran thro
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