Xavier had to wake up very early in order to prepare to go to the office, he got ready before 5:30 am He walked into Lewis's room picking up his schedule to check if he had a class and if he should wake his best friend up but he didn't have a schedule immediately he prepared breakfast down for Lewis and packed some for Ernaline, he left a note that indicated his message, he knew Lewis was going to be hungry when he woke up before driving down to work.On getting to the office just a few people had arrived and Xavier was a little bit glad, he arranged his desk before walking into Tyler's office and arranging his table the best way he could, he remembered to keep his things the exact way they were before dropping the gift he got for him as a thank you for yesterday.After arranging he felt exhausted and it was just 6 a.m. he immediately put the coffee in the coffee machine trying to hit up the coffee for Tyler when he walked into his office as he sat on his chair he felt the wave of sle
For the rest of the day Tyler was a bit absent minded as his mind was rolling around the place, his mind was stuck in what Sylvester had said earlier, he was always hiding things that he clearly had no control over.Sylvester was ready to move the earth for his sake and he knew that but Jayson was dangerous, he was ready to do anything for money and he didn't want to risk Sylvester's life.His eyes were fixed on the laptop in front of him that he failed to notice Xavier who had been standing in front of him all those while, Xavier on the other hand stood without saying a word, he wondered what his boss was thinking about so critically."Excuse me sir" he finally spoke, his voice caused Tyler's attention to shift from his thoughts to Xavier."Xavier, sorry I didn't notice you" he spoke hoping he hadn’t been standing for long."Are you alright sir?" he was forced to ask, as he saw worries in Tyler's eyes."Yes, I'm fine" "But you don't look okay, it's written all over your face. It clea
Xavier had his head buried on his laptop as he worked, he was trying to finish his work before going on the dinner with Tyler, he didn't want to carry any work over till tomorrow.He had his head down and the only thing he could hear was footsteps approaching him, he lifted up his head to see no other than Ernaline."Granny" Xavier voiced as he got up from the chair moving towards her and giving her a tight hug as well. "How come you are here?" he asked as he continued to hug her tightly."Well I came here to see how my grandson's is doing, he looks like a little boss on his little chair" she said before pulling him away from herself and giving him a peck on the cheek."Granny stop it, I am not a child" he voiced"What do you mean by that, come over" she said dragging him to his table."Wow you look so nice behind the desk, I like it" she smiled, Xavier couldn't help but let out a little laugh"How did you know I work here?""Lewis""Oh right, I keep forgetting that you know Lewis""H
Karen looked at Allen speechless as well as the text she had gotten on her phone."Are you alright?" Allen asked her. He could she a share of panic and confusion on her face."Would you please excuse me for a second" she spoke as she rushed back into the house immediately slamming the door shut behind her."Was that Lewis?" Sylvester asked as he was amazed of the fact that Allen had come to their home."He looks pretty much like Allen to me" Sylvester added before looking out the window one more time just to be sure that he wasn't seeing things."I have no idea when he asked me out for dinner" she murmured "What are you saying?"" It's not about what I'm saying, it's about what he's saying." She let out frustrated still trying to recall the time they had spoken about going for dinner."Well tell me what he said!"" He's saying that I agreed to go to dinner with him but I can't remember ever doing any of that""wow that's not sounding nice""And Lewis just texted me the address" she ad
Lewis tears felt like they were not about to stop anytime soon as he was trying to digest everything that had just happened a few minutes ago.Xavier was one of the reasons why he had held on to this impossible hope although he had conditioned his mind to believe the truth but he couldn't blame Xavier for any of this because he only wanted what was best for his friend.He stopped at he got to the bus stop, he was finally was able to sit on the bench as he tried to control himself.As he sat a thought finally hit him, he had made a vow to protect Karen no matter what was happening but here he was disheartened and sulking that she chose her mates over him. Her mate, her destined partner and besides Ernaline had stated that everything should remain the for now until she is been summoned to the realms.He quickly got up, cleaned his tears and walked back towards the restaurant.Karen walk into VIP section.He had reserved a table in the middle of the room and there was just a few people si
Tyler drove his car towards a very familiar route as Xavier kept directing him on the way to go, it was a place he knew like the back of his hand and he wondered why Xavier had brought him here.Of course Xavier had no idea that he knew this place he was looking forward to surprising him with the best meal but it was no longer a surprise.“Are we going down to the restaurant here” he asked as he became a bit serious “Yes, why you’ve been here before?” he voiced as his excitement faded“No” Tyler lied as he noticed a dropped in Xavier’s voice, he didn’t want any part of this experience to change, he was looking forward to spending time with him and he was not going to let old memories ruin it.“Is there something wrong? Are you okay or if you don’t like it we can actually go somewhere else to eat” “No…. No I’m cool with it, I haven’t been here. I only heard about it from my friends back in college” he added as he continued to drive, he tried wiping the frown from his face, he pulled u
Karen stood speechless as she couldn’t understand why on earth he would want to ask her out, she stared at him confused while he was waiting for her answer. She turns her eyes to another direction trying to think about the right answer to give him. “So tell me, will you be my girlfriend?” he said with a smile“Don’t say yes please” Lewis whispered as his eyes were fixed on Karen. An image of Lewis popped into Karen’s head, her eyes turned back to Allen.“I’m sorry but………. Yes, I will be your girlfriend” her voice echoed, it came like a shock to Karen herself as her eye opened up widely.Lewis stood to his feet on hearing Karen saying the words, he progressed towards where they both were but he stopped in his tracks when Allen held Karen’s hand pulling her into a kiss. Karen didn’t resist or fight back she kissed him back. Lewis felt like he couldn’t breathe watching the scene before his eyes, he wished he had gotten on the bus maybe then he wouldn’t have to face this.For a moment his
For the rest of the day Tyler was a bit upset minded as his mind was rolling around the place, his mind was stuck in what Sylvester had said earlier, he was always hiding things that he clearly had no control over.Sylvester was ready to move the earth for his sake and he knew but Jayson was dangerous, he was ready to do anything for money and he didn't want to risk Sylvester's life.His eyes were fixed on the laptop in front of him that he failed to notice Xavier, who had been standing in front of him all those while, Xavier on the other hand stood without saying a word, he wondered what this boss was thinking about so critically."Excuse me sir" he finally spoke, his voice cause Tyler's attention to shift from his thoughts to Xavier."Xavier sorry I didn't notice you" he spoke hoping he hasn't been standing for long."Are you alright sir" he was forced to ask, as he saw worries in Tyler's eyes."Yes, I'm fine""But you don't look okay, it's written all over your face. It clearly sho
“Karen!" the sound of Lewis's voice echoed throughout the forest, He was sure that this was Karen. The figures sighed before turning around, Lewis couldn't believe his eyes, he stood still. Frozen, shivers running down his spine, “Karen!” whispered with tears falling from his eyes, his angel the woman he dedicated his life to and the person he wanted to spend the rest of his life with, the same woman who wants die and disappear in his arms. She was standing right in front of him, looking beautiful and radiant as ever.Great Lewis, go ahead and start hallucinating, it's so early in the morning and you didn't even have anything to drink” he said to himself as he placed his hands on his waist still staring at Karen figure took a deep breath before closing his eyes.“It will all go away and fade” he voiced before reopening them but the figure did not go away neither did he stop seeing her. “You are silly as the day we met” Karen spoke with a smile.“It's me, I am real, you're not jus
Lewis arrived at the wedding venue an hour later, dressed in a black suit with a white shirt and a silver tie. He felt nervous as he entered the hall where the ceremony was taking place He greeted them politely as he made his way to the front row where the groomsmen were seated. He found a seat beside Xavier who hugged him as soon as he sat down. “Hey man, good to see you. You look as good as you can manage” Lewis rolled his eyes but chuckled at his best friend’s mild insult “I still look better than you though” “I though you weren’t going to make it. You were almost late” Lewis smiled sheepishly and said apologetically. “Yeah…sorry about that. I was having second thoughts.” Xavier shook his head and said understandingly. “It’s okay, Lewis. I get it. It’s hard for you to be here.” Lewis nodded and said sadly. “Yeah…it is.” Xavier put his arm around Lewis’s shoulder and said reassuringly. “But I’m glad you’re here, Lew. It means a lot to me. And to Allen too.” Lewis looked at X
Lewis walked slowly with hesitant footsteps towards the little plot of land where Karen’s body disappeared, He came here every day as much as he could to spend time with her because he didn’t want her to be lonely. He felt his heart constrict in pain at the sight of the familiar headstone. He could never get used to it no matter how much he came here. To him, it shouldn’t even exist and Karen should be by his side. He knelt down beside the grave and placed the bouquet of purple lilies in his hand. They reminded him of her so he bought some on the way here. A stray tear dropped on one of the flowers and he reached up to clean it. “Hey, Karen. It’s me, again” He said with a painful chuckle “I miss you so much, baby. You have no idea how hard it is to live without you. I still can’t believe you are gone but this, right here.” He said gesturing to her tomb “is the harshest reminder that you aren’t here if the fact that I don’t see your face when I wake up in the morning isn’t. It’s been
Karen’s family couldn’t believe she was gone, their sister was no more, Sylvester’s heart scattered into a million piece. Kelsy had given Lewis the letters she had written before she died. The letters that Karen had left for her loved ones were filled with love and emotion. To her brother, Sylvester and Tyler, she wrote about how much she loved them and how proud she was of the men they had become. She was grateful to have them in her life. To her best friend, Oyin, she wrote about their friendship and how much it had meant to her. She forgave her understanding that she had no choice and was driven by her love for Allen. To her father, she wrote about how much she had always looked up to him and how much she would miss him. And to Xavier, she wrote about her hope for his future and how she knew he would make a great Alpha. Lewis was the most hurt and broken hearted. When the letters were delivered, each recipient was deeply moved by their contents. Tyler, in particular, was str
The police arrived and Lucretia was scared, she thought that Jayson did a clean job. She was also surprised to see Xavier alive and well. "You're under arrest for attempted murder", the policemen said. "I'm innocent", she screamed. "What's going on here?", Alpha Benson asked The police men explained everything to him and he was in shock. "Lucretia you did what?" "Benson don't listen to them, I didn't do anything" she voiced struggling with the police. "You did a lot, remember killing my mother and her family, you also tried to kill me so, he would know that I am his biological son, the child of Chel, whom you murdered” Xavier said. Alpha Benson was shocked. Both news felt like a hard blow. What did he just hear? "Is that true Lucretia?", he asked. Not understanding a word. "No, it's not true" she voiced denying it all. " Really?" Xavier said pulling out his phone and playing the recording of her confessing to him. Alpha Benson face turned sour as well as the Luna. "I am
Karen sat thinking about everything the goddess has showed her. She wanted to make the right decision to make peace between each clan. She didn't want anyone to sacrifice their life even again. She took a deep breath grab a pen and paper and wrote some words on it. With expression on her face and tears that ran down her cheeks Kelsey could tell that Karen was willing to give her life up to save both clans from this ongoing curse she immediately picked up her phone putting a call through to Lewis. He was busy with the court meetings but Lewis secretary passed on to him phone after it kept ringing. On hearing the words that Kelsy said he stood up immediately raced into the car. He tried his best to get there as fast as he could. His eyes run through the clock and it was just 15 minutes more before they hand struck 12. Lewis hurried to the ritual site, his heart racing. He couldn't believe what he had just heard from Kelsy. Karen was about to do something reckless and dangerous, a
"Let's make things right." Xavier smiled, and for the first time in a long time, he felt a flicker of hope. Jayson was so angry and grabbed a gun from the table, "Do you both think this is all a game?" He asked. " Jayson listen to me you need to drop the gun someone is going to get really hurt if you don't drop it" Tyler voiced slowly pulling Xavier behind himself. "You think this is a game, what makes you understand him and not me?" He spoke still with the gun facing them. "Jayson calm down" "No, we used to be fine, it was just us what happened Tyler. What?" Tyler took a breath trying to gain control of the situation at hand. "Listen to me, I still love you. I do but you doing this is only going to hurt me" he added trying to talk him out of it. " Don't you think, I'm dumb? I know you don't love me anymore but I'm not going to let anyone get you either" he voiced pulling the trigger. "Get out of the way", Sylvester screamed while grabbing the supposed target, Xavier pulled T
After reading the message Tyler rushed into Sylvester's room telling him about everything that was going on. Sylvester took a good look at the video and with a very clear observation he noticed 'dark coal' written on one of the bags on the floor. That must be where they are, it was a building construction site but after some years the company was facing some financial issues and had to close up. Tyler immediately grabbed his car keys, there was no way he was going to let Xavier go even though it meant him signing a dumb illegal contract. They drove in great speed and packed in a distance. They both came down, they have no idea about what the inside looked like and how many men there were. As Sylvester snuck into the building, he tried to be as quiet as possible. He could hear the sound of Jayson's voice echoing down the hall, and he followed the sound to a large room. He peered around the corner, and he saw Jayson standing in front of a large machine, while a bound and helpless
Karen woke up due to the light that shone into the room, it was already morning, she turned to her side and her eyes fell on Lewis, his face reminded her of the previous night. She blushed, she couldn't believe it, she was his and he was hers. She slowly stood from the bed making sure not to wake Lewis, she placed a peck on his cheeks before going to use the bathroom. Karen had her bath and got changed, Lewis was still in bed, Karen decided to let him sleep. She wondered around Lewis's mansion. There were rooms everywhere. She walked along the corridor still with a sweet smile on her face. She suddenly stopped when she heard a loud crashing sound, like someone just fell to the ground and dropped some items, she immediately followed the sound into a room. It was a library. It was filled with rolls and rolls of books, she immediately caught a glimpse of the lady on the floor, she rushed towards her, picking her up. "Are you okay?" She asked, helping her to her feet. "Yes, I just