SAGELeft with no choice, I began to visit the dining for the usual meals. What could I do if not attend? This morning, I looked into the mirror, admiring my outfit as I turned back around to look at Aegon who was still lying on the bed. He had taken his bath this morning as well as wore his clothes, but something didn't feel right. Something I couldn't place a hand on. What exactly was happening? “Aegon?” I called, smiling. “Are you okay?” “Yes, baby—” he let out, sitting up. “Why did you ask?” Why else did I ask if not because of the way he looked like a sick man on the bed? Did something happen to him? How could I even know? A sigh ran out of my mouth and I looked at the mirror once more, concluding that I looked good and that Aella, as usual, did a good job. Now was the time to leave the chamber and reach the dining table. Which I was more than ready to do. When was the last time I visited the diner, even? A sigh ran out of my mouth as I turned to look at Aegon who seemed l
SAGE The words to say were out of my mouth. I gazed at the man who was standing before me, shaking my head as I turned around and caught up with the bed. Immediately, I took a seat and shook my head again, wishing that this news would sink. But it wasn't sinking into my head. What sort of a talk was that? When and where did such a thing happen? “What did you just say to me?” “I'm sorry—” he cried, walking closer. It was as though he thought about it again—hence moving away from me. “I didn't mean for this to happen, Sage. You need to believe what I say to you. All of these were mistakes I didn't mean to make. Mistakes? Was it more than one woman he impregnated? What the fuck was happening here? “What have you done? My sister of all women, Aegon—” A chuckle ran out of my mouth and I asked. “You're joking, aren't you? Tell me already that this is a joke. That's all I'll need to hear from you. Can you do that already?” “It's no joke, Sage—” he mentioned, settling on the couch
KNOX“How is this even possible?!” Aegon sat there. I stood there, moping at him, waiting for him to announce to me that this was a prank, but from the look of things—nothing like that was going to happen. “I'm sorry, Uncle.” “You're sorry?!” I shouted again, turning away from him as I paced to the other side, stopping in my tracks and turning around to meet his gaze again. “Tell me that this news is a joke, Aegon. Tell me already because I don't want to believe it. What are you waiting for?” He got up as well and walked to the end of the chamber. A sigh ran out of my mouth, and I shook my head. “How come? What have you done?” “I didn't mean to—” It was his turn to cry. I watched tears fall down the face of my nephew, leaving me helpless. “I didn't know the woman was setting a trap for me to fall into. How could I be so foolish, Uncle?” “No, don't say that—” my heart melted, and I walked back to the bedside, taking a seat on it. “You were so foolish, and I'm not arguing with
ELEANOR The cool breeze caressed my neck. It was good to be here. Finally. This was where I wanted to be, after all. All it needed was some time to make it happen and now was the time. Snapping out of my thoughts, I looked up and met the gaze of Aegon who moped at me as though he had seen a ghost. “Hello, Aegon. It's nice to see you again.” “Of course, Eleanor.” Wasn't he going to say how nice it was to also see me? Why did I care? Why should I care? “I don't know—” I looked at everyone, then Alpha Knox who obviously, was also speechless. “I'd love to be shown my room already. Three boxes of mine are in the trunk. You can have the guard bring them to my room. I'm sure it's been washed and cleaned in advance.” Alpha Knox smiled. “Of course, Eleanor. I'll have the guards do just that. Welcome to the Pack.” “Thank you, Alpha.” I was about to move when an idea popped into my head. My brothers and the Alpha could not leave today. They had gone through a lot bringing me back here
SAGE Was she—talking to me? “I'm talking to you, sister—” Then, I knew she was referring to me. Left with no choice, I turned around to look at Regan, a man who didn't recognize me as his sister—but rather, a total stranger. “What did you just call me, Eleanor?” “Oh—” she let out a sigh, reaching for my front. “I called you a barren woman, Eleanor. Or are you not one?” Smiling, I was turning around already. It was barely twenty-four hours since they got here, and the last thing I would do was exchange words with them. Walking to the front door and the door that would lead me out of their presence, I was reaching for the handle when someone held my hand—pushing it back to my side. “What is it, Regan?” I faced my brother. “My sister isn't done speaking to you, Sage—” he looked at Eleanor who was all smiles, obviously happy that a man who should have my side, is having her side. “Wait until she's done then you can walk away.” It was unbelievable. Unbelievable that they would b
ELEANOR A day I wish didn't come, came. It was the day Father and my brothers would make it out of the Pack. A pack I wished was their home as well. Why did they have to leave? Did my presence here not make us family already? Why couldn't they stay back and spend more days with me? Didn't my brothers understand how bored I would become as soon as they left the house? A sigh ran out of my mouth when I opened my eyes on the bed this morning. Managing to sit up, I looked around before looking at the door, standing on my feet, and even pacing the room. Now, there came a smile on my countenance—especially at the thought of how better my life had become. The thoughts I had were gone from my mind when a hand knocked on the door. I looked in front of me, walked closer, and unlocked the door. “Father—” the old man whom I loved so much or not, walked into the space. Not just him but two men who I recognized as my brothers. “Good morning, child. How are you doing today?” I watched Father
SAGERight there at the window, I leaned against the hard wall and stared down at four figures—Father, my brothers, and my sworn enemy. What was I saying? All of them were my sworn enemies. It looked like they were leaving, especially because they had bags in their hands. One thing I wondered about was how they knew I wanted them to leave as soon as they could. I moped on, realizing not all of them would leave but a few, save my sworn enemy who would spend more time here with me. And the other members of the Pack. Someone said something I didn't hear. That was Father. He said words to Eleanor who nodded over and over again, and then my brothers did the same, leaving me with no other option but to wonder what they talked about. Was I the one put in that conversation? That was very possible. They could do a thing like that, but why should I care? Turning around, I walked away from the window, letting my legs lead me to the wardrobe where I spent the next minute selecting an o
KNOXAt this point, there was nothing I could do. What else could I do if not watch the moment unfold? I woke up this morning with a slight headache and a dent in my countenance while these thoughts ran around in my head, leaving me with no choice but to shake my head. A sigh ran out of my mouth and I sat up on the bed, shaking my head the more while these thoughts kept running around in my head. What was I going to do on this day? I got on and walked to the window side, looking out as I gazed at the wolves who went about their tasks in the compound. The thoughts stopped running in my head and I turned to walk to the bed where a seat was taken, watching the thoughts in my head resume again. A knock on the door cut short my thoughts. “Come on in, Brian—” Knowing fully well that it was him, I snapped my fingers and he walked into the space. “What can I do for you on a beautiful morning like this?” The young man bowed. “Good morning, Alpha Knox. It's a beautiful morning indeed but
ELEANOR The next morning, I walked out of my chamber with a sober look on my countenance.I didn't want to assume things. Not until I heard from the doctor - the more reason I was leading my way to the hospital at this time of the day. “Good morning, lady Eleanor—” someone greeted, causing me to stop in my tracks automatically. “Good morning to you, too—” I mouthed. I had a question to ask, but on second thought, I changed my mind about it and resumed my movement. “You should have a good day at the end of today.” In no time, I caught up with the gate of the pack. Looking around, I caught sight of the Alpha and Aegon who moped at me with suspicious looks on their faces. Maybe - just maybe they thought I was about to leave for a moment of my own just as I termed it the other day. I didn't have to explain to them but I walked in their direction. “Good morning, Alpha Knox.” I greeted the older man with a bow and faced Aegon who faked a smile. Maybe it wasn't fake either. “Good morn
ELEANOR The next morning, I paced the space of my chamber with a confused look on my countenance - many thoughts running around in my head but one more than the other. How the hell didn't I realize this was a hard task? Maybe. Just maybe that was why Aella could not do a good job in the first instance. Who knew? A sigh ran out of my mouth and I stopped pacing. What do I do? It was very early in the morning. Not many wolves had woken up but there was me who did - especially because I needed to think about how to add this potion to the meal of my sister who sure was asleep. “Oh, no—” a loud cry ran out of my mouth again. What do I do?There was nothing I knew I could do except put in the potion just as the old Witch instructed. And I was going to do that even though I wasn't sure whether this operation would be a successful one or not. Walking back to the bed, I took a seat on it and then lay on my back before drifting to sleep. As soon as the main morning arrived, I was lead
ELEANOR It was four days after the meeting with the Witch. As expected and after a long wait, the maid assigned to me came over to announce how ready the old man was. “He's asked for you to be in his chamber.” I was ready - more than ready so there was no need to take a bath since I had taken one about an hour ago. “I'm ready to meet with him. Shall we leave?” Not saying a word, the young woman walked before me while I took my place behind her. Together, we walked and as expected, she stopped at the door of the chamber. “You can go in.” She announced before walking away. Not knocking, I pushed the door open and walked into the chamber - catching sight of the old man. “Good day, old man—” I caught up with the center of the room. “I have come just as you have asked. Shall I take a seat?” He nodded, pointing at the couch I was seated on the other day. “Thank you for coming—” he announced, sitting up on the couch. “The potion we talked about is very much ready. Are you ready to do
ELEANOR A day after I arrived at the Witch's mansion, the maid assigned to me came over to my chamber to let me know that the old Witch had become more than ready to see me. It was good news - more than good news because the last time I was here, it took me more than a day to see the man. “You must be ready in the next hour.” The maid who came to make the announcement sounded. “I shall return so that you can be taken to the chamber of my master.” Nodding, I got out of bed and reached the bathroom where I washed up, getting more than ready the next time I showed up in the chamber. Where was this maid? Didn't she say she would be here in the next hour? Or was it not an hour yet? Left with no choice, I relaxed on the bed while waiting for the maid to once again show up. A hand knocked on the door, announcing the presence of the maid who had come to take me with her. I let her in with a snap of my fingers. “I'm ready. When shall we leave?” I now sat up on the bed and watched the w
ELEANOR Why the hell was she alive and not yet dead?! Another two months had passed and there was no way she was dead. At least, not yet. What was she doing alive? This morning, I woke up with a worried look on my countenance. There was a lot went through my mind as I tried to balance this - especially why my sister—step-sister did not die and was very much still alive. There was no way I could make it make sense because it didn't make any sense to me also. Sage should be dead at this point but she wasn't—at least, not yet. Not yet? If she hadn't died for over two months, when would she finally be dead? I jumped off the bed and looked to my left to meet Aegon who was very much awake - a smile on his countenance. He wasn't smiling at me. He fixed his gaze on the ceiling and looked at me when he felt my gaze on his face. “Good morning—” the smile disappeared from his face and he jumped on his feet. “I should go hunting with the other men.” In a short while, the door opened and
KNOXThere was no way I would not miss her. All the time, whenever I set eyes on the bed where I lay all night, all I could think about was Sage and the sweet moment we shared on this same bed. What more could I ask for? A knowing smile came on my countenance this evening while I stared at the bed again, as usual. It had somehow become a daily sacrifice for me - the kind of sacrifice I could never overlook and over again, I looked forward to carrying out this sacrifice another time. A hand on the door cut short my thoughts. I let my gaze disappear from the bed, catching up with the door and pulling it so that it could be open. “Yes, Brian. What do you want from me this time around?” Opening the door wider, I watched him walk into the chamber. Without wasting time, I caught up with the bed but did not allow my thoughts to move in that direction. There was something to attend to, obviously, and that was something I was about to do. “Tell me. What is it?” Again, Brian bowed. “My
SAGEEver since the other night—with Alpha Knox, we didn't set eyes on each other again. An act from my end. What were we seeing each other for? What would I say to him? Waking up this morning, I felt very much better than a few days ago when a fever started. What did I do to deserve that? I sat up, relieved from not throwing up like the other nights—and then led my way to the mirror in a corner of the chamber so that I could check myself out. Oh, yes. As usual, I looked good. Once. Twice. Thrice, I shook my head to see if it still hurt. But then, I walked back to the bed to take a seat when I realized how better I had become. All the thanks to Aella. Where was she? The woman needed as much rest as she could get, the last time I checked. She had done more than a lot in these past few days and my wish was to let her be by herself, resting, throughout today. But who was it that knocked at the door? “Lady Sage?” I should have known. Aella would not take the rest I knew sh
ELEANOR The morning came and I was unsettled. There were so many thoughts running around in my head as soon as I opened my eyes on the large bed this morning. What did she go to do? Sage. What did Sage go to do in that area at that time of the morning? I sat up on the bed and looked around for Aegon, not also surprised that he was not somewhere on the bed or even the room, especially when this was something he always did. Aegon should be the least of my concerns. There was something I needed to do than think about why Aegon was not in the chamber with me or on the bed. I got up on my feet and walked to the window so that I could take a look, after which I let go before returning to the bed. Returning to my thoughts. I had seen Sage pass through the hallway in the early hours of the morning when I took a stroll. Sleeping was quite hard for me and in order to not feel worse than I feel, I made up my mind to take a stroll and think of possible ways to feel better. There were
SAGEIt was me who was first to open my eyes the next morning. Looking to my right, Knox was there. Right there, snoring quietly as he wrapped his arm around my neck. The handsome man. He should not see me here when he woke up. The more reason I was the first to come awake before him—maybe almost all in this royal chamber. I wanted more sleep, but not here. With this, I carefully took the Alpha's hand off my neck and dropped it on the bare bed, sitting up, then standing up. A smile came alive on my countenance. I wanted to think about the former night but I couldn't when I wasn't safe in the chamber I should be in. Staring at my naked self in the mirror, I spent the next moment fighting for my outfit on the floor. When did I even take them off? Was this how sweet sex could be when it was with the person you admire the most? Snapping out of my thoughts, I got dressed quickly. I looked out the window and no one paced the compound. How could they? The morning had yet to come