Chapter Eleven
Sophie In a blink I pushed him away from me, wiping my bottom lips with my index finger, as my heart raced. His kisses weren't supposed to make me hot, Reece is the bad guy, my enemy, the man who stole my inheritance. I mumbled to myself, but it sounded more like I was trying to convince myself and see reasons why I shouldn't live in the moment with Reece. "You said only you has the right to decide if I touched you". He began, chuckling bitterly. "That was just a little lesson to prove to you that your mine Evelyn, and I don't need your permission before claiming any part of your body, and the kiss well, your lips wasn't as great as I thought it would taste so I'm never making the mistake of kissing you again". My eyes grew double the size, could this guy be any more of an asshole. "And lest I forget we would be sleeping in my room together, so you will go downstairs and pack all your....". I cut him off. "Never. Over my dead body would I ever share a room with an asshole like you" He chuckled, why did everything have to amuse him. "Is just one day into our marriage and your already giving me a pet name, isn't that so romantic". I cringed, Romantic? Reece, Romantic and I, just wasn't a word that could rhyme in the same sentence. I hated Reece, he was my enemy and nothing was ever going to change my cruel feelings towards him, not now, not ever. "And what are you thinking about loser?". I blinked, loser. He just called me a loser, if only he knew what I was made of, and how much money I had robbed from him, he really wouldn't be calling me a loser, but just for the sake of my pride, I don't let his witty comment slip. I come up with an instant comeback. "Loser? isn't it ridiculous how your accounts has been constantly hacked consecutively for the past eight years and you still haven't been able to trace out who's responsible yet you call me a loser. Hell, your the real loser, and as for that pet name shit you spoke of, don't flatter yourself your not even good-looking enough for any woman to want to ever come up with a pet name for you, unless it's names like ditchback, Motherfucker, and the likes, which obviously aren't pet names but perfect description of the asshole you are. I didn't want to be in this marriage as much as you didn't, and on that note you have no right deciding what room I stay, or any and every thing that concerns me". He frowned. "How do you know my accounts has been hacked consecutively for the past eight years?". Goosebumps instantly crawled up my skin. Shit, I shouldn't have said that. "Evelyn?". He growled enclosing the space between us, but I don't reply. He takes that as his cue to repeat his previous sentence; "How do you know my accounts has been hacked consecutively for the past eight years. Do your father have a hand in this Evelyn". He yelled harshly, as he yanked my wrist, causing an instant shiver to run down my spine. "Let go off me, your hurting me". I whimpered, but that seemed to infuriate him more as his grip on my wrist tightened, deepening my pain. "My father doesn't have a hand in this. He normally spies on your pack since your both rivals and that's how he got hold of the information". I rasped as a tear drop rolled off my eyes. Reece didn't seem too convince, but atlas he released his grip on my wrist, as I let out the breathe I hadn't realise I was holding, while rubbing my wrists with my other hand, hoping it will lessen the pain. "They are rules you must follow why we are stocked together in this marriage, and failure to abide by them would result in bad punishments you wouldn't like". He growled, as I shook my head, a sign for no. "That is not how things will be done, because I didn't want to be in this marriage either. If you set a rule, then I would set the second, and we would both state the punishments for going against our given rules". "Gosh your such a comic relief Evelyn, how hadn't I realize this the first day your dad introduced us". He chuckled, as my face remained stoic, I just wanted the thirty days for finding the shapeshifter demon to be over, so I could inform Reece about Darren plan to kill him, and he in turn would help me avenge my parents death. "As long as your rules does not include watching me naked, because I know how you women drool over me then your free to set a rule. It's three simple rules I will be setting like wise you, I'II start with my first rule; Rule number one - under no circumstances are you expected to call me by my name or lay any advances at me". I shook my head. "You surely cannot be this dumb, I mean why would I ever lay advances at you, but well is your rules so I won't argue. Your third rule". "The second rule you mean". He stated curtly, as I pinched the bridge of my nose, he definitely was this dumb. "You stated two rules, which were; One - I shouldn't call you by your name and two - I should not lay advances at you. But well, I wouldn't blame you for mistaking them to be one sentence, after all you didn't have a formal education but was stocked day and night in your pack training to be future Alpha". He frowned. "I won't have you insult me, I'm Alpha and you need to respect that". "Of course I can't insult you, neither can I dispute the fact that your Alpha, it's just I was taken aback by your lack of proper English, and since that really caught my interest; my first rule would be you including attending an English Class for two hours every day into your to-do list as Alpha, and the punishment for any day you do not attend the two hours English Class, is you being my puppet for an entire day".Chapter TwelveReeceI laughed, really laughed. Like who the fuck did she think she was, that she could just walk into my life, my pack, and impose ridiculous rules upon me. Running a hand through my hair, I take a step closer to her."An English Class? You think being an Alpha isn't enough responsibilities. Do you even know all the stress I'm faced with that you think my concern would be in attending some pathetic English Class. My account was hacked of 10 million dollars, and that was the last money needed to run my pack. Fuck, I don't even know why I'm telling you all this. Just get lost Evelyn, go away".I yelled, my voice much louder than intended to. Evelyn flinched, and much to my surprise, she doesn't say anything as she spunned to leave, stopping only once she has reached the door, as she flicked her gaze back to mine."And what room I'm I supposed to stay in"."The room directly beside mine. A formal ritual would be conducted soon by my pack elders to crown you Luna, so you
Chapter Thirteen Sophie One thing I never failed to do was being cautious when it came to carrying out my duties, I always made sure everything was done perfectly without sparing any trace or suspicions behind. Even when sending out money to the less privileged, I made sure I was careful. Each time I hacked from Reece company, which should be my rightful inheritance, I normally sent out a particular percent to the poor. Courtesy of living in pack lands with my aunt, I could see how alot of wolves were suffering, but I never sent the money myself I always had men who did it, but still there didn't know me, there didn't even know what I looked like, even the previous men I had hired to try kill Darren didn't know me, and that's because when dealing with business I made sure to be extra cautious.But as of the last money I sent out two days ago to help the less privileged, I couldn't shake of the feeling that I might have left a trail behind, likewise Myra my wolf. It was up on till y
Chapter Fourteen ReeceMy heart kept thudding as I did the last button of my dress shirt. I was visiting Darren this morning immediately after breakfast, so we could figure out away to defeat the shapeshifter demon who had become a really horrible pain in the ass.I couldn't help but clenched my jaw in anger each time I remembered, she had killed Liam the one person who could help us with information about the hacker, and as if that wasn't enough she had equally burnt down his house, in such a way that not even a fragment of his computer system could be made out.Sighing for the umpteenth time,I made my way out of my room, just as the door beside me sprung open revealing Evelyn, as my heart skipped a beat and Kyla instantly sprang up within me, begging to be released. His new behavior towards Evelyn was really strange, but I couldn't blame him she was indeeeda complete definition of beauty, not only was her face well rounded but so were her curves. Oh how I wished Evelyn and I had me
Chapter Fifteen ReeceThe drive to the Obsidian Pack was dead silent, with Ryker and I drowning in our thoughts. I brought the ignition to a halt as we reached the royal pack house, and in no time Ryker and I were out of the car, as we sprinted into the building."Reece you came". Ryker mumbled, with a wry smile curled on his lips. I take the seat opposite him in the living room."So what's the plan on how to defeat the shapeshifter demon". I began, as his gaze flicked over to Ryker."His my beta, and I'm sure you already know that"."Shall we go to my office then". He murmured rising to his feet as we both followed behind him, taking a number of turns and staircases before finally arriving at the door of his office, a brown double ironed door.Shuffling through his pocket, he pulled out a key, inserting it in the door, before flinging it back in his pocket and pulling the door open. Ryker and I enter in after him, closing the door gently as we strode to his desk.Darren took the sea
Chapter Sixteen SophieI kept ambling back and forth in my room, as it became harder to breathe. The Shapeshifter demon was close, keeping an eye on me likewise everyothee person, and for all I knew he could be anyone and that only made me suspicious of everyone. Each guard I passed, my heart will immediately pick up pace 'could he be the one'. Even when I was served breakfast, I panicked and refused to eat it until the maid had tasted it, I knew she found it really strange, but I couldn't blame her, I had already made a mistake and couldn't make another, what I needed to do now most of all things was to be cautious, because even the least bit of carelessness could ruined me.Tired of drowning in my thoughts, I ambled out of my room stealing glances around the palace. It had beautiful designs of gold wings on the yellow wall, that looked almost like a wolf, I didn't have the seal to examine or study it, not when my heart was close to being set on fire.Ambling around the first floor
Chapter Seventeen ReeceIn no time, Ryker and I arrived at the royal pack house, as Kyla kept howling in my head, he was a big wolf who paid no mind to women, but in the past weeks I wasn't sure I could say same, yet I did.'I thought you were in love with Sophie'. I hissed through our mindlink.'Yes and I still am, Evelyn is only but a distraction. Let's go visit the blue moon pack in search of her, we already know were she stays'. He whined, like a boy in love.'No we can't go to her pack at the moment, there are more important things to be taken care of, we would go there only after everything has been settled, and Evelyn was no longer in the picture, only then would I claim Sophie as my Luna, and chosen mate'. I murmured, and with no plans on debating what I just said, I close our mindlink.Shifting my attention to Ryker; "Have you called the elders". I snapped as he nodded."They will be here soon".After Darren told me his plan I found it wise that a date for Evelyn Luna Ceremo
Chapter Eighteen Sophie I sat by my bed, starring at the strange paper that was left in my bed the other day. Is been three days and I was yet to get any word from the Shapeshifter demon, or whoever that dropped the paper. If it was really the Shapeshifter demon, why was he yet to threatened me, strike a negotiation, or even worst exposed me. Or had he simply dropped the paper to let me know my secret wasn't safe and I should watch my back.Unable to make any further sense of why he hadn't showed up again, I tear the paper to pieces, it wasn't safe keeping something like this in my room, it would only implicate me if another eye were to see it. Just then my door was pulled open as I sucked in a sudden breathe, could he be the one.Frozen in my spot, I starred at the door without even blinking, waiting for whoever opened it to enter in, and Know if my suspicions were correct. And oh he seemed to be really taking his god damn time, as he walked in ever so slow, his long sexy legs comi
Chapter Nineteen ReeceA loud noise from downstairs captures my attention, as I instantly sprung out of my bed, and from my room, descending the stairs."There he is". One of the men in the living room growled, as my eyes darted around to find twelve other men, likewise Ryker and Evelyn."What is going on here". I snapped."We need our salaries Alpha. Our wives and children have slept hungry for far too long, we need you to pay us our salaries so we could provide for our families. You've been owing us for the past three months, and had promised to pay at the beginning of this month. But is three weeks into the month,and we are yet to receive our payments. We won't die in silence Alpha, you can't be living comfortably in your home with everything at your feet, while we your workers perish".The man who had previously spoke, yelled, as I felt a guilt in my heart. My pack was large and I was owing more than 1,000 workers, how was I even ever going to pay them, when I was bankrupt and ha
Chapter Forty-five Sophie "I will be heading to my room now". I murmured, and without waiting for a response from him I ambled directly to my room, slamming the door shut once I was inside as I pulled out my silky night gown and strode to the bathroom.While in the shower, I tried to let the cold water calm my mind and soul, but it was rather too difficult. I could have been burned, killed and forgotten, without any trace behind. The horrible thought kept resounding in my head as alot of what it's ran through my mind. What if I didn't notice all the suspicious signs? What if it was already to late before I leaped off the stage.'As much as they are alot of what if's to be considered, nothing happened to you, your here and your save now, and that is all that matters'. Myra mumbled reassuringly through our mindlinked as I smiled.'I miss having you around Myra, it can be so lonely when you feel your all alone and have no one to confide in'. I pout.'I was angry because I felt you were
Chapter Forty-fourSophie.I felt a hard surface pressed closely behind me, as my eyes instantly fluttered opened, the bright light, shining through the half opened grey cottons greeting me. I blinked, where was I, and before I could ponder further the heavenly scent of earth after rain invaded my nostrils. I had fall asleep waiting for him,I thought he would never show up, but you couldn't blame me I'm used to Reece dissapointing me.I craned my face to the side, to find Reece still sleeping so Peaceful. He looked just like a little boy, without even any care in the world. I must admit the reason I had decided to sleep in Reece bed with him, was because I was scared, but the warmth of his body against mine felt oddly comfortable, like that was the way it was meant to be,Reece sleeping beside me. I couldn't remember the last time I slept so peacefully, I found my self thinking of lying to Reece that I was still scared even though I felt much better today,just so I could relive this mo
Chapter Forty-threeReece"If that's the case then we would need to release Louis tommorow". Ryker stated as I nodded, but Evelyn shook her head, having other suggestions."We can't release him if we do, the Shapeshifter demon would know I told you. We need to make everyone believe he is dead including the guards and maids, no one must know he is alive, because we don't know who is to be trusted. If the Shapeshifter demon learns Louis is dead he will feel safe and believe no one figured him out, I'm most definitely sure that would also make him want to strike again".She murmured, as I nodded. "Fine, but Darren would atleast need to know since he is helping us discover the demon"."Helping us, or luring us further to destruction". She chuckled bitterly. "Listen Reece, I'm not saying my father is guilty of anything, but I don't trust him, and you shouldn't trust him either, remember he was the last person you were with before your convulsing began at the previous Luna Ceremony. The doc
Chapter Forty-twoReeceJeremy comes out a second later, as he leaves with the rest of the warriors."We should get back inside". I murmured, starring at the sky, believing my father was looking down at me, as I wondered what he would had dine had he been in my shoes."We should go back inside". I repeated grabbing Evelyn wrist as we three went in,and slammed the door shut."I didn't see Darren today". She stated freeing her wrist from my hold, as she sat down on the couch.Ryker and I shared a brief glance. I didn't know if she realised what she did, but she just called her father by his name, without even adding his title or anything."He was with us at the boundary we were trying to find the Shapeshifter demon"."Did you see him". She prod, as I blinked confused by her question, as if on cue she elaborates."You said you were with him by the boundary, did you see him, did you see Darren with your two eyes, because I can't recall him ever leaving my room". Again she called him by hi
Chapter Forty-oneReeceRyker and I, reached the royal pack house in no time as we shifted back to our human form. Long story short, Darren had mindlinked us during the Luna Ceremony of the Shapeshifter demon killing some of the pack members and watchers by the boundary. He told us, he was certain the Shapeshifter demon had not gone far, and we should come and soon as possible so we could find him.That was why I had to leave Evelyn in the safe hands of Jeremy,the head warrior and watcher to watch over her, while I left with Ryker, we didn't want to create a sense and decided to chase him ourselves without bothering other wolves. Some of Darren men were by the boundary searching from various corners for the demon, we were so close to finding him when Evelyn mindlinked, that I had to close our mindlinked so I could focus.And soon it became like we were dancing in circles, and the Shapeshifter demon wasn't actually there as we thought. Jeremy mindlinked me seconds later about Louis try
Chapter Forty Sophie.I instantly leaped, out the stage as the realization of it all dawned on me, and before Regnolds could realise what was happening it was already too late as he had poured the water on the spot were I was. The ground instantly burning in liquid, as it broke and the pogent scent of strong acid filled the air.I flinched like wise the crowd, that would have been me if I wasn't fast enough to put the pieces together."What the fuck!". Regnolds growled pretending to be shocked, but I know is all an act."How did acid even get here, didn't you know it was acid, and a very strong one at that, were you trying to get the Luna killed".He yelled at Louis who looked Just as confused as the rest of the crowd."I swear someone swapped the bucket. I don't know...I don't listen in on their conversation again as my eyes darted around for any sign of Reece or Ryker, but there was none.I instantly tried mindlinking Reece to let him know the Shapeshifter demon was here, I couldn
Chapter Thirty-nine Sophie Elara left not long after dressing me with her girls, as I kept stealing glances at my wrist watch, waiting for it to be seven o'clock, and oh the clock seemed to be ticking ever slow. Soon, I lost track of time as I play a chess came by myself. I don't even hear when my room door open or Darren enters in, until his voice breaks through the walls of the room."You don't plan on leaving your face exposed. Someone might recognise you, besides your previous pack Alpha is here".He growled, as I instantly raised my gaze to him,and instant chill gripping me. My eyes momentarily darts to the world clock."Is ten minutes to seven,and I'm not even the best in doing makeup. Also my previous pack Alpha and I only had one previous encounter, and that was eight years ago when I was introduced into the pack, I doubted he would still recognize me". I tell him, as his expression remained stoic."I don't think the risk it worth it". He state, and I want to argue with that
Chapter Thirty-eight Sophie."Greetings Luna, may I come in". Lena voice sounded from outside my door, as I spunned to face it."Come in Lena, the door isn't locked". I tell her,and in a blink she pushed the door opened as she strode in."Greetings Luna". She greeted once more bowing her head to the ground."Speak". I demand."The designer is downstairs, she asked if she can come in and dress you"."What for?". I questioned, asy brows furrowed together."The Alpha didn't tell you". Well I wouldn't be asking if he did."Your Luna Ceremony is scheduled to take place in three hours time".I blinked. Wait What? Why would Reece just reschedule the date without even first informing me, I was just released from being held hostage by Darren yesterday, and the least thing I needed at the moment was the anxiety that came with preparing for my Luna Ceremony.But much to my shock I didn't feel nervous, like I normally do. Maybe because my previous Luna Ceremony made it look so simple,it was just
Chapter Thirty-sevenReeceI shifted my gaze to Darren who sat directly opposite me, and I could only imagine how fantastic it would be to simply close the distance between us and punched him in the throat. The asshole irked the shit out of me,and made me lose my temper, whereas his daughter only calmed me down."Your not saying anything Reece. Didn't you hear what Darren just said". Ryker who sat beside Darren remarked, and sometimes I wondered how he even became my beta, when he normally spoked like he reasoned from his anus."Look Reece this is all for the best of our various packs. Evelyn Luna Ceremony has to be conducted tommorow so we could go on with our previous plan of luring and capturing the Shapeshifter demon"."What part of the new date for Evelyn Luna Ceremony won't be tommorow. Now listen Den as much as I understand and respect that she is your daughter, the moment she became mated to me, you lost every say in her life, and she became only accountable to me as both her