Chapter Forty-two
Reece Jeremy 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 his name, but that seemed to be the least of my concern. Darren was they with us at the boundary, maybe he had left through the back door. As if hearing my thoughts, Ryker says them out for me. "He must have left through the pack door. I saw him at the boundary he was with us at the boundary, I had seen him with my naked eyes". She nodded, blinking back tears from her eyes. As my mind drifred to earlier this evening,when I walked in on her on Darren to call her for take her to the stage, they seemed to be having a heated conversation, and before I had entered her room, courtesy to wolf hearing abilities, I had over heard Darren telling her the risk wasn't worth it. What could that possibly mean, I had thought to ask her about it, and maybe now was just a great time. "Is they something your not telling me Evelyn". I prod, as she sniffed back her tears, I really hated seeing her this way. "Why did you close our mindlink". She fires back. "I'm sorry, but it's open now, and I promise such a thing won't repeat itself again". "Louis is innocent". She stated, asI shared a glance with him. "What do you mean. You seem to know something we don't. Earlier, you were al adamant about Reece freeing him". Ryker questioned, as he furrowed his brows at her. "Louis is innocent". She repeated. "We heard you the first time, listen Evelyn you need to talk to us, let's figure out what is going on". Ryker murmured, a pleading look in his eyes. "His watching us all. We are not safe Reece". She murmured, as I drew the distance between us, placing my index finger on her chin. "Who? Who is watching us?". "The Shapeshifter demon". She cried out, as my jaw tightened. I hated how he installed so much fear in her, maybe if things hadn't turned out so disastrous today she wouldn't have been this scared. "No one is watching us Evelyn". I stated, as she shook her head. "I know what I'm saying, the Shapeshifter demon was not at the boundary it was all a distraction, maybe he was but he had left, even before you arrived. The elder who asked me to state my Luna vows to the pack tonight, wasn't Regnolds but the Shapeshifter demon. He had transformed into Regnolds and planned on killing me with the acid, that was why I ran off the stage before it was too late. I had tried mindlinking you to let you know, but you closed our mindlink, and before I could come up with any suggestion on how to kill him he was already gone. Whoever you and Darren went searching for tonight, was only but a distraction to aid the Shapeshifter demon an opportunity to strike". She rasped, as more tears rolled down her cheeks. My blood ran cold. "How can you be certain it wasn't Regnolds". I prod, as she shook her head. "I know it sounds strange but I know what I'm saying, something felt off about him tonight, I couldn't help but notice the small differences from when last we saw,like the scrape on his brows, the dark look in his eyes, the large muscles. I couldn't shake off my feelings of worries and that was why I had mindlinked you the first time when I noticed you and Darren weren't around. My doubts were further confirmed when he collected the bucket of acid from Louis, a smirk forming across his lips. Why would Regnolds ever smirk before performing a ritual". I tilt my head, deliberating what she said, but why would the Shapeshifter demon want to kill her through acid he had his unique way of killing, then again hadn't he burnt down the private investigator house before killing him, they was more to this we didn't know, but something told me Evelyn kbew much more than we need, why didn't she have to keep linking Darren in everything. Wait Darren was the one who had mindlinked us about the Shapeshifter demon. I don't know, could that possibly mean anything. Fuck my head was a mess I couldn't even come up with any explanations. 'If what Evelyn is saying is true then that was the Shapeshifter demon not Regnolds. She had made mentioned of a scrape or cut on his brows, Regnolds hadn't been involved in any fight of recent, and even when I saw him this morning, his face was as smooth as velvet, and I see no reason why she would lie. The Shapeshifter demon was seriously trying to make us lose our guard and strike hard. That was something we couldn't afford to happen'. Ryker mindlinked, as I nodded. Evelyn couldn't be killed. That was something I couldn't afford to happen, and I was going to protect her at all costs.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-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-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 One Sophie "Beta Ryker". I called out, but he was already too far away to hear me. Without sparing a second, I pushed through the crowd; the background music faded and was forgotten in the rush. Slipping through the door I saw him enter into, my heart raced, but I couldn't go back now. I needed to do this. Captivate this male and seduce him, or I would remain at a corner of the wall forever and never have my happily ever after. As werewolves, it has always been a tradition to be mated swiftly after you turned eighteen, or at least before you turned twenty-five. I'm currently twenty-nine; I will be turning thirty in a few days. Along the past years, I've earned myself a spot along the wall, watching everyone feel that instant connection with their beloved that's impossible to explain. My three younger sisters were no exceptions. But tonight, however, was different; rather than constantly waiting to be noticed, I was going to get myself noticed, and my target was the hands
Chapter Two Reece It's been three days, and I still haven't been able to get her out of my head. As a matter of fact, I've been fantasying about her by day and dreaming about her by night, and the worst part of it all is that my wolf, Kyla, was also obsessed with her. What's so special about her, I've thought, but found nothing. She's only but another cheap she wolf who would go any height to get the attention of a male, especially one of high ranking, large wallet, and power. I've met a lot of wolves like her in the past, and I never even spared them a thought, so why was it so hard to get this particular wolf out of my head? Maybe because her face was hidden in the darkness and I didn't even get her name. Yes, that should be it. 'Just admit it, you fell in love at first sight.' Kyla squealed, and I instantly choked on my breath. Love? I call that bullshit. I'd probably g****e up the meaningless four-letter words if I didn't have such a huge ego. Love was a word I detested m
Chapter Three Sophie I glared at the screen, smiling to myself as I assessed the damage I had done. I had just hacked Alpha Reece bank account and transferred 10 million dollars to my duplicate account without leaving any trace behind. This wasn't the first time I was hacking his account. But this was the highest I had ever stolen from him—well, not stolen, because the money actually belongs to me. My late father was the Alpha of the Obsidian Pack, while my mother was his beloved Luna. They ruled together with dignity and prestige, until Darren, the pack beta, planned with his men to kill them. He had ordered them to rip out their hearts, so it will look like the shapeshifter demon did it, and no one was ever going to avenge their deaths. But what Darren didn't know was that I was aware he killed my parents, and I was going to stop at nothing until I had brought him down and avenged their deaths. You must be wondering where and how Reece came into the picture, I'll tell
Chapter Four Sophie To say the drive to the ball wasn't far will be a massive understatement. It was about a two-hour drive that felt like eternity. Honestly, we could have been faster in our wolf form, but Aurora insisted that it would be inconveniencing to shift back, and I might even ruin her beautiful makeup on my face. As we approached the double iron gate that led to the ball ground, The guards by the gate hurriedly opened the gate after confirming our identities. "Lucas told me, this is one of Alpha Darren's many houses." Aurora murmured as she turned the steering and curved the tire towards the packing lot. It was just twenty minutes into the ball, and the packing lot was already filled up. "Gosh. There isn't any space left. I will be reversing the car to pack outside while you go in and enjoy yourself. I will mindlink you once I'm back." She rasped, flashing me a reassuring smile, which I quickly returned, before stepping out of the passenger seat and watching the car
Chapter Five Reece. Every female I passed by kept squealing and stealing glances at me. It was so disgusting, I felt I would puke. I didn't even want to be in this mating ball tonight. I was here only for one sole purpose: to meet Darren, see his daughter, and seal the deal between us. 'And find the pretty wolf from the last ball'. Kyla squealed. 'Of what use is finding her? I will be getting married soon'. 'I knew it. So you liked her and deep down wanted to see her'. Kyla howled as I instantly blocked our mindlink. I didn't like her. I detested all females. And hated the word love. 'Chill is a process. From like comes love'. Kyla chuckled as an irritated scowl slipped off my lips. I thought I blocked the mindlink? Tired of dealing with Kyla, I rose from my seat and strode directly to the garden, at the far end of the building. I just needed to clear my mind. Just as my feet entered the garden, an amazing mix of jasmine and lavender invaded my senses; it was a scen
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