Chapter Twenty-two
Reece My heart kept thudding loudly in my chest, as I waited Evelyn presence, at the dinning table. This was probably the first time we were eating together on the dinning. "Hi". She smiled brightly, as she took the seat beside me. "You seem happy today. Looking forward to our date later tonight?". I prod, as she smiled. "You know I'm not looking forward to it, I'm only attending it out of boredom". She mumbled, as she took the first bite of her chocolate cookies. "Which of the maids made this". She rasped, taking another bite. "Do you like it". "I don't like it. I love it. This is definitely the most delicious cookies I have ever tasted. Tell me who made it". She mumbled, as a wry smile formed across my lips. "Who do you think made it". I stated, raising a brow. "You cook. An Alpha". She chuckled,a contagious one, that soon I found myself laughing as well. "Jeez Reece this is fucken talent". "I know right. I can make you cookies every morning". She sets me a straight glare. "And why would you do that". "Just my way of saying thank you for paying the salaries". I mumbled, although deep down I knew that wasn't the actual reason, it was because of the way her eyes lit up when eating and praising the cookies, it was a look I'd love to see everything. Fuck, what the hell was even wrong with me. "Fine, but I will join you in making them,I love learning how to bake all my favourite things". She smiled, something I recently just discovered she was fun of doing. I starred at her as she ate, how she will close her eyes,and her lips will curl upwards each time she rooka bite. Wair what level of creepiness was this, watching Evelyn while she ate. This was ridiculous and I had to get the fuck out of here, before I drew the distance between us, tossed her roughly on the table, rip her of all her clothes, and fuck her still her loud moans revibrates through out the whole house. That was how eager I was to devour her,and I wasn't even supposed to be eager, when I knew I was never devouring her. There was a huge budge in between my legs asa result of starring at her for so long, this wasn't the fast time this was happening, and I couldn't keep going through this silent pain, so I decide on what's best for every one, go to a club and bang the prettiest female whore they could afford. With this new resolution, I quickly rosed from my seat. "Where are you going to, you haven't even finished your meal". Evelyn asked, but it came out more as a moan. Fuck, I was too horny, my brain couldn't even function probably. This was definitely the first time Evelyn was asking about my way about, and the feeling I felt was foreign. But still I couldn't tell her where I was going to. Something in the pit of my stomach already gave me cue as to what her reaction would be. Besides what normal person would be happy knowing the man you're officially going to be introduced as his Luma tommorow was going to fuck another woman, not just fucking her a day before your Luna Ceremony, but few hours before your date. Now that I thought about it my plan, really seemed disgusting, andI didn't know what this new found friendship with Evelyn was, but I knew it wasn't something, I wanted to watch end any sooner. "I want to attend to some business issues. See you later during our date". I mumbled, and without waiting for a response from her I stomped out. I decided to go in my wolf form today, rather than use a car. Going in my wolf form was going to be faster and it would equally ease some of the heat in between my legs. Hiding behind one of the trees in the royal pavk house,I pulled off my clothes, as I shifted into my big brown wolf. Once I was down I stocked the close between my teeth, and without any further delay, I took a leap through the woods,stopping few inches before the boundary, as I shifted back to my human self and wore my clothes. "Greetings Alpha". The head watcher mumbled once I came into view, histone sober. I had them all their salaries so wasn't he supposed to be happy. Pinching the bridge of my nose I set him a straight glare. "Jeremy". I questioned, as his gaze lowered. Jeremy wasn't always the smiling guy, especially because he was tasked with the duty of head warrior and head watcher, but still I had never seen him this downcast before. "What is going on". I growled, turning a few attention to us. "The Shapeshifter demon, he killed my wife and only child". I swallowed a bile. The Shapeshifter demon was truly a nightmare for us all. But the hadn't Darren said he only killed people that matters or those with Alpha bloods, so why kill Jeremy family, they were all low lives,and Jeremy was the only one in his family who had a beta blood; the closest to an alpha, so why kill his family and spare him. Unable to think any further, I draw ins sharp breathe. "I'm so sorry this horrible circumstance had to befall you, but I encourage you to be strong and take heart. It's not over, is only over after we've successfully captured and killed the ruthless demon". I stated reassuringly as he nodded. AndI could only hope for the best, that tommorow turned out great as planned.qChapter Twenty-threeReeceI arrived at the club in no time. Is a large grey building in the city, away from pack lands, that has a gothic look to it and also the best club around here. More than half the workers and people who came here were wolves, even the club, it was owned by a wolf, but the humans here didn't need to know that.I ambled graciously into the club, as the pogent scent of alcohol mixed with cigarette and the arousals of various wolves filled my nostrils, as I cringed, mentally reprimanding myself for being here and trying to recollect why exactly I was even here.My groin was no longer hard, but I knew the moment I saw Evelyn it was instantly going to be hard, so I hard to do this; fuck another woman and get Evelyn the fuck out of my skin, body, soul, and mind."Good morning ladies and gentlemen and welcome to Earth wall striping club, where we have the most beautiful femaes at your service". The host smiled brightly, before vanishing behind the cotton, on stage.S
Chapter Twenty-Four ElenaIt's almost ten in the night, and Reece still wasn't back. I couldn't help but feel panic hug my chest at the realization that he might be in danger, or had he left because he was no longer interested in our date. No, that couldn't have been it he had asked me for this date, so why would he suddenly change his mind and ditch me.Just then the door to the living room pushed open, as my eyes flicked to the door, only to be faced with Ryker. "Hi Evelyn". He greeted, as he ascended the stairs, not even waiting for any response from me."Ehhm Ryker". I called out, causing him to pause in his tracks as he spunned to face me."Yes, is they something I could help you with?". He prod."Is Reece. He hasn't returned home since he left". I whined, as Ryker brows furrowed together."Reece isn't home?". He questions, but it came out more as a statement."Yes, he had left during breakfast. He said he had business to attend to""Whoa, this is so unlike him, I thought he wa
Chapter Twenty-five Reece "What the fuck is wrong with you bro. Why would you even go to a club, when you know you had Evelyn. Do you know the poor girl had waited up on you all night". Ryker kept screaming and shouting into my ears, as I resisted the urge to punch his stupid mouth. I'm sure that was going to leave a mark or perhaps a wound.I was Alpha, not Ryker and he had no right to yell and shout at me like I was his toy. I knew what I didn't was unacceptable but I couldn't help it. After I had sent away the whore from the vip room, I decided to go back to the club where I drank the fuck out of me.I knew if I came home that moment, nothing going to stop me from fucking Evelyn and I didn't even know if she was ready or if that was the right thing to do, so I had to wait back in the room still I was much sober. I thought coming back late was going to be the best solution, that way I could avoid the date and seeing Evelyn yet she just had to wait up on me."Reece". Ryker called,
Chapter Twenty-sixSophie"Luna". A distant voice sounded from outside my door, but I felt too tired to open my eyes. I was enjoying the beautiful sleep I was having and didn't want to be disturbed."Luna". The voice sounded once more, this time knocking repeated as I slowly fluttered my eyes opened, scrambling out of my bed, and ambling straight to the door, reaching for the key on the door knob, as I rotated it, pushing the door open."Greetings Luna". Lena my personal maid bowed, as I gave a brief nod in acknowledgement."Why are you here". I began."The Alpha ordered I checked up on you to know if you need your breakfast in your room, and also he stated I inform you that the designer would soon be here with the Ceremonial Luna dress".Ceremonial Luna dress?Oh shit, I forgot today was my Luna Ceremony, I hope Darren won't be present, What do even say to the Pack, How exactly is a Luna Ceremony even conducted, I pondered as panic began to swell in my chest and my hands grew clammy.
Chapter Twenty-sevenReeceKyla kept howling in my head and urging me to check up on Evelyn, but my eagle just wouldn't let me, I was Alpha, and was under no obligation to her, if she didn't want to see me, the fine so be it. I had thought sending Lena to her to let her no I was concerned about her would serve as an apology, yet she chosed to eat it her room. I didn't owe her any apology and I didn't care how much Kyla persuaded me to apologize, but I was going to do no such thing, my pride would surely not be damned."Hey Recce". Ryker called, joining me on the terrace, where I sat enjoying the view of the entire pack from upper here."Looking forward to Evelyn Luna Ceremony". He prod, as I set him a straight glare."Her Luna Ceremony, not my Alpha Ceremony".He chuckled. "There's no reason to be cold, I have great news for you".I raised my brow. Have Evelyn finally decided to forgive me or has the Shapeshifter demon been sought out."Earth to Reece". Ryker chuckled, pulling my atte
Chapter Twenty-eight Sophie A knock resounded on my door pulling my attention, it was probably Lena, she must have come to pick up the dishes. But then, I couldn't help but feel a rush of adrenaline, as I starred at the door."Who is there". I demanded."Is your father. Open the door Evelyn". My blood instantly ran cold, as my hands grew clammy. Darren was here, infront my door, and wanted to see me, What the fuck do I even do."Evelyn". He called again, his patience slipping off his tone."I'm coming father give me a minute". I blurted, my voice much calmer, despite the rising tsunami inside me. Instantly my mind drifted to the face mask in my bathroom, as I raced in and poured it all over my face, masking my face with the white substance, such that only my eyes and my lips could be made out.It was in situations like this, that I could only pray to the Moon goddess to save me, hoping Evelyn scent and the fact that we have the same body size saved me."If you do not open this door
Chapter Twenty-nineSophie"Greetings Luna". Lena voice sounded from outside my door."What is it?". I called back."The designer is here with the dress". She murmured as my eyes flicked to the wall clock, I hard less than four hours before the Ceremony began."Bring her in". I tell Lena, as her retreating footsteps echoed in my ears. And soon another knock sounded on my door, before it was slowly opened, with Lena entering first, followed by Elara and her two apprentice."Luna". She smiled pulling me in a warm embrace. She pulled away after a while, her smile never leaving her face."Is it too early to start dressing?". She prod, as I let out a throaty chuckle."Four hours before the ceremony begin is definitely a no for me. And lest I forget, do you have contact of any good makeup artist. I want to do a costume makeup for tonight".She smiles more widely. Is a good thing I have an inlaw that specialize in that, I will mindlink her immediately and find out what her charges is". She
Chapter ThirtySophie After hours of sitting still that felt like an eternity, Joana was done with my costume makeup and I was equally dressed in the Ceremony Luna gown, asI starred back at my reflection through the mirror, I looked like an entirely different person, I could barely recognise myself.Just then my door was pulled open as I spun to face Reece, who instantly swallowed a lump the moment he saw me his gaze filled with lust and desires, or perhaps it was just my imagination as he instantly replaced the look of lust with that of longing, then love. Love?No, it was definitely my imagination."You look beautiful". He rasped, as my heart skipped a beat, and heat rose to my cheeks."All the pack members and invited guests are already outside waiting for you so the Ceremony can begin". He mumbled, as I felt nervousness creeping back in."I'm nervous Reece,what if the Pack don't accept me, or what if I screw up things".He closed the distance between us, holding my hands in his,
Chapter Forty-sevenReeceMy eyes remained firm on Evelyn, waiting for her to show any signs of recovery, but she was still as a rock. I couldn't help but feel sadness make it's way to my chest, this was the third time I was seeing Evelyn have a near death experience, and I couldn't help but feel pain make it's way to my chest, not because of my mark on her neck which helped me feel every inch of pain she was going through, but it was the pain of losing her, the thought on it's own was terrifying enough, I didn't want to entertain it.I need from the moment I kissed Evelyn on thr altar, that things couldn't ever be the same again fo me, and she proved that right. She came into my dark world, and took away every pain and sadness, replacing the void that my money illness caused. I knew I made a promise never to fall in love with any woman, because I always believed love ruined my mother, but Evelyn made me realize I was wrong, love didn't ruined my mother it was the pain of watching som
Chapter Forty-sixSophie.As if feeling my gaze on him, Darren flicked his gaze from outside the window, to me, holding my gaze."I can see Reece has marked you, but your yet to consummate your bond. You surely do not think you could just kill my daughter, steal her groom and have a happy ending. Now listen Sophie I know your kind of girls, and how your having second thoughts about telling Reece of my plan, I know you've already given him a hint, it was obviously from the way his suspicions eyes crawled on my skin. I have double minded people, a deal is a deal".He growled, asI inhaled a sharp breathe. "I don't know what your talking about Darren, I didn't tell Reece shit"."You should be clever enough to know I have eyes at every corner of this house watching your every move. I killed your cousin Amelia, and the more time you delay in killing Reece, the more I shall continue killing members of your beloved family, untill all is completely gone. The ball is in your court, kill Reece f
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