GIA O'LEARY “Go on. I'll get the maids to finish up here.’’ Camela said, cutting through the tension that built between Alpha Levi and I. I appreciated her interruption, but I wasn't willing to follow her statement. ‘‘It's nothing that serious. I just wanted to inform you…’’ “Go upstairs and do it.’’ Camela snapped. I was forced to daze a look at her, an amused one. What in hell did she have in her mind right now? It was a harmless report I was going to make. What was this hard intuition she was trying to incubate?“Uh..it…’’ I tried protesting, but Alpha Levi started off towards the stairs. “We have some talk to do later. For now, you should go with him.’’ Camela rolled her eyes, pouring herself a glass of juice as she sat. I placed a knock on his suite with shaky hands. His response came not long after, inviting me in. I stood strictly by the door. He sat on his favourite couch with the caramel wooden center table right in front of him. A mug of steaming liquid, which I assu
GIA O'LEARY I raced out of the suite, following his instructions. But there was no damn way I was keeping my mouth shut about what I had just witnessed. “Where is Alan?’’ I inquired from a couple of maids I ran across in the hallway.. “He just stepped out with lady Maddison.’’ one of them answered. What the hell, Maddison? She was the least person I needed to be aware of Alpha Levi's condition. Thankfully, she was a therapist and not a doctor. I got out and turned towards the park, but Alan's voice came from behind me. ‘‘Are you ready?’’I scanned my eyes around and appreciated it when I didn't see Maddison. I close the gap between, standing just an inch from him, in a bid to prevent a third ear from hearing my report.“The Alpha is not in a good shape right now. He's in a really bad shape.’’ I couldn't understand why Alex stared at me blankly the way he did. I was totally in panic.“What's wrong with him?’’ Was he really asking me that? How was I supposed to know? “I don't kn
KEEGAN O'LEARYMadeleine left my arm as Mr Kim, the chauffeur, pulled the back door of the car open for the girls.I waited until Gia joined them before moving to my position behind Mr Kim in the front seat.I peeked into the rearview mirror, and I caught sight of Gia picking on her nails at the deep end of the long jalopy, reserved and quiet as usual. As it should be.All I could think about was the evil crescent mark imprinted at the back of her shoulder. She had gotten to the most critical part of her fate. The part where her life was at the peek of a stake.I'd done my part. I'd done my best trying to pr
MADDISON SNOWI ruffled my hair roughly, moving the hand dryer over the areas I hadn't blown. Once I was done, I took out my towel and threw on a big polo with denim shorts.I bent to take a look at myself in the mirror, and I was satisfied with the image staring back at me, but my mind kept tugging me back.Levi's reaction from yesterday when I tried calling him out for our therapy session was totally unnerving. I feared trying again today. Who knows, he might throw a fist at my nose this time.“Gosh!’’ I collapsed back on the chair in front of the mirror.Sitting here wouldn't
GIA O'LEARYI decided to read a book today. Maybe it would help sway my thoughts a bit from reflecting over Keegan's words.He went asking me how it was at the mansion and if Alpha Levi was making any advances to me, which I found totally uncomfortable. He got pissed when I reacted awkwardly to him and lashed out;“Listen up, you dense brat. You can't go there and misbehave, or you'll never expect what comes to you. The fact that you have the Luna title now doesn't make you any more than you have always been. The cursed little runt no one would want to rub themselves with. You wouldn't want the alpha to discover what you really are, so avoid him like a plague for the next three months if you don't want your head
ALAN WOODSHer expression melted from feisty to stunned and helpless. She stepped back in an attempt to move away from me and almost stumbled against the table. She rested against it for support, obviously whelmed by my unseemly outburst.“W-what was that?’’ She breathed.“You heard me right.’’ I inched closer, and her gaze darted to my feet, her lips acting immediately.“Don't come any closer. It's a request.”Yeah, sure, because I wasn't Levi. For two whole years, I had to deal with my feelings for her and watched her cruise the world with Levi. How could s
LEVI ELDERMANThings grew a bit awkward. Actually, she made things seem awkward by her unpleasant silence.“You have a problem?’’ I raised a brow.Her mouth finally closed, and she breathed. “You should have your medication. We can't keep it any longer.’’“It's almost past dinner time. I don't see the point.’’ I said sincerely.“Well, I see the point. Who knows, you might pull a stunt after dinner and make me skip the medication again.’’ She implied.“And by that, you mean?’’“You s
MADDISON SNOWI traced his gaze to meet Gia by the door. She had a jar of some weird-looking liquid in her grip while her eyes scanned us.‘‘Gia?’’ Levi called. He seemed dumbstruck. I could swear I heard his heartbeat.“I'm sorry. I didn't realise you'd be busy.’’ She turned and left.“Gia!’’ Levi called after her, pulling away from me to go after her.I couldn't believe my world. Levi had never resisted my nakedness, he always went crazy at the mere sight. But he was pulling away now, and because of what, that little girl?&n
LEVI ELDERMANKeegan breathed out heavily, retracting to take a seat, while my eyes followed his every move.There was only one reason I told him this. To reconduct a connection ritual.I understood that this was the punishment I needed to face for the evils of my father, but was I meant to die in it? The goddess could have at least spared Tesla the ability to perceive my mate.It'd been seven years already since this whole mishap began. It was my last year of living already, and still nothing yet. If I was going to die this miserably, then she could have taken my life as an infant.
KEEGAN O'LEARYGia stiffened. She had indeed been missing the Alpha's dosage. She must not be aware of the consequences that lay with messing with the process. The penalty that awaited her if the virgin herbs didn't take the propounded effect.I had offered a ninety percent assurance, boldly stating that the process would be alternatively ineffective if the maiden wasn't indeed pure and holy as requested of the goddess.This was the actual reason behind putting my daughters forward.After a series of debates, the elders had suggested I put out my daughters from which the Alpha should choose his desired maiden, since it was a well-acknowledged fact in the pa
LEVI EDELMANI dressed in new shorts and shirt and headed out. I paused when I heard voices from an empty room, and the owners of the voices went quiet immediately.I retracted, pushed the slightly opened door wider, and peeped in.Maddison stood with a maid, both staring at me. They had probably noticed my shadow when I paused earlier.“Levi?’’ Maddison called, advancing forward as if she just recognised me.The maid made a bow to me, lowering her face to the floor.“What are you doing h
GIA O'LEARYI turned off the hair dryer when I thought I heard a knock. It came again, but with Redrine’s voice following this time.“Luna, it's me.’’“Come in, Redrine…’’ I'd barely finished my statement when she rushed in, leaving me alarmed.“What is it?’’“I'm sorry if I startled you. It's just, your father the priest is here. You haven't given the Alpha his morning dosage yet.’’ She reported.“Keegan is here?’’ I asked, like I didn't hear he
ALAN WOODS Maddison’s gaze never left Levi until he was completely out. She'd focused on feeding him since the beginning and didn't get enough meals herself. Now he was out, and she finally had the chance to eat up, but she was busy picking on her meal with her mind completely gone. Gia finished up and stood. Just like I had imagined, Maddison stood up after her immediately. I dropped my fork. “I'll go with you,’’ Maddison stated. It was more of a command than a request. “Go with me to?’’ Gia asked, puzzled. “I don't even need to do that, I can just get there myself.’’ She ignored Gia, pulling away from her chair.“Maddison,’’ I called her to a halt. “We have a discussion.’’“On whose consent?’’ She spat. The manner in which she glared at me set flames on my resentment for Levi. “I didn't get the chance to tell you about it until now.’’ I swallowed hard. Gia let out a silent scoff, pulling out of her chair and walking out, ignoring Maddison’s glaring eyes that trailed her move
GIA O'LEARYI felt completely grateful when I noticed the red aventador I came in with Alan hours ago, waiting securely under the sun.My cheeks were beginning to hurt at the numerous exchange of pleasantries with lots of the guests since Levi held such a high position that demanded recognition among the state representative members.I flung my legs weakly against my heels, wanting nothing but to get my ass in the car and take off the heels. Thankfully Alan waited patiently for me, I couldn't be more grateful.I placed light knocks on the tinted glass as I appreciated the car. I was going to smile brightly and express my appreciation to Alan as I heard the locks click open, but he was a jerk.
ALAN WOODS“I want Gia away from the Alpha,’’ Keegan repeated, resting his back against the sofa with nothing but plain seriousness in his eyes.I adjusted on my seat, clearing my throat as I presented the only question that swirled in my mind.“Is there a reason why you so desperately want Gia out of the place? Something I should know?’’ I squinted.His humor dead eyes came down on me, and I almost flinched.“I mean like….’’ I tried saying.“It's not a desp
ALAN WOODSMoments later, her unmistakable footsteps grew louder as she approached. I pushed my neck to confirm her figure through the rearview side mirror, and a breath escaped my nostrils.“Hope I didn't take too long?’’ She spoke as she took her seat beside me, shutting the door to look at me.I said nothing and started the engines. She knew better than to press on and quietly went for her seat belt. I started the engines and we were on the road in no time.“I didn't realise you were injured yesterday. You didn't look it though.’’ Gia suddenly spoke, breaking the peaceful silence that reig
GIA O'LEARYI reflected, a little lost on her words since she spoke in a stifled mumble. I couldn't make proper sense of what she said and asked again.‘‘What did you say?’’“It's nothing, Luna.’’ Clearing her throat, she turned over to pack up the first aid kit. “I'm really sorry for making you go through this. I'll be more careful next time.’’ She stood, bowed, and left in one minute.My lips dropped open as she shut the door. I could swear I heard her mention Alan's name, but what Alan's name had gotten to do with Redrine I asked her about was what I couldn't place.