OLIVIA'S POVAfter making Bacon and eggs, Helen was impressed. The maids tasted from it and they were wowed.Helen had no choice but to approve me to cook with her.Simultaneously, Helen and I went to work, chopping the ingredients we needed to make the duck meat to our taste.She worked her magic and a section of the maids cheered her on. The other section of maids cheered me on mostly because they were used to Helen's meal and wanted to taste something different.By the time Helen and I were done making our meals, the pack members were in the huge dining room anticipating breakfast.Even Julian was seated at the table, and so were his omega and beta. Many familiar faces were seated and it made me feel a certain way."I heard you were competing with the head chef," Niamh cleared her throat, "So. I decided to come and take a look at it and have a taste too.""Well... I was joking around, I didn't expect everyone to gather here because of that.""You must be kidding!" Holden's eyes wid
OLIVIA'S POV"Luna, you're back." Vanessa grinned as I arrived on the first floor.It was around evening and I didn't expect her to be around. She was holding a tray containing a bunch of blueberries."How long did you wait here?" I asked, in surprise."W-well... Since you left."That was not impressive."Whenever I'm not around, you don't have to serve me. It was just an excuse to stop those girls from bullying you. You should also do what you like to do the most instead of waiting."I walked toward her and sighed. There were beads of sweat on her forehead and that gave me the information I needed. She had stood there for a very long time.I opened the door to my room and ushered her in. I patted a spot next to me on the bed and she sat down and looked at me curiously.I didn't know why but I felt like Vanessa was trustworthy and I blurted everything to her without thinking.VANESSA'S POVShe appeared at the top of the stairs with a graceful look. Immediately she saw me, a spread aga
LEO'S POVJust then, the door to my office opened. A woman walked in.She was a tall and slender woman with high cheekbones and a perfect side profile. I remembered the first time I saw her. I was utterly captivated. There was something about her that drew you in. Her eyes were such a pale gray that if she stared at someone for the first time they would think she was blind. I had thought she was blind. Until she looked at me and commented on the colour of my t-shirt.Her eyes were so blank and cold they made me uneasy. But Esther proved herself to be someone I could trust.Her lips were coated with that red lipstick again. The red lipstick that made me want to smear it against her lips. I had asked her once if she had cast a spell on her lips to make them seem so red. She had only smiled and said it was lipstick.I released a breath as she smiled at me. "Hello, Leonard. Were you waiting for me? I hope I didn't keep you waiting too long." I shook my head, guiding her to a seat. "No. Y
*Olivia*I woke up to the sound of birds chirping. I stretched out against the bed, loosening all the tight joints. I heard them pop and smiled as I threw off the covers. Swinging my feet over the bed, I slipped my legs into the pair of slippers and made my way to the bathroom. Today was a good day. I felt much better than usual and my head seemed clearer. Maybe it's because you are getting closer to Julian. I rolled my eyes, ignoring the voice. I picked up my toothbrush, spreading toothpaste along the bristles. I turned on the tap, running the toothpaste below it.I started brushing my mouth, humming an old song under my breath. I spat into the sink as I finished, using a cup on the counter to collect water to rinse out my mouth.Slipping out of my clothes, I stepped into the bathroom and turned on the shower. One thing about Julian's house was that I could always bathe hot water. They soothed the scars on my back and I didn't move for a second. The scars were healed, but running
JULIAN'S POV.I threw a murderous glance at Holden who remained by the door, looking from me to Olivia who was trying to get out of my reach. If it wasn't that the beta was my best friend also, I swear to the moon goddess, I would have killed him, cut his body into pieces, and fed them to the flying beasts of the earth."Can you get lost?" I spat at him."Of course, Alpha." He answered with a laugh."If you don't get lost now, I promise Niamh wouldn't recognize you again if she sees you in the next few minutes," I threatened him. With the current mood I was spotting, I Oyo as well injured the man."I was just about to leave, dear Alpha." He said but didn't make any intentions to move away from where he was.I made to rise from the position I was in on the bed. The moment Holden saw that I was about to stand up, he closed the door loudly, and his audible laughter rang from the hall back to the room. I shook my head at the man's childish act, then I stole a glance at my mate.She had he
LEO'S POV.My anger was visible for the whole world to see and I didn't want to do anything to stop it. Even when my subordinates kept moving backward to stay away from my wrath, I didn't do anything to contain my anger. I felt like killing someone and I still might if what I am thinking about turned out to be true. I watched in silence as the informant the witch had suggested that we use to achieve our purpose stood in the hall, waiting for the confirmation that the information he brought over to Alpha Julian was needed.When the witch had told me that she suspected that my brother was the culprit who had stolen my lover, I hadn't wanted to believe it at first but then all the events that had happened that day Olivia went missing had suddenly begun to make sense. When I remembered how my brother had played me for a fool by engaging me in silly conversation, I felt angrier.Of course, I had wanted to storm over to his place immediately and demand the release of the woman that had been
OLIVIA'S POVI bit my lip, trying to press myself against the wall. I was sure they hadn't noticed me yet. I peeped around the corner to see if they were in the hall, releasing a low breath when I found out they weren't.Julian didn't know I was following him. I got closer to the door of his office and a sour tangy order drifted through the air. I heard screams not a second later and I ignored the voice in my head telling me to run and peeped through the door.Julian was standing over a man, horror written across his face. The man was shaking, electricity licking his hands and spreading across his body. Holden was saying something, but I couldn't hear him because of the water in my ears.I decided to leave there, but the image was burning itself into my memory. I could still smell his burnt flesh. I could still hear his screams. What on earth had happened? I shook my head, moving to my room.I was stupid to try and follow Julian. I shouldn't have. I felt bile rise up in my throat and
VANESSA'S POVOlivia slept off in my arms that night, and I tried not to let it show how much it got to me. I had left her behind to go and start prepping her breakfast, when I bumped into Julian.He immediately reached out to steady me, eyes flashing with concern. "Whoa, steady." I waited till I had my balance back before stepping out of his arms.His lips lifted in a tiny smile and I returned it because I already had Olivia. and he didn't. "How is she?" I lowered my gaze, lest he see the satisfaction that was on my face. Julian was asking me about her. "She is doing better now, sir. She was a bit disoriented last night, but she slept off. She is still sleeping.""Ah. I see. Do you know if she is still mad at me?" I shook my head, biting my lips to keep myself from smirking. "I don't know, sir. I didn't mention your name that much. It seemed to only upset her."I heard Julian sigh and I glanced at him to see him rubbing his face. "I thought as much. Still keep an eye on her for me, o
*Olivia's POV*I sobbed over his still body, feeling a part of me dying. He couldn't be dead. He just couldn't. I wrapped my arms around him, praying to anyone who cared to listen."Please don't take him away from me. I just got him back. I wouldn't let you take him away from me." I buried my nose in his chest, breathing in his scent.I felt something brush my cheek and I lifted my head. A faerie was smiling at me, his eyes friendly. "You must be the mate." I curled my body over Julian's protectively, narrowing my eyes at the intruder.The faerie smiled, shaking his head. His hair fluttered out like water behind him. "I am here to help you, Luna. I saw everything that happened. It went surprisingly well."I stared at him, pulling Julian closer to my chest. "What are you saying?" "I saw everything that could have happened. The different possibilities. This path was surprisingly fortunate."He looked at me and the look on his eyes made me shiver. "Do you wish to know what could have hap
OLIVIA'S POVMy legs moved faster than I thought was possible as I headed to the packhouse, my legs were already sore from the running but this was Julian we were talking about, I couldn't let him get himself killed. He shouldn't have come here in the first place. He had no idea that Leo was an insane person.I forced my worn-out legs to keep moving no matter the pain that shot up through my legs.I breathed in and paused for a moment to catch my breath. Beads of sweat formed on my forehead and I wiped them with my sleeve.Moon goddess, please...My feet brushed through the corpses in front of the packhouse.My heart tightened and I look over at their faces, "No, not Julian."The corpses lifeless faces reminded me of the people who I had killed in rage.Memories of how I killed my brother, Gillian also filled my head.I had ripped out his heart with no remorse despite his words.I always blamed him for treating me unkindly, yet I killed him. Wasn't I worse than him?Was this why the m
OLIVIA'S POV."There's one more thing, my lady." The leader said in a serious tone.I lifted my eyes and stared at him in wonder about what else he could want from me."What would that be?" I asked him when he didn't say anything for almost a minute after he had spoken.He got up, came to my side and he began to pace around me. All through his scrutiny, I was very nervous but I tried my best to keep my anxiety down since I didn't want to display fear in the den of the wolves. At last, he stood in front of me and stared directly into my eyes."I can still smell your fear, my lady. Have you forgotten that I am an Alpha wolf? My sense of smell is a lot heightened than that of ordinary werewolves." He told me.When I looked at him in shock, he flashed his teeth before me. I wanted to vobblered him but I held on to my restraint. Gone were the days of mindless killings."You feel like killing me, don't you?" He asked me again with a naughty smile. He didn't wait for my response or my anger
OLIVIA'S POV.The Emerett's people moved out of the cage and I followed them at a safe distance, making sure that none of them spotted me. Ever since Emerett had taken me into his care and he and his people had done nothing but take care of me. Emerett made sure I never packed for a thing even once and his men treated me with respect. Even the books that Emerett never joked about, he had allowed me to borrow them times without numbers.There was however one thing I had noticed about the group led by Emerett ever since I had arrived at the cave. Even though the men were very good werewolves who knew how to hunt for good meat, they always came back with little.Although Emerett had given me a head up about how the other party called White Ice had always stolen the prey his men hunted for and even when I had monitored them and saw how they acted for myself, it had been a little bit hard for me to come up with the perfect plan for Emerett's men to accept me. But now I have the perfect pla
*Julian's POV*I tried not to let my emotions show on my face as I stormed past the gate. Two of the guardsmen were sleeping, immediately getting up when I passed.I was too tired not to stop and scold them. Everytime I closed my eyes or stopped to breathe for even a second, I saw Olivia's face. I kept hearing her voice. She had chosen Vanessa over me. A few werewold kids were playing in the park, some of them stopping bouncing the ball to wave at me. I waved back, faking a wide smile.One of them pointed at their heart, calling out. "Where's Luna?" I bit my lip, shaking my head as I walked away. I knew my people would ask about Olivia, since they were aware I had left to get her back. I sighed, rubbing my forehead. This was going to be a problem. My wolf snorted, rolling his eyes. I ignored him, changing my direction to walk towards my cabin. Hopefully, no one would be there.I swung the door open, trying to ignore the little presence and scent of Olivia that lingered inside. I cu
*Olivia's POV*I stood there waiting for about a minute before Ron came back and the first thing he said when he saw me was. "The dress fits you better. Maria would be thrilled."I assumed Maria was his mate and I nodded at him, lifting the gown so it wouldn't sweep against the floor. I walked behind him, pondering on how exactly to project myself so the clan liked me.I needed their approval to stay here. Ron led me down another staircase and I lifted my eyes to see a spread of them. The pit was dug out like a concert arena. The uplifted part was decorated like a throne and I saw Emerett sitting on the chair. He had his head in his hands, and he only looked up when the whispers started. His eyes widened and he moved to his feet. Ron nodded at me, going to stand in the crowd. I could feel all their eyes on me as I made my way to the stage and I tried to tune out my ears so I wouldn't hear what they were saying.My wolf was more curious and she won this battle."Oh my goodness. She i
*Olivia's POV*Emerett decided to take me around the cave after the mini breakfast in his room. The cave was bigger than I expected, with curtains and mud walls sectioning it into smaller parts.There were a few wolves outside the curtain rooms, watching me with suspicious eyes. I could feel their eyes bore holes into me with every step I took."They are watching me." "They have never seen a wolf like you before. Fear not. They would attack you as long as you stand by me." I looked one in the eye as we passed by her grinding something that looked pink. The coldness in her eyes made me shiver and rub my forearms."They don't take a liking to new people?" Emerett glanced at the woman over his shoulder. "That's just how Edith behaves. She lost her husband to an intruder so she is really suspicious of every new person we bring. She will eventually warm up to you."I sincerely doubted that, but I kept my mouth closed. The cave was huge and it seemed the tour would never end. I took note of
*Olivia's POV*I kept running, feeling the wind rushing in my ears. My wolf was tense, making me run faster than normal. I heard a growl behind me and I made the mistake of looking back. I stumbled over a tree trunk and fell to the floor. "Get her." I heard a voice hiss and I immediately scrambled to my feet. I took on a fighting stance, glaring at them. The one in the middle was staring at me with wide eyes. His eyes were dark, like the night sky when the moon was nowhere to be found. Behind him were at least three more wolves, all wearing the same band around their wrists. I felt a shiver crawl up my spine when I realized what they were. My wolf said it for me, her voice sounding like a growl. "Rouges."The night sky eyed wolf smiled, standing straighter. "You are smart. But I would beg to differ since you are here. What are you doing around our parts?" I kept my eye on him, watching him move around me. "I don't want any trouble."One of the rogues laughed, rolling his eyes. "T
OLIVIA'S POV.I dragged Vanessa's body out of the cabin into the woods, grunting all the way. The tears wouldn't stop flowing from my eyes either at the loss of the woman who had been nothing but a friend and a protector to me. When I finally managed to drag her to the backyard, in the deep of the woods, I was already panting for breath and wishing that some sort of help would arrive for me.When I looked at Vanessa's dead body which was beginning to smell a little, the tears fell even more. They ran down my cheeks in streaks like they were racing for the finishing line that would signify their survival. Perhaps, I should be honest withh myself at the junction where I was now.Vanessa's death had a huge toll on me than I was letting on. It affected me deeper in my spirit than I care to admit to anyone. I have myself a cynical cruel short laughter. Who was I kidding? There was no one to let out my emotions or what I was going through. It was just me, the dead body, the trees, the anima