Nora’s POVI am by the water. By the famous palace beach.The wind blew quietly, producing a whistling sound that was turned into music. The trees danced side by side, in tune with the music, thanks to the wind. I sat under a tree, absorbing everything. Absorbing nature like a wet sponge. The sanest I have ever been since I got to the Vivian Pack Since I got my own pack. I look at the people around me. The maids. The guards. The pack members. They are staring at me, like I am a stranger. Like I am the enemy. The maids stare at me the most, like a book on the wrong shelf. Although I see the pity in some of them,Thanks to Mila, she bullied the guards to let me out of the room after I was caught talking with her. Just like Jake had said, if I asked for Dylan one more time, he would present me with a box of my son’s body parts and send it off to Michael. That night, I wept. I hated my life and how I was fated to be with the wrong people.“What are you thinking?” Mila sat down on the sand
Michael’s POVI watched as the people settled in. They were happy. I could see the relief wash over their faces as they did so.I turned to Zen, and he gave me a tight smile. I tried to talk to Hercules. He was always giving me one-word replies. I left and went to the riverside.Alone in the quiet of the night, I sit beneath the blanket of stars, pondering the decisions that have shaped the fate of my pack. As the alpha, the weight of responsibility rests heavy on my shoulders, a burden I willingly carry for the safety and well-being of my family. As much as I might have acted that way with Malia, my intents are from a good place. That was what I tried to explain to Hercules, but he wasn’t giving me a listening ear.I recall the choices made during times of hardship, when food was scarce and danger lurked in the shadows. How I carried the weight of the pack. The sleepless nights.Each decision was carefully weighed, balancing the needs of the pack with the risks we faced. Sometimes, s
Claire’s POVI paced my quarters.“How could Jake shut me up?” I said it aloud. “To make it worse in front of Nora and the other girl, who looked just like me? I narrowed my eyes. No way. I will never let Nora laugh at me. My blood boiled as I remembered that smirk on her face. I have never wanted anything but to kill her. I turned to my dressing table. There my aphrodisiac sat. I grabbed it and poured a good amount of it all over me. I concentrated on my neck. Jake loved to give me love bites. Then I left for his room.“Your highness is in a very important meeting,” a guard said, stopping me from entering Jake's room.“I don’t care!” I pushed him aside and went in. True to his swords, Jake was in a meeting with what seemed like the pack army. The moment he saw me, a smirk appeared on his face.“You all should leave,” he ordered. They all scurried away. The moment I saw that the room was empty, Jake dragged me closer.“Brave of you to disturb my meeting,” he said.“You said you would
Nora’s POVDylan was writhing on the floor. He had not eaten since yesterday. I don’t know which food in particular. He had eaten. I always gave him my share of the food. I just wanted him comfortable, by all means.I banged on the door harder than the last time. “We need some medicine down here!” My voice was wearing out from all the shouting. All I could hear was radio silence as I pressed my ear to the door."Mum, it hurts; make it stop,” Dylan cried. Tears formed, but I refused to let them fall.“Somebody help!” I cried out, followed by intense banging. "Jake, I will do anything. Please save my son!” I yelled out in more frustration. I looked around, and I could see Mila’s shawl by the bedside. Only if Mila was here with me. She was the one who made it easier for me to get bigger portions. But for two days now, she has been sleeping outside the room. The reason she gave me was that Jake wanted to go over his plans again, but I knew that was a lie. I just knew that the reason Jake
Mia’s POVWith Michael and Hercules gone, the pack was on fire. The one in charge, Miles has made life horrible for us all.There were a lot of people injured in the attack. They were still being treated, but Miles chose to be the main character. In the short time Michael was away, he had moved into a new house. With his daughter. He employed a lot of maids. Living like a king, I tried talking sense into him, but he just wouldn’t listen. I saw that my attitude towards him was bringing disunity to the pack, so I had to play by his rules. To top it all off, when I threatened him, he blackmailed me with the truth about me visiting a witch when my brother died. If Michael knew about it, he would be so pissed.Just until Michael got back. All hell was let loose when Miles had a fracture while playing some games. I had little knowledge of physiotherapy, but I decided to treat him alongside the pack doctor.*************************************************************************************
Nora’s POV“Do you know him?” Mila whispered. I nodded with a big smile on my face.“That is Hercules. He is Alpha Michael’s brother. Dylan’s uncle,” she smiled as she understood. “He is hot,” Mila said, and I burst into laughter. The courtroom was as noisy as the market. When I turned my gaze to Jake, I shuddered. Any minute now, he was going to do something horrible. I knew him well enough. Truly, Jake never changed.Jake took a gun from one of the guards and shot in the air. Everyone gasped, and the courtroom was as quiet as a graveyard.“Now I can have your attention,” Jake smirked. I stilled. What was Jake going to do now? Jake can be impulsive. And to make matters worse, Hercules was triggering him with that darned smile on his face."Hercules, do you know the punishment for trespassing?” Jake said. The smirk never left his face. Everyone gasped. I was confused.“What is the crime of trespassing?” I asked Mila. She gave me an odd look. And if I were not tensed up, I would have l
Michael’s POVI wish I had a camera to capture the look on Jake’s face. He definitely did not see this coming.“Seize him!” Jake yelled. His guards came for me, and immediately Zen and my people stood from where they had been hiding.“One more step, and I will put this thing through your heads." Zen growled from up. People screamed.I have never seen Zen that serious. I smirked.My people were everywhere. I wondered how Zen had gotten up there, though.“Incompetent fools! Bastards! How did they get into the pack?” Jake grabbed a guard by the neck and pushed him away. I looked around. My pack was everywhere."Hmm, Jake, that is not a nice way to treat a friend. We have not met in a long time,” the people gasped at my statement. Not many of them know that I have a history with Jake."Well, Michael, if you must know, I do not want to see you; now get away,” he scowled.“No Come on here; I just can’t leave. I mean, I still have not gotten what I came here for—I shut my eyes and relieved al
Nora’s POVThe maids carried the few things I had managed to own into a beautifully furnished room. The windows were high. It was the kind I saw in human-world hotels. My financial status never let me go near. I only fantasized about them from afar. There was a purple rug at the center of the room, which was circled by sparkling white fur-like seats, shaped in the form of love. I touched them, and it was as soft as a feather. I could sleep all day in these. We left the room, which I presume was the sitting room, into a room that had everything in Lilac. Just like my room at Michael’s house. As I looked around, I suddenly felt at home.Dylan ran and flopped down on the bed. "Oh, it’s so soft!” I chuckled."Mum, see, they also have a hot tub and a shower, just like home!” Dylan screamed as I dropped my bags."Dylan, be careful,” I said, afraid that he might soon get himself injured from all that running around. It was when I followed him that I realized that the room was gigantic. It wa