Ava's POV My eyes snapped open, and my body bolted up from the bed at the heavy knocks like metal on the door. When whoever was there wouldn't stop and I looked outside to see that it wasn't fully morning yet, I hurried to it and opened the entrance.Then, I saw Lucy. She had heavy beads of sweat on her face, striking down her face, and her clothes were almost all wet from the fact that she ran here. Anyone could assume that. She looked like she had seen a ghost."First of all, you're at my doorstep, so stop panting like a dog, or better yet, stick out your tongue and become one. Perhaps I might buy you." Then, rolling my eyes, I went serious. "What happened?""I've got some news." She said and wanted to walk inside, but I gave a "uh-ho" sound and held out my hand. "Where do you think you're rushing into? Calm yourself." I commanded and then allowed her inside after she had cleaned her sweats and all. Lucy's breath was making annoying sounds that churned my insides. It made me th
Alana's POV. "Hello." I called as I walked inside Alaric and Ava's room, but to my disappointment, I didn't meet anyone inside. They were at breakfast this morning, and I had wanted to speak there, but Alpha Matthew wanted a silent meal today, so I couldn't say my mind. My face was getting better—in fact, so improved—and I thought it would be okay to appreciate Alaric and Ava, which was what brought me here. It looked as though I only had some acne and eczema now, which, by the way, was also getting cleared out. I could finally walk inside the halls with a smile on my face. I was about to leave when I saw no one when the door to the bathroom snapped open and Alaric came out with a wet towel hanging low on his waist. I could see his dick once again, and my insides twirled instantly. And on his face, there's a massive wave of soap, so he had his eyes closed. "Who's there?" He said with his hands in the air, as if to guide himself through the darkness since his eyes weren't opened
Alana's POV. I sat on one of the chairs at the dining table as I studied a book. Alpha Matthew has actually requested my presence, and that's why I was here to speak with him. Although he was yet to arrive, I had no choice but to use this book to quench the boredom of waiting for his arrival. It wasn't long afterward that he blessed me with his presence, and as he entered the room, his eyes were radiant with a spark. "Alana!" His voice was ethereal as he spread his arms to pull me into an embrace. Wow. Within the hug, my eyes widened, as I hadn't expected him to take such an action. There was no one else in the room with us except a guard that came behind Alpha Matthew, and he was standing close to the door, quite far away from us. "'Now, I called you here for a conversation, but firstly, I've got to apologize for my absences here and then. I heard about some of the things that happened to you that should have happened." He paused and graced me with a tug on his lips.Man, if t
Alaric's POV. I headed inside Alana's room without knocking but lightly opened the door. She was not inside the bedroom, so I already figured that she would be on the balcony. I headed there, and when I met her, a smile landed on my face. She seemed very excited with the way she was humming to a song inside her head and opening the pages of the books with her face peaceful. I walked up close and watched further. Then my wolf emerged at the back of my head to grin as well. "She looks perfect." He said, which made me roll my eyes. That's not why we are here.I had neared her completely before she shifted her eyes to me and jumped up in shock with her hands flapped around. "AH!" Before she could scream aloud, I used my hands to cover her mouth and flared my eyes at her. "It's me, Alana." I told her, but she still seemed fretful."Hmmhmmhmm," she was murmuring. "hm, what?" I said before my senses told me that there was no way she could have spoken well. My hands were still cover
Alaric’s POV"You don't know how happy it makes me that I get to talk to someone about this. And not just anyone but someone who understands how I feel."Alana smiled at that. A full, genuine smile.I had always wanted to become a pack doctor but I could never become one as I was going to become the alpha of the pack soon. Talking about it was more than enough to make me happy. "I'm equally glad I could talk to someone about this too. And more importantly, I'm glad I could be of hel–""Allie honey!" Ava's voice rang from inside the house, cutting Alana off and evaporating her smile.Alana immediately snatched her hand from mine and began looking around as though she wanted to fly away from the vicinity.I wondered why she was acting this way. Was she scared of Ava? Probably because of the way Ava had been treating her lately, she didn’t want to create another trouble for herself and so this was the reason for her reaction. "Alana? What's wrong? What are you doing?" I asked in confu
Alana’s POVI held my breath as Ava turned the explanation over in her head. Then she huffed and pulled Alaric away with her.I let out my breath heavily, my heart still beating fast. I don't know how I'd survived but I was glad I did!Whew!That Ava girl was no doubt a real life Regina George.And thank God for Alaric's quick thinking. At one point I'd thought he wouldn't play along and then Ava 2.0 would be unleashed. He was so smart. And I was glad of that.I slid to the ground as my imagination ran wild, thinking of what could have happened if I hadn't thought fast and Ava had caught Alaric and I having a heart to heart.I grimaced as I imagined her throwing me over the balcony. That wouldn't be pretty at all."Or what if she snuck into your room at night and –""Oh shut up Georgia." I cut my wolf off in one of her gory imaginations. I laughed lightly."Where do you get off dreaming up such mayhem?"Georgia began to giggle. "I'm your deepest darkest thoughts!" She said ominously.
Alaric's POV"Where are we going now, babe?" I asked Ava, my voice holding some sort of curiosity. I was starting to get so many questions in my head, so I decided to get answers by quizzing Ava but she remained silent. Instead, her hand remained firmly latched onto my arm, while we took further steps.I stole a glance at Ava, and tried to search for answers in her eyes, but it was obvious that she was making an attempt not to entertain me, by acting like she was lost in her thoughts. I pinched her gently, with the hopes that it would help to get her to talk. Still, no words left her lips. I couldn't help but wonder why she was acting this way and ignoring my questions.My brows furrowed slightly but I kept following her, even though I was tempted to stop and return to the pack.“Babe?”I made another attempt to get her attention but she still didn't respond. She dragged me down several flights of stairs and I nearly stumbled once.“What the hell Ava?” I mumbled as we kept going. Sh
Alaric's POVI felt steam emanate from my head as I walked on. I could only feel anger.I didn't know where I was going but I soon found myself at the bar.Just as well. I thought to myself and ordered a shot of vodka.At this rate Ava would drive me to an early grave…As the shot was placed in front of me I felt my phone ring. I decided it was Ava and didn't pick it up. I downed the shot and pushed the glass to the bartender.“Another.” I muttered.My jaw was aching because of how much I'd been clenching it in the past hour.I pressed my fingers into my eyes and sighed. Why was Ava being this way? I knew she'd always been a bit snobbish but I didn't think it could ever get to this level.Alana had been introduced as my sister for crying out loud!That automatically made her royalty no matter where she was coming from.I downed the second vodka shot.“Another.” I requested again.The bartender raised his brow but didn't say anything.My phone hadn't stopped ringing.Clenching my jaw a