ALPHA THORNE's POV I stood outside the door, smiling to myself. She was back and unharmed. A guard walked past, and then a smile slipped from my face when he stayed a second too long.With one last look at the door, I continued to my office Busta was waiting inside."I dropped by the healer's place, but you were not there""She is awake." His eyes popped wider"What?""Yeah, she suddenly woke up today. She could hear conversations said over the last few days, but she couldn't open her eyes or move her limbs.""What could've been the cause?""he has no idea. I want another healer to be here to see her. I want to know what's wrong with her.""I'll have another healer check her as soon as possible" I nodded "What about the attacker? nothing yet?" he shook his head much to my annoyance. Someone had attacked her in the pack land, and there was no trace of who it was. Ava believed it wasn't her friend, but she was the only person who could have been involved or seen what had happened sin
Alpha Thorne doted on me for the next couple of days until he was fully convinced that I was well.I was elated by all the attention he was giving me at all times of the day. it could never be mentioned enough, but I was glad by the way he treated me so gently and lovingly. remembering all he did and said while I was unconscious. I was convinced that my mate was the best I would ever have gotten. the image everyone had about him was foreign to me. He wasn't mean or cold or frightening at all. He was the nicest, most gentle person I had ever encountered.Any doubt about being mated to him was completely nonexistent. I was more convinced that I wanted the bond to grow and be with him.After I was so much better, I had to return to my room unfortunately he didn't ask me to leave, but I just felt the need to. He was heavy on his space and privacy, and I sensed he was a tad bit uncomfortable during my short stay there. Never coming back on time and leaving so early. I often wondered if h
Agatha pulled me outside to the garden and spent the next ten minutes going on about the plants and flowers. I couldn't ignore the way she kept mentioning Alpha Thorne and I got the impression that she knew him very well and maybe they were close. I couldn't help it anymore and decided to ask"Are you close with the Alpha Thorne?" I asked and she nodded immediately,"We are very close to each other and if it wasn't because of his image, he likes to protect we could call ourselves best friends."My mouth dropped open in shock best friends. It was hard to imagine that he had a best friend, but he treated me no less. my interest in the woman who was very close to my mate doubled."How did you know each other?" "We've been friends since we were little although he's closer to my brother in age. I used to run around with them whenever they played together. We got closer and became best friends. again if it wasn't due to restrictions on positions for women, I may have become his beta inste
His reaction to bringing up Agatha lingered within me. After the first time, I tried a couple of times, but at the mention of her name, his mood instantly changed and he did his best to change the topic as well. I didn't get it. Were they at loggerhead? or did something happen between them that they were trying to avoid? I didn't see Agatha for the next two days after our encounter. Eiza tried to keep me company, but she was mostly occupied and Nyla was still nowhere to be seen. I stood up from my bed with a sigh and walked to the window seat. Just then, a knock came on the door and the knob twisted. Opening it before I could say a thing "Agatha" I stood up, surprised to see her. "Where have you been? You promised to hang out with me and keep me company". "Sorry about my disappearance. Something came up so I had to be away for a while. Did you miss me?" she teased "I looked forward to seeing you and I was so bored""Sorry about that. I'm back now and we can go out together and
My eyes bulged out of their sockets."Three nights?"Then why had Alpha Thorne not said a word to me?"What happens if we do neither of them on the sad night?" I asked her already dreading the answer because it couldn't be anything good at all. "Excruciating pain for you. It is so bad that some people die from it.""I have to see the Alpha." I stood up immediately, forgetting her earlier warning. she grabbed my wrist and pulled me down. "It is not wise to go running there right now. what will you ask him? What are your plans for the full moon?" "I need to know""Not in the way you are rushing off to him. You only need to ask about the full moon. Mention it to him. he will tell you his decision or why he hasn't said what about it" "And when he does?""you know what your fate is. but I have some advice for you. You should also think through""What there to think about? I want him to accept me so I don't go through that pain""Not because you love him?""It is still too early to tal
I was able to rest easy after my conversation with Alpha Thorne. He wouldn't listen to whatever decision I had made now.He wanted me to think and the sure. I was already certain of what I wanted, but I listened to him. My answer was still the same. I was also looking forward to seeing Agatha so I could share the good news with her. She didn't come around for the rest of the day and I didn't know where to look for her so I waited. Early the next morning, Alpha Thorne dropped by. I was just coming out of your bathroom when he entered. Our eyes locked together erasing the distance between us. His eyes traveled lower down the small towel that did little to hide my nakedness and I shivered under the heat of his stare. A loud clattering from inside the bathroom broke our state and he cleared his throat. "I am going out today. I have some things to handle in town. Anything you need, I want you to meet Busta for it?" I nodded at himHe came close and kissed me on the forehead leaving sp
ALPHA THORNE'S POVI open my office door, and the smell of bleach is still strong as I walk to my door, turn on all the appliances, and throw the curtains open. I sit in my chair and at that exact moment, Busta comes in with a frown etched on his face. If there was something I knew about Busta, it was his constant smiling. He never let his emotions show on his face and smiled as often as possible. To see him with such a look, I could tell that whatever happened must be very serious. "What's wrong?" I asked unable to stop my curiosity. "It's Agatha," he said with a weak smile as he slipped into the chair opposite me. "What about her?" I pushed. They were as close as siblings could be but they often argued. "I fear there is something wrong with her. She keeps acting weird and each time I bring it up, she shuts down immediately and gets defensive. I don't know. I can't help but worry" he leaned backward on the chair. "Agatha is an adult" I simply said. He couldn't worry about her co
I waited for Alpha Thorne all through the day and I kept hearing he was busy. My mind was made up but I was yet to tell him my decision so he could know that I wanted it. I wanted to go through with the mating and completion of the bond. The night rolled around and I decided to check one more time. The full moon was tomorrow night and he needed to know what my decision would be. I arrived at his office door and the guard opened the door without any question. Alpha Thorne and Busta looked at me and I went still at the attention. "Go ahead, Busta. I'll see you later" he dismissed his beta. Busta shot me a smile on his way out and I returned it. "You wanted to see me" he asked softly and I nodded. "I heard you were out who when you returned, you were so busy" he nodded. "A couple of things came up today and I had to take care of them""Did you finish?" I asked, curious to know if he had completed what kept him so busy all through the day. "Most of it. What's left will have to wait
I tried to stretch my body but it's as if I was held back by something. I opened my eyes to see Thorne beside me and holding me like I was going to run away. "You're awake?" His deep morning voice made me look up at him. He looked so handsome from this angle and he also looked eatable. Don't start! I told myself. "Did you sleep well?" He asked, nuzzling his face deeper into my neck and sending tingles down my spine. "Yes. What about you?""I always have the best sleep with you beside me" I face an honest smile. "I wish I could lay in bed with you all day but that it's not possible today. I have some work to attend to" he said and let go of me and I immediately missed his warmth. "What are you doing today?""Still trying to gather evidence against a particular pack that might be involved in the trafficking""Oh. Okay then. I'll probably go for training today""You can get some rest if you're not feeling it. You had. Stressful evening and an even more stressful night. I flushed a
He walked towards ne, his stride powerful until he was standing so close to me. We stared at each other in the eye, electricity cackling between us. There was no need for words as our desires led us and slowly leaning towards each other our lips finally touched. There was a burst of pleasure I kissed him hard with so much intensity. The desire I've had all through the evening was finally bearing down on me. "I want you." He whispers in my ear, turning me around. I fell forward, my hands gripping the edges of the large table. Suddenly Thorne's hands were reaching around to cup my breasts as his face pushed through my hair so his mouth could nuzzle and kiss my neck.His breath was hot on my skin. I close my eyes as he squeezes his hands tighter and his kisses trail down to my collarbone, just enjoying his touch. His soft kisses on my neck drive me crazy, he pulls back slightly then kisses the spot again and he gently pinches my nipples through the gown material. My arms raise to cares
Thrones helped me onto the carriage and climbed in after me and our journey began. It was mostly silent except for when he checked I made sure that I was okay. It didn’t take such a long time The carriage came to a halt and Thorne stepped down to help me. He linked his arms with mine as we walked into the venue. The guards bowed and let us through. My mouth dropped open in shock when we finally arrived. Everywhere was packed. It was bubbling with people and music, they swirled their bodies to the sound of the music. A waiter served us wine and I took a glass and so did Thorne. We clinked our glasses as we walked further into the room. I had never flattened an event like this so nobody looked familiar to meet me. Thorne introduced me to some alphas of other packs and I also met with their mate. I had not seen the person I was hoping to see. She could be the only person who could make this night fun when Thorne eventually left me to discuss with the other alphas. Someone called my name
When I finally got to the room and took a shower, I felt better and I sat on the bed. The door opened and Eiza came in, she had a smile on her face. "Good morning Ava. How are you doing today?""I'm fine Eiza. You look so happy this morning, care to share""I don't know the reason for my happiness. Maybe I just woke up on the right side of the bed""Are you sure or you don't want to tell me""You know I can't hide anything from you and if there was anything I would have told you the moment I entered here. Did you go for training today?""Yes, I did. I just arrived here before you came in""How did it go?""It went well" She clicked her hand like she just remembered something. "That reminds me, I saw Torren the other day. The day you went out with the alpha and he wasn't looking happy. I tried to ask him what was wrong and he was hesitant at first but then he spilled. He was very sad. Have you heard anything from him?""Yeah. Not too long ago in fact. I met him after training today.
"What?" I was shocked by his utterance. He was going to leave here? Why?"That's a rash decision Torren. Why do you want to leave? Where will you go to?"He shrugged. "I don't know but I'm going to leave here and I'll never return. Maybe Matthew would finally know my worth when I'm gone from here" he said bitterly and I didn't think that was a good idea."Don't go Torren. Will you leave everything behind just to prove a point?""Yes. Didn't you want to go far away just so Thorne could realize his mistake?""I didn't want to leave because I liked him, I wanted to leave because of the way I was treated. You of all people should know that. I regretted mating with him because I rushed into everything thinking he liked me. And look how it turned out in the end. It was never a good idea. Running away from it is never a good idea""Hut really, How is it any different from my own? If he doesn't come after me then I can move on. But staying here, grasping at straws and hoping he'll change" "
The next day when I woke up, Thorne wasn't by my side. I wondered where he could have gone or if he was in the bathroom. What if he regretted what happened last night?‘Why would he?’ My wolf asked annoyed.‘Again with your insecurities’ she huffed but I ignored her. 'No, I won't think about it. It was a mistake' I said to myself. 'It's too early this. The day just started' my wolf said and shut me out. 'I was talking to myself. Not you' I spoke but she was already gone. I removed the covers and stood up from the bed, I went into the bathroom to freshen up for the day. I was going to read some books to keep myself busy after my training session later. I went to take a shower and I couldn't help but remember last night and how Thorne held me. No matter how hard I tried not to remember it was just in my head. 'That's because you can't take him off your head' And she was back again. 'Stop it, I don't need your input right now. You always have a way of putting things into my head'
"W-What..." I stuttered, a bit alarmed by his sudden entrance but also self-aware because I was exposed to his gaze."I-I... had...." He stuttered, also unfocused as he gazed at me, coming closer and closer. I stood at the sad spot, my eyes following him as he drew nearer. The moonlight shining on him was intoxicating to look at. His body and huge frame were like a work of art as I gazed at him. When he was close enough, he wrapped his arms around my naked body and kissed my shoulder softly."You look so beautiful" I purred in his touch, pushing my body against his. My nipples had hardened into pebbles and brushed against the rough material of his shirt. "I've seen so many beautiful things in my life. Paintings... Even The view outside is breathtaking." He whispered reaching his hands up to touch mine."But not even the greatest painter in the world couldn't capture the breathtaking beauty of you standing in front of me right now." He whispered with a second kiss on my neck.My e
"Sorry," I apologized again, just for the sake of peace because with the look brimming in her eyes, she was out for trouble and I wasn't in the mood to engage her. "What exactly are you sorry for?" She snapped and I pressed my fingers against my forehead. She really was going to take the long road. "Diedre... this isn't....""I really want to know what you're fucking sorry about. Bumping into me and breaking with what I'm holding or you're sorry for not seeing. Are you blind?" She raged angrily."I just said I was sorry Diedre. You don't have to be rude about it" I raised my voice equally even though I regretted right after for engaging her. "Would the sorry pay for what I was holding, it's very expensive. Not like you can tell the worth of anything with how measly you are"I pinched my lips tightly together, trying to stop myself from exploding. ‘She’s not worth it’ I repeated to myself.“Do you even have the money to buy it or do you just go and steal my brother's diamonds like
Days passed after the incident with Henry and Thorne had contacted the other alphas, they were going to track down the others so they could stop the trafficking of young boys and bring all those who were involved in the disgusting trade to book, serving as a déterrant to others who would think not starting or engaging in something as horrendous as that against small children. I couldn’t believe what they had done all these years, the lives they had ruined. Children were taken away from their families and forced into the harshness of that business. I was alone in the room and I was bored, I walked to the window and looked out. Today looked dull and I was thinking of something I could do to keep myself busy. Eiza had only dropped by earlier in the morning but I was still sleepy so I asked her to let me be. I had yet to see her since that time. Torren would be occupied too. I huffed as I moved away from the window.Since I woke up extra late today, I haven’t done my morning routine and