Alexander's POV...I had seen dead bodies countless times before, but I didn't think I would feel this blank with my one-time best friend lying lifeless in front of me. It had happened so fast that there was no way anyone could throw blames around. Ben clearly knew what he was doing when he attempted to fight the warriors. There was no way he would have been able to escape.Everyone stood startled, uncertain of what move to make next. Bethel seems like the only one unbothered among us all."I would ask for his body to be deposited somewhere far away or burnt. It would be a waste of land and time to bury him right." Bethel muttered, "thanks for the insight, alpha Alexander. Would do well to come for dinner at yours as soon as the sizzlers pack completes its lockdown. Now to avoid further distraction, I would like you and your men off my land."Not arguing because we clearly have nothing else to do there. It was almost morning by the time we all stepped outside. My entire army and I wal
Authors POV...Caressing her neck slowly, Becca stood outside the hallway, trying to figure out why she was awake so early when it wasn't dawn yet. She had been experiencing some difficulty sleeping; all through the night, Edwina and Star kept her awake.Edwina had become a total wreck by the end of the day after Becca had done all she could to persuade her to cheer her up. Becca would like to think Edwina was also being affected by pregnancy hormones. Star obviously missed the breast she fed on while her mother was still alive, and the genesis of their current doom wasn't even up to seventy-two hours yet.Something else kept Becca on her toes; Caleb had texted her the day before that they would be making a surprise attack on the sizzlers pack, which scared her a whole lot. It felt heavy, carrying the weight of the thoughts. To make matters worse, she couldn't share with Edwina, considering how disoriented the young woman was.After running a shift between Edwina and Star as they fina
Alexander's POV...Edwina had been crying in her sleep when I got into the room. When I hurried to her side, her eyes were closed, which obviously met she was fast asleep. Her hums resounded.My body and mind were too exhausted to keep an eye on her. So instead, I lay next to her wrapping my arms around her as I shut my eyes for some blissful sleep.Her attempt to move away from my hold had woken me up. "Hey," I whispered, trying to adjust my eyes to the ray of sunlight that seeped in through the slightly opened curtain."Good morning." Edwina's voice sounded coarse. It hurt me as I imagined how long she must have been crying. "When did you return?" She asked, moving away from me as she sat up.I did the same as her, "this morning." I replied, letting out a long yawn as I rubbed at my tired eyes.The way she blinked, it was obvious she had no more tears to let out. Her crying tank was dry. If I was the tank too, there was no way I would seek a refill. Her eyes held such huge bags if t
Edwina's POV...It felt like my blood had run dry when Xander told me about Ben's death. Blood rushed through my ear, and I didn't want to believe what I had just heard. Ben had been a major tormentor in my life, but a treacherous part of my heart still held long feelings for him.His death made something strike my heart that made me shriek in pain. Xander almost fell to the ground as he jumped off the bed to fetch me some water."Here!" He handed the filled glass to me, his eyes darting back and forth in worry.I gulped down the content, trying to breathe steadily. My throat itched from all the tears I had been pumping out all day and night. I felt not just physically exhausted, but my soul was too.Ben was the first person I would ever fall in love with, despite his bad attitude towards me. It still didn't put off the fact that my mind and body yearned for him."You okay?" Xander inquired.I tried to compose myself and not end up expressing or giving off my heartful thoughts to him.
Edwina's POV...I must say Xander's attitude towards me seems really different, but that will be a discussion for later. And if I must admit, I really like this newfound closeness. At the same time, my head might just be messing around with me.The dungeon looks so unlivable; it's no surprise that hardened criminals are the ones left to rot in it. But the dungeon appeared to be like heaven for my father; he looked so unbothered, and his eyes unrepentant.The moment the guards called him out, he appeared by the cell gate. John snickered when his eyes landed on Xander and me."You have really got some nerves bringing her here." John snorted at Xander.I would have expected Xander to say something, but instead, he kept his eyes glued to me. My hands were sweaty and shaky. I didn't know how I was really feeling. So many emotions rushed through me. Standing unprovoked in front of me was the man that had caused so much pain to my sister and me. The same one who had faked his own death and m
Edwina's POV...The gasp kept on consistently, and it made my chest ache badly. Becca rubbed at my back gently as I tried to control myself. Xander had left on his own and had told a driver to pick me up. I couldn't go up to the room; I had to stay with Becca in hers. I tried to hold my cries back to prevent them from waking Star up. Unfortunately, I couldn't hold it in as the tears kept coming. A maid had to come for Star to pet her."Don't cry anymore, please. You would fall sick at this rate." Becca consoled me."I didn't mean to act like that, Becca. I would never intend to hurt him." I sniffed. "I should have listened to Xander when he asked me to not let my father get to me. He did play on my intelligence.""It's not your fault. It's just a burst of emotions."My lips shook, "He looked so hurt, and he admitted to loving me."Everything around me spiralled out of control. Every word Xander said to me resonated loudly in my head. For the first time since we have been together and
Alexander's POV...I stretched too freely and almost sold myself out to Edwina. She lay sleeping quietly next to me, and the movement I made was too much. It didn't take long for her to open her eyes."Hey!" She whispered, trying to avoid my eyes.She obviously wasn't sure if I was still angry or not. The burst of emotions that had happened at the dungeon was really unplanned. Until now, I had always thought I knew just how to hide my emotions well. Feeling like no one can get me to express just how I feel until I want to.However, I had been proven wrong this morning with Edwina. I wasn't blind to catching the emotions she emitted at the mention of Ben, and it made me boil. I am not ready to be in a competition with a dead man. A match I had unintentionally been in when he was alive. It got me really reeled when John used that avenue to get a reaction from Edwina.I have had just about enough and decided to blurt out my emotions the exact way I feel. I felt hurt, and it was different
Edwina's POV..."My beautiful angel." I cooed in Star's ear as I rocked her, placing soft kisses on her cheeks."You both look like an amazing pair. I'm glad you look better than before." Becca noted.She was right; I didn't need to be told that I looked better. I know I do feel better. It's been two weeks since Ben and Sonia's death and just a few days to when John Sinclair will be executed as ordered by the pack's council.I had insisted on a judgement harsh and worthy enough for what he did. He didn't deserve any mercy in the first place. Killing him for the murder he committed was the perfect punishment. I had made up my mind to never see him till he took his last breath, knowing he would only try to mess with my head if I did. Also, the sizzlers pack alpha had come around for dinner, and I must say he is a delightful personality. It felt really nice that Xander didn't put up a fight with him. A good leader always makes peace, not war.Xander, on the other hand, should be awarded