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
Alexander's POV...I should really have a private chat with the moon goddess at this point. Things have been looking fine for the past two weeks, with Edwina and I getting closer and the alliance with the sizzlers pack going well. I felt at peace, hopeful of the good things to come. I had almost totally forgotten about John in the dungeon.Caleb and I had been returning to the packhouse when Carlos called to inform us about John committing suicide. I couldn't bring myself to tell Edwina. Caleb, as always, did the talking. For me, it was the way Edwina's face morphed into an unreadable script."You should sit," Caleb advised, helping her to sit her butt down.I wheeled myself next to her, rubbing at her hand gently. "How do you feel?" I inquired.Edwina exhaled, "I don't know. It feels like it would have been better if he was killed by the law instead of getting away like that."I exchanged glances with Caleb, "so, you are not bothered about it?"She chuckled, "I am glad it's all over,
Authors POV...The phone rang again, making Caleb hiss loudly as he flipped the phone to the bed. He unbuttoned his shirt, sinking his butt deep into the bed and letting out a long breath. His day had been filled with trying to avoid Ramona as much as he could. The moment they left the office, she had resulted into calling him incessantly.He felt exhausted from having to just see her name appear as the caller. Caleb had tried to reason with her about how he felt for Becca. However, Ramona seemed to not be listening to whatever it was he said. She keeps trying to get his attention.Sighing deeply, Caleb leaned into the bed. The phone light came on again, indicating an incoming call. Putting the phone in silence still didn't stop the irritation he was feeling.He had the urge to scream at Ramona's stubbornness. There was no way he would let Becca know about her new approach to reaching out to him. Knowing fully well how much it would put a strain on their relationship."Are you okay?"