ASTRID. Dinner went on smoothly, they all love Juniper, who wouldn’t? No one was even angry with her about the war, they have all forgiven her, I think the person we are supposed to be angry at is Cleo, but no one mentions her name throughout the course of dinner.After dinner, everyone retired to their bedrooms. Tomorrow morning, Juniper and I are going to talk again. My heart is still fluttering knowing that she’s safe. I'm glad to have her back in my life.When I changed into my night robe, I slumped on the bed and video called Diva. I listened to all her ranting about New York. She's really stressed about her wedding next month, after talking with her. I called my kids’ babysitter, and she sent me a photo of their adorable sleeping faces.I wish I was home right now, I run my hand along the screen, grinning to myself when another message comes through. It’s Kai and he has sent me the video.Taking a deep breath, I hit play, I watch the part where Katherine pushed me. I knew it,
CLEO.“What can I get you?” The waitress almost shoves her menu into my face and I am moments away from swiping it away from her angrily.“Just water.” I say, staring at my nails. That annoyed her; I can tell by the way she presses her lips in annoyance.“Are you not going to get anything else?” She mutters. “I am sorry, ma’am, but if you don’t order anything, I will ask you to leave.”“I will order something. Just not now.” I cock my head, my dark eyes meeting hers. “Is that a problem?”“Not at all. Ring me up when you are ready to order.” She stomps off leaving me smirking. I picked the restaurant to meet Juniper for a reason, first they are only open in the early mornings and I think that actually makes sense.And secondly, this place is away from the prying eyes of others, I don’t have to worry about ever being caught here. Also, their burgers are also really good. I tap my fingers against the wooden table patiently waiting for my sister. The door chimes open and my eyes fall to t
ZEKE. “Pay attention.” Thane snaps, irritated by lackadaisical behavior. I shake my head, usually I am not like this, but listening is giving me a headache. “I am paying attention.” I say back, clearly angry. Thane sighs, before focusing on the meeting. I really don’t have to listen to this part, it’s the reading of the pack’s transactions, I let my mind wander away to something- or rather someone. Anytime, I think about that night, the memory of her in her underwear has me growling for more, but she just had to mention that, like how it was true and when clearly, it wasn’t. I had never been hurt before, but those words. They sunk really deep, they sliced my heart. The meeting is still going on, but I am not even paying attention. For the past few days, the officials have been craning on my neck to get married. “An Alpha needs his Luna,” “The pack-members need you to get married, Alpha.” And, even though I have told them countless times that I was dating, they still think we ne
ZEKE.The Alpha’s daughter is too sharp-mouthed, the way she’s clinging to my bicep and waving her phone every time is annoying. It looks like she’s just trying to get famous by having lunch with me. And, I am trying to keep my anger in check.I try my best to answer every question she’s asking, Thane asked me to be nice to her, and not fuck this up.“So, have you been to Miami before?” She asks with a smile, and I answer politely, thank goddess we are seated in the far end of the restaurant, having people's eyes on me sometimes can be annoying.“Yes, the weather is nice there.” I say through gritted teeth, I am really trying to be nice here. I don’t even know why I am having lunch with her instead of the Alpha. We were supposed to be talking about business deals, but instead he sent his daughter.And, she does not have any fucking idea about business.She keeps smiling, taking photos of me without consent. Her phone rings, and I am glad when she picks it up.“Hello.” She says, and li
ASTRID.After taking Maximus for a ride, I feel much better now. I need to feel the harsh slap of the wind against my face, and maybe try to recover from the photos this girl named Imogen, an Alpha's daughter posted online.I shouldn’t be looking at my phone, but my gaze lingers at her photo. She’s having lunch with Zeke, smiling and clinging at his arms. I feel fury building in my veins, but I try to ignore it and focus on other things. Diva and I are going shopping again.I can’t count the number of times that Diva takes me shopping. Well, it’s better my kids came along.As always, Diva always picks the dress for me, it’s just a dress, why can’t you just pick one? She takes her time in selecting, which gives me more time to fondle on the waiting couch and stare at my phone, while Leora and Leor race each other.Their giggles bounce around the whole room. I swipe my phone, how did I miss this invitation? There’s a party in Las Vegas tonight, it’s like a charity fundraiser party. The
ZEKE.My wolf, Rochan senses danger, I can also feel it too, like the wail of a siren hammering in my ears. I am just trying to keep my cool, keeping my anger in check.I don’t see Ferris Black anywhere; I am starting to think that guy’s a liar and a cheat. My eyes searched eagerly for Astrid, she won’t have turned down the invitation right? A part of me wishes she just turned it down, if she did. They won’t be after her tonight.‘This looks like any normal party to me.’ Logan shoots me a dry look from where he’s seated, from under his pale lashes, he is judging me. Okay, it was Ferris’ idea to come here, not mine.Still, where is that guy? Note to myself; don’t ever believe anyone who possesses that tattoo. They are all just fucking evil.From the VIP booth, I watched with scrutinizing eyes as I pretended to sip the glass of whiskey.‘I don’t see Ferris Black anywhere.’ Gus sighs, and I curl my brows while staring around. ‘Is he really helping us?’‘Now, I don’t think so.’ The ping i
ASTRID. The fear in my system is screaming right now, and I am not sure I can keep myself on my feet any longer. I want to gag from inhaling the smoke in the room for so long, but his large arms wrapped around mine gives me some kind of strength. Fuck this heels, oh just damn them. Thanks to Diva who made me wear this, now I can’t race down the stairs. The party is still going on, people are still mingling, laughing and dancing unaware of the danger that has just happened upstairs. “Gus is waiting for us outside.” Zeke screams from under the blaring music. I am minutes away from passing out, my body feels so solid and rigid. “What of Kai, Diva and Preston?” I say weakly, trying to jerk my hand away from him. I can’t leave them behind, I search around, but his huge hand yanks me forward roughly. “Come on.” He snaps at me, leading me outside the party, the reflection of the full moon descending on us, but when your system is mixed with fear and heart pounding terror, you won’t thin
ZEKE.Logan’s back to his job, and as much as I want my brother here in Spain to help me, I do know that he has his own duties to attend to. So, I am stuck here in Spain, working and figuring out what the hell those people wanted from me.I received a text from Ferris Black, that’s why I am here in this restaurant, waiting for him. I am seated in the far end booth, sipping coke. Anytime I am somewhere, I like to go unnoticed, like the villain of the night, you can’t come across me.“Zeke Rossi.” That cool voice sounds above me, and my lips twisted into a smirk. He looks good, if not better. There are some bruises on his arm that are turning a shade of purple, a cut on his swollen lips and some marks on his neck, and at that moment, I regretted calling him a traitor.“I feel like your brother didn’t take your betrayal so lightly.” I lift a brow as he sits.He cringes, pain evident in his eyes. “Yeah, he almost killed me with a gun, even banished me from his manor. So, in simple ordinar