Desdemona's POV."Oh, come on, Kingsley. At least I just got back to New Kingston. Won't you let me have a little fun before you start calling over and over again?" She said in a whispering tone as she played with the flower."You know, I don't have time again. I had my new lawyer, Helen McKinsey leave because I wanted to use her and figure out why Rex King suddenly gained interest in New Kingston and I couldn't get my hands on anything, rather than the whole unrest the founding families are currently facing." Kingsley scowled disappointingly as he crashed down on his swivel chair, relapsing on it as he swiveled in circles."I promise I will find you answers to your questions, but for now, I need to have a little fun." The lady said before letting go of the flower as she walked down to the mirror as she looked at herself."Well, I guess New Kingston has been shivering lately because of Collins Morgan and he speaks gracefully of a lady who I think Rex King is also into." She whined as
Desdemona's POV."The Eleven?" He gasped out as he stared at me. "Yeah, The Eleven!" I strongly affirmed as I was now hellbent to getting my feet there no matter what. "Why there? How did you even know about it?" He questioned as he furrowed his eyebrows. He looked right into my eyes like he was searching for the answers to the two questions he just asked me. I chuckled light-heartedly as I looked right into his eyes. "Why wouldn't I know? I lived here in New Kingston once even if not all my life and even if our pack house wasn't originally here when my father was still alive." I quickly covered up immediately as I forced out a broad smile. "Oh, yeah! Pardon me. You know, it's just that you haven't been here for a long time now and I never thought you would still remember The Eleven." He responded as he chuckled softly as he made way for me to walk through and he followed me closely from behind."So... What changed your mind? I wanted to take you round the city and show you the b
Desdemona's POV."And how did you manage to have a friend in Cleveland? Last I remember, they said you have been in Chicago ever since the whole incident." He sneered, still maintaining eye contact with me."Yeah, I bumped into him there in Chicago and why do you seem surprised?" I questioned as I smirked."I guess you haven't been leaving a boring life in Chicago." He smirked as he rolled his eyes. "So, what else did you manage to know about Rex?" He questioned as he looked at me."And why should I tell you?" I rolled my eyes as I looked at him. "You ignored me when I asked what relationship Collins has with Rex." I snapped."Okay, fine!" He finally gave in as he parked the car at the left side of the road. "Yesterday was the founder's banquet and Collins was also trying to find out something very important. There is a lady by name, Elena Toussaint who works in The Eleven and Rex King seems to be pretty much interested in her safety." He mumbled. "He pulled a deadly stunt on him las
Rex's POV."Can't you see it? It's obvious that she doesn't want me anymore. Throughout today, she was only interested in her work and acting all friendly with other executive members that made it into my office but whenever our eyes made contact, she made sure she ruined the moment by giving me those hateful eyes." I snarled angrily as I looked at Clark who seemed to be enjoying my whole complaints. "Why don't you approach her then?" He said in a suggestive tone as he looked at me."Approach her? Are you insane?" I chuckled softly as I turned away. "Remember the last time she came here? It ended up in a bad way and I think that was when I also provoked her. And talking about approaching her, how do I even get to approach her?" I queried as I stared right into his eyes."She thinks you are here for her kids. She feels that is what brought you all the way down to New Kingston and you just have to correct that impression, Rex!!" Clark muttered as he looked at me. "Without you changing
Marie's POV.Talking about me, here is my home. I was born here and also, raised up here in New Kingston and if there is anything I would want for myself, it would be a "beautiful happily thereafter" also here in New Kingston.Five years ago, I bumped into a Pregnant Elena and she never told me her true story not until a few months back when her fated mate ditched her and sent her out of their pack because of his girlfriend who was pregnant for him.I couldn't help but hate him but then, I had bumped into his beta, Clark and my whole life paused as I instantly fell deeply for him. I felt safe being around him and gradually, I began seeing the good in Rex King also.I still couldn't leave Elena as I understood why she was being scared but then, I wouldn't say that she hated him completely too. I still saw those little signs, her racing heart and how her cheeks get red whenever her two little and adorable kids talk about Rex.And today, hearing Kiana wish that Rex was their dad made he
Clark's POV.I yawned before jolting up from my bed. I turned to my alarm clock that wouldn't stop singing out loud. I groaned as I turned it off before stretching my body as my bones cracked. "Good morning, New Kingston!!" I said with a broad smile as I looked at curtains that were apart as the sun ray made its way into my room.My phone beeped twice. I picked it up as I saw Achilles name on it. "Three missed calls?" I cursed as I wondered how deep I must have slept.I got up as I walked inside the bathroom to brush my teeth and then shower and before I was done, Achilles had called three more times again. I returned his call as I sat down on my chair that faced directly outside my room. "Good morning, Achilles." I greeted."Morning, Clark. I guess you must have been asleep?" He said in a calm voice."Yeah, woke up quite not long and I had to go shower before reaching out to you. So, anything yet?" I asked."Yeah!!" He responded immediately. "First of all, Kingsley just made his wa
Clark's POV."And you are just telling me? Really?" I furrowed my eyebrows as I looked at him. “I never wanted you to start acting like my mother. She wouldn't let me rest either. I don't know why both of you are just alike.” He sneered as he raised his eyebrows as he looked at me.“Alike? You can't be serious right now, Rex!!” I furrowed my eyebrows as I looked at him.“He is not a threat to me and before he would even think of doing anything stupid, we would have moved Elena and our twins away from here for good.” He sneered.“That easy? When you haven't even spoken to her yet or even convinced her.”"Well, I never thought telling you would be important. How about Collins Morgan, anything about him?" He asked as he looked at me."Yeah, Achilles was able to gather a little information about him but then, there is something more twisted." I said as I raised my eyebrows."Kingsley never got the message from the founding families but from a lady in the Night wolves pack." I muttered as
Rex's POV."Good morning, Sir." The staff lowered their heads as I made my way inside the building. I had ignored their greetings as I hastily walked down to the elevator and rushed in, I had bumped into Elena who was also rushing out of the elevator too."Darn it!" She cursed as the file she was holding fell to the ground as the papers inside the orange file scattered all over the floor. "I... I'm sorry about that!!" I quickly apologized as I looked at her. She wore a straight face as she looked at me and I could hear her heartbeat racing fast now. We both squatted down together as we bumped into ourselves again as we fell down to the floor. I shut my eyes in frustration as I helped her in gathering the papers before handing it over to her. "Thank you!" She shrugged as she walked past me. "And what file is that?" I couldn't help but ask as I turned around as I looked at her. She paused as she turned around. "I forgot to hand it over to the executives, so I wanted to take it t
Elena's POV The early morning light filtered through the pack house windows and casted a golden glow over the kitchen, while I busied myself with preparing breakfast. It was a calm morning, but I could feel tension in the air. While the battle went on yesterday, Alphonso got captured and what was going to be done with him hadn't been decided yet, but whatever decision was going to be taken will define the pack's future.I stood by the counter, stirring a pot of oatmeal while Kanu and Kiana bickered playfully over the cereal I had given them earlier. Something about their laughter and noise felt comforting and reminded me of the simple life that we almost lost. It was hard to imagine that we managed to pull through, but as I glanced at the family photo, the realisation that we had survived set in.Then, Rex walked in, looking as if he had just woken up, his dark hair a bit ruffled. "It sure smells good in here," he said groggily.I smiled at him. "I'm preparing breakfast obviously, bu
Elena's POV The energy was electric in the pack house. Wolves in human and shifted forms moved around the courtyard with their voices conveying relief and celebration. Despite the tension everyone felt from the battle we endured, everyone felt hopeful and personally, I can't remember the last time I felt that way.Standing near the edge of the crowd while watching as pack members approached Rex to congratulate him, I noticed that he moved slowly as a result of his injuries but his presence was still as commanding as ever. He cemented his role as a leader with each nod of his head and each word he exchanged with them. "Are you okay?" A voice said from my side, breaking me out of my thoughts. Turning sideways, I see that it's Logan."I think so," I replied, my gaze shifting back to Rex."You give off this feeling of someone that's getting ready to run." Logan said with a mischievous smile, though his tone was gentle.That caused a short laugh to escape my lips, "it's just a lot. All o
Elena's POVI woke up to the morning light filtering through the blinds of the hospital room with its soft rays washing over Rex's face. He was still asleep with his chest rising and falling in a steady rhythm. Despite how pale he looked with the bandages wrapped around his chest, he looked like a warrior at rest after fighting a long battle.Leaning back against the chair by his bed with my body still aching from dozing off in an uncomfortable position with my hands still resting on his, unwilling to let go I closed my eyes slightly but the image of Logan walking towards me with some of Rex's blood on his body replayed in my head. The door opened behind me and I turned to see Logan walk in with clean clothes and a smile on his face while carrying two cups of coffee. He smiled at me softly as he approached before placing one of the cups on the small table beside me. "I thought you would need this," he said as he sat down on the other side of Rex's bed."Thanks," I replied gratefully
Elena's POV I was in a room, praying that the battle goes in like favour when a wolf rushed in agitation."What's going on in the battlefield?" I asked hurriedly."We were able to defeat Kingsley but..". "But what?!" I asked impatiently."The Alpha was wounded in battle and is being rushed to the hospital right now." As I heard that, I felt dread overcome me and without a second thought, I grabbed my keys."Marie!" I called out, my voice shaking. "Watch the kids for me. I have to go."Maria frowned in concern, "Elena, hold on!"But I was already out the door, my heart pounding as I drove towards the hospital.The drive to the hospital was a blur with my mind focused on getting to the hospital as fast as I could. The sounds of the radio faded into the background as my thoughts consumed me with the words of the wolf being played over and over again in my mind."What if he doesn't make it?"The very thought of that happening struck me hard at my chest like a punch. I had spent so much
Elena's pov"What if you don't have to?" Alicia asked, "you don't really have to go back to how things were between you two and honestly, I don't think it's a good idea since things were pretty toxic between you two.""That is true." I said with a gentle nod of my head. "So I suggest that you both build something new." She replied.Hearing that, it was as if a door opened up in my mind as I began to seriously consider her opinion.The following morning, the Pack gathered at an open field which was the site of the meeting with every wolf on high alert.Standing before us was Rex with his commanding presence as he addressed the crowd. "Today we are here to fight for the future of our packs. Kingsley and Alphonso have both been controlling us for so long using just fear and manipulation and it's time to put an end to it."In response, everyone cheered in approval with some of them howling. I stood at the edge of the gathering with the women and children while looking for signs of troubl
Elena's POV I, my twins, Marie and Alicia had moved to Rex's pack away from New Kingston. He had figured out that if we remained in New Kingston we'd be easily attacked by Kingsley and his cohorts.His mother was so filled with joy to see us finally return to the pack.Standing at the edge of Rex's pack grounds, I felt the cool air against my skin. All around me were werewolves shifting into their forms and patrolling the perimeter with their scouts running back and forth with one update after the other. Turning sideways, my eyes rested on Rex who was barking orders with authority which was expected since he was an Alpha and knew the weight of his responsibilities.Anyone else standing on the spot I stood would have felt nervous or utterly terrified but I felt oddly calm. I knew what was happening right now wasn't just about survival anymore but about standing for something and protecting the people that matter the most.As I busied myself with my thoughts, a voice broke me out of it
Logan's POVThe air in the safe house was heavy with tension with Zachary pacing the small room with his footsteps creaking rhythmically on the wooden floor. On a table situated by the side, I sat with a map spread out before me as I observed the marked locations which represented Kingsley's growing influence across the packs.Suddenly, the footsteps stopped in front of me which prompted me to raise my head only to see Zachary staring at me. "We don't have much time." He said silently. "Kingsley's plan is already in motion and Alphonso's political might will protect him if we don't act now."Do you think I do not know that?" I asked with a quirked eyebrow. "Of course I do but if we move too soon, we risk exposing our hands too early. We need to hit them where it'll hurt the most-where they least expect us to hit."Zachary folded his arms in response, he didn't look too convinced by my reasoning. "And how do you think we should do that? Kingsley has access to Alphonso's resources, the
Elena's POV Sitting down by the kitchen table, my hands trembled slightly as I stirred my cup of tea with the clanking generated from my spoon hitting the sides of the cup grounding me. It was late in the afternoon and the sun had cast long shadows with golden patterns around the kitchen. As I did that, my mind went to the words Collins uttered the previous night with each word echoing in my head. "Rex won't see it coming. Once he's out of the way, we'll have complete control. Are you worried about Elena? You shouldn't be, She's loyal for now."I couldn't believe what I had just heard. The man I had trusted my life and the life of my kids with, the same man I let into my life had been scheming all along? I could not believe it but the weight of his betrayal pressed heavily against my chest. How could I be so blind"? Gripping the edge of my table to steady myself, I took in deep breaths and I didn't notice one of my kids come close to me. "Mom!"Kanu called, startling me, which ca
Elena's POV.Hearing the faint hum of the coffee machine in the background alongside the sound of the TV and the sound of laughter from Kiana and Kanu should have brought me a sense of peace and comfort but in the particular situation I'm in, it only brought me unease with my hand tightening around my cellphone while I stared at it.I had sent Collins a text a while ago which he had left unanswered and that made me extremely anxious. "Mom!" Kiana shouted, his voice interrupting my thoughts. "Kanu is cheating again and I do not like it!"With a sigh of exhaustion, I dropped the phone into my pocket before turning around and walking into the living room and there stood Kanu on the sofa, triumphantly holding the game controller in his hand and high over his head with Kiana by the side glaring at him with her little hands balled into fists."I am not cheating!" Kanu yelled back, while jumping away as Kiana tried to snatch the controller from him."Okay, that's enough." I said, stepping b