Rex's POV. “You won't believe it, Madame!!” Clark snapped as he sat down on the swivel chair. “So, here it is and how the perfect reunion went.” He snapped as Alice sat down on her swivel chair in her wide office in the King's Real Estate Company. She had this broad smile on as Clark was only being dramatic again. “So, there was this guy, he walked up to the counter and you know what he said?” He asked as he got up from the swivel chair. “No! What did he say.?” Alice responded in a split of a second as she looked at Clark. She smiled broadly as I couldn't stop admiring her well arranged Auburn hair. I still couldn't get how Clark turned from a high school friend to my beta and then, to a son and I hate when they plot behind my back. But then, that wasn't something I should be worried about because he was my most trusted ally. “Hey, uhmm… Elena.""Liam. Liam Bohen." "I noticed you when I came in. You know, I could talk to your manager and maybe, I could drop a big tip for you
Liam Bohen’s POV. “How long do I have to wait? I am already 20 years old, father.” I growled as I paced about the room. “How long do I have to wait before you pass on your power to me? I should be the one ruling the pack already, father!!” I growled angrily this time around.“You are just 20 and I happen not to be old. You have a lot to learn.” Alphonso snapped as he rolled his eyes. "A lot to learn?" I scowled as I looked at him. "If only you ever listened to me, I would have been able to defend myself from that pathetic Alpha who embarrassed me in front of everyone. I couldn't even stay back. I had to leave the jamboree out of shame." I snarled as I punched the wall."An Alpha?" Alphonso's voice deepened immediately."And you know what he said?" I chuckled scornfully as I looked at my father who was approaching his sixties and yet, wouldn't let a fresh blood rule."He said, “a Bohen's request was declined!!” This is our territory, father. We belong to New Kingston and we are the
Elena’s POVI felt my heart fluster as I watched how he stood there in the dark. He was the last person I was expecting to see come to my rescue from the hands of this god-damned asshole. "Was he stalking me?" I blushed while covering my exposed boobs with my torn top. "How come he was here at this hour? Shouldn't he be at home? Maybe, probably resting or…""How many times do I have to say this to you? I hate repeating myself, young man!!" He said in a light growl as I could hear his bones cracking."Was he changing into his wolf?" I snapped as I remained still, looking at his domineering figure that remained unmoved in the dark. Seeing those red eyes made my wolf feel safe. It felt like nothing had changed in those five years. "Are you insane?" I brushed off my shoulder as I looked at Liam who was literally freaking out like he was going to explode the next minute. "I will spare you tonight again but the next time I see you this close to my…"He quickly paused as he left a growli
Rex's POV. I couldn't let anything happen to her. And the thought of anyone getting close to her was way more provoking than I ever imagined. “Where is your coat?” Clark asked the moment I walked in.“Did you even sleep today?” He asked again as he looked directly into my eyes that were now heavy.How could I sleep when all I did was follow my two beautiful little kids everywhere. I couldn't allow any harm to come to them. And standing right there, I never knew when I smiled as I remembered how they were playing earlier today. I wished I could step out from where I hid all through watching them and have them in my arms but then, it was still going to be for a short while.“Seriously? Smiling right now is pretty much insane of you, Rex!!” Clark sneered, bringing me back to reality.“You know what, I made some broccoli omelet and erm… yeah, rice and soy sauce as well. You look dehydrated as well.” He scoffed as he rolled his eyes as he continued with the movie he was watching. “I thi
Rex POV.I couldn’t get my mind away from her yet and just no matter how hard I tried to. “Not again!!” I groaned as I brushed off the thought from the previous night.“How could I have forgotten to take my phone from the jacket?” I cursed as I looked at myself in the mirror. I couldn’t control my thoughts.I screamed even more as I remembered how I had dragged her gently as I walked her down to the front of her residential building before I left. “Rex? How many hours will it take you to get done? We need to be on our way already to the hotel, come on!!” Clark scowled as he banged the door.“I could just get a new phone, you know it, Clark!!” I shrugged as I brushed my hair down with my hand as I turned on the shower. And in a few minutes, I was done as we drove down to The Eleven.“Damn!!” Clark grinned as he sighted her from afar. “There she is, Rex. She is indeed beautiful, or wait, is she aware that you were going to come around today to pick up your phone?” He asked as he paused
Elena's POV.“What was that for back there, Marie? You know Rex is the last man I ever want to set my eyes on. And you literally supported him back there over me, Marie.” She said as she sighed, exhaling sharply as she looked away. “Come on, Elena. You just have to give him a listening ear. Can’t you see how hard he is trying to get back into your life.”“And that is exactly what I don’t want. He doesn't expect me to just let him back into my life and also to my children’s life. For five good years, I struggled to survive, five years of struggling to get over his betrayal. How could he? He broke me when I trusted him the most. What if after he gets the chance in, he still ends up cheating on me, Marie?” She interrupted Marie as she whined as Marie stood still. “How do you feel when they grow up to know that the man they called their friend was all along their biological father? Don’t you think they end up hating you for not allowing them to grow up with their father? You are going f
Rex's POV.I drove into the garage as I rushed out to open her door as well. Clark had given me a thumbs up thrice already. "F*ck!!" I growled as I ignored him. "He will definitely get seen and what next? Ruin my perfect night with Elena." I snapped as I pressed the elevator's button as we used it to get to the top floor. "Welcome!" I said with a smile as I opened the door as she walked in. I felt my heart racing really fast now and at some point, I felt this was completely a wrong idea."Here! Have a seat." I muttered as I stood directly opposite her now. I loved how beautiful her lipstick was and it perfectly suited her red gown and brown hat, which hung one-sided. "How have you been?" I finally broke the silence as I looked at her. I felt her heartbeat pause for a while as she raised her eyebrows, looking right into my eyes which only made my heart to flutter again. I gradually felt uneasy again. I was getting nervous."I have been fine." She responded briefly, still had a
Rex's POV.I quickly prepared pasta with bacon which happened to be my favorite dish with eggs and added parmesan cheese I had bought earlier on. Did I fail to mention that she was the reason I fell in love with bacon and scrambled eggs? And when she left, I had to fall for Clark's bacon. He was a pretty good cook. I looked at her as she ate and every time I had something to say, I always had no other option than to let it slide. I couldn't stand ruining our dinner today. No way!! I exhaled sharply as I kept looking at her."Did she love it?" I muttered as I waited to hear her compliments like before. During my time off work, we spent time together in the kitchen, learning and trying different dishes.I couldn't wait to welcome my first child into the world and then my second and third, but then, it never came. Looking at her right now, I wished I was patient enough. If I was just a little more patient, I wouldn't have lost her. I wouldn't have been here in New Kingston, leaving
Kingsley's POV I was happy with his answer. If he wanted it as much as I wanted it, then we were getting it. I wanted him to know it as well. "The exact thing I wanted to hear. If you want this Governorship as much as I want it, then we're getting it. You're the perfect leader for this city, Alphonso. I've watched you, and you deserve to be more than just a millionaire. You're a born leader. Now, select a date to announce your candidacy."I watched him while he thought about it, glancing briefly at his laptop to probably check the calendar and his schedule. He thought briefly, then looked at me with the confidence of a man that had just discovered his purpose. "Tomorrow will do just fine."I nodded with a smile. The Governorship throne was within our reach. It was only a matter of time now. Rex's POVAs the bakery equipment was being moved out, I sat across from it in a restaurant, a cup of iced tea in one hand, and tacos in the other. "I still can't think of a perfect gift, Cla
Rex's POV Bruce McNeil adjusted his Italian suit, then continued speaking, his hands gesturing as he did so. "My men will start moving the bakery tools and equipment as soon as possible."I shook his hand firmly. We had a deal.As soon as Bruce McNeil and his men were out of earshot, Clark was beside me in an instant. "A hundred and fifty grand, Rex? That was way too much. How are we going to recover that?" That was his job. Even though he was a little bit harsh, I was okay with it. It was his job to guide me and protect me if need be. "We might not recover it, but I'm definitely not allowing any harm to befall my kids and Elena. We're the only ones they have, Clark. We need to protect them."With those words, I ended the conversation, prompting him to focus on the documents that were being brought in. I was going to do anything to protect my children and Elena, even if it was at the expense of a few dollars. KINGSLEY'S POVAs soon as the phone was found, I began making calls.
Rex's POVWell, it seemed I was in luck. Without waiting for an answer from the woman, I made my way towards the figure in an Italian suit, ignoring the guards around him. I was instantly shoved by the guard next to him, who did nothing to hide the revolver that he now had in his right hand."Hey, hey, hey. Easy on him, Crawford. Young man, who are you? I'm sorry, but you don't just walk up to people anymore, the city we live in is a mess."I smiled, then faced him squarely, ignoring the guard whose name I had just discovered was Crawford. "I'm Rex King, sir. And I've been trying to reach you for the past week."His eyes flew open, widening as soon as he heard my name. "Rex king? One of the greatest alphas to come out of the land of Cleveland? I'm sorry, it has been a very hectic week. You own The Eleven, right? When I heard that it was bought by a new entrepreneur, I was confused. Until I heard the name. You're a legend, man."I smiled at Clark, then shrugged."Thank you, Mr Bruc
COLLINS'S POVI nodded, agreeing with Dahlia. I knew a few vendors, the man that I had purchased my bike from, he was a friend. Carl McDonald. He had a lot of good cars in stock. I could get a cheap deal from him. Even if it wasn't cheap, I was still going to get it. Dahlia was right. Maybe it was going to be alright if I spiced up Elena's life a bit. "I think that's a good idea, Dahlia. That's a clear and obvious reason why I came to you. You know, these kinds of things, it's always been better when you ask a woman. You're a woman like she is."Dahlia outstretched her arms, a huge smile on her face. "Well, what can I say? You know I did work like that once for a man, helping him decide gifts to get his wife while they worked on their reconciliation process. I'm guessing that's where I developed my talent for knowing the specific gifts to give out to people."I dropped the empty bottle of sprite after downing the contents. Then I yawned. "I think I'll be leaving now, Dahlia. And
COLLINS'S POVWhile the news of the Governor's plane crash made its rounds around the city, I paid a visit to the house I had secured for Dahlia, my sister and her children to live. I just had to knock once, and the door was opened by Dahlia herself, dressed in an apron that was stained thoroughly with dough. She smelt of eggs, flour and milk, and I knew why. It was Saturday, and she was probably having a cookout with the kids, a practice that our mother had employed when we were younger. "Collins! We've not seen you in days! Where have you been? How have you been? Children, it's your uncle. Uncle Collins is here!"I smiled at the excitement in her voice, wondering how she was going to feel if I suddenly told her that I had been involved in the crash that had landed the Governor's plane in the river. "Well, you know what they say. I went on a personal retreat. I went to discover a bit of myself.""Uncle! Welcome uncle Collins!" It was Felix, his loud voice making my ear hurt momen
Rex's POV"I think I should see my grandchildren one more time before going to Cleveland. What do you think, Rex? They deserve to know that their grandma is leaving. And Elena too, bless her poor soul."It was my mother's voice, and I tried to ignore the fact that I wanted her gone already. Her being around only complicated things. With the death threats I was receiving, the insecurity of the state and the upcoming elections, things were surely going to get messy. "These eggs are so good. Everything in general, you know. With Clark here, you don't need a chef around. You don't need these helpers, you know." She said again, dumping the eggs into her mouth.We were in the dining room, I sat at the head, Clark beside me, and my mother directly opposite me. A few years ago, the dining room would've been filled with my wife and two children. But at the moment, I didn't even know if they belonged to me. "Thank you, Mrs King." Was Clark's curt reply. "You know, mum, you've been talking
Rex's POV The line went dead, and I stared at the phone in my hand. No matter how hard I tried, I could see that she was hell bent on making sure that those boundaries were felt and were put in place. Was there still hope when it came to her? Clark and my mother seemed to still believe, but I knew I had stopped believing a long time ago. Just then, the door opened, revealing Clark. He was dressed in a flannel shirt and jeans, two brown paper bags in his hands. He was supposed to get us specially prepared Chinese food from a Chinese restaurant, and I wondered why he had taken so long. "Come on, man. What has taken you so long? How's the food? I hope it's scorching hot, I need it that way."He nodded, then handed a pack to me which I accepted willingly. "I went to see Marie along the road. Decided to tell her the dangers lurking. She deserves to know. At least, one of them has to. And we can trust her not to tell Elena, but keep an eye on the kids as well. Which to me, is satisfac
MARIE'S POV "Death threats?" I managed to voice out, my words coming out in the form of a croak. It was tiring. I could only imagine the reaction of Elena if she heard such news. She was going to go hysterical with worry. "It's actually connected to Rex, but they want to harm the twins. Not on my watch, Marie. I would rather die than see anything happen to those children, Marie. And I won't take it lightly on anybody I catch around them." He paused when the waiter arrived with the iced tea. I accepted it with a smile, sipping instantly. The chilliness and the flavor hit me, and I recognized that the news I had just received had made me slightly dehydrated."However, we're making plans. Serious plans. At the moment, we've decided to take the bakery just opposite the house. From there, I believe that we can strictly monitor the house and pounce on anybody around it."It sounded like a good plan. I was scared. Not even for my life, but the life of the little kids and the life of Elen
Elena's POV"Well, that simply means you're the mother of special children, Elena." Marie began, looking at me as I tried in vain to reshape the biscuits that had seemed to go badly because the dough hadn't been well prepared. "Yes, I know that. They've always been special children from the start, Marie. I know you remember that. The problem now is their father. Is he a special man? I doubt it. He didn't believe me even though he knew the love we shared was extremely genuine. Forgiveness is hard, Marie."I managed to complete, staring at the biscuits before I put them into the oven. Marie was beside me in an instant, tickling me. "I know that forgiveness is hard, but he's the mother of your kids, Elena. You have to consider that. Since he saw you, he's done nothing but try to be a good father, and also have you on his side in support as well. But I can't tell if you're going to support him..."Something inside of me snapped. Why did everybody derive joy in telling me what to do all