LOGAN'S POVStanding in the cemetery with my friends, I could see almost half of the entire city that was New kingston. I hadn't known that uncle Jayson had been popular. But I smiled regardless. People were more popular in death, than they seemed to be alive. I stared at Helen McKinsey who brought me a glass of champagne. I accepted, taking note of her father who was smiling with a few other corporate lawyers, their hands in the pockets of their three piece suits. “Your father. What's he onto? He looks as if he's arguing with those men.”Helen shrugged. In her hand was also a flute that contained champagne. She had managed to get it out of the Botech van that we had all come in. “He's looking to expand his firm. And he wants to employ more lawyers. The best ones, actually. You know how he is.”I drank my champagne, then shook my head. “Trying to employ more lawyers in a city that doesn't even acknowledge that there is a Justice system in place is wild. The police don't care. Jay
Kingsley's POVI only had to wait a few hours before the governor's schedule arrived. It wasn't difficult to get. I was a man who could pull a lot of strings without even having to move a lot. And that was what I had done. I had gotten the governor's schedule for the entire week without having to move a muscle. People knew Kingsley the great from Cleveland, but people underestimated his power. I controlled a pack, I controlled the streets. And now, I was setting my eyes on New Kingston. And I was going to make sure I conquered it. If not because of anything, because of the fact that my rival and the man I hated most lived in it. Rex King. “This is good work, Trey. Very good. I underestimated you. I knew you were going to get it eventually, but getting it in hours, that's beautiful.”Trey nodded. He was one of my men that controlled the northern district of New kingston. I had sent him to get the governor's schedule because he was friends with the governor's secretary and she was i
Kingsley's POVThe men in the room looked as if they had seen a ghost. I didn't blame them. I would've looked the same way if someone said he wanted to attack the governor and he wanted to do so by hijacking his jet. “There are numerous ways to achieve our goal. Why should we go for the hardest of them all?”Trey was the first to speak out. I smiled, then took another drag from my pipe. Marijuana was good for the system sometimes, I acknowledged. Just taking it in made me feel extremely good. “The hardest of them all is why I'm called Kingsley The Great for a reason. They know me in Cleveland. But I can't say the same for New kingston. In my life, I've always told myself that I have every right to conquer every place I go to. New Kingston shouldn't be any different. I won't only conquer, I will take what doesn't belong to me as well. And my opps? They'll have no other choice but to watch me do so. I'm going to make them get scared whenever they hear my name, my friends.”I smiled a
LOGAN'S POV“Come on, man, you've got to be joking. Did he really do that? Are you saying that Collins Morgan went ahead to strike even when his claims had no evidence attached to it?”It was Peterson, standing next to me in the Botech lab, waiting for my answer. Was there an answer to give? As far as I was concerned, there was no answer to give. We had attacked the six first. I had seen this coming, but why did it have to be Alicia?“I will never forgive myself if anything happens to her, Peterson. In all of this, she's innocent. I tried to keep her away from the spotlight as much as I could. But now, there she is, holed up in a place she doesn't know because of my foolishness.”Owen shrugged. Out of all my friends who had heard the news, he was the least disturbed. He looked as if he didn't care, and at some point, I was beginning to wonder if he did. “We had definitely gone too far with that Russian Mafia. We shouldn't have done that. I was against it from the beginning. Attacking
LOGAN'S POV Amelia stared at me, nothing else but hatred stemming out of her nostrils and every other pore in her body. It was obvious that she hated me and wanted absolutely nothing to do with me. She continued speaking.“But I know it's your lifestyle that brought Alicia where she is today. I asked an officer, and he told me briefly of how many enemies you and your father have. He said he was suspecting that whosoever kidnapped Alicia was doing it to get back at you. You're nothing but a sick man, Logan. And you can have the grocery store for all I care!”With those words, she sauntered out of the room and I was left alone, looking at the screen door. Was I going to ever see Alicia again?KINGSLEY'S POVBy ten o'clock, the entire members of the six, the secret brotherhood and the combined members of each pack and their best warriors were packed into two vans. I sat in the first van, trying to believe that everything was going to go according to plan. I was Kingsley The Great, an
KINGSLEY'S POV“How do you do, soldier?” I asked, smiling at him and hoping secretly that he wasn't a werewolf. If he was, I was going to have to kill him. Scrutinizing his heartbeat and his eyes, I was satisfied because he wasn't. He had the normal heartbeat of a human, and normal pupils as well. “Mr. Ferguson didn't tell us that there were going to be too many sightseeing visitors. How many are you guys? A dozen?”I shrugged, knowing that telling the truth was the best option. “Well, two dozen, to be frank.”“Two dozen? My goodness! Nobody comes in that much all in the name of sightseeing. I'll have to ring up Mr Ferguson and let him know.”While he retrieved his cell phone from his pocket and conversed with Mr Ferguson, he went to the open side doors of the vans, using a bright torchlight to scan the inhabitants.“Here you go, Mr Ferguson wants to talk to you.”He handed me the phone, and I tried to control the anger building up inside of me. I desperately wanted to tear him apa
Rex's POV “A lot of people come in here and I tend to forget. Mrs King? Your amazing recovery baffles me. You have a very strong bloodline, just like you said. And your skin, one of the best and toughest I've ever dealt with in the werewolf department.”I watched my mother grin from ear to ear. “I said it, a King cannot be killed by a common silver bullet. I'm stronger than that.”The doctor nodded, acknowledging her gloating. “Well, Mrs King, congratulations. You'll be discharged tomorrow. I've added the part that your busy schedule will not permit you the time to remain in the hospital. That being said,you can do your rehabilitation at your son's house, or Cleveland. Any of them that suits you better.”I watched my mother smile, then pump her fist in the air in celebration. She was trying to tell me that she was more of a king than I was, I guessed. The doctor exited the room, and I was left with my mother who was demanding her phone which was charged across the wall. Clark went
LOGAN'S POVWhen I managed to leave the Botech lab, it was late. I entered my car, then gunned the engine, driving the car as fast as it could go. My once pleasant life had transformed overnight. I was being attacked by a man that threatened to destroy my reputation, and I also regretted not having time for the woman who cared about me so much. As soon as I got to the Bohen's household, I pressed my hand down on the horn. The guard in detail peeped out of his window, then proceeded to open the gates as soon as he could.I drove into the grounds of the huge mansion, then found my way up the elevator which led me to my room. The room was pitch black and silent, that was why when I switched on the bulb and saw my father, Alphonso, sitting comfortably on my bed, I shrieked. "Dad! You scared me."He smiled, and I saw a brief glimpse of the man my father had been years ago, a smiley man that hadn't been burdened by the pressures of becoming a multi millionaire. "Just trying to relive 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