LOGAN'S POV Ever since discovering the house where Collins Morgan's sister was living, I felt restless. I wanted nothing more than to make him feel the same pain I felt when he had taken Alicia from me. But first things first, my father. Seeing his posters and his presentation everywhere, I was increasingly irritated. And then, I found out about the AABM.In the Anti Alphonso Bohen Movement, I saw a platform where I could easily make my father pay for making me feel inferior. Wasn't he the same man that had warned me and my friends against going against the government? But here he was, doing the same. I didn't have evidence yet, but I felt and knew that he had something to do with governor Nathan's death. "And on today's news, we have the autopsy results for the death of governor Nathan.."I stood up, incensed. I had been trying to dress up because I wanted to meet with Zachary Evans, the so-called leader of the AABM. But first of all, I knew I had to call him. It was in this pr
Rex's POV We left the station, having cleared the issue of Franklin Creek's death. I enter the car, Clark and the two guards on my heels. I put on the news channel on Clark's phone, then smiled at the headlines I saw. "Well, New Kingston is gradually turning into a gangster video game. Because what is this?" I showed the headlines to Clark, who read it out as he reversed out of the parking lot of the police station. "Governor Nathan's autopsy results; Governor had two bullets lodged in his chest, might not have died by drowning, coroner David Stewart says."Clark read out, then shook his head in sympathy. "It's crazy because once upon a time, New Kingston was a safe place to live. Now, it's a totally different place entirely. You can't live here. It's not safe for citizens and non indigenes alike. I can't even think about the tourists that come to the city on vacation. They'll hate it here, I'm sure."Clark spoke, trying to focus on his driving. I shrugged. "That's the sad real
LOGAN'S POV Eastwood was a beautiful place to live. The lined up trees gave a definition of how good the neighbors took care of their surroundings, and the sidewalk was well taken care of. I parked at the address Zachary Evans had instructed me to, then waited. A few minutes later, the door of the house with the address number opened, and I was with the leader of the Anti Alphonso Bohen Movement in the flesh.He was slender and looked like someone who wouldn't cause any trouble, when in reality, he was the one leading a charge against my own father from becoming governor of New Kingston. "Are you Logan Bohen?" He asked, looking at me suspiciously. I nodded, then stretched forth my hands, indulging in a handshake. He had so much energy, in a way that it was even rubbing off me. "Good, good. Please come in. This matter doesn't have to be disclosed outside. Come in."I followed him gingerly into his house. Zachary Evans house was a duplex that had been newly renovated. Some parts o
LOGAN'S POV Zachary Evans continued speaking, his voice firm and commanding. "That wasn't the painful part. I wasn't paid in full. I sued him, and we went to court. I lost the case, Logan Bohen. I lost it."I swallowed hard, then turned away, unable to see the anger in his face and his eyes. "Now, I'm never going to let him rest. I am Alphonso Bohen's nemesis, and I will be here to see him come down like a stack of cards!"Just then, his wife arrived with a bottle of champagne and two flutes. She dropped it on the table, then disappeared again. When she returned, she had the apple pie and biscuits on a plate as well."Thank you, Mrs Zachary."She smiled sweetly, then rubbed her hands happily. "How do I look, honey?"Zachary Evans' eyes scrutinized his wife, then brought his hand to kiss his lips, before blowing it to her. "Beautiful, as usual.""Thank you." She said with another huge smile, then continued, "I'll be going for the children's parents and staff meeting. Have a good t
Elena's POV I was more than excited. I allowed Collins to cradle my waist, and I wanted to be as close as possible to him as I could. For the first time in my life, I understood the term "showing off my man."I sat down, taking my place next to a reserved table that had already been booked by the ever loving Collins Morgan. He had gotten sweeter since I agreed to go on the date with him, it seemed. "You're going to enjoy every second of this dinner, Elena Toussaint. I want you to remember it forever, you know."He smiled and I had no option than to smile back, a huge smile that showed my appreciation for everything he was doing for him. Him in my life was already a criteria for happiness. The waiter arrived, his shirt and trousers well creased and ironed. If there was something Rex King took seriously, it was his work. And it showed in his employees. Good dress code, good manners. Anything less and you lost your job. I knew that Marie was in the restaurant somewhere, but I didn'
Elena's POV I continued speaking, raising my hand to stop her as she tried to talk as well. "But you seem not to take that into consideration. Look, I just want to have a good time and that's all. And I'll appreciate it if you let me do so."Her face flared up, and her nostrils were suddenly wider than before. "Let you have a good time? Are you listening to yourself, Elena? You came to a restaurant owned by your husband and couldn't even care less if he's inside. This thing you're doing makes him uncomfortable. Have you decided to check in with him? To see how he feels?"I was surprised at her reply. Was Rex King in that restaurant? I hadn't seen him at all. And I wasn't there to spite him. How couldn't she see that?"I never knew that Rex was inside there. I've never tried to make him feel less of a man. All I've wanted to do is have a good time. And if The Eleven can offer that to me, then why refuse to do so? Whatever happened between me and him, it's in the past..."Marie's fac
Rex's POV Clark looked at me, his eyes widened in either fear and surprise, I didn't know which. "What are you going to do, Rex?"I clenched my fists. "I'm going to teach that man a valid lesson he should learn. Never to mess with a King, no matter what."Clark held my hand, but I let go instantly, giving him an accusatory stare. "Whatever you do or say isn't going to stop me, Clark. They need to be taught a valuable lesson, that Collins Morgan needs to be put in his place!"With those words, I began to head towards their table, amidst being cheered by Marie who looked as if she had been waiting her whole life for this showdown. It was high time I took matters into my hands, just like she had been staying since. Elena'S POV I ran a hand through my hair in worry. I wasn't supposed to do so, but I was worried. Marie was talking to Rex, and with every passing minute, Rex looked like a fish that had swallowed the bait. "Anything the matter, Elena?" Collins muttered, then turned. A
Elena's POVCollins spoke first, his brows narrowed into slits. "You're right. I won't stoop so low as to engage this low life in a fight. Let's go, Elena. Waiter! How much is the bill?"Straightening his shirt, I saw Rex King stare at me with a kind of pain I had never seen in his eyes before."Get home on time. Take care of the kids. They deserve that."And with those words, he finally left us. I let out a sigh of relief. That was close. Way too close. LOGAN'S POV "Benjamin, this is Logan Bohen. Remember I called to tell you about him. It's a surprise, brother. This is our huge puzzle. This is the answer to our struggle. Through him, we can achieve that."Benjamin Bell, the owner of The Bell guesthouse stared at me with scrutiny, a cigarette in one hand. He looked as if he hadn't shaved in days, and his hair looked unkempt. When he shook my hand, it was stiff and dry. "Welcome to The Bell, young man. You're Alphonso Bohen's son, aren't you? Well, I'd be damned. I never thought
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