LOGAN'S POV "About five minutes ago, officers in response squad vehicles stormed the mayoral building as you can see. They've used teargas to successfully get rid of the protesters, who have maintained that their protest, albeit, has been a peaceful one."She paused to catch her breath, and it seemed as if Zachary paused with her. He was hanging on her every word, his face scrunched up in anger. "To add to that, we have the chief of police here with us, chief Tom..."I swung my fist at the television before either could control my anger. "That bastard! I already knew he would be the one in charge of such an operation. How dare he!"Mathieu glanced at me, then whispered to me to keep it down. I swore again, disregarding him. Chief Tom, who had the microphone pressed to his face, began to speak. "These protesters might tell you they've been peaceful, but so far, all they've done is to be a nuisance. We've received calls from worried citizens all over the city. The protest can get
KINGSLEY'S POV I was starting to perspire, beads of sweat running down my forehead."Tomorrow, we start the journey to take Alphonso Bohen to prison. Where he deserves to be. For now, I count my losses. You can only threaten us, but you can't silence us. The pen is indeed mightier than the sword! Thank you, and good day!"The correspondent received the microphone, trembling with excitement. "And what a surprising turn of events. You just heard it from the leader of the Anti Alphonso Bohen Movement, Zachary Evans. Apparently..."I switched the television off using the remote, unable to bear it anymore. I stared at the television, unable to comprehend all I had just heard. Court? Jail? What in heaven's name had Alphonso Bohen done this time around?Was this reversible?I glanced at Alphonso Bohen, who looked as if he was guilty. I shook my head just looking at the guilty expression on his face. His face was red with embarrassment, and his eyes seemed to have lost all types of feelin
KINGSLEY'S POV Craig was the first to smile, but a second later, his hand returned to his neck, scratching it confusedly. "What if we can bypass the police and not the FBI?"I laughed. "The FBI hasn't actively investigated a case in New Kingston in years, man. People are actually tired of this city. But they remain for the job opportunities and the beauty that stems from the place."Craig nodded, satisfied with my answer. "And what if it doesn't happen that way? What if something occurs along the line?"I shrugged angrily. "You'll be left to paddle your boat upstream without my help, Alphonso. I can get on the first private plane and find my way back to Cleveland. You're a son of the soil. No matter where you run to, they'll find you."I paused, then went to stand next to the window, looking at the city of New Kingston as the sun began to set. "Look, you might feel as if I am abandoning you, but that is far from it, Alphonso. And I admit, no one is perfect. But at least, if you
Elena's POV "There you go again, with that ridiculous name in your mouth."I grinned at her. "You've never seen me tell you how much I hate the name Clark, have you? Allow me to enjoy my ridiculousness. Thank you. Now come on, carry the mashed potatoes, the trainer will be here soon."Just as we rounded up the laying of the table, there was a knock on the door. Clark answered the door, and it opened, revealing a beautiful woman in a dress and straight hair. She was pretty. I fell in love with her instantly, even though we hadn't spoken to each other. I felt a connection instantly. Which I felt was good for the kids. "Hi, I'm Dahlia Morgan. Can I come in? Oh, I'm sorry, let me get that straight. I'm here for the personal trainer position. If it isn't taken already."Clark shook his head in the negative. "Nope, it isn't. We've been waiting for you. How about you join us for lunch? The kids will be back soon, I had them picked up by their driver."I spoke from where I stood, smili
Elena's POV Dahlia had stopped eating. She was red in the face, and from where I sat, I could see how embarrassed and humiliated she was. Clark, who didn't seem to recognize his boss anymore, sat, shocked as well. "I'm sorry if it came off like that, Mr King..."Rex continued speaking, his voice getting stronger. That was a habit when he was arguing. He wanted to be heard. Every other opinion didn't matter. It was an interview, for crying out loud. Why did he sound as if he was teaching the woman how to do her job?Didn't he know how absurd that sounded coming from him?"All I'm saying is that you should have a well written plan or something of that sort. It matters. However, this is an informal setting, but regardless, it is still your job..."I couldn't bear it anymore. "Come on, cut her some slack, will you, Rex? She's trying her best, but you keep on boxing her into the corner..."He smiled, a sinister smile I knew spelt trouble."I'm doing an interview, Elena. It's just like
KINGSLEY'S POV "You can't leave a man who has only a few months to live on his own, can you? He'll be back. All we have to do is wait. Which I believe is the easiest part."They all nodded. Alphonso looked surprised. He was probably wondering how I had thought of that. Well, he was smart in business, but I was smarter in both. I knew how to handle people and handle business as well. "So, remember, after we gun him down, we make it look like a suicide. It's that easy. Easy peasy, lads. All you have to do is keep your cool. Understand?"They nodded. "Okay, Trey, move the flipping vehicle. It's time to show these AABM delusional folks who they're dealing with!"LOGAN'S POV In the law bar, I drank to my satisfaction, acknowledging that Mathieu had been right. The law bar had the best classics. As we drank, an Uber parked, and out of it stepped a tired looking Zachary. "Done! I've emailed the court order to his house and his office. Tomorrow, Alphonso Bohen doesn't appear before
LOGAN'S POVThe drive was made in silence, each man to his thoughts. For a moment, I wanted to scream in anticipation. The anxiety was killing me. But gritting my teeth, I drove, then stopped at Zachary's house. "Here you go, Zach. Thank you again, for all you do. Without you, this movement would never exist. Thank you, man."He nodded, smiling. "Goodnight lads. And sleep well. We've got a big day tomorrow."I waited till he entered his house before I drove off."You can drop me a few yards to my house. I don't want to wake my dad up. I don't know if he's asleep yet, but sleeping has been so difficult for him lately. I have to help by letting him sleep once he manages to get there."I nodded. He was the most genuine and down to earth person I had ever met. A good man. I stopped the car a few yards to his house, just like he had requested."Your stop, Marcus. Sleep well. I'll see you tomorrow."I drove home in silence, even affording the luxury of whistling. When I got home, the
KINGSLEY'S POV Just as he had predicted, Marcus Hardin's brains were blown over Alphonso's outfit.He dropped the gun, his eyes widening and his jaw dropping in shock. "Yes, you did it!"I said, slapping him playfully but quite painfully on the shoulder. "You're ready to take on the world now, Alphonso Bohen. You should be grateful to me."But the shock hadn't left his face just yet. Leaving him to process his grief and whatever he felt he was going through, I began to attach the suicide note to his hand. It was well crafted, and I had to admit that I had been helped by the internet, but that I didn't know what to do. Marcus had been a very smart man. He had even graduated top of his class in the university. It was only right that he wrote a very well crafted suicide note before he passed away. Smiling, I slapped my hands together to show that we were done with the mission that had taken us a whole five hours to prepare."Well, guys, I'm suggesting a bottle of champagne. I thin
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