Rex's POV.And just as expected, I drove into my apartment as I saw the cops in their vehicle. "Oh! There they are!!" Clark snapped as he drew my attention to their parked car at the other end of the garage. I raised my eyebrows as I saw Jack who leaned on the front of the car as he was smoking, giving off all these mafia men looks. I parked in and the moment they spotted me, they stepped down from the car and Jack, he remained unmoved in his position as he continued with his cigarette.He finally threw it to the ground as he crushed it with his right shoe. "Oh! Here you are." He said with a grin on his face. He walked up close to me as he looked me right into my eyes. "Here to put those cuffs on me?" I scoffed as I brushed off my nose with my right thumb. "An early big business deal? That sounds new and smart of you!!" He said as he looked at me."I play strategic business. I have been keeping tabs on The Eleven for years now and I knew it was the right time to make an offer an
Logan's POV.It was a cold Friday night, the least expected night to be this cold as it has been sunny throughout the day. I was super excited knowing that all that was left for Alicia Carlson was to resume work as my personal assistant.I was now the only surviving son of my father, the most powerful Alpha in New Kingston and as his rightful heir now, despite the fact that I was just 18 years old was that, he would teach me the ways of an Alpha and also, how to run his empire, the Bohen's Bureau, so that when he is gone, power doesn't fall into the hands of another. He was completely against me choosing a nobody, a lowlife girl who had no better background or prior experience to the position of a personal assistant but then, it was my choice to decide now because he never wanted to watch me lose interest in taking after his empire. It was meant to be a private burial as we finally laid Liam Bohen to rest. And the same way he was gone, Amber was gone too without a trace. I dialed
Logan's POV.I saw the shock on her face the moment I announced to her that Liam Bohen was dead and that's who we were all here to bury. “Liam Bohen!?” She exclaimed in shock as she looked at me. “When did he die? How did he die? How come no one knew of it? Even the media never publicized it, why?”She went on asking me four questions which I kept count of. I raised my eyebrows as I looked at her and our eyes met again.“He died a few days back. He was murdered. We decided to keep it a secret for now and from today, this very minute, you are now a part of this secret because you are my personal assistant.” I responded as I smiled briefly.“It is a position that only a pack member occupies. So, consider yourself as family now.” I added as I looked away.Some men loyal to my father were seen digging the grave where Liam would be laid to rest and on the other end, my father stood there with a few of the elders, they were all neatly dressed in pinstripe black suits like some crazy, psyc
Rex's POV.I woke the next morning as I felt the whole excitement that was still building up in my body. I couldn’t wait to be close to Elena. I felt this was where things got to go well with us and eventually, being able to convince her to return back to the pack with our kids. “Hello, good morning, Rex!” Clark greeted the moment he walked inside my room. “So what are your plans for today? You know you now have a responsibility here as well and you have to be there every day as well because there is a lot to get done.” He said as he opened the curtains, letting the sun pierce into the room.I yawned, stretched my body as I got up from the bed and rushed into the bathroom to brush my teeth and then I showered next and got all dressed up.“Huh? Done already? How come you are this fast?” Clark gasped in shock as he looked at me. “Just a few minutes ago, I walked in there, opened the curtains and watched you go in to brush your teeth and now, you are fully dressed. Surprising, you know!
Alicia's POV."So how was it? Come on, tell me, Alicia." Amelia shuddered as she kept on poking me. "It was nothing." I responded as I stared at her."Then where did he take you out to? You think I wouldn't find out? So now you keep things away from me? What happened to us being besties?" She scowled as she looked at me."Come on, Amelia!! Can you not start now? Trust me when I say, I had a really stressful night and he just took me to his place to introduce me to his family because I was now his personal assistant." I responded as I looked at her. There was absolutely no way I could bring myself to telling how that Liam Bohen was dead. I still had some difficulty in believing that he was dead not until I saw him lying in the casket. Throughout that night, throughout the burial, I felt nothing but pity. I guess in the long run, I may see a whole new impression on who they are. Yesterday, they all looked like saints. I guess karma was only paying them for all the crimes they had co
Alicia's POV"Yayyyy!! Go, babyyy!!" She screamed at the top of her voice and when I looked, Logan was now winning with a shocking difference of 10 votes. "And guess who is the Prom king?" She sang excitedly and repeatedly. "Logan is the Prom king." She chuckled as she looked at me. "But, who will be his Prom king?" She turned to me as she wore a smile. "Guess, you won't be lucky because they just changed the rules, suggestions can come in and he gets to choose." She winced."Come on, don't be dramatic, Amelia. I never mentioned having interest in becoming a prom queen, so why that look?" I sighed as I got up."I don't want Jessica Winterfalls or any of her girls to become the Prom queen because if they do, trust me, my gram story won't rest for a year and my prom night will only get ruined. But imagine if you become the Prom queen, come on, I'll be on cloud 9 throughout the party." She scowled."I guess we have to patiently wait till night before we get to know who he will choose f
Amelia's POV.The hall had red and white ribbons that stretched from different newel posts in the tall building.The hall was lustrous, as the chandelier in the hall lit the hall. And the area was well surrounded by cops which was brought by the school authority. The hall became noisy as students began trooping in. They came in pairs like it was some big and expensive party and they took Uber and few drove in their cars, not minding how it was even if it was not the flashiest cars trending. "Come on, Alicia. You just have to put on these!!" I snapped as I dropped the short red gown on my bed. "This is too short, Amelia." She complained as she remained reluctant to put it on. "And also, the shoulders are exposing. This is me being completely naked tonight, Amelia. I will just stick with my baggy trousers and top." She sighed."And what next? Those sneakers again? Tonight? Hell no, Alicia." I opposed strongly as I wasn't intending to let her have her way. "But you agreed that i was
Alicia’s POVEyes fell on us as we walked down on the red carpeted floor. I felt cold chills in my spine as we walked down. I shrugged as I kept looking down like I was scared. "Come on, my love…""What?" I felt myself sprawling inside like I was about falling apart. "Did he just call me 'love.' Is he trying to flirt with me?" I snapped as I raised my head a bit to see how much is left before we get to the chair meant for us as the prom king and queen."Can you keep your heart calm at least? I can hear how fast it is pounding right now. Are you shy? Oh! Nervous?" He asked as he looked at me.I raised my head as I looked at him. He was wearing a broad smile. He was used to the spotlight lifestyle, not me.Right now, I was feeling all tense. I prayed the ground could just open and swallow me. "Or, are you scared of someone here? Is anyone threatening you, my love?" He asked in a considerate tone as he paused.I stopped too as I raised my eyes. I looked at him and I felt my heartbeat s
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