~AZALEA~My heart raced with unanswered questions as I waited for August to step out and tell me this was all a prank.He had left the packhouse, but I never expected him to have returned with Zoe. I thought he said he never liked her. I paced about restlessly, my mind racing with endless thoughts and what-ifs.While I was still trying to figure out what to do next, the door screeched open and Zoe stepped out, striding majestically towards me like she owned the house.She let out a menacing smile, arms crossed. “I see the king's favorite is having a great time staying here all alone. I thought you were going to join us for some fun.” She said, her voice dripping with mockery.My jaw clenched and the anger in me boiled. I was trying so hard not to do something stupid to her.I looked on silently, masking my anger with a subtle frown. Zoe really had some guts to stand before me and say those words to me. But that was not the point right now. The fact still remains that August was in t
~AZALEA~“You are going nowhere, Azalea. Step back!” He yelled, his hand clutched firmly around my neck. I gasped for air, screaming endlessly for help but none came. He eventually left me, but not before he had made sure that the gates were locked and out of my reach.“Last I remember, you are still my mate. You are mine and nothing or no one can stop that!”“You already have Zoe, of what use am I to you?” I asked, tears already filling the brim of my eyelids. He grabbed my wrists firmly, and I struggled to get out of his grip, but all efforts seemed futile. “Let me go! I no longer want to be with you.”“In your wildest dreams, sweetheart.” His loud voice filled the air. Merely staring at him, I couldn't help but shudder in fear. Everything seemed to have changed about him. He was no longer the sweet Alpha I used to know and love back in the days.He looked more like a stranger to me right now—someone I couldn't even tell what his next move would be.His eyes narrowed and he furrowe
~AUGUST~I ran out of the manor as soon as I heard the guard's announcement. As I left, I couldn't help but wonder what the problem might be this time.Upon arriving at the gate, my eyes widened at the person standing before me. Gray was standing right in front of me, and the most surprising part of it all was that he didn't look like he had come to cause trouble.He was as calm as a storm, and I couldn't help but stare at him in awe. “Gray?” I muttered slowly, trying to be sure I wasn't actually dreaming. He nodded, a welcoming smile on his lips. He stretched his hand for a handshake and I immediately grabbed his hand, not thinking twice.“May I come in?” He asked, gesturing towards the entrance. “Of course! After you.” I said in excitement as I made the way for him to pass. I was quick to notice the shocked expression on Azalea's face the moment Gray walked into the manor. She fidgeted, hands trembling as she suddenly lowered her head.To my utter surprise, Gray ignored her com
~AZALEA~My eyes traveled from where Gray was, then to August, my heart racing with fear. How was I supposed to explain to them that he was one of my father's workers? They would surely rip me apart for being related to their killers.I gulped hard, noticing August's hands clenched into fists. I was aware of the fact that he now despised me badly, following Zoe's reappearance into his life.I lowered my head and took a second glance at the corpse, terror washing over me. Realizing the kind of trouble I would put myself into if I attested to the fact that I knew who this man was, I came to the conclusion that I would deny him.That seemed to be the only way out of this looming trouble. There was no way they would find out if I lied to them, right?“I don't know who this is.” I said, masking my initial fear with boldness.August exchanged puzzled glances with Gray, their faces shone with disbelief.Doubt was written all over August's face, but he chose not to go further with the questio
~AZALEA~He turned to face me, a mischievous smile creeping on his lips. “From the picture which I have just shown you all, it's obvious Azalea here is related to the man in the picture. And since the man in question is a human hunter, I suspect she is working with him underground, and is obviously planning to get us all captured.”The hall erupted into a loud noise as everyone turned their gazes on me, their mouths wide agape.It felt like the whole world was crumbling on me as their stares lingered around me.I slowly turned to face August, and I was met with the coldest reaction I have ever received.His face stiffened, his jaw clenched in anger as his eyes remained glued to me. “Azalea, is this true? Tell me this is all a joke.” He yelled, anger seeping through his voice.I was both ashamed and frightened by his words. I lowered my head in fear, unable to clear my name off these accusations, because they were actually true.But how was I ever going to say that to them? How was I g
~AUGUST~This was the highest humiliation I had ever received in my lifetime, and I swear never to let it slide this time.Zoe was right about Azalea after all, but I was so blinded, thinking she was only speaking from a side of hatred and anger. As soon as the guards had locked Azalea in the dungeon, I dismissed the rest of the pack members, rescheduling the meeting for another date when I must have made my decision on what to do next concerning her.But something surprising happened after she had been locked up—Gray, who used to be solely against me, was now weirdly close to me and always visited my packhouse more frequently than I can count.It got so strange to the point that he became a vital part of us in no time. Everyone in the pack respected him and sang his praises for saving the pack from such a huge damage despite our differences.Things took a great turn following Azalea's detainment in the dungeon. It was as though she had been a barrier hindering the pack's progress al
~GRAY~That was a close catch, I guess. My legs trembled as August questioned me repeatedly. I felt hot within me and I prayed silently that he doesn't find out about anything that happened between Zoe and I.Well, it was as though the moon goddess listened to my prayer instantly. The fact that he didn't bother anymore with the questions was what baffled me most.He instantly gave up asking further the moment I made him understand that Zoe was no longer in the packhouse.I couldn't imagine what would have become of me if he had found out that Zoe and I had a hand in everything that was happening to Azalea at the moment.I heaved a deep sigh of relief as I saw him off to the gate, and as soon as he had left, I dashed into the manor to fetch Zoe.“You have to leave right away because he is just on his way to the packhouse, and he would be worried about you if he gets there and doesn't find you.” I explained as soon as I saw Zoe come out of her hiding place.Her eyes rolled in panic as t
~AUGUST~Barely a few minutes after I had returned back to the packhouse, the guards ran up to me and announced Azalea's disappearance.At first, I didn't believe it, but when I got into the dungeon and saw things for myself, reality hit me hard. She was indeed missing! Where could she have gone?Panic coursed through me as I made up my mind to seek Gray's assistance on this. He was obviously in the best position to help me at this point.But I was disappointed instead as I was met by his absence when I finally arrived at his packhouse.“He made a trip into the woods with some of the guards, and we're not sure when he would return.” His guards had said to me.I felt disappointed, desperation clawing at my veins. I made up my mind to wait for him. He was my only hope left and there was no way I could leave without seeing him. I can't even imagine it.Barely a few minutes after I had made up my mind to wait, I was alerted by some footsteps, as though a group of people were approaching u
Logan's POVIt took all the efforts I could muster not to tear the stupid guy apart, if I wasn't surrounded by humans I would have broken his skull. After getting paranoid and almost killing my men for negligence I was able to track down Isabella to a night party of all places when I was scared to death that the rogues might have caught up with her. “You are coming with me!” I carried her and threw her on my shoulder.I signalled to Fraa k stop the students from taking videos and to get me her things. “You are…. making me dizzy…freak.” She blabbed as she hit my back.“Stop it!” I gritted my teeth in anger.She didn't stop hitting me and when I thought that was all,I felt something hot on my back and I froze when I caught the scent. I shut my eyes trying to contain the anger that was building up and not to growl in a public place.“Oops…I vomited.” She giggled and I lost it.I spanked her butt and she cried out.I opened the door of the car and threw her in before strapping her to the
Isabella's POV“Are you sure they aren't following us again?” I whispered to Mandy.“I think the coast is clear.” She whispered back.After Logan dropped me off and I went through a series of questions from Mandy about what happened, I got to know that some were following me. So we came up with a plan and we are able to shake them off me.“Are they from Mr Logan?” Mandy asked.“I don't know.” I answered.Although he said something about his rivals that are after me,he didn't say anything about sending his men to watch me.“What should we do now? We can't keep hiding in a corner?’ I signed,my legs were already aching due to too much bending.“Should we go to Felix for help?” Mandy asked.“That's the first place Logan would look for me.” I dismissed.“Yeah . that too.” She pouted.Mandy suddenly gasped and I looked at ten front in fear, thinking the men had caught up until she tapped my shoulder and smiled.“I have an idea but might not sit well with you.” She told me.“Hit me.” I respo
Logan's POVI have never seen someone as stubborn as Isabella,she kept ranting about how I got her life messed up and wanted to go home after I had clearly explained that she was in danger. Funny enough how my wolf loves everything about her,I had to keep him in check when he kept on hammering to mark her and claim her as his.I opened the door to the room slowly,I wanted to wake Isabella up but noticed that she was up already and was dressing. I couldn't peel my eyes off her body,my eyes trailed up her spine until it landed on a mark on her left shoulder.It was a crescent moon mark.“Heyyyyyy!!” Isabella threw her clothes at me.I looked away from her,but still pondered on what I had seen. I cleared my throat when Isabella stomped her feet on the ground.“I'll drop you off at school.” I told her before walking out.“Pervert!!” She yelled at me as I left.She came out after she was fully dressed and prepared,I caught her stealing glances at me when our eyes met she hissed.“So have
Isabella's POVMandy paced around fuming furiously,my eyes followed her movement almost making me dizzy. She paused and held her head with force like she was feeling a pang on her head.“But you know it's actually a tricky offer.” She bit her finger.“I know right.” I sighed. “He offered to pay your tuition also.” I told her and she gasped.I didn't know what came over that made me snap at Logan like that,I know I'm not rich but I just felt threatened when he said those words it made me look cheap like he could just buy me.“Why don't we give it a second thought?” Mandy teased and I glared at her.“I already made things clear to him,I still don't get why he wanted me,there are tons of girls that would gladly do more than that for him regardless of what he's offering.”“That's true…it's kind of suspicious though.”“Hey, that reminds me! we are going to Richardo's birthday party right?” “I'll pass.” I shook my head.Mandy was about to retort when we heard a knock on the door,we looked
Logan's POVI paused and picked the telephone that was ringing.“Yes?” “There is a woman here Isabella, said you asked her to come up.”My secretary asked.“Let her in.” I ordered.After a while there was a knock on the door,the door opened revealing Isabella,she was putting on a Jean and a shuivon blouse,her dark hair parked in a ponytail. I must say she is beautiful.I stood up since she refused to take further steps,I took her hands in mine and led her to sit on the couch.“Hi.” She greeted sadly,her hands fiddling with each other.“You didn't reply to me.” I sat down.She didn't answer so that clarifies that she did it intentionally. “You said you wanted to see me.” She said quickly and I could tell she wanted nothing more than to leave.“Have you eaten? There's a restaurant close by, let's eat there.” I stood up and went to take my keys.Isabella stared at me,her mouth parted in surprise. She stood up and we left the office. When we got to the restaurant,I was indeed hungry so
Isabella's POVI had no idea where I was, but I was surrounded by tall trees. I was not alone. I could hear strange noises but that wasn't all,I could feel someone was watching me and I wasn't safe. Following my instinct I made a beeline and as I did I heard growling and the sound of footsteps.I peered at the back and saw a pack of wolves chasing after me, gnawing their teeth. I ran as fast as my leg could take me, the fear that they would get to me made me run faster.But I was unlucky. I tripped on something and fell, making me roll over a log of wood. Before I knew it I was surrounded by them and they each took a bit of my flesh. My scream echoed in the woods and I snapped back to reality.I sat upright panting heavily that wasn't all o was covered in sweat and I could still feel the pain in my body.“Mandy,do you understand dreams?” I asked Mandy as we were heading to the gross laboratory.The dream feels so real that I was frightened that it might happen for real. Unable to keep
Logan's POVI opened the door to the basement where the three guys were held. I had ordered Frank to get them for me,I wasn't satisfied with the way I dealt with them and my wolf didn't want them breathing either.“This one here is Luke.” Frank pointed to the one with the red hair.“Matt.” He pointed to the muscular one.“Fred.” The one with a lot of piercing.I sat on a stool,Frank passed a file containing their details,they were Into drugs and they belonged to a street gang. I closed it and gave it back to Frank.“Who sent you?” I asked them.The three of them scrambled to a corner at my voice,they shook their voice. I stood up in anger and they bursted into tears. They couldn't move further due to the pain they were feeling.Frank had already tortured them and they hadn't healed from the wound I gave them some days back.“ANSWER ME!!”“Noooooo one one sent us,we just wanted to teach her a lesson.” Fred was the one who spoke up.I looked at Frank who nodded that they were saying the
Isabella's POVTheir strong hand pulled me down,I fought with all my strength to make them come off me but they were too strong for me. The tears rolled from my eyes,I sobbed silently trying to escape from reality a strong force pulled me and I jolted up,my eyes opening.“Hey, you were having a panic attack.” Logan's deep voice came calling.My eyes roamed around the room,I fronwed when I saw the luxurious settings. This wasn't my room and what was Logan doing here? I tried standing up from the king size bed but he pulled me back.“You can't go yet.”“Why?” I fronwed.“Because,the doctor haven't cleared you.” He replied,his eyes were on my lips the entire time.I scoffed and he frowned,all of them are the same, this time I stood up quickly walking faster to reach the door, Logan sped in front of me blocking my path. I could swear that he was faster than normal.“You are quite stubborn Isabella.” He folded his arms.“Why did you save me?” I retorted, ignoring his comments.Logan stared
Logan's POVI jolted up from the bed,sweat dropped from my forehead heavily. The frequent nightmares was getting to me,I slid out of the bedroom to rinse my face and prepare for my early morning run.For some reason which I still didn't know why,I have been having a relapse of nightmares about Isabella getting killed,the image of the knife plunged into my heart still scares me,I could still feel the pain in my heart when I had that dream.After running around the pack and did some exercises,I went back inside to freshen up before going to take my breakfast eating in silence and alone in the dinning. I sighed at how quiet it was.'If you mark her now,we would have pups running around the house.’ My wolf chided.'Its not easy as you suggest.’ I responded.Not now that she does hate me,the way she looked at me proves it.“Gooood moooorning Logan!!!” I heard a familiar voice.I turned to see who it was,I rolled my eyes when I saw Vanessa my Gamma and Frank walking in. “I can't even eat