~August~“What just happened in there?” She asked, her voice calm yet demanding.I shot her a puzzled look, wondering if it was really me she was speaking to. “What do you mean? I just saw your father in bed with my mate, yet you stand here and ask me what happened? Are you serious right now?”“Your mate?” She asked, feeling no ounce of shame in what her father had done. “Do I need to remind you that she is no longer your mate? I am your mate, not her!”“Is that what you think?” I asked boldly, closing in the gap between us. For the first time since her arrival in my life, I felt fulfilled telling her my mind.Her eyes narrowed, anger brewing in her eyes. There was no doubt that those words had hurt her deeply.She turned on her heels and walked away, not sparing me a second glance.I headed back at once to the king's chamber, but this time, Azalea was not there.I walked up to the king, and as I got closer to where he was, I couldn't shake off the anger I felt towards him.He had ju
~Azalea~August's eyes remained glued to mine, and at that point, though I was still upset with him for the way he had treated me, I was determined to tell him everything that had transpired behind his back between Zoe and Gray.I lowered my head slightly, anxiety clawing at my chest all of a sudden.“It’s about Zoe and Gray.” I started, not sure if I had said the right thing. I could feel my legs trembling from the weight of his stares. “What about them?” His voice, deep and coarse, resounded in my ear, creating a lasting effect of panic on me.I was suddenly growing cold feet towards telling him about it. What if he doesn't believe me? What if Zoe steps out from nowhere and twists the story to her favor?It's no longer news that August had changed drastically since that woman came into his life. He had turned into a nuisance entirely and no one could tell when he would get out of her spell.After a long thought, I finally mustered the courage to say something—anything. The least he
~Azalea~August came running into the room at the sound of my voice. He froze at the spot as soon as he saw Zoe. His eyes reeled with confusion, traveling between Zoe and I. “What's going on here?” He asked, but before he could get closer, Zoe fell on her knees, screaming her lungs out.“Help me! She tried to kill me.” She cried. August was quick enough to grab her and stop her from falling completely. His eyes burned with rage as they met mine, his fists clenched beside him. I stared in awe, utterly surprised by what just happened. Zoe was such a drama queen. How could she have accused me of trying to kill her when in the right essence she was the one who had kicked me and tried to dismantle my legs?I stood there, perplexed and unable to say a word. It was of no use trying to explain myself anyway, because I was certain August would always take sides with her.And of course, he did! He squeezed his eyes shut, yelling aloud to announce his emotions.“What is going on here?” He ask
~Azalea~“From your facial expression, I guess you already know who this is. Am I right?” August asked. I rolled my eyes, still unable to believe that this was really happening. I threw a quick glance at my father once again, but this time, I wished he could read my mind asking him what he was doing here.Why does he have to show up now… at this point? I fixed him with a cold, hard stare as I came to a standstill.“Azalea!” His voice rang out, his gaze suddenly meeting mine. His eyes reeled with panic. “What are you doing here? I've been searching for you everywhere? Do you even realize where you are?” He asked, his eyes searching my features from a distance.He was unable to move an inch as the guards had him pinned down with their firm hands.“You know her?” August asked as he stared at him, surprised. A mean smile appeared on his face, spreading to his lips. “I guess this is where the whole thing gets interesting.”I felt my heart jump out of my chest as it dawned on me that my fa
~Azalea~“Are you in any way trying to say he is responsible for mom's death?” I asked, still in doubt.Maybe I had only misinterpreted his words. Maybe he never meant it that way.My eyes stayed glued to his, suspense building up and my tension rising. He remained mute, glaring at August with mean eyes.The longer he kept quiet, the more anxious I became. Did August really kill mother? My eyelids fluttered, my mind racing as I watched the suspenseful stares between them.Before father could speak, August cut in, grabbing the crowd's attention with his loud laughter. I was already wondering how he was still so brave even with a gun pointed to his head.He nodded frantically, a satisfied smile playing on his lips. “Of course, I killed her, and so what? What are you going to do about that? Is your miserable wife's life worth more than those of my pack members whom you murdered in cold blood.”My mouth went open in shock, beads of sweat gathering up on my forehead. Now I was scared. This
~Azalea~Though I had nowhere in mind to go, I was determined to just leave—to anywhere as long as I was far away from August and his mistress.I arrived at the woods, the exact spot I was on that fateful day when I received that incredulous mark from him.It flashed back memories of our past times spent together. It was just so funny how a lot seemed to have happened within just a short period of time.Lost in the middle of nowhere, I gritted my teeth, panic setting in. I was not able to find my way forward, neither was I able to find my way back to the packhouse.Fear trapped in my chest, my legs trembling as the long trees’ branches seemed to close in on me.I stood there, perplexed and unable to navigate my way through. I was gradually losing all hope of ever getting out here, and I blamed myself dearly for bringing this upon myself—one more time!Just then, I heard a rustling sound at a distance. I turned around quickly, looking around to be sure I had actually heard something.
~Azalea~“Let me go!” I yelled, slipping my hand forcefully out of his grip. To my surprise, he loosened his hold on me, not bothering to drag words with me.“It's fine. You may leave.” He said, and without sparing me a second glance, he walked out of the room.My eyes reeled in shock as I watched him leave without trying to put up a fight with me. Unlike him, August never easily gave up on me even after I had yelled at him severely to let me be.He had always shown up at my window, desperate and not backing out of the challenge. But this stranger here had left me in no time as soon as I asked him to. Obviously, there was nothing more to explain. This man here was definitely not like any of the other werewolves I had encountered. He was not only caring, but also considerate and not manipulative like the rest.I suddenly regretted ever pushing him aside. I ran up to him quickly before he was completely out of the room. I wrapped my hands around his shoulder, not letting go any time so
~Azalea~“No one dares touch my mate!” He roared, exuding so much aura as he marched towards the scene.August and Gray stood still, alongside the guards, staring in awe as Bruce approached us.“Mate?” They chorused, their eyes twitching with shock. August spared a quick glance at me, rolling his eyes in disbelief. “How is this even possible?” When Bruce drew closer, they all went on their knees, their heads lowered slightly to the ground. August raised his head back up, his gaze locking with Bruce. “My king, did you just say she is your mate?” He asked, obviously to confirm what they had heard earlier.A knowing smile crept up my lips as Bruce wrapped his hand around my shoulder, kissing my cheek gently. He nodded, pressing me tight to himself. “Oh yes! She is my mate. Do you have a problem with that?”“Really?” August choked out, his eyes literally bursting out of their sockets. “My king, do you even know who she is?”“Of course, I do. I wouldn't be tagging her as my mate if I did
Isabella's POVI shivered as I hid at the back of the tree,I couldn't shake the sight of Logan's men that were ripped apart by those wolves. I couldn't believe that my dream was going to come to pass,I heard the snap of twigs and I stiffened.They were close.I shouldn't have volunteered to go to the animal house. I didn't know the area would be deserted,I should have just gone straight home. I heard snarling and sniffing. If my calculations were right, wolves had a peculiar sense of smell and they would be able to fish me out in some minutes.I looked right and left when I saw that they were still sniffing the ground.I ran as fast as my legs could take me but I was too slow compared to them. Four wolves were now charging at me.I screamed for help and increased my speed but my legs tripped and I fell,and rolled on the thorn plants.I whimpered as the plants tore my skin,my breathing increased when I heard growling. I screamed when I saw that I was now surrounded by the three of them.
Logan's POVAfter receiving the report that Isabella refused to come back,I told my men to keep an eye on her,stay behind the shadows and make sure she is safe. I guess I just have to give her time to accept and trust me but I must say she was different,far different from all the women I've met with. They would easily jump and accept me. There was a time they were fighting because of the position of Luna, each of the wolves came with different techniques to get me to claim them but there was Isabella, one who doesn't even want me.“What's going on here!” I thundered when I saw Vanessa choking one of the maids.I shut the door behind me, Vanessa released her hand and the maid fell to the ground and coughed trying hard to catch her breath.“What are you doing here?” My question was directed to Vanessa.I looked at the girl on the ground.I knew she was one of the maids in charge of cleaning my room. What I still don't get is why Vanessa was in my bedroom?“Alpha I caught her snooping ar
Isabella's POVI dragged my feet on the ground skeptical about going to class,I was embarrassed to go inside. There were rumours going around about me being involved with the Mafia. I adjusted my hoodie so my face wouldn't show and walked inside the hall,Mandy had kept a seat for me and I went ahead to sit.“Look who we have here.” She dragged her chair closer.“I need help Mandy.” I whispered and she chuckled.“I'm serious.” I glared at her.“If I were you,I would gladly submit to Mr Logan,do you even know who he is?” “That's not helping Mandy.”“Okay, I'm sorry.” She raised her hands in surrender.I told Mandy how Logan told me that I was his soul mate and the sooner I accept the better it will be for me.I must say Logan was a man to kill for but something kept screaming danger about him and the way he acts, like he is above everyone.“Do you know that Richardo is still in the hospital?” Mandy Informed.“Please don't tell me.” I shut my eyes,guilt washed over me. I was drunk that
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