~Azalea~August let out a tight frown as soon as he saw me, but I paid no attention to him. He's obviously blaming himself right now, so there's obviously no point stretching things further.I wrapped my hands firmly around Bruce's, heading with him into the palace when August's voice brought us to an abrupt stop.I cringed when I heard him ask Bruce to fulfill his own part of the bargain by letting him out of the dungeon. That alone made me understand why he had visited my home earlier. No wonder he was so particular about finding me at all costs. My heart not only bled for the second time, I was also deeply disappointed in him.Hearing him speak, I just knew he was never interested in finding me for his own personal reasons, but that of the King instead. How could he?I shot him a sidelong glance as we approached the manor. I was certain he surely understood what that look meant, judging from the way he rolled his eyes and lowered his head. Guilt was written boldly all over his fa
~Azalea~I could hear Bruce's voice as he ran after me, but I didn't dare to stop. I didn't bother to stay back to hear what he had to say, because obviously, there was nothing he would say to me that could change the fact that there was someone else his parents wanted him to get married to.After all, he's the king and he deserves a more worthy Luna, compared to me who can't offer a single thing to him.I clearly understood where his mother was driving at. Elites were supposed to mingle with their fellow elites, and not lowlifes. But is it any of my fault that I don't belong in that category? Is it my fault that my father wasn't an influential Alpha?August's face turned green with excitement the moment he saw me racing out of the palace. I could tell he was laughing at me–mocking me, but I didn't let any of that get to me. He was only acting out of ignorance.I didn't stop running until I was back home—the only place where I was welcomed no matter what. But a lot of things about the
~Azalea~The strange man crashed on his knees, struggling to get up. When he eventually got to his feet, his mouth went wide open when he saw Bruce standing before him. “What?! King Bruce? I'm sorry I never knew she belonged to you.” He cried, his legs trembling vehemently.“Now you know buddy.” Bruce yelled, aiming at him one more time, but he didn't succeed as the man took to his heels, racing out of the door.Bruce hissed, his face burning with fury. He walked towards me, his eyes filled with compassion. “Are you alright?” He asked as he lifted me effortlessly off the floor.I winced, scared to my bones. What just happened here? I thought his mother was not in support of us, what exactly has he come here for?As much as I was thankful that he had saved me right on time, I still didn't want to risk my life trying to please him in any way. It was clear enough that his mother never liked me, and there was absolutely nothing anyone could do to change that.q“What do you want?” I asked
~Azalea~I turned around swiftly, and nothing ever prepared me for what I saw next. There on the table lay a stack of pictures and diaries, flipping all over by themselves.I was startled at first, but moving closer, I took a closer glance at the items, and at once, it stopped flipping. The room also returned to its normal state, it was no longer spinning or turning.I stood still, unable to comprehend what had just happened. I packed a handful of the pictures, scrutinizing them carefully, like they contained a mystery puzzle which I was interested in.They were all father's pictures, none of them had my face nor that of mom. I couldn't help but wonder what exactly was going on. When father was still here, our pictures were all kept together, but right now, it's only his I could see. Could it mean that he had discarded them before his demise.While I was still trying to get an answer to what was happening, I heard the sound of the door opening. At first I ignored it, believing I was
~Azalea~My body stiffened. I felt like I had been punched in the guts. How could father have borrowed such an amount of money knowing fully well it would be so difficult for him to pay back?My head began to spin as I couldn't bring myself to face the beast anymore. He looked so deadly and fearsome, his intimidating presence lingering around me.When I eventually mustered the courage to look him in the face, I finally caught a glimpse of an extremely opposite side of his frame. His face was sculpted into perfection, his full blonde hair, though messy, giving him a wholesome and gentle appearance. His jaw, long and smoothly carved, gave his face an exquisite look.I gasped, totally forgetting what he had told me earlier. I sure wasn't in my right senses, because how would I be getting attracted to the same person who had threatened to punish me for my father's crime?Crossing my arms, I went on my knees, now trembling at his feet. “Kindly spare me some time to raise the money. I don'
~Azalea~I froze at the spot, dead scared as the stern voice crashed in my ear. It sounded coercive and at the same time possessive. No, no, it can't be him.I gritted my teeth as fear took over my whole being. The stranger's fierce voice sent cold chills running through my spine, making me so uneasy that I couldn't get myself to raise my head.The mere thought of returning to that bondage all in the name of debt was what fueled my fears. I know I was indebted to him and I would do anything to offset the debts, but becoming his partner was completely out of it.Like how the hell does he even expect me to just go with him and become his breeder? I shut my eyes firmly, hoping all these would be over as soon as I opened them.Just then, I felt someone's arms firmly wrapped around my waist, and at once, I believed it was August. I stayed still, not bothering to resist his touch anymore—I would rather choose to be with him than be with that beast–someone I knew absolutely nothing about.As
~Bruce~I stormed out of the room to go meet my mother. I noticed her usual countenance when she saw Azalea but the only difference was that she didn't bother to say anything to us this time.Now she had sent for me, and I couldn't stop wondering what was going on in her mind. I still don't understand the reason why she was so indifferent about having Azalea around. The fact that she always wants to impose her decision on me is just so crazy.As I approached her door, I flashed back to the moment when she had looked at me with a disdainful look. There was no iota of peace in her eyes. It was just so obvious that she must have called me for one of those usual sermons of hers.I approached her room nonetheless, hoping she would prove me wrong this time by not talking about Azalea.Standing in front of the door, I heaved a deep sigh before going on to open the door. I didn't wait to be told before taking a seat beside her.“You sent for me.” I said, avoiding her sinister gaze. But someho
~Azalea~The more Bruce tried to convince me to believe otherwise about everything his mother had said to me, the more I found myself getting even more scared of my presence in the palace.In just a short period of her arrival, everything had turned upside down. The palace which used to be once peaceful had suddenly turned into a warfront and an argument ground.Frankly I wasn't cut out for any of that, and I still don't understand why Bruce was refusing to see things from my own perspective.He said and did a lot of things, just to make sure that I saw reasons with him to remain in the palace. Well, after a while, I gave up arguing with him. I decided to trust him for his words this time. The last time, I had left the palace back to my house without his knowledge, just because I was scared of facing his mother.And at the end of the day, I almost ended up in the hands of my enemy. I made up my mind to listen to him and remain in the palace. After all, a trial wouldn't hurt.~After s
Isabella's POVTears flowed from my eyes,my heart beated in an irregular pattern as I remembered the events that happened,I didn't miss the horror look on Logan's face when I told him how I saw him change from a wolf to a human.“Isabella, you need to calm down,I will explain everything.” He came closer cautiously.“Go to hell!” I flared up.I tore off the IV from my hand and came down from the bed and I regretted my actions immediately. My whole body burnt,I could feel the stitches reopening,I cried not out of frustration but out of intense pain.“Stay…away.. from me!” I warned him when he wanted to help.I remained there crying,the bandages were now soaked with blood,the door opened and the previous doctor that attended to me rushed to my side.“Why did you get up from the bed! Your wounds are still fresh, you should know that?” He yelled at me.I allowed him to put me back in bed,Logan paced around worriedly as the man treated me,the more I groaned in pain the more he paced around.
Logan's POVThree weeks have passed and Isabella was still on the sick bed. Her recovery was very slow. Gaius encouraged me that I shouldn't lose hope Isabella wasn't a werewolf. Her healing process will take longer than usual. What was in hand was to explain things to her friend Mandy who has been frequenting my office in search of her friend. I paused what I was doing when Frank escorted Mandy in.“Good morning sir.” She greeted me.“Have your seat Mandy.” I offered and she shook her head.“I'm fine with standing.” She refused.“I insist.” I pressed.She sighed and took her seat,dark bags were under her eyes. She opened her mouth to talk and closed it again,she was nervous.“You should stop going to the police station, Isabella is with me.” I finally told her.Mandy had gone to the police station to file a missing case,and with my connections I had to stop the search.“But she isn't picking my calls, it's not like her not to return my calls.” She retorted.Frank came back interrup
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