~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
~August~After that encounter with Azalea in the woods, I still couldn't get my mind off her. I know I had wronged her so many times in the past, and sincerely, I was ready to make up for everything I had done to her, including when Zoe was still in the picture.The fact that Zoe and Gray had actually connived between themselves to deceive me and have my pack all to themselves was not just disturbing but also unbelievable.Like how the hell could they even think of such a thing after everything I had done for them?Now I know my palace and my pack at large was at stake, and if nothing is done on time, they might as well succeed in everything they've been planning all this while.The only right thing I could do right now was to seek help, and the only person who was capable of helping me out in this kind of situation was King Bruce.He had a lot of connections and power to himself which would give me an edge over Zoe and Gray, thereby reclaiming that which rightfully belongs to me.But
Vanessa's POVI was a person trained to follow principles and doctrines,my father was the only relative I had and the only one who had ever understood me. He believed or I should say we believe the strong should be the one to to rule and take positions in pack.When I first found out that Logan had found his mate,I was disheartened and saddened I always loved Logan from when we were young and I believed the feeling was mutual until recently. My father had also believed and had always told me that I was meant to be Luna, that our bloodline was meant to take charge as the next Alpha of the pack.I never knew him to be a backstabber or someone that would endanger the lives of the pack members.“I will give you five minutes to talk some sense to him.” Logan said and left the cell.I wiped the tears that had trickled down my eyes,I went closer to the iron bars. My dad stood up from the door weakly and came to the iron.“Why?” My voice broke.“I…did…it for you.” He muttered and I slammed m
Avalon's POVI wiped my tears at the portrait of Anastasia, my late mate, that was in my hand. She died three years ago during her way back from a trip. And her death was all Logan's fault,if he hadn't launched an attack against the rogues then, Anastasia would be walking freely by now but that wasn't why I hated him.I hated Logan because he always takes everything away from me,he did with Anastasia and the same thing he's trying to do with Isabella. Isabella was a life gift to me, it's not a surprising fact that she isn't only a look alike of Anastasia she was also a Hybrid.The little time I had spent with her confirms that she's the only one who can fill the empty space I never thought would be replaceable. “Alpha,Elder Jacob is here.” My Beta walked in to inform me.“Let him in.” I ordered.I went to take my seat and waited for the man to enter,the door opened and he walked in cautiously. Jackob was a sly and greedy man,I motioned for him to take his seat and he did.“What do y
Logan's POVThe joy I had now was something I couldn't describe, Isabella was now fully mine although I hadn't named her as the Luna of the pack but it was something that everyone now knows whether I signed the investiture or not.“What's wrong?” I said immediately Frank barged into my office.“The Pack just launched an attack on our borders!” He said and I stood up from my seat.“Lead the way.” I ordered.Frank briefed me along the way. It was a sudden attack. I guessed Avalon made the attack because his ego was bruised during the last encounter he had with me.“How many if our men are down?” I asked.“Ten.” Frank replied.“How many are currently on standby guarding?” “Twenty.”“Have Gaius come over and treat them.” I ordered.Frank left the tent and I sighed ten was a good number of men and the attack on them would one way affect the pack defense system. Frank came back in with a worried expression and I frowned, praying it wasn't bad news about the war again.“There is someone out
Isabella's POV“I….I…didn't want to tell you about it, because I thought I had it covered.. I'm sorry too.” I told Logan.It was my fault also for not telling him about Avalon's frequent calling,it wouldn't have led to the disadvantage that happened.“Was that why you were being indifferent towards me during the training session?” I asked and he nodded.“Are we good now?” Logan asked cautiously and I nodded.He pulled me to a hug and sniffed my scent,I sighed in relief that the argument was over,last night I couldn't sleep a wink because I had never been so scared about being distanced from a person before,I thought had first that Logan would end our relationship and not want to have anything to do with me again.“I love you.” He whispered amidst the hug.“I love you too.” I replied.“Can..we go home now,my wolf didn't let me be last night?”“Sure.” I answered and he lifted me up.When we came down, Mandy was already preparing to leave the house. I went to give her a hug and she whisp
Logan's POV'You should have asked her about it.’ my wolf stated sadly.I had taken Isabella down to the training center for the pack members,she excused herself to use the restroom and seeing that she was taking longer than expected,I went to check how she was doing and then I overheard her conversation with Avalon. I was furious that she was still in touch with him after everything,so I went back outside and waited for her instead.She came back and I expected her to let me on it, but she refused to tell me the truth and that angered me, making me lose it when I was training her. Thankfully Vanessa stepped in line before I could endanger Isabella.'Will she be able to come home alone?’ My wolf asked worriedly.I sighed and stood up from the couch,I shouldn't have allowed my anger to cloud my judgement. I took my keys and drove back to the center,by the time I got there the place was empty. 'Why don't you give her a call?’ My wolf hammered.I hesitated because she might be angry and
Isabella's POVI stared at the mark that had a nose formed on my neck,it didn't hurt like before. The sight of it made me happy for unknown reasons, maybe because it was Logan's claim on me. According to him we were now an official couple. The only thing that was remaining was the coronation ceremony.Life is indeed like a whirlwind.My phone lit up and I picked it up,it was a message from Avalon. I glanced outside to see if Logan was nearby,I didn't like the fact that Avalon kept on disturbing me with calls and texts.“What do you want from me, Avalon?” I said in a low voice when I picked.“It's good to hear your voice Isabella, you don't know how crazy my wolf gets whenever we hear your voice.” He answered.“The fact that I picked this call doesn't mean I've forgiven you, you almost killed me, don't even think you can pretend you are a good person!”“At least I'm not like the person you call mate.” He taunted. “You don't know who Logan is Isabella and I'm here to bring you to the li
Logan's POVI stared at Isabella who was still sleeping,I checked where I had bitten which was still swollen,I brushed her lips with my fingers. I couldn't withhold myself last night,the fact that I was her first gave me this possessive feeling and I badly wanted to claim every single part of her.“Good morning.” I smiled, when Isabella opened her eyes.“How are you feeling?” I asked knowing how I made her pass out.She casually glanced under the cover,she looked back at me and covered her face with her hand. I smiled at her cuteness and removed her hand gently. Her eyes were still shut and I nudged her to open them.“You don't have to be shy or embarrassed Isabella.”“I love that it was your first time.” I said softly and she removed her hand.“I'll help you take a bath.” I pecked her lip and stood up.I went in and ran the water for her,the weather was cold so I made the water warm for her. When I went back inside she was already about to stand up from the bed,the duvet wrapped arou
Isabella's POV“Thank you Isabella.” Logan whispered,his eyes were still dark.His breath became uneven and I was worried I stood up from the bed and I sat upright and looked at him,his countenance had changed.“Logan?” I called worriedly.“You should go to sleep now, I'll sleep on the couch.” He said all of a sudden and turned his back.“Why?” I stood up.“Logan?” I called again when he refused to look at me.“Logan.” I went closer and touched me.“You should keep a distance from me Isabella, it's hard for me to control myself and I don't want to hurt you.” His eyes had returned to its normal colour.I felt hurt by the statement,it was like he was saying I was a doll that he didn't want to break,I felt it was because I'm different from the other girls he used to be with that was why he was holding back.“Is it because I'm not like the wolves of your pack?” I felt my self esteem lowered.“No.” He frowned.“I guess it's because I don't have the body shape men tend to go crazy about.” I
Isabella's POVI bit my finger nervously and in fear as soon as I heard growling,the fear I had for rogues prevented me from following Logan inside,I was scared to the point that my whole knees were trembling. I heard a loud bang on the door and I ran down the stairs. I waited for Logan to show up but he never did.I screamed when I felt a strong hand pull me and I could feel a claw on my neck.“LOGAN HELP!!” I screamed when I realized that one of them had found me.“Keep shut!” He growled and I whimpered.I heard another growl and I saw a very big black wolf, its eyes red. I have never seen any of its kind before,it walked slowly to where we were with caution and I felt that presence.Logan's wolf?“Don't…come…any…closer…or.. I'll KILL HER!” The rogue threatened Logan.Logan's wolf stepped backwards,my heart thumped loudly, I decided to do something unthinkable, my eyes lowered to the rogue's hand that was still on me. Without hesitation I bite fiercely into his skin. He yelled in pa