~August~Azalea was yet to return after a long hour of being away from the ward. Each minute, my eyes were traveling to the door side for any sign of her, but she wasn't forthcoming. I finally gave up waiting. Maybe the Alpha King has succeeded in brainwashing her and giving her enough reasons to abandon me right there on the hospital bed.It wasn't her fault anyways. If I hadn't betrayed her for a worthless and vile woman, this would never have happened in the first place.My heart was filled with regret, and all I could think of was a way to win her over for a second time. If I eventually do, I swear I won't let her off this time.The door burst open all of a sudden, and at once, I turned my gaze in that direction, eager to see Azalea walk in through the door. But I was greatly disappointed when the doctor stepped in instead.He marched straight to my bedside, having some nurses behind him who had some files in their hands.He wore a sad look, making me fear I was going to be dead
~August~Before I could ask her anything, she zoomed off without notice. Just then, the palace maid returned. Her eyes flashed with excitement as she took in my frame.“Woah! How is this even possible?” She asked, her voice evident with confusion. I couldn't fathom what she was talking about until she pressed her nails into my skin–the places where I was injured.I sucked in a deep breath, surprised that I wasn't feeling any pain as usual. “What just happened? How am I not feeling any pain anymore?” I asked, turning to the maid who looked just as confused as I was.In a fleeting moment, she grabbed my wrist without thinking twice. “We need to leave here right away. I just passed by the palace and I saw some elders gathered around. I have a feeling Alpha Gray is about to say something mischievous to them.”My breath caught in my throat. Then, suddenly, my body moved on its own. I dashed out of the hut, racing fiercely towards the palace.I had barely covered a little distance when I ca
~August~It's sickening to realize that Gray had taken virtually everyone from me, including the maids and the guards. And the part which broke me was the fact that he didn't stop there; he went ahead to capture Azalea, leaving me with practically nothing and no one.My beta was literally the only one I had left, and even at that, it felt like the whole world was against me. It felt like I was all alone, forced to face all these troubles on my own.When I was back to my palace, Henry, the butler came running towards me. Apparently, he had been hiding behind the palace all this while.His breath came out in ragged gasps, his eyes flashing with anguish. “Alpha, it's a good thing you're back. Alpha Gray just left quite some hours ago and I overheard him discussing with some elders that your company must be blacklisted. He has succeeded in turning everyone's heart against you by lying to them that you tried to kill him for exposing your mate before everyone. And now, the elders had come i
~Azalea~Amidst the heated argument between August and Gray, strong hands grabbed me from behind, pulling me forcefully out of the scene. A rough palm covered my mouth before I could scream. My heart pounded as I kicked and struggled, but the person holding me was too strong. I was hauled into a waiting vehicle, and before I could dare to raise an alarm, the vehicle zoomed off, its tyres screeching on the tarred floor.After so many minutes of moving, the car finally came to a halt, stopping in front of a strange building.The doors opened and I was pulled out, kicked towards the open gates of the building.Everything about the building spelt danger—confusion.The men held my hands firmly, their grip so tight that I could barely feel my fingers. Then they led me into a room—an empty room.As we stepped into the room, I was completely caught off guard as I beheld the person standing before me.Gray?What the hell is he doing here? Studying his face, I instantly sensed something was o
~Gray~Left to me, I would never have thought of taking this route, but they left me no other choice.Azalea and August would surely not succumb to whatever I say unless I took it the hard way. Well, maybe they would come to their senses this time and realize that I will always have an edge over them.Now I have the support of the grand alpha, and not just that, I also have them both at my fingertips, making it easy for me to crush them at will.As soon as I was out of the prison room, I went out to feast with Zoe. How could I possibly forget her? She has been a crucial part of this journey right from time, and it's only right that I take her along in every aspect.Thankfully, I met her right before the king's throne room. From the look on her face, I could tell that she had also been searching for me.“How's she coping? I hope she won't be a threat to us later on?” She asked, a bit of skepticism etched across her face.I offered her a warm smile, hugging her to myself. “Of course not
~Gray~As I remembered Zoe's words, I knew I had no choice but to say what I had in mind. Who knows, Bruce might just be of help in the best way possible. And clearly, I needed his help more than I ever have.“I’m out on my way to have her and every single thing that belongs to me which August has taken from me. I can't afford to sit back and watch him have it all.” He sucked in a deep breath, his gaze menacing and at the same time, oddly calm. His brows furrowed as his dark eyes bored into mine.“Is that so?” He quizzed, his voice barely a whisper. He took a step forward, his bold frame towering over me. “Do you realize Azalea also belongs to me? What do you intend to give to have her?”I froze on the spot, his words echoing in my head. “I… I thought—” I choked out when I heard his cocky voice.“Thought what? That I would leave her for you on a platter?” He quizzed, his voice dripping with amusement. He shook his head and cupped my jaw, tilting my head up to face him. “Listen to me
~Bruce~My eyes stayed glued to Gray's, and at this point, I was no longer holding onto Zoe. I had to embrace myself for whatever his theatrics were.I sat up, watching him with amusement. I bet he has forgotten quickly how I warned him earlier. Now isn't it clear enough to him that I had the ultimate power to get whatever I wanted and whenever I wanted it?I've been waiting for this opportunity all my life, after lying to almost everyone that Zoe and I were cousins. But right now, I can't hold back my feelings anymore. Zoe is clearly everything I have been searching for in a woman.Gray aimed at me, anger seeping through his veins. But before he could get any closer, I trapped his legs and hauled him to the ground, pinning him to the floor with one hand.“Can't you see you are in no way close to my league? Why do you keep trying when it's obvious you can't get anywhere close to me?” I quizzed, trapping his neck with my leg.He twisted and turned, desperate to free himself from my gri
~August~I had come to the conclusion that no matter what the consequence might be, I must go to the Grand Alpha and ask for his help.Right now, I no longer care what it was that might have transpired between us both in the past. All I was keen on was to get Gray to stop all those stupid rumors he was spreading about me.I also knew he had Azalea, but that was the least of my problems right now. My company was at stake. My pack also—every single thing was crumbling right before my eyes, and despite everything I had tried to convince everyone of my innocence, they didn't seem to see the truth in what I was saying.As I stood there in front of the Alpha, Bruce, I couldn't help but crawl on my knees, rolling desperately at his feet—all for his help.But when I raised my head up to meet his gaze, I saw nothing but clear indifference. He obviously wasn't moved by everything I had said… not even a bit.“Is—is anything the matter, my King?” I asked, my voice shaking as I desperately sought
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