~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
~August~“Of course. Why else would I be here if I wasn't serious about everything I just said?” My voice rang out, desperate and determined. “I want to know how you managed to get so much information about me, and I mean every bit of it.”I hated myself for sounding so vulnerable and desperate before a mere butler. But at this point, I didn't really care about anyone's position anymore.That same butler I was looking down on initially is the same person fighting and going all out of his way to make sure that justice was served in my case.I didn't mind answering to him or obeying each of his words, just as long as he was willing to find a solution to all my incurred problems.“Okay fine.” He said and sucked in a deep breath. “Those men whom you saw here earlier are all experienced private investigators. But I didn't get them here on my own accord, Azalea did.”My breath hitched.Azalea? How's that even possible?“She has been planning for a day like this, and as such, she decided to
Isabella's POV“Come in.” Logan's voice resonated before I could knock on his door.I opened the door of his room and walked Inside,I screeched,my hands covering my face when I saw that he was half naked, shirtless.“Why did you ask me to enter when you aren't fully dressed!” I yelled.“I guess I have an effect on you.” He chuckled.“Of course not!” I retorted and removed my hands.By the time I removed my hands,his shirt was on but not fully buttoned. I stared at his strongest abs, truly Logan was a man to kill for.“Like what you see?” He smirked and I coughed.This was the first time I entered his room and I could judge him from how his room was, Logan was a perfect man!“It's fine stare all you want, it's all yours anyway.” His words brought me back.“Why did you ask to see me?” I had a lot of things scheduled,there were some online classes I hadn't attended.I wondered when the rogues would stop searching for me,I can't wait to get back to school.“I'm taking you to the hospital.
Logan's POVThe sparring with the young recruits was getting better,they were adjusting and getting used to the training. After I was done training them I went to the restroom to shower and change my clothes to a fresh one,Frank was already waiting outside for me.“What?” I frowned when he kept on sighing.“We need Vanessa, when will you lift the ban?” He asked.I stopped walking and he did also,I had forgotten about the punishment. I guess it was part of the reason why Elder Jacob called for a meeting.“Tell her to get back to work.” I answered, and continued walking.“Really!” He exclaimed.We proceeded to the meeting, and they were already gathered. I sighed,entered and took my seat,Zoe was also with them.“Alpha.” Elder Jacob came up.“What matters on the ground?” I asked.“As you know Alpha Logan, we the elders are specifically about your own well-being and growth and that of the pack.” He started.“I know,” I nodded.“There have been rumors going around in the pack Alpha Logan.”
Isabella's POVAll my imaginations about werewolves were wrong,I got to know that they were like humans too; they eat, socialize,play and even love to bond. When Zoe took me to the pack house,I remembered my childhood days at the orphanage home. The pack members were all shocked at first when I entered but when Zoe proclaimed that I was Logan's guest,they welcomed warmly.I got to know scary things about Logan too,it was like he ruled the world. Here in their Werewolf town he was the Alpha, they said the Alpha was like the president. So he was the bigshot here.I was glad to take me there. I made werewolf friends Emma, Katie and the guys. But I liked Emma. She was jovial and her Vibe was the same as Mandy.I decided to frequent there more whenever Logan wasn't home.I styled my hair in a ponytail,I stared at myself in the mirror. I had added weight and my skin was getting smoother,I sighed when I remembered Zoe's words.Zoe's words still scared me,she said I am Logan's weakness, said t
Logan's POVI went through all the files and did all kinds of research but I still couldn't find the meaning of the mark on Isabella's shoulder. When I asked her about it she said it was a birthmark. Maybe there wasn't anything suspicious about the mark so I decided to bury my Instincts.I groaned when Isabella kept sighing and sighing,we were in the main living room and she kept on doing that.“What now?” “I'm bored.” She pouted and I hissed.I returned my attention back to my phone, from the corner of my eye I saw her bring out her phone and started texting. She started smiling and I got curious to know who she was chatting with.“Who's that?” I cleared my throat.“Avalon.” She smiled and returned back to texting.I hope it wasn't the Avalon I think it is.“Which Avalon?” I demanded.She looked at me and frowned,she tapped on her screen and showed me the picture of Alpha Avalon and I hated that.“Why are you chatting with him?” And what business does Avalon have with her?“We are f
Isabella's POVSeries of gasps left my mouth as I stared at the sets of things that were brought into my room,my eyes kept bouncing back. “You can just let me know which one of them you don't like and I'll be back with different products you can choose from.” Mr Frank said and was about to leave.I held him back completely confused about why he bought those things Inside.“Why.”“They are specifically from Alpha Logan.” He bowed slightly.“I know,but why?” I asked again.“To appease your wrath ma'am.” He said before leaving.I scoffed then turned to see what lies awaited,I picked one of the bags and screamed when I saw the price tag on it.It was enough to buy my entire generation!“Hi.” I called Logan immediately.“Do you like them?” His voice was soothing.“I can't accept them…they are too expensive.” My eyes were still on the stuff.“Just pretend it's a gift from an angel to you.”“But you aren't an angel.” I refused.“If it's about the money,no.matter how much I spend it can't ma
Logan's POV I couldn't describe the uneasiness I was feeling as I approached the house,I paused when I perceived a different scent I barged Inside immediately and anger rushed in my vein. When I saw Vanessa choking life out of Isabella. “VANESSA!!” I growled. My wolf took over and I launched at her,I grabbed her by the neck and lifted her up,my claws were out I was ready to end her right there on the spot. “L..L-ogan.” She pleaded. Isabella's cough distracted me from proceeding,I released my grip and Vanessa fell to the ground with a loud thud. I rushed to Isabella's side and carried her in my arms,she sobbed silently and I felt terrible. “You will be punished for this Vanessa.” I told her before carrying Isabella to her room. I laid her on the bed,her neck was now bruised. I stood up and went to get the first aid, muttering curses as I was going. Vanessa was going to explain every single thing to me,the reason why she wanted to kill her. I went back Inside and saw that Isabell
Isabella's POVI ran as fast as my legs could take me,I wish I could just vanish or enter the ground. They were faster than me,the wolves sped faster, each of them gnashing their teeth against me,I didn't look ahead bumping into a wall in the process,I looked at the back and saw that you were already close.I couldn't go to the front and I couldn't go to the back.I had no other option than to climb the wall but it was too high,the adrenaline in me rushed and before I knew it I was climbing the wall but my happiness was cut short when I felt something in my leg.One of the wolves had caught up with me and its teeth were now on my leg.“Let ..go!” I tried to shake it off.The other wolves now joined it and together they pulled me down and took turns in feasting on my flesh.I screamed loudly in pain,I sprung up from bed, my whole body shaking. “You scared the hell out of me Isabella.” Logan, who I didn't know, was beside me.He held my cheek, I was still shaking.“What's wrong?” He a
Logan's POV“Do you think she would like this?” Zoe's question distracted me from my thoughts.“I don't know Zoe, Isabella is a stubborn one.” I sighed.I asked Zoe for help with Isabella's room, whether she liked it or not she was going to live in the pack.I know it wouldn't be easy for her but for her own good and my sanity Ila's decide what's best for her.“You should take it easy on her.” Zoe advised.“Have you told her about you guys being mates?” She asked and I shook my head.“Not I detail Zoe,she hasn't really accepted the fact that Werewolves exist,if I break it to her that her partner in life was one she might do something crazy.” I explained.“It's not easy taming a human girl is it?” She chuckled and I agreed with her.“You said my mother was one before my father turned her,how did he do that?” “According to what I heard August marked Azalea immediately he found her,he was too busy fighting against his brother and didn't have time to woo a woman,but it doesn't mean you sh
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.