AZALEA Gray was definitely up to something sinister. I could see right through his eyes to know that he was planning something towards the new moon ceremony, but I just couldn't place my hands on what exactly it was.His smile only made things worse. It created this burning urge within me to hit him and put an end to all these already. Unfortunately, that was only going to worsen the situation at hand.I prayed to the goddess silently, hoping she would send August to save me from this bag of trouble standing before me. Could today just be any better?“Haha. Luna Azalea has surely got some nerves.” He bellowed, laughing in a weird manner. He got up and crossed his hands behind him, mischief seeping through his eyes. “Well, I really do not have anything to say right now. Let's all wait for the new moon ceremony, right?”Before I could say anything, he turned to the door and walked away majestically. I walked slowly behind him, wondering how he had managed to gain entrance into the man
AZALEA “Not so fast, brother!” Gray yelled and set his leg high in motion, hitting whoever it was he had aimed at.He accidentally lost his grip on me, and the last thing I could remember was that I slipped off his hands and came crashing to the floor.~I woke up the next morning with a pounding headache and sunlight seeping through unfamiliar curtains. My stomach burned as I sat up, taking in the strange room. I looked around helplessly, yet there was nothing about the room that seemed familiar. Fear engulfed me as I restlessly began to wonder how I had gotten here. My neck ached badly as I tried to turn, and just then the door creaked open with a mighty force.I fixed my gaze at the spot, hoping I would get some help or explanation from whoever it was that would step in. A wave of disappointment and panic set in when I saw Gray walk into the room instead, having some men behind him. He waved his hand at the men and they left the room without a single word.“I see you're awake
AZALEA I froze at the spot, redirecting my gaze to the door to see who the intruder was.Panic coursed through my veins as I finally saw who it was. It was Gray. He marched into the room, glaring at me like he had been eavesdropping on my conversation with the maids all along.Of all times to show up, why does it have to be now? I slowly returned to where I was sitting, scared of what his reaction would be.But that didn't stop him from doing what he had in mind. He circled his hand around my neck, gripping me in a chokehold, his face barely an inch away from mine.“You really want to test my patience, don't you?” He asked furiously. Then he suddenly released his grip on me, turning around to face the maids. “Excuse us.”“Right away, your highness.” They muttered in unison and dashed out of the room.Gray returned his gaze on me, and his face looked nothing close to being cheerful. Maybe he was earlier, but certainly not anymore.He clutched my neck in his hand once again, his face m
AUGUST I could not stand the thought of losing my mate to that bastard — not now, not ever! I was going to find him and take Azalea back even if it meant doing so with my life.I hurriedly made arrangements with a few of the packhouse guards, and as soon as they were assembled in the manor, I walked in to address them.“Listen attentively, guards. The moment we arrive at the Silvertooth pack, I want you all to go into the Alpha's room, take out my mate and bring her to me. No matter what happens, I am never losing this fight. Am I understood?” I asked, and they all nodded.“Good. Now let's get going.”We headed out at once to Gray's pack. It was just a few distance away from mine, so it didn't take so long before we finally arrived.The guards trooped in at once, heading towards Gray's room, as I had earlier commanded, but they were soon stopped by some other hefty and fearsome men.Their legs wobbled as they moved backwards. Their hands went high in the air as the hefty men marched
AZALEA I felt so bad as I watched August heartbroken and betrayed by my decision to choose his brother over him.I wish there was a way I could go to him and tell him that I never meant those words. I wish I could go up to him and tell him that I had only taken that decision for us.“You heard her. What are you still waiting for? Leave my pack this minute!” Gray yelled at him and his guards didn't hesitate to grab him and throw him out of the packhouse. “Come with me, sweetheart.” He said as soon as August was completely out of sight, stretching his hand to hold me.He gripped my wrist and led me into the manor, his face a beam of smiles. When we had finally settled in his room, he had his maids prepare our lunch while we discussed in the comfort of his room.“You see… I still can't believe you actually chose me over him. Why did you suddenly change your mind? I thought you always loved him.” He asked, throwing endless glances my way.I returned his smile, staring right into his eyes
~AZALEA~Running back to August's pack, I couldn't help but feel so excited on how I had succeeded in fooling Gray. I couldn't wait to see the shock on August's face when he sees me in his pack, considering the fact that I had boldly accepted Gray over him earlier.I just hoped he would forgive me and understand the reason behind what I had done.As I got closer to the pack and gradually approached the packhouse, I had an undeniable feeling of being at ease. I had finally arrived at the one place where I could boldly call my second home away from home.I could feel it in my spirit that this was just the exact atmosphere I needed, and not the toxicity which I faced in Gray's pack.I was eager to see August, but as I began to approach the packhouse, skepticism engulfed me. I began to have a strange doubt about what I was about to do.What if August had moved on quickly with someone else like I had told him to? What if I get there and he doesn't welcome me? Endless doubts set in and I s
~AZALEA~“I suppose you are the desperate one the King has made his mate. And I also heard that you're human, interesting.” The stranger said boldly, slipping her hand into her hair and brushing it backwards.I could sense threat, danger. This woman wasn't smiling. She looked mean like there was something I might have done to her in the past, but frankly, I couldn't even recognize who she was.I couldn't remember having anything to do with her in my entire life. Confusion etched through my veins, and I was still trying so hard to figure out who she was and why she was sizing me up in that manner.I maintained my composure, standing firm and giving her no reason to see through my confusion. “Who are you?” I asked.“You really want to know who I am, huh.” She grinned from ear to ear, her presence taking on an intimidating aura.If a stranger walked in and saw the both of us together, they would surely mistake her for my boss who possibly even owned the house, because of how confident s
~AZALEA~August didn't budge. He knelt before me, stopping me from moving an inch close to the exit. “Please Azalea, hear me out. This woman here has only come to destroy what we have built, can't you see?” He said, a glint of desperation in his eyes, but that was not enough to convince me and stop me from leaving.I remained adamant, holding on firmly to the few things I had picked to leave. Just then, laughter filled the air, and turning, the strange woman accosted me, smiling mischievously.“The Alpha's favorite.” She said, teasing. A smile crept up in her lips, but there was something off about her smile that made me wary of her.She closed in on me, her breath hitting my face. Before she could proceed to whatever she had in mind, August quickly stepped in, blocking her path from min.“Don't you dare!” He roared, pushing her slightly. Then he turned to face me, grabbing my hands in his. “Azalea, please listen to me. You don't have to leave over this little misunderstanding.”My e
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