Tyler's POV.I woke up. Brie was on my chest, cuddled up. I couldn't remember what we were talking about in the early morning of the day when I had returned from the meeting outside the palace. All I remembered was I was so exhausted and we had ended up making love.Somehow.I gently turned her to her side. I had to begin my day. I had to go to the East of the city and see how much damages the rogues that invaded us last week had done.Green Moss was a beautiful pack, heavily guarded. It prospered. I had protected it the best way I could, that was why I was shocked when I heard about rogues. Naturally my first suspect was a follower of Shaiza. But after thorough investigation last night, I noticed a few goods were stolen from two stores around the area. That was probably the motive of the invaders, cause a little commotion and make away with goods.It could be anyone within the pack, a thief that would be apprehended soon.Shaiza didn't have the time for such petty activities, he was
alpha Tyler's POV.Instead of stopping in front of the palace main doors like he used to, my chauffer drove straight to the cell gates. Damian was standing in front of the gates already with a few cell guards, his head was bowed in.......I couldn't make out the expression on his face but I hoped for his sake and that of every single cell guard that was on duty on the day the girl was attacked that nothing unfixable happened to her. I just hoped for their sakes. I got out of the limo before it pulled to a stop. "Where is she?" I ordered more than asked, walking into the cells already. I felt a rush of adrenaline as I charged towards her cell. Damian followed me closely while filling me in on the details of whatever had happened, I was just too focused on seeing how she was to even pay attention to Damian as he provided answers to my questions. I got to her cell, the doors were already opened.I stepped into the cell and saw her lying on the floor. There was a little blood on the flo
Alpha Tyler's POV. "I want the pack doctors in here now." I ordered as soon as we got into my room. Gabriella was lying in my arms, barely breathing but she was still alive. There were blood stains on my white shirt from the not well covered wounds on her body.I placed her gently on the centre of my bed. It seemed like she was clinging to me because when I dropped she still sort of held onto my shirt. My heart tugged. "The doctor's here." Damian announced and an old grey haired woman entered the room. The maids that were tending to Gabriella once I set her down made way for the lady to come in and get to Gabriella. Once she was settled she began to examine her. I held on to Gabriella's hand and didn't let go, I didn't want to let go. The pack doctor turned her over to her to her back and started to take out the bandages that were already lying loose on her body. She used a scissors andntore through them. Whoever was treating her while she was in the cell according to Damian was
Brie's POV. Tyler had asked his guards to deny anyone that comes looking access to his suite. Or maybe it was just me that was denied.I waited patiently. It was evident that whoever the lady he brought into the palace was, he didn't want anyone getting close to her. And that just made me all the more......angry.I needed to find out who she was, why he was carrying her like that and what was going on. I put the last piece of toast into my mouth and washed it down with some juice. The maid that had served me breakfast was still standing at the door where I asked her to wait. I didn't have the time to scold anyone today so after I was done eating I got up, waved to the plates on the table and went out. As soon as I waved the maid moved to pick the plates.I walked with determined steps towards Tyler's suite. I must find out who that lady is.When I got to the corridor, as usual the guards bowed their heads and stretched their arms out, signifying that I wasn't allowed down the corrido
Gabriella's POV. I woke up. I knew I had been unconscious for a long time, and the banging on my head reminded me of my plight few hours ago.Hold on. I was lying on........something soft, too soft. It wasn't the cold hard floors that I was used to already, it was a......bed. I opened my eyes slowlyI couldn't believe what I was seeing. I was lying on a bed, a very big bed. I was in a room, such a grand room. There was a TV at the far end of the room and there was a path that led somewhere. The floors were rugged and had carpets, the curtains on the window had been pulled to the sides but the Sun rays were still blocked, just lightly by the linen behind the curtains. And oh my.....what gorgeous curtains! The furniture was so well polished and big. The room was so beautiful, the most beautiful room I had ever seen as a matter of fact.That was when it dawned on me. The last time I was conscious I was being beaten by two men, with a whip.I tried to get up but my aching back won't l
Gabriella's POV.Flashback."Oh my darling you look so beautiful!.........." Madame Freya gasped as she stared at me from the doorway. She was holding onto a tray containing a hot cup of tea that I had requested for earlier, I hoped it will soothe my nerves and calm me down a bit.I smiled warmly at her, "Thank you so much Aunt." I called her Aunt fondly, because that was exactly what she was like to me, and not a nanny.She strolled into the room and set the tray on the small desk by my bedside. Then she came to stand in front of me.I fought to hold in whatever emotions that was trying to come to the surface, but my strength failed me."Gabriella......." Madame Freya took my hands and drew me close for a hug. I surrendered myself completely to her warm embrace and allowed the tears and sobs that threatened to choke me to flow down freely on my cheeks.Today is my wedding day, a day I had looked forward to all my life.I was born a half blood. My mom had died shortly after birthing m
Alpha Tyler's POV."You can be dethroned Alpha."The words sunk into my ears like a trickle of hot water. How could that be possible? All through my forefathers reign as the Alpha of the pack they had never been dethroned.Never.How could it possibly happen in my own time?The pack priestess gazed at me calmly as though she hadn't just spilled words that could be likened to treason. I returned the gaze with a scowl on my face. She was an old grey haired and frail woman but she was full of wisdom. She had served my grandfather and father before me, she had outlived any other in the entire pack. She broke the gaze and began to pick at the ornaments lining the helm of her silver coloured gown. She was known to be full of wit just as much as she was full of mischief. I was the centre of her taunts while growing up, it was nothing utterly destructive, but on few occasions I barely made it out with my life. I noticed a small curl on her lips."Dana, you must be sure to not make a mistake e
Gabriella's POV. Flashback."I do."I kept staring into the eyes of Marcel, not sure if this was really what I wanted to be doing anymore. I allowed my eyes to dart towards the small crowd that was before us, watching and taking part as much as they could in the ceremony. My dad was there, so was Marcel's best friend, Luke, and my nanny, Freya. Then there was the rest of the people present who I didn't know from anywhere. The past few days before the wedding had been......eventful for me. Marcel and I were getting to know each other. I was convinced I could trust this man. Marcel was a good man. Although principled as he liked to put it. "I don't give room for misbehaviour or disrespect and I'm going to teach you how to become the wife I want you to be." He said that to me often.I was looking forward to life with him, life away from my father. I glanced over quickly at Freya . She was dabbing her eyes with a small handkerchief. I immediately got teary as well. But from what, I di