Avery's pov “My father was sick and because of that, he couldn't handle the pack affairs like he used to. This led to Donovan doing all of the handlings and he didn't do them well, or should I say he did them badly on purpose.”I listened intently as Lucien began his story. I didn't want to know about his past but it was in some way connected to the reason why he had treated me the way he did. Moreover, I wanted to know if he had a good enough excuse.“I was weak and my father was even weaker due to his illness, Donovan was a powerful wolf and I stood no chance. By the time my father realized what was happening, it was already too late.”“Donovan wanted the throne for himself, he wanted to be Alpha but my father never agreed. So Donovan went to dig up some past stuff about my father and that was what he used against us.”“My father had a hidden card though, and he used it against Donovan. Donovan had always been afraid of Esme and when my father threatened to involve her, he let go o
Avery's povI walked out of Lucien's castle and headed towards my car. I was about to get in when Lucien rushed out of the castle. I looked back at him with a questioning gaze and he hated his steps.“...is it true? That you are looking for a mate?” he asked. His voice sounded weird but I didn't think too deeply into it. But I was confused as to why this was any of his business.“So?”“I… I thought… What are the requirements?”I looked at Lucien weirdly, did he have a screw loose or something? What's with all these silly questions?I looked at him for a while and I knew he could tell from my frosty gaze that I was annoyed. I turned around and entered my car. I started the engine and just as I was about to move, Lucien came to the window.“I'm…. I'm just asking in case…. Maybe I could help you look for a good man…. woman… or person. I'm just saying…”“Fine,… someone who's trustworthy and upright and most of all, he must be strong and independent.” I huffed and Lucien nodded.He looked
Devon's pov I was miserable. I laid in my bed under a pile of clothes as I thought about my life. It had been months since Avery went back to her father and I caught Isabella fucking the guard.I have been down since then. There was no use in being an Alpha anymore, after all, Avery's father would come for me soon and I was all alone.I had been in this room for almost a month now or was it two, I couldn't remember. I didn't want to see anyone or talk to anyone or even be around anyone and because of that, I had beaten up every maid or guard that entered this room to clean it up or tell me unnecessary news.I sighed as the smell of the room entered my nose. I found it befitting of my current situation, a miserable environment for an equally miserable person.I hated myself and I hated everyone else. But the person I hated the most was Avery. I haven't been able to get her out of my head ever since that day I saw Isabella with the guard.I couldn't help but think that maybe I wasn't i
Avery's pov “I can't believe this! I came all the way here to resolve my malice and this is what I found?!”I was angry, even angrier than when I had arrived here. What the hell was this? He was like … I couldn't even describe him. My loathing of him increased by another notch.“You bitch! How many times have I told you all not to come into my room!!” he yelled at me and lunges at me. He reached out to grab me but I snorted. I lifted my right leg and plunged my boot into his chest. He flew back and hit the wardrobe again and his eyes finally widened.I saw a variety of feelings pass through his eyes; from shock to surprise to lust. His mouth slightly parted and his eyes became clouded. He looked to have been lost in a trance. I looked at him coldly, he wasn't even worth any other expression.He kept in staring at me and I could feel his eyes roaming all over my body. I remembered when he was having sex with Isabella and he had me watch. I couldn't help but feel violated and I had a v
Avery's povAs I drove back home, I couldn't help but be a bit distracted. I was lost in thought, thinking about Devon's miserable life and Lucien's bitchy guardian. But most of all the fact that my deduction has been right.I didn't necessarily need to hear an apology for my resentment to be resolved, it was more like a state of mind thing. I just had to feel and know that what happened would never repeat itself.I smiled a bit as I drove, even now, I still felt a small tingling rush in my body. I was still gradually getting stronger and I could feel that my heart was getting lighter.It felt good to not be weighed down by resentment and malice. Although I hadn't been like that purposely, the fact was that it clouded my judgment and hindered my mind. But now, I am almost free of it.Sigh, now all that's left is how to locate Isabella. I drove through the expressway but then I noticed something from the corner of my eyes. I looked left and I saw a forest path.I turned the car around
Isabella's pov I opened my eyes, I had tears in them and I was feeling sad. I don't know why but I had just been thinking of Avery. Why was I thinking about her? Why now??I sighed and I looked around, I was in the familiar cave I had been in for the last six months. I looked beside me, roan lay on the floor with bandages wrapped around him. He was sleeping peacefully and I was happy.I didn't have a happy smile on my face. I was sad, roan had been protecting me for the past months. He looked for food and fought against a variety of wild animals just to keep us safe.A lot of times, he came back injured and bleeding. I hadn't been able to give him any proper treatment and I could tell that his condition was slowly getting worse.I was worried but I was afraid. We had nowhere to go and it was all my fault. I had pushed away all those who love me and I had even been using roan just to satisfy myself before. Now I was all alone.I looked at Roan again, a helpless smile on my face. I wou
Avery's povI watched as Isabella sat in front of an injured man. He looked young and I could see that he was bleeding a bit. She seemed lost in her thoughts and she didn't notice me.I was surprised she was in this cave. I knew she wasn't at Devon's castle anymore, I had noticed when I went there and when I saw the state Devon was in, I knew Isabella had to be somehow related to it.But I never thought that it would be like this, I never thought I would find her in a place like this. What had happened between them that made her resort to living like this? And who was this man that she was with?She got up and headed towards the corner of the cave but she spotted me. Her eyes widened and she jumped a bit in freight and hurriedly stood in front of the man.I raised a brow at her actions. This was strange, the Isabella I knew was a selfish witch who cared about no one else but herself and now she was protecting someone?I wanted to believe that I was seeing something wrong, maybe she ju
Avery's povI stood outside the cave as I took deep breaths to calm myself. I was angry but at the same time, I was ashamed and scared. I had almost killed someone.It happened so quickly, that I couldn't even believe I had wanted to do it. I thought I had full control over my emotions but it seems I didn't. I sighed and walked forward.I was ashamed that I let myself be controlled by my anger, what if I had killed her? Wait, what would I do? What will I say to old man Lazarus? She was his only child and I could've killed her.I stopped by a tree and leaned against it, I had to talk to my parents, I needed more training. I couldn't let myself be out of control, what use was power if you couldn't control it?I stayed outside for a while before I began to head back into the cave. I took deep breaths, I had to control myself and I had to end this as soon as possible.I might not be able to forgive her but I could at least have mercy on her. I had promised that to old man Lazarus and I ha