Clara's POVI had gone to meet Annabelle after she got released by Alexander. I met her because I was interested in what she did. But I didn't tell her that I want Alexander for myself since that was what she wants too.She was excited about my idea of joining her and she quickly set up a meet with me and Dominique.As I waited outside I heard someone calling my name. I stepped into Dominique's room, my heart racing with anticipation."Clara!"I smiled, feeling a little self-conscious. I was wearing a simple blue dress that I'd borrowed from my cousin, but Annabelle always knew how to make me feel special."Hey, Annabelle," I said, gently. "Who's your friend?"Annabelle turned to Dominique and motioned for him to come closer. He hesitantly stepped forward."Clara, this is Dominique," Annabelle said, introducing me to Dominique. "Dominique, meet Clara."Dominique froze in suspense as I extended my hand to him. He stood there for a few seconds, his eyes fixed on my hand, before finally
Dominique's POV The three of us sat in my in silence, it was like we were all thinking at the same time and seeing Clara was all a shock to me. I knew her to be part of Alexander's pack and I was just surprised at how quickly she turned, especially knowing that she offered herself. I had my reservations and doubts about her because if it's easy for her to turn against a pack she grew up then, it will be easier for her to slit my throat. Clara and Annabelle were lounging on the couch, sipping on glasses of wine and chatting casually. They looked so relaxed, so at ease, that I couldn't help but envy them. They seemed to have it all figured out - Annabelle was going to make her move on Alexander, and Clara was going to help me win over Laura, at least that was what Clara said. It all seemed so simple when they said it like that, but I knew the reality would be much more complicated. "So, Dominique," Clara said, interrupting my thoughts. "Are you ready to get back in the game?" I shru
Alexander's POVI had been restless for days now, unable to shake off the unease that had crept into me and settled deep within my bones. My pack was in danger, that much I was sure of, especially Laura. I could sense it in the air, a foreboding feeling that I couldn't quite put my finger on.I had always been careful when it came to my pack's security, but now I realized that I needed to take things up a notch. Not just because of the sense of imminent danger, but also because I owed it to my pack and it's my duty as an alpha. Moreover, they are the ones who had placed their trust and loyalty in me.I called for a pack meeting, summoning all my members to gather in the living room of the house. As they filed in, one by one, I could see the anxiety in their eyes, each one silently wondering what could have prompted the meeting."Everyone, I have something important to discuss with all of you," I began, my gaze sweeping over the room. "Lately, I've been feeling uneasy or let me say, si
Clara's POVI took a slight breath as I stepped out of my car and made my way towards the house. My heart was pounding in my chest, and I knew I had to be careful. One wrong move, and I could blow my cover as Dominique's inside person. I couldn't risk that.As I approached the front door, I could feel my palms getting sweaty. I took a moment to compose myself before ringing the doorbell. A few seconds later, Alexander opened the door, looking surprised to see me."Clara, what brings you here? Sorry, I mean... Where are you coming from?" he asked, his eyebrows furrowed."I just went to check in on someone,, see how the person was doing," I said, trying to sound casual.Alexander nodded, looking at me suspiciously. "Sure, come on in."I followed him inside and took a quick survey of the surroundings. I needed to gather as much information as possible, without raising any red flags."Can I get you something to drink?" Alexander asked, leading me into the living room."Oh, come on. Stop t
Annabelle's POV I never thought the day would come where I would meet my parents again, because after what happened it felt weird meeting them again. After what I did to Laura, my stepsister, I was sure they would never want to see me again. I was wrong. The room was small and cramped, with old furniture as usual and yellowed wallpaper. My parents sat across from me, staring at me with a mix of relief and disappointment. I didn't blame them. I had screwed up big time. The silence weighed heavily on me as I sat there, unsure of how to begin. My mother was the first to speak. "Annabelle, how could you do something like that?" She had always been the strictest of my parents. I knew she was angry, and rightfully so. My father, on the other hand, looked at me with a sad expression. "Let her explain. There must be a reason why she did what she did." He always had a softer heart than my mother. I took a deep breath, steeling myself for the conversation to come. "I know what I did was wr
Laura's POVI sat on the couch in the living room, scrolling through my phone, waiting for Alexander to come home. It had been days since we had a proper conversation, and I was getting tired of it. It felt like he was always busy with work, and whenever he was home, he would just be on his phone, answering emails or reading articles.As the front door opened, my heart fluttered with anticipation. Alexander walked in, taking off his coat and throwing it onto the rack. "Hey," he said, giving me a small smile."Hey," I replied, trying not to sound too annoyed.He walked over to the kitchen, pouring himself a glass of water. "How was your day?" he asked, still not looking directly at me."It was fine," I said, twirling my hair around my finger. "But I just feel like we haven't spent much time together lately."Alexander sighed, leaning against the counter. "I know, and I'm sorry. Work has been crazy lately, and I haven't had much time for anything else."I nodded, feeling a pang of disap
Laura's POV I was sitting on the porch on the balcony enjoying the cool breeze while taking my turn of the watch Alexander placed us on when I noticed someone move swiftly from the backyard into the woods. At first, I thought it was one of the pack members, but the way this person moved was just too sneaky and swift. I rushed into the house, and I caught Alexander's eye. He was sitting with some members of the pack, talking and laughing. I approached him, my heart pounding in my chest. "Alex, I think someone just snuck into the woods," I said, trying to keep my voice low. "What do you mean?" he asked, his expression serious. "I saw someone move into the woods from the backyard," I explained. "We need to go after them." Alexander didn't hesitate. He stood up, and several members of the pack followed suit. I felt relieved that they were taking me seriously. For a moment, I felt like maybe I was overreacting, but seeing the looks on their faces, I knew I wasn't. We made our way to
Alexander's POV I had always been vigilant since the first attempt on Laura. It was part of the reasons why I placed everyone on taking turns to watch the house.. The people had been as sharp as a razor, and she had a keen eye for anything suspicious. So, when she came to me and raised the alarm that she saw someone, I didn't doubt for a second that she had picked up something. That's why I headed towards the east wing with some pack members to check for any movements before heading for the woods to see if everything was alright. I too everyone and we rushed to the woods to see if we can still catch up with the people who came around and we did catch up with them, but they ran away before we could even get a chance to ask them anything or do anything to them. When we couldn't get anything tangible ransacking the woods, I asked everyone to head back to the house. When we got to the house, the house was too quiet, too quiet for my liking. There was an eerie silence that seemed to lin
I knew he had a point, but I couldn't help feeling disappointed. "But Liam, I can protect myself. And I want to be part of the pack's success," I explained.Mike sighed, his eyes filled with concern. "I understand that, Laura, but we need someone to stay back, and that someone is you. Alexander trusts me to keep you safe while he's gone, and I can't let him down."I could see determination written all over Mike's face, and I knew that it was pointless to argue with him. However, deep down, I still wished I could go with the others.I sprang to my feet and started scanning the room for my things. My backpack was still sitting in the corner where I had left it. I grabbed it and pulled out a flashlight, some food, and a bottle of water. I slung the backpack on my shoulder and jogged outside. Mike kept, bugging me and followed me outside.Our den was surrounded by thick woods. The air carried a heavy scent of earth and pine needles. The sun was full scorch, and its light was bright enough
Dominique's POVI never believed in mercy. I was born an alpha, raised to be strong, fierce, and deadly. Compassion was a weakness, one that I had no intention of indulging in as I stared down at Alpha Marcus, bloodied and bruised, his pack cowering behind him in fear.He had been my prisoner for days, and despite my best efforts, he had refused to divulge any information about the whereabouts of Alexander. There had been moments of intense pain, moments when I glimpsed something in his eyes, something that hinted at knowledge of Alexander's movements, but he had remained stubborn, remaining silent, refusing to give in to the pain.Beating upon beating, different styles of interrogation and tutoring done, but he wouldn't bulge.That wasn't the case today. Today, as I looked down at him, I saw something different in his eyes, a desperation that was both unfamiliar and uncomfortable to witness. With one final burst of strength, he pushed himself up from the ground, his breath coming in
Dominique's POVIt was a chilly morning as I made my way through the woods towards the alpha's pack territory. I had heard rumors that some of the other alphas had met with Alexander, and since he had disappeared without a trace, I figured they would know something about his whereabouts. I had to find him.I finally reached the edge of the pack's territory, and I could see the den in the distance. I took a deep breath, straightened my back, and began to run towards the den. The guards at the entrance tried to stop me, but I quickly took care of them, and barged into the alpha's den."What brings you here, Dominique?" Alpha Marcus asked, raising an eyebrow at me."I need to know where Alexander is," I growled, my eyes narrowing."I'm sorry, but I cannot divulge that information," Marcus replied calmly.My patience was wearing thin. I needed answers, and I needed them now. "You will answer me, Marcus," I said, stepping closer to him. "Where is Alexander?""I cannot betray another alpha'
Dominique's POVI never believed in mercy. I was born an alpha, raised to be strong, fierce, and deadly. Compassion was a weakness, one that I had no intention of indulging in as I stared down at Alpha Marcus, bloodied and bruised, his pack cowering behind him in fear.He had been my prisoner for days, and despite my best efforts, he had refused to divulge any information about the whereabouts of Alexander. There had been moments of intense pain, moments when I glimpsed something in his eyes, something that hinted at knowledge of Alexander's movements, but he had remained stubborn, remaining silent, refusing to give in to the pain.Beating upon beating, different styles of interrogation and tutoring done, but he wouldn't bulge.That wasn't the case today. Today, as I looked down at him, I saw something different in his eyes, a desperation that was both unfamiliar and uncomfortable to witness. With one final burst of strength, he pushed himself up from the ground, his breath coming in
Dominique's POVIt was a chilly morning as I made my way through the woods towards the alpha's pack territory. I had heard rumors that some of the other alphas had met with Alexander, and since he had disappeared without a trace, I figured they would know something about his whereabouts. I had to find him.I finally reached the edge of the pack's territory, and I could see the den in the distance. I took a deep breath, straightened my back, and began to run towards the den. The guards at the entrance tried to stop me, but I quickly took care of them, and barged into the alpha's den."What brings you here, Dominique?" Alpha Marcus asked, raising an eyebrow at me."I need to know where Alexander is," I growled, my eyes narrowing."I'm sorry, but I cannot divulge that information," Marcus replied calmly.My patience was wearing thin. I needed answers, and I needed them now. "You will answer me, Marcus," I said, stepping closer to him. "Where is Alexander?""I cannot betray another alpha'
Laura's POV I stood in front of the punching bag, sweat dripping down my face, my fists tightly wrapped in gloves. Despite the pain that came with throwing each punch, the steady rhythm of it brought a sense of calm to my mind. It was the only way I knew how to deal with the hurt that my family had inflicted upon me after I visited them to tell them about Annabelle's death. They had blamed me for what had happened to her. The accusations had rained down upon me like a torrential storm, leaving me feeling battered and bruised. It was unfair, unrealistic, and, to be blunt, cruel. I knew deep down that it wasn't my fault, that I had done everything in my power to be there for her, but their words lingered like a festering wound, refusing to heal. I shook my head, focusing on the bag as I threw a punch. The sound of the impact echoed across the gym, and I welcomed it, appreciating the release of energy that came with it. I felt eyes on me and turned to see Alexander watching me from the
Chris's POV I sat in my cabin, staring at the empty room. The silence was deafening. For years, the pack had been my family, their howls and laughter more soothing than any symphony. But that had all changed when Dominique attacked us. The pack was decimated, and our once prosperous territory was now a barren wasteland filled with people who didn't own the territory. My thoughts were interrupted by the sound of footsteps outside the door. I knew it was Alexander. He entered the room with a grave look on his face, and I immediately sensed that something was wrong. "What's the matter, Alexander?" I asked, trying to keep my voice calm. "It's about the pack, Chris," he said, his voice heavy with emotion. "I spoke to the other alphas, but they refused to help us rebuild. They said they have their own problems to deal with." I let out a sigh. This was worse than I had expected. Without the support of the other alphas, it would be almost impossible to rebuild the pack. I thought if Ale
Alexander's POVIt was a rainy evening, and I was sitting on the couch waiting for Laura to come home. I had a bad feeling about her visit to her parents, especially after what had happened in the past and how they maltreated Laura.I listened to the sound of the rain tapping on the window, and soon heard the door opening. Laura walked in, and my heart sank as I saw tears in her eyes. I stood up and walked towards her, holding her close as she broke down in my arms."What happened?" I asked, my heart tight with worry."My father blamed me for Annabelle's death," she whispered amid sobs.I knew this was coming, but I couldn't help feeling angry at her father for putting her through this pain once again. I held her tight, trying to soothe her."Shh... It's alright, Laura. He doesn't know what he's saying," I said, trying to calm her down."But what if it's true? What if I am to blame? Because it feels like that." She asked, her voice shaking with fear."Stop that talk right now. You had
Clara's POVI sat in the living room of Dominique's new acquired house, my eyes fixed on the TV, but my mind wandering somewhere else entirely. Dominique was watching me from the corner of his eye, and I couldn't help but notice the way his gaze lingered on me longer than it should have. It made me feel uneasy."You seem distracted," Dominique stated the obvious, turning off the TV.I looked over at him, trying to gauge if there was any ulterior motive behind his words. "I guess I'm just tired," I hedged, not wanting to give him the upper hand.Dominique crossed his arms and leaned back against the wall. "Is there something on your mind?"I hesitated for a moment before finally speaking my mind. "I can't help but feel like you're playing a game with me, Dominique. Like you're testing me to see if I'm really on your side or just pretending to be."Dominique's eyebrows shot up in surprise. "What makes you say that?"I shrugged. "It's just a feeling I have. Something about the way you lo