I stared at the bars in front of me. So this is what this has all been about. Blaed’s wife was dead and his lover was blamed for it. It all made sense now. Why Alpha Teigen had been acting the way he did.I looked at Blaed again and he was already looking at me.“I’m really sorry Arcelia. You were dragged into this mess because of me”“Did you kill her?” I asked softly and he enjoy his head.“Of course not. I was surprised when I heard it but I knew I had to come back because knowing Teigen, he would have come after you”I don’t get it. “Explain”“We were supposed to meet up that night but I got delayed by something. When I arrived at the club, I didn’t see you again”“I was abducted while waiting for you”“I didn’t know that at the time. I thought you had left town because you didn’t want to speak to me. I went to see Imogen and I pleaded with her to tell me where you went. She said she didn’t know and at that time, I didn’t believe her. I thought she was lying so I continued to both
"Thank you Arcelia," Blaed said. He sounded so happy."The both of you are foolish" I shifted my attention to the girl from the next cell."And you'll definitely be killed before the end of the week. How could you have been stupid to kill the alpha's sister and think you could get away with it" She laughed loudly after that."We didn't kill her" Blaed sounded annoyed."How can you prove it? All evidence points to you" she taunted. "Because someone is trying to frame us. Someone who knows we would be blamed if anything happens" I spoke up. It had to be the truth because I wasn't responsible for her death. Someone was doing this and they'll be getting away with it because the alpha wasn't investigating properly. "Good luck proving that to the alpha""You have to think Blaed. Is anyone suspicious at all? It could buy us time"But I was the only one that seemed bothered about it. Blaed already looked defeated."Let's just sleep" he rolled over to the corner and faced the wall."You shou
Life has been tough these past few days. I tried to live normally. I really did but the weight of Blaed's death consumed me. I saw him in my dreams. Sometimes he was whole and other times he was headless but I didn't want to see him at all. I wanted to forget that horrific day but it was stuck in my head. There was no forgetting it. I finished scrubbing the floors and gathered my supplies to go downstairs. I heard someone coming up. Normally, I would run and hide but I didn't move a muscle. I continued going downstairs, not caring a bit if they got upset that I used the stairs the same time they did. The person going up said nothing to me and I dropped the supplies and returned to my small room, curling into a ball and closing my eyes. Sleep wouldn't come so I just shut the world out. I missed lunch and dinner. I had no desire to eat. My appetite had disappeared also in the last few days. I heard a noise on my door but I ignored it. I heard it again, louder this time and I sat up, a
"What....how.....Do I have to go through that again?""It's monthly. Like the way humans menstruate. It prepares your body for...." Whatever he wanted to say, Vivianna cut him off. "And if I don't do it this time, something happens to me?" They stayed silent and I flared. "I won't. I cannot let that man touch me. Consequences be damned. I'll die? Fine, let me die. I don't give a fuck but I'm not having sex with him""Calm down Arcelia" Vivianna tried to touch me but I moved away from her. "Don't ask me to calm down" I snapped at her and her eyes widened. I didn't feel sorry. What did they expect?"You really need to calm down Arcelia. Nobody is asking you to do anything with him. The situation between you two....." he trailed off. "You don't have to have sex with him this time," he said and my body instantly relaxed. "Then?"Why did he tell me if I didn't need to sleep with Alpha Teigen?"I wanted you to know so it won't come as a surprise to you like I said, you don't need to ha
ALPHA TEIGEN'S POVI stood outside the door, my fists clenched. I could hear and feel her pain through the damned bond. Why was she being so stubborn and not allowing me to touch her? To ease her pain. "Or you want to relieve your itch" my wolf growled in my head. It was no news that he was against my treatment of our....his mate. He wasn't wrong. I didn't come here because I cared about her pain. "Lies" he growled and I shut him out. I was also in pain too. Harder than I've ever been in my life. My cock pressing tightly against my pants made me uncomfortable. I adjusted myself and walked away from the door. It pained me to do so but I did. I could find a way to relieve myself. Any girl I ask for will be happy to warm my bed. If she wanted the pain, she could deal with it. "How is she?" Alfio jumped out suddenly, scaring me. "What the fuck?""How is she doing? I know you went there""She didn't allow me to touch her""That's not what I'm talking about Teigen. The pain, her fever.
TRIGGER WARNING‼️: ⚠️SUICIDE ATTEMPT⚠️I felt like I had been hit by a train when I finally woke up. My whole body was sore but the pain was gone. I opened my eyes and sat up. The room was empty and I didn't hear any sound. My bladder was full so I stood up to relieve myself in the bathroom. When I was finished, I washed and dried my hands and stepped into the bedroom. I took a sit by the edge of the bed and the door opened. Vivianna was smiling brightly at me. "Good morning" "Good morning" I grumbled. "What happened last night?" I asked. I remember the pain becoming so unbearable. I asked for more medicine but they were unwilling to give and Alfio was saying the pain would be severe by midnight. I was dreading it and I pleaded for more medicine. They obliged and I blacked out after that. I didn't wake up in pain or I would have remembered it. "You had a seizure" I gasped. "You had too many drugs in you. We told you it'll cause some problems""But that was the only way to stop
ALPHA TEIGEN'S POV"I've informed Bladgen and he's out of the pack" I nodded. "That's good""Are you okay?" Landon asked "Yes," I answered simply even though I was anything but okay. I was upset....confused and above all, I felt guilty. I've said it over a hundred times, I didn't care about the human girl. "Arcelia," my wolf said. I avoided calling her name. It made her seem less of a person to me. Seeing her in that condition yesterday flipped a switch in me. I hated seeing her like that. The fear that gripped me tightly as she had that seizure. "Alpha...." I looked at Landon. He was worried. "Are you sure you're okay?" He asked and I nodded. "Just busy""Are you going to the get-together with other alphas?" I shook my head. I didn't have the time for that or the energy to socialize. "You never miss it" "There's a time for everything Landon. Now is not the time for that""So what will you do about Maddox?""What about him?""He still has eyes on our land west of the border an
TRIGGER WARNING: MENTION OF SUICIDE I was surprised when I opened my eyes and found myself in the infirmary. Vivianna was sitting beside me and cleaning my clothes. She was equally surprised when I suddenly sat up. "Arcelia?""What happened""What happened?""You fucking tried to kill yourself. That is what happened? How could you Arcelia? I told you if you needed to speak to anyone, you could talk to me. Why would you try to lull yourself" she sobbed and I stared at her dumbfounded. I didn't expect anyone to be affected if I eventually died. Just needed to escape from the harsh reality that was my life. The door opened and she quickly wiped her eyes. "I came as soon as possible" Alfio breathed heavily from the door. He stared at Vivianna for a minute too long and then he shifted his gaze to me. "Arcelia...." Vivianna abruptly got up and ran out of the room while I stared open-mouthed at the space she previously occupied. "Are you okay?" I nodded. I felt okay. But that wasn't wh
As I finished up from teaching and the last pup was picked up, I made my way to the pack house. My baby girl was staying with her father today. Over the course of two years, many things had changed. My heart especially and that is why I'm trying to pick up my daughter without running into her father. “Arcelia?” Landon was the first person I saw as I arrived at the pack house. “I'm surprised to see you here”“I finished early so I decided to pick her up myself”“Come on in. She's with the alpha. They should be in his office.”“No,” I said quickly and he raised a brow at me. “Okay” I can bring her downstairs to you” I smiled at him. “I'll appreciate that” he chuckled and we entered inside. While I waited downstairs, he went upstairs to get Imogen for me. Yes, I named her in honor of my best friend. The thought of her demise didn't hurt me so much anymore. Like I said, my heart had changed and I let go of resentment which means I have forgiven those who had killed her. Two years is a
ALPHA TEIGEN's POV"Everything is going smoothly," Landon said as he entered my office."I know. I spoke to Viviana""How are you feeling?" I chuckled at the question. He was the first person to ask me this. Not that I was looking for sympathy or pity but it kind of felt good to know that he was concerned."I've seen better days. I'll be fine. I just want her to be okay""And Miyanda, do you honestly not want to see her anymore? She's still your sister"Of course, someday I'll look at Miyanda and I'll not feel like tearing her apart. But it wasn't today. Not anytime soon."She's sorry""Yes. Her apology can magically change the past""Don't you think it's a bit hypocritical? You want Arcelia's forgiveness but you won't forgive Miyanda""It's her fault we're in this situation. I acted out of foolishness but it was because I thought Miyanda had been murdered. She had no reason to do what she did""I get. But she's not responsible for your actions""She contributed to it. I'm not trying
Firstly, I didn't think Alpha Teigen would easily agree to me moving out of the pack house. But then I had to use the situation to my advantage. The house was ready two days after I made the request and I was already moving in. Viviana and a few guards were helping me.They were constantly communicating with the alpha but he didn't show himself which was perfect.The last of the things were set up and I thanked them for their effort."I'll go and get some groceries to make some food. Will you be okay by yourself?"I nodded. She was constantly worrying about me. That was why I didn't want to tell her anything about my suspicions. The constant vomiting, nausea, and the rest were symptoms of something I didn't want to believe was true. Not at this time. It would only make things more messy.I took a shower and changed into lighter clothes. The house was wonderful, well-furnished, and somewhat similar to my old apartment.Since I was staying here permanently, I needed to find a job. It wo
ALPHA TEIGEN's POVI drank the remaining contents of the cup and poured myself another. This wasn't the solution to the current problems but there was nothing I could do.Regret clawed at my heart. More than the anger I was feeling. She wouldn't talk to me or open her door for anyone. I could still hear sounds inside that is why I haven't broken down the door.Alfio entered my office with a grim look on his face."She opened her door" my eyes snapped up."Viviana is with her now. But I doubt she'll want to see anyone at the moment""I just want to know that she's okay""Will she truly be? I can only imagine what is going through her head right now. I knew there was something off about the whole case in the first place. It makes sense now"I should have listened to Alfio but I let my foolish anger consume me. "I'm a fucking fool""Dwelling on the past will do nothing for you now. You have to think of a way to make things better. To earn her forgiveness" "She said she'll never forgiv
I felt weak in my knees. If I was standing, I would have fallen over. "What the fuck Miyanda?" Alfio was screaming. I've never seen him upset like this. Someone else shouted something. "I'm sorry. I'm sorry" Miyanda cried. I gripped the material of my dress tightly in my fingers. It cannot be. Everything..."Do you know what you've done? For fucks sake Miyanda. I thought they murdered you. Do you know what I've done since I started receiving those parts?" Teigen yelled at his sister. "I didn't think you'll take it that far""You didn't think? You know me. You know how angry I get. You used that to your advantage. You wanted me to torture them" he continued yelling and I just sat there, my head spinning while I still tried to wrap my head around everything. She faked her death? It was laughable. I had to resist the urge to not laugh out loud at the madness. She fucking faked her death. "Why did you bother to show up" Alfio screamed. "You should have remained dead. Do you know the
I don't understand. What... how was she here? I rubbed my eyes because I started to feel I was hallucinating. Maybe one of those dreams that I usually had. It could be stress. Or maybe this person has a similar face to that woman. Was she a twin? I shook my head, getting rid of those thoughts. It couldn't be. I may have only seen her once but I remembered her face correctly. She was real..... and alive."Miyanda" someone brushed past me and I saw alpha Teigen hugging her tightly and checking her."You're alive... how?""I'm so sorry" she sobbed tearfully. I was rooted to the floor, confused as fuck, and watching her."What are you sorry about Miyanda? What happened tell me" he led her to one of the empty chairs."You're okay. Where have you been""Alpha" Aldrid bathed in."We tracked the human to the pack house"What human I wondered?"Find whoever it is and...""It was me that went past border patrol," Miyanda said and everybody faced her again."You're alive" Aldrid mumbled, experi
"I don't understand why you feel the need to work" Viviana grumbled at me. "Isn't it better than sitting idle?""I understand you don't want to be idle but scrubbing the floors?""Do you have a better job for me""Sitting around pretty all day. It's not like you get paid for this""I still want to do it. How is it going with the children?""Alfio's cure seems to be working. He's not such a pain in the ass anymore""That is good for you. Very good" she mumbled. "Alfio was proposing that the alpha allow some people to go to your world and learn from you but the alpha was against it" I snorted. It would be beneficial to the pack but he only likes to do things that he wants. He doesn't care about the opinion of others or if they get hurt or...hold up Arcelia. We're going off track. "Well did he say why he was against it""Mhmmm. It's a solid reason and before you say I always support him, I'm not doing that right now. His reason is completely logical. While the alpha may be terrible as
Alpha Teigen's povA week after our huge argument and I only felt worse than I did before that. It was wrong of me to bring her mother into the situation. I had not been thinking properly and she had every reason to be upset with me. I just wasn't thinking."Alpha" Landon called me and I looked up at him."What's wrong?""You've been unhappy and I know it's not my place but you're hurting yourself.""Landon. Report on official matters and leave my personal life alone""He's just being difficult Alfio said""What's the situation with the children""The rashes disappeared from two children, we have four more new cases now""I thought we were isolating the affected?""Yes. The children didn't get it from them which leads me to believe that bodily contact is not the cause of the spread. There is something else. Maybe a place only children visit. Their getting from there or eating something from there""Please look into it. I've got several disturbing calls in the last few days. Parents ar
"Are you going to tell me why you were here yesterday, bawling your eyes out""It's nothing, Viviana""Are you sure?" "Landon was here after you slept off. He looked worried. Did something happen with the alpha" I scoffed. "Does it matter? He'll always be right to you""Arcelia?""Just forget about it. I was foolish. It was my mistake""Things were going so well. I just don't understand it""I don't either but it's probably for the best this way" I've learned my lesson and I won't be making the same mistake twice. When I went out finally, the stares were too much. I could imagine what was going through their heads. I arrived to grab the supplies but someone blocked my path. "What's wrong? We have strict instructions not to let you clean anymore""Why?" I was bewildered. "I don't know. Alpha's orders. You have to see him to answer any question you might have" I groaned and moved away. Was he going to take everything away from me? Everything I enjoyed? I didn't want to see him. I di