(Beatrice Baker's POV) I was at the door hearing what Quinn told Gabby. This pierced my heart emotionally.As I heard them wrap up the meeting, I ran away from the doorpost without making any noise. I had originally told the guards in the front door to move from the place but now that I had heard enough, I told them to go back to their positions.I had this newly founded knowledge which I was going to use to my benefit.It was obvious that Quinn still cared for Lydia. I knew it had to be because Lydia was pregnant before she ran away. But I knew I was still Quinn's Luna and if since I couldn't get pregnant, I had to stop Quinn from getting in touch with Lydia. It was certain that Quinn wanted his kids which I wasn't going to object to. However, I also knew that Quinn would want to begin a fresh relationship with Lydia since she was the mother of his kids. Their relationship could rob me from my position as the Luna. I wasn't ready to compromise this position. I had to protect it
(Lydia Richmond's POV) I was still at the place where the two soldiers came to arrest me. They had just mentioned the name of Lord Stone Sumach which was actually traumatic for me."What!" I exclaimed unknowingly. A lot of things rushed through my mind.And that was it. The men took me away at that moment. I was too indisposed to even remember that I had kids inside the place. It was too late when I remembered. I was already in Lord Stone Sumach's mansion then.**************As soon as we got to the mansion, I was dragged and sent to the prison right away. It was the same prison Jake had helped me escape from the previous time. My memory refreshed. The memory was still evergreen and this made everything so annoying.How on earth could bad memories stick to your head more than good memories would?!It was disheartening.Anyway, I knew I had to relax. I hoped Jake wasn't in the mansion anymore. Andy had previously promised me to get rid of Jake and at this point, I wished he did tha
(Lydia Richmond's POV) I had to calculate the risk in this. Either I accepted or rejected, I had things to gain and things to lose.From what I had seen so far from the attitude of Lord Stone Sumach, he was not one to take "no" for an answer. I knew he could go as far as trying to forcefully make love to me. This would be a major shift in my emotional self. I wouldn't be emotionally relaxed if this happened.I didn't need a forced sexual intercourse at this moment. No, not at this stage of my life. I could die from the aftermath.There was no way about this. It was either I accepted or get forced into this. I knew what I wanted but it wasn't among the options available. I had to go with the right option if I didn't want to be succumbed to physical and emotional torture which Lord Stone Sumach was perfectly good to deliver.I had a plan in mind. The plan was to accept this proposal from Lord Stone Sumach with a clause which would make me have access to my triplets. I wanted his gua
Lydia Richmond's POV As I thought about what to do, I still had to follow Lord Stone Sumach. I had no where to run to and if I tried it, this could make him go wild. He could have four of his guards hold me while he undressed me and had his way with me still with the guards seeing both of our nakedness. His didn't matter, however, my own nakedness mattered."Wait…" Lord Stone Sumach stopped walking. He turned to check me out. "I can perceive a strange scent from you. Tell me the truth, when was the last time that you had your bath?"I sighed.Quickly, I had to think. I had been originally arrested by the guards for having no official permit. Also, if I told Lord Stone Sumach that I had not bathed for some time, it would be a turnoff for him.It was nice that I didn't have to lie here. I could say the truth with confidence."I haven't bathed for the past three days. I have been wondering all around the Pack with nothing to eat and nothing to drink…" I began. "If you want to have s
Lydia Richmond's POV "You look beautiful…" he told me now. He held my hand and led me to his bed. I followed him blindly like a sacrificial lamb. Like I had said before, this was beyond my control. I had no liking for Lord Stone Sumach truly but this could be a sex meant to make up for lost time.The last time I had sex was months ago. At that time, I was still with Alpha Quinn. In fact, Alpha Quinn was the last person that made love with me. From then, I had to keep off the pressure to have sex. This was a major decision on my own part.Despite having men like Jake and Andy, I withheld from having sex. I had been pressurized throughout the months but the fear of getting pregnant again when I still had triplets to fend for made me stop. The pressure didn't stop instantly though. I still had to battle with masturbation for satisfaction.But here I was, I was now vulnerable to Stone Sumach. It was not so surprising. I was horny and I didn't think with my head anymore, I thought with
Lydia Richmond's POV "You look beautiful…" he told me now. He held my hand and led me to his bed. I followed him blindly like a sacrificial lamb. Like I had said before, this was beyond my control. I had no liking for Lord Stone Sumach truly but this could be a sex meant to make up for lost time.The last time I had sex was months ago. At that time, I was still with Alpha Quinn. In fact, Alpha Quinn was the last person that made love with me. From then, I had to keep off the pressure to have sex. This was a major decision on my own part.Despite having men like Jake and Andy, I withheld from having sex. I had been pressurized throughout the months but the fear of getting pregnant again when I still had triplets to fend for made me stop. The pressure didn't stop instantly though. I still had to battle with masturbation for satisfaction.But here I was, I was now vulnerable to Stone Sumach. It was not so surprising. I was horny and I didn't think with my head anymore, I thought with
Lydia Richmond's POV My heart began to beat more loudly in fear. I never expected to see the maid at the hallway. It had happened already and all I had to do now was to make my way through to avoid being caught by the maids or guards.“Nothing…” I began to smile sheepishly. I wanted to act like I was comfortable but this was quite hard for me. “Believe me, it's nothing. All I want to do is take some fresh air.”I began to move forward but to my surprise, the maid blocked my path. This made me begin to shiver. I thought she had found out totally.And probably, she had, at least to some extent.“Why are you quivering? You look very nervous, milady, and it's really suspicious…” the maid told me simply. She stood there patiently and waited for my action.This brought me back to my strategies board. In this kind of case, you could either deny or accept. Acception was no option here and denial wasn't working on the maid. I could tell from a brief glance that the maid must have spent so
Lydia Richmond's POV First step, second step…And finally, I ran off. I was quite a fast sprinter and I made sure I was running at a speed of light. The maid who had stopped me before and the guards she had with her didn't let me go without a challenge. They ran after me furiously as I struggled to keep the gap between both of us.I was sure that they had a huge gap to cover. From my speed, the gap only got wider. I could see the secret passageway in glance and this had to be my key to escaping the mansion and going back to my kids whom had been neglected for quite a long time.Finally, I got to the secret passageway. I tried to open the door but unfortunately for me, it had been sealed with strong chains whom no one could break off.I was shocked and terrified at the same time. It was only occuring to me now that I had no plan B. My one and only plan had failed and I had nothing to do.I turned back and saw the maid and the guards rushing towards me. Now, the guards had taken the
Lydia Richmond’s POVFrom the facial expressions on the soldiers’ faces, I knew I had triggered them to take a bold step. They exchanged glances and I knew what they needed. They seemed to trust me now and I had more to say to solidify these trust.“I believe you can still come together to build this pack. Leave the traitor and cleave to your Alpha. If you do this, I promise that things will be better!” I told them. I teared up now and this triggered the soldiers more.“Don’t believe her! If you believe her, it will be at your own peril…” Beatrice tried to convince the men. “She would do nothing good after you help her. Your generals would be arrested and executed for treason while the partial treatment for common soldiers would continue. It won’t stop and you should even get prepared to face more if you accept it here. It won’t be the same if you continue with this mission. Let’s take Alpha Quinn down and the whole pack would be at peace!”“Says a woman who is sleeping with multiple
Lydia Richmond’s POV“If we don’t come back safely, do not come looking for us!” I told Roman carefully.“No!” Wilbert shouted. “That is impossible, my lady. I will make sure that you live and while I do this, I will do it with everything I have in me. If we are imprisoned, we need to be saved. Think about this again!”I nodded.“I think you have a point!” I told Wilbert carefully. Now, I turned to Roman to give him my order. “Our mission is to take down Beatrice, Gabby, and Kayla. Beatrice and Gabby are the ringleaders and if they die, their followers won’t be able to survive for too long!”“But you mentioned three names. Why is Kayla involved if she isn’t one of the ringleaders?” Roman asked carefully.“I have a grudge to settle with her. I watched her put a sword through…” I was saying before Wilbert touched my shoulder.“Let’s leave that for another day. The lives of our men in the mansion are ticking. We need to go now!” Wilbert told me. I nodded and started to live now. At the d
Lydia Richmond’s POVI was still sitting where I was before when Wilbert ran inside. He was the lead general of the red lions and I sent him to do some tasks for me before. He had a hurtful expression and I could tell that all was not well.“There is fire on the mountain, my lady,” Wilbert told me carefully. “One of our spies has confirmed that Gabby and his people have put the triplet’s abode under close surveillance. Since Chris and his men have gone, they are literally in trouble. The mission would have started by now!”I stood up.“I will accept everything but Chris and my triplets won’t die when I can use my life in exchange for theirs!” I told Wilbert confidently. “I believe that the needed elite squad is ready?”“Sure, it is. It is a voluntary squad and all we need is their willingness to contribute to this,” Wilbert said carefully. He sounded quite convinced. “I have pulled this off already and we will do it according to what you have in mind. Do me a favour and tell me you ha
Chris’s POV“All I have to do is to get the triplets out, huh?” I asked carefully. This was a rhetorical question. “I will take some men with me and I will have them kidnapped. You should have no reason to worry because I will do what I have to do in a diligent manner.”Lady Lydia looked at me and smiled. She seemed to be comfortable with giving me this mission. Looking at her deeply, she was worried but she was trying her best not to look like what she was going through. I appreciated her perseverance as this couldn’t be pulled off by anyone. She was a very special person to be able to do something like this.“If you check the map…” Lydia replied indefinitely. “I know you would be able to find your way around. All I want you to know is the fact that the triplets are always together. The moment you find one of them, the others are not far away. They will stick together no matter what happens!”I sighed.“I know very well that the triplets would be under close watch by Lady Beatrice’s
Lydia Richmond's POV “What!” Chris shouted. “Impossible!” Wilbert shouted. “I think you need to tell us more about all that transpired between both of you!”I sighed and began to explain all that had happened before. I took it one step at a time and narrated all that happened including the fact that I was behind the poisoning of Beatrice's guests.“This is deep!” Chris exclaimed after I had told my story. “How was Jojo killed? Did you watch them do it?” Tears flowed down my cheeks. “My maid betrayed me. Her name is Kayla and when I got out of the tunnel with Jojo, she was the only one left and she had a sword. Jojo used to like her but when he blocked her from accessing me, she put a sword through him!” I gasped. “It was so deep and I could tell what would happen finally. She didn't stop there as she sent two men after me. I had to kill those men before I was free!” “The lady wasn't there? I mean she didn't chase after you!” Chris said carefully. Now, I thought about this properl
Lydia Richmond's POVAfter this was raised, I knew a lot of people would not trust me. I had to do something here or else, their minds would be polluted and I would have no clue on what had to be done. “I hate to say this but he has a point!” Wilbert told me carefully. “The only one who knows the real leader is Jojo and as it stands now, we will have to wait for him to confirm if you are the one!” I sighed. “Jojo is probably dead by now…” I said carefully. As I said this, the men exchanged glances and grabbed a hold on their swords. “I didn't say I killed him. In fact, I was kidnapped alongside him. If there is anyone affiliated with the Alpha's mansion, such a person should come outside and confirm what I am saying!” I could hear the men murmuring. I looked at Wilbert in a bid to tell him to control his men.“No noise, gentlemen!” Wilbert told them. “If you are an insider in the Alpha's mansion, please come out and confirm her story. It is essential, please!” I watched as differ
Lydia Richmond's POVI knew I couldn't bear to be too emotional here. I ran away as fast as I could. Jojo must have died by now so I had only myself. I had to get to Sansa restaurant and meet with the red lions. The medal was with me. I tied it somehow on my hair. No one could see it there. I ran as fast as my legs could carry me. When I thought I was safe, I began to hear the sounds of horses coming at me. I didn't need to be told that Kayla's men were still after me. I knew they would be only two and I decided to take them out and take their horses as well. I ran into a bush and hid myself. I was waiting for them to pass by before I struck. Soon, one of them passed. I let him go free but when the next one came, I threw a stone at him. It hit him on his head and he fell. This was enough to alert the other man who rode before. I rushed to him, removed his sword and stabbed him. I got on his horse and rode to escape. As I moved, I could see the other man waiting for me. He had his s
Lydia Richmond's POV“It makes sense! I am unhappy to hear this but it actually makes a whole world of sense!” I told him carefully. “If you didn't raise this issue, I would have never imagined that this is the scheme which Beatrice is planning!”Jojo smiled. “Well, I am not on her side so I can't be sure about anything. This is what I think but it could be wrong. She says she wants to conquer the world. I don't think being an Alpha alone would conquer the whole place. Apart from our pack, there are still six other packs and the Lycan King…” Jojo raised. I thought about this and I gained a lead. “I think I know why she wants the red lions. Obviously, it's not because of our pack alone. The red lions won't revolt under her command…” I said slowly. “She wants to use them to assassinate the Alphas' and possibly the Lycan King…” Jojo said carefully. “Right!” I told him. “I know she can't do it alone without the support of some insiders in the packs but you see, it is very possible to
Jojo’s POVAt this point, I couldn’t watch this execution take place. Lydia was my lady and I was meant to protect her. I dived with the chair and pushed the guard. His sword cut my back a bit but the ropes were cut as well. It led to struggle as I fought with the guards. I had to defend myself with the chair and I was able to do much. I took the first and second guards down while I protected Lydia. By this time, I had taken a sword and I was standing down with the remaining two guards.“Are you okay? I thought I was gonna die!” Lydia told me. She was holding my shoulder with her left hand with a sword in her right hand.“I’m fine but I should be the one asking that question, right?” I replied. I never lost concentration on those guards around us. I watched their every move.One of the guards took out a whistle and blew. I knew this meant more men. I looked around for an escape route instantly. I could see a window that was made of wood. There was black tarpaulin that covered it.“Cut