Hayley ArresThe next day was fast as expected, though a little fast as I couldn't get enough sleep. I mean, who would?I was restless, turning back and forth, trying to get answers to those questions that kept ringing bells in my head but a part of me was saying I should just go for it. That part of me is the same one that allowed hatred flow through me. A part of me that wants to badly reap off Anya beauty, the part that wants to make her a disabled veteran. Maybe then would she disappear from the world a d stop taking things that belonged to me.If it wasn't for the fact that the asshole I crushed on for years was keeping himself for some damn princess that now later turned out to be Anya, maybe I wouldn't have rejected Derrick. He would have being mine and alone would he be till death… but who am I kidding?Trust me when I say it's all twisted.I want all back, beginning from Derrick, I want to wipe her out, to claim all that she has forcefully taken. They never belonged to her i
Anya Zhukov " If you don't mind my la… Anya!! Hmm; can I also ask what happened?" I heard Maya ask. Instead of telling her anything, I just smiled and waved it off; I knew she was still new and I can't possibly tell her my problems, not yet.I was also wondering silently, how and when she became recruited to be a maidservant. A part of me was in doubt, while the other just wanted to succumb in the peace I was currently having. I live for once without bothering about some stupid bonding that my parents and his parents won't accept.That part was more like Nala. Cool and calm yet observing. My breathing was steady inside me and for once, quiet and even quick to respond to Maya. Nala just wanted to stay and not be bothered to think while I also enjoy every minute that lasts but still, they felt wrong!! Wrong about my newly found friend! The truth was, I just can't trust her…not yet and even in the future? It's enough that I exposed my life to her when we have only just met at the ga
Gabriel Moore "Don't tell me shits Martin..!! How can you say my wife's niece visited? For what reason did she come and you delayed informing me?" I asked, infuriated about nearly almost everything. How did they get a U-turn now? Why would they get a U-turn now? Never was it planned like this, not while I carefully took a draft, or was I wrong in any way?. Pissed at every passing second, my thoughts would skyrock; making me think of the worse. Shaking and vibrating at every joint in me…. "I am sorry my Lord; it happened fast ." I heard Martin say. Never did I ever think it'd go like this; none was comforting even when I'm clearly the person that brought all of these to myself. Every perfectly etched plan of mine is either discovered or simply just worthless..! Is it that bad to want to claim what's yours even while it has been years? What does it change? Aren't they all the same? Gritting and gnashing; hissing and cursing, growling… none that I haven't done to get rid of the
Maya POV Twenty-five years ago, according to how it was rumored around my birth; it was noted that a war broke out. A war that made both humans, werewolves and even crops to feel the impacts of how strong it was.Then, I was literally just four; with apparently no mindset of my own. Losing my Dad to the war that swallowed him raw, my world all came to a crash when few years later, my mother called sick. I am just like every other ordinary shewolf with obviously nothing.Around that period of my mother's illness, I came across Gabriel Moore, a man that lived up to his name, our Alpha's brother. He rendered help, making sure to check the bills till my mother got and completed her treatment. He changed my life but that was in some years back when she ended up dead.I can't do it.Even when I knew I promised to pay back in one way or the other, I clearly can't be a mole and be kept in between.It's absorb, absolutely wrong in every way.Though, he was still going to pay me, it was in a j
MayaI never believed what I heard after all of the show that happened. Apart from the butler and I that witnessed the scene, every other maid was sent to their quarter. It was an impression I never thought I would witness. Well, I was just a common person and I have never truly encounter quarrels between royals.Honestly, from a point of view, I think the Princess was very rude to her parents but then it was heartbreaking to be a pawn. I know the feeling. At some certain point, I turned off the recorder as it would be for my own good, to know what truly happened and to stop thinking the Zhukov's are at fault. I strongly believe there must be some hidden truths. It did make a lot of sense; knowing I was sent as a mole to keep track but after everything was revealed, it turned out that I was wrong about the Zhukov's.The room given to me was much bigger than the one I had at home. With nobody to talk to…just myself. This one can be divided in five to get the size of my room, well..
Hayley ArresA rejection like that isn't what I expected; it was a show I would never want to participate in… never again.Anger..!!I felt it, the rush, the need to just run my fist through. Why?Does it have to be Anya? What's with her? Aren't I better?A lot of thoughts, both the questions and answers, all in my head, they felt like a time bomb.I, Hayley Arres… never have I ever been rejected. If this was how it felt, well, it's enough to pull the strings of one's thinking. I felt used, with my eyes wide open, I couldn't help it. His parents liked me; I felt at peace even when I knew it was just a pretense. The luxury I saw and ones I touched was just a mind-blowing outcome of wanting to try.Not anymore..!!It's my rightful position to be the next Luna of the clan. If I hadn't pushed him away then, I could have just dragged him closer.. tell me, who's Anya?She has always been my rival.. almost in everything, only that.. I was well known while she'd just hide.Now I think it's
CHAPTER 31Derrick MooreDown there I almost collapsed of anger, the very kind that was brewing in me.It's a different thing to know that you're separated from your mate; all in the name of making things right when clearly, nothing can and would be right about our situation.The issue of twenty-five years ago would continue trying to break us as it was seen that whenever there's a little improvement between Anya and I, more forces kept coming.How did they try to set me up with Hayley? What does the damned fucking asshole expect? That I'd accept her back because she once used to be my mate?We're all tied, tied to the same tree, nobody wanting to give up. If only the reunion never happened that night..!!If only I had followed Anya's wish and just didn't bother about some stupid reunion that seems now to be the cause of all we are facing.Isn't it just enough? Enough that we are in some stupid bond that only breaks us?I felt useless at this point. My Anya can be somewhere for all I
Hayley ArresThe thoughts kept coming; taunting me to no end; the feeling I would have had clearly disrupted. Peace!How can I be when Anya is at it again?…Though, it makes perfect sense and obviously, I am the insane one between us both still I won't have it… not in my wildest dream.My nightmares started, Anya taking all that I have from me. First she was mated to Carter, fortunately he rejected her but now Derrick? I know I rejected him but I want him back at all cost! Fuck!I can't let her; I can't allow her to take what belongs to me. It's enough to see that I have no power around those men again due to my foolishness yet I am not giving up! The only piece of information that I was forever wanting and dying to hear was that of the Zhukov's.I wanted to know what they were thinking. I wanted to know if they are willing to accept Derrick. That would be my stepping stone. Standing in my room, my own private room, I needed to let off some steam. I can't find Carter anywhere so I
The whole air was filled with joy and happiness as flowers were used to decorate the brightly lit wedding hall, it was finally the awaited time for Derrick and Anya. It was their happiness and they truly deserved it. Invitations had been sent far and wide to neighboring clans who were glad to join them in this ceremony.Anya looked at herself in the mirror with a satisfied smile, her dress dazzled with a thousand diamond stones that shone brightly and were at the same time eye catchy. This was her dream dress and she was going to wed the man she has always loved."You look beautiful," Derrick said as he walked into the room gawking at her."You know you shouldn't see your bride before the ceremony." Anya teased but she knew quite well she wanted to see him before the ceremony."That shouldn't be our concern, all I know is that I'll be looking at my beautiful bride before our ceremony….. damn you're beautiful," Derrick said pecking her lips as he stared into her amber eyes that had onc
"I never thought I could be this happy in my entire life." Derek the alpha of the Richards clan shrieked in joy as he had just won a lottery. In a sense, he did win the lottery. "I never thought it would be this easy, they came in here by themselves." He laughed as he drank the beer in his hand, for a year he had thought of ways to bring down the two top rival feared by many other clans but here was the opportunity in front of him.He knew that the clans would be at their weak spot right now as their heirs were missing and they would be searching for them, the last thing that would come to their mind was preparing for war."Sir what is your command," Mark asked bowing on one knee waiting for Derek's command."I'm bloodthirsty right now and there's an opportunity to quench that thirst, let's finish them all." He told Mark standing up from where he sat and taking a large gulp of this beer as he walked to the window looking down at his clan members who had suffered because of the Zhukov
Derrick's father Harold paced around the room with worried eyes wondering where his son might be, if he went missing and was nowhere to be found that means he is doomed because he had no heir to pass the throne to. He had involved the police who were going to do a thorough search in finding his son, the guards weren't left out in the duty of finding his son either. Gabriel peeked inside the door with a conceited smile before walking in with a worried look. "There is still no sign of him." Gabriel reminded his brother of the already-known fact that had lingered in his mind, thinking about it made Harold bitter and pained. "I'm sure we will find him," Harold said positively, trying to brighten his already dampening hope that was lingering by a thread. "There is no doubt that he ran away," Gabriel told Harold, pausing and taking a look at his expression before he continued. "He thinks nothing of the privilege he has and is ready to through it all away, do you think such a person fits
Anya's povI picked up my phone sitting on the table beside me dialing Derrick's number hoping he would pick up his phone immediately, I needed to tell him I was leaving urgently."Hello?" I heard him reply at the other end."Derrick, how are you doing?" I asked standing in front of my mirror and packing my hair as I was getting ready to go out."I'm good and you? Did you find a way out?" Derrick asked curiously."Yes, and I hope it works out." I sighed still feeling nervous that I might get caught."Give me details about it." He said."I'll be going for some shopping so I'm hoping to use that opportunity to escape, I'll be leaving in a few hours and will meet you where we had planned to meet," I told him quickly as I heard footsteps in the hallways."Okay, that's fine." He replied."Someone's approaching my room I'll call you later," I told him and immediately ended the call.My door slowly opened and my parents walked into my room, my face scrunched into a frown as I looked at them
Gabriel's PovI gulped my wine, taking a whiff of the cigar in my hand letting the smoke through my nose. I turned to look at Miriah who was doing the same thing with his legs crossed with no care in the world."I have him in my clutches because I can give to him what he desires most…. Getting out of here." I told Micah who let out a chuckle. He was the only person I could trust and call a good friend. All my life I had felt empty but he was always there to make sure I was alright without judging me."Oh my friend, you are a lucky man, he wants to leave the throne willingly without you stressing a finger." Micah smiled as he took another sip of his wine.I smiled to myself imagining how I would look sitting on the throne with my head up high…. Fascinating. There would be nothing even my brother could do about it. He was old from battles and getting weaker with the stress of administration. Dealing with him would be quite an easy task that I could ever imagine."My brother has increase
Derrick pov I saw Anya's missed calls and tried to dial her number but saw her call again and received it. I wondered what she wanted to tell me as I also had good news to tell her. I paced back and forth around my room excitedly, wanting to spill the news."Hello." I heard her say from the other end and a smile formed on my lips…." Why haven't you been picking up?" She asked like she was about to cry."Sorry, I had left it in the room…. I have good news to tell you." I told her and paused to know if I could go on."Okay." She said almost excitedly "Our plan to escape would work out sooner than we expected," I told her and she squealed in excitement making my heart beat in excitement…. I loved when she was always happy, it made me happy too."That's great, we need to do it fast and most importantly it has to be successful…. Carter's parents are coming over today and there's no doubt they would want us to get married sooner." She explained to me and I curled my fist in anger as I let
ANYA POV I sat down with worried-filled eyes as I thought of a way to escape from here. I was a prisoner in my home right now, and trust me it was the worst thing that could happen to me. I tried to be optimistic about my situation even when the odds aren't on my side.I heard a knock on my door and turned to see my maid Ashley, who my parents had assigned to me after Mira left. I had tried talking her into helping me out but declined without pity. She was stern in her will to forever listen to my father's orders rather than my plea for help."Good morning, your highness." She bowed. "Your father has sent for you." She added as I let out a stressed sigh.The only reason why she would come at this time of the morning is that my parents must have sent for me and I knew that they were both going to darken my mood as that was what they enjoyed doing the most."Tell him I'm sick," I told her, trying to prove stubborn even when I knew I would still meet him. Mila frowned at me, not showing
Anya zhukouHowever, the whole of my life would only continually take a turn till the very end. Staring down at the same file in my hands, one I held since Mira came and left.My head, banging with ache as I frowned, the same way my knuckles that turned white.. I sighed.Twenty-five years ago, I never had to stay indoors because even I somehow enjoyed the bully and gossip that goes around whenever I am amidst the rest of my mate in the orphanage. It gave me a sense of want, that aura that I carried around at the time Judah was taking. I never had anything to fear except for Hayley whose hate for me wasn't even my concern. And there was Judah, my worse enemy.Still, I allowed myself feel, I allowed Derrick distract me from my thoughts. Where did that Anya disappear to? Why do I have to hide now, away from them? What changed..?I couldn't tell.The number of times I heard the door knock wasn't enough to pull me out if my thoughts. I continued fidgeting with my hand tapping on the file.
Gabriel PovIt's been months since everyone decided to leave the past behind. I pretended though. I wasn't satisfied without my revenge but I had to pretend to be filled with remorse. After all, it was all speculation.I watched in satisfaction as Derrick continued to take shots with a satisfied smile formed on his face. My plan was to break through his defenses because I know he was at his limit. Ever since the marriage was finalized between him and Hayley, he had been trying to act brave while shattering into pieces. This was the right time for me to strike. I smirked as I noticed Derrick was visibly getting drunk. He kept a straight face and was playing with his hair as we sat quietly for close to five minutes."Why are you helping me?" He asked boldly, his stare looking like daggers. I swallowed hard, careful not to let anything spill accidentally. I shook in surprise because I hadn't expected that question from a drunk person, nevertheless, I had prepared himself for any of suc