Derrick MooreThe meeting ended only after we concluded that the person behind my godforsaken uncle was Cathleen. The Cathleen that had been silent and acts as a nobody. It turned out to be that she was there, Cathleen. She has always been there, watching silently and playing her role perfectly. Too perfect that no one could point at her. No one could say anything more than we already thought. I checked back to the time I followed Hayley to the room. What if I hadn't..? What if I had neglected it and even ignored the chances..? Questions I may or may not have answers to. Why did it even happen at the time I almost knocked on the door, acting like a puppet that I was..?At least, now I know there's nothing to pretend about again since she would have been told I know about the pregnancy that was planned to be mine since the day of the coronation.Gabriel as usual must have had a plan ' C', ' D ' or even up to ' Z '.The same man that I trusted the most at the time I reconciled with m
Hayley ArresTime wasn't on my side so I had to act quick.There was no doubt that I would be dead but I still feared the embarrassment that would follow suit if I decide to keep the child till it would be born.Derrick already is aware, so is Anya, Judah and Carter.I can't tell who is my partner and who would be my enemy. These past days, I would silently watch at Judah, though we have lots in common. Wanting Derrick out of the way while I want Anya out of the way. He didn't show any sign of mischievousness, none that I could attest to but I suspected him more than I could for Carter.I allowed my unrequited love take over me till the very last; knowing his heart belonged to another.How was I even to terminate it..?I thought I could tie Derrick down and move more closer to Carter.Was all we did; our intimacy and even sex, a lie..? Did he do it with Anya on his mind..?Of course,He must have thought of me as Anya otherwise it would have been lovemaking instead of sex. I was a fo
Anya zhukouI couldn't drive as my everything felt numb. Dis I even bring a car..?No, it was Mira's. All that I heard and all that I was yet to hear or withness, everything that kept unfolding just after we get over the first one, everything that had to do with Gabriel and Cathleen, with Carter and Hayley, with Mira and Judah, topmost, with Derrick and I.., all if it was a little over the top.It was too much to endure.Never was it like this, never did I ever thought I would be this numb to even pick up my bag and have Mira do it for me. I used to be just Anya, the girl nobody wanted to get acquainted with except Derrick.Holy..!"What can be more worse than having a aunt team work with an uncle to get what they want and there by murdering the innocent..?" I asked."Nothing, I guess." Mira answered.I stared at her like I saw a ghost but she laughed at his serious my face turned out to be."Did I sat it out loud..!?" I asked, wide-eyed."You bet you did, princess." She answered.Fu
Judah LopezI still couldn't tell if what I heard was what it was but really, who am I kidding. I heard it right and even, it's obvious knowing I wasn't the only person that heard it.It turns out to be that Cathleen and Gabriel have thought it through, they have gone through it all and are ever ready to pull the strings.First it was Anya, the zhukou's princess. Bringing her out to face hardship only to later on want her to play a key role. Without her, they won't be able to get Derrick, with her, they keep changing their plan.Urgh…!!For the un tenth time, nothing came out of my head as I was already frustrated about the whole thing.Since it happened that we all were connected, there was nothing else I could do than send notes to my uncle but he doesn't want to seem to come over. It was more like he's forced not to.Stepping out of my car, I wanted to step in directly, to let go of all the emotions that were already gushing out through breathing. I wanted it all out but that wasn'
Cathleen DonavonFinally…After I talked to Gabriel, I knew there would be no turning back since I have been hiding under his wing's.My revenge has been stuck in my head, since like forever.I watched the Moore's rule the entire Nikolai, I watch how Nikolai's transformed, you'd never think it used to be ruled by the one man that made me barren. You'd never know that the Luna of the past years was killed by her mate, the Alpha of the clan.It transformed so much that I was having a hard time, but deeply, I know there's this one person that would never change.Gabriel..!He reminds me so much of his father, and just like his father, he is stupid enough to never back down. Why should I stop then..?If the clan fall under the wrong hands again, why should I let go..?Yes,Because Gabriel won't stop till he's become the Alpha, I won't stop till I end the history of Nikolai's. The Moore's have afterall ruled since far past twenty-five years ago.As I sipped from the glass of wine in my ha
Anya zhukouThe look on my face held nothing but horror.How did he..? When did he…?In my head, I couldn't think of anything more than he has been stalking us. The words that came from his mouth, they way he stared back at us, his smile and all… all of it was ruthless."C.. Carter..?" I called."He's Carter..?" Mira askedI nodded."Oh common, I should do the intro's myself." He stated smiling as he moved to where we stood rooted."You losed that right since I rejected you, remember..?" He asked."W..what do you want..?" I asked back.I watched him laugh historically, if I have not known him for years, I would have thought he's just another drunk human."W..why do you stalk us..?" I asked again, this time, my fist was already clenched.Having been through a lot my whole life, I learnt to be prepared mentally if not physically.This asshole, this bastard that rejected me alongside Hayley who called me a plaything.., I hate them.For what more would I want if not to make them rot in he
Derrick MooreThe rage I felt didn't make me reason about anything anymore. The fact that Hayley terminated her pregnancy, the fact that Anya was now in the middle of someplace.., I couldn't breathe.From the corners of my eyes, I watched how Gabriel stood, waiting for his favorite tool to awaken, he looked like he knows nothing about Anya and I could only wait for Judah to find her."Look for her, Judah…" I wanted to type again as my impatiens grew.Just why…?At the meeting, I saw how she reacted to every word. How she'd screech and silently groan beside me; it reminded me of the time we had no issues. No Gabriel, no Hayley, Carter nor Cathleen. It has always only been me by her aside and vice versa.I brought her into my world because I love her; because I am mated with her. To all the things I never expected to happen, I can only imagine how worse it would be if she's not found.My breathing hitched as I felt my lungs burn. For tte thousandths time, I raked my hands in my hair, se
Anya zhukouSince after the incident of meeting with Carter, I found myself not able to think. A different thing entirely when his words sunk in my head and was even deep rooted.I remained in my room all through, never stepping out.Not wanting to see the garden or anything, I drowned in his words, the meaning btheg held."And what would halo to Derrick..?" I remembered clearly how that question struck my being, making me imagine what I shouldn't. "What would happen to Derrick..?" I repeatedly asked myself.Over and over again as days turned into weeks, I couldn't be more disturbed as there was nothing else that could shake me more than my mate.I tried checking all sorts of outcome, I tried searching and thinking if what they could want or what Carter meant, not until I remembered the last part of it."You're his end point, Anya."Holy…!!I was creeping out.Was this what I wanted..? Or is it not me?All kinds of questions flooded my head I couldn't do anything.Maybe it was my fa
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