Derrick MooreAs usual, the day wasn't any better, at least not until I perceived a familiar scent. It was Anya's but still, I stayed rooted.It might be another trick of theirs, to lure me to do their biding. Since I started playing along, I wasn't any longer myself.Cut off from my thinking, the butler informed with his head bowed…"Princess zhukou; she's here" I heard him say.It could have probably been my ears but my sense of smell wouldn't fail either."Anya.." my eyes darkened.Not waiting for him to explain further, I was already out the door at next moment. I missed her, my body, soul and even my wolf… I wanted her just as much, but with the situation, with forces that we aren't even sure about, it became hard.I stepped into the massive living room, there I met her."Anya?" I said but that wasn't my voice alone, Hayley's too.We both chorused.From the look of it, I smelt trouble.What was she doing? Why did she come?All of these were questions I hoped to get the answers e
Hayley ArresThe fear in me continued to blossom. That wrench came, all the way from zhukou's.. did she know already?I had nobody to ask.It was scary enough to know I could have died if Derrick had not step up.Her eyes were laced with so much hatred that I thought I wouldn't survive.My limbs trembled at what would have happened but I bottled it all up.Why was she here?It was shocking.After Derrick left with her, it didn't change anything. Her scent was diffused round the room I almost had an attack.I fret for the worse, but Gabriel's word kept me going.Right,Gabriel.I rushed into my room, anger fueling the rage I had in before.The cunning uncle promised for my safety, was this it?Was that the safety he promised? What if Anya had snapped my neck? What if she was able to wake Derrick's memories?The mobile ranged for the thirteenth time, he wasn't picking up.Did he ditch me at the end?My heart was already in my throat. Remembering what Judah said about trusting him, I be
Gabriel MooreI was already on my way to the house when I received Hayley's call.As of expected, I might be the person making plans, my heart wouldn't stop beating out loud even when I have nothing to fear.Cathleen, I miss her.I expected Anya to have found out about the plans, she's quite the type to catch up quick.I expected her to be in Nikolai's even before but it felt like I was to eager.Who would have thought I trained both pups at younger age.?Who would have thought I was seen as their uncle twenty-five years ago?That was what I want.To lay confusion…To burdge their curiosity…!!Perfect.It might have been rash but if it were not for the flames of twenty-five years ago, Derrick would have died; my brother, Lorenzo would have been stripped off as Alpha because of overwhelming emotions.I planned it through and yet, my bastard of a nephew survived.No,They all survived.His words never fa to put me in place, that I so much want to rip his face off.I went through a lot.
Hayley Arres"What did he mean with those words?" I silently asked myself, at least, silently till I heard their voices.It led me down to the room where Derrick left me to go with Anya, that bastard.Their voice became not one, two.. but three.I was already scared, afraid that I was already caught. Goosebumps appeared on my skin, making me shudder in fear."Why? Why do you have to go that far?" I heard.It was Derrick's father.I rushed down, only to meet their gazes while I swallowed.Alisha was on the sofa closest to her, while both men, stood; but someone was missing.Derrick..!!"I only did what I thought was right. He has all right to be there, Lorenzo," Gabriel explained."You divided the meeting..!" Derrick's father said.I was confused.Their words continued growing loud but I know it was all about Derrick.Was that what he meant?I smirked.It was perfect, but pathetic…Speaking of the devil, Derrick stepped in, his eyes never leaving mine.Does he already know?"Care to ex
Anya zhukouIf it weren't for Derrick, I would never have left Hayley alone.She's pathetic.All I wanted was to keep calm, it could only have happened if I had snapped her head.It hurts more than all o had endured.Her words rang in my head multiple times, that I wouldn't do anything to her because she's pregnant..!I wanted to prove her wrong, I wanted to tell it to her face that she could never have Derrick because he's mine.I own him, the same way he own me.I wanted to tell her that her pregnancy isn't even an excuse; but I didn't come for her to fight her.I came to expose her.My time at the Nikolai's is limited.Before I let Derrick go, I had to fill him in all we discovered and all that happened. As expected, he didn't know.It was only by mere luck did he not lose his memory like they want.If he had, he would be their puppet. The thought of it wasn't one I wanted to hold on to."What do you mean..?" He asked.I held his hands in mine, giving it a squeeze."Look Derrick, I
Judah LopezIt was hard, no, a lot harder than I would have compelled it to be.Gabriel really took his time.I watched how her body was trembling, it was more like she was at war with her body.Was it pity?No,But I wanted to sympathize with her. Anya.She's just as strong as her younger self; if only Gabriel didn't come along. If only she never mated with Derrick. In her eyes, there wasn't a single trace of pain, Anya had always been good at hiding it but not at heart.We sat for what seemed like minutes, that my body ached but it was a pleasure seating with her."Did you see him?" I asked first.She nodded."What happened…?" I asked again.Sh seemed lost.Weird.The Anya I knew then and now didn't change in attitude. She might be the princess but doesn't act like one. I was scared she must have seen something or heard something, if not.. she'd probably rash at me.Her body continued trembling tremendously, her mind wasn't here. Easy droplets of sweats could be seen. I was becoming
Derrick MooreThe display I withnessed and the words I heard, so far, only made it understandable.I couldn't think of anything else, none that I can tell of.Hayley's act was so precise that I would have willingly subscribed if it was a channel but no.I called her a coward, I never did thought it would be perfect for her.Again, she won."I should ask one last time, mister, did that princess step in here," I heard from an angry father.I smiled."Should we talk here that there's crowd..?" It wasn't supposed to be a question but it is a question.I was pissed.As expected, it is Hayley over everything. The pregnancy isn't even mine.I remembered clearly like it was the back of my palms. They went this far to get me but not me alone.Internally, I could tell how my blood boil. No, how my wolf wanted to take the reign. Fuck!!It felt like forever.Anya's words continued to regenerate in my head, allowing my veins twust and snap. As I wanted to breathe, it felt hard.Everything damned
Derrick MooreHer hands dropped back to their rightful position, it still didn't change the fact that she wanted to hit me."It's enough, Derrick. That was twenty-five years ago, now should be now.," Gabriel said."Would you say I disappoint you again?" I asked.Ironic.Whatever I am saying might have felt emotional, I could see worry in the eyes of my parents but in Gabriel's…?That's his aim."I grew past only disappointing people uncle. The first letter is the beginning of my name." I informed.They must have thought I wouldn't being it up again, they must have thought I would do their biding but that, I stopped doing it a long time ago.What would they say again?Gabriel couldn't say anything anymore. It must have hurt his ego but who cares?I wasn't the only person that saw how he walked out if the house, we all watched how he stormed out.My mother slumped down to the ground with my father by her side."Is this what she told you? Is this what that princess shared with you,?" He
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