Anya Zhukov That was the final straw that I could take, the last that I can endure."That you're nothing but a plaything?" Fuck!!My head was burning as smoke could clearly be seen. Was that what she came to do? To ridicule me?Holy goddess!!"Take a breath Anya, she doesn't deserve this kind of a reaction," Maya consoled.Yeah, I called her.Aggressively sucking on all air, I busted."No, no… I– I failed again Maya, I failed to put myself together."Was that my conscience or something? "It's okay. What did you say Derrick did again; remind me?" I heard her tease me, while I blushed.Stupid me.To think I sent him off because I was jealous he did nothing, oh my..!! What would he be thinking now? That I don't want him?Urgh."You should have thought about it before acting rashly; now you miss him..!?" Maya said as I felt Nala howl on the inside, supporting Mira while I held my face in embarrassment."He caused it, don't put it all on my shoulder," I breathed this time in fury.That
Chapter 11Anya Zhukov Gabriel Moore?Her words resounded in my head for goddess knows how long. I did nothing, none that I can remember. I don't even know him, goddammit! What was it supposed to mean for me? Was that simply just a sign that whatever would happen again would show up worse? What exactly was their plan? Did I hear right?It couldn't be true. Something was definitely out of place but they seem connected.Stepping into the front porch, I overheard whispers in the study, but nothing felt off till I heard.."She would be yours by any means; this time, it's you or no one." "Are you sure she won't reject him like the last time? Maltese, your daughter if I must say, lacks manners." At this point, I knew who it was and my eyes blazed furry. Without thinking, I slammed the door open to see shock in about eight different eyes. Staring like they have typically seen a ghost."What was that about?" I asked, staring at my worst enemy, my own mother."An..Anya, when did you get
Derrick MooreMy world, our world. A world full of surprises and of course, the supernatural. A world I never thought I would be part of but somehow, I am connected in every way.If what Anya said was true; what more was to come? How do we settle all of our differences?I guess it isn't a minor problem that aside from wanting to separate me from my mate, somewhere in the corners, underlying matters still take place.I was furious.What wrong did I ever do to have to be co-existing with people that would do everything to just pull me down? Like she said, who else do we think is remaining?Is it Carter Olsen? No,Since the last incident, I never saw him again… not that if I see him, it would make a difference.The world can Indeed be grey.Laying on the bed, in my room, I discovered it was the only place that I can lay low without the prying eyes of unwanted people but still, the ancient generations that said walls have ears have eyes, I guess they didn't lie."If you've come here to
Hayley Arres POVWhat is he saying?How did he find out?What is this?I could not stop how fast my heart was beating and I know from it, he would detect easily that I know her because of how erratic it sounds.What would I say?Of course my cover wouldn't blow up would it?"De.. Derrick, this is madness," I stated, clearly unfocused.The banging on the door, their noises.. I could make good use of it but who am I kidding..!?"Answer the fucking question loser," I heard him say.."Loser?" My eyes widened from their socket, he just called me a loser?What does it mean? Have he discovered it all?No,It can't be."You're mistaking Derrick. Who's Cathleen Donavon?" I asked him back, claiming ignorance.And that was it.Eyes shining bright Red, anger flaring in waves as they superseded my own lack of prowess. I was damn slow.A tight hand grip on my neck as he choked the living hell out of my breath, leaving me with nothing but whimpers."I didn't come to joke around Hayley Arres," Even
ANYA ZHUKOV It wasn't a bravado but I had to go it. I told him, all of it, not keeping any from him.Though as expected, he knew nothing and it did hurt my virtue, that my mate has only being living clearly; Undercovers or should I say shadow?Knowing Derrick, what he can do wasn't the problem, I have always known of his harsh temperament, his reactions bro matter but this time, I knew better."Derrick…" I spoke softly as my slender hands wrapped round his torso. I breathed the same air with him and it felt right.Peaceful..?For the moment, all I wanted to do was to remain locked in his gaze, even while I promised to do away with emotions,' you're just a failure when it comes to him,' Nala would always have her words but somehow, o knew she's right.I do fail when it comes to my mate…"Now isn't the time to act rashly, I clearly warned.I watched how his face held disgust; clear of only irritation.He's irritated not for anything but because he has blindly been living with a lier,
Judah Lopez POV Not every werewolf in the Zhukov's clan has the opportunity to meet with the said lost but found princess; but rumors have it that she's the most beautiful yet arrogant. No doubts.Over the years, twenty-five years ago as I remembered clearly; I used to be friends with a naive yet intelligent daughter of the Zhukov's.A mild yet dangerous young pup that has a great specialty of reading emotions. Due to some certain reasons about the war, my family and I left to never come back.Although it was against my will, I had no power to go against them. I went away from her.Anya Zhukov.I still remembered how green her orbs were, how peaceful her smile can be and how intense she would stare when lost. But I found out others too. Her arrogance when right and her stubbornness when determined. The beauty that seems to radiates all over her and her emotions easily displayed when angry. I met those qualities of hers today; after a long time..!I was back in the clan, with inten
Carter OlsenI don't know or should I say I'm not sure how the world turned out to be… but what I know surely still remains that, that common play thing rejected me again, making it yet twice…!She's got nerves.It hasn't always been like this, no.Never was it like this. Not only did it turn out to backfire at all of us that wanted the princess of Zhukov's clan; we never did imagine she'd be the one.I should have known..Yes. I should have known that, that was all it takes, to reject and be rejected. Though I felt ashamed, ashamed that I lost to two people at the same time.It was clear that I was the cause, but nonetheless; I still got to laugh last.I was ridiculously ridiculed; not with any pity in the world that she thought I would get back to her..A mistake I made and would correct. I never knew the plaything would ever turn out to be royal, in a million years. I never knew the guy I mocked also would be royal, it all came back to bite me in the face.But I was damn angry..
Hayley ArresDays turned weeks as so do months, everything was falling into place except for the fact that Derrick still proved stubborn.I was allowed to stay in a room at the Nikolai Castle as the future alpha's mate by his family. Although I was accepted by a few, I still needed the approval of Derrick before I became his official mate and future Luna. And that's where the whole issue was hanging. He was still adamant and I was getting pissed as each day passed by. Not just pissed but also increasingly frustrated. From the room where I stood, I watched how training went among men and women.. how children ran skelter to and fro.It was quite a busy day for them and I was getting bored already until I locked eyes with him.Derrick… my supposed mate. It has always been like that, his eyes always sent me off, telling me I never and would never belong to him. Most times, I end up having nightmares and still feign ignorance in the morning but it was like he knew them all. He always h
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