KylieThe next day, I woke up with my stomach rumbling with hunger. I decided to go downstairs to cook myself breakfast. I shouldn’t skip any meals, given that I have another life to feed inside me.The first thing I did was brew myself a cup of coffee before toasting two pieces from one loaf of bread. I was just waiting for it to finish when a knock outside my door surprised me.I wasn’t expecting any visitors today, so if it was not Bianca, then it was probably Jacob, but I highly doubt that. So, to clear my thoughts out, while holding my cup of coffee, I opened the door, but I was more than surprised to see it was Jacob!“I thought you were going to be busy the whole day, right? Because your father will be leaving today?” I questioned, my eyes squinting in confusion.He even reasoned through his text messages that he was not going to be able to see me for the whole day today as he had a lot of tasks and responsibilities on his hands right now.“Yes, that’s right,” Jacob shortly sai
LoganKylie, being the Lycan King’s daughter, isn’t something that I can easily believe just because it came from her adoptive mother, Mila. Without any tangible proof, all of her words would remain nothing but a lie to me.“How come? How sure are you about that? And what makes you think we will immediately believe you after saying these things just now?”“Shut up, Logan,” Lucas warned through our mind link. “Have some sympathy towards Mila. She’s longing for her daughter.” His eyes were fixed, glaring at me.Ignoring those, as if I heard nothing, I kept my attention on Mila, who was still crying.“How can we be sure you’re not saying this just so we can find Kylie and bring her back here for your own benefit?” I continued to interrogate her.Desperate people will require desperate decisions and actions just to have whatever they think they need. And I myself was one of them. I was so desperate to save our pack that I decided to banish my mate.“I have no other motive to lie about thi
LoganLucas already had his eyes on me before I even looked at him.I couldn’t seem to feel proud that Kylie managed to make Finn look like that. Instead, I was concerned that what Mila suspected was happening.The Lycan Pack is no good for her.Hoping Finn was wrong, I decided to hire a professional investigator this time. I wouldn’t be complacent until I made sure.But staring into a photo he had given me, I almost crumpled it, betrayal filling me. However, I let no hint of remorse show up on my face. Keeping my keen eyes on the image, I gulped, feeling the wrenching crashing on my chest.She’s indeed in the Lycan Pack; hence, that's not what tore me.Her dazzling smile with every picture she had with this fucking Jacob Williams felt like a dagger stabbed into my throbbing heart. She looks genuinely happy, not even comparable to how she looked at me after knowing we were mates on her eighteenth birthday.It seemed that she had forgotten about me that fast.“Uh, Alpha. I don’t know i
KylieJacob has been with me throughout my entire pregnancy. From my weekly check-ups, he always ensures to make time to be with me. And everything that I needed was provided.I knew I was in a big debt and had no idea how to repay him. Jacob was nothing but a help, and I will always be grateful.Hearing her cry again brought my thoughts back to reality. I hastily stood up as if on cue, peeking through her white crib.“Bianca! She’s crying again!” I yelp for Bianca’s help.Her wailing grew louder, making me even more alarmed. I crouched down to get her out of the crib.“What do I do?”Bianca showed up in the trance of the room, panting from probably rushing upstairs.“Uh, maybe she’s hungry?”“But we just fed her.” I shrugged.“Or maybe it’s the diaper!” she exclaimed, as if she was certain it was what caused Freya to wail.Bianca confidently walked to my place. We were both inexperienced at caring for infants like Freya, but she didn’t hesitate to lend me a hand.She gently tilts Fre
KylieHaving no idea how long it lasted, I knew I wouldn’t pull it off if only Jacob didn’t.“Woah,” he mumbled, our foreheads and noses still touching as we both took our breath. Jacob was about to add something else when I quickly pulled myself away from him.I pursed my lips together before stepping away to put Freya back in her crib. Holding the edge of it, I gripped it tightly for support.The fact that I knew I wouldn’t pull off from his lips, I am already screwed. This shouldn’t be happening at all! None of this was right.Rubbing my cold palms against my face, the need to shout all my unsaid words sank in. I failed to hold myself back.“What’s wrong?” Jacob sounded so hesitant, touching my shoulder. Moving away from his touch with the fear I might end up losing control again, I mumbled, “Th-this was a mistake. I’m sorry, Jacob.”I crossed my arms across my chest as I made sure not to face him. I don't have the courage to do so.“What’s the mistake? Our ki–”“Everything!” I sh
KylieMy chest felt so heavy, and it was as if I was continuously stabbed right into my heart looking at him. Despite how badly he tries to convince me, I can see agony written all over Jacob's face, and yet he is still the one who is sorry.“I understand you,” he kept mumbling while nodding, making me feel ashamed.“But I meant everything I’ve said, Kylie. I really do love you, and no matter how badly I wanted this to work out with the first woman I’ve ever looked at this way, I don’t want to force you on anything.” Jacob licks his bottom lip, forcing a smile. “Because that is not what love is.”“I love you by my choice, and I will continue to even without receiving it back.”I remained standing in my place, unable to say or react to anything.“Do you hear me?” He began to reduce the distance between us, which he created a while ago. “Kylie, please say something. I don’t want you to hate me.” Jacob angled his head to catch a glimpse of my glance.Quietly exhaling, I forced my weak fe
KylieI quickly rushed to run after Bianca, and before she could even shut the door of the room she was currently staying in, I stuck my arms in between, not minding if I’d hurt myself.Having no other option, she pulled the door open.“Why? What’s that?” I asked, bitterly laughing as I stepped inside.“I’m sorry, Kylie. I didn’t mean to.” Bianca rigorously shook her head, looking troubled.“You saw us, didn’t you?” I glanced at her, only seeing a hint of concern on her face. “Bianca,” I called, hoping it would make her say anything, but it didn’t.She remained shut, looking at the floor.“You know that I can understand if you don’t want me for Jacob—”“No! Of course not, Kylie,” Bianca immediately spat, cutting me off.“Then why did you leave?”She took a deep breath before scratching her forehead once. “Because I wanted you to tell me about it whenever you’re ready. I don’t want you to tell me this just because you have no choice.”I nodded, getting from where she was coming from. B
KylieIt was because of wolfsbane. I knew it. There was definitely something else on his dagger that made me feel this kind of pain. Bianca’s cold-as-ice hands were the only thing that was keeping me conscious. I couldn't even open my eyes fully and my vision spinning so badly.“Just hold on, Kylie. I had already mind-linked Allan, help should be coming any minute now.”I reached for Bianca's left hand, gripping it, as my chest thumped with fear. This was the very first time I felt truly scared for my life. Not because of myself, but for my daughter.I couldn’t leave her behind this fast. I got to fight this for her.Shortly, I was relieved to hear footsteps approaching. Jacob was the first one to enter, followed by Allan and a few more men behind him.“Search the entire house and find a lead to whoever did this!” Jacob snarled before kneeling down in front of me.“Who the hell did this?!” Cupping my face with his rough hands, I felt safer than ever.Bianca shrugged with tears filling
Logan“When do I even turn my back on you? I have trusted you with the throne, Logan, isn’t that enough to prove how much I see your potential?” his voice was braided with pleas.My father’s lips were downward, with his eyes filled with disappointment.Every single day, I’ve strived not to give him a chance to feel that. I never wanted to disappoint him. But today’s different.If he was wrecked when Mom left us, then how about Lucas and me?We knew nothing about the world at that age! He had us believe Mom had gone on a special vacation without us. Lucas and I always spend the night in the Pack’s lobby, peeking through the windows, waiting for her; hoping that we were the first thing she’s going to be seeing as soon as she comes back home.But no Mom had come back.We’ve never gotten tired of waiting, but as we grew up, we realized there was no Mom that would come back because she was slaughtered by that Lycan King Larry.So, anyone who might convince me to just forgive them without a
LoganMy brain failed to grasp what Hanna said, staring at her wet face with tears, while I was completely stunned.“Lucas will replace you, Logan.”I’ve never thought of nor even seen Lucas as my rival for the throne. Since we were kids, I had always been transparent with him about how much I dreamed of leading the Pack, even to my parents, especially to my father. Because, unlike every other Pack wherein if the Alpha’s son ends up twins, they both can be the Alphas to lead the Pack, this doesn't apply to our pack.In contrast, the very first Pack elders and officials believed having two Alphas to lead a Pack would only result in disruption in the Pack's governance. Although Lucas and I were both addressed as Alphas, seen as Alphas, and respected like Alphas, only one can step up and actually lead the Pack.And that’s me. That's why I can never lose my place. Not on my watch.Seated on my throne, which I had no idea how long would last to be mine, I watched the Pack elders and a few
LoganI woke up with Lucas standing beside the bed I was lying on, while a Pack doctor was seated on my left side. Raising my left arm, the Pack doctor examined my left elbow, which was wounded by Kylie’s dagger.“It’s fully healed, isn’t it?”“Yes, Alpha.”“I think I’m good,” I said, sitting upright, seeing him digging into his briefcase where tools and medication were placed.The heavy feeling I was having back in the mountains was now nothing and I felt so much better.“We need to take out the remaining wolfsbane before it can cause further damage to your wolf, Alpha,” the Pack doctor announced.Without even waiting for my response, he took out a six-inch syringe. I could only respond with a nod. The Pack doctor then inserted the syringe right into my healed wound.My jaw clenched with the pain I managed to encounter. This kind of pain isn’t even comparable to what Kylie had brought me when she stabbed me her dagger tied with wolfsbane.Just after making sure there was no wolfsbane
LoganSeeing her standing beside Jacob Williams right in front of me, on the battlefield, made my chest ache with a feeling I would forever deny.All this time, I convinced myself to believe I had no affection left for her. But witnessing her standing full of pride and confidence beside another man to support my biggest enemy made me rot in jealousy.I couldn’t help but think that she was supposed to be on my side, the one supporting me in taking the Lycan Pack down, but what happened was most likely the contrary.The war had begun with a single flick of my fingers. I can already sense victory coming our way because beating the Lycan Pack was my only goal and why I wanted to save our Pack in the first place. Because how would we be able to take them down if we cannot even stand against them?All the pain and remorse I’ve endured should pay off by crushing them down.With the scream of anger along with the squeal of pain filling everyone’s ear, my eyes locked with Kylie watching her st
KylieWatching the corner of his lips twitching, the sound of Larry's hand as he clapped caused the wide smirk I had to vanish completely. He kept on clapping until my brows furrowed in confusion.“Hurting their Alpha? I’m impressed, Kylie. Really,” Larry sarcastically convinced, continuously nodding. “But how would you explain what Carlo said? It’s not about what you contributed.” He shrugged. “Because here in our Pack, no one did enough until we won.”I stood still in my place, biting my lower lip that almost bled with shame, replacing the victory I had just felt a while ago. Larry managed to make me feel ashamed of the things I said in just a snap of a second. It was like he knew how to manipulate people really well.“Your courage and strength to hurt their Alpha is nothing if you’re crying towards the death of an enemy.”Larry’s last statement was pinned onto my head the whole day after the meeting. I couldn’t function nor even pay my daughter a visit.I was ashamed of myself.Th
KylieI was hesitant to give Jacob an answer. My mind was contemplating why he would warn me about this.Although Larry’s personality and character are already clear to me—he’s ruthless and merciless. And now, knowing that he cannot accept defeat just adds up. He’s the Lycan King for a reason. Of course, he’s used to nothing but victory.However, I know something about him for sure. He somehow looks out for important people in his life. Just like how he punished those rogues for me, even though violence was still present, it won’t change the fact that he cares.“Do you understand?”I wasn’t able to answer Jacob’s question.“I know you do. You may be confused right now, but trust me and remember this when we get there,” Jacob added.And because of that I was feeling anxious, my stomach twisting in nervousness as we made our way to where Larry requested an immediate meeting.Jacob was the one who opened the door for us and let me enter first. Everyone was shut, and the deafening silence
KylieI was hesitant to give Jacob an answer. My mind was contemplating why he would warn me about this.Although Larry’s personality and character are already clear to me—he’s ruthless and merciless. And now, knowing that he cannot accept defeat just adds up. He’s the Lycan King for a reason. Of course, he’s used to nothing but victory.However, I know something about him for sure. He somehow looks out for important people in his life. Just like how he punished those rogues for me, even though violence was still present, it won’t change the fact that he cares.“Do you understand?”I wasn’t able to answer Jacob’s question.“I know you do. You may be confused right now, but trust me and remember this when we get there,” Jacob added.And because of that I was feeling anxious, my stomach twisting in nervousness as we made our way to where Larry requested an immediate meeting.Jacob was the one who opened the door for us and let me enter first. Everyone was shut, and the deafening silence
KylieJacob only stopped sprinting upon reaching the opening of a small cave. He gently placed me down, and before I could even ask what we were doing here, he had his right hand on my wrist while his left hand was on my waist, pulling me with him inside, giving me no other option but to step in.There, I saw our Pack members. Some were hurt while the majority weren't. I scanned my eyes through each one of them to see if anyone had been badly injured. The good thing is that they only got minor injuries.I went on to check on Bianca, Allan, and even Carlo. I was getting paranoid every minute that passed with the fear of losing other loved ones, destructing me.Walking back to Jacob to inform him that everyone seemed fine, my brows furrowed with fright that quickly began to crawl into my chest, seeing blood flowing down Jacob’s chest.“You’re bleeding!” I shrieked in panic.I traced it with my index finger from his chest down to his abdomen to make sure I wasn’t hallucinating.“It’s blo
KylieI was miserably shaking that my breathing began to hitch.The black wolf’s eyes glistened with tears before it turned around. My dagger that was still stabbed into its flesh didn’t hinder him from fleeing as fast as he could be away from me.I was left with remorse and dread, not because of what I did, but because I knew how dangerous it would be for Logan. That dagger was laced with wolfsbane and Jacob made sure it had enough amount to make sure any werewolves would undergo severe pain or, worse case, death.But it has already been done. He left, and I couldn’t do anything to take it back anymore.Realizing I could not stay thunderstruck, thinking about Logan while our Pack was in the middle of a battle, I rolled myself up. But as if the heavy burden on my chest wasn’t enough, I caught Bianca not far from my place fighting in her human form.Just a minute later, Bianca flew into the air before her body weightlessly dropped. It was a good thing that she fell on her back and she