NoraBeta Ken walked around me and stood in front, challengingly, as he stared daggers at Alpha Raphael. Just one look at him, and one could tell he was full of extreme resentment towards the Alpha.Alpha Raphael narrowed his eyes as though he wondered what gave Beta Ken the effrontery to confront him in that manner.“You are on our land, Alpha Raphael, unannounced so to speak,” he tilted his head towards me and then back at the Alpha. “It is my duty to protect my Alpha from uninvited visitors.” He dragged out the word "Alpha" for emphasis.“Alpha?” Alpha Raphael was a bit puzzled as he looked behind Beta Ken at me. “Who made a lady an Alpha?” he glanced up at Beta Ken, who let out a soft growl.“She is the leader of our pack, hence she is our Alpha…There is no law that states a woman can't be an Alpha!” His voice was laced with rage as he spoke. The only other two times I have seen Beta Ken as angry as he was now were on the day I had come back after my parents died and also on the
NoraI recognized it instantly. It belonged to Frank. What was he doing here, and how did he even know I was in trouble? I turned to Grace and saw the excitement on her face. I instantly knew she had a hand in all this.Damn! That was why she asked me how much more time we had before Alpha Raphael and his men's arrival.The cars came to a stop just in front of the house. The men in the first car alighted, and one of them immediately rushed to the passenger side of the second car and opened the door. Frank stepped out. He looked so dapper and handsome. He scanned all the faces like a king arriving at his banquet. He had an unmistakable aura of power and nobility about him.He advanced towards us and halted just as soon as he got to where we were.“What the hell is going on here?” His cold, menacing tone filled the atmosphere.Alpha Raphael, seeing this as a showdown, inquired, “And who are you supposed to be?”I decided to take control of the situation, fearing that Frank might reveal
KlausThe day of the wedding finally arrived. I was still in my hideout. Justin, who I had been in communication with, told me how furious my father was and how he had begged him to reach out and plead with me to come back home for the wedding. Justin had told him that he hadn't been able to get a hold of me for a while. That had left my father devastated. He really wanted to save face in front of his fellow Alpha friends.He said Claudia was in bits too. She had faith in my father's ability to get me back home and make me change my mind before the wedding, and because of that, she didn't inform anyone, including her father, of what was going on. A part of me felt bad for them, but there was nothing I could do. There was no way I was going to marry a woman I didn't love. I would end up having a very miserable life, and as the saying goes, life is too short to spend it with someone your heart does not beat for.Later that day, Justin called me on the different line we communicated wi
KlausI called Nora and told her I was on my way to her place. The coast was clear now, and there was nothing my father could do anymore. Claudia was completely out of the picture. I arrived at Nora's house by 9 pm. She opened the door, welcoming me, but I noticed she wasn't her usual self. She should be happy to see me, right? She should be very excited that we have finally reunited, so what was with the slightly sad expression?“Are you alright?” I asked when we got into the room, dropping my bag off by the wardrobe, my gaze fixed on her.She forced a smile, “Of course, I am fine, Klaus. Why wouldn't I be when you are here with me?” I spread my arms wide, and she came crashing into them. I hugged her tightly, inhaling her sweet fragrance. Despite the fact that she said she was alright, I knew deep down something was wrong with her, something she probably couldn't bring herself to tell me. I didn't want to push it. With Nora, I have come to learn not to force her to say things. If
NoraI couldn't keep it to myself anymore. It was beginning to eat me up deeply on the inside. I can't even begin to imagine a world without Klaus in it. He is the father of my kids; therefore, he deserves to be present in their lives. I need to tell him everything. That is the only way I can have peace.I was battling with these thoughts in the kitchen when he walked up to me excitedly. His father had accepted us and wanted to give us his blessings. I had never seen Klaus as happy as he was at that moment. Seeing him this way melted my heart and gave me butterflies. This man standing in front of me was my lover, the only man my heart beats for. How can I possibly stand by and be a part of a plot to get rid of him? Never!“My mind is made up; I will tell him everything,” I internalized.Kara, who had been awfully quiet, decided to air her opinions, bringing some of her doubts to light.“You need to be careful, Nora. What if he turns on you after finding out the truth? Remember, Jeremy
KlausNothing really prepared me for the bombshell Nora just dropped on me. I was still a bit bewildered by the whole thing. I had children? Not one, not two, but three? That was the most mind-blowing revelation. If someone had told me that I had a kid somewhere, I would have probably called them liars because all my life I have only been intimate with two women: Nora, and then Claudia, who I was betrothed to for five years. The latter had lived with me, so I was well aware she was never pregnant. And Nora? We had only been intimate once, the day I deflowered her.Nothing has ever happened between us intimately since then until now. How could that one moment have resulted in pregnancy? Gracious me! Had I not seen those pictures, I would probably never have believed her. After she had convinced me through spoken words that her love for me was genuine, I took her to the couch, cleaned her tears, and asked her a few more questions that could help us get some more clues as to who the ki
NoraWhen Klaus and I arrived at his house, I saw Justin outside waiting to receive us.Before I could alight from Klaus’ car, Justin rushed toward me, holding the car door open and smiling from ear to ear. I was a bit surprised by his behavior. As soon as I got out, he enveloped me in a bear hug. I had always known he harbored a soft heart within that tough exterior.“Okay, that's enough, man,” Klaus said, prying Justin's hands off me. He reluctantly let me go, fixing me with a gaze that held so much warmth.“You can't even begin to imagine how glad I am that you are here, Nora,” his gaze shifted to Klaus, then back to me. “I have always prayed for this moment, the moment when I would meet the both of you standing side by side like the couple that you are,” he beamed.I caught Klaus rolling his eyes. “Come on, man, stop being so dramatic,” he clapped Justin on the shoulder and held out his hand to me. “Let's head inside, babe.” I couldn't help the smile that spread across my face as
NoraThe next day, I left alone to my pack after bidding Klaus and his family farewell. I had told his father I had some pack duties to attend to. Only Klaus knew the reason I was leaving, which was to let them know all that had been happening.It is true that Grace already knew about Klaus and the fact that he had no hand in the death of my family members, but her father had no idea about that, and I was a bit edgy, thinking of how he would react when I let him in on everything that had been happening so far.I arrived at my pack an hour after noon and headed straight for Beta Ken's house. Upon my arrival, I met them about to leave the house.“Hey, Alpha Nora,” Grace teased, grinning from ear to ear. She wore a blue jacket, black pants, and a pair of kicks. She looked so young with her hair pulled back in a ponytail and very little makeup on her face. Her father smiled at me as I embraced Grace.“Good afternoon, Beta Ken,” I greeted, and he nodded his head. “We were about to head out