Next chapter.It had been hours since Gabriel had walked in, and it felt like every part of me was sore and bleeding. The cuts from the broken car glass plus the bite wounds I got from Gabriel stung badly and I let silent tears slide down my face.Each movement I made, made me want to cry out in pain.I cursed Gabriel in my mind, promising for revenge… i wouldn't let him go after this.I would destroy him and make him regret everything that he had done to me.I couldn't move an arm without it feeling like a thousand needles were pierced into it. I didn't want ro scream out in pain, I didn't want Gabriel have that satisfaction of hearing me anymore.“You know I can geal right? Let me heal you," My wolf suggested but I stopped her. I couldn't afford her healing me at such a time. I knew she was onky concerned about me, but that was only going to put me in more problems.“Why? You're hurting badly, you need to heal,” She argued, trying to make me see reasoning.I knew she was only conce
Atlas walked to me, closing the distance between us in rushed steps. “Atlas," I breathed, my ribs hurting. I felt relieved to see him, tears stinging my eyes. He pulled Gabriel off me, throwing him away. He immediately cuts the binds holding me, covering my body with his jacket. I shivered as I held the jacket tighter, my body quivering. I ignored the pain I felt when I brought the jacket closer, reveling in the joy of being in his embrace. I felt a sense of safety in his arms. “You'd be fine little witch, you can heal yourself," Atlas whispered to me, holding me against him. I paused when I heard what he said. Did I hear hun correctly? What does he mean I can heal myself? Does he know that I could heal myself? Does he know about my being a wolf?? My head snapped around to look at him, shock all over my face. How did he? I was about to ask what he meant when Gabriel yelled loudly. “I would make you both pay," he said. He wanted to turn around and run, but Atlas was quic
Next chapter. I opened my eyes slowly, taking in my surroundings. I was now at home on the bed and Atlas was nowhere to be found. I pushed up from the bed, expecting it to hurt but I was surprised when the pain didn't come. Huh? Moving my body around, I realized that I had been healed by my wolf. “Nafira, Why did you heal me?" I hissed at her angrily. I had specifically told her not to heal me yet. Now what would I tell Atlas after he discovers that I healed fast? What excuse do I have? To him, I was just a human. I wanted to heal naturally no matter how long it took or maybe have her heal me slowly on a daily, not to heal me all at once. “You would have died if I didn't. I didn't have a choice. Your body was hurt too badly and you had some internal bleeding, if I didn't then–” she started to explain but I cut her off. “Then they would have taken me to a hospital and I would have gotten treated. Why did you have to… “ " You would have died even before you got to the hospital,
I glanced at my watch, tapping my foot impatiently. Danica had asked me to meet her at this cafe and I was there already but she was nowhere to be seen Yes, I was Mrs Grey, but at the same time I was still Atlas’ secretary and I couldn't just leave whenever I could. I had a lot of work to do and yet here I was, waiting for Danica. I told Atlas I wouldn't be gone for long and I had to plead with him to let me come here. Where was Danica? She was over fifteen minutes late. She had told me where to meet and the time to meet with her and she still managed to be late on her own time. I had been on edge ever since I received that text, wondering what Danica wanted to speak to me about. Atlas had asked me to remain home and rest but I refused to. If he could tie me up to the bed, I'm certain that he would have done that. I insisted on coming out today to meet with her, and yet she was late. I wanted to hear what she wanted to say and that's why I came here today. Her text sounded so
Next Chapter. I stood over the counter, making coffee absentmindedly. I haven't been able to focus since I had that conversation with Danica plus last night's events made it all worse for me. I hadn't spoken to Atlas since then, he left before I woke up and I haven't seen him since then. I grabbed my mug of hot coffee absentmindedly, I held the body of the mug forgetting that the coffee was still hot. I screamed when it burnt my head, my hand throbbing in pain. I instantly let go of the cup and I close my eyes, expecting the cup to break and the contents to splash on me. I was ready for the pain that was about to come. When I don't feel anything, I open my eyes to see the cup hovering in the air a few inches away from the ground. My palm was red and hot and I was afraid that it would blister. I asked my wolf to heal the burn and she happily complied. Turning to the door, I saw Batya standing at the entrance with a wide smile on her face. She looked like she was effortlessly ma
Before I could speak. Maliya was forced to butt in, her facial expression changing. “Please listen," She said to me. She looked like she was desperate and wanted to convince me of something so I let her speak. I didn't know what had happened or why she sounded the way she did. “I’m not here to fight you, but to beg," She said and I looked at her confused. Beg me? What would she need to beg me for? Is this a trap they made for me? I stared at her suspiciously while she spoke. “Something happened in the merge, and it forced me to come looking for you," Maliya said and I wondered what had happened. Danica said the same thing to me the last time we met but I said I had no reason to listen to her. And I thought it wasn't really serious but for Maliya to come looking for me… . Did something serious really happen and I didn't know? What could have happened? I completely cut off the merge, so I didn't have anyone to tell me if anything had happened. I pondered about this as I waited
Maliya had said that Alisa was fine, so I felt relieved. I had immediately gone home after she had left. For the rest of the day, I was distracted as I thought about all I discussed with Maliya.Greta had come back and Daciana was in a bad state. If I wanted Daciana to survive, I had to go back to the Merge, taking Batya with me.But I didn't want to do something that would put Batya in danger, and taking her there would be doing exactly that.Wouldn't Greta come for Batya if we returned?What am I supposed to do in a situation like this? How would I–“Are you alright?" Atlas asked, snapping me out of my thoughts.Huh?I raised my head to look at him, realizing that I had zoned out.I looked around the table, feeling embarrassed when I saw Batya and Atlas staring at me."I have been trying to get your attention for a while now, but you weren't paying attention. Are you okay?” He repeated and I nodded my head, brushing him off." Yes, I am,” I said, picking up my spoon. I hadn't told
Atlas's POV The moment I stepped into the house, I instantly felt that something was wrong. My heart started beating faster as I walked deeper into the house. The entire house was quiet and that was unusual. I couldn't hear Batya’s excited voice as she explained something to Heyley as usual, I couldn't hear Heyley replying to Batya’s excited screams. And the fact that I couldn't feel Batya’s magic around like I used to before didn't make things better. It was like they suddenly disappeared. I could tell that no one was home. Did she go out with Batya? But she didn't tell me that she would be going out today. Did something happen? Taking my phone out of my pocket, I dialed Heyley’s number, but it was switched off. That's weird. I couldn't even think of Heyley leaving me and I didn't want to think of how possible that was. Heyley had cried all through the night and she was reluctant to come to work today too. She asked to stay home today and I agreed, hoping that she would feel
Chapter one hundred and Eleven Heyley's pov “Calm down Heyley, can you please tell me what the problem is?" He asked.“Everyone is staring at me, it is making me uncomfortable", I said .“That's because it's their first time to behold such a beautiful damsel, here hold my hands I'll guide you every step of the way", Atlas said, stretching his hand .His words consoled me, I had more confidence in myself than ever, I held his hands and he walked me to the front of the crowd, Elder Nate was in front already waiting for our arrival.We performed the marital rites and it was time for the moon goddess' approval. I've always wondered why the moon goddess who usually appears at night approves a daytime wedding but Atlas says that she is always everywhere so I didn't bother myself about that thought.“If there is anyone here that doesn't want this marriage to proceed, speak up now or forever remain silent", Elder Nate said.My heart skipped for a moment, my mind went to when I disrupted De
Chapter one hundred and ten Heyley's pov I felt sprinkles of water all over my body. “Heyley, Heyley, I could hear Atlas' voice faintly call my name."Heyley, please don't scare me like that again”, he said as a opened my eyes, I couldn't see him clearly all I could see was blurry, it took about thirty seconds before my eyes were wide opened, the guards were holding me tightly, I freed myself from their grip and adjusted my seat"what happened I asked?”, looking rather surprised, I couldn't remember how I got to the ground ."you fainted immediately you heard Parker's confession about Greta”, Atlas answered.I looked around and there was Greta staring right into my face, for the first time in a long while I looked at her right back in the face without being scared."Parker, are you sure of what you are saying? Denise and Greta do not know each other, Dianacia and I are Greta's biological children”, I said." There's more to the story that no one knows but I'm grateful to be here p
Chapter one hundred and nine Atlas pov I was so pissed with Heyley, first that she would be sent for her family without informing me and also deciding to accommodate them without even letting me know .She came out of the room looking at me and frowning in her face, “What is Atlas?", she asked.“Let's talk in the room", I replied as I walked towards the room she walked right behind me.On getting to the room she backed the door with so much anger and it made a really loud noise, but I didn't care about her anger .“Why would you do this Haley, why are you being insensitive about our problems?", I asked her pacing around the room.“I don't get you, I don't understand please you'd have to break it down for me to understand whatever you are saying", she said.“Sending for your sister and her family at this crucial time, Anna is being detained, she would be standing before trial in a few days, Denise is still on the sick bed yet you accommodate your sister for a few days, Heyley don't a
Chapter one hundred and eight Heyley's pov . I searched for Janet everywhere in the house but I couldn't find her “where could she have gone”?, I asked myself.I decided to walk to the courtyard in search of her. As I stepped out I saw a beautiful carriage in the courtyard., with Janet standing with a group of people, “Who could that be?", I asked myself.I walked closer to them and to my greatest surprise it was Dianacia, on seeing her I was short of words, I didn't know how to react .“I'm, I'm sorry", Dianacia said to Janet, it looked like they were having an altercation.“Dianacia, Dianacia, is that you"? I said as I ran towards them, Dianacia ran as fast as she could when she saw me, we hugged passionately.“What on earth are you doing here?", I asked.“Well, since Bayat wouldn't rest about seeing her mummy, we decided to pay you a little surprise," she replied.“That's so sweet of you", I replied.This time Bayata was running towards me “Mummy, mummy", she said as she ran,
Chapter one hundred and seven Dianacia pov “I'm so sorry mummy I was only excited about our journey", Bayata replied.“We are not going today baby, daddy has a lot of things to do in his court. I promise we will go soon ", I replied.I didn't want her to feel that I don't care about her because I could see she was really sad with the way I yelled at her.“Okay mummy, I love you", she said as she packed her bags and ran to her room.I locked the door and entered the room, Arnou gave me his eyes, he does that anytime he doesn't like my reaction to something.“What?, if you have anything to say just say it", I said .“No I don't", he replied.“But you know I handled the issue well", I said.“You sure did, you yelling at our daughter who tried to take her life because you were yelling at her was definitely handling the issue well", he replied sarcastically."I'm serious Arnou, don't give me that kind of reply, " I said .“Fine, you almost got out of control but you sure did handle it w
Chapter one hundred and sixAtlas pov “What the hell Anna, I'm trying my best to get Denise back on her feet while you are here trying to kill her, do you want to implicate yourself?, please put the knife down?", I said .“No Atlas let me kill this bitch, she should pay for her crimes she just wants to reap where she did not show.", Anna replied .“I know you are very angry about what she did to you, however this is not the way to seek things out you would only put us in much more trouble", I said .“She is the trouble here, I am doing us a favor Atlas, you would thank me for this in the long run", she replied.“If the elders have your head there would be no one to thank, so stop fooling around and drop the damn knife", I yelled.“Atlas… Atlas … your sisters want me dead, they do not want our love to flourish, she wants to kill me, she doesn't want me to carry another Alpha baby of ours”, she cried .I could see the tears roll down Denise's cheeks, but I chose not to ignore it. My f
Chapter one hundred and five Heyley's pov It was a long distance back home, all I could think about was whether Bayta was fine, I wondered why Dianacia would act the way she did, all I did was love Bayta, “she is supposed to understand that these things take time", I said to myself. It was really getting dark and I still haven't gotten to the house. I didn't think the house would be this far. I hurried home and I got home rather quickly.The whole house was quiet and empty, it felt like no one was at home. I walked towards the kitchen and I couldn't even find the maids or even a guard ."Where is everybody?”, I asked myself."Is anyone in, who is at home, why is everywhere so quiet?”, I screamed at the top of my voice. Just as I was about to say another word from my mouth I saw the maid walking towards me, she walked with so much haste .“Welcome ma", she bowed her head and greeted.“Thank you, where is everybody, why is everywhere so quiet?", I asked her."The soon to be Luna i
Chapter one hundred and four Dianacia povRight before my eyes Arnou grabbed her by the legs as she was about to slip down the Window, she fell on Arnou and was crying profusely.“I want to go and meet mummy Heyley, I miss her so much”she cried out .“It's okay baby, stay with me please I'll take you to be with mummy Heyley but first you have to stay with me, I love you baby", Arnou said petting and kissing her cheeks.I was unable to move as I could no longer feel my feets. It felt as if something pierced me. I stood dumbfounded for over five minutes before trying to move towards them. On seeing me Bayta jumped on my body and cried. I couldn't help but burst out in tears also.“I'm, I'm sorry mummy", she said.“No, don't be, I'm the one that is supposed to be sorry, I hurt you, I shouldn't have yelled at you, that was a cruel thing for me to do", I said while using my fingers to go through her head.“I just miss my mum… .. mummy, she doesn't want to see me again”, she said." No, M
Chapter one hundred and three Dianacia's povBoth Arnou and Heyley looked at me dumbfounded when I broke the news to them “That's not possible she went upstairs after we've exchanged pleasantries", Heyley said.“But I've searched and called out her name for the utpententh time, she is nowhere to be found", I replied.This time my eyes has been clouded with tears, I didn't know what to think, I rushed down the stairs and went ahead to hold my husband's hands.“Arnou say something please", I cried .“Probably one of the guards would have seen her leaving", Arnou said.He walked to where the guard was, they talked for a little bit and when they were done Arnou turned to face us, his face was moody and I knew something had gone wrong.“Where is she Arnou, where?, I yelled." Do you think Greta got again? “, Heyley asked ." Why won't she leave my family and I alone", I cried out .“But Greta would have left a word if she did she is not usually like that”, Heyley said."something is wron