My heart dropped when I heard what the driver had said.Bandits up ahead.A few years back this road was one of the safest you would ever journey across. The bandits started showing up, claiming it as their turf. These bandits were rouge wolves who came together to form a band in this part, and they rob people who pass by.They usually have a leader who is the strongest among them, majority of their loot goes to whoever this person was.I turned to Atlas and his face was ashen. I wasn't sure if I could fight them off by myself and Atlas didn't have this wolf. I had no idea how we were going to escape this.“Can we push through?” Atlas asked and the driver replied in the negative.“Our efforts would be futile if we even try, they would turn to their wolves and might even kill the horses.” The carriage driver said. This situation was graver than I thought.We needed to fight our way out then. I looked out the window one more time, counting seven men in total.There was one person in t
Next Chapter.“Who are you? And how did you–” Atlas started to ask but he waved him off, cutting his question short.I shook my head at Atlas when he wanted to say something else to their leader, making him keep quiet.Atlas looked angry but he could only keep his mouth shut. He had to do that if he wanted to keep his life that is.“That's not important now, is it? You're both not in the right position to fight us, so it would be in your best interest to stay still. Tie them up and bring them with us.” The leader said, turning away.Two of his men walked to us with ropes, baldy looking at me with obvious dislike.The wound on his neck had healed, but it didn't mean that the bruise on his ego was forgotten.He was held with a knife to his by a woman, for that brief moment his life was in my hands and it had happened in front of his teammates.I don't think he would ever forget that.“Atlas.. what are we going to do?” I whispered to him, feeling helpless.This was just the first day of
_Heyley’s POV_The road was bumpy as we kept riding. We had taken a different route from the one that we needed to take. I kept turning around to try and find Atlas but Kannon stopped me each time. He seemed annoyed the last time I turned my head and he forcefully pushed my head back. “Kept your head still if you still want it on your body,” Was the last thing he said to me so I decided to stay still. I knew that he could easily kill me if he wanted. I wasn't the only woman he could have. My back was pressed against his chest and I could feel the muscles there. I tried to move forward but he grabbed my waist pulling me back to him.“Don't test me,” He hissed, his nails digging into my flesh.Biting back the pain I felt, I nodded my head to tell him I understood as I proceeded to stay still. I need to find a way to get rid of him by tonight so we can leave this night. I knew that he was going to try something, and that's when I was going to strike. I obviously couldn't fight a o
I couldn't mind-link him and tell him what was going on. He didn't even have his wolf.Atlas looked at me and I shook my head slowly, trying to tell him that it wasn't true.His brows shot up and he looked at Kannon and looked back at me and I shook my head once more. I didn't know if he understood what my shaking head meant, but let's hope so.But how to tell him to knock the rest unconscious proved to be difficult.We didn't know how many they had at the camp, and if it was just the seven of them here. I hoped it was the seven though, if they end up being more, things would be hard.I don't know why I wanted to assure Atlas that I wasn't really into Kannon, it felt bad seeing his face that way when I wasn't even his mate.We are on this journey to get his mate back from Greta. And I should be the one angry about being lied to. I even said I was going to keep my distance from him throughout the journey. Who knew that we would be held captive by bandits on the same day we left?If Dac
Kannon seemed satisfied with my answer, laughing loudly.I watched Atlas as he walked back with a solemn look, Baldly following shortly behind him.So it was Badly who was spying on us the second time. I thought he left, hopefully, he didn't hear anything we said.Very soon the table was covered all over with plates filled with food. There was a full roasted pig at the center of the table and I couldn't help but swallow.I was hungry and I couldn't deny it. Kannon seemed to be amused by my reaction and turned to his men.“Let's feast!” He bellowed and the other men yelled in delight.Each person served themselves and Atlas too was given a plate.The music started and soon everyone was eating and dancing to their fill. I was already certain that it was just the seven of them here, so as long as Atlas took care of the rest, we would be all right.I watched them as they laughed and drank around a fireWas this always how they were?I wondered as I watched the men get drunk.Atlas seemed
I saw Atlas running to me and I increased my pace to meet him quickly.We both closed the distance between us and he held my hands.“We need to get out of here,” We both said at the same time then we started running.We didn't need to explain to the other that something had happened and our lives were at stake.The only thing on our minds then was to run as fast as we could and get the hell out of this place.We soon ran past the fire that we made earlier but no one was there.Where could they have been?I didn't have the time to ponder on that as I ran along with Atlas.Since Atlas didn't have his wolf with him, his running was significantly slower than mine and I had to slow down to match his pace.If anything happens, I would have to be the one to fight for us both.“What about Kannon?” He asked as we ran.“Dead,” I answered, jumping over a rock.I had torn his heart out of his chest, so yes he was deadAtlas's breathing quickened while mine was still steady. He was weaker without
Atlas and I picked up our pace and soon we ran into a forest.The sky rumbled up ahead, a warning of the impending downfall about to come.“We need to find shelter,” Atlas said and I agreed with him.I didn't know if they were still behind us or if they got tired. But I don't think they would get tired. We just needed to lose them.I looked up as a drop of water fell on my face and then another, and soon it was pouring down heavily.Atlas slowed down and so did I.“There's a cave up ahead, there's stay there until it stops,” He yelled over the sound of thunder and I agreed with him.The rain would wash away our scent if they ever came around here.So it was a good thing it started to rain.Atlas and I ran into the cave. We were lucky that there weren't any wild animals or rouge wolves here.“Do you think we lost them?” Atlas asked, grabbing his shirt in his hands and squeezing him.Our clothes were dripping wet and I was worried we were going to get a cold if we stayed in wet clothes
“Atlas..” I called his name softly.I could feel him behind me, and his hands were still wrapped around me.He breathed out softly, his breath fanning my neck.Atlas placed his head on my neck, inhaling my scent.“Atlas can you please let me go?” I asked him, trying to ignore what I felt.He said he didn't have any feelings for his mate, but I didn't really believe that.Fighting the bond created by the moon goddess isn't smart.I wanted to speak up when someone stepped into the cave.I pushed Atlas down to the floor, covering his mouth with my hands.Atlas winced as his head makes contact with the hard floor,.I placed my finger on my lips, telling him to be quiet.I listened as the person walked, praying that whoever it was wouldn't come this way.I was lying on Atlas chest with his arms around me and our faces inches away.Atlas stared at my face and I wonder if he could see the blush on my cheek.The moon illuminated his faciall features, reminding me once more what it's like to be
Chapter one hundred and two Atlas pov I ran with the speed of light to Denise's room and she was jerking off with foam-like substance coming out of her mouth .“Run , quickly send word to the nurse, I can't afford to lose her", I said to the maid .She ran with her tiny legs and in no time she was out of sight, Janet and Anna came into the room when Denise was more relaxed .“What's happening to her again?Janet asked ." I don't know, I can't tell a lot has been happening to us all”, I said.The nurse came in no distant time,she was busy with Denise for quite a while, I wondered what she was doing." How is she doing?" I asked ." She is fine, I have been able to stabilize her", she said ." That's what you said the last time, Is she going to come out of this alive?”, I asked with anger written all over my face. “Yes, most definitely", she replied.“I'll take your word for it, however if she doesn't make it out alive I'll have you to blame and I'll have you arrested and thrown ins
Chapter one hundred and oneHeyley's pov I walked through the forest majestically. I didn't want to run as I was. I was lost in my thoughts, when things seemed to be getting better for me and Atlas and then boom the worse things happened. I admired the trees and beautiful nature as I walked past the forest.No It was noon and I had gotten to Arnou's palace and I met him addressing the guards just right outside , his eyes met mine .“Heyley, it's been ages”, he said ."I know, how have you been doing?" I asked."We are all just here , the moon goddess has been protecting us and we bless her for that”, he replied."I'm happy for you, is Dianacia asleep, where is Bayta?”, I asked.Bayta usually runs to hug me whenever she hears my voice but this time it was quite strange. I have been outside here for quite a while and she hasn't come.“I think they are inside, they probably didn't hear your voice”, Anour replied.I went into the house, nothing had changed, I could only imagine the pea
Chapter one hundred Atlas pov This time there was a lot of blood gushing out of his legs, I ran towards him and immediately he turned to his wolf, we were having a really fatal fight.“Stop it, stop it Altas", Heyley cried out.I could hear her cry from where I was but I couldn't back done I was going to show Liam that he messed with the wrong set for family, this time the house was burning and the fire was gradually moving slowly into the main building, I guess the remaining men that came with Liam realized their mistakes they helped Heyley, and the others put off the fire, however Liam and I continued fighting roughly, this time I had bitten him on his neck and he was bleeding profusely, he fell flat to the ground, the crowd who were focused on putting off the fire were now on us.The men ran towards Liam's bleeding wolf. He was losing a lot of blood and he was dying. At this point I started to regret my actions in every fight with him.“You want to kill him like you killed his ma
Chapter ninety nine Atlas povI looked at Anna in disbelief, I wondered whether that could be the reason she had been acting up around Denise, I was so shocked by this new revelation.Ok“Anna, do you have the slightest idea of what you are talking about", I asked her with my eyes wide open .“Come off it Altas, I am not delusional, I know what I am talking about", she said with so much confidence.“How I'm I not sure you are making this up, we all know that your family has malicious intent towards this Denise girl and now that it is time to do right by her, you come out with this false accusations, why didn't say all these things before she was delivered of her baby", Elder Will asked.I knew it would be difficult for any of them to believe Anna, but I sure do believe her because Anna is one person who is always ready to state where one is wrong, she is a fearless woman, I looked at Elder Will skeptically as made these statements about Anna."Let's not jump into conclusion, I know t
[29/06/2024, 5:09:10 PM] Mumu Number One🥹🥰: Chapter ninety Eight Atlas pov I ran out of the room as fast as my legs could carry, I could never have imagined that Denise would try and take her own life. Was it the loss of the baby that was causing her unbearing attitude?Immediately I entered her room I saw her jerking on the bed .“What the hell, why would she do this to herself if someone calls the nurse” I yelled .The maid ran out hastily and just immediately Heyley came into the room.“Get Janet for me", I said to Heyley .Before she could even leave the room Janet and Anna were already in the room.“Was no one with her when she did this to herself"? Janet asked.“I don't think so," I replied.“ I really do not know why you all are bothering yourself with someone who doesn't want to live any more can't you all see that she is traumatized with the loss of her baby, she certainly deserves what karma is giving to her after all", Anna said sarcastically.“What Anna, I urge you t
Chapter ninety seven Heyley's pov I looked at Atlas my eyes bewildered, I couldn't seem to comprehend the news he just broke to me, “B… but you gave me your words, you told me that Denise's condition won't stop us from getting married, why the change of heart all of a sudden”? I asked ."It's not me, it's the elders who want me to marry Denise, but I declined, however they are threatening to take me down if I don't , I seriously do not know what to do now Hayley I need you now more than ever”, Atlas said as he squeezed my hands tightly."Make up your mind Atlas, I'm tired of this rigmarole, this minute you want this and the next minute you want that, I have feelings too so i don't expect you to play with them”, I said in a harsh tone ." I promise to fix it Heyley, it's you I want, … . I really, before he could finish talking the maid cut him off.“Sir, please Luna wants to see you”, she said as she bowed her head ." Luna, I scoffed .“You all should suit yourself", I said as I w
CHAPTER NINETY six Atlas pov I stood in complete shock as Denise fell down to the ground, I was unable to move my hands, they were all numb, I couldn't do anything to help her ,I watched as Janet ran towards Denise holding her in her arms "She is bleeding, we need to get help as quickly as possible, someone please call the midwife", Janet screamed at the top of her voice .The maid ran out quickly to fetch the midwife and she was back without wasting time .The midwife held Denise in her arm, and checked her pulse rate."She is still breathing, what happened to her?", She asked ."S…she fell through the stairs and she started bleeding", I stuttered as the words came out of mouth."You shouldn't have let her come down, she needs a lot of bedrest and moving from one place to another can only trigger bleeding, she is not strong enough to move", the midwife cautioned .I turned to Liam, anger and fire raged through me but I didn't know what to do"This is all your fault, so much fo
Chapter ninety five Atlas pov “That's not possible, how does the death of the baby affect Heyley and I and besides the earlier we get married, the earlier we can make more heirs' ', I said to him."This isn't about making more heirs, it's about doing what's right, paying homage to the dead”, he replied."Fine, it's just three months and we are out of there”. I said .I walked out on him and went to the room, I was really pissed, how am I expected to break this news to Heyley .One minute we are on the right track the next minute all our plans just fall off .Heyley noticed my worried face when I entered the room. “Is everything alright?” she asked“No, they do not want us to get married just yet because of the death of the baby", I replied.“What, that's not fair , how does our wedding affect the already buried child ?" She asked.“Same thing I asked, but apparently it is tradition , don't worry we'll be married in no time it's just three months", I said .She looked at me in disbe
Chapter ninety four Atlas pov .I woke up in Janet's arms, with water littered all over my face , I searched everywhere with my eyes and I found that the midwife was still here .“Tell me this is not true?", I asked.“I'm sorry, she said and left the house .I could see Liam sobbing from his corner. Heyley and Janet helped me stand and put me on the chair .“Karma is a bitch", Anna scoffed as she tried to stand .On hearing her statement I got really angry . “Anna, why would you say something so insensitive in such a critical situation", I yelled at her.“Forgive me brother, it must have been a slip of tongue", she said in a sarcastic tone .“Is this a joke to you, are all my affairs a joke to you Anna?, that you should talk this way at the loss of a child, you have always been insensitive from day one, you care about nobody but yourself, you want everyone to do your bidding but I'm sorry to disappoint you I am your elder brother and you will do my bidding not the other way round,