~Kira~I watched from far away as Xavier restlessly paced around, muttering to himself. I wanted to know what was happening to him. I couldn’t just sit here and watch him slowly lose his sanity. I knew that whatever was bothering him wasn't a problem in the Pack, or he would have gone to the Elders of the council or even Jayden. Despite having a misunderstanding with him, he wouldn't have gone to the Oracle.When I saw him walk out of her house the other day, I was shocked. The Wolves at Crescent Pack only visited the Oracle if they wanted answers to their problem. What could be bothering Xavier so much that he would want to consult the Oracle?I was tired of walking on eggshells around him. I didn't want to make him angry in any way. I wasn't scared of him hurting me because I knew he wouldn't do that. He no longer had hallucinations, but seeing him now talking to himself, I was beginning to doubt if he was really okay.He didn't look crazy, he just looked weighed down with so many
~Aiden~"What did you just say? Did you threaten my mate indirectly just now, Luna Ella? Do you think you can scare me? I was trying to be nice but you are really pushing my buttons. I am this close to telling Alpha Jake what you did to me." She took a book from the shelf, and sat down across from me."You are so funny Aiden. Do you really think that Jake would believe you? Tell me, what is my motive for trying to kill you? I know that is the first question he would ask you because as far as I know, both of us are civil with each other. I have never had a problem with you, so why don't you rethink your statement. Besides, you told him that you have no idea who whacked you in the head. Are you lying to your Alpha, Aiden?" She opened up a page in the book, crossing her legs, one over the other. She looked confident with herself. I glared at her as I replied."Jake will believe me because he knows what kind of a twisted, sadistic woman he got married to, which was the biggest mistake
~Kira~I know I might seem crazy, asking about Xavier's dead mate. I kept on having this feeling that I had a connection to her, even though I had never met her or seen any portrait of her hanging around the house. I always wondered why Xavier didn't have a single picture of his dead mate around the house. For someone whom he claimed to love till death, It would at least mean he was regretful of being the reason for her demise.Or did he think that having her pictures around would make me jealous? I wouldn't be jealous of that. I would understand that he might be feeling guilty, hence the picture. What was he even so afraid of? No matter how hard I tried to ignore it, something was telling me that I should dig deeper. I just need to know her name, and maybe see a picture of her. We must have some connection, or else how could I explain this curiosity? "Do...do you want me to get killed? It is forbidden to talk about her. If Alpha Xavier hears about this, I am sure both of us will
~Jake~Betrayal and anger flowed through my blood. I didn't know what to think anymore. I don't know if I should believe Aiden or Ella or who was lying among themThe condition that I found Aiden in was very compromising. He kept on saying that it was all a misunderstanding.If anyone else had seen Aiden, there would have been a much bigger ruckus than this.He had been trying to kill the Luna for crying out loud! I don't know if the person that hit him on his head damaged part of his brain. I asked the doctor countless times if Aiden would have complications, but he told me that nothing was wrong with him. So what was the problem ? It wasn't like Aiden to behave so violently.The look in his eyes as he choked Ella was really unlike him. It was vicious, as if he was possessed by something. If I wasn't an Alpha and I have not seen a lot of things, I would be really scared of him. I wanted to hear his own side of the story. I already heard Ella's part, even though I know she had exag
~Ella~"Are you certain that no one followed you here? I cannot have any slip-ups. I heard you are really good at your job and that is the reason I am in desperate need of your services." I stood by the waterfall, the perfect spot for secret meetings, as I spoke to my meet-up.No one ever comes here anymore, not after a young boy slipped, hit his head so hard on one of the rocks, and died right on the spot.Everyone thought that it was a bad omen and avoided the place like the plague, but I have always been a dare-devil. I have a thing for breaking the rules a lot. Not that anyone would ever know about that."No one follows me unless the person is asking for a death wish,” she responded, smiling mischievously. “I must say it is quite surprising that the Luna is in dire need of my services. Don't your people have enough warriors to do the dirty work for you? I eyed her, calming myself down and telling myself not to react negatively to his words because it took me a lot of time before
~Xavier~Holding the envelope in between my fingers, I stared at it, glaring at the seal. This was not how I expected my morning to start. Not with this stupid invitation on my desk. I should have asked who brought it in and then have them punished. It seems as if the warriors who are always at the borders are getting too lax. If not, how would little rats easily drop invitations for me as if they were picking up pebbles?I was tempted to burn it, but I had to wait for Jayden. I wanted to get his input. He always knew what to say and what to do. That was one of the reasons why I still retain him as my Beta and friend despite us having our differences and me behaving like a jealous freak. I was glad I had both him and Kira in my life. I don't know what I would have done if I was all alone with no parents and no mate. Maybe I would have killed myself because I don't think I can handle the loneliness. That was why it was harder to let Kira go. Even though her child wasn't mine, I had
~Aiden~"You are making a mistake. If we were caught by Alpha Jake, he wouldn't even wait for an explanation. He would just jump to conclusions. This is a very risky business you are trying to engage in. I have already told you no and nothing is going to change my decision. This has been a total waste of time." I released the arrow that I'd drawn, watching it miss the bull's eye. I sighed in frustration.Today wasn't my lucky day."Just hear me out first, Beta Aiden. This is for the good of everyone. My Father sent me here to persuade you. Just think about it before you kick against the whole idea. You will not be seen as the villain but as the hero." I cocked my eyebrows, the most bemused expression on my face. "Can you hear yourself right now? Alpha Jake is our friend and what do you want me to do? You expect me to betray my friend? Have you gone insane, Jason? You want me to kill Alpha Jake?" Jason, the son of one of the elders of the Pack Council, was someone whom I took as a
~Aiden~When Jason saw that I was serious about ending his life, even though an arrow through the heart would probably not kill him, he put his hand up."You don't have to do this, Beta Aiden. I was completely out of line. I never should have called you a coward. l crossed the line. Please spare me." He tried getting up but I kicked him down."Even if you survive, with the arrow that is sticking out your ribs right now, you wouldn't be able to survive this one. Do you know why? Not only will I allow it to pierce your heart, but it is a silver-tipped arrow. I carved it specially for myself. Can you imagine the look of shock on your father's face when he finds his son dead?"Do you think you are better than me just because your father is among the elders of the council? You are nothing but a spoiled brat, Jason. The only reason why we were friends was because of Alpha Jake. He is well acquainted with your father. If only he knew that the sleek old bastard was trying to stab him in the