The next day at dawn, before sun rise, Amber was brought out of the guardroom and dragged to the middle of the school. She was forced to get stripped, her skin exposed to the cold angry weatherand tied to two poles that had been dug the day before."She would be given water by 9am, 12pm, 5pm and 9pm only. And it must not be more than a glass of water." Miss Peyton commanded, satisfied with the way she was hung."Does that suit your conscience? What if the truth comes out?" Amber stood straight and looked at her in the face, though it was hurting her hands and back so badly."What truth?" Miss Peyton snapped."That I didn't steal the Golden Ball and that I was set up. What would you do to your conscience? You wouldn't even let me call my mom" she said the last sentence in a rather low and sad tone"You should have thought about that before stealing and I strongly believe it was you who stole the Ball. You're slowly becoming like your mother." "Shut the trap, Peyton!" She yelled with t
Iris saw the commotion between Miss Peyton and Amber's family from her room and decided it was the best time to do her mother's wish. She knelt beside her bed, stretched her hand under the bad and brought out a bottle of portion. She had an evil grin on her face as she stared at the portion."A little would do!"She hid the bottle of portion under her dress and tiptoed out of her room and went to the secret room where the Golden Ball was seating on a plate. She looked left and right to ensure that nobody was looking at her before she entered the room. She locked the door with the key making a clanking sound and walked further into the room, approaching the Golden Ball. She brought out the portion from under her dress and poured it slowly on the Golden Ball. About some seconds later, the Ball doubled. Iris picked the original and put it in a bag she brought along and also placed the fake on the plate. She walked back to the door, opened it slightly and poked her head through the smal
Liza rushed to Amber with the bowl of water and slowly emptied the content in her mouth. Maya and Yana arrived at the scene."I think I found the culprit" Amber whispered as Maya lose the rope.Amber almost fell but Liza gripped her waist and she passed out."Amber! Amber!! Open your eyes!"Amber slightly opened her eyes, "I'm fine, just tired!" She said and closed her eyes again.Liza lifted her up and with the help of Yana, she piggy backed her to the car. Liza sat at the back with Amber while Yana took the wheel. She drove them straight to Maya's house.They stepped out of the car and helped Amber in. Amber was laid on the bed in her room and tucked in properly by Liza while Maya went to get a bowl of cold water to reduce her temperature."Bring it, let me do that" Yana said, trying to get the bowl from her."No, I can""Really? Look at you, Maya. You know you can't, let me just handle this. Trust me she would be fine" she said and Maya gave her the piece of cloth and the bowl of w
Present time : day eight.Amber grunted as she tried to sit up. She leaned on the wall and saw Liza sleeping beside her. She tried to get out of bed but her legs were still in pain and she thudded to the ground. Liza was awakened by the thudding sound, seeing Amber on the ground, she gasped."Hey! You could have woke me up to help you" she said as she rushed to her."I'm sorry" She mumbled as Liza helped her back to the bed."What do you want to do?""I want to ease myself"Liza helped her to the bathroom and took her back to the room after easing herself."I'll go tell your mom you're up" She said and Amber just nodded, staring at her legs.Liza returned few minutes later with Maya. Maya rushed to hug Amber, "I'm glad you're fine. I know I'm at fault because I forced you to go to that school, I hope you can forgive me, dear." Her voice was cracking but filled with love."You forced me to go to the school but you didn't force me to stay so it's not your fault. Thanks for coming for me
"What do you mean by that? You're the one who's getting rusticated in few days time and you think you can just walk into my office and tell me to rusticate someone?" Miss Peyton yelled, banging her hand on the table"Take a chill pill. I told you I didn't steal the Golden Ball, you remember the question I asked you the last time? Get ready to give me an answer" she grinned"Proof it first that you are innocent.""Sure, what do you think I came this far for? Here, I'm sure you've met Liza before" She said, patting her shoulder."She's my witness and that's all I need right?" She asked with her brows raised but the look on Miss Peyton's face shows that she isn't convinced."She is part of your family and you could have told her to speak for you so I'm sorry, that's not enough proof.""Really?" She asked with a mocking disappointed look."But all it took to think of me as a thief was one witness so why isn't mine allowed? Don't you think this isn't fair?" Her voice suddenly became harsh.
Amber, Maya and Liza left Miss Peyton's office, along with Iris and Ignacio. Iris cornered her, stocked her hand on the wall and stared into Amber's eye, though Amber was taller than her."You think this is the end? You know nothing about this whole thing, it's just going to mess your head""How about I mess with your family before it messes with my head?" She scoffed and left her there.The three ladies got in the car, revved it into motion and drove back to Maya's house."Such a long and interesting day!" Liza exclaimed as she threw herself on the rugged and battered chair.Maya's phone was on the table, ringing while she was in the kitchen, making coffee for Liza and Amber. Amber grabbed the phone, it was Yana so she picked the call as she walked to the kitchen."Hello, aunt Yana" she said as she walk to the kitchen."Oh! My darling! So nice to hear your voice again""Yeah, I'll give the phone to mom now""Sure!" Amber handed the phone to Maya."Hey! How is things going on over the
Knock! Knock!!"I'll go get the door" Amber said and went for the door.Her lips parted in a thin line as her eyes fell on the girl beside Yana. She rolled her eyes and head slightly, trying to remember where she knew her from."Aren't you going to let us in?" She snapped, not knowing who it was"Oh! Sorry, aunt Yana" She said and paved way for them to come inYana looked back as her brain triggered at the familiar voice, "Amber?""Yes, aunt?""Is that you? How did you change so much within a day?" Amber flushed softly and gestured them to seat."Liza, can you please make tea for us?" Maya requested"I won't have that traitor make my tea. She might have been instructed to kill us" Yana said, avoiding eye contact with Maya"Yana!""It's fine. I'll just leave you guys to talk" Liza shrugged her shoulders"You think that's going to work? You're a wolf, you can still listen to our conversion from the room." Yana retorted"So what would you have me do now?" Liza snapped, infuriated."That'
Helen drove to her house with the bag. As she was walking into the living room, one of the maid tried to help her with the bag but she refused."It's fine. I can help myself"She walked to her room at a fast pace, clinging tight to the bag. She slammed the door, inserted the key and locked it. She walked further into the room, dropped the bag on the bed and opened it. Her hands ransacked the bag till she found the Golden Ball, she brought it out of the small bag Iris had hidden it."Wow! Finally, I have you in my hands!" She exclaimed, mesmerized by it.She walked to her closet, opened it and hid the Ball behind some clothes.She brought out her phone from her chest pocket and punched in some numbers, the person picked almost immediately."Hello, boss. I found it, I've gotten the Ball""Wow! Bring it over right away" Jenna said with excitement"Wait!" The smile on her face disappeared for a moment"What about your promise? You're not backing out right?""C'mon, Helen. I'm going to do
The day of the anniversaryAmber had woken up a bit sluggishly that morning, she was not supposed to spend the night with Ignacio since they planned to retake their wedding vows - it was like they were just getting married for the first time. She got out of bed, her hair was a mess and she sat in front of the mirror, staring at her reflection as if it was new. "Am I still going to exist tomorrow?" She thought to herself.It was 8 in the morning and the make-up artists were at the door but she wouldn't allow them in. She cried for hours before words later got to Maya and she went to her room and knocked on the door."Hey, baby girl. It's me, your mom. Please, open up" Maya pleaded as her heart ached.The door lock made a clinging sound, she later opened the door. Maya grabbed the knob, opened the door, and went in."Hey, child." She called out and took a seat beside her on the bed."I know how you feel but it's going to be fine." She assured in a shaky voice, she wished she had kept
Two years later (a week to Amber's wedding anniversary.)Amber laid on the bed that morning, sound of metal clinging together, aroma of different meal and the chattering of people filled the air but Amber could hardly hear them. Ignacio turned to her and poked her nose."Hey, pretty. What's wrong? It's too early to have that gloomy look on""I'm not in the mood for jokes this morning, please" She said, still not moving a muscle."Why? What's wrong?""You're asking me what's wrong? Really?" She shot a sharp glare at him."Wow! Calm down, babe. I know what's going on in your mind but you don't have to think of all these. Okay, let's look at it from this angle. What if you were diagnosed with a terminal disease and you only have five years to live of which you have only one week left, would you just do nothing and stay in bed all day?""No!" She hesitated"That's the point. I'm sure you're going to live your life to the fullest, explore things and places you want to. So stop this and let
Jennifer was playing with Prince Damon, giggling aloud when a familiar figure walked into the living room. She was so engulfed in the playing with Prince Damon that she didn't notice the man and everyone kept mute and waited for her to look up. Prince Damon threw his ball at the feet of the man, she got up to go get it. Picking it up and standing straight before him, she couldn't believe her eyes - it was Cooper."Cooper? Is that you?" She asked, shocked and surprised. "Yes. Who are you? Why do you have Jennifer's scent but look like Helen?""You should have your seat first, dad" Ignacio said and he he turned at his direction.He wanted to say something but couldn't find the right words so he sat and waited for someone to explain what was going on until his eyes fell on Amber."Yes, you. You have been to the hospital and promised to tell me what's going on. Why do I look this old? The man that followed me down here said this is 2023 and the nurse said that I had been in the hospital
Alicia got scared and quickly called Mr. Raul."Hey, sweetie. Our baby is in danger" She said in a shaky voice."Calm down and explain to me what's going on"Alicia explained what had happened to Mr. Raul."What? What was she thinking? I'll go meet with Alpha Amber now. You go to her and see if you can help her.""Okay, dear" she said and ended the call.She grabbed a few things she thought she might be needing and rushed out of the house. She got into the car, ignited it and drove off at a fast speed. After about twenty minutes of driving, she arrived at the hospital. She raced out of the car and was about running into one of the wards when a nurse stopped her."Please, calm down, ma'am. This is not allowed in here. Who are you looking for?" The chubby nurse asked in a calm voice."Cooper...... I'm here to see Cooper" She panted heavily."Okay, I'll take you to his ward" She said and led the way to his ward but she was rather too slow for Alicia.Once they opened the door, they found
The very next day, Jaeleah went to the hospital where Cooper was. She met a skinny nurse at the reception."Good morning, nurse. I'm here to see Mr. Cooper" She said with a smile but the nurse glared at her and rolled her eyes."How are you related to him?" She asked few seconds later."I can't disclose that but Alpha Amber instructed me to check up on him today.""Oh! You must be Jaeleah" She said with a fake smile and Jaeleah nodded with a glare."I'm sorry. His ward is the last one by the left on the first floor" she said and Jaeleah went towards the direction without saying a word."So pompous!" The nurse cussed.Jaeleah looked back with a grin."I heard what you just said. Be careful!." She warned and went her way.Jaeleah had seen him from the window before she walked into the ward. Cooper was placed on a life saving machine, his skin was pale and had developed bed sore but was neatly treated. She moved closer to him and felt his pulse and other vital organs and she shook her h
A week later (at the Blue pack school)It was the Wolves Day Feast of another set of young wolves and this was special because Alpha Amber and her family were invited and Miss Peyton was going to surprise her daughter.The ceremony started in the early afternoon with one of the school instructor giving an opening speech and followed by Miss Peyton. She was dressed in a bright purple dress that rested comfortably on her knees - she looked deeply happy as she mounted the platform to address the audience."Good afternoon, all. I want to thank you all for honouring my invitation to be here today to celebrate the young wolves who are going to be joining the society today. Special thanks to Alpha Amber, one of our past students for making time out of her busy schedules to make it down here today. Today is a really special day in my life as it helps me reconnect with my friends, family and loved ones. Without taking much of our time, let the ceremony begin." She concluded and loud applaud fi
Two days later, Amber, Ignacio, Angel, the journalist, Iris and Jennifer met at a bus station close to Amber's house. They drove down to a small village in the city where the caller (Amelia) lived. Iris, Ignacio and Jennifer were all nervous while the journey was on - they don't know what to expect.After about two and half hours drive, the cars pulled to a halt in front of a tattered house. They all alighted from the car, Amelia was at the door to welcome them."Welcome to my tattered abode, Alpha Amber" She bowed in respect."Thanks" She mumbled.She gestured them in. She served them some chilled water and sat on one of the rugged chairs."Thank you all so much for honouring me by coming down here""It's our utmost pleasure" Angel said"So, may we please begin the show?" The journalist asked."Sure, go ahead" Amelia responded.The cameras were switched on and the airing began."Good morning to all our viewer. Here we are to round up the story we started last week, with Mrs. Jennifer
Jennifer pointed at a guard and Amber ordered that he be brought out to the front."Are you sure, aunt Jennifer, that he was the one that delivered the letter to you?""I can't be wrong. He's the one" She responded firmly.Amber turned to take a look at the guard."Were you the one that delivered a letter to her?" She asked but the guard kept mute."You think this is a kind of joke, don't you? Give me the gun" She turned to the chief guard and commanded.He handed her a gun and she pointed it at the timid guard."I'll ask just once more. Were you the one that delivered the letter to her?" She roared."Yes, yes!" He trembled in fear."Good!" She let out a soft huff."Who instructed you to give her the letter?""It was Jenna, the woman in the prison. She offered me a taste of her body and In return, I was to deliver the letter to her.""You know Jenna is a hardened criminal and you dare help her against my permission?""I'm sorry, Alpha Amber. Please, pardon me!" He went to his knees a
Jennifer was confused if Jenna really had the power to wake Cooper but she is a real witch and can actually do it. She was about to agree on the deal when she had a rethink and decided to talk to Angel about it first. She took the letter and headed to Angel's room.She knocked softly on the door."Come in" Angel responded to the knock.The door opened and Jennifer walked it. She pulled out a small stool and sat down. She stretched the letter to Angel who received it with her brows raised."What's this?" She asked as she took the letter from her."Read it"Angel unfolded the letter and went through it. "Wow! This Jenna is really the devil. How could she even think of such plot?" She asked rhetorically, her gaze still on the letter.Then she looked up at her."This could only implicate you. I don't think you should get yourself involved in any of this. I mean, if she wanted to help Cooper, she would have done it long before now.""That's true!" Jennifer nodded."I don't want to fall vi