I kept seeing those illusions of myself and a guy I knew nothing about. I felt somehow connected to this pack but I'm very sure this is the first time I'm coming into this pack.I waved the thought aside to at least answer the person that brought me out of my trance. I opened the door ajar, not bothering to ask who it was because I know the only person who can address me by name is either the alpha,luna or Emeril."What took you so long to open the door?" Emeril asked, brushing me aside in a hurry.I ignored her question, shutting the door behind me with a loud hiss."Are you okay?" She asked me again, getting me suffocated with her numerous questions.Sometimes people need to understand that too much care might actually result in something else.I ignored her again walking to the bed…. I can't seem to get my mind off the illusion I saw a few minutes ago.I closed my eyes briefly to calm my nerves. I heard a whistling sound which made me snap my eyes open."You heading somewhere?" I ma
Emerils Pov;We moved to the sitting room where the Alpha requested to see us, but I was shocked to see Caleb, my fated mate whom I had rejected.Bits of sweat immediately poured down on me like rain.What the?? What's he doing here?.It better not be what I was thinking. I shot him a glare sneakily, but he caught me and smirked at me.Asshole!.I heaved and walked closer to them, avoiding the Alpha's gaze.What's going on here? It better not be something annoying because I absolutely don't have the strength to deal with anything right now.The maids started trooping in minutes later and I shifted to the side to allow them pass.They served the Alpha and his guest.Speaking of Alpha, he was yet to talk to me or say anything, or is he no longer the one that sent for me.I hated what I was seeing but there was nothing I could do about it . I can't even excuse myself because that would be disrespectful and if I try to come up with an excuse, I would look something up.And even if the Alp
Emerils Pov;We finished eating and walked back to the sitting room, just Caleb and the Alpha, I helped the maids clean up the table.I came back to find them chattering happily.My eyes ran into Caleb's gaze and he smiled.Memories of him started flooding my mind.He was the beta to monarch park. His mate actually was my first mate's younger sister, but due to the incident that made me rejected him, he committed suicide, making his younger sister to have sudden shock while in her pregnancy stage which leads to her dead.You could say I was indirectly responsible for it, I mean, that's what most people say.It was a ugly experience for me too, but I guess not everyone can handle rejection well, and I've been going about doing a lot of it.What if Caleb is new to make me pay in some way? What if he is here for December?.He stayed quiet and quietly accepted it. What's he doing here now?.It looks suspicious, no matter how I look at it.My first mate that had died didn't deserve to and
Emeril's Pov;I waited for the Alpha and Caleb to be done with their chattering, but it seems it won't be ending any time soon.I honestly don't know what they are talking about.Can't they save the conversation for another day? Has the Alpha suddenly forgotten that he sent for me?.I thought it was because of the meal, but guess I was wrong.It was beginning to annoy me. This is torture.I don't like being here, but I can neither excuse myself or make him shift his attention to me.I couldn't listen in on their conversation either.I heard muffles, laughs and other sounds they were making, but I couldn't concentrate on them.I just wanted him to tell me the reason I was here and let me go.For goodness sake, I have many things to do and I don't think wasting my time here is worth it, because that's obviously what I am doing.The time I spent here doing nothing could have gone into something more productive.I have things piled up to do and can't believe I was just sitting here doing
Uriah's Pov;I stood rooted to where I was, anger rushed through me immediately. It took alot from me to be able to walk from where I was standing to her.She sure has some guts. Acting all naive and coy like a saint.Goodness! She's even worse than Jessica.At least Jessica was a bit transparent, although I didn't expect it from both of themIf she thinks she's gonna get away with this then she has to think again because I'm gonna so deal with her that she would regret everything she has been thinking of doing to me and will ever do.I can't even believe what I was seeing.Holy heavens!.I stormed to the meeting room, and she was right there, in their midst.Only God knows why she's even here? Why was she summoned? Not minding their gaze, I walked up straight to her and gave her two thunderous slaps which made her lose her balance, falling hard on her butt.That serves her right!.That's just the beginning, I've not even started with her yet.By the time I am done with her, she wi
The thought of someone very dear to me betraying me is what I couldn't handle again and I don't mind treating their fuck up in the worst way they wouldn't even want to remember in their next life.I don't care who that person is. All I know is I wasn't gonna sit back and let them go away with it.They would pay and am gonna make sure of that.I'm not gonna wait for any god to do that for me, and I hope I will be satisfied when I am done with it all.It doesn't always feel right to do things like this and I've always been a very gentle and thoughtful person.To me, people's feelings should come first and foremost. I hated hurting anyone and couldn't stand the mere sight of someone being maltreated, not to talk of being hurt.Why is it that everything I hate is what's happening to me?Is this a joke or is it how my life really is?. I hate this..I really do.And I might not have the chance to change anything about the past but to certainly have the chance and opportunity to change a lot
Caleb's Pov;I was shocked to the bones when I caught the scent of Emeril in the little gathering. I never thought I would see her again. Imagined how I had felt. I was so happy and I know it sounded surreal and untrue.I might have rejected her but my heart still beats for her, and that's the truth.She's my true mate after all and there's nothing like a true bond.My wolf even danced within me when it perceived its mate. It made me somewhat excited too and I felt this tingling feeling in my stomach.It was unusual.Alot happened in the past but that was it. We are in the present now and there is still so much I can still do.I had rejected her because of how I felt about everything that was happening then, it doesn't mean I don't have some feelings left.I was just so sad and couldn't accept it. For goodness sake,I had just lost my mate and unborn child and they were asking me to mate with another person right away, the one that killed my previous mate at that.How do they think th
Uriah's Pov;I faced him in anger, slapping him hard twice, with the anger raging and boiling inside of me.What does he take me for? I get hat he doesn't have an idea about me or know who I am, but I am a lady and he shouldn't have done that to any lady.The kind of men I hate most are those they hit women.How dare he lay a finger on me? He's gonna regret this. I'm going to make him pay, and I don't get if he apologizes a thousand times when he finds out who I am.The least he can do right now is comply with me and tell me why he was here.I glared at him, my heart moving up and down my chest with an accelerated heartbeat.I had summoned up enough courage to be able to do they...to be able to slap him.It even took a while for me before I could approach him and as I did, I wondered and thought if what I was about to do won't backfire on me.Seeing the way he had reacted, he sure was her mate because he cares so deeply.I was slightly jealous. No one has ever done something like that
Uriahs POV:After my intense confrontation with Alpha Denzer, the days that followed were surprisingly calm and peaceful – or at least as peaceful as they could be in such a grim situation. I had made a choice, a difficult one, to act like a devoted mate to Denzer for the sake of my son, Arion. While I couldn't bear the thought of being intimate with him, I had to keep up the act to keep my son safe.Denzer seemed to give me space, and I was grateful for that. He didn't push himself on me, and I took advantage of this by keeping my distance whenever he tried to be close. I always found an excuse or pretended to be occupied with some task, making sure there was a barrier between us at all times. It was a delicate balance, not too submissive, but not too rebellious either. I knew that the moment I resisted too much, it could endanger Arion's life.In the days that followed, I spent most of my time with Arion. Alpha Denzer allowed me to be with him, and I cherished every moment we ha
Xavier's POV:I immediately summoned the pack members and relayed my suspicions. "Anya might have acted through a proxy," I explained. "It's time we find out who might have helped her."Lucas and the others nodded in agreement, and the search took a new direction. We questioned every pack member, and it wasn't long before we found a lead—a young wolf who seemed nervous and evasive."Tell me the truth," I demanded, staring into the young wolf's eyes. "Did you have any involvement in Uriah's kidnapping?"His gaze shifted, and he hesitated before finally confessing. "Yes, Alpha. Anya coerced me into helping her. She threatened my family if I didn't do as she said."My heart sank, realizing that Anya's web of deception had ensnared others as well. "You will be forgiven if you cooperate fully," I said sternly. "Tell me everything you know about the kidnapping."He hesitated, fear still evident in his eyes, but he eventually provided valuable information. He revealed the location where Any
Xavier's POVI stood in my study, my mind focused on the task at hand. I needed to find Uriah, and to do that, I had to start from the beginning. My instincts told me that Anya had been hiding something, and I needed to confirm my suspicions."Beta Lucas," I called, my voice steady. Lucas was one of my most trusted advisors, and I knew I could rely on his judgment.He entered the room promptly, bowing respectfully. "Alpha Xavier, you called for me?""Yes," I replied, "I need you to gather a team of our best trackers and investigate the place where Uriah was last seen with Anya before she was kidnapped."Lucas furrowed his brow. "But Anya claimed that Uriah willingly left with Alpha Denzer on her own."I fixed him with a cold look. "Anya had hidden herself and her ambitions very well. She wouldn't make up a story about Uriah leaving of her own free will with Alpha Denzer."Lucas hesitated for a moment, then nodded in understanding. "You're right, Alpha. I apologize for being short-sigh
Xavier's POV:After the party celebrating Alex's first birthday, the little one was sent back to his room with the help of his nanny. Meanwhile, the elders, including Anya, and I had gathered for a small gathering. Food and drinks were brought out, but no one dared to bring up Uriah's missing issue. They all knew my temper, and they didn't want to risk annoying me further.As I took a seat at the table, the elders greeted me warmly. "Alpha Xavier, it's good to see you join us," one elder said with a smile."Yes, it's been a while since we all gathered like this," added another elder."I'm glad we can come together and celebrate," I replied, trying my best to appear relaxed.Anya, sitting next to me, chimed in, "Indeed, it's a joyous occasion. Baby Alex's first birthday is a momentous event for the pack."Another elder raised his glass and said, "To the future of our pack and to the health and happiness of our young Alpha."We all clinked our glasses together, toasting to the well-
Xavier's POV: As the days stretched on, the search parties scoured the forests and neighboring territories tirelessly. We followed every lead and pursued every possible clue, but Uriah seemed to have vanished from the face of the earth. Then, one day, as I was contemplating our next move in the study, I received a message that Anya wanted to see me again. This time, I rushed to her room with a mix of hope and anxiety. Upon entering, I saw her lying on the bed, her face still pale and her eyes red from crying. I approached her cautiously, unsure of what to expect. "Anya," I said gently, "how are you feeling?" She looked up at me, her expression filled with sorrow and regret. Tears welled up in her eyes, and she began to apologize profusely. "Alpha Xavier, I'm so sorry. I betrayed your trust, and I couldn't protect Uriah," Anya begged. “It's okay,” I said with a calm look as I looked at her . “I am suppose to protect this pack. But all that I have done is cause pains. I'm no
Xavier's POV:Days turned into weeks, and the search for Uriah seemed to be fruitless. Every lead we pursued turned out to be a dead end, and my heart sank with each passing day. Anya remained in a coma, and she was the only person who could shed light on what exactly happened in the forest that fateful night.One day, as I was discussing some ideas with the pack's scouts on how to track Uriah, I received urgent news that Anya had awakened. I hurriedly left the study room and rushed straight to Anya's room.When I entered, I saw her lying on the bed, her face pale and her eyes filled with tears. My heart softened at the sight of her vulnerability, but I pushed away my emotions, focusing on the urgency of the situation."Anya," I said coldly, trying to hide my own turmoil, "what were you doing in the forest that day with Uriah?"Tears streamed down Anya's face, and she began to beg for forgiveness. But I couldn't afford to be swayed by emotions. I needed answers.She stammered, "Uriah.
Xavier's POV:After the devastating encounter with Alpha Denzer and the truth revealed by Anya, I knew I couldn't face this alone. The burden of finding our son and protecting Uriah from further harm was too great. I needed the wisdom and counsel of our elders and betas. Gathering them in the pack's meeting hall, I laid out the situation, my voice filled with determination and sorrow."I called you all here because we face a grave crisis. Arion has been taken from us, and Uriah is in pain beyond measure. I need your advice on how we can handle this situation and bring our son back home safely," I said, looking into the eyes of my pack members, hoping to find some guidance.The elders and betas exchanged glances, understanding the severity of the situation. After a moment of silence, Beta Elias stepped forward, his voice firm yet compassionate."Alpha Xavier, we stand with you and Luna Uriah during this difficult time. We shall do everything in our power to find Arion and put an end
Alpha Denzer's POV:Luna's defiant words lingered in my mind as I left her to stew in the darkness. "I will never be yours, Alpha Denzer. My heart belongs to Xavier, and I will fight you until my last breath." Oh, how she tried to resist. It amused me to see her struggle, but she had no idea of the depths of my determination.A week had passed since I last visited her. It was time to remind her of her precarious situation and the consequences of defying me. As I entered the dimly lit room, her fierce gaze met mine, but I could sense the fear hidden beneath her anger. Perfect."Where is my son? What have you done with him?" she demanded, her voice wavering just enough to betray her uncertainty.I took a step closer, relishing the opportunity to toy with her emotions. Gripping her chin firmly, I replied, "You should watch that mouth of yours, Luna. You're in no position to make demands."Her eyes burned with hatred, and I felt a rush of excitement at the challenge she presented. "Tell m
Uriahs POV:But my hope was short-lived when I discovered that the opening led to another part of the palace, heavily guarded by Alpha Denzer's most loyal and vicious betas.I knew attempting to escape through that passage would be suicidal, but I couldn't give up. I needed to find a way to get to Arion and break free from this nightmarish prison.Each day, I observed the movements of the guards, searching for any weakness or vulnerability that I could exploit. I had to be patient, calculating, and seize the right opportunity.One night, the perfect moment presented itself. A guard left his post momentarily to attend to something, leaving a small window of opportunity.I sprang into action, my heart pounding in my chest. I moved as quietly as a shadow, slipping past the remaining guards, and making my way towards where Arion was being kept.But fate had other plans for me. Just as I was about to reach my son, a strong hand gripped my arm, pulling me back into the darkness."Did you re