Isabelle's POVI looked up abruptly and was shocked to see Mila standing before me with her hands on her hips. My heart beat increased immediately as I anticipated a fight. Here she was, standing majestically before me in the gardens while a manhunt was carried out for her. I stood up from where I sat slowly, taking care to keep my eyes fixed on my foe. "Mila I...""Save your strength!" She snapped. "You are my ticket out of here and you'll do as I bid you or else there won't be much of you left for my brother." She said menacingly. Her words had no effect on me even as she threatened. I was no coward when it came to combat. I knew that I could at least defend myself against her. "What exactly is your problem with me Mila?" I asked her. "What have I ever done to offend you?"Her eyes narrowed at my question and she spat out bitterly. "You are an outsider, a slut and a very rotten egg. What makes you think you could just show up here and assume the role of Luna?!" Mila asked and I sa
Ethan's P.O.VI knew Isabelle was not happy about the decision I made earlier. I felt she was appalled by the actions I took but I knew as a leader I had to make tough calls. I had to be stern at some point too. If not, nobody would take me seriously. I had pardoned the guard who had the sense enough to confess but the ones who would not, well I needed to make an example of somebody. As I watched Isabelle leave, I had half a mind to go after all but then I thought against that and allowed her to go. She deserved her peace and quietness too. Immediately both Isabella and Brian left, I sank into my chair, the books I had on my table momentarily forgotten as brooded and reflected on the whole events that had transpired. My train of thoughts slowly crept onto Logan and Ravensong pack. I had lied to Isabella. I told her I was not the one behind the rogue's attack on Ravensong yet when I sat there at my desk in the study, I began to see that I could not keep this piece of information from
Ethan's P.O.V"It's likely they headed off in this direction." Brian pointed out to me. My heart skipped a beat when I saw this tunel. I was the Alpha and had been at the head of the whole pack for some years now and I was totally oblivious to the existence of this tunnel. "You know about this tunnel?" I asked Brian. "No Alpha. Until now, I was totally ignorant of this tunnel." Brian admitted and I knew that he was completely honest. "We mustn't breath a word about this tunnel to any one. Anyone at all Brian. Do you understand that?" I asked quickly. Brian's eyes met mine and I saw his response even before it came out verbally. "I understand Alpha. Not a soul will hear about this from me." Brian gave me his assurance and I knew that he would be true to his words. "Come on, man." I beckoned and we both went into the tunnel. The tunnel appeared ancient and seldom used. The walls were covered with green slime and the floor was left bare, mucky and damp. "They'll be close by. They
Isabelle's P.O.VLying on my captor's shoulders, I had regained hope as I saw Ethan and Brian sprinting towards me. Their faces were etched with determination and concern. And I felt a sudden surge of relief, knowing that I was not alone in this predicament.As I watched them draw closer, I became aware of a strange sensation. It was as if my body was slowly coming back to life. I could move my head and my limbs, and I realized with a start that the effects of the chloroform were finally wearing off."Hurry!" Mila urged the men, who were now hastening their steps in an attempt to outrun Ethan and Brian. My heart raced as I saw the fence that encircled the entire town looming before us.Mila and the men approached the fence with purpose, and I found myself wondering what they intended to do against the barbed barrier. To my surprise, Mila moved closer to the wall and, with a swift motion, dragged a massive stone out of the way, revealing a man-sized hole in the fence.I knew I had to a
Logan's P.O.VThe recent attack left us with multiple casualties and significant damage in property. With my hands clapped behind my back, I moved round the battle ground inspecting the damage that was caused.My men had managed to repel the attack but at what cost? Our lights were knocked out and required fixing, and some of the fighters were slaughtered by the rogue wolves. I was simply weaker than I was before the attack and I knew I needed to act really quick in order to save my pack."Alpha? Alpha Logan?" I turned slowly at the person who would get my attention. It was Beta Zain standing over there."Yes Zain." I replied almost absent mindedly."The cabinet awaits Alpha." Zain added and then he walked off after a nod from me. Just yesterday it seemed, Alpha Ethan was here proposing that our packs team up to this point, I was skeptical about the whole thing.Ethan was considered to be the most powerful Alpha and for me, I had a personal grievance against him. I could not place my
Ethan's P.O.VMy mind was still occupied with the events that had happened over the following days. By the time we got to them, my sister Milla had escaped but the elders were captured and I was alarmed to find two strong young men with them in their group. It seemed my sister also had her loyalists here at the pack but that only confused me. Who in their right frame of mind would support my sister?As I sat brooding thus, my mind went back to Isabella. The poor girl had really gone through a lot lately. She was recovering fast but I knew it takes great strength to pull through what she had faced.I sat there in my study ready to go through the accounts of the Treasury but all that was on my mind was simply Isabella. Try as hard as I might, I could not keep the thoughts of the girl at bay.We were feigning marriage to each other as a plan but truly I was beginning to fall for this girl. Her naive nature, her defiance to authority and her boldness was something that intrigued me and he
Ethan's P.O.V"Edna's out. I'm in the kitchen." Isabella's voice answered and I hurried into the kitchen at once.She stood tall and strong with an apron round her body and she was cooking. I searched her face quickly for any sign of weakness. I am no doctor but I could tell that Isabella had recovered significantly, all thanks to her advance healing body."What are you doing?" I asked as I drew nearer."I'm cooking." She replied simply."Why didn't Edna do that for you?" I asked wearily.Isabella shrugged. "I woke up and all I could think of, was food. I needed to eat and I wanted to eat only what I've cooked. Besides, you were not here when I woke so my bored hands needed something to do." She said.There was no point arguing with her so I let her do what she wanted. But as I looked at her standing over there at the kitchen cabinet so engrossed in what she was doing, it was almost as if that was the first time I was seeing her.My eyes took in her beauty greedily and without really
Isabella's P.O.VI saw captain Leonard hurriedly walk up to the long table where we sat and whisper something into Ethan's ear. Even though I sat next to Ethan, I still could not catch what information was passed to Ethan. Ethan's expression remained the same even after hearing the urgent information that the captain had brought hurriedly.I knew that whatever the captain told Ethan was really important, if not, the captain would have waited for the meeting to come to an end before bringing the information. Ethan was just being Ethan. He would not afford to show surprise or shock in front of his men.Ethan nodded curtly and captain Leonard turned and exited the room. I watched Ethan's face with keen eyes ready to catch anything that would give away the nature of the message he had received but the man was really a difficult book to read, let alone understand."I'll leave you now. A matter arises demanding my immediate attention and I must leave immediately. The meeting has come to an