EPISODE HUNDRED AND FOURTHEME: Impending doom MOON STONE FORTRESSJayden punched at the wall screaming loudly and more tears stick to his face as he threw himself against the wall. He still couldn't believe what had just taken place. He felt betrayed. After all of the years he had sacrificed to be there for his family and pack as a whole but they turned against him and lied against the Moon Goddess. He thought.The hate he had for his twin brother expanded in his chest. He hated him so much because for every time his brother had been present in his life it has always resulted in an obstacle for him.Kneeling by his bed, Jayden yelled into the sheets with his voice muffled by it. There was no way he would forgive his parents for hiding such secret from him. He should have known better when they called for Jaylen after all of this years.His life flashed in front of him as the humiliation he knows that he will not only face from everyone he had behaved rudely to, but the she
EPISODE HUNDRED AND FIVETHEME: Jaylen’s frustration MOON STONE FORTRESSJaylen rubbed at his forehead as he stood by the garden still trying to understand what was going on. Every other member of the family stood around but everyone of them in a small group discussing in a low tone. Lorelei watched Jaylen from afar as she stood next to Claire who looked clueless. Every one were lost in their own thoughts.Running his hand through his hair, Jaylen pulled his phone out of his pocket to call Rosalyn and she picked on the first ring.‘Hey Rosa.’ He whispered in a soft tone.There was a pause and some ruffling at the end of the other line. ‘What's wrong Jaylen?’ Rosalyn inquired with worry laced in her voice.Jaylen sniffed. ‘I am losing my mind, Rosa. It is getting worse beyond my imagination.’‘Talk to me.’ Rosalyn whispered on the other line.Taking a deep breath, Jaylen narrated how his life took an entire turn in less than twenty four hours.“You should go to him.” Hazel nud
EPISODE HUNDRED AND SIXTHEME: His decision MOON STONE FORTRESSEveryone stared in disbelief, wondering what Jaylen meant by what he had said. Jaylen looked around glad that he could finally blurt out his exact intentions. His whole night had been turbulent with thoughts of him being confined to the Fortress and leaving everything he had worked for, for years behind all in a bid to become someone he never intends to.Being an Alpha was a bit too much for him and it didn't seem like anyone would accept him, despite their obvious reaction at the auditorium, the bowing of heads and hailing of the Alpha, it still didn't have him convinced."What?!” Jayden spat, after getting out of his dumfounded state."What are you saying, Jaylen?" Lorelei inquired with a confused look on her face.Turning away from his brother, Jaylen walked towards her and he grabbed her arms lightly. "Listen to me baby, we don't really need all of this. I have a great life in Chicago. So come with me to Chic
EPISODE HUNDRED AND SEVENTHEME:The Moon Goddess choice MOON STONE FORTRESSJaylen packed his clothes into the bag blindly as the tears flowed non stop. It was his fault for listening to Rosalyn and his grandmother to come down to the Fortress. He was sure things would have been different if he had stayed back in Chicago and sent his well wishes.The moment he had stepped into the Fortress it had smelled trouble, but he was too lost in the moment that he forgot the hostile environment he was in. Having Jayden fight with him not just over Lorelei but the Alpha position, it was too overwhelming for him."Jaylen." Penelope called softly from the doorway.She stepped into the room cautiously with the rest of her siblings trailing behind her. Jaylen didn't respond and he kept ransacking the closet for whatever he might be needing. It is not like Jaylen couldn't leave them behind, but he didn't want anything of himself to be seen around and most importantly it was all to distract himse
EPISODE HUNDRED AND EIGHTTHEME: He isn’t wrong BETA JULIUS HOMEHazel watched as Lorelei moved around the room, trying to arrange everything she could lay her hands on and tears flowed heavily as she kept moving around. Her heart went out to her daughter, as much she would love to tell her to go with Jaylen, Lorelei was right about not leaving the Fortress. There was no way she would be able to stand the attention everyone would direct at her. It might sound harsh, but Lorelei was too attached to the Fortress to leave."Is there something we are suppose to do?" Julius asked behind her.His head was still spinning from the whole drama at the pack house. Things was going really out of hand and it seemed uncontrollable. No matter how much he tries to get a grasp of it, it still ends in everything tumbling right back."She would be fine. It might take a long while though. You should excuse us honey." Hazel responded."Sure." Julius sounded reluctant to leave.Hazel waited for Lo
EPISODE HUNDRED AND NINETHEME: Parenting MOON STONE FORTRESSMeagan stared blankly into space as she sat at the edge of the bed without moving. Gabriella exchanged a pitiful stare with Mrs Swift. The both of them stared at Meagan with a worried look etched on their faces. Meagan has been quiet since she returned from Jaylen’s makeshift room and watched him leave.Gabriella heaved sorrowfully, truly she had envisioned something going wrong. However, she seem to have predicted just a bit of the trouble they would be in. Losing her son and having her grandson swear to never return home is the most heart wrenching situation she had ever been in. But she could stand the pain compared to that of Meagan.The Moon Goddess wasn't so sympathetic towards Meagan. It was almost like she was paying for a sin she had committed in the past."Say something Meagan, please." Mrs Swift cajoled. Her heart went out to her daughter, wishing she could take in Meagan’s pain."Meagan, you know we a
EPISODE HUNDRED AND TENTHEME: It hurts so much CHICAGO: JAYLEN’S APARTMENTJaylen had stayed quiet all through the flight. When his uncles and aunts had bid him goodbye, his mind was too preoccupied to pay them attention. But he felt grateful that they didn't decide to probe him.Entering his penthouse, he dumped his bag on the floor and flopped himself into the beanbag next to the couch. He tried to hold back the tears but they flowed regardless. Every spiteful word that was said to him came rushing through his thoughts and it only made him yell out loudly.All his life he had tried to avoid being the black sheep or being the cause of any form of trouble. But no matter how much he tried, everyone of them always had one thing or the other to say just to make him feel guilty.Lorelei’s refusal had been the most hurtful of it all. He had expected her to understand where he was coming from and why his thoughts felt jumbled at the point. But it was obvious he was on his own and he n
EPISODE HUNDRED AND ELEVENTHEME: Where is home? MOON STONE FORTRESS TWO WEEKS LATERJayden stared out the window with his back turned at the office door and he was lost deep in thoughts. It had been two weeks since Jaylen practically tossed the Alpha position at him. He was still livid at how it appeared like he was begging for the position. Things hadn't been the same anymore at the pack house cause he feels disrespected by the pack members and coupled with the fact that some had indulged in a protest for him to step down.It has been just two weeks since he assumed the Alpha position and it has been from one trouble to the other. Whispers and rumors have been flying around that the Moon Goddess was venting out her anger for Jayden's disobedience at not letting his brother be the Alpha.Jayden wakes up everyday with anger floating through him. A week after the whole saga, he had gotten himself crazily drunk and had forged ahead into the woods running wild. He was
EPILOGUE THREE YEARS LATER JAYDEN DMIEN’S HOME, NEW YORK.Jayden stared at the WhatsApp media that was sent to him on his phone. They included pictures and videos of Jaylen playing around with his daughter named Ramaya. His niece is an adorable young girl that lights up every where. Most times he is forced to indulge in a video call with the family because she always cries about wanting to speak with him.It amazed him every time because he had never seen Ramaya before aside her images and videos being sent to him. Jaylen had pleaded for him to pay them a visit but Jayden had refused. However, he ensured gifts was sent every time to her. Jayden, knowing how much he was still attached to Lorelei, he didn't want to be reminded of how much of a loser he was.Jayden handling his father's chain of businesses had kept him away from suicidal thoughts. However, he was no longer feeling comfortable with the situation. Not only did the silver poisoning ruin his leg
EPISODE HUNDRED AND FIFTY FIVETHEME: Alpha De Luna MOON STONE FORTRESS ONE MONTH LATERJaylen tried to hold his knee down to stop his foot from tapping on the floor continuously. Lorelei intertwined her hand with his, mouthing words of encouragement to him. This was the second time since three months ago when he got introduced to the entire Fortress as their chosen Alpha. He was back here now to address them after finally being installed as the Moon Stone Fortress Alpha.His address speech was coming up soon and for the first time in his entire life he was really nervous, not because of the number of people in front of him but the thought of him walking in his father's shoes eventually. The past few weeks had been a rollercoaster of emotions coupled with whole family still mourning the death of Juno.Jayden eventually got discharged from the infirmary about a week ago after undergoing so much tests and infusions to keep him alive. However, he insisted on
EPISODE HUNDRED AND FIFTY FOURTHEME: Finding peace MOON STONE FORTRESSIt had been three days since the Rogues invasion and Juno’s death. When Jaylen got a call that Jayden was conscious, he had practically rushed down to the infirmary driving at a high speed. Every day since Jayden got admitted, he had been visiting his brother for long hours and sitting next to him till the Iotas comes around to tell him visiting time was up.Things were beginning to go back to normal, however everyone still had a gloomy look on their faces. It was bad enough that Jayden wasn't awake yet and they had no idea how he might react to being confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his life.However, Jaylen had made up his mind to stand by his brother which ever way it is. He wasn't going to let another enmity breed. He was tired of having to fight an enemy that is not just anyone but his own brother.The moment Jaylen entered the private ward assigned to Jayden, he saw him seated up
EPISODE HUNDRED AND FIFTY THREETHEME: The rewards MOON STONE FORTRESS : AT THE BORDERJaylen's stared in shock, his breath unsteady as he watched Juno swim in the pool of her own blood. By this time, the Fortress warriors no longer wasted any time as the launched a counter attack with bullets and arrows flying through the air. Jaylen ran through the chaos to meet a lifeless Juno and unconscious Jayden.“Retreat! Retreat! Retreat!” Liam barked out orders to his men when he saw that they were being defeated by the Fortress warriors. “No—“ His voice trailed off as several bullets pierced his back, Rex had been the one who fired it.The Rogues retreated with their wounded bodies after Liam's collapsed to the ground with his body laid cold and his eyes staring out into the dark night sky."Juno! Juno! Talk to me please." Jaylen growled.Rex ran towards Jaylen, he had to be protected amidst the chaos. "Jaylen! Get up man. We have to leave here." He pulled at him.Jaylen sniffed,
EPISODE HUNDRED AND FIFTY TWOTHEME: Who betrayed who? MOON STONE FORTRESSAT THE BORDER: IN THE NIGHTLiam geared himself up, making a head signal to his men as Jayden and Juno walked in. He grinned to himself of his plans on how he intends to eliminate them. There was nothing much to do to Jayden again cause he looked really weak and might collapse if pushed for too long. The wobbling in his legs was beginning to look more obvious."Are you ready?" Liam nodded at them.Jayden thinned his lips in a painful way. "I am as long as you are. Thanks for doing this on my behalf, Liam.""Anything for a friend." Liam grinned.Juno glanced around, gulping hard as her eyes landed on Jayden who seem to be in a deep conversation with Liam. He was looking extremely weak and it bothered her. When Juno had asked if he was feeling some sort of pain, Jayden had said no, but staring at him from afar he looked really sunken.Putting her mind off him for a while, Juno thought about herself and
EPISODE HUNDRED AND FIFTY ONETHEME: Juno’s Betrayal MOON STONE FORTRESSThere was no need to call out the family because the women were already seated in the large living room to Jaylen's surprise as if they knew what has been planned. Since it is not profitable for the Rogues to attack in the early hours of the day, his intention was to see Sebastian and Rex out and have them rest till evening then find a way to gather all of them and let them know of the situation.However, the look on their faces gave them out like they knew exactly what was going on. The moment Rex stepped feet down the stairs Claire ran towards him.Jaylen threw his head back. “Oh of course." He had almost forgotten that the Intel had been gotten from his sister.The moment their eyes met she burned holes through his skin with her vicious eyes. He glared back at her. He knew she was clearly pissed at him for choosing not to believe her. He decided to take a seat and explain the situation to the expect
EPISODE HUNDRED AND FIFTYTHEME: The Ranks MOON STONE FORTRESSWhile Sebastian made calls to the people he had mention earlier. Rex tutored Jaylen on the people taking part in the order of the Fortress."How is it that I don't know anyone till now?" Jaylen questioned."You have never been actually initiated yet and the day of your unveiling didn't exactly go as planned. Your tantrums was enough to piss one off." Rex blurted as he shot him an intentional glare.Jaylen snickered at him. “You know what, forget I said anything. Give me a briefing about them before they all get here and think I have some kind of Alzheimer. I can’t even remember we were tutored on these ranks when we were little.”"If you weren't away for so long one would have thought that was the case" Rex mumbled under his breath."I can actually hear you."Rex chuckled lightly. “Now listen, the Zeta—“"Is the War General." Jaylen interrupted looking a bit offended. "I am not that dumb you know, I lived here
EPISODE HUNDRED AND FORTY NINETHEME: The map is gone! MOON STONE FORTRESSAT THE BORDERRex had his heart in his mouth when he followed Juno to the Rogues site. To cap it all, Jayden was outside waiting for her. The both of them held onto each other for a while before letting go to head inside the house.Getting down from the car, Rex activated his wolf spy mode, blending into the bushes around as he made his way towards the back of the house. Men were on patrol, and knowing how dangerous it would be if he got caught without getting the exact information he needed, he moved discreetly. He rolled among the long grasses to get to his intended destination.Rex almost crawled into the hands of two Rogues passing by but he hid himself well. He could see from the window side that had light on a group of people that included Jayden and Juno. There was no doubt Juno had given out the secret map to them. Rex looked closer, squinting his eyes through the darkness that he engulf
EPISODE HUNDRED AND FORTY EIGHTTHEME: Liam’s intention MOON STONE FORTRESSAT THE BORDERLisa burned holes to the side of her brother’s face as he sipped on the glass of vodka he had in hand. He looked really unbothered by her."It has been more than two weeks, Liam, shouldn't we stop now? He is looking pale already." She told him."Still hasn't done enough damage if I must say. That young man looks stronger than one would imagine and it must be due to the Alpha’s blood in him.” Liam replied."What exactly do you intend to gain from this?"Liam turned to face his sister sharply. “The Secret Passage Map is a way for us to get into the Fortress, having him weak and almost dying would make him useless in confronting us when the truth comes out. I don't want to underestimate his ability.""How about the girl?""You don't have to worry about that.""Are you sure about this Liam? You don't appear to have a plan.""What do you think my men and I have been working on for the past