EPISODE HUNDRED AND TWENTY FIVETHEME: A week away ROSARIO HOTEL, CHICAGO.Jaylen stood by the door contemplating on the last minute if he should just return to the elevator and head back home or to his office. At the same time his legs seem to want to stay put there.All through the night, he had been having a second thought on coming to see Rex. On a hand is his ego, on the other hand is his need to do what is actually right but the thoughts of him having to face Jayden again didn't sit right with him. At the same time there was no way he would forgive himself if anything went wrong at the Fortress because of his insistence on staying back.The door burst open showing an extremely sweaty Rex with a stony look on his face. "Took you long enough." He muttered, leaving the door open and Jaylen stuck by the doorway.Jaylen eventually let himself in when he realized Rex did horribly at being a good host. "You sure have a stinky attitude. Why the hell are you shirtless this ear
EPISODE HUNDRED AND TWENTY SIXTHEME: The Train Toys MOON STONE FORTRESSMeagan walked stealthily towards the lake as she ignored the attempts of the maids to stay with her. She had told them off. It had been long since she enjoyed a silent moment to herself. Taking in the fresh air the presence of the lake provided, she let out a long breath of relief.Meagan felt happy after what seem to be a long time. The night before she had gotten a visit from Carl in her dream and he had told her not to worry about the situation of their boys. He clearly stated that it would be sorted eventually. Initially she was worried of how disappointed he might be in her for not keeping to her promise of ensuring the Fortress would be fine.For weeks since her clash with Jayden, they haven't really got talking with each other. She has no idea what to say to him. Gabriella had told her few weeks back of the rejection he has been experiencing from the so called people he thought were his friends.
EPISODE HUNDRED AND TWENTY SEVENTHEME: The return home MOON STONE FORTRESS A WEEK LATER"It feels like my heart would burst out of their cage." Jaylen mumbled as they got off the plane.Rex snorted. “You had better hold onto it properly. There isn’t any heart surgeon around to fix you up.""You sure said that right." Rosalyn giggled as she fluttered her lashes at Rex.Jaylen watched the transaction with disgust. It was annoying enough that Rex has a rude approach to everything but having Rosalyn on that list was a no no for him."You come here." Jaylen dragged her to his side. "Haven't you been able to tell that Rex is a married man with several kids?”Rosalyn pouted as she looked confused. “He never told me that. Is this true Rex?"Rex looked hurt. “You know I would never lie to you my darling.""What the? What the hell did you just call her?" Jaylen inquired as he almost missed a foot.Rex and Rosalyn exchanged a glance before both of them bursted into a fit of
EPISODE HUNDRED AND TWENTY EIGHTTHEME: Clingy Adriel BETA JULIUS HOMEDropping down from the car, Jaylen felt nostalgic as he stared at the house. The night he had spent with Lorelei in it crossed his mind and he felt a satisfying tingle and a rapture of fear at the same time."You both should head in. I will just take this call." Rosalyn said."Ok, get back in on time. I don't want to have to find you." Jaylen joked."Ignore him, you will always be safe here. I got you." Rex winked at her.Rosalyn laughed lightly. “Off with you both already." She waved them off.Rosalyn watched both men bicker between each other as they went up the porch into the house. Rosalyn stared down at her phone screen. Her phone had been on airplane mode when they were in the air but the moment she had it back on in the car, Adriel had bombarded her phone with a whole lot of text messages, the calls weren't noticeable because Rosalyn had placed it on silence intentionally. Now, she understood what
EPISODE HUNDRED AND TWENTY NINETHEME: Apologies accepted BETA JULIUS HOMEEveryone turned around to stare at Lorelei who had an astounding look on her face as she stared hard at Jaylen. Jaylen almost choked on his spit when their eyes met as he didn't brace himself for any said reaction from sighting her.“Come on guys, I had the table set for us all." Hazel said as she broke the awkward silence.They all scampered to their feet and followed Hazel but only Jaylen and Lorelei remained glued to their spot. Jaylen pinched himself to get back to reality. He stood up and walked towards her while he held a small smile."Hi." Jaylen said as he slapped his back pocket.Lorelei felt her guts slapped out of her. It seem like the last time she had seen him had been since forever. Jaylen looked a bit rugged and more handsome and it made her breath hitch at the sight."You came back." She gulped.Jaylen heaved a sigh as he moved closer to her. "I know it's not my place to say this right
EPISODE HUNDRED AND THIRTYTHEME: Family Reunion MOON STONE FORTRESSRex had dropped off on the way to get to his own home. Rosalyn held Jaylen's hand tightly as they walked into the pack house. Everyone who bumped into them stood still before getting a hold of themselves and in a hurry they bowed to their Alpha.Rosalyn stared in amazement at how much respect was given to Jaylen. She was most mesmerized by the beauty of the pack house. It was a mixture of vintage and contemporary designs making the space a master piece.Not letting go of her hand, Jaylen made his way towards his mother's room with a hope that he wouldn't have to meet Jayden on the way. His mind was too jumbled to have to brood over what he might need to say to his brother.Jaylen knocked on his mother's door as he smiled stiffly at the guards who looked a little bit too excited to see him. Rosalyn squeezed his hands tightly, a silent assurance that she was there with him. The moment the door got opened,
EPISODE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-ONETHEME: Jayden’s innermost desire MOON STONE FORTRESSJayden stumbled towards the door the next day. He had gone out of the Fortress after accepting Liam's long time invite to spend some quality time together. He had a terrible hangover cause they had been drinking all through the night and didn't stop until the early hours of the morning when sleep had gotten the better of them.In the large living room, Jayden squinted his eyes at the people all seated. It had been a long while since they had such gathering in the pack house. The last time had been when his father just passed away. Looking around the room, he stood straight when his eyes landed on Jaylen..He couldn't believe his eyes at who it was. So it was true. His wolf had been trying to signal to him all through the night that something fishy was on but his drunken state had his mind completely fucked. It never occurred to him that Jaylen would be returning considering how much he had s
EPISODE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-TWOTHEME: Slap, Fists and Blood MOON STONE FORTRESSJaylen and Sebastian launched towards Jayden at the same time and they knocked him down. Julius had also risen to his feet about to launch at Jayden for making an attempt at his daughter. Even though he had missed hitting her cheek as Lorelei was very swift at moving out of the way but the two men had beaten Julius to it and had Jayden tackled."How dare you try to fucking lay your filthy hands on my sister?!” Sebastian punched him on the face.That stopped Jaylen half way from launching a blow too as he glared at his brother. Rex watched in amusement as the drama unfolded. All of the women had surrounded Lorelei. They walked her away from what was beginning to look more like a war scene but they stopped on their tracks when Jaylen roared in anger at his brother.Jaylen had stopped Sebastian from assaulting him the more. “Get out of here right now Jayden! And try to get a hold of yourself after
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