" I can perceive Ethan's scent, " I called out and the others came running to where I was as tears brimmed in my eyes.
" It's okay, Maya, " Julia comforted, hugging me as beads of tears fell from my eyes. I know I promised myself not to cry again, but I just couldn't help it anymore.
As much as I tried to be happy and act like everything was fine, I knew it wasn't because Ethan wasn't with me.
" We are going to find him, you don't have to worry so much, " she assured, rubbing my back to soothe away the pain I was feeling.
" Of course, we will find him. We have gotten a lead now and we would be able to find where they are staying from this place, " Victor also assured and I nodded in understanding, hugging Julia tightly.
I was acting really vulnerable right now, but I didn't care at all as all that concerned me was his safety. I was really glad that I d
VICTOR BLOODBORNEI didn't expect her to ask that question, especially since I knew she had feelings for me. But, anyone would be so curious to find out about such a thing." Well….. " I started, though I was unsure of what to say. " Serena, Gabriel and I were very close friends when we were young. You know, as the future Alpha, Beta and Gamma. But after Gabriel's father died and he had to begin his Beta duties and work under my father. Serena and I got closer since Gabriel wasn't with us anymore. She and I began to develop feelings for each other, "." We began dating, but I had to break up with her because she was beginning to want too much. I didn't want someone who was dating me because of my position, I wanted someone who would love me for who I was and not what I was offering, "." After a while, we got back together, but we decided not to date again. We began
" Thank you for the meal, it was delicious as I expected it to be, " I appreciated as soon as we were done eating.Lunch had gone better than I anticipated. We gisted, laughed, cracked jokes in between dinner, making it more fun for us. I hadn't laughed like that for a while now and I was glad I accepted his offer to stay over.Asides the fun, the meal was also delicious and I ate to my fill. I doubt I could even walk, so I remained seated in my position, not bothering to even stand up." I should be thanking you for staying over, this was my first lunch in how many years that I wished shouldn't end. Thank you for accepting my proposal, " he answered and I nodded at him. Julia cleared her throat and I turned to look at her, wondering what she wanted to say again.' I guess I have made both of you get closer, ' her voice popped up in my mind and I rolled my mi
" You have found them? " I asked, standing up abruptly. I rushed to him, the others following behind me. The head tracker panted as he had obviously been running from where he was." We did. Their location was not far from where we found their scent. That's why we were able to get their scent, " he responded and I made to run outside, but Victor stopped me by grabbing my wrist." Where are you going? " He asked and the others stared at me, probably wondering the same thing." What else should I be doing here? He has told us where they are, the next thing is to go there and get Ethan out of that place. Why are you asking me something so obvious? " I replied, also asking him a question." Yeah, we're supposed to go get Ethan as we have found out where they are staying, I don't object to that. But, why are you going now? " He asked and I let out an exasperated s
VICTOR BLOODBORNE" Maya, you can't go anywhere. Don't force me to lock you up in a room until we are done with the preparation," I warned and she couldn't help but scoff, walking closer to me." You must still think I am that seventeen year old girl you ordered around every time, right? " She asked lowly, growling in the process. Something was wrong, she wasn't like this before." You have to calm down, Maya, " Julia interrupted and Maya turned to glare at her, making her cower in fear." What is wrong with her? This wasn't how she was earlier. Is this because of Ethan? " I asked Julia who heaved out a sigh, rubbing her temple. Maya went to take her sit on the couch, golfing her arms as she frowned." Meet Rica, Maya's alter ego who is responsible for the safety of Ethan. You should call her Rica from now on until Ethan is safe and healt
VICTOR BLOODBORNE" Maya, please, " I called out, tapping her hands as I tried to free myself without hurting her, but her grip on my neck was too tight." I am not Maya, my name is Rica, " she growled and I ignored her, still tapping her hands. Fuck Rica, the person I knew and was in love with was Maya and not Rica.I tried to release myself from her grip with a little force, but it wasn't possible. I didn't know that Maya was that strong, or was it because this was Rica?" Rica, please, let him go, " Julia pleaded, trying to grab her hands, but Rica shoved her away, making her fall on the couch. The fuck?" It was all his fault, because of him, Gabriel died, Maya had to suffer just because of him. Why should I let him go? He deserves death, " she stated and on hearing that, my eyes widened in surprise, causing me to wriggle, using more force, but she
3RD PERSONRica and Julia get back to the Moonfire Pack very late at night and Julia knew that if Maya was in control of her body, she would have insisted that they spend the night in the Bloodfang Pack and stay over for the planning tomorrow.She was annoyed that Rica acted up in front of Victor and Nelson, but she couldn't date to complain, Rica wasn't as lenient as Maya was and it was more uncomfortable being around her." What's up with her? " Bella, who was sitting in the living room when they came, asked Julia, cause immediately they got home, Rica went upstairs without saying hello." I wasn't expecting you to still be awake, " Julia said and Bella shrugged." I was waiting for you guys to come back. Since you didn't give me a call that you would be staying over, I knew that you were going to come back, " she answered. " What's wro
Julia ushered her into the room, closing the door behind her. She walked Maya to the sofa, sitting down beside her." What do you mean by that? Why can't you feel any connection with Ethan anymore? What does that mean? " She asked, getting so worked up about what Maya said." Is this how it going to be when Ethan isn't with me anymore? I couldn't even feel his presence when I was locked in Rica's mind. What will I do when he is gone? " She cried and Julia engulfed her into a hug, heaving out a sigh of relief as she silently thanked the Goddess that it wasn't what she thought of." Ethan will not die, Maya, you don't need to think so much about it. We have found their hideout and soon, we will get your son back from those motherfuckers, so you need to calm down and stop thinking too much about it, " she advised, even thigh she knew it wasn't a easy thing to do." How did yo
VICTOR BLOODBORNE" Is everything ready? " I asked him, coming downstairs and Nelson nodded in response. I patted his shoulders and walked past him, going outside." Victor, are you sure about this? " He asked for the umpteenth time and I groaned. I knew he was trying to convince me, but I felt he should know that I wasn't the type to get easily convinced once my mind had been made up." Yes, I am sure. If we keep thinking and arguing about this, then a day would fly like a bird and Rica would be here, demanding that we attacked whether preparing or not, " I told him and he let out a sigh, probably giving up." Good morning, amicable warriors of the Bloodfang Pack," I greeted and they all bowed their heads at Nelson and I, chanting our names." We have a big problem at hand right now and I would need people to help us, " I started, feeling nervous all of a sud
Chapter 229MAYAThe next day, Victor woke me up with his hands in my sleep shorts. I moaned and he made quick work of turning me into a quivering mess.He had gotten very good at this. I smiled as he came up and planted a hard kiss on my smiling lips."Come on, we're going on a date. To make up for the last one that was interrupted," he said, hoisting me up.I smirked, liking that he didn't ask this time way more than I was willing to admit. I jumped into the bathroom and I took a long shower. One longer than I expected because I shaved everywhere and everything.It was when I was picking an outfit I remembered I didn't ask him what type of date it was. So settle on cargo pants and a cute crop top that I tied up in the back. It was secure in case I needed to tackle anyone but still very cute.I went down for breakfast, which was eggs, br
Chapter 228MAYAWe set out early the next day. The trip was chill, mostly because I connected to the car's sound system and I was able to play my own music. I had great song choices.But Bella wasn't relaxed. She kept tapping her feet while looking out the window. I would gently point it out and she would stop after apologizing only to start a few minutes later. I gave up after the fourth time. I'd even caught her almost putting her cute purple nails in her mouth once or twice.I didn't know what she was worried about. She was a nice, pretty girl. She had done her hair up in a ponytail and curled it. She was wearing a black t-shirt with cute denim shirts and black Nikes.I immediately came down to stretch my spine when we arrived. But after a full body stretch I noticed that Bella was still sitting stiffly in the car.And Nelson has
MAYAI went back to my room and laid down staring at the ceiling. I hadn't realized that they thought that way about me. I wasn't mad or sad, it was just something I had to accept. I was roused out of my musings when someone knocked."Who is it?" I yelled."It's me, Victor," he replied.A small smile began to spread on my face. "Come in."He pushed the door open and made a beeline for me. He kissed me and then lay down beside me. "Hey.""Hey. Where have you been?" I enquired."I went for a run. Then a quick dip in the stream. Very nice.""That sounds lovely."He must have heard something in my voice because he sat up, then propped his head on his palm and looked at me. "Are you ok?" Victor asked, cocking his head.I almost told him but what would th
MAYABella walked downstairs rubbing her eyes. She stopped in her tracks when she saw us in the kitchen, surprised to see us for some reason, and then straightened."Good morning," she greeted and walked to the fridge, rooting around in itI looked over to Julia to confirm if I was the only one who thought she was almost cold. Julia's brow was furrowed, the expression on her face mirroring what I thought mine would be.Lily cleared her throat. "Excuse me Alpha," she whispered and walked out of the kitchen without looking back. She also thought Bella was being weird."Is something the matter?" I asked."Nope," Bella answered quickly.Now that was definitely a little curt. I wasn't in the mood to walk around the issue so I came out and stated my mind."I think there's something going on and I'm not going to
MAYAI woke up very early the next morning, feeling so sleepy even though I knew that it would be so difficult for me to go back to sleep. I quickly freshened up and went downstairs, going to the kitchen to take a bottle of water." Good morning, Lily, " I greeted her, going to the fridge to grab the bottled water." Good morning, Alpha. You woke up early today, you couldn't sleep? " She asked." I just felt so excited this morning that I couldn't help but wake up early. And what's with the formalities? Do you really have to call me that when we go way back with each other? " I asked and she chuckled." I just felt it would be comfortable for me to call you that since you're my boss, " she answered." Whatever makes you comfortable. How do you like your work? Is it too stressful? Is anyone being rude to you? " I asked but she shook her head." Surprisingly, no. They are all respectful and nice, and I don't regret coming here with you. I have a good and comfortable place to sleep, I ea
CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY FOUR (224)MAYAAfter I was done talking with Ken and he had agreed to do exactly as I had told him to, I left his room, heading to Julia's.I knew she would be asleep already, but I still felt the need to talk to her that night and not the next day." Maya, what are you doing here? " She asked as she came to open the door, rubbing her sleepy eyes. I entered the room without saying anything, sitting on the sofa." I came to talk to you, " I answered, raising my head to look at her." Tonight? Can't you wait till tomorrow morning? It's pretty late and everyone is fast asleep, so let's just talk tomorrow morning, " she suggested, but I shook my head, not willing to listen to her." I need to talk to you tonight, I might not have the chance to do that tomorrow morning. You should sit down and listen to me, I won't take much of your time, " I promised and she heaved out a sigh before sitting on the bed." Why didn't you tell me? " I asked and she raised a br
MAYAI froze in my seat upon hearing what Ken said. I wasn't expecting that kind of confession from him, especially since I came to his room with the intention of trying to urge him to propose to Julia so that they can get married." That was unexpected, " I blurted out as I didn't know what to say. He opened his eyes slowly, staring at me with a confused expression." You're not angry? " He asked and I shrugged, still speechless." I don't just know how to respond to what you said since I wasn't expecting that kind of confession from you. But you must have a reason for wanting to break up with her, so I can't get angry at you just like that, " I told him." You didn't even ask me why I said that, " he pointed out and I snorted." Of course, I would ask you as I believe that I deserve to know. I was just trying to gather my thoughts in one piece to avoid it shattering again, " I responded and took a deep breath, closing my eyes. Upon opening it back, I clasped my hands together, raisi
MAYAEveryone went silent after hearing my announcement. Happiness filled Carissa's eyes, but Julia was cringing in disgust, staring at me." Hey, why would you even think of pairing Bella with Nelson? They are obviously incompatible, " she pointed out and I felt the need to correct her on that." What makes you think they're incompatible? Have they met each other? Why would you say something like that and try to jinx it? " I scolded." I'm not jinxing anything, Maya, I'm just stating the fact. Bella isn't cool headed, neither is he, " she argued." But they haven't met with each other yet. No one can predict what their feelings would become. Besides, what's wrong with Nelson? He's a cool guy, he is competent and has a lot of potential, " I retorted." But…… " she tried to argue again, but I was quick to stop her." Just because you don't like Nelson doesn't mean he is a bad person, Julia, " I told her." I'm not saying he is a bad person, I was just trying to voice out my opinion on
MAYAWithout wasting any more time, Victor and I began to pack our bags, making preparations to travel back to the Moonfire Pack." Why do you guys have to leave so early? I was glad that I wouldn't be lonely in this big house anymore and you're leaving again? " Nelson whined, pouting and I engulfed him in a hug." That's why I have been urging you to find a woman you want to settle down with. Stop having flings and one night stands anymore, you should get married to avoid being lonely during times like this anymore, " I advised and he instantly pulled away from me." No, thank you, I'm not ready to commit myself to a lady yet, " he admitted and I nodded, handing my bags over to him." Then, die in loneliness, " I spat out before walking out of the house.Victor helped us out our things in the back of the car before entering the dr