Alpha Jasper's POV After the meeting with the council of elders, I ordered Beta Jacob to summon the soldiers and that same day we went to war against the rogues. Despite my disheveled state, I fought like that was going to be my last fight, making sure I took down each rogue that crossed my path, ripping them apart mercilessly. All the anger I felt since Anna had deserted the pack, I channeled them into this fight. Just when I thought it was all over, a rogue jumped on me from behind and then began to scratch and bite at the same time. His grip was so strong on me that I couldn't even shake him off like I had always done and at this point, I decided to give up on everything. There was no point fighting anymore since I wasn't returning home to meet with my Luna, the only one true person I had loved. Totally vulnerable, I was lying on the ground with my eyes tightly shut as I awaited the rogue wolf to jump on me and rip me into pieces. When it seemed like the rogue had change
Selena's POV Each day I remembered the reason for my mother's death, my determination to sit on the throne would double. Mother clearly said she doesn't want her death to be in vain and I was going to make sure it wasn't even if it meant going to the extreme, I don't care. The issue I had now was, I had been restricted from going close to the palace. Even my father wasn't even helping matters. Several times, I had pleaded with him to speak with Alpha Jasper on my behalf but before I would even complete my request, he would be gone. I understand the fact that he was still mourning his wife and he was angry with me because she had died for my sake but at the same time I felt he was taking it too personally. He was the same person who always asked me never to relent whenever I set my heart into something but now he was the one who was going back on his words. The more I thought about this, the more angry I became. At this point, I needed someone to speak to but I had no friend
Alpha Jasper's POV The physician's showed no mercy as they continued to treat my wounds. The amount of pain raking through my body at that point, it was as if I was going to die the next minute. Here I was praying for death to come to me but seeing the way these physicians were working on my body, it was as if I had already died and it was an unpleasant feeling entirely. After what seems Like forever, they retreated and with a curt bow, began to file out of the room. “Thank you.” Anna called after them. Turning towards us, the head physician did a curt bow, “You don't need to thank us. We should be the one thanking you instead.” He said after which, stepped out of the room, leaving me and Anna behind. This had been the moment I had been waiting for ever since she walked through the door. Sucking my teeth because of the pain that was erupting through me, I pulled myself up and then pulled her from the chair she was sitting onto the bed. Making her rest her head against my
Selena's POV For more than thirty minutes, I was staring into space, thinking about the news Elena had brought to me. As much as I didn't want to believe what she had said to me, I couldn't help but to believe it all. Elena was trustworthy, she has been in this game with me and I don't think she would cook up stories for me. She knew the repercussions of such actions and so she wouldn't dare. Digging my hands into my hair for the hundredth time, I tugged on it for a while, shutting my eyes tightly as different thoughts spiraled through my head at the same time. At this point, my head began to ache but their was nothing I could about it, other than to wince in pains.. Right now, I was already plotting my next move but it seems there was no way I could launch them since I had been restricted from the palace. Once again, my hands were tied securely behind my back but that wasn't going to make me flop in my plans. I'm going to ensure that everything come out as planned. Like fat
Anna's POV Watching Alpha Jasper's sleeping figure made a coy smile appear on my lips. It was as if I was seeing him for the very first time and I couldn't help but admire his features. His calm looks while sleeping was something I couldn't shake off my head easily. It wouldn't be entirely wrong to say that he was a perfect work of art. For a while now, I had been keeping my hands to myself since I didn't want to wake him up from his peaceful sleep but right now I couldn't keep my hands to myself anymore. Leaning towards him, I began to run my fingers through the outline of his jaw before proceeding to his soft lips and then his bushy brows. His soft snore sounded like a symphony in my ears and it was as if I couldn't get enough of it. “You’re awake.” His deep gruff voice startled me that at once I sat up, scared that he was going to chide me for waking him up from his blissful sleep but the reverse was the case. Instead of doing that, he pulled me to himself and then plan
Alpha Jasper's POV After a long moment of comfortable silence between us, I pulled myself up and with my gaze fixed on Anna who was lying beside me half asleep, my lips broke into a smile and I leaned in, placing a swift kiss on her forehead. “Rest well, you're tired.” I mused, rubbing my nose against her chin while she allowed her eyes to flicker open. Pressing her lips together, she sat up with a little sigh. The tiredness on her face couldn't go unnoticed and so I held her hand, helping her lie back on the bed. “You need to rest, what do you want? I will ask the maids to get everything you need within your reach, just let me know.” “Nothing.” She replied. Now staring back at me, she allowed her hand to wander towards my face and then she pulled me to herself with a little smile etched on her lips. “Are you heading out?” “Yeah… I have…” “But… you need to rest too.” She muttered. Pulling away from her, I gave her hand a soft squeeze and with a little smile playing on
Cyrus POV It had been a few days now since I met Selena and I must confess, I hadn't been myself since then. Words couldn't describe exactly how I felt but for certain, I was perturbed. The more I thought about the assignment she had given, the more worried I became. If I was told that someday I would be in a spot as tight as this, I wouldn't have believed even for once but right now, it was as if there was no place for me to wriggle out from. Money was my weakness and so a lot of people had used it to exploit me to their fullest. It was the money Alpha Jasper promised to pay in exchange for Anna that made me sell her without any form of regret. And now, it was the same money that was making me contemplate on if I should kill Anna or not. The assignment itself wasn't a hard task for me to do. Just like Selena had said, Alice and her daughter meant nothing to me. Killing them and leaving the pack wouldn't be a hassle for me but at the same time I had conscience. Several ways,
Anna's POV After getting enough rest just like Alpha Jasper had asked me to, I woke up yawning widely and I swung my feet off the bed. To think that I was tired after sleeping for more than three hours was something I couldn't shake off just like that. Still yawning, I climbed off the bed and then began to grope my way towards the bathroom to clean my face. On my return, as if on a cue, the door flung open and Lillian peeped in. The moment our eyes connected, she rushed towards me and then jumped into my arms, shrieking with delight. “I have missed you so much.” She cried on my shoulder, hugging me like her life depended on it. “Me too.” I replied with a bright smile etched on my lips. I really meant my words. Staying apart from her for a month made me realize how much effect she had on me. It would be fair to say that after Maya, she was my second best friend. When she finally pulled away, I led her towards the bed and both of us sat down, holding our hands as we stare
Author's POV Months later… Sitting on the throne in the courtroom was Alpha Jasper who was wearing a worried look as he stared at the elders seated before him. As usual, they were whispering among themselves, making noise in the process since none of them were bold enough to bring up the topic. Shitting uncomfortably on his seat, Alpha Jasper shot his eyes tightly, trying not to show the extent of his worries but if he was carefully observed, it wouldn't go unnoticed. Before leaving the chambers, Anna had shown signs of labor and so he had sent for the physician who was on standby just in case something like this happened. “I hope nothing bad happens, I hope nothing bad happens, I hope nothing bad happens…” He kept on going over and over his words, hitting his fist against the arm of the chair. In his frustrated state, he didn't realize he was voicing it until Beta Jacob pointed it out to him and it was confirmed when he locked eyes with the elders who were staring.
Author's POV Watching the monster devour Selena who was struggling to get herself out of the cage was a relief to Alpha Jasper. Her cries and screams for help made a coy smile appear on his lips, his gaze never leaving her even for a second. “You should have stopped when I asked you to but you never listened.” He groaned, wiping off the splash of blood from his face. “My lord, here,” Beta Jacob said, placing a bowl of water in front of him so he would clean up. By the time he was done, the monster had finished devouring Selena and now it was purring in satisfaction. Still smiling, he pushed his hand into his pockets and then began to head towards the exit. On arrival at the chambers, the moment he pushed the door in, Anna, who had been pacing around with a worried look on her face, halted. “What is the issue?” He asked, peering at her with a raised brow. “Selena… what are you going to do with her.” She rapped while Alpha Jasper stared at her full lips. Unaw
Alpha Jasper's POV Grateful I have been able to prove to Anna that there was nothing going on between me and Selena, I turned towards her with a coy smile playing on my lips. “Are you okay?” I asked, running my fingers against her smooth arm. “Yeah, just a little bit tired. I will be perfectly okay when I have gotten enough rest.” She said in a reassuring tone. Nodding, I got off my seat and then pushed my hand towards her, “Let's go.” I said, helping her rise with my other hand. When she finally got off the seat with a lot of difficulty, I held her shoulder, helping her walk towards the door. “Thank you.” She said as we made our way through the hallway. “You don't have to thank me. I did what every other person who is in my place would do… so, it's not a big deal.” I said with a little laugh and she joined in. Still smiling, I patted her shoulders, hoping I would see someone around to help her to the chambers safely since Maya was still incapacitated. “Take h
Alpha Jasper's POV The more Selena tried to play the victim card on me, the angrier I became but I held myself back as I waited patiently for the physicians to arrive. By the time I was done dealing with her, Anna will have no choice but to believe and quit doubting me. After what seems like an eternity, the door of the courtroom caved in and almost immediately, Beta Jacob walked in, followed by her family physician. “Since you decided to involve your family physician, I think I should consider giving her the spot of the royal infirmary since you trust her more than the head physician.” I smacked my lips, drumming my finger against the arm of my seat. “I never doubted you, I just wanted my family physician to handle me since it had been her duty.” Selena said in her defense. “It's alright, please go ahead with it.” I gestured to the physician who immediately made her way to the middle of the courtroom. “My lord.” She bowed with her hands folded in front of her.
Anna's POV “Pregnant?” I mumbled, staring at Selena. With the way she has spoken, even though I didn't want to believe her claim, I had no choice but to do so. The look on her face was something I couldn't get off my mind despite all my efforts, it kept popping up, taunting me in the process. “She is pregnant.” I muttered again, staring at Alpha Jasper who had his back turned on me. At this point, I needed an explanation from him but it seems like I wasn't going to get it. No doubts, he was aware of it but he was acting like he had no idea. Clenching and unclenching my fists, I kept digging my teeth into my bottom lips, not minding the pains I was inflicting on myself. Why isn't he looking in my direction? Does it mean he is guilty of the allegation? — I pondered, shifting my gaze away from him momentarily. Slowly, the realization began to dawn on me. No wonder he had been postponing her punishment, always coming up with an excuse to push it aside. “I shou
Alpha Jasper's POV For the next few minutes they followed, I didn't react. I kept staring at Selena who was still struggling to get away from the guards who held her even more firmly. “What are you aiming at?” I asked, my gaze never leaving her. Her confession didn't shake me but I feared how Anna was going to react to it. Because of this, I didn't look in her direction, instead, I had my gaze on Selena. “Congratulations.” I said, hitting my palms together. “You have no idea what I’m talking about.” She yelled and with all the energy she could muster, she freed herself from the guards grip. “Don't come any closer.” She yelled at them when they attempted to hold her again. “Let her be.” I said only then did they retreat from her. Now in the middle of the courtroom, she pushed her hair away from her face and after arranging her dress, she straightened up. “It seems you didn't get what I said.” She said, rolling her eyes. “You said you're pregnant and I congr
Alpha Jasper's POV My words must have struck a chord in her because the look on her face was like she was going to pass out the next second. Selena being the cunny one must have come up with different things to wriggle herself out of my grip but not this time. Knowing this, I had braced myself up in readiness to square off with her until she exhausted every little tactic she was going to throw my way. “Should I prove you wrong?” I broke the silence in the courtroom. “I have no idea what you're talking about.” She rapped. “I still stand my ground that Anna is the one who framed me.” She pressed on. Snapping my fingers, Beta Jacob quickly rushed to my side, wielding the silver dagger we had recovered from the woods. “What about this?” I asked, waving the weapon above my head. “My dagger.” She cried out with a look of surprise on her face. In this case, a novice would think she was innocent. “Why was it in the woods?” “I have no idea. I have been searching for
Selena’s POV In a thousand years to come, I doubt if I will forget this day, the embarrassment and everything that came with it. The maids and guards whom I had once had control over were staring at me, pointing their fingers and at the same time making snide comments which I didn't want to hear. If I did, I doubt if I would let go easily. I will be prompted to teach one of them a lesson, thereby worsening my current situation. “What am I going to do now?” This was the only question ringing in my head. For Alpha Jasper to send Beta Jacob to come fetch me, that means he had strong evidence against me. “I should have stabbed her neck instead of her stomach. I know for sure, she wouldn't have survived it.” My eyes were already burning with hot tears which I wasn't going to allow to roll down. Showing my vulnerability would be the last thing I will do, I’d rather die than to do that. On getting to the courtroom, I took in a deep breath and immediately the doors were
Selena's POV With each step I took, it gradually began to dawn on me the deep mess I was in. It was as if I was in a dream, a bad dream which I was desperate to wake up from. Snapping my eyes shut, I took in a deep breath before opening them once more. “Father,” I muttered, biting my lower lips as anger mixed with hatred welled up inside of me. Yes! I understand he was mad at me; I was the one who made him lose his mate and also made him a laughing stock among the council of elders, but that doesn't mean he should push me off when he gets the slightest opportunity. With the way he had acted, it was apparent he had been waiting for the right time to get rid of me and immediately he got it, he didn't think twice. Blinking my eyes rapidly to send back the tears that had welled up in them, I remembered my mother. If only she was still here with us, this wouldn't be happening. She would have found a way to pull me out of this mess even if it meant placing her life on