Selena's POV Lying on my back, my door creaked open. Since my father wasn't around, I knew it was Elena so I didn't act like she had walked in, I continued staring at the ceiling with my lips caged in my lips. When the news of Alice’s death got to me, I was glad because the job had been done but when I heard that she was stabbed, my happy countenance disappeared. This was one of the reasons why I prefer running my stuff myself without involving a third party. When Alice threatened to reveal everything we had done to Alpha Jasper and then beg her daughter for forgiveness, I was furious. Despite my pleas, she kept acting dogmatically so I had to involve her husband was ever ready to do a job provided money was attached to it. “My lady, Maya from the palace is here to see you,” Elena said with her head bowed to the ground, and at once I sprang up, a coy smile playing on my lips. This was a pleasant surprise to me. Maya was my last card so I was already plotting ways on how
Cyrus POV With my back resting against the wall, I had my hand across my chest as I stared at the knife that I had used in stabbing Alice. Smirking, I tilted my head to the side with my eyes tightly closed. The plan was to make Alice all fired up and then at night, I was going to strangle her in her sleep so it would look like a natural death but things didn't go as planned. Alice was acting like she was going to carry on with her threat the next second and if I dared delay, I would be in great trouble, that was why I resorted to stabbing her. Snapping my head eyes opened, they immediately fell on the knife and a pang of guilt washed through me. After losing my mate, Alice had been the only one that had made me mentally stable. Despite my bad habit of gambling, she still held on to me like I was her second skin. Killing her was the height of my betrayal. Suddenly, the guilt that was gnawing on me disappeared and then I leaned forward, grasping the knife as if my life depende
Selena's POV On hearing this, the anger which I was trying to bottle up exploded, and at once I turned in his direction with a look of spite and anger. If I could kill with my looks, not only was I going to stab him, but I was going to dice his body into pieces and then mash it so there wouldn't be any trace of his existence anymore. “You're disgusting.” I spat in his face, making him stumble backward with his hands still stuck in his pockets. Knowing he was going to come around for the reward I had promised him, I had asked Elena to keep watch and inform me of his arrival. When she informed me earlier, I was still thinking of the perfect way to pin the crime on Alpha Jasper, and I was angry about the interruption, but still, I had to go meet with him. Seeing the grin on his face made me more livid. I already knew he was going to kill his wife since money was involved but I wasn't expecting him to go around with a look of accomplishment on his face. To say this man w
Cyrus's POV The look of fear mixed with horror on her face couldn't be missed. It was as if she was going to pass out the next minute but I wasn't bothered by it. We got into an agreement and it's right if we worked in accordance instead of playing games. “Let go of me this instant, otherwise, I will yell.” She snapped. When I still didn't let go of her, she cleared her throat, “Seems you have no idea you're in a different territory. If you're found here, you will be killed.” She said with a hard tone, still yet I was unmoved by it. She should be the one to be afraid and not me. At this point, I was at the verge of losing everything. I had killed my mate because of the promise of a handsome reward and now, it looked like I wasn't going to get it. The thought was driving me crazy with each passing minute. The only reason why I haven't lost it yet was because I believed it was just Selena toying with me. “Let go of me.” Selena hissed, trying to pull her hand from my grip. “I
Selena's POV It was more than three hours since Cyrus left, yet, I have been unable to get my mind off the conversation we had. I attest to the fact that we came to an agreement and if he had done the job as planned, I would have paid him without a hitch. Instead of strangling her, he stabbed her, making it obvious that she was killed. Had it been he had strangled her in her sleep, no one would be talking about her death — which was exactly what I wanted but he did the opposite of it. With frustration rushing through my veins, I plopped on the bed, my gaze on the hard wall as I thought hard about my next phase of action. Sitting back and doing nothing was going to be risky. I needed to do something as soon as possible before everything came to the limelight. “And to think he had the guts to accost me after flopping a simple job,” I said through gritted teeth, grasping the edge of my gown. The more I thought about it, the more angry I became. It wasn't long after this th
Anna's POV For more than an hour, I have been standing in the middle of my chambers, my hands across my chest as I stared into space. Mother's death had left me disoriented and at the same time, my head was running haywire with different thoughts I couldn't comprehend. Yelling out my lungs was my best option at this point but I didn't want to draw unnecessary attention to myself. With my eyes tightly shut, I balled my hands into a fist, my fingers piercing my palm and drawing out blood in the process. “Mother,” I called, hot tears rolling down my eyes. If I had known that our last meeting was indeed going to be the last one, I would have ensured I made it a memorable one. “Mother left without saying goodbye, she left without settling the rift that was blooming between us, she left without thinking twice…” I fell on my knees, sobbing uncontrollably. If I had the power of resurrection, I would have brought her back to life. Not only that, I will ensure the killer won't le
Anna's POV After Alpha Jasper took his leave, I was expecting Lillian to come around but she didn't. It seemed something else had taken her attention and so I had to mourn alone. Plopping on the bed, I exhaled, pushing my hand into my hair at the same time. Alpha Jasper no doubt was going to start an investigation from my stepfather. I was already itching to find who the killer was and I sincerely hope it doesn't turn out to be him. Exhaling, I fell on my back and the next minute, I was crawling to the head of the bed and immediately I got to my perfect spot, I pulled the blanket over my head and then shut my eyes, giving way to sleep. Several times, I tried thinking about something or anything but my mind was vague and soon I fell asleep. *** Treading carefully so I wouldn't hit my feet against any object on the road, I always pushed my hand forward so I wouldn't crash into anything that might cause injury to me. How did I get in here? That which I don't know and I since
Cyrus POV It was now few days after the death of my mate. If I was told I was going to feel lonely, sad, and depressed about the whole thing, I wouldn't have believed it a bit. All I wanted was the reward which was going to put an end to all of my problems but unfortunately, all my problems had just begun. No one to talk to, no one to lean on, I kept on carrying the burden in my heart all alone and I sincerely wish I could bear it. Biting my lower lips, I shut my eyes tightly, trying not to think about the whole deal but I just couldn't. Since I returned from Selena's place a few days ago, I haven't stepped out of my house. I could hear the incessant knocks of neighbors but never for once did I open the door for them. At this point, I just wanted to be left alone, separated from the whole world. It wouldn't be long before Alpha Jasper decides to come for me and when he does, I am doomed. “I'm not going to sit back and wait for him to come attack me. Never!” I said, sh