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 that I be
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 leave to
Anna's POVAfter 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 sincerely ne
Anna's POVThe forest was dark and scary.I could hear the wolves behind us, their howls tearing through the night air.I gathered my dress up in the air as I turned to my stepfather impatiently. "Father, we need to hurry!""Don't worry, girl. Keep moving, we'll get there soon." My father replied. Even though his voice was friendly enough, his reply was clipped and short, leaving no room for further questions.Something in his voice made me halt in my steps. "Father?" I asked quietly. "Is anything the matter?""Of course not, Anna." My father let out a sigh, before walking away, not waiting for me. "We still have quite a way to go, Anna. Be hasty, please."Standing in that spot, with the lantern swinging in my arms, I stared at my step father's retreating back. My skin crawled with the notion that something was amiss. Something was up, but I had no idea what it was.When my father noticed that I wasn't following him, he stopped and turned to me. "Hurry up, please Anna! We do not have
Anna's POV"Leave me alone! Let me go!" I screamed.The maids were relentless, gripping onto my arms with vice-like fingers. They pulled me down a hallway and towards an ornately carved door. One of them pushed the door open.As the maids dragged me into the room, my heart pounded with a mixture of fear and rage. We stepped into what I recognized as a dining room, with a long table laden with several closed platters. I cast a disdainful glance at the man seated at the far end of the table, hi⁹s face cast into eerie shadows from the lit candles, his head bent over his plate of food as he speared a piece of meat with his fork.He lifted his head as I was pulled into the room. His icy blue eyes met mine, and I could feel his gaze piercing through me, assessing me with an unsettling intensity.His eyes immediately darkened with displeasure as he gave me a quick once-over."Why are you still dressed in those filthy rags?" Alpha Jasper's voice cut through the tense silence, his tone drippi
Anna's POVThe landscape beyond my window looked vast. Vast and inviting.I leaned beside the window of my room, staring out at the lush green fields that stretched into the horizon. Forests didn't surround this place the way they surrounded my home. I couldn't escape without Alpha Jasper's knowledge—I wouldn't even make it past the open fields before being dragged back.I bet he liked that, the aggravating man. I bet people escaped from his mansion a lot. He definitely enjoyed taking my body that night, almost a week ago now.I sighed, folding my arms as a gust of wind slipped through the window and gave me shivers. It had been two weeks since I'd arrived here. Two weeks since my father had shown up in the Alpha's dining room, and two weeks since I'd learned of his betrayal.At that point, I wondered what my mother would do to him if she learned that he sold me off to the Alpha like I was a prized bull. I wondered the explanation he even gave her for my sudden and mysterious disappea
Anna's POVTwo months. That was all it took for Alpha Jasper to claim my heart. I sighed as I plucked out a tiny white rose and brought it to my nose, sniffing it in appreciation. I was surrounded with acres and acres of white and red roses. In the two months I had spent here, I'd come to fall in love with the pack house's gardens—And I'd come to grow used to the man, Alpha Jasper as well.Alpha Jasper made me feel nothing if not protected. He was unpredictable, as I'd seen on several occasions, and it was saddening seeing him kill people on my account. Anytime I disobeyed his orders, one person had to die.I had given up hope of ever trying to escape, several weeks back, and I had settled quite nicely into my role as his breeder. I wasn't happy, and neither was I sad. I'd merely resigned to my fate.I wasn't a hundred percent sure, but I could as well be carrying his heir already.Rubbing my belly absentmindedly, my mind wandered to my parents, and most especially my mother. I coul
Anna's POVMy steps echoed through the hallways as I walked on. Each step I took felt as though I was moving towards an ultimatum, a deadline. I finally arrived at the door of the study, panting hard. I could feel my wolf rearing its head in apprehension, matching mine. I raised a hand to knock on the door—And that was when I heard Alpha Jasper's voice."Why are you here?" He asked. His voice was sharp, curt, leaving no room for questions."I heard you were taking another woman as your Luna." Came a female voice that made me stop in my tracks.As I pressed my ear against the door, straining to hear every word of the conversation inside Alpha Jasper's study, a flood of emotions washed over me. My heart pounded with a mix of curiosity and dread, my breath caught in my throat."And how is that your problem?"I paused. Who was he speaking with?"It is my problem! Why her, Alpha Jasper?" The female's voice questioned, dripping with resentment and jealousy. "Why did you choose her over me