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
Selena's POV The look of horror on Elena's face was something I couldn't forget in a hurry and at some point it became funny to me. She brought the suggestion of eliminating him and now it was time to carry it out, she was fidgeting. Pressing my lips into a thin line, I lowered myself on the couch and just then, father walked through the door. Immediately he saw me, he halted, sending glares my way. My father still resented me after my mother decided to lay down her life for me. Even though he doesn't mention it to me, I believe my instincts and also, his actions spoke volumes. “By any chance, are you involved in the death of Alice, the Luna's mother?” He asked, his gaze never leaving mine even for a second. “I don't know what you're talking about.” I replied with a look of confusion etched on my face. Now on my feet, I walked up to him and before he could say anything, I fell on my knees, allowing tears to roll down my eyes in torrents. With my hands resting on my thi
Anna's POV The bright light seeping from the window made me shield my eyes as I pulled myself up only to slide through the pillow the next minute. Still drowsy, I nuzzled deep into the pillow, hoping to return back to sleep but a wave of cold breeze rushed into the room, making me pull the duvet over my head. “My lady, it's morning already.” Alpha Jasper whispered into my ears but I didn't respond. We made love all through the night and now I wanted to get some rest. “It's almost noon.” He whispered, tapping my shoulder gently. “I know.” I muttered, rolling to the other side of the bed with the blanket still wrapped around my body. When he didn't say anything after a while, I released my grip from the blanket and the next second, it was off my body, making me wince as the cold breeze seeped through me. “Let's go have breakfast, I'm starving.” “You should have gone yourself instead of bothering me. Moreover, my presence wouldn't give you an appetite.” I said with an eye
Alpha Jasper's POV The death of Cyrus wasn't even enough to raise a single hair on my body since I was expecting it though I didn't voice it out. While Beta Jacob went about rambling on how it all happened, I kept on eating until Anna decided to leave the table. I was fully aware of the hate she brewed towards him and so her reaction made me a bit surprised and then, she was a softie and not me. If I was in her place, I wouldn't have reacted to the news. “What are you talking about?” She asked, swirling around in my direction. Her reddened eyes couldn't be missed. It was like she had been sobbing for a few hours already when it was barely up to a few minutes when the news came in. “I understand how you feel, losing your family in less than a week. Not to worry, you will get over it soon.” I said. Closing the distance that separated us, I tried to touch her cheek but she veered backward with so much force that left me stunned for a moment. “You have no idea how I feel rig
Anna's POV Yet to get over the death of my mother, another devastating news came in. The news of my stepfather's death shook me so hard that I felt like I was breaking into minute pieces. Even though we were not on good terms, I still treated him like family but now he was gone. Before now, I had been hoping and wishing for the perfect time to make him pay for all that he had done but the time never came. Now in the hallway, I was holding onto the wall for support as I walked towards my chambers. I was walking extremely slow, so I wouldn't crash into anything since my eyes were heavy with tears. “He was murdered by the same person that killed my mother. Stepfather wouldn't kill himself because he lost his mate.” I muttered, blinking my eyes to clear my vision. Still holding onto the wall, I snapped my head upwards only to see the maids and guards giving me a pitiful look. Immediately they discovered I was staring in their direction, they shifted their gaze aside and then
Alpha Jasper's POV Stamping my feet against the floor, I allowed my eyes to wander around the room, taking note of every nook and cranny and at the same time wondering if Anna was alright. With the way she had reacted earlier, it wouldn't come as a surprise to me if she passes out or if she falls ill. “What is my schedule for the day?” I asked Beta Jacob who was behind me. “In less than half an hour, the elders will be here for a meeting.” He replied. “After then, we will meet with the only survivor from the war to glean more information from him.” “Survivor? I thought I killed them the last time.” “Pardon me my lord. I had to keep one alive… he promised to tell us everything if he remains alive. He doesn't care if he remains a prisoner all his life, he just wants to stay alive.” He rapped. For the next few minutes, I allowed my gaze to linger on him. I wasn't mad at him for keeping this away from me but I was furious he was just revealing it to me now. “Let's go meet wi