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, shaking my
Selena's POVThe 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 thigh, I sa
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 roll.
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