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
Anna's POV With Maya still in the chamber with me, I was racking my head on the suggestion she had tendered. “Anna, you shouldn't pity your enemies. If you keep doing this, they would think you're a weakling and would keep attacking you.” Maya pressed on. She had suggested we accosted Selena on our own and get her to confess to her crimes. It might have sounded easy, but it was a difficult task for one to embark on. “It's not about pity. It's not easy, you know.” I allowed my shoulders to slump only to dig my hand into my hair the next minute as a low wince escaped from my lips. Wrapping my hand around myself, I shut my eyes tightly, trying to come up with a better plan but my head was blank. “I know it's not easy but if we sit back and do nothing, she will come up with something else. Like I said, Selena is not someone who gives up easily.” “I know.” “So what are you waiting for?” She snapped. Holding my hand, she slid through the door and soon she was crouchin
Anna's POV Gulping, I grasped my dress, avoiding the gaze of the elders which were piercing through me. It was as if I was a prey and whenever they got the chance, they were going to pounce on me mercilessly. Scared that things were going to escalate if I didn't leave, I swirled in their direction and with my head bent to the floor, I said, “Pardon me my elders, I will be on my way now.” Turning towards the direction of the door, Alpha Jasper's deep grunt made the hair on my body sprout. “I never asked you to leave.” He said. “But my lord, she can't be here. We are deliberating on the affairs of the pack at large and her presence isn't needed here.” “For the second time, who made that law?” Alpha Jasper's voice was getting higher with each passing minute and at this point, I wanted to dash for the door but I feared what was going to happen if I did so. “My Luna has equal rights like I do. She assists in the running of the pack and so she should be a part of our mee
Selena's POV Still wearing a smirk, I crouched beside the corpse of Elena whose eyes were wide open. “Have a good rest, you have been a good ally but I can't risk leaving you alive, not after everything you know.” I mused, closing her eyes. After I emptied the contents of my glass, I pushed my hair away from my face but it kept falling and with frustration surging through me, I tied it in a messy bun. “You need to get out of here.” I grabbed her leg and then yanked my door open. Since she was light weighted, it was easy to pull her out of my room. All I needed was just to ensure that no one saw me until I was done with my mission. Things went on smoothly for the first few minutes until I began to hear footsteps. Thinking it belonged to one of the maids, I didn't look around until the owner stopped walking. “Who…” The rest of my words died in my throat when I saw my father glaring at me from behind. For the next few minutes, I just stood there, staring at my fath
Anna's POV After leaving the courtroom, I stormed towards my chamber, not bothering to even take a break. I was so furious that I couldn't even keep still even for a second. With my hands resting on my waist, I was pacing to and fro, trying to shake off the conversation I had with Alpha Jasper from my head but it had been stuck. To be honest, I didn't want to believe he was speaking in Selena's favor. The way he acted so carefree as if nothing mattered was something I couldn't get my mind off so easily. Mother deserves to get an avenge for her death and stepfather too even though we weren't on the same page. “I hate you.” I yelled, shutting my eyes tightly, trying to forget how he sold me to become Alpha Jasper's breeder. “Had it been he didn't sell me off, I would have still been with mom, living my dream life and a happy home. They wouldn't be dead by now.” I muttered, falling on the foot of my bed. Just then, the door opened, revealing Maya who was wearing a neutra
Anna's POV It had been a few minutes now since Maya took her leave, leaving me all alone in the chambers. For some reason, I kept looking in the direction of the doors hoping it would fling open and then Lillian would come in or even Alpha Jasper. I'm not going to lie; even though we joked about the way he reacted to disrespect, I was scared. I was scared that he was going to hurt me because of the way I had spoken to him. If only I could wound back the hands of time, I bet I wouldn't have spoken to him in that manner and then I would have nothing to worry about. Taking in a deep breath, I pushed my hand into my hair and then began to tug on it as I stared into space. Apart from thinking of the punishment I was bound to receive from Alpha Jasper, my mind was also preoccupied with the reason why he had decided to cover up for Selena when he knew fully well that she was the perpetrator. Alpha Jasper wasn't someone to be regarded as dumb. He was intelligent, and nothi