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
Anna's POV If I hadn't refuted his claim immediately, he would keep pestering me until I confessed and then he would send for the royal physician. Since I didn't want any of that to happen, I remained firm in covering up my health condition and, at the same time, hoping he wouldn't detect anything. Leaning towards me, he took my lips into his and then he began to smooch me, anywhere his hand could touch. He was so intentional in this, making me yearn for him even when I wasn't in the mood. At one point, all I was thinking about was how to push him off, but I feared how he was going to react. Not only that, I also wanted him, and so I couldn't bring myself to do it. With my thighs clenched, I leaned towards him and then dug my nails into his shoulder. “I'm sorry for being distant.” He muttered, pulling away for only a split second before he crashed his lips against mine again, now fondling with my breasts. “I feel a bit of pain” I muttered, accompanying it with a win
Author's POV Months later… Sitting on the throne in the courtroom was Alpha Jasper who was wearing a worried look as he stared at the elders seated before him. As usual, they were whispering among themselves, making noise in the process since none of them were bold enough to bring up the topic. Shitting uncomfortably on his seat, Alpha Jasper shot his eyes tightly, trying not to show the extent of his worries but if he was carefully observed, it wouldn't go unnoticed. Before leaving the chambers, Anna had shown signs of labor and so he had sent for the physician who was on standby just in case something like this happened. “I hope nothing bad happens, I hope nothing bad happens, I hope nothing bad happens…” He kept on going over and over his words, hitting his fist against the arm of the chair. In his frustrated state, he didn't realize he was voicing it until Beta Jacob pointed it out to him and it was confirmed when he locked eyes with the elders who were staring.
Author's POV Watching the monster devour Selena who was struggling to get herself out of the cage was a relief to Alpha Jasper. Her cries and screams for help made a coy smile appear on his lips, his gaze never leaving her even for a second. “You should have stopped when I asked you to but you never listened.” He groaned, wiping off the splash of blood from his face. “My lord, here,” Beta Jacob said, placing a bowl of water in front of him so he would clean up. By the time he was done, the monster had finished devouring Selena and now it was purring in satisfaction. Still smiling, he pushed his hand into his pockets and then began to head towards the exit. On arrival at the chambers, the moment he pushed the door in, Anna, who had been pacing around with a worried look on her face, halted. “What is the issue?” He asked, peering at her with a raised brow. “Selena… what are you going to do with her.” She rapped while Alpha Jasper stared at her full lips. Unaw
Alpha Jasper's POV Grateful I have been able to prove to Anna that there was nothing going on between me and Selena, I turned towards her with a coy smile playing on my lips. “Are you okay?” I asked, running my fingers against her smooth arm. “Yeah, just a little bit tired. I will be perfectly okay when I have gotten enough rest.” She said in a reassuring tone. Nodding, I got off my seat and then pushed my hand towards her, “Let's go.” I said, helping her rise with my other hand. When she finally got off the seat with a lot of difficulty, I held her shoulder, helping her walk towards the door. “Thank you.” She said as we made our way through the hallway. “You don't have to thank me. I did what every other person who is in my place would do… so, it's not a big deal.” I said with a little laugh and she joined in. Still smiling, I patted her shoulders, hoping I would see someone around to help her to the chambers safely since Maya was still incapacitated. “Take h
Alpha Jasper's POV The more Selena tried to play the victim card on me, the angrier I became but I held myself back as I waited patiently for the physicians to arrive. By the time I was done dealing with her, Anna will have no choice but to believe and quit doubting me. After what seems like an eternity, the door of the courtroom caved in and almost immediately, Beta Jacob walked in, followed by her family physician. “Since you decided to involve your family physician, I think I should consider giving her the spot of the royal infirmary since you trust her more than the head physician.” I smacked my lips, drumming my finger against the arm of my seat. “I never doubted you, I just wanted my family physician to handle me since it had been her duty.” Selena said in her defense. “It's alright, please go ahead with it.” I gestured to the physician who immediately made her way to the middle of the courtroom. “My lord.” She bowed with her hands folded in front of her.
Anna's POV “Pregnant?” I mumbled, staring at Selena. With the way she has spoken, even though I didn't want to believe her claim, I had no choice but to do so. The look on her face was something I couldn't get off my mind despite all my efforts, it kept popping up, taunting me in the process. “She is pregnant.” I muttered again, staring at Alpha Jasper who had his back turned on me. At this point, I needed an explanation from him but it seems like I wasn't going to get it. No doubts, he was aware of it but he was acting like he had no idea. Clenching and unclenching my fists, I kept digging my teeth into my bottom lips, not minding the pains I was inflicting on myself. Why isn't he looking in my direction? Does it mean he is guilty of the allegation? — I pondered, shifting my gaze away from him momentarily. Slowly, the realization began to dawn on me. No wonder he had been postponing her punishment, always coming up with an excuse to push it aside. “I shou
Alpha Jasper's POV For the next few minutes they followed, I didn't react. I kept staring at Selena who was still struggling to get away from the guards who held her even more firmly. “What are you aiming at?” I asked, my gaze never leaving her. Her confession didn't shake me but I feared how Anna was going to react to it. Because of this, I didn't look in her direction, instead, I had my gaze on Selena. “Congratulations.” I said, hitting my palms together. “You have no idea what I’m talking about.” She yelled and with all the energy she could muster, she freed herself from the guards grip. “Don't come any closer.” She yelled at them when they attempted to hold her again. “Let her be.” I said only then did they retreat from her. Now in the middle of the courtroom, she pushed her hair away from her face and after arranging her dress, she straightened up. “It seems you didn't get what I said.” She said, rolling her eyes. “You said you're pregnant and I congr
Alpha Jasper's POV My words must have struck a chord in her because the look on her face was like she was going to pass out the next second. Selena being the cunny one must have come up with different things to wriggle herself out of my grip but not this time. Knowing this, I had braced myself up in readiness to square off with her until she exhausted every little tactic she was going to throw my way. “Should I prove you wrong?” I broke the silence in the courtroom. “I have no idea what you're talking about.” She rapped. “I still stand my ground that Anna is the one who framed me.” She pressed on. Snapping my fingers, Beta Jacob quickly rushed to my side, wielding the silver dagger we had recovered from the woods. “What about this?” I asked, waving the weapon above my head. “My dagger.” She cried out with a look of surprise on her face. In this case, a novice would think she was innocent. “Why was it in the woods?” “I have no idea. I have been searching for
Selena’s POV In a thousand years to come, I doubt if I will forget this day, the embarrassment and everything that came with it. The maids and guards whom I had once had control over were staring at me, pointing their fingers and at the same time making snide comments which I didn't want to hear. If I did, I doubt if I would let go easily. I will be prompted to teach one of them a lesson, thereby worsening my current situation. “What am I going to do now?” This was the only question ringing in my head. For Alpha Jasper to send Beta Jacob to come fetch me, that means he had strong evidence against me. “I should have stabbed her neck instead of her stomach. I know for sure, she wouldn't have survived it.” My eyes were already burning with hot tears which I wasn't going to allow to roll down. Showing my vulnerability would be the last thing I will do, I’d rather die than to do that. On getting to the courtroom, I took in a deep breath and immediately the doors were
Selena's POV With each step I took, it gradually began to dawn on me the deep mess I was in. It was as if I was in a dream, a bad dream which I was desperate to wake up from. Snapping my eyes shut, I took in a deep breath before opening them once more. “Father,” I muttered, biting my lower lips as anger mixed with hatred welled up inside of me. Yes! I understand he was mad at me; I was the one who made him lose his mate and also made him a laughing stock among the council of elders, but that doesn't mean he should push me off when he gets the slightest opportunity. With the way he had acted, it was apparent he had been waiting for the right time to get rid of me and immediately he got it, he didn't think twice. Blinking my eyes rapidly to send back the tears that had welled up in them, I remembered my mother. If only she was still here with us, this wouldn't be happening. She would have found a way to pull me out of this mess even if it meant placing her life on