Author's POV Standing right in front of her was no other person than Alpha Jasper who was staring at her with a raised brow. When he stepped out earlier, he had gone to inform Beta Jacob to fetch the physician only for him to return and see Anna trying to step out of the room. With each step he took, she took two backwards, her heart lunged in her mouth as she stared at him. “What are you up to?” He asked with a smirk on the side of his lips. “I told you I want to go see Maya. She had been out since yesterday and haven't returned.” She replied avoiding his scrutinizing gaze. “I will ask the guards to look around for her.” “No!” She snapped at once, making him raise his brow at her. “Is there anything you're not telling me? Seems there is… I'm listening.” She now had her back resting against the wall with a hitched breath. The last thing she wanted to do was to tell Alpha Jasper that they went against his command. She feared what he was going to do to them. “N
Anna's POV After cleaning up, I returned into the chamber and then began to get dressed, all the while my thoughts on Maya. With my lips in between my teeth, I swirled in Alpha Jasper's direction only to see him staring at me. “Is anything the problem?” I asked, my gaze not leaving him. “I should be the one asking you that. Tell me, what exactly is the issue? You have been acting weird since the day began and you claim you're not sick?” “I told you I'm alright and you should stop bothering about me.” I snapped at him, rolling my eyes to the back of my head. “If you say so, let's go have breakfast together.” He said, turning towards the door but instead of going with him, I began to walk towards the bed. Now lying on my side, I had my back turned to him, “I'm not hungry, I need some rest.” I could hear the sigh of frustration erupting from his lips but I wasn't moved. Pulling the blanket over my head, I tried to smuggle deep into the bed but he held it and then to
Anna's POV Inside the carriage, I was fiddling with my fingers with my head buried as I thought about what Beta Jacob had said to Alpha Jasper. Still worried about Maya's whereabouts, I wanted to get off the carriage and return to the palace but it was too late and Alpha Jasper was definitely not going to let me. Shutting my eyes tightly, I shook my head sideways only to snap my eyes open the next minute. When we got to the path that separated the pack from the woods, the carriage man steered it into the woods and at once I began to wonder what the hell was going on. Grasping my dress, I kept staring at the lush vegetation, my mind running haywire with different ideas all at once. Suddenly, the carriage stopped and Beta Jacob stepped out, followed by Alpha Jasper who helped me out. Because of his huge size, it was hard to see what was in front of me until I left his back and almost immediately my eyes caught sight of the physician. His tools laid by his side and
Anna's POV “Please go with him, Maya will be fine. All you need to do is believe, okay.” Alpha Jasper mused. Wrapping his hand around my neck, he patted my cheek before he let go of me. “Please…” I continued pleading like I was at the verge of falling off a high cliff which was eventually going to claim my life. Despite all my pleas that I should remain with Maya, Alpha Jasper didn't listen to me, making me feel bad and mad at myself. The more I thought about it, the angrier I became. If only I had stopped Maya from stepping out yesterday, this wouldn't have happened. Now kneeling beside my bed since I was too weak to stand, I had my head buried in my pillow, my lips quivering. “Maya, please forgive me. I should have stopped you and this wouldn't have happened.” I groaned. My eyes were burning with tears that wanted to roll down my cheeks, but I held them in. If anything, I needed to be strong for Maya. Still on my knees, the door creaked open, and at once, I
Alpha Jasper's POV When Beta Jacob told me about the incident, I was stunned. Even though I was anticipating something of this sort to happen,I never thought it was going to be this soon. If I had known it was going to happen soon, I would have allowed Anna to leave when she wanted to but I couldn't afford to let her off my sight. On arrival at the scene, I wasn't surprised since I had already visualized the scene in my head. Whilst Anna was throwing tantrums, I felt a jabbing pain in my chest and the gnawing desire to put an end to Selena. “You aren't in my place so you have no idea how I feel right now.” Anna yelled, poking her hand into my chest. “Don't say that, we are in this together.” I said, trying to pacify her but she wouldn't buy it. She kept on yelling and crying. At this point, I was lost on what to do. Anna was too angry to listen to what I had to say. She believed I had a hand in what was going on. Selena had been a thorn in our flesh for a while no
Alpha Jasper's POV Still pondering on the possibility of Selena being the culprit, the physician suddenly rose, startling me in the process. Staring at him with a raised brow, I tried to make him speak but he was mute, making me wonder what the issue was. “Can I at least get an explanation of what is happening?” I asked after a while. “My lord, this is more serious than I thought.” He mumbled, darting his eyes around. Tugging his hair with a frustrated look on his face, he began to mutter incoherent words to himself while he paced about. The more he did this, the apprehensive I became. If anything happens to Maya, I doubt if I would return to the palace to face Anna. She was definitely going to throw a fit and only the moon goddess knows what will happen after that. Biting my lower lips, I stepped forward to find out for myself what the issue was and almost immediately I saw it. Maya was discharging black blood from her nose. At this point, I knew that if ca
Anna's POV It hadn't been long since I woke up with a start. I had cried myself to sleep earlier, draining me of all my energy and once again, I was up and was about to repeat the same thing. Staring at the door with my legs pulled up to my chin, I kept on praying and hoping that someone would walk through it. It doesn't matter who the person is at this point, I just want someone to walk in and tell me that everything is going to be fine. I just need reassurance that Maya was going to return to my side and I swear with all that I have, this was going to be the last time we would engage in something of this sort. Still staring at the door, my eyes began to hurt as tears started to pool in it, making me uncomfortable. Several times, I tried to take my eyes off the door but I couldn't, I ended up returning my gaze to it. When I couldn't take it anymore, I sat upright only to fall back to the bed with a thud. I was weak and I couldn't sit still for up to a minute.
Anna's POV The more I stared at Beta Jacob, the more apprehensive I became. I could literally feel life seeping out of me. For the past few weeks when he came around to speak to Alpha Jasper in my presence, he always came with bad news. Shaking my head I tried to push the thought off my mind but the more I tried, it remained stuck in my head. Blinking my eyes rapidly, I held the hem of my dress, squeezing on it like it was going out of fashion. “Be positive.” I muttered, trying to calm myself and my wolf which was already tossing in anger and uneasiness. When it seemed like Beta Jacob wasn't going to state his mission anytime soon, I stepped forward but before I could speak, Alpha Jasper beat me to it. “Are you going to speak or not?” His tone was cold and icy making me scared even more. Rubbing my sweaty palm against my dress, I kept staring at him. It was as if time stood still because I felt it was already half an hour. “My lord, Maya, is awake.” He finally
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