Selena's POV For more than half an hour, I have been pacing through the dark alley with my heart in my mouth, hoping no one would find me here. Even though I had asked Elena to look out for me, I couldn't help but be vigilant. Trying to keep my fright abay, I began to pace to and fro the alley with my hands across my chest. Since Anna's mom was taking a long time to return from the simple mission, I felt it was going to be a success, otherwise, she would have returned long ago with the sad news of failure. But on the other hand I was skeptical, I was scared that Alpha Jasper had walked in on them and now my cover had been blown. Overwhelmed with this fear that was raking through my body, threatening to tear me apart, I rested my back against the wall, shutting my eyes tightly as a thousand ideas spiraled through my head all at once. “I wish I had access to Alpha Jasper, this wouldn't have been happening. I would have done this myself and not feared that something might have
Anna's POV After lying on my back for a while, I pulled myself up, resting my hands on my thigh. For a while now, I have been trying to forget about everything that has happened today but I couldn't. Starting from my mother's sudden visit and then her asking me to reject Alpha Jasper and return to her was something I couldn't wrap my head around easily. Not only did it smell fishy, I smelled danger approaching. At this point, I couldn't help but wonder why it was from one drama to the other with each passing day. It hasn't been long that Alpha Noah lost his life because he was trying to take me from Alpha Jasper. “And now my mother.” I muttered, throwing my hand in the air. What the hell is happening? — I can't help but wonder as I twirled my hair in-between my fingers. While I was sitting there, my mind went to Alpha Jasper and my heart fell into my stomach. I didn't want a situation whereby he would have to spill blood again all because of me. “Before anything happens
Alpha Jasper's POV After a hectic day at the study room where Beta Jacob and I were making strategies to ensure the betterment of the Moonlight Pack, I returned to my chambers to call it a day. Pushing the door in, my intention was to fall right onto the bed but instead of that to happen, my eyes lingered to the door leading to the bathroom and I saw Anna, standing in front of it, a towel tightly strapped on her chest. Just staring at her made my dick throb inside my pants. Without thinking twice, I closed the gap separating us and at once, pressed my lips against her soft ones. Anna on her part didn't restsun herself from giving into my kisses and touches. She was moaning as I allowed my hands to roam all over her body. Digging her hand into my hair, she began to tug on it as she pressed her body tightly against mine, her already erect nipple poking my chest. At this time, she was bare, the towel had long fallen off her body. Moaning into her mouth, I allowed my fingers t
Alpha Jasper's POV Now leaning against my chair in my study room, I had my legs crossed on the table with my eyes tightly shut. Right now, the only thing on my mind was Anna and it was all about making her happy. Lately, I had noticed some changes in her emotions which I was still finding it hard to pin point. My curiousity even got me to the point that I had to make enquiries from Lilian who also complained of her mood swings. “Maybe … maybe not.” I muttered, shaking my head sideways as I hit my fist against the table. Cranking my head to the side, I exhaled only to resumed brainstorming. “My lord…” Beta Jacob's voice rang in my head and at once I shot my head towards. If he hadn't spoken, I had totally forgotten that I had company. “My lord, I have been waiting for your response on the issue at hand. It is crucial and the sooner we fix it, the better for us.” “And that is?” I asked, staring at him with a raised brow. “The rogues. They are almost infiltrating the pack, th
Anna's POV Lying on the bed, I couldn't help but think about how close Alpha Jasper and I had become recently. I wasn't referring to the night we made out here. Like, the same Alpha Jasper whom I had considered ruthless and void of any emotion engaged me in a light hearted conversation before he left for his study room earlier. “I bet he is just doing this because he wants something in return from me.” I muttered, rolling my eyes to the back of my head. Ever since my mother visited, any time Alpha Jasper decided to have a conversation with me, my mind would return back to that moment when mother and I were speaking. If anything, I didn't want Alpha Jasper to have even the slightest idea of the reason for her visit. If he could kill an Alpha because he crossed his line, I don't think he would spare the life of an ordinary pack member. Sighing in frustration,I began to tug my hair as I slowly slid down the bed, shutting my eyes in a bid to forget all that had happened but I ju
Alpha Jasper's POV While Beta Jacob was busy hurrying down the pathway, I was trailing after him with my hands crossed behind me. At this point, I wanted to stop him and ask what the matter really was but on the other hand, I just wanted to remain mute and watch him from a distance. Moments later, I covered the distance between us and immediately I placed my hand on his shoulder, he swirled around in my direction, his eyes almost bulging out of their sockets. He must have been so scared to have acted like this but that was the least of my concerns. Grabbing his shoulder, I snapped, “What the hell is going on?” I asked, staring intently at him. “My lord, rumors are flying around.” He replied. “Rumors? Is that why you called me, interrupting the discussion I was having with my Luna.” Smacking my lips, I squeezed his shoulder, digging my fingers into his shoulder until a warm liquid squirted out — his blood. “Today is your lucky day and I hope it continues that way.” I said,
Alice’s POV For more than ten minutes after speaking with Selena, I was still numbed with surprise. I couldn't breathe and it was as if the blood in my body had dried up completely. “If you don't want me to tell her what really happened, do your job right and do it well.” She said and then brushed past me, almost pushing me to the ground if not because of my strong grip. Biting my bottom lips, I began to dart my eyes around, just in case Anna was around to hear this. Seeing no one else was in the alley I turned around and the next minute began to scurry towards the exit with my heart lodged in my mouth. On reaching home, I still wasn't settled. It was as if the next minute Anna was going to sutter into the house and tell me she had found out the whole truth and so I kept staring at the door, fear raking through me. “What is going to happen to me now?” I muttered, tugging my hair, not minding the pains I was causing to my scalp. Now resting against the door, I slide through it
Alpha Jasper's POV Sitting at the head of the dining table, I kept looking at the door, hoping Anna would walk through it the next minute but it seems that wasn't going to happen. It has been more than half an hour since I asked the maid to go fetch her but still yet, she was nowhere to be found. At this point, I couldn't help but to wonder what the problem was since it was unlike her. Or was she still asleep? — the question rang in my head as I brought my glass to my lips to take a sip of the wine it held. Exhaling, I dug my hand into my hair and the next minute gestured to a maid who immediately walked up to me with her head bowed. “My lord.” She called. “I need my Luna.” “She is on her way, my lord. Her personal maid told me she just woke up when I went to meet with her…” I didn't allow her to finish speaking before I waved her off and then began to drum my fingers against the table, still staring at the door which was slightly opened. Just when I was about to push
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