Alpha Jasper's POV My body froze when I heard what my beta said. I couldn't move, and it felt like my brain was taking time to process everything; I found it unbelievable, and I suddenly laughed. The laughter rippled from me out of shock and anger. Anna escaped?! It felt so unbelievable to my ears, and I needed to hear him say once again, this better be a joke, or the pack house will be unbearable to anyone; my gaze fell on my beta again, who quickly lowered his gaze, understanding that laughter was definitely out of anger. "What did you just say? I want you to repeat what you have said" I growled, and he moved closer to me. "Like I have said, alpha, it seems Lady Anna escaped from the pack. No one saw her, and I have searched around the pack myself, and I couldn't see her", he replied, and I fisted my palms, my nails almost digging into my skin. I felt anger surging through my whole body, and I wondered how Anna escaped from the pack when I had people watching her; I know th
Anna’s POV The sharp knock on the door reverberated through the small house, sending a jolt of fear coursing through me. My heart hammered against my ribs, each beat echoing the rhythm of my escalating anxiety. Could it be him? Could Alpha Jasper have finally found me? My body shivered, and I was unable to move; it felt like the world was crumbling before me; I noticed Maya moving forward to open the door, and I quickly moved towards her; grabbing her hand, she tilted her head to look at me, and she furrowed her brows. “What? We have to see who is at the door” she muttered, gently moving my hand from her arm. "Maya, please," I pleaded, my voice quivering with dread. "Don't open the door. What if it's him? What if Alpha Jasper had sent people to trail me and bring me back to his pack? I am scared, Maya; I don’t want to go back to him anymore,” I cried. “You don’t have to be so frightened, Anna. I have to check who is knocking at the door, and I can’t just sit back here and all
Anna’s POV “Anna! Anna!” I was lost in the depths of sleep, oblivious to the world around me; I needed to rest after everything I had been through, the traumatic events that had happened in the last few days, and now my body needed to relax. By doing that, I can gain a lot of energy back. I was still in my deep sleep when a persistent voice broke through the haze of dreams. Maya's urgent tone jolted me awake, my heart racing with sudden fear. I opened my eyes and stared at Maya, who looked like she was scared of something bad happening to me; she let out a deep breath. “Thank goodness I was so scared”, she uttered, and I arched my brows at her; I was still so lost in a gaze that I was unable to speak a word; she quickly rushed to stand beside me, her eyes darting around my whole being. "Anna, are you still asleep? Are you okay?" Maya's words echoed in my ears, laced with worry and concern. I blinked, disoriented, trying to make sense of Maya's frantic questioning. "Maya? What
Alpha Jasper's POV I paced the room, my heart thundering in my chest, and each step echoing all around the room. Behind me, the maids and guards stood in a tense formation, their anxious eyes following me as I walked from one corner to the other. I turned to face them, my gaze sweeping from the maids to the guards and back again. There was a huge storm of emotions swirling within me at this point. My lips twisted into a humourless smirk as disbelief and anger fought inside me. "Let me make sure I understand this correctly," I began, my voice low and dangerous, tinged with a simmering rage that threatened to boil over. "Are you telling me that Anna has been carrying my child, and not a single one of you saw fit to inform me?" The silence that followed was deafening, broken only by the shallow breaths of those gathered before me. I felt my hands clenching into fists at my sides, my nails biting into the flesh of my palms as I struggled to contain the fury that threatened to consu
Alpha Jasper's POV As the physician scrambled to his feet, his hand reaching for the door handle, I called out to him, halting his retreat. The room fell silent, every eye trained on the both of us. "What is it, Alpha?" he asked, his voice trembling with apprehension as he turned back to face me. His gaze was filled with fear as he waited for me to speak. With a cold smile playing on my lips, I spoke, my voice dripping with malice. "I want to punish you in another way," I declared. I relished the fear that immediately flickered in his eyes. The physician's face paled, his hands shaking as he fell to his knees once more, tears welling in his eyes. "Please, Alpha Jasper," he pleaded, his voice choked with desperation. "Have mercy on me. You do not need to punish me. I have learnt my lesson, please!" But I shook my head. "Oh, no. I cannot let you go scot-free, physician. This is the price you pay for betraying your Alpha," I proclaimed. Taking a step towards him, I leaned cl
Alpha Jasper's POV She reached for the sword, as though to pull it out of my grasp. However, I was faster. I grabbed her by the neck and lifted her from the floor, as easily as if I was lifting a bundle of clothes. Her feet dangled a few inches from the ground. "Interrupt me again, Serena, and I will not hesitate to snap your pretty little neck in my hands." Serena's eyes bulged, and her mouth flew open. I watched as she clawed at my hand, her face turning blue. Any moment soon, and she would pass out from lack of air. I flung her towards the ground, and Serena hit it with a loud thud. I watched her struggle to her feet, coughing and spluttering violently. Flinging the sword on the ground, I began to walk towards the entrance. "This talk is over!" *********** Anna's parents stood before me, their faces etched with worry and confusion. Anna's mother turned to her father, her eyes wide with horror, and asked him in a trembling voice. "What is the Alpha saying?" Ignoring
CRESTWOLF PACK Anna's POV I sat by the window, gazing out at the bustling town square below. It was a typical scene: vendors peddling their wares in loud voices, children playing tag amidst the cobblestone streets, and townsfolk going about their daily routines. The square was alive with activity, each werewolf doing their own thing. Above it all, perched on the upper floor of Maya's house, I had a perfect vantage point to observe it all. From here, I could see everything: the colourful awnings of the market stalls, the swirl of dust kicked up by passing carriages, and the occasional flutter of a bird's wings as it took flight But through the familiar sights and sounds of the square, something caught my eye: a carriage pulling up in front of the house. It was a common occurrence, carriages were known to stop by Maya's house Regularly. Yet, this time, it felt different. As the carriage door swung open, my curiosity grew even more. I watched guards come out from the carriage, c
Anna's POV. Alpha Noah gestured towards the boxes of Goddess knew what, that creepy smile still on his face. "Offering these gifts is the least I could do after you saved my life. You, Anna, saved the life of the most powerful man in the pack." I sighed and folded my arms, looking away resolutely. I knew the words he said were meant to placate me, to make me see reason with him. However, I still could not get over the feeling of uneasiness that blanketed me every time this man looked at me. Was this merely a post-traumatic reaction from my time with Alpha Jasper? Was I supposed to be worried? Suddenly, staying in the same room with this man seemed like a really bad idea. Suddenly, I was consumed with the need to see him out of the house. In a bid to hasten his time with me, I turned back to him. "You said you wanted to talk to me about something. What is it?" Alpha Noah patted the space next to him on the couch. "Sit down, Anna." I gave him a cold smile. "I would rather r
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