Alpha Jasper's POV After Selena left the study, I couldn't concentrate. I kept thinking about her request to return to the palace. “The question is how she got into the palace in the first place without being accosted. I remembered vividly giving the guards the instruction not to admit her into the palace.” I said through gritted teeth and with my hands clenched. That aside, the main focus was her boldness to show up after all the atrocities she had committed and her request of returning to the palace was something I couldn't wrap my head around. “She thinks I'm a kid that she can toss about.” I let out a low chuckle, replaying the scene in my head. Since I couldn't do anything after the interruption, I had no choice but to retire to my chambers and get some rest. While walking through the hallway, I met the guards in their respective positions, bringing to my remembrance how Selena had managed to sneak her way into the study without their notice. Halting abruptly,
Selena's POV Since I left Alpha Jasper's study, there was this rush of anger that had consumed me which was threatening to tear me apart. To think that I made a fool of myself before him was driving me crazy with each passing minute. Fine, I admit I had tried to frame him for having sex with me so I could get Anna out of the way, but it had been a while since it happened, and for goodness sake, he should have let go of that grudge. Moreover, my mother paid for my sins and so I see no reason why he should be holding on to that. Now resting against the cold wall, I shut my eyes tightly trying to forget about the events of the previous night. Since I returned, I haven't gotten a wink of sleep, as anger surged through my veins. “Even if he tries to act stubborn, I'm still going to get him for myself. Moreover, if we had had sex, I wouldn't be the only one to be pleasured by it.” I said with an eye roll, plopping on my bed. Smirking, I wrapped my hand around my body, ti
Anna's POV Since Alpha Jasper left earlier, he hasn't returned, leaving me all alone. Even Lillian was nowhere to be found and I began to wonder if all was well with her. Recently, she had been looking troubled but I haven't gotten the chance to question her thoroughly to find out what the issue was. Pushing my hand into my hair, I let out a low sigh. “I hope he goes with his words. I can't wait for all Selena's evil deeds to be brought to the light.” I muttered, biting my lower lips. Pulling myself off the bed, I shut my eyes tightly and after a few minutes, I snapped it open and then began to grope my way towards the bathroom. “Even if Lillian wasn't here, I would still be able to cater for myself,” I muttered, pushing Alpha Jasper's words to the back of my head. He had warned me not to do anything by myself when I have maids at my beck and call. After a cold bath, where I couldn't help but think about making out with Alpha Jasper, I stumbled out of the tube and
Alpha Jasper's POV After leaving the chambers that morning, I made my way towards the courtroom to get a grip on my activities for the day. “Is that all?” I asked and Beta Jacob nodded before saying, “Yes, my lord. The meeting with the elders will be held tomorrow.” With my hands behind my back, I made my way towards the window and then began to stare at the large expanse of green vegetation that lay in front of me. Taking in a deep breath, I took a deep drink of the fresh air before snapping my eyes open. The meeting with the elders was about the rogues but still, I haven't been able to come up with a solution. We were supposed to find a solution to the issue on the ground jointly, but unfortunately for me, I was always left to come up with a solution while they went around corners, murmuring and dragging out the issue. “My lord, don't you think you have to meet with the rogue before the meeting with the elders? I bet he would have a lot of information to divulge
Anna's POV Pushing her hand into her hair, Lillian let out a little sigh and then began to head towards the door. With each passing moment, she was driving me insane with the way she is acting. For goodness sake, she should spill whatever the issue is and then, I will find a solution but she keeps hoarding everything to herself. Taking a step, I was about to grab her hand to halt her movement but I left my hand hanging mid air as I stared at her departing figure. By the time I returned to my senses, she was already out of the chamber, making me groan in frustration. “Lillian needs help, if only she can open up and tell me what the issue is, I wouldn't hesitate to help her.” I muttered, blaming myself for not trying enough to glean information from her. After spending a few more minutes in the middle of the chamber looking around, I grabbed my gown and then began to wade towards the door. Breakfast must have been served by now and Alpha Jasper who was always the fir
Anna's POV For the next few minutes, we maintained our positions, staring intently at the door as if something interesting was inscribed on it. “Who…” We asked in unison moments later only to burst into laughter. “We have to be serious here.” Maya said after a while. “I remember vividly that I closed the door… I closed the door, didn't I?” She asked, looking in my direction. “Yes, I remember as well.” Pushing my hand into my already rough hair, I shut my eyes tightly, trying not to think so much about what had happened but I couldn't take my mind off it. Maybe I was right, thinking that the perpetrator was already in the palace, waiting for the perfect time to strike. “What should we do now? Not going to lie, this is giving me chills.” I muttered, goose pimples rising on my skin. Shutting my eyes for the second time, I visualized Selena in a black cloak sneaking up on us. “When was the last time you saw Selena?” I asked. “Several weeks ago.” Maya replied. “Is
Selena's POV It seems like I was going to wait until eternity before Lillian comes with the news she said she had for me. Right now, I was in the dark alley, leaning against the wall, thinking of the kind of news I would be hearing from her. All I wanted was to know if Alpha Jasper was on the hunt for the killer of Anna's parents and then I would learn how to strategize properly. Because of this, I have been unable to come up with a contingent plan and I hope when Lillian comes around, I will get what I want. “Why is she taking time? She better come forward with news for me otherwise she would pay dearly for keeping me waiting in vain.” I said, anger seeping through me. Suddenly, my mind went to Elena. “I wouldn't be waiting for news, she would bring it to me even without asking. She was so efficient but I can't risk it… I made the best decision anyone would have taken if she was in my place.” I muttered, tugging my hair. Just when I was about to step out of the a
Alpha Jasper's POV Tapping my fingers against the table, I kept staring at the door Anna had walked through a few moments ago. Earlier, it took all that I had in me not to yell at her for trusting so blindly. What am I even saying, even a blind man would be able to know Lillian was up to no good. “My lord, the captive, Felix, still insists that he knows nothing about the death of Cyrus. What should we do to him? He has refused to have food and water despite the fact that he was given preferential treatment.” Beta Jacob said. “Let him be then.” I replied. Right now, I have something more important to worry my head about rather than thinking about Felix. Because of his innocence, I had ordered that he should be given preferential treatment but since he wants to take my leniency for granted, I wouldn't pay head to whatever he had to say. “My lord, the meeting with the elders…” “Adjourn it, I have something more important to dwell on.” I didn't wait for him to give a r