Jackson's POV.As an alpha who was supposed to have control, I soon realized there was a limit. As I walked into the room, I saw the raged Elders council of the pack. Everyone sat like a deathtrap waiting for its prey. I found a seat by the corner and settled in, waiting for someone to say something, it was obvious that they had a lot to say.“We have called you here,” one of them said. “To call your attention to a recent misbehavior. You must have forgotten that you're accountable to a body, a council responsible for the affairs of this pack”“And you all must have forgotten that certain things are illegal, whether in human society or here in the pack,” I objected.“How dare you talk back” the man by my right hand side queried.“With all due respect, I have simply done what I thought was right. But whoever have anything against my action would have to contend with me”They all went silent. I guess they had expected me to react in that manner. I also thought I was predictable, maybe I
Amanda's POVEverything was coming to terms. Things were a bit fast and slow at the same time, but the important thing was that the ship was sailing forward.We had settled almost everything. But something was still left. It was the store, I never felt good about it, but I had to do it anyway.I had informed my assistant about my decision to put the store on sale before getting to work. At least she worked with me, she had to be aware of whatever happens to the store.“You went through so much to get this store. my God! I can't even begin to point out some of the bull-shit you had to put up with while you were sourcing this store. And you want to put it away just like that? Are you sure you truly want to do that?”She asked, furrowing her brow with concern.“I have thought about it very well before I reached a decision. I'm sure about this, dear” I explained.Jackson's behavior last time ticked me off, it was disappointing.I will die before I let him take my kids away from me.I coul
Amanda's POVI could not just go in and act like I did not see anything. Fear was coursing through my body. After making sure that the kids had gone inside in one piece, I turned off the security light and came outside.Although, one could still see the other person, as it was not too dark outside. I headed out like I was walking downtown again. Once I noticed that the stalker was coming too, I changed my direction and walked in between the buildings. I was not far from my house. The passages were tiny, and it was only residents that could know that one could walk through them.I lurked around for a while before I saw him looking lost. It was obvious that he could not understand how I disappeared quickly. He waited a few minutes more before leaving, and I returned home.I had been able to send him away today, but the last incident was still on my mind, I could not get it off. I couldn't afford to have my kids kidnapped again.I couldn't help but laugh at myself for going through all t
Jackson's POVI never intended to hurt Amanda, but it was reasonable for her to bring out her claws, anyone would have reacted that way. It was just a shame that, no matter how good your intentions are, if it was coming from the wrong person, it would never be seen as good intentions.Once she realized that it was me, she hid her claws. But I was not having it, I was still upset.“Where have you been?” she looked at me questioning what right I had to ask her such a question, she was even more surprised by the anger in my voice. It was obvious that I was angry, I could not hide it.“Are you going to run away or disappear like before? Is that what you want to do again?”She never cares to give answers to my many questions. She just asked on her own too.“Why are you here? How did you find me?” she queried.“I was worried after what happened. So had a few people to follow you around. It's for your own good”“You mean those men were from you?”“Yes,” I answered.Her facial expression gave
Jackson's POVThere was a tiny wish that she would not ask me to complete the rejection ceremony. But seeing that she was unshaven when she told me to complete it, I couldn't help but ask her why and what would happen if she doesn't accept me.“Look at me closely. Do you think I'll be affected? No. I don't mind if the mate bond continue to torture you endlessly. I won't even care” At this point her mean words were becoming familiar, it had no shock on me again, although they were still painful.No matter how hurtful her words were, or how distant she sounded, I was not ready to let her go. That was not my intention.I was upset at the thought that she was leaving with Rick.“What is good about that Gama? What makes him better?” I asked, my voice layered with hatred and jealousy.She scoffed again, making me look stupid. And I did feel pathetic in my skin.“Even if Gama truly likes you, what makes you think his wolf pack will like you? Do you think they will accept you?”She looked at
Amanda's POVThe drive throughout the journey felt like a scene in the movie as we left miles behind us. I felt like the start of a movie, going back home after a victory. I was overwhelmed with excitement and anticipation.Soon, the long journey came to an end when we pulled up at the front of a huge gate. It was the entrance to the pack. It was Rick's wolfpack. We were finally there. I was happy, the kids were excited too.The joy and excitement we had was soon replaced with disappointment.We were restricted from entering the pack by the guards.Their teasing was embarrassing, they totally looked down on Rick. I knew for sure that for them to have treated Rick like that in his own pack, it would definitely extend to us, the total strangers.“Abandoned puppy” one of them mocked. I was taken aback.What could they mean by that?It took a while before I remembered what the words were. They were insinuating that Rick's mate had been rejected by his mate. But they were not supposed to h
Amanda's POVIt was quite obvious that this was not natural, given the tension in the atmosphere, and the way the two were lost in each other's eyes.I stood by the side observing them, waiting for the next thing that might happen. It was impossible for them to love up in my presence, except Rick had lost it totally.“Hey Judy, meet Amanda, my woman. And our lovely kids” Rick finally introduced us. Maybe he finally regained his senses.“Hi, pleasure to meet you” I greeted, extending my hand for a shake.It was like a bomb had been released. Dissatisfaction was written all over Judy's face. She just ignored my presence like I was invisible.She faced Rick with a cunning smile. “Would you mind coming to dinner with me alone tonight, Rick?” She asked.“Of course, I don't mind,” He replied.For a second, I had thought he would turn down her request. But I was met with disappointment.The coziness between the two was strange, coupled with the fact that she was dissatisfied the moment Rick
Amanda's POVI didn't know what to believe. Maybe he was telling the truth or he was buying more time. But the sincerity in his eyes drew me in.“I promise you, there was nothing between us. We never had any connection, and I don't intend to have anything to do with her in the future” this time, he sounded more convincing.I was confused, I didn't know what to think. This was a weakness for a woman, once we hear sweet words, we just dance to the tune. His words were effective. Even though I thought he was not lying again.“We never crossed paths, really. She was a high-minded person, she was a mean girl. I never want to have anything to do with her, now back then, not now. Please, believe me”“It is true that we later realized that we are mates, but she rejected me before everyone because I'm not of Alpha blood. But my parents found out that she's my mate and insisted I continue to pursue her to make her change her mind, they were only covering her background”“But you could have told
Jackson's POVIt has never been heard that any prisoner escaped in my wolfpack. This was new and I never expected it to happen. The guards must have been careless, otherwise, this wouldn't have happened.I was furious at the last bone on my body.“What did I tell you this morning?”“I'm sorry, Alpha. I will make sure we find him” the chief guard begged.“You have half an hour to bring him before me, or you give up your own life in his place” I warned.I left my office immediately and drove back home. All the important people in my life were there, I wanted to make sure they were safe and alright.“He must be around somewhere in the pack. He can't be far away. Send all the guards around the pack, I don't care if you have to send all thousands of them out, you must bring Rick before me, dead or alive” I said to the chief guard finally before driving off.I picked my phone to call Amanda. “Hi, are you okay?” I asked anxiously.“Yes, honey. We are fine. I just found out that Rick got out
Amanda's POVReya quickly became the sister and friend I never have. She was a confidant and a true friend. I feel so comfortable around her, unlike in the past when I found it difficult to make friends with others. Once I informed her about the new development and that I needed her assistant, she quickly decided to move to our own wolfpack to live so she can work with me. She was not married yet, that was what made it easy for her to decide.“What about the business you wanted to start, Reya?” I said to her on the phone.“It's never too late to do anything. Look, I can sell the store and add the money to the funds I had, and then invest it in some other things, I could even make so much profit without running an actual business” she explained.“Is that so? You have thought about this thoroughly, okay?”“You don't have to worry about anything. I have relatives that are investment experts, they will guide me through and you will how much money I can make”“Ok. If you say so. You don't
Jackson's POVPeople don't take things seriously until you have to use forceful means. After my meeting with the elders, I had given them a day to expel Rick, and take the position of Alpha from both him and Dolcie's father. But the day was running out and I have not heard anything from them. My patients had limits. The only reason why I was lenient with them was because I have a wife and kids now. Whatever I do, I must put their safety into consideration too. I don't want them to be affected in the future. But that doesn't mean I would continue to tolerate those who continuously tried to hurt Amanda, my woman.“By tomorrow morning, if there is no positive result from those elders, take those rats to the centre of the pack and execute them before everyone, let them die a shameful death,” I said to the chief guard.“We will do as you wish, Alpha. Rick looked like he is hatching an escape plan, that is why we have to do something about them soon”“And you are telling me? What is your jo
Amanda's POVSuccess is not just about big achievements, it is also the accomplishment of the things that seem insignificant, yet they make a notable impact in our lives. All of these things were not grand events, but when I looked at how much we have done in a short time, I was moved. Knowing that I had a support system was even a bigger joy for me. We all seek to be independent, but in the end, the truth is we all need each other to grow. And even when we have attained this growth, we still need each somehow. For instance, I need the baker's bread for breakfast, the baker needs the service of his staff for production, likewise, someone else needs my dresses. We all need each other.After lunch we rested for an hour before we continued with other things. As agreed before Jackson went for a meeting, we decided to go to the location together. It was as if I was dreaming.“Are you that excited?” Jackson asked and chuckled.“Uh huh! This means a lot to me, for real. Even when I was a fam
Amanda's POVSo much could happen in a day and it would even beat things you spent years accomplishing. I was able to get my things from Rick's wolfpack, I met Reya again, I got a massive order, and Jackson helped with a location to build my store and even a temporary place to use for my client's dresses. All of this made my day a perfect one.After laying down to sleep as Jackson suggested, I couldn't sleep for a while, my mind kept wandering around, until I adjusted my body to Jackson's body and laid on his chest. He chuckled when he saw that.“You should have mentioned that you need me to fall asleep”“You don't have to make fun of me”“Ok. Sleep” he reached to my forehead with a kiss”As I laid on his chest and the rhythm of our heartbeat was almost in sync, I fell asleep soon. I guess he did too.I was overwhelmed with excitement and anticipation. I felt like a child going to a new school on the first day. What would it look like? I know that as Luna, everyone would want to patro
Amanda's POVFor every thousand shifts in one's life, is one significant change. A change to a new direction, a change to new life, a step into a new experience. I have long adjusted to these shifts in my life. I have realized that everytime something major happens in my life, there will be a change too. Everything changes for good. Maybe because I had chosen to see only the food side of every situation, no matter the huddles that come along with it.I went from being a miserable teenage girl to finding a skill that turned to a career and then to falling in love with who I thought was my savior and friend. When I thought I had reached my home of peaceful peace, I realized I was wrong, the universe still had so much in store for me. Rick turned out to be my grave and then I had to move on to the next phase of my life again. Jackson, the father of my pups, the man who was never in the picture again, I didn't even have him in my memory again until he showed up in my fashion store in the
Jackson's POVSatisfaction comes from little things that we do for ourselves or for the people around us. As long as it is from the heart. It is really not so difficult to attain satisfaction, one day at a time. These days, I found peace in doing everything I did.I just knew I wasn't happy with the fact that Amanda was bored at home. I felt like I was responsible for that. I brought her here, meanwhile she was used to being busy with her work. I was overwhelmed and carried away with the joy of their presence without considering how she might be feeling when I'm busy and she was left alone at home. I had no idea she would love to begin her fashion business again.But I was glad I asked her and when she mentioned it, I was able to help her with everything. I was going to support her with everything within my power and I was beginning to set goals on her behalf. She was a renowned fashion designer in the real human world, now that she was in the wolf pack, It had now become my goal to m
Amanda's POV.What was giving me so much joy in the past days was the fact that I now have my family completely. Sitting on the dining table together, taking a walk together and all other things. Everyday became brighter than the previous day. It was as if we were living a fairytale story.After Jackson was done making lunch, we sat at the dining room waiting for him while he dished the meal.Timothy and Sarah had little time to spend with us, after having lunch, they were to take a thirty minute nap before their training master would come for them.Immediately we got here, Jackson hired a personal trainer for them to help them control their power and how to make use of their claws too.“Do you enjoy the meal?”“Are you asking again? It's so nice”“Really?”“Of course. You don't believe in yourself again?”“I do. I just wanted to know Her Majesty thinks”I laughed as I joined him to clear the table.“Can I prepare something for you too?”“Are you trying to pay me back”“A yes or no wo
Being idle could make one feel sick, no matter your past success and accomplishment, when you're idle, you may even begin to feel empty, like you are wasting away. Before the feeling of unfulfillment overwhelms me, I decided to force myself to sleep until my kids or Jackson return.Everywhere was dead quiet, the guards were at the door too.I ended up sleeping off.It was a slow day and it looked like it would never end.I heard a familiar voice responding to greetings and I was slowly awakened. I sat up when I realized Jackson was back home. I could hear his footsteps approaching, so I stood up to meet him halfway.“You are back!” I said with excitement as he opened the door.“Yes ma'am! How are you?” He asked me before wrapping me up with his big arms.“I'm alright” I said, sounding unsure.When we both sat down on the couch across the bed, he was looking at me like he was a doctor examining his patient.“What is that?” I asked him.“Nothing. I just think that I shouldn't have leave