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