Amanda's POVThe last strand that reveals a person has lost their heart, is when they finally get to the stage where they take another person's life.Rick was at this stage. Everything happened so fast. I never saw it coming. It was like a plot twist. Indeed, there is always a monster hidden in everyone until the day it is needed. I guess this was the time for Rick's demon to show itself, and they were doing it so well.Although Jackson told me not to worry, since his Beta was already coming to this pack, I still felt the need to do something quickly. Especially when I found out that Rick has imprisoned Judy, and might just be the next. I refuse to be a victim. I decided to take the first step wherever I can.If Rick eventually impressed me, what would happen to Sarah and Timothy? Would they be forced to live with Rick or would Jackson succeed in taking them away? What they live with Jackson and he was forced to marry Dolcie, will she torture my kids?All of these tormenting thoughts
Amanda's POVThe days are short, but what makes it more frustrating is the fact that one can never know when it will end. If you have not had many good moments in life, when you think about how brief life is, you could lose your mind or even lose interest in trying.Just like right now, after being exposed to a lot of secrets I shouldn't have known about, I was not sure again, how long I had to live. Rick could end me at any time, I have known way too much. He would either imprison me or silent me forever.Once the door flung open, and I saw Rick walking in, taking each step closer and closer, I was not just fidgeting, I was almost paralyzed by fear, my heartbeat increased by endless degrees as it tugged so hard beneath my chest. I kept praying quietly that he would not find out anything, even though I knew that my shaky body and my awkward smile could give him a hint.However, contrary to my fear, he just walked past me like I was not there and he did not see me. I didn't know what t
Amanda's POVThere are different kinds of emotions that the body feels, both good and bad emotions. But fear stood out the most, it could rip one’s body apart, it could cause one to lose all senses. One could even give off their birth rights due to fear. Right now, the only emotion I could feel was fear. And it was beginning to cloud my senses, I could not think right again.My body was slowly being paralyzed by fear. Maybe I was too slow, maybe I was just not smart enough to escape before I got caught. Rick's cold and piercing gaze had a hold on me, making my brain melt slowly and my body losing its power.The moment he called out my name, I just knew it was over, I just knew there was no escape again.As Rick came closer and closer to me in an attempt to search my body, I kept taking steps backwards too, hoping to escape. But he soon caught up with me and after swinging my hands which were hidden behind me to the front, to his disappointment, there was nothing in my hand. Confusion
Jackson's POVWhen a puppy is barking, you already know it is harmless, so there is no need for alarm. However, if it persists, its teeth should be removed before it goes wild.I knew Rick was no match for me, not now, and not even in the future. He knew it too. He knew there was no way he could put up a fight against me without restricting my freedom. That was why he had to set up a dangerous trap for me. I blamed myself a little for being careless though. But what he did not know was that, no matter where I was, whether I was locked up or not, there was no limit to my influence all over the wolfpacks.My status as the Alpha of the biggest wolfpack was not just a charade, and I was not just occupying the position because there was nothing else for me to do. My eyes could see near and far, and my ears were all over the place. He had forgotten how fast I could end his game without even lifting a finger.I had deliberately allowed him to bask in his extracurricular glory for that moment
Rick’s POVBefore I began this long term dream, I knew what I was getting into, I was aware of everyone's abilities and influences. Most especially, Alpha Jackson. I knew what he was capable of doing. He would not think twice before getting rid of those who stand as a threat to him or his wolfpack pack, he was a strong and dangerous man, I had done my research.But the moment Jackson found Amanda again, in the bid to win her over and make up for his last mistake, he became more friendly and as hot headed as he used to be. He did that for Amanda, it was easy for him to. What challenged me the most was the fact that he was more tender with Amanda compared to me, I could not stand that.He had been a part of my plan from the beginning, I had a role for him to play in it without even involving him. I knew he would find out eventually, he was an intelligent man. But before he does, I knew I would have gone far with my plans and I would even be the new official Alpha by then. Whatever his c
Amanda's POVBeing helpless could breed a head-splitting frustration. You can't go back, and you can't move forward, yet, you are unable to save yourself from your current situation. What could be more exhausting than that? While I kept telling myself that everything happens for a reason, I was also convinced that I was cursed.From the day I was born up until this moment, it has been from one struggle to another, there was never a day of rest for me, except the years I spent in the real human world, there were days of imbalances too, but it was never harsh like it does here, even among my kinds.What broke my heart most, was the fact that I was now watching my kids joining the train of course. I never wanted to have them experience such a life. I wanted them to have a peaceful life, to live an ordinary normal life like we did in the real human society. But since we returned to the wolf pack to live with our kind, it was becoming impossible for us to live the simple and peaceful life
Amanda's POVIgnorance is not what should be entertained at any point. Although, in my case, not knowing anything about my true self kept me safe all these years. However, when an ignorant person is surrounded by greedy mouths, safety would no longer be a guarantee.All my life, I had no idea what power I possessed. I have always known that I was born scentless. It was not supposed to be a reason for hatred, but since everyone has a scent, being different made it difficult for me to be accepted anywhere. I have faced endless shame and humiliation because of being scentless. In fact, the situation at the moment generated from that. Because if I had scent, my mate would not have rejected me many years ago and I wouldn't find myself with Rick or this frustrating state.But who would have thought that the scentless wolf had such great power? The same person everyone had rejected? Even myself, I couldn't believe it. I was never aware of it.But Rick, who with an eagle's eyes, discovered th
Amanda's POVNo matter how loud the storm is, when the right time for peace arrives, it will surely calm down. Some minutes ago, I was a raging storm, and I became a needy child who wanted the attention of his father. Like a swift, Jackson appeared and calmed down my storm, and then he became the father who was attending to me.Even if I won't be loved tomorrow, at least, I have the gift of this moment. Someone was there to calm my storm. The man from before. A walking peace. Beauty can't be more than this. Maybe for other people, It won't be enough, but for me, this was what I would call beautiful beauty, very much enough to quench my worries.At a point, I would even feel like he was being gentle deliberately so thF he could disappear and make suffer for keeping him hanging for too long.Jackson carried me away in his arms to where the care was parked. It was about a thirty minute walk from the hideout. I expected him to drop me soon, but he carried me until we got to the car. He pl
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