“Oh my goodness!” He exclaimed as he saw her. “What happened? How did you end up on the floor?” He asked and before she could answer, he asked again, “Were you trying to get something?”She nodded her head, “I'm sorry, I was thirsty and I wanted to get water. I tried to get up to pick it up from the table but I fell asleep as soon as I stood up.” She replied.“You should have called me, I would have helped you to get it.“I'm sorry, I didn't want to be a bother. You've been of great help to me, I didn't want to stress you any further, and since the cup was just over there, on the table, I thought I could just do it myself.” She apologized to him.“I understand you but you need to understand that your body is still really trying to find its balance. You know you're still really weak for now. You can't start walking around and stressing yourself yet. You know this.”“Yes, I do and I'm so sorry for the mess I caused.“It's fine, just be careful. Don't touch the broken pieces, I'll clean i
“Good morning sir. The Alpha requests your presence immediately.” It was two of the guards from the Alpha's palace. Hearing this, Steve frowned. He stepped out and quickly closed the door behind himself.“Do you have any idea why he wants to see me?” Steve asked, hoping to get a hint from the guard but his efforts were futile.“No sir, I have no idea. “One of the guards replied and Steve nodded. “Thank you. You can leave now but tell him I'll be there shortly.” He said, dismissing the guards as he turned to go back into the house, but they refused to leave.“I'm sorry but we can't leave yet.” The first guard saidSteve turned to look at them, “Why not?” he asked.“The Alpha ordered us not to come back alone. He said you must come with us.” The second guard said and Steve's eyebrows furrowed.“And what if I refuse?” He asked them and their faces fell.“Please sir, don't make this hard for us. You know what the Alpha would do if he isn't pleased.” They pleaded with Steve.“What does he
“Oh my goodness, how did this happen?” Megan asked as she rushed to Veronica, who had blood trickling down her hand as she crouched to the ground beside the broken pieces of what looked like it previously was a glass cup.“I'm so sorry, it was a mistake. I didn't mean to break it, I promise, it was a mistake.” Veronica began to apologize.“It's fine, just stay put. I'll get the first aid box.” Megan said to her.“You need to be careful, there are still fragments of glass on the floor.” Veronica warned as Megan walked away to get the first aid box.Megan soon got back and cleared the floor before proceeding to attend to Veronica's wounded. The moment she was done, she helped back up to the bed and helped her sit.“But how did this happen?” Megan asked her. “Were you in need of something?” “I needed to use the restroom but I couldn't call Steve because he had already left. So, I tried to help myself. I didn't see the glass on the shelf and tipped it over mistakenly.” She explained to M
Seeing her reaction to her question, Veronica immediately began to apologize, “I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to cross the line. Please forgive me.“It's fine.” Megan said, “but why did you ask?”“Like I said, I was only curious and I let my curiosity get the best out of me. I didn't mean to ask. Please just forget that I asked about it.” Veronica said in a rush.“Calm down now, will you?” Megan said and she paused for a bit.“If you were so curious, why didn't you ask him?” She asked Veronica.“I just felt he might not be willing to tell me about it because that topic seemed a bit sensitive to him.” Veronica answered her.“Hmmm,” Megan sighed slightly. “I'm sorry but I can't answer your question. It's not my story to tell, it's his and I think he is the best person to answer you.” She said to Veronica.“Also, can I just give you a little advice?” She asked Veronica who nodded and said, “Yes, please.”“Don't ask him anything about it. Just like you have rightly figured, it is a very sens
Angry and frustrated by his father's words, Steve left the pack and ran off to the forest. Knowing that he couldn't go back home because Veronica was there and also Megan, who had been calling and texting him nonstop. He knew she would definitely still be at his house. So, not having any other place to go, he just kept running and as he ran angrily in the forest, he transformed into his wolf form, tearing his clothes into shreds and growling angrily. His growl was not only that of anger and disappointment, but of serious pain and anguish.At that moment he didn't care where he was or what could happen to him. He just felt so bitter, devastated and helpless because no matter how hard he tried to run away, he was still his father's son and like his father had said, ‘his blood was flowing through his veins’. Those words alone cut through him deeply like the edge of a sharp sword.After long hours of venting his anger alone, he finally calmed down as he remembered Veronica who would be wa
“Tr…Trey?” Megan stuttered as soon as she saw him at the door.“Yeap! That's me!” He answered proudly, with so much excitement, making Megan wonder why he suddenly showed up there.“What are you doing here?” She asked, still shocked.“What do you mean? Isn't it obvious?” He asked, shrugging.“That what?” She asked him, getting a bit uncomfortable.I came to see Steve, of course.” He replied, rolling his eyes at her.“Did he tell you…” She suddenly paused and rephrased her question. “Did he know you were coming?” She asked him again.“Well, not exactly.” He answered, raising an eyebrow.“So? Why are you here?” She inquired.“I tried calling him but I couldn't reach him and so I came here, regardless.” He replied and blinked multiple times before speaking again, “Wait, what are all these questions for? Can you move out of the way? I need to go in.” He said, looking a bit offended, but Megan refused to move out of the way.“Steve is not in. Maybe you can come back some other time.” She s
“Trey? What do you think you're doing? Are you insane?” Scott asked him as he rushed to Megan who was still on the floor.He carefully helped her up and watched as she dusted her clothes with her little handkerchief. When she was done, he faced Trey.“How dare you, Trey? How dare you come to my house and harass my guest? Huh? How dare you?” Steve angrily yelled at him.“I'm sorry, man. I came looking for you and she said you weren't in. I thought that-” He tried to explain himself but Steve wasn't having it at all, he cut him off.“And you couldn't call me before coming? What do you have a mobile phone for? For decoration or for what?” He questioned. “I tried to do that, but your line wasn't connecting. In fact, I called you countless times but I still couldn't reach you.” Trey explained but Steve wasn't interested in what he was saying till he spoke again.“You know, for a moment, I thought you were intentionally avoiding me. I could have sworn by the moon goddess that you intention
Megan screamed in shock as she saw what had just happened, while Trey curled up into a ball as he winced in pain on the floor. People who had been watching the whole drama from afar soon began to come closer.“Oh my goodness, are you okay?” Megan asked as she crouched beside Trey who was bleeding from his nose and mouth.“Ahhhhhh.” Trey kept screaming as he held his face in his hands.Megan turned to look at Steve who was still glaring at Trey like he still wanted to tear him apart.“Steve, we need to take him to the hospital. He is bleeding so much.” Megan said, panicking, but he didn't budge.“You can take him to the hospital or anywhere, I don't care about this bastard. He got what he deserved.” Steve said and angrily walked off into the house, leaving Megan and Trey outside.As Steve opened the door and entered the house, he shut it behind him and rested his head on the door, facing it as he thought for a moment but as he turned around and was about to make his way into the room,
Veronica wailed helplessly as the thought of her only daughter being killed filled her heart.“Who could have done this?” Beck questioned himself, as he tried to console his wife. “Please don't cry. We'll find her.” He tried to be strong for both of them.“Please take her inside.” He said to Veronica’s maids.“I'm not going anywhere until my daughter is found.” Veronica protested, crying profusely.“Please just calm down and stay inside. We'll find her. I promise.” He tried to appease her, fighting his tears at the same time.“I shouldn't have left her alone. I shouldn't have taken my eyes off her.” Veronica blamed herself for what had happened as she was taken back into the palace, even though she struggled with the maids, who tried to take her in.Minutes rolled into hours, hours rolled into days and days rolled into weeks. Before they knew it, it had been one month since Miley was kidnapped on her birthday, right under their watch, and they were yet to find her.Beck was broken as
After spending a few more days bonding with his new family, Veronica, and the twins went back home with her parents, while Beck went back to his pack, happy and fulfilled. He informed his family of his plans to get married to Veronica the following month, and they were in full support, and preparations for the wedding commenced immediately.The following month came by so fast and Veronica got married to Beck in a lavish wedding, with all the dignitaries from different packs in attendance.Steve, who had now become the Alpha of Fire Dawn pack, Scott, Beta Richard, Beta Lily and Alpha Marcus, Steve's father, were all in attendance at the grand event.“Congratulations, Vee.” Scott said, embracing Veronica. “Please take care of my sister. I'll surely make you pay if you hurt her.” He warned Beck, who raised his hands in surrender.“Trust me to take very good care of her.” Beck replied with a smile.He then ran off to play with Vincent.“Please, take care of my friend.” Steve said. “And j
ONE YEAR LATERSUN CREST PACK “Ben, I don't have anything to say to you.” Beck yelled at him as he tried to say something.“Please calm down, your sister says she needs some—”“I don't want to hear it! If it's about Blue, I don't want to hear anything. She is old enough to take care of herself.” He snapped, cutting Ben off.Ben hesitated for a moment and began to speak again. “Your parents are here to—”“Ben!” Beck yelled, looking up from the documents he was going through. “What part of ‘I don't want to say anything about them’ don't you understand?” He asked, angrily.“I don't want to lose my temper, please. If you have nothing better to say. Just leave my sight.” Beck dismissed him immediately.“I'm sorry.” Ben bowed, and left the room.As he stepped out, he met Beck's family members, waiting in anticipation. And as soon as they saw Ben, they rushed to him, but he shook his head.“He doesn't want to see anyone. I tried to tell him that you all wanted to see him, but he refused.” B
“What do you mean? Where do you plan to go?” Alpha Charles asked, staring at his daughter, who had just told them that she needed a break, and wanted to go on a journey.“Honestly, I don't know yet. I was hoping you could help me speak to maybe one of your trusted friends. Maybe I can just stay there for a while.” Veronica replied.“And how long are we talking about?” Her father inquired.Veronica hesitated. “About a year or more than that.” She replied, squinting as she waited for her parents’ reaction.“What!” Her parents exclaimed. “Why would you want to leave for that long?” They chorused.“I just need a short break.” Veronica answered.“That is definitely not ‘short’.” Her father pointed out.“Hmmmmm…” Luna Isabella sighed. “I'm really worried about you, Veronica. You look pale and you're not telling us anything. What is the matter, darling?” “It’s nothing serious, mum. I just need to go somewhere.” Veronica replied.“Is this about Alpha Beck?” Her father asked, and she remained
“Vee!” He called out her nickname in the same tender, loving tone he'd used years ago, when they were still together in his pack. The familiar sound of his voice, the way he whispered her name, awakened a flood of past memories and emotions.“Don't!” She snapped, turning around, and letting out a gasped breath. “Don't you dare call me that. You have no right!” She pointed straight into his chest.“Veronica, please.” He begged, falling on his knees.“You lost the right to call my name that way the moment you stood there and watched me being humiliated and you did nothing. Absolutely nothing, Beck. You did nothing, despite my desperate cries for help.” She held her breath, and turned around, leaving again.“Wait up. Listen to me.” He jumped to his feet, going after her, but she refused to stop.“Please, hear me out. Forgive me. Please give me another chance to make it up to you. I'm begging you.” He continued, his voice laced with a mix of longing and desperation, his eyes pleading for
“He is the Alpha of Sun Crest, Alpha Beck.” Her father said further, introducing Beck to her, unaware of what was going on.Even Ben, who was standing beside Beck, was completely shocked. Never in a million years did they imagine that the princess who they came to attend her birthday would be Veronica. The one they had been searching for for years and had thought she was probably dead.Soon enough, Alpha Charles noticed the awkward silence between them. His eyes darted from Beck to Veronica and back to Beck. “Do you two know each other?” He asked, curiously.“Yes.” Beck answered immediately. “No” Veronica answered sharply, with both of them speaking at the same time.“Okay, now this is weird.” Alpha Charles commented. “What is going on?”“Please, excuse me.” Veronica immediately ran out.Beck was also about to run after her when Alpha Charles caught him by the arm. “What is going on? What did you do to my daughter?”“I promise we’ll explain everything to you, but I have to talk to her
Veronica immediately turned, and saw a young figure running towards her.“Scott?” She called out, unsure. But as he got close to her, and she saw him clearly, she shouted, “Scott. Oh my goodness.” Scott jumped into her arms gladly and they remained in each other's embrace for a short while till Veronica heard a voice. “Happy Birthday, Veronica.”She looked up, “Beta Richard? Steve? Oh no, am I dreaming?” She asked, completely surprised.“No, you're not.” Her dad intervened, as he joined them.“How? Ho….how was this possible? How did this happen?” She asked, stuttering impatiently.“Apparently, the ‘Richie’ I told you about turned out to be Richard, here.” He revealed, throwing her into further shock.“I had to do my findings after you were so interested in the person and realized he was someone you knew and I decided to invite them here as a surprise.” He added.“Really, dad?” She exclaimed excitedly. “I'm so speechless right now.”“Now that you are all here, I want to use this oppor
Veronica lay motionless, her chest rising and falling with each gentle breath. The soft morning light streaming through the window highlighted the peaceful features of her face, her eyelids fluttering slightly as she chased the remnants of a dream.The silence was almost palpable, broken only by the distant chirping of birds, flying in the sky. Veronica's hair flowed across the pillow like a waterfall of night, a few stray strands framing her face.Just as it seemed like the silence would continue, the creak of the front door broke the stillness. Vincent stepped out of his room, tiptoeing, his footsteps echoing through the hallway. As he got to Veronica's room, he pushed open the door slowly, wincing slightly at the faint creak of the hinges. A warm smile spread across his face as he gazed at his sister, sleeping soundly. He moved with a quiet motion, trying so hard not to startle his sister or disrupt her sleep.“Vee?” Vincent whispered, his voice barely audible over the sound of hi
ONE YEAR LATERSUN CREST PACKBeck sat, lost in thoughts as he tried to attend to pressing pack matters. There had been some recent attacks, but despite trying so hard to increase the security at the borders, the attacks still didn't stop.“What else can we do to stop these minor attacks?” Beck asked, his eyes focused on the papers on his table.Ben sighed. “Honestly, I have no idea, but I'm quite bothered about something though.” He said with a worried look on his face.“About what?” Beck inquired, his eyes still on the papers.“About why the attacks keep increasing despite every measure we've put in place in the last three months.” Ben replied, thinking thoughtfully.“That's exactly what I'm saying. I'm really pissed, and I think the security team isn't doing what they are supposed to be doing. I guess it's time for a change. They will all hear from me soon!” Beck hissed, leaning back into his chair.“You know what? Pass the message to all of them. Moving forward, I'm not going to t