As Steve approached the door, he began thinking about what Veronica said. Could he truly be in trouble this time?“I haven't done anything wrong this time. As a matter of fact, I just got out of the dungeon.” He thought to himself.“Who is there?” He asked as he got to the door but there was no response.He peeped through the peephole, but there was no one in view.“Is this a prank or something?” He hissed and turned to go back in without opening the door. As he got back into the room, Veronica, who had been waiting anxiously, asked him with a very low tone, “Who was it?”“I don't know.” He shrugged, taking his seat beside her. “No one answered me.” He added.“Didn't you open the door to check?” She asked him, but he shook his head.“I didn't. I asked who was there but no one responded. Maybe it was just a prank.” He replied, shrugging again.“You can't be so sure. What if someone is actually out there waiting to see you?” She asked, with an unsettled look on her face.“Well, that's
“Are you sick?” Veronica and Steve asked in unison.“What happened? Are you okay?” Veronica asked further, her face filled with concern.“Guys, calm down. I'm not sick.” Megan said with a slight smile.“What do you mean? Then why did you go to the hospital?” Steve queried, giving her no space to reply.“Are you going to calm down, and let me explain or what?” She rolled her eyes at him.“Please, I think you should just let her tell us what happened.” Veronica said, with her calm voice.“Yes, thank you, Vee.” She uttered in agreement with Veronica. She then turned to Steve, “You heard her. Calm down and let me talk. Why are you always in a hurry? Huh!” She flashed her tongue at him and Veronica laughed.“Fine. Explain. We're all ears.” Steve said with a frown.“So I went to see Trey.” She revealed, shocking both Steve and Veronica.“You did what?” Steve sat up, he couldn't believe his ears.“Please calm down and let me explain.” She quickly said as she realized he wasn't taking the ne
Steve's heart skipped a beat. “What have I done this time?” He thought to himself as he sighed and slowly opened the door.“Good day sir.” The guards greeted him in unison and he nodded in acknowledgement.“The Alpha has requested your presence, sir.” One of the guards reiterated.“I'm not deaf, I heard you the first time.” Steve replied, coldly.“I'm sorry sir.” He apologized.“Do I have to go with you this time around? Or can I at least go in my car?” Steve asked them, because he remembered that the last time they were at his house, they insisted that he had to go with them and not in his car.“You can go in your car, sir. We were only told to inform you.” They said to him and he nodded.“Fine then. I'll be there soon.” He said, and they left immediately.Seeing them leave, Steve immediately went back into the house to grab his car keys.“What happened now? Were those the palace guards?” Megan asked immediately Steve approached them, and he nodded in response.She and Veronica had b
Steve got home to Veronica and Megan, waiting for him. He had been gone for almost an hour and they were beginning to get worried that something unusual might have happened to him.As soon as he got into the house, they rushed to him, their faces filled with concern and worry as they expected news from him.“So? How did it go? Are you in trouble?” Megan quickly asked in a rush.“Why do you keep talking about me being in trouble?” He asked her, shaking his head.“Sorry. That's just what came to my mind. You can't really blame me.” She replied and he furrowed his brows.“So, I'm a troublemaker. Is that what you're saying?” He queried and walked off to take his seat.“No,” Veronica immediately intervened before it was blown out of proportion. “I'm sure that is not what she meant, right Megan?” She said, turning to Megan, who nodded in agreement.“Okay, if you say so.” Steve agreed and took out his phone and began scrolling through it, while Megan kept standing in front of him while he wa
“Are you alone?” Beta Richard asked Steve through the phone.“Not really, sir.”“What do you mean? Who is with you?” Beta Richard asked him.“Megan is with me.” Steve answered, and Megan’s eyes widened.“What is going on?” She silently mouthed so that Beta Richard wouldn't hear her voice.“On speaker.” Megan silently mouthed again and Steve put the phone on loudspeaker, so they all could hear what Beta Richard was saying to him.“Just Megan? Are you sure there is no one else with you?” He asked again and this time, it was Veronica's turn to be shocked. Steve and Megan's eyes slowly turned in Veronica’s direction. Her eyes widened as she held her breath as if he would be able to hear her breathing from where he was.“Steve? Are you still there?” Beta Richard asked, noticing the sudden silence.“Yes sir. I'm still here.” Steve quickly answered to avoid any suspicions.“Why did it take you so long to answer?” He questioned him.“I'm sorry, sir. I was doing something when your call came
“I'll see you later. I can't tell exactly when though, but I'll see you some other time.” She said as she hurriedly grabbed her keys. “I'm so sorry I'm rushing. I told my dad that I wasn't going to stay too long and seeing his call now, I know I have stayed longer than I should have.” She explained why she was rushing. Veronica nodded, “It's fine. I understand.”“You'll be fine on your own right?” Megan asked her, as she walked towards the door.“Yes, I will. Stay safe.” Veronica answered her as she followed her, but as soon as she got to a couple of steps before the door, she stopped and waved at Megan from there.Megan opened the door, stepped out and locked the door from outside, leaving Veronica alone in the house once again.“Phew!” Veronica sighed quietly as she made her way back into the living room, clearing up the cup Steve had used earlier. She then headed back into the room.She laid on the bed, wondering what it felt like, having friends once again. She really loved the
The sound of clanging kitchen utensils disrupted the morning silence, waking Veronica from her sleep. She rubbed her eyes with her hands to rub off the remnant of sleep from her eyes. She yawned quietly and sat up.As she sat up, the aroma of freshly made food made its way into her room. “Is Steve cooking?” She asked herself and got up, heading for the kitchen.“Wow, someone's up early.” She commented as she saw him dishing out the food into two plates.Hearing her voice, Steve turned to her, “You’re up? Good morning.”She nodded and yawned again, covering her mouth, “Good morning.”“Why are you up so early?” She asked him and he smiled.“Come on, let's eat. I made breakfast and the table is set.” He said as he led the way out of the kitchen, to the dining area, and she followed him.As they settled down at opposite ends of the table, she said to him, “But you've not answered me. Why are you up so early?”“Why do you keep asking like I never wake up early though?” He inquired.“Maybe
“This is how far I can go with you.” Beta Richard said to Steve as they got to the pack's borders. “I can't go any further.” He added.Beta Richard’s expression turned serious, his tone firm too. He stepped closer to Steve's, leaning in as he spoke into his ear, “You know what is at stake here. The pack's future is in your hands, please don't disappoint us. I'm sure you know what you need to do already.”“Yes, I do sir. Thank you so much for your trust in me. I promise you that I won't disappoint. I'll do everything I'm supposed to do and make you proud.” Steve assured him, and Beta Richard nodded, a little smile on his face.“Throughout your journey, always remind yourself that you are not only doing this for yourself, but you're doing it for your people too.” Beta Richard placed a reassuring hand on Steve's right shoulder.“From here on, you're on your own. A lot of distractions might come your way, but remain focused. Be very careful and remember everything I have said. Follow ever
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