“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
Scott, half awake, walked off to his parent's room in the very early hours of the morning, with baggy eyes. He yawned as he made his way to their door. Getting to the door, he knocked.“Yes, who is it?” It was his mum, Beta Lily's soft voice who responded.“It's me, Scott.” He answered, stretching himself quietly.“Come on in.” She said quickly and he gently began to open the door and walked in.“Good morning, mum. Good morning, dad.” He greeted them as he walked to his mum's side of the bed. She sat up and gently pulled him into her embrace.“Hi, my love. It's barely morning.” Beta Lily responded, giving him a kiss on his forehead.“Hello, champ.” Beta Richard replied, sitting up as he yawned, quietly.“Are you okay?” She asked, concerned. “You're up at this time, and you look like you barely slept a wink throughout the night.” She added, observing and staring at him. “Did you sleep well at all?” She asked again.“No.” He answered honestly as he rubbed his eyes with his hands.“No?
The days rolled by so quickly and Steve had now been gone for six days. Megan had only been able to visit Veronica a few times and those few times, she couldn't stay too long because she always had something important to do or somewhere important to go to.Back when Steve was around, she could decide to leave her house and stay at his house for a full day without being questioned, but since her dad thought Steve's house would be empty, he felt there was no point going to stay in an empty house when the owner isn't in.Bored, Veronica was quietly and gently wiping the bookshelves in the living room when she heard a slight sound of clicking heels from outside. She froze, her heart skipping a beat. Someone was approaching the main entrance.Soon the footsteps became closer and louder. As the loud footsteps echoed, her eyes darted towards the entrance.“Who could that be?” She thought to herself. “Could it be Megan?” She asked herself, whispering.“But her footsteps have never been so lou
That night, the guards on night patrol had decided to knock doors randomly, not announcing their presence, while being as strategic and quiet as possible to avoid any suspicions. They didn't expect to get any response from Steve's house since they knew he wasn't in and they were about to leave when they heard the door being unlocked.They had coincidentally knocked thrice, making Veronica think that it was Megan at the door. Hence why she opened the door without asking any questions.Seeing the guards, Veronica knew she couldn't have been in more serious trouble. She knew she was really done for. How and where was she going to begin to explain who she was, where she was from and how she got into the pack, talk less of how she got into Steve's house.A raging and intense battle with her emotions immediately began inside of her.“How could I have been so stupid? How couldn't I figure out that it wasn't Megan who was at the door?” She thought to herself, feeling overwhelmed.“Now I'm in
Back at the pack, Veronica was about to be brought before the Alpha and the people who had now heard what happened the previous night, began to gather outside the Alpha's palace to feed their eyes and their ears.“I heard they found a strange female in Master Steve's house.” A member of the pack, Daisy, whispered to her friend, Rose, who covered her mouth, shocked.“Does that mean he has been the one harboring the spy?” Rose asked, and Daisy scoffed.“Isn't it obvious now?” Daisy said with a look of displeasure. “I can't believe he'll actually do something like this. I mean, I held him in high esteem.” She said further.“Exactly. I mean, for someone who will be the future leader of the pack, this is uncalled for and it is a punishable offence.” Rose voiced her opinion on the matter.“I even heard she has been there, living in his house, for many weeks now.” She whispered into Rose's ear.“Really? Are you sure about that?” She inquired, surprised to hear what Daisy just said.“Yes. I h
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