***Alpha Drake's POV***As we were taken to the room where the culprit was held, I couldn't help but think about how stupid I had been. Blaming myself was such a waste of time as it will not bring Keira back to me. But first, it was better for me to interview our suspect and find out what really went wrong. As soon as we got to the room where the suspect was held, I noticed he was tied hands and feet with chains, awaiting our arrival. The moment he saw us, he began to scream. Since his mouth was tied up with a piece of cloth. I couldn't hear what he was screaming about. But I could tell that there's something he wishes to say. “Why don't you take the cloth off his mouth?” I stated. Mr. Sam quickly signaled one of his men who was keeping watch over the suspect. The piece of cloth was taken off his mouth and he began to cry out. “Please don't kill me. I do not wish to die. I want to live. Boss, please have mercy on me. I promise that it wasn't my intention to do what I did. I was
***Keira's POV**Amanda Suddenly burst into chuckles when she saw me eating. I blinked, and swallowing what I was eating became a difficulty for me. “You know, earlier, I had told my men not to serve you food. I was so furious when I heard my brother gave the permission to serve you food. But now that I've seen you face to face, I couldn't help but feel pity for you. It must have been tough, running in the woods without food. I can't stop laughing seeing you struggle with so much food in your mouth. I can't imagine how disgusted Drake would feel now if he were to see you this way.”Tears stung my eyes when she said these words. For some minutes, I'd forgotten about my mates, but when she calls his name, the pain floods into my head. I quickly put the tray away and managed to swallow the food I had in my mouth. I wiped the corners of my mouth clean and took my gaze up to Amanda. “What do you really want from me, Amanda? What did I ever do for you to treat me this way?”“That isn't
***Drake's POV**From all we've gathered, it turns out Elena is the only lead. Before I sent my men to get her, I thought about the possibility of her not actually being the real culprit. I was so sure she had someone who she's working for. “You may go now. Remember, do not make a scene when you bring her to me, understand?”“Yes, Alpha!” With that, they departed. “Alpha, who do you think might be behind what happened to our mate?”Ethan asked. We all sat in the living room of our Personal quarters. I heaved a long, deep sigh at the question Ethan had just asked. “There are just so many people I have in mind, but then, I would rather not make unnecessary assumptions. Did you get the maid who served Keira?” I asked Damson. “Yes. She's locked up, awaiting questioning.”“That's alright. Good thing you have her now.” Earlier, the maid was caught trying to leave the pack at midnight. While we were trying to find out who had instigated what happened, little did we know that it was the t
***Elena's POV***Knowing I had been caught, I decided to take the blame. Matter of fact, Amanda had always reminded me that I might get caught, but even if I was caught, I had nothing to fear since Arthur would surely come to the rescue. I also believed he would, since he had promised to come to my rescue when I needed him to. With this in mind, I wasn't scared of the fact that I had been caught by them. “What did you just say?” They asked at once. “You might not know this, but I was the reason Keira had the opportunity of interviewing you, Alpha Drake. Sure, I'm well aware of the fact that she's had a crush on you way before she had the opportunity of interviewing you, but it was all me. I was the one who assured her to take the opportunity to go over to your birthday party when our boss threatened to lay her off work just in case she doesn't bring exclusive news.”“Why will that be a reason to do what you did to someone you call your friend?” Alpha Drake asked. “You're right.
***Amanda's POV**“Brother, what are we going to do now? I just heard Elena had been summoned by Drake and his brothers. Do you think she'll give us away?”Arthur heaved a long, deep sigh. “Elena doesn't look like someone who will give out our names easily. If there's anything I've noticed about her, it is the fact that she's strong-willed. I'm uncertain if she'll sell us out. Not after the promises I made to her.”“What? You made promises to Elena?”“Yes I did. Else, how did you think she'll be willing to help us this way?”“Hold on, what did you actually tell her, brother?”“What she'd like to hear.”“You're confusing me, brother. I'd really like to know what it is that you told her.”“Well, you know me and ladies. What do you think all ladies want from me?”I instantly went wide in shock. “Don't tell me you actually have something going with Elena?”“Well, it can't be helped. She looked desperate in need of a mate. And for that reason, I decided to take advantage of that. I actua
***Alpha Drake's POV**It's been two days and yet, Elena has refused to tell us about those backing her. I was getting to the peak of my patience. The fact that she didn't want to reveal their names even when all I do was being kind to her was getting only nerves. While I'm doing this with her, my mate is probably somewhere feeling sad that I had abandoned her without caring whether she's okay or not. And that's the fucking truth. It seems I'm not concerned about my mate by being lenient with Elena. “Alpha boss, Miss Amanda, is here to see you. She said it's pretty time-critical,” my secretary informed me. I would have told her not to let anyone in, but I can't let anyone see my weakness. Especially not Amanda. “Send her in,” I quickly sat up straight on my chair in a composed manner. This way she wouldn't see through my facade. She walked into the room carrying a file. “Alpha Drake, it's nice to see you. I actually brought you the magazine of the last photoshoot I did. It's quite a
***Elena's POV***“Argh!!” I screamed as the silver chains tied around my neck burned my skin“Are you willing to tell the truth, or do you prefer to be dealt with in this way?” One of the Alphas asked“I'm the culprit, why can't you believe me? I did everything on my own“Do you have any idea that you are being used by whoever sent you? They'll never come to your rescue. You'll be left to suffer for their crimes, is that what you really want“No matter what you ask me, the truth remains that I did everything on my own. I don't know what else you're talking about“Seems you want to be as stubborn as a bull, huh? Let's see how long you'll lastThe next thing I knew, I was soaked in a pool containing Wolfs bane. My ears and eyes hurt like hell. I could barely breathe, and I felt like I was going to die any moment from then.“Please release me. Have mercy on me. I don't want to die!” I screamed out in pain while they watched me suffocate“No one wants you dead. But it seems you don't lik
***Alpha Drake's POV***I waited patiently in my office for Amanda. I can't wait to confront her about what she did. It was at this moment it dawned on me that her question the last time was quite tricky. Now I see where she was coming from. My secretary rushed into my office. “Alpha, Miss Amanda is here for you, do you want to see her now?”“Yes, please. Send her in.”My secretary walked out of the office immediately. It didn't take up to 5 seconds before Amanda stormed in, cat walking like she usually does, with a smile on her face. With everything, I just found out, I have a strong urge to wipe off the smile from her face and replace it with a slap.“Alpha Drake, I'm so happy you personally called to see me. This must be my lucky day.”I folded my hands into a fist, while trying to control my temper. I have to play it cool at first, there's no need to get all worked up because of her. “Yes, I asked to see you. Amanda, how long have we known each other?”She stared at me with a
***Keira's POV***“What are you going here? I asked, as so bad, I opened the door. I was still trying to pretend not to care, but then his smile immediately melted my heart that instant. The fact that he was actually innocent in all of this made me melt like ice.“No, no, no, Kendra. You can't fall for him like this,” I cautioned my wolf in my thoughts. “But I want you to fall for me.”I gasped in shock the moment he replied to what I said to my wolf. “Keira, you actually do have a wolf. I'm so happy. Now my wolf can relate to Kendra more. She refused us last night, just like you refused me.”I swallowed hard at his statement. I walked away from the door, and he quickly came in and shut the door. “You should place the tray on the table and leave,” I said with my back against him. I can't face him while rejecting him. “Why don't you look at me and tell me you want me to leave, truly?”Why is he trying to tempt me into saying things I don't want to in front of me? “Keira, I know y
***Drake's POV***Seeing her smile with tears trickling down her face only made me feel terribly guilty. I could clearly see the pain in her eyes. “Do I look like I'm okay to you?”She asked while looking at the three of us with a tear-filled gaze. “You know what, I don't ever want to see your faces in front of me ever again!”With that, she stormed out of the room, leaving us in a total speechless state.”“Brother, what do you think we should do now? She clearly hates us, and I don't think she'll give us another chance to explain things.”“At this point, I think we have to do it differently and not as a team.”“What do you mean, brother?” Ethan asked. “I think the only reason why she doesn't want to listen to us is because she detests all three of us telling her the same thing. I think we'll make progress if each of us approach her differently without dragging anyone into this.”“If that's the case, then I can as well kiss my mate goodbye.”“What do you mean?” I asked Ethan who a
***Keira's POV***“You know what. I don't ever want to see you in front of me ever again!”“Keira, that was all our fault, but that is where it all ended.”“What do you mean?” I asked Ethan who spoke up. “When we noticed you were banished Without our authorization, we went into the woods searching for you.”What does he mean I was banished without his authorization? “We couldn't find you, no matter how badly we searched the woods.”“Of course you can't find me because I was abducted by Arthur!”“Yes. And we found out this happened because Amanda and Elena both joined hands to set you up.”I shook my head. “That's not true. Amanda would never do such a thing to me. I'm sure you're just telling me this to get me to shift the blame from you.”“Keira, please calm down. I know we've wronged you terribly; hence there's nothing we would say now that would change your mind. However, you need to know the whole truth and why we couldn't save you,” Drake explained. “Why don't you show her th
***Keira's POV***As I entertained a conversation with the guests who wanted to know more about me, I couldn't help but take notice of Damson and Ethan, who hovered behind me like bodyguards. What's their problem? I don't see Drake with them. He probably must be having a private conversation with my dad, since dad talked about wanting to speak with him before now. I couldn't help but become curious about what they were talking about. It can't be that their conversation is about me. At this point, I don't care if my cover is blown, the ones to suffer for the backlash isn't me but them. For this reason, I didn't bother to worry about anything. After entertaining all the guests who wanted a conversation with me, I took a deep breath and turned around. They must not have been expecting it, judging from the way they both jolted backwards, startled. “Well, gentlemen, do you also wish to have a conversation with me?” I asked with my hands on my waist.“Yes, we,” they both took quick glan
**Alpha Drake's POV**“My goodness! Brother, did you see what happened just now? Keira actually walked away, pretending not to know us.” Ethan said. “It is to be expected, didn't you think of that?”“I did. But did you see how she was laughing and smiling with that guy?”“You mean, Reynold's beta?”“Isn't he too young to be the Alpha's Beta?” Damson asked. “I don't think he's too young, if that's what you're asking.” The old beta died a long time ago and his son, Dark, replaced him about 8 years ago. So we could say he became beta the moment he turned 18,” I explained to my brothers. “So why was he so close to Keira? It's barely a year since Keira came to the pack. Why is he all over her?”“Keep it down, Ethan. I know you're eager to find everything, but you must understand that our mission is not the beta, but our mate never forgets that.”“I know. But with her present reaction, isn't it obvious that she wants nothing to do with us?”I turned my gaze towards Ethan.“So what do yo
***Keira's POV**When I said the words, a feeling of sadness watched over me. I wouldn't be thinking about the part right now if those three musketeers aren't probably waiting for my return at the dinner table. “Miss Keira, why do you look so sad after saying those words?”“Dark, there are certain things you don't know about me.”“Of course, I don't know you that well. I only know the things you want me to see, you know. And if you'll let me, I wish to know you more, so I can actually understand you.”“You think you can understand me if I decided to tell you?”“But of course. I know you have a sad backstory. You don't need to say. Those times your mom… I'm sorry to bring her up.”“No, it's fine, you can continue with what you're saying.”“Alright. What I'm trying to say is that, those times when your mom abandoned you, it must have been hard to survive on your own. Being a female in the outside world without the protection of a pack must have been very Terrible.”“Yea, you're right.
***Keira's POV***“Well, well, well. Who do we have here if not the celebrant.”Here she goes again. It was better to leave rather than stay here to listen to her banter. Just as I walked past her and headed for the door, she cleared her throat. “You must have thought you've achieved something great since our dad decided to throw you a party. “Not today, Ramona, I'm not in the mood.”“Not in the mood? I think you'll be interested in what I'm about to say to you.”I shut my eyes at this moment. There's no way of getting rid of Ramona once she starts her tantrums. “What is so important that you wish to talk about?” I asked, turning around to face her with my hands folded on my chest.“Oh come on. Don't make it seem like you're actually the one trying to do me a favor by wanting to listen to what I have to say. Matter of fact, I'll be the one doing you a favor with what I'm about to say to you.”“Well, since that's the case, I would really like to hear what you have to say.”“Your dr
***Keira's POV***This was indeed the most beautiful day in my entire existence. I thought I was going to mess things up. I feared I would be looked at with scorn. Even though I might get stoned for being wolf-less once, and associating with them.What was I thinking? Thinking they could do that to me at my party is as good as making myself believe that my dad isn't capable of protecting me. Even though they had such bitterness in their hearts, they wouldn't be able to show it because the Alpha will surely not let them bully me or do anything to hurt me. When I finally got down the stairs, my dad was the first to stretch his hands towards me. I quickly took his hands and he led me down towards the guests. He introduced me to all his friends and business partners. I was over the moon at this moment. I never thought that this would be possible. “Alpha Reynold, indeed you have beautiful daughters I must say. Your eldest daughter is such a beauty. I can't count how many men present gu
**Alpha Drake's POV***Ever since we left the Blue Crystal pack, I've been having the thought that there's something missing which I did not get to see while I was at the pack. No matter how hard I think about it, I just can't wrap my head around what it is, to be honest. I just have the feeling that there's something I'm missing. To make things worse, my brothers also felt the same way. Which was why we all agreed that we must attend the party of Alpha Reynolds's daughter and then use the opportunity to find out what it is we actually missed. When they finally arrived, I was surprised that Damson and Ethan were the first to call me and inform me about the invitation to the Blue crystal pack. We all had the same feeling that there's something we were missing. While on our way to the pack, I couldn't help but wonder what it was. I'll find out what time it is. The last time I went there, I was shocked to see one of my socks members who was banished there. I felt guilty, even thoug