I stared at the files in front of me, trying so hard to focus but it wasn't easy.The more I tried to concentrate, the more my mind drifted to the event that happened hours ago.I shook my head, probing myself to ease out my worries but still, the image plagued my mind."What's wrong with me?" I growled, angrily throwing the files on the ground.I was the Alpha of this powerful pack. I was supposed to take care of it and see it flourish but the more I looked at the paperwork that came with being an alpha, I wanted to lash out and tear it apart.I was not used to sitting in one place and doing nothing. Adrenaline pumped in my veins, making me uncomfortable sitting still.The file opened and I was faced with the details concerning the export of FireZeal, a very rare and important resource that's found only in this pack and it was what has kept my company afloat for generations.It was the Anchor of my family's name.I shouldn't fail them. I shouldn't let revenge and anger cloud my visio
LAURA's:"What the actual hell, Laura"My eyes locked onto Sonia, my mind suddenly rising with a mix of emotions. I feel anger, guilt, and trepidation. But not for Sonia.It was for me. I looked down at my hands, and a tickle of my blood dropped on them. I left myself weakened to the exploit of another man.Maxwell was different and I could see that but how different. His father was one of the council elders and what I knew was that they all wanted to kill me and keep the throne for themselves.To have someone like Sonia and Alex sit on my throne. Someone who the elders knew they could easily control.Unlike me, I was level-headed and barely ever listened to their words.That was what I feared most.Why won't Maxwell be among them? What if he was just playing me, letting my guard now and marking me trust him and then, betraying me afterward?I wanted it not to be true but I couldn't let what happened the last time Alex killed me happen again, but this time Maxwell. I told myself not t
**Laura POV**“You’re six weeks pregnant Luna” the pack’s doctor’s words echoed in my mind over and over again which made me smile as I rubbed my still flat tummy, admiring myself in the mirror.My heart swelled with so much joy, and I was brimming so much excitement, as I thought of the best time to break the news to my husband.“Baby,” I heard him call softly at me, and I jumped slightly in fright because I wasn't expecting him here. He smiled, his eyes flickering with emotions. He dropped off a tray of mouthwatering cookies on the bedside table, before walking towards me. I gulped, his presence always had a special effect on me.As soon as he came over to me, he engulfed me in an embrace and began peppering featherlight kisses down my neck.“How did the meeting with Alpha Xavier go today?” I moaned, closing my eyes as he began kissing my earlobe. I was almost giving in to his insanely sweet kisses, when he pulled away and pushed me to the bed.“It's too early for sex you know?” I s
I held my breath, praying that she would be my saving grace until she finally stepped into full view. Making me gulp.“Sonia!” I screamed hopefully, my hands outstretched towards her feet, I suddenly felt a ray of hope as she had walked in right on time to save me, for she was my best friend. “Please help me talk Alex out of his craziness” I said my voice feeble and brittle “ He's acting strange and I don't know why?”I couldn't move my body, whatever was in that cookie was very potent as it quickly weakened my defenses.I almost sighed out in relief when she turned to look at Alex with an angry look on her face and she said “ Why didn't you gag her? dummy” Sonia ssid spitefully, as I gasped in shock . No, Not her too!.“I didn't because, I wanted to listen to her shout for help, knowing that no one was going to come to her aid” Alex said with a smirk on his face. I clenched my stomach in pains as they both laughed hysterically, they stopped when their gaze met mine.“I would have lov
**Laura POV**My eyes suddenly sprung open and in shock, I slapped my hands across my entire body expecting to feel the excruciating pain from the multiple stabs, but surprisedly I felt nothing.“What is happening?” I whispered to myself, looking around the empty void i was now engulfed in. Even Alex and Sonia were nowhere to be found.“Is anyone there!?” I screamed, but my voice echoed back to me, which made me realize I was truly alone. ‘How did I get here?’ I muttered to myself. From a distance, I could hear a shuffling sound from a distance moving in my direction.And when I spun round, I saw the most beautiful female I have ever laid eyes on.She had long straight dark hair that pooled down to her back, her skin was as smooth as porcelain. Her emerald eyes glimmered in the dark and was a stark contrast to her plump red lips.One thing was quite strange about her though. She was sitting on the moon.“Hi, where am I?” I called softly, looking up at her radiant face. As soon as she c
*Laura POV*“Hey Alpha” I heard someone call me from the crowd. I turned around only to see that it was the Beta’s son.“Hi Maxwell” I smiled. In the past, I was rude to him because of my blinded love for Alex but this time around, I paid more attention.“Wow you know my name?” he uttered in shock, biting his lower lips.“Who doesn't know Beta's son?” I blurted out. “Awww, I didn't know I was popular.” he said, with a shy look creased on his face.“I have to go now,” I said to him. “ Why so fast Laura, where are you going?” he said, reaching out to grab my hand. I halted in my tracks as he walked closer. “ I've got lots of activities to tend to. Remember I'm the pack's new Alpha.” I beamed a smile towards him.“Okay, I was worried about you, with all that has happened, you might need a friend by your side through these trying times.” His words made my heart race with excitement but I wasn't going to let my emotions get in the way of my revenge, and almost immediately, my look changed
**Laura POV**“I don't want a mate, I want to rule my park, myself.”my voice thundered in the room as Sonia gasped rapidly.“I concur with them you know, you've already seen your mate, Alex my cousin is your mate.its unclear to me why you don't like him. Regardless of the mating bond between you two being conspicuous. He loves you and with him by your side, you'll need all the assistance you can get.” Sonia said, cupping my tender cheeks into her hands.“I don’t feel anything for him sonia. I don't feel the mate bond” I lied.“Your change is so sudden and alarming Laura” she scoffed. “ I thought you've always wanted this, why pulling out at the last minute?” she said through gritted teeth.“I can do this myself Sonia, except you no longer have fate in your best friend” I said, tapping her shoulder.“But Laura..” I cut her off abruptly.“But what sonia… You’re no different from the elders, I thought you would help me in convincing them to see reasons with me. But it's obvious whose sid
**Laura's POV**I got to the pack house in not time and immediately started walking towards my room when I stumbled upon Sonia. When I sighted her from afar, she was mumbling incoherent words but that was less of my problem."Hey, Laura where have you been?" She asked the moment our eyes came in contact with each other. Sonia made to hug me but I refuted by swaying my body away from her embrace. "What are you doing here by this time?" I asked folding my hands akimbo, Sonia's eyes almost bopped out of their sockets at my question. I'm sure it came fast and she wasn't expecting it."Is that supposed to be a question directly to me?" She eyed me up and down checking if something was wrong. I'm sure I sound like someone who an exorcism was performed on."Does it sound like an answer?" I made to open the door but Sonia stopped me. I'm currently at my self restraint and would lash out on her. "I hope you realize we are best friends?" "Oh, yeah I do know. Can I go in now?" I asked in my Alp