ANNE'S POVI woke up brimming with excitement, I had not been able to sleep all night and had tossed and turned, hoping for dawn to break.Immediately it was morning, I springed up from my bed and rushed to take my bath before picking out one of the corporate wears I owned to put on.It was a white shirt with short ruffled sleeves with a black ribbon around the v neckline of it.I paired it with a black skirt that reached to just above my knees and wedge heels.The wedge heels were the gift Cam had given to me as a gift to celebrate me starting to work.Packing my hair up into a bun, I held the loose strands in place with pins and clapped in satisfaction at my image reflected in the mirror.I skipped down the stairs excitedly and headed for the kitchen to grab myself a quick breakfast."Lydia Good morning." My voice rang out cheerily in the kitchen startling Lydia."Oh Anne you're up too." Lydia answered.Her addition of 'too' had me confused."Has someone else come down before me? I
ANNE'S POVEveryone in the office turned to stare at me curiously, mumbling to themselves."She has no previous experience and will be needing everyone's help. Please teach her the basic things she needs to know Valerie." She said turning to a woman on my right that was seated very close to the window.The girl gave a soft nod in reply, smiling sweetly."You can use that desk." Ashley turned to say to me, pointing at an empty desk beside the girl she had called Valerie."Thank you, I promise to do well." I said seriously but Ashley just grunted in reply, turning to walk towards her office.When she was gone, I wringed my hands nervously before heading to my seat with the employees still staring at me.I sat at my desk, looking around anxiously, not having the slightest idea what to do next."Hi Val, I'm Anne." I had shifted my swiveling chair backwards so I could properly face her and talk to her.There were partitions in the middle of each desk so this was the only way I could see wh
ANNE'S POVA wave of panic washed over me and I began to search through the stack of papers all over again while Flora scuttled off to ask around if anyone had taken it or somehow had an idea who could have taken it.I searched for minutes to no avail and Floral came back few minutes later too with a dejected look on her face."No one has seen it too?" I asked and she nodded in affirmation."What am I going to do? The manuscript is due for submission tomorrow morning and I can't possibly ask the writer to come up with another one."She lamented, her brows furrowed with frustration."Flora, I am so sorry. I shouldn't have left it unattended to." I apologised, my guilt written all over my face."It is not your fault, I was the one who convinced you to go with me even when you were not willing." She replied."So what are we going to do? Is there any other solution? " I asked hoping there was another way to fix this problem I had unintentionally caused.Flora nodded her head then froze, st
ANNE'S POVThere were other files that had been shredded so it made the work very tedious for me but I couldn't give up.Flora was counting on me to help her fix it just like I said I would.I pieced strips after strips together but there seemed to be no end in sight.After few hours of working on it, the storage room door opened and Flora walked in."I came to check up on you?" She said."I hope our manager didn't ask about me." I asked worriedly.I had been holed up in this room for hours now and I was worried she had noticed I was gone.It would be a pain if I lost my job the same day I started and I didn't want to have to rely on Cameron again to keep my job."She did notice you weren't in the office but I told her I sent you out on an errand. Are you almost done." She asked, bending to look at the parts I had been able to put together to see if I was putting them back correctly and she sighed in relief when she saw it was being taped correctly."Its time to clock off work." She a
NICOLE'S POVOnce we were done having dinner, I followed after Anne to her room.Although she had been quite playful during dinner, I couldn't help but notice that something was off about her.She seemed down despite the boisterous energy she showed."Hey girl." I called out when I walked into her room.She had a laptop on her laps and was typing out something.Her concentration was completely on what she was doing and she didn't seem to notice me."Anne." I called out again."Oh sorry, I didn't know you were standing there." She replied putting aside the laptop."What's that?" I asked curiously, pointing at some sort of book that seemed to have been ripped and then taped back together beside her."Oh this, it's nothing." She said, picking it up and hiding it behind her back."If it were nothing, you would not be hiding it."I said and went behind her then snatched the book from her hands.As I flipped through it, I realised it was some sort of unpublished book.It didn't seem like som
ANNE'S POVThe next day, I woke up and prepared for work before heading to Nic's room.When I got there, she was still asleep but opened her eyes on seeing me."You're leaving for work already" She asked drowsily while yawning."Yes thank you so much for helping me out." I said, picking up the manuscript from her table."You're welcome. Have a nice day at work." She shouted behind me as I rushed out of her room.I headed downstairs and grabbed a sandwich from the kitchen that Lydia had made for me and went to work.When I got to the office, Flora was already around."Anne were you able to finish it." She said, hurrying over to me.Opening my bag, I brought out the finished copy of the manuscript and handed it to her."Oh my goodness, thank you so much. You're a lifesaver." She said, wrapping her hands around me in a bear hug.I smiled warmly at her excitement before drawing apart from her."It's what I was supposed to do. Isn't the meeting starting soon?" I asked and she nodded affirm
I was already seated inside the plush and luxurious private room of Oakwood restaurant with a few of the employees from our office, waiting for the others to arrive.We were supposed to all leave work together but some still had works to cover before they left.My attendance at the company dinner was not willingly, I had to because Miss Ashley made it compulsory for everyone to attend.It angered me that we had to welcome that brat who had wormed her way into our office against our will but there was nothing I could do about it.I could not go against the company's order."Valerie did you also notice how the president seems to be extra fond of Anne, do you think she might be his rumored mistress?" The office chatterbox Cynthia said as she scooted over to where I was seated so the others would not hear what she was whispering to me."I don't know but what I do know is she does not deserve to be working with us, she's completely unqualified." I spat out angrily, trying to keep a calm ex
CARSON'S POVI walked up to my room after a grueling training sessions with our warriors, I was working them even harder in preparation for the party the Alpha of Crescent pack was throwing for his daughter, where we had agreed to capture the Alpha of Blackmoon Pack.We could not estimate the number of warriors he would come with so we had to prepare well and train hard in advance.Lucas had given us a number but could not say if he would have other hidden guards with him so I had gathered a few of our core warriors and let them go through rigorous trainings for the operation that would be happening soon.Because of how serious I had been in training the warriors and making sure that everyone was strictly in line with the plan, I had not seen Anne for a few days.When I got to my room, I peeled off my clothes that were sticky with sweat and went into the bathroom to take a shower.The cool water cascading down my body was gratifying and it helped loosen my tense nerves that had been a
CAMERON’S POVI shot out my hand just in time to catch Cadel’s arm as he lunged toward Dexter, his expression a storm of fury. I knew my brother was itching to confront the arrogant wolf about that infuriating wink—a gesture that felt both flirtatious and downright threatening. We might possess the strength of titans, but we were still outsiders in this pack. Guests who the true Alpha of Black Moon had handed an ultimatum. They didn’t need us now; if anything, our goodwill had come back to haunt us.“Let it go, bro,” I urged, pulling him back as we watched Dexter revel in his victory, the embodiment of arrogance. I could almost feel Anna’s horror radiating from the balcony as he stomped on Marcus’s blood, a grotesque display of dominance.“We have to keep an eye on that bastard,” Cadel muttered through clenched teeth. “I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s in league with the Brothers of Vengeance.”“Yeah, but we need to get the hell out of this godforsaken place,” I countered, trying to red
Cadel’s povThe sun hung low in the sky, casting long shadows across the training grounds as the pack gathered for the duel. The atmosphere was tense, a palpable mix of anticipation and anxiety. Whispers echoed among the pack members, speculation swirling about the candidates for the Alpha position and what this duel might reveal about the pack's future.I stood beside Carson and Cameron, watching the scene unfold before us, the weight of the tragedy of previous days pressing heavily on our shoulders. “We need to stay vigilant,” I murmured, scanning the faces in the crowd. “If the Brothers of Vengeance intend on following through with their plans, they will likely have spies around, watching us closely.”“Agreed,” Carson replied, his jaw set in determination. “We must keep our eyes peeled.” Soon, the competitors entered the arena, and a hush fell over the crowd. Dexter strode in confidently, his posture radiating arrogance and experience. The other candidate, an elder named Marcus
Anna’s PovI was a hundred percent certain that the writing in the leather-bound notebook did not belong to Bryan. After all, we had been mates before Cecilia brought the chaos. I could almost swear that the handwriting was hers. But what use would that information be now that she was gone? I knew I couldn't take back my earlier statement.“It doesn’t belong to Bryan?” Cadel furrowed his brows, confusion etching his features. “We found it among his belongings.”“Think carefully, love,” Cameron said gently, approaching me and placing his hands on my shoulders. “Are you absolutely sure the writing isn’t his?”“I swear on my life,” I replied, resolute in my claim, which earned an amused chuckle from Carson.“There’s no need to swear on your life, darling. Let’s first see what we can find regarding the contacts in the book before we worry about who it originally belonged to.” Carson gently took the notebook from my hand and returned it to the table.Just then, Nicole knocked and slipped i
104-CARSON’S POVThe council was summoned, and the elders gathered, their faces etched with annoyance at being pulled from their slumber. Some appeared barely interested in what my brothers and I had to convey, while others looked outright skeptical. Bryan’s recent feral episode had cast a shadow on his reputation in their eyes. Yet, the harsh truth had to be revealed.“Your Alpha is dead,” Cadel’s voice sliced through the murmurs, ringing out like a clarion call before the elders could even settle into their seats. His proclamation was met with a crushing silence, a stillness that hung in the air like a prelude to an impending storm. The weight of unanswered questions enveloped us, and I could feel the accusatory glares from the older wolves directed toward us.“What do you mean by dead?” one elder roared, rising angrily to his feet. “He was just alive a few hours ago! He was practically in the arms of your mate! You and your brothers took him to his room, and now you tell us he’s d
Cameron’s POVAs Cadel rushed from Bryan’s room, he collided with Carson and Lucas, who were hurrying to find the source of the disturbance.“What’s going on,?, You look like you’ve seen a ghost,” Carson attempted a joke, hoping to lighten the atmosphere taut with dread. But Cadel remained silent, his face pallor and grave as he clutched the bloody death threat he'd snatched from the feathered arrow. His hand quivered slightly, the horrific image of Bryan’s lifeless body replaying mercilessly in his mind.“Cadel?” Lucas stepped closer; concern etched deeply across his brow. “What’s wrong with Bryan?”“He’s dead,” Cadel replied, the words flat and devoid of emotion, his eyes distant.“What do you mean dead? He should be sleeping!” The disbelief in Lucas’s voice echoed in the hallway as he moved around Cadel, urgency etched on his face. Carson followed closely behind, the tension thickening the air around us. Moments later, they emerged from the room, their expressions mirroring Cadel'
- CADEL’S POVI despise disloyalty. I can’t stand insubordination. Traitors are a scourge in my eyes. Yet nothing weighs heavier on my heart than witnessing the sadness of my mate. I hate it when tears flow down her cheek. Every challenge to my authority enrages me, but the sight of Anna in pain cuts deeper than anything else. I was resolute in my decision to end Bryan’s life for daring to touch her, to punish him for his unforgivable actions. However, her tears and desperate pleas doused the flames of my thirst for revenge. Anna's compassion continues to astound me, reminding me of the power of love and the strength it takes to choose empathy over anger.My brothers and I found ourselves on the first floor of the packhouse, watching Bryan pour his heart out in Anna’s embrace. A flicker of jealousy stirred within me, but I quickly reminded myself that he was utterly broken and in need of the comfort only Anna could provide—a solace that none of us could offer.“So, what’s the plan now
Carson’s povAnna's scream sliced through the stillness of the house, piercing my heart like a needle dipped in ice. Every instinct I possessed surged to the forefront, igniting a fire in my veins—a primal need to protect her. I didn’t hesitate; without a second thought, I raced up the stairs, my feet pounding against the wooden steps that echoed my urgency.“Carson! Wait!” I heard Lucas shout behind me, his voice overshadowed by the roar of adrenaline in my ears. But I didn’t slow down. Anna was in danger, and that was all that mattered.The sound of matching footsteps followed close behind, and my brothers, Cameron and Cadel, joined my frantic rush despite their injuries. Together, we burst through the door to Bryan’s room, the darkness inside wrapping around us like a suffocating shroud.My eyes immediately locked onto the horrifying scene by the window. There she was—Anna, pinned to the ground like a rag doll, struggling against Bryan's massive wolf. The sight twisted my gut in a
ANNA’S POVThe silver illumination of the moon broke through the canopy of trees as we made our way backto the pack, casting a silvery ray across our tired faces. I couldn't shake away the adrenaline stillcoursing through my veins, the battle still fresh in my mind. As we arrived at the pack house, anarray of worried faces and a tinge of relief greeted us. They looked us over, their eyes scanningfor injuries and becoming wider when they found the gunshot wound on Cameron. Theirexpressions were a tapestry of concern.“Is everyone alright?” Ash, one of our trusted warriors, stepped forward, his eyes locking ontoCadel, and Cameron, who Nicole and Lucas were helping.“More or less,” Cameron grunted, his voice gruff but steady.and Cadel lowered themselves onto a nearby couch.“We’ll live.” Slowly and painfully, heI felt a smile tug at my lips despite the grim happenings of the previous night. There wasstrength in us, a resilience that bound our pack together. The bond of family w
Anna's POV:Inside the Alpha quarters, in the confines of the large living room, only three of us remained: Nicole, Lucas, and me. We hoped those who went after Cecilia's killer would return any moment, having faced little challenge in capturing him. But we were wrong. A primal roar shattered the silence around us twice. Nicole stood up abruptly. “That must be Bryan.”I joined her. “He's calling for his pack.”“What could have possibly gone wrong?” Lucas asked as he rose too."Let's go after them!" I declared.Lucas nodded, and we left the house, heading towards the forest. As we went after Bryan and the others, more pack members joined us, all responding to the Alpha's call. As we reached the edge of the forest, the scene before us made my blood run cold. Bodies lay strewn across the ground, the metallic scent of blood mixing with the earthy smell of the forest. The moon cast an eerie light over the carnage, illuminating the torn remains and the still forms of bodies.Nicole gaspe