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54 Severance
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2024-10-29 19:42:56
Karima Sa'ad UsmanI had to rest yesterday, so I did not update. Henceforth, I won't update on Wednesdays and Sundays. I do not want to give excuses or say the reason, but It has been pretty hard on my left side. I hope you all bear with me. Thank you for the support and love.❤️🤗
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Underwater 55 At The Hospital.
After breakfast, Ethan and Meadow got ready to visit the hospital. Victoria joined them, and they left in a van. Ethan hoped he would soon ride with his wife in a car with him behind the steering wheel. He knew that option was open to him even though his legs weren't working, but he would prefer to drive a car where he could use his legs. The van would have to do for now.Victoria sat quietly in the van with Meadow. There was nothing to be happy about; their pack had been taken over by a packless Alpha, and it was a matter of time before they found out what the new owners had in store for them. She was with Meadow to offer moral support because she knew her friend would need it. The change would affect Meadow most because of her condition, and Victoria feared the situation might overcome her friend.Meadow had not shared her progress with Victoria, and she wasn't planning to do so for now, so the sign language will have to do. It wasn't that Meadow did not trust Victoria, but the
Underwater 56 Cynthia's Orders
Levi and Joseph arrived at the mansion and saw a multitude of warriors, some in wolf form and others in human form. They looked aggressive. Levi was surprised, but Joseph wasn't. Joseph alighted the car at the gate along with Levi and walked into the compound.There were growls and snarls, and as the two of them approached, they realised that the intruders had rounded up all the workers in the house outside on their knees with silver bracelets. It was clear that they wouldn't be taking chances. Even the warriors Ethan returned with were also on their knees.Surrendering was the five warriors' best option because there was no way they could take the multitude that Cynthia came with. Some of which were their old colleagues. Cynthia watched Joseph and Levi approach, and her wolf Medley was a bit intimidated, but she masked it."And so you grace us with your presence, Alpha. I thought the cripple would be joining you," she said, referring to Ethan, and Joseph growled at her but then c
Underwater 57 A Sacrifice Farewell.
Levi remained on his knees on the ground. Everything Joseph said to him replayed in his mind, and he was angry. "You better follow your Luna, Levi," Ethan said to him, disgusted by him, and Levi looked at both Ethan and Joseph."I carried you two when you were born. I raised you two with Cain and was there to fill that void when he was no more. I protected the three of you and never let you miss the absence of a father, and Amber missed the absence of her mate. I took care of everything Cain left you and handed it over when the time came. Never did I ask for payment. I did it all out of love. I did it because Cain was the brother I never had. I gave up on my life to fill his shoes, and this is how you repay me.Had Cynthia offered any of your friends the Alpha position, would you have thought so low of them? Had she offered either of you the position, would you have thought so lowly of each other? This Alpha, whoever he may be, understands how you think, so he picked the easy target
Underwater 58 Name Your Price
"Luna Meadow, may I speak with you for a moment, please," Doctor Rosenberg said to Meadow in Amber's hospital room, sitting beside Victoria and watching over the Luna, and she nodded."Yes, you can," she linked him, knowing it would be okay for him to know of her progress since he had proven his loyalty to the McClouds.Dr Rosenberg was so surprised that it seemed his eyes were going to pop out of their sockets. He knew then that Camila had made some progress with their young Luna."It's still a secret no one knows, but I know I can trust you," She linked him, and the doctor composed himself immediately."I will like you to view some documents in my office, Luna. I am sure you can write whatever you want to tell me. Unfortunately, what I need to show you is highly confidential, so your friend would not be permitted," He said quickly. Victoria smiled at Meadow and the doctor to let them know it was okay."I will watch over Luna. You can go do Luna stuff," Victoria said jovially to Meado
Underwater 59 What She Saw And Why
"May I speak freely, Alpha," She requested Ethan's permission, and he nodded."I will not take offence. Yes, you may," Ethan replied assuringly, and she swallowed, took a deep breath and exhaled before she could continue."There are certain things money can't buy, Alpha, and love and companionship are some of those things. You can pay people to stay with you, but they will never be companions like people that choose to be with you. I have been silent for many years now; not because I wanted to but because I was in a fight I could not win. I am a nobody; I am sure you know that by now, so I could be easily trampled on. Levi was all I had. I loved him with all my heart. There was nothing he would ask of me that I wouldn't have done for him. My love ran that deep.He was supposed to be my happy ending, but then Alpha Cain died, and he started spending time with his grieving widow and her sons. People warned me that she would entice him with money and power. She had it all to give, bu
Underwater 60 Sounds Like A Plan
Agnes was shocked by the decisions the brothers made. She wasn't expecting that they would decide that quickly; she also wasn't expecting Levi would come clean. She looked at Levi with tears, and her mouth quivered."I loved you with all my heart, and you know it. To leave me for a woman that treated you like shit and made you compete with a dead man is wrong and cruel, Levi. She will never love you like I will. She will never give you what you want. You want a home, but Amber will never give you that. She has nothing to offer because she gave it all to Cain," she said, tears streaming down her face.Levi looked at Amber, where she lay peacefully on the hospital bed, then at Agnes."Amber gave me everything and much more, Agnes. I was never competing with Cain where she was concerned. I have a family and two wonderful men I am proud to say I helped raise. I might not be their biological father, and they might not bear my last name, but they are still my sons, regardless. You know what
Underwater 61 At The Mansion
Levi was reluctant to go to Amber's office and report to the new luna of Whitewood, but he knew he needed to divert Cynthia's attention from their plans. He would rather be in the hospital with Amber. Unfortunately for him, they had a plan, and he needed to follow through.Getting to Amber's office, Levi knocked on the door, and Cynthia's voice came through, permitting him to enter the office. Levi opened the door and found the so-called Luna sitting on the couch in the office. Cynthia looked at him and smiled."Alpha Levi, welcome," she said, pointing at the visitor's chair in front of the desk. "Turn it around and face me, Alpha," She ordered, unwilling to sit behind the desk.Levi did as she requested and looked at her, awaiting his orders."Congratulations," She said, and he could not smile. There was nothing to be grateful for; even if she couldn't see it, he knew it."By now, you are done with the McClouds. See how quickly they turned on you. So much for putting family first. T
Underwater 62 Building A Bridge
Two weeks have passed since Cynthia took over the mansion. Amber's health had deteriorated faster than predicted, and the brothers were yet to make headway. Their friends and workers were still locked up, and Cynthia was unwilling to negotiate their release. It was a bad situation, but they kept pushing through. Joseph finally got through to Alpha Malcolm after so many attempts. The man answered the phone as if it was an expected call. "Joseph, I am very happy to hear from you," Alpha Malcolm said, and Joseph knew things were terrible for the man because he had just broken a person's English rule by using the word 'very' in his sentence. "You mean delighted," Joseph corrected, and the man paused. "That obvious?" He asked, and Joseph laughed. "Yes, it is that obvious, and I believe mine is too. I am the one calling you after all," Joseph said, and Malcolm laughed. "How have you been managing?" Joseph asked him, and Malcom sighed. "Well, things are okay here, but it seems the an
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Underwater 96 Life Goes On
Three weeks later. Ethan stood at the altar, waiting for his bride to come. He was nervous. Even though the wedding was taking place in the private park by the lake with a gentle breeze blowing, he had beads of sweat on his forehead. He looked at where his mother and stepfather sat, and Levi smiled at him, letting him know he would be all right. Ethan stood with Keith and Malcolm behind him. Sebastien and Ashley's wedding was ongoing at the River pack, so they couldn't make it. They had all decided to wed on the same day to make it memorable. Everything went quiet, and the sound faded the moment Ethan caught Meadows's scent as she walked down the aisle. Blake held his daughter and led her through. Unlike the first time, she had a broad smile, and her heart was eager to get to the altar. Ethan looked at her, and he had never seen anything as beautiful as his mate. She was radiant and walked down with her eyes fixed on him. They had both come a long way, and this was the reward. B
Underwater 95 The Battle
It took two hours for Sebastien and the army to arrive. The moment they arrived, everyone heard the fight on the grounds. Amber, Elaine and Leah prepared to run for cover once the door opened, while the rest prepared to shift and fight. Their eyes were trained at the door. They knew someone would open it. It would either be an enemy or a friend, but the door was bound to open to ensure they were still in the room and not the cause of the battle that had started. Someone finally turned the lock. The person opened the door, and to their surprise, it was Cynthia and Sean. They looked like they planned on running away together. "Follow me," Amber told them, no questions asked. She was going to lead them through the secret escape. They were not going to hide in the mansion. They were going to hide in the woods. Sean and Cynthia could run away from there. Ethan looked at his ex, and he nodded with approval. With those two acts, she had redeemed herself; he hoped she had changed for t
Underwater 94 A Change Of Heart
Ethan got up and hugged Meadow immediately. She rested her head on his chest and wept. She felt free for the first time in a long time. Ethan cupped her face in his arms and kissed her fiercely. Then broke the kiss and stared at her. "Say my name," he said, and everyone started laughing. They weren't bothered because their plan had worked, and Linus had underestimated them. "Ethan", Meadow said, and it sounded like music to his ears. Brian, Adam, Victoria, and Leah were shocked that Ethan's legs were all right, but they did not fuss about it. The truth is they had all prepared for this day. They were waiting for the Alpha so they could end the charade. It had finally happened. Ethan did not expect that he would hear his wife finally speak for the first time. Her voice was even better than her voice in the mind link. It was like music to his ears, and he looked forward to hearing her call his name when they made love. "What did Sebastian say?" Ethan asked Keith. "They are on
Underwater 93 What Really Happened
Joseph stood up immediately, not wanting Ethan to blow his cover, and went to help Meadow. Amber was in shock, likewise Elaine and Victoria. Ethan was frozen in his chair. He did not want his uncle to know he could walk. He was grateful to Joseph. Meadow's hands began to shake while she screamed and pointed at Linus. Her eyes were purple, and Ethan knew Nightshade was in charge. Ethan looked at his uncle, and the man had a smug look on his. It was clear he expected it. He was calm, almost laughing. They all knew something was not right. "And she can speak," Linus said, and Ethan yelled at him. "Shut the fuck up! Don't you have compassion!" Ethan said, getting pissed off. Echo was trying to surface. "I would watch my tongue if I were you, little nephew. I have this place surrounded by my army," he said, and everyone froze, even Nightshade. "It was you! All along?" Levi said, connecting the dots, and Linus began to laugh. Levi thought of all that had happened to them since Cain
Underwater 92 Cynthia's Plight
Cynthia sat in front of the mirror in her room. She had heard of the arrival of the guest, but she wasn't interested in seeing him. She was too broken and numb to want to know what was happening. She was also tired of everything. She wasn't lying when she told Sebastien she wanted out. She had not fulfilled her Luna dreams in all the years she had been chasing it. She missed out on a lot. Seeing Ethan with Meadow made her realise how she had fucked her life up, and then hearing Sebastien had paired up with Ashley was the last straw. It wasn't that she was unlucky; she was the one that made herself unlucky. She sat in front of the vanity mirror and could no longer recognise herself again. Her mother always told her she would make a beautiful Luna. Her bloody Omega mother could not make the cut. She believed her Delta wolf's weakness was because her mother was an Omega. Why did her father mate with her? She was angry at the world. She had the urge to run away, but Sebastien's wor
Underwater 91 Welcome Uncle
Levi felt rage rising in him seeing Linus. He remembered everything the bastard put him through and did not feel it was right to welcome him into their home, especially when they were in a bad situation, but it wasn't up to him. It was up to Ethan. "This isn't the time for this nonsense, Linus. You see that the pack has been overrun?" Levi asked him calmly, and Linus walked into the mansion. "I have nothing to discuss with you or Amber. I heard she found a donor. The bitch was always lucky like that." He said, and Levi punched him in the face. Linus did not see it coming, or he would have dodged. His nose cracked, and there was blood in his mouth and nose. He did not flinch from pain. He just looked at Levi and smiled with his bloody teeth. "As violent as I remembered. I wonder if that was how you buried the knife in my cousin," Linus said, and Levi was mad. "We both know that is not true," Levi said, and just then, Joseph and Victoria came towards them. Although it had been lon
Underwater 90 Call Your Alpha
One week later, Cynthia realised that the staff in the house were gone. She wondered where they had all gone. She needed help with certain things and could not get anyone to do the chores. So she got mad and ordered everyone in the house to meet her outside. So that they do not ignore her as always, she asked Beta Sean to make sure they all came outside. She stood outside, waiting for the residents to assemble. Everyone was mad about being called from their room, but they controlled their temper. There was no need to fight now when they were yet to meet the culprit. Still, it was slowly getting to the point where Ethan and joseph wanted to damn everything and just finish off Cynthia and their goons and then wait for the next attack. It would give them an immediate solution, but it wouldn't last because the bastard could still strike from the shadows. Meadow suffered from morning sickness, and Ethan did not want her to go out, but Sean said that Luna insisted that everyone must c
Underwater 89 A Whore's Greed
Kate stared at the two alphas. She was afraid and knew her life was forfeit. She hoped they were kind enough to lock her up or she was finished. "I worked in a tavern in Primewood." She started, and they listened. "I was a lady of the night," she confessed, and Levi figured that she had to lack values to stoop so low. Not all of them were like that. Some of them had solid reasons for going into prostitution due to situations that were beyond them but looking at Kate, he figured greed was her motivation. She was just a less privileged version of Cynthia. "I wasn't making much, and I was planning to relocate to Whitewood where there was money, but Luna Amber had banned prostitution in all her territories, so the prospect of getting a job wasn't possible. Also, moving to Whitewood was challenging. We had to fill out forms and apply for residency to stay, in which the Luna or Alpha would determine whether we made the cut or not. That also made my chances slim. Whitewood was and stil
Underwater 88 Start Talking
On their way home, Levi thought of the many things he would do to Kate. He had a lot in store for her and planned to drill her to the last bit. He was going to ask Ethan to join him, but he wanted to give Ethan space to spend time with his wife and celebrate their unborn child. He would settle for Joseph's help because he needed someone present, so he did not go overboard. On the other hand, Ethan was ecstatic about the news of being a father soon; he began to see things differently. Finding and ending this Alpha wasn't about revenge and taking back their pack anymore; it was now about their future. It was about securing their children's future and creating a safe environment for them to grow in. It was about sanity and peace. He did not want his children to experience the chaos he had known since he was twelve. He wanted peace and serenity. They arrived at the Mansion. Ethan and Meadow headed to their wing while Levi headed to his wing. On his way to his room, Cynthia accosted h
