Graciela’s POVWho are you?” I asked him calmly, my eyes still locked in his as I gazed up at him. He never took his eyes off me, not even for a second, he had this thoughtful look on his face as he gazed at me continuously. I would have sworn that I saw a tinge of worry on his face, but it disappeared almost immediately, only to be replaced with that grumpy angry look of his. I just asked him a question, but he doesn’t make any attempt to answer my question, he doesn’t even care about anything I say, he was hell-bent on starting at me, acting as if he could find answers to some mysterious questions from my face. I was just about to repeat my question, but he beat me to it as he asked me, “When did you start using?”I was so shocked at his question. I don’t even know if I should be surprised or infuriated right now. How dare he ask me such a stupid question when he knows that he is the one that introduced hard drugs to me. It’s all his fault that I couldn’t control my addiction after
Bethany’s POV“Miss Delaney, respond.”“I need you to respond, Miss Delaney.”“You need to talk to me right now or I’m cutting you off immediately. You should know that I don’t work with fucking amateurs. If it wasn’t for your father, I would never have worked with you, I don’t recruit quitters. I don’t have any more time to waste on you, Miss Delaney, this is your last chance. If you don’t respond to me, I’m taking you off the team and you will become my number one enemy, I’ll fucking kill you if you change sides.” “Your father would be so disappointed. How could you get in bed with the enemy, you are a disgrace to your family. Be warned Miss Delaney, you are now on my hit list, I’ll fucking kill you for turning your back on me, if I can’t have you, nobody will. Not even that asshole, Dominic.”I can’t believe that king Ashford is furious because I haven’t been responding to his messages. For crying out loud, I have a life to live, I can’t spend every waking hour taking orders from
Still Bethany’s POV“You can’t tell him, Beth, he would never let you use his computer as bait. You just can't tell him now Beth, at least not yet.” Harriet pleaded emphatically. This girl is definitely sick in the head, I mean, why would she want to repeat the same mistake we made earlier, why would she want me to hide the truth from Dominic after he specifically asked us to keep him in the loop when we start talking to king Ashford, why the hell would she want me to lie to him?We are still seated on my bed, we have read and reread the instructions from King Ashford over and over again. He had been so clear and direct in his instructions he did not mince words at all, he gave a detailed description of everything, instructing me like a child. First, he wants me to go into the woods, he said I would find a box at the foot of the oak tree that is in the northern part of the deep forest. He said the box contains everything I would need for this task, he even made it known to me that he
Dominic’s POVI haven’t heard from my boys since they got taken away by Lorenzo. It’s been more than five hours already. Not one word from Graciela and not a word from my boys either. It’s all her fault. If she hadn’t sneaked off on her own, all this would have been avoided. I know she was just trying to save her mom, but she should have just let me handle it, she should go through with the plans. I know I should have helped her get back her mom, but I knew there was no way that could ever happen. Once that maniac gets his hands on an enemy, he never lets them go. He takes pleasure in killing innocent people, that is why I didn’t bother searching so hard for her mom, I knew we wouldn’t get to her on time. I did try to find her, but I didn’t make it a priority, I knew the odds of finding her alive is next to none. I just wanted her to get Lorenzo to help her because I know that there is absolutely no way in hell that her mom would come back home alive. If Lorenzo had not shown up at th
Still Dominic’s POVI can feel my anger rising, like a fucking volcano threatening to erupt. I keep trying to talk myself off this anger, I keep telling myself that it isn’t what I’m thinking, it simply can’t be. There is no way in hell that Harriet could be a mole, her father would never forgive her for betraying me, I would never forgive her if it turns out to be true. For crying out loud, I trusted her completely, she had learned so much from me over the years, she trained my generals, making them the strongest warriors I’ve ever been opportune to work with. Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought that she would ever betray me. What the hell am I even saying, did she really betray me?“Don’t push me, Harriet. Speak right now before I strangle you to death!” I yelled in anger, making her move back in fear. I could see the fear and uncertainty in her eyes, I could tell that she wants to speak out but for some reason, she seems to be holding back. Carl and Dwayne walked in at
Still Dominic’s POVIt has been established, that Harriet is not a mole, she is just being blackmailed. We need to go over to the Alphas lodge, it’s been so long since I called and had a meeting with the Alphas, especially Alpha Gerald. I’ve missed his words of wisdom, I just hope that he is not truly in danger, I’m hoping and praying that this whole thing turns out to be one big joke. I don’t know what I would do to the moles if I finally find them, I hope I’m patient enough to hold back my anger. I would like to get out some vital information from them before tearing them to shreds. They are getting too bold and it’s getting more difficult to fish them out every fucking day. How the hell did I get so sloppy, why did I let them slip past my watchful eyes, how did it get to this point where they threaten my subjects right under my nose, how the hell did it get so complicated?Now my beta and generals are suggesting that we go over to the Alphas lodge and carry out a thorough investiga
Bethany’s POVHe’s stalling, I can see it in his actions, he is trying so hard to act normal but I can see the nervous look on his face. He is trying to hide something from me, I’m sure he is. From the look on everybody’s faces, I could tell that they all knew what he is doing as well, the only difference is that they have an idea of what he is hiding from me, or should I say they know exactly what he is hiding from me. I thought we have moved past all this, I thought he would never lie to me, but it seems like he is never going to trust me completely. I can’t believe that even after mating with him, he still doesn’t trust me. He had been so furious when he found out that Harriet was asking me to hide things from him. He had threatened to bring down thunder and brimstone on her, but all too suddenly he decided to push the matter aside and focus on our other mission. He had wanted to solve this Harriet’s issue and find out what is truly happening, but now he wants it to wait and he pus
Dominic’s POVShe knows something, she is not acting right. I don’t even know how to explain it, I mean, she didn’t say anything to me or anyone and she is not acting naughty or asking any weird questions. She is so calm and docile, and that is my problem exactly. Bethany is too smart to be deceived so easily, she is never docile, I mean, never. I wonder why she is not asking any questions, I just can’t help thinking about what could be going through her mind right now. She has not argued or refused to carry out my orders, she just accepts anything I say and agree to do everything I say. That is not my Bethany, that cannot be her, She can not turn into a good two shoes overnight, can she?I stayed back in the office with Carl, Dwayne, and my tech expert. He sat by the corner with his laptop in front of him, working on the software for my computers and at the same time, building a security wall around my system that would be impenetrable. The guys and I were here to create a diversion
Still Bethany’s POV“Come on, Beth. Get your pretty ass out of that bathtub. Lorenzo has been gone for almost two weeks and he is becoming more grumpy by the minute. Trust me, you don’t want to keep him away from his women much longer, I would hate to see him turn into a grumpy old man.” Dominic let out jokingly, causing me to chuckle softly. He took a few steps forward and grabbed a towel, holding it out for me. I gladly went into his arms, letting him wrap the towels around my dripping wet body. He moved the towel on my body in a sensuous manner, giving me goosebumps all over my body. It’s been more than one week since we had a heart-to-heart discussion. It was right here in this very room, right before we went to celebrate our victory with the new Lycan king. Although I didn’t mean to question his motives and ask him if we are back together again, but I’m glad that I did because the outcome of that little talk we had was so heartwarming and beautiful. If I had not voiced out my fea
Bethany’s POVI killed my father…Everyone keeps trying to convince me that I had no choice. They believe that I did it out of self-defense. Let’s face the facts, if I had not done it, he would have probably killed me. He would have stabbed me with that blade and he would never have flinched when he did it. But that wasn’t why I killed him, I mean, I could have knocked him out and let the warriors deal with him the same way they dealt with all the other traitors that refused to fall in line. I could see the warriors around, Carl was there, as well as Harriet and Dwayne, I could have elbowed him hard and slipped out of his hold so they can deal with him and have him locked up, I could have let him live if I wanted to,But I didn’t… Nah, I used all the skills I learned from the big city while I was still planning to kill king Dominic. I never had a chance to kill Dom, I wouldn’t have done it even if I had the chance, I love him too much for that. I did attack him severally, but I didn’
Dominic’s POVI passed out a few seconds after Declan’s announcement, I was just too weak to join in the celebration. I was occupied with everything happening around me that I forgot about the wolfsbane that is circulating through my body. I was trying to stand up to my feet and address my people, but I slumped to the floor, and I felt myself drifting into nothingness as I passed out. “Wake up, Dom. We are not going to let you sleep through our victory celebration.”“Wake up, my king, we won. You hear me, we fucking won.”“That’s right my king. The tyrant is down, we killed the bastard.” “We are waiting for your instructions my king, you need to wake up and lead us to greatness. We need you, my king. We need you now more than ever.” I was hearing the cheers and encouragement from my generals, they sound gleeful, too excited if you ask me. I can hear their voices, I really want to be a part of this celebration, it’s all I’ve ever wanted, it’s all I’ve ever dreamed of. I’ve been figh
Dominic’s POV“I asked for a fair fight, Ash. Is this your definition of a fair fight?” I asked sarcastically when king Ashfords generals dragged me out of the dungeon and threw me into the ring that was at the center of the crowd. I don’t know how they managed to do all this in just a short while, but they did it and it looks quite good. There was a large space in the middle for king Ashford and I to fight freely. His warriors stood around the ring, ready to strike me down if the combat is in my favor. But that is not the only reason why I’m being sarcastic with him. I’m being this way because I can see that king Ashford is still scared of me, he is trying so hard to make it difficult for me to defeat him. His body armor is more sophisticated than the ones his warriors are wearing and he is packing a lot of sharp blades on his sides, he isn’t even trying to hide the fact that this combat is rigged in his favor. He smirks at me as I approach his location with my hands handcuffed in fr
Dominic’s POV“Are you fucking insane?How can you challenge him to a duel when you know you cannot kill him no matter what you do. I knew you had a death wish, but you didn’t have to drag us down with you did you?” Lorenzo yelled at me in anger when I got thrown into my cell. “You should be thankful to me for offering myself to be beaten by that bastard. If I didn’t do that, he would have tortured you until you give him exactly what he wants. I know king Ashford, he would have kept to his promise and he would keep cutting out different parts from your body until you finally break and give him the codes, and after he gets what he wants from you, he will kill you, he will fucking kill you.” I responded in the same angry tone that he had used on me. Don’t blame me for being mad at him, I mean, I just did him a huge favor, the least he can do is to appreciate my effort. I just saw my mate kissing my sworn enemy as if her life depended on it. She told me I don’t stand a chance against hi
Bethany’s POVHe is torturing me by withholding my pleasure. I think he likes toying with me and making me beg him for his attention. I’ve begged for it, I practically grovel at his feet and beg like a fucking whore that can’t keep her legs shut. If I didn’t know better, I’ll say that I’m high on some kind of drug, I just couldn’t keep it together, and I can't think straight. All I want is to have his dick buried within my pussy. When he walked in through that door, I thought he had finally come to put me out of my misery by screwing me senseless. But that’s not why he came, Nah, he had his own agenda, he always does.“I missed you, my king. I’ve been waiting patiently for you, just as you instructed,” I let out seductively, walking up to him, putting my arms around his shoulder, and leaning up for a kiss. But he turned away from me, dodging my kiss.“I think you are lying to me, Bethany. You claim you love me, but that is only a lie. I can see it in your eyes, I can tell that you mis
Still Dominic’s POV“Ashf… Ash… Please man, I’m begging you right now, please end this madness. I’ll take my own life, just give me a sword or a knife and I’ll fucking end my life, but pleas to this. You can’t do this I beg you.” I pleaded with him pathetically. This time, I wasn’t kidding around, I really meant it. I would rather die than to sit here like a fucking weakling and watch what is about to happen, or what I think is about to happen at least. I can never let this happen, it would ruin me and Bethany would never forgive me for this.“No, my friend. I won’t kill you yet, and I certainly won’t let you take your own life. It would only make you a martyr and that would give more people the motivation to go against me. On the other hand, it would give me great joy to break you and show everyone that you are a pansy and a coward. You are wimp Dom, and soon enough, everyone is going to see you for who you really are. A fraud.” He responded smugly, fixing his eyes on Bethany, ogli
Still Dominic’s POV“You are scared, aren’t you?You don’t want your warriors to see how weak you are. Let’s settle this on the battlefield as the ancient kings did. I’m fucking sick and tired of watching you hide behind your potions and black magic. You can never defeat me in combat, you are so fucking weak and pathetic. I’ve called you out to war, I’ve tried to get you to face me like a man, but you send your warriors to die in your stead, and you hide like a bitch, playing stupid mind games with me. This ends today, Ash. This fucking ends now. It started with you and me, and it’s going to end with you and me as well. Fight me, Ash, I dare you. I fucking dare you! I yelled at him, earning a scoff. I know I am straying from our plans, but it’s either this or he kills Lorenzo right here in my presence.I have put a lot of people at risk by bringing Lorenzo here. Lorenzo is the Mafia Lord and he controls this city. He is feared and respected in the underground, he controls many legal a
Still Dominic’s POVAt the order of the king, we were roughly thrown into the dungeon by his lycan warriors and the gates were shut firmly. The dungeon is just as I remembered, we were thrown into different cells on the same block. The guards searched us for hidden weapons or anything that we could use and try to escape, but they couldn’t find anything with us because we weren’t packing any. I let them him and my generals as they please, I felt the urge to punch their faces so hard that they lose a few teeth. But I curbed my anger and let them get away with it, I need them to believe that I have given up on this war. Their ego will be fed and they will celebrate their victory, they will think that they have finally won this war. They will be too busy celebrating their victory, they won’t see what is coming for them.Declan had told us to lay low for a while because it would take a couple of hours for his trusted warriors to get to us. His father is a paranoid bastard, he may look as i