~Noah~ Those frosty eyes kept staring at me. They were defiant. Winter knew she was backed into a corner, but she wouldn't give up her pride. Summer was a lot more level-headed than Winter. She knew when to throw in the towel for the greater good, but Winter seemed to be the type not to trust people. The only reason she was putting up a wall was because she believed we wouldn't understand and we wouldn't care. Her choice of words had registered. She saw us as belonging to different worlds with different priorities. According to her, in my world, people like her did not matter, but she was wrong. She mattered a lot. I was mad, but not at her. I was mad at the man who dared to taint what is mine. How would I get to know her when she gave off the scent of another and could not recognise who I was to her? That mouth, though. Winter needed a lot of punishments and taming, and I could think of some right now. I pulled my mind out of the gutters to focus on the present. The urgency of
~Summer~ I had never regretted anything as much as I regretted what Winter and I did. When she first suggested the idea, it didn't sit well with me. I could sense trouble brewing, but Lesley had backed us into a corner, leaving us with seemingly no other choice. The pressure was unbearable. As we carried out our ill-fated plan, I felt a growing pit of unease in my stomach. I knew we were crossing a line, but desperation and fear clouded our judgment. The weight of failure hung heavy over me, and a sense of shame consumed me. When Alpha Noah examined the jewellery we had managed to grab, the truth hit me like a punch to the gut. It turned out that what we thought was a grand heist was nothing more than a collection of knockoffs. The supposed treasure trove we risked everything for was utterly worthless. To make matters worse, our misguided actions were about to cost us more than our pride. The universe seemed to revel in adding salt to our wounds. Instead of escaping consequence-fre
~Sebastien~ Waiting for Tevin to return from Hayland, just forty minutes away, felt like an eternity. My mind was consumed with worry about what he might uncover regarding Winter and Summer. There was an uneasy feeling gnawing at the pit of my stomach, a mix of anxiety and hope that whatever he found wouldn't be as bad as my imagination dared to conjure. We had taken the precaution of sending them lunch, hoping to alleviate some of the tension that hung in the air like a thick fog. Olga, our reliable maid, had informed us that they had rejected both breakfast and lunch. Noah dismissed it as mere tantrums, a common occurrence with these two, but deep down, I couldn't shake the concern. We couldn't afford to let them starve themselves, even if it meant playing a waiting game and giving them some space before trying again. As we bided our time, we delved into the mundane tasks of our daily responsibilities. The office demanded our attention, with a stack of company request letters an
~Winter~ Summer and I were taken to a hostel-like building. Walking down the halls, I realised it was where the workers, mainly Omegas, resided. It was a hostel, but it was beautiful. The Alberts took good care of their workers and people. I was impressed by the living conditions. They were better off than most people I have met in other parts. We were led to the bathroom. I enjoyed the warm shower and the strawberry-scented body wash and shampoo I was given. Summer and I spent more than necessary there. The woman attending to us had to return and complain that we were taking forever and that it was past midnight. She didn't appreciate that we kept the Alphas waiting. I didn't care. They were the ones who decided to have a 'late dinner ', which was indeed an early breakfast. Summer was out before me. We were ushered to a locker room with a mirror that stretched the span of an entire wall. I stared at my reflection, and even though the shower was exhilarating, Summer and I looked t
~Winter~ Summer removed the dress, retaining the provided clean cotton underwear, and settled into bed. We intended to wear the dresses in the morning, as sleeping in them would affect their freshness. I followed suit and got into bed. "Do you think our punishment will be lessened?" Summer inquired, and I found myself without a definitive answer. The men appeared as unresponsive as ever, devoid of any visible emotions. It seemed unlikely that they would change. All we could do was wait and observe. "I think we should try and sleep," was all I could manage. Summer and I slept. The exhaustion we felt when we were arrested caught up with us. No one came to wake us up. By the time we woke up, it was twelve in the afternoon. The room had fresh clothes and underwear with tags that said they were brand new, so I figured someone had delivered them. Summer and I used the bathroom to freshen up and wear the new cotton dresses that were brought to us. What we were experiencing was
~Brandon~ It's hard to let go of loved ones, especially when you believe they will always be there, and suddenly they are leaving, and you might never get to see them again. It is as if you had taken every moment with them for granted and wish you could rewind time and fix every wrong you committed to avert this outcome. I indeed gave Winter a new option, a new home. I had spent some money renovating the place for her sake so she would be comfortable, but she wanted to leave. Watching Winter pack her things broke my heart, but I was stupid to think it wouldn't come to this. I had pushed her, and people could only take so much. Hearing they were moving to Mountain broke my heart, and I wondered about my cursed life. I had it all planned out in my head. It wasn't supposed to be this way. I never rejected her entirely. I didn't use her full name so I could maintain my bond with her. I was desperate. Lord Albert had yet to come through for me, and time was running out.
~Summer~ People came out to bid us farewell, even though I was happy about our good fortune. I knew I would miss the people of Hayland. They were kind and accommodating. They never sided with their Luna against us. They helped us with what little they had and supported us all through. It was indeed a good settlement. I hoped the embargo would be lifted and they would have the financial freedom they deserve. We were given gifts and money. It would be rude to reject it, so Winter and I accepted and promised to visit sometime. We knew we might never visit due to Winter's history with Brandon, but it was polite to keep the door open. Pamela didn't take it well at all. She and Brandon left before us, and she was weeping seriously. I just hoped she wouldn't sink into depression. The woman loved Winter so much; it was a shame what happened. But now we were moving on to our next life to face new challenges. The driver drove faster than he did when we were going to Hayland. Gamma Tevin
~Summer~ I could not believe Sebastien was taking me on a date, and he called me a Butterfly. I didn't know how to feel about it. I was nervous, excited and afraid. I feared I might mess things up for us here if things got bad. Even though they offered a good settlement should there be a fallout, I like the environment for us. The children were happy, and there were prospects for the younger ones to be adopted. Winter and I can start our baking business again, maybe not full-time, but it will be attainable. The market is good, and it means we might be able to expand. The possibilities were endless, and because of it, I was afraid that hanging out with Sebastien like this would mess things up. I couldn't shake off the fact that he was mine or supposed to be mine. The ride was somewhat silent until we got into the city. He slowed down and stole a glance at me. He was a bit playful compared to the last time I saw him. It was as if he had let his guard down. "Have you eaten?" He