Chapter: Chapter 52Ravenna's p.o.v"Well, that is because Freya had told me she was going to go for a walk," I retorted both friends and their neck turned my way. "After the elders had summoned for the Alpha's presence, Freya had told me she needed to take a walk and if by any means anyone asks of her, she'd soon be back."Ofcourse Lucien believed me right away but it seems those two slaves called humans are just a perfect replica of themselves — doubting humans."Oh, really?" The lady among them asked this time, folding her arms together. She definitely has this stare that could make you spill the bean if you are not strong enough with your lies. "And she didn't mention to you where she's going or anything at all?""No. She had only told me she was going to go for a walk.""Gina. Cole. I know you miss your friend as much as I do," Lucien finally chimed in. "But I believe Freya isn't no child. She's eighteen and I believe she wouldn't want us all panicking. If she had wanted that for us, she probably wo
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Chapter: Chapter 51Ravenna's p.o.vI swept through the darkness of the wild and back at the river, I let out a sinister laugh that echoed through the forest.I brought out a cruet from my free flowing gown and emptied its content into the river. "There you go, Astrid. To the bed of the river, you go. Rest deep in hell."Lucien doesn't know it yet, I had gone to Astrid the minute I discovered that she's that slave of a Luna and Lucien's go-to witch for consultation. I have been staying in the wild for many days even before Lucien arrived but searing into his dream wasn't part of the plan initially. He had gone to Astrid for consultation and there's every possibility of my mission getting distorted even before my arrival and there's absolutely no way I'd be having that. The only mistake Lucien made was not going back to meet Astrid following his third dream and continued to stay in the wild. But it benefited me.I used the opportunity to my greatest advantage of not only killing Astrid but also taking h
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Chapter: Chapter 50Freya's p.o.v I froze at the sight of the blood stain on the wall. Unsure of what it truly was, I had a feel of it and smelled it and truly it was blood. A now clotted blood, almost dry. Definitely not a fresh one, must have been there for like days. My eyes darted around the crag and was welcomed by nothing but silence and potions with the majority of them either dispersed on the floor or spilled over the table. I traced the writings engraved on the wall. It's written in the Lycans language and from my little understanding of it, i could tell its meaning to translate as: 'Your love is a powerful antidote. Never try to hate him regardless'. I took closer steps towards the engravement to be sure I translated the words well enough. 'Your love is a powerful antidote. Never try to hate him regardless.' What does that even mean? Is this come kind of clue Astrid had left behind? Did she embark on a journey? As i gaze outside Astrid's crag by the other end, my sight caught the at
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Chapter: Chapter 49Freya's p.o.v I am somehow responsible for his misfortune and curse and if Lucien finding another mate would rather help break that curse then I fully accept it with all of my being. But... There's absolutely no way Ravenna could be the girl from his dream and the same time the one controlling the storm in mine. I pace around the room in our chamber unable to think straight as Lucien's words from last night kept replaying in my head. I couldn't bring myself to accept it. Not because she is his mate, but the fear of the implications that comes alongside it. And now the mating ceremony will begin tomorrow with majority of the Alphas across Luparia arriving already. I can understand Lucien's need for an heir and I can't blame him either for hastening things this soon. It'd be so selfish of me to cause him his curse and still try to block him from the remedy. I settled down in front of the room mirror, my gaze fixed intently on it. A creak from the door as it swung open caug
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Chapter: Chapter 48Freya's p.o.v As we all sat on the cushions in the largest parlor in the manor— the very one used to receive guests. I couldn't help but steal glances at the lady that Lucien had brought home alongside him and I know the night is going to be a long one for the both of us. Is she the blessing the wild was talking about? No, this can't be. Definitely not. "Mandy," Lucien called. "Take Ravenna to her room. She'd uhm... she'd be staying with us in the manor, henceforth." My eyes opened. No. This can't be. How the hell does he mean a girl he had brought from no where will suddenly be staying with us in the manor henceforth? Mandy obliged. And as Ravenna passed me by, I couldn't help but stare at her. Those eyes. I have seen them from my dreams. Purple, yet deadly than a scorpion sting. Soft, yet venomous than a cobra's spit. It was her. She was the one. The one controlling the storm. How the hell did this happen? And what the hell is going on? I try not to lose my mind on that s
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Chapter: Chapter 47Freya's p.o.vThe sun had long since set, casting a warm orange glow over the lush gardens of the manor. But now, the moon was full overhead, casting a silver glow over the grounds. It's been twenty five days already and I had personally prepared Lucien's favorite of offals with berries and herb soup as we anticipate him. Actually one of his many favorites.I stood on a velvet cushion, surrounded by Gina and Cole, and feeling resplendent in my flowing white gown as the fresh breeze blew at it. My gaze fell outside the window but the more I hope to see Lucien come forth, the more the sweet scent of blooming flowers and soft chirping of crickets hit hard at me."Why not let's play a game guys," Cole suggested, a grin spreading across his face. "I mean it's pretty boring in here and we can all just play whilst we await Alpha Lucien."Cole and Gina have been living with me ever since and I am grateful for their presence because I could have just been bored to death even before Lucien ar
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Chapter: Chapter 53Jane's p.o.v"I swear to you that I don't know who it was, Tanya. If only I could figure it out," I said to Tanya following the anonymous messages I had received the last time.Honestly, I had died twice the night Hailey's sister came to our house that night before I was resuscitated by what she had later said. I doubted if Hailey ever told her about us or me at all since our friendship was rather ephemeral and mostly virtual since we are distance apart. And even though I have never met her, I could literally see Hailey in her— from her height to her face. They are exactly the same, anyone can tell!"Are you sure she was the only one home that day for whosever to capture the moment that well?" Tanya asked. "I mean, it's obvious there was someone around beside all three of you that day— the second witness perhaps.""I don't know, Tanya. I just acted on impulse that day, insomuch that I couldn't even see Ethan. He was there, but it felt like he wasn't. I couldn't see anything put my mis
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Chapter: Chapter 52Ethan's p.o.vGladys scurried down to greet Jane and I as we walked towards the porch. "Welcome back, sir. Welcome back ma'am.""Who is she, Gladys?" I asked with my chin. "Sir, she is Hailey's sister. She had come with Dylan not quite long after you left. She said she wanted to see you and won't be leaving until you arrive.""Daddy two. Mummy two," Dylan said as he came running to Jane and I after Gladys left.I crouched lower, embracing him gladly and I could literally feel the squeal of excitement living rent inside him through that. "Hey there, little man," I said as Jane's hand ruffled his hair."He could barely sleep, eat or drink ever since Frank brought him back," Hailey's sister finally spoke, her arms folded. "He insisted he wouldn't either except he brings him back to Junior.""Daddy, I want to see Junior. I can't stay away from him," Dylan whined as his hands wrapped around my neck. I smiled, knowing how funny these kids can be sometimes. "I see. You miss him so much, d
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Chapter: Chapter 51Ethan's p.o.v I stood among the mourners, my eyes fixed on the polished wooden casket bearing my father's name. The somber atmosphere hung heavy over the estate's grounds, where friends, family, and business associates had gathered to pay their respects to Edmond Slade, my father, the man who had built an empire and taught me the intricacies of business. As I gazed at the casket, my mind struggled to comprehend the finality of his death. The doctor had called one night following his deteriorating health at the hospital. This was after he had been placed on house rest for many weeks because of course his condition was better or so did everyone thought until he took his last breath on that bed. His renal failure had taken a great toll on him. My father was gone, and in that moment, I felt the weight of my newfound responsibilities settling upon me. The guests began to file past the casket, offering condolences to me and my family, with Martha, Jane and Evan standing next to me. I
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Chapter: Chapter 50Freya's p.o.v"Now that 'the luxe' is the number one brand and most people go-to for top notch jewelry designs in the country according to stats, how does it feel being the current C.E.O of the company, Miss. Smith?" a T.v reporter named Caroline asked me after our annual conference meeting for all gemological brands and bodies. It's an annual avenue for us all to showcase our works and exchange ideas with professionals that can further grow our brands.Damian and majority of the board had voted I become the C.E.O due to my resilience and constant input and idea development that has helped foster the growth of the company. And I must also admit the silly mistakes from the Slades' paved the greatest way for our achievement in a while now. All thanks to their stupidity and dumbness! But who cares, it benefits me now, ah!"Well, it feels great to be honored with such title. I mean, it hasn't been easy but to God be the glory," I replied with a smile."Oh, my God. You are so beautiful, I
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Chapter: Chapter 49Jane's p.o.vI clutch my fist against the bedsheet in our room as Ethan continue to yell at me. He had figured I was the reason for all of the mess his company is currently going through and he won't stop ranting when infact I had done it for him. Damn it! He definitely had met her."How could you, Jane?" "I did it for you, Ethan. I saw how you were struggling with getting that exposure in the market and I wanted to help," I retorted, my eyes wandering around the room instead. "And who asked you to, Jane? Did I ever ask you to go and steal those designs? And it wasn't even from anyhow company but 'the Luxe' knowing fully well what they are capable of if you get caught," his voice, not soft but a tone of anger. "Do you know how it feels like to be ridiculed infront of that thing!"What? Did he just call Freya 'thing'? OK, I think this is interested. More interesting than I ever thought it would be. Definitely ended in my favor. Ah! "The sheer embarrassment I had to go through in her
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Chapter: Chapter 48Freya's p.o.v"What?!" Juliana exclaimed over the phone. "What did that Slade of a man come to do in your office?""Confrontation. He knew I was behind that Instagram posts, Julie." "Please, tell me you put him in his place after that, hun.""I did. But—" I try to control my breath."But what, Freya?""When I showed him the evidence on my phone, he was quite shocked. Like it seems strange to him somehow. I don't know, Julie.""Girl, don't tell me you got wet down there after you saw him because I know you too well, Freya."I giggled on the phone knowing Juliana isn't far from wrong either. "No, Juliana. Never again. That was long over but then again. He made mention of the letters I had sent from seven years back. He had confronted me, claiming I sent him letters and pictures of me and my 'one and only' when infact I only sent letters."Juliana's scoff was obvious through the phone. "You of all people should know the Slades' would do anything to make you look like the villain. I was
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