Chapter: His Dormant Wolf~~RYKER ASHWOOD~~Quinn took the wheel, Xavier who had settled in front of the seat switched positions, coming to the back seat. If I didn’t know better, I would have frowned at the behavior but there have always been something about these two. Something they’ve refused to disclose to me or anyone.Freya moved a bit closer to me to create more space for Xavier. Inadvertently, her bare thighs brushed my legs and my breath siezed. And although, the contact was brief, I felt it in every nerve. I shifted my legs away abruptly, almost pushing myself against the door of the vehicle. I released the breath I was holding. Something is wrong. I started to feel that way ever since I set my eyes on her at the banquet. Ever since my dormant wolf slightly stirred within me the moment she was forced into the backseat with me that very night. It must have been a mistake or my delusion, I tried to tell myself afterwards. Then I heard the thundering of her heart against her ribs, her unrhythmi
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Chapter: Resumption at the Academy~~FREYA ASHWOOD~~Sweat pricked at my skin at the same time a cold shiver snaked around my spine.They were all around me and I turn out to be the object of focus.The chatters got worse now that none of my step brothers are accompanying me“It’s her! I promise I’d recognize her anywhere” one of the boys said, leering in disdain This brought more and more attention to me.“Why is she here? Openly in an academy? Isn’t she supposed to be in hiding, scared to her guts for being a murderer?”Everyone had something to say. Their words hurt but what hurt the most is being called a murderer. I knew better than to defend myself. They wouldn’t listen after all.I clutched my bag to my chest, walking to wherever my legs take me.Fortunately for me, I was able to find an empty corridor not too long after so I stayed there, embracing the silence. I carefully brought the curriculum draft the Principal had given me out of my bag to take a look at it. My vision blurred momentarily before shiftin
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Chapter: The Academy~~FREYA ASHWOOD~~I'm not sure what happened during the hours I passed out or what happened right before then. I'd stare at my saviour and mate blankly when they asked me what really happened with the meal… when they asked if I recall the face of the maid who had served me the food..I had no recollection that I was given food to eat in this manor.All I recognized when I awakened was fear! Fear of being back here. In this home. Fear of Alpha Damien and his loathe for me. Fear of what he might do to me when no one's watching. "So you're saying you don't remember what happened? Not even the maid who brought you a meal?" Quinn had demanded with a slight furrow on his brows while Xavier watched it all wordlessly, expressionlessly.Quinn had outrightly told me I was poisoned later on then went through about a hundred reasons I need to be extra careful in the manor.. I took in a sharp breath and blinked. "It's all over now. I'm fine" I mumbled, forcing myself back to the present. I st
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Chapter: Poisoned~~XAVIER ASHWOOD~~I reached her room in a blur, the door swung wide open to reveal a sight that turned my blood to ice.She was sprawled on the floor, spilled blood right beside where she laid. A cold shiver ran down my spine and I felt the rage flooding my veins.In my head, Luka let out a snarl, clawing the edges of my consciousness. It's him.I know he did it. He had dared to strike even when I made it clear to him to back off. I dropped to my knees beside her. My fingers pressed against the side of her neck, searching for a beating pulse. For a harrowing five seconds, there was nothing. Then, came the weak throb."She’s alive," I breathed, the words coming off as a growl. I looked up at the maid, my eyes likely glowing with the hue of a shifting wolf. My beast is threatening to break out and hunt down whom we both know did this to her. "Get the healer. Now! If you aren't back in two minutes, I’ll have your head." It wasn't an empty threat.She vanished into the hall
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Chapter: She Collapsed~~FREYA~~The room was larger than the store I used at Aunt Beatrice's home in the blood moon pack but if given a choice, I'd rather be there than here. "If you aren't satisfied with this one, I could show you the other vacant ones on this wing" The maid pronounced, her tone shaky. I'd seen her earlier, alongside the other maids who had a lot to say about my return. "No. This is fine"She moved through the space and proceeded to unload the clothes in my box when I stopped her. I couldn't let her see how tattered my clothes are. "I'll do that myself"She shook her head in protest. "Lord Xavier ordered that I see to your perfect settlement into the manor. I can't go against that""I can assure you, I'm perfectly settled" She flashed me a small smile that seems forced. "I'll bank on that then"I waited till she was out of sight before slouching on the bed, reminiscing the events. This is my life now. Unfortunately...The door is pushed open violently, causing to jump to my feet.
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Chapter: Saved, Once Again~~FREYA~~"Please" I whispered again. "You don't understand. He hates me. He will kill me"My croaked pleas fell on deaf ears. "Don't make this harder than it already is" he said grumpilyMy "saviour" and the silver haired brother who looked a lot like father just stood there, uttering no words as they watched me struggle. Every fight I had left within me dissipated. Like always, I'm given no option in this too. I didn't miss the maids' shocked stares when they saw me walk into the manor, their surprised gasps. Some faces I remember, Some I don't. I tried to look out for one in particular. Tasha, the maid who had been my mother's favourite. She did love me at the time and strongly opposed the Alpha when he tried to banish me from the pack. I didn't see her. "Why is she here? Wasn't she banished by her own father years ago?" One of them questioned no one in particular, her voice audible enough for me to hear.We stopped abruptly. My mate turned to one of the maids. "Where is F
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Chapter: I felt aliveLily“We are home now, thank you,” I said into the receiver speaking to Gary. We had just left the hospital after Raymond woke up and was monitored for two weeks more before we got discharged. Just like the start, Glory and Gary were of great help and support. His recovery was nothing short of a miracle and I felt so glad that I could throw it in the doctor's face. Gary mused on the other end. “Alright, let me know when you are settled in. Will check back later.” “Yeah, bye,” I said ending the call. I looked up to find Raymond staring intently at me. “Hey, you. Would you like to have your bath first? It feels so good to be home right?” I said glancing around the house like it has been forever. Raymond only grunted in response and headed to his room. I smacked my lips in confusion. He has been this way since he woke up. He wouldn’t talk to me and only respond to my questions with grunts. Unlike the way, he speaks to Drako and Glory. I don’t know if I did something wrong. Nothing se
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Chapter: Returned from the deadLily“I didn’t want to bother you anymore with everything going on with you.” Gary mused with a wide smile on his face as we sat down on a bench. I made a humming sound, stretching out my cramped leg. “Truth is, I needed to get away from that room before I lost my mind. And I must say, thank you for bringing me here.” Since I had missed our intended outing the first time. I couldn’t do much for about a week as I was too preoccupied with the thoughts of Raymond with the fear that something might go wrong while I was away. I eventually caved in when he asked me to go out with him again this week. To my surprise, Gary had brought me to an amusement park. When I asked him why, he said he hoped that I would be interested in all of the things the park has to offer. He only wanted to get into the ride and feel some adrenaline pumping. Now I know how he can maintain such a happy sight every time. Being able to tap into one’s inner child. “How are you feeling?” He asked staring into space.
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Chapter: Hand this to youLily“How is your day going?” Glory asked cheerily on the other end. I stabbed at my lunch, a dry plate of salad, and shrugged. “Not so good. There is no cream to eat my salad.” I whined. She laughed lightly, “Sorry about that. I am on night duty today. We will get to see later. I made apple pie will bring you some.” “I will appreciate it so much.” I mused smiling. “Alright, I will talk to you later.” The call ended and I went back to the food. I had asked for a salad plate but couldn’t seem to tell the kitchen that they forgot to add cream. I know I should ask I just don’t quite feel deserving of it. It has been two weeks since Glory got me a spot in her brother’s restaurant to work as one of the waitresses. It was unexpected news and I was very grateful when she told me. I got working immediately even though the said brother wasn’t around and had left for a chef convention. The staff are nice and I don’t want to encroach on their generosity. “You will choke if you keep eating
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Chapter: Not much time leftLilyI don’t think I have ever felt so much emptiness in my life as I have felt in the past three days. Every day I wake up feeling hopeful that Raymond will wake up from his slumber. It would have been fair if the doctor didn’t always look so dejected whenever he came by to take a look at him. In his eyes, I can see his intention to tell me to let him go. Or I am probably just imagining things. Either way, I really do not care. Raymond will be on life support for as long as he can until he wakes up, which I am very sure he will. With my head tilted slightly and eyes watching over him sadly, I sighed for the umpteenth time. Nurse Glory whom I have come to make a bit of friendship with peeked her head in. She was out of her scrubs already. “Hey there, Lily.” She smiled gently at me, her eyes landed briefly on Raymond. “Have you had something to eat at all?” I shrugged sighing, “I am not feeling hungry.” I replied. “Where is Drako?” “He is good, he came by to check up on me.” I sm
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Chapter: I intend to stay by his sideRaymond“What the fuck is going on?” I bellowed at the sound of guns flying in the air. One of my men, Julian ran into the house panting heavily. “Why is there so much noise outside, Julian?” I asked him. “Tony and his men are here. They have the entire ground covered.” He replied. Lily gasped next to me as she grabbed a hold of my arm. Those bastards! How did they get to find me? I thought we had settled things and I didn't have to worry anymore about them. I know what they are here for and there is no way I will let them have their way. They had bargained for Lily and I had fought them off thinking they had let go. They must have fooled me and have me tailed to make sure they get to me. I let out a string of curses under my breath and held Julian’s gaze. “How close are they to the main house?” “Halfway through the premises.” He said. “Gather the rest of the men. We are going to fight them until our strengths wane. Get all of the ammunition in place.” I instructed and Julian m
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Chapter: We have to leave nowRaymond's P.O.VHugo and Stan went to the back of each van they drove and returned with a box containing the ammunition we were supposed to sell to the men before us.The young man, who I learned his name was Chris and also the leader, opened up one of the boxes to inspect the guns inside. He smiled when he felt the texture of one of them.“A shame Dom isn't the one to finalize this sale. This is some good stuff,” said Chris. He picked one of the guns and passed it around for the rest of his men to see.When they were down, he set back down and closed the box. “How many?”“50 boxes in each Van. Each box contains at least 4 different guns. That is two hundred in total,” Stan answered.Chris nodded his head, impressed by the amount of ammunition Dominic had managed to pull for the sale.He whistled softly and a lady dressed in a black lingerie and wearing a mask over her face appeared with a briefcase in her hand.She was shy and uncomfortable. I could tell by how often she would try t
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