Nobela ni FRANKOPHONE

Maya's POV “Bye, mom,” I said, waving to my mom, watching as the chauffeur drove off from the university gates. I turned towards the gates, sighing for up to the hundredth time today.How can this be happening to me?I was thinking that this university would be a new start for me, a getaway from all my problems, so how come that jerk Jaxon Cross is here too?I could still recollect the look mother and Alpha Damien had given me when I screamed yesterday.“Is there a problem between you and Jaxon?“ Mother asked, her eyes narrowing in suspicion. I forced a smile at her. “No. I was just too shocked that he goes there too.“They stared at me for a long while, clearly not believing me but they finally nodded.“Jaxon is in his second year and would be of help to you,” Alpha Damien said, his voice filled with concern. “I will call him to let him know his sister is attending the same school with him.“As his fingers hovered around his phone screen, my chest tightened.I could already imagin

Maya's POV The moment our gaze met, Jaxon's face went pale, his mouth hung open slightly. But just as quickly, his expression became unreadable.Did he recognise me?Of course, he did.I swallowed hard, my chest beating louder than a war drum. My hands tremble slightly. Holy. Shit! I had screwed my step brother.Mother leaned closer. “Maya, don't be rude. Say Hello,” she whispered, her breath warm against mine. Her voice pulled me out of my thoughts and I forced a smile at him, extending my hand. “I'm Maya.“Jaxon smirked darkly before taking my hand. “I'm Jaxon,” he said, his voice so smooth, so calm, like we've never even crossed paths before. “It's nice to meet you.“His touch sends sparks through me, so I quickly withdraw my hand.“Same here,” I replied. His eyes lingered on me, burning me so fiercely that I didn't realise when I grabbed a drink from a passing waitress and gulped it down.“Would you take it easy with the alcohol,” Mother scolded.I didn't say anything. My g

Maya's POV I didn’t remember choosing a direction. My feet just moved—one step after another—until I realized I’d walked ten miles. And still, the ache in my chest hadn’t dulled.As I wiped the last trail of tears that slid down my cheeks, I glanced up at the building in front of me and I noticed I was standing in front of a bar—Snarl & Smoke at the outskirts of town. I walked in. The red neon light flickered across the room. The loud music reverberated through my soul. The smell of smoke and alcohol lingered in the air. A sad smile tugged at the corners of my lips. Just the perfect distraction I needed. If there's something else I liked about this bar, it's for their service of selling alcohol that is strong enough to knock out even the strongest of wolves.“Your strongest drink,” I said to the bartender—a dark skinned lady with blonde hair—at the counter, sliding into the booth in front of her.She nodded and after a while, she handed me a glass of alcohol. I downed it, the liquid

Maya's POV “Yes, baby…” I heard a moan the moment I stepped into the hallway of prince Ashen, my boyfriend and mate's mansion. Followed by the unmistakable sound of skin slapping skin, and a guttural growl. I wasn't supposed to be here today. I had quickly dropped by to pick up my science textbook that I had left in his apartment yesterday.I froze.Was he cheating on me? Ohhhh… no. This can't be happening right? I forced myself to move towards the room. The door stood ajar, just enough for me to peek in.The air ripped off my lungs as I tried to understand the scene unfolding in front of me. My body was trembling so much and my eyes were already burning with tears.Ashen Whitmore—the prince heir of my pack—Crimson Dusk Pack—was there… but not alone. Standing in front of him was Lyra Brooks—my best friend.She was on her knees, her fingers digging into his thighs and Ashen was thrusting his cock into her mouth like some slut from the slumps.“You…. slut,” Ashen growled in pleasur

Author’s POVThe airport buzzed with life—announcements echoing through the speakers, travelers hurrying to catch their flights, rolling suitcases and sleepy children in tow.Damian walked silently, a cap pulled low over his brow, his bag clutch tightly in his hand. For the hundredth time, his chest tightened with a mix of pain and longing. He thought of turning back but then again he convinced himself that leaving was necessary. It didn't have to be convenient but it was the right thing to do.He walked towards the boarding gate, his steps slowed and just then a voice—sharp and familiar—cut through the noise in the airport like a thunderclap.“DAMIAN!!!”Heads turned backwards.His steps halted.That voice belonged to that woman.“Damian, wait!”He spun around just as Elara burst through the crowd, sprinting toward him. Her sundress gown flapped wildly in the wind and her hair was a tangled mess from the rush. She slipped and fell hard on the airport floor, pain throbbing at her side

Author's POVThe doctor stepped out of the room with a tired but reassuring smile. Damian, sitting in the hallway with bandages wrapped around his ribs and leg, stood up immediately and approached her slowly.“She’s stable,” the doctor said. “Whatever force brought her back… it was strong. It was a miracle! She just needs rest now. She’ll wake up soon.”Damian exhaled deeply, the tension in his shoulders easing slightly. But the relief was brief. He nodded, murmuring a quiet “thank you.” The doctor nodded slowly, and made her way out of the palace.Damian stood , eyes glancing through the empty hallway for a moment longer before he walked back toward the corner of the hallway where he had kept a bag—already packed with clothes and some essentials.His eyes flickered toward the room where Elara slept. Peaceful. Unaware, and his chest tightened with a mix of pain and guilt.He pulled out the divorce papers she had given him months ago—the ones he had kept, unsigned, tucked away in guil

Author's POV“Why are you taking so long,” the Rogue king growled, his patience wearing thin.Kael towards his father, his face crumpled in a mix of confusion and fear. “I don't know what's happening, father.“ Behind him, Elara jolted away and before anyone realized what was happening, she shifted into a feral wolf.The Rogue king was the first to notice her. “What?“ He screamed. “Kael moves away.“Kael tried to turn but then her wolf elongated its claws and ripped his head away from his neck, blood pooling beneath him.Fear gripped everyone as Kael's head rolled off like a ball. The Rogue king's legs buckled at the sight of his son being butchered like an animal. He stumbled backward and fell to the floor sharply. “Noooo…. Kael.“Elara's wolf jumped off from the bed, her eyes glowing dangerously. She started approaching the warriors, her paws hitting the floor sharply.The warrior's eyes were wide with fear as they tried to escape but one after the other, she hunted them down befor

Author's POV “You're really stupid to come alone, aren't you?“ The Rogue king sneered, his disdain filled eyes glued on Damian.Damian wasn't listening to him. His attention was on Elara who was at a corner inside the warehouse. She laid unconsciously on the bed, her chest rising and falling with the aid of the life support machine.The king continued. “You're crazy to come here alone.“Damian turned back to the Rogue king. “You should keep to your word. You said you were going to let us Elara go if I come alone.“The king exchanged glances with his warriors and they all burst into laughter. “You really think I will let you both go?“ He asked, slamming his fists on the armrests of the wooden chair he's seated on. “Look at what my son had turned to, you asshole.“ His gaze flickered towards Kael who was shoving food in his mouth like a hungry lion.“Your son did worse to us,” Damian said. “Your son killed his own child and the woman who had supported him for years. He is a monster—just

Author's POVThe next day.9. P. M. Damian paced his room, heart pounding and his phone clutched tightly in his hands. The Rogue king has not called since yesterday nor has he sent the address.Damian had tried to call the number but all to no avail. It keeps getting connected to voicemail.Did he change his mind? But he won't forget about his son, would he?Minutes passed, a beep finally came on his phone. Gomez quickly lifted the phone. Too quickly. His wide eyes reading through the message.“Come to Royal Valley path. Alone with Kael.“Royal Valley path?Of course he knows the place quite well. It was a lonely path just after the Cadman Pack. It was the place where Damian's family were killed, and the Rogue king found him there days later.Damian's hands trembled slightly. The mere name of that place traumatised him. The memories of his family's being ripped apart clawed back.Why would the Rogue king choose that location out of the numerous locations?Is he finally admitting tha

Author's POV “Where the hell is my wife?“ Damian asked, his voice thundering through the doctor's office. His eyes blazing like fire threatening to consume everything in its path. For the past three hours, the entire hospital has been torn upside down but Elara is nowhere to be found. The CCTV has been checked but there was no coverage that could lead them to who might have taken her.The doctor's eyes narrowed in a mix of confusion and fear, her hands trembling slightly. “Alpha…… please calm down,” she said, her voice barely above a whisper.“Calm down.“ Damian shot up to his feet, slamming his fists on her desk. “Don't you dare tell me to calm down. This is my wife we're talking about,” he spat, through gritted teeth, his blood boiling over.Gomez, who had been silent all this while stepped closer. His jaw clenched tightly. “Damian…..“ he placed a hand on his shoulders. “Calm down, please.“Damian snapped his head at him but he didn't say a word. Just his heart pounding faster wit