MAISIEWhen my husband finally arrived, his previously guarded eyes widened in shock when he stepped into our house. He took in the chaotic scene of the living room before he cursed under his breath, lowering his gun when he saw me. “Jesus, Maisie. What happened here?!”I willed all my strength to produce more tears as I approached him, my legs unsteady, and collapsed into his arms. "Lincoln, the guards..."At that moment, I could not help but imagine how dismayed my husband must have felt when he saw the state of the living room. It was a complete mess - cushions strewn across the floor, the dining table overturned, its legs pointing accusingly at the ceiling. Picture frames lay face down, glass shattered. But I knew I had yet to complete the climax of my acting. “They killed all the guards, Lincoln.” I lifted my head from his embrace, spotting the arrival of some male pack mates who undoubtedly detected the metallic stench of blood diffused in the air. “I don't know who they are, b
MAISIE“There was nothing else suspicious about him!” The frustration in my heart rose to a whole new level, causing me to move away from him until my back touched the wall. “After several complaints from the pack elders, Lincoln finally decided to use some of the money to build another orphanage and rewarded ten scholarships to the orphans.”My mind clicked immediately when I said those words. Lincoln was never a generous person and he despised children. Those things were not the only things I had noticed when I saw those documents so I asked Zayn, “Do you have the list of those missing children? Can I see them?”“Here they are.” Zayn tried to give me the paper but I simply stared at the table near us until he got the message. I knew what he was doing, trying to use his wolf to calm my own but the last thing I wanted was to be near him after what he did.I grabbed the papers from the table, reviewing the list with a frown. “The kids on the list are all safe, Zayn. None of them were t
ZAYNAfter Maisie exited the room, a sense of calm finally settled upon my wolf which gave me enough space to think clearly. My wolf's fierce anger towards our mate had been consuming me since I discovered the existence of my son. I could understand Maisie's fear for her life, considering I had threatened her, but how could she think I would harm our son?I couldn't help but mentally run the list of her wrongdoings in my mind, and it only served to infuriate my wolf even more. The poor animal was no longer pained anymore; all that was left was anger and the need for vengeance.“I don't know what happened between you and Maisie,” My head snapped up when I heard the pack healer talking, bringing a momentary distraction from those overwhelming emotions. “But that woman has been through a lot and she doesn't need your animosity to add to her problems.”“You don't know anything about this, Irene so stay out of this.” I snapped back. Pack healers and priestesses were universally revered in
MAISIEAfter uttering those words, Gwen swiftly flew over to my side and clamped her hand over my mouth. Her eyes anxiously darted around our surroundings, before she faced me with a hiss, “Be careful of what you say, Maisie Henderson! Someone might hear you!”My eyes flickered with remorse so I nodded slowly, fascinated with the tiny but strong heartbeat that pulsed underneath her skin. My heart was filled with happiness when I guided her gently back into the pack healer's house. The familiar antiseptic smell welcomed me as I dropped my purse on the table. “Welcome, who is there?” Irene reappeared from the hallway to greet her unexpected guests but her smile slowly died down when she saw Gwen by my side. She spoke with a deadpanned voice, “Oh, it's you. What can I do for you, Gwen?”“Please, come and check Gwen immediately,” My voice was filled with urgency and joy. I had already begun to think of baby names and stuff, things that I would do for the little child when it finally arri
ZAYNOn a quiet Tuesday afternoon, I finally received a text from Irene relaying Maisie's message that Lincoln was out of town and would return in the evening, so I figured it was the perfect opportunity for me to check out that cabin that was behind their house while they were not around. To avoid drawing attention from the pack, my men and I chose an alternate route through the forest with the guidance of the pack healer.The mission turned out to be a relaxing walk for both me and my men. Wolves were creatures created by the moon goddess and protected my mother earth, so our habitats were always built around nature. The air was thick with the scent of pine and damp earth musk, with tall, dense trees enveloping us as we ventured deep into the forest. My wolf sprawled lazily in the relaxed atmosphere, enjoying the warmth of the sun above us and the warm breeze as we moved past a carpet of fallen leaves. After a few minutes, we arrived at the secluded cabin which was the only structu
MAISIE As I waited by my son's side, my husband entered the room, and I quickly shifted my attention back to my son, gently stroking his black hair. Soon after, Lincoln, a striking figure in his white suit, appeared before me. While not possessing the same rugged handsomeness as my husband, Lincoln exuded an air of suavity and charm. His sleek, black hair and chiseled cheekbones had earned him the title of the most coveted man in our pack, but no one knew the ugliness that lay underneath that handsome face. “Are you still angry with me?” Lincoln groaned with frustration when he received no response from me. Lincoln never liked it when things didn't go his way. “Maisie, it was just a small mistake. Why are you still punishing me by hiding here when you should be downstairs instead?”Anger arose in my chest when I heard his condescending tone so I shot up from the bed, my voice laced with bitterness, “Mistake? You call this a mistake?!”The room was plunged into uncomfortable silence
ZaynAfter the events at the anniversary party, my mood worsened once the effects of the alcohol wore off. I found myself constantly snapping at my colleagues, giving out orders in a harsh manner throughout the day. However, none of them seemed bothered by my harsh words, which left me confused until Micah explained it to me.“Look, I don't know what you and your mate did last night,” The deliberate wiggle of his eyebrows made me growl but he continued, “But it has calmed your wolf a lot. The men and I were even afraid that you would lose control and were preparing a contingency plan just in case-”“Yeah, I get it.” I ran a weary hand down my face. “What about the pack priestess? Has she returned from her trip?”Micah nodded, and I was grateful that he agreed to change the topic, “Yes, she is. Some of our men also came back with some valuable information that would help us in finding out the children's whereabouts.”Before he could elaborate more, I was already on my feet heading towa
MAISIE The whispers about my wedding anniversary party lingered in the air for days, but my mind was consumed by a different memory. The kiss between me and Zayn felt like it had been etched into my brain like a tattoo, making it impossible for me to focus on anything else, not even my husband, Lincoln Tolliver.After our heated argument that night, Lincoln seemed determined to win back my forgiveness. He showered me with grand romantic gestures, surprising me with flowers at work and preparing breakfast for both me and our son.Normally, these efforts would have softened my resolve. I usually let him get away with most of his misconduct due to the guilt I had of deceiving Lincoln into believing that our son, Alexei, was his own but this time was different. Lincoln's disappearance from our house had become more frequent, and I was slowly becoming convinced that he was the one behind the missing children's case. “Your party was a hit, Maisie!” Gwen's voice snapped me out of my deep t