Leia - POV
Kai's angry grunt silenced the gossiping she-wolves, who cowered in fear. Xavier approached me, glaring at the offenders. Vincent, who was following the Alphas, chimed in.
"Vincent, dismiss this battalion from their post for disrespecting Leia," Xavier said bitterly.
"Alpha, forgive us; we need the job," the she-wolves pleaded.
"You should ask forgiveness from Leia, not us," Kai ordered, causing the mocking she-wolves to feel remorse for their actions.
"We apologize, Ms. Leia; we said those words and hurt you. Please forgive us and spare us this time," the she-wolves begged in unison, bowing their heads in apology. I was used to being picked on and looked down upon, so I didn't know how to react.
"Leia, are you alright?" Daisy asked, noticing my body shiver. I had endured the mockery and shaming of being wolfless in the Blue Wood pack. I felt the weight of Kai and Xavier's gaze on me, unsure how to comfort me.
"Take them away from here," Xavier ordered, and Vincent followed his command, leading the she-wolves out of the training arena.
"Leia," Xavier said gently.
"I'm sorry you had to see this, Leia," Kai added with emotion, surprising me. Their warm gesture dissipated my fear.
"Thank you, brothers," I whispered. Xavier and Kai paused, and I sensed an emotion that didn't seem happy. Were they bothered by my calling them "brothers," or did they sympathize with me because of the gossiping incident?
"Leia, we've arranged a small party for your return home. I'll make sure the Pack knows that Agnor is back in the Blackmoon Pack," Xavier said.
"I think it's a bad idea; I hate attention," I replied, without much thought.
"Are you worried about what others will say?" Kai asked. "You need not worry; no one will ever utter anything bad to you."
"Though you can make their mouths shut with fear of your power. But that won't change their minds about Agnor being a traitor unless they know why Alpha Reo made my father leave the Pack like a traitor," I said, challenging them. Xavier and Kai had poker faces, and Daisy looked terrified, knowing my words could cause trouble.
"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have spoken to you like that," I whispered, aware that snapping at the Alphas in front of the battalion was unwise.
"Don't apologize, Leia; you're right. We'll find the truth and bring it to light soon," Xavier said. I was surprised that the Alphas agreed with me.
"Did he just agree with me?" I muttered.
"I'm shocked too. Alpha Xavier and Kai never agree to things so easily. They're mostly self-centred playboys. I wonder what's changed," Daisy whispered.
"What will happen to those she-wolves?" I asked as Daisy walked me to town. "They will most likely be jobless and may never find work in the pack until you forgive them."
"What? I should forgive them. I don't want them to suffer because of me." Daisy shook her head.
"Why be so nice to those lousy mouth bitches? They hurt you, and you want to forgive them," Daisy hissed.
"You don't understand how difficult it is for someone when the pack shuns and bullies you; they will struggle to find work to make ends meet." I came to a halt and turned back to the training arena. I sniffed the air to find Vincent and started walking, with Daisy following behind.
I saw Vincent writing something on the paper, and those she-wolves had grief in their eyes. "Vincent, don't fire them. I forgive those she-wolves," I said. The she-wolves' eyes snapped in my direction.
"You don't have to force your forgiveness; they deserve punishment," Vincent hissed.
"Please, Leia, help us; we will make sure never to speak ill about anyone in our life," Clara, Natasha, and Ivory introduced themselves.
"Vincent, please let them go," I pleaded. Vincent sighed as he tore up the firing letters, which would have advised businesses not to hire Clara, Natasha, and Ivory.
"Thank you," the three she-wolves chorused together.
"We will repay your kindness," Natasha added.
"How about trying to silence others who try to speak negatively about Leia and make sure you guys remind them of the consequences you faced," Daisy suggested. They nodded and left.
"That was mean, Daisy."
"They started it. You need to stand up and not always be the kind person," Daisy added.
"I understand their suffering, and if I weren't kind enough to forgive, we wouldn't be having this conversation," I explained. Daisy looked away from me, hiding her guilty face.
"Touche," Vincent said.
The three of us strolled back to the mansion and found Xavier and the women standing close to each other. Kai was talking to a beautiful lady.
"Daisy, Vincent, how are you guys doing?"
"Ana," Daisy said with a forced voice. Oh, so she's Xavier's girlfriend.
"Long time no see, you both. How have you been?" Caroline asked, holding Kai's arm. I recalled that Caroline was Kai's girlfriend.
"It was amazing," Caroline added, referring to her photo shoot. Ana held onto Xavier as if they were marking their man, or maybe I was reading too much into things.
"Hello, I'm Leia, Xavier's and Kai's step-sister," I introduced myself. I could see Xavier and Kai were uncomfortable, and my heart sank at seeing my stepbrothers so close to other beautiful women. I pushed the thought away.
Alpha - Xavier - POVLeia strolled into her room alongside Daisy, and Ana's hand remained on my arm, but I gently untangled her grip. Ana looked at me, perplexed. "Xav, something seems to bother you. Is everything okay?" she asked."I'm sorry, Ana. I need to attend to some work urgently. Can we reschedule our date night for another time?" I murmured."Ana and Caroline, we apologize for canceling our date night due to a heavy workload," Kai responded."Honey, we haven't seen each other for months, and you want to cancel our date night? That's not right!" Caroline grumbled."I agree with Caroline. I've been away from the Pack for months on business, and I understand that pack affairs come first, but keep in mind that we will be engaged soon." Ana added."Ladies, let's cut the Alphas some slack this time." Ana and Caroline stopped whining after Mother spoke authoritatively. "I know my sons have agreed to marry you in exchange for your fathers' help in finding a cure for my illness and d
Leia - POV "I've reviewed the documents and still have much more work to do than just analyzing three contracts before forwarding them to the CEO of another company," I remarked, feeling frustrated. "God! Women, do you only know work and nothing else?" Daisy said as she appeared in the doorway with fresh bagels and a coffee mug. I snatched them from her and unwrapped the bagel to enjoy the coffee. "Seriously, I got those for myself," Daisy spat, irritated. "You shouldn't have walked into my room with bagels and coffee if you didn't want them to be taken," I joked with a smile, and Daisy shook her head in amusement. "How long will you lock yourself in this room, Leia?" Daisy asked, taking a seat on my bed. I continued typing the email, avoiding her gaze. "My life is in danger, and they keep things from me. What do you think I should do? I'd rather work than go insane thinking about the mystery I'm surrounded by. There's no choice but to follow your boss's orders," I explained, ta
Leia - POV"You're still the Blackmoon Pack, Alpha Francis," I taunted, and he responded with a cold gaze."Why are you so stubborn and arrogant?" Alpha Francis asked as he got out of his vehicle, and a sense of dread set in. The calm night had turned cold and eerie, and he stood so close that I could feel his breath on my neck."I don't understand why you're provoking me and making it sound like a mistake. You rejected me as your mate, and we have no business with each other," I said. I stood firm before Alpha Francis, but I felt fear creeping in."Can I tell you the truth?" I nodded, maintaining my composure, and his lips curled up."I don't think you can handle it. But I can tell you one thing, Leia. I will bring you to my Pack.""I'm not interested. I'm not a wolf, remember? You rejected this wolfless woman." His eyes betrayed guilt at the mention of the event. I had expected him to smirk at me with a mocking look."I will make sure you come back.""Good luck with that because I h
Leia - POVAn urgent voice pierced through the silence of the mansion, startling me awake. I sat in bed, blinking my eyes checked the time. It was just after midnight."Xavier, get the shamans and Dylan and Gordon!" Kai's voice echoed through the halls, urgent and panicked."Mother, please don't leave us," Kai cried, his voice cracking with emotion. I climbed out of bed and hurried to the stairwell, where I could see the shamans rushing in. Two male wolves walked in with them, their postures exuding an aura of power. I followed them to Sia's room, where I could see that she looked weak, her heartbeat barely discernible.Despite not having known Sia for long, I panicked at seeing her so ill. Kai was worried, while Xavier remained calm, directing the shamans to examine Sia. The two men I'd seen earlier spoke with Xavier."Mr. Dylan Loafer and Mr. Gordon Cane. I need you both to find a cure, or the deal is off the table," Xavier said, his voice commanding and firm. I recognized the surn
Leia - POV The words of the old witch were as sharp as a knife, and each one hit me with force. "My father did what ___," I choked, tears brimming."Veronica, I told you not to be insensitive when you speak," Xavier warned her, and she sighed."It's all right, Xavier. I am fine." I held back my tears, not wanting to break down in front of anyone. It was better to cry alone in my room later."Tell me what happened to my mother. What do you mean by the Tiger clan attack, and why did my father have to sell his soul and explain my curse?" I took my seat opposite Veronica and looked directly into her brown eyes."Give me your hand to see the past," she said."Wait, you can see the past?" Kai asked in surprise."Not every detail, just small, dreadful events," Veronica added as I placed my hand in hers. She closed her eyes and sat straight, waiting to tell me what she saw, even if the little details could reveal something about the past lives of my parents and me."I see you were six years
Alpha Xavier - POV"Who the hell are you to ask me such a question?" I hissed, my voice sharp and biting. Ana met my gaze with an intensity that briefly betrayed her pain.I turned on my heel, intending to catch up with Leia and inquire about her health, but Ana's small hand halted my retreat."Xav, why are you stuck in the past?" she implored, her voice thick with emotion. "I regret what I did to you. Please give me a second chance." I yanked my hand out of her grasp, my irritation simmering beneath the surface."I can't trust you, Ana," I snapped, my tone clipped and cold. "You broke my trust and my heart a long time ago. If you think a contract marriage can rekindle those sparks, you're fucking dreaming."Ana's desperation only seemed to grow. She grasped my hand again, her eyes pleading. "I will do anything to regain your trust and forgiveness.""If you truly want my forgiveness," I countered, my patience fraying, "break the contract proposal. That will prove to me you've matured
Alpha Kai - POVBefore I drove to Human City, I wanted to stop by the restaurant where Leia had planned a date with Eric. As much as I wanted Leia to date no one, I couldn't impose my feelings on her when I was engaged to other women. Who was I to meddle in her life?As I entered the restaurant, many heads bowed to me in respect, acknowledging me as their Alpha. Leia's eyes stared at me, as if my appearance captivated her. I felt happy that her attention was on me as I made my way to their table, and my wolf was happily purring at the attention."Alpha, what brings you here?" Leia asked with a dazed voice. Although I wanted to stare at her beautiful face, I had to keep my emotions in check, as many people were around. Even though they were pack members, you never know who could be a traitor in my pack and leak information to our enemies about my interest in Leia. I care about Leia so much that I can't publicly express my emotions."I have worked with Vincent," I lied. Vincent raised h
Leia - POVVincent had left, and I gave Daisy a subtle glare to indicate that it was time for her to go so I could spend some alone time with Eric. However, Daisy seemed oblivious to my hint and continued to chat with Eric, filling our date with stories of her and Vincent's antics in the office. It was frustrating, considering that she was the one who had pushed me to go on this date in the first place.When we arrived at the Mansion, Daisy finally excused herself and left for her home, knowing full well that I was not pleased with her behavior. "Eric, I'm sorry our date didn't go well," I sighed, disappointed."We can always reschedule," Eric said with a polite smile, but I couldn't help feeling like he was brushing me off."Are you not interested in me?" I asked, sensing a lack of enthusiasm on his part."Why would you say that, Leia?" Eric asked, looking puzzled."Listen, Eric. I've ghosted and dumped many guys who used the same tone as you," I said, crossing my arms and staring a