CHAPTER TWO
Alpha Declan’s POV
I watched as her small eyes increased in diameter.
“It was nice meeting you, but I have to go now.” she said immediately. What was wrong with her? I wanted to ask her badly, but I didn't want her to freak out. We just met.
Instead, I smiled and asked her, “Is this another Cinderella story?” my heart melted when she chuckled again. I wanted to listen to the sound of her voice all day.
“My father is getting worried.” she finally said and I nodded. At least, I have found out that it was her father and not some crazy guy.
“Then maybe I should come with you. I am going to meet him sometime in the future. It won’t hurt to bring the meeting forward.” I said jokingly, but I meant it.
She laughed, taking it as an unserious joke. She opened her mouth to say something but shut it again. I could see the excitement drain off her face. She sighed. “I have to go.” she said and turned around before I could say anything.
I tried to stop her but she ran down the stairs like she was being chased. I felt the urge to go after her and see the person who had dared change her mood but I decided to go against it. I didn’t want her to see me as a beast.
I walked back to the party slowly. I disliked these kinds of parties. It was filled with power drunk Alphas who wanted nothing but to increase their power without caring whose toes they stepped on. And one of those bastard Alpha was Alpha Atlas. He was the worst of his kind.
“Alpha Declan! I never thought I would see you here?" I turned around to see the person.
“Oh! I am Alpha Xander of…”
“Greenwood pack. I know you. I am not interested in a conversation with someone as weak as you.”
“This doesn’t call for insult.”
“You couldn’t even fight for your mate. An Alpha who can’t protect his mate, is not fit to be an Alpha.” his jaw tightened in anger and I shook my head.
“I tried to but letting her go was the best thing. You don’t have a father like mine so you can’t relate.”
“That is your problem, you let your father boss you even when you are the Alpha. Do you think that your subjects would respect you?” he sighed and turned to go.
“I have some advice for you.” he turned around.
“When Alphas are being called for a meeting, puppets like you shouldn’t be found.” his face hardened and he threw his hand at me. I caught it in the mid air and scoffed at him.
“Is that the best you can do?” I didn't see it coming until the glass hit my head. I twisted his hand and threw him on the floor. I kept landing blows at him , ignoring what they were saying around me until my eyes met her. She stared at me briefly for a while with disappointment in her eyes. Then she ran off. I stood up from him planning to follow her when he punched me in the face. I wanted to punch him again when someone held my arm.
“Alpha don’t. There are a lot of people watching you.” I shook his hand. I don’t care about what anyone in this room thought of me. I landed him another punch and let him go not caring if he would break his baby skull.
I stormed out of the ball with my Beta on my tail. He opened the door and I stepped into the car. The car zoomed off and we drove in silence. He started talking immediately and we got out of the car.
“I don’t think it was a right thing to beat him up. We attended the ball to gain Alpha Jason’s trust. But we didn’t get to talk to him.”
I stopped on my track and turned to my Beta. “I don't need the help of any of those stinking bastards. I will do everything my own way.” he shook his head and opened his mouth to say something. Probably, about how it was better i seeked help from other Alphas.
“Save it. I don’t want to hear it.” I said , but as usual, he ignored me. One of the side effects of making your best friend your Beta.
“All I am saying is that your actions tonight will create more enemies for us.”
“Then again, I don't care. They know what it means to go against me. They wouldn’t risk it.”
“But…”
“Find me everything about my mate. She seemed a little disturbed from earlier. I think someone is threatening her.”
“What is her name?” he asked, then it dawned on me that we never exchanged names.
“We didn’t talk about that.” he stared at me hard.
“You mean, you talked to her for that long and you never asked her for her name? Are you that bad in relationships? " I threw the first thing I grabbed at him.
“Do your job and don’t come to me unless you have the information.” I said and shut the door to my office.
I couldn’t help but think about her. There was something about her smile that I was yet to phantom. And the way her mood changed immediately was alarming. I am sure that it had to do with the person who mind linked her. What if it wasn’t her father? What if she told me that it was her father to get me off her back?
I sighed. Maybe I should have listened to my wolf when he suggested that we follow her. Now, we were both restless wondering if anything bad had happened to her. I wouldn’t forgive myself if something bad happened.
The door opened and Charles popped his head. “Alpha, I found something. You wouldn’t believe what I found.”
“How would I believe you if you haven’t told me anything?”
“I went through the footage of the ball. One of the footage shows when she entered the ball with someone I found out was her father.” he said.
“Let me see it.” I said and opened my eyes but he shook his head. I raised my eyebrow at him.
“I just want you to know that it might not be what you think it is.”
“Hand over the laptop now.” I growled and he dropped the laptop on top of my desk alongside a file.
I clicked the play button. I paused when I saw the persson she came into the ball with. I rewinded it hoping that I was seeing something wrong. I picked up the file and read through it. I clenched my fist as I read through the file. I can’t believe that I fell for their trap. I could see clearly that she had the tattoo I had seen that day of the incident. What more evidence do I need?
I felt my wolf getting angry. It struck me. He wanted us to show her that she can not mess with us and I was more than ready to show her that.
“If they think that they can play me, then they better do better.”
“Alpha. She could be oblivious of his plans. You said it yourself that she acted as though she was being threatened.”
“It was all part of the plan. They started it but I am going to show them that only I can be the boss.”
“Alpha, you might be making a mistake…”
“Shut up and follow my orders!” from the terrified look on his face, i knew that my wolf had taken over for a second and reminded him of what he could do.
“Yes, Alpha.”He said and turned to leave.
“Arrange a meeting with Alpha Atlas within this week. I don’t care how you are going to do it but we are going to pay that bastard a visit. If he thinks that he can scheme behind my back, then he doesn't know what is going to hit him.”
CHAPTER THREEKendall’s POV“Bold of you to think that what you did to me that night was okay.” I rolled my eyes wondering why he kept bringing up that night’s event.“I told you that I have found my mate.”“Who is he? Is he an Alpha?” I nodded my head.“Of what pack, Kendall? What is his name?”“I don’t know. We didn’t exchange names.” I bit my lips aware of how stupid I sounded.My father shook his head at me. “He could be a lowly Alpha of a weak pack. Do you think your getting together with him will do our pack any good? We will be mocked by others.”“I don't care about that.”“I don't care what you think Kendall. You are getting married to Drake and that is what is going to happen. And don't think of running away. You will only end up pissing him off.”The door pushed open and the Beta rushed inside. “I’m sorry to disrupt your meeting Alpha but you have a guest.”“What guest?” I sat properly and strained my ears.The Beta stared at me for a while as I pretended to be reading the m
Chapter FourKendall’s POVMy mother and my sister stood outside the door. My mother shook her head at me asking me to keep my mouth shut but I rolled my eyes. If he controls them, he can't control me.“I will rather run away with my mate than end up with someone who is like you!”“I am not surprised. You are a result of your mother's disobedience.” He said bitterly, pointed at my mother and left.“Listen to your father, Kendall. You can't…”“No mom, I'm going to do whatever I want to do. Don't expect me to live under his shadows like you. Sometimes, I wished I wasn't born into this family.” I spat. My mother stared at me for a while then she shook her head.“Follow what he says, Kendall. That is the only way we can survive.” I shook my head. I was going to make a difference.******I stared at myself in the mirror as they worked on enhancing my beauty. This was the day that I will start writing my own story.The door opened and my mother stepped inside. She wasn't smiling. She just
Chapter Five Kendall’s POVI never thought the day of the festival would turn out like this. The air should have been filled with excitement and joy, but instead, it felt heavy with tension and resentment.My father, as usual, had been in one of his moods, barking orders and criticizing every move we made. Watching my mother and sister obey his every command without question made my blood boil.It was as if they were programmed to do whatever he said, no matter how unreasonable or unfair it seemed. I couldn’t stand it anymore.As we prepared for the festivities, I pulled my mother and sister aside, hoping to reason with them. “Can’t you see what he’s doing to us?” I whispered urgently, my frustration seeping into every word. “We don’t have to take this. We can stand up to him, together.”But before I could finish my words, my mother’s hand connected with my cheek in a sharp slap. Shocked, I stumbled backward, the sting of her betrayal burning on my skin.“How dare you speak against y
Chapter SixKendall’s POVThe atmosphere buzzed with excitement and anticipation among the crowd gathered for the mating festival.My heart pounded with nervousness, my senses tingling with the knowledge that Alpha Declan was there, just a few feet away from me.Alpha Declan was my mate, the one I had dreamed of since I could not remember, and now, finally, my dreams were becoming a reality.As I stood staring at him there in the room, my pulse quickened with every sight of his handsome face and powerful presence.It was as if the universe had aligned to bring us together, to fulfill the destiny that had been written in the stars.But my father hovered behind me like a shadow, his disapproving gaze burning into the back of my skull as he continued to demand that I go make introductions to the guests.Ignoring his persistent demands, I focused all my attention on Alpha Declan, my heart singing with the knowledge that he was mine, that we were meant to be together.But just as I was abo
Chapter SevenDeclan’s POVAs the last of the rogues fled, defeated, Kendall turned to me, her eyes beaming with tears in them. “Are they gone? Are we safe now?” she whispered questions.Turning to her, I offered a reassuring smile, though I could see the fear lingering in her eyes. “Don’t worry, Kendall,” I said, my voice calm and steady. “We’re safe now. The rogues won’t dare to attack us again.”Kendall nodded, though her expression remained tense with worry. I could understand her apprehension; it was only natural to fear the unknown, especially in times of danger.I knew that my pack was more than capable of handling any threat that came our way. “Alpha,” one of my men approached. “We’ve taken care of them, but a few managed to escape into the woods. What are your orders?”I considered my options for a moment before nodding decisively. “Send out a search party,” I instructed. “I want those rogues found and brought to justice. We cannot allow them to continue threatening the terri
Chapter EightKendall’s POVThe next morning, I woke with a heavy heart, the events of the previous night weighing heavily on my mind. Despite my best efforts to push aside the hurt and disappointment, they lingered like a dark cloud, casting a heavy cloud over the new day.As I lay there, the soft rays of sunlight filtering through the curtains, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of sadness wash over me. I had stormed out of the room in a fit of anger after Declan’s cold rejection last night.Unable to bear the thought of facing Declan after his rejection, now in the quiet solitude of the morning, I couldn’t shake the feeling of regret that ate at me from within.With a heavy sigh, I rolled over in bed, expecting to find Declan lying beside me, his presence a constant reminder of the distance that still separated us. But to my surprise, the other side of the bed was empty, the sheets cold and made.Confusion and disappointment flooded through me as I sat up, scanning the room for any s
Chapter NineKendall’s POVTwo weeks had passed since I arrived among Declan’s pack, and each day felt like years of loneliness. Declan remained as stubborn and cold as ever, his indifference to me constantly reminded me of my failure to win his affection.The pack members, too, made it clear that I was not welcome among them. They treated me with disdain and suspicion, their eyes cold and unwelcoming every time as they went about their duties.It was clear that they saw me as nothing more than an outsider, an stranger among them. Despite my best efforts to fit in though, to prove myself worthy of their acceptance, it seemed that nothing I did was enough to earn anyone’s trust.No matter how hard I worked or how honestly I tried to please them, I remained a stranger. But somehow, I refused to give up hope. Knowing that he was the key to everything, I was determined to prove to Declan and his pack that I was worthy of respect, that I belonged by his side as his mate.One evening, as I
Chapter TenKendall’s POVAs the day of the wedding approached, a sense of dread settled over me like a heavy cloud. I couldn’t shake the feeling of terror of what the future held with Declan as my mate and husband that gripped my heart. But with the arrangements for the wedding already made, there was no turning back now. The ride back to my father’s pack for the ceremony was a silent one, filled with tension and unspoken resentment between us. I sat stiffly beside Declan, staring out the window as the scenery blurred past, my mind a whirlwind of emotions.I missed my home, the familiar sights and sounds of my father’s pack. Returning felt like stepping into a nightmare, a reminder of the life I was leaving behind and the uncertain future that awaited me. Throughout the journey, I didn’t say a word to Declan, and he seemed content to let the silence stretch between us. Perhaps he too was wrestling with his own doubts and fears, or maybe he simply didn’t care.As we arrived at my fa