Damien's POVI leaned back on my chair, resting both elbows on the handle as the door went open and George, my gamma stepped into the courtroom, Bella walking closely behind him."Just like you all know, we are gathered here to bear witness of the trial of Bella Mackenzie." I began as soon as George was already seated and Bella was standing at the center of thehall. "Do you swear on the goddess name that you would te the truth during this trial?" I continued, my gaze fixated on her."I do." Just then, Lucas began reading out her offenses. I sat back and watched, as murmurs went around the hallway, only waiting for the right time to speak. A few minutes later after Lucas was done, I cleared my throat causing absolute silence around the hall. "Bella, how do you plead?""Not guilty." She replied almost immediately. So much confidence!"I should speak now, I'm the only witness here." Lavender leaned closer to me, speaking in a low voice. I nodded, giving her the go ahead. "Bella," I call
It was silent when I woke up, I remember waking up a few times to distant noises, Linda's perplexed voice echoing around the bright room. I slowly sat up on the bed, my eyes immediately moving to the window, it was dark outside. I had no idea what time it was, but I know it's really late, especially with the fact it was really silent outside. I wanted to stand up from the bed when I felt a hand on my lap. Linda? She was asleep while sitting on the chair. I gently held her hand, putting it on the bed. I climbed down the bed but winced, stopping immediately when I felt sharp pains around the middle of my legs and waist. Then I remembered why I was brought here in the first place.The brown soup! What could Nina and Lavender have planned? And why the bleeding? The fact I was clueless made me even more confused. Were they trying to kill me?I never knew they could ally with each other against me, I see they have a lot in common, which is hating me and they could do anything just to hurt
I did not sleep again, well I couldn't. I stayed awake till it was dawn. I could hear voices in the packhouse already, the maids already setting to work. Good thing they could finally work, without me. I heaved out a deep sign for the umpteenth time, as I leaned against the headboard, staring outside the window. I've been sitting this way, ever since Linda left earlier this morning, just staring into space.I've never felt so empty ever before, it was like there was a big hole in my chest, just filled with nothingness. I rested my hands on my stomach, running my fingers around it softly. The only reason I was holding on to survival is gone, the only hope I had. A small bead of tears slipped from my eyes and I wiped it off immediately, sniffing gently. Now I wonder how my mother left me with my father without any regrets. Because I can never, the feeling is out of this world. I can't believe she could ignore all these and never even bothered checking up on me. I placed my hands back o
"It worked!" I flinched when the door suddenly burst open and Linda stepped into the room, clasping her hands excitedly. "Come on, get up. It worked.""Worked? What worked?" I asked, utterly confused, before I stood up from the bed, walking to meet her."Well, I talked to Damien, told him a few lies so that you can come with me to my house and no problem for you.""Oh." Was all I could reply. Let's just say nothing brings excitement in me any longer, I don't think I have any feelings anymore, maybe just pains. Well, I've been in this room since morning, had my bath here and a nice nap again. It's afternoon already and I really need to have a break outside this room. So maybe going to her house might help, even the littlest bit."Sure, let's go." I slid my feet in the nearly oversized flip flops I saw here before heading outside the room. Ever since I came to this pack, this was my first time ever leaving the packhouse and honestly, it was one big city. I never had an idea on what it
I was almost arriving at the podium when I felt someone grab my wrist, stopping me from moving any further. “What are you doing?” Linda asked in a hushed tone, looking down at my claws. I jerked my hands away from her slightly strong grip, shaking them to make the claws go away. “Nothing, I just-” I looked back to the podium and my eyes met Lavender’s, staring directly at me, even as she stood beside Damien who was still speaking. “I just need some breathing space, I’ll be right back.” I said before walking past her, out of the hall. I did not want to believe I almost thought of walking up to that podium and sending those sharp claws into Lavender’s chest. I see, a little bit of control is changing my thinking. I ran up the stairs, to head up to my room where I can have a little bit of quiet time and talk to myself before I do something I might regret, but unfortunately bumped into someone. “Sorry-” I wanted to apologize as usual but stopped when I looked up to see no one else but Ma
After getting dressed I headed downstairs, to the kitchen and grabbed a tray, walking into the hall, filled with lots and lots of people. I took a deep breath before walking around to serve the drinks in my head. Honestly, I wish I wouldn't be here. The stares I got from the people already, made me just want to disappear. They already knew who I am, the shackle around my neck gave me away. I stopped when a woman in a black glittery dress turned to me, raising her hands to grab a glass. "You," She spoke, staring at me disdainfully. "You're the stealer." I only stared at her plainly , not saying a word at all."When I speak, you reply." She spoke, showing off so much elegance that she could. "I see, you have no idea when you're speaking to a Luna huh?" Now I know why she acted so bitchy, she must be a mate to one of these alphas. I still don't care though, I'm here to just do my job and leave the place as soon as possible."Excuse me." The look of shock on her face was quite evident,
We returned back to our spot after a few hours of playing around in the woods."Omg, that was soooo fun." She screamed, sitting on a lot of wood. I froze when I heard footsteps walking into the woods, still quite far away though. But I could hear it closely, probably because I was still in my wolf form."Shit, you have to shift back in your human form." She must've heard it too, because she immediately stood up, already alert.Shit! How do I shift back?! This is my first time doing this and I have no idea how any of this works out. Thankfully, after a few deep breaths to calm myself down I finally did it, standing on the ground completely bare. To make things faster, Linda grabbed my clothes and pushed them to me. In less than a minute I was already dressed, brushing my fingers through my messy hair, trying to make it straight. Surprisingly, Noah showed up right where we were, like he was here searching for us. "There's a ceremony going on." He began speaking as soon as he was stand
*The Next day*I wasn't spared today, Nina made sure to come wake me up herself very early this morning. I'm not complaining though, I'm pretty used to all the works already, but everything today was quite different. I received lot of cussed from Nina due to how slow I was today. Well, anyone in my shoes would be the same after what happened last night. I have never seen him so vulnerable.I heaved out a deep sigh for the umpteenth time, leaning against the wall of the store room. What if he is not so cruel like I thought and was just pretending to be one heartless alpha just got reputation? He isn't as scary as everyone thinks he is? The way I saw him yesterday totally changed my thinking about. Who the hell is Serena? She must've someone very important to him maybe, romantically important though, cause there'll be no way he'd kiss me if they weren't that close. I guess if I need answers to my numerous questions I better ask Linda, she must definitely know who it is?I walked out o