Chapter 77CYRIL’S POV {Two days earlier…} “Don't raid their houses. Don't trample their farms. And avoid the children.’’ I yelled repeatedly as the men trouped into the pack with their weapons and horses. An inductive reminder that our raiding wasn't fueled by an intention to destroy the pack, but rather targeted at placing some pressure on the silly Alpha and anyone who might be trying to keep Alessia following his command. I was conscious of the extent to which I should thrive without earning some resentment from Alessia. Razing the pack would be slightly too much, focusing on the warriors alone should do. “You have to leave now.’’Alan appeared before me. “I'll go on with Lance.’’ He added, swatting his chin forward. It wasn't a surprise seeing Lance waiting on a horse, equally fully armed. “Do you both have to go in? One of you should remain here, that jerk might try to flee.’’ I called back.“You leave that to us, we'll sort things ourselves. Just hurry along, you can't l
Chapter 76Alessia's povSilence travelled across the room, giving me a required space to process the situation that had just taken place. ‘Well, maybe if you hadn't chicken out like a creepy thief, he wouldn't have tried going in search of you.’ I rephrased through Annalise's words in my head.I couldn't understand the logic behind her statement— if she was only making a mockery of the situation or a valid reality laid behind it. ‘‘What are you talking about?’’ Annalise disrupted the prolonging silence, turning to face Thompson. “He went out in search of Alessia?’’ Thompson asked, choosing to take the second instance of my thoughts. Annalise hesitated but eventually spoke. “What other explanation is there to give to it aside that he went missing with her?’’ She blurted out. I couldn't believe my ears, indeed she was going to mock the situation!“Is this all a joke to you?’’ The words wept off my lips, accompanied by a striking force that propelled my frame towards her, ready to
Chapter 75Thompson's povSo why did you have to call me?’’ I screamed into the phone, definitely sparking currents in his ear drums. “I beg your pardon, sir.’’ He disconnected immediately. Bloody incompetent fools! How dare he call me to tell stories? I made it clear That none of them reached my phone except they had their hands on Adrian!A gentle knock sounded at the door, but I was in the least mood to respond to such nuisance. It's been just a few hours to complete forty-eight hours that Adrian disappeared, and not a single person has been able to provide a helpful account on his whereabouts. That annoying knock came on the door again, but then a voice followed that made my head perk up instantly. “Let me in if he won't give any responses. Are you silly?’’ She thundered. Right outside. Behind the door. “Alessia?’’ I muttered in disbelief. My feets found their motion instantly, making a U-turn towards the door. I dragged it open in a sharp pull, and her figure came to view
Chapter 74Alessia's pov. I rushed to my feets immediately Hedges stepped in, carefully checking out the expression wrapping his face, but he kept a neutral gaze. “What's the update?’’ Lady Amora inquired just before I did.“It's safe. We were able to reach him and stop him from speaking a word about you.” Hedges replied, leaving a long breath off my lips in relief. ‘‘So what does that mean?’’ Lady Amora inquired further.‘‘The Alpha doesn't know we reached him. He still thinks Zack is on the errand he sent him to Silverstone pack for.’’ Hedges explained. “Oh, I see.’’ Came lady amora. “That's great news isn't it?’’ For some reason, I needed an assurance. I guess so but….’’ Hedges trailed off.‘‘But what?’’ I and Lady Amora chorused. ‘‘But I think there's a greater problem.’’ He let out, sending my heart into a drown down the pit of my stomach. ‘‘What problem?’’ Lady Amora asked while I nodded briefly in support. ‘‘I heard…you have a son with the Alpha?’’ I was more of a ques
Chapter 73Alessia's pov I looked at my image in the mirror, my poor frame looked so hopeless and lost. Lost in the uncertainty of my impending fate. Hedges had called, asking us over to the Alpha's aboard after close to two hours of waiting. He'd sounded neutral on the call, so it was impossible to dictate what consequences awaited us. Ophelia's figure crossing the mirror pulled me back to consciousness, and I turned to meet her gaze on me. ‘‘You will be fine, trust me. Hedges isn't bad as he may have seemed.’’ She tried comforting me. “Let's get going.’’ Lady Amora showed up. Ma'am Amira was already out waiting, but she wasn't going with us to the Alpha. She'd drop by at the family store while we went, and Ophelia was to join her afterwards. We arrived at the compound and we were led to the waiting venue; under a shade of trees somewhere around the side of the Alpha's portable duplex. Soon, a man came to call on us. They led us into the main building, and I suspected we were
Chapter 72Alessia's povI opened my eyes to meet Ophelia standing before me. She jerked slightly, like my consciousness had scared her. “Y-you are up….’’I refused a word, trailing my eyes around the room for nothing in particular. It was still vivid in my memory, all the revelations of Ma'am Amira and the scary truth behind my connection with the lycans. My gaze flailed back to Ophelia, and she stepped back oddly. “What is the matter with you?’’ I threw at her, unable to overlook her weird attitude.‘’I..uh… Hedges.’’ She paused a bit. ‘’Hedges returned.’’I immediately knew who she was talking about but what has that gotten to do with me?“I'm sorry, Alessia. I didn't mean to do it. I was just too excited it slipped off my lips.’’ She mumbled, though in a fairly audible voice. I couldn't make out the least of what she spoke about. Though it agitated my emotions, I managed to keep still with a straight face.‘‘What have you done?’’ I inquired, my pulse escalating as anticipatio