DonaldI adjusted myself for the fifth time in a row as I watched the wedding proceedings take place. Suddenly, I felt a bit hot and decided to unbutton my shirt, breathing out a sigh of relief. With this done, I finally focused on Ray and his wife exchanging vows. They looked so peaceful and in love that it made my chest constrict with bittersweet feelings. I was truly happy for the both of them, but I couldn't help the sadness and pain I felt.I remembered last year when Ray and I were joking about getting married on the same day. We had everything planned, from our suits to the colour combination of the day. We were so excited about it, and now I watched my friend as he pledged loyalty to his wife. Without me there. I couldn't help but smile bitterly, because it would have been possible for us if my mate hadn't messed up.Maybe, if all was good between Julie and I, we could be standing on the podium as well, getting married to each other. Heck, Ray and his bride would have waited f
DonaldImmediately the party ended, Ray made a short speech about going to consult with the Alpha over some matters and I didn't even stand a chance to refuse before he pulled me away from the still dancing group and into a corner beside the pack house. He stared at me for a moment, his head cocked before he sighed."Donald, what did you just do?""What do you mean?" I asked back, with feigned ignorance and a distant gaze. However, he huffed and folded his arms."Don't play dumb, Donald. What was that about getting married to your mate? We both know that the girl in there, Aurelia or whatever, isn't your real mate," he explained and i shrugged."Her name is Aurelia, and it doesn't matter if she's my mate or not. I'm going to marry her.""What's wrong with you? You haven't been yourself lately. If something is happening, then tell me." It was obvious that Ray was trying so hard to pull the truth from me, and I couldn't stand it. While I needed to tell someone the real situation to get
JulieI turned on the bed for the third time in five minutes, and when I couldn't stand the discomfort anymore, I stood up and moved to the window. I couldn't cope with this silence anymore, and I moved forward to try the door. Like always, it was locked, and I sighed loudly before kicking the door with my leg. The movement hurt my body and I groaned before moving back to the bed. If this was how pregnancy worked, then I wasn't sure I wanted to have a pup after this one. Every single part of my body seemed to take turns at the intensity and frequency of pain, even going as far as constricting my airways. I found it difficult to breathe and the pain was slowly weakening me. I couldn't stand doing any activity for long, and it was so annoying.I sighed again and swung my legs over the bed, staring at how swollen they were. I could barely recognize myself again, and a part of me wondered if that was why Donald hadn't come to visit me since. I shook my head and clasped my hands together,
DonaldI looked at the guard in front of me and sighed. For the first time since the wedding, I had finally settled enough to start work yet the pack elders refused to let me rest. I leaned back on my chair and slowly arranged the stuff I still needed to do, before slightly nodding at the guard who bowed and left. I couldn't help but wonder what the elders needed to talk to me for. However, there was no way to know except I went to meet them. For the first time in a while, they had occupied the living area of the pack house and I found that odd. It meant there was something important they wanted to say, but I couldn't imagine what. Also, someone living in the pack house needed to have called their attention to something, and right now, it was only I and my uncle remaining. I frowned slightly and wondered why he would have let them in, but if they wanted to speak to me here, there was nothing he could do. Besides, I had given these men peace, happiness and even an engaged mate, get t
GeraldineI rushed to the floor when Julie fell to the ground, but I wasn't able to catch her before she dropped. By the time I got to her, her eyes were closed in a painful expression and I knew she must be badly hurt by the news I brought to her. Once again, I was responsible of the pain she was currently feeling and I cursed myself inwardly. Maybe, I should have let her find out on her own.Perhaps if the Alpha had come to talk with her by himself, she wouldn't be in this situation right now. I looked at her closely, trying to see if there was any sign of her waking up soon. Sometimes, it could happen but something told me it wouldn't in this case. My fragile hands began to tremble as I touched a spot in her neck, feeling for her pulse. I sighed out in relief when I realized that she was still alive but just unconscious.I looked towards the back of her head and stomach to see if there were any bruisies, but I saw none. I thanked the Alpha and my wise thinking to cover the floor ar
DonaldI fumed in annoyance, trying to understand the real reason for this meeting. My uncle and the pack elders were infuriating me and testing my presence, but I wouldn't let them win. However, my blood was slowly boiling as I tried to block their words out. My papers were still lying on the desk in my office, calling and begging for my attention. The same papers that I had finally decided to work on after many days of struggle.I took in a deep breath and opened my eyes to face the men who were now directing their attention to my beta. I didn't want to lose patience with them and unleash the harsh side of me, but these men were constantly pushing me to the wall. I began to wonder if all these requests they had been making from me for a while were all part of a bigger plan. With them, it seemed like it was one issue after another.There was always a problem with my rule that they needed to tackle, and it was really annoying. They couldn't even consider the fact that everyone was sti
DONALD I couldn't help but stare at my uncle in amazement. Prior to this, I had always thought the man had my back. Even though we didn't have the best of relationships, we were cordial to each other. I had basically passed through my teenage and adult years in his presence, so I assumed that created a bond between the both of us. I vividly remembered the small, nice moments we shared in the last year. Becisee of that, it hurt and shocked me to see that he was constantly castigating me. In helplessness, I turned to Ray who was looking at him too with an annoyed expression. Meanwhile, my uncle just returned my stare with a question written on his face. If I didn't know better, o would have said he knew about the situation between Julie and I. However, that wasn't possible as he had never seen or heard about her in the house, apart from the regul
DONALD "Geraldine why are you still here? Julie will be alright, she can take care of herself," I resonded quickly, hoping the woman would get the message and leave me alone. I had bigger issues to deal with than Julie's fainting episodes. After all, it was a sign pregnant ladies often exhibited. "I'm not sure about that, Alpha. She hasn't been eating for a while, and she is always stressed. I think the pack doctor needs to check her, and know what's wrong. She's pregnant with yo…" "Don't finish that statement, Geraldine. I have other things to do instead of calling the poor man to come and check on Julie. Whatever happens to her should happen. I'm about to become very busy now, and I would not like to be disturbed," I said and made my hand to shoo the woman away, closing my eyes in annoynace.