I remained there for some more hours, not ready to see or face anyone. Each time I recall that I’ll still talk to Sheila and Grey about the mate thing, my heart sinks. I should have said something to them before this. All this while they were worried and sad that my mate didn’t want me, maybe because I was human, which was facts though but they had no idea that I knew who it was and I had been keeping it from them. They must see me as a shitty friend. I know I can’t hide out here forever plus it was getting late too. So I stood up and walked back to the castle. All for my safety. All for my safety. All for my safety. I kept reminding myself.I need to be alive to find my sister.Some people threw subtle glances my way while others stood and bluntly stared, some of them going to the extent of pointing at me. I heard murmuring from all around me whilst walking down the path and into the castle. “His mate? No way” I had heard one of the people around me say.“Alpha Keanu would never
Sheila continued ignoring me and continued eating alone. Grey sat with her sometimes and also tried to get us together. I still haven’t found a perfect chance and opportunity to talk with her alone. She ignores me whenever I call her and goes the other way each time I try to move to her. I deserve it, I must say. She must have thought I didn’t value our friendship enough that I had to keep some things to myself and the fact she was very worried about it too. This afternoon, at lunch. My eyes kept darting to where she sat. Preparing myself to follow her up once she stood up. She sat with Grey today and I kept eyeing them while they ate, discussed, and laughed at their joke. I brought this upon our friendship and it’s left for me alone to repair. I bounced my legs and chewed at my fingers while waiting for her to finish. It seemed to take forever but she finally stood up, glancing quickly at me before walking out. Grey came to my side.“You didn’t touch your food” his eyes took my for
Alpha Keanu’s Pov“Alpha, the blue moon pack has requested our help” Noir walked into my office with some letters in his hands.“Were they attacked?” I asked, looking up at him from my desk.“Yes, his pack was attacked but no serious damage was done. They were able to fight them off and no life was lost”“They fought off the rogues?” How possible was it that this small pack was able to fight off rogues that have been successfully killing other packs?“According to Alpha Ray, there were only a handful of them that attacked and not the usual number” He handed me the letters.“Are they just rogues and not the ones that have been attacking other packs?” “I think so. The other rogues don't attack unplanned and they are always successful in their attacks” He responded, pouring the bottle of wine on my table into a glass, and then he sat down.“I’ll go and see him then. Some of the warriors found a new hideout of the rogues in the human village” I spoke while my eyes scanned the content of
I woke up in the healer’s quarters with no memory of how I got there. I remembered being out in the cold last night and meeting the Alpha before I passed out. Did he bring me here? I was under a thick blanket which kept my body warm.I sat up, the blanket pooling on my lap and just then one of the healer's students entered smiling at me.“You’re up. How are you feeling?” Her voice was soft as she touched my forehead.“I’m good, How long have I been out for? ” I replied.“Since last night. It’s afternoon now. Thankfully you were with the Alpha when you passed out and he brought you here on time. You need to stay warm and covered at all times. You must know that the cold doesn’t bother us so don’t go wandering out in the cold with your friends” She advised The Alpha had brought me here. Well, his wolf needs me so he had no choice. I didn’t want to think much about it. After more check-ups, I could finally go. I still have to meet Nabir. Hopefully, she’ll believe me this time.“Don’t fo
I’ve managed to avoid the Alpha for a week now. It was getting colder by day or maybe it was just me. Some of the girls tried getting closer to me while most of them still avoided me. I got updated from time to time on the rogue issue by Noir. I walked to the kitchen for my duties. I’ve been stuck with kitchen chores ever since the incident and I wasn’t complaining. “Jade, come here please” Nabir called just as I stepped into the kitchen. She has been exceptionally nice since the incident too.All eyes turned to me. It didn’t bother me anymore. I walked closer to Nabir and she pushed a tray with expensive-looking plates in it towards me. It was used to serve the Alpha.“Alpha Keanu requested that his food be brought to his room” Okay, why was she telling me then? My mouth tightened as I continued staring at her.“He specifically asked you bring it” She cleared my confusion.What? I’ve managed to avoid him for weeks and now he wants to see me.‘Let’s not get ahead of ourselves now’ m
The days went by with no snag. It’s been six days since my encounter with Petra. I have only seen the Alpha maybe once or twice and it was never up close. He was back to his normal self and I was back to steering clear of him. I was done with my duties and on my way to meet with Eliana. She had asked me to come with her to the market to help her choose some new vases for some flowers and plant foods. I was more than happy to leave the castle for once and enjoy myself while at it. I met Eliana on the stairs and she handed me a dark brown winter cloak and a much thicker glove than the ones I had on.“Wear this. You’ll be cold once we step out. I’ve been meaning to give them to you before now” “Thank you very much Eliana” I took them from her putting them on and loving the feel of the woolen cloak. It was almost a perfect length telling me they weren’t for Eliana but I didn’t ask. I knew it must cost a lot which made me more grateful. Changing into the gloves she gave me, I put mine ins
Alpha Keanu’s POVI dodged a punch from Aztec, ducking under his outstretched hands. I kicked out my leg, knocking him down on his stomach on the training mat. Twisting his arm around him, I pinned him down.“Goddess Keanu, who pissed you off” His voice was strained as he tapped repeatedly on the mat. I released his arm and he slumped defeatedly on the mat. We’ve been going at it for hours now and I’ve been handing him his ass. “Get up, one more” I reached out to help him up.“Nah, that’s what you’ve been saying for hours” He grabbed my hand and I pulled him up. “Don’t be a chicken Aztec, come on”“You know if you’re going through something, it’s best you talk about it and not punch it away” “Just because I’ve been beating your ass doesn’t mean I’m going through something” “You know what I mean, come on man. What’s going on?” Grabbing his shirt, he wiped off the sweat and dirt that coated his body.“Never mind, I’ll get some else” I would have easily called over one of the warrio
After he left, I stayed sitting, thinking of what the hell just happened. The dining hall was still silent, everybody trying to figure out what just happened. I stared at my food like it held the answers I needed. After a moment of shock passed. Whispers erupted around me. I couldn’t continue with my food so I stood up and left. I knew it was Sheila who followed me after I walked out because Grey had left minutes after the Alpha stormed out.Here I was thinking he’d be mad that I got into another trouble after his warning. He was really pissed and I’d thought it was directed at me the moment he walked through that door. Was he really going to kill Petra or was he bluffing? I don’t plan on finding out and that was why I was going after him. I didn’t know which way he had gone but I was going to check his office first.“Slow down Jade, where are you going?” Sheila was jogging to catch up with me.“To find him” I made to go up the stairs but Sheila stopped me.“I don’t think he went upst