CHAPTER FORTY SEVEN—LeavingGABRIELLAI sat in the garden as images of my mother filled my head. I always thought of her when I tried to cheer myself up. I remember her warm smile, her soft laughter, and her dreamy eyes. Too bad she isn’t here anymore with me.I just wish I had my own family. I’ve always thought of having my own mate and children but now, the reality of that happening seemed very blurry.I sighed, listening to the melodious music of the birds, when I felt a presence. I turned to the side, and I could see Elora staring at me with folded arms.I swiftly stood up and gave a light bow.“You have been summoned!” Her voice was stiff and cold.“By who?”“By Waylen. He’s asking to see you in his study. He says he has something very urgent to tell you before he gets occupied for the day,”“Oh!” My voice softened. Perhaps, he is finally ready to tell me the reason why he tried to strangle me, and since the full moon is almost here, he’ll probably be busy later. Now seems like t
CHAPTER FORTY SIX: THEFTELORAI knew I needed to do something to distract Waylen from his study so that I could steal the necklace. I had used the excuse of the full moon being around the corner to sleep over at Waylen’s mansion. It’s no news that being here is safe so it was easy for me to convince Sandra to let me stay till the full moon is over.I met Sandra when she came touring our pack. I knew everything about Waylen, including his family members so when I saw his sister, I ensured that I got close to her.Moving here to White Pack has made us even closer. And through her, I was able to get more information about Waylen, including knowing about the cherished necklace. It was a cherished heirloom, passed down to different generations of Lunas. Waylen’s mother owned it before she died and now, it’s currently in his possession.Two days ago, I was able to get her drunk so she would reveal some vital information to me. I got to realize that Waylen has a cherished necklace that was
CHAPTER FORTY FIVE—THE MEETINGGABRIELLAI can’t believe Sandra would ask me to forgive her brother just like that when he never gave a proper explanation for why he did what he did. That is the barest minimum.“I’m sorry, but if I were your sister, would you tell me to be with a man who tries to strangle me? Mind you, there’s nothing to take back because we were never together,” I blurted out, shocked at my boldness.“You know it’s complicated,”“It doesn’t have to be. All he has to do is reject me if he thinks I’m not good enough for him,”“Why are you being so angry and difficult,” Her face tightened in a frown.I took a deep breath. I guess she’s right. I shouldn’t speak to Sandra in such a manner. I’m only an omega and she—well she’s the Alpha’s sister.“I’m sorry,”“Listen to me,” she exhaled, moving closer to me. “Waylen is a great guy, a whole Alpha, and he cares about you. He’s simply going through some stuff now and at the right time, he’ll let you know about it,”“When is t
CHAPTER FORTY FOUR—AKWARDGABRIELLA I could hear the crowd murmur, which was not surprising because that is what they always do. I tried to yank my hand off Aaron's but he wouldn’t let me go.“If you don’t let me go, then I’ll make a report and you know what that means if Alpha Waylen gets to know about this,”I didn’t want to stoop low and pull up this card, but it’s the only way for them to get off my back.“You really have a lot of guts!” Aaron burst into loud laughter, his other hand placed on his stomach.“You swine! Lady Christabel needs to know about this. In fact, the elders need to know about how you’re trying to use your vagina to turn Alpha Waylen into a source of mockery,”“Fine!” I sighed in defeat. “Tell everyone you know about this and leave me the hell alone!”I finally managed to yank my hands off his grip and stormed into the room.Jada was lying on her bed, headphones over her head and reading a book when she saw me walk in, my fist clenched and my face plastered w
CHAPTER FORTY-THREE—PLANSGABRIELLA I paused as I tried to digest what I had just heard. I didn’t see how I was capable of helping Christabel get with Ace when I’ve only met him once and I barely know him.Also, I don’t think I want to be with Waylen after he almost ended my life.“What can I do to help you?”“We’ll figure something out,”“Will you tell Waylen you’re not into him and it’s Ace that you want?” I asked curiously.“No, of course not,”“I’ll help you,” I sighed, standing up. “But right now, I don’t think I can be with Waylen,”“Really? Why?” Christabel’s brows knitted in surprise, her eyes sparkling with concern.“We’re not on good terms right now,” I simply said.“I can tell you don’t want to talk about it, but I’m sure you two would figure things out. If you need my help, then let me know,”I nodded and we both left for the car. My whole body was shaking from the cold and even the heater from the car didn’t do much to help.I cuddled myself, dreading going back home but
CHAPTER FORTY-TWO—IDENTITY AND SECRETSOLIVEI blinked hard. Alpha Waylen is going to die soon?“I don’t understand. Tell me about it,” my brows creased in curiosity.“The silver chains will kill him slowly,”“Then why do you give it to him?”“It’s the only way to control him and keep him from going around to kill people on the full moon.I sat still, the hiss of the fire in the chimney filling the air.“Does he know that?” I asked after a moment of silence.“No!” She shrugged.“Does he know that I’m the reason he’s cursed and is suffering so much?”“He doesn’t,”“Oh my goodness!” I stood up, throwing my hands in the air as I paced up and down the room. My mind was filled with different thoughts—thoughts that made me want to go insane.“Now I know for sure that I’m cursed. I’m the reason the man I love is in so much pain. “Please do something about it,” I cried out and ran to her side, tugging the hem of my dress as tears gathered under my eyes.“The only way to stop the curse is if y