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
CHAPTER FORTY ONE: THE DEALGABRIELLA My eyes widened in horror at the mention of that statement. How can she ask such a question in such a dangerous hour?It is us finished! My life is over! Christabel is going to let me slip away and get washed into the lake. Panic and fear engulfed me as I clung hopelessly to her hands.“Tell me the truth. You don’t have to lie to me,”“I-I…”I began to stammer as sweat dripped down my head. I glanced at the lake and I could see the tide increasing. I was barely hanging on.“Please Christabel—-““I asked you a simple question! Answer me,” she asked calmly, her lips twisting in a smile. How she managed to maintain a calm look in such a turbulent period was beyond my understanding. It was—disturbing.I shut my eyes, ready for her to push me into the lake.“Yes,” I answered. “I have been sleeping with him,”“Now was that so hard?”I expected her to let go of my hand after I confessed to sleeping with her betrothed but instead, she began to help me u
CHAPTER FORTY- SECRETSWAYLENI stood still at the door, listening hard to hear if I could get pieces of information to fuel my knowledge.“There’s someone here. I can feel someone’s presence,” I heard her say at the other end of the door. Since she had figured someone was around, I knew she wouldn’t talk further so I knocked on the door.“Who is it?”“It’s me, Alpha Waylen,”“Alpha Waylen?” I heard her strained voice from the other end of the phone, followed by the loud sound of roughling, then the click of a metal. The door opened, and Agatha flashed me a crooked smile.“Alpha Waylen,” she gave a slight bow. “You’re here. I’m surprised,”“I need explanations!”She nodded and gave way for me to enter the house. I walked in, my eyes scanning around. The small room was empty and silent,only the occasional hiss of fire dancing in the fireplace could be heard.The room was filled with all sorts of weird drawings and writings on the wall, something ethereal, that only those that deal with
CHAPTER THIRTY NINE— LAKE DRAMAGABRIELLA I was hurt and traumatized. The fact that I was a few seconds away from death made my heart bleed. Even worse, it was from my mate. I couldn’t wrap my head around it and despite how serious the issue is, he has refused to tell me why he tried to strangle me.I wanted to be on my own and clear my head. The garden seemed like the best place to be, so I hastened my steps till I got there.I paused as I saw Christabel sitting on the bench and staring into space. Right now, all I want is to be alone, to be surrounded by the sweet scent of flowers, and watch the pretty butterflies—“Oh! Hello Gabriella!” Christabel’s voice snapped me out of my reverie.My eyes darted towards her as we locked gazes. I could see a small smile tug at the edge of her lips.“You’re here by this time,” I croaked.“Yeah. I got tired of sitting in my room,” she paused as she noticed the countenance on my face.“Are you okay?”“I don’t think so,” I sighed, my face tighteni