MasukCHAPTER SIXTY ONE: STOLEN ~WAYLEN~I adjusted myself properly on my seat. So Troy is back in town? And he has encountered Gabriella? I didn’t like the fact that they met but at least, that was what saved her from the casualties of the night. I could only wonder what he wants this time.“Monitor his movements. Gather men—as many as you can to do the job. I need to know his every move,” my voice was strained.“Of course. I need to get going,”I nodded as I watched Ace leave. I was still very weak and tired, so I decided to go to my room to rest.I stood up and left my study, shutting the door behind me. As I was about to climb up the stairs, I spotted Elora, sitting on the couch in the living room and laughing at something on her phone.“Elora!” I called.She paused as she heard my voice, her gaze meeting mine. I could see her swallow hard as she walked up to me.“Alpha Waylen,” she gave a light bow. “You’re still here? The full moon is over and you can now go back to your house,”“We
CHAPTER SIXTY—PEACE? WAYLENDespite the fact that I tried my best to hide my shock, I couldn’t help but open my mouth in awe at what I just heard. How can she ask me something like that so randomly! Or is it random?“Gabriella! Where did that come from?”“Please, Waylen. I need you to be honest and tell me the truth. Are you the beast terrorizing the people of white pack!”I stared at her, not knowing what to say. For her to ask me that question, means she knows something. Should I come out clean and tell her the truth? I’m tired of carrying the heavy burden in my heart. I began to weigh my options silently.If I tell Gabriella the truth, what good will come out of it? She’ll know why I tried to strangle her. But she’ll see me as a monster hiding behind a facade to kill my people. She’ll most likely be disgusted by me and hate me with passion. She’ll probably reject me and let everyone know that I’m the monster. I’ll most likely be overthrown and my half-brother will take over my pos
CHAPTER FIFTY NINE—CONFRONTING WAYLENGABRIELLA I decided to see Christabel and knocked on her door, waiting patiently for her to open up.“Who’s there?” I heard her voice from within but I stayed silent. I wanted my presence to be a surprise to her. I could hear footsteps followed by the opening of the door.“Gabriella! Oh my goodness!” She enveloped me in a warm hug as soon as she saw me. “I didn’t expect to see you so soon,”“I decided to come back. Here is more of home to me than anywhere else,”“I’m glad to hear that. Come in,” she gave way for me to enter. I walked into the room and she shut the door behind me.She tapped on the bed and gestured for me to sit. I flashed her a small smile before sitting beside her.“I talked to Ace,”She sat up as soon as she heard that statement. “Tell me, what did he say?”“He’s single. Anyway, I’d like to make a meal for everyone so we can use that opportunity to be together. I believe it would be easier to speak to him in an intimate setting
CHAPTER FIFTY EIGHT—BACK HOME GABRIELLA I nodded my head. Despite my feelings, it is best that I go back to the mansion to figure things out and find out if Waylen is truly the monster terrorizing the pack.“Yes, I’m ready,” I blurted out after a brief moment of silence.“That’s great! I’ll drive you there right away,” Ace exhaled.I nodded and turned to face Wendy. “Thank you for everything so far. You have always been kind to me and I’ll never forget that,”“Of course, Gabriella. You’re worth every kindness you get because you’re such a warm soul. My home is always open for you to visit. I’ll also come over to see you sometimes,”I flashed her a warm smile and enveloped myself in her arms. After a few seconds, we broke the hug and I got into Ace’s car. He drove off, not saying a word to me as his eyes focused on the road.I remember Christabel’s words about wanting to get closer to Ace. Now is a good time to initiate the plan.“So do you have a girlfriend?”I could see him pause f
CHAPTER FIFTY SEVEN—AT HER PLACE ACEThe bright light from the window pierced my eyes and I squinted my eyes, yawning as I twisted my body from side to side. I didn’t realize I had fallen asleep on the couch. I glanced at the wall clock and could see that the time was already eight in the morning.“Looks like I woke up at the perfect time,” I mumbled and got out of bed. I stretched and went to the room where Waylen was lying. He was awake but still resting on the bed, his eyes staring absent mindedly at the ceiling.“Good morning, Waylen. Are you okay?”“No exactly,” he sighed, his body still fixed on the bed. “I am very weak right now and I don’t know how much longer I can bear this,”I sighed and sat on the chair opposite the bed. “Perhaps, it’s about time you secretly seek healing outside the pack. Who knows, maybe there might be a solution,”“You know I’ve tried and nothing has worked so far,” he exhaled and sat up on the bed. “I need to get going so I can know how much damage I
CHAPTER FIFTY SIX—FULL MOON IS OVERGABRIELLA “Who is out there?” I heard Wendy’s voice from inside the house. Her voice sounded unsteady and agitated.“It’s me, Gabriella. Please open up!” I cried out frantically, my voice laced with desperation.There was a pause, followed by some muffling at the other end of the door.“Don’t open it. What if it’s a trap?” I heard Wendy’s mother say from within. It was obvious they were standing by the door and that was why I could listen to them so clearly.“I promise you that it’s not a trap! Please open up!” I cried, like my life depended on it.I heard the click of the door and it opened.“Gabriella!” Wendy enveloped me in her arms, sobbing in my ears as she patted my hair. “You have no idea how worried I was. Where were you?”“It’s a long dreadful story,”“Which you will tell in the safety of the house,” her mother cut in and dragged us both inside the house, making sure to lock the door after us. I walked into the living room, relief washing







