Theo I knew there was a need to redeem myself. I had hurt my family and friends. I wanted to know how long Karolyn had been using me and if truly she ever felt something for me. The fact that she dragged my sons into this mess hurt me. I had already lost a son; knowing I would lose two more broke my heart. There was no way I could talk Luca into sparing their lives, and there was no way they would back down, especially Randy. He was like his mother, conniving and manipulative. Everyone had made a sacrifice for the cause, most especially Emma. She had surprised everyone the most, and I had to follow her example and do something. Lacy wasn't going to take me back, and I knew I would not be able to live with myself if I did not rectify the error. I needed to make a sacrifice for the sake of my fallen friends and family. I had unknowingly exposed them to danger. It was time I rectified that error. If I died in the process, so be it, but at least I would die knowing I tried to correct my
Theo Stepping out of the house, I walked a bit until I could flag a taxi to take me to the packhouse. I sat at the back of the Cab, a bit nervous. While we drove past, I admired Celio and saw why Luca liked the place. Moreover, his wife was from here. He was bound to cherish the place. Unlike Ashfield, the people were friendly, and they mainly had smiles on their faces. For a pack that had just lost their Alpha, they seemed happy. I guess they were tired too. The drastic change and raising of flags with armed guards must have scared them. There was a smile of liberation and gratitude on their faces, all thanks to a few omegas. I hope our people will change their view of Omegas. When Luca brought Emma home, Lacy sent her to the servant section and equated her to Luca's pleasure object. Even I saw her that way. When Luca moved her upstairs, it solidified our thinking. She was an attractive omega, and Luca was an Alpha. Every powerful wolf wanted an Omega in their bed, and Luca had got
Emma "What was that about?" I asked my husband as we got into the cab to take us back to our home. Everyone had asked him what caused issues between him and his father, and he kept saying he had been stealing from him. "You shouldn't have embarrassed the man like that, Luca. He is your father, for goddess' sake. Why mess him up like that? You owe him an apology," I said, and he looked at me and smiled. We had driven away from the packhouse. He grabbed my head and kissed me. As tempting as it was, I wanted to drive my message, so I pushed him away. "You have been a bad boy Luca. You owe your old man an apology," I said, and he growled. "It was all an act, Emma," he linked me instead of speaking aloud. "Father and I were careful in case there was a mole among us." He linked me, and I frowned at him. "Why?" I linked back, and he smiled. "Because he is going back to Karolyn," he linked me, and I gasped. "That is dangerous, Luca," I linked him, and he pulled me close. "Yes, it is,
Theo. I arrived at my house in Sunbridge and paid for the cab. I took a few deep breaths before walking into the house. I prayed to the goddess that Karolyn would believe my act and give me what I wanted. It was now or never, and we needed to move fast. I was going to give myself a week and try to get back to Lacy. Hopefully, she will forgive me after this. "Theo," Karolyn said in her soft voice. She had puffy eyes and ran to hug me. This would have melted my heart in the past, but I wasn't a fool anymore. She had played me long enough, and I was wiser now. "Why are your eyes puffy?"I asked her, and she rested her head on my chest. "You startled me when you said you got shot. Are you sure it wasn't Luca?" She said, and I balled my fist but controlled my temper. I stroked her hair, and she led me to the bedroom. Sitting on the bed, I bowed my head. She came to sit beside me and rubbed my back gently. "Luca would not try to kill me, Karolyn," I said, and her hand stopped. "Yes, he
Luca, It had just been a few hours, but I was uneasy. It was almost afternoon, and I was still waiting to hear from my old man. I knew it would not be like magic, but I was hoping he would get there, get what we needed and get out, but it would not be that way. I knew he would have to work on the bitch. She had been masterful and played him for so long that it would be only befitting if he did the same to her. My mother was hurting. She had not been alright since she learned what had happened, and I feared for her health. The moment Emma left her, she locked herself up in her room and wept. I waited for Castelo and Aldo to return before sending for my uncle and Emma's brothers. I wanted us to meet at my house before we went to the packhouse and give them a fictitious task to perform. We needed whoever their mole was, if any, to always have a report to provide the cult with, so my father would be successful. I prayed to the goddess to keep him safe. My uncle wasn't far behind, and w
Lacy. Why would Theo do this to me? I was only trying to make him suffer before taking him back. I was honestly relieved that he did not send that message and that he did not leave me for her. I guess she played her cards well. The bitch. If I had not received that message, I wouldn't have sent him horrible messages, and he would have just checked on her and come home. Karolyn had complicated our lives for her selfish gain. I doubt if she loved him. She was just using him. I was mad at Theo for risking his life like this. I knew it was a good cause, but the price was steep. I knew I could not be crying and moping about my room. I had to make decisions that would aid his cause. I sat up in bed and set aside my hurt. I locked my room because this was a crucial moment for me. Every decision I made now would determine the outcome of things. I needed to find a way to aid Theo from afar. Emma had knocked on the door a couple of times. She had also brought Katya to knock on the door. Emm
Theo, I sat in the house a bit impatient. I wanted to call Luca to find out how Lacy was doing, but I was being careful. I needed to keep up my pretence just in case I was being watched. I remained in the house doing all I would have typically done when I believed Karolyn had cancer. I decided to make some calls to ask for money. I knew she must have bugged my phone by now; I couldn't wait to stop the pretences. She returned later in the afternoon looking sad, and I wondered what was up with her. I was honestly getting impatient and did not want to linger with her anymore. Her mood was down, and she looked sick. She walked passed me and went to the bedroom. I tried to look at her as she moved, and it looked like I was admiring her, but I was just curious. A few minutes later, she entered the room, popped her head through the door, and smiled at me. "Aren't you coming?" She asked, and a grumble almost escaped my lips, but I held it. I smiled and followed her. How could she switch
Luca, A week had passed, and my father was still yet to get to the bottom of the matter. The woman was a tough bitch to crack. Mathias told me my father had called to ask him for money and that it would be nice for me to reconcile with my father. I knew all of them thought the fight between us was real, and I could not wait to end the pretence. The investigation wasn't getting anywhere, and it seemed the people were getting comfortable in the packhouse. Slowly it was beginning to seem like we would be in Celio longer than expected. I did not know what to do. My mother had pleaded with me to tell my father to abort the mission, and slowly I began to agree that if another week should pass and Karolyn didn't crack, I would ask him to come home. I would rather have him with me than far away sleeping with the enemy. I sat in my home office going through some reports when Emma walked in. She had dark circles, and it was partly my fault. We had not been sleeping. We tried to stay awake as m