George POV "You couldn't even protect Max. What makes you so sure you can protect me?” Those hurtful words played over and over in my mind. I kept my mind busy with other activities in other to hide the guilt I felt. I should have done something rather than just standing there like a fool What?? I asked confused as I stood in front of the President "You heard me General.”he stated sternly.” A dead body would be given to you and your men by midnight.. you go retrieve the body quietly and bring it back" He said ashamed of his actions as he refused to make eye contact "This isn’t right sir" I managed to say After a moment of hesitation he sighed in defeat and said "We have no other choice" " There's always a choice sir" " So what do you want me to do General? He asked rhetorically " Do I go against this monsters knowing they are strong and allow a mascara of millions of innocent people?" He asked . His eyes locked on mine, pleading for an answer that I couldn't give. The fear,
George POV As much as I yearned to lodge a bullet straight into his skull, I knew such an act would be unwise; he possessed far greater strength than I. Slowly, I lowered the gun to my side. "I wasn't expecting you," I replied, struggling to conceal my anger. "I was in the neighborhood and thought I'd say hi to my in-law," he retorted with a smirk, advancing towards me. "Though it seems you're not too excited to see me. I would have sworn you were about to pull the trigger just now," he observed, studying me intently. Had he caught on to what I was about to do? Was he preparing to attack? The grip on my gun tightened as I mentally prepared myself for whatever would happen next. If I were to die, I wouldn't go down without a fight. But instead of launching an assault, he merely regarded me, his expression inscrutable, before erupting into laughter. "I'm just kidding... You should see the look on your face right now," he exclaimed, patting my back. "That would have been so fo
George POV The training room buzzed with energy as Becca and I circled each other, our movements fluid and instinctive. Her eyes sparkled with determination, a playful challenge dancing in her gaze. "Alright Old man, lest see what you've got!" she taunted, her voice filled with playful banter as she feigned a jab towards me. I grinned, pride swelling in my chest as I blocked her attack with ease. "You're getting faster, kiddo, but you still have a long way to go," I teased, launching into a series of quick jabs and feints to keep her on her toes. Her laughter filled the air as we danced around each other, exchanging playful blows. She was growing stronger with each passing day, her reflexes sharp and her movements graceful. But I wasn't about to let her win without a fight. With a burst of speed, I lunged forward, aiming to catch her off guard. But she was ready, sidestepping my attack with ease and seizing my outstretched arm. Before I knew it, she had flipped me onto my back,
Becca's POV"Attention, students and staff," Ms. Brown's voice echoed through the intercom, drawing the attention of everyone in the cafeteria. "I'm excited to announce that next week will be Community Care Week.Oh, I'm all in for CCW. We gotta join, babe," Lola exclaimed, turning to Carter with sparkling eyes."Yeah, with football and Max, I've been swamped. This could really help with my Grades," Carter nodded, his hand finding Lola's.Well, you guys have fun. Ravi chimed in with a slight slouch and pout. " My cousins are coming over, and my mum would kill me if I'm unavailable next week"."During Community Care Week," Ms. Brown continued, her voice infused with enthusiasm, "we'll have various volunteer opportunities available for those who wish to give back to our wonderful community. Activities will include community clean up projects, food drives, and visits to local nursing homes to spend time with the elderly residents."Their eyes turned to me, awaiting my response. The truth
Becca POVAs we stepped into the bustling hall. I had one goal and only one goal in mind.Find Bas" Ohhhh Becks you are going to love CCW it's the best week ever" Lola beamed at meI mustered a forced smile, nodding in agreement. If only Lola knew the real reason I was here. Despite my efforts to appear composed, my eyes betrayed me wandering around in search of him I just had to be sure he was here.Becks, are you expecting someone else?" Lola's voice interrupted my thoughts, her brow furrowing in curiosity.Caught off guard, I quickly shook my head, attempting to play it cool. "What? Oh, no, I was just... checking around. You know it's my first time, so I'm really excited," I replied, my words coming out in a rushed blur.Lola's skeptical gaze lingered on me for a moment before she said a very nit so convincing okay. Thankfully, her attention shifted as Carter walked up to us, giving Lola a quick kiss.I exhaled in relief. With Carter here, Lola's focus would now be on him, allow
Becca’ POV Three Hours Three long hours and for every minute of those three hours, Maddy Lance has been glued to Bas like a pesky leech, refusing to let go. I knew it was going to be difficult but I didn’t know it was going to be this hard. Maddy made sure to always be by Bas’s side not wanting to lose him to another competition. I didn’t have time for this I needed to talk to Bas and I wasn’t going to end today without saying a word.As I marched forward, determination coursing through my veins, I swiftly gathered my hair into a ponytail, the strands clinging to my damp neck. With each brisk step towards Bas, my heart raced, with a mixture of nerves and frustration. “Hey, can we—” My words were cut short as Maddy popped out of nowhere, her presence like a sudden gust of wind disrupting my plans. “Just the girl I was looking for,” her sharp voice sliced through the air as she cat walked towards Bas, her hand gripping his as if to stake her claim. “Hey, Maddy, could you just—” I
Please be aware that this chapter includes intimate scenes. Viewer discretion is advised. BAS POV I can’t stop thinking about the kiss The words echoed in my mind, tormenting me relentlessly Why couldn’t I get those words off my mind? Maybe I was too harsh on her “So,” Maddy’s voice broke through my internal turmoil, pulling me back to reality. Her eyes held a mixture of uncertainty and longing as she tentatively reached out to touch my chest. “Since we’re done for the day, I was thinking I could come over to your place,” she suggested, her voice soft yet filled with anticipation. Normally, I would have declined, but right now, I needed a distraction, something to pull me away from thoughts of Rebecca. “Sure,” I replied with a smirk, the corners of my lips curling up in a feigned nonchalance as I took her hands in mine, leading her towards my car. The evening breeze felt cool against my skin but yet every part of me burned. Gripping the wheel tightly, I drove towards my a
Bas POVThe cool water trickled down my body, its touch a feeble attempt to soothe the storm raging within me. How could I have been so careless? Why did I allow my mind to wander back to her? Controlling myself had never been a challenge, but with her, it felt like impossible. Just the thought of her made it feel like my body was burning. This feeling of longing, of having her so badly was it as a result of the mark, did my wolf crave for her so badly? It had to be.. right? Shaking my head in frustration, I grabbed my towel and stepped out of the shower. As I scanned the room, the lingering scent of Maddy hung in the air with the overwhelming sense of guilt that gnawed at my insides. I knew I had hurt her deeply.Dressing quickly, I made the decision to leave, the thought of being alone with my thoughts too unbearable to bear. As I slid into my car, I reached for my phone, intending to call Tom for some much-needed company. But he didn’t pick up. Where was he? And why wasn’t he ans