LXXXV: Conflicted FeelingsAlyssa's POVI woke up with a gasp and found myself reaching for something in front of me, but nothing was there. I panted heavily and I was confused for a second before I remembered what my dream was and I stared blankly at the white wall. It was Knox. In my dream, he saved me from falling off the cliff, but once he was sure I was safe, he began to fade and I tried to reach for him, but it was like he couldn't hear me. He never once looked back and faded into nothingness. "What was that?" I mumbled and looked down on my stomach when I felt a pinch of pain and the recent attempt on my life came back to me. The door opened and my secretary entered. When she saw that I was awake, she gasped and called for the doctor. I laid back down and finally noticed that I was in a hospital room and the scent of alcohol hit my nostrils. Jade came back with the doctor and nurses to check on me. "How are you feeling?" The doctor asked, and I instantly knew he was like m
LXXXIV: A Wolf in Barcelona Alyssa's POV"I'd love to go with you, but you know that I'm still tied with the current issue going around, darling. If I get the chance, I'll catch up, hmm?" Seymour apologetically said before we boarded the jet. "And I'm sorry if Otis and Sam can't go with you this time, but trust that Hector and Edward's skills are just the same." I needed to leave for Barcelona to attend an exhibit especially dedicated to me and I don't want to miss it. Because it's only been a few days since the trial, people are still on edge, especially because of the missing humans. We were told that Seymour's cousin couldn't be arrested because of the lack of enough evidence, and maybe this is his way of retaliating against us. I'm happy that the killing of werewolves seemed to have stopped, but now humans are the victims. I stood on my toes and pressed a kiss on his cheek. "It's alright. I understand you more than anyone. I know you are needed here. Who knows if something terr
LXXXIII: Heaven and EarthKnox's POVHe might have fooled everyone but not me. He might have been able to lie and make himself a hero, but not to me. I was there. I've seen how Kelly, Vladimir and Mishka were killed, and it only came to my mind how they are exactly the same. They were all stabbed in the same places and the murderer used the same type of knife. This isn't just an ordinary paid assassin but a psychopathic killer who has a pattern. He liked killing and he mastered it. Is it possible that they belong to the black masked gang? Possible, but they got to be one of their main assassins and that makes it even more alarming and dangerous. And I hate how Alyssa is falling for his lies and fake identity. If only she knew how her beloved husband is fucking his cousin just outside of the castle. When the meeting was over, everyone else was asked to leave but Titus asked me to stay behind. He sat beside me in the empty court room that was filled with people earlier. "I heard ab
LXXXII: Council MeetingAlyssa's POV After the news of some werewolves being murdered left and right, the council finally called for a meeting between the leaders of humans, werewolves and vampires. The council consists of the most respected people around the world—not only because of their status, but also because of their influence. They are not the wealthiest or even strongest, but they are chosen because of strong leadership and intelligence. They do not care for the title or position. They are just and they have always been on the side of justice. For thousands of years, they have done nothing but maintain peace among us and they must be bothered by what's happening. Seymour and I, all the alphas, and the presidents from affected countries are summoned. I could tell how tense Seymour was because everything points to the vampires and he knows he will be grilled, especially because Knox was one of the Alphas who were required to attend. I know Maurel, being the current Alpha of
LXXXI: Powerless PowerAlyssa's POVI slept with a heavy heart that night and I had a nightmare where I kept seeing Danica's corpse. One time, she even rose with blood dripping from her body, chased me around, and blamed me for what happened to her.I woke up with a start and grabbed my chest while panting heavily. I was drenched with my own chest and I couldn't get the image out of my head. "Did you have a nightmare, darling?" Seymour asked softly, cupping my face and removing strands of my hair sticking to my face. "It's nothing." I simply replied and looked outside to see that it was already dawn. I am still upset with him because of him basically forgetting that I am a werewolf just like Danica. The way he brushed it off like every day's occurrence deeply disappoints me. Seeing as there is no point in going back to sleep because I will have to get up in a couple of hours anyway, I just decided to drag myself off the bed and walk around outside to clear my head. "Are you still
LXXX: MysteryKnox's POVAlyssa suddenly had a panic attack. She almost ran across the street while yelling her deceased brother's name. We had to take her back to the car and we surrounded it as she calmed down."I-I saw him." She stuttered and I was able to hear her voice because I was just standing on the passenger door while she was at the back. "I swear I saw Mortel but he disappeared." I frowned and looked around the almost empty street. Even when a body was discovered, it's strange that the residents around here are nowhere to be found. Come to think of it, this whole building reeks of the bloodsuckers and it made me think if it's exclusively for them. "He's not here, Aly—My queen. I would have smelled him even from afar but there is no trace of him," I gave the car a side glance. "You saw his corpse yourself, didn't you? You and your family identified him for his scent. It's impossible for him to be alive."And even if he was, wouldn't he show up when his whole family died?