Chapter Three
Alexa's Point Of View
Never in my life have I ever thought I would meet my mate one day. I've given up on it the very day darkness filled my life eleven years ago. I was taken as a slave and prohibited from leaving the palace until I die.
The probability of me finding him was zero. My peers back then hoped that one powerful wolf or alpha will sight them and claim them as theirs so they would leave the palace, free from captivity and suffering. I used to find their dream ridiculous. That is impossible, I used to say but little did I know I would meet him one day.
He's a hybrid at that. Half-vampire. I used to think they were myths. I mean, which wolf in their right mind would sleep with those repulsive creatures? I certainly wouldn't. I used to hear about them from the old slaves. They said hybrids were stronger than anything that had walked the earth. Because of the blood mix of two powerful beings, they tend to be faster, stronger, and more intelligent than vampires and wolves. Even more dangerous. If you ever run into a vampire and a hybrid, run from the hybrid.
Even with all these, they are so rare to find. So rare that you could only count two in ten years. I said I wouldn't have anything to do with vampires nor any one of their kind but here I am, over the shoulder of one of them.
"Put me down!" I fired.
"Keep quiet, would you? You'll wake up the tigers."
"T...tigers?"
"What? You're afraid of tigers?" He taunted and I gulped.
If there's one creature I fear most in the world, it's tigers. I had a very horrific encounter with them when I was young.
"Why...why would I be scared of them? I'm not scared at all."
He hummed teasingly. "We'll be out of the forest soon."
"Yes, so we can go different ways."
He paused. I felt his hand on my waist as he brought me down to stand in front of him.
"Do you really think I'm gonna let you go again?"
I raised my brow. "Again? Have we met?"
What is he talking about?
He pursed his lips and trailed his eyes down my body. His eyes stopped at my lips and his gaze lingered on it.
As much as I hate him, I wanted him to continue staring at me that way. The desire swimming in his eyes makes my body tingle in excitement.
"No," he said, taking his gaze off me.
He passed by me and began to walk ahead of me. I quickened my steps to catch up with him. He isn't walking fast but his strides are wide. Stupid long legs.
We walked for a long time without anyone saying anything. He looked as though he was in deep thought. After a few hours of walking, I began to feel tired and sleepy. My legs were giving up little by little.
Gosh, can't hybrids read minds or something? He should know I'm tired by now.
I was so lost in thoughts I didn't notice he had stopped walking. I hit my head on his hard back.
"Why did you stop?" I snapped at him as I rubbed my forehead. He turned to me and his eyes zeroed at my feet. I looked down at them and my eyes widened at the cuts on them.
He turned his back to face me and bent down. "Will you still refuse my help?"
Do I really have a choice? Yes, yes, I do. No matter what, I'm not getting on a vampire's back. I hissed and passed him by.
Just then, I felt my body being lifted from the ground.
"What are you doing?!" I yelped. He put me at his back and I wrapped my legs around his torso subconsciously.
"You-"
"Don't yell. You should have got on my back when I asked nicely."
I hissed and folded my arms. I refuse to wrap my arms around his neck.
"You will fall if you don't hold onto me tightly. Don't worry, I have no infections, you can touch me."
"No,"
He suddenly tilted back and I quickly held him to prevent myself from falling. "Are you out of your mind?"
"I am."
I hissed and held him tighter. I almost saw heaven back there.
"I'll make the ride as comfortable as possible so you can rest."
I rested my head on his back and closed my eyes. I'm not gonna sleep. Who knows what he'll do to me in my sleep? I'm just gonna rest my eyes.
Or so I thought.
RAVEN PACK
Darco's Point Of View
"I'm so sorry, My Lord. I shouldn't have let her out of my sight. I deserve to die, My Lord."
I looked down at the weasel bowing at my feet. I sat up my throne and turned to the nitwits that were supposed to be guarding her room.
"How did a female escape the watch of an able-bodied man?"
"S....sire, it was my fault. Sh...she used the-"
"How insolent!" I thundered, causing the ground underneath my feet to tremble. The rats were shaking. They are probably thinking about how their deaths would play out. I got off my throne and climbed down the stairs. I stopped in front of Kona, the one who was supposed to be guarding my toy's room. I bent to his height and pulled his chin up with my finger.
"Find her and bring her to me alive."
"What about the wolf, My Lord?"
Yes, the wolf. Her mate.
"Being him to me too," I said as I stood straight. "But if he resists too much, kill him."
"Understood, sire."
They all stood up and scurried out of the room. Bunch of idiots.
"My Lord," Raga called.
"Speak."
"Simon told me something about the wolf that took her. He said his scent was different."
I paused at his words. "Different?" I turned to him. "How?"
"That, I have no clue, My Lord. He told me he was incredibly strong and fast."
"How strong?"
"S... stronger than an average wolf."
"Really?" I said interestedly. "Looks like I have a job for you Raga."
"Your wish is my command, My Lord." He said as he got on his knee.
Chapter FourAlexa's Point Of ViewI had no idea when I fell asleep but I know I slept for a long time because it was almost sunrise when I woke up. "You're up?" His voice snapped me wide awake. I looked down and realized I was still riding at his back. I looked around where we were. "Where are we?" We were no longer in the forest. I could see little children playing around with kites and they greeted the vampire happily as we passed them by. I looked ahead and sighted a white mountain. Even from a far distance, it looked tall, I wonder how tall it would look if I was standing in front of it. "My Pack." He pulled me out of my thoughts. "Pack?" He nodded. "Welcome, Alpha." "Did you have a safe trip, Alpha?""Welcome back, Alpha." Members of the pack kept greeting us as we walked ahead. They are brainwashed just like other people. They all think the vampires are great saviors that deserve love and praise. "I can walk now." "No, you can't." "Let me down," I deadpanned as I w
Chapter Five Lyell's Point Of View"Don't tell me she's your mate," mum said as soon as I entered my room. "Oh, you noticed?" She tuts, "I'm not joking here, Akira. If she is your mate, you know that it's a bad idea, right?" I took off my shirt and faced her. "Why?" She looks around cautiously, "she's wolfless. A wolfless wolf can't do any good to you or the pack. She'll only be a burden." "Her? Burden?" I chuckled, "you don't know her. Even if she was, I'm ready to carry it." "But is the pack ready to?" "They'll have to be ready one way or the other. I am not leaving her." "But-" She tried arguing but I waved my palm in dismissal. "I don't have time for this." She sighed tiredly. "Fine, but you have to go see the elders." "Alright, alright," I replied tiredly as I proceeded to wear a new shirt. "Um... Akira?" "Yeah?" I replied without facing her. "Why are you obsessed with Raven pack? Does it have anything to do with your childhood?" She asked hesitantly. "You promise
Chapter SixAlexa's Point Of View"Where is your alpha being punished?" I asked Riaz as we made our way outside. "He's in the underground torture room." His face lit up. "Do you want me to take you there?" I scrunched up my nose in displeasure. "No." I only asked so I could avoid treading wherever he is. "Why?" He asked and I shrugged. "Alpha brought you here from Raven Pack. That means you must be very important to him." I scoffed. "Not really." "Seriously. I've never seen him with any woman since I met him. He's never warm towards anyone. Not even his mother." I hummed uninterestedly. "You've not eaten anything since you arrived," Riaz said and I shook my head. "I'm fine. I'm not hungry. You can leave me here." "But can you find your way? The palace is very vast." I patted his shoulder. "Don't worry, I'm fine," I told him smilingly and he blushed. "O.. okay." He waved me goodbye and jogged off. The moment he was out of sight, I took the opposite direction out. While th
Chapter Six Alexa's Point Of ViewWithout thinking twice, I turned in the opposite direction and started running for my life. The vampire was still holding onto the hem of my sleeve. "Why are you running?" He yelled after me but I didn't reply. I looked back to check if Master Raga was behind us and he actually was. I let out a yelp and increased my speed. The vampire must have noticed Raga so he left my sleeve and held my hand. "I have no choice but to do this right now." He told me as his grip on my hand tightened. "Bare with me," What other choice do I have? I nodded at him and faster than I could blink, he pulled me into his arms and took off with me at full speed. The wind blew harshly over my face and I held onto him tighter as his speed increased. It got to a point I couldn't see what was before me. It amused me how he could figure out where to turn to and pass. I could only hold onto him, close my eyes, and trust that he would take us to safety. Sometime later, I felt th
Chapter EightRaven Pack - Darco's PalaceRaga's Point Of View"What did you say happened again?" I remained on my knees and kept my head bowed even though his powerful steps approached. I felt his breath against my head, which told me he was bent to my height. I felt his finger under my chin and he tilted my head up with it. My eyes met his deadly gaze and I was tempted to let my head back down. "I...I found her," "But...?" He drawled, raising his brow. "She...I couldn't get to her. She was with someone. A man. I suspect he was the same man that took her away." "How did he look like?" "I couldn't see his face. He took off with Alexa the moment she sighted me. I chased them but..." I gulped as his face hardened. "I...I couldn't keep up," I concluded, lowering my gaze. "You are the strongest and fastest warrior in the pack, yet you couldn't keep up with a mere wolf?" "He...he wasn't a mere wolf. He is different. He was super fast. Unimaginably fast. I've never seen a wolf that
Chapter Nine Alexa's Point Of ViewThe vampire has been out for two days now. When we arrived two days ago, he ordered the maids to prepare dinner for me and he disappeared after that, promising to be back in three days. I've not been seeing his repulsing face for two days. Thank the moon goddess for that. He didn't leave me without making sure he kept all eyes on me. By all eyes, I meant Xena's eyes. He claimed she was here to protect me but I knew better. I don't think he knows I don't like this chic. Or he knows but he just finds joy in annoying me. I paused in my tracks and cast a glare at "my bodyguard"."What?" She questioned, returning my glare. "Don't you get tired of following me everywhere? I'm just going to take a walk," "Believe me, I detest this as much or probably more than you do." "Then.." "But alpha personally begged me to watch you." She smirked, probably feeling smug because her alpha 'begged' her. "Even if he didn't, I would have still kept a close eye on you
Chapter Ten Alexa's Point Of ViewJust then, something clicked in my head. Alexandra. He called me by my full name. Something I've never told him. "How did you know that?" I questioned, pushing my face towards his. He raised his brow in confusion. "You called me by my full name," I told him. "I've never told you my full name. There's no way you could have known that without anyone telling you," His expression was blank. He leaned away from my face and tucked his palms in his pockets. "There are many things about you that I know that even you don't," He said simply, confusing me the more. "What do you mean?" "You are my mate," he stated. "do you expect me not to know anything about my mate?" I frowned. "Well, I know nothing about you," I said, folding my arms, and his deep chuckle echoed in the room. "Because you chose not to," he said, maintaining eye contact. "I'm here, open like a book to you. Why don't you read me, huh?" He perused. Though it was hard, I diverted my gaz
Chapter ElevenAlexa's Point Of View"Clear the area. Ace." "Yes, alpha," "Make sure a proper funeral is made for this man," Akira ordered and Ace bowed. Looking away from Ace, he turned to little Isabella who was still weeping, clutching tightly to her father's hand. He bent to her height and took her small hands in his. "Isabella," he called softly. "Do you want to go home with me?" Issa sniffled, "the palace?" She asked, her voice trembling. Akira nodded, reaching to carry her. "Before your daddy left, he told me to take good care of you while he was away. Allow me to fulfill my promise." Isabella turned to me with tear-filled eyes. Her eyes were filled with uncertainty. "Your alpha is a good person, Issa." I can't believe I'm saying this. "he'll take good care of you." I assured her. She turned back to Akira and shifted timidly towards him. Akira opened his arms, inviting her to embrace him. Reluctantly, Isabella went into his arms and Akira picked her up. In a second, she