ANNA:Alfred energy dilapidated with his head faced to the ground he shook his head off and reached for the door knob. His hands fell on the door knob while his mouth parted through every corner of his lips. He turned his head one more time over to where I stood wrapped in my arms and shook his head in disapproval. โ I'm sorry, Anna. I can't leave you all in here just like that.โ he dropped his hands off the door knob he clutched unto panting out so loud in exasperation. โExcuse you? Didn't I just tell you to get out and let me be, Alfred? Why the hell are you still here pestering my life?โ I fired back at him standing right in front of him without a smile on my lips. โI can't leave you here all alone, Anna. We have to settle our differences and come together to get things right.โ His voice was clothed in emotions from the way he sounded. He placed his hands on her shoulder and muttered under his breath, โ You don't have to be rude to me, Anna. I know I have said certain things to
ANNA:I kept on paying rapt attention to every corner of the garden where the sound kept on coming out and I couldn't find anyone. โAlpha Mike, is that you?โ I whispered under my breath trying to protect him from the eyes of the guards if he was too scared to show up. There wasn't a simple response from the question I had asked even though I was scared to the brim to get a response from him. โCan you hear me Alpha Mike?โ I reverted back to my question pestering him to speak up, acting as if I was so certain to the core that he was in the garden with me. I continued, โYou don't have to be scared of Alpha Mike. There is no one here with me so you are free to reveal your face.โ I whispered under my breath moving from one corner to the other acting so fast so he would reveal his face to me without thinking twice. โI'm here.โ A strange mocking voice echoed from my behind as I searched through the garden. I turned around to see who it was and I was beyond surprised to see that it was
ALFRED:My knees and hands were growing weak and numb at the same time as I sat down on the chair in the hut pushing it back and forth recounting on the altercation I had just had with Anna a pang of regret crept in my heart. โI think I crossed the line. I shouldn't have argued with her about planning to kidnap her kids when I was fully aware that she hates hearing me talk trash about them.โ I thought out loud, biting my under lip. The guilt gnawed at me, a constant heart pain that refused to subside. I had acted rashly, driven by anger and fear, and now the consequences were looming large, โI have to ask for her mercy so we can settle things once and for all.โ I sprang up on my feet shaking my neck back and forth, cracking my fingers so loud before stepping out to search for her. I don't mind if I was the one at fault or she was the one at fault. The only thing certain is that I have to ask for her forgiveness so she won't see me as a bad person. If I can be able to win her trust
MIKE:I woke up feeling quite dizzy which was unusual for me. I couldn't wrap my head around the cause of the dizziness even though I've been trying so hard to think what could be the cause of my dizziness.Could it be because I haven't received a call from Anna yet or the strange text I received from her or the response I'm still yet to get from the private investigator. I pondered out loud in distress in deep thoughts while picking myself up from the bed sluggishly to go to the bathroom to take a quick shower. Knock! Knock! โAlpha Mike, the kids are waiting for you to come join them in the dining room.โ one of my workers addressed me through the door. โTell them I'll be joining them shortly. โ I picked up my face towel to dry my face properly. โAlright, Alpha Mike.โ The young mistress nodded her head before making use of the stairs to inform the kids.A deep sigh of relief crept underneath my breath, โAnna, your kids needs you at this point. I don't think I'll be able to keep up
MIKEโWhat did you just say Andy?โ I queried him with my defensive eyes. โMike, I want you to tell us and stop waving off my countless innocent questions.โโAndy, what have gotten into you?โ Mandy and Sandy both stood up from their chairs, gawking at their young brother who was ever ready to take the bull by the horn when it comes to matter involving me. โShut up your mouth, Sandy and Mandy!โ His hands hung up in the air instructing them to keep shut. Both Sandy and Mandy were in awe of what was happening before them. Most times, I try to convince myself into believing that Andy is just a little boy who grew up with so much love hence the disrespect but with the way he's been acting up lately I think he is an adult in a baby's body. โCan't you guys sit your ass down and ask your silly self where mother went? For the past how many days we haven't heard from mother and you think it's okay. Answer me!โ he banged his fist on the dining table, splattering the cutleries on the floor.
MIKE:My eyes stood upright at the sound of the notification that came through. I didnโt want to focus my attention on the fact that it might be a notification from Anna after the last text I got from her left me afloat.โI hope itโs something positive,โ I whispered the words under my breath.As much as Iโve always been an optimistic fellow I still find it so hard to be positive about Annaโs dilemma. Everything about her sudden disappearance kept me abridged.โCommon Mike you can do this!โ a sharp tiny voice flew past my ears, summoning up the courage to reach out for the phone.Like the flash of light, I ran to my desk, picking up my phone to open the text message that had just popped up on my screen earlier.My mouth fell down in shock, โWhat! How come?โMy legs were suddenly getting cold and numb at the same time, finding it so hard to stand for that long just to absorb what Iโd just read. I reached for my bed to sit, โWhat exactly is going on?โ my hands ran through my hair figurin
MIKEThe tightness of my arms rested on his chest, waiting for him to answer the question I had asked him earlier. โAnswer me! Who are you?โ I pulled him closer to me and pushed him back harder than before, my heart palpitating. I watched the unknown figure who was fully clothed with black from his head down to his toes, brought out a heavy envelope from the back of his clothes and handed it over to me without saying a word. โEnvelope? For what?โ I queried him, eager to know more about why he handed me an envelope. The unknown figure muted himself without saying a word to me. I couldn't even see the personโs eyes to know who I'm dealing with. โCan't youโฆโ the unknown person pushed me off without hearing me complete my question with so much power,running so fast without turning his face back to see if I was coming from behind. I held the envelope in my hands looking at it for minutes,โWhat could be in here?โ I pondered out loud, turning the envelope back and forth, โWho might ha
MIKE:โHow do I present this news to Anna? What will she think of me?โ I wailed out loud in distress my hands still placed on Sarahโs unconscious body. โWho did this to me? Where exactly are the kids? Where have they gone to? Who took them?โ I bit the underneath part of my lips, fighting back the tears from breaking out. โI think it's earlier I report everything that had just happened right now to the police. It's best if they follow everything up right away.โ Slowly I lifted Sarahโs head and placed it gently on the sofa. Calling the police and reporting them was the best decision to take. I knew that my brain hasn't comprehended all what happened but I still need to take action the earlier the better. I reached out to the telephone that was hung in the wall and called 911. My hands were vibrating as a voice behind the phone call responded to my call, โHow may I help you?โโI've been..robbed and my kids are missing. I need an ambulanceโฆright away.โ I stuttered with my speech, spea
ALFRED. The only thing playing on my mind at this point was the last words I said to Anna before she left my chamber. I just wished that we could go to a private lounge for a few days just to have a heart-rob conversation especially now that I am fully aware of me being the father of her kids. I deeply wish I could go back in time to correct all the past errors and trauma that I've done to her and I had made her go through just to make sure she proved her love to me of which I was too blind to see it. โOh Moon goddess hear my humble cry,โ I whispered a few words under my breath as I spoke into the thin air hoping that the moon goddess would grant me my sincere request. โIs there a problem, Alpha Alfred?โ The doctor who had been assigned to me to check up on my bruises asked politely as I injected the last injection into my skin. I looked at him feeling a bit perplexed at his question because I thought the words I said out loud were meant to be heard by me alone. I wasn't fully co
ANNA. His thick voice resounded like a sharp thunder in my ears the moment I heard the request he just made to me. I didn't want to believe what he said to me because there was no way I had any proof to show him that Alpha Alfred was the one who asked me to come and check on my kids. โHow do I prove it to them without creating more room for him to become suspicious about my move?โ I pondered for a bit while my eyes darted to every corner of the room looking for the easiest excuse to make just for him to grant me my request. Biting the under part of my lips I exclaimed silently with a soft outcry, one that I could only hear in my head, โFuck! You need to think of a plan, Anna!โ I slammed my fist on my head with my tongue lurking around my dried lips. โDo you have the proof or not, Anna?โ Another guard who was running out of patience suddenly reverted his question to me in a condescending tone acting as if I was the reason behind his sudden mood swing. My hands began searching acro
Anna. I doubled down my steps while soft tears trickled from my eyes. Who would have thought that the man I finally found trust in, the same man I thought would make my life so much better regardless of the trauma I have been through would be the same person thrusting deeply into one of my greatest enemies. I hate everything about Mira from the way she looks at me to the stench of her breath and how she treats my kids. โI don't deserve this type of treatment!โ I said to myself while fighting back the tears coming from my eyes. I was sick and tired of trying to be the good girl to Alpha Mike. After everything we've been through he has the guts to do all of these to me, โWhat crime have I committed to deserve this harsh treatment?โ I rested my back on the wall while still heaving in and out deeply. Flashes of the sounds I heard behind the door flashed through my ears and it made me feel like screaming out my lungs. There was no way I'd ever try to forget what happened earlier today.
Anna I watched as the pack doctor tended to Alpha Alfred's wounds. The fight between him and Alpha Mike had been a brutal one. After the doctor was done wrapping up his wounds, he turned to me and said,โHis wounds will heal in no time. I will take my leave now."We exchanged greetings before he left the ward. Once I was sure Alpha Alfred was in good condition, I left the ward and went down the hospital's hallway to find the private room where Alpha Alfred had secured my kids.The entire place was fully guarded with hefty men. When I entered the private room, I found my kids asleep. I sat down on the chair beside the bed where they were sleeping and monitored their breathing.They must have exhausted themselves from playing. Seeing that they were in good care, I got to leave the room.On my way out, I bumped into a person. โI am sorry," I apologized, looking up to find Alpha Logan before me.I gulped down the saliva stuck in my throat, shocked to see him by the hallway. My mouth went
ALFRED. โI need to hear you tell me the truth, Anna.โ I limped forward to where she stood without getting bothered about the injuries I had sustained from the fight I just got out from Alpha Mike. My hands held unto her as she was trying to shove me past where she sat but I wasn't ready to let her go at least not at this moment. โDon't lie to me, Anna.โ The tears strolled down from my face down to my cheeks uncontrollably. Anna who was known as a bold and fearless lady began hiding her way off my face as if she was trying so hard not to get caught up in my eyes. โHey! Hey!โ I held unto her cheeks softly giving her the assurance that she craves for even though it's quite difficult for her to listen to my words but I still held unto her face and spoke in a soft voice even though my tears was breaking through the seriousness of my voice, โI can be your safe haven, Anna. You don't have to stress over it I just want you to give me a response and that'll be all.โHe continued, โIf you
Miraโs pov Suddenly at that moment Zed grabbed Mike and pushed back at him. The fight was getting intense so I ran as fast as my legs could carry me, my breath coming in short, sharp bursts. The moment I reached them, I didnโt hesitate. I grabbed Alpha Mikeโs arm and yanked him away from Zedโs grip. โStop!โ I shouted as I tried to pull Mike from Zed. But Mike also didnโt listen. His muscles were taut with rage, his fists still clenched, ready to strike again. Zed coughed, his face already showing the signs of bruising, but there was something in his eyes something smug. He was enjoying this. He wanted a go at Mike and Mike wasn't backing down.Mike moved forward again. I stepped between them, pressing a firm hand against his chest. โDonโt be an idiot!โ I hissed. โYou know what will happen if you mess up his face?โ Mike glared at me, his breath heavy. โI don't care!โ โWell, you should,โ I snapped. โIf Alpha Alfred sees Zed like this, heโll want to know Why? And when that ha
MikeHad she just slapped me? My mind reeled, but before I could process it, her voice lashed out again. โAre you questioning me, too?โ she sneered, turning her glare from me back to the guards. โIโll say this one last time, give me the damn keys!โ They hesitated again, their hands hovering over their weapons. Mira sighed dramatically. โFine. If you want to disobey me, then Iโll personally make sure you lose your jobs here. No rank. No respect. Just a pair of useless rogues roaming without a purpose.โ Their eyes widened. And just like that, their resistance crumbled. One of them hastily pulled the keys from his belt and practically threw them into Miraโs hands before both of them turned on their heels and bolted. The moment their figures disappeared down the corridor, Mira doubled over and Laughed. Laughed so hard her shoulders shook. I clenched my jaw, still feeling the sting on my face. My patience snapped. โWhat the hell was that?!โ I barked. โYou slapped me!โ
AnnaThe weight of my body suddenly felt a little bit lessened as I fell on the bed with the last strength left inside of me. I was fully naked and wasn't bothered about what his reaction might be with the way his eyes were fully fixated on my boobs. My wolf couldn't hide the excitement anymore as she kept on jumping around feeling satisfied and happy.I didn't want to return his stares by staring right back into his eyes so I slowly and quietly removed my eyes off his own and stared right back into the ceilings. โThe doctor might be coming in anytime soon so I think it's best we put on something before he gets to see our nakedness.โ I spoke to him feeling a little bit uncomfortable as we kept looking at each other's nakedness. โWhy do you bother so much, Anna? Why are you so worried and restless?โ He asked me to give him a nonchalant attitude by not standing up from the bed where he laid. โI'm not bothered at all, Alfred. I'm just a little bit concerned about someone bumping into
MikeโsThe silence was unbearable. I sat in the tight confinement space, my back against the cold stone wall, my wrists resting on my knees. The dim torchlight outside my cell flickered, casting long shadows that danced across the rough walls. I had no idea how much time had passed since they threw me in here. Hours? A day? It was impossible to tell. All I knew was that my fate hung in the balance. Exile or execution. The laws were clear betrayal, whether proven or suspected, led to one of two punishments. Alpha Logan would make the decision, and whichever one he chose, the outcome was similar. Death. Being banished might as well be a death sentence. No pack, no resources, no protection. Rogues didnโt last long, not in these lands. Either the wilderness would kill me, or Iโd be hunted down by those who saw me as a threat. But there was a slim chance of survival! I would rather be given that slim chance. I exhaled sharply, running a hand through my hair. The thought of it