“How do you know these things?” He asked and now I wished I had let him go and wandered away when he wanted to.“I wonder how you don't know these things. You-” my words cut abruptly.As the sweet vanilla fragrance hovered over my sense of smell, I couldn't bring myself to finish my statement.Instinctively I turned to my right, in search of the one whose scent had sailed to my nostrils causing me a stir.“Is she here?” I asked without too much thought. I didn't know who I was asking.Or, I thought I was asking Derek. But unfortunately, he was too buried and carried away by the wedding procession, he didn't get my question.Only one woman has that scent and I earnestly hoped she's the one.Wait… what would she be doing here? The last time I checked, she was in Glassland.Oriel had come with Sylvia after they went to Glassland, but she didn't show up with them.I guess she was avoiding me and it's okay. I'm going to be patient.But this isn't Glassland, this is Spring Pack. What could
Leo's POV “Where in the devil's name are you going?” I growled at Derek through the mind-linking.I couldn't believe he was about to jolt me and disappear into the thin air.“To allow you to enjoy the grande and extravagant celebrations. No?” He retorted with a question.“Don't you dare leave my side,” I replied. More like a command.I was very sure of the expression on his face. His eyes might have looked like they wanted to pop out of their sockets.And he must have also shaken his head in a tiring way. His hands gesturing - how did he know I was gone?“Leo, don't be this way. Go have fun, allow me to have fun too,” and yes, he must have had a smirk on his face making that statement.“It was your idea to be here in the first place, so let's get it done and go back home.” He should be ready to stick to my side like a barnacle sticks to a whale.“I'm certain there are seats for Alphas, and since they invited you? The Al-mighty Alpha Leonard,” a long drag on the last sentence “The o
Chris' POV I've heard how unqualified Alex and his wife were to be the leaders of this blessed Pack.But I built a wall of defense, ‘it couldn't be that bad.’ Maybe because I felt people would always have negative things to say about others, and leaders particularly.With all the good that Alpha Nicholas does, people still badmouth him. I've come to the conclusion people would always expect you to be bad, so even when you are good, the bad ones would have something negative to say about you.Yet, this public display of emotional tardiness just assented to all that's been said about them.Disrespectful? Arrogant? Uncooked? Uncultured? Conceited? Disdainful? All these and more mirrored this couple.“We would be glad to have her join us in the kitchen for the preparation. That way, she'd teach us one or two things that'll make our meal more palatable.”The moment Zoe spewed that smelly, stinky, disgusting, and foul suggestion from her mouth? I felt the urge to put an end to such a malo
“You look stunning,” Chris gushed the moment I stepped into the hallway.The beautiful dress? The sparkling shoes? The poised and classy yet simple makeup? Hair packed in a neat bun?They were all to conceal the war within. You don't have to look like what you are going through. Right?I smiled as I removed the imaginary hair from the front of my ear and tucked it behind.With the help of the maid who had been saddled with the responsibility of ushering us to the table, we followed diligently with grace.My hand hung firmly around Chris' ankle. Save, secure, and beautiful. I wish I could tell him who he was really holding.“Follow me upstairs Sir and Ma,” the maid instructed once we got into the house.The living room upstairs has always been where Dad used to host big dinners. It has a long dining table with twenty chairs around the table.I wondered if it'll remain as I used to know it. With each step we took, I consciously breathed in and out.I masked the thousands of thoughts pry
Evening came upon us quickly and as I sat down having a chit chat with Oriel on the other end of the phone, a knock came on the door.“Are we expecting a visitor?” Chris asked“I have no idea as to what this is about. We haven't even showed ourselves to the Alpha and Luna yet,” I wondered too“I guess we should have done that the moment we came in,” Chris responded and stood on his feet He walked to the door, flung it open gently and brushed whoever was outside with a smile.They mumbled some words and I didn't pay attention, Chris would take care of that.“Who is that?” Oriel asked over the phone “I have no idea, my dear. I mean, we just came in today.” I responded “Exactly my point. Can it be that you guys already have people spying on you?” She asked with a shocking expression Drama queen, “Oriel, take it easy. I think it's because words spread around quickly over here. It's a place where people don't like to mind their business, after all,” I nubbed her question.“That makes s
Liza's POV The drive to the apartment was calm and refreshing. Chris made sure he had something to say every minute.“Do you think I scared him?” I asked Amma who has been skeptical about my journey to Spring Pack.“Didn't he take it well?” She threw me a question rather than an answer.“What are you afraid of Amma?” I needed her to spill the tea. What's that thing making her not to be fully committed?I thought she was on my side. “Have you thought about the reception that awaits you?” She asked.Who cares about the reception? I have what it takes to make sure this plan is a success.It's a win-win for myself and my brother. Maybe this is why the Moon Goddess sent me to Glassland? Is she not seeing? “Are you talking about Zoe?” I enquired.“You don't expect her to have changed, do you?” She asked and I was getting tired of the different shades of questions that we keep throwing at each other.I know she's worried for me. But knowing that she's with me is more than enough for me. I
Chris' POV “You okay?” “Can I help you with something?”I asked worriedly the instant I noticed her body stiffen up the moment our car came in contact with the ambiance of the land.“Do you want me to stop for a while?” I asked when she didn't say a word.“Liza, are you with me? Do you want to go back?” I questioned.Her silence had me a bit worried more than her body reaction.I brought the car to a halt and packed beside the path that led to our destination.My hand gently held hers and it was at that moment she became conscious of her environment.“What's wrong? Do you have something on your mind? You want to talk about it?” I asked and she just shook her head.“Listen, I held her two hands that looked like a baby's hand, fitting perfectly into my palms “If you don't want to do this, I won't push it. You already have a lot on your plate and then leaving your father alone, I know that's nothing small to you. I know how much you love being around him,” I hate to see her that way
Leo's POV “You don't have to go alone, you know?” Derek raised his brows to punctuate his words.“Really? Ohhh goodness, I didn't know that,” I replied mockingly.“Thank you for this rare wisdom,” a hiss escaped my lips as I sat on the couch.“You are welcome,” he responded with a grin and I shot him a deadly glare.“Just pray that this event is worth my time. If not? I won't take it lightly with you,” I threatened.“And who knows? Maybe this is exactly what you need right now,” he retorted.“The event is just for a night even though I don't see the need for this event, but it won't bite for people to see your face out there,” he said like I had been some caveman who nobody knows.“What do you mean? I don't need anyone to see my face,” I cautioned.“Right, you don't. But people have to. There are too many misconceptions about who you are and how you truly look.“They have the idea of a monster pictured in their minds. One who probably eats other wolves without blinking an eye. “Arro
Zoe's POV “He was one out of one. He was brave and fought a good fight.”“He was loved by all.”“He protected her with all his might.”“Let's hope this new one will do half of what he did.”Different words have been flying around the Pack since Dad passed on.It's painful that he's gone, but not as painful as not being there when he breathed his last.I wanted to tell him to greet Liza, his daughter when he gets to her side.Now that he's gone? I can finally breathe and not be worried about his constant blabbing.Today, it's - I want to investigate what happened to Liza. Next, it's - where is the maid who witnessed Liza do such a heinous act?But now? I can rest assured that this Pack is mine and mine alone.I could only feel this way after getting rid of all the information he had on the occurrence.I couldn't believe my eyes when I went into his drawer to help him pick up some clothes while he was lying down at the clinic.My hands fidgeted when I saw the file, labeled -confidentia