เข้าสู่ระบบElena Torres (POV)Clara and I sat beside Margaret in the study room. She has been crying endlessly for hours. Pleading with me to forgive her for all the wrong things she put me through.I was dumbstruck, not knowing how best to respond to her request. I was deeply hurt by her actions. I doubted my own potential and self worth. I had spent days staying awake through the night to think of ways I can better my life so Margaret would be accepting of me.I was trapped between these walls for a year, and had to watch my back twice with each step I took outside the confines of the mansion. I couldn't live or become either.Clara held my hand tightly, giving me the support I needed. I wasn't the type to harbor hatred, not even when the person in question was my mother in-law. I knew better than to be at loggerhead with her.Her trauma was valid so also was my own strength. I'm no victim in anyone's story. She could have let me decide on how I wanted to live my life instead of imposing her p
Andrew Kane (POV)Briel leads the guards into the deepest part of the wood, everyone has shapeshifted into their form. Their sense of smell and recognition was heightened to sight anything from afar. The journey has been smooth so far with the men gaining ground as much as they could.I was against the idea of bringing Selene along as a shield because she would be of little help. Instead I instructed my men to drug her until our return.Selene's life wasn't a faze to Martha who would go at any length to destroy us till we are burnt and rot on earth.The sky began to darken as we wandered into the uncertain part of the forest. Marcus and the elders constantly exchanged glances with me. Hoping to see if I still trusted the boy leading us or we should abort the mission. I encouraged them to continue without losing focus.We had driven down to the forest and waited till nightfall before proceeding with our plans. You take down the rogues and Martha becomes as dead as a white witch.Dead o
Elena Torres (POV)I fled to the nearest room when I heard the sound of approaching footsteps. My heart was pounding hard against my chest. Beads of sweat gathered on my forehead, I stifled a groan when I felt like I was ripped between reality and dream.The door was flung open and for a second I thought Andrew caught me. I saw a raw rage display on his face. It wasn't hidden, it was calm but tumultuous. I held my breath not wanting to be caught in the lion's den for eavesdropping.My heart dropped in my mouth at what I heard. I didn't know what propelled me to leave my room, initially it was Clara and Briel's endless fight, trying to find sanity in a quiet place before those two end my life. I couldn't have known I'd stumble on the truth behind that shut door.My feet always give way, like it couldn't support the gravity of what it heard. I've heard enough to last me for my entire life.There was an abrupt stop at the door, I sigh when I heard footsteps faltering down the hall. Relie
Andrew Kane (POV)This was a trauma. Mom's trauma has gone beyond repair. It's a reality she has lived in the past six decades. A trauma that has eaten deeper into the web of her bones. One that sleeps and wakes up with her.When she looked into the mirror, that version of her was all she could see. She couldn't sit to watch someone else from the same background mirroring what she passed through.What she did doesn't justify her actions but it didn't make any less of what has traumatized her.She had witnessed what being powerless to a powerful, what being poor to a wealthy, what being a blemish to a perfect man could reduce you to.I've always admired how high and straight mom's chin was, and how straight her back was anytime we held a banquet. It was as if she was the only one that mattered in the room. Like everyone else was looking up to her and a slight mistake from her end would ruin things.Indeed it would. The head held up was a mechanism to rise above the taunting eyes. Above
Andrew Kane (POV)I thought seeing her would give me the clue I needed. That it would justify her sin and make all this hurt slip away. Mama hid under a facade of ignorance right after she walked in. And shattered the little hope I had. Her eyes danced like a proud army who is too self righteous to see his own sin."Why did you do it?" That was what I wanted to know, that's the safest question to ask. Maybe knowing the big picture behind her actions would elevate the pain.It would make me forego the thought that all this fight wasn't just against my own body but the best fight of my life. Truly I haven't prepared my men for real fights before where they fight till death for their own freedom. For the freedom of the pack and of each family they loved.The highest we have done since I've become an alpha was to settle disputes between other packs. While I focus on turning Northwest to the castle I always imagined it was from the little boy I was.Being forced to see that life was not a
Margaret Kane (POV)I was beyond surprised when I saw Andrew's men parked outside my pack, which was my own hometown. Andrew and Marcus decided it was best I hide here until everything was settled.The guards ushered me into the vehicle disrespectfully. Disregarding the fact that I was the alpha's mother and any stupidity from their end could be met with sudden death. It was as though they were set on forcing me back to Northwest by all means because no remorse was shown for their actions.I doubted if it was Andrew that truly sent them, the guards were mute throughout the journey. Sealing their lips no matter what I asked them. It was as though they had sworn an oath of silence.The journey doesn't sit well with me. A sudden coldness bathed me at the realization of what this might be. My hands went still but the car didn't stop moving towards the direction it came from.This sudden coldness enveloped me from head to toe like I had stepped into a river in winter except I hadn't moved
Marcus Kane (POV)"if you don't bring her with you, don't bother coming back here, you can as well sleep in the woods." Andrew's words kept ringing in my ears as I matched towards Elena's old house. The fact that I'm the only one at risk of his actions irks me more than anything. He would threaten
Elena TorresI sat down quietly in the living room with my two hands clamped together tightly, trying to hold myself together. The three of us were seated on different couches, I ignored Andrew's eyes begging to hold mine.The silence in the room was as loud as the noise in the market. I wondered w
Elena Torres"Lena what are you doing, what the hell is going on with you," Andrew half-yelled startled, as his oceanic eyes glared at me in confusion."I don't know, I'm not the one I swear," I curse, trying to catch my breath as we stood amidst the air. Our feet were not touching the ground, this
Elena Torres PovThe board before me kept my eyes locked in it, it captivated my attention more than anything has ever done. I didn't know my room had an inner room where paintings of different colors were displayed.No smell has ever invaded my nostril since I started sleeping in the room. I though







