LEVI ELDERMAN
Things grew a bit awkward. Actually, she made things seem awkward by her unpleasant silence.
âYou have a problem?ââ I raised a brow.
Her mouth finally closed, and she breathed. âYou should have your medication. We can't keep it any longer.ââ
âIt's almost past dinner time. I don't see the point.ââ I said sincerely.
âWell, I see the point. Who knows, you might pull a stunt after dinner and make me skip the medication again.ââ She implied.
âAnd by that, you mean?ââ
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MADDISON SNOWI traced his gaze to meet Gia by the door. She had a jar of some weird-looking liquid in her grip while her eyes scanned us.‘‘Gia?’’ Levi called. He seemed dumbstruck. I could swear I heard his heartbeat.“I'm sorry. I didn't realise you'd be busy.’’ She turned and left.“Gia!’’ Levi called after her, pulling away from me to go after her.I couldn't believe my world. Levi had never resisted my nakedness, he always went crazy at the mere sight. But he was pulling away now, and because of what, that little girl?&n
MADDISON SNOWHer face fell, and she instantly went quiet, as if I'd asked the most difficult question ever.“Spill. Now.’’ I commanded.“Um…she is the Luna.’’ She blurted out.‘‘Are you crazy?’’“I'm sorry, my lady. Please specify what exactly you want to know about her.’’ She lowered her head.“Obviously, she's not Levi's mate. What exactly is her deal with him?’’&ld
GIA O'LEARY“Helloo! Are you even hearing me?’’ Camela snapped her fingers to my face.“I'm listening,’’ I grumbled.“So why ain't you responding then?” Her aging face folded into a displeased scowl.“Shouldn't we wrap up for the day? All these are just so frustrating.’’ I whined, flipping the pages of the annals before slapping the whole book shut.I shoved my fingers into my hair frustratedly, resting my forehead against my palm.‘‘We have barely even started&helli
GIA O'LEARY“What Alpha?’’ Camela asked, eyes widened in horror.My heart flew off at the report, and my brain seemed to recoil to the dark corners of my skull. I worked with a sudden surge of adrenaline, jumping off my seat and racing out of the library.I ran crazily down the stairs, my palm burning along the bronze railings from the tension of my full speed. Alan's voice kept repeating, echoing in the hollow space of my mind at how Alpha Levi's life was sorta a mass target in the pack.“Where is he? Where is the Alpha?’’ I inquired from the gathering maids I met at the living area.
GIA O'LEARYCamela stepped aside, and Maddison rushed to grab Levi, leaving a sharp groan from his lips.“Oh, I'm so sorry.’’ She pulled away from him, scrutinizing the injured area.“It's on his shoulder, Mommy lady. The right one.’’ Redrine called out.I swallowed nothing, swatting my gaze to Camela without moving my head. She stood there, stealing unhealthy glances at Maddison, and I wondered what had suddenly gone wrong with her. Shouldn't she be cussing and ranting by now?“Exactly, right there.’’ Redrine voiced again, making me avert my gaze to Levi.
GIA O'LEARY“Luna! Luna!!” Redrine yelled after me, but I was far gone.“Open the gates.’’ I met some security men at the gate. They gave me weird stares and exchanged glances.“Aren't you the Luna?’’ One asked.“Obviously, I am. So, will you open the gate now?’’ I said in a more commanding tone, hoping my little tip works out.They exchanged another glance before the second one moved to unlock the gate. I ran out immediately before they changed their minds.
GIA O'LEARYMadeleine picked another apple from her tray, munching nonchalantly while I digested the news.“Father. What did father say? He didn't believe her, right?’’ I stuttered, resting my hand against the wall to support my stance as my heart beeped heavily against my ears.She scoffed. “That was your only luck, father wasn't home when she came around.’’“And Lara? Tara? Jade? Any of them?’’ I pressed, calling on the moon goddess in my heart to let me slide this last time.If any of the twins heard of it, there was not a single doubt they'd c
LEVI EDELMANI held back a grunt in my throat as I sipped from my cup of flavor tea, then returned the cup to the table.The more I tried exercising the injured hand, the more it felt like my arm was gonna fall off my shoulder.I threw my head back against the couch, sweat streaming down my neck as the wound throbbed behind my shoulder. Although the doctor had warned that I should keep my hand out of use for the next two days, I couldn't adhere to that.What would become of my reputation? My ego? My Alpha pride? I couldn't succumb to cowardly requirements.I almost tried to pick up
GIA OâLEARYI stared at her for a long time, trying to understand what she was doing.Something was wrong. I could feel it deep in my gut.âStand up,â I said firmly.She looked up at me with wide, nervous eyes, but she didnât argue.She got up slowly, dusting her palms against her dress like it could hide her guilt.I turned sharply and started walking toward my room, not even checking if she was following, even though I already knew she would.Inside my room, I shut the door behind us and turned to face her.âTalk,â I said, crossing my arms over my chest. âWhat are you up to?âMia bit her bottom lip hard, her hands twisting together in front of her like she was barely holding herself together.For a second, she didnât say anything. She just looked at me, her eyes filling up with something that almost looked like regret.âI didnât mean for it to go this far,â she said, her voice shaking. âI swear.â Her voice cracked. I stared at her, my heart beating harder. I refused to reply to her
GIA OâLEARY The way Alan reacted when the herbs fell⌠it didnât match. He got so angry, like he couldnât control it. But when my herbs went missing, he barely reacted. He was too calm.I wasnât a fool. I could feel it; something was wrong.Maybe Alan wasnât as clean as everyone thought.I didnât know what exactly he was hiding yet, but one thing was clear to me now.I couldnât let Levi hand over his position to Alan.No matter what, he seems suspicious, and something must be wrong somewhere. That thought stayed in my mind the whole night.Even when I lay down, pulled the blanket over myself, and tried to close my eyes, I couldnât stop thinking about it.I turned on the bed again and again, my pillow feeling too hard under my head. My heart kept beating fast, almost painfully, like it was warning me.You have to stop it, I told myself. No matter what it takes.I stared at the ceiling for what felt like hours.Sometimes I closed my eyes, hoping to fall asleep, but the moment I did, Al
ALAN WOODS I walked straight toward her and grabbed her arm, pulling her close before she could even think to run.She gasped and tried to pull back, but I didnât let her. I tightened my grip, pulling her body harder against mine. I didnât care how much she fought.I pressed her closer, grinding her soft ass against me.Her body stiffened right away, like she couldnât believe what I was doing.âLet go,â she snapped, pushing against me with both hands, her voice sharp and angry.I loosened my hold just a little⌠but I didnât really let go.I kept my hand wrapped around her wrist, feeling her pulse race under my fingers.She glared up at me, her chest rising and falling fast.I could see the fire in her eyes, the wildness that always drove me crazy.âYou need to hear this,â I said, my voice low and rough. âGia is up to something.â Her eyes narrowed, sharp like a blade.âYouâre just noticing that now?â she said, almost laughing but with no humor in her voice. âThat girl is a witch.â I
ALAN WOODSI could feel it. Gia was up to something.Either her sweet, innocent face, I could tell she was up to something. But I wasnât going to confront her just yet. I needed to figure out what exactly she was planning.What really bothered me, though, was Levi, he was defending her, and that⌠pissed me off.âAre you really doing this?â I questioned, my eyes held his. âJust accept the fact that youâre wrong.â He replied coldly. I couldnât recall the last time Levi pulled this cold attitude toward me. Was all this because of that Gia of a girl? My eyes darted to her, still crawling beside the broken cup, blinking eyes repeatedly. How I wish this little thing would not get on my tail? It wonât take more than a slip of a finger to get rid of her. But now, let's just go with the flow. âI need to speak with you,â I said, the words calm but firm, as I turned to face Levi. âAlone.âI could feel Gia's gaze on me, but I wasnât ready to give her the satisfaction of what she wanted.
GIA OâLEARYAlanâs eyes flickered when I spoke. He didnât expect me to say such, I could tell by the flicker in his eyes. But he quickly masked it up, clearing his throat. âThe herbs are working,â he said. Calm. Too calm, which tells me something is wrong. âYouâre just not paying attention.âI stared at him, so that was all he could come up with?I tilted my head slightly, watching him. He was avoiding eye contact now, his eyes darting to the back of me like he was looking for something. But I wasnât fooled. My gut was screaming. Something wasnât right. The herbs hadnât changed a thing, and I wasnât the one who was blind here.Still, I didnât argue. I couldâve called him out, couldâve pushed, asked questions, demanded answers. But I didnât. Because Alan was lying, and when someone lies, it means thereâs something worth hiding. I just needed to wait. So instead of pressing, I gave a soft nod, playing along. âMaybe youâre right,â I said quietly, forcing a smile. âMaybe I just didnât
GIA O'LEARY I was pacing the length of my room, my fists clenched, my jaw tight, the heat in my chest refusing to cool down, not even for a bit minutes. I wasnât angry at Levi. Not really, it was Alan.How dare he? How dare he talk to me like that in front of everyone? How dare he talk to me like I was the one causing trouble?I let out a frustrated breath and threw the nearest pillow at the wall. It hit with a soft thud and dropped to the floor.The sound of it was followed by a gentle knock on the door. âCome in.â My voice was barely above a whisper. The door creaked open, and Maddison walked in like she owned the room, closing the door behind her as if that would trap me inside with her nonsense.âNot now,â I said sharply. âIâm not in the mood.âShe didnât move. She just stood with her arms folded, eyes fixed on me.âI wonât take long,â she said. âI just want to ask you something.ââMaddison, I said not now.â I rolled my eyes.âRespect yourself when Iâm being respectful,â she
ALAN I didnât understand it either.The ring⌠I saw Maddison wearing it just yesterday. It was on her finger the whole time. I remember because she kept fidgeting with it while we were talking. So how the hell did it end up inside the storeroom?I stood there for a moment, stunned. The pieces werenât adding up. My heart was still pounding from everything. And Maddison? I turned slowly to her, already seeing the fire in her eyes.âYou planned this?â she yelled, her voice shaking. âDid you plant it there? Did you do this to me on purpose?!ââWhat? No!â I said quickly, my hands up. âMaddison, I swearâŚ.I have no idea how that ring got there.âShe was breathing hard now, her chest rising and falling like she was about to explode. âDonât lie to me! Maybe this is your way of finally getting rid of me!ââFor Goddessâ sake, listen to yourselfâŚ.â âI am listening!â she shouted. âAnd everything sounds like a trap!âHer voice was too loud. Loud enough for anyone outside to hear.âShut up,â I
MADDISONRedrine looked like sheâd seen a ghost immediately she stepped inside. She hesitated before moving closer, like she was being dragged forward by some invisible force. She stood in the middle of the room, her eyes wide, hands clutched together. Her gaze flicked from Mia to Levi⌠then to me. And when her eyes finally met mine, I knew she was scared. Good. She should be. Because I was scared too.âRedrine,â Levi said, holding up the ring. His voice wasnât loud, but it was clear enough to grasp. âHave you ever seen this ring?â He questioned. Redrine shook her head quickly, like her life depended on it. âNo, Alpha. Iâve never seen it before.âIf Redrine hadnât seen the ring, then who couldâve put it in the Storeroom? I know for sure I wasnât the one. I didnât go to the storeroom with the ring. Leviâs face darkened. He took one step closer to her and lowered his voice, but somehow made it feel even colder. âIf youâre lying to me, Redrine⌠I will not hesitate to kill you. Is th
GIA O'LEARYâWhy are you asking such a question? I just told you I clearly donât know what youâre talking about!â Maddison denies again. âIâm asking because this ring⌠Itâs yours?â Leviâs voice was calm, but I could feel the tension in his shoulders. He was trying not to jump to conclusions, but even he looked like he already had one.Maddison didnât answer. She just stared at the ring in his hand, frozen like she couldnât believe what she was seeing.I stepped forward. âDonât waste your breath, Levi,â I snapped, not even bothering to hide the heat in my voice. âSheâs the one who stole the herbs. That ring is proof.ââGia, calm down. Let her speak.â He frowned at me, his voice soft but firm. I clenched my fists at my sides, trying to breathe through the anger rising in my chest. Maddison had played us all for fools. I knew it in my gut. She stood there, pretending like she didnât understand anything. Pretending like the ring wasnât hers.âLet me see the ring clearly,â Maddison final