LEO'S POVJust then, the door to my office opened. A woman walked in.She was a tall and slender woman with high cheekbones and a perfect side profile. I remembered the first time I saw her. I was utterly captivated. There was something about her that drew you in. Her eyes were such a pale gray that if she stared at someone for the first time they would think she was blind. I had thought she was blind. Until she looked at me and commented on the colour of my t-shirt.Her eyes were so blank and cold they made me uneasy. But Esther proved herself to be someone I could trust.Her lips were coated with that red lipstick again. The red lipstick that made me want to smear it against her lips. I had asked her once if she had cast a spell on her lips to make them seem so red. She had only smiled and said it was lipstick.I released a breath as she smiled at me. "Hello, Leonard. Were you waiting for me? I hope I didn't keep you waiting too long." I shook my head, guiding her to a seat. "No. Y
*Olivia*I woke up to the sound of birds chirping. I stretched out against the bed, loosening all the tight joints. I heard them pop and smiled as I threw off the covers. Swinging my feet over the bed, I slipped my legs into the pair of slippers and made my way to the bathroom. Today was a good day. I felt much better than usual and my head seemed clearer. Maybe it's because you are getting closer to Julian. I rolled my eyes, ignoring the voice. I picked up my toothbrush, spreading toothpaste along the bristles. I turned on the tap, running the toothpaste below it.I started brushing my mouth, humming an old song under my breath. I spat into the sink as I finished, using a cup on the counter to collect water to rinse out my mouth.Slipping out of my clothes, I stepped into the bathroom and turned on the shower. One thing about Julian's house was that I could always bathe hot water. They soothed the scars on my back and I didn't move for a second. The scars were healed, but running
JULIAN'S POV.I threw a murderous glance at Holden who remained by the door, looking from me to Olivia who was trying to get out of my reach. If it wasn't that the beta was my best friend also, I swear to the moon goddess, I would have killed him, cut his body into pieces, and fed them to the flying beasts of the earth."Can you get lost?" I spat at him."Of course, Alpha." He answered with a laugh."If you don't get lost now, I promise Niamh wouldn't recognize you again if she sees you in the next few minutes," I threatened him. With the current mood I was spotting, I Oyo as well injured the man."I was just about to leave, dear Alpha." He said but didn't make any intentions to move away from where he was.I made to rise from the position I was in on the bed. The moment Holden saw that I was about to stand up, he closed the door loudly, and his audible laughter rang from the hall back to the room. I shook my head at the man's childish act, then I stole a glance at my mate.She had he
LEO'S POV.My anger was visible for the whole world to see and I didn't want to do anything to stop it. Even when my subordinates kept moving backward to stay away from my wrath, I didn't do anything to contain my anger. I felt like killing someone and I still might if what I am thinking about turned out to be true. I watched in silence as the informant the witch had suggested that we use to achieve our purpose stood in the hall, waiting for the confirmation that the information he brought over to Alpha Julian was needed.When the witch had told me that she suspected that my brother was the culprit who had stolen my lover, I hadn't wanted to believe it at first but then all the events that had happened that day Olivia went missing had suddenly begun to make sense. When I remembered how my brother had played me for a fool by engaging me in silly conversation, I felt angrier.Of course, I had wanted to storm over to his place immediately and demand the release of the woman that had been
OLIVIA'S POVI bit my lip, trying to press myself against the wall. I was sure they hadn't noticed me yet. I peeped around the corner to see if they were in the hall, releasing a low breath when I found out they weren't.Julian didn't know I was following him. I got closer to the door of his office and a sour tangy order drifted through the air. I heard screams not a second later and I ignored the voice in my head telling me to run and peeped through the door.Julian was standing over a man, horror written across his face. The man was shaking, electricity licking his hands and spreading across his body. Holden was saying something, but I couldn't hear him because of the water in my ears.I decided to leave there, but the image was burning itself into my memory. I could still smell his burnt flesh. I could still hear his screams. What on earth had happened? I shook my head, moving to my room.I was stupid to try and follow Julian. I shouldn't have. I felt bile rise up in my throat and
VANESSA'S POVOlivia slept off in my arms that night, and I tried not to let it show how much it got to me. I had left her behind to go and start prepping her breakfast, when I bumped into Julian.He immediately reached out to steady me, eyes flashing with concern. "Whoa, steady." I waited till I had my balance back before stepping out of his arms.His lips lifted in a tiny smile and I returned it because I already had Olivia. and he didn't. "How is she?" I lowered my gaze, lest he see the satisfaction that was on my face. Julian was asking me about her. "She is doing better now, sir. She was a bit disoriented last night, but she slept off. She is still sleeping.""Ah. I see. Do you know if she is still mad at me?" I shook my head, biting my lips to keep myself from smirking. "I don't know, sir. I didn't mention your name that much. It seemed to only upset her."I heard Julian sigh and I glanced at him to see him rubbing his face. "I thought as much. Still keep an eye on her for me, o
OLIVIA'S POVThe next day came by in a blur and I did not do a lot of things with Julian as he was particularly active in pack duties.When it was nighttime, my mind was doing that thing it usually did, rethinking my entire existence and formulating ideas of the things that I could have done better. In honesty, there were a few things that I could have done better, or maybe it was my mind playing tricks on me. I had quite an understanding mate and all but I could spot all of my flaws and I didn't want him to recognize that about me.I wanted our relationship to work out but I feared my past would get between us."Olivia, just sleep," I told myself as I wrapped the duvet closely around my body."It's alright," I told myself.My ears perked up when I heard a sound but I ignored it and went back to sleep but not until I heard the door to my room slam.I gasped and was about to sit up when I felt something softly push me back into the bed and I did not hesitate because of the soothing pre
"Yes, we did." Julian grabbed me and pulled me towards him."I'm not done with you, mate."I gasped as he pulled me into his warm embrace, our chests brushing against each other."What about we go another round?"It wasn't like Julian was going to take no for an answer so I braced myself.***"Ahhh," I groaned as Julian pounded me from the back.It was nearly daybreak and I didn't see myself escaping his grasp. Julian also seemed more interested in fucking me than preparing for the party we agreed on.The mindlink between us had its perks, he could directly communicate what he wanted with me and I could do the same. It was like exclusively sharing a part of him and it was quite thrilling.By daybreak, Julian had gone to his room so I was left alone to clean up.Then I caught a few hours of sleep before I heard a knock on the door.Vanessa then walked in with an incredibly fascinating purple dress.So Julian wasn't kidding when he said he bought me something fancy.The purple dress Van