TRISTAN POV
It was a hustle getting back to the warehouse without getting caught.
For goodness’s sake!
I trained these boys to be certain of the environment while we drove past the streets.
How come they didn't know the police were tracking us? I wondered when the truck parked in front of the compound.
I brought out my tracker and tracked the environment in a bid to be certain we did not let enemies into our space.
When it was confirmed, we then drove into the compound when one of the men who stayed back in the warehouse opened the gate.
“What happened?” One of them asked and without saying a word to him, I walked past after throwing my backpack at him.
Now I could hear him throw his question at the rest of the men who had gotten down from the truck, followed by their footsteps as they marched into the warehouse.
In a rage, I threw the helmet on the floor. It could not be broken, after all.
In a fierce rage, I led the way to one of the chairs in the space and took a seat in it, while I waited for the other men to join me inside.
“Come on in!” I screamed at them when they were yet to make it into the space. “Do I seem like a time-waster to you?”
They hurried and in seconds, they were standing and bowing before me.
“What was that?”
Finally, I raised my question.
“What makes you think we can get away if the police or any member of the government has a hold on us?”
“We are sorry, master,” one of the men walked forward and bowed. “We didn't expect it to turn out that way.” He said with another bow and then moved back a bit.
“I see.”
I got on my feet and paced the room.
“The next time we encounter a problem as huge as this,” I said. “I will not hesitate to cut off the head of whoever it is that is in charge of the operation for that day.”
“Yes, my lord.” They all echoed.
Without saying a word, I walked to the spot where the helmet dropped and then picked it up. “Leave my sight!”
Once again, I was alone in the space.
It was high time I left the warehouse and returned to the pack unless I didn't mind getting more than enough phone calls from my twin brother, who always reached out to me on behalf of the others.
“I shall see you men on our next operation,” I said to a few of the men whom I met on my way out.
I walked to the car I drove in in the early hours of the morning and without hesitation or thinking twice, I took a seat in the driver's seat.
Whatever was going on in the pack? I wondered as I drove out of the warehouse compound.
The car began its job description and I watched the streets of the city become calm once again, unlike the way it was when we let loose and were being chased by the police.
How were we caught? I wondered at this point. What if one of the men who works with me, gave out a few details to the police?
“Where are you coming from, my lord?” The man in uniform who recognized me, asked, bowing. “Welcome back home.”
“Thank you, sir,” I pulled out an invitation letter from the space next to me. “I attended an event on behalf of Father and my brothers. I am just returning from my trip.”
“Did you go well?”
“Yes,” I heaved a sigh.
“I heard of the attack on my way back and had to wait some more before continuing my journey.”
“It was quite severe. Thankfully, no one is hurt.” He leaned on the window of my car, looking around. “Are you sure you are safe?”
“Yes, officer,” I replied with a nod of affirmation. “I must hurry to the pack. Father and my other brothers have called me too much on this day.”
Now he got off from the spot, handing back the letter I gave to him, to me. “Say me well to the men of the pack, as well as the members.”
“I shall do as you have asked.”
Without being asked to, I drove past him.
The tires of the car led its way to the gate of the pack, although on my order. Soon enough, I was blaring and honking the horn at the gate where I parked, waiting to be let in.
“Welcome, my Prince.” Men at the gate echoed. “Welcome back to the pack.”
There was nothing I had to say to them, so I drove past them and into the compound.
Members were scattered all around and for some reason I didn't know, I could not help but wonder if anything had gone wrong.
I drove to the parking lot where the car was parked and the next moment I was finding my way out of the car.
Guards who were assigned to me found their way to my behinds after a bow, and we led the way into the royal chamber and Manor.
“Tristan!”
It was one of my brothers, although I didn't know which one exactly.
I turned around to meet Logan's gaze and a smile came alive on my face. “What is it, brother?”
“Where have you been all day?” He walked closer, his hands behind him. “Where did you go?”
“What does my whereabouts have to do with you, Logan?”
“What does it not have to do with me?” He spat. “Didn't you see the city wasn't safe about an hour ago? What happened to returning your calls and letting us know of your safety?”
“Forgive me,” I bowed. “I shall not do a thing like this, next time,” I said again, turning around and finding my way out of his sight.
“Father wants to see you!”
“Tell Father to give me some time. I need to take a bath.”
TRISTAN'S POV He laughed again, laughter that burnt my chest. Laughter that made me want to punch him in the stomach and hit him on the face until I drew blood. “Who knew that in a few weeks, you'll be here with me, eh? Eating leftovers, and about to be judged by a panel of Elders and your own brothers. Life is a rollercoaster, Tristan. And it's your turn to go on that ride.”I shook my head in anger when he shoved me again. “Don't push me!” I hissed angrily. “I'm in charge here, Tristan. And you're going to do as I say. Now move!”He was right. I was now underneath him. He was in charge, and there was nothing I could do. How the mighty falleth!_________ORION'S POVStanding before my brothers and the elders, I raised my hand in silence. Before me, I held the bottle that was filled to the brim with acid, which served as an evidence before the whole court that my brother, Tristan Ironclaw had been charged for the death of a dozen people and conspiracy to kill me and the rest of t
ORION'S POVStaring at Rosalind, I was filled with rage. How could Tristan be so callous? How evil could he be? For him to do such a thing to his brothers meant that he could go to any length to try and destroy most of us. It meant he was willing to go to any length to destroy whoever had been standing in his way on his charge to become the Alpha. It was a good thing that he was locked up, just where he deserved to be. There were no two ways about it. “Denver!”I called out, placing my hand atop Emilia's in order to let her know that she wasn't alone. I was annoyed, but not at her. I was offended by my brother's callousness, by his lack of human empathy, sympathy and love. Being his brother at that moment was something I wouldn't even wish on my worst enemy. He was an evil man, a very callous person, and I wanted him to be paid according to how he had lived his life, according to how evil he had been. “Yes royal one.”Denver was beside me in a flash, the worry on his face mirrorin
EMILIA'S POVBrushing my teeth in the bathroom, I couldn't help but smile time and time again. My head was filled with pleasant thoughts, and that was all I cared for at the moment. I wanted the pleasant thoughts to continue, I didn't want them to end in any way. All I thought of was marriage with Orion Ironclaw, and how I wanted to spend the rest of my days with him. I imagined living in the palace, and I imagined our children running around. He was eventually going to be the Alpha, and I imagined him being disturbed by one or two thoughts and problems that plagued the land, and there I was, comforting him, telling him that everything was going to be alright. It was all I wanted to think about all day, it was where I wanted to be. I loved him to the moon and back, and with Tristan gone and locked up in jail, it was going to be a rollercoaster ride for all of us. I wanted us to get married immediately, because I didn't want any problems or obstacles. Because I wanted to continue be
ORION'S POV “Good morning chef Sarah. I want to prepare something for my girlfriend. I know you guys must have already prepared a meal for the occupants of the palace, but I'd like to prepare something special. And yes, I'd like you guys to help me. But from a distance, please don't interfere.”Sarah smiled, then nodded. It was obvious that she understood where I was coming from. Most of them had heard about the showdown with Tristan, and had probably heard that he was in prison too. Nodding, I noticed a young cook who seemed disturbed by my presence. Her hands were trembling, and she was in a corner, standing as she stared at me. Smiling at her, I noticed that she averted her eyes. But I didn't take it to heart, that was the reaction of most servants when I tried to be friendly. Without skipping a beat, I decided to start preparing breakfast for Emilia before she woke up. Asking questions, I managed to find the eggs and then put them into a bowl before whisking them. Bread was wh
ORION'S POVI stirred awake, the rays of the sun that pierced the windows blinding me monetarily. For a minute, I didn't know where I was. I stared, surprised and in clear wonderment. And then I remembered. I was in the palace, in my room. And beside me was my girlfriend, a woman that I loved and had always loved. A woman that I was ready to lay down my life for, a woman that I was ready to spend the rest of my life with. Just seeing Emilia beside me made me excited. The fact that I hadn't been this close to her in months, that we were not allowed to be close to each other because of obstacles that existed in the form of my brother and her ex boyfriend made me bitter. But all that bitterness had been transformed into love now. I no longer felt bitter towards my brother, who at that moment had been handed unto the hands of the pack by the police force. We were going to deal with him, just as our laws, rules and regulations required, while they were free to deal with the remainder of
EMILIA'S POVI was seated on my bed watching the television when Elena called me, telling me to turn to the NBC News channel immediately. I did so, and I was shocked at what I saw on the television. Tristan Ironclaw had been arrested after he was identified as one of the most notorious criminals of the past year. I couldn't believe it. I was actually free. Him being arrested meant that I was free to go back to my lover, and I was free to go back to the palace as well. My life had been pretty messed up, filled with ups and downs, and it was eventually time for a change. I broke down and wept, still looking at the television. Tristan Ironclaw had been the worst thing to ever happen to me. And now, he was going to jail, where he was going to spend the rest of his days. The evidence against him according to the television was massive, and I found myself wondering what they had found on him. I didn't care.All I seemed to care about at that moment was that my life was finally mine agai