LOGAN'S POV
I pushed her against the wall, and her back crashed hard. Then, closing the door behind me, I turned to look at her."What are you up to? You've been harassing me for the past few weeks, and today you spilled a drink on me. Now you've followed me into the restroom. How shameless can you be?" I growled at her, and she flinched."No! I swear, I didn't even know you were here," she said with pleading eyes."Liar! You've been following me everywhere. You think I didn't notice?" I yelled at her."Yes, we meet everywhere, but it's all a coincidence. I never planned for those meetings to happen! For some strange reason, we just happen to be in the same place at the same time!" She tried to escape."But it can't keep on happening all the time! You think I'm a fool that I'll believe your silly lies?" I shouted as I closed in on her. She tried to move but her back was against the wall and she had nowhere to go. I trapped her between my body and the wall, placing a hand over her head."I'm not lying. I haven't been following you," she protested."Quiet! I know girls like you and what they want from me. You better stop stalking me or you'll soon be in big trouble," I growled as my hands clenched into a fist."You're getting it all wrong. I didn't mean to harass you. We just bump into each other all the time," she said as she looked away from me.Maybe it was a curse to be a young and sexy Alpha of a powerful pack. Girls never left me alone and this one, in particular, seemed to irritate me the most, especially considering she was a human.Did she really think of becoming my Luna? She was not even a werewolf, yet she was trying so hard. Such behavior disgusted me.I brought my lips near her left ear, making her flinch again."Stay within your boundaries. I won't be so merciful the next time you cross my path. You could even end up losing your job. So be very careful. You'll never get what you want from me, so you should stop trying," I warned in a low whisper.I heard her heart thudding in her chest. That was enough for me to know that I had scared her. Maybe then she would go away from me.I finally let go of her and headed for the bathroom mirror. I still had not cleaned the brown stain on my white shirt that had been formed because of the spilled drink. She might have spilled it intentionally, so we would meet there in the bathroom. Besides, How did she have the nerve to blame it on chance? What a clever plan?She could fool others with her innocent face, but I knew how cunning she was."So, since we always bump into each other, can I at least know your name?" she asked as she fidgeted with her fingers.At first, I thought I heard it wrong. I meant, I just warned that girl, but there she was, still trying to get close to me.I looked at her through the mirror, and I saw how she had her eyes fixed on my clothless body."You are really shameless. You just denied harassing me, and here you are now, trying to start a conversation with a half-naked man." I smirked at her shamelessness."Leave. Now!" I spoke calmly, trying hard not to lose my cool."No, it's not like that. I just want to know your name because...""I said leave!" I shouted before she could say her words, as her nasty attitude irritated me.I could not believe her guts."Okay, I'm sorry. I'll go now," she said with a hint of sadness and headed for the door.I sighed in relief as she left the bathroom and closed the door. I decided not to visit that restaurant from then on, so she would not have an excuse to approach me.I heard the door open with a screeching sound and turned to see who it was again. It looked like no one knew to knock anymore.I turned around and it surprised me to see her again. I gritted my teeth angrily. The girl was really something else!"Sorry, I forgot to place this here," she said, holding up a large tissue roll.I nodded my head and sighed softly, then turned back to the mirror. If I was not in a good mood that day, she would have lost her job.I watched her through the mirror as she replaced the finished tissue roll, then strolled toward the door."It wouldn't hurt to tell me your name." She asked again, softly."Get out!" I shouted angrily, and she scurried away.Why would a restaurant hire such a person? She had no shame.She was so desperate to approach me just because I was Alpha. She was not the first one I knew who was like that, but she was the most persistent of them all. She was really brave.***CRYSTAL'S POV"Okay, thanks for the discount," I smiled at the woman, who was selling vegetables as she had been so kind to me.I picked up the bag of vegetables and hurried out of her store. I walked out as I checked the bag to make sure I did not forget anything Mrs. Maggie had asked me to buy.As I walked with my face in the bag, I ran into a wall. Wait, that was not exactly a wall.I looked up to see what it was I bumped into and was blocking my path. The first thing that registered in my eyes was a broad chest. My hands had an urge to touch the chest of their own accord, and I felt strange sparks shooting up my arm and up my body. Those sparks made me feel dizzy.I looked up, and my heart skipped a beat at that moment. It was him again. Why did we keep running into each other?His white T-shirt was tight against his body and highlighted his manly chest and muscles. His dreamy blue eyes made me think of clouds. Only that they contained an invisible fire.My mind clouded over, and my mouth closed. I tried to speak, but no words came out of my mouth.His smell filled my nose, like one of the spices Mrs. Maggie used for making cakes. Suddenly, the air became hot and heavy. I backed up a few steps to get away from his intoxicating presence. I needed to regain my ability to think clearly."Hello." I finally found my tongue, but I was not sure it was the right word.He clenched his fists and gritted his teeth as he turned red with anger."Sorry, it was my fault. I wasn't watching where I was going," I quickly added."I don't care if you have eyes or not! Why can't you just leave me alone? I thought I had strictly warned you not to stalk me again, but you still followed me here!" he shot back."What? No, that's not true," I gasped.I could not believe he thought I had followed him. For God's sake, I went there to shop! I had no intention of stalking him."Shut up! We both know that's not true. You're always lurking around me, and I know exactly why you do it, but I'm telling you for the last time that you can't get it, so stop trying!" he shouted angrily.People had already begun to stop and look at us. They did not mind their own fucking business. And him? Why did he enjoy embarrassing me? What did he think I wanted from him?"I don't know what you think I want from you, but you're wrong and I'm not following you. I am here to buy some vegetables. Isn't it obvious?" I asked, holding up the bag containing the vegetables in front of his eyes.He grabbed my arm and pulled me close to him. My body shuddered with fear and my heart pounded unceasingly."Vegetables, huh? This is a well-thought-out plan. I'm sure you're smart, but I'm smarter. Now I'll repeat myself for the last time. Stop harassing me!" he growled angrily.He let go of my arm and turned back in the direction he came from. Then he walked away.I ran after him immediately, and he stopped. He looked at me with an unhinged face.He really needed to blow off some steam, but he could do that after we meet."Do I have to appease you before you leave me?" he yelled, and I flinched as I took a step back from him."Please, I just want to know your name. Is that too much to ask?" I begged him."Why? We're not friends, and I don't like you being around me, so why should I tell you my name?" he retorted."I'm just asking because....""Logan! Over here!" a voice interrupted me as I was about to explain to him and we both looked to the left.He was a young man of about my age, standing next to a car."Finally," he muttered and crossed to the other side of the road.I stood in place, watching him. So his name was Logan. I did not think I knew him, but that still did not explain why I felt so strange around him."Who was that girl?" I heard the other man ask him."Shut up, Blake, just take me home," he muttered and got into the car.He looked in my direction once before the car moved. I sighed and walked away. I was already running late.TBC!It was supposed to be my birthday, not like it mattered, but yeah. I paced around my room, feeling uncomfortable. I had just come home from work and was feeling grumpy. Maybe it was because mom and dad had not bothered to see me for the past two years, which made me feel unwanted.Mommy and daddy had gone off to one of those late-night parties at a country club, I mean my foster parents, so it was just me at home.The boredom and the eerie silence added to my discomfort. I hurried into the bathroom and took a quick shower, but I still felt uneasy. I had a strange feeling that I could not explain, a feeling of unease and sickness that was not going away somehow.When I could not take it anymore, I dressed nicely and went out into the cold street with only my bag in my hand.I thought about where to go since I had no friends. Going back to the restaurant even though my shift was over for the day was not a good idea as I knew my boss would not be happy if he saw there after my work hou
Crystal's POVI hurried out of the restaurant and flagged down a cab. My work shift was over for the day, so I headed to the university. I had got admission to study for a three-year course, and it was my last year at the university.Those three years since the embarrassing incident between Logan and me happened were the most difficult ones. The result of that incident was the birth of my son, Aidan.Our tragic one-night stand had led to me getting unexpectedly pregnant. I thought it was the end of my life then. My birth parents were very disappointed in me, not like they ever loved me. Logan already hated me for being a filthy bitch, which I was not, and wanted nothing to do with me. The birth of Aidan brought nothing but shame to my family.Life became hard for me, and I had no one to ask for help. However, my step-parents were still supportive.After that horrible night, I never saw Logan again. I used to stand outside the restaurant waiting for him to come out from his castle, bu
*****Crystal*****"Mummy!!" I heard that alluring tiny voice scream in sheer happiness as I walked into the house."Hey Aidan!" I smiled and spread out my arms for an embrace.He ran towards me and I lifted him in the air and embraced him while he giggled."I heard you have been a naughty boy today, is that true?" I asked, feigning anger."No mommy, I promise I behaved, now can I get that candy you promised" he asked pouting his lips."Awwn, now how can I say no to that cute face" I said, pinching him softly on his cheek. "You can have a candy"I put him down and brought out two Candy bars from my bag, then gave it to him."Thanks Mommy" he exclaimed in excitement, revealing his missing tooth."Wow my arm hurts after lifting you, I think you are getting heavier every day" I said, messing up his tousled blonde hair with my palm. He gave me one of his breathtaking smiles.I guess he took over the smile thing from me, but every other feature he possessed was taken from Logan.Speakin
** ** ** ** ** Crystal's POV ** ** ** ** ** **"Sir! Sir please don't do this to me, I really need this job" I pleaded."I am sorry Crystal, but you can not continue to work here," he announced.I was shocked, how is this possible? Everything was fine yesterday, and even this morning, although I was a bit late to work but the boss had exchanged greetings with me, he had been very nice to me and didn't even question me for the lateness, so why is he firing me all of a sudden?I pleaded for half an hour but he did not change his mind, the same man who had always been very nice to me, even though he was strict with other workers, he hardly found issues with me, so what could be the reason behind his sudden change of attitude? his actions!I took the envelope and walked sluggishly out of his office. I went straight to the locker and carried my bag in tears. Ignoring Mrs Maggie's call, I ran out of the restaurant.What am I supposed to do now? My step parents don't earn much to take care o
** ** ** ** ** Crystal's POV ** ** ** ** **"I am sorry ma'am, but there is no vacancy left" the bald-headed man replied.I felt very disappointed."Alright thank you" I muttered and walked out of the office.As a college student, finding a decent job in California is as difficult as finding a needle in a haystack.I have tried at several establishments but it's either they don't hire part-time workers or they need only men, or even worse, there ain't any vacancy left. Why is life so difficult? I really need to find a job soon, my saved income has run out and I need to get Aidan's food. I don't even have enough for the daily necessity, talk more of my fees, what am I supposed to do now?Walking out of the industry, I noticed a red car that looked familiar to me. I have been seeing that exact car everywhere I went for the past two days. Who could be in it and what does he or she want with me?My phone started ringing, it was Rhea calling."Hey girl" I said after clicking the g
** ** * ** * Crystal's POV ** ** * ** *I slumped onto the couch the moment I arrived home.Today was yet another day of disappointment, I was unable to find a job.I can't believe that old man was making advances at me just because he was going to offer me a job as a cleaner. How shameless!Although I am desperate, I also know where to draw the lines." Mary" I called softlyI wonder how Aidan is doing. I have been so busy searching for work lately that I don't want to spend much time with him again.Mary walked into the sitting room rubbing her eyesWas she sleeping by this time of the day?"Welcome ma'am""Yes Mary, where is mum-two and Dad-two" I queried"They had left for a meeting" she replied"Oh okay, what about Aidan?""He has falling asleep ma'am"I was glad to hear that, at least I won't have to bother about him till tomorrow."Ma'am, Aidan's milk is running out quickly, and there is no money to get another," she added.That was the bad news I have been dreading. My b
* * ** * * Crystal's POV * ** * * *When the cab stopped and I got done, I was dumbfounded.I recognised the Castle, it's the same Castle opposite the restaurant where I used to work, the Castle where Logan lives.I was now in a dilemma, I had to either go there and face Logan or go back home jobless, but when I remembered that Aidan's food had finished and I was already owing a lot of people, I had no choice but to knock on the castle gate.After two minutes, a man opened the gate. I recognised him too.He was the same gate man working here the other time I had come to deliver food.I greeted him and told him why I was here, he let me in and asked me to wait in the compound to get the supervisor.I stood admiring the big compound, I did not take a good look at it the last time I was here.There were two sculptures of a large Wolf standing at both sides of the entrance, behind them were too long pillars that were up to the roof.The pillars were decorated with red bricks.In the
** ** * ** * Omniscient Narrator ** ** * * *Crystal was through with work for the day, the supervisor gave her the sum of fifty dollars as they had agreed on. Crystal was very excited, her current payment for a day was what she earned in the restaurant for a full month.Although the job is very stressful, she intended to do it for a few weeks then she would resignShe walked out of the castle gate with a smile plastered on her face.Since they lacked food stuff at home, Crystal decided to trek to the small market and buy a few things.She intended to get some provisions, some fresh tomatoes to make stew and some necessary spices.The money she had was enough to buy those things and have some change.In order to get there faster, she decided to take a short road.As she was approaching the market, she saw a spot where people gathered watching a scene.Getting closer, she recognised the young man being bullied by another man.It was Blake, the Beta of New Dawn pack. She remembered see