~Azalea~But Zoe ignored my cries, dragging me effortlessly out of the room. When we arrived at the sitting room, a deep, hoarse voice called out, startling the both of us.“Stop right there!” Zoe's grip on me loosened instantly as she turned around to see who the intruder was.She lowered her head almost immediately, her legs trembling as the person behind the voice approached us, his steps steady and dominating.“What's going on here?” The voice asked once again, and that was when I realized that it was Bruce's voice. I raised my head quickly, locking my gaze with his and screaming repeatedly to get his attention.“You were right on time, Bruce. She was just trying to force me to come with her back to the packhouse.” I spelt out, feeling my fears gradually slipping off into courage. Bruce fumed, his brows furrowed as he turned his gaze on Zoe. “Is this true?” He quizzed, his voice stern and uncompromising. Zoe nodded slightly without bothering to raise her head. At that moment, B
~Azalea~Though reluctant, Bruce was left with no choice but to give in. He nodded slightly, watching me with soulful eyes as I hopped out of the car.As I approached father, I couldn't help but feel a growing sense of panic. There was no doubt that Bruce's gaze was on me right now, and he was obviously watching keenly to see if anything would go wrong.But I really hope nothing like that ever happens, because I certainly had nowhere else to go from here. As much as I had loved August so much in the past, I didn't see myself going back to him for any reason. That was the last thing on my mind to do.“Dad, please relax.” I yelled from a distance, walking towards him cautiously. His eyes swayed in my direction. His face flashed with a smile as soon as he saw me. “Azalea, is that you? Oh I thought I had lost you.” He groveled, mistakenly dropping the gun in his hands.His arms went wide open, wide enough to get me into his bosom. I reciprocated as I ran off to meet him, burying myself
~Azalea~Before now, I had changed back to my human form. I remained glued at a spot, unable to comprehend what was going on.Father's look had suddenly turned sour, his gaze piercing. I hadn't felt so guilty like I felt at this point. Why was I even feeling this way when clearly it was none of my fault.Father paused, leaning forward to where I was. I shot him a curious glance, unable to stand the suspense anymore.“Dad, what's going on here? What do you mean by those words you just said?” I said, pausing for his reaction.I was taken aback when I could see no flicker of guilt in his eyes. His face was mean, his eyes piercing with anger.He offered me a little smile as he let out a sigh of resignation. “Alright. I see you want to know what's going on right?” He asked.I nodded, not bothering to say a word, as I was rather focused on hearing what he was about to say.“That's fine. Since you really wish to know, I have no choice but to tell you everything about your mother right now. I
~Bruce~Hearing Azalea sound that way, something within me broke. I was suddenly beginning to regret my act for what I had done earlier.But at the same time, she still had to understand that I did what I did solely because of her safety. What would have become of her if that bastard had succeeded in shooting her? Obviously she would have been dead or severely injured. Why was she refusing to see things from my own perspective?“Alright, I’ve heard you. But can you at least tell me a few things about your past? How did you end up in the werewolf world? How did you get to meet August?” I saw her face twist into a slight frown, a clear evidence that she didn't quite expect me to have asked that question.I waited nonetheless, staring at her with a pacifying look. The silence between us was choking. It was as though we had both planned to keep silent at that point.Then she suddenly heaved a deep sigh, restoring life back into the room. Her face looked uneasy and dragging, her eyes heav
~Azalea~“I am going to make that bastard pay with his miserable life for making you go through all this suffering.” Bruce's words remained ever fresh in my memory, making my heart skip.Now I felt really bad for dismissing him in that manner, but I couldn't help it. I had only acted through my emotions. Father is dead, and now I'm left to navigate my way in this godforsaken werewolf world.To think that I had just discovered myself as a werewolf recently. Since I awoke my werewolf strength, everything about me seemed so different. It was surprising when I realized that I was no longer a human but a werewolf, but more surprising when I found out that father's hatred for werewolves was more than met the eye. He could go any length to destroy all werewolves if he had the opportunity to, even to the point of attempting to kill his own daughter?That made no sense to me. Bruce's timely intervention was underemphasized. I mean I would have been a dead meat by now if he had not stepped in
~Azalea~I froze from the weight of his words, my legs feeling suddenly heavy like the whole world was underneath them.His face turned serious, sending my mind spiraling in thoughts. Now I had suddenly forgotten how to express myself to him. It was as though his words had gotten me completely dumbfounded.“Azalea.” Bruce's calm voice broke through the silence around me again. He crouched beside me, gently cradling me in his arms. His touch was steady, and reassuring, and his presence alone eased the fear.My whole body suddenly eased up, feeling like it had been consumed by a whole different energy entirely.“Are you okay?” he asked, stroking my hair and surprisingly, I was. His touch soothed me and the fear was no longer there. Only the aftermath of that beast's visit, and a slight headache.I nodded, flashing him a huge smile as I felt his warmth around me. “Yes, yes. I'm fine, just that… You know what, forget about it. I have something more important to tell you.” His eyes narrow
~August~I was still unable to get over Azalea's flight from the packhouse. It was as though my bond towards her suddenly increased as soon as she was gone.Now there was obviously no way to get her back because she was in the hands of the Alpha King.I still wonder what he had seen in her that made him decide to harbor her and even fight for her like his whole life depended on it.No matter what, I had to find a way to bring her back. She belongs to me and no one is going to stop that from happening, not even the almighty Alpha King who thinks himself a Lord over us.Following Zoe's suggestion, I came to the conclusion to go into the king's palace secretly and capture her without his knowledge.But while we were still at it, thinking of the best way to go about the plan, I began to notice a growing sense of attraction between Zoe and Gray.At first, I overlooked it, seeing it as a friendly bond between two people who get to meet themselves through me, but soon I realized it was way m
~August~At that instance, I was both dumbfounded and scared, my head spinning from the sound of his voice.Before finally summoning the courage to look up at him, I took a shaky breath, feeling his hard gaze on me.“Alpha I—” I began, my voice trembling. “I…I really do not know how else to make you believe me, but you really need to believe me on this. I know absolutely nothing about Azalea, her whereabouts or whatsoever. I know nothing, I promise.” He roared in laughter, his face twisted in a menacing smile. “Oh really? You really do not know anything about her whereabouts, huh?” I nodded, not knowing what to expect next. But something within me kept telling me that King Bruce was not here for jokes. I couldn't get over this voice which kept urging me to just give in already.But what if I did? Will that make Azalea come out of her hiding place? Will that finally convince Bruce that I was innocent after all? Of course not! Doing that would only cause more harm than good, as Bruce
Logan's POV“Logan you should get some sleep, I'll watch her tonight.” I heard Zoe's voice and I turned to glance at her.We had moved back to the pack,I had Gaius treat her at home. I didn't want to leave her alone for a second and that would be possible If she was admitted at home.Different pack rulers, elders and Alphas are trooping in to have a meeting with me, after Avalon's head was hanged in front of the pack border. It was a warning to those who were still after Isabella to breed them heirs.I knew what the people wanted. They wanted to be on the same boat with me,for fear that I was coming after them one after the other but I was too busy to attend to them.I had Frank take charge of pack matters till Isabella woke up.“Logan.” Zoe called, pulling me out of my thoughts.“I'm sorry,I was lost in thought, you were saying?” “Logan.” She sighed deeply. “Let me watch her for tonight, please get some sleep. Isabella wouldn't forgive herself if she woke up and found out that you fe
Logan's POVAfter the Alpha of the Eastern Pack called that he had Avalon and Isabella in his pack,we set out at once. I was so surprised that Alpha Gabriel could rat out Avalon but I knew he did that so I would be indebted to him and so guessed he didn't want trouble for his pack since they were just a group of healers,they weren't trained soldiers. Going against my pack would be the end of them.As Gabriel led me to the place he had settled them in,my heartbeat spiked and twisted in agony,I could feel Isabella around, and she was in pain. I told Gabriel to speed up because things might be getting out of hand, and I was right it did get out of hand.A loud growl escaped from my mouth when I saw Isabella lying naked on the bed and tied down hardly,I looked over and saw Avalon also naked.Son of a gun!I shifted to my wolf form at once and charged at him and he charged also. The battle was an intense one.I had strained my body while trying to look for Isabella so it was kind of diffic
Isabella's POVMy heart beated loudly in my ears as the sun bid its way and the moon gradually showed, soon it was dark. I thought of killing myself but I wasn't bold enough to end my life.I stood up and walked to the bed. I hit my leg hard on the wood. “Shift!!” “Please shift to a wolf!” I yelled as I kept hitting my leg on the wood.I moved from the bed to the wall of the room,I hit my hand on it so hard that I fell to the ground because of the intense pain,I heard myself growl and I saw my claws come out. I whimpered when I felt my bone breaking.I was beginning to shift.“Isabella” The door flung open and my moment was interrupted.The claws that were out had now gone back inside,I no longer felt any pain in my leg. I panted heavily and yelled at Avalon in anger,he was taken aback he sped to me but I shifted back.“What's wrong with you?” He asked while trying to touch me.“Leave me alone!” I ran to attack him.He managed to dodge my attack,I gasped when I didn't see him in fron
Isabella's POVI kept on crying as Avalon forced me Into the boat,I was so scared about Logan I hope he didn't suffer much Injuries. Avalon had hit him seriously with his car when he was chasing after us.“You should stop crying,I hate tears.” Avalon said and I turned to glare at him.“He is going to find me in no time, it's not too late to end your shit!” I flared up.“That he marks you doesn't mean you belong to him,he will get worn out and choose another mate when he doesn't find us.” He replied calmly.I looked away from him to the moving waters,and in a moment I doubted Logan's love for me, if he would really get tired of searching for me and choose another.“Isabella.” Avalon called softly and draped his Jacket on my shoulder.“Can't…you accept me?” He bent down in front of me and stared into my eyes.“I.. can't.” I blinked.“Why?” He reached for my face and touched my chin.“It's because I don't love you.” I said coldly.His hand froze midway and he clenched his fist,I shut my
Logan's POVI had my men surround the area of the house,Dan described where Avalon might me. I sped Inside furiously attacking all the men that threw themselves at me. I trailed Isabella's scent down the basement,my heart leaped as I got nearer to the room.I knocked down the door and as I did I dodged a punch that was almost thrown in my face.“Al...pha!” It was Vanessa.I growled at her and she stepped back in fear,she fell to the ground and bowed her head. I looked around in hope to see Isabella in the room but unfortunately I didn't see her,I growled in pain.“He. took…her.” I heard someone say and I looked to see who it was.“Mandy?” “Avalon took her some minutes ago,it was like he knew you were coming.” She added.I clenched my fist and turned to look at Vanessa one more time.I wished I could just end her but I couldn't for unknown reasons.Vanessa and Mandy are in the building,get them out safely. I'm going after Avalon.’ I sent a mindlink to Frank.'On it.’ He replied and en
Isabella's POV“You.. should have told me…the truth.” Mandy sobbed on my shoulders.I was relieved that she was still alive, Avalon had locked the three of us up, Vanessa,Mandy and I. “I wish for that too, but I couldn't, Logan threatened to hurt you.” “I never knew Mr Avalon was this kind of person,one would have thought Mr Logan was a wicked person.” Mandy said and Vanessa growled in a low voice.“She…is…scary.” Mandy said and I chuckled.That was the first impression I had of Vanessa surprised how Mandy shared the same opinion with me.“We need to find a way to escape.” Vanessa stood up from the ground and walked to the window.“If we can break through or something?” Mandy added.We heard the door knob rattle and our eyes darted to the lock,the door finally opened and Avalon with his men walked in.“Avalon.” I gritted my teeth.“Honey, you need to eat something.” He said and walked slowly to me.Vanessa was quick and blocked him from coming closer to me,But that made Avalon angr
Logan's POVI growled loudly which resonated with the sound of the thunder that was striking,the whole building shook. I snarled at Frank as I tried to break the chains that they used to tie me down.“I want my mate!” I yelled bitterly.I should have known when she hugged me, kissed me and thanked me for everything. I should have held her down and pressed her for her motive but I was too blind to see that it was her saying farewell.I lost it when Brown came to ask Me if I had really given Vanessa the permission to escort Isabella to the house,it was then I connected the dots together but it was too late they had already gone far,I chased after them but I was too late.I swear that when I get Isabella back safely,I would behead Vanessa for betraying me.“LET ME OUT FRANK, I'M YOUR ALPHA!!” I ordered.“Well I don't need an Alpha who is going to kill all his pack members before nightfall, Poor Brown might not be able to use his legs again because of what you did to him!!” Frank yelled a
Logan's POVI growled loudly which resonated with the sound of the thunder that was striking,the whole building shook. I snarled at Frank as I tried to break the chains that they used to tie me down.“I want my mate!” I yelled bitterly.I should have known when she hugged me, kissed me and thanked me for everything. I should have held her down and pressed her for her motive but I was too blind to see that it was her saying farewell.I lost it when Brown came to ask Me if I had really given Vanessa the permission to escort Isabella to the house,it was then I connected the dots together but it was too late they had already gone far,I chased after them but I was too late.I swear that when I get Isabella back safely,I would behead Vanessa for betraying me.“LET ME OUT FRANK, I'M YOUR ALPHA!!” I ordered.“Well I don't need an Alpha who is going to kill all his pack members before nightfall, Poor Brown might not be able to use his legs again because of what you did to him!!” Frank yelled a
Isabella's POVClaws came out of my hands as I watched the video of Mandy who was strapped to a chair,her face was red and swollen . I couldn't believe Avalon would stoop so low to get to me.He had kidnapped her and his only demand that he wouldn't kill her was if I surrender myself and walk straight into his pack.The screen turned off and I looked at who interrupted.“You are bleeding.” Logan pointed to my hand.I looked at where he pointed,I clench my hand so tightly that my claws pierce into my skin. Logan sighed and went to his desk he Brighton out his handkerchief and came to clean my blood.“We'll get her back,I promise.”“He…is.. going to kill her,if I don't go to him.” I muttered.The last thing I wanted was Mandy dying because of me,I would never forgive myself.“My men are out there, we'll launch a secret attack on his pack and get her out safely.” Logan said.Logan's assurance didn't still make me feel relieved, launching an attack would make Avalon kill Mandy without hesi