~August~“Come on. Quit pretending already. You should have grown past this by now. Why are you doing this to yourself?” Gray repeated his exact words, shocking me even more.Amidst the argument between the both of us, Bruce remained mute, his eyes unwavering and his anger boiling with intense anger.I could feel it from his gaze, how furious and upset he was at this point. I bet I'm as good as dead already. If Gray could be bold enough to do the same thing Zoe had done to me, then it only means one thing—Bruce would never spare me, not for any reason.The only intervention I could get at this point to stop him from unleashing mayhem on me is if Azalea could show up in the middle of this heat.But clearly, that's not possible. Azalea had left and left for good, and I doubt if she's going to return, especially when it's clear that she had left for her sanity.So apparently, all hope seems lost already. I suddenly gave up trying to prove myself right as it was no use anymore. Bruce tur
~Azalea~My eyes widened as I saw people approaching the house. They looked exactly like the palace guards. What could they be here for? My curiosity piqued when I saw August in their midst.I was enveloped with fear knowing that they were obviously here to search for me. I stayed still for a while, staring in their direction to confirm my suspicion.It was indeed August and those guards worked for Bruce. My stomach churned. There was obviously no need to waste more time further. These men were certainly up to no good, and I wouldn't sit back and let them capture me—one more time. I guess I had suffered enough. I couldn't even imagine myself returning back there to cohabit with them.Before they could get any closer to the door, I quickly made my way to father's special hideout—the underground which looked exactly like a marble floor.I bet no one would ever find out there's an opening there, let alone a hideout, unless they had seen it being opened before them.As soon as I climbed t
~Bruce~Azalea was smarter than I had ever imagined. How was it possible that she made it out of the house before our arrival? How else was I supposed to explain that she had some mysterious powers within her?I shot a glare at August, feeling my anger return back with its full force. Somehow, I still believed that he had a hand in whatever was happening. I was so sure that he had an idea where Azalea was, and that's the exact reason why I had made up my mind to come with him to this same place when he had mentioned it to be her house.But after a thorough search in the large building, it was confirmed that she wasn't anywhere around the building.Somehow, I could still perceive her scent, and that only meant she was close by, probably even watching us.Unfortunately, I wasn't in for any more searching at that point. The nighttime was quickly falling upon us, and if we eventually got caught up in the woods, it would only mean disaster as we might blindly step into some hidden traps si
~Azalea~I maintained a stoic gaze, leaning back in my seat as I fought back the sting of tears welling up in my eyes. Bruce's words had only ended up getting me emotional, but I couldn't afford to let out my emotions before him.Though in doubt, I still had this weird feeling that he was here for good. Everything about his presence got me suddenly drawn to him once again.But I wanted to be sure I wasn't making a mistake by returning back to him. I just hope I won't end up in regrets once again.A lump formed in my throat as I braced myself to face him. His warm hands holding deeply onto mine, was just the reassurance I needed to reconsider him.I guess this is the point where I have to tell him everything that had transpired between us—August and I. I wanted him to know every single thing, so that he would understand why I was being skeptical all this while. There was just something odd about him that made me choose to trust him once again, even though I had been betrayed by werewol
~August~Bruce returned to the palace, somewhat excited than he was when he had left earlier. It was strange and at the same time questionable because I could still remember how he had yelled at me, furious and troubled by Azalea's disappearance. What could be the reason for his sudden excitement this time?I had been turned into his personal slave, pending when Azalea finally returned. As he marched into the palace excitedly, I dropped the items I was cleaning with, approaching him to receive his bags as usual.But to my surprise, he hesitated, pushing me away from his side. His once excited face suddenly switched into a full-blown aggressive look.“Don't you dare!” He roared, shooting me a sidelong glare. He hissed and continued on his way towards his room, leaving me lost in thoughts.My eyes fluttered, my mind wandering off in thoughts. This was really strange of him. He was excited at first, but then everything suddenly turned sour when I offered to help with his bag.I soon wave
~Azalea~August let out a tight frown as soon as he saw me, but I paid no attention to him. He's obviously blaming himself right now, so there's obviously no point stretching things further.I wrapped my hands firmly around Bruce's, heading with him into the palace when August's voice brought us to an abrupt stop.I cringed when I heard him ask Bruce to fulfill his own part of the bargain by letting him out of the dungeon. That alone made me understand why he had visited my home earlier. No wonder he was so particular about finding me at all costs. My heart not only bled for the second time, I was also deeply disappointed in him.Hearing him speak, I just knew he was never interested in finding me for his own personal reasons, but that of the King instead. How could he?I shot him a sidelong glance as we approached the manor. I was certain he surely understood what that look meant, judging from the way he rolled his eyes and lowered his head. Guilt was written boldly all over his fa
~Azalea~I could hear Bruce's voice as he ran after me, but I didn't dare to stop. I didn't bother to stay back to hear what he had to say, because obviously, there was nothing he would say to me that could change the fact that there was someone else his parents wanted him to get married to.After all, he's the king and he deserves a more worthy Luna, compared to me who can't offer a single thing to him.I clearly understood where his mother was driving at. Elites were supposed to mingle with their fellow elites, and not lowlifes. But is it any of my fault that I don't belong in that category? Is it my fault that my father wasn't an influential Alpha?August's face turned green with excitement the moment he saw me racing out of the palace. I could tell he was laughing at me–mocking me, but I didn't let any of that get to me. He was only acting out of ignorance.I didn't stop running until I was back home—the only place where I was welcomed no matter what. But a lot of things about the
~Azalea~The strange man crashed on his knees, struggling to get up. When he eventually got to his feet, his mouth went wide open when he saw Bruce standing before him. “What?! King Bruce? I'm sorry I never knew she belonged to you.” He cried, his legs trembling vehemently.“Now you know buddy.” Bruce yelled, aiming at him one more time, but he didn't succeed as the man took to his heels, racing out of the door.Bruce hissed, his face burning with fury. He walked towards me, his eyes filled with compassion. “Are you alright?” He asked as he lifted me effortlessly off the floor.I winced, scared to my bones. What just happened here? I thought his mother was not in support of us, what exactly has he come here for?As much as I was thankful that he had saved me right on time, I still didn't want to risk my life trying to please him in any way. It was clear enough that his mother never liked me, and there was absolutely nothing anyone could do to change that.q“What do you want?” I asked
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