Raven pov“I never knew something like this existed here”. I said in awe, looking at the grassland filled with different livestock animals. I was surprised to discover Alpha Vaughan had a big farm where animals were reared. I saw some workers, who were tending to the animals. “Found a favorite spot for your leisure time?”. Fia teased. She knew me too well. “Don’t know, never worked on a farm before”. I gestured at the animals walking around. They were demarcated by a short fence. I was used to seeing wild animals on number of times in the woods. “Might be tedious at times, but it’s definitely be worth it”. She said, stroking the neck of a cow, which was close to the fence.Getting our sight filled with the animals, we headed back. Almost at the house, I didn’t know when my body gently brushed a lady coming from the opposite direction.She raised her bent head up and quickly apologized, then began to walk faster. Her face was familiar. It wasn’t the familiarity that struck me but
Raven pov“Let go of him Riev, he didn’t mean any harm to me!”. I yelled, and before I realized it Alpha Vaughan was by my side, his face was etched in fury. I knew talking to him to stop Riev would be futile. His anger matched Riev. I tried to go to Riev, but Alpha Vaughan held me back. Riev’s hand tightened around his neck, as blood still poured from his nose. “Please…spare him…please”. She fell on her knees, as she pleaded. It seemed her pleas were just mere air, for Alpha Vaughan didn’t spare a glance. She was a blinded fool in love. I felt raw anger, aimed at her, and the person who was her so called mate. She didn’t deserve all these from him, and to top it all she still pleaded for him. “I’m…I’m with his child. If he dies, who will be the father of my unborn child? I prefer him alive than dead”. She wailed. My eyes rested on her stomach, and I saw a small bump there. It was almost unnoticeable. “Do you think your unborn child will want to have a father like him?”. I asked,
Riev pov“You look like you will need some hand”. I said to Jade, who was a few feet away from me. She had been struggling to lift up dumbbells that were meant for the males. “Butt out”. She snapped, I wondered how she thought she could lift that. Even if she could, it would hurt her shoulders. I watched her for a while as she struggled, and eventually she managed to carry it up using all her might. Her eyes flashed to mine, and I saw a triumphant smile on her face, but it didn’t last for up to five seconds, when the weight of the dumbbell pulled her forward. I caught her right on time, before she fell flat on her face. The dumbbell fell to the ground, as she panted heavily, resting on me. “Do you plan on ruining your pretty face? Because trust me it wouldn’t look good after contacting that hard ground”. I said, my arms still wrapped around her waist. She felt small compared to how I had thought she would feel in my arms, but she was toned well for a doctor. “Let go of me”. She s
Vaughan povHe was still as cocky as hell, but I kept my cool. I had something of more importance than arguing with him at the moment. “Have a seat”. I said. I was expecting him to at least refuse, but he surprised me, and plopped down on the chair opposite me. “I get it, you are trying hard to piss me off, but to let you know I was doing something important, before you asked for me”. He said, scratching his chin, as he narrowed his eyes at me. “Something like what? Like training with Jade?”. I asked coyly, and I noticed the surprise on his face, before it was quickly replaced by amusement. “You think I’m into her, just because I talk to her or train with her every other day?”. He scoffed.“Then what is your plan with her? When you hang around a lady for that long you tend to get attached”. I said. I knew that the possibility of him and Jade having a thing was a slim chance, but things could change and I had experienced it with Jora which made her think I loved her in the past.“
Vaughan povI couldn't understand why she was directing her anger at only me, when it was Riev who had opted to hide everything from her from the very beginning.“I knew it was odd seeing the both of you getting along so quickly, and acting as allies”. She said, her gray hues hard on mine, as she got to where I sat, totally ignoring her brother as if he didnt exist. “I want to hear everything, and you shouldn’t leave anything out”. She said, “Why are you mad at only me? You heard everything right? Riev was the one who said we shouldn’t inform you”. I muttered, but her expression didn’t change a bit. “Riev is my brother, he has known me for almost all my life, it has always been his duty to try and protect me from any harm, because he thinks as he is older than me, I would always be in danger, and I understand that. It’s going to be like that for life even though I’m mated to you.But you are my mate, and no matter what happens I’m stuck with you for life also, and being mates we ar
Raven pov A few days later…“Raven! Wake up!”. Alpha Vaughan’s voice frantically stirred me awake, but when I opened my eyes I noticed from outside that everywhere was still pitch dark. His warm palms went to my cheeks, but I pulled away from him, angry that he had interrupted my sleep. I wasn't even bright yet.“It's still dark, I want to sleep some more”. I said, adjusting my body comfortably on the bed, to continue sleeping, but his next words cleared all traces of sleep from my eyes. “There is another victim. Gale just linked me”. His voice was lower than usual. “Is the person dead?”. I asked immediately. “Don’t know, but the witch is here, and might attack another person”. “I need to go help”I said, my legs already on the floor. I needed to be out there to stop whoever it was.I rummaged through the closet for something decent to wear. The urge to make sure there wasn’t another victim was the only thing on my mind, and if I’m lucky enough I might catch the person.“Raven, R
Raven povI released a deep sigh, my shoulders slacking, as I saw Riev burst into the room. “Shit! Raven…”. Riev said, scanning the room, and in a few seconds he was accompanied by Alpha Vaughan. I rolled my eyes seeing their worried faces.“…Are you okay?”. Alpha Vaughan rasped as he got to where I stood, his eyes flashed to the huddled lady on the floor, then back to mine. “Let’s get out of here first”. He began pulling me out of the room. Riev appeared on my left as he scrutinized me, checking for any injuries on my body. “Chill, you guys!”. I yelled, backing away from them. “Can’t you guys see what happened here?”. I asked, gesturing at the mess in the room, before I pointed at the lady who was on the floor behind me. “That is why you need to leave the room for a while”. Alpha Vaughan said, holding me by my arm.“But how the fuck did she get in?”. Riev asked, his eyes on her. “She is the one who has been…?”. Alpha Vaughan didn’t have to finish his question, before I understoo
Vaughan pov“Wolf?”. I asked, confirming if I heard right. How could a wolf be responsible for causing chaos in my pack all this while?.“She is a wolf, take a look at her claws, exactly like that of ours”. Riev said, pointing at her claws, which peeked out no matter how she tried to hide it, under her shirt. “This is crazy”. I muttered, unable to believe my eyes. She was a fucking damn wolf! “Then how had she been able to kill them just like that without any injury”. For all I knew as Wolves we can’t be able to kill our enemies without using our animal form. “Spells and maybe poison, which kills in minutes”. Riev said, but I doubt poison had killed them that fast. “The male witch must have given her some spells to make use of, and trained her to kill easily, even though she is not a witch”. Never in my entire existence had I heard about wolves being trained as witches to kill their kind. “What would be your gain helping them against your very own kind?”. I asked. “Money? Power?
Raven povHours earlier in Matoma village…“What is her name?”. The lady at the village’s clinic asked, after I asked about Maggie. She pulled out a big wrinkled old book of record, underneath a book she was writing on. I saw her trace the previous day’s date, and my eyes widened in shock at the number of people who visited the clinic. It was an outrageous number of people.I then surveyed the crowded space, discovering the people around were mostly injured people around. Why were there so many injured people? Some limped around, or cradled their arms. I saw a young girl who was still in her teens with a bandage on her head. My heart immediately went out for her. Was it a normal thing to get hurt all the time or I was missing something?“She had been discharged”. The lady said, “...but her condition was severe yesterday”. I said. She shouldn't be discharged, Altair’s hit had been too fatal. “Are you sure…?”. He had told me not to bring her up, so it was for me to make sure she was ok
Vaughan povI banged incessantly, on Minka’s wooden door. I was holding back from taking it to the ground because of the respect I had for her privacy. I checked the wristwatch on me, and it was already past six. I have been here for the past fifteen minutes, and yet she hadn't shown up. “How long are you going to take? It's been three days already”. I yelled, as I continued to hit the door. I didn't close my eyes a wink throughout the night, and kept watch till it was morning. I didn't see Riev, after he left the dungeons yesterday, but I knew he was around also waiting for Minka’s arrival this morning. She was our last resort.After another fifteen minutes, and at my wits end, she finally opened her door, her face groggy from sleep, but I knew she hadn't been sleeping because the lights in her room were shining bright as daylight.“Why are you here?”. She asked, squinting her eyes, in confusion, which made the hairs on my neck stand up immediately. Had she forgotten what she told m
Raven povDusk came in a blur, and I found myself still mulling over the reason why I wasn't happy. I had a husband who loves me, and any girl would love to be in my position as his wife, yet I wasn't satisfied. Something was obviously lacking in his love. Although I believed he cared for me, the rational part of me could sense he was keeping some things away from me. Bored to death, with Maggie who wasn't in the room, to keep me company. I left the room with no intention of having dinner. I didn't feel like eating at the moment, but I knew I would have a late night snack. It was something I did all the time. I caught myself immediately, realizing I didn’t even recall ever having a late snack here, but deep in my mind I knew it was something I did often. Lost in my thoughts I didn't realize when I lost my way. Unfortunately, I couldn't see any maids around, which made me a bit anxious. As I walked further in the hallway, I noticed an opened door, hoping it was someone I could ask fo
Raven povIn no time I woke up with a loud scream. My eyes wet from tears, and my body filled with perspirations, while I reeled from the odd dream I just had.“Are you okay?”. The same young girl, from before burst into the room. “...yes…”. I whispered, staring at the girl oddly, while wondering how she knew I was distressed in the first place.“I’m… sorry for barging into your room, but I heard your voice, that was why I rushed in thinking you were hurt, I didn't know you had been asleep”. She said, as if reading my mind. Her head was bent facing the floor, as she avoided my gaze. What sort of dream was that? I had never seen such wolf before.“I’m okay, thank you”. I dismissed her, but she stood there. “You can go”. I said.“It’s already time for lunch”. I peered at the small clock on the small table beside me, and realized I had been sleeping for almost three hours. “If you don't mind, I would love to dress you up”. She said, her eyes hopeful, and without thinking much about it,
Raven pov“Oh my…You look so beautiful, my lady”. One of the ladies, dressing me up, gushed behind me, touching my hair, which was brushed and packed behind my nape, with different adornment on my slicked hair. She came forward and touched an area on my cheeks, smiling brightly at me, while another adjusted a headpiece on my head.“Thank you”. I muttered, feeling uncomfortable with the little chaos around me. I wondered what the occasion was for, but I kept the thought to myself.“The dress suits you well, my lady”. Another praise, as soon as I was shoved into a tight fitting long gown, which accentuated my curves. It felt like all my internal organs were rammed together. I couldn't breathe properly. I stood like a piece of art being adorned by nosy onlookers. “Come on, you are needed outside”. An older woman came up to me from behind, but I didn't move.“Is there something that can be done…here”. I pointed to my waistline, where I felt discomfort. “It’s too tight”. I muttered, my ex
Vaughan pov“You look horrible, I wonder what my sister sees in you”. Riev said in disgust, as he walked into my office, and plopped on an empty chair. I didn't know how I looked, but It was definitely an eyesore. I had barely had any sleep last night, and had been holed up in the office. I avoided our room like a plaque. Everything in there reminded me of Raven. I couldn't remember how I had coped sleeping there before she came into my life. Life just seemed to be gloomy without her around. ‘Let's get to the bitch’. Zane growled in my mind, but I sat down feeling reluctant to face Jade. “What about the old…any traces of where they could be?”. He asked, his eyes furrowed in concern. “That old hag must be shitting me!”. He yelled, after I told him what Minka said. He stood up, and ran both hands through his hair. “I don't care what you both discussed, but I will find her myself, you guys are of no use”. He blurted out.“Do you know the village of the witches?”. It had been a though
Riev povMindlessly I didn’t know when I released her arm, then I noticed the way she cradled it, wincing in pain. Staring down at the arm I could notice the bandage there. I took a step closer to her, but held my myself back, the question why she had that injury, burning on my tongue.“I…didn’t mean to follow you, but there is something you have to know”. She muttered, and eventually met my gaze. It was strange seeing her anxious. “My brother…he is planning a war with some other packs who are against RedMoon”. “Why are you telling me this? I don’t look like the Alpha of RedMoon”. I said, nonchalantly, masking my surprise tone. But I was shocked at why she decided to tell me this, when she knew we were enemies. “For your sister. I owe her this, I ruined her life in DarkValley. If anything happens to her. It would also affect you”. She was clearly contradicting herself. She said something but meant another. I chuckled.“And why should I believe you’ve not? You also planned this wit
Riev povMiles away from RedMoon…“Are you sure of where you are going?”. I asked the Omega, who was driving the car. He looked better than the last time I saw him. It was strange that we were always with each other during operations like this. “I know her more than anyone does in the whole pack”. He said, but I scoffed in irritation.“You know her well enough not to know what she was up to all this time”. “I want to believe that she was manipulated into doing this”. He huffed out a deep sigh, I sensed the masked emotions beneath his calm demeanor. “Manipulated my ass”. I refuted. It was a well sought out plan of hers. Her questions about me staying back after the incident with Raven, with her stupid confession of love, out of the blue, were all the clues I missed out. I chuckled smugly as I remembered it. I must have been crazy to think it was genuine. I’m sure she would have laughed herself to death about my reaction.In all honesty I cared for as a friend could, and also wished
Vaughan pov“You shouldn’t feel bad about not doing anything to help”. Riev said to him, hugging him. “We are going to bring her back. It isn’t an option”. He flashed his eyes to me, indicating I agree with him.“Yes, Mason”. I muttered, and touched his small shoulders for the first time. I could now realize why Raven was so attached to him, he was more bright for his age. “I should have known about this even before I left”. Riev said, as we both watched him go. “His wary eyes when Jade had showed up in his room, when he wanted to say something to me. She had been threatening him for a while”. Then I also remembered Raven’s concern about his quiet demeanor. She had also sensed something was wrong with him, and to now know he was being threatened by Jade must have been a scary experience for him, since Raven was always in her company. The signs were there all along, no one knew it, except the little boy that had been caught up in the middle of all this. “That wench should be caught,