KlausI walked out of the dining room so pissed off. What the hell was that all about? All the bickering between Claudia and Nora. Claudia clearly started it. She was obviously trying to make Nora jealous, but that backfired real quick, and I was caught in the crossfire again! She had to use those words again, the same words she had used five days ago when telling Claudia reasons why she would not be with me.I had actually been lowkey enjoying how she was standing up for herself and not letting Claudia trample all over her, but then she suddenly came for me. I was not her type? Did she really have to say that again? Those words had hurt me the first time, and hearing it again in the dining room not only hurt me but clawed at my skin. I was so infuriated.When she said she was engaged, that added fuel to the burning fire in me and caused me to react the way I did. Who the hell is that man she is engaged to?"Klaus?" I turned to see Claudia behind me. I hadn't even noticed she had foll
klausI swallowed and suddenly felt my palms become sweaty as though I were a schoolboy who had just encountered his high school crush.Upon seeing me, the warmth in her eyes disappeared and was replaced with darkness."I am here to check on my patient," she said coldly as she walked to my father.The tension in the room became so thick it could be cut with a knife.Thankfully, Jude came to my rescue even without knowing, appreciating, and commending Nora for her expertise in the medical field."Dr. Nora, I still don't understand how you were able to do it," he said in awe."How did you even get the idea of going the traditional route? Performing acupuncture on him and using herbs," he shook his head in amazement, "he has gotten so much better already," his eyes fell to my father as he admired his current state of health.Nora sighed as she placed a stethoscope on my father's chest checking his heartbeat, "I have had a patient like him in the human world who was also not responding to
NoraI wondered what it was he wanted to talk about. I took two steps backward."I am listening."He looked at Dr. Jude, and it seemed whatever he wanted to say, he would rather not say it in front of the man."Not here, let's go somewhere private."Dr. Jude, who became a bit uncomfortable after noticing what was happening, decided to excuse himself politely."Oh, don't worry, Alpha Klaus, I would step out for a bit and come back after you are done," he said with a smile, one which Klaus returned.As soon as he left, Klaus turned around and shut the door.He hesitated briefly before turning, his eyes meeting mine.I glanced at my wristwatch to check the time; I clearly did that so he would know how time-conscious I was and how I wasn't interested in having anyone waste my time."Uhmm…," he started, losing his train of speech as he searched my eyes."You said you wanted to say something," I reminded him, snapping him back to the moment as he seemed lost."Yeah, Nora…," he took a deep b
KlausI shook my head in response to Justin's question."I wanted to tell her, but I chickened out, brother. I don't know what is wrong with me," I ran a hand through my head.Justin placed a hand on my shoulder. "Don't beat yourself up about it. You still have time, and if you find yourself unable to do it, let me know. I will do it in your stead," he winked at me, and I rolled my eyes at him."Yeah, I bet you would. I bet you are itching to," I snarled, remembering how he has been making subtle advances at her, serenading her with flirty comments. The incident that happened just an hour ago at the dining room, where he was singing her praises and saying how cute she would look in scrubs, flashed back to my memory."Calm down, Klaus. Ain't nothing wrong with complimenting a beautiful woman," Justin smiled. Gesturing in the air, he added, "After all, women were created to be pampered and admired."I narrowed my eyes at him. "I hope this isn't what I think it is Justin?"He let out a d
NoraThe day has finally arrived. The day Klaus's father will wake up. The day I would get to not only secure my pack's freedom and retrieve our ancient relic, but also get to see one of my children released.I was so ecstatic. This was progress! I had already packed my bags as I would also be leaving today. I would go to my pack, back to my father's house, from where I would carry out the rest of the tasks I would be given.I quickly had my bath and went to check on my patient. On getting there, I noticed the door was slightly ajar, and I could hear elated voices emanating from the room."Alpha Raphael! I am so happy you are finally awake!...It is so good to have you back!" That voice belongs to Dr. Jude; I would recognize it anywhere. He always speaks with so much enthusiasm."He is already awake? Nice, very nice," I thought to myself.As I got to the door, I saw Klaus looming over his father, who was in a sitting position. He wasn't the only one there; Justin was too, and then Clau
KlausI was so frustrated and pissed at my father. How was I going to tell him that the same girl whose entire family he had wiped out was the same person that just saved his life? How was I going to tell him what the price of saving his life was?The ancient relic he has kept away, hidden in the basement of our house for so long, and the pack he had derived absolute pleasure in crippling and possessing. How do I make him understand these two things were about to be given away to Nora?Nora had fueled my anger even more by putting me in a rush to do something I was still trying to compose myself to do. I needed time to speak to my father. Couldn't she just wait until the day was over? I would be able to speak to him before then. But she kept persisting; now, my father wants to know everything.She stared at me long and hard after I told her I wanted to have a private chat with my father and snapped, "Fine! I will be downstairs waiting for the things I asked for to be handed over, or w
Klaus I was a bit stunned by my father's words. Why was he asking how Nora was still alive? Was she supposed to be dead? My curiosity piqued, and I knew I needed to pry information from him to get a good grasp of what was going on. "Father? You speak as though she isn't supposed to be alive," I said, hoping he would give me more details. He glanced up at me and grunted angrily. "She is not supposed to be living, Klaus! She's supposed to be dead." Bewildered, I took two steps closer to him. "What do you mean?" He huffed and gritted his teeth. "She was supposed to die that night! I told your brother to finish the job!" "You mean you asked Kristopher to kill Nora?" He shut his eyes briefly at the mention of my late twin brother's name. When he opened them again, I could see hurt register on his face. I bet he probably still remembers that day, the day we found my twin brother's dead body two years ago. It must still be painful, reliving the past memories he shared with him. Losin
KlausI furrowed my brows as I saw him walk straight past me towards the window, his gaze fixed outside it.It is funny he thinks we have a choice. It was either we gave Nora the things she demanded, or I would get into trouble for signing the contract. If Nora takes me to court, it wouldn't just be me that would go down; everything my father had suffered to build with his sweat and people's blood would go down with it. I needed to make him understand that.I took a few steps closer to the window until I stood beside him, my hands not leaving my pockets. "You know why Nora was not perturbed when you saw her?" I asked, knowing his answer would be negative."I don't care to know, Klaus. All I know is that we won't give her the things she demands!" He turned to get a better look at me as he snarled, "Can you even listen to yourself? You want us to give back the two essential things she can use to fight us? How could you allow that girl use you in such a manner? How could you make such a