Chapter 27: Just a little worried Maya's POVâYou see, I had no idea that I was cursed and now I'm worried he might feel some type ofâŠâI wasn't done talking when Marianne burst out laughing. She held her stomach and hit her thighs, grappling her legs for support. I wondered what made her react that way but more importantly I felt like I had said something wrong.âI'm sorry ma'am,â she continued laughing, struggling to contain her laughter âI shouldn't be doing this, I just can't hold myself,ââDid I say anything wrong,â I questioned looking straight at her âNo ma'am, pardon my indecency.â She curtsied and exhaled loudly âIt seems like you underestimate your mate's riches,â she echoedMarianne moved closer to me and jolted her fingers up âHis wealth is more than enough for generations to come even if they lavish it. Your bill for breaking your curse was lightweight for him. I'm very sure he it didn't affect his money's worth one bit,âI gasped loudly and gaped at her âHow rich could
Chapter 28: A long meeting MAYA'S POV âAm I?â I muttered in self-doubt. I was going to or I thought so. It wasn't my fault that I feared shift after trying all my life to do just that. What if the healer left certain crumbs of the curse and when I decide to shift, then boom! Something bad happens. I thought of the worst scenerio that could ever happen to me and my unborn child. As for the Alpha, Kylian, who I felt bad for using, he was a pressure that refused to quit. Sometimes his constant remindal of me to try shifting, left me thinking of who was eager to shift. Could my wolf be a spectacle to him or he wanted to pride himself in seeing me transform.None of those questions were answered but I tried daily to see if the curse had been lifted per Kylianâs request. âCalm your mind and relax your muscles, you've got nothing to fear,â his cold, reassuring voice rang in my ears. It was during one of the numerous sessions he created to teach me to shift.âYour wolf can read your emot
Chapter 29: Welcome to doom's street.Maya's POV My cheeks swelled in surprise. Why did I keep thinking of the opposite in his mind. Of course, he wasn't dumb enough to take me with him. He hadn't even taken me out of the palace with him except to the hospital. What was I thinking?I stared at him with no reaction on my face because I struggled to keep it in the wraps.âWhy are you biting your lips?â He asked after scanning my face. It appeared he could sniff out that I was withholding something back. âNothing, I just didn't think I would be left in charge,â I lied, trying to cover up for thinking he would take me along.âDon't worry, I'll keep my trusted guards in your aid as well,â he promised. I smiled and nodded. One week apart wouldn't hurt me, it's not like I depended on him or the fate of the world was on his presence. I was going to be okay.âWhen do you plan toâŠââTomorrow,â he quickly answered. A tadbit too sudden like he had been waiting for the question. âNoted,â I rep
Chapter 30: Never going to survive.MAYA'S POV A stranger in a unknown place, with no idea of where I could start looking for them. I panicked, frantically turning around to find them. I forced my breath out, my chest beated heavily as noises echoed through my ears. My eyes slowly swept through the crowd; I couldn't see any of them. I repeated this action, clutching my hands to my breasts, the faces of people distorted my memory and some of the people I saw somehow shared the qualities I was looking for. I saw a woman walking like she was leaping on her left foot, my memory immediately thought of Marianne. As I rushed towards her, the figure became clear, it was an old woman, a fragile one with a sullen look on her face. I quickly moved back and held a pole by the wayside.âGod no! I'm lost and alone,â I complained, tapping my hands on my waist to feel my bag. I moved my hands to the left and then to the right again. It wasn't there. My face tilted downwards only for my eyes to bul
Chapter 31: The White Coveted WolfMAYA'S POV The punch felt deafening, making my skull feel like it crushed and reformed back to shape. The last thing I saw before I blacked out in severe pain, was the man snapping his fists and muttering âIt's time we knock her out,â.They made good on their word because I knew nothing that happened next but I was sure I was flinching in pain during my unconscious state. I woke up minutes later, my face burning up like I had hot coals in it. The place I was boxed in was dark and I knew my visions were still spinning. With each breath I took, I jerked in pain from the impact of where I was hit. I couldn't hold it any longer, I cried silently and tried to touch my hurt cheek. A big mistake as the pain worsened from the softest touch I had ever given myself. The air around where I was stuffed into, was thin and barely breathable. I raised my hands to feel the environment, because I felt we were moving. Suddenly, my body moved right, like we were sw
Chapter 32: Always a first mistake Kylian's POV The invitation towards the peace-keeping of territory came at the worse time. A time when I did not want to leave my palace for anything. It was mandatory for all Alphas to attend and as much as I loved to perform duties, this one irked me. The events before the invitation was too much for me to leave with a calm state of mind. I was working on exterminating a few rebels on my pack. They blended so well with my members making their identification impossible. Certainly, I knew they had to be working for someone, someone who was against me and hated my very existence. That was one of the reasons I kept my mate's pregnancy away from the public. Only the palace workers were aware of her baby but her curse surely spiked up some rumors.The know healer's presence in my castle upset some people. Some would have thought I needed her for myself but her time alone with Maya proved them wrong. For the first time, I paced around the door with s
Chapter 33: The dark scapes of the woodsKYLIAN'S POVâWHAT!â I thundered, standing up in anger. My jaws clenched as I heard the report and my fingers snapped. âWhat the hell do you mean?â âShe got lost in a crowd and I can't findâŠâ his voice dissapeared âWhat were you doing with her in a crowd,â I hollered âI told you not to go alone with her but with a lot of⊠have you tried calling her phone,âI shot a disheartened gaze and clamped my fist. This wasn't the news I was prepared to hear. In a flash, my calm mood turned into worry, making me tap my right foot on the ground repeatedly. âI called her phone but she didn't pick upâŠâ Rex took a deep breath and I was sure he ruffled his hair frustratedly âUm, an hour later, I called again and it was switched off,âI hissed aloud and stomped my feet to the ground. âWhere are you?â I glared at the glass door before me.âI'm still at the location looking for MarianneâŠ,ââMarianne is missing too?â I echoed, shouting at the top of my voice âWh
Chapter 34: An awful sight, a pleasing lesson Kylian's POV Blood smeared everywhere and limbs scattered all over the place. It was a bloodbath but with bodies and parts joining in the fun.Who could have done this? What happened here? I was at a loss but I knew that someone lethal was responsible for this. I scanned through the bodies, Maya's was absent. I sighed in relief, for now I knew she wasn't dead but where could she be.I stepped on a twig and it snapped in two, echoing through the woods and back into my ears. That was when I heard a growl, furious in all its way like it had something to protect.How could a rogue stray cross my territory and I was unaware of it. It not only crossed my territory but wanted to make it its little abode. I growled back and stepped out of the shadows to chase it away.âA white coveted wolf,â This wasn't any ordinary wolf, it was a rare wolf blessed by the moon goddess. From where it positioned putting up a stance, the moon shone its light on it
Chapter 80: A mole in our midst.Kylian's POV.We managed to dodge that attack but only by an inch. My driver had already being drenched thick by his sweat. I couldn't blame him, the skill set of the other guys was a huge gap compared to his.I looked back and furrowed my eyebrows, shooting a fiery stare their way. They prepared to knock us off the road because I wasn't planning on stopping. I knew giving them my attention would only slow me down and that was their main goal.I growled and banged my fists on the chair âCrap!â âDrive faster, now is not the time to be give into your fright,â I thundered, causing my driver who had been shaking like a wet cat to flinch in fear. Our speed increased and so did our enemies. Few seconds later, they began gaining on us. The two cars drove to both sides of my car and left the middle open. We were now in a forest terrain where cars rarely blew past this route. I accessed the situation and through my driver's eyes, I could sense that he consid
Chapter 79: Here's something to worry about.Kylian's POV âNo, no, no. We have wasted so much time. I need answers right now, how do I catch up to Maya,â I yelled. Jennifer frowned looking downwards at her feet as she slightly wiggled it. My father was blank with idea and my mother simply tried to crash out for putting herself in this mess if a situation.The fear of making it to the wrong airport and miss Maya by chance made my blood simmer. I was happy and relaxed around her, there was no way I was going to to let her go. Putting up a fight against her departure was the only thing I could do.âRex,â I called out âGrab one of the tickets. You will go to the first and I will head to the second,â I commanded.I couldn't afford to lose her and my pups. I hurried out of the gathering and rushed outside. âWe will stop her no matter what,â I claimed.âKylian, wait. I want to go with you. Let me make it up for beingâŠââListen Dad. I'm pissed right now and the only thing that can stop me f
April 18thđđđChapter 78: Come at it twiceKylian's POV My trust was shattered by my mother's confessions. She pushed Maya away. All the while, I was thinking Jennifer had a major pull in this but to figure out my father had to be petty and drive her away, they broke all the hopes I had on them. I felt isolated and trapped in my home, just set apart to live differently. A plot had been going on and it was from those closest to me.My mother's eyes were filled with regret and shock. A shock from her realization that she had underestimated the love I had for Maya and a regret that stemmed from the situation they found themselves in.âI could have let out my anger on the wrong people,â I muttered, gaping at my parents. âWhat good is it if I don't pursue my feelings,ââI can't have you guys messing up my life each time you appear. Stop crossing your boundaries, I have let a lot of shit slide but I am not going to take it anymore,â I thundered.âI know dear, let's make it up to you,â
Chapter 77: Nothing I had never thought of.Jennifer's POV.Mrs Castle, the whining machine gave up, putting a pause and causing trouble for the entire household.A confession, that was sufficient to make me freeze and change my expression towards her. Of course it was going to be the whining simp to break first.My muscles felt like they were contorting as she stepped forward to save herself. I couldn't believe a war frightened Mrs Castle so much. Wasn't she supposed to be the wife of an Alpha? How weak willed could she be. I gnashed my teeth and glared subtly at her.She was ruining my chances. I knew Kylian was about to do it anyways, but at least I knew if they engaged in a battle it would buy me time to flee faraway with some loot.Surprisingly, just a moment ago when I had been gasping for an incident to intervene, I quickly changed and coiled back wishing for a reverse. âAnything but this, please,â I muttered.âAnything but telling Kylian the truth,â I repeated. My worry change
Chapter 76: The smart move of a con.Jennifer's POV.The night I had with Dexter was risky but worth it. I needed Dexter as much as our passion burned all night long.Since the start when I knew him, he always had a dark intention that he kept secret. He wanted to be the Alpha of the Red Phoenix Pack but he wasn't strong enough to challenge the mighty Alpha, Kylian.Some years ago, I was in bed with a stranger I invited over. Mere minutes from embracing him, Dexter stormed in with an emergency for Kylian but he was not around.He caught me holding hands with the stranger, I thought I was done for, especially when he kicked the stranger out. I begged him to keep my secret and I was also afraid that I would have to eliminate one of Kylian's trusted guards but tables turned for me in a way that I never expected.âSince when have you been cheating on Kylian,â Dexter asked me in an old, dusty room.âThis is my first. I haven't done it yet but I'm not happy in this relationship and I don't
Chapter 75: It's Deeper Than You Think.Jennifer's POV Who said you couldn't get what you want by putting your mind to it? No one did, but I couldn't be happier for getting the edge over maya.âThe main deal will always be preferred over some side piece,â I clasped my hands and fell to my bed in excitement. âJennifer, Kylian's Luna. It sounds great. Oh, it must suck to be Maya right now,â I laughed loudly and rolled happily from each ends of my bed. Only a matter of time, then I'd woo his heart, move into his room and give him the time of his life. âA girl would do or another son,â I whispered to myself âWe will have children to mark our reunion and the only thing I gotta do this time is not get caught,â A smirk escaped my lips and I willfully let out more, giggling like I was in a fantasy island that tickled me all night. My eyes refused to shut open from excitement. I couldn't wait to wake up tomorrow just to be greeted with the official news of her disappearance âHey, Jennife
Chapter 74:A Raging Madness.Kylian's POV We were all out of our doubts. The speck of optimism that I had of Maya's presence had faded and the cool my parent's maintained, thinking I'd be sad and accept Jennifer, failed miserably.As Rex bowed his head to leave, my mother jumped forward to me, her face filled with worry.âKylian you can't be serious. Don't tell me you plan to go into war because of a girl,âI glared fiercely at her and clenched my fists âA girl, huh? You still refer to her as a rando,ââWell, let me be clear. Those neighbouring packs have been daring for some time now and I will stop at nothing to get Maya back,â âHuh,â Jennifer muttered in disbelief.âThis is madness,â my father interjected âYou can't just march in to another territory and make demand without evidence. What are you? A tyrant,ââIf that's going to get Maya for me, then I'd happily do it,â I fired back.âSon, let's take a breather. You are not thinking straight, okay,â my mother begged, clasping her
Chapter 73: Push past the boundaries. Kylian's POV âGosh!â How stupid was I? I could have sensed from Maya's tone last night that something was amiss. She never wanted to talk about it and I just believed her. For the first time that I tried to keep my guard down, the worse happened. If I had my senses at an alert, I would have known when she got out of bed. I would have woken up with her and kept an eye for her.âI have told you. I know nothing of her disappearance,â Jennifer hurled her right arm at me and dragged her wrist out of my grasp.She was trying to get the attention of my parents. I could see the fear on her eyes, her legs were shaking miserably and sweat filled her face. âNice try, Jen. You lied against her and put on an act yesterday, now she's gone and you expect me to believe you,â I uttered.âIf you don't provide answers for me, I'll throw you in my prison,â âThen do it,â she clapped back. âI have been spending an eternity trying to beg for your forgiveness, but w
Chapter 72: A feeling of indifference.Kylian's POV The silence was piercing as I caught the faint resound of my echo. My little worry turned into anxiety and my anger began to simmer. I was sure she would be in the garden but she wasn't. Where the hell could she be in my palace? Absolutely, nowhere. The garden was the only place I frequently saw her but it was empty as a hollow box.I hurried to the kitchen in high hopes. She had to be there. There was no familiarity with Maya and the kitchen but I could not think of anywhere. âMaybe, she's trying to surprise me,â I tried to assure myself âShe's there. I know it,âI imagined seeing her preparing breakfast and chatting with the maids. My hopes quelled my anger and stealthily, the speed of my pace increased massively.I had almost started running when I stopped and forced myself to relax âNothing is wrong. Get a grip,â I tried to reassure myself.My confidence took a low spike downwards and I was a few minutes coming to an awful rea