Chapter 57: It's always the calm.Maya's POV She had picked a side, even though I had just come to the knowledge that it was a side of two and no one was backing me up. I was left alone to fight for myself in an unfair battle. This reminded me of a situation much similar to this, only that the previous was nice and unaware of the hell she put me through.Ha, Madeline! Was this happening all again? I could leave my home but it would never leave me. If only I felt safe with Jennifer the way I did with my sister. But of course not, Jennifer wasn't my relation. She'd love to see me suffer for the fun of it. I hissed and walked down to my room as Marianne glanced at the door, our eyes almost met but I broke it split second from impact.Kylian had just left the room but I could smell him all over the room. He was just what I needed to calm myself; absent or present, he was my escape.I couldn't keep on shifting into my wolf each time I needed time away from the palace. My wolf was part o
Chapter 58: The time for a big shot Maya's POV She mustn't have been standing at the door all this while. She would grow old of exhaustion. Maybe she had timed that Jennifer would get thirsty, besides it felt like she was desperate to please Jennifer.Their strange relationship bothered me because it was odd and so random. Jennifer never got close to any maid in Kylian's house, let alone having a fun time with them. Why was Marianne different? She'd always serve them in smiles, expecting something back as if Jennifer was a giver. In my bid to avoid going close to Jennifer, I watched her and her son gulp down the juice while I longed to have some. Marianne took several glances at me and would itch her hair each time our eyes met. โIs that okay for you Hans,โ Jennifer smiled, prompting a quick nod from him. Marianne exchanged a knowing smirk with Jennifer and exhaled loudly โI guess I better be taking them in,โ she stated.โNonsense,โ Jennifer quipped, raising her hand to hold Mar
Chapter 59: Betrayal strikes too deepMaya's POV.โWhy's everyone so quiet? We asked a question,โ Mr Castle thundered. One of the maids fearfully pointed in my direction and Jennifer's. โThere's a bit of an altercation,โ she mumbled.Immediately, Mrs Castle ran towards Jennifer, grabbing Hans and frowning at the mud on his body โHans.โ She said โwhat happened here, Jennifer?โ โAsk Maya, mother. She hit my baby?โ Jennifer lied, pumping her chest in anger. โI did not do such a thing,โ I shouted, feeling the need to explain โI was seated alone. I didn't do anything,โ My eyes couldn't believe it. I wished I was trapped in a nightmare. That would have been better than unpacking this reality. I was confused, hopeless and lost. How was I going to report to the Castle that I watched Jennifer hit Hans till he cried out? This was her child who she always pampered. Nobody was going to believe me. โShut up you heartless being,โ Mrs Castle flared up, raising her finger at me. โWhy did you hi
Chapter 60: The woods or back home?Maya's POV I felt my wolf sensing my emotions through our bond, this allowed me to feel the comfort and support she tried to give. She ran as far as she could for me and hid deep in the woods. I cried to the fullest. My tears refused to stop as I drowned myself in the flashes of the scornful faces they made as I was falsely accused. None of them cared to access the situation, they all assumed the lying snake was correct. It was getting darker as the day turned into night. I couldn't be in the woods forever, I had to go back to the house that ridiculed me. I had to return for more humiliation because obviously, the maids would talk behind my back. They would whisper and laugh to themselves as I walked past them. Hopefully, Kylian would have returned from scouting his territory. He was away since morning and hadn't come back, shattering my expectations that he would return early. No wonder Jennifer acted quick and smart; she had been waiting for h
Chapter 61: It's all in my head.Kylian's POV I wasn't ready to have Jennifer into my home. No, not with Maya around, but she flashed our son like it was a ticket to get her in. My mother wanted her back and my father loved her figure in the public's eyes but none of them knew who she truly was. I knew part of the reason was because I couldn't bring myself to tell them that their precious pick for me was nothing special at all. It was part of Jennifer's nature to be catty, so it wasn't a surprise when I gave her a place in my home and she resolved to pick enmity with Maya. I saw it on her face at the moment Maya walked in on us. She could recognize that I loved her and Jennifer strode to wreck it apart using any means necessary. It wasn't to her knowledge that using Hans as a weapon against Maya was out of hand. Anytime Jennifer could get my attention, She would do it without thinking twice. She wanted me to argue with her, talk to her and look her in the eyes, but I was over al
Chapter 62: Here's my reply.Kylian's POV โSick,โ she whispered, looking down on her feet. โNo, Alpha,โ she quickly responded โJust a little tired,โ She lied.I knew she wasn't tired. If she was, then her heart wouldn't be beating like I was about to place a rock on her. I hissed and continued walking, sensing her taking troubled steps away from me. โWhat the hell is going on with her?โ I muttered, disgusted by everything. โKylian,โ my mom waved at me from her room, forcing me to wait. I tried guessing what she was about to tell me as everyday was a mystery with her. Sometimes she'd complain about herself and talk all through without actually seeking my advice and some days, she'd recount her day and point out life would be boring without her. This was going to be different. I saw it in her face, in the way she marched vehemently towards me. She was a raging storm waiting to be calmed down.โWhat happened this time?โ I complained and sighed in frustration. I had no need to take a
Chapter 63: The messy part of life.Jennifer's POVMaya! Daughter of an Alpha from another pack. I was enraged when I got to know of her relationship with Kylian.โThis can't happen, not when I want him back,โ I cried โAre people so thirsty to get in my nerves or what?โI was sick of living alone. I wanted Alpha Kylian back at no cost. His pack was greater than before and I genuinely missed him. But there was a catch, someone had allegedly snatched his heart, and it wasn't anyone ordinary. She had a ravishing beauty, her eyes glowed like emeralds and her hair swooped down her shoulders. She was a tough competition to my beauty and she spoiled my hopes of breezing back into Kylian's life without lifting a finger. I was smart but I hated losing. The first time I saw Maya, I knew It was going to be tough at getting Kylian back. I knew when Kylian loved someone and that made me scared. How was I going to snap him out of it? How was I going to push Maya away? I wanted him for myself and
Chapter 64: Jennifer's perfect placement from the past.Jennifer's POVShe hesitated, sighing and looking around like she was incapable of obeying my orders.โAnne, don't make me stand up, you're not going to like it,โ I threatened.She began heaving angrily and clenching her fists, ready to attack, but I didn't fret a muscle. I maintained my calm and waited for her snap out of her short rebellious stage.โI haven't had a free time to speak to you since you came,โ Marianne gave up, dropping to her knees in panic. I smirked in satisfaction, my lips pouting as she bowed her head in fear. โI thought you were about to lash out,โ I fixed my attention at the silly teacups on the tray and tapped on my chair โYou certainly have forgotten who I am,โโNo ma'am, I'd never forget. I wanted to explain to you, nothing else,โโWhat do you wanna explain,โ I uttered, my mood turning angrier by the second โYou have failed me once and cost me my life and now I'm here, you act like we don't have a histo
Chapter 82: Chains from a thumbprint.Kylian's POV โWhenever the road clears up, take yourself to a hospital. You have done more than enough for me today,โ I saidThe man glanced at me for a brief second, struggling to hold back his words.โIf the pain on your nose is too much to handle, you can ditch the car and go treat yourself,โ I continued, grimacing my face in disgust at the number of cars that blew their horns at the same time.The driver nodded and raised his upper right arm โButโฆbut Alpha, you can't possibly be serious,โ he stuttered I glared at him and hissed lightly โWhat makes you think I'm not,โ my tone dripping with sarcasm.โNothing, it's just,โ He paused and looked up, pointing towards the sky โThe scorching heat and the distance. How do you plan on catching up with these obvious obstacles?โ Obstacles? I asked myself in a whisper. Weren't my parents an obstacle to my happiness? This day was a big obstacle to me. Jennifer, Maya's disappearance, the switched plane tic
Chapter 81: A ghastly incident.Kylian's POV Unfortunately, our little trick was about to be duplicated by the men on our left. Before we could move back, they covered the space and began drawing in to shove us to the corner.My driver quickly turned to me with an anxious face โWhat are we gonna doโฆโMove,โ I growled, forcefully stretching to swerve the steering wheel to the left.I saw an opportunity and I took it despite my driver being distracted by his curiosity. We bumped straight ahead into the car, the both of us struggling to maintain our position. None of our attention were fixed on the road ahead as we struggled for our lives. My driver shut his eyes, screaming his lungs out while I glared at the black car fiercely and handled the wheel from the other end of where I was seated.We were interrupted from our intense tussle by a loud honk heading our way. I swiftly looked up front and gasped loudly at the truck coming in with full speed. The truck driver as well, had his atte
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 โCrap!โ โDrive faster, now is not the time to be give into your fright,โ 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 โNo, no, no. We have wasted so much time. I need answers right now, how do I catch up to Maya,โ 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.โRex,โ I called out โGrab one of the tickets. You will go to the first and I will head to the second,โ I commanded.I couldn't afford to lose her and my pups. I hurried out of the gathering and rushed outside. โWe will stop her no matter what,โ I claimed.โKylian, wait. I want to go with you. Let me make it up for beingโฆโโListen Dad. I'm pissed right now and the only thing that can stop me f
April 18th๐๐๐Chapter 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.โI could have let out my anger on the wrong people,โ I muttered, gaping at my parents. โWhat good is it if I don't pursue my feelings,โโI 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,โ I thundered.โI know dear, let's make it up to you,โ
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. โAnything but this, please,โ I muttered.โAnything but telling Kylian the truth,โ 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.โSince when have you been cheating on Kylian,โ Dexter asked me in an old, dusty room.โThis 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.โThe main deal will always be preferred over some side piece,โ I clasped my hands and fell to my bed in excitement. โJennifer, Kylian's Luna. It sounds great. Oh, it must suck to be Maya right now,โ 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. โA girl would do or another son,โ I whispered to myself โWe will have children to mark our reunion and the only thing I gotta do this time is not get caught,โ 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 โHey, 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.โKylian you can't be serious. Don't tell me you plan to go into war because of a girl,โI glared fiercely at her and clenched my fists โA girl, huh? You still refer to her as a rando,โโWell, let me be clear. Those neighbouring packs have been daring for some time now and I will stop at nothing to get Maya back,โ โHuh,โ Jennifer muttered in disbelief.โThis is madness,โ my father interjected โYou can't just march in to another territory and make demand without evidence. What are you? A tyrant,โโIf that's going to get Maya for me, then I'd happily do it,โ I fired back.โSon, let's take a breather. You are not thinking straight, okay,โ my mother begged, clasping her