LOGIN"He did not use a ruthless means to win them over but he also did not let them override him. He punishes anyone who tries to harm the Pack. Although the Pack members did not know this was the reason a lot of people were punished, they believed he punished others without investigation and always punished good people."Leonard did not make it clear, did he?"Why did he not tell them?""Because he thinks they don't need to know," Ariel answered."Is he not scared that they will misunderstand him? Which of course they are already doing," Valerie said."He doesn't care," Ariel answered. "I think it's a good thing though."Valerie sighed. Maybe it is. However, she doesn't think that."So what are you going to do?" Ariel asked. "About him investigating Diana?"Valerie shrugged. Is there anything she can do? "He can go ahead and investigate her. I know she is innocent."Ariel nodded. "That way you will not have to worry about anything."Valerie turned to face her. "I have been meaning to ask
"I am not doubting you," Leonard answered. "But I need to keep you safe."Valerie did not believe that Leonard intended to keep her safe, but she said nothing.Diana is a good person. She is certain about that. But she is still angry that he insisted on investigating her even when she said no.She did not say anything to him, nor did she look at him."Are you angry?" He asked, but Valerie ignored her. "You don't have to be. I am just looking out for you."Valerie shook her head. "No, you are not.""I am," Leonard answered. "Why would you even say that?""I told you not to investigate her. Diana is a good girl. She...""I never said she wasn't," Leonard cut her short.Valerie frowned. "Then why do you insist on investigating her?""Because those you trust can betray you."Valerie groaned. "Can? That doesn't mean they will, right?"Leonard stared at her. Why does Valerie not want to understand that he is trying to keep her safe? Why is she insisting that he shouldn't investigate her? H
Valerie opened her eyes slowly. It was morning already and the sun was shining brightly through the window. She heard a knock on the door.At first, she thought it was Leonard but when she began to hear female voices, she knew he wasn't the one."Who is there?" She asked."Your maids," she heard."How many are you?" Valerie asked."Four," she replied."Come in."The door opened and Valerie sat up. Four ladies walked in and bowed."Good morning, Luna.""Good morning," Valerie waved at them. "Did you sleep well?"They stared at each other before answering. "We slept well, Luna."Valerie smiled. "So why are you here?""To get you ready," one of them said.Valerie nodded. "Is there anything I need to do?""No, Luna," someone answered. "We will get your bath and clothes ready."Valerie nodded again. "Thank you. What are your names? And what is your job? I need to know that."The first lady stepped forward. "My name is Anne. I am in charge of cleaning your room.""I am Sarah, I am in charge
Valerie groaned. What is Leonard thinking about?"When did I say that?""You were mumbling. I thought you meant..."Valerie rolled her eyes. "Just tell me where my room is so I can leave.""When you go outside, the first room on the right.""The first room on the right?" Valerie mumbled. Isn't it locked?"The room is locked," she answered."Yes it is," Leonard said. "You can...""How am I supposed to..."Leonard sighed. "Just look up and you will find the key."Valerie nodded. "Thank you. And good night.""Good night my love," he said with a smile.Valerie left the room and headed to the room she was supposed to sleep in. She found the key where he said it was.Valerie took the key, opened the door, and walked in.The room was decorated in blue just like she loves it. She nodded in satisfaction.She went on to take her bath, got dressed in her pyjamas, and then lay on the bed to sleep. She realised she had left her phone in Leonard's room.Valerie wanted to leave the phone in his roo
Valerie was confused. How is she supposed to do that?"I..."He locked his lips with hers and that got her by surprise. She tried to pull away but he held her. Not tightly but strong enough to keep her in place.Valerie struggled. What is he doing? Why is he kissing her without her permission?He lifted her off her feet without taking his lips away from hers and placed her on the kitchen table.Valerie punched him and he groaned. He moved away, still holding her by the waist. "Hey,"Valerie frowned. "Why would you kiss me...""I saw an elder coming," he answered."You should have told me," she answered."There wasn't time to do that," he answered."Then you should have hugged me or pecked me on my cheek."He smiled. "That wouldn't have looked convincing, don't you think?" Valerie stared at him and he smiled. "You do not think that I have always wanted to kiss you, do you? I had no other option. You won't blame me, would you?"Valerie groaned. Why does she feel like he took advantage o
"Leonard?" Ariel called. "When did you get back?""Long enough to know that you kept my wife away from me."Ariel chuckled. "I do not want her to feel bored.""I guess you don't," Leonard answered. "And why is she so quiet? What have you done to my wife?""She's just surprised to see you," Ariel said, nudging Valerie slightly.Valerie blinked. She had been quiet since she saw him, and a lot had been running through her mind."Leonard is talking to you," Ariel whispered."Hi," Valerie waved slightly."Ariel, you can go get your car. She's coming with me."Ariel nodded. She held Valerie's right hand. "See you tomorrow." Valerie nodded but said nothing. "I'm leaving."Ariel left and Leonard opened the car door. "Come in."Valerie took a few short steps. She took a deep breath, walked to the car, and entered. Leonard closed the door and returned to the other side to enter the car."Seat belt," he mumbled."Oh yes," Valerie answered.He started the car and drove off. Valerie thought they w
They began to murmur among themselves. A few people threw little stones at her while others stared at her with disdain.Valerie slowed down on her steps. Something bad has happened to the Park; she could feel and see that but what it was, she couldn't say. She wanted to ask someone what was going o
With no word from Elora and no one to talk to, Valerie became very bored and tired of her usual daily routine: wake up, eat, paint, read a book, sleep, go for personal training, eat, and go back to sleep again.She decided that she was going to go out again and have some fun; it was better than rep
After Elora left the Moonlight Pack, Valerie stopped going to the clubhouse they always went to. She spent most of her time indoors, painting, reading, and chatting with Elora whenever she had the chance, and when she was bored, she visited every place in the Moonlight Pack they had visited togethe
It was finally the day for Elora to leave the Moonlight Pack, but Valerie could not bring herself to see her off, so she stayed indoors.She watched through the window to see when Elora would walk past; thank goodness her window leads to the main gate.Valerie thought about the last two days they h







