**Alpha Drake's POV**“My goodness! Brother, did you see what happened just now? Keira actually walked away, pretending not to know us.” Ethan said. “It is to be expected, didn't you think of that?”“I did. But did you see how she was laughing and smiling with that guy?”“You mean, Reynold's beta?”“Isn't he too young to be the Alpha's Beta?” Damson asked. “I don't think he's too young, if that's what you're asking.” The old beta died a long time ago and his son, Dark, replaced him about 8 years ago. So we could say he became beta the moment he turned 18,” I explained to my brothers. “So why was he so close to Keira? It's barely a year since Keira came to the pack. Why is he all over her?”“Keep it down, Ethan. I know you're eager to find everything, but you must understand that our mission is not the beta, but our mate never forgets that.”“I know. But with her present reaction, isn't it obvious that she wants nothing to do with us?”I turned my gaze towards Ethan.“So what do yo
***Keira's POV***As I entertained a conversation with the guests who wanted to know more about me, I couldn't help but take notice of Damson and Ethan, who hovered behind me like bodyguards. What's their problem? I don't see Drake with them. He probably must be having a private conversation with my dad, since dad talked about wanting to speak with him before now. I couldn't help but become curious about what they were talking about. It can't be that their conversation is about me. At this point, I don't care if my cover is blown, the ones to suffer for the backlash isn't me but them. For this reason, I didn't bother to worry about anything. After entertaining all the guests who wanted a conversation with me, I took a deep breath and turned around. They must not have been expecting it, judging from the way they both jolted backwards, startled. “Well, gentlemen, do you also wish to have a conversation with me?” I asked with my hands on my waist.“Yes, we,” they both took quick glan
***Keira's POV***“You know what. I don't ever want to see you in front of me ever again!”“Keira, that was all our fault, but that is where it all ended.”“What do you mean?” I asked Ethan who spoke up. “When we noticed you were banished Without our authorization, we went into the woods searching for you.”What does he mean I was banished without his authorization? “We couldn't find you, no matter how badly we searched the woods.”“Of course you can't find me because I was abducted by Arthur!”“Yes. And we found out this happened because Amanda and Elena both joined hands to set you up.”I shook my head. “That's not true. Amanda would never do such a thing to me. I'm sure you're just telling me this to get me to shift the blame from you.”“Keira, please calm down. I know we've wronged you terribly; hence there's nothing we would say now that would change your mind. However, you need to know the whole truth and why we couldn't save you,” Drake explained. “Why don't you show her th
***Drake's POV***Seeing her smile with tears trickling down her face only made me feel terribly guilty. I could clearly see the pain in her eyes. “Do I look like I'm okay to you?”She asked while looking at the three of us with a tear-filled gaze. “You know what, I don't ever want to see your faces in front of me ever again!”With that, she stormed out of the room, leaving us in a total speechless state.”“Brother, what do you think we should do now? She clearly hates us, and I don't think she'll give us another chance to explain things.”“At this point, I think we have to do it differently and not as a team.”“What do you mean, brother?” Ethan asked. “I think the only reason why she doesn't want to listen to us is because she detests all three of us telling her the same thing. I think we'll make progress if each of us approach her differently without dragging anyone into this.”“If that's the case, then I can as well kiss my mate goodbye.”“What do you mean?” I asked Ethan who a
***Keira's POV***“What are you going here? I asked, as so bad, I opened the door. I was still trying to pretend not to care, but then his smile immediately melted my heart that instant. The fact that he was actually innocent in all of this made me melt like ice.“No, no, no, Kendra. You can't fall for him like this,” I cautioned my wolf in my thoughts. “But I want you to fall for me.”I gasped in shock the moment he replied to what I said to my wolf. “Keira, you actually do have a wolf. I'm so happy. Now my wolf can relate to Kendra more. She refused us last night, just like you refused me.”I swallowed hard at his statement. I walked away from the door, and he quickly came in and shut the door. “You should place the tray on the table and leave,” I said with my back against him. I can't face him while rejecting him. “Why don't you look at me and tell me you want me to leave, truly?”Why is he trying to tempt me into saying things I don't want to in front of me? “Keira, I know y
*****Keira's POV****I shivered frightfully as the loud growl-like sound of my boss echoed in the room. “How long! Just how long do you plan to be useless in my company? You think I run a charity home with my company?!” He thundered, making my lips quiver with fear. “I… I'm sorry, boss,”“Sorry? I would rather not hear your stupid apology. That is what you've been saying for six months now.”I stared down nervously. I could see the staff in the company all staring at my boss's office since it was a transparent glass.I wish I knew what to do at this very moment. I wish there was something I could say at this moment. “You know what, Keira, I don't think you are fit to work in my company anymore. I want you gone! Never show your face in front of me again!”At the mention of that, I quickly fell on my knees, shakily, with tears in my eyes. “Please, Boss Jake, do not lay me off, I beg you,” I pleaded while staring up at him.Boss Jake took his gaze down at me, I could see anger writte
*****Drake's POV****I roamed my eyes across the bar and back. Okay, now I must say I hate being here without these imps. I shouldn't have agreed to meet at the bar in the first place.“Hello, Drake, may I join you?” A lady with brown-coloured hair and hazel eyes appeared in front of me. She had the darkest shade of red lipstick on her lips, which almost made me nauseous. I still don't know why I don't see such women as attractive. Though she had a nice body, well curved hips and perfectly shaped legs, I still don't find her attractive.I poured myself another glass of wine while looking around the bar, hoping to find my brothers.“Alpha Drake, don't be like this. When will you stop avoiding me? Huh?”“Don't call me Alpha.”“Oops, I'm sorry. I almost forgot you don't like being referred to as Alpha outside the pack."I didn't bother giving her a reply. All women want a piece of me, there's no doubt.Just as she was about to say another word, I smelled them around. Thanks to the godde
**Keira's POV***“Come on, Keira, don't be a bore. You are not a nerd, you know.”“No way, I'm not feeling it,” I replied. “Come on, how do you expect to get lucky if you don't relieve your stress? Do you think straight?” I rolled my eyes. “Not interested in that. Besides, there's nothing that's going to help me achieve the task given to me.*Elena paused for a moment before she spoke again.“What if we go out and meet some people who can give us more info on this Drake guy? If you really want to succeed with this mission, then you have to be open to strangers.” I thought about it for a moment and replied, “Alright, let's go then.” She smiled brightly. I knew Elena just wanted an excuse to go clubbing anyway, but what she said made sense. This would be a great opportunity for me to get some stress out of my head. Also, maybe I might be lucky to find out more about Drake, even though I wasn't sure I was going to succeed. Let me give myself the benefit of the doubt. We arrived at t