Klaire's POV My eyes are with with fear and my heart beat is beating so fast. I forgot how to breathe as I stare at my captor. And no, it's not because I'm afraid of them. It's because of what they could have possibly see. How long were they following me? He gently removed his hand and stepped back. "I'm sorry if I startled you." "J-Josef." I swallowed and my eyes began to look left and right. "What are you doing here?" "I should be the one asking you that, Klaire. Why are you outside when it's curfew? Are you not afraid that you'll get punished?" I looked at my best friend and tried to read his emotion, but his face is void of one. "I just wanted some fresh air, and I was being careful, Sef." "Careful?" He repeated and barked out a laugh. "Klaire, you are secretly meeting the Alpha or Mountain Peak. Zella's pair-to-be. And you're being careful?" My stomach dropped at what he said and how angry he looked. There it goes. I've been caught and it's only been two days! "Do you
Zella's POVI am born to be different. I am meant to rule. And nothing or no once can ever change what's meant to happen. I know my destiny, and it's to be the strongest pack's Luna and be the most beautiful one at that. Ever since I learned how to crawl and walk, I was given everything I wanted with just a point of my finger. My parents, grandparents and my relatives all dotted on me and treated me like a princess. I am the Queen of the campus and every guy wants me. And Leonel isn't an exemption. He will be paired with me and I'll make sure of that. I have everything I want to. I can get anything with just a snap of my finger. And I can make anyone's life a living hell. The four corners of the burnt storage room is filled with my moans and my partner's grunt. What remains of what once a place full of our food ration now witnesses my affair with my Omega mate. And the walls hear the sound of our bodies connecting with each other. We are burning. Lost in the passion of our 'love'.
Leonel's POVFirst thing in the morning when I wake up, while I'm eating with the higher ranks of Northridge. While Travis and Janus themselves show me around, and even at night after our meeting before I close my eyes. The little Omega named Klaire never left my mind, and she almost occupied it. Her face, her personality, her laugh, the way she talks, the way she'll look up at me through her lashes or scrunch up her face whenever she thinks too deeply. Damn it, why am I noticing small things about her? It's my third day, and she's slowly taking over me. "Alpha?"I snapped my head to Janus and remembered that he was showing me a bit of their training routine. I must have spaced out for a while. "My apologies. My mind went back to my home." I told him with a small chuckle, and my eyes continued watching their warriors, which only consisted of higher ranks. It was a brief show of power and strength—or as they'd like it to appear so but all I saw was a pathetic excuse for training.
Leonel's POVOnly two days left, and I needed to go back to my pack. The first day here, I was already eager to go back, but as days passed by, as the secret meeting I had with Klaire passed by, I found myself wanting to spend more time with her. And not only for almost half an hour in fear that someone might catch us. At one time, Alaska even fed my mind with the thought of taking Claire back to my pack, but that is just ridiculous. Yes, even with these confusing feelings, I will still not accept her as my mate. And as if fate itself is siding with me, something unexpected happens that will need me to stay with Northridge pack a bit longer. When I woke up this morning, Janus greeted me with a serious face, and I dare say fear in his eyes. He directed me to Travis' office, and the older Alpha's state isn't any better. I think he ages in just a night. My eyes instantly found the scattered letters on top of his mahogany table as I sat beside him. "We received an anonymous threat to
Klaire's POVI ran out of Leonel's room as fast as I could. My heart beats matching my steps as well as the gear on my mind. My mind's blank at that moment as I covered my still tingling lips, my misty eyes darting all over the place but not really seeing anything. That moment, I forgot that it's currently curfew hours and I am out in the open while running from the confusing situation I was in. Why did he do that?! Why did he kiss me?! Was the questions that kept on repeating on my mind but I have no answers to. "Stop!"My whole body froze instantly at the command, the kiss forgotten as I now have to battle for my life. A soldier stopped in front of me with a flashlight in his hand and he pointed it at my face, making me flinch and automatically tried to cover my eyes. "Omega, what are you doing out here when it's curfew?"I tried to wrack my brain for answers, my heart now beating nervously as my palms sweat. What should I do? What should I tell him?! I panicked as I tried to m
Klaire's POVAs far as we were informed, both of the Alphas were set to leave today to have a meeting with the council. Most of my fellow lower-ranks have no idea why, and it actually made me feel guilty that I know why, but I can't tell them the exact reason. First of all, because Leonel was the one who told me. Telling everyone about it will put us in a bad situation. Secondly, I don't want everyone to panic as I don't know the exact details. I had to bite my tongue and avoided eye contact with everyone, including my friends. Not that they will even talk to me. They are both avoiding me and will walk away whenever I approach them. It hurts to see them treat me like that, but I can endure it. As long as they will be fine.When we arrived at the mansion however, I heard from the others that only Alpha Leonel left and both the Alpha and Beta stayed. I'm certain it is regarding the fact that our pack is currently receiving threats, so they didn't want to leave. Worry bloom in my chest
Leonel's POV"Stay here and be with your pack. The Outcasts might take this opportunity so don't leave your pack unguarded." I told Travis the morning we were supposed to leave. "Besides, I want to stop by my pack to fetch some things." I added, leaving no room for argument as I stood in front of him and Janus with my duffle bag in my hand."How about you? They might ambush you on your way." I walk to the front door with them following me. "I'll take five of your finest men if that wouldn't be too much just in case." "Five?" Travis repeated, as if I just offended him. "I have hundreds of elite men and you are only asking for five?" I resisted the urge to groan in frustration as I faced him. "And I am pretty sure at least fifty of them are equal to me. Your point?"Travis frowned at me, clearly finding my choice of words offending and ridiculous, but didn't say anything. He can't counter a fact now, can he? He then ordered Janus to choose what I requested and I put my bag in my car
Leonel's POVOn our way to the council's office, I knew something wasn't right. It's my natural instinct and I always follow it. It's always right and it always saves me. I could smell danger away, hiding and waiting for the right moment and I cursed inwardly. I am not worried about myself, no, I am worried about the five men Travis gave to me. Atlan, Ryker, Patrick, Edward and Gunther. The asshat calls them 'elite', but the way they reacted to the sample battle earlier shows otherwise. If I'm not careful enough, and if my instinct is right, they might be in danger. I grunted and sighed. "So much for a hassle-free journey.""Alpha?" Atlan questioned. I shook my head, seeing the Council's mansion a few meters away. Screw the old bunch of Elders for choosing a remote place to build their place. They are safe as they have the highest form of security, but what about the people coming to see them? They can be ambushed on their way here. "I want you all to stay alert when we leave lat