CHAPTER 41. A PAWN IN HIS GAMEHARA“Who are you?“ She persisted, her arms crossed over her chest. ”From what I found out, you're not a member of this pack. What hell did you crawl out from?!“Even if she asked nicely, I still wouldn't be able to answer her questions. My past was my greatest secret, not something I could easily share with anyone. Too bad I shared it with Jason, that grimy lair!“You know what? Forget it. I don't care. I just find it funny that you think you can just show up here, snag up my man and I won't smash you!“If she could just understand that "her man" pulled this whole stunt on his own and I was just a victim. Then maybe, she wouldn't be so brutal and we can just talk this out.“Who's the Father of your child? Because I'm positive as hell that it isn't Ryder!““It's not,“ I muttered, hoping that would ease her mind as little as it could.She chuckled, “Of course, it isn't. You might have messed with his brains, but Ryder's very picky when it has to do with p

CHAPTER 43. COMPLICATEDRYDERNearing the border, I got a mind link from Jason. Turns out Ciara had lost her mind and ambushed Hara with her media buddies. I alighted from the car with the speed of lightning, ignoring the elders and whatever lecture they hurled at me.The old temple and whatever sick sacrifices we had to make had to wait. Hara was my priority, she always will be.In my human form, I was at a disadvantage, as I had to stick around and hitchhike a ride. And if I requested they come pick me up, that'll take forever.Jason had sounded rather serious and I wasn't taking any fucking chances. I had to go to Hara and see with my own eyes that Ciara hadn't done as much as touch a strand of her hair.Taking in her appearance, it seems Ciara had done more than just touching her hair strands. That bitch is gonna get it from me, no way am I gonna forgive this.Jason looked like he wanted to stick around much longer but I wasn't about to keep him around while I tried to straighten

CHAPTER 45. COME STAY WITH MERYDER“Do you know the woman in the video?!“ The first question was thrown at me.The aggressive camera flashes would be frightening to someone who wasn't used to it, but I was. Standing on the podium, I tried to maintain a poker face. “Yes, I do,“ My reply slid right out. It was hard to keep the emotions out of my words.“What's your relationship with the woman in the video?!“As much as I wanted the whole world to know that Hara was my mate, I knew more than anyone that this wasn't the right time to say that. “You'll find out soon,“ That was my reply instead, and it seemed to tick them off.“Does that mean the claims made by Ma'am Ciara are true?!““Are you really bewitched?! Is that why you're after her even though she's pregnant for another?!““Is she the reason behind the flood?!“Their questions came rapidly, leaving me no room to reply. They all had something to say, and it's worse that they seem to be believing Ciara's trash.“It seems your rela

Once abused. Now loved.CHAPTER 47. A ROGUERYDER“Where is he?!“ I demanded sharply as I walked through the main door of the pack house. It was a two-storied building, situated at the heart of the city. “He's at the secluded area,“ Victor replied, and he, alongside the warlords, led the way to the secluded area. Victor was from the Beta lineage and called the shots here in the pack house whenever the Warlords were away on their missions.Being here today made me briefly nostalgic. This place held a lot of fun memories, back when I was young and free to indulge all my crazy whims.Ever since I assumed the position as the Alpha of the pack, things changed. The palace held me hostage with its overwhelming responsibilities. I had no time to visit. Been a hell of a time since I came here. All I do is give instructions on what I need from the pack house. But today, I was forced to grace it with my presence.I looked around the quiet abode and wondered just how boisterous it would have bee

CHAPTER 49. A SHADOW OF MYSELFRYDERIt's been two days since Hara's disappearance. Two days of living in hell. Two days of wallowing in depression and misery. Two days of basking in sheer confusion. It's the most unexplainable shit. No one knew anything. Like she just disappeared into thin air. I tried getting Jason to talk again, but he wouldn't. He just glares at me, gets aggressive, and goes mute. It's already been more than 48 hours but I still can't completely believe that Jason was a rogue. Nothing made sense at all. And I'm fighting, dear Goddess, I'm fighting damn hard to keep my wits around. But it isn't easy. The people still needed consolation from the flood and I always go out there to give that to them. I show up, maintain a poker face and do what an Alpha should do. The flood already hit Rackline so we helped those living there evacuate. Helped them settle down in new homes and compensated them for their loss.But at night, I'm the shadow of myself. I stayed up all n