EsmeraldaDisbelief washed over my face at the recognition of the voice. So clear, yet ambiguous. So calm, yet dangerous. So brief, yet confusing. So deadly, yet charming. Surely, it belonged to Phoebe...but at the same time, it sounded like Vanessa's. Stealing a glance at the figure before me to clear my doubt, I was greeted with confusion. How could one voice sound like that of two people? Or were ears deceiving me? How could Vanessa possess such a physique as Phoebe? I was sure my eyes weren't deceiving me either. "Vanessa?" I asked in a whisper, trying to steady my breath but it only worsened. "In the flesh," She replied, filling the air with a deadly aura that choked me. I should have known that this girl was dangerous. She never spewed empty threats. That instant, I knew I was done. "You should have stayed in your lane, but you chose to cross it," She continued, filling the air with her deadly voice, "You messed with the wrong girl. Now, I will show you what I am

EsmeraldaWhen Jade's smile grew wider and wider, I knew Alpha Kade's quarters was a stone's throw from where we were. What was so amusing about his quarters?What was she up to? Sadness crept into my heart as I watched Jade's cheerful face. For the first time in my life, I envied someone. I wished I could smile. Not giving fake smiles, but genuine ones. I wished I could find a reason to smile even when there was none. I wished I could loosen up a bit and not let my present situation get to me. But no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't. I wished I could just forget all my troubles and live in the moment, but I couldn't. I just couldn't. A minute ago, Jade was the shadow of herself. Her smiles were gone and those bright brown eyes filled with happiness were sunken, into a bottomless pit. Her sweet voice shook as they carefully selected words to me, lest they broke down in tears. But in a blink of an eye, those hurtful memories were forgotten, they were gone in the wind. The

KadeLeaning closer to the window to have a view, I peeked through it, wondering what Esmeralda was doing in there. As if on cue, her hands reached for Jade's, pulling her closer as if something would snatch her from Jade.Why was she always scared?What was she scared of? "You should be protecting her, Kade," Tyson's voice filled my head. "Welcome back, buddy," A small smile graced my lips. It was good to have him back, after going mute for weeks because of my cold attitude toward Esmeralda and ordering her not to see her witch friend. It hurts. It really hurt her. Each day, I could see hurt in her eyes and I could feel the aching of her heart even if I haven't marked her. It grew every day, like a tumour, spreading inside of her, eating her happiness. Who introduces his mate as a housekeeper? And plans on keeping her identity hidden?Argh!I felt sorry for her but at the same time, there was nothing I could do. I couldn't bring myself to trust her, not after I was betrayed on

KadeSatisfaction filled my soul as I watched Silvius stare at me in awe, wondering what I was up to. No, you cannot predict me. "Yes, Alpha," He bowed briefly before turning away from me and walking out of the dungeon. I let out a burst of wicked laughter while watching my prey who looked at me in surprise, also wondering what I wanted to do with sugar and water. I could feel them trying to figure out how the solution could be used in torturing someone and how badly it could hurt. It made them prepare themselves mentally for what was coming for them. It was bad. Very bad. WorseWorst than you could ever imagine. Experiencing torture at the early stage of my life made me knowledgeable in that field and torturing people was what I was good at. "Water and sugar, you want to force us to drink it?" The brave one sneered, pinning me with his gaze. "I want to make your skin drink it," I forced a smile, pleased at their confusion, "Don't over think it. Don't worry, you will witness it,

Chapter 40EsmeraldaI was able to look past the annoying little piece of clothing that Identified me as one of the workers of the Blood Moon Pack and acknowledge that I was beautiful. Beyond this uniform, I was beautiful. Staining my cheeks in the shades of a rose as a blush worked upon it, I ran my hand over my hair, giving myself one final look before leaving the mirror. Work called. But I found my legs taking me to the huge window that revealed the sight of a garden. I couldn't tear my gaze from it. No matter how I tried, I just couldn't. Turning deaf ears to the voices in my head that instructed me to walk, I ran my hand over the window's edges, feeling its smoothness. A spark of emotions flashes through me, jolting me like I was electrocuted. Alpha Kade was here. No doubt His scent was overwhelming. "Look at this flower, Jade," I gasped as my gaze was locked with some beauties who stared at me in return. I remembered how excited I was to know how it felt, how it smelt