Chapter 41 Her OutburstGAEL’S POVI sighed as I leaned against a tree trunk, staring at the dark sky with the stars complimenting its state. For some unknown reason, I find myself taking strolls towards the garden. Maybe I do have something that I am so not going to admit in mind. Or I might need to stretch my legs. The day just went in a haze. Not having Ezra to taunt and frustrate isn't fun at all. He left the pack on an official assignment and wouldn't be back until the end of the week. It feels like torture since I will have to be stuck with Gemma.She keeps showing her face daily, and I wouldn't say I like it. It gets lonely sometimes. Not even the tons of concubines I have can fill up that emptiness. Many times, I reflect on when my parents were alive. Life was good then; I had bright hopes for the future and wanted nothing more but to grow old with them. I learned that good things don't last, and it scared me. I know this lifestyle of mine will only complicate my toxic life. B

Chapter 43 The GuestAUTHOR’S POV“I can't believe this?” Mindy screamed, kicking the couch and hitting it with her bag again.The humiliation Nia put her through made her furious, and the only thing that came to her mind was strangling her. She almost couldn't wrap her head around Nia threatening her. Everyone knows how meek she is, and having her turn around to look Mindy directly in the eye means she is getting the courage from somewhere.Caleb strolled into the living room, yawning. He had just woken up from the afternoon nap he took. “Can't one have peace in this forsaken house? Why are you screaming like a banshee? Did you get dropped off a tall building or what?” She glared hard at her brother, “If you have nothing intelligent to say. It's best if you keep your bloody mouth shut. Don't annoy me any further.” He lay on the long couch, spreading his arms and legs lazily. "What's wrong?"Faking tears, she dumped herself into the couch. “I am so embarrassed, and I don't know ho

Chapter 45 Revenge MissionNIA’S POVA blush crept up my cheeks as I stared intently at the box of chocolate Ezra had gotten me. If he continues, I might fall head over heels in love with him. He is sweet and considerate, always showing up with goodies in hand whenever he comes to see me. Ezra and his sister make me feel alive like my world is complete. But it all fades away when none of them is nearby to assure me everything will be okay. I think I like Ezra, and I might want something beyond mere friendship with him; at the same time, I don't feel deserving of him.He deserves someone he can lean on. Someone to hold him up when he is down, and that implies a confident person for someone like Ezra, who has had to shoulder plenty of things growing up. He also needs to be pampered. I would love to be all of that for him, but I am too doubtful of myself. Also, what's the assurance he desires me differently? He is probably just being nice because Perry asked him to. As sweet as that migh

Chapter 47 On the LookoutGAEL’S POV“How could you let this happen to your Alpha? Who the hell is in charge of looking after the damn garden?! Have the person thrown in the dungeons!” Gemma hollered at the guards.She had gone bonkers this morning when she woke up to see the gash on my leg. Even though it didn't hurt much anymore, she insisted that the doctor come around to bandage it.My thoughts have gone far beyond the walls of the pack house. The half-breed is excellent at what she does—considering the fact we werewolves have a hard time healing from steel wounds, more like silver. She helped the pain not to get to me like it would on a typical day. I slept soundly and only remembered last night's incident this morning. It's pretty impressive.“Do it now!” Gemma yelled again, making me shift abruptly on the chair I saw gently.Smacking my lips, I looked towards the guards. “You don't need to bring anyone here. Just have a few men round up any harmful tools in the garden. The gard

Chapter 49 The Honest TruthGAEL’S POVI kicked at the grassy ground, stretching out my neck to see if I could glimpse her in the dark. I have been standing here too long that I can't precisely tell when. I couldn't come out for two days straight because Gemma suddenly became clingy and promised to leave for home only when I stayed with her for forty-eight hours. I would have shooed her off, but that would have proven her father right about me.Nia has undoubtedly forgotten about me since I didn't show up.“Why not check the garden?” My wolf suggested.Oh, yes! The garden. I should have thought about that earlier. That seems like her favorite place around the pack house. I didn't know I would miss hanging out with her this much. I almost couldn't wait for the evening to come. I was excited, but it deflated the minute I didn't see her on the bench. I hurried toward the garden, and my heart raced when I sighted her by the tree, staring up into the dark sky like she was counting the star