Keep Your Enemies Close Book Novels & Stories

Hell, I couldn’t blame her. "Why did you let her come here then?" She asked slowly, cocking her head. "Have you ever heard the phrase "keep your friends close and your enemies closer?" I asked. "This is the first time I have let one of the women he hand picked stay. I want to see exactly what he is up to so I can put a stop to it."

But I preferred to keep him close, under watch, rather than assume he was a friend. Keep your enemies close, my father used to say when I was young. I never gave that phrase much weightun, til now. I turned my head toward Sophia, her hair spilling across the pillow. I thought of our child, of the tiny heartbeat we felt as a promise. I would do anything for them. Even pretend gratitude. Even smile at a man I didn’t trust. Because sometimes, the best way to protect what you love is to let no one know how deeply you distrust.

he repeated each word trembling, as if saying it enough will make it true. “Would you have preferred they kill you instead,” I demand coldly. “Do you want to go back to being the victim everyone steps on.. then get out of my sight,” I hissed. “Having such high morals won't get you anywhere in this world. The world is made up of monsters and prey. Either you are the prey or you become the monster. There is no in-between.” I released my collar from his grip. “If you want to remain the prey then go. But I assure you. There's no place for a prey in this world.”

Even when we were in different classes, the air seemed charged, as if we were both waiting for the next inevitable collision. And the rumors only made it worse. People whispered about us like we were some tragic love story in progress. “They hate each other so much… but maybe it’s not hate,” someone said one afternoon. I laughed it off, but I didn’t want to admit how much the comment made me think. It wasn’t just the rumors, though. It was the way my stomach tightened when I felt their eyes on me, the way my heartbeat seemed to quicken whenever I passed by them in the crowded hallways. Because the closer we were forced to be, the more I realized… maybe we weren’t enemies by choice. Maybe we

When the door closed behind her, Adrian remained where he was, pulse steady but alive, mind sharp but undeniably altered. Enemies didn’t stand this close. Enemies didn’t share this much air. And if tomorrow was war— Tonight had already changed the rules.

She asked Kendrick nodded, "it's all good, baby. The only problem which wouldn't be an exact problem is to know the kind of people who rule alongside you. Keep your enemies close, but not too close. I have discovered some pack council members might be working against me with my enemy. And since you are the heir apparent, I thought it wise to let you know.'

Her taste was still on my tongue. "What do you say, Alpha?" I pulled out myself from my thoughts and stared at his Beta, Kelvin. "It looks natural but it does seem. Wild animals stay out of our territory as they can sense the danger." I told them. I had a lot of enemies. Thanks to my f****** father. His death didn't merely bring me the title of the Alpha but a bucket full of enemies. "We couldn't smell or get anything suspicious," Max said. There is where you are allowing your enemies to dig your grave, and rule your people. He doesn't need to know my thoughts.

When no one was back still I decided to start trying to reach out to other packs around us to see if anyone had crossed their borders. Last thing I needed was for anyone to know that my sister was no longer within the territory. Anyone looking for an edge may think that using her could aid them in getting information or starting a war with us. Little do they know, he would never start a war for her unless he saw it to be beneficial for him. After making a few calls I sat there with my hands in my hair. There was only one pack left that I could call. The one pack that is our closest neighbor, but also our biggest enemy.

he asked. "Yes." "Okay..." He gestured for me to give my reason. "Whether a friend or a foe, it's best we keep him near because it'll be easier to keep tabs on him. Like they say, keep your friends close and your enemies closer." His lips quirked up into a satisfied but somewhat teasing smirk. "Did I tell you how much I love your brain?" I didn't react to his comment at first, but as soon as I digested his words, my eyes widened and I threw him an unbelievable look.

"That’s the first step. Second is trust. Find people who’ll stand with you when things fall apart." I let out a humorless laugh. "And how do I know who those people are?" "You don’t. Not until you’re tested. Some you count on will fail you. Others you barely noticed will surprise you. That’s the nature of loyalty." My stomach sank. He was right. I had friends, sure, but would any of them stand between me and a blade? I wasn’t so sure. "And the third?" I asked quietly. Zane’s eyes narrowed. "Open them. Understand this: the man you already call an enemy can’t betray you. Only those close to you have that power."