The sound of shattered glasses rang through the rogue castle. Alpha Kendrick was furious. Not only did his men come back without the girl but they came back with the news of Chase being back on his feet and healthy as ever.
‘’Just one job and you can't get it done, how powerful is Chase Lobswell that you can kill him huh?’’ he raised one of the rogues to the air, his long claws digging into his flesh.
‘’Alpha we did inject him…we saw him fall to the ground and his breath felt numb ...we don't understand. Every alpha we have killed in the past has been with this method and now one lasted for a day’’ a second rogue said, trembling.
His colleague was long dead as Alpha Kendrick toast the dead body to the floor, blood staining the white floor. Maids were quick to begin cleaning while the dead rogue was carried away. He was a devil but he was also a neat freak, something his sister hated so much.
‘’Bring forth the witches’’ Kendrick did not like disappointing his sister, she was his world, and seeing her sad made his heart ache so much. Emandra woke up to an empty room, unlike the overwhelming feeling she had before every dark, she felt so good and more energetic.
She walked out of the bedroom to the kitchen. Delilah was nowhere to be found, she searched around and only found a few Omega’s going about cleaning and others doing the cooking.
‘’Where is Delilah?’’ Emandra asked the omega who was tending to the food. She could not feel the closeness to Chase, his scent did not linger which meant he was nowhere close to the packhouse.
‘’Huh ...my lady, you're awake”’ the omega was short of words. Chase had given words for her not to be disturbed. She did not know how to break the news of Delilah’s sudden demise. Everyone in the pack had a second opinion about her death, she was no ordinary wolf and for her to have died in such a sudden way did not speak well.
‘’Yes I am awake, I just want to see Delilah, I haven't seen her around the pack which is unlike her’’ Emandra takes a seat helping with picking the vegetables.
‘’Mistress, you shouldn't be doing this. We are here to attend to all your needs’’ The omega shifts with the basket of veggies away from her reach. Emandra frowned, she was no princess, she knew how to cook and enjoyed her time in the kitchen unlike Paris who could barely boil water, she knew her way perfectly around the kitchen, and barking was her specialty.
‘’It's okay, I've done such since birth, it's nothing new’’ Emandra pulls the basket of vegetables and continues peeking. The omega was too stunned to protest. No guest of the alpha has ever opted to speak kindly to them talkless of opting to help.
‘’You would make a great luna’’ the omega suddenly voices out. Emandra was frozen, it was the second time they were referring to her as their Luna.
‘’I am not your luna, I don't deserve to be your luna``’ emandra sighs. How could she dream of becoming his Luna when she knew nothing of herself? Emandra could not make out the words that left the omega’s lips as the scent of Chase took over her senses.
He was close too close. She watched as he banged the kitchen door making the omega's halt in their activities and bowing in respect. She did not have time to react as he pulled her to her feet dragging her violently through the huge hallway to his room.
He hits her to the wall of his bedroom closing the door behind him, his figure towering over her. Her back hurt from the sudden force. He held her wrist so tightly that it was beginning to hurt.
‘’You're hurting me Chase….it hurts’’ she whimpered under him. Chase stared at the woman before him, everything in him wanted to hurt her so much, but the Haze was stopping. Haze did not want to see their mate cry and that's exactly what Chase was doing.
‘’Why did you do it? Emandra what did she do to make you offer her life in exchange”’ emandra was at a loss of words. She did not understand a word of what Chase was talking about.
‘’I did nothing…whose life…what you talking about?’’ tears rolled down her eyes as his grip got even tighter.
“You dont know? Emandra you killed Delilah, you sent them to take her life. Why? Why her''' every word brought her to her knees. Chase washed as the body of his mate numbs and falls for support unto him. He was angry at her, he wanted so much to hurt her for taking someone so important to him, but Haze did not. His hands wrapped under her body tenderly as her petite figure trembled under him.
‘’I …..I couldn't have thought it was her…..it wasn't supposed to be her, why her?”’ Emandra’s words only brought back his furry. So she was aware a life was to be taken, who had she planned on feeding her powers with?
‘’Emandra, why did you summon them, what did you do? The shadows do not come for nothing, they feed off blood for every favor they grant. What did you ask?’’ Emandra stared at him, his eyes held so much hatred for her. How was she to say, he was the reason why he had taken her? How could she tell him his life had been saved and that of Delilah was the price?
‘’I…only asked for Mirrod to be hurt’’ she lied through her teeth. Chase could not believe it.
‘’I understand you are hurt, but how selfish are you to use life for your vengeance? Emandra, I hate you. I hate you for killing her. Indeed Alpha Mirrod was right to have rejected you”’ Chase walked away slamming the door hard behind him. Emandra could not hold back her tears. The thought of him rejecting her pierced her heart more than the rejection of Mirrod had done.
‘’Why did you lie to him Emandra, he loves us…he would believe we had no idea they would take Delilah” Emma voiced out, but it did not seek her feelings.
‘’Emma, I know you love him, yes he is our mate but we have killed the only person close to the family to him, if he chooses to reject us, then I will accept it’’
“‘No you won't’’ Emma hissed at her. ‘’Emandra you would do no such thing. I will leave you the day you accept his rejection and not just me, the twin will leave as well”’ emandra could not believe she was fighting with her wolf, a part of her over a man.
‘’He is not just any man, Emandra, he is our mate. You, me, and the shadow twins. Whatever we feel for him is stronger than all the hate put together. He will listen for ones you should listen to us’’ Emma purred.
‘’He is ours, from generations to come we were his to begin with, nothing not even our human self can take him away from us”’ this time it was the shadows but Emandra was angry with them.
‘’Ours or not it had been you who killed her’’ she roars at them.
‘’Stop forecasting, blame the moon child. It was her way and you were only a path created to lead her’’
‘’Did you just blame me too? If you had told me she would be the one I would gladly exchange my life for hers. It is your fault she is dead it is our fault he lost the most important woman next to a mother in his life. He blames us and his anger is justified. He hates us and we will never be fit enough to be his luna.
We are only his breeder, that was the purpose from the start so do not get ahead of yourself. I am nothing but a freak with powers that will destroy him and his people. If you want him to be happy, you would have to listen to me and let go. We've hurt him enough”’
‘’Okay”’ Emma and the shadows answer.
Mara has not been herself ever since she visited with the queen of the kingdom of Rogues. She paid less attention to her duties and often had her mind in the clouds. How could she tell them all that the one they all served and were ready to give their life to was the same person plotting their demise? She avoided Luna and only presented herself when necessary. Mirrod walked into his father’s office fuming in anger, he just left his mother's chambers and their conversation was not a pleasant one. ‘’Shouting at your mother is not a great quality of a future alpha”’ Roger Wicks Cautioned his son. But Mirrod was not ready to hear any of it. ‘’How can she say Paris is not the right person for me? How can she tell me to go search for Emandra and apologize for everything, I mean who would want a late bloomer for a mate?’’ Mirrod groaned. Paris was his preferred woman, she was obedient, less nagging, and more productive. He has always wanted a woman who can protect herself, and Emandra
Chase has been in his office all day. Everything was trashed out, files torn apart, tables flipped over, and traces of blood all over the walls. ‘’Wow, we will have to renovate the entire study this time around’’ Enzo voiced out, walking into the trashed-out study. Staring at the chase who still had his back to him, his aura was all over the place. ‘’Alpha?’’ Enzo was not sure Haze had given control back to Chase. He was angry he was furious at him for hurting their mate. ‘’Alpha, you have to give control back to Chase please, we have urgent pack issues to take care of and I know just how much you hate the paper work’’ Yes it was the magic word. While Chase took care of human business, Haze was rather a fan of the wild and battle. ‘’Enzo what's wrong’’ Chase sits over the broken table. His wounds were all healed but the scars of the previous night reminded him of just how much he had fought for control with Haze. ‘’Chase, why do you insist on locking him away? We all know how muc
Chase woke up feeling woozy and googly. He didn't sleep early and the little effect of the Vodka made his night even more extraneous, sleep was hard to come. He twisted and turned for hours before his body and mind finally gave way to rest. He takes a quick shower and joins Enzo with the Gammas. Everything was moving smoothly, the courtyard was getting the final touch of decoration while Omegas made everywhere clean and dirt-free. The cooking for the feast was handled by them. Everything was going well, except for his thoughts. The first shift was no child play and he knew just how painful it gets, he glanced over the stairs to her balcony window. The curtains were closed, she did not seem to have woken up. Chase went ahead with the Gammas while Enzo stayed behind to address the ceremony. Emandra woke up to a gentle knock on her door, she stretched out before reaching for the door. ‘’Good morning, Luna’’ an omega greeted walking her way in while two others followed with a tray of b
It's been a week and Emandra avoids chasing like a plague. She would often stay indoors and when his scent became overwhelming for her, she would step out late in the night and enjoy the serenity of the garden. Making friends in a new place would be lovely and she craved some company, she was angry at herself and her other halves. Their silence was driving her crazy but she was too angry to give in. While Emma would not say even a word, the twin shadows would hover under their feet trying to get her attention. They have been coming out more often which was rather annoying. She could not go out during the day for fear they would be spotted by everyone. She could still visualize the look on the face of Enzo when he saw everything. He was not only shocked but scared as well. He did not like what he was seeing and Emandra did not want to scare others. She couldn't bring herself to leave, she loved him just too much to leave but staying was an even harder option to choose. ‘’Is this ho
Nightfall came and everywhere was shining bright. The streets are crowded with new shifters as they walk their way to the pack house. Emandra was done and she looked beautiful in the floral blue dress. She had opted for less revealing clothes. Stephanie and the other omegas gush at her beauty, they complimented her nonstop for how she looked and her choice of wolf pain stood out perfectly under the dazzling moonlight. ‘’The festival has started already, you should join the others, Luna, your shift will commence any moment from now’’ Stephanie was right. Emandra glanced over at the clock and it was way past 10 pm, she could not feel Chase, and that made her sad and happy at the same time. She was happy he wouldn't get to see her, she felt relieved he wouldn't be there to watch her make a fool of herself. However deep down she knew his presence meant so much to her, she wanted him there to cheer her up and tell her she could do it. Yes, fear was gradually creeping into her heart as
Sofia Anderson stepped forward. She was angry and scared. She was not the only one, every other person was scared as well. It was finally the auspicious time and others started shifting. Their screams haunted the courtyard but just as quickly as they came were they gone. A good number of them were of silver color with a spot of black while others were brown. Unlike the celebration which was to be the next part of the event to take place. Everyone was quiet and throwing piercing glances at Emandra. ‘’What about her? She should be killed or better still locked away’’ Mr Anderson stepped forward. Everyone was aware of the dangers surrounding the powers of a white wolf. A folklore told to every pup. They were thought to hate the white wolf, killing them if need be. ‘’Yes, she is dangerous and cannot be trusted,’’ another added. Chase turned to Emma whose eyes were glowing furry. ‘’Please Emma give control to Emandra. I promise no one would hurt her, I won't allow anyone to hurt her’’
Emandra woke to so much noise coming from a strange voice. The raging voice of a woman came from the corridor. Chase did not retire the night in his bedroom, he could not bear to see her face or bring himself to tell her he would be marrying another. Emandra rushed to the bathroom to have her bath, she could not leave without wearing something. When she was done she searched over his clothes and settled for a brown t-shirt which covered nicely and rested just above her knees. She was satisfied with this one and walked a couple of times before the mirror admiring herself. His smell was all over it which made her even more happy. It's been a long time since she felt this happy and content, she did not want this feeling to go away. ‘’Emandra, we should talk to Chase about visiting the land of Altera. The valley of Altera holds answers to our existence’’ Emma spoke for the first time since they woke up. They were awfully quiet.Unlike usual when Laan and Laya would hover under her feet
He pulled her by the arm, her body swaying in the air before her back hit hard on the tree truck. She was acting weird. ‘’Not seeing anyone around can only mean no one is allowed to see you naked, why would you not take the damn clothes and shift in private but you choose to do so before my beta?’’ Emandra could not believe the audacity of the man standing before her. She ought to be the one fuming and shouting at him, at such a critical time he was still acting possessive. ‘’So now it is all about me? Why do you care if I dress or not before your beta or even anyone in the pack? My body is nothing unique and they have seen better, so why do you care’’ his grip on her was getting tighter and painful. ‘’If you plan to piss him off then you're doing a great job’’ Laan whispered in her head. ‘’I do care for youre fucking mine, Emandra you are mine and mine alone to see’’ Chase sneered. She could feel her anger but he was too angry to be bothered about what brought her from the pack h