Sophia's POV.A crowd gathered by the river and I was seated on a stone by its bank. I watched as they dragged a lifeless body to the shore and tried to identify him.Brandon sighed many times when he figured out the man belonged to his pack. His face had been disfigured and most parts of his body dismembered so seeing this must have broken him.I held my baby, feeding him while he relaxed in my arms. "He could be anyone and they just threw on this seal to distract us". One of the pack members who had volunteered to come said.That might have been a possibility but it was less likely.The extent they went just to spite Brandon was at an extreme and I was not sure anyone would do it. Besides, he said he had no enemies.We were deep in thought, trying to wrap our heads around what had happened and how to move forward when I noticed Brandon pull his cell phone from his pocket and dial a number.He excused himself and went into the bushes to take his call.I followed him, my steps barel
Sophia's POV.The air was filled with tension as everyone froze in their spots, waiting for the enemy to come into range so we could attack.I was standing next to Brandon. I could sense his fear. He held his breath, a little tensed. He looked charismatic but despite all of that, he looked scared."Everyone attack!" He gave the order and all his men lunged at the distant figure.They already pounced on the intruders when we noticed it was not a threat."Stop! I'm with Brandon! It's me, Luja Sandra". Everyone heard her distance call for peace.Luckily, it was not too late.Everyone retreated. Brandon and I went to meet her."Why didn't you call?", Brandon asked. His breathing became heavy. "My men nearly tore you to pieces if it wasn't for how fast you shouted".Sandra was standing with the Alpha, talking to him but yet, her eyes were on me. They never left me, not even for a second. I went to greet her and all I could get was a 'Hi'. She used to be so warm, I wondered why the sudden
Alpha Brandon's POVI heard someone scream from behind, I didn't need to be told it was either Sandra or Sophia. My men and I rushed back to where their tents were located.If anything happened to them, I won't forgive myself, especially Sandra who wasn't just my mate but the carrier of my child. Though I warned them to stay back and they ignored me, it won't stop me from forgiving myself if anything bad happens to them.I felt this sharp pain at the back of my legs and we ran towards them, I almost stumbled on the floor due to the pain, but I managed to stop myself from falling. I took a quick glance at the back of my leg, there was nothing there.Instantly it dawned on me that it wasn't about me, but Sandra, "Is she fine? Do you also feel the pain?""Yes I do, hurry it looks like she is in danger, I feel she is about to pass out, hurry up," my wolf replied.We ran towards the tent and found Sophia outside facing Sandra who was on the ground bleeding, "It's the Luna she is bleeding."
Alpha Brandon's POVI looked around for a stool, "Hey you, get me that stool." The maid who was standing at the kitchen door, quickly ran towards where the stool was and brought it to me.I sat on it with my gaze not leaving Sandra, different thoughts clouded my mind, I felt a warm hand on my left shoulder, "She will be fine, nothing is going to happen to her."I turned to see Sophia, who was carrying her child, "I believe, but at the same time, I am scared, Sophia. What if she doesn't survive, the doctor said there's poison in her system and she also needs a blood transfusion.""That won't be a problem, if our blood does match, I can donate for her, you have done enough for me, though it won't be enough to pay you back for what you have done for me, but at least it will go a long way to keep her alive. I know how much you love, and you won't want to lose her."I wasn't expecting this from Sophia, "Thank you, Sophia, I appreciate your kind words and actions. Despite your situation you
Sophia's POV"Father please," I begged with tears streaming down my face. "I need to see a doctor. If I don't, I'll get worse. I might die…""Tell me, Sophia. If you get worse and die, does it affect me? Does it affect my pack?" The current Alpha of the Crescent Moon pack asked, focused on his paperwork.With a white cloth in my mouth, I coughed heartily. "I'll do anything you want, Father. But please don't let me die." I said, giving him the condition I knew he couldn't refuse."Anything?" He asked, looking at me who was lying on the floor, through the corner of his eyes."Yes. I'll do whatever you ask of me. As long as you permit me to get medical attention." I affirmed, sounding determined although I knew my stepfather's demands could be a bit crazy."Hmm," he smirked and placed a phone call to someone with a dirty smile that gave me goosebumps. What has he planned for me?Two minutes later, a man walked in with a brown file and white nylon popularly used by pharmacists. The man le
Sophia's POV"Yes,“ I answered shyly but the next moment I had goosebumps all over and I realized, he came from the left side, which was assigned to Alphas brought in by my stepfather, Alpha Victor."Is he the kind of mate that will save me from my stepfather? Or the one that will hand me over to him?" I asked myself, thinking of various scenarios of how this could turn out."Are you okay?" He asked, cupping my cheeks but I didn't move an inch or say a word. I just stared at his eyes, lost in thoughts.Since I was still in utter shock, he turned around, grabbed a handkerchief, and cleaned his stained body. Once he was done, he grabbed my hand and walked me to the podium, with the spotlight still on us.Whispers filled the hall as everyone stared at the Alpha and I, walking hand in hand. What does he want to do? Punish me? Or announce to the world that we are mates?On our way, my eyes met with my stepfather's. My heart drummed louder in my chest and I had goosebumps from the death sta
Sophia's POV"What are you going to do to me?" I coughed, feeling sick again.The man sneered. "You'll see soon enough," he replied cryptically. "The Alpha is on his way and when he comes we'll know whether to kill you or torture you," he laughed with the others, flaunting their weapons in my eyes.I looked around, trying to look for a way to leave or outsmart the men but there was nothing."Why are you doing this?" I asked, trying to stall for time. "Who is the Alpha who asked you to take me?"The man's expression darkened, and he grabbed my cheek roughly, making me wince in pain. "It's not our place to question the Alpha's orders," he growled. "We're just doing a job, and you've been marked for punishment."Marked for punishment? The words sent shivers down my spine. Who could be behind this? "Let's go. I'm starving! We can come back once the Alpha is ready to deal with her," one of the masked men said, rubbing his stomach.The rest of the men cheered and one of them spoke up again
Sophia's POVBut to my astonishment, the pain of the bullet never came. Instead, I heard a sharp thud followed by a loud groan. Cautiously, I opened my eyes to find another masked man standing between me and the leader, who now clutched his hand in pain."What the hell? Who are you?" the leader growled massaging his wrists. The new masked man fell to the ground, begging the leader. "I'm sorry boss. I didn't mean to hurt you. I brought urgent news and it was the only way I could stop you." He explained. "It better be good, or you'll die together!" He yelled, still massaging his wrists as they walked far from me, forming a circle and having a meeting.While they backed me, I wriggled and struggled to break free but still, the ropes were just too tight!They finished their little conversation and turned to face me, laughing evilly. "Looks like you aren't going to die by my gun after all," the leader said, pointing it to the sky. "Sedate her! We have a change of plans." He ordered the