Chapter SeventeenAlexa's Point Of ViewI thought he was just angry. I thought he would let me out when he cooled down but I was wrong. He was being serious. I've been locked up in this room for two days and nights. The only people entering this place are maids to prepare my bath and cooks to bring my food. Other than those set of people, no other person has visited me. Did he forbid them from coming? I sighed tiredly and rested my head on the window frame. My newly discovered hobby - staring out of the window in loneliness. Tch! That darn alpha. So heartless. Well, what do I expect from a vampire? I can't believe he locked me up here without visiting once! "What if alpha sees us?" "He can't. He's with Luna Mother," "You better not let Xena hear you call her that. She might skin you alive." "She knows she can't. Jeez, get hold of the cub!" Those whispers resemble Riaz and Ace's voices. My ears perked up when I heard Cyan's little howl. Oh! Thank goodness he's safe. The dangl
Chapter EighteenAkira's Point Of View"You know you can just go to her if you miss her that much," Mum's voice snapped me out of my trance. "How long have you been standing there?" I asked her and she came in fully. "Long enough to know that you've been pacing for about three minutes now. It's refreshing to see your worried face once in a while," I sighed deeply and she took a sit on one of the chairs. "You've had her locked in there for two days," "She deserves it. I clearly told her not to endanger herself," "She's not a pet, Akira. She's her own person," "Well, a person should know when to listen to instructions that are ensuring her safety," I argued. "You should understand her." "She doesn't understand me." She shook her head. "You're both too stubborn to listen to each other." I got up and walked to the door. "Understanding a woman doesn't require force or strictness, son. You should go see her. I'm sure she misses you too," she said before leaving. Miss me? Alexa?
Chapter NineteenAlexa's Point Of View"Why are you looking at me like that?" I asked Cyan, who has been staring at me since Akira left. I frowned. "You want me to go?" He barked delightfully and I laughed. "You don't even understand what's going on." He's most likely just reacting to the sound of my voice. "I'm not going," I said and he howled sadly. "Do you really understand me?" Nah, it's impossible. A normal wolf wouldn't be able to...wait! I carried him to face me. "Are you a werewolf?" I asked and he just barked. Oh shit! If he's really a werewolf then he should be shifting into his human body in a few days. I looked into his eyes but found no sign that he was a werewolf. "If you're not a werewolf, how do you understand me?" He wiggled out of my grip and landed on the floor. I watched as he got on the bed and began chewing on the blanket. "Stop that." I cautioned but he paid me no attention. Just as I was about to go to him, I heard the door open. I turned to the entranc
Chapter TwentyAlexa's Point Of ViewYawning, I opened my eyes only to close them back when the morning light hit my eyes. I felt something tighten around me and then a scent hit my nose. I opened my eyes and looked down at my body. My cheeks reddened in embarrassment when I realized I was naked. I tried pulling the duvet to cover my body well but I was restricted by two strong arms. I looked up at his face. I almost forgot I slept in his room last night. I scooted up to get a closer look at his face. He looks so peaceful while sleeping. I reached for his face and trailed my finger down his nose bridge to his lips. At the touch of lips, images of last night flashed in my head, causing my kitty to beat in excitement. Where the heck did he learn how to use his mouth like that? Has he been practicing with other girls? Tch! This womanizing alpha. He suddenly smiled, taking me aback. Is he dreaming? Dreaming about other girls? He smiled again. This time wider. This vampire! I should
Chapter Twenty-oneRiaz's Point Of View"Are you sure you wanna do this?" He asked for the umpteenth time and I nodded. "I am," I told him as I wrapped the bandage around my palm down to my wrist. "But you've never trained in martial arts." He said and I nodded. "I'll start from somewhere," He looked hesitant. "Don't go easy on me," I said as I took a fight stance. "I don't wanna do this," he said and I smirked. "Riaz, maybe you should-" Before he could complete his statement, I threw a sharp punch to his face. Alexa gasped loudly in shock as Ace almost fell to the ground. "What the fuck!" He exclaimed and I grinned. "Are we gonna do this or not?" I said tiredly and he frowned. "Fine,"He threw a punch at my face but I dodged it swiftly and proceeded to hit his abdomen but he was quick to dodge it. We began to exchange punches. He wasn't ready to give in, and nor was I. He tried to grab my shoulder but I grabbed his hand halfway and twisted it to the back. He turned to the op
Chapter Twenty twoAlexa's Point Of View"We're gathered here tonight to send a kind soul back to the goddess who brought him to life. Moribus was kind hearted. The most innocent man there is..." I felt Isabella's grip on my hand tighten and I looked down. She was trying so hard not to cry. I bent down and picked her up. "It's okay," I assured as I patted her hair. She leaned on my shoulder as she cried silently. "...We pray that his spirit would be accepted gracefully by our Moon goddess.""Urla." We chorused. (Urla is a foreign word meaning Amen.) "He will be guided to the afterlife and dwell with the great wolves who have once walked the earth," "Urla!" "He shall watch over us with the seven great white wolves and keep us safe," "Urla!""His spirit shall be with his daughter and guide her in every step she takes." "Urla!" "May our prayers be answered by the Moon Goddess and our hearts be filled with her essence." "Urla urla urlaho!" We all chorused. A loud horn was blown
Alexa's Point Of View"What are you doing here?" I asked him. "I could ask you the same question. Didn't you say you were going to sleep?" He retorted.I cleared my throat. "Well...I'm here to read bedtime stories to Isa." I told him, pushing the books in my hand forward. "Looks like we're here for the same thing," he said, showing me the book in his hand. "Oh...um...let's go in then." I said and he nodded. We both went in. Isabella was sitting by the window, staring outside dazedly. "Isa," I called and she turned. "Ah...are you not sleepy?" She asked when she saw us. "I promised I'd read you bedtime stories every night," I reminded her. "So that's why I'm here. Although I don't know why he's here," I said, referring to Akira. "He also promised he'd read me stories," she said and I turned to Akira in surprise. "You did?" He nodded and I smiled. "How sweet," I said lowly. "Come lie on the bed." I said and she nodded. She left the window to her bed. I tucked her well under the
Chapter twenty-fourAlexa's Point Of View"What do you mean by that?" Akira demanded authoraitively. "I thought I saw him at the funeral," "He did, Alpha but he disappeared right after the send off." Akira's expression hardened. He came back in and picked up his sword. "Let's go," he ordered as he tied the rope of his robe. We exited the main palace and went outside. We met Ace there, holding up a torch as his searched for Riaz. "Ace!" I called and he turned to me. One look at him and you could tell that he was insanely worried. "What happened here?" Akira asked. "I have no idea. I just...I couldn't find him after the funeral so I decided to check up on him but I couldn't find him in his room," "What of the garden? He goes there often," I said and Ace shook his head. "He's not in the palace anymore," "Great heavens! What could have happened to him?" Luna mother exclaimed. "Could the vampires have gotten to him?" "Did he perhaps leave the palace?" I asked and Akira turned to t