Soren's POVI never doubted Tina before, no matter how they lied about her leaving me for money, or that she eloped with a "mate" that came out of nowhere, or that she never loved me but just wanted Luna's title. But seeing this video, I don't know how to maintain that faith anymore."Here's the check for the $50,000. They have cashed it already." Father pulls out a piece of paper from his pocket, and I knock it onto the floor. But I know it's out of fear of looking at the hurting truth.That my Tina really betrayed me."You are not a prisoner here, Soren. You are born an Alpha, and you will be one." Father pats my arm softly, "These three months' pain is a good ending for your first love. You tried your best, and now you move on. An Alpha can get hurt, but never defeated. You can lick your wounds all you want in here, but when you come out, I expect to see a real Alpha."Alfred left with my father, and I'm left in a dead silent room with Levi."What do I do, Levi...?" I try to let go
Four Years Later...~~~Narrator's POV"Breaking news, guys! The Cleopatra is back! After FOUR years!" Under the dim yellow light of the bar, a boy basically jumps into his seat as he shouts the news to his friends, his eyes glowing with gossip."What Cleopatra?" A girl, apparently his company, obviously doesn't enjoy his enthusiasm toward another female, rolls her eyes with a sharp tone."THE Cleopatra! Come on!" The boy doesn't notice the girl's sour look, "The woman who dumped an Alpha? OUR, Alpha? The legendary elope? None of these ring a bell? Hello?!""Oh my God! Tina Cleo?!!! She's the sexiest creation of God! I was her fan in school!" Another boy suddenly gets excited and joins in, sitting up straight like a dog smelt blood, "She kept Alpha Soren under her thumb for a while, and then dumped him when he was about to lose the title!"As if with legs, their not-too-subtle discussion traveles around the bar and rose a wave of heated chirp.By a table right behind the gossiping one
Narrator's POVTwo bulky men walk up the stairs with a man carried between them, who is apparently badly beaten."Lucious Duncan, Alpha, he's the traitor!" One of the bulky men, Thomas, grunts as he drops the beaten man on the floor, "He admitted it.""Was it before, or after you beat him to a pulp?" Soren frowns, tilting his body out of the table to look at Lucious, who seemingly has taken a few punches to the face, judging by the swollen eyes and lips. Not too severe for a werewolf. One or two days' healing would do."Before!" Thomas grunts angrily, apparently upset, "He was at the airport to sneak that succubus in, and I only punched him because he said he would do it again!"Soren clicks his tongue at Thomas's words. Levi looks over in shock -- the Alpha is upset with Thomas? For what? Before with the young wolves, Levi didn't think too much, but just took Soren's anger for spreading gossip about him. But why Thomas?"Three whips for Thomas," Soren looks over at Levi, realizing Le
Narrator's POV Used to people's attention, Tina keeps her eyes straight and heads for the bar first thing. A lemonade to calm her. She has got an interview for the next hour, and she needs her best performance. Her heart is still pounding against her chest bones for sneaking into the city against an Alpha's ban. It's the most traitorous thing she has ever done. Well, one of those. Tina was surprised to find that there was a ban on her head a month ago, when she had no other option but to come back. Luckily, everything worked out fine. Lucious showing up at the airport instead of her mom did scare her a little, but other than that, their little scheme against the Alpha has been more than smooth. Taking a huge gulp of the ice-cold lemonade, Tina finally cools down as she sorts her day out in her mind. The only thing bothering her right now is that her mom didn't come as planned. Tina is worried but she can't mindlink anyone after she broke out of the pack's mindlink web. Breaking out
Narrator's POVWhen Lesley is coming up with yet another plan to get rid of Tina, Tina has calmed down from the strange feeling of getting into the city she calls home in such a rebellious manner. Suddenly a shadow casts over her, making Tina look up to a strict voice--"Miss Cleo, I presume?"In front of Tina is a woman in her forties. Her hair combed, delicate and elegant. Even the wrinkles at her eye corners look in order like soldiers standing in a line.Lilith Bryant.The head of the Department of Neurosurgery in the Central Hospital, and also the one who replied to Tina's job application after graduation this summer."Dr. Bryant?" Tina sorts her expression into a professional smile and reaches over for a handshake, "Thank you so much for the offer, and for taking out time to meet me!"Tina is surprised to see Dr. Bryant's heavy make-up and too formal an appearance, especially when Dr. Bryant is the one who chose this casual, cro
Tina's POVPulling up my shabby truck to the peaceful, secluded chapel, I made sure that no one was around before I hurried off. Though nervous as hell as butterflies fluttering in my chest, I can't stop myself from smiling because this is my wedding day!Except we don't have any wedding settings, guests, nor a wedding dress. But still!I'm marrying the love of my life here and today. Even though I'm already standing here, it feels like a too-good dream. Not just because I'm only 19, but because the whole world is against us.I'm a wolfless. Though my dad was a beta, I lost him before I was even born and grew up with my omega mom who has struggled to provide for me. In short, I hardly get what I want in life. I never expected to even find a mate, let alone to mate Soren Corvus, the most handsome, loving, powerful Alpha heir.Well, he won't be an Alpha heir after today.While he doesn't mind me for being a wolfless from a low-level family, his family took it hard when they found out ab
Tina's POVNever in a million years did I expect such words from Tayler, or anyone, actually. Being a wolfless, I couldn't recognize my fated mate. I imagine if I really have a mate, they would escape from me the moment they recognize me. After all, who would stay mated to a wolfless, right?Soren Corvus. That's who.He has always been there for me. He was a senior when I just got into high school, and he was the coolest thing I ever had during the three tormenting years -- the coolest big brother everyone worships who spoils you. He called me baby girl. Only after I turned 18 did he confess that he had his eyes on me since the first day he met me.Thinking about Soren, I shake my head as I storm out of the chapel, trying to act brave and angry when I am actually scared to death by Scott Tayler. I'm sure he's a lunatic now. The problem right now, is how to survive a deranged wolf on my own."You don't believe me!" Tayler catches me by my arm, and I stop, looking straight ahead without
Tina's POVThe eternal rest is not peaceful. At least mine is not.I must have blacked out after the gunman pulled the trigger, and the next thing I know, my head is bumping against a car door. The nauseous smell of leather stuffs my nostrils, giving me a headache."Hmm..." I murmur at the pain, but no sound comes out as I try to figure out where I am."Tina! You are awake!" Tayler's loud exclaim burst out, making my ears ring.I frown in pain, still can't move."Don't move, Tina, you are shot. You are only still alive because the bullet hit your collarbone! We still need to get you to a doctor though," Blabbering, Tayler sneaks a peek at me before he turns back to the wheel as the car bounces on the bumpy road. Every hit causes a tearing pain in my chest."How...?" I murmur. The world coming back to me as the pain does. I want to check Soren's messages like I do first thing every morning, only to realize there won't be a message from him ever again. In fact, I don't even have my phon