Naomi's POVInstead of returning to the party, I made my way to my room and immediately I was inside, I banged the door shut and then slid through it.With my head buried in my palms, I shut my eyes tightly, reviewing the drama that had ensued between me and Alpha Baron.Biting my bottom lips, I began to blame myself for causing him so much pain. To think that he was taking record of the times I had rejected him was insane and the more I thought about it, the more my head ached and the more I feel bad about it. “What am I going to do now?” I muttered.It was at this moment that the picture of a happy Cassie and Wren filtered into my head. Not going to lie, I was jealous and I wished I was the one in her place.“It's not my fault.” I said in self defense, trying not to remember how he had ordered his guards to throw me out of the pack.Several times, I had tried to forget about it but no matter how much I tried I couldn't.Blinking my eyes rapidly, I tried to drive the tears that had
Naomi's POVInstead of giving me a response, he pushed my hand off his arm gently and with a smile etched on the side of his lips, he held my hand, giving it a soft squeeze.Several times, I tried to break free from his grip but he held on like I was a part of his skin.“Is anything bothering you?” He asked, casting me a quick glance.“Nope, why?”“Liar.” He snapped and at once I turned in his direction. I was finally able to pull my hand away from his grip and with a scowl, I wrapped it across my chest.“You were the one that carried me in last night, just admit it.”“Yes, I was the one. I couldn't let you sleep under the cold when I was enjoying warmth.” He said with a smirk, making the frown on my face deepen.The thought of Albert undressing me was driving me crazy and so I rested my clenched fists on my side, trying to calm my raging breath.“Why? You would have woken me instead of… why did you undress me…” I filtered off as embarrassment washed through me.To make matters worse,
Alpha Baron's POVToday was going to be a hectic day for me.For the past few days I have been working non stop because I had been slacking for a while now but it was as if my efforts weren't worth it.While I was in my office, flipping through files that needed my attention urgently, Richard was busy attending to the needs of the pack members who were always thronging to the palace with one request or the other.Thanks to him, I was able to focus on work.Pushing my chair backwards, I rose and then went to brew myself a cup of cocoa and also to take half an hour rest.With one of my hands tucked into my pocket, I was staring at the vast vegetation that was directly behind my office.The sight made a little smile creep up to my lips as I raised my head to stare at the blue sky.Taking in a deep breath, I took a sip from my mug and then swirled the content in my mouth as random ideas filtered through my head.Suddenly, Naomi's face, which was gradually fading from my memory, appeared i
Alpha Baron's POVAt first, I didn't know how to react to this sudden decision and so I had my hand under my chin as I watched Alpha Jasper praise his daughter.When he had exhausted all he had to say, he went mute and then began staring at me with a raised brow.“If that's what you want, I'm fine with it. But… I'm not ready to launch the plan yet, I had a lot of preparations to handle.” I replied, trying not to show I was displeased with his decision.“It's fine. Meanwhile, Isabelle will be staying here pending when you will be needing her. I want her to be focused and not distracted.”Nodding, I dug my hand into my hair, my gaze fixed on Isabelle who was going through her phone.Immediately after the meeting, I returned to my office and began to pace about as I tried not to think much about what had happened.“Why will he decide to step down for his daughter?” I muttered. Now drumming my fingers against the table, I allowed my mind to make up different scenarios which ended up drivi
Naomi's POVAfter speaking with Cassie on the phone, I stepped out of my room to have my breakfast before heading for the daycare.It had been two weeks now since she was gone and I must confess, I had finally gotten used to her absence even though sometimes I became moody thinking about it.Up until now, my father was yet to return from his business trip and this bothered me so much. I must have probably lost my mind by now if not for my constant communication with him and Albert.“Albert.” I called and at once he turned in my direction only for me to scoff and brush past him with an angry look on my face.For a few days now, we have been at a loggerhead and I don't want it to stop anytime soon.Lately, Albert had been getting on my nerves and even when I pointed it out to him, he was nonchalant about it, pissing me off more.“Aren't you still going to forgive me? I already apologized, you know.” He was walking by my side now.Grabbing my purse, I continued walking while he ran his m
Naomi's POV Sitting in the middle of my room was no other person but me. For the last two hours now, it had been from one beauty care to the other and I was already going insane with all of it. When my father returned a few days ago, the first news he had greeted me with apart from exchanging pleasantries was about the yearly Alpha ball. The last time, I had managed to wriggled myself out, feigning to be sick but this time around my plan didn't work, partly because Cassie was no longer here with me. It was frustrating but there was nothing to do rather than to bottle everything up and pretend that all was fine. Grasping the edge of my seat, I tried to remain still but I couldn't as my head spiraled with different ideas which were threatening to drive me crazy. Several times I let out a muffle sound thereby frightening the poor beautician who was already having a tough time in trying to make me look beautiful. “Aren't you done yet?” I asked with a lump in my throat. “Not
Naomi's POVWords can't explain how I felt when Albert touched me. There was this electrifying feeling that was threatening to tear my body into two.His palm which was always hard was now softened, he must have used the lotion I gave him diligently to achieve this result.“I will be outside.” Father said, snapping me out of my revive and at once I pulled away from Albert and then began to trail after father.Once we were even, I slipped my hand into his and then rested my head on his shoulder, smiling like a teenager in love. Father, on the other hand, gave my hand a soft squeeze before patting my head.While we were heading towards the garage, the eyes of the maids and guards who were loitering about as they performed their duties never left us and another thing that attracted my attention was the heavy footsteps of Albert behind us.Now inside the car, sitting next to Albert who was handling the steering wheel, I tried to concentrate on my phone since I had pulled it out to help mi
Alpha Baron's POVWhen Richard brought the news of the ball a few days ago, I felt downcast, the reason being I was going to meet with Naomi after managing to avoid her for a few weeks.Each time my eyes fell on the IV on my table, there was a surge of emotions that washed through me threatening to tear me into two.Apart from Richard, no one knew what exactly the problem was with me. They all felt I was acting that way because of the workload resting on my shoulder when in the real sense it was something else.Earlier this morning, Isabelle had returned to her pack to prepare for the ball that would kick start by five pm later in the day.At the moment, I was lying on my back in my bedroom. This had been my position since I left the dining room earlier that day.Several times, I have tried to raise myself off the bed but I just couldn't. I felt like I was glued to the bed and it was frustrating, making me growl.To make matters worse, my wolf was restless, making me lose my head. Whi