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Rose's POV************"So after putting such a bold and dramatic front before Leo, you are here sulking?" My mother asked me as she placed the cup of water before me. I grunted and sipped a little."Mom, you don't understand. Ever since I came back, I don't understand a thing at all. Where I was taken to? What they did to me? How I was handled? I know nothing at all. And now the pack is struck with some stupid disease or what should it be called?" I said with a look of sadness."Whosever might have taken you cleared your memory and I will love you to relax so that I make a portion and try to remember some spells to track the witch." She said and went into the room. Well, they now stay in the cave, not actually a cave, but it was built like one. And the environment is serene enough and it is quite conducive especially for them since they wanted to be away from other people."Rose," Leo's voice said in my head, making me jerk."Leo?" I************Rose's POV************So right now, we are in front of the entire pack who has been unable to shift. It was early in the morning. Samantha was still tied down with that spell bound rope."A lot of you think your Luna was the one who caused you to be unable to shift. Well, guess what. It was one of you." My mother yelled."I know you all must be thinking of who I am. I am your Luna's mother and I will not stand and watch you all paint her bad when she is not." She said and they looked at her with awe."Well, I guess you all must know that this lady here is a witch and the one who assisted the person to stop you all from shifting." She continued. My mother kicked her to start talking."The one who came to me for help was none other than Jacksonville." She said."He told me about the fact that he was not satisfied with the new Alpha and that he was the one who supposed to be in the position that he was and we came to an agreement."
**A Month Later**"So tell me why I should follow you to the Alpha king's birthday?" Leticia asked for umpteenth time as she saw across the table with Leo."Because I said you are going with me." He said with his hands on my laps. She rolled her eyes and shrugged."You're going?" He asked."Not like I have a choice." She groaned and I chuckled low-key.Ever since we caught the scoundrel, everything was at peace. I even went to see my parents, well foster parents. They asked for my forgiveness and I just forgave them. Don't want them to be sulking up to me. After that, we also and when I say 'we', I meant Leo and I. We went to see Levi. He had also become the Alpha of his pack and he said that he searched for me all over the place when I went missing and apologized for his inconsistence. I introduced Leo to him as my mate and everything went fine. So tomorrow was the Alpha king's birthday and we were all invited. Well, mostly the Alphas and Lunas.
*Chapter One*[Rose's Birth]"Give her to me, Nessa." Simone asked with her breath harsh as she glared at her."Simone, don't make this hard for me. I have been given this mission and I am determined to complete it." Nessa retorted as she held unto the wailing newborn strongly. They stood opposite each other. It was quite dark. They could barely see each other but the little illumination from the moon helped them. Each of them standing at alert and defense."Nessa, for the last time, give the child to me." Simone said in a low dangerous voice, stretching out hands."Simone, your mother gave me this mission and I have never for once failed any mission that was given to me. Considering the fact that you are related to her, please go. Your mother told me that if anyone tries to stop me, I should eliminate the person without a second thought." She said menacingly. Nessa was known to be an a
*Chapter Two*"Kill. The. Child." Simone heard her mother spell it out to someone. She tried looking at who she was talking to but could not figure out who it was then suddenly she felt someone pass by her with an inhumane speed.'It is her.' She thought and casted some spell. She appeared in front of the lady and the lady came to an halt almost immediately."Simone, what are you doing out here?" Nessa asked with an arched eyebrow and defense stance."To collect the baby from you." Simone answered with a glare.Back to present:Simone scoffed."B-But you are about to kill a new born in cold blood. Look, I know you are an heartless assassin but killing a child..." Her voice softened for a moment."Won't affect me." Nessa completed with an emotionless face. She looked down at the wailing child and glanced at the moon whose light was dim. Simone
*Some years later*"So you said you will love to adopt her?" The matron asked politely as she went through the files."Yes. We will love too." The woman sounded so eager. Been unable to birth to a child could be so scathing and make someone impatient. The matron gazed at her skeptically with her glasses on her nose bridge.The husband on seeing this spoke up. "Erm... My wife is just too excited, that's why." He explained, forcing a smile and gripping her hands tight under the desk. She wriggled her hands away from his grasp and scoffed out. The matron glanced at her immediately as she heard the sound. The husband cleared his throat."So if I may ask, what is your name?" The matron inquired."Mr Lincoln Adams and my wife over here –" he pointed towards his wife. "– Is Mrs. Sophie Adams." He answered."How many years have you been married?" She asked aga
*Eight years later*************Rose's POV************If growing was a job, I would have chosen another profession. Each and everyday of my life, I spent it trying to satisfy my parents. No, scratch that. My mother. Trying to live up to their reputation.My father cared no less about me. Well, I don't blame him as he already showed it the day they had come to adopt me. All he does is go to work and come back home. Not like I have any problem with it. For as long as he is not yelling at me or comparing me to other kids in the pack. I am all good.I pushed the door of the bathroom open and stepped out. Since it's Thursday, I gotta be in school. I went towards my wardrobe and opened it. Looking through it, I saw just how buoyant my parents were but I can proudly say that I live in a cage. Well, what the kids at the orphanage said that time was sort of right. The regret that has alw
************Rose's POV************"How was your night?" He asked as his lips curled into a small smile."Fine and yours?" I replied with a smile also."Perfect." He answered and faced Hadley who did nothing but gulp nervously.Serves her right!"Hmmm... Good morning..." Hadley and her minions stuttered. I chuckled."What is good about the morning?" Levi asked and pressed my lips together to prevent myself from bursting out."Is it trying to bully a pack member or not going to class as early as you should?" He questioned with an harsh glare."Oh, I am sorry... I actually came to tell her about the end of the year party we will be having at Collins' place this Friday." She replied. I scrunched my eyebrows as I heard this.A party?!"Then you could have told her and left." Levi said. Hadley turned to look at me. "Expect
Chapter 6[What's going on]************Rose's POV************We soon got to the venue, Collins' apartment and we hopped out of Levi's car. Music was already booming everywhere. "Wow, such a party mood," Levi remarked. I nodded my head in agreement, anticipating the fun.I could notice that Levi hesitated before walking towards the door. Just as we were about to enter, he grabbed me by my hand and I turned towards him with a confused look."Stay close to me." He said and I nodded. We headed inside and other students from the school were already there. I looked around searching for a quiet place to sit. Not a fan of drinking and dancing like a maniac. Levi's words rang in my head again and breathed.I waddled through the crowd and went to sit at a corner. "Oh, see. Who's here?" I heard Hadley yell over the music. I shifted uncomfortably on the seat and looked around for Levi."Hi," I said nonchalantly, looking at the set of