Leia's POVKai's message flashed on my phone, "Where are you?"I quickly typed back, "Can both of you come to my room? We need to discuss something important."Moments later, there was a knock on my door. Kai and Xavier stepped in, their faces etched with concern.Xavier was the first to speak. "You said you wanted to talk. Please don't say you're thinking of leaving us." His voice trembled slightly, betraying his worry.Kai added, "When you mention 'we need to talk' in a message, it's usually not a good sign. It often means someone's ending things." He looked at me with apprehensive eyes.Taking a deep breath, I replied, "First off, both of you, calm down. I have no intention of leaving either of you."Seeing them still anxious, I continued, "There's just something important I need to share."Xavier, trying to mask his relief with a casual tone, inquired, "So, what's it about?"I took a deep breath and presented them with the pregnancy test results. Their eyes went wide as they tried
Leia - POVTears rolled down my cheeks as I placed the flower on my father's grave during his burial, and I couldn't speak. The heavy rain only added to the pain as I sat beside his gravestone. It's hard to say how long I stayed there, but when I finally saw the night sky, I tried to stand up and head home, my legs numb from the cold and the grief."Leia!" Rovina exclaimed as she approached me, concern etched on her face. "What happened?" she asked, taking my drenched and muddy clothes."You got back from a field trip," I asked in a stutter, shivering from the chilly wind and the dampness of my clothes."I heard about Uncle Nas passing away today, so I came to check on you," Rovina said, taking the key from my trembling hands to open the door. I followed her inside, and she entered my room to get a towel and help me dry off."How about you freshening up while I make some soup for you?" She suggested it, and I nodded numbly, grateful for her help. I took a hot shower and changed into d
Leia - POV"Sorry, miss," a man said, extending his hand to help me up. He looked more like a supernatural being than a human, and I sensed the wolf in him. As he picked up the scattered papers, I noticed he looked like the Beta from the Pack."You're the Beta," I said, but he paused and gave me a cold stare."What?" he said, feigning confusion. I knew he had to take me for a human, not a wolf."Nevermind," I said, realizing my mistake. He gave me a skeptical look but handed back my documents. "Were you here for an interview, miss?" he asked in a low voice."How did you know that?" I asked, surprised."You have a resume, and you're taking it with you. So how did it go?" he asked, but I knew this guy was interrogating me to figure out why I called him Beta. I cursed myself for not being able to control my tongue."I didn't get a chance to interview. I don't think I should go inside for an interview; I am not qualified," I said, trying to leave, but he blocked my path."Excuse me, but I
Leia - POV"When does the meeting start?" Mr. Kai asked."In five minutes," I replied promptly, breaking Mr. Xavier's stern expression. "Why don't you leave the room until we need to speak with Vincent?" Mr.Kai added. Fear lingered as I stepped outside, but I kept a close ear to what they discussed. Both CEOs only spoke about business and avoided any personal matters.The meeting about the companies' merger was chaotic, and the negotiations continued. My headache persisted throughout the meeting, and I felt anxious, triggering my migraine. It was hard to keep myself focused. I frequently noticed that Mr. Kai and Mr. Xavier gazed at me with stern faces. I tried not to be intimidated by their stares. At the end of the meeting, Vincent gave me a sympathetic look, and we went to get some coffee."You looked like a scaredy-cat in the meeting, Leia. Next time, handle the meeting like a roaring lioness," Vincent joked, trying to lighten the mood. I rolled my eyes at his attempt, and he sigh
Leia - POVI opened my eyes to find myself lying on a soft bed, taking in my surroundings. I realized I was in my bedroom, staring at the same clothes I had worn the previous night. As I got up, I walked over to the wooden box, hoping to find the object from last night, but it was nowhere to be found. I searched every corner of the storage room where I kept my dad's belongings, but it was all in vain."Was I dreaming?" I asked myself as I hugged myself, trying to shake off the fear that had crept in. I checked the time and realized I had enough time to prepare for work."Maybe it was just a dream," I muttered while getting ready, but my heart and mind felt otherwise. I couldn't find evidence to prove last night's events were real. I felt like I was losing my mind again.During the cab ride to work, I couldn't stop thinking about Daisy and Vincent betraying me like that. I tried to convince myself they wouldn't do that, but fear and suspicion lingered. I reached the office before time
Luna Sia - POVI wanted to answer Leia's question, but the memory of the past made me hesitate. My sons had warned me not to reveal the truth to her, as it could trigger the curse and weaken her."I'm sorry, Sia. It came out wrong," Leia apologized quickly. Seeing her concerned face reminded me of her mother, Jia, who always had a soft side."No worries, dear. How about you taking me to the shop? I'm not familiar with this place," I suggested, knowing it was a lie. I wanted to spend time with Leia after all the misunderstandings that led to Nas and Leia's exile from our pack. I regretted that I couldn't stop my mate Reo's decision.I'm sorry, Jia; because of my ignorance, your daughter and your husband suffered so much.Leia walked me to a fancy boutique, and I asked her to help me select a suitable gown. It reminded me of Leia's childhood, when she sobbed because she was a lonely child and didn't have a brother or sister. That's when my little boys promised Leia that she would always
Leia - POV I had taken sick leave from work and was pacing back and forth, feeling on edge after receiving Sia's letter. I knew going to the office in this state would not help, and it could raise suspicions about my unusual behavior, causing Vincent to suspect and force me to reveal what was bothering me. I assumed Sia didn't want her sons to know about our meeting and preferred speaking with me privately. I checked the clock like a lunatic, and all the questions seemed crazy. After showering and dressing up, I left my suffocating apartment. My nerves calmed down after taking a sip of warm coffee and a bite of the bagel. As I sat in the café, I watched people hurrying to get to work. It reminded me that I had been doing the same thing for five and a half years with no time to relax, which was hard for me as a workaholic. I opened my laptop and scrolled through my social media, finding Alpha Francis and his wife Leena's family photos, which looked happy. It brought back memories of
Leia - POVKai's angry grunt silenced the gossiping she-wolves, who cowered in fear. Xavier approached me, glaring at the offenders. Vincent, who was following the Alphas, chimed in."Vincent, dismiss this battalion from their post for disrespecting Leia," Xavier said bitterly."Alpha, forgive us; we need the job," the she-wolves pleaded."You should ask forgiveness from Leia, not us," Kai ordered, causing the mocking she-wolves to feel remorse for their actions."We apologize, Ms. Leia; we said those words and hurt you. Please forgive us and spare us this time," the she-wolves begged in unison, bowing their heads in apology. I was used to being picked on and looked down upon, so I didn't know how to react."Leia, are you alright?" Daisy asked, noticing my body shiver. I had endured the mockery and shaming of being wolfless in the Blue Wood pack. I felt the weight of Kai and Xavier's gaze on me, unsure how to comfort me."Take them away from here," Xavier ordered, and Vincent followed