Arabella’s POVI was enjoying my beauty sleep until loud voices woke me up.It sounded like people chanting or singing rather.“Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you”I opened my eyes and sat up slowly on my bed. Damon, Declan and Delinda stood in front of my bed with smiles on their beautiful faces.Delinda was holding a pretty medium sized cake.I gasped when I saw it.“Happy birthday, mommy” they chorused happily.“Aww” I cooed “You guys remembered”“Of course, we did” Declan said.“How could we forget?” Damon added.“This is for you, mummy” Delina said, stretching out her hand to give me the cake. I took the cake and put it aside.“How did you guys manage to get a cake?” I asked them.“With our money” Damon said proudly.I laughed “What money are you talking about?”“We’ve been saving some money” Damon explained “We gave it to Uncle Jack to help us get a cake. He didn’t even want to use our money but we told him to because we wanted to do something special for you”Their k
Alpha JackI took Arabella’s hand, assisting her to get up. “Where are you taking me?” Arabella asked me.I smiled at her “You’ll see”I looked at the kids “Do you promise to stay still?”“Yes, uncle Jack” they chorused.“Alright. We’ll be back soon”They waved at us as we walked.While Arabella and I made our way down the long corridor, my head swirled with various thoughts.I love Arabella so much. I want nothing more than for her to be mine. I want to tell her but at the same time, I’m scared.I’m scared she won’t feel the same way. On the other hand, if I don’t tell her how I feel, what if another man makes his move? I’ll be even more pained.I’m starting to believe that Arabella is the reason the moon goddess hasn’t sent me my mate yet. Maybe Arabella and I are meant to be together. She’s everything I want in a woman and more. She’s every man’s dream.She’s beautiful, kind hearted and smart. What else can a man ask for?I’ve kept my feelings for her hidden for a long time mostly
ArabellaWhen Jack asked me that question, something sparked in me. All of a sudden, my guard was up. My time spent in prison is something I've never discussed with anyone else. I went through hell in that place. I was unfairly locked up by the two people I trusted the most in this world. It's not a topic I'd like to talk about. On the other hand, Jack has been nice to me. Him and I are close to the point that I feel as if I can tell him anything. Do I really need to hide things from him? He brought me out of that wretched place. If not for him, I'd still be rotting in that cell. I might have even been killed by Mia. If there's anyone who deserves to know the truth, it's Jack. He's been genuinely kind to me without needing anything in return. I feel as if I can trust him. He deserves to know the truth. “Something happened” I muttered. “What’s that?”“I was in prison because I was framed”There's no going back now. After I say this, I can't unsay it. I can't undo my actions.
Arabella’s POVI sat behind my desk in my office. I went through the stack of papers that never seemed to diminish.That's one of the stressful details that come with being a doctor. There's never-ending work.Anyway, I'll never change it for the world. I love saving people.Alpha Jack sat across me. He too saw the message on the group chat. This morning, he came to my office to talk to me about itI tapped my pen nervously on my desk."You don't wish to go?" Jack asked me.I shook my head.The thought of getting revenge on Mia and Rhys seemed appealing. However, I'm a mature woman now. The past should stay in the past.I have kids to take care of. I shouldn't be bothered about revenge.My main priority right now is taking care of my kids. That's my duty as a mother.I don't want to go back to a pack that chastised me and treated me like a criminal. I'd rather stay here.In Jack's pack, I was treated like one of them. I don't have problems with anyone. I feel as if I've lived here all
Alpha Rhys’ POV Early in the morning, I went through some of the paper work I needed to attend to on my table. Currently, I’m in my office in the main pack grounds, not the palace. I barely come here but any time I do, there’s usually a lot of work to be done. I was a bit overwhelmed but it’s nothing I can’t handle. It’s one of my jobs as the Alpha. I have to attend to the needs of everyone. A knock sounded on my door. “Come in” I said. The door opened slowly, revealing Craig. Craig came in, standing in front of my desk. “Good morning, Alpha” he said with a bow. I smiled at him “Hello Craig. How are you doing?” “I’m alright, Alpha. I brought these for you” Craig dropped some stack of papers on my table. I looked at the paper stack in horror. Craig chuckled at my expression. Here I am, battling with the work I have on my desk yet Craig has the nerve to bring more work for me to do. “Are you trying to kill me?” I asked him. He laughed “Not at all. These are the activities a
Arabella’s POVLife has been going well so far. It’s been a month since my birthday. The car Jack got for me has made things a whole lot easier for me. I’ve been able to drop my kids and pick them up without any hassle. I don’t need to walk for miles anymore.Everything has been going smoothly. The only thing that’s got me worked up now is the fact that Delinda hasn’t been feeling well for a few days.It’s nothing serious. She just feels a bit weak and she has a high body temperature. I’ve been giving her drugs to supress the pain she’s feeling. It’s been working so far but I’m still a bit worried.Right now, I’m driving the three of them to school. I look at Delinda through my rearview mirror. She leaned her head on the chair. She looks alright. She’s just a bit quiet.“Delinda” I called her.She looked in my direction “Yes mummy”“Are you alright, my love? Are you strong enough to go to school today? You can come back with me if you’re not strong enough”“I’m okay, mommy”“You sure
Alpha RhysIt took me less than twenty minutes to get home. I did my best to drive as fast as I could just so I could meet up. I didn't want to keep Evans waiting. I'm certain he has other patients to attend to at the clinic.As soon as I arrived at the palace, I noticed that Craig's car was outside in the parking lot. I wonder what he was doing at the palace. Shaking off the feeling, I went straight to Mia's room and knocked on the door.I could hear the sound of feet and shuffling in the room.Could she be busy?I knocked again.I need her to hurry up. I don't want to keep Evans waiting."Mia?" I called out."Coming," she said.Just as I raised my hand to knock again, the door opened.Mia stood there dressed in a robe. She only wears this robe when she's about to or has just taken a shower."HI," she said.She sounded breathless like she had been breathing heavily."Are you okay?" I asked her "Your breathing isn't even""Oh" she smiled "I'm fine. Don't worry about it. I was just ge
ARABELLA’S POVI sat in my dimly lit living room. I stared into space, deep in thought. I can feel the burden of my worry weighing down on me like a heavy weight.This room that was once filled with laughter now felt too quiet. The silence is a reminder of the challenging times that I’m facing now.Delinda has been sick for a few weeks now. The worst part is that she’s not responding to treatment. I’ve given her all the drugs and herbs that I could think of. She’s so sick to the point that she’s unable to go to school. Her absence from school will no doubt affect her academic and social life. I know it might not matter much because she’s a kid but it hurts me because I know how much she loves going to school. Her being away from her friends will make things worse ad will make her feel lonelier. I worry about her health every day. I know what to do to make her feel better but I dot have the heart to do it. How do I go back to a pack where everyone there betrayed me? How can I face t