Alpha Callox Pov.When her body tilted to the side, I couldn't help reaching out to catch her small and fragile frame. Anger washed through me as Phoenix stood there without doing anything.The moment she was in my arms I felt a huge wave of concern wash over me and it made me worry myself as to why I was so bothered about a stranger or a slave, as Phoenix put it, even though I was fully against it. But his pack members were out of my jurisdiction but for some reasons I felt a certain sense of responsibility for Rayell.She was messed from her head to toe with your and had multiple injuries on her skin, making it look pale. When coming to the pack, I never imagined that I would meet my mate here. Never have that though even crossed my mind, not just here but I have given up on finding my mate.Today, I had seen her for the first time at the welcome ceremony.Although she was wearing old and torn rags, her beauty could not be concealed.The fragrance of mate bond coming from her hit m
Rayell's Pov.I made it! My knees were ready to give out at any moment, but when I saw Prince Callox gaze of approval, I felt that everything was worth it. For reasons I didn't know. Why was I so attracted to this man that seemed not to really care about me?I sincerely needed to thank him for the training episodes he gave me, I felt a little confident at my just concluded achievement.He had his back facing me when I walked into the room I saw him enter, his scent was so addicting that I wanted to bury myself in. "What do you want?" his cold voice snapped me out of my little session of ogling.I cleared my throat, making my voice as neutral as possible. "Um, Thank you.""For?" He turned now, his perfectly shaped eyebrow lifted in curiosity."Helping me get through the completion." I said.Something flashed in his eyes before he turned back to gaze at outside the window. "Don't read anything into it. I help all candidates."That was a lie, I knew he felt something towards me that was
Rayell's Pov.I haven't changed my mind about my agreement to be Prince Callox secret mate. It filled me with so much thrill and joy that I was connected to someone and wasn't totally a disappointment.But all the same I didn't want to depend on anyone. I didn't want to let myself depend on him.I just wanted to take advantage of the opportunity. I was done giving my full heart to someone and let them break it at the end of the day. I would just take use of this chance to get stronger and improve my status so I can have my perfect revenge on all who had made me suffer in the past.Prince Callox. Though I prefer calling him Alpha Callox , made it very known to me that his aged mother wanted to meet his mate. I knew that it was a sensible thing to do. I wasn't ready for the distraction that came with mating a top Alpha. It attracted various an unnecessary After this period of time, we would rescind our mate bond, which was just fine by me. Totally, I wasn't going to invest my all into
Cassandra.I couldn't shake the tingles. Even after weeks had passed since Jacob left, the memory of his touch still sent shivers down my spine. I found myself longing for his touch, my mind filled with dirty desires that shouldn't be there in the first place. But a part of me felt guilty. Would I be putting my family and everything I have been brought up with behind because of him?He was messing with my head even without being present. There was something in his gaze when he looked at me, pure hunger burning inside of me. But I didn't know if he felt the same way. Sadness rang in my chest at the thought of his feelings not being reciprocated.But why should I be bothered? Why did I care if he had the same lustful feelings for me? Obviously, that's all it was. There was a part of me that burned with desire when he stared at me.Then there was a part of me that wanted to forget him completely. But another part, a nagging uncertainty, made it impossible to let go. I couldn't bring myse
Phoenix Pov.Seeing Brenda at the mercy of that bitch, Rayell, made my heart clench. I had never expected Rayell to become so powerful in such a short time and she was really letting everyone pay for what they did to her. But who cares? Once an outcast is always an outcast to me.With Rayell's claw wrapped firmly around Brenda's neck, I was at a loss what to do. I couldn't outrightly confront her, it would really be a very bad decision to do."Phoenix, help me, please! I don't want to die!" Brenda screamed, tears streaming down her face, her eyes sought mine admist the struggle and pain that she was going through.She struggled to free herself from Rayell's grip, but to no avail. Rayell gripped her neck tightly, her first wrapping around Brenda's delicate neck."Brenda!" I shouted anxiously.In the beginning, it was true that I held no feelings for Brenda I only used her for her body and beautiful face. I wasn't interested in commitment or anything related to that. I wanted fuck and l
Callox Pov.At the same time that Caroline broke free from Jennifer's grip, I took out my gun and rushed to Phoenix.He was already a spent bullet, so it didn't take me much effort to pin him on the floor with my knee on his back."Stop struggling, Phoenix," I said coldly, pressing the barrel of my gun against Phoenix's temple. I knew and was expecting him to react this way.He could never be trusted as far as I am concerned. I have mindlinked Rayell to be at alert that he was going to react, thankfully she understood and stayed at alert."A lot of your men are dead or wounded.You've as good as lost.Your days are done.Surrender quietly while you can, and don't bring destruction on yourself.My patience is limited.""Yes, it's not too late for you to surrender now,"Jennifer added, pulling Caroline up again and pinching her neck.Despite her bleeding hand, she looked calm and steady.Somehow, seeing her maintain her composure in this situation made me feel sorry for her.Caroline had to
Rayell's POV:Seeing Phoenix being taken away, I finally heaved a sigh of relief.We won.We finally won! Now that Phoenix no longer held any power, Callox didn't need to worry that Phoenix would kill him.I held Elizabeth's hand tightly and looked at Callox with mixed feelings.But just as soon as I started to relax, Phoenix struggled hard to turn around and burst into crazed laughter."Callox! There is no antidote to the Love Curse! Even though I've failed, you won't be able to live a good life.You will always bear the piercing pain until you die!"He spoke loudly, as though he wanted me to overhear him.Despite trying my best to look calm, I knew my expression must've given myself away.As much as I hated to admit it, Phoenix was right.Callox was still bound by the Love Curse.My future with Callox was still uncertain.We exchanged glances, uncertain as to what to do.But I didn't dare to disturb him.Callox was busy ordering his attendants to clean up the aftermath of the battle.Call
Kayla's POV:Seeing that Austin was finally getting what he deserved, I couldn't help but burst into tears of joy.‘‘My dear husband, did you see that? Our son has finally avenged you! Thank God that justice was served.Now, Callox will ascend to the throne and lead our people to a bright future.I wiped my tears with a handkerchief, thinking wistfully about the time my husband was still alive.Then, I recalled what Callox had gone through.All sorts of emotions surged within me.However, I overheard the elders scolding Callox because he refused to give up his mate in spite of the Love Curse.Oh, that terrible curse! Austin had gone through lengths to get rid of Callox, even going so far as to collude with the wizard Larry.How vicious they were! Worse still, Larry had disappeared without a trace.With him gone, any hope of lifting the curse was dashed.In order for Callox to survive, he had no choice but to give up his love.But thinking about how good a girl Rayell was and how much