The days went by with no snag. It’s been six days since my encounter with Petra. I have only seen the Alpha maybe once or twice and it was never up close. He was back to his normal self and I was back to steering clear of him. I was done with my duties and on my way to meet with Eliana. She had asked me to come with her to the market to help her choose some new vases for some flowers and plant foods. I was more than happy to leave the castle for once and enjoy myself while at it. I met Eliana on the stairs and she handed me a dark brown winter cloak and a much thicker glove than the ones I had on.“Wear this. You’ll be cold once we step out. I’ve been meaning to give them to you before now” “Thank you very much Eliana” I took them from her putting them on and loving the feel of the woolen cloak. It was almost a perfect length telling me they weren’t for Eliana but I didn’t ask. I knew it must cost a lot which made me more grateful. Changing into the gloves she gave me, I put mine ins
Alpha Keanu’s POVI dodged a punch from Aztec, ducking under his outstretched hands. I kicked out my leg, knocking him down on his stomach on the training mat. Twisting his arm around him, I pinned him down.“Goddess Keanu, who pissed you off” His voice was strained as he tapped repeatedly on the mat. I released his arm and he slumped defeatedly on the mat. We’ve been going at it for hours now and I’ve been handing him his ass. “Get up, one more” I reached out to help him up.“Nah, that’s what you’ve been saying for hours” He grabbed my hand and I pulled him up. “Don’t be a chicken Aztec, come on”“You know if you’re going through something, it’s best you talk about it and not punch it away” “Just because I’ve been beating your ass doesn’t mean I’m going through something” “You know what I mean, come on man. What’s going on?” Grabbing his shirt, he wiped off the sweat and dirt that coated his body.“Never mind, I’ll get some else” I would have easily called over one of the warrio
After he left, I stayed sitting, thinking of what the hell just happened. The dining hall was still silent, everybody trying to figure out what just happened. I stared at my food like it held the answers I needed. After a moment of shock passed. Whispers erupted around me. I couldn’t continue with my food so I stood up and left. I knew it was Sheila who followed me after I walked out because Grey had left minutes after the Alpha stormed out.Here I was thinking he’d be mad that I got into another trouble after his warning. He was really pissed and I’d thought it was directed at me the moment he walked through that door. Was he really going to kill Petra or was he bluffing? I don’t plan on finding out and that was why I was going after him. I didn’t know which way he had gone but I was going to check his office first.“Slow down Jade, where are you going?” Sheila was jogging to catch up with me.“To find him” I made to go up the stairs but Sheila stopped me.“I don’t think he went upst
“I don’t pay you to sit around and gossip” He growled at Grey.“I’m sorry my lord” Grey quickly stood up. His eyes followed Grey till he disappeared. Then he turned to me, His eyes darting to the fading marks on my neck. I noticed a slight twitch in his eyes as he observed it. I stood still, watching his eyes scan my body before stopping at my hands.“Thank you for the uhm..” should I call them a gift? “For the clothes” I settled. He said nothing as his eyes returned to me. “You have a knack for disobeying orders. Don’t you?”“What? I haven’t done anything wrong” My eyes widened.“You’re not a wolf, staying out with your friend in the cold will only affect you and not him” He Spat.I was sure as hell this had nothing to do with me being out in the cold because I was covered and the cold was barely affecting me right now. It was about me sitting with Grey. Not really in the mood to say anything and need to go after Grey. I nodded. I saw surprise flash through his eyes quickly before
I stood still, staring at him like he had grown another pair of limbs. He was in love with me? I knew I needed to say something but my brain had gone blank. He blushed brightly, waiting for me to say something. I opened my mouth but he cut me off.“You know what? Please forget that I ever said that” He said before storming off.“No wait. Grey” I called after him but he didn’t stop.I would never have guessed this was it all along. I thought Sheila was only teasing me when she told me about it. Grey was one of my favorite people and I like him a lot but I don’t think I feel the same way about him. I wanted to tell him this but he didn’t give me a chance to do so. Didn’t stay long enough to hear me.I returned to the castle, a little mazed from what Grey had dumped on me. He didn’t show up for dinner and did his best to avoid me the next few days. I told Sheila what had happened and she wasn’t surprised. She advised I let him be, he’ll come around soon. The days leading to the moon god
Alpha Keanu’s POV Noir sat sprawled out in my office. More letters seem to have occupied my desk since the last time I was here. We were out all night and the day before looking for more hideouts of the rogues. We traced some of their scent to Ezra’s village which was still not attacked. Villages farther from the woods are being attacked but his was still bustling. It’s clear as day that Ezra has a hand in this but I can’t do anything without evidence. And if the human king was involved then there must be another high-ranked wolf, there was no way rogues would take orders from a human. I looked at Noir who was about to doze off on the couch. “You should get some rest before the celebration”“Don’t you think it’s time yet?” He yawned, stretching his body. I cocked my brow at him in question.“Time to visit the witch. You’re not scared of her are you?”“Don’t be ridiculous” I snarled at him.“I only want to be sure of what we are up against before going to meet her” He yawned again.
Slowly, I opened my eyes, squinting instantly at how bright the room was. I blinked a few times before my eyes adjusted. It took me a while to recognize that I was at the infirmary. I tried to recall what led to me being here but my memory was blank. My body felt too heavy to move like a dead weight was placed on me. My throat was patched and itchy. With a little strength I gathered, I tried to sit up but a sharp hot pain in my stomach stopped me. Hissing, I lay back down. What happened to me? I peered down to see a white cloth wrapped around my stomach with blood stains on it. What is this? How did I get this? I twisted my head enough to the side to look around the room. This was a different room I was in. It looked more comfortable and private than the last public room I had been in. What was going on? This, I was wondering when the door was pushed open and Aztec walked in. I saw two guards stationed outside the door before he closed it. Looking up, he caught my eyes and rushed to
Alpha Keanu’s POVFor the past three days I’ve been by her side, and not once did I step out for any reason. Neither have I slept a wink. Lore was almost running mad. Aztec managed to force me out of the infirmary today, promising to watch over her while I take my bath. Took me a lot to leave her side. I can’t believe how I feel right now. The pain in my heart at the thought of losing her was unbearable. I stepped out of my bathroom, looking at the food which must have gone cold by now. Eliana had insisted they have it brought up for me. Noir walked in, his eyes going to the food which was still untouched, and before he could talk I beat him to it. “I don’t want to hear it”He sighed and went ahead anyway “You need food and sleep. You’ve been a shell of yourself for three days. I’ve never seen you like this and I fear for your well-being”“Say that when you’re in my shoes” I walked into my closet for a change of clothes and when I returned Noir gave me something that looked like a l