DerekI couldn’t miss it - the presence behind those bushes. They had to be waiting for me, because I could feel their gaze on me like a brand.Of course there had to be another spy.How could I have let my guard down?!While Alisha walked back home with my mother, I grit my teeth as I silently gestured to the guard who had been standing alert at the door of the clinic.He immediately came to me in a flash, and I ordered, “Theres someone over there by the bushes. Bring them to me.” Pause. “If you’re unable to do so, then kill them.”The guard bowed and said, “Yes Alpha.”I turned away, hearing more than one set of footsteps as I walked back to the house. I was deep in thought.Gerard had to have heard that my mother and I ran over to the pack clinic to see Alisha. There was no other way to explain how he would have the presence of mind to put another spy in wait for me.Damn it.I clenched and unclenched my hands, trying to stay calm even though thee was a lot at stake.How had I let
AlishaI opened my eyes to the sound of birds chirping at my window.This time, instead of the anxiousness I felt at staying in Derek’s home like last time, there was nothing but leave and feeling protected from the ills of the outside.I closed my eyes again, relishing in the soft sheets and the sunlight streaming into the room through the window.This was going to be a beautiful day. It was a new start for me, and for Derek. And I felt blessed to have come this far.Fully awake now, I sat up slowly, suddenly aware of an aroma in the air. I sniffed, turning my head only to meet the eyes of Derek who was seated in an armchair.“Good morning,” i softly said.Then I noticed the tray of food beside him. That had to be where the aroma was coming from, i deduced, standing up slowly. The weight of my pregnant belly had changed my center of gravity ever so slightly that getting out of bed was getting difficult.Regardless the food was calling out to me with its aroma, and I was salivating at
Alisha:I had never been more nervous for anything in my life.The maid that Derek had assigned to bathe and dress me was a young girl, who chattered endlessly about her family, especially her brother who was a low-ranking warrior in the Pack.I listened, using her excited words as a way to distract myself from the anxiousness building up within me that my stomach felt heavy with unease.Melissa was there in the bedroom looking through various clothes when I stepped out of the bathroom wearing a fluffy white robe. She looked just as tense, is not more, than I felt.“Alisha, dear,” she smiled at me. “I brought over some really nice clothes. Why don’t you try them on and see which you prefer?”I looked at the expensive silks and satins in her arms. They were a lot more than I had ever expected to wear.“I don’t know if I’ll be able to pull of off,” i nervously stated, in an attempt to calm the air. “They look so… luxurious.”“They’re yours, dear. Don’t be silly,” Melissa chided me. “I h
Alisha:His barrage of questions and statements caused an uproar around us. I spotted Gerard’s reddened face as I looked around me. He was definitely furious, positively seething.“Alpha Derek,” another Elder’s voice rang clear like the crack of a whip, and silenced the others. He sounded angry. “I will implore you to not disparage the reputation of the Beta. He is not only a respected member of the pack, but a man with close ties to your late father. He would never act in such a way if he wasn’t duly concerned.”I gaped at the Elders that murmured in agreement to the statement.Did they not see it? Gerard’s malicious intent practically oozed from every pore of his!I pursed my lips and looked to the ground. I could hardly contain the anger that I felt.Was this all that Derek had to go through? The Elders clearly had more respect for Gerard than Derek. That was simply not done!I longed to come to hoss étende, to expose Gerard in front of everyone, but I knew that I myself would only
Lila:“That’s none of your business,” i shot back at Derek’s friend. I had hoped no one would come in time to see me confront this bitch. But my plans were foiled once again.I felt like screaming when Benjamin scoffed loudly at me, giving me a scornful look that seemed to say ‘You’re not even worth my time’.“Whether or not your words are none of my business remains to be said. But while I’m at it, for your sake and your father’s sake,” the flash of anger in his eyes was intimidating. “Don’t ever come near Alisha again. She’s the future Luna of this Pack, whether you like it or not.”I let out a growl and stepped forward, only to find a guard quickly move to my side, placing his hand around my arm.“Make sure she gets home safely,” Benjamin ordered the guard, who nodded and began to pull me away.I tried to struggle, whipping around to inflict an injury in the guard, and make him somehow loosen his grip. But he only held on tighter and more firmly.“Let me go!” I screamed at him, cas
Derek:After Alisha left, Gerard bowed shortly after and took his leave. Clearly he was upset, and I relished in his anger. It wasn’t everyday that I got one over the damned man.Regardless I kept a stoic face that didn’t betray my emotions and the meeting continued, with one of the Elders asking me, “What news have you heard of the Silver Moon Pack? There are rumors of their Alpha ordering them to attack our warriors.”I nodded grimly. The reports I had received from various warriors and patrol guards said similar things. Sebastian was acting odd. And his warriors were too as well.“I have not been able to pinpoint what could be causing this erratic behavior from the Silver Moon Pack,” I explained to the Elders.“Could it be that there’s an attack on our pack being planned?” Another of the Elders asked, causing a round of murmuring between the rest of the Elders. I kept my cool, knowing that the Elders were all worrying about another war.“I dont think it’s yet time to worry about th
Alisha:I was stunned to hear all those words from both Derek and Benjamin. Shivers wracked my body; I had not known I was in so much danger from that girl before, and now it was just dawning on me how lucky I had been that Benjamin arrived when he did.After Benjamin exchanged some more words and left, I was still silent. Only when Derek squeezed my hand did I look up at him. He had concern on his features, written plainly for me to see.“Alisha, what are you thinking of?” He asked me gently. “I hope our talk before didn’t scare you so much.”I smiled wanly at him, feeling my head swim with thoughts.“Not really,” I whispered to him. “I suppose I’m just a little bit thankful. If your friend hadn’t come then…”“Don’t think about such things, love,” he chastised me. “You shouldn’t stress yourself out. Leave everything to me. And never leave the house without your guards. Not even for a moment. Until I can take care of Gerard and Lila for good. Not just them too, they also have supporte
Alisha:Simon’s looked confused as he regarded me.“Whatever could you mean, Alisha?” He asked me. “What makes you so afraid? Is it Derek? Has he done something you don’t like?” He inquired, ever ready to defend me.But I grabbed his arm to stop him from whatever tirade he was going to fly into in my defense, and shook my head.“I’m afraid… because…” I paused, gazing around me, especially to the guards who were standing in the vicinity to protect me. “Could we perhaps..?”Simon got the drift and nodded.“Come,” he said to me, gently placing his arms around my back. “Let’s talk in my office.”I nodded, following him, and wondering if I was making the right decision. It was true that I had been unsettled since yesterday concerning Sebastian and the Silver Moon a pack. But surely, I couldn’t be right?It was hard not to have the feeling of dread anytime I thought about Sebastian or what might happen if Gerard and the Pack knew about me being a member of the Silver Moon Pack.Once we ente