Chapter Thirty-nineAkira's Point Of View"Make sure no one comes in here to disturb him. He needs complete rest," "My lady, what about her highness?" "Are you deaf or dumb? I said make sure no one comes in!" "Yes, my lady." "Now leave!" I recognized that voice. It's Alice. I opened my eyes slowly and saw her drawing the window blinds to the side. She turned to me and gasped when she saw I was awake. "Akira, are you okay?" She asked as she came to sit beside me. I looked around where I was. I was in my room. What happened? Oh, yes. I had an allergic attack and...Alexa! I sprang up, ready to rush out but Alice pushed me back to the bed. "You're not yet stable. You should stay here to rest longer." "I am fine. A little allergy attack can't do me any harm." "Says the person that almost died twenty minutes ago." I sighed and ruffled my hair. I got off the bed despite her protest and walked to the door. "Where are you going?" She demanded. "To see.." "Her? The person that al
Chapter Forty Riaz's Point Of View"Come on, messy hair, where are we going? We've been walking for hours! I feel like my legs would come off." I complained. "See? You're so heartless. I'm here complaining but you're not even paying attention." "I never asked you to follow me." He said grudgingly. "You don't expect me to stay home all day while you go out to heaven knows where. I can get bored, you know?" "I don't care." "Gosh, you're quite heartless for a man who saved a dying boy." He didn't reply. I folded my arms at my back and kicked a small stone and kicked it at his feet. He didn't even react. I threw a handful of dry leaves on his head. He kept walking, facing forward and looking unconcerned. Maybe if I start singing he'll pay me attention. I cleared my throat, "Oh great mountain, how wise and proud you stand. In the middle of the meadow, I sight you from afar.." "Has your voice always been this bad?" I smiled smugly. "My voice is beautiful, right?" He scoffed in di
Chapter Forty-oneAlexa's Point Of View "Just go out and meet him on his way back from meeting the elders." My heart dropped. "He went to meet the elders?" Gosh, it can only be because of one thing. "Did...did you hear noise coming from there when you passed by?" Raya shook her head. "It was exceptionally quiet for some reason." I huffed and sat on the bed. "So are you gonna keep huffing and puffing like a wolf or go out there and face him?" Xena said in frustration and I threw her a glare. She has been standing by the corner, watching me go through a mental breakdown without saying anything. Now she opens her mouth only for her to insult me. I woke up this morning intending to go to Akira and apologize for last night but for some reason, all the courage I had to lash at him last night has melted from my body. "What if he's still angry?" "Come on, he's not," Raya assured."I don't know. Who wouldn't be angry after going through what our poor alpha went through?" Xena said and
Chapter Forty-twoAkira's Point Of ViewYesterday when she barged out in anger, I thought of giving her space but I was restless. She was wearing very thin clothing when she left the house. She could be cold. Where could she have gone? I could not keep calm, I had to go out to look for her but no matter where I looked, I could not find her. I was beginning to go crazy. I could not catch her scent inside the palace so I decided to search for her outside the palace. On my way, I ran into Alice. "Akira, what are you doing out at this time?" She questioned but I was in no mood to answer her questions. I walked past her and she pulled me back. "Where are you going? It's quite late." "I have to get to something. What are you doing out?" "Didn't you feel it? The earthquake. I thought that was why you're outside too?" I shook my head. "No. Nothing is going on outside, you should go inside." I said. "It's cold," I added before proceeding to leave. She pulled me back again and I growled i
Chapter Forty-threeAlexa's Point Of ViewI sat on my bed, the letter still in my hands as I tried to process what I just read. "It's impossible." I said in disbelief as my hands shook in shock. I can't believe that after all these years, he is alive. I know all these years I wished he was alive but now that I've seen proof, I just can't believe it. I turned the paper backwards to see if anything was written there but there wasn't any. I let down the paper and stood up. "If he has been alive all these while, why is he contacting me now? Why now and not two or three years ago when I was searching for him?" I wondered aloud as I paced to and fro. Hearing a knock on my door, I quickly put the letter in the envelope and hid it under my pillow. "Who is it?" I asked as I quickly sat down."Your highness," I recognized the voice to be Alice's. I cleared my throat and said, "come in." She entered and I flashed her the most natural smile I could fake. "To what do I owe this visit?" She
Chapter Forty-fourAlexa's Point Of View "Where are you coming from?" He asked again as he came toward me. "Uh..." I stuttered. I cleared my throat and took a step backward. "I just...went to the bathroom." I said and he looked at me like I was crazy. "Bathroom? Dressed like that? What? Did you perform a song for the soaps and shower?" I shook my head. "If that's not the case then what? And what's with the cloak?" I hummed as I scratched my head for a lie. "It's new!" I blurted out. "What?" "Raya brought in new sets of cloaks for me so I thought I should try them out and walk around the palace with it." "Since when do you fancy flaunting your... cloaks?" "Um..." "Alexa?" He called as he came closer. I kept taking steps back until my back hit the wall. He leaned his hand against the wall and moved his face closer to mine. His eyes searched mine and he chuckled. "I just can't figure out what you're thinking." I batted my eye lashes in confusion. "what...what do you mean?"
Chapter Forty-fiveAlice's Point Of View"So you failed me?" "No, Darco, please..." I begged. "I have them. If you give me a little more time, I can assure you I'll push Akira away from her and..." He raised his hand and I swallowed my words. He leaned back in his throne and groaned in frustration. "Remember what you said when I let you go? You said you'd make sure she leaves and fall into my hands. You've been there for about three weeks, Alice. What exactly have you been doing?" I gulped, keeping my head down. I don't dare look into those killer eyes of his. His eyes hold nothing but mischief and destruction. "I've...I've been doing exactly what you ordered me to do." "Is that so? Then what do you have to say about the rumors flying around lately?" "Ru.. rumors? What rumors?" I asked as I brought my head up. Meeting his eyes, I quickly brought my head back down. "People say you fancy that alpha and you covet the girl's position." He said as he stood up. My knees shook against
Chapter Forty-sixAlexa's Point Of ViewLooking left and right cautiously, I went into my room and rushed to open the envelope. I just received a new letter from Lyell. He replied quicker than I thought. I brought out the letter and began to to read. "Gosh, I can't believe you're really alive, Alexa. I was so happy when I received your letter. I'm sorry for not contacting you all these years. Honestly, I went through hell in the hands of Darco. I was caged underground and tortured by him. I was able to escape a few months ago and I sought for you immediately I left. I was told you were taken away and my investigation led me to your pack. I was satisfied to see you were doing well. I wish to meet with you, Alexa. I can't sneak in there because of the security. We can meet in the town, Alexa." Sneak in? Why would he sneak in? He could just come and tell Akira that he seeks for me. Or I can even tell Akira before hand. He doesn't have to sneak in before seeing me. I picked up my pen a