ACE’S POV“Yes?” I mumbled from my sleep. The gentle knock on my door woke me up. As I sat up on the bed, my head spun, and I squinted my eyes from the bright lights across the room. The sun was up already.I stood up lazily and opened the door. A hotel worker was impatiently waiting for me. “Breakfast is ready, Sir.” she said calmly, hiding her earlier anger well. I replied to her and shut the door. Unable to sleep back, I got ready for the day. The weird situation between Betty and I needed to be solved, so I decided to dedicate my whole day to getting to talk to her. She mostly needs to explain “Maxwell” cause he was definitely my child, and she hid it away from me.Pulled out a simple shirt and jeans from my closet and got dressed. Breakfast was brought in a few minutes later, and I sat quietly to bacon, eggs, and avocado toast. Another gentle knock jolted me out of my thinking. Alex walked in after I responded. I had guessed it was him.“Good morning, Sir. The car is ready.” he
BETTY’S POVSince Ace suddenly showed up at the party, he has not stopped following me. He was everywhere I go. Work, meetings, photoshoots…literally everywhere!I managed to get him to stay away during the photoshoot session. I left immediately after my shot and headed home. Maxwell would be home soon from school, so I wanted to prepare dinner before he got back. I was just leaving the bathroom when the doorbell rang. I thought it was Maxwell but met Ace standing at the door and lusting after my body. I suddenly felt hot. His eyes gazed around my skin, and my cheeks grew red at him checking me out. Calling out his name to get his attention. He looked up at me and repeated similar things he said earlier today. I angrily sent him off and slammed the door in his face. It was hurting to see him again, and accepting him back would be difficult. I ignored the little voice in my head that wanted me to hear him out.“No! Ace would not have his way anymore.” I replied to my wolf and she we
ACE’S POV“I should have known! That good-for-nothing Drake has always wanted what was mine.” I mumbled to no one in particular.I attended the fundraising with the hope of making huge contributions to the company, but I was hit with something unexpected. Betty’s official relationship with Drake! I had suspected after seeing them a few times together and how they acted closer than just friends, but I had assured myself that Betty wouldn’t do that to me. She wouldn’t run into the arms of another man. She said it by herself that we were mates. I had consoled myself, but the announcement dawned everything on me.Heartbroken would be an understatement for what I felt after she dropped the bombshell. I felt like my last piece of hope was shredded into bits that couldn’t be fixed. I looked into Betty’s eyes, and she seemed emotionless. I had searched for regret and want but found nothing. I could not bear to stay in the room anymore, so I left. The drive back to the hotel room felt l
DRAKE’S POVHis eyes darkened as he saw me. Maybe he expected someone else, but I didn’t care. Betty has been a very good friend since she joined Moonlight Pack, and we have helped each other in different ways. But recently, after our fake relationship charade, she has been acting differently. I had used the fake relationship as an opportunity to let my real intentions.I love Betty. Ever since she joined Moonlight Pack, she has captured my heart, and I have tried to make my intentions known, but I was waiting for the right time. But since Ace showed up suddenly, she has been acting weird. She doesn’t pay me as much attention as before, suddenly withdrawing herself from me. I had even ignored it and blamed her busy schedule, but when I asked her to be mine officially, she asked for time to think about it.It has been days now, and I have heard nothing from her. I wanted to be patient, but I was slowly losing my patience. I wanted her so bad. Knowing that Ace showing up might make her
BETTY’S POV The week had been quite stressful. Work, meetings and photoshoots with the thoughts of Ace occupying my mind. I could hardly focus on all that was going on between Ace and Drake. Drake would not stop calling, and I feared he would show up soon after I ignored his calls. Last Wednesday night was a shock, and I didn’t expect Drake’s action. I had only gone out with him with hopes to make up for lost time and unwind about all that was going on. Ace had suddenly left after our fake relationship announcement, and it was not as exciting as I thought, but Drake was with me. His advances did not stop, and even when I told him I needed time to think, he still got me gifts.I have avoided him and his calls since last Wednesday, and I was beginning to feel guilty for rejecting him. Drake had been a friend, help and very great assistance to my life. I was always grateful I met him when I came to Moonlight. I had escaped Viking Hills that night and boarded a train to nowhere in p
ACE’S POVDrake was bold enough to walk into my pack and warn me about staying away from Betty. His boldness and effrontery irritated me. I was infuriated that I did not stay till the end of the party. Luke had noticed my sudden disappearance, and he came to check my room. I was pacing around my room in anger.“Ace Ace!” He called.“How dare he? What guy does he have to walk in here and warn me?” I ranted.“Who? Who are you talking about, Ace?” He asked.“Drake! He was at the party, and he threatened me to stay away from Betty.” I said.He was shocked.“Drake? How did he get into the pack?” Luke had more hatred for Drake than me. It was obvious in his eyes that he was angry. He calmed me down and left to chase after Drake. Returning with news that Drake had gone back.Days after the festival, I stayed locked up in my study. Burying myself with pack duties. Luke tried to get me out of the house, but I channeled all my anger and hurt to work. It was quite productive. Projects left und
BETTY’S POVIt has been three months since Drake publicly proposed, and Ace still has not stopped stalking me. He would show up at the office, house, and even Maxwell’s school. I was beginning to get scared, but Drake assured me there was nothing to be afraid of. I knew that both of them were rivals, stating the innate feud that had existed between both packs for years.Dating Drake was supposed to keep Ace away from me, but he wouldn’t budge. Telling him off was getting tiring. He would sometimes send gifts and flowers. He was slowly building a bond with Maxwell, and I didn’t want that.It was a lovely Tuesday afternoon, and I was working on a design in my office. It had taken sleepless nights and brain-racking to eventually figure out the design.“Yes!” I yelled happily as I stared at the brilliant design. My works were going places and thriving.Lunch had skipped my mind, and it was already past lunchtime. I stood up to leave the office when I received Drake’s call.“Hey baby,” I w
BETTY’S POVSlowly opening my eyes. My head ached. I turned and saw Drake by my side. He seemed happy that I was awake. I looked around as I tried to remember where I was.Tears flowed down my face as I remembered Margaret's call, the hospital, my son. Maxwell!“Max! Max! Where is Max?” I asked as I attempted to remove the drip from my hand.“His is fine. He’s resting now.” Drake said.I didn’t stop crying. The last thing I remembered was Drake telling me that Max would not make it out alive if he didn’t get an immediate blood transfusion.Maxwell had a rare blood type, and it would be very hard to just get his blood anywhere. I would have to tell Ace about it, but I didn’t want to.I listened as Margaret narrated how the incident happened. He had just returned from school and went out to play as usual while she trailed behind him, picking berries. She suddenly heard his scream and ran to him, only to see him severely wounded. He slipped down a hill and injured himself. The cut was de