ENIDDON’T GIVE UP CLOVER"Clover was in tears, looking devastated and hopeless. It was the first time I had seen him so broken. I understood his pain, remembering the moment Mildred took an arrow for me, haunting me still."Don't give up, Clover. There's still hope," I encouraged him."Do you want to save her? Would you do anything to bring her back, even if it means risking everything?" I asked."I'd do anything for Courtney," he said, determined."Then let's act. Let's get her inside and lay her down," I urged.I turned to Chase, "Chase, handle the pack matters. I'll join you soon." I needed someone to calm the pack."Don't worry, I've got it," Chase reassured me, patting my shoulder.Clover carefully laid Courtney on the hospital bed. When we asked for blood, the nurses said they were out. This news crushed Clover. Time was running out. We couldn't afford to lose her. I told him to take her to my car, and we rushed off."I realized that saving Courtney required swift action. We ha
ENIDREADY FOR ANYTHING?I drove towards the palace feeling the air thick with tension. The streets were quiet, and I could feel the impact of the war. Families were still grieving, though happy that this had all come to an end. I and my warriors had fought bravely for peace, and it was finally within reach.People came out of their homes to greet me, thanking me with flowers, applause, and cheers. They called me their brave king to be, who had risked everything to keep them safe. I was proud to lead such strong and resilient people, and I was determined to bring peace back to my pack. I approached the palace gates and my heart raced with excitement. The guards saluted me, welcoming me back with a bow and smiles on their faces, for a moment I felt like a god. The crowd erupted in cheers and praise to our hard-won victory. With Chase by my side, I walked towards the grand hall, his encouraging squeeze on my shoulders bolstering my confidence."Ready for anything?" he asked."I was bor
MARCELLAXIMENA MIGHT BE MILDREDI watched as Enid and Mildred walked arm in arm smiling and laughing, their laughter ringing out in the cool evening air. The sight of that filled me with a mix of jealousy and resentment.Since Ximena's fake heroic act, Enid always spent his time with Ximena, he hardly talks to me now, I have to force myself not to snap.How could this be? We used to be very inseparable.He was finally back from the war and not even once has he approached me, he has refused all my advances to go out with him bringing excuses about being busy and attending to pack matters but he always has time to spend with Ximena.The betrayal hit me differently and all my plans are proving abortive. How do I get this girl out of his life forever?He was always spending his time with her and it annoyed me a lot as he did not spare me a thought.I watched as they approached me, his eyes lit up when he saw me, his smile widening as he stepped forward to greet me.That's all he was goo
Chapter 149ENIDThe day of Elias' welcome back party had finally arrived, and I reluctantly dragged myself to attend. If it were up to me, I would have skipped it, but the Elders insisted that my presence was crucial for the royal family's image. I had never been a fan of Elias, and I didn't intend to pretend otherwise. In fact, I warned him to keep his distance from Mildred and I. He needed to respect his boundaries.As I stood in front of the mirror, I adjusted my tie to perfection, making sure I looked every bit the part of a dignified royal. I then headed to the kitchen, sipping on the refreshing lemonade Mildred had prepared for me. My mind was preoccupied with pack matters when suddenly, the soft click of heels on the marble floor caught my attention. I accidentally dropped my cup, and my eyes widened in amazement as I gazed at the stunning sight before me. My breath caught in my throat as I took in Mildred's radiant beauty, her elegance leaving me utterly spellbound.Mildr
MILDREDTHE FACE-OFFI was thoroughly enjoying myself at Elias celebration, surrounded by laughter, music, and lively conversations. The women and elders welcomed me with open arms, showering me with compliments that left me blushing.Despite Elias being the host, I tried to avoid him as much as possible, as his presence made me very uncomfortable and he seemed to be acting up intentionally trying to hit on me. I knew Enid noticed all these and I tried my best to ignore any fight between them. However, I didn't let it dampen my spirits. As I scanned the crowd, I noticed Marcella giving me spiteful glances, her hatred for me palpable. Her clique also threw venomous looks my way, but I chose to ignore them and focus on the event. Gone are those days when I used to tremble at the sight of her. These days, I was ready to give her back any energy she serves me. For the first time, I felt a sense of belonging, and it was a wonderful feeling. As I looked around, I saw Molly walking hand
MildredA STEP AHEAD OF THEMI stepped into the shower, feeling the warm water wash away the exhaustion of the welcome party. I had been on edge all night, trying to avoid Marcella's piercing gaze and Elias's inappropriate advances. As I lathered up my hair, I kept thinking about the whole drama and I just knew that something was off. This mansion was a powder keg of secrets and scandals, just waiting to erupt. If I were to sweep away all the secrets, lies and deceit, it would take a fleet of trucks to haul it all away. The drama was suffocating, the tension way too much for me to handle. It was like living in a ticking time bomb, waiting for the soon coming explosion.Elias's lecherous gaze made my skin crawl, his intentions were as clear as day and a part of me told me that if he got the chance, he'd pounce like a predator.“Oh shit! How many disturbing things could happen to just one person?” Marcella's venomous hatred was equally unsettling, her eyes burning with a fierce desire
MARCELLA.SHE IS NOT XIMENA!The party had finally come to an end, but my mind was still racing with suspicions and doubts. All night, I had tried to get a glimpse of Ximena's back, to see if she bore the birthmark that Molly had told me about. But Ximena had been avoiding me, dodging me at every turn.From the very day Enid had married Ximena, I had felt a nagging sense of unease. Something about her seemed off, different from the Ximena I had known before. She was bolder, more confident, unlike the Ximena I was used to and it didn't sit well with me. I was determined to get to the bottom of it, to find out if my suspicions were correct.If Ximena didn't have the scar and birthmark, then my doubts were unfounded. But if she did, it would mean that the Ximena present in the palace was an imposter. I had to know the truth. With a sense of determination, I made my way through the mansion , searching for a glimpse of Ximena or whoever she was.She was either around, or in her room with
MILDRED MILDRED’S CONFRONTATION After Marcella confronted me, it was clear she had discovered my true identity. This was a huge problem, especially with everything going on in the pack lately. Enid had been absent, and I hadn't had a chance to share my findings with him. With shaky hands, I knocked on his office door."Come in," he called out. I entered, feeling nervous, and Enid immediately sensed my anxiety. "Mildred, what's wrong?" he asked, hurrying to my side."Enid, we need to talk," I said, trying to sound calm despite my trembling fingers. The weight of Marcella's threat loomed over me, and I knew I had to convey the seriousness of the situation. If she exposed my secret, it could ruin everything for Enid. His coronation ceremony was approaching, and he would officially become the pack's Alpha. The elders had deemed him worthy, but if Marcella revealed the truth, all his hard work and progress would be undone.Enid's brows furrowed in concern as he gazed at me. "Mildred, wh