VeraIt has been two days now, I have been going in and out of consciousness and sleeping and waking non-stop. I felt terrible and sick. Fred and Killan would be worried sick about my disappearance by now.I was in a seemingly familiar room which turned out to be Alpha Joash's Bedroom. I was alarmed when I realised that I was in his bed. I wanted to pull myself up but I couldn't. So, I remained there, too afraid to let anyone know that I had regained consciousness.While I lay there, the scene where I drank the poisoned tea kept popping up in my head. It haunted every bit of my consciousness and I wondered why I did such a foolish and unnecessary thing. I didn't know what happened but I knew that Alpha Joash hadn't come to see me. I knew I was in his bedroom and Beta Derrick with a few other guards was keeping watch over me… but where is Alpha Joash? Why hasn't he come to see me? How will he react when he comes? Is he still angry with me? I had to brace myself to face him.Just then
JoashI entered the Pack through a secret entrance and in a guard's uniform, so I believed no one noticed my entry. Hastily, I made my way into my chambers and went straight to my bedroom. Derrick as well as the other guards greeted and I patted Derrick's tensed shoulders. He looked concerned about my trip home and I nodded, implying that all went well."Have you seen Pete around?" I asked. I was still puzzled about the similar appearance I saw at the palace."Yes. She left not quite long.""Really? Good… And… How is she doing? I got your letter." I finally asked, pointing at Vera's bed. It took everything in me to resist the urge to rush towards her."She hasn't regained consciousness but she is alive.""Why is it taking so long for her to come around? I think we should call the physician," I responded and without knowing it, I began to walk towards her bed.Her eyes were closed and she looked pale. Slowly, I proceeded to feel her pulse, but as my fingers touched her neck, her eyes
Joash"I thought you wouldn't come to me this morning. You came, but you are still angry," I teased Pete as she dressed me up for the new day."Did I do something wrong here? I should have waited for the maid that you saved to come fix you up," she pouted."I know, but…""No, no, no… I want her gone. She is messing with you. She will get you killed. She is changing you… can't you see it?""Enough!" I thundered and she quaked. She continued her work angrily and I knew I had to speak to calm her down. After all, she was my Pet."I can see it all and I know your concern. Trust me, I've got this. Okay?" I said cupping her face in my hands."Yes… My alpha," she responded grumpingly and continued to dress me up. I almost asked her if she visited the palace the previous day, but I stopped. It was a lame question as she was not expected to go near the palace.In about an hour, she was done. It wasn't just an ordinary day, I was meeting Alpha Woods so I was specially dressed to fit the occasio
VeraI wasn't sure that Alpha Joash believed me when I told him I didn't know the identity of those who were using me. "If it were you, would you believe it? I asked myself as I lay on the hard floor in my room. I missed the comfort of his room and the bed but it was better here. I was all alone and not under Beta Derrick and Pete's watchful eyes. Knowing that they all wanted me dead made me uncomfortable in their presence."The workload will be hectic. I heard Alpha Joash is hosting a visitor tomorrow." "Yes you are right, it's Alpha Woods… I heard he has arrived already." "The Alpha's kitchen wi be quite busy tomorrow." "I can't wait to get it over with." I overheard some maids discussing as they passed by my room. Although I hadn't fully recovered, I wanted to impress Alpha Joash by serving him. I was sorry for my attempts on his life but it was the best I could offer and who knows, some people might be out there waiting for a meeting like this to make an attempt on his life agai
Joash"This is an impromptu visit, Blake. What brought you this way?" I began. I had had enough of their drama."I am here to seek your help, Your Highness," Blake responded and rose to his feet."How may I help you?" I asked."My father's death was covered up to look natural but I am afraid it was all a lie. He was poisoned. We thought we had fished out the traitors after Beta Clams was executed but it turned out that his men had infiltrated the pack more than we realised. They killed my father!" Blake lamented, shooting a killer glare at Vera who was sitting quietly at the back."I am sorry about your loss. Your father's death saddened my heart as well. But let's make something clear. Vera Clams is now a member of my Pack, You shouldn't direct your hate at her. She is a maid of my presence and I wouldn't tolerate any irrational act against her.""I am sorry, your Highness.""Fine. So apart from Vera Clams and her parents, have you fished out other remnants within the pack?"No, but
VeraCan you imagine the enormous pain ripping through my heart? My chosen mate and my second chance mate were sitting in the same hall with me and they gave no damn about me. Rather, they were hurting me. One was oblivious of our bond while the other dished out hatred.I remained there, serving Blake as instructed. As I bent over, I felt the heat of his breath. I never thought I could feel such again, but here it was. It was real but jinxed, mixed with hatred. Not only his breath but his eyes too. They shot daggers at me, crushing my heart. Nervously and hastily, I finished serving and I bowed a little. I wanted to escape his presence, it was killing me. As I began to rise, I felt a tap on the table and it was as if time stopped."You wretch! Your father started all this! Even after death, we couldn't stop him. His men killed my father!" Blake gritted and the plate of soup on his table flew into the air and emptied on my face.Laura shrieked irritatedly. "Pathetic bitch! I thought y
VeraI lay sprawled on the floor of my room in pain. I had washed my face and gotten rid of the mess, but my eyes were still sore. They hurt so bad that I could hardly keep them open or close. Apart from my eyes, my body ached badly and my heart bled. Seeing Blake and Laura together broke my heart into a million pieces. The memory of my rejection and scorn replayed in my head, it hurt like it was just happening. Tears flowed freely down my eyes, and I regretted my decision to appear at the hall. I wanted to impress someone but I got battered instead, I should have remained in my room. If I had stayed in my room, I would have avoided the heartbreak.As I dozed into oblivion I overheard the maids' gossip. It seemed that the meeting didn't end well and I wondered what could have gone wrong.I was already asleep when my door flung open. Before I could open my eyes, two strong arms grabbed my shoulders. They jerked me off the floor and began to drag me out.My sleepiness vanished and I b
Vera"Vera!" A familiar voice called, breaking me out of my pain. Dimly, I saw the frame of a man. I couldn't make out his face but he was calling my name and running towards me. Who could it be? Fred? No way…. I was still lying on the floor somewhere within Alpha Joash's chambers. Fred can't be here."Vera Clams! Stay with me! I've got you… it's me! It's me, Fred. Stay with me!" He yelled and squatted beside me. "Who the hell did this to you!?" He grunted.Now, that was typical of Fred. He cussed under his breath and with one hand, he pulled the edges of my torn cloth together. He slid the other arm beneath me and scooped me into his arms. "Beta Derrick sent me to get you… I've got you… and it's okay," he whispered and carried me out of the premises.When I woke up, it was a new day. I was at the pack's clinic and my face was heavy with bandages plastered here and there."Nice to have you back. It's good to be alive," Fred said, trying to sound comical. I tried to smile but every m