Chapter 14Kaden's POVI was squatting behind one of my favorite trees in the woods, patiently waiting for my prey to come out. It was a tall deer with enchanting eyes, I had sworn it wouldn't escape my sight. But it did, and I was determined to catch it. It also had a peculiar scent, as if it had been infused with something I couldn't make sense of yet.But that wasn't the only reason I was here. I needed to put an end to the mockery of that bastard and his pack. Seeing as he was a fool with nine lives, I knew it would take more than the same old attack to destroy them once and for all.It was an early afternoon, but the sun rays had been effectively blocked out by the canopy of branches and leaves formed by the tall trees. I heard soft rustling and I ducked out quickly, drawing out an arrow from the rack behind me and I shot it immediately. There was a loud thud that followed and a loud clap behind me.I spun around with yet another arrow in my bow before pulling it down when I saw
Chapter 15Larissa's POVThe dish in my hands slipped yet again, falling into the sink. I was lucky this time, it didn't crash to the marbled floors. Else I would receive an earful from Gwendoline about breaking dishes for one week in a row. I couldn't help but remember the pale faced woman that day. She looked like a shadow of the life I once had; richly dressed with smoothened skin that looked like she didn't even have claws or anything. But she was far from likeable, and I was even more annoyed that I couldn't get the image of her hands on his skin out of my head.He'd made it so damn clear that he would never accept me as his mate, no matter how I chose to think about it. He would not care if I died now, as long as I took care of his son. I gripped the sink at the thought of a second rejection. Maybe it would be best I left him alone and simply work like he wanted me to.His crude actions towards me were more than a thousand confirmations, but it was hurtful nonetheless. The woma
Chapter 16Kaden's POV The faint drops of rain hitting my window sill was enough to pry me awake from my drowsiness, as sleep seemed to have eluded me tonight. The lights were turned off, yet I could make out even the tiniest details in my study. The bookshelf stood like its own force towering above every other piece of furniture in the study, and the pile on the desk appeared like its own monstrousity. I rose my head from my makeshift pillow, staring off at the window that was draped with thin white curtains. The soft glow of the moon would have made it more beautiful. Perhaps as beautiful as the first night spent in Amaya's arms.The thought of that woman gave me the ick, but what disturbed me more was Larissa's tear filled expression. It pissed me to no end when my wolf had suddenly gone quiet after locking her up to solitude. She deserved it, everything she was getting. The heavens needed me to met out a befitting punishment for such a cheat, so why wouldn't my wolf simply comply
Chapter 17Larissa's POVIt was my fault that he had a fever. If only I hadn't been so carried away playing in the rain, he would never had gotten sick. Even when he had me locked up, it was surprising that he wasn't well taken care of. It looked like no one gave him a hot shower. I half expected for the alpha to say something mean yet again, but he said nothing. Instead he stood there in his sweats and with both arms folded, watching my every move while Gwen walked out of the room, leaving it to an awkward silence. I turned my attention back to Declan, running my fingers through his hair. Truly, it reminded me of honey. Except that his climbing temperature worried me."I don't think that's necessary." He finally spoke up, and I could pick up the grogginess in his usually demeaning tone. I looked back at him, shaking my head quickly but he clicked his tongue at me. "Take him to Annalise instead. She would be able to take care of him and give some medication."'You should have thought
Chapter 18Larissa's POV It has been two days since Declan's fever. Contrary to the toddler that had been whimpering and crying that night, the one who happily followed me to kindergarten was far from ill. He was skipping all the way, I couldn't contain my own happiness seeing him as active as ever.I drew the broom in my hands across the marbled floors in the living area that afternoon, smiling to myself. Although I couldn't see it, the sun must have been shining overhead. The skies from the open window blinds were a pale yellow that gave the weather some radiance. If the sun wasn't so hot, it would have been the perfect weather to have a pool party with my family. When I had one.Alpha Kaden hadn't stepped out of his room all day. His breakfast still sat on the dinning table, but I could care less. I'd asked Gwen to take care of it for me. I didn't want to cook for such a bigoted jerk, but I couldn't say the same about his obsession with cleanliness. He could throw me out for real
Chapter 19Kaden’s POV“No, no! I’m done listening to your bullshit! If you don’t have any dignity left, I have! So shut the fuck up!”I picked up a pillow, angrily tossing it across the room till it smacked the door to the closet. I was mad, no, I was infuriated to the point where I simply wanted to rip out my wolf and shove it down the toilet. I needed him to just shut up for a minute and listen to what I had to say. But no, the sounds were threatening to drown out my sanity.Admit it, Kaden. You’re wrong about her.“Fuck off.” I snarled back, briskly walking to where the dresser stood idly. I gripped the edges of the exotic wooden desk, trying to steady my breathing. I could hear her, even when she was several feet away from me. I hated the fact that I could hear it no matter how much I’d covered my ears. I could hear her soft sobs, somehow I could feel her curled up and muttering my name and I hated it. My wolf was groaning, ever since I’d locked her up. Now I thought of it, she
Chapter 20Larissa’s POVHis stare could cut through ice. Jackson, who’d been so well put together rose to his feet awkwardly, then bowing deep in respect. I looked away, I wasn’t in the mood to deal with him at the moment. His eyes seemed to be trailing my movement with the same stare, making me the most uncomfortable in the already small cell the size of a less than standard bathroom.“My apologies, my Lord.” Jackson spoke out with his back facing me. I couldn’t see his expression, but his muscles were tense. The chestnut-haired man shifted his attention to me for a second before returning to Jackson. It was both amazing and irritating how he could weave through expressions; one minute he was staring, the next minute he was glaring and scowling.“It is in your best interest that you never let this happen again. Wait outside.” He stated, his tone completely devoid of emotion. Jackson nodded immediately and walked quickly out of the room, not even sparing me a glance.The alpha approa
Chapter 21Kaden's POV The litter on my desk looked like a pile of black and white ink morphing into one another, with some lying idly on the table and a few stacked in envelopes or files. I stared at the monitor screen blankly, watching the blues and reds become an ugly color that irritated me to no end. Slowly, I pushed the keyboard further from the edge of the table and recoiled into the executive chair. Everything bothered me, so much that I couldn't focus on one thing at a time. Mostly because I hadn't heard from the Gemini in days, it was getting frustrating. I glanced up at the wall clock that stood just above the door frame and felt the frown lines form on my forehead. It was barely 3pm, yet it felt like I'd been sitting there for a million hours.I brought my index fingers to my temples, rubbing in circular motions. As if on cue, there was a small ring on my table coming from my phone. I picked up the phone, glancing at the caller ID. It was Jacob. It didn’t surprise me h