Brad“Jade asked me to come to her office if she doesn't call me in the next five or ten minutes," he said.“Do you think something is going on?” I asked him.“I don’t know," he said, looking worried for her.“Why don’t you be on your way to see if she is okay?”“Sure," he said as he bowed and he exited my room. I was worried and as I stared at the closed door, I wanted to ask him to stay back while I went in his stead.No.I shook my head and focused on my desk and the massive amount of paperwork I had to do.Conan's POV I strode down the large expansive hallway adorned with several ceramic vases and priceless artworks that spoke of mismanaged wealth. I nodded absentmindedly as several maids walked past me, bowing as I walked past them. I was not ignorant of the way they giggled and gossiped to themselves.As I headed out to the palace's underground parking lot, I heard someone calling out my name. I turned back to see that it was Luna Trina.She was walking speedily toward me on t
Conan'"Your pack?"Is that all this piece of shit got from what I said?"Forgive me if I'm wrong, but isn't Brad the Alpha of this pack? So who the hell are you?" He asked, placing emphasis on Brad's name to prove that he knew him."I'm the Beta of this pack," I replied."Really?" He asked, his gaze flickering to Jade who was still trying to peep around me. "And you're her boyfriend.""I'm her man. And neither I nor her appreciate you cornering her against a wall.""Really? Did she tell you so? Cos from my perspective, she didn't seem to mind."Is this guy for real?In my distraction, Jade was finally able to escape my arm that had been holding her back, and stepped forward, standing beside me with her arms crossed."She is right here, and doesn't appreciate you talking about her as though she isn't," she said, her lips pursed into an adorable pout that she probably thought was stern.Alpha Bowen turned his gaze to her, running his eyes over her and lingering on her mouth.I growled
ConanI immediately stepped away from Jade as she asked me to stop. She looked unsure and bit her lip, as I have noticed she usually did whenever she was confused or in inner turmoil about something."Is something wrong?" I asked, my breathing a little bit too fast for my liking.She wrapped her arms around herself, looking tiny and fragile seated on the table, half-naked. It made me want to go to her and take her in my arms… to comfort her, but I wasn't certain how she would react…Her gaze flickered back down to the phone. "Who's calling?" I gestured towards the persistently ringing phone on the desk, not wanting to move closer to get it and hoping to divert the focus from the palpable tension between us.Jade glanced at the phone, her expression shifting from uncertainty to resignation. "It's Brad."Instantaneously, a wave of understanding crashed over me. The name echoed in the charged air, bringing with it the cold reality of our choices."We shouldn't have done this, and… and w
Conan"Deal, Sparrow," I said, watching a subtle smile play on her lips. It seemed I had successfully diverted her attention, at least momentarily, from the weighty matters at hand."Now, about that dream of yours," she prodded, her eyes searching mine for an explanation.I sighed, deciding it was time to share a part of my past with her. "It wasn't just any dream. It was a memory."Her eyes softened as she absorbed the revelation. "Who was she to you?""She was someone important. But that's a story for another time."Jade nodded, understanding the need for discretion. The air hung heavy with unspoken words, our bodies still tingling from the interrupted moment of intimacy."Let's focus on us, Sparrow," I suggested, my gaze meeting hers. "What made you stop us back there?""Brad.""Because he called or because he called?" I asked, hiding the look that had probably crossed her face, by making a pretense of walking over to one of the plush chairs she had in her office.I plopped down on
JadeI did not look up from my desk, until after Conan had left. A sniffle had escaped me before he left and I had held my breath, hoping he would not use that as an excuse to stay or try to comfort me.I hurriedly wiped off the single tear that had escaped as I heard the dark murmur of his voice, still outside my office. I briefly answered who he was talking to and chastened myself for being curious and for being hurt when he was not able to answer my question about our relationship. I gave a derisive snort.I began to wonder again why Conan was helping me with my revenge. He claimed it was for me to get my closure and he wanted to help me, but after seeing the strange dynamic that existed between him and Brad, I was beginning to think he had another reason, one that could be much more worse than I thought.My mind went back to the formal dinner party that Luna Trina had thrown. Conan had burst into the restroom, catching Brad as he had pinned me against my will against the wall. H
JadeI raised a bemused eyebrow. "I can have him?" She shrugged, leaning back against her chair and now looking like a carefree teenager, but I didn't miss how her eyebrows drew together in a slight wince. "I had planned to marry Beta Conan once I was old enough. But, you can have him, I give you my blessings."I let out a small laugh. "Oh really, thank you, Olivia. I appreciate your kind gesture of letting me have the love of your life for myself."She waved her dainty hand in the air like she was a princess. "Oh, you're welcome."I allowed my laugh to flow out of me freely as the tension in the room eased. It was a strange, almost surreal moment, shifting from the weighty discussion about her bruise to this lighthearted banter about Conan."Alright then, I'll make sure to let him know about your generous offer," I said with a playful smile.She grinned, her youthful energy shining through. "Great! Now, about this bruise..."I focused back on the seriousness of the situation. "Firs
ConanMeet me by the edge of the huge tree that stands at the north territory of your pack in the next thirty minutes. Come alone, or you won't get the answers you are looking for.-The Rogue AlphaThat was the message I got as soon as I stepped out of the pack's infirmary after my encounter with Jade. I put my phone back in my pocket and continued walking towards the car that I had haphazardly parked in front of the front doors of the building. Probably recognizing my car, the security guard had placed orange cones around it. I nodded in appreciation and motioned for him to come closer. He did and I tipped him handsomely, making sure to both apologize for my wrongful parking and thank him for what he did.I got into the car and put on my seat belt, but before I could start the ignition, my phone buzzed again.I looked down at it to see that it was a message from Alpha Brad; Is Jade alright?I ignored the message and started the ignition.Another message came in.Conan, call me.He
ConanIt was the rogue that had seemingly led the attack on the Nightingale pack a few days ago. He stepped into the dim light, his features becoming clearer. The scars on his face told a story of battles and survival. As I studied them, mine began to itch and I checked my fists to hold myself back from scratching at them. His eyes, however, held a fierce determination and confidence."Who are you?" I demanded, keeping my stance firm. Despite the tension in the air, my senses were alert, ready for any sudden moves. The other wolves that I had spotted during my scan remained hidden, probably waiting for a signal before they stepped out.The rogue chuckled, a low, mocking sound that grated on my nerves. "You can call me Shade. The Rogue Alpha, as they like to say."The gall of this guy. I thought to myself wondering about the amount of boldness mixed with craziness he had to have to call himself the Rogue Alpha.Rogues were werewolves that had either been kicked out of their pack or l