Nia's POVTelling love stories was a hubby of mine, hobby Elsa asked me about my parents, and I dived into it."My dad is a singer. He still sings, that was how he met my mom. It all happened in a bar, he was the singer and she had just returned from wolfing camp, she wolfed out late. According to them, as soon as their eyes caught they both knew it was going to be a forever thing." I said, not being able to wipe out the smile that always cling on my face when I told the story. Elsa was smiling too. Who wouldn't? "Can I ask you a question?" Elsa asked, her smile dimming."Of course.""How did you meet the alpha? Was it an arranged Union? or did you meet the natural way?" "I would say a little bit of both, we were supposed to meet in a particular town, but before the day came we bumped into each other and felt a connection." I summarized. Elsa nodded slowly, deep in thought. "I know you think he isn't capable of expressing soft feelings, The alpha can be a softie, but when you have a
NIA'S POVThe whole pack was seated at the dining table just as Arthur had ordered. He'd said he had an urgent announcement to make. I for one, was curious to know what could have been the reason why we were all summoned. The last time something like this happened, it was to banish a member who had sold us out to the 'Rogue'. From everyone else's, I could tell they were probably thinking the same thing. Just then Arthur entered the large hall, his face was without expression. He sat down, his gaze down and unfocused. Something was up."Due to the last attack on us by the rogue, the number of our soldiers has been slashed. And it's a great risk that a great and enormous team like this one has very few protection forces, so for that, I'm bringing in a protection agency that would train our younger ones on how to fight. I have placed my attention to some people who have the interest to fight." He briefly looked at Elsa, then away almost immediately. The Beta nodded, showing his support.
ARTHUR'S POVElsa was looking at me. With that single question she had just asked, silence reigned. I didn't know why she would ask that; I was a leader, not a tyrant."Who said anything about going back to the dungeon?" I threw back."You've not said anything at all." She said, her hands fiddling with each other. She was nervous."I'm here to apologize for what happened earlier in the hallway," I said, apologizing wasn't a regular thing I do, but I felt like the needed to do that in this situation. Elma's eyes widened, making her look almost animated."I'm sorry?""I apologized for what happened earlier, did you not hear me?" "I did. It's just that you didn't strike me as the apologizing kind.""That's ridiculous, every human being must apologize to someone." When had it gotten like this, we were now talking about the behavioral aspects of people."Okay, you've apologized which I think is great, do I get to participate in the training?""No," I said sternly."Why not? If we're part
ARTHUR'S POVThe way Elsa and Ursula grew quiet had my suspicion going over the roof. While Elsa's eyes looked like they were popping at any moment, Ursula had her eyes anywhere but me."I'm not going to repeat myself.""Um... She was talking about the footman. I found out today that he was a great conversationalist and she was just confirming.""You don't want to see her with the footman?" I asked Ursula. It made no sense."No, I told her to let the maids do certain things for her. She can't keep coming to the kitchen for milk and cookies, a maid was assigned to her, she should use them." "Why don't you use the maids? They are at your disposal after all.""I'm sorry, I would start today," Elsa said, her eyes still wide."Are you okay? You look pale." And she had, her eyes fixed on Ursula."Is there a problem?""No," Ursula answered. "Absolutely nothing. Everything is so good." Elsa exhaled.***"Can I talk to you?" I called after Elsa, who was rushing back toward her room. Sweating.
ELSA'S POVEven though there were so many options for me in the clothing section, I had my eyes as straight as an arrow. I didn't even permit myself in looking sideways to look at something twice with the fear of getting caught up in something.Nobody knew I was gone, not even Nia. It was best for her not to know so that she wouldn't go through the trouble of lying to me and getting caught. Gunther was king and he had given me the go-ahead I needed... Well, sort of.The more the seconds ticked by, the further I felt my stomach go down in fear. I ended up picking up three pink exercise crop tops and two pairs of yoga pants, that should do it. Just as I wanted to go quickly to the cashier to pay, my eyes caught a few baby clothes, adorable baby clothes. It was like a splash of cold wate
GULTHER'S POVI paced back and forth in my office. I saw red. Literally. I was angry. I was disappointed. I felt used. I had specifically asked Elsa not to do anything stupid and she assured me I had nothing to worry about. She assured me that the one week time she had done in the cell had done her some good, yet here we were on the same road we all thought we'd moved on from. Andrew said nothing, he just sat there watching my every movement. He knew me well enough to understand that talking to me when I was angered was not a very bright thought."You need to calm down, she was not injured was she.""That is not the problem, the problem is that she had left even after all the talks we've had. What if she was shot? Or kidnapped, or killed. How can one be so careless with their own life?"
ELSA'S POVIt was safe to say I didn't know what to say. His gaze was not withering at all, my eyes kept trying to avoid his gaze but anytime my eyes traveled back to his face, I saw them, his eyes. Questioning. Waiting."I don't know what to say. I just find myself, even when I don't want to, going against everything you've earned me against. I'm sorry. I thought everything was going to go smoothly, that it would be just me going out like another random day. I had no idea the rogue was behind me." I blurted. Not waiting for him to say anything in return, I dived back in. "And I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm happy that tracking chip was installed in me, because who knew right? Maybe I would have been in a body bag now." I laughed nervously, immediately cutting it off as his frown deepened. Shouldn't have done that. The room was quiet. I wou
ELSA'S POVThe morning came as quickly as ever. I didn't know if it was because I had been waiting for this day and I couldn't get any sleep in. Curiosity and passion, but as the Cornbraids were coming today, I had never been more excited. As soon as I was done making my bed, I raced into the bathroom and cleaned up so fast, it only took me ten minutes to do so. I wondered if I was the only one up because everywhere was so quiet I was certain I could hear a pin drop to the floor. As soon as I was done dressing, I practically raced down the stairs, hurrying to go get something from the fridge before it was time for breakfast and I get to pretend I'm classy just like the rest of the occupants in the room. Who was I kidding? I had never enjoyed eating with cutleries. Not even when Arthur continued forcing. I was thankful that Gulther for once had never asked me to use the cutlery. Just as I made me to the fridge, handle in hand I heard smooching sounds and murmurs. I didn't know anyone