Leonel's POVKlaire did not let go of my hand as we were escorted by the two. I can feel and sense them on either side of us and even though my eyes are covered, I can feel their every move and breath. And I am confident that I can sense the change in their aura just in case they will kill us. "Relax and don't get your panties in a twist, oh so mighty Alpha, we will not kill you. I can practically smell your disgusting pheromones. And I think you already know that when you come alone.""Won't hurt to be cautious." I simply told the woman and she chuckled.I felt Klaire's body moving closer to me and a hand touching my shoulder, a sign that she wrapped her arm around her. "So, what did that Alpha promise you to come with him, my friend? Is he the reason behind your fading bruises? Just tell me and I will put a bullet on his head to avenge you or you are welcome to join us."I can practically hear Klaire's heart beating fast and I could tell that she's nervous, but she did not say any
Klaire's POVWhen Leonel told me about his plan, I knew what I had to do. So even though I am not fully healed yet and even if I'm feeling guilty that I'm running away from Josef, I made up my mind. And so when the day came, I left a message for Josef, or maybe Sofia if she's not angry with me anymore. Asking them not to worry about me and not find me. That I'll only be away 'til tomorrow and I'll take care of myself. And when Josef left for work, I sneaked out of my room with a small bag containing a pair of clothing just in case. Maybe for an ordinary Omega in our pack, it'll be hard to sneak out. But for me, who spent her whole life dreaming about leaving the pack one day, I have discovered hidden places you can take to leave without getting noticed by the guards. I took a quick detour to reach the road that Leonel will take and hid behind a tree to wait for him. It didn't take long before I heard it coming and I took a peek just to be sure to see his black jeep coming closer.
Leonel's POVI did not sleep a wink and remained sitting at the edge of the bed. The room they gave me was decent. Of course I was not expecting a hotel-room like accomodation seeing as they are staying in an abandoned place, and it's not even the reason why I stayed awake until the sun blinded me with its light, no. It's Klaire. I kept my senses alert just in case something happens. Yes, I somehow sympathize with the Outcasts and I saw and heard their stories. And yes, I admire their courage and unity, but that does not mean I will let my guard down especially with Klaire being with me. After all, I'm still an Alpha and we are suspicious of everyone we don't fully trust, sometimes, not even our family.At first I didn't want to agree to stay the night, but when I saw how happy she was to see an old friend, how her face lit up when she saw familiar faces, I knew I had to agree for her. Because I also know that with the uncertainty of the situation, it might be the last chance they wi
Klaire's POVMy heart was heavy when I finally reached our quarters, thankful that Sofia is nowhere because I want to gather myself first. I set the bag I had with me with a sigh and sat on my bed. I tried to ease the overwhelming grief and sympahty I feel for the Outcasts. For everyone's lives, but what can we do when they have made up their minds? When they are ready to die for everyone's sake. Will it though? If they are to walk to their deaths, will it really change the future? Will Omegas no longer be servants to other packs? Will the council treat us right? What if nothing changes? What if their sacrifices will only be in vain? I sighed for the nth time and massaged my heart to comfort myself somehow. I am no longer crying, but my heart is still breaking. And I feel like I left a piece of me back there. I was in the middle of my self-pity when the door was harshly thrown open and it almost separated from its hinges. Not a second passed and Zella came in. "Father and Leonel'
Leonel's POVUnlike the first time he showed up in front of me regarding his friend, his approach is different now. He didn't threaten me. He didn't try to intimidate me with his eyes. Instead, the one standing in front of me is Klaire's friend and clearly, a man who's in love with her. And he's begging me to spare her friend from further pain. I admit, the thought of him being in love with my fated one does not sit well with me. Especially when Klaire is with him most of the time, but this isn't the right time to be jealous or act all possessive when I do not even have the right to be. It's the fact that Zella went after her again because of me when she's barely healed."Since you came into her life, she's in constant danger, I only ever see her now with a broken and bruised body. Don't you see that your existence is a threat to her? I am afraid that one day, I will see her lifeless body because of you."And his words felt like knives digging into my heart and soul, and even my wol
Leonel's POV..."Move, move, move!" I shouted to my soldiers, my loud voice ringing and disturbing the night. It was total chaos. Right after the news that Northridge was invaded, I gathered my men and ordered them to prepare in ten minutes. All I wanted was to leave, let Alaska who's pacing back and forth to take over and take us to where Klaire is and make sure she's alright, but I can't just do that because I have a job to do and I have lives depending on me. Some of these men also have their mates crying over them as they stand from the side with visible worry and fear in their eyes. Some of them also have children and they are witnessing how their fathers and mothers are rushing to a war. I just can't leave them on my own accord. And that is the price of being an Alpha. And as they prepare, Samson, Nile and I are talking to the wounded Omega who's currently being tended to. He apparently escaped while they were being invaded, but he still got injured. "Tell me what happened.
Klaire's POVDespite my new injuries, I just swallowed my pain and endured it to return to work. I have been on leave for a while now. I don't want to be a burden to Josef and fellow Omegas now. I know they sympathize with me, but how long will it last before they get annoyed?I can feel them staring at me once I enter the mansion through the servant's door. I can hear them whispering to each other, and I avoided eye contact in order to not see how much they pity me. Our Head Omega who usually gives out our chores everyday saw me and sighed before shaking her head."Seems like she got you again this time. Man, can't she realize that you will not be useful if she'll continue to break you like this?" Donna asked no one in particular in sarcasm. "What can you even do in that state? Just go back to your room and continue to rest. You'll just take up everyone's time here.""I'm fine. I can work, Donna. Give me something to do. I can still hang the clothes, fold, and iron. I can even wash
Leonel's POVThe surroundings played at a fast pace, but in reality, they are moving slowly and it's my thoughts that are moving at a rapid pace. I breathed in and out. Every breath I take feels like a ton heavier and sinking at the pit of my stomach. I seemed calm on the outside, but I am trying to calm the beast inside me that wants out.'Calm down, pup. Calm down!' I tried to calm Alaska whose eyes are now blazing gold, the beast in him wants out and he wants blood. He wants to chase the ones who took his mate and tear them apart! And it's taking everything in me to calm him down. 'Mate! I want my mate back! I need to know she's all right, Leonel! Give me my mate back!'I cursed and almost fell on my knees at the amount of power he blasted at me to take over, but I held it in. I let my fangs sink on my bottom lip until it bleeds. I let my claws dig into my skin and I can feel my own blood dripping on the ground.I can't shift right now. I can't let him take over his state. He wo