Leia - POV
I opened my eyes to find myself lying on a soft bed, taking in my surroundings. I realized I was in my bedroom, staring at the same clothes I had worn the previous night. As I got up, I walked over to the wooden box, hoping to find the object from last night, but it was nowhere to be found. I searched every corner of the storage room where I kept my dad's belongings, but it was all in vain.
"Was I dreaming?" I asked myself as I hugged myself, trying to shake off the fear that had crept in. I checked the time and realized I had enough time to prepare for work.
"Maybe it was just a dream," I muttered while getting ready, but my heart and mind felt otherwise. I couldn't find evidence to prove last night's events were real. I felt like I was losing my mind again.
During the cab ride to work, I couldn't stop thinking about Daisy and Vincent betraying me like that. I tried to convince myself they wouldn't do that, but fear and suspicion lingered. I reached the office before time to keep my mind occupied, but I found it hard to focus.
"What's with the sigh?" Vincent asked, startling me. He had brought my favourite bagels for breakfast, hoping to cheer me up. I looked at him suspiciously but eventually took the food parcel from his hand.
"I can't concentrate," I said.
"Have some breakfast; it changes your mood. Also, have some coffee. You look exhausted," Vincent added, walking back to his cabin. After coffee and bagels, my headache subsided, and I stepped out of my break time to enter my office. However, I stopped when I saw Mr. Xavier and Mr. Kai, whose faces had tormented me enough in my dreams the night before.
I looked at Vincent, who appeared surprised at their visit. "Good morning, sirs," I said to Mr. Xavier, and Mr. Kai walked to the office without saying a word.
"Leia, can you get the contract quickly?" Vincent added. I rushed to open the email, see the contract sent by the cooperative, and get it printed quickly. Stacking them inline on the file, I knocked at the cabin.
"Come in," Mr. Xavier said.
As I stepped in, Mr. Xavier and Mr. Kai sat before me, looking like royalty. I felt mixed feelings about them and didn't meet their gaze. They read the document and signed it.
"I will take my leave," Mr. Kai said.
"Not so soon, Ms. Agnor," Mr. Xavier said. I tried to calm my pounding heart as I met his emerald gaze.
"What do you mean, sir?" I asked.
"Our mother is in the city and needs help shopping; you need to assist her," Mr. Xavier said. I nodded, knowing the city well and having expert knowledge of where to shop. I took the credit card from Mr. Xavier.
I booked a cab on my app and took my bag from the office, stopping in front of the beautiful mansion with its manicured lawns and flowers. As I stepped in, I saw a woman sitting in the pavilion, and her sweet scent calmed my heart.
The attendant of the mansion excused herself, and I walked in, eager to meet the woman who had such a calming effect on me. She looked in her forties or fifties, but she exuded elegance. Her brown hair and emerald eyes met mine, and she smiled at me.
"Wait a minute," I thought, "she was in the photos from my mother's wedding. She must be Luna Sia."
"You are Leia Agnor," she stated calmly. "My son told me a secretary would be here."
"Yes, Mrs. Hubert," I replied.
"There is no need for formalities, my dear. Call me Sia," she insisted.
"Do I know you, Sia?" I blurted out.
Luna Sia - POVI wanted to answer Leia's question, but the memory of the past made me hesitate. My sons had warned me not to reveal the truth to her, as it could trigger the curse and weaken her."I'm sorry, Sia. It came out wrong," Leia apologized quickly. Seeing her concerned face reminded me of her mother, Jia, who always had a soft side."No worries, dear. How about you taking me to the shop? I'm not familiar with this place," I suggested, knowing it was a lie. I wanted to spend time with Leia after all the misunderstandings that led to Nas and Leia's exile from our pack. I regretted that I couldn't stop my mate Reo's decision.I'm sorry, Jia; because of my ignorance, your daughter and your husband suffered so much.Leia walked me to a fancy boutique, and I asked her to help me select a suitable gown. It reminded me of Leia's childhood, when she sobbed because she was a lonely child and didn't have a brother or sister. That's when my little boys promised Leia that she would always
Leia - POV I had taken sick leave from work and was pacing back and forth, feeling on edge after receiving Sia's letter. I knew going to the office in this state would not help, and it could raise suspicions about my unusual behavior, causing Vincent to suspect and force me to reveal what was bothering me. I assumed Sia didn't want her sons to know about our meeting and preferred speaking with me privately. I checked the clock like a lunatic, and all the questions seemed crazy. After showering and dressing up, I left my suffocating apartment. My nerves calmed down after taking a sip of warm coffee and a bite of the bagel. As I sat in the café, I watched people hurrying to get to work. It reminded me that I had been doing the same thing for five and a half years with no time to relax, which was hard for me as a workaholic. I opened my laptop and scrolled through my social media, finding Alpha Francis and his wife Leena's family photos, which looked happy. It brought back memories of
Leia - POVKai's angry grunt silenced the gossiping she-wolves, who cowered in fear. Xavier approached me, glaring at the offenders. Vincent, who was following the Alphas, chimed in."Vincent, dismiss this battalion from their post for disrespecting Leia," Xavier said bitterly."Alpha, forgive us; we need the job," the she-wolves pleaded."You should ask forgiveness from Leia, not us," Kai ordered, causing the mocking she-wolves to feel remorse for their actions."We apologize, Ms. Leia; we said those words and hurt you. Please forgive us and spare us this time," the she-wolves begged in unison, bowing their heads in apology. I was used to being picked on and looked down upon, so I didn't know how to react."Leia, are you alright?" Daisy asked, noticing my body shiver. I had endured the mockery and shaming of being wolfless in the Blue Wood pack. I felt the weight of Kai and Xavier's gaze on me, unsure how to comfort me."Take them away from here," Xavier ordered, and Vincent followed
Alpha - Xavier - POVLeia strolled into her room alongside Daisy, and Ana's hand remained on my arm, but I gently untangled her grip. Ana looked at me, perplexed. "Xav, something seems to bother you. Is everything okay?" she asked."I'm sorry, Ana. I need to attend to some work urgently. Can we reschedule our date night for another time?" I murmured."Ana and Caroline, we apologize for canceling our date night due to a heavy workload," Kai responded."Honey, we haven't seen each other for months, and you want to cancel our date night? That's not right!" Caroline grumbled."I agree with Caroline. I've been away from the Pack for months on business, and I understand that pack affairs come first, but keep in mind that we will be engaged soon." Ana added."Ladies, let's cut the Alphas some slack this time." Ana and Caroline stopped whining after Mother spoke authoritatively. "I know my sons have agreed to marry you in exchange for your fathers' help in finding a cure for my illness and d
Leia - POV "I've reviewed the documents and still have much more work to do than just analyzing three contracts before forwarding them to the CEO of another company," I remarked, feeling frustrated. "God! Women, do you only know work and nothing else?" Daisy said as she appeared in the doorway with fresh bagels and a coffee mug. I snatched them from her and unwrapped the bagel to enjoy the coffee. "Seriously, I got those for myself," Daisy spat, irritated. "You shouldn't have walked into my room with bagels and coffee if you didn't want them to be taken," I joked with a smile, and Daisy shook her head in amusement. "How long will you lock yourself in this room, Leia?" Daisy asked, taking a seat on my bed. I continued typing the email, avoiding her gaze. "My life is in danger, and they keep things from me. What do you think I should do? I'd rather work than go insane thinking about the mystery I'm surrounded by. There's no choice but to follow your boss's orders," I explained, ta
Leia - POV"You're still the Blackmoon Pack, Alpha Francis," I taunted, and he responded with a cold gaze."Why are you so stubborn and arrogant?" Alpha Francis asked as he got out of his vehicle, and a sense of dread set in. The calm night had turned cold and eerie, and he stood so close that I could feel his breath on my neck."I don't understand why you're provoking me and making it sound like a mistake. You rejected me as your mate, and we have no business with each other," I said. I stood firm before Alpha Francis, but I felt fear creeping in."Can I tell you the truth?" I nodded, maintaining my composure, and his lips curled up."I don't think you can handle it. But I can tell you one thing, Leia. I will bring you to my Pack.""I'm not interested. I'm not a wolf, remember? You rejected this wolfless woman." His eyes betrayed guilt at the mention of the event. I had expected him to smirk at me with a mocking look."I will make sure you come back.""Good luck with that because I h
Leia - POVAn urgent voice pierced through the silence of the mansion, startling me awake. I sat in bed, blinking my eyes checked the time. It was just after midnight."Xavier, get the shamans and Dylan and Gordon!" Kai's voice echoed through the halls, urgent and panicked."Mother, please don't leave us," Kai cried, his voice cracking with emotion. I climbed out of bed and hurried to the stairwell, where I could see the shamans rushing in. Two male wolves walked in with them, their postures exuding an aura of power. I followed them to Sia's room, where I could see that she looked weak, her heartbeat barely discernible.Despite not having known Sia for long, I panicked at seeing her so ill. Kai was worried, while Xavier remained calm, directing the shamans to examine Sia. The two men I'd seen earlier spoke with Xavier."Mr. Dylan Loafer and Mr. Gordon Cane. I need you both to find a cure, or the deal is off the table," Xavier said, his voice commanding and firm. I recognized the surn
Leia - POV The words of the old witch were as sharp as a knife, and each one hit me with force. "My father did what ___," I choked, tears brimming."Veronica, I told you not to be insensitive when you speak," Xavier warned her, and she sighed."It's all right, Xavier. I am fine." I held back my tears, not wanting to break down in front of anyone. It was better to cry alone in my room later."Tell me what happened to my mother. What do you mean by the Tiger clan attack, and why did my father have to sell his soul and explain my curse?" I took my seat opposite Veronica and looked directly into her brown eyes."Give me your hand to see the past," she said."Wait, you can see the past?" Kai asked in surprise."Not every detail, just small, dreadful events," Veronica added as I placed my hand in hers. She closed her eyes and sat straight, waiting to tell me what she saw, even if the little details could reveal something about the past lives of my parents and me."I see you were six years