Keva-“This is the only way you will get their absolute trust.” I twisted toward Carter, placing my hands on his arm. “If Natalie sees what you are willing to do for her, she will begin to let down her guard. I thought about it and it isn’t enough to just prove that she is a fake. I want to show everyone what kind of people they are.”“You are asking the impossible.” Carter shook his head and shoved my hands off him before standing up to pace the room.“I know I am asking a lot, but this is the only way.” I quickly stood and placed myself in front of Carter, grabbing his arms and forcing him to stand still to look me in the eye. “You know I can handle it.”“But…” Carter's eyes filled with tears and my love for my brother increased.“But nothing. Remember when we were being trained, we had to undergo torture as well. As the future leaders of our kind, we were taught how to get through anything. If we are ever captured and tortured by enemies, we must know how to survive, keep our secre
Keva-“Don’t stop!” I ordered my brother through gritted teeth.“I can’t do it anymore.” Carter dropped the bullwhip and took a few steps back.He has been torturing me for two hours so far and other than the whip, everything else was finished. I had numerous wounds all over my body from different torture methods, but he has only used the whip on me three times. Since I was chained to the wall, I couldn’t move much other than craning my neck to look behind me at my brother.He had tears streaming down his face and his hands were shaking. Carter was two years older than me, but currently, he looked like a small child who had done something horribly wrong and was devastated with immense guilt. I knew that each time he had hurt me, it hurt him as well, but it wasn’t time to stop.Carter cherished me more than his life and he has never done anything to physically hurt me. Each time he caused me pain, he became distressed. Thankfully I was skilled with computers and would be able to edit t
Keva-“Do you have a problem with that?” Natalie asked Ethan.“Not at all. I am just confused. I thought all werewolves are weak around wolfsbane.”“Me and my siblings aren’t. We were exposed to it at a young age and became immune for the most part. It can still affect us, but as long as we don’t directly ingest it or touch it, it doesn’t do anything to us.” Carter explained.“Then why does Natalie need to leave?” Ethan asked.For once, Ethan seemed a little smart. Turning my head to glance at them, it seemed as if Ethan was genuinely confused, and a hint of doubt was displayed in his expression. Natalie looked toward Carter as if he would answer for her.“I, uh…” Natalie staggered back as Carter and Ethan focused on her with penetrating eyes.“You have a point. Gumdrop, if you want to stay, you are more than welcome. Since you are more immune to wolfsbane than I am, perhaps it will be better for you to use it on her.” Carter cocked his head and the corner of his mouth twitched as his
Daxton-Tapping the end of my pen against the desk, I watched the clock and counted how much longer I would need to stay. Technically I could leave whenever I wanted to, but I had to make it appear that I was unhappy about my mate being locked up. It has already been three days since Keva has pretended to be detained by Carter.There were still a few hours until our plan to pretend to have my pack doctor announce that Keva was in a coma. Currently, Ethan is away from the territory but should return at any time. Once he returned, the show would begin. Everything needed for the plan to go smoothly was already in place, but I was becoming anxious the longer I waited.Ethan has set me up in a room in the pack house, to use as an office. I didn’t want to be away from Keva right now, especially since she was still healing. Technically it wasn’t a big deal about going home now, since Keva was at Carter’s house. I was just annoyed that I couldn’t be with her.“Daxton?” Natalie’s voice came th
Keva-“How are you feeling?” Daxton asked after he helped me lie down in my room.“Still a little sore, but better than yesterday.” I pulled the covers up to my chin, that Daxton placed over me. “By the way, what happened between Natalie and Ethan? I sensed a bit of tension between them.”“Natalie tried seducing me and Ethan caught her. I doubt it will cause much of a rift between them, but at least now Ethan knows that her love for him is fake. This might even stir up a bit of regret for leaving you for her.” Daxton spoke as he took my injured hand and began redressing my wound.“I doubt it. If anything, it might make him hold onto her tighter. The only thing he is interested in is the power that he thinks he can achieve with her fake identity.” I inhaled sharply and clenched my jaw as he began applying medicine.“I didn’t mean to press so hard, sorry.” Daxton focused on my hand and worry lines spread across his forehead. “Is this better?”“Yes.” I whispered and relaxed my jaw when t
Keva-Over the following few days, I spent the majority of my time in bed until my wounds were mostly healed. Aside from my wounds healing, I lived in misery from sickness. With Daxton making sure I ate regular meals and the doctor giving me an abundance of nutrients to make up for the lack of nutrients over the past two years, my stomach protested.At first, I wasn’t sure if my body could handle it. Considering it has been two years, I knew it was better to take things slow and not rush things, but I didn’t want to wait another two years or even a few months before dealing with Ethan. Thankfully my misery only lasted a few days, because by the fourth day, I felt much better.Not only physically better but also mentally and emotionally. Whenever I had the chance and I could focus for more than a few minutes at a time, I used meditation to relax. Daxton’s presence helped a lot also. Besides ensuring I ate properly, he also cared for my every need.I wasn’t happy about wasting four days
Daxton-“Are you sure this is okay?” Carter asked.“I don’t know, but whatever she decides to do, I will support her. As far as her health is concerned, it has improved so it isn’t hurting her. If anything, I think this might be helping her.” I let out a sigh before lifting the coffee mug to my lips.Only a few more days to go until the ceremony, where Keva planned to reveal her identity. During these last two weeks, Carter and I didn’t start worrying about her until last week. In the first week after she recovered from her injuries, it seemed as if she was slowly allowing her body to adjust, but now it was like she was possessed.After a few days of training her body, she amplified her exercises. It reached a point where I had to have my Beta and Carter handle things with Ethan and his pack. Unless it was necessary for me to go meet with Ethan in person, I rarely left the house.It wasn’t that I wasn’t allowed to leave, but I was afraid to. Without me around, she wouldn’t stop traini
Keva-Today was the day, but I wasn’t sure if I was ready. After weeks of healing and retraining my body, I still wasn’t where I needed to be. I considered canceling or postponing the event, but I knew that it might mess things up if I did. Everything was in order, and my father would appear later to ensure no one could question my identity.“What’s wrong?” Maddison asked, as she was helping me get ready.“I think I am just nervous.” I answered as Maddison continued applying a light layer of make-up to my face.My features were naturally beautiful, so I didn’t need to wear makeup, but I had dark circles under my eyes and my cheeks were still slightly hallow. So other than a light contour, a few highlights and a bit of lip gloss, I didn’t need anything else. The makeup did nothing more than enhance my natural beauty and masked the flaws that still lingered from two years of neglect.“About facing Ethan again?” Maddison pulled back her hand and stepped back to admire her work. “I don’t
Keva-Touching my fingers to my lips, I smiled as I could still feel the way Daxton’s mouth felt against mine. This wasn’t my first kiss, but kissing Daxton was far different from kissing Ethan. At first Daxton’s kiss had been painful, but that was because when he crushed his mouth against mine, he accidentally bit my lip.After the initial pain subsided, his kiss had still been rough, but it was pleasurable. Kissing Ethan had been similar to kissing a fish. It had been sloppy and didn’t give me any pleasure. I always thought that it was normal, but after kissing Daxton, there was a major difference.When I resisted Daxton’s kiss at first, it hadn’t been because I thought of him as a brother. In fact, I have long stopped thinking of Daxton as a brother. I also knew Daxton’s feelings were deeper than a brother-sister relationship.I wasn’t sure how I felt about Daxton, but I knew now wasn’t the time to explore those feelings. Yet, as I touched my lips, I couldn’t help but think about D
Daxton-Don’t agree. Don’t agree I repeated those words in my head as I held my breath. I didn’t think she would agree to Ethan, but as she looked around, doubt clouded my mind. For as long as I have known Keva, she has always been the kindest and most forgiving person.I remember a time when she had a friend in her younger years that had pushed her into a lake and she nearly died by drowning. Instead of holding it against her friend, Keva had forgiven her. They were no longer friends, but that was because the friend had moved away. If she had stayed, I had a feeling Keva would have continued being her friend.“Are you sure you want me to become Alpha and for you to become an Omega again?” Keva asked and it felt as if my heart fell to my stomach.“I mean it! After everything you have done to sacrifice for me, I should learn to sacrifice for you. If that means I need to give up everything to prove myself worthy of you, I am willing.” Ethan inched forward, but this time the swords at hi
Keva-“I’m not a fake!” Natalie shouted. “I am the real Princess. Just ask my brother!”“I only have one sister but you aren’t her.” Carter scoffed as he moved to stand beside me, draping an arm over my shoulders. “Keva is my only sister and no one can take her place.”“I don’t believe you.” Ethan staggered back as a look of disbelief crossed his face. “If she is your sister, then why did you torture her for three days until she ended up in a coma?”“It was all an act. How else was I going to get you and Natalie to let down your guard? From the moment I returned to the pack, everything has been an act. I have been waiting for this day, so that I could show you that I can take away everything I have given you.” I crossed my arms over my chest and my brows slanted as I focused on Ethan.“Tell me they are lying.” Ethan turned on Natalie, taking her arms and forcing her to face him.I thought Natalie was going to argue that I was lying, but it didn’t seem as if she could come up with anyt
Keva-Today was the day, but I wasn’t sure if I was ready. After weeks of healing and retraining my body, I still wasn’t where I needed to be. I considered canceling or postponing the event, but I knew that it might mess things up if I did. Everything was in order, and my father would appear later to ensure no one could question my identity.“What’s wrong?” Maddison asked, as she was helping me get ready.“I think I am just nervous.” I answered as Maddison continued applying a light layer of make-up to my face.My features were naturally beautiful, so I didn’t need to wear makeup, but I had dark circles under my eyes and my cheeks were still slightly hallow. So other than a light contour, a few highlights and a bit of lip gloss, I didn’t need anything else. The makeup did nothing more than enhance my natural beauty and masked the flaws that still lingered from two years of neglect.“About facing Ethan again?” Maddison pulled back her hand and stepped back to admire her work. “I don’t
Daxton-“Are you sure this is okay?” Carter asked.“I don’t know, but whatever she decides to do, I will support her. As far as her health is concerned, it has improved so it isn’t hurting her. If anything, I think this might be helping her.” I let out a sigh before lifting the coffee mug to my lips.Only a few more days to go until the ceremony, where Keva planned to reveal her identity. During these last two weeks, Carter and I didn’t start worrying about her until last week. In the first week after she recovered from her injuries, it seemed as if she was slowly allowing her body to adjust, but now it was like she was possessed.After a few days of training her body, she amplified her exercises. It reached a point where I had to have my Beta and Carter handle things with Ethan and his pack. Unless it was necessary for me to go meet with Ethan in person, I rarely left the house.It wasn’t that I wasn’t allowed to leave, but I was afraid to. Without me around, she wouldn’t stop traini
Keva-Over the following few days, I spent the majority of my time in bed until my wounds were mostly healed. Aside from my wounds healing, I lived in misery from sickness. With Daxton making sure I ate regular meals and the doctor giving me an abundance of nutrients to make up for the lack of nutrients over the past two years, my stomach protested.At first, I wasn’t sure if my body could handle it. Considering it has been two years, I knew it was better to take things slow and not rush things, but I didn’t want to wait another two years or even a few months before dealing with Ethan. Thankfully my misery only lasted a few days, because by the fourth day, I felt much better.Not only physically better but also mentally and emotionally. Whenever I had the chance and I could focus for more than a few minutes at a time, I used meditation to relax. Daxton’s presence helped a lot also. Besides ensuring I ate properly, he also cared for my every need.I wasn’t happy about wasting four days
Keva-“How are you feeling?” Daxton asked after he helped me lie down in my room.“Still a little sore, but better than yesterday.” I pulled the covers up to my chin, that Daxton placed over me. “By the way, what happened between Natalie and Ethan? I sensed a bit of tension between them.”“Natalie tried seducing me and Ethan caught her. I doubt it will cause much of a rift between them, but at least now Ethan knows that her love for him is fake. This might even stir up a bit of regret for leaving you for her.” Daxton spoke as he took my injured hand and began redressing my wound.“I doubt it. If anything, it might make him hold onto her tighter. The only thing he is interested in is the power that he thinks he can achieve with her fake identity.” I inhaled sharply and clenched my jaw as he began applying medicine.“I didn’t mean to press so hard, sorry.” Daxton focused on my hand and worry lines spread across his forehead. “Is this better?”“Yes.” I whispered and relaxed my jaw when t
Daxton-Tapping the end of my pen against the desk, I watched the clock and counted how much longer I would need to stay. Technically I could leave whenever I wanted to, but I had to make it appear that I was unhappy about my mate being locked up. It has already been three days since Keva has pretended to be detained by Carter.There were still a few hours until our plan to pretend to have my pack doctor announce that Keva was in a coma. Currently, Ethan is away from the territory but should return at any time. Once he returned, the show would begin. Everything needed for the plan to go smoothly was already in place, but I was becoming anxious the longer I waited.Ethan has set me up in a room in the pack house, to use as an office. I didn’t want to be away from Keva right now, especially since she was still healing. Technically it wasn’t a big deal about going home now, since Keva was at Carter’s house. I was just annoyed that I couldn’t be with her.“Daxton?” Natalie’s voice came th
Keva-“Do you have a problem with that?” Natalie asked Ethan.“Not at all. I am just confused. I thought all werewolves are weak around wolfsbane.”“Me and my siblings aren’t. We were exposed to it at a young age and became immune for the most part. It can still affect us, but as long as we don’t directly ingest it or touch it, it doesn’t do anything to us.” Carter explained.“Then why does Natalie need to leave?” Ethan asked.For once, Ethan seemed a little smart. Turning my head to glance at them, it seemed as if Ethan was genuinely confused, and a hint of doubt was displayed in his expression. Natalie looked toward Carter as if he would answer for her.“I, uh…” Natalie staggered back as Carter and Ethan focused on her with penetrating eyes.“You have a point. Gumdrop, if you want to stay, you are more than welcome. Since you are more immune to wolfsbane than I am, perhaps it will be better for you to use it on her.” Carter cocked his head and the corner of his mouth twitched as his