Drake
Silvertail.My return to this pack is solely for one reason and that is to find the man who murdered my brother.Lucas Wayne, my treacherous uncle. The infamous Alpha of Silvertail.Lucas stood by us when my father died. He helped my mother out with the palace and Pack business.He helped train me and my older brother Denver in combat. He taught us all we needed to know about palace affairs. However, when the time came for Denver to step up and become the king, he was suddenly murdered.Denver wasn't just my elder brother, he was everything to me. Friend, companion and partner. However, he was killed by an unknown man whose origin was later traced to having been hired by my uncle.My world shattered after the death of Denver, but I took a vow to avenge his death.After years of waiting, it's finally time to get rid of my evil uncle, but for that to happen, I have to pretend to be someone else and travel to a far away land where he now resides as the Alpha.I arrived in Silvertail and was immediately greeted by bad luck. I got a flat tire.My two hundred million dollar car couldn't take me to my destination.I immediately accepted my abandonment and took on my mission alone, sending my guards and driver back to the palace.I was left with only one of my shadow guards, Bryan. He wouldn't leave me no matter how much I threatened him.Since my car decided to ditch me, I resumed the journey to Silvertail on foot, but halfway through, I changed my mind and decided to cover the rest of the journey in wolf form.I arrived in town in no time.My stomach grumbled from hunger. I decided to stop by a restaurant and grab a snack."Excuse me."A feminine voice called out from the restaurant.I'm familiar with no one around here, so there's no way the person could be calling me.Without looking back, I went out of the restaurant and waited to get a cab to take me back to my hotel."Excuse me," the voice came again.This time, a beautiful woman with shoulder-length raven hair stopped before me. Her hazel eyes sparkled as she smiled and waved my brown leather wallet before me.Her red dress stuck to her body like she was born with it, making her look young and radiant."Oh," I muttered as I saw my wallet in her hand."You dropped this," she muttered with a smile."Thank you," I mumbled my gratitude.I could have lost the key to my hotel reservation and several other important items."You're welcome." She smiled again.Her smile was beautiful and attractive. However, what I found odd was the strange pull I felt towards her.There was something about her that kept pulling me to her."You're new in town?"I wasn't good with words so I couldn't tell If she had just asked a question or stated her observation."Yes," I replied, trying as much as I could to stop myself from walking away."My name is Madeline," she muttered with her hand outstretched."I'm Drake."My reply was monotonous and somehow harsh, but she didn't seem to mind. That lovely smile didn't leave her face the entire time."Alright Drake, I'll see you around."I watched as she left with her bag safely tucked under her arm. Her heels knocked on the floor proudly as she walked inside a cab."Yeah."I found myself replying to no one.Really?Am I talking to myself? I scoffed.I found myself admiring the scent she left behind. There was something amazingly unique about the scent that I found myself wanting to inhale more of it.I looked around and got a cab for myself and immediately left for the hotel. I have gotten all the lead I needed to get to my uncle. I just need to begin my revenge against him now.After one week of meeting at the restaurant, I met her again. Madeline became a good friend and soon we started dating.I couldn't help it.She has an intoxicating scent attached to her. That scent wasn't hers but lingered around her all the time.I find this strange yet alluring.Upon her insistence, I checked out of the hotel and moved in with her. However, I was met by the same alluring scent as soon as I stepped in, notifying me that the one who bore the scent was in there.My jaw dropped as I ran into the most beautiful amber eyes I'd ever seen as Madeline introduced her daughter to me.But that was far from the end. As soon as I got closer, it became clear that the one who bore that amazing scent wasn't Madeline but her daughter Zelda and her scent wasn't the only amazing thing about her. In fact, she is the epitome of uniqueness, from her raven hair to her amber orbs and her spicy hot red lips.I found myself staring in awe at the beauty before me.But before I could complete my admiration, my wolf suddenly called out to her.She is my mate.My eyes widened and I gulped.Madeline's daughter is my mate?How is that possible?She is so young and is my mate?Zelda must have felt the bond as well because she sprung off in horror.I find it hard to believe that the mate I waited so many years for happened to be here in my enemy's pack and is way younger than I am.I couldn't sleep all night as I was haunted by the thought of my supposed mate.What do I tell Madeline?How do I explain this?After tossing for several hours, it was finally dawn. I got out of bed immediately and prepared for the day's task. I needed to visit my newly purchased business.However, I found it surprising that my supposed daughter also worked there.Even though I had dropped her at work. I couldn't stop staring at her as I moved closer to the counter.I was praying fervently that Randolph wouldn't blow my cover before her as he introduced us. I was shown around the store and my cabin, but I couldn't sit still.I was restless.I wanted to talk to Zelda.She doesn't seem to like me, but I found myself being pulled towards her.I hate this bond.I tried as much as I could to concentrate and familiarise myself with things in my cabin and study the sales chart, but that became a difficult task.I just couldn't do it.I couldn't get her out of my head. My mind kept replaying images of her supple lips as she spoke to me earlier.Without stopping to think, I took the phone and called her, but my darling daughter was bold enough to want to refuse me.I am Alpha King Drake Williamson.I will not take a no for an answer.Activating my authoritative tone, I gave the order. I'm sure she would never be able to refuse an order given in that tone and, indeed, she surrendered."On my way, boss."Zelda"You called for me." I mumbled as I arrived in his cabin. "Come in."I stepped inside to find him sitting elegantly. His back turned to me as he swivelled the chair. "Yes sir," I tried to sound formal. It took a lot of effort for me to stay focused. His scent was all over. His auburn hair shone like the setting sun. I was tempted to touch and ruffle his hair, but I managed to stay within my limit. I stood there for goddess knows how long, yet he didn't say a word. He seemed determined to torture me. Does he know how much he affects me? This mate bond is so compelling. It's making me want to do outrageous things even though I know that it's totally wrong. My mother deserves all the happiness in the world. After my father's death, I've never seen my mother with any other man. She chose to bury herself with work and she made my welfare her priority. However, in the past few weeks, I've noticed the difference in her. I didn't know the reason behind her happiness, but I was
Drake“I, Zelda Grayson, reject you as my mate.”I watched and listened in awe. I couldn’t close my mouth. At first, I thought my ears were playing tricks on me. I mean, how could she reject me? Did I do something wrong?Last I checked, I did nothing wrong at all. So why? Why on earth did she reject me?I am the most sought bachelor in the land and this tiny little thing dares to reject me? I find it so unbelievable. I mean, I find it so hard to believe that she just rejected me. I must have heard wrong.I ignored the pain in my chest and tried to hold her once again but, she moved away before I could. Her beautiful ocean-blue eyes held no emotion at all. She stood straight and firm on her decision.“Now, we share no bond. You can be with my mom.”Seriously? She isn’t just a young kitten. She is naive too.I mean, how much does she understand the bond? Does she think that everything ends with just her rejection?I scoffed in disbelief and stared at the cute little kitten before me.Sh
ZeldaDid I do the right thing by rejecting him? I have asked myself that question several times but I got no answer. All I know is that I'm willing to go to any length to give my mother the joy she deserves. If rejecting my long-awaited mate can give her that then it's fine. I went straight to the restroom after leaving Drake's cabin. Tears flowed freely on my face as I sat in the water closet. I could do nothing to stop it. I don't know if the tears were from my aching heart or my distraught memory. It's hardly been two days since Jake's betrayal, and now this. I clutched my chest as the pain hit me hard. I wonder why I am suddenly feeling so much pain in my heart since I broke my bond with Drake. I sat in the closet and buried my head between my Lap, letting the tears rain down. I was in pain. My heart was in shambles. I don't know why the tears won't stop when It was my own decision to reject my mate. I stood up abruptly after several minutes of crying. I couldn't even
Zelda"Why don't you shove it down your bitchy throat!" I wanted to scream as the smoothie splattered across my face and attacked my eyes. I bit my lips and chose to keep my pain in. I wouldn't want to give Cindy the joy of seeing me cry. "What did you do!" Gina screamed and immediately took my hand to lead me to the bathroom but I stopped her and shook my head. It's improper and unethical if we both leave the counter. There'd be no one to attend to the customers and that would seem unprofessional and I'm sure that Randolph wouldn't like that and neither would Drake. I wouldn't want to overstep after what I did back there. "But ..." Gina protested. I brushed my hand through my face so that I could open my eyes and see her. I smiled and winked, assuring her that I am okay. "Stay back and attend to the customers."Gina knew that I was right so she didn't argue. She returned to the counter and I proceeded to leave. I took one last look at Jake and my heart shattered at the apathe
Drake"It's been two years," Randolph replied.Hm. Two years, huh?"So, Zelda has been hanging around that...." I paused as I realized that I was about to speak a cuss word. ".....Jake for two years.""Yes, Your Majesty.""Alright. I want you to keep an eye on them."Randolph frowned and raised his head to look at me. "As you know, Zelda is my stepdaughter. So it's only right if I watch over her."Randolph nods in understanding. "Yes sir.""Good. You may leave."I placed an envelope on the table before closing my eyes. I heard the closing sound of the door and knew at once that he was gone. With my head on the headrest. Eyes closed. Hand safely tucked by my side, I swivelled the chair around and thought about all that just happened. I know that I shouldn't be so affected or bothered by what Zelda did, but I don't know why I feel aggrieved. At first, I thought it was because of the pain of rejection but soon it became clear to me that something in me was wounded. Zelda wounded my
Drake"Well, here at Dolph Store, if you make a mess, you clean it up."The look on Froggy's face was worth the drama. I mean, she looked like she would scream out her lungs and tear me apart but she had to keep all that anger to herself as she noticed that I wasn't going to change my mind. She looked at her Fiancé instead. "You're joking, right?" Jake's brow raised defiantly. He looked like he would start a war. "You don't want to find out." I handed the bucket to him and stepped farther away, motioning for them to begin. Miss Froggy picked the mop with her nose twisted funnily. "Are you just going to stand by and let us get insulted?" Her voice was full of hope and somewhat authoritative. She was expecting Jake to put up a fight or a protest and honestly, so was I.I wanted to see how daring my cousin is, and how he fights to defend his honour. I usually do not get involved in such silly fights but this young man standing before me was born to a man I'd do anything to kill.
ZeldaI sat in my favourite Peugeot truck at Drake's insistence and he took his place as the driver. He brought me to work in the morning and now he's taking me back home.I shivered as the cold air kissed my skin. Drake noticed this and immediately turned on the cooler. Why is he being so nice to me? Shouldn't he be mad at me? Shouldn't he be pissed that I rejected him? Why is he acting so cool? I couldn't help the light sting in my heart every time our eyes met. I felt guilty.I bit my lips as I tried to think of what to say. It's been a rough day, and to think that we only just met. Not knowing what to say, I chose to apologize. He looked at me like I was speaking a strange language so I explained the reason behind my apology. "It's not your fault."Really? Is it not my fault? Whose fault is it then?If I didn't get myself entangled with Jake, then I probably wouldn't be in so much pain. I gave my heart to him and he smashed it into pieces.If I didn't fall in love with him t
Jake"Why didn't you do anything. You just let us get humiliated. He humiliated us so badly and you couldn't do anything. Instead, you brought us more humiliation by trying to fight him." Cindy yelled. "Why did you do that?"I listened to her nagging and chose to remain quiet, taking the time to think about what happened. Who was that man? Why did he take that so personal? He was daring enough to accept my challenge and..... No. He didn't defeat me. I fell because I slipped. The floor was slippery thanks to the smoothie so I fell because of that. "You could have let me speak to him and we would have been spared but you spoke and got us insulted." Cindy complained in a not so low voice.Is that so? So now it's my fault. I sighed and chose to remain quiet yet again. I tightened my grip on the steering wheel as I drove back home. Who was that guy?"Now I won't hear the end of this. Everyone will mock me," Cindy's voice again pulled me out of my thoughts. She won't stop nagging.