Royal's POV
I stumbled backward, my heart racing. I couldn't believe Mimi would go this far, but I knew better than to underestimate her.
"What are you doing? Stop!" I cried out, grabbing onto the window to steady myself.
Mimi walked away, leaving me alone with my thoughts and the shattered remains of my locket.
I heard her laugh maniacally and I couldn't help but feel a surge of anger and rage coursing through my veins. But I knew that fighting her was not an option. I would only end up in the hospital, or worse.
As I stared out the window, I couldn't help but feel a sense of despair wash over me. Without the locket, I felt like I had lost a piece of myself.
But I wasn't going to let Mimi get the best of me. I took a deep breath and resolved to get my necklace back, no matter what it took.
With a newfound determination, I quickly made my way out of the room and down the stairs, scanning the ground below for any sign of my beloved locket.
As soon as I heard the door close, I immediately sprang into action. I grabbed a torch and dashed out of the room, determined to find the locket that was thrown out into the open space.
My heart was pounding in my chest and tears were streaming down my face. That locket was the only thing that remained of my parents and losing it was not an option. As I ran, I wiped away the tears with the back of my hand, my eyes scanning the ground for any sign of the locket.
Suddenly, I collided with the solid frame of a man. I stumbled back and almost fell, but the tears in my eyes prevented me from seeing who or what I had hit. "I'm sorry," I stammered, my voice hoarse from crying. Without waiting for a response, I continued running, my torch illuminating my path.
I had never walked alone at night before, but I was determined to find that locket. I walked carefully towards the back of my window where it was thrown, my torch held out in front of me.
The garden was vast, and I knew that finding the locket would not be an easy task. I started by searching the flowers - hibiscus and daisies. I didn't want to damage any of them, so I searched them one by one, carefully sifting through the petals and leaves.
After searching the flowers, I moved on to the orange trees. I searched through the branches, hoping to catch a glimpse of the locket. But it was nowhere to be found.
As I moved towards the weeds, I felt a sharp prick on my arm. I hissed in pain, dropping the torch. I quickly picked it up, rubbing my arm, thinking I had been pricked by a thorn.
I continued my search, my torch illuminating the path ahead of me. In the distance, I saw a mini forest, filled with different plants and trees. I could hear an owl hooting, but I didn't pay it any attention as I continued my search.
Suddenly, I saw something shiny in the distance. Without a second thought, I ran towards it, unaware of the danger that lurked beneath my feet. I stepped on a snake and it hissed, startling me. I ran for my life, the snake chasing me like a predator chasing its prey.
As I ran, my torch fell from my hand. I quickly bent down to pick it up, but as I stood up, I felt a sharp pain in my arm. Unknowingly, I had stepped on a sharp branch, tearing my clothes and skin. Blood was dripping from my arm, and the pain was excruciating.
"Fuck," I whispered under my breath, examining the torn skin on my fair arm. I tore a piece of my gown and tied it around the wound to stop the bleeding. The pain was unbearable, but I knew that I couldn't give up. Not until I found that locket.
I picked up my torch and stepped out of the garden area, determined to find the lost locket. Hours passed as I trudged through the rain, searching for any trace of the necklace. Just when I was about to give up, I spotted a glimmer of light reflected in a pool of water.
Excitedly, I walked towards the pool, my heart pounding in my chest. As I got closer, I could see that it was indeed my locket. Without hesitation, I plunged into the water, swimming to the bottom to retrieve it.
Finally, I emerged from the water, gasping for air and clutching the locket to my chest. But as I examined it more closely, I realized that the silver casing had been damaged, making it almost impossible to open.
Frustrated and exhausted, I headed back to the pack house, eager to get some rest and have the locket repaired. But when I arrived at the entrance, my enemy Mimi was waiting for me.
"Oh, I see you found the locket," she sneered. "Well, you won't be able to enter the house till dawn."
I was taken aback by her words. "What? Why not?" I asked, hoping she was just playing a cruel joke.
"Because I said so," Mimi replied, her voice dripping with malice. "And if you try to force your way in, I'll make sure you regret it."
I tried to reason with her, but she was adamant. As I approached the gate, she suddenly lashed out, hitting me hard in the abdomen. The force of the blow knocked the wind out of me, and I fell to the ground in agony.
Gasping for breath, I tried to apologize, but Mimi was having none of it. She locked the gate and left me stranded outside in the pouring rain. I struggled to crawl to a nearby tree for shelter, clutching my locket tightly and wondering what I had done to deserve this treatment.
As I lay there, shivering and in pain, I realized that I was completely alone, with no one to help me. And as the darkness closed in around me, I couldn't help but wonder if I would ever make it out of the pack house alive.
Alpha Chase's Pov The past few weeks had been hectic, from attending human meetings for my businesses to dealing with pack issues and challenges as the Alpha. After I sent the girls I picked from the selection to be groomed, I was too busy to visit them or monitor their progress as I left it all in the hands of my Beta. I haven't informed them of what I needed them to do but I planned on addressing that today. After a long day of pack meetings and discussions, I arrived at my home, the six-story pack house. As I stepped into the pack house, I immediately noticed the tension in the air. The pack members were gathered in groups, whispering to each other and glancing nervously at me. I could sense their fear and uncertainty. Once they noticed my presence, they all became mute and I knew something was wrong, and I quickly made my way to my office. As I opened the door, I was met with a sight that made my blood boil. My elder brother, Ryan, was sitting in my chair, his face twisted wi
Alpha's Chase's Pov "The girl, the halfling, I don't know where she is," he managed to say and I groaned in frustration. "Ryan, what are you doing here?" I asked, trying to keep my voice calm. "I heard about the halfling," he replied, stepping out of the shadows. "I came to offer my help." I raised an eyebrow in surprise. Ryan had lost the Alpha title to me a few years ago, and he'd never been one to offer help without expecting something in return. "What's the catch?" I asked suspiciously. "No catch," Ryan said, holding up his hands in a gesture of innocence. "I just want to help. The halfling is important to our pack, and we need to find out what happened to her." I hesitated for a moment, considering his offer. Ryan and I had never gotten along, but if he was telling the truth and wanted to help, I couldn't afford to turn him away. "Fine," I said finally. "But don't expect me to trust you completely." Ryan nodded, and we set off to find out what had happened to the halflin
Alpha Chase's Pov My heart sank at his words, and anger boiled inside me. "Heavens know I would find whoever caused this," I gritted. Who would do such a thing? And why? My mind raced as I tried to come up with answers, but none seemed to make sense. "Can't you do anything to save her?" I asked the doctor, my voice impatient. "I am going to do everything I can," he replied, "but the poison has already spread too far. I'm sorry, but I don't think there's much hope." I looked at the girl lying on the bed. She looked so fragile, so innocent, and yet someone had deliberately harmed her just like I wanted to but who got to get before me? "Such a weakling. Despite your powerful family background you still could not defend yourself," I spat at her half lifeless body. I rolled my eyes, feeling nonchalant about her health although wanted her to die, but by my hands. "Take her away! If you treat her and she recovers then fine, you can bring her back to me. But if she doesn't, give her a
In the Hospital. Trying to find another way to save the girl, the doctor left. Suddenly, the machines monitoring Royal's vital signs began to beep loudly, indicating a sudden drop in her heart rate. The doctors and nurses rushed to her side, trying desperately to revive her, and after a long time of trying and trying, she was breathing again but still unconscious. The doctor, frustrated by the turn out of events and unsure of what to do placed a call to the Alpha to inform him of her condition but he didn't pick up the call. After hours of trying to reach the Alpha with no response, he decided to call the Beta, hoping to get a response from him. "Beta Simon, I'm the doctor treating the halfling from the pack house. I have news on her," he paused hoping for the Beta to say something before he continued. The Beta's voice crackled through the phone, "Yes, Doctor. What news do you have?" "I'm afraid her condition has worsened, and we're doing everything we can to keep her stable,
In the hospital. The doctor took a deep breath and pushed all his doubts aside. He knew that he couldn't let his fear hold him back from doing what was right. He had taken an oath to serve and protect all those who needed his help, and he wasn't about to break it. With a steady hand, the doctor injected the antidote into the girl's arm and waited anxiously for any signs of improvement. In a short while, the girl's breathing became less labored, and color returned to her cheeks. The doctor let out a sigh of relief, knowing that the antidote was working. He went into his office and his phone rang a few minutes after. It was a strange number and the doctor knew it was the anonymous man from earlier. "Hello, Doctor. How is the girl?" the man asked. "She's doing much better now, thanks to the antidote you provided. I can't thank you enough for your help," the doctor replied. "I'm glad to hear that she's improving. But there's something else you need to know," the man said, his voice
Pack House, Royal's POV. It felt like years since I last opened my eyes, and when I did, my head throbbed with pain and my vision was blurry. I struggled to adjust my eyesight to the brightness of the room and then to focus, but everything seemed hazy and distorted. I felt like I was in a dream, but I knew this was all too real. "What happened?" I asked myself. As my vision cleared, I realized that I was lying in a bedroom and not in a hospital room, but hooked up to various machines and monitors. Panic set in as I tried to remember what had happened to me. The last thing I remembered was feeling sharp pain and fainting after someone came to save me from the rain. Suddenly, a nurse rushed into the room, a look of concern on her face. "Oh, you're awake!" she exclaimed, checking the machines and monitors. "How are you feeling now? Are you feeling any discomfort or pain?" she asked and I could not answer. I was not in full control of my body. "Do you know what happened to you?" She a
Royal's POV The Alpha stared at me and seemed to sense my unease, but he didn't make any move to leave. Instead, he stood up and walked over to my bed, his eyes never leaving mine. I felt like prey trapped under the gaze of a predator. "Royal the halfling, you seem scared?" He asked and I looked at him with squinted eyes before lowering my gaze. "Is it because of me or the girl who bullied you and kicked you out?" He asked indifferently like his words held little value. "What do you mean?" I asked back with a calm voice not wanting to make him feel challenged. "I'm perfectly fine. I am not scared of anyone. What happened to me was an accident while I was looking for something that fell outside. No one bullied me," I answered, hoping he would end this conversation and walk himself out of the room. "Royal, in case you are not aware, your presence in the pack house is under my command. And I brought you here for a special reason," he said with an increasing voice. "You have no rea
Royal's POV I wasn't sure if I was his target for this revenge or not, but I knew I had to convince him to not go through with it. I took a deep breath and forced myself to speak. "Alpha, I'm not sure if I'm comfortable with this. Revenge doesn't solve anything, and it's not a good way to handle things. There are other ways to solve the issue….." The Alpha's face contorted in anger. "You dare question my methods? I am the Alpha of this pack, halfling, and I decide what is best for us. Even if it means revenge on my enemies and those related to them. You of all people should know that!" He spat and I felt my body turn hot from the intensity of his voice. Mimi snickered from the corner, clearly enjoying my discomfort. I felt a surge of anger at her, but I quickly suppressed it. I couldn't afford to show my weakness in front of the Alpha. "I understand that Alpha, but revenge can have consequences. It can lead to more problems than it solves," I said, trying to reason with him, hop