Chapter 39: Chapter 39

Alexander

I was out in the field the following day evening punching a stuffed bag as a means of releasing my anger and trying to focus on my plan.

Haven't learned of Jessica and my uncle's betrayal I feel broken and helpless about how to react.

I mean, how do you react to betrayal done to you by people you thought had your back.

Your friends, your family.

I always knew my uncle had an eye for the throne, but I would never have imagined that he would go as far as killing so many people to achieve his evil aim.

I wonder why he did not just come out openly to challenge my right to the throne-like he did with my father.

He didn't have to kill all those people, nobody's life is worth endangering in the pursuit of a political goal.

He has succeeded in destroying everything my father has built over the years, he has chased people from their land to go seek refuge elsewhere.

My heart bleeds and I am not going to spare him. I will make sure that he gets what he deserves in the same measure he has ditched out to others.

I'm still confused about how to teach Jessica a lesson, I am for now first and foremost concerned about how to free her from being enslaved by Derrick. After then I would decide what to do with her.

Kai has promised to fight by my side to reclaim the pack, though he is yet to name his price.

He has asked his men to prepare for war should in case we get invaded tonight. We will be marching towards my pack in the morning to reclaim it from Derrick and hopefully start rebuilding.

In all of this, I am yet to know where my Ashley is, I was told she ran away from the pack when Derrick started killing everyone whoever had a close tie with me.

My wolf is getting restless just with the mere thought that she might be in danger or worst still, she might be in another man's arms.

I would not spare any man who would dare lay claim on my Ashley, I miss her so much. I wonder where she is and how she is doing.

I need to see her soon before my wolf starts getting me to do things I will not be proud to tell. It's been hard trying to keep him in check.

Kai has previously sent out emissaries to go in search of her, they will be alerting us as soon as they make contact with her.

It was getting dark as the night insects and fireflies are already seen dancing around.

I leaned against a tree while I close my eyes to let the gentle night breeze soothe away my anger.

I do not intend to kill anyone tomorrow especially not my pack members, but goddess help me, I will not spare anyone who would dare stand between Derrick and me.

A sound of movement close by made me open my eyes to see a big brown she-wolf, she was looking at me straight in the eye and somehow I felt this connection with her.

“You need to get some sleep," I heard someone say behind me, I turned around to see that it was Kai.

He was walking with a beautiful blonde hair girl by his side, it is not hard to tell that she is one of his whores from the way she was drooling over him.

He looked tipsy as he while he gulps from the bottle of wine he was holding in his free hand.

“I was about to go back to my room,” I replied returning my gaze to where the she-wolf was standing, but she was gone.

I looked around trying to see if I could spot her anywhere, but she was long gone.

“What are you looking for?” Kai asked after observing me closely.

“Sorry, I thought I saw a brown she-wolf staring at me just now,” I replied still puzzled by the sudden disappearance of the she-wolf.

“Some of my men use to see her around now and then, they first noticed her presence when we first brought you here,” Kai said looking through the woods if as trying to catch a glimpse of the she-wolf.

“Why didn't you tell me about her” I inquired.

“I didn't think it was important, or do you know her,” he asked nonchalantly.

“I wouldn't say I know her, but her presence feels very familiar,” I said unconsciously redirecting my gaze to the spot the she-wolf was standing before.

“Perhaps she is one of the numerous girls you broke their heart before you found your mate,” he said teasingly and laughing.

“She doesn't seem harmful, that is why I never bothered chasing her off or going after her,” he added.

“Talking about mate, don't you think it's time you found your mate, I asked ignoring the fact that the whore by his side is starting to uncomfortable.

“And who said I have not seen my mate,” he questioned me in a jovial manner.

“So you have mate?” I asked, surprised as to why he would keep so many whores if he indeed has a mate.

“Yeah, I met them a few years ago, but she didn't want me so she rejected me,” he said taking a sip from his bottle of drink.

Now that I wasn't expecting, I mean why would anyone want to reject kai, he was good-looking and well-built.

From the tune of his voice and the twitching of his eyes, I could tell he was still feeling hurt from that rejection.

I don't think, he has gone passed it, and it makes sense now that perhaps this is the reason he keeps so many whores to help him forget his mate.

“I'm sorry I didn't know that,” I said trying not to pry into his personal life any further.

“There is nothing to be sorrowful about, it's her loss and soon she will be mine again and then I can have my pound of flesh,” he said taking another drink from his bottle.

It was a pitiful sight to see him in such a state, he looks so in love, and I hated that my questions have soured his mood.

I can't begin to imagine my life without Ashley, I would be miserable, and she completes me.

I thought of how to change the conversation after some awkward moments had passed.

“I have been meaning to ask you, I know you have an interest in wanting to help me reclaim my pack, so what is it,” I asked with a straight face while silently I hoped he asks for something I can give as I can not afford to lose partnership with him now.

“Well, Alexander put your heart at rest, I do not intend to ask for anything you cannot give. The thing I need will be of no use to you after this war to the extent that you will willingly give it to me,” he said giggling, while his response further confused me more.

What will be that thing that I will not be needing after the war? I wondered.

“So how do you want to spend your night, alone or with a company, or companies, depending on how you want it,” he said grabbing the butt of the blonde girl by his side.

The girl giggles sluttingly at his teases. while a mischievous smile hangs at his side lips.

“ Thanks, I will rather be by myself tonight,” I said to him with a faint smile.

It's already difficult trying to tame my wolf, cheating on his mate would send him overboard.

“Well suit yourself, you know where to find me if you change your mind,” he said winking at me, as he walks away from me.

Ashley

It's amazing how much you can be powerful and still feel helpless.

All I have to do is command the wind and this entire pack will be ruined in no time.

But the thought that Jason might harm my baby and Oliver is the only reason I have not destroyed him and his pack.

I miss my baby so much, I miss Oliver's beautiful smile and they are the only ones I am yet to lose my sanity.

But God help should anything happen to them, I will not spare anyone. I don't mind getting consumed in my flames, I will rest till everyone and everything burns to the ground.

“Ashley," a tiny familiar voice called out my name in the dark, I quickly lifted my face to see that it was Oliver.

She was looking very healthy and fine and I was so glad to see her. By her side stood Jason who seem to have gotten over the poison in his system.

“Oliver, how are you, where is the baby,” I said trying to stretch out my hands to reach her,

“Don't touch her,” Jason said beckoning Oliver to move away from me, which she did.

“Where is my baby? Jason,” I snorted at him angrily.

“He is fine, I told you they were fine, I asked them to bring her so you can rest assured that they are fine. Oliver, you can go and meet the others,” Jason said to Oliver.

She obediently did as instructed as she waved me goodbye and faded into the darkness.

“What do you want from me now, you know we can't be mated now that we both know that Alexander is still alive,” I said to him.

“Yeah, I know, but I can't help but wonder why he hasn't come to look for you all this while,” he said Tauntingly.

Even though his words were hurting me badly, his question has been the only thing on my mind all day.

It's been over a year since Alexander last saw me, and I am just learning about his being alive. Why hasn't he come to look for me?

Has Alexander moved on without me, what if he has gotten another mate and forgotten everything about me?

Thinking about it all over again makes my heart ache, but I was not going to let Jason get to me, because I know that is what he wants.

“Oh trust me, he will come for me, because I know he loves me, but I don't expect you to understand because you have no idea of what love is,” I said to him boldly.

“Ashley, if I were you, I will be thinking of minding the words I use because whether you realize it or not, if I can't have you, then there is no way I am letting you leave this pack alive,” he said looking at me straight in the eye.

His words sent chills down my spine. As I looked at him surprisingly.

“Are you threatening to kill me?” I questioned

“No ashley, I am only telling you to think of how you can become my mate, else I will have the maids serve you your baby boy as lunch tomorrow,” he said with both hands in his pocket.

Before I could say something, he had walked off into the dark. His words made me restless.

I thought about escaping, but with no one to tell me where my baby and Oliver are, I can't afford to lose them.

I was still lost in my thoughts when I thought I felt familiar eyes on me, I looked up to see that I was the she-wolf.

The one from the luna initiation, and for once I felt a bit of hope flowing through my heart.