The Alpha's Curse The Enemy Within

Sheila's point of view

I released a small whooshing of air from my lungs as Leonardo's words rang in my ears and made a

crack in my chest, allowing so much pain in my soul.

When the truth was summed up in those words, I realized it wasn't anything. I shut my eyes closed,

and still, those treacherous tears managed to sneak past the jammed gate of my eyes, rolling down my

cheeks.

"You heard," I said in a careless whisper, knowing his spies at Killian's pack must have known as well.

It wouldn't take long before the whole Capital learns of this as well.

"I keep my men there to know everything that has to do with my sister," his voice became low and soft.

"That bastard is having a pup with his lover, is that okay with you?"

No. I hated it. I wanted to murder both that bitch and Killian. I wanted to do everything to vent the pain I

felt. But I knew Killian also felt the same pain, we were mates after all.

I was up from the chair, ambling to the tall window, my hands hugged my arms tightly.

"What do you want, Sheila? Just say it and I swear I would have both Killian's and that bitch’s head

before you—" Leonardo was cut off instantly by Denise.

"Enough, Leo. It's her mate you are talking about," Denise rose to my defense.

I couldn't bear to see Killian hurt. But just the thought of having Thea dead gave me a terrifying

satisfaction. I should have killed her a long time ago when I had the chance.

I felt Leonardo's presence behind me. "I apologize for my words. I just hate to see those gazes of yours

in pain."

The tears that gathered in my eyes rushed for freedom, as Leonardo's arms covered me and I broke

more into tears.

"I hate that bastard, but I care more about you. And I always will. Take your time and make your

decision. You could stay here, no one recklessly wanders on this floor," he said. And that was exactly

what I needed. Time to think.

I could barely eat a mussel at dinner, and after I was done, Denise showed me around. And after many

years, I took the opportunity to visit my mother and father's chamber. It looked the same. My brothers

hadn't changed anything at all. I could still feel their warmth and scent.

I walked out of the chamber, and Denise showed me to my chamber. It was the same for fourteen

years, it was the one I made use of when I was a child before the goddess decided to curse me for

eternity.

As soon as I was left alone, I crawled under the covers, staring at the window, lost in deep thoughts. I

had no idea when I fell asleep. But I woke up to a sweet tingling feeling. So alien, and it made my body

feel differently.

***

I stirred on the bed, placing my hand on the large hand that covered my waist. I felt hot flaming kisses

at the crook of my neck. It gave me a different feel from the one I was accustomed to, somewhat

addictive, and I found myself flinging my head backward, moaning.

I turned on the bed, and immediately, my lips were engulfed by his and my body responded to his. I

kissed him back as roughly as he did, feeling an unfamiliar feeling in my chest. His lips left mine and

began kissing my neck down to my chest, while my hands worked on his body, caressing every muscle

of his. He kept on the assault on my body until abruptly my eyes fluttered on the tall mirror near the

bed.

My eyes went round, enlarging as I saw my reflection in the mirror staring back at me. It was me but at

the same time, it wasn't me. She looked like me and had my appearance, but those depths of hers

were covered by frightening darkness.

I jerked on the bed, and my eyes fell on the man before me. It wasn't Killian. I felt my heart beat faster

in my ears, as his piercing golden eyes regarded me amusingly. They were terrifying.

I attempted to leave the bed, but his strong arms confined me, pinning me down on the bed. "Not too

fast, little witch, you are mine," he muttered with a sickening, devilish smirk.

I wrestled against his strength, and just then, I noticed the black-inked symbol that covered a portion of

his chest. And I froze. I recognized the symbol, even Killian's father, Nell Reid had one engraved on his

wrist that night. It was a dragon symbol of the Dark Circle.

My eyes went up to meet him, studying me with so much fascination. They were bold, and somehow I

knew who he was. He was the Dark Lord himself, the one after my life.

My eyes widened the more as I screamed, jerking up from the bed, and instantly my eyes fell on the

shadow of someone leaning against the wall. My screaming intensified, causing the fire to break out

uncontrollably around my chamber using my magic.

The figure hurried to me, despite the fire that had begun to burn profusely, and its bright flame

illuminated him perfectly.

My eyes narrowed, and I killed the blazing flames instantly before he got hurt. "Damn it, Kaiser. Don't

fucking scare me like that," I screamed, feeling the beads of sweat on my forehead and neck.

"Are you alright?" He spoke hastily. I brushed back the locks of hair that carelessly stuck to my face.

I nodded, hearing Kaiser exhale in relief.

"Did you have a bad dream?" My eyes met Kaiser's deep hazel at his question and I nodded again.

I glanced around the chamber, and my eyes fell on the tall mirror near the bed, remembering what

seemed like a dream seconds ago, but somehow, I was convinced it wasn't.

It felt like it was a dream, but at the same time felt so real, almost as if he was here, the Dark Lord. It

was him, I didn't know how I knew, but strangely it was as if I recognized him.

I rubbed my palm against my face, meeting Kaiser's worried eyes. "I am fine, Kai."

I pulled up from the bed, repairing the damage the fire had made with my magic. I turned to find

Kaiser's scrutinizing eyes on me.

"I heard about what happened with that imbecile," he began and I was about to speak but he pulled his

hands up. "Leonardo asked me not to murder him," he said, "yet."

And I sighed. "Thank you," I embraced him. "What are you doing here? I thought you left with Valerie?"

Kaiser's face became serious. "I did, and we are back," he said, moving to the door.

"What happened?" I asked, following his movements. Then his eyes met mine.

"We will talk about it later," I was familiar with those words. It's either he doesn't want to talk about it, or

whatever it was, was bad. "Leo is waiting for us," Kai informed, and led me out of my chamber, to the

private dining hall on the top floor. We went in and found Leonardo waiting for us with his beta, Jensen,

and a man dressed in black. A witch, I felt his magic. They lowered their heads to us, before exiting the

private hall.

"What's going on?" I asked, taking a seat beside Leonardo.

"It's Lucius, he was sighted in the West region," Leonardo said.

"What is he doing there?" I shuffled on my chair.

"We don't know, and my men lost him, but it seems he has an ally Pack there," Leonardo muttered.

"That's true. Lucius has people there that he could ask help from," I said, "And I know he won't just give

up after his pack was conquered, he'll be back for revenge and will come after the Crescent North

Pack,"

"Well, good riddance," Kaiser uttered. "He'll be dumb to come after us. Killian's pack may be one of the

largest in the whole of North Central, but Lucius isn't stupid to wage war against our resources,"

I clasped my fingers together, I'll have to send word to Killian and warn him. I didn't know when I'll be

back in the pack.

I broke out of my thoughts as my eyes fell on Leonardo. "What happened at the Council meeting?"

"They are still crazily searching for you and they sent some of the Council's army to infiltrate some

packs and kingdoms in alliance with the Dark Circle, to get a location," Kaiser summarized.

I felt my chest tighten, shaking my thoughts off from the dream I had of that man I had never seen. The

manner in his eyes regarded me made me cringe, and I hated the alien and unfamiliar feeling that

blossomed in my chest at his touch. I hated it.