Nobela ni Krismnova

The two seconds it took for Bennett to complete his shift stretched on for what felt like an eternity, I could hear his bones cracking and could see them distorting over his skin at awkward angles. Midnight black fur erupting over his tan skin as if it were burning it away. He was beautiful. I was ashamed to admit that I was a little awe struck being this close to his wolf, to any wolf really. Those who hadn’t yet completed their first shift were kept away from the wolves as we couldn’t communicate yet through the pack link, and wolves were very volatile once provoked, but I couldn’t stop myself, I reached for him. His fur was jet black but in the dim lights of the apartment, it almost looked like a blue hue surrounded the darkness of his coat. He was soft and a giggle erupted from my throat before I could stop it.Bennett let out a huff that quickly turned into a low growl as he wrapped his body around me, he was so large that he stood wrapped around me- no

My jaw dropped, did I hear him correctly? “I’m your what?” I moved backwards trying to create some distance between us so I could think clearly, being this close to him was still fogging up my brain.Bennett stalked towards me, “You are mine Aurora. I always knew I was attracted to you, but my wolf knew it the second I shifted.”“But… but why didn’t you tell me?” I stuttered, he stopped walking towards me and ran his hands through his unruly hair.“You were 16, you were a kid. We haven’t had a pair of fated mates in this pack since before your father was Alpha, I’ve been researching for two years about what this would mean for you, for us.”“Well…what did you find?”“Not much, just that fated mates are two souls blessed by the moon goddess with her magic link she pulls from nature, those texts are safely guarded by the witches of the world. None

The world turned, I was vaguely aware that Bennett was shouting and my brother was trying to get him to stop causing a scene before anyone noticed us. It was hot outside, much too hot, I was struggling to breathe. My brain must have been short circuiting because I couldn’t figure out a way to get the air in my lungs, I was just doubled over gasping for air like a fish out of water.“Bennett, we need to get her out of here before my father sees her this way.”“I don’t understand why he would do this… Ace, I’m going to need some answers, considering I’ve told you more than anyone.” He pointed his finger straight into Ace’s chest, which confused me, my brother was next in line. Bennett should be cowering in fear, my father has had wolves decapitated for less.Ace didn’t respond to that remark, he shoved his keys into Bennett’s hands, “Look, take her to my apartment, I’ll tell dad s

“Will you stop fidgeting please? You’re going to ruin all my hard work.” Cami slapped my hands away from my hair, “You look perfect.” She was completely unaware that her driving is what caused me to almost upchuck my food all over her car.I nodded in response.“Come on princess!!” She laughed as she threw her door open. She looked perfect as well, her gown was a light purple with a see through lace top that unluckily for all the male wolves covered her girly bits, and flowed down into a train behind her. She was radiant with her blonde hair trailing behind her as well.I had to choke back a gasp when I took in the scenery around me. My father held my birthday celebration in the pasture where we all gather to change and run as a pack on the full moon. The decorations were simple, adding in wooded benches with simple white table clothes. Lights were strung from tree top to tree top, sparkling in the darkness, real candles

I pulled up to our house a few minutes later, house, if you could even call it that. It had 12 rooms and 7 bathrooms, its own gym, its own theatre. Most nights after my father was asleep, I’d sneak out to my car to sleep, it’s the only thing that’s mine and that feels safe. I turned off the ignition and decided to wait outside for Cami. If I was being honest waiting was for my own benefit, I couldn’t be sure if my Father was home yet, and with Cami in tow I wouldn’t have to answer my Fathers’ questions about training, or be under his watchful gaze. He liked to put on act towards everyone that he was the most humble alpha, had no idea how he had gotten here. His nice guy persona which everyone bought, I was still unsure how he ended up in the middle of every battle, slaughtered entire packs, and was still considered a “good guy.” He quoted W.H Auden to me and my brother many times, “Private faces in public places are wiser a

As the last bell of the day rung I walked quickly to my car, it was already 2:15pm. My father had sent me a text message telling me that even though tonight was the party, I was still expected to train from 3-5pm. I shuddered, I hated training, hopefully he will go easy on me today because of the fact that I’ll have to look perfect tonight, it would be an embarrassment to him otherwise. My car wasn’t fancy, it was an old Toyota corolla that had apparently belonged to the mother I never got to meet, it was the only place in the world where I felt safe- where I felt like I had a choice, I could leave right now and be across the packs border before anyone even knew I was missing. I let out an exhausted sigh, I knew I would never leave my brother, or Cami. Ace and I were only half siblings, me being the result of an ill-timed affair with my father. Ace’ mother was kind to Ace, and tolerated me, and I didn’t blame her. She tried to raise me like her own but that o

With no other options left, I decided I needed to head back to my dorm room. I found myself pacing outside of my door, I had been asleep for two weeks, the last time I had seen Laura she was scared of me. Before I could stop pacing and figure out my next move, the door swung open, and I was met with a puffy faced Laura. I was immediately engulfed in her arms, while she sobbed.“I’m so so sorry Charlee, I over-reacted. Everyone’s magic comes to them in different ways, I’ve just never really seen it since we are taught at birth ways on how to control it when we turn 18. I tried to visit you in the infirmary but Sebastian was scaring everyone, I mean like really scaring everyone.”Laura was squeezing me so tightly that there was no way I was going to be able to get a sentence out let alone breathe.“Laura… I… Can’t…Breathe.”

I wasn’t sure how long I stayed on the bathroom floor, thoughts of my normal life before flickered through my mind. How easy it was only being concerned about boys and what to wear to school, now I was concerned about turning into a big huffy and puffy dragon, and the fact that everyone kept telling me I was in grave danger. I yearned for someone to talk too, someone who understood, but I had no one. I was alone. Eventually the nurse flew into the bathroom like a bat out of hell, cursing me up and down for almost giving her a heart attack thinking she lost me. She begged me to get back into the bed and stay, but I just wanted to be alone, and away from prying eyes. Finally she caved in, only after I promised her I would be back tomorrow morning for a checkup and telling her over 100 times that if anything felt even remotely off, I would come back. Leaving the infirmary left me feeling restless, I was unsure if I should go back to my dorm- Sebastian said I had

“Little bird? I’m going to need you to wake up now.”His voice was creeping into my barley awake brain, but it was spreading all throughout my body. Like my own personal antidote. I felt him run his fingers up and down my arms, it was exhilarating, and every part of my body felt like it was coming back alive from the brink of death just by his touch.“I see you responding to my touch, please open your eyes…” he whispered.I was helpless to refuse him, knowing what he was to me. My eyes fluttered open, the light was painful and I needed to blink multiple times to gain focus so I could begin taking in the room around me, it was white, it smelled sterile, of antiseptic- it made me want to gag.I looked over to my left and I saw Sebastian, elbows on the bed, face much too close and yet not close enough. “How long have I been out

I was aware enough to realize that Sebastian was handing me off to someone in white, he was very animated with his hands. He kept looking down at me, worry laced his handsome features. A bright light assaulted my eyes, I tried to knock it away, but the weight of my arms were too much to bare. I looked over at Sebastian, who was now sitting in a chair next to me. His head cradled in his hands, he looked broken. Once again, I tried to reach out, instead of failing this time I succeeded, I grabbed his hand just as a shooting pain overtook my entire body, and everything faded to black.“You must wake up, there isn’t much time. Please.” A voice reached my ears. I tried to rub away the inky black spots that clouded my vision but unfortunately I was not succeeding.“Charlee, can you understand me?” A cold hand touched my shoulder. It seemed to zap my brain into full consciousness, as I took in

The cracking of my bones finally subsided, and when I could think straight I realized I was at the shores edge, two legs instead of four.“Our rider?” I asked.Silence surrounded me, great. I guess I will just have to wait until next time.Shit, I really needed to get back to the room, even if Laura was scared of me. I started my trek back to the main campus, marveling at how even in the dark everything seemed unnaturally alive. The moon was a bit too bright, crickets chirping a little too loudly. The forest seemed restless, the fog had settled just below the tops of the trees, creating an unnatural looking barrier between the ground and the sky. I choked on the humidity, sweat pooling around the base of my neck as I made my way back. It took me a second to realize what I was feeling, and

I’m a fucking dragon.Yes, we are.There was the voice again.“uh, dragon?” I thoughtYesHoly shit. I was losing my mind, I’m talking to myself, in my head and apparently it’s a DRAGON, or I’m a dragon. My thoughts raced, what was I? Am I stuck like this forever? Why can I breathe under water? Oh my god, they really are going to kill me.Calm down, I will answer everything you want to know.“Uh… what are we?”We are a dragon shifter, the first in a very long time. I’ve been waiting for you.“Are w