Only Time Will Tell
Anastasia Tomes (Ana) is an abandoned orphan she-wolf who endures a lifetime of physical, mental, psychological and medical abuse at the hands of Janice, the housemother of the orphanage she is raised in, and Kaira, a witch who is working with the Janice.
On her 18th birthday, she is not only kicked out of the Moon Valley Orphanage, but she also meets, and is subsequently rejected by, her destined mate. Ana never shifted and began to believe that she was wolf-less, until after she has left the orphanage. She was kept drugged with wolfsbane, Bella donna and other herbal concoctions, as well as liquid silver which all keep her from developing normally. Ana has been given injections throughout her life and was told it was a medical procedure to keep her alive. These cocktails of toxins caused her to have poor eyesight and extremely low metabolism, causing weight problems, both anomalies of werewolves.
Ana meets her wolf, Scarlett, on her birthday after she leaves the orphanage. Scarlett helps her through as she experiences a pattern of rejections: from her parents to her destined mate. Although Ana feels that her life is worthless and that she is unlovable, she feels that she needs to go on a fact-finding journey to find out who she is, what her truths are and what her contribution to the world is. In her travels, she finds that there are unsavory people who will do whatever they can to keep her from her destiny, a destiny she has yet to realize.
Will Ana be able to unravel the web of deceit whe has believed all her live, realize her potential and become the she-wolf she was destined to or will she tuck tail and run to keep her sanity and life intact?
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Chapter: First DateRYAN'S POVAs soon as the front door slammed shut, I launched myself away from the railing and raced to my room. I grabbed my leather jacket, wallet, and keys in no time and headed toward the garage. I linked Maria, our head Omega, telling her that the date was a "go." Maria already had specific instructions on what I wanted to be set up, where, and by what time. I had no worries that everything would be done perfectly without micromanaging her. I jumped on my Ducati 916SPS motorcycle. I knew this little speed demon would get me where I needed to go quickly because time was of the essence. I had to ensure that there would be plenty of time to get everything done before the girls got home from their day out. Everything had to be perfect. Ana deserved nothing less.The first place I headed was the human city. I made my way to one of the cell phone stores and picked up a new phone with great photo features. The picture-taking ability was a must as it was a major part of the date activit
Last Updated: 2023-03-20
Chapter: The PropositionANA’S POV When I woke up the following day, the sun was filtering through the opening of the curtains in front of the balcony. I didn’t remember closing the French doors before we went to sleep. I stretched like a feline to activate my muscle groups. When my hand landed on the side of the bed Ryan had laid on when we made it to the bed, I realized that it was not only empty but also cold. That only meant he had been gone for a significant amount of time. Although I was not too happy about waking up alone, I wouldn’t complain. The reality was, if I hadn’t been so emotionally exhausted by the end of talking to Ryan, I would have more than likely insisted that he make his way back to his own room; I understand that we are mates and that at some point, cohabitating would happen…sooner rather than later if truth be told. The mate bond is nothing to mess with. It seems to have a stronger pull on each other’s hearts and souls than the moon has on the ocean tides. Nevertheless, I wasn’t rea
Last Updated: 2022-09-16
Chapter: Chapter 33: Quid Pro QuoANA'S POVAs heartbreaking as Ryan’s tale was, even through the tears that consistently fell like a small waterfall, I felt my anger rise as he explained the visit from the Elders. Who the hell did that Jamal guy think he was? Directly following that thought came the realization that Ryan had already met and lost his destined mate. Although I was over the moon at him being my “second-chance” mate, a piece of my heart broke for him knowing that in five short years, he not only lost his parents but his destined mate, the “one soul” created just for him, Christina. He had experienced the trifecta of loss in less than a decade.“Princess?” Ryan called out to me. “Are you okay? I’m feeling a myriad of emotions coming from the mate bond,” he said. I centered my attention back on his beautiful face. I replied, “I just felt your pain, anger, and devastating loss as you related your experiences, and I guess it was amplified by my anger and sadness over what you have endured. But how can you fe
Last Updated: 2022-09-14
Chapter: Chapter 32: Getting to Know YouRYAN’S POV “There are so many things about each other that we don’t know,” Ana stated, somewhat absently. I looked over at her and replied, “You can ask me anything that you want to know, and I will answer honestly and openly.” Ana considered the offer for a moment before asking apprehensively, “Even if it is painful to discuss? What if it brings up terrible or traumatic memories?” I thought about what she asked and felt moved by her concern, “Regardless, even if it is hard to answer, for whatever reason, I will still answer. You have every right in the world to know about my past. At this time, I know more about your past than you do about mine,” I answered sincerely. Ana then inquired, “Would you tell me about your parents? What happened to them? I know that I have lived in this pack my entire life, but I was kept away from the general public for the most part. The only
Last Updated: 2022-01-18
Chapter: Declarations of LoveRYAN’S POV“You’re staring again,” Ana says sweetly to me without ever turning around. “What makes you think that, princess?” I huffed as I looked away and out the French doors to the valley below. Ana turns towards me, walks up beside me, grabs my left and brings it to her lips, kissing it gently. “Ryan, you hold your breath whenever you are contemplating something; and when you are standing right behind me, holding your breath, I know that you are still wondering how the Ana that shifted to her wolf last night is not the same-looking Ana that shifted back into her human form…” she said with a smile. Before I could refute her observation, she stepped around me to stand directly in front of me and looked up, locking eyes with me as she cocked her left eyebrow up in an arch and proceeded in challenging me, “Of co
Last Updated: 2021-02-01
Chapter: Moon Blessed ANA’S POV I had heard wolves all my life describe how they felt when they consented to their inner beasts have control and allowed them to run free, wild instincts taking over. The stories were always laced with haughtiness and were hateful and hurtful in their verbiage when they addressed me. They would say things like how it was basically a waste of their time and breath to talk to me about shifting because I was a disgrace to myself and the pack because I was wolf-less. I shook my head violently side to side to try to shake off the memories which made my silver fur shimmer in the moon’s beams as they sifted through the canopy above to bathe the forest floor in an almost ethereal glow. They were wrong to say such hurtful things to anyone, but they were right about one thing…NOTHING in the world could ever compare to the complete and utter freedom I felt when I
Last Updated: 2021-01-05
Chapter: Chapter Eight: Well, Hello, Big Bro! (Part Two)"Well, Gabriel, you have a very valid point. To top your point off with a cherry, I have no idea where I actually am nor which direction to go after I pass the gatehouse," I huffed, crossing my arms in front of my chest. As soon as I stopped talking, I heard a low rumble that quickly became a full-on belly laugh from Gabriel. He tried his best to control himself as he wiped the tears from his eyes. He reached around me and opened the car door that I didn't even realize we standing next to. He gestured for me to get in as he replied, "Well then, you surely would have been in a pickle had I not been here to rescue you, huh?" He chuckled once more before shutting my door and making his way to the driver's side, sliding in with ease and grace. "Let's head back home where you can officially call it quits on this day," he suggested as the ignition roared to life, and he quickly maneuvered through the gate and sped toward the pack house. I just nodded as I watched the world pass in a blur t
Last Updated: 2022-12-20
Chapter: Chapter Seven: Well, Hello, Big Bro!I couldn't believe my ears. What is it with those in my life who feel it is okay to say things that break my heart without remorse? First, the people I believed were my parents informed me that I had been "sold," and I was no longer regarded as family. Now, Luna's "fake" daughter, Kathy, is telling me I will never be a part of "her" family if she has anything to do with it. Uggh!! I raised my arms between Kathy's and pushed outward, loosening her grip on me. I just wanted to get out of there, but it seemed that she wasn't so keen on that idea. I tried to twist myself away in a defensive move to distance myself from Kathy. The only thing on my mind was that I didn't want to get caught in her grasp again. Suddenly, without provocation, she threw herself to the ground crying loudly (wailing more like it). Out of the corner of my eye, I notice a slight movement. Abruptly Anthony materialized, seemingly from thin air. He rushed to Kathy, leaning down to pick her up from the ground. He c
Last Updated: 2022-12-20
Chapter: Chapter Six: New Girl at SchoolLuna Ashley must have sensed what I was experiencing because she reached over to me, grabbed my hand, and started giving me instructions to do, “Claire, using your five senses, tell me 5 things that you can see right now.” I looked at her as she nodded, encouraging me to comply. I looked around and answered, “I see you, my purse, the back of the driver’s head (giggle), the radio dials, and the scenery outside.” “Now, tell me four things you can touch as you reach out and touch it,” Luna instructedI responded, “I can touch my hair (tugging my hair behind my ear), my cell phone (reaching in my purse and pulling my phone out), the back of the seat in front of me (reaching forward and putting my palm on the headrest of the driver’s seat) and I can touch your hand (reaching over and holding Luna’s hand, with a slight smile).”“Now tell me three things you can hear,” She instructed again.I cocked my head off to the left side, concentrating on the sounds around me, and replied, “I can he
Last Updated: 2022-12-20
Chapter: Chapter Five: Getting Settled InShe answered my questions, saying, “Yes, my sweet Claire. Everything that you see or find in your space belongs to you. Nothing is ‘gently used’ or handed down by anyone else. You are my daughter, and you should be able to represent that lineage when you are among the other pack members. You are a princess by birth, and you will be treated as such from this day forward,” She answered matter-of-factly. We entered the dining hall, and everyone else seemed to have been waiting for us to arrive. “Oh, thank the Goddess, you finally grace us with your presence, Your Highness,’ Kathy sneered as we entered the room. Anthony snickered at Kathy’s welcoming statement, but before anyone could make any further underhanded comments, Luna Ashley allowed her Luna Authority Aura to roll through the room. The only person who submitted to it entirely was Kathy. She was on the floor in a complete yoga “child’s pose” with her knees tucked under her, her body bowed to the floor with her arms straight out
Last Updated: 2022-12-20
Chapter: Chapter Four: Meeting the FamilyJust as the pack doctor arrived and Luna Ashley was making introductions, I heard a female crying. We all turned toward the sound and came face-to-face with a beautiful girl who was crying softly. She looked like a princess wearing a beautiful off-white Body-con dress that hugged her curves perfectly. She paired the dress with black leather Gladiator Sandals and was wearing a beautiful white gold necklace and earring set that both had dangling crescent moons. In contrast, I was in ripped jeans and a navy-blue t-shirt tied into a knot on the back because it was a bit big for me. My eyes were puffy due to all the crying I had done in the last several hours. And to top it off, I was dirty from chest down due to the tumble I took while trying to run back to my parents.I was pulled from my internal dialogue when the crying girl asked no one in particular, “Now that you have your real daughter home, should I pack my belongings and leave? I don’t belong in this family”. And just like that,
Last Updated: 2022-12-20
Chapter: Chapter Three: Saying GoodbyeI couldn’t believe it! Surely my mother had just lost her mind because the actual LUNA from the Roal Moon Pack was not only in our house but took time to speak with us! That had to be the reason because there was simply NO WAY that she just told me that they SOLD me BACK to the Luna! Why would she say something like that? If this is some kind of a joke, it is NOT funny! “Mom, what do you mean you sold me back to the Luna?” She turned around, looked up the stairs at me, and without hesitation told me that she didn’t think I was that stupid that I couldn’t understand a simple phrase. “We sold you, as in received money from the Luna of Royal Moon Pack, for you to leave here and “return” to her home for you to live in her custody,” she snarled. As she descended the stairs, she reminded me that I had precious little time to gather my belongings and be ready to leave. I was being given less time to pack up my entire life than it takes to make a pot of coffee and enjoy it.I turned slowl
Last Updated: 2022-12-20
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