ALLISON POVAs soon as Jess was done cleaning my injury and applying the Chamomile oil, which I believed was gotten from Chase, I could move my whole body without feeling hurt. I could do a lot of things, it was as if the injury had vanished, but I knew it was far from it.Regardless, I was glad I could still move about the room."Do you need anything else, ma... Ally?" Jess asked, flushing.I shook my head in negation. "I'll let you know if I do."Jess nodded. "I'll be around." She packed up the bowl and rag, then left.As soon as she left, I tried doing mundane things to help with the boredom that was fast enveloping me.But nothing worked. Not even the Chess I love to play helped my boredom.I stood from the bed and limped towards the window. Opening it, I peeped and smiled as my eyes roamed around the vast land Chase's pack was on.An idea popped up in my head. Instead of staying in the room, it was best I explore the pack house.I didn't particularly appreciate when being restrain
I frowned as I gazed at her; my eyes strayed to her good leg and saw she supported herself with a stick so she wouldn't rest on the bad one.I didn't know where she got it from, but it was a brilliant idea. The leg would continue to heal since she wasn't exerting pressure on it.As her gaze landed on mine, she waved and flashed me a smile."That's the lady everyone is talking about?" Magnus asked. "Damn, she's hot."I glared at him. "Eyes off. She should be the least of your problem.""Yes, Alpha!" He said, and I walked towards Allison."Wow, I don't know somewhere as this existed. And why didn't you invite me to the pack's meeting?""Why are you here?!" I scowled at her, ignoring her question.I gripped her hand as she attempted to move past me. "Allison!"I believed she heard the warning in my voice, so she turned to me."Ally. I don't know how often I need to remind everyone. Besides, I'm bedsore." Allison shrugged."I told you not to leave the room, and you shouldn't even wander ab
ALLISON POV"You're doomed, Allison Stone, no matter how far you hide. You shall die and bring pain to your loved ones!"I whimpered as the great seer's eyes turned red. She let out a peal of wicked laughter, and her torch glowed. "I'm doing the supernatural world and humanity a great privilege by creating a balance in the world. The balance needs to start from you.""Don't kill me!" I yelled, but whether she heard me or not, she didn't care. She pointed her touch to me like before.And I gasped out, jerking awake. Sweat dribbled down my face, and my breath came out raggedly. It was the second nightmare since I arrived, and I doubt it would stop soon.I ran a hand through my hair and heaved a breath before shutting my eyes.How long would this be for? I didn't know too. I had tried everything possible to escape from my harsh reality; it seemed I wasn't doing enough running.The worst was thinking I'd get refuge in Chase's pack. I had thought I'd be protected from the people chasing af
CHASE POV"Jess, Martin, and Rose.""Yes, Alpha." The Omega, Delta, and Eta I called stood to their feet.I assessed all of them and nodded. "I'll be out of the pack for a while, and Magnus will be here to oversee things," I said, addressing the pack members."Accord him the respect you accord to me as my Beta," I murmured and glanced at the people I had called before. "You're to be in charge of Allison. Jess as her maid, Martin and Rose, you can both take turns to shift who'd guard her room.""The lady," Martin began. "She threatened to kill me the last time."He flushed, shaking his head. Typical Allison. I knew she could do that.I chuckled and nodded. "Stay out of her way. And never listen to what she says. Don't let her out of the room, and you can as well tie her if she tries misbehaving. I want to see her in one piece when I return." I said sternly."Yes, Alpha. We'll be sure to guard her with our life." Rose said."That's good to know." I nodded. "This is all the information e
CHASE POV“Darling.”I sighed for the umpteenth time as the whore, Sharon; I believed that was her name, rubbed my earlobe.She brushed her breasts against my arm as she leaned into me, and her finger gripped a lock of my hair.All that she was doing disgust me, but I couldn't push her away.Her job was to satisfy me for my stay in TRINITY for the business deal I came to snag. TRINITY was a large city known for its tourist attractions and commercial building. And it was my second time here.I didn't want to have a romantic partner. Heck, I had no intention of having that. And for me to forget Allison, who was at my pack house, and stopped myself from doing something irrational, like running back home, whereas I had barely done what I came for.I had chosen Sharon to be with me. I saw her as the perfect bed warmer, and fuck, mate.However, I didn't know she was this clingy."Are you listening?" Sharon's annoying voice broke through my thoughts.“How about we get to the penthouse and do
ALLISON POVAs I crossed the busy road, I glanced to my left and right, ensuring it was free; I didn't want what happened last night.A grimace escaped my lips as the image of Chase's face flooded my mind as I hurried down the road.After yesterday's event, I hadn't stopped thinking about him and the blonde, although he should be the last person I was thinking about.Yet, I couldn't. No one told me I would encounter him here.If I had known he'd be here, I doubted I'd have stayed back in the pack house because it was already getting claustrophobic, even as big as it was.Staying another day at the Moon Stone pack might make me insane, and I had no other options.It had been my wish to visit TRINITY CITY, and it was the reason I hadn't had much thought about where I'd go if I left the pack house.I got to the front of the large establishment I had dreamt of working with for a while. I didn't want to stay idle here, and working to pay my rent and other expenses was the best I could do.
ALLISON“Hey, Allie!”I let out a groan at the annoying voice of Tristan Wright.Since I resumed work today, he have been bugging me. And I wonder if there was more to his nagging.It wasn't as if I couldn't ignore his small talk and move on to what I wanted; it was the fact that he always intercepted me when I tried to ignore him.And believe me, I tried everything I knew to move away from him.Yet, nothing worked.“What do you want?” I glowered at him.“Just making sure you are well settled in.” He flashed me a smile as he sat on my desk.Grasping my pen, he tapped it on the desk, annoying me further.“I need no monitoring. Besides, I am doing quite alright.” I flashed him a tight-lipped smile, hoping he'd catch the hint that I didn't want to speak with him.But he didn't seem as though he was intelligent enough.“Hey, don't be like that,” Tristan said.I heaved a breath and shoved the rude retort down to the back of my throat.Staring him in the eyes, I saw his blue-green eyes flas
ALLISON POV"Hey again,"I heard footsteps behind me and turned to see Tristan approaching. I suppressed the urge to roll my eyes. It was becoming a regular occurrence to bump into him, and frankly, I was tired of it. I wondered why he kept interrupting me. It wasn't as if I was the most attractive female colleague, and I doubted he was attracted to me; he only chose to annoy me.Raising my palms to stop him, I watched as he tilted his head, frowning."What's up? Did the boss do something to you?" His gaze roamed up and down my body, making me uncomfortable.I shrugged in response, not because I didn't want to answer his question but because I didn't feel like it.Besides, there was Chase. I glanced at the surveillance camera, which I was sure he was watching me from. I scowled before turning my attention back to Tristan."What part of 'I don't want to talk to you' don't you understand?" I tried to sound calm, but my tone came out harsher than intended."Hey! You're acting bitchy," Tr
ALLISON POVMy gaze was still locked on the mark on my wrist and on Chase's stomach. It glowed even brighter, leaving a tingly, strange sensation that spread through me. I glanced at Chase again, only to see him staring at himself. Then, he glanced at me before his gaze wandered to Artemisia."Allison being my mate, I'm certain of. But reincarnation? Not so sure," he said, then he gripped my hand that was still holding onto his shirt. He intertwined our fingers, making me roll my eyes."What do we do? Is it something dangerous?" I asked Artemisia, whose eyes were locked on our intertwined hands. A smile formed on her face, and she shook her head.I tried to remove my hand from Chase's grip, but he wouldn't let go, so I relented."Like I said, I can give him something he can use temporarily to ease his pain," she said. "As for the second question, the Nyxbane is very dangerous. It's a destructive force and can slowly kill even the strongest alpha.""Are you saying there's no cure? If C
ALLISON POV"What can I get you?" I asked as Artemisia and Julie settled on the sofa in the living room."Get?" Artemisia asked. "Silly, we're not strangers.""I am, and I'm famished," Julie groaned, rubbing her stomach for emphasis. "Can I have some lamb chops, a white wine, Chardonnay to be precise, and maybe some vanilla cake for my sweet tooth?""Isn't that the same thing Laurent got for you yesterday?" Artemisia asked, her brows raised."L-Laurent who?" Julie snorted, rolling her eyes. "Who is that, by the way?""Julie!" Artemisia scolded playfully, making Julie shrug."So, you're fucking my brother," I interrupted, my nose wrinkling.Julie flushed a deep shade of red and shook her head. "Never. He's a skirt chaser.""Of course, everyone knows he fucks whoever wears a skirt. And any human or werewolf who gets involved with him will regret it." I stated."He's not that bad," Julie defended.Okay, for one, I knew Julie had a thing for Laurent. I had seen how they both acted towards
ALLISON POV"Chase," I murmured, attempting to shake him awake. He was still fast asleep in the bathtub.I had been tempted to check twice if he was still breathing, placing my finger close to his nose and feeling for a pulse.I groaned as soon as my hand came into contact with his skin. He was burning again. Even though he had soaked himself in water, his temperature didn't seem to alleviate. With his temperature spiking by the minute, I wouldn't be surprised if the water started steaming."She's just a child," Chase whispered, making me frown. His eyes were still closed. It was as if he was trying to wake up but having difficulty doing so.Sitting near the tub, I dipped my hand into the water, gently caressing his thigh. "I hope you're not enjoying making me feel agitated," I said.Then, my mind wandered back to Artemisia. She hadn't called back like she wanted to, and I didn't want to disturb her, especially knowing Sinclair was with her. I would only be putting both her and myself
CHASE POVMy lungs burned, but it wasn't the only part of my body searing. My skin and every inch I touched felt like a fiery furnace, overheated.I pressed my hand to my side, which had been aching for a while. When I raised my shirt, I saw nothing but unusual purple patches.Lowering my shirt again, I surveyed the large, empty room surrounded by windows. A loud noise shattered my thoughts, making me wince. I stepped toward the window as it subsided.My eyes widened at my surroundings."The ocean?" I exclaimed, disbelief flooding me. There was no way I could have been transported here. One minute, I was in the bathtub, writhing in pain with Allison in front of me. The next, I was in a field, then the wind came, and suddenly, I was in the middle of the ocean."It's what your mind makes it seem," a voice said, and I turned to see who had spoken.A woman stood before me, her silvery hair flowing as if the wind was whipping through it, though the room was still. Her eyes were a pale whit
ALLISON POVA kick to my side sent me tumbling off the bed, landing on the ground with a thud. Groaning, I rubbed my eyes and slowly got back on my feet. I realized I was still in Chase's room and that I had fallen because he accidentally kicked me.Chase was currently tossing and turning on the bed, his hands gripping the duvet and his mouth slightly open. I furrowed my brows, leaning in to try and understand what he was saying, but all I could make out was, "No, no, no!"He was definitely having a nightmare, I thought. Reaching out to smooth his brows, I winced as his skin felt hot to the touch. His fever had gotten much worse.I walked towards the bathroom, grabbed a bowl, filled it with water, and took a towel before returning to him. Dipping the towel in the water, I squeezed it out before placing it on his forehead. It seemed to calm him down for a few seconds before he started again. This time, he groaned loudly, shifting uncomfortably in bed.I reached out to touch his shirt t
CHASE POVI stared at the door for a long moment, then shook my head. Convincing Allison was never going to be easy; I knew that much. But I was determined to keep trying.A sharp wince escaped my lips, and I pressed a hand to my side where it ached. Glancing down, I saw my shirt was quickly soaking through with blood."Damn it!"I had really done a number on myself. It wasn't often that I took a hit in a fight, but going up against about twenty werewolves, that was bound to happen."Twenty damned werewolves," I muttered, standing up and making my way to the small bar by the bed. I poured myself a whiskey, then peeled off my shirt and poured some of the liquor onto the wound.Gritting my teeth, I examined the injury. Steam trickled out of it, and it was already starting to form an ugly purple bruise.It hurt like hell, but I had a feeling it wasn't the only thing hurting. My heart was heavy, too. Convincing Allison felt like an impossible task.I wondered how much longer I'd have to k
Alison's POVChase.I peered through the window as he fought with the leader. I felt a sense of fear creeping in. I was constantly getting into trouble, but Laurent and Sinclair were always there to defend me, even when I was the one at fault. They were always ready to fight for me.Now, I had involuntarily pulled Chase into the same dangerous situation. I never imagined that our first night together at his house would escalate like this, and it was hardly my fault.The guy had been catcalling me persistently, and I had ignored each comment. But then he went as far as to smack and grope my ass, and I had finally snapped. I ended up breaking his fingers, not intending to fight but acting out of sheer frustration. Unfortunately, the rest of his gang saw me as an easy target.I ended up beating them up pretty badly, even though I was exhausted afterward. It all happened on my first day here, and I completely lost control of myself. I didn't anticipate that they would trace me back to Cha
CHASE POVI scoured the surroundings for a while, releasing a growl as a new yet familiar scent infiltrated my nostrils. Having canceled my appointment with Sharon, I sensed danger in the air. I lingered by the woods before eventually making my way back home. Whoever had been stalking me remained in the vicinity, but I was cautious about exposing myself.While I wasn't precisely vulnerable or capable of dealing with anyone who crossed me, I harbored doubts that the threat was solely human.Approaching the door, I narrowed my eyes upon hearing rustling from the shrubs a few feet away. My ears perked and twitched, and a low growl escaped me as the intruder leaped out of concealment. A large grey wolf with gleaming red eyes stood before me. Assuming a defensive stance, I observed that it was not alone."Who the hell are you?!" I growled, my eyes narrowing further. I attempted to probe their mind, but my gift chose the most inconvenient time to falter.Just my luck, I mused with an eye ro
CHASE POVAllison stood by the door, her eyes alert. She seemed as if I might suddenly grab her and throw her onto the bed, taking her forcefully. Although that thought briefly crossed my mind, I preferred her to approach me willingly. Forcing her into something she didn't desire was not what I wanted.As for the earlier announcement I had made, even I was taken aback by it. I had never expected to utter those words. It was something that had never crossed my mind before. I never wanted to mate with Allison. It was evident that we weren't right for each other. She appeared to be the kind of woman who sought more, while I wasn't inclined to fulfill all her desires; in fact, that was why I had refrained from marking her.I wasn't bothered by her rejection.Admittedly, this might have been a foolish decision, but I had wanted to avoid a scenario where she demanded more than I could provide. However, the reality was that she was the cursed child from the moon, and currently, she was my on