Instead of telling Zayn about the kiss, I avoid it and talk about how beautiful the wedding was. Bunny encourages me to tell them more as she prepares lunch for us in the penthouse. She is a great cook and the aroma coming from the kitchen right now is so mesmerizing.โIt was such a lovely wedding! Everyone was there, almost a thousand people!โ I explain, and Zayn sits across from me on the dining room table not far from the kitchen. Bunny can hear and participate in conversation as she cooks.โDid you see talk to Ashton?โ Zayn takes a sip of water after he asks me. He maintains eye contact with me as he does so and I breathe out a shaky smile as my heart thumps in my chest.โUh, yeah. We talked and then Zoe made me promise to cut all ties with him.โ Zayn chuckles and then places the glass of water back on the table. โWhy would she do that?โโProbably cos Ashton is still in love with Lara!โ I hear Bunnyโs voice from the kitchen and Zayn waits for me to confirm or deny it. โWell?โ He
It has been two years since Hamish came back to his people. Bunny cried so much that she couldnโt anymore. She was beyond happy, and I saw a look on Zaynโs face that I have never seen before. The look is almost impossible to describe. He looked like he was having a flashback while at the same time witnessing everything before him. But I do know that he was really happy. Hamish is now strong and healthy again and works closely with Bunny. They are building their relationship once again and itโs simply beautiful. I was so worried about Ashton that day. I called him not too long after Hamish was taken to the nearest hospital. But the phone kept ringing. I thought that he might have been busy but it continued for a week. Then a week turned into a month. Then a month into a year; then a year into two. Ashton and I have not spoken in two years and as much as I try to pretend that it does not affect me, I know deep down that Iโm angry at him. I feel like he gave up on me, and I donโt ca
I am heading to the building where Zayn works. Itโs not far from my building and I expect Hamish and Bunny to be there also. I feel a lightness in my heart since I talked to Ashton. Iโm really glad that I did. I have not been to Beacon in a long time. I was sixteen years old when I left. I am now eighteen. I rarely talk to my parents or even Tessa, because I got angry at Ashton that he was ignoring my ad so I cut all from everybody back home. Back a year or two ago when I was blowing up Ashton's phone with calls and voicemails, I masked my intentions with wanting to know whether he was alright. He had done something that I know that his dad would never sign up on: he let Hamish go. The risk of the werewolf people now finding out that there was a war prisoner held is really high but that is not Zaynโs plan.My intentions were masked by that but I just really did not want to let him go. I did not want him to start fighting for me even though I knew that it was the best decision for e
I stare at Zayn as I try to process what he just told me. โWhat?โ My voice is soft and filled with mild surprise. โWhy would you want to do that?โZayn laughs to himself and walks back to his desk. Instead of sitting in the chair, he sits on the shiny wooden desk. โBecause I love you. Have I not made that obvious yet? Or have you just not been listening to me when I said it for years now?โโI thought you were mad at me,โ I pace the room slowly. โNot were, Iโm still mad at you. You have been keeping a secret from me for two years. I donโt want us dwelling on secrets, Lara.โ He stares at me. โAnd if you kept that away from me then that means that that kiss affected you.โโNo,โ I try to argue and Zayn only scoffs faintly as she shakes his head slowly. โAnd I donโt want us trying to have a baby just because Ashton and my sister had one.โ โLara, I know you more than you can imagine. You are the love of my life. I have been obsessed with you since I met you. Trust me when I say that I kno
I watch Ashton approach me and my breath hitches. I had not seen him for so long that I forgot some of his physical features. Not that I would ever forget him but his image in my mind was getting blurry.I walk towards him and he gives me a warm smile when we reach each other. โItโs nice seeing you, Lara. Iโm so happy that you could make it.โ โItโs nice being here too,โ I replied and looked around, admiring the mansion. โMind if I give you a hug?โโOh, no. Of course, you can give me a hug,โ I chuckle, and we both embrace. He smells really good and I take in his scent. โHow was your trip here?โ Ashton asks when we break the hug. He begins to lead me to the entrance of the mansion.โIt was goodโฆโ My voice is bland and void of emotions. I thought that I was ready to be here but I donโt think that I am. The stupid voice in my head keeps reminding me that I would have had all of this life if I had just chosen to be with Ashton. It would have been my baby shower. But Iโm okay with it.
Everyone's attention is now on Harper and her mother. It may seem like an outrageous accusation to make but Harper, her mother, and I know that it is more than true. Harper looks my way and the way she is looking at me is clear that she wants me to help them; to intervene in some kind way.โThat is a very serious accusation, sir,โ Ashton tries to calm the man down. โDo you have any proof of this?โโYou sure as hell do!โ โThen why would the investigation be closed down if you do have evidence?โ Ashton asks the man.โI donโt know, donโt ask me, ask them!โ He points at Harper and her mother again.โI-um, can I say something?โ I try to join the conversation. โThis is a baby shower and I doubt this is the way that the parents of the child wanted this day to go.โ I glance at Ashton and an emotion flashes in his eyes.โYou think I donโt know that? But it was the only way for me to see the Alpha. I have been trying to see Ashton for months now but it has been impossible.โโOkay, okay. Lara
We stayed with Harper and her mother while they called the police and told them everything. Harper confessed that her mother was just trying to protect her and that it was not pre-meditated. They tried their best to explain themselves but I guess the justice system would be the one deciding their fate.Harper and her mom did what they told me that they would do, they left Zayn, Bunny, Azula, and me out of their confession. โEverythingโs going to be okay,โ I tell them as the officers take them away. I feel a bit bad but Iโm sure that this is the best thing for them right now. This was an inevitable end result. They would have gotten caught anyway so it was best that they turned themselves in.I leave the house and head back to Zoe and Ashton. When I reached there, I realize that they were all in the backyard around something like a campfire. My parents were there, along with Ashton, Zoe, and even Tessa.โYou were out for long, where were you?โ Zoe asks me when I sat next to Tessa and
I covered my mouth with my hand as I tried to process what I happening. โOh my god,โ I laughed happily, and Zayn chuckled as he awaited my answer.Almost everyone in the restaurant had their attention on us. A few were even recording and they all waited for me to give the perfect reply to Zayn.โYes! Yes, Zayn Meyer, I would love to be your wife!โ A tear escaped his eye and he laughed cheerily. He held my hand and slipped one of the most beautiful rings I have ever seen on my finger.He then stood up and we hugged as everyone clapped. Immediately after we broke the hug, he kissed me and I kissed him back, allowing my emotions to rule me.โCongrats!โ Someone in the small crowd of people watching shouted when we broke the kiss. โI love you so much and I am so grateful that you agreed to spend the rest of your life with me as I do too.โ Zayn touches my hair gently. โI love you too, and I have made stupid decisions in the past, but I believe that this is the best and most sane one yet.โ
โCome on, guys. You have Lara and me out here waiting like kids waiting to open up gifts on Christmas morning!โ Zayn exclaimed, causing everyone to laugh. The door suddenly opened by itself and my eyes widened mildly. โDid that door just open by itself?โ I took a step back, and Ashton and Zoe were amused by my reaction. The door opened wider and a golden retriever jumped out of the car, almost giving me a heart attack. โGosh!โ I exclaimed as I held Zaynโs arm tightly. โIโm not going to lie, I was a bit startled when that dog came out.โ Zayn laughed lightly. โSo thatโs the surprise, huh? A doggie.โ Zayn bend down and played with the dog. I had a small fear of dogs. One bit me when I was a kid and since then I have been terrified of them. No matter how cute and cuddly they were, I stayed my distance away from them. The golden retriever kept licking and jumping on Zayn like it had known him for years. โThe doggie is a surprise but not for you guys, heโs for the kids.โ Ashton
It was Christmas day, the 25th of December. Werewolves were howling in celebration even though it was the sun that was up. Carols were being played and families were together. The air was warm, the sky was crystal blue, and the day was perfect. Where did the Werewolf Territory take the concept of Christmas when we believed in the Moon goddess? We adopted it thousands of years ago when humans once lived amongst us. They celebrated our holidays and so we did the same, as a show of respect. That was when the word Christmas entered the vocabulary of the Werewolf Territory. And since then, we have celebrated the day and passed on the tradition from generation to generation. The Christmas tree in the living room was lit up and gifts were scattered under it. All the kids were up and sat eagerly next to their presents, waiting for us to give them the go-ahead to start opening up them. The air was filled with anticipation and joy. A hot cup of chocolate sat in my hand and Zayn was drinki
My claws immediately sprang forth from underneath my fingernails, and a growl escaped my mouth. โWhat the hell are you doing here? You should be in prison.โ I was on the verge of wolfing out. It was not like I felt threatened by Jacob, but I did not like the fact that he was in our mansion without us even knowing. The kids were literally right across the hall from there. โPlease. Please calm down and let me explain,โ He begged. He placed the box of chocolate on the kitchen island and took a step toward us.โNot another step, buddy. I wonโt hesitate to rip you to pieces.โ Zayn threatened him, and he gulped as he nodded. My wolf had not gotten any real action for a while and it was yearning for some. I usually trained in the training room with Zoe and the others almost every Saturday though my wolf wanted more. โStart explaining.โ I breathed out a short sigh as I continued to keep my wolf at bay.โOkay. Okay. But first, promise not to kick me out, please?โ His eyes were pleading. I
โYou canโt save me, she-wolf.โ The words echoed in my head as I stared into Alexโs sad eyes. He looked convinced that he was beyond saving and that seemed to scare me a bit. He was too sure.โBut at least let me try,โ I begged him. He scoffed. โWhat are you even going to do? Bring my wife back?โ He rose to his feet. โFor now, Lara, just let me try to figure out the journey Iโm on emotionally. I will go back to my packโฆeventually.โ โOkay.โ I did not push him. And he did have a point. What was I going to do to save him? I was not a superhero. I did not have special powers. I was just a she-wolf that cared deeply for people.And apparently, that was called a hero mentality; wanting to help everyone to the point where sometimes I didnโt even regard myself. Alex may have said it while he was lashing out but I think he was right: He had been a leader way longer than I had. I may have been queen but that was just a nice coating, deep inside, I was still an omega. โItโs kind of late, I th
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A few seconds of silence filled the home theatre because the cartoon could not play forever, obviously. The projector was now off and the fancy inbuild lights on the ceiling were on. Alex sat next to me and played with his fingers nervously. He looked slightly uncomfortable but a look of determination also could be seen on his face. โFor starters, I have two questions.โ I began, and he turned his full attention to me. โShoot.โโFirst one is what you mean when you said that I have earned the right or privilege to ask you about anything?โ I raised one of my eyebrows. He smiled weakly. โLara, you have become family. You have proven to me that you can be trusted and that you are willing to go through hell to protect my son. Do we have to do the whole โI am a blessingโ stuff over again?โ He chuckled, and I could not help but laugh lightly. โNo, thank you,โ I refused as I continued to laugh. โThat is why I came back here after I lashed out at you. You did not deserve that; you have be
I sat down next to Alex and the smell of his cologne filled my nose. It was a strong scent but I really liked it though. The black-and-white cartoon playing on the projector was aesthetically pleasing. It reminded me of the past. Not just any past, or mine. But like the 1960s. Weird because I was not even alive at that time but that was the vibe I got from looking at Mickey Mouse doing funny dances while in black-and-white color. โYou said you wanted to talk?โ Alex smiled weakly as intrigue smeared his facial features. He was wearing a hoodie that looked great on him. If we were not about to talk about serious matters, I would have asked him where he got it. โYeah, but you go first. What do you want to talk about?โ I adjusted myself in my seat and made myself comfortable enough. My attention was trained on him as I awaited him to speak. โYou sure?โ โYeah, go ahead.โ I encouraged him. I was curious as to what he wanted to talk to me about. But I already knew what I wanted to talk
I crossed my legs and watched Gene and Zayn sip lemonade from the glasses that were brought by the male helper. I was very invested in Geneโs backstory. I wanted to know more. โYou have not touched your lemonade, dear,โ Gene pointed out and we both glanced at the tall glass that was filled with the yellowy-sugary drink. โHer teeth hurt when she drinks lemonade,โ Zayn explained politely, and I smiled involuntarily. He placed his hand over mine on the couch and a warm feeling filled my chest. โSorry,โ I mouthed to Gene but she brushed me off lightly. โOh, thatโs alright. You should have told me.โ She crossed her legs too. โWould you like me to send for water?โ โNo, itโs okay. Donโt trouble yourself.โ I played with the tips of my hair. โYou said that the Silver Moon pack has unspoken laws?โ โUh, yeah. Laws that have been passed down from generation to generation. Itโs not written and posted somewhere but itโs in the hearts of all the inhabitants of Rocky. I learned about those laws
Smiles. Laughter. Joy. A lightness filled the air as Alex got out of the detectiveโs car. Snow fell from the sky and soon made white patches on his hair. His face was flushed and he had a smile so bright, that it could light up a dark night. The light humming of the car lingered in the air, and detective Stone and her wife got out of the car seconds later with cheerful looks on their faces. Bunny and the others joined us outside and Liam was out of words when his eyes landed on his dad. He glanced at me and his lips parted in disbelief. โThank you,โ He mouthed, and then turned his attention back to Alex. Liam watched his dad approach him and his eyes became glossy as they threatened to spill tears. He kept clenching and unclenching his jaw, and I could tell that he was trying his best to stop himself from crying. When Alex closed the distance between him and his son, they hugged each other tightly, and the scene made me teary. Zayn wrapped his right arm around my torso and pulled