Dr. Boyce
When Alpha Luke called me to the school, I was about to leave the pack hospital. I had a meeting scheduled with all branch managers for the different Luminous casinos.Most of the staff was new. Two months ago, I was forced to reshuffle the higher-ups. Sneaky humans. They had started stealing from us and I was left with no choice but to fire most of them.However, considering the gravity of the situation at the school, I had to go. After being told that the badly injured student was human and would need a transfusion, I contacted a human doctor friend of mine, to organize about four pints for me.I collected the blood and headed for the school. How could warrior Levi have allowed the new human student to fight with the werewolves? Now she is badly injured and that is the worst that could happenHonestly, I am quite frustrated. He of all people should have known better. That is the very reason we have minimized the intake of human students. Their plan to hike the school fees did the trick but there are still quite some filthy rich humans who can still afford it.Even though I will not have to deal with angry parents, I still dread facing them. After all, I will be the attending doctor. This is going to be the worst day of my life.Parking the car in my reserved space, I pick up the bag with the required blood and trot towards the school infirmary. The sight before me causes me to halt in my strides.Frantic students are running around and some are even driving away. They seem quite flustered and my heart sinks. I can only imagine the damage Gamma Sawyer's daughter did to that human girl.It is not a good sight, for them to be this scared. Even if they are just teenagers, it takes a lot to scare a werewolf. Bracing myself for the worst, I take off towards the infirmary. I push the door open with a heavy heart hoping that I will be able to save the human student.I cannot believe my eyes. The student in question is a girl and what I see is not so bad. Then why are the students rushing off in that manner? Of course, she is injured but not to the extent of making the pups panic."Is there something else going on that I need to know about Alpha?"I ask Alpha Luke through mindlink and he responds the same way."A lot doctor Boyce but in the meantime, see what you can do for her, then I will tell you."I go near the bed and the girl opens her eyes. I know she sees the curiosity in my stare but she is not flustered. Either that or she is very good at concealing her emotions. Groaning, she looks up at me. The next thing she says automatically earns her, respect from me."Please do not inform my mom. I don't want her to worry about anything. It's her first day at work and I could never live with the guilt if she ends up fired. Promise me to notify her, only when you are done fixing me."With that, she forces a smile but I can tell she is in pain. That is when I snap out of it and start treating her. After stitching her up, we give her the first pint. I am glad the blood transfusion has no adverse effects on her.She has not regained consciousness for some odd reason. I am sure the anesthesia was correct and she should have awoken at least ten minutes ago. We had to put her to sleep because the shoulder injury had caused some internal bleeding.Even though it was daunting, the operation was successful. The only issue now is she is still unconscious. I voice my concerns and Alpha Luke thinks I am worrying over nothing."Give her time, Boyce. She will be fine. She is a strong girl for a human."I have no choice but to agree with her. Any normal human would have passed out long before the anesthesia, but she was holding up quite well. If I had not seen the extent of her injury, I would have been convinced she was not badly injured."That reminds me, you had something to tell me warrior Levi? However, before you tell me anything, I also have something to tell you. When I walked in here, I caught a faint scent that stood out. I was almost convinced it belongs to my mate. I then noticed it was coming from the girl's backpack. I am confused.""Could it be your mate had contact with her during school Doc?"Nurse Jane questions with notable joy in her tone. I honestly do not know but it is possible. So that means my mate is somewhere in this school? Even though I am happy, I try not to raise my hopes."This is a new student, maybe she had contact with my mate before she even came here. If my mate truly is here, I will meet her soon.""You are right son. I guess it is time we call her mother now. Let me get her details from the office."Alpha Luke walks off and I turn to Warrior Levi. He still has not answered my question. Something took place in the training fields that made those kids scurry away in fear and I also need to know."Boyce, I know this may sound crazy but I think this girl is no ordinary human. She is not a wolf either because I cannot sense any wolf. Neither is she a witch nor a vampire. However, she has frightening abilities. I think she is an elemental human. Which is rare but not entirely impossible."Warrior Levi explains but I still don't feel as if my questions are answered. So, I probe further."When I came in, the students were all scurrying away in fear. Werewolves are hardly scared. Young or old, it takes a lot to cause that much fear and apprehension, warrior Levi. Therefore, I need to know what happened in the training fields?""Your human patient here, summoned a whirlwind so strong that it even knocked gamma Sawyer, some students, and teachers off. Sawyer was out cold for some time. Luckily, he was not hurt. She did that after she was already hurt. I do not think she even knows what she did. Not yet anyway."When warrior Levi explains, I suddenly feel this sudden need to protect the human girl. I feel as if there is a vulnerability in her and I have to protect her at all costs. In fact, I have been feeling it since I saw her. Only now it is amplified and I confide in both alpha Luke and warrior Levi. Of course, Jane is here with us she gets to hear it as well."I don't know what is going on with me. I have been feeling a sense of responsibility for this girl since I walked in. Not the same as I would feel for a mate. More like she is my pup. Mine to protect. I know it sounds crazy but that's how I feel. "Even I am frustrated. I cannot understand it but I have to share it with my alpha at least. Warrior Levi pats my shoulder and tries to diffuse my worry."Listen, Boyce, we will understand all this in due time. What I will tell you is, a werewolf's instinct is never wrong. If you need to protect her, the whole Luminous Pack rallies behind you. You have our support. Even we will protect her."After hearing this from warrior Levi and seeing Alpha Luke and Jane nod in affirmation, my worry subsides. Alpha Luke hands the notebook with my patient's mother's details to Jane and asks her to call."Alpha, it is ringing. Whom do I ask for?""Oh, sorry Jane. Ask for Mrs. Henna De Andrade. She is Aria De Andrade's mother."When Alpha Luke mentions the name, my heart skips a bit. That is the name of my new branch manager! How did I not piece the puzzle together? How do I explain it to a new employee?"Alpha, that is the name of the new branch manager for our Luminous Casino. The one I told you she is coming from the South."After dropping the bombshell on everyone, I slump down in the nearby chair. This is not good. Had it been any other local human, we would have been able to deal with them. Now this is different.How will the family ever feel safe if there is a threat on the very first day? Of course, they will opt to go back to wherever they came from. I can hear the scream through the phone and I know alpha Luke and Warrior Levi heard it as well. I feel helpless.It should take about fifteen minutes to get here from the city. Guess what, she makes it in ten minutes tops. When she barrels in, I am knocked back by her overwhelming scent.It is a mouthwatering vanilla extract. It makes me giddy and lightheaded. I greedily inhale and suppress the possessive growl about to rip through my throat. Warrior Levi sees it first and grabs me."Get a hold of yourself, Boyce. She is human and you will scare her!"Warrior Levi chides me through mindlink, putting emphasis on the word human and scare. I get it and I attempt to calm myself."Mine!"My wolf responds to warrior Levi and he smiles saying out loud"Yeah buddy, we all know now "I know he wants to draw everyone's attention. Even the distraught lady turns around. She is gorgeous and she is all mine. She stares at me for a while and I see the confusion in her eyes. I know she feels the pull to me and that must be confusing her. She may be human but she will still feel the mate pull even though for her it is less intense."You must be the doctor I guess?"She asks me but I suddenly feel tongue-tied. Her voice is angelic. A soothing melody to my ears. I cannot believe I waited this long for her. She is perfect."Excuse me Doc, care to fill me in on the extent of my daughter's injury?"I snap out of it when she speaks the second time. I know she is not a supernatural being. Else she would have recognized me. I know it will be hard to try and win her over the human way, but I have all the time in the world."Ah, yes, yes Mrs. De Andrade. She um.""Henna. Henna De Andrade. That is my maiden name. I am a single mother. Never been married."Soon after she facepalms. I can almost see what is going on in her mind. She is probably wondering why she felt the need to clarify things. But it makes me happy. I know she feels something for me."Alright then, Henna. I am just the pa- I mean school doctor. I am sure warr- I mean Mr. Levi Reynolds can walk you through the events of the day that led to your daughter's injury."I stutter through the whole explanation and I mentally facepalm. I almost leaked our identity. Luckily, warrior Levi takes over and explains to her.Even though he explains that another student sneaked a deadly weapon into the training fields, I do not buy it. I know that Scarlet attacked Aria mid-shift. I wonder how much Aria saw."Now you see where the urge to protect was coming from Doc. She is your mate's daughter. Congratulations Pal."Jane invades my mindlink but I am sure she is genuinely happy for me. Like me, she was also rejected and is now happy with her second chance mate. Even if my second chance mate is human, I am beside myself with joy. I would never want another."Your daughter ma'am, she surprised us all. Somehow, she created a devastating whirlwind. We have never seen anything of that sort madam."Warrior Levi stuns me with how much he can almost seem human. My mate looks at him and Alpha Luke as if seeing them for the first time. Then she exclaims in disbelief."Goodness! So, there are two of you?""Yes ma'am. I am the physical training teacher Levi Reynolds. You probably met my twin brother Luke Reynolds in the morning. So tell us where your daughter learned such magical powers?"Henna bursts out laughing and I know that laughter is permanently etched in my mind. I know I will never get enough of her. I just have to make my intentions to date her known to her soon. I have to win her over."That is not magic Mr. Reynolds. It is just martial arts. Back home she was so engrossed in martial arts, that I do not even know how she can juggle between school and that. She has an impeccable love for Tai chi and I think she mastered it and many other skills. I am surprised she even got hurt. She is a fighter."When she speaks, I can feel the love and pride she has for her daughter. However, in her last statement, I detect pain and I know there is a story to tell. I decide to ask something else."That is quite a lot for a girl to accomplish at such a young age. I wonder what pushed her towards martial arts?"" It has always been the two of us ever since Aria came into my life. As she grew, she always said she wanted to learn to fight for us if ever danger came lurking around us. That is why she took martial arts lessons. But gradually, she became attached to it too much. ""Mama."Henna gets cut off by her daughter's voice. As I see her embrace Aria, I know that I will protect them with my last breath. However, I do not think my job will be mine alone. Manny barges in and growls the one thing everyone has been praying for."Mate."Warrior Levi pulls him out with eyes glazed and I know he is talking to him through mindlink. Probably telling him about his mate and her mom being humans. This is no doubt the best day of my life.MannySeeing how frantic my mother is, I am having a hard time composing myself. I have no choice but to keep calm for my nephew's sake. I do not need to scare the precious boy.So, I painstakingly, wait for my mom to finish narrating whatever she knows of the commotion at the school. What she says next gives me mixed feelings. I do not know whether I should laugh or cry at the same time. "Gamma Sawyer received a call from your father about his son having been hurt during training. He left in a hurry and another call came in from your dad. This time, Scarlet had gotten into a fight with the human girl, who hurt her brother. I guess Gamma Sawyer had taken off in wolf form, hence your dad could not reach him on his phone."As my mom speaks, I cannot help but feel awed by the human girl. How can a mere human defeat a full-grown wolf, like Sawyer's boy? She is quite interesting. "Then I guess your dad forgot he was still on the phone with me. I heard him screaming to Scarlett not to shif
AriaIn as much as I was against the idea of moving in with the Reynolds, I honestly had no choice. At least, I had to do it for Henna's sake. The poor woman was scared that the Sawyers might come after us. You might wonder what I thought of all that. Well, I do not buy it. Not one bit. No one in their right mind would seek revenge for such a trivial matter. Either the Sawyers are downright stupid, or the Reynolds are hiding some deep secret.I honestly choose to go with the latter because that is the only plausible and quite frankly, sensible explanation. Something is amiss and I intend to find out. Now, you all must think that I am crazy for putting myself in danger right? I do not know how, but I am darn sure the Reynolds will not hurt us. I just know it. The Sawyers do not scare me. I know that I could take the whole clan down if need be. The reason I am playing along is that, from the very first day I set foot in that school, I knew that something was off. Whether it is a cult
MannyI thought that once I meet my mate, everything would be alright. However, it is not so, in my case. If anything, meeting my mate is proving to be an agonizing experience.Do not get me wrong. I was depressed and feared that I would be a mate-less wolf for the rest of my life. So, that day, a month ago, when Summer and I rushed to that school, will always be the best day of my life. I will always remember how her tantalizing lavender blossoms scent almost knocked me over. I remember that it caught me unawares and for a moment, I lost my cool. Even my wolf was giddy and we were the happiest. Unlike Doctor Boyce, I have had no progress whatsoever with my mate. She just does not acknowledge me. She has made it a point that she can only interact with me at social gatherings. She has refused to give me a chance to date her. In fact, she has not opened that door for anyone else. I am slowly losing my mind. Honestly, I am not doing well. How can I function properly when my mate thwart
MannyI look up at my mate and see the shattered look in her eyes. I keep quiet and keep licking the torrent of tears flowing down her cheeks. I can tell she is recalling something so painful that it hurts her even now. So, if I dare invade her mindlink, I might just end up shutting her off.There is a distant look in her eyes that signifies that she is recalling her past. Even though the tears are streaming down her cheeks, she makes no sound. Not even a sob. For me, this is deep and shattering pain. I am now rethinking my strategy. Was this even the best move? Am I not being ruthless by forcing her to open up? But then again, why should I let my mate carry such a heavy burden alone? Only if she shares will I be able to help her out. As much as it hurts me to see her like this, I have to know her. Since she cannot let me in, I had no option but to resort to cunning methods. It is pretty obvious that she would never share her past with anyone willingly. I just know it. Call it intui
AriaThey say that a problem shared is a problem half solved and I believe it. The only thing that makes all this surreal is the one I am sharing my story with. A very large, pitch-black Spirit wolf. The universe surely works in mysterious ways. I cannot believe that my invisible friend, whom I am telepathically connected to is a wolf. How cool is that huh?I already know that I am supposed to be scared, but here I am snuggling with my wolf friend. All I feel around him is peace and contentment. No apprehension and certainly no fear. It is as if I just know that this humongous wolf will never hurt me, no matter what. Then there is this tingling sensation whenever we come in contact with each other. The only strange thing is, it also happens with Manny Reynolds. It scares me but nothing of that sort with the wolf. Is there a connection between these two? It cannot be! With Manny, the electric sparks make me feel apprehensive and to an extent, angry. However, with Wolfie, the sensatio
MannyYes! She feels it too. As strong as I do. My mate feels all the effects of the mate bond. I just do not understand why she finds it easy to get closer to me in my wolf form than in my human form. However, for now, having her all to myself in whatever form is heavenly.Initially, the atmosphere was tense as she narrated her life story. After that moment, when she exuded a chilling aura so foreboding, she turned all nice and cuddly. It was the best moment of our encounter. She decided on her own to snuggle with me. The eruption of sparks was otherworldly. It took all my efforts to curb the growls that were threatening to leave my throat. Then it hit me. The scent of her arousal. I swear today, I practiced serious self-restriction. I have no idea where I got such self-control. The scent of her arousal almost made my wolf take over. I am glad that for the first time, Matt listened to me.Had he had his way, he would have ravished her senseless right here. The result would have been
AriaI have mixed emotions about my encounter with Wolfie. On one hand, I am happy that I have been able to put a face to my telepathically connected friend. Whereas on the other hand, I am a bit unsure of our friendship. It is undeniably weird. Yet, it feels just right.There is a greater reason why we are connected. I may not be able to understand it now, but I will find out. I have never been a believer in coincidence. I know for sure that there is a reason for all of this. I just do not know the reason yet.The one thing that is just so daunting is the feelings that were aroused in me when I snuggled closer to Wolfie. They are foreign and something that I have never experienced before. Could it be that I am not as normal as I deem myself to be? Why on earth would be I sexually attracted to an animal? What is wrong with me? I have to find out what it is before I lose my mind. All logic tells me to cut all connections to Wolfie, but my heart is against it. If I can be brutally hones
AriaOnce I start reading about the historical society of the Luminous Pack, I am stupefied. I so want to believe that these are all just tales, but I cannot deny the truth that is glaring right at me. It talks of the hierarchy of the pack. Apparently, these people are not even fully human! They are werewolves. Meaning they are half human and half wolf. The only consolation is that they spend most of their time in human form and only shift to their wolf form, occasionally.Cold and chilling fear grips me and all I want to do is bail and go as far from here as possible. However, the curious part of me wants to delve deeper into the secrets of this luxurious community. So, irrespective of the cold sweat I have due to fear, I continue reading. The Alpha is the leader and commands great power. The beta is second in command. He is also the alpha's right-hand man, followed by the gamma, who is third in command. The alpha's mate is called Luna and is also his equal. She holds equally the s
AriaIn the aftermath of the fierce battle that has shaped our destiny, myself, embodying resilience and transformation, stand amidst the ruins, as a beacon of hope for the weary souls of the Luminous Pack and the werewolf community. Battered and broken, yet I have refused to let my pain define me, emerging as a symbol of strength and resilience.As the dust settles and the scent of victory mingles with the lingering smoke, the werewolves gather around me in awe of my unwavering spirit. My journey has been a testament to the indomitable will of the human spirit and the power of rewriting one's own destiny.Henna, my adoptive mother, emerges from the crowd, her eyes reflecting pride and admiration. She has witnessed my transformation, from a fractured and downtrodden soul to the fierce warrior who defied the odds. In this moment, I can tell that Henna feels a renewed sense of purpose. A warm glow of love and acceptance that transcends the scars of the past.Within the embrace of her mat
Aria"You slashed little brother Willie's head with one swift move. Unfortunately, I am going to use this blunt knife to cut yours off. I am going to savour every moment of it. I will be looking right into your eyes. I will forever remember your pain, your fear and your helplessness. I want you to never be wicked again in your next life. That is if you will ever get a chance to be reborn."I do not move my gaze from Connor's fear stricken eyes. I am not going to be compassionate with scum like him. Otherwise, I will never be reconciled in this lifetime if I don't make him go through a pain much worse than he subjected me to. In fact, everything I am giving him will never comapre to the pain he subjected me to. This man broke me. In his hands, I was Battered and Broken Yet I remained Invincible. This idiot and left me for dead but I somehow survived. I believe my survival was for a reason and this reason was for me to live to get rid of scum like Connor from this universe. I start cu
Manny POVIn the heart of the night, I am suddenly startled into wakefulness by a reverberating growl. My heart starts pounding and something about that powerful growl tugs at my Heartstrings and stirrs my wolf, Matt. This guy has been giving me the cold shoulder lately and only perks his ears if it is anything to do with our mate, Aria."Aria!" I shout out loud springing out of bed, not bothering to dress up. I contemplate running in wolf form towards doctor Boyce's house where Aria and our twins are currently residing. But I go on and take the stairs three at a time. A sense of urgency propelling me forward. When I reach the doctor's residence, I catch a glimpse of my mate's majestic and rare blue wolf, leaping towards the forest. I stare at this awe inspiring rare breed of a wolf and momentarily forget about the urgency that made me rush here.Only after her magnificent wolf disappears into the deep of the forest do I Snape out of my dazed state. I still cannot shake out my shock.
Connor's POVWatching as the battle rages on, I stare into the darkness, my heart heavy with regret and trepidation. From the shadows, I observe the chaos unfolding before me, my once mighty army being decimated by Aria and her allies. Limbs are flying through the air. My soldiers' bodies a being torn and strewn across the forest floor, the chosen battlefield for this bitter confrontation.It all started with Vornt's ill-conceived plan to kidnap Aria's daughter. I cannot help but shake my head, my mind is haunted by the memory of that fateful decision. Standing beside Vornt, I had agreed to the idea, believing it to be a strategic move that would cripple our enemy's spirit. But I now realize the grave mistake we have made.Our initial plan was to attack with stealth, utilizing the dark spellcasters to incapacitate the warriors gathered in the formidable Luminous Pack. It seemed foolproof at the time, a way to gain the upper hand without risking a full-blown battle. But Vornt, driven b
AriaThe soft, yet insistent voice of Allay, my little boy, has abruptly interrupted my slumber. Bleary-eyed and disoriented, I stumble out of bed, following the guidance of my little boy's voice echoing through the darkened hallways of our home. There is a growing sense of dread within me as I hurry towards Harmony's room.As I push the door open, my heart seizes in my chest. The sight before me makes my blood run cold. The bed is empty, Harmony is nowhere to be found. Panic spreads through my veins as I desperately scan the room, searching for any sign of my beloved baby girl.Allay, only two years old and unable to articulate the events that had unfolded, can only call out his sister's name repeatedly, with a mixture of fear and confusion. His tiny voice breaks my heart, amplifying my urgency and desperation.But just as despair threatens to consume me entirely, a glimmer of hope materializes in the form of my grandfather. Gramps returns with Harmony cradled safely in his arms, her
Author's POV The Luminous Pack is thrumming with life as Manny and Aria keep a careful watch over their family. The recent confrontation with Connor has heightened their vigilance, and they have taken every measure to ensure the safety of their children. But unbeknownst to them, within the depths of the pack's territory, unseen and undetected, the malevolent presence of Vornt lurks, his hatred fueling his insidious plans.Vornt's knowledge of masking his aura has always served him well, allowing him to operate in shadows. But his fear of the legendary blue wolf, Amirah, Aria's wolf, gnaws at the corners of his mind. He knows that crossing paths with her would ultimately unleash her righteous fury, and he understands the consequences that await him. What the Luminous Pack did not expect was for Vornt to act rashly. Driven by his belief in his own cunning nature, Vornt dismisses his fears, convinced that seizing one of Aria's twins would cripple her resolve and bring her and her wolf
AriaAs we move away from beneath the watchful gaze of the willow tree, our determination burns brighter than ever before. The secrets that had burdened me for so long have now been shared, strengthening the bond between us and fueling our resolve to confront the malevolence that haunts our lives. Yes. Our lives because Manny is an essential part of me. My burdens are his as well.In the days that follow, Manny and his family reach out to their allies, assembling a united front against Connor and the demon wizard. The Luminous Pack has pledged their support already. Jeremy and the family will always stand steadfast by my side. My grandfather, Mtungagore, the Azanian warlock, will never leave my side until he knows that all threats have been eliminated. Altogether, we gathered a formidable coalition of supernatural beings who share a common goal: to bring down the nefarious forces that threaten our existence.I was not there in the previous war against the demon wizard. However, I have
Aria POV I guess that the time has come for me to show Connor that he is not as ahead as he assumes. After a discussion with Manny and Jerry, we all agreed that Connor needs a little scare. We all racked our minds and came up with a noble idea. Well, not quite that noble but I believe that it is a foolproof plan. The aim is to ruffle Connor's furthers. The idiot needs a nip in the bud. His wings have overgrown and he feels invincible. It is time that I pull him down from his high pedestal for once. "Guys, you both know that I am a hacker, right? Jeremy, you are even better than me. Let's do something a little crazy. Jeremy, destroy his firewalls for all his research facilities. We need to steal all the formulas he used in creating those mutated rogues" I almost yell as the idea comes to my mind. Both my brother and mate stare at me as if I have grown an extra head. "Why would you want that formula?" Jeremy asks, incredulity in his voice. "The rogues are just stray werewolves. They
AriaAs the days roll by, my interaction with Manny is getting less awkward. The kids have warmed up to him and his whole countenance has changed. All day long he moves around with the brightest smile on his face. Of course, our relationship is more of friendship than mates. However, this is mostly due to my stubbornness, as my wolf says. The resentment I habored against him has since subsided but I am reluctant to accept him fully. Maybe it is just because my subconscious is safeguarding me from further disappointment. I have also been assisting him with the pack training, even though we have not truly gotten back together. Nonetheless, I have granted him full access to the kids. I thought he would take them for days but he insisted that whenever he is with the twins, I should be there. According to him, that helps in creating the family scene for our pups.Today. Jeremy has taken the twins out to the amusement park. He insisted that since I have chosen to give Manny a chance, I sho