Connor leads me back into the bedroom, tossing the invitation onto a small table. "We aren't going." "I would love to agree with you, but it's the perfect opportunity to get more people to listen. I feel like I need to communicate more with them, maybe I can convince some of them that helping is the right choice. Anything is better than nothing, and right now, I'm pretty sure we're working with nothing." Connor takes a breath to say something, but then lets out a sigh.He walks towards the bed and stands in front of me. "It's not that I don't want this to succeed, but I feel like this just isn't our thing. We don't do large parties and gatherings."I nod. "We dont, but maybe we should. It benefits us to attend. It also gives everyone else a chance to relax, and have fun. We shouldn't pass it up just because we normally don't do these kinds of things." He kneels down in front of me, his head being level with mine."Alright. We'll go. I trust you to make the right decisions." He kisses
( Charlotte’s POV )I feel the sunlight burning my face. Oh dear lord, it's too early. Where's the fucking moon when you need it? Damn you sun!Squinting, I groaned as the burning light hit my eyes."What the?! Maddox! Why are the blinds open?!" I yell. I shield myself from the light and sit up from Maddox's bed. "Maddox, where are you?" I yell.All I hear is the tic of the clock. I don't sense Maddox's presence anywhere."Maddox?" I erratically jumped out of his bed."Maddox?" My breathing hoists up. No. This isn't what I think it is. He can't do this to me."Maddox?" I call for his name repeatedly. He'll come back. I know he will. I shuffle around his dorm room with a panicked face. Going back to his bedroom I look for his phone and find it in its exact spot. It's where he always keeps it.I frustratingly comb my hand through my hair.Scrolling through Maddox's contact I select his dad's number. I press the phone to my ear and silently pray that everything's okay."Maddox?" Alpha R
( Olivia’s POV )Pulling her into a hug, he placed his face into the crook of Olivia's neck and inhaled deeply several times, "Olivia! God I missed you so much, I thought something bad had happened to you when you didn't come to Morning tea, then classes and lunch. It was the same for the other guys, god I'm so glad you're okay."Rubbing her hands up and down his back she whispered comforting comments into his ear, which caused him to shiver in pleasure as her hot breath hit his neck. He pulled back minutes later and looked ather."Wha--but your-- you-hair--huh" Cameron stammered, staring at Olivia with googly-eyes and his mouth open wide.Raising her arm she placed her hand under his mouth and said, "close your mouth or you'll catch flies."Smirking at him when he had a sheepish look on hisface."Sorry, you just look so different I didn't recognise you," he said, "b- but it's not a bad difference, a good difference. I like it, it suits you." He exclaimed, trying to clear his meanin
( Olivia’s POV )Once the blackness had faded, Olivia came into view of a cell. It was dark but she could still make out what the room looked like. The room was cramped and eerie, made out of many chipped stones for the sides with dirt covering the ground. On one-side of the room there was a black stain. It made Olivia shiver as she thought about what it was. A scent of death and suffering hung in the air. Chains hung from the walls, with hammered metal shackles on the floor, which were otherwise occupied by a girl with black hair, who sat on a flimsy mattress with her back towards me."Hello? Are you alright?" Olivia called out trying to move towards her but nothing happened. Ugh I'm in a vision, she won't hear or see me and I can't move...at all she was literally stuck, like that game stuck in the mud. Anyone play that as kids?BANG!"Look, it's finally up guys. Are you ready to keep playing?" A deep, creepy voice spoke from the cell door as it opened and in came 3 big bone-chilli
( Connor's P.O.V. )She didn't even slam the door shut. I think that makes it worse. If she was angry, at least I'd know she was feeling, something, anything. Instead, the soft click felt like a bullet to the chest.I knew that she wouldn't leave me for him, yet I let my jealousy get the best of me.I didn't want her to leave, but how could I have made her stay? Apologizing won't fix it. Actions speak louder than words. Yvonne doesn't believe much in words.I sit down on the edge of the bed and grip my hair hard. "What am I going to do?"Mate is disappointed. Maybe we can impress her.My wolf suggests, but it's a half hearted suggestion.He knows Yvonne isn't one to just bend. She's stubborn, and very opinionated. If she is disappointed in me, it'd take a lot more than some good acts to impress her.Someone knocks harshly on the door. "Connor, open the door." I groan and stand up.I know who it is from his voice, but that doesn't make me any happier to see him. "What is Hunter? I'm ki
( Charlotte’s POV )"Go away!" I yelled at Axel."Charll," he softly says, "Please come out. Don't cage yourself inside your room.I ignore his words. "I don't want to stay here Axel, bring me back to the academy." My voice cracks up."I'm waiting for him.""He's not coming back Charll. It's been a week now, maybe he's forgotten you." He says in the same tone, but I don't like his response."How can you say that?" I bitterly ask. "You're starting to become like our parents. They don't care.They don't give a fuck. Why am I here anyways?None of you seem to care about what I am feeling.Don't you imagine yourselves losing the person who will love you the most?""Me? Becoming like our parents? Do you hear yourself?" Axel asks in disbelief through the door."We're all trying to help you but you're not being open! How can we help you if you're not trying to help yourself?"I stay in silence. I don't know what to say."Little pig, little pig, let me in." Axel says.I said, "Stop using our
( Charlotte’s POV )I sigh, "Um, I'm not sure. I don't know if I want go with you guys. I just want to go back to the academy, do my school work, act like a good kid and announce a search party for Maddox.""We'll fly out tomorrow." He promises.Quirking my eyebrow at him, "Do we have tickets?" Iquery."Of course we have tickets, with this type of season not much are traveling around. Summer just ended and the humans are back to school already." He replies. Axel stands up and grabs my hand, he tries to haul me with him but I stand my grounds."Do you work out?" He says in an astonished tone.I force myself to be hauled by him. He can't know, only Maddox knows and it's still itches me that he does.I'm afraid of dying and that's pretty ridiculous of me. "No! Of course I don't work out! Do you see me work out? Am I muscle-y?" I let out an uneasy laugh. "My priorities aren't working out bro. I eat, sleep and repeat. I must have gained a lot of weight, you know, due to eating processed
"There is no 'it is all due in time' Mom. I need to find him. I need to rescue him because I need him in my life. He's like my ball of sunshine. He knows how to make me happy and makes me feel like he'll never leave me alone." I emphasize."Charll, leave your mother alone. She's trying to talk to you nicely." Dad warns."Whatever," I mutter under my breath."Don't talk to me like that, may I remind you that I am your father, your alpha. I am not your friend that you can disrespect." Dad grits out."I lost my respect for you when the both of you turned your backs on us. You left us alone without care. And you tricked me into going to that snobbish school with a fucked up headmaster. I was hoping that you would car again that both of you would but unsurprisingly I'm still a disappointment just because I'm grown up. Your reason was ridiculous,Dad and I were stupid enough to believe you!' I yell at him in a harsh tone."We care about the both of you Charll! You're mother and I, are tryin
( Sophia’s POV )No more! I am going to be turning eighteen soon and I will NOT allow myself to endure my family's abuse anymore!"We need to hurry, your brother is coming." My wolf, Krystle tells me.I quickly zip up my backpack and place the straps over my shoulders as I make my way to my bedroom window, that's located on the second floor. I sit on the ledge before jumping down and landing on my feet. As soon as I stand up, I overhear my father yelling out to everyone to find me and bring me back to him. Which I can't let that happen, I know how bad the punishment will be and I already have enough scars and bruises to last me a lifetime.Immediately I start running as fast as I can into the dark woods, without knowing or even caring where I'm going. I just need to get as far away from all of them as possible.Once I feel that I've gotten far enough ahead to stop and catch my breath for a moment, I stop and start trying to look around, hoping I can somewhat see a path. But then Kryst
2 YEARS LATER ( Epilogue)(Yvonne’s POV)My heart's beating fast, butterflies are going crazy all over my stomach. I try to breathe in and out a few times to try and calm my nerves. The anticipation is overwhelming as I prepare to take this momentous step in my life. Today is the day I marry the love of my life, Connor.I look at Lily, my bridesmaid, as she opens up the door and her eyes meet mine. A wave of excitement washes over her face, and she can't contain her joy as she closes the door behind her. She stands beside me, our eyes locked through the mirror reflection."Are you ready?" she asks, her voice filled with genuine enthusiasm."I think so," I reply, my voice betraying a hint of nervousness."You look beautiful," Lily reassures me, her sincerity shining through. "And trust me, Connor loves you. I guarantee he's gonna cry when you start walking down the aisle."Her words offer solace and encouragement. I take a deep breath, feeling a surge of confidence building within me.
A few years ago, I never would've expected to be walking towards the leaders of the world, and talk about my biggest secret. Now, I'm walking confidently down the corridor, ready to face the most prominent men and women across the world. I would've thought of this as terrifying all those years ago.Instead, I'm relieved. I no longer have to hide what I really am. So, as I walk into the crowded room, I don't cringe out of fear. No. I march in with confidence, and stand with all of my friends, ready to take the next step in my life.Out of the sea of faces, only one stands out to me, Edna. The second I stop walking, the room begins to kneel. It's like a wave, person after person, dropping to their knees. "Why is everyone bowing?" I ask Lily, who's to my left.She merely shrugs, just as confused as me. "I'm guessing they realize what you are, and are showing you that they don't question your claim nor title, but I'm not them."I stare at them as they bow. It's unnerving. "You don't have
Last night, I slept as peacefully as someone can when told they're the biological daughter of the goddess of the sun. It took no time to fall asleep, but my dreams were shrouded in images of Solis. A language I didn't understand drifted through my mind, and flames would burn it away. I didn't wake up too long ago, but I can tell by the lack of light seeping from behind the curtains, it's still very early.Connor is sleeping peacefully beside me, his soft snores are a sure sign he's still asleep. My body is snugly fit into his, and my head is resting on his chest.For some reason, I don't want to be awake alone, so I place a small kiss on his shoulder, then his left cheek, followed by his right. "Mmmmm." Connor shifts beneath me, groaning slightly as he stretches. His eyes open slowly and he smiles up at me. "Morning baby." Connor's arm wraps tighter around my waist pulling me closer. His eyes shut closed again and I snuggled into him. "Can't sleep?" I nod and he chuckles softly. "I w
As Connor suggested, I search for Lily and Desmond.I find them chatting in a corner, snuggled into each other.When Lily sees me, she smiles brightly. "Yvonne! Where's Connor?" She looks around and I chuckle."He's being Connor. He felt the need to check on my security with Hunter, so he sent me to come hang out with you two until he's done." Lily gives me a knowing smile."Connor just can't let up, even for one night? Who would attack you here? We're surrounded by the most powerful people in the world. Anyone crazy enough to come after you is suicidal." Desmond says, still not fully aware of the fact that I have died, and quite possibly can die again.I simply shake my head and sit down. Lily pats his shoulder and takes a seat beside me.Eventually Connor returns, but he's still tense."Everything alright?" I ask as I stand to greet him.He nods in a stiff manner. "Yes, but I don't feel as if it is." I lean up to kiss his cheek and force him to look at me with my hands."Let Hunter
**Recap**( Charlotte’s POV )I stared at my loose chains. I had finally got them loose and it took at least a half hour. I just hope they don't notice that it's loose.My hands are still burning from the silver but I had to bear with it. If I saw Broken Dean again I would immediately shift into my wolf and attack."I'm ready, are you?" I whispered."Yeah..." He trailed off silently.We both quietly waited for them to "supposedly" kill us. They're probably thinking of ways on how.The wait didn't take long. The goons entered our cell like they owned the place. They unlocked our chains from the locks on the wall and pushed us out with them holding onto our chains.They led us out in the field. There was a bon fire at the middle along with five people."You're going to enjoy your deaths. It's going to be so painful." The man said. He laughed, "No one will kill us after we're indestructible!""Shut up and bow down to our leader!"The people follow the yeller, all bowing down to Broken De
~~Dylan's POV~~ She's gone..... I can't believe she's really gone.I've been sitting on the floor, pressed into the hard wall with my head in my hands. Looking up, I see Cameron, pain etched on his face, sitting across from me in one of the hard, green chairs with the rest of our friends and family in the Hospital waiting room.All of us jump to our feet, when Mum and Dad come out of Olivia's room, tears streaming down both their faces. Father nods, singling that others can go in. We decided that Cameron should be the first one to go in, since he is Olivia's mate and he was eager to do so but he solemnly said that I should go in first since I'm her twin brother.I take in a deep breath and let it out, rubbing my hands on my jeans and pushing the thoughts to the back of my head.As I walk in through the door of her private room, I take another breath and turn the corner."Arrh, why don't they have anything decent on the TV and when's lunch, I'm hungry." I hear a female voice complain.
Olivia woke up to feel of little circles being drawn on her back and electricity running through her body where the fingers traced. Immediately she knew it was Cameron so she turned her face to look at him and saw that he was sitting up on his side, looking day at her as if she was the only person in the world.He couldn't believe that she was finally his in every way and neither could Olivia. They were each others world and nothing was going to break them apart."Morning Cam," Olivia greeted in a sleepy voice."Morning love. How are you feeling?" He asked as his fingers continued to dance around her back."Good. Amazing actually." Olivia said as her face lit up when she remembered what happened last night and blush covered her cheeks.They looked each other in the eye and started leaning in, before their lips touched Cameron whispered "I love you""Ditto," Olivia replied and their lips met cause instant fireworks.Cameron pulled her closed and the deepened thekiss.5 minutes later a
It's been weeks since word got around about Olivia's sister still being alive and It's all everyone talks about. Apart from that, there has been more sightings of rogues, no ones dies but they have received some message saying things like 'we're watching you' and 'tick-tick-tick, times running out'. But the biggest one was a dozen black Olivias delivered to Olivia with a note attached saying 'you thought your sister had it worse, still does but just you wait till we get our hands on you". That was the last straw for everyone, school was cancelled and instead we are made to train and fight for 8 hours a day. Cameron has practically moved into Olivia's room saying that he needed to be always with her and Headmaster Dean has allowed it.It's no joke... Straight after the flowers were delivered to Olivia, Cameron went to Headmaster Dean's office, told him about the Olivias and note, then said he would be moving into Olivia's room after their talk and Headmaster Dean's reply was......"oka