( Charlotte’s POV )"Where did you get that?" I curiously ask Maddox.He takes another swig of alcohol, ignoring my previous question. "Maddox, why are you drinking this early in the morning?"He looks at me with a wide smile. He's a mess."Can't I enjoy my life?" Maddox says, slurring. "I’m not going to be the same anymore!" He growls.Then he throws his empty bottle at the wall. I wince at the loud crash. Damn these werewolf senses.I then hear his silent cries. "I don't want to forget." He wipes his tears. "I don't want this life anymore." "Maddie, you're drunk." I take the other bottles placed at the coffee table, and throw them in the trash."Stop drinking," I grabbed the new bottle from his hands. "Get up you lazy ass. We're going outside.""Outside?" He smiles widely, but then it falls."We're not supposed to go outside. Your parents said it would be safer if we stayed here."I would honestly risk my life just to make you forget one night; I thought."We didn't listen to them
( Charlotte’s POV)I wrap my arms around his neck again while he wraps his arms around my shoulder. "I love you too Maddie." I say against his chest. "Don't let me go, okay? I want you to fight for me.”I hear him mutter a few words but I can only comprehend the words, "I promise." As much as I want to know what he promised, I don't want to ruin this moment."Since my headache is gone and my boner isn't raging anymore, I think it's the right time to go out now." Maddox says.I pull away from him, "I'll wait for you outside." I turn around and walk back outside but Maddox runs to me and spanks my ass. I yelp in surprise,"TIl change my dress if you keep touching me." I warn.Maddox groans, "I hate you for wearing that dress.""I'm going to ta-""Don't you dare fucking take that dress off." He growls from the bathroom."I will if you keep touching my butt." I say seriously but I end up smiling. It's actually my fault for wearing this piece of clothing. So far this is one of the most rev
( Yvonne’s POV )Connor and I both look at each other as the door quietly opens. I can smell Lily, and her mate. "They may be in their rooms." Lily says in almost a whisper. She's shy, even around her mate. Connor stands and takes my hand. I place my book on the end table beside the couch and take his outstretched hand.We walk out of the sitting room to see Lily looking up to Desmond. Yes, up. He isn't as tall as Connor, but because Lily is so short he's still way taller than her."That's fine." He says, and I almost feel bad to disrupt. Key word, almost, she's messed up perfect Connor and I moments before, so I clear my throat. It's been a couple of hours since I last saw her, and I know that mark wasn't there when I left her. "Oh my goodness." I ran to her, my speed rivaling Connor's. My hands gently grip her face, tilting her head to let me see it. Once I know I'm right, I let go and cross my arms while smirking. "Well, it seems like you've had a very productive last couple of ho
"Olivia Jane Taylor please report to the headmasters office immediately, thank you."Olivia was in English class listening to Mr Daniel when Headmaster Dean's voice was heard over the speakers. Getting up, she made eye contact with each of her friends, a confused look on her face.As she was walking towards the door, her classmates started whispering and pointing.Listening into some of their comments with her enhanced hearing she heard them questioning their friends."I wonder what she's in trouble for?""Ooo someone's in trouble""She's got a nice ass" to which she growled at butcontinued walking."I heard that she's working with the rogues to help attack the school because she hates it here so much and that she was the one to order the rogues to kill her sister." That comment made her stop in her tracks as she looked towards the location where it came from and to be honest she wasn't surprised by who she saw....it was the one and only sl*t of the school.Breathing quickly, eyes sw
It took the girls a total of 2.5 hours to pack everything and move them to the new room. When they were taking the boxes both Selena and Olivia thought about how the hallway seemed familiar but they couldn't quite put their finger on why.Not dwelling on the thought, they climbed into Olivia's car and drove off to the mall."Before I started packing my room I booked all us in for a hair and nail appointment because we honestly need it. But I booked it for 3pm so it's the last thing we will do and it's only 10:30 am so I think we should go and look at furniture & other things to decorate Lydia's room first, that way we can have it delivered to the dorm room while weare still shopping. Is that cool?" Olivia asked as theymade their way into the huge mall.Once she had gotten an okay from them, she lead the way to the furniture store where both Olivia and Selena helped Lydia pick out things to put in her room but it didn't last long. 30 minutes tops because Lydia said she didn't need mu
( Yvonne’s POV )Connor and I have been out for about twenty minutes. He's laying on his back, clothed, and staring at the sky. We had our fun in our tiger and wolf, then decided to shift back. "It's amazing out here." I hear his dazed voice, almost as if he's high off of the view.I look at him, then back to the sky. "It really is, isn't it." We sit in silence, just enjoying the soft grass and warm morning sun.My fingers dig into the grass, feeling the soil beneath, connecting myself to the earth.Yvonne! Hunter's voice pushes into my head, forcing me to sit up. We've had a breach. Get back to the house.Connor immediately stands, taking me into his arms, but the pounding of paws nearby alerts me to the magnitude of what we're dealing with."Connor." Just before he takes off to the house, I stop him. "We can't. We'll just lead them to the house." He takes a deep breath and closes his eyes, allowing my feet to touch the ground. "Anything, and I mean anything, that presents itself as
( Yvonne’s POV )The walk back to the house was silent. Hunter ran ahead, beginning the preparations to move back. I couldn't bring myself to talk anymore, and I think Connor realised that.My brother renounced his title. What could have possibly happened that he would give up his title?Greyson is a lot of things, but a quitter isn't one of them. Just thinking about it is upsetting.We reached the house, Connor following me to our room. It's still daylight out, but I can't be around other people. I have half a mind to kick Connor out. "Come here." His arms wrap around me, cradling my head against his chest. "We'll get through this." Then again, he really does know how to make me feel better. Maybe I should keep him around, just in case.I close my eyes and wrap my arms around his torso. Neither of us speaks and eventually we lie down on our bed. The bed we've shared for three years. The bed we won't sleep in ever again. I knew this would come, but I thought we'd be making the decis
( Yvonne’s POV )I'm not sure what to do. My mate can't even find comfort in me. Why does he get to be so good at making me feel better, but I do a crap job of it for him when he needs it?I suck as a mate.."Yvonne?" Lily's sweet voice comes from the other side of the door. She is such a blessing."We saw Connor head out in a hurry." Trish is here too. My friends are even good at comforting me.I'm a crappy friend…"We brought ice cream." I open the door slowly, trying to not look like a mess. Trish hands the tub of ice cream to Lily. "Come on honey." She pulls me into the room, Lily closing the door behind us."What's going on?" Trish sits down beside me on the bed and Lily hands me the tub with a spoon before doing the same."Well, I guess I should start off by telling you guys about this morning." And I do. I tell them everything, about being surrounded by wolves, the weird man, being demanded to appear in front of the Senate, everything.Trish and Lily patiently listen, both nodd
( 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