- I don't know. I've been feeling sick since dinner.- Me too. Maybe we're just tired. Let's rest tonight and we'll see how it goes tomorrow, okay? I said.A good idea Rhea replied. With a weak smile, she lay down, curling up into a ball.A few days after dinner, I was still not feeling well and Tallullah was being more demanding than ever.It was as if something was draining my strength.My wolf has been away recently too. I tried to contact her, but she was nowhere to be seen.I figured Aaron and Delancy's engagement announcement had affected Rhea too. She didn't seem excited the night of the dinner.— You know, you don't have to put up with this. You are the alpha's handmaiden. Not hers. said Aspen.She was helping me with the dishes I had just brought from Aaron and Delancy's room.- Everything is fine. I don't call. - I said. And I wasn't going to stay here much longer either, anyway.I decided to escap
“For your partner, Delancy Wilhelm,” Max said, anger burning in his eyes.— Remus said he tried to defend her, but he couldn't do anything because of the warning she had already received, the incident with the uniform. — He looked at me. - For your cause! If you don't love that girl, why can't you just leave her alone? She is young and will probably meet her partner soon. What will you do when that time comes?I turned around and punched the wall.Why did I put that fucking warning on her record?—Aaron! What... what are those marks on your back? — Max asked.I turned to face him.- What are you talking about?But even as he spoke, I instinctively raised my hand and scratched the spot he mentioned.— You have red marks all over your back. — said Max.- What? — I tried looking over my shoulder. But I couldn't see it properly.“It doesn't matter,&rdqu
AaronI ran to the hospital as fast as I could, and there I marched to the emergency room.I found Remus and Aspen sitting in the living room.- Where is she? I asked.— She's fine, alpha. They gave her something for her fever and are treating the wounds on her back,” Aspen replied.—Treating the wounds? Shouldn't they be healed by now? —Our wolf powers should have healed those wounds the same day they were made.— They were all intact and, in fact, infected. That's why she had such a high fever. said Remus.My stomach started to churn.How was this possible? Why were his wounds still open after almost a week?“Beta Barone found Chloe semiconscious and hallucinating,” Aspen added.I was getting even more anxious.— I still can't feel it. I can't feel your wolf,” Cronnos said, tormented.—Did the doctor say anything about her not being cured?
Aaron As soon as I returned to the mansion, I met Elder Leto. —Did the security people finish reviewing the video? I asked him. - No sir. But we have another problem. A report has just arrived; There are records of movement of renegades towards our sides. — They didn't try to get in here, but it's still suspicious. — he continued. Excellent. Not only did I have to investigate the allegations against Chloe, but now I still had to deal with the renegades. Aaron I was sitting in a meeting about the renegades that had been seen roaming the pack, but my mind was on Chloe and the evidence that she had been falsely accused that my beta would bring. I kept remembering Max's words. — If you don't love that girl, why can't you just leave her alone? She is young and I am sure she will find her partner soon. What will you do when that time comes? But she had already found her partner: it was me. She was a commoner, an omega wolf, a simple servant, while I descended from a long line of l
She approached me trying to reassure me.- No! — I countered. — He never cared and he never will. I have to get out of here on my own, Rhea. I need to escape.AaronI opened my eyes and saw myself lying on my bed.- Like me...? — I murmured.Then it all came back. All those horrible memories, everything I had seen through the mating connection.I held my head in agony, remembering the pain I felt my partner go through.— Chloe... — I mumbled.The door opened and my gamma entered.“You're finally awake,” Remus commented.— How long have I been unconscious?— About three hours ago.- What?! — I jumped out of bed, but lost my balance, feeling nauseated. Remus caught me in time and carried me back to the bed.— Wow, sir, take it easy. - he said. — We have already sent the troops. Beta Max is leading them.— Max we
Chloe I lay down on the floor next to the dungeon door. My eyes grew heavy as I looked at the doorknob. I could feel my life slipping out of my body. I heard voices on the other side of the door and tried to clap, but my arms felt as heavy as lead. “He-help,” I tried to scream, but my voice was little more than a whisper. The door opened and I felt someone kneel beside me. My vision was blurry. I couldn't see who it was. —Chloe! — I recognized the voice. It was Max. — Chloe, hold on! Hold tight! - he told me. - Doctor! Someone call a doctor here! We found her! I heard more footsteps approaching, but I couldn't identify who they were. —She's seriously injured, beta. I don't know if it will survive. — said someone. My eyes were closing. I couldn't keep them open any longer. —Chloe! Open your eyes! — I heard Max shouting at me, but I couldn't open them. I just wanted to sleep. My body ached all over and I felt exhausted. I just wanted to rest... —Chloe! Chloe! Silence and
Chloe— Max, you don't have to do this. I'm perfectly capable of cutting my own apples. — he said to the beta, who was clumsily cutting the poor, innocent piece of fruit.— You are the patient and you are sick. I can handle it. — he said, continuing to butcher the apple.We heard a knock on the door. Max let out a frustrated sigh.Rhea lifted her head into my subconscious, one ear cocked in the air. She sniffed, then jumped up excitedly.— Cronus! Cronnos is here! — she jumped with excitement.Max handed the apple slices to me and headed for the door. When he opened it, Aaron was on the other side.— What do you want, alpha? — Max growled at him. I was surprised by the hostility in his voice.— Can I have a word with Chloe? — he said to Max in a calm but authoritative voice.— Whatever you have to say to her, you can talk to me here, because I'm not moving
CHLOE I was released from the hospital shortly after, but I refused to go to the pack house, so I returned to my parents' house. Aaron, the elders, and Max complained about it not being safe, but I couldn't care less. Anywhere was safer than being near them. Close to my partner, to be more precise. When I reached the threshold and saw the dust covering every corner of the place, I realized how lonely I felt. I had finally returned to my home, but I had no one to return to. I was completely alone. Mom is gone. Dad is gone. And Montana too. I walked into the house, remembering the good old days, remembering when Dad and I played hide and seek or when I met Montana. She and I would argue about everything, but we would make up later, while watching a scary movie and eating popcorn. A single tear fell and I wiped it away. I was tired of crying. I went to the kitchen and took out the broom, dustpan and other cleaning utensils. I would clean this place until it was sparkling. I would c
**Chloe"You may have power, Wendell," I said, "but I have something you'll never understand. I have loyalty, love, and the strength of my pack behind me." With a roar, Wendell attacked me, his eyes blazing with fury. But I held my ground, ready to face him head-on.We clashed, each of us using all our strength to gain an advantage. Wendell was a formidable opponent, but I refused to back down. As we fought, I could feel Rhea vibrating in my chest. She was eager to join the battle, eager to sink her teeth into our enemy.Finally, Wendell stumbled, and I saw my chance. With a flick of my wrist, I sent a fireball at him. It hit him square in the chest, and he fell to the ground, writhing in agony. I approached him cautiously, my heart heavy with the knowledge of what I had done. I never wanted to kill, but sometimes the only answer to evil is to end it."Why, Wendell?" I asked, my voice softening. "Why did you do all this?" He looked at me, his eyes filled with pain."My family," he sa
AARON"Rory!" I shouted, following behind. I wasn't going to let her face the witches alone! But the witches weren't doing anything. Instead, they just looked at her with confusion in their eyes."Who are you?" one of them asked."It was me who put an antidote vial in your dinner and made it taste bland. I'm sorry for that," she straightened her shoulders. "Wendell was poisoning you.""I knew it," said the witch we heard seconds ago. "Poison ivy and nightshade."Chloe nodded breathlessly. "We have more antidote. We can give it to you and help your kind heal." The witches were now listening attentively."All I ask is that you return to our pack mansion and help us. We're under attack by Wendell and his hunters. We need your strength.""What do we gain from this? Otherwise, you won't give us the antidote?" Chloe threw our entire stock to them. I almost shouted, but I kept my composure."That's yours," she said. "I would never hide it from you. You deserve to be whole. I just want you to
The trees seemed to close in around me, their branches twisting and turning like gnarled fingers. The air was thick with the smell of damp earth and decomposing leaves. A low-lying mist hovered, obscuring my vision and making navigation on the winding path ahead challenging. It was as if the forest were alive, watching every move I made, waiting for me to let my guard down.A strange energy pulsed in the air, a low, almost inaudible hum impossible to ignore. Sometimes, the mist would dissipate, revealing glimpses of strange and deformed trees that seemed to have been shaped by ancient magic.Whispers in the wind, voices that seemed to call my name. It was as if I had stumbled upon a secret world, a place where the veil between the living and the dead was thin and permeable.The sun began to set, casting long shadows on the forest floor. "Let's camp here," Aaron whispered, uneasy. "It would be imprudent to hunt witches in the middle of the night." Nodding, I anointed the grass around h
ChloeThe trees towered above me, their branches stretching towards the sky. The scent of wildflowers filled the air. But as I ventured deeper into the forest, a sense of unease crept over me. Perhaps exploring alone wasn't such a good idea.I froze; my heart raced as a branch snapped in the undergrowth. I waited to see what would emerge. Then, without warning, a massive black wolf emerged from a bush and advanced straight toward me. With my heart pounding, I braced for the worst. But as the wolf approached, it stopped and looked at me with a gentle, almost human-like light in its eyes.Before I could react, it turned and disappeared into the depths of the forest. What was that? What just happened? My mind was a maze as I returned to the castle.I walked down the corridor towards the east wing, excitement building in my chest. Whatever happened, the library had become my sanctuary. I couldn't wait to explore the opulent space, rich in history and knowledge.Passing through the heavy w
The world was bathed in a golden light, and there, at the end of what seemed to be a vast meadow, were my mother and Selene, holding hands. I approached them, my heart full of admiration."Good job." My mother smiled. "We knew you could do it."Selene clapped her hands. "And now, because you believed, you've opened yourself to the greatest gift of all." My eyes gleamed as she handed me a ring with a unique moonstone."Whenever times get tough, dear daughter, plant your lips on this stone," she whispered, placing the ring on my index finger. This will connect your heart to mine through a silvery thread.I was momentarily blinded by the ring's glow, then my mother tenderly kissed my forehead. In this realm, she was very tangible."It's time for you to go."I looked at her eagerly, savoring every little detail. I had to store her in my memory, to cling to every bit of beauty her form contained."I wish I could take you with me." This was the child in me, saying things that reflected the
AaronRory dragged me away before I could say anything else to Eleanor, or mistreat her, just to be sure. She waited until we were in our room."What was that?" she growled. "How did you know what we were talking about?"I shuffled my feet. I didn't want her to know that I had mentally connected with her without her consent. But she had been so down in the past few days that I just wanted to know if I could help. She interpreted my silence as the worst."When are you going to stop playing?" she shouted at me, clenching her fists. "Whenever you stop this madness," I retorted. "Are you insane? How can you think that death is the answer? That witch is lying to you."Chloe turned towards the door, ready to storm out in anger. I grabbed her hand and pulled her towards me."Please, Rory, please, listen to me.""Just leave me alone."**The annual Iliamna fair was in full swing as I walked through the bustling crowd, still weighed down by the last encounter with Chloe. The aroma of fried doug
He responded with calm determination, his eyes never leaving mine."You're weak, Aaron," I spat. "If you run, it means you're choosing your own life over hers. You're not a true alpha!"Aaron's eyes gleamed, and he growled, "I am a true alpha.""And I will never leave Chloe. She is my mate, my love, my everything."We continued to fight, our bodies colliding and exploding with ferocity. The forest trembled with the strength of our magic and limbs, and the air was thick with the smell of sweat and blood.Suddenly, we were interrupted by a voice, and we both turned to see Chloe standing behind us, her eyes wide with fear and confusion."Stop this! Both of you! This isn't helping anyone!"Aaron and I halted, our eyes still locked on each other. Slowly, we lowered our hands, and the magic dissipated. We stood in silence, panting, our bodies tense and ready to fight.Chloe took a step forward, her eyes moving from me to Aaron and back. "What's happening?" she asked, her voice trembling.Aa
"So, you might want to return this baby to where she belongs." I sighed, exhausted. "What's wrong with these hunters, Kala? How can they separate children from their homes?"Her voice trembled as she replied, "Heartless, that's what they are."I nodded. I had more business to take care of. — "I'll trust you to ensure she gets home safely. Do you know where Eleanor is?""I saw her heading towards the northern edge of the forest, Alpha. She seemed determined to walk by moonlight. She's funny."I growled in frustration. The last thing I wanted to do was wander through the forest now. I wanted to be with Chloe. Cronnos suffered for her, and so did I. But I needed this to happen too. Because what if this was the antidote? What if this could help bring the witches' collective to our side? It would be a significant victory against Wendell.I looked at my clothes. Sure enough, I had the baby's hair on my shirt. Well, the final ingredient, ready.So, I gathered the ingredients and headed to th
She was all alchemy, magic flying at the tips of her fingers, her touch was fire and soul. I pulled her close and kissed her back, letting my tongue dance against hers. Our hands rose to embrace each other, mine firmly entwined around her waist. She sighed my name. Before I realized it, I laid her down on the ground, and my lips were on her nose, eyes closed, forehead and neck, traveling up to the delightful curves of her chest."I love you," I murmured against her neck, lovingly licking the place where I marked her as mine. "I love you today, tomorrow, and in a thousand other universes.""Well, isn't that touching?" The mature and melodious voice sounded as if someone had stabbed a knife into a stone. I gritted my teeth and sat up.Chloe seemed visibly disturbed. "Eleanor! I thought you had retired for the night."She looked from her to me, disapproval and a strange gleam in her eyes. "Yes, but the night was so beautiful that I felt like a walk was in order."Why did she always have