TESSAFrederick's tongue finds its way into my mouth, causing me to feel a butterfly sensation in my stomach. A tingle washed over my entire body, and for a second, it felt like my body was turning against me. I felt paralyzed, his touch making me feel weak.His hand rests on the back of my neck, while the other wraps around my waist, pulling my body close to his strong frame. So is this what it feels like? Is this what it’s like to be kissed and held by the most wanted man in this pack, in almost all packs? My old self would have passed out from a heart attack. The old Tessa would never have imagined holding hands with Alpha Frederick, much less being kissed by him. I opened my eyes, and in an instant, those images broke apart. Leaving only these sick, repulsed feelings.Once I got myself together, I placed my hand on Frederick's chest and pushed him away with force. Creating a distance between us.His lips glisten with saliva, his strands cascading down his face."How dare you!"
FREDERICKHaving free time to spend with my mother and grandmother is a rare treat for me, especially with my hectic schedule as the Alpha. So tonight, I'm going to enjoy this moment without any interruptions. I’ve assigned tonight’s task to Atlas cause I’ll be spending my time with them."Frederick, if you have a moment, I'd like to talk something with you. It’s about the future of your pack." My grandmother's words grabbed my complete focus. "Of course. We can talk about it right now, Grandma. I've got my schedule all clear for you."We've wrapped up dinner, and the maids are starting to clean up the cutlery and any leftover food from the table. Once they're finished, they leave the dining room. Now it’s just the three of us in here to discuss whatever my grandma feels like discussing tonight. Somehow, I'm feeling a bit nervous.My grandmother typically doesn't have this serious of an expression about anything. "Are you okay, grandma?" I asked, starting to feel a bit uneasy. My g
TESSAGabriel offered his hand to help me up, but I ignored him and got to my feet by myself. The ache in my body from Bridget and Odette hitting me was bothersome, but I brushed it off. "You?" Frederick asked, sounding skeptical.But I was aware he would even be skeptical if I revealed the truth. That Odette was the one who came at me first, so I decided to stay quiet. "Yes! If you don't believe me, just ask some of the maids who walked by! They all witnessed Tessa brutally attack me and then slap me." Odette complained while clinging to Frederick's arm.I have to say, she nailed putting on those fake pained, sad expressions. If she hadn't pulled my hair so harshly, I wouldn't have slapped her. "Gabe," But Frederick brushed her off and focused on Gabriel instead. "Are you seeing what went down?""Yes, Alpha.""Tell me then, who dared to raise a hand against my Luna? I need to know." Frederick's eyes were fixed on me. I held his gaze with a steady glare. I knew he just wanted to
FREDERICKA moment of silence hung in the air before Tessa finally spoke. "I want my brother Dante to be released from prison." I stood there, lost for words, staring at her. I offered her the opportunity to request anything at all, but this is what she chose to ask for.Why Dante? I just couldn't figure out why Tessa wanted it. He could remain in prison indefinitely and it wouldn't affect her at all because I would reclaim her from the Stormhowl pack soon. "Think it through. Why would you want Dante to be released when you could ask for anything from me and I'd make it happen for you?" “But I don’t want anything from you. I just want my brother. Is that too much to ask?" Tessa asked, her eyes still blazing with remaining anger.The red marks that stain her cheeks bother me. And I hate how she chose to just remain silent and appear guilty in front of everyone when she could have easily said that Odette was attacking her too. Her reluctance to stand up for herself, particularly in
TESSA"We're heading back to the Stormhowl Pack today," Dante said once we wrapped up our breakfast. "Really? Finally!"I'm so relieved that we're finally heading back home and leaving this place behind. So, I won't have to see Frederick or his other friends again.But that also means I’ll be apart from my grandma once more. We haven't even had a chance to hang out, and now I have to leave again? When did we even get to meet again?"Nika, are you feeling down? Why is that?""Oh, no I don't..." I said. Working on getting a smile together. “Is there someone from this pack that you really miss? If that's the case, I can give you some time to meet with whoever it is and say your goodbyes."Dante's words truly caught me off guard. “Really?” At first, I figured he would just whisk me away, given how repulsed he seemed already and his eagerness to get out of there right away. I never thought Dante would give me a chance to be with my grandma. "Yes. Just let me know who that person is.
TESSA"You must have slept with other men. There's no way this baby is mine!"The claim was immediately followed by a loud crash that made me flinch as Alpha Frederick slammed a flower vase onto the floor. My whole body shook with fear, but I forced myself to meet the eyes of the man who now looked at me with hatred and disgust. With a quivering voice, I spoke."N-no. Y-you are m-my first. I never s-slept with any m-men after y-you Alpha."Didn't he still remember the pain and bleeding I experienced that night the first time he entered my body? And the way he even promised me that everything would be okay? How could he just forget it? And then he thinks I cheated on him with someone else? Doesn't he see that he's the only man I ever truly loved?“Stop it, Tessa. Don't you dare try to fool me. I was drunk that night I didn't know what I was doing." He exhaled deeply as he ran his fingers through his tousled dark hair.His eyes were now red with anger, a deep frown creased his forehead
TESSAThis is my third day in the cold and suffocating pack's dungeon. No food or water has been given to me since they threw me here. With a sluggish movement, I hoisted my weak body into a seated position. The movement makes every joint in my body scream in pain after two relentless nights of sleeping on a hard surface.Someone came to a halt right in front of my cell. At first, I thought it was just the usual guards on duty, but then I noticed the feet were slender and feminine. I glanced up and locked eyes with sky-blue irises that belonged to my sister Bridget."B-Bridget," I grab onto the cell as I push myself up to my feet. I felt both surprised and happy.I never thought she would visit; I thought I’d never see her again after the guards put me in this dungeon. But here she is now coming to see me, I suppose there's still hope for me. My heart raced because I knew that she had to be here with news from Alpha Frederick."I'm here to convey a message to you," Bridget spoke, her
TESSAI gazed at Grandma Mauri's gentle face as she placed the water on the nightstand, for me to drink after she gave me a homecooked meal. I ended up here because Dad's house was no longer an option I could go back to after he cut me off from his family.This morning, after managing to slip past the guards at Alpha Frederick's mansion, I quickly took the chance to rush over to my the grandma's place. The first place that comes to my mind because I know I could find some peace here, even if it's temporary."Tessa, I know this is a tough situation for you, but please never blame yourself or the baby for everything that happened." Grandma Mauri said as she settled down beside me and put her hand over my stomach. I smiled at her and gave a nod.I feel deeply moved because among all those who responded with fury and judgment to my pregnancy, she was the only one who showed genuine care for me and my baby."No matter who the father of your baby is, I’m sure it won’t matter as long as you’
TESSA"We're heading back to the Stormhowl Pack today," Dante said once we wrapped up our breakfast. "Really? Finally!"I'm so relieved that we're finally heading back home and leaving this place behind. So, I won't have to see Frederick or his other friends again.But that also means I’ll be apart from my grandma once more. We haven't even had a chance to hang out, and now I have to leave again? When did we even get to meet again?"Nika, are you feeling down? Why is that?""Oh, no I don't..." I said. Working on getting a smile together. “Is there someone from this pack that you really miss? If that's the case, I can give you some time to meet with whoever it is and say your goodbyes."Dante's words truly caught me off guard. “Really?” At first, I figured he would just whisk me away, given how repulsed he seemed already and his eagerness to get out of there right away. I never thought Dante would give me a chance to be with my grandma. "Yes. Just let me know who that person is.
FREDERICKA moment of silence hung in the air before Tessa finally spoke. "I want my brother Dante to be released from prison." I stood there, lost for words, staring at her. I offered her the opportunity to request anything at all, but this is what she chose to ask for.Why Dante? I just couldn't figure out why Tessa wanted it. He could remain in prison indefinitely and it wouldn't affect her at all because I would reclaim her from the Stormhowl pack soon. "Think it through. Why would you want Dante to be released when you could ask for anything from me and I'd make it happen for you?" “But I don’t want anything from you. I just want my brother. Is that too much to ask?" Tessa asked, her eyes still blazing with remaining anger.The red marks that stain her cheeks bother me. And I hate how she chose to just remain silent and appear guilty in front of everyone when she could have easily said that Odette was attacking her too. Her reluctance to stand up for herself, particularly in
TESSAGabriel offered his hand to help me up, but I ignored him and got to my feet by myself. The ache in my body from Bridget and Odette hitting me was bothersome, but I brushed it off. "You?" Frederick asked, sounding skeptical.But I was aware he would even be skeptical if I revealed the truth. That Odette was the one who came at me first, so I decided to stay quiet. "Yes! If you don't believe me, just ask some of the maids who walked by! They all witnessed Tessa brutally attack me and then slap me." Odette complained while clinging to Frederick's arm.I have to say, she nailed putting on those fake pained, sad expressions. If she hadn't pulled my hair so harshly, I wouldn't have slapped her. "Gabe," But Frederick brushed her off and focused on Gabriel instead. "Are you seeing what went down?""Yes, Alpha.""Tell me then, who dared to raise a hand against my Luna? I need to know." Frederick's eyes were fixed on me. I held his gaze with a steady glare. I knew he just wanted to
FREDERICKHaving free time to spend with my mother and grandmother is a rare treat for me, especially with my hectic schedule as the Alpha. So tonight, I'm going to enjoy this moment without any interruptions. I’ve assigned tonight’s task to Atlas cause I’ll be spending my time with them."Frederick, if you have a moment, I'd like to talk something with you. It’s about the future of your pack." My grandmother's words grabbed my complete focus. "Of course. We can talk about it right now, Grandma. I've got my schedule all clear for you."We've wrapped up dinner, and the maids are starting to clean up the cutlery and any leftover food from the table. Once they're finished, they leave the dining room. Now it’s just the three of us in here to discuss whatever my grandma feels like discussing tonight. Somehow, I'm feeling a bit nervous.My grandmother typically doesn't have this serious of an expression about anything. "Are you okay, grandma?" I asked, starting to feel a bit uneasy. My g
TESSAFrederick's tongue finds its way into my mouth, causing me to feel a butterfly sensation in my stomach. A tingle washed over my entire body, and for a second, it felt like my body was turning against me. I felt paralyzed, his touch making me feel weak.His hand rests on the back of my neck, while the other wraps around my waist, pulling my body close to his strong frame. So is this what it feels like? Is this what it’s like to be kissed and held by the most wanted man in this pack, in almost all packs? My old self would have passed out from a heart attack. The old Tessa would never have imagined holding hands with Alpha Frederick, much less being kissed by him. I opened my eyes, and in an instant, those images broke apart. Leaving only these sick, repulsed feelings.Once I got myself together, I placed my hand on Frederick's chest and pushed him away with force. Creating a distance between us.His lips glisten with saliva, his strands cascading down his face."How dare you!"
FREDERICKI began to doubt if inviting Tessa to this meeting was the right choice, because her presence only distracted me from focusing on the meeting itself, right up until the very end of the event."Alpha Dante said you lost consciousness the moment you sensed this evil presence," Alpha Hunter asked her. I couldn't take my eyes off them. Every little interaction they made just made me feel upset. "Yea. I have no idea why it happened." Tessa responded. "I just feel like all my energy has just been zapped away before I faint."Damn. I hate the way Hunter is staring at her. It made me want to get up from my seat and separate them immediately."I see, it can happen when someone is born with a gift to sense power that most people can't. You might have had this gift since you were born, Nika, but you just don't see it yet." Hunter said. Tessa shook her head with a polite smile. "A special gift? I- I don't think so, Alpha Hunter."“But from the very first moment I saw you, I sensed t
TESSAFor a moment we just stared at each other, before we closed the gap and exchanged a tight hug. I shut my eyes, still in disbelief over what I had just seen.When we let go of the hug, she asked. “Oh Tessa, is this you dear?"“Yes, Grandma. It's me, Tessa." My voice wavered. Her eyes shimmer with unshed tears, filling me with sadness. I asked, "Grandma, why are you crying?""I just can't believe this at all. I heard the news you're back, but I think they were lying. Oh, Thanks, Goddess Selene." My Grandma closed her eyes for a moment. When she opened them again, I could see happiness in them. "What are you doing here at the Alpha's mansion?"I was just about to respond, but then I paused for a moment in silence, feeling hesitant. However I remember that this is my grandmother speaking to me right now, the one person I trust completely. "I need to see Alpha Frederick." "You went to see him?" I noticed anger in my grandma's eyes as she asked. "That man has hurt you!""I know..."
TESSAI can feel my heart racing with anxiety as I walk back and forth in my room. Things are getting chaotic and I really don't know what to do to help my brother get out of the pack's prison. Yes, you heard it right. Frederick locked up Dante this afternoon, accusing my brother is raising his hand against him."Good night, I brought you dinner," Daria said as she entered my room, tray in hand. "Alpha Frederick said that you need to eat more, Miss. You're looking a bit too thin for your age." "I'm not going to follow what that man said," I responded with determination. "Tell me where I can meet him because I need to convince him to free my brother from prison."Daria shot me a knowing glance. She placed the food on the table and then came over to me. "Hey, Alpha Dante is in prison because of his fault—" “What? No way! Frederick went after him as well! Why is it only my brother who is in prison? Is that fair?" I voiced my objections.I just can't accept what he did to Dante. Dante d
FREDERICKI cursed Dante for inviting Tessa to the meeting. Really, why can't he just let her take a walk with Daria? This meeting, discussing this kind of matter isn't for women especially in her area of expertise.Thanks to Dante's foolishness, I couldn't concentrate during the two-hour meeting at all. My focus is all over the place, and my attention was drawn to how these single Alphas are looking at Tessa like she's a rare gem. It made me feel the urge to gouge out their eyes one by one."Today's meeting is over here. We can pick it up again tomorrow." I stood up and made my announcement. One person interjected, "But Alpha Frederick, what about the-"“There’s no such thing as an evil entity or dark energy. If there had been one, my pack, being the heart and center of all packs, would have been the first to be targeted. What you claim before just clearly shows how weak your pack's defense is." I answered him.Hearing their reports about the ongoing unusual attacks just sounds so ri