"What are you talking about?" I asked, scrunching my eyebrows in confusion. Jake's grip on my waist was firm, though not painful, as he pulled me closer. His eyes blazed with frustration, a fire that was becoming all too familiar lately. "What the hell were you doing down there by yourself?" he demanded, his voice low, laced with barely-contained anger.I sighed, feeling the weight of the situation pressing down on me. "So, this is what it’s about," I muttered. "I just needed some fresh air, so I decided to explore.""Explore?" He scoffed, shaking his head like I’d just said something incredibly foolish. "For a hybrid, you’re quite stupid."I glared at him, insulted by his words. "Excuse me?" Before I could say more, he cut me off. "You’re a witch, Prisca. The most hated species in this entire clan. You have no idea what you're dealing with. My people haven't forgotten what your ancestors did—nearly wiping out our entire race. You’re only alive because of me. But that doesn’t mean
"Fatima," I said, pulling away from the kiss gently. "You know how I feel about this. Even without Jake, you and I would have never been anything more than friends." My voice was firm but kind. I had thought we’d resolved this months ago, the day I told her I was strictly straight. But I could see now that the feelings she had for me still lingered.She nodded, her face reflecting disappointment, but also understanding. "I know," she murmured softly. "I just needed to get that off my chest. I didn’t want to die without kissing you at least once," she added with a playful grin, trying to lighten the moment.I couldn’t help but smile. "You’re not going to die on my watch, Fatima."She hugged me one more time before standing up. "Anyway, we need to get you some food. You and the baby haven’t eaten all day. You’re practically starving, and I won’t have that on my conscience!" she teased, but there was genuine concern in her voice.I rolled my eyes playfully but knew she was right. "Fine!
"You are pregnant!" Sophie exclaimed, her eyes widening with excitement.I froze, the words hanging in the air like an unwelcome guest. "I don’t think she was supposed to hear that," Fatima said in a dull tone, staring at Bella's mother, who looked as if she had just seen a ghost.I mentally facepalmed, feeling a rush of anxiety. "Yeah, me too," I replied with a sigh."Oh, shit...well, now she knows. But seriously!" Sophie said, covering her mouth with a smile, her excitement uncontainable despite the awkward situation.All I could think about was how Jake was going to totally murder me for letting that slip. But deep down, a part of me felt a twisted sense of satisfaction. Bella’s mother now knew I was carrying Jake’s baby, not her daughter’s. The feeling of having something to hold over her was exhilarating, as if I had just won the lottery. Watching her reaction was almost worth the chaos that would undoubtedly follow. Bella's mother blinked twice, her shock quickly morphing into
"Let me go Sophie,they are going to kill him!" I shouted at her as she held me back. I wanted to save him but they wouldn't let me!"So what! You want me to let you get yourself killed along with him!Really Prisca,are you even thinking straight right now," Sophie said in anger.I growled angrily at her,she didn't understand! " I can't let him die Sophie,you don't understand...I can't lose him." I said as warm tears gathered in my eyes" He wouldn't want you to rescue him Prisca and you know it. Especially now,you can't even control your magic. How do you expect to rescue him from a hundred werewolves?" she asked standing in my way.She was right I couldn't use my magic properly for some reason but I had to try. I couldn't just watch them burn him alive or rip him apart. I just couldn't do it, it would kill me. "I don't know, okay! However I do know one thing,Jake cannot die in front of me," I said taking a step forward "Would you listen to yourself Priscilla! You are pregnant and yo
"Father! Stop this!Tell them to stop!" Bella screamed as they held her back.Marcus looked a bit torn,as if he wanted to stop this but he was afraid his pride would be at risk. He growled as he watched his men get ripped apart, I knew he had lost this battle. Jake was something else now,he was stronger and unbeatable.Jake grinned at Marcus as he tossed a limb away,his mouth oozing out blood. "Just say the word Marcus!" he said out loud as another wolf attacked him. Before he could rip it's head off Marcus moved forward."Stop! You win! Just don't kill anymore of my men"Marcus said going down on his knees as a sign of defeat. I sighed in relief,no more deaths.Jake smirked as he dropped the huge werewolf onto the ground after punching it twice. "Good choice! I really thought I was going to have to kill you too. Good thing it didn't come to that or maybe it should" he said as he grabbed Marcus's neck gripping it tightly."No please don't kill him,please Jake!" Bella cried out as she ap
"You do know that they’re going to try and kill her now, right? They’ll find every way possible to get rid of that baby!" Sophie’s eyes were sharp with warning as she looked at Jake, pressing the seriousness of the situation.I sighed as I rose from the bed. We were back in our room now; Sophie had insisted on speaking to us both before heading to bed herself. "I think it was bound to happen, Sophie. Better for them to hear the news straight from their king than through rumors," I said, keeping my tone steady, though I felt my nerves fraying."I understand that," she replied, "but it would have been better for this news to reach the people only after the pregnancy had gone through a few more moons. Maybe even eight whole moons. The risk would have been so much less." She held my gaze, her eyes full of genuine concern, and I suppressed another sigh because she was right. I could sense that she wanted to protect me, but she knew the reality as much as I did.Jake’s face hardened, his ey
"How much is this?" I asked the old lady selling beautiful jewellery.She smiled at me as she held the piece up for me to see clearly. I have spent fifteen minutes exploring and I could tell that I loved Avalon so much. The people were actually nice,maybe things would have been so much better if nobody really knew what I was."Just four dollars and ninety nine cents."she said I searched my my pockets for some money and grinned when I found a five dollar note. "Here,thank you" I handed her the money and she placed the golden necklace in my palm."Oh no,thank you!"she said with a genuine smile that made her brown eyes sparkle.I nodded with a smile stuck on my face. The village town was so lovely with so many different people doing something to make some money. There were market places almost at every corner. My wolf was so happy being free and happy among her own kind. I could feel how content she was just watching everyone go around doing something with their lives.My stomach suddenl
"I think she is awake" a male voice whispered beside me"Get the water,hurry!" a female voice said harshly.I let my eyes flatter open as my heart began to race,I had been kidnapped at the restaurant.I groaned as the sudden light invaded my eyes blinding me little. "Relax she wolf,we are not going to hurt you" the lady from the restaurant said with a sigh.She looked older that thirty with green eyes and red curly hair. My hands quickly felt my stomach,I sighed as I felt the big baby bump "What did you give to me!" I said with a growl"It was just a small amount of RAA just to weaken you and get you to sleep in an instant.Nothing harmful for you or the baby" she explained I growled at her, "So why did you kidnap me? What do you want from me? The Alpha will kill you when he finds out and he will find out""I am sorry about this but it had to be done for your own good.I am a witch as well from the Hidden Coven,remember the coven that you are forgetting so easily because you suddenly ha