I stumbled backwards in horror. I have never seen something like this in my entire life. It's not just a wild animal but a big wolf that is three times my size. It trotted toward my direction, and I started screaming out loud. Catriona, stop screaming. I heard Jayden's voice again in my head. "What's happening, I'm I losing my mind? I closed my eyes, thinking that I might be having a bad dream that looked like a reality, and that when I opened my eyes, I'd be awake. Please, God, let whatever I just saw now be my hallucinations. I opened my eyes and gasped again when I saw Jayden standing before me unclad. Catriona, please calm down. Don't panic, okay? He said. Don't move another step. Don't come near me. I spluttered. You're unclad, Why are you even like that when I saw you were fully dressed? Wait a minute, I saw you turning into something that looked like a wild animal or wolf. Are you guys shifters? I asked him because I know this kind of stuff is in novels and movies. If this
VANESSA'S POV Before we could finish the spell, there was a strong energy that came out of her and jerked us both away with force. We hovered down there, shocked, at what had just happened. "What in the world was that? My sister Vivian asked, still shocked. I gazed at her, surprised and confused because I knew very well what that was. I saw it in Catriona's eyes, and if I saw it, that means she saw it as well. What happened? Alpha Jayden asked. Before any of us could respond to him, Catriona started shaking so much that her pupils went out of her eyes and left with only the scleras. What's wrong with her? What did you two do to her? Alpha Jayden asked, losing his shit. We all heard a strong voice that came out of Catriona speaking the language I'd never or we never heard of. It was coming out of her without opening her mouth. I could feel everyone's eyes, including mine, widen in terror. We composed ourselves as we all asked the voice, "Who are you?" That is Catriona, she
JAYDEN When the three of us asked the voice that came through Catriona, who they were, someone prodded me in the chest using a finger, and my vision slowly started blurring. I was watching Vivian and Vanessa arguing about something I couldn't hear. Their voices felt like they were coming through the deep tunnel. I was fighting and trying so hard to keep myself steady from falling. I tried to clear my eyes to get a clear view, but before I fully opened them, someone placed the thumbs on my temples on either side, and I fell as my body wavered. ~~~~ Open your eyes, Mr Jayden. I heard a voice of an old man say. I opened them. The first thing I saw as I opened my eyes were the birds wandering in the sky and the sounds of the ocean waves. I quickly sat up straight and darted my eyes around my surroundings. It was just a beautiful blue sea surrounded by the limestone pebbles on either side of the sea. There were no trees, no anything. It's just a blue sea and the wandering bird Where i
I dashed into the woods wildly following her scent but lunged to a stop when I didn't smell her anymore. Her scent stops here... I scoped my eyes around and up the trees to see whether I could get any glimpse of her. She's not here. Where could she possibly be? Where did she go, and why did she run away? Don't tell me that her memory wasn't effaced. If that is the case, then I'll never forgive myself. I'll live with that guilt... Of killing my babies because of my recklessness. My heart will be irreparably damaged. What should I do now? Should I let her go in peace? Or should I bring her back and explain everything to her, and tell her that she's free to live her life as she wishes? Don't even think about it, you human. She's my mate, she's not going anywhere. She's to stay by my side forever. My wolf said. I know that beast. Don't you see that we've hurt her so badly? You also didn't want her to know the truth so soon. You agreed with me when I said that we have to expunge that inc
JAYDEN Say that again, I said. "She's my Mate." He repeated himself. As soon as the words left his mouth, I grabbed him by the collar. Say that again, and I'll rip you in half. I said through clenched teeth. He shook my hands off of him and took a few steps backwards. Don't you see that you're overreacting Jayden Evers? Do you have a problem with me? He asked. Yes, I have a problem with you. I don't want to ever see you again with my mate, not even near her. Catriona is my one and only mate. She doesn't belong to anyone, not even you. You don't have any right to call her your mate. I exclaimed. He laughed out loud. "What is so funny?" I asked him. He pinched the bridge of his nose as he looked down. This is going to be fun. I was going to reject her because she's too human, but now it looks like I won't anymore. I will take her to my kingdom, mark her, and then mate with her. And from then, she'll be mine. And she'll become the Luna of the blood moon pack. He said. I couldn't abi
I was very shocked to see Jayden standing outside, in front of my house. "How did you know where... He didn't let me finish my sentence pushed himself inside my house, and closed the door behind him. My legs began shaking terribly in fear as he stood so close to me. Catriona, we need to talk. About what you saw. He said. I slowly regained my composure and asked him how he knew my home. After watching him turn or shapeshift into a big wolf that I had never laid eyes on in my entire life, he felt like a total stranger to me. I feel like I don't know him at all. I have to do something before he shifts again and kills me. I ran past him and grabbed the landline tightly. Am calling the police if you don't leave my house this instant. I'm not going to hurt you, Catriona. What I want is for you to hear me out. He said. You gotta be kidding me. He can't be serious? Does he expect me to stay here in the same space hearing whatever he wants to say? I should stay still to the man who tu
"Mr Gabriel…. "What are you doing at my house? "How did you come to know my house?" I asked him, immensely astonished. "Did you even give him your home address? Jayden asked me, pulling me behind him protectively. I didn't reply to him. I tried to come out of his back, but he pushed me back again behind him. "Jayden, why are you hiding me behind you? He thinks I'm going to gobble you up. Gabriel said. I just arched my eyebrows confusedly. But you didn't answer me about how you knew my address. I asked Gabriel, peering my head out of Jayden's tall figure. He knows very well how I knew your address. He said, his eyes pinned on Jayden. What do you think you're doing, Gabe? Jayden asked him through clenched teeth, trying with his might to hide his wrath. I came to see my mate and take her with me to my world. Gabriel said. Gabe, don't start now. Jayden gutturaled. What mate are you talking about? Who's your mate? I asked him and just smiled with his eyes still glued on Jayden's.
JAYDEN You gotta be kidding me right now! "What the hell does he think he's doing, disclosing himself to the cops? "Barely?" I know Gabe is a maniac, but I didn't expect him to be this blatant. In my posture, I could see the cops wide-eyed, perplexed. It's very normal for werewolves to wander around barely, but it's startling for humans. "Were you kids playing mature games? " The cops asked. Officers, Catriona shouted. Don't jump to conclusions. She whisper-yelled. A small smile appeared on my face when she yelled in their faces, trying to clear the misunderstanding. Girl, are you stating that you were not doing what we think you were doing? The cops asked. If you aren't playing mature games, then you have to let us inside the house to make sure that whatever is in your house will not interfere with your neighbours' peace of mind. The officer said. Don't ask too many questions, officers. What you think we were doing is true, so you need to leave so that we can continue from wher
It has been eight months since the pack was attacked and everything that followed. Jayden and I have been able to reconcile and our love for each other has grown. Ever since Gabriel broke the mate bond with me he suddenly disappeared. Until now I haven't seen him. But I heard murmurs from the pack members that he found himself a mate and made her the Luna. Initially, I was hurt because he seemed so determined to be with me, but then suddenly ended our connection. However, I feel at ease with everything going well around me. The pack members have accepted me as their alpha's mate, and their affection towards me is growing stronger. My brother's health has stabilised, so we don't have to visit the hospital as often. Regarding the old spirits, they continue to possess me during times of trouble and fight our battles when needed. However, whenever I attempt to inquire about our relationship, they simply smile and leave me hanging. I have given up on pursuing this topic. Vannesa, too,
JAYDEN I froze in place when my so-called vampire brother burst out of the pack house, somehow managing to get his hands on Catriona. "I've had enough, little brother," he said. Everyone paused including Gabriel, waiting to see whom he was referring to as his brother. Gabriel was quick to react, glancing from me to the vampire. His face turned red with fury, and could tell he wanted to charge at my brother and break him in half. As satisfying as that would be, it was also impossible. Doing anything foolish would put Catriona in danger. My brother approached me confidently, exuding an air of satisfaction. He sniffed Catriona's neck and then turned to me, remarking, "She smells good." He twirled his bloody tongue over his fangs. Gabriel's voice echoed angrily in my mind, demanding, "Who is this bloodsucker to you, Jayden?" His wolf paced restlessly around him while bombarding me with questions. "Let her go. It's me you want." I said but instead, his smile grew wider, as if he was
GABRIEL When I ensured Catriona's safety indoors, I ventured out to mediate the conflict between the witches and Jayden's enraged wolves. I never anticipated being struck by the witches' wrathful magic, which was originally intended for Jayden. The impact of the magic left me clutching my chest tightly as if it might burst open. I remained on the ground for several minutes, groaning in pain. Although the temptation to shift and violently retaliate against everyone was strong, I knew I had to remain calm. Feeling frustrated, I took a deep breath and confidently approached the wolves and witches, positioning myself between them with a dominant demeanour. "You all need to calm the fuck down," I assertively stated. Surprisingly, everyone except for Jayden stopped. He angrily trotted over to me, snarling in my direction… "You dare bring unknown witches to my house and give orders to my pack?" Who do you think you are?" He said, his voice guttural. "Trust me, I wouldn't mess with brin
l gazed wide-eyed, still processing what just happened where I hurried over to Jayden, as he appeared to be in pain. My love and concern for him compelled me to reach out, but instead, a powerful gust of wind blew through me, separating us. I stumbled backwards, my heart pounding in my chest. Fortunately, Gabriel was behind me and caught me before I hit the ground. His strong arms wrapped around me, providing a sense of stability amidst the chaos. I clung to him, grateful for his presence in this bewildering moment. Without hesitation, I turned to face the witches, my Voice trembling with a mix of fear and anger. "Did you do this? Are you responsible for what just happened?" I demanded, my eyes narrowing as I awaited their response. The witches exchanged glances, their expressions filled with surprise and confusion. One of them with silver hair, stepped forward, her voice gentle yet resolute. "No, we had nothing to do with it,'' she replied. My mind raced, trying to make sense of
JAYDEN I froze in my tracks, my heart pounding in my chest. The weight of my wolf's words hung heavily in the air, leaving me speechless. Breaking the mate bond was an unthinkable act, a betrayal of the deepest kind. It was a bond meant to be eternal, unbreakable. That is the best thing we can do for Catriona. She'll be free. And safe from being hurt by the man she loves. Even though my wolf said this, I can feel the sadness in his tone and feel the beating of his heart, which tells me that he doesn't mean it. I know he's trying to punish me for everything I did to him, especially to Catriona. Fuck me I wasn't in my right damn mind. However, it doesn't mean that I don't love Catriona. I genuinely love and care about her to the extent of giving my life to her. Despite my wolf's warning, I disregarded him and headed into the house. "Did you hear what I said?" His voice echoed loudly in my head making it hard for me to think straight. "I heard you loud and clear, beast." We nee
I stared wide-eyed at the saliva rolling down my bare skin, fear flooding in as the memory of Jayden's nearly lifeless body came rushing back. What is going to happen next? Am I going to end up in the same half-dead state as Jayden was? How many days will it be? And what about the child inside me? I instinctively touched my belly, filled with trepidation at the thought of my unborn child facing the same fate as me. How unlucky am I? Gabriel was immediately by my side, attempting to communicate with me but his words were incomprehensible, though I could sense his anxiety and anger. I'm scared he would kill another person. Based on Gabriel's account of what the saliva did to Jayden, I expected an immediate reaction when it came into contact with me. However, it took longer for the effects to manifest. Gradually, I felt my larynx becoming blocked, making it difficult for me to breathe. Desperately gasping for air, I clutched at my throat. Gabriel's grip was strong, and his roug
GABRIEL Catriona's gaze filled me with fear, causing my heart to pound relentlessly. Her silence alone is already destroying me. Naturally, no woman would look at you the same way after learning that you have killed someone. I took a step forward and reached out to touch her, but she quickly backed away, saying, "Please don't touch me. Whatever you want to say, just say it from there. Don't come any closer." Her lips trembled as she spoke. A feeling of unease crept into my stomach as if poisonous insects were devouring me from the inside. It was then that I realized it was time to tell her what happened to her. After all, she's my mate, and she has all the right to know. Pumpkin, I'm going to tell you everything, but not in this situation where you're trembling. It's distressing to me. Please sit down first. "I'm fine here, she said, cutting me off. I nodded, respecting her decision. ~~~ Due to my prolonged search for my mate as an alpha, l was deemed unfit for impor
I dropped my hands in shock as Sandra's words hit me like a ton of bricks. "He murders his mates. The weight of her statement overwhelmed me, leaving no room for coherent thoughts. Before I could process it further, Gabriel abruptly grabbed Sandra by the neck, choking her. Everyone who was minding their businesses gasped in shock as others started disappearing away. Despite struggling to breathe, Sandra managed to speak. "Are you going to kill me like those other women?" You've crossed the line, woman, Gabriel growled. In an instant, he snapped her neck. The sound of Sandra's neck snapping echoed through the air, sending shivers down my spine. Time seemed to freeze as the weight of what had just happened settled in the atmosphere. The witches stood frozen in a mix of shock and fear, their eyes wide with disbelief. My mind raced, desperately trying to process the horrific scene unfolding before me. As Sandra's lifeless body fell to the ground, Gabriel slowly turned his gaze toward
As I continued to whine in pain, this beautiful woman I had just met came to my aid. She gently guided me down the grass and placed her hand on my neck, where the pain was emanating from. Breathe in," she said and then started talking in small words. After a few moments, I began to feel the pain dissipate, replaced by tiny shimmering sensations. As she removed her hand from my neck, she collapsed down in a sideway position, panting heavily as if she had just run a long distance. Concerned, I turned to her and asked if she was alright. She waved her hand dismissively, indicating that she just needed a moment to relax. "I just need a moment," she said. "I laid down facing her. What do you think you're doing?" she asked. First of all, thank you for your help. For a moment, I felt like I was dying. I shouldn't have done that," she said, cutting me off. She slowly got up and sat upright, and so did I. Get out of here. She said in a dead serious tone. Did I do anything wrong? I asked,