Clarissa's POVIt is finally the day I will be leaving for Moonlight Pack. I wish I did not have to leave, but this is necessary for the greater good. I would have discussed my terms and conditions with him, but it is not something we can discuss over the phone; we need to see each other physically so that he will know that I am dead serious.I know it is for a few days, but I will miss him so much.For a whole night, we did not talk to each other. We faced opposite sides and slept. I was bothered by this, and I thought we would spend the night in each other's arms before I left.This morning, as I was preparing to leave, he did not bother to acknowledge my presence. I had a feeling of nostalgia; I wish I could make all this go away so that I could be in his arms forever. I hate that he is treating me like I am a stranger. I hate that he is not holding me right now, assuring me that everything will be fine and that I am not making a dumb decision right now.I packed a few thin
Stephan's POVIt has been four hours, twenty-five minutes, and two seconds since little one left. I know this because I have been looking at time for a while, wishing it could stop so that this day will never come.Since she revealed her intentions to me, I have been tormented.Tell me about any wolf who stays without his mate, or whose mate abandons him to go to another pack, whose mate chooses to save other people than him.I want to hurt her back so that she will know how I feel. I ignored her and walked past her each time we saw each other, knowing that it would hurt her. I wanted to make her stay with me, and I thought hurting her would do the trick.We slept facing the opposite side last night. I did not sleep a wink; I wanted to drag her to me and sleep with her, In my arms, it took all my will.power to keep my hands off her.I have been sitting here since she left; I could not bring myself to do anything.Her scent fills the entire place, tormenting me.I want to go after
Alpha Will is a friend of mine and a guest to you; surely you don't feel that it is proper for you to send him out to go and eat with the others because of his position. "Child, it is not because of him alone; this is how things are done here.""Then does that mean I have to go outside as well since I am an omega?""No child, you are my granddaughter; I prepared this for you, and you might be that, but you are more dominant than the omegas.""Do you only care about positions?" "I will not be eating with you; if he is sent out, I will follow him outside too."He frowned at me, then faked a smile before agreeing to let Will sit with us to eat. That was resolved, and we sat down to eat. He wasn't saying anything, probably because of Will. I picked up my food and went outside for some fresh air. My wolf was restless; I hadn't spoken to him all day; it felt strange. I thought that if I finally found my roots, I would feel inner peace. This is not the case for me; staying here without
Elizabeth's POV It has been years since I ran away from my father; I did not want to do his bidding.He is a cold and heartless man.The day I escaped was the hardest moment of my life.I wanted to start life afresh. I wanted to purge the old pain and start a new chapter in my life.Accepting Clay was one of the most difficult decisions I had ever made.It was either that or my father.I chose the lesser evil of the two.At first, we could not accept each other because of the circumstances we met, but since the moon goddess decided our faith, who are we to kick against it?When Clayton found me in the. woods, I had already given up on life itself; I wanted to die. I was bleeding, thirsty, and hungry.I even crossed to the other side because I saw a shining light.I was unconscious for a while before Clay found me.I was told that I was burning up and too weak to move when he took me back to his pack.They said I wasn't healing properly like a normal wolf, so I figured out that
Elizabeth's POVI love the look on my mate's disappointed face each time his plan failed and the anger on my daughter's face each time she blamed Clarissa for everything, including making the weather too hot, hot, even though she was not capable of that. It assured me that they both failed in their little scheme to hurt her. I love both of them, but I can't let them hurt Clarissa out of jealousy and hatred. It wasn't her fault that she was born; it was mine. I will find a way to tell Stephan what they are up to; he promised to keep her alive, and alive, and now he has to do that. He swore that no hair on her head would be touched and that he would die protecting her. I will have to hold him to that. It is not going to be easy to speak with him, but I will find a way to do so, as it, as I always do. *****************Moonlight pack Alpha Will's POV It has been three days since Clarissa came to stay with me. The problem is that she doesn't know that she is trapped yet. If eve
Chapter 41Stephan's pov"After you left, babe, I was miserable, and I went about my duties with a nonchalant attitude.""I was pissed and irritated by everything." "I shouted at Liam and cursed at the servants for breathing too hard." "I was in pain, and I needed help like never before; since no help was forthcoming, I lashed out, hurting everyone with me.""I slept during the day to numb my pain since alcohol doesn't make me drunk.""It was after sleeping as usual that I heard what I couldn't believe to be true.""I overheard Liam and his wicked witch; she explained to him how she overheard you and him talking and how she mentioned going to see Uncle; she decided to take that opportunity and get them together.""She boasted that she called her grandfather and told him what was happening—that you were planning on journeying there.""I attacked both of them and nearly tore her into pieces.""I would have succeeded in doing that, except Liam pleaded with me not to do that.""I warned
I prepared a picnic for us. I proceeded to put on clothes and waited for her to do the same.After putting on clothes, I brought out a food basket that I had packed from home. I instructed Lucia to pack her favorite food.We walked to the mountain, holding our hands together.We found a beautiful spot and laid out our food to eat. I have not been eating well since she left, but being here with her awakened my hunger.I packed lots of beef, a huge bowl of mashed potatoes, apples, hot sauce, and water.I wanted it to be like a date, the one I have seen humans have.We devoured the food, enjoying every bit of it.After we had eaten under the sun, we were sweaty and full.We walked down from the mountain back to the cabin, and when we got to the pool, she suggested that we swim to cool off.She took off her clothes completely and went into the pool. She brought out her hands, battered her eyelashes at me, and invited me to join her. I wasn't going to say no to such an offer; I wanted t
Clarissa's POvI have been going around for a while searching for more information about Alpha Will.The painful part is that everyone refused to say anything; it was as if the mention of his name alone gave his people a heart attack.I need to find something, and I need to do it very quickly.I usually go down to the village dressed like I am one of them, then sit down in the market square and buy something.In the process of doing that, I will start a random conversation with a stranger.I ask questions that don't matter to me, and after we have talked about that for a while, I will shift to the main topic that I wanted to answer.The first time I tried it, it was with a woman who went outside the human world to trade with them and was just returning to the market.She decided to rest in the market square.She looked like she was in her forties, even though I knew she was way older than that.She looked so normal; you will never be able to tell that she is a werewolf. Even her
Stephan's POV Continuation I watched baffled and frightened by what happened. The explosion pushed them back; they disappeared. I looked around, and ten thousand men were standing; some were on the left-hand side, while others were on the right-hand side.The alpha, who stood at the front from the left-hand side, spoke first."Hi Stephan, it is good to see that you are still in one piece."I was so happy to see him.I could use all the help I can get."Crescent pack warriors at your service, Alpha Stephan.""You are welcome, too, alpha of the Crescent Pack.""What is happening, Stephan? What are these?" he asked me."I don't know how to explain, but they are half beast, half werewolf; all I know is that they are indestructible.""There must be something that can destroy them," he said to me."Yes, I have a plan.""What is the plan, Stephan? He persisted with his questions."I can only kill them if I cut their heads off of their bodies; the only way I can do that is if I can g
Stephan's POVI woke up because I heard someone scream. I did not know how long I had slept.I was disoriented for a while. I looked up at the sky; it was dark as if smoke had covered it.My body was wet and cold. I moved my hands to touch the floor, and I noticed that the leaves there were wet too. It must be because of the dew.I pulled myself up to a sitting position and looked around.I was inside the forest; the whole place was covered with grass and tall trees.It must be the reason why sunlight cannot penetrate it.I used my wolf vision to look around.I noticed a little ray of sunshine shining somewhere within the forest.I followed the light till I got to where it was shining. My hands got to work, and I used them to push the grass blocking my way out of it.I walked out, looked around, and could not recognize where I was.I was sure that when I came to this place, I was unconscious.I wonder who brought me to this place."Stephan, where are you? We are losing." I heard a voi
Stephan's POV "No, Stephan, don't do it; don't give in to him; he lied, my love; he lied to you, she continued screaming. I heard scuffles and the breaking of things. "Don't you dare hurt her," I threatened. My eyes blazed. "You need to find Carli Stephan; he can find me." "They had him brainwashed into thinking that we killed his parents; if you can find him and convince him, he will help you," she screamed. I heard gunshots, and the line went flat. I screamed out of pain as I tried to mind-link her. I was scared to death hearing that shot. I was restless that I was not there. "Little one, are you okay?" I screamed in my head. "Please say something so that I will know that you are okay," I pleaded. "I am in pain, my love, but I will be fine," she said to me. "You have five minutes to tell me the truth William, or else I will start dropping dead bodies here," I threatened him. "Do you worse, Stephan? You are going to regret not taking my offer," he boasted.
Clayton's POV The moment I saw Clarissa on the floor and the look she had on her face, I knew instantly that she had heard everything. It is funny that she is trying to play it off. I needed to play along to make her relaxed, and I could watch her. I noticed that she was shaking out of shock. Since she wants to play, let's play. When she mentioned her mother's death, I knew that she was trying to divert my attention. I decided to fake it; she was so convinced by my acting. I pretended that I had gone into my room while I stood at the door and watched her. I heard Carli questioning her. Even though Carli kept interrogating her, she still hesitated to answer him. I saw her leave, and I knew instantly where she was going. I went inside for a few minutes so that I could get ready. I sent my men out immediately to follow her. When I came outside, I saw that Carli had a troubled look on his face. "Where is Clarissa?" I asked him. He frowned at me and answered
Stephan's POVI had to go see my friend Alpha Tyler; he had promised me earlier that if I needed his help, all I had to do was tell him when I needed it.I know that if we were to attack Alpha William's secret hideout, we would need all the help we could get.He told me that he was able to get me a few men, but I wasn't bothered because I knew that the few men he gave me would be enough to defeat our enemies.I was busy with him; that was why Clarissa was not able to pass through at first.She pushed through our bond; I felt her, and when I opened the bond, she was already out.I could sense her distress, and that scared me.I quickly concluded my meeting with Alpha Tyler and rushed out.Then I heard her distress call."Stephan, help me."I wish I knew where my gamma is, I would have sent him.I knew that I might not get to her on time that was why I pleaded with her to stay back till I got to that place.I felt that it would be safer and easier to pick her up from there since it w
Clarissa's POV "Clarissa, What are you doing here?" Alpha William asked."Why did you come in here?" he continued."Why are you on the floor? he questioned me.I tried to speak, but my mouth refused to bring out a sound.Fear crept into my mind.I already know how this is going to play out if I am not able to come up with a tangible story to cover up why I was in there.I grabbed his hand. I wanted to steady myself. I stood up, calculating in my mind what to say to him so that he wouldn't be suspicious of me."What are you doing here, child?""You have not answered my question yet.""I am sorry, grandfather; I came in here looking for you.""Why are you on the floor? Did you just call me grandfather?" He asked, looking surprised.I pretended like I did not hear the second question; I did not want to repeat what I said earlier so that I wouldn't gag."I thought I saw something; I am sorry, alpha." "I felt a chill on my body; I froze, and from there I fell." "What did you s
Clarissa's POVIt has been two days since Ray found the laboratory.We made plans on how to attack the laboratory.I will go to Moonlight Pack and distract my grandfather so that we can access the laboratory.I was not comfortable going there blind.I wish we could talk to Carli to know if we are to expect any surprises from them.I will try to talk to him in secret.Before we started this journey, Stephan made sure that everyone swore to keep it a secret.I know why he did that; he knew that Liam would tell Miranda, and she would in turn warn her family. "This is a top-secret mission; no one is to know about it," he warned."We will infiltrate the moonlight pack, overshadow it, and bring it down.""Swear that you won't say anything to your mate" Stephan asked him.He agreed to do that.We arrived at night, this time without Gamma William.Stephan needed him at the front line when the whole thing began; that was what he said to me.The whole place was filled with his men when we ar
Stephan's POV Clarissa's idea sounded so easy and simple, but I knew that things could go wrong with our plans. I will contact one of my friends, known as X-ray, but I call him Ray from another pack to help me track it. He is a guy I helped a long time ago; he was known for buying weapons and technology and selling them to the highest bidder. He is also a skilled hacker. He pissed the wrong people off because of that. They hired assassins to take him out. He was lucky that I was investigating who was responsible for the disappearance of some of my pack members. I was pissed at the number of assassins that were fighting one helpless man. Out of boredom, I decided to rescue him. I will kill him myself if I find out that he committed a heinous crime. After I rescued him, I found out the reason why he had been almost killed since that day. He gave me a promise that whenever I needed his help, he would be more than willing to help me. "Hello Stephan, my man, it has been so
Clarissa's POVI woke up late today. I was feeling good with the clear sky and the birds chirping.The sound of men moving to and from one spot to another and the fresh air added to the serenity I felt this morning."Good morning, my love; you are finally awake," he crooned, kissing my cheek."Why did you not wake me up, babe?"'You were sleeping so peacefully, I did not want to disturb you. How are you feeling?""I am good, my love," I answered, kissing his lips."I made something for you since you complained that you were having headaches yesterday," he said to me."You are not coming down with something, right?""You are alright this morning, right?" he asked me."Yes, I am. I feel refreshed. Yesterday, what I went through contributed to what happened to me.""Alright, come sit and eat, he said in a gentle voice."What did you make for me?""I am sorry I did not make your favorite cake; I thought I should make you chicken soup to energize you this morning.""Should I take it back?