MAISIESomething was wrong. I was in the kitchen, accompanied by the sound of Alexei and Kenzo's laughter filling the air. Suddenly, a sharp, unbearable pain surged through my chest, causing me to drop the metal spoon to the floor with a resounding thud. It felt like a wave of agony crashing over me, leaving me breathless and shaken.The room went silent as both boys turned to me, watching me lean against the countertop in sheer pain. Before I could even utter a single word, my son was by my side to check on me. His handsome face was clouded by worry as he asked me, “Mum? Are you alright?”“Yes, baby,” I gritted my teeth hard to endure the pain. My eyes prickled with tears as I struggled to speak to him, “Mommy just needs to be alone right now. Why don't you take your cousin and go play somewhere else?”“But-”"Alexei, I need you to leave. Now," I said, my voice sounding firmer this time.After a tense few seconds, my son went over to his little cousin, who was sitting on the floor,
MAISIE Upon regaining consciousness, I sprang out of bed and hastily made my way out of the bedroom, leaving a peaceful Anna sleeping behind. The hallway stretched out before me, dimly lit and seemingly endless, but I pushed forward, following the faint sounds filtering through the air. Entering the living room, my senses were filled by the presence of a large group of men, their murmurs filling the space. All eyes turned to me, drawn by the silent gaze of a man at the center of the room. Suddenly, I felt a wave of tension as his intense gaze bore into me, causing a rush of conflicting emotions within me.As the strange atmosphere in the room thickened, Kodiak finally concluded the meeting, “It's getting dark already. Let's continue this plan tomorrow morning. Everyone, get some rest.”As he walked past me, I caught the faint snigger in his voice, “Especially the both of you.”After the heavy wooden door clicked shut, Zayn carefully set down the elegant pen he had been holding and g
MAISIE I knew he was gone. I felt it the first time I stretched on the bed, throwing my arms backward only to discover the space beside me. My eyes instantly snapped open after that, scanning the entire room to find my mate, but he was nowhere to be seen. The morning sunlight peeked through the closed swaying curtains dancing under the cool breeze. I got up from the bed and grabbed my robe to cover my naked body before I ventured into the hallway. I decided to start my search by looking for my son. Eventually, I found him peacefully sleeping in his room. After that, I searched the living room where we had made love, but he wasn't there either. As worry and distress began to consume me, I realized that he was nowhere to be found. At that point, I decided to go and look for Anna.She stood by the side of the house, the sun casting a warm glow on her as she tended to the plants in her blue shorts and a hat. I sensed immediately that something was off; she only engaged in such activit
MAISIEWhen I was finally able to regain consciousness, I discovered that my hands and eyes were all tied up. Panic and fear washed over me when I felt some kind of low, persistent vibration beneath me. The sound of rushing wind passed my ears, prompting me to believe that I was currently in a car being transported somewhere. Memories flooded back, causing a surge of fear and disbelief as I realized that Felix, the person I trusted most, had somehow betrayed me. I suspected even once that this moment would come since we had always had each other's back since day one but I guess I was wrong. He had taken me away from my family, from my son just because I refused to return his feelings. After a few seconds of despair, my wolf urged me to stop this pity party and do whatever it took to escape. She was right, there would be enough time to mourn our friendship but I was more concerned about how to leave this moving vehicle without anyone suspecting. I sat perfectly still, my heart poun
MAISIE"Please, untie me," I demanded with urgency. "I believe I have a solution for his condition."The background went silent after my request, leaving me uncertain about whether they had acknowledged my request. Felix had regained consciousness a few minutes earlier, but he was still writhing in agony, causing my heart to race with worry."I...I think we should release her, at least for now," a young voice chimed in. "If she has a way to save our alpha, then..."Another man snapped immediately, “Oh, shut up, Will. She is an alpha female, how are you sure she is just not going to escape immediately after you unbind her wrist? Do you even believe what she is saying?”“Your alpha is turning rogue,” I revealed calmly, silently observing their hitched breaths in response to my news. “If you don't want to deal with a rogue alpha wolf, I suggest you set me free so I can help him.”This time, I heard some footsteps approaching me cautiously from behind. I swallowed down the urge of a smile
MAISIE I took the knife that Will had given me and finally decided which part of Felix's body I was going to open. The truth was I had never done such a thing like this before, but I still remembered what that pack priestess had done for Zayn, so I figured it couldn't be as hard as I had thought. But I was wrong. After I made a long cut on his chest, I immediately applied the same cut on my palm and pressed them together. The act of mixing blood was a dangerous one since there was a risk of me getting infected, too, but I was still counting on Zayn's immunity against such a state to help me. I squeezed my hand tighter and poured more fresh blood into his open wound. Waiting for the expected result felt like an eternity in my mind but I just couldn't give up hope. If I did, it would only mean that Felix would die in my hands and there was no way I was going to let it happen. We might not be on good terms now but I could never forget how he saved me when I was on the brink of death.
ZAYNIt was finally dawn when Kodiak and I arrived at the Frost Fang pack with the help of the wolves we met at my brother's pack. It was easy for us to dispose of the men guarding the forest that acted as the border of the Frost pack. We also got the wolves to check out any possible traps they might have set in advance. As we ventured across the border, Kodiak and I left our men behind to protect the forest, and we delved further into the pack alongside the wolves. As the sun began to crest over the horizon, its warm rays enveloped the deserted streets, casting a tranquil yet eerie glow upon our surroundings.The distant sound of sentries' footsteps echoed through the air, compelling us to move cautiously and stealthily, evading each patrol as we continued our advance toward the heart of the pack. Once Kodiak and I reached a corner, we hid behind the walls. My brother turned to me and asked, “So, what are we going to do next?”“I need to find out who is still loyal to me and who i
ZAYNMy friend, Drew, quickly lowered his gun when he caught sight of my face. As he came closer, I anticipated a hug, but instead, he forcefully pushed me into the backseat of his car, without a word. "Get in."After me, my brother climbed into the car, and Drew settled into the driver's seat. His eyes locked with mine through the rearview mirror as he instructed us, "Keep your heads down and stay completely silent until we're out of this compound. Understand?"As I expected, his orders didn't seem to sit well with my brother so he released a warning growl from the back of his throat. But I was already used to being bossed around by one of my closest friends so I placed my hand on his leg to calm him down. “Don't worry, we can trust him,” I reassured him. Kodiak opened his mouth to speak when he was suddenly when Drew hushed him again. It was then that I discovered that we were passing the gate so we both ducked our heads to hide as he conversed with the guard at the entrance. As
ZAYN As the sun descended the horizon, the garden was enveloped in a golden glow, casting a warm and enchanting aura around us. We found ourselves standing beneath a beautifully adorned gazebo, its delicate white flowers and twinkling fairy lights creating a magical scene. The tall oak trees surrounding the area rustled softly in the gentle breeze, adding a soothing and melodic whisper to the tranquil atmosphere.My wife looked absolutely radiant in her flowing green dress, perfectly complementing her emerald eyes. I gently tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear as she ran her hands over my crisp navy suit, exchanging joyful smiles with each other.As we exchanged the rings, I said my vows to her with sincerity. “The truth is I have never believed the moon goddess existed from the day I was born.” I lowered my gaze as I heard certain murmurs among the crowd of people gathered for the special occasion. “I mean, I had heard stories about her but I refused to acknowledge her existe
MAISIE We sprinted through the dense forest, desperately following Zayn's fading scent as it lingered in the air. Despite the mounting exhaustion and pain throbbing through my body, I was resolute in my determination to reunite with Zayn.Upon reaching our destination, Zayn gently guided me out of our haste and into the weathered stone building. Pausing for a moment, he looked into my eyes and said, "We need to trust him, Maisie. This is where we wait.""I know," I murmured hoarsely, my gaze fixated on the thick fog encircling the temple ahead of us. I immediately opened the mate bond between us, only to discover that it was blocked by my mate from the other end. Fuck. Zayn had likely decided to shield our mate bond from the pain, but I couldn't find appreciation for his considerate action in this instance. Waiting for him in that state felt like an unbearable torment had materialized on Earth, but I held onto the hope that he would emerge soon.That hope shattered when the bond ab
MAISIEXavier's eyes widened in terror when he discovered that Zayn was standing right behind him. He instantly turned around, swinging his fist at his opponent, but Zayn shifted to the side to avoid it before planting another punch in his stomach. Xavier immediately doubled over holding his stomach as blood gushed right from his mouth. Another man suddenly appeared from behind my husband, causing my eyes to widen. I warned my mate, “Zayn, watch out!”As soon as the man tried to sneak up on my mate, Zayn ducked down onto the ground and swiped his right leg in a circular motion, hitting the man's limbs. The man instantly lost his footing and fell to the ground, allowing Zayn to land several punches on the man until he finally went unconscious. The sight motivated me to resume cutting the rough, tight ropes that dug into my wrists. Although my heart had calmed down slightly, I was still worried that more of Xavier's men could come so I wanted to help watch my husband's back while he f
MAISIEThe air suddenly became heavy, causing Xavier's smile to vanish as his gaze wandered from mine to the man beside me. It was then I realized that everyone in the room seemed affected by his wolf's dominance, except me. The guards had already crouched in pain while Felix and Xavier tried their best to resist him. However, it was not entirely possible. Despite his injury, his wolf seemed to have more than enough strength to show his commanding aura. His red orbs glowed eerily in the dark and the sight of the dried blood at the corner of his lips only seemed to make him more frightening than ever. With slow and deliberate movements, he turned to Xavier, “You dare to hurt my woman?”Xavier clamped down on his lower lip, the pressure evident in the tightening of his jaw. His hands gradually came to a standstill in the tangled mess of my hair. I saw fear dance in his eyes for several seconds but despite this, he still challenged, “So what if I did? What the hell are you going to do?
MAISIEDuring the moments of my capture, I drifted in and out of consciousness. It was a result of the relentless agony caused by my inner wolf and the unbearable pain coursing through my body. My skin felt like it was burning, and I was acutely aware of the fever that had taken hold of me, pushing me to the brink of death. I didn't need a healer's diagnosis to know that whatever Xavier had shot me with contained a trace of silver, a substance that was very lethal to wolves. That meant I had very little time left. When I finally woke up again, I discovered that I was being carried by someone into a dark place. The air was stale with sweat, blood, and death. I forced myself to remain still so I could fool my capturers and escape but I knew it was only a matter of time before they would try to take my life again. If they weren't doing it now, it only meant that Xavier had plans for me and I guessed it had something to do with luring Zayn out. It felt like an eternity waiting for the
MAISIEThe air between us was thick with tension as we faced each other one last time. Odette assumed a defensive position, her dark attire mirroring my own. A tightly braided ponytail of blonde hair rested on the side of her neck, and her intense gaze bore into mine with unwavering determination.Our movements were slow and deliberate as we circled each other, each waiting for the other to make the first move and attack. I tried my best to remain calm even when I could hear my heart beating wildly in my chest. There was no need for me to feel scared since I was sure I dispatched everyone who had come with her. It was just the two of us now, and I wasn't going to rest until I made her suffer for all the things she had done to me and my loved ones.Odessa drew out her claws and lunged at me, meeting me for a series of punches and kicks. The wood underneath us creaked from the weight as we exchanged blows, each strike precise and powerful. Odessa's moves were filled with experience as
MAISIEMy heart raced as I lay in bed, trying to shake off the adrenaline from my encounter with the wolf, but sleep eluded me. Despite the fatigue weighing down my body, my mind raced with thoughts and fears, keeping me wide awake. I ate and took a long, relaxing shower to wash away the grimness of the arduous day but I couldn't stop thinking about my fight with Odette. Finally, I decided to take a walk to clear my head. As I put on my clothes and stepped out of my room, an eerie feeling crept over me, and I couldn't shake the sensation that something was amiss.Each step I took seemed to amplify the silence around me, and I could hear the thudding of my own heart as I cautiously made my way to the living room. My senses were heightened in the darkness, and every tiny sound made me jump. Navigating the room, I felt a surge of fear, my eyes struggling to adjust to the deep shadows that enveloped me.It wasn't until I safely arrived that I finally released a soft breath of relief. I th
MAISIEAfter my conversation with Madam Aurora, we left her office and encountered a group of women scurrying back to their positions as if they hadn't been eavesdropping on us. I couldn't help but notice a flicker of irritation on Aurora's face, but she calmly strode past them and instructed her secretary."I need you to arrange a private room upstairs for this woman and ensure that she gets some food," she said. As I cleared my throat, she turned slightly and added, "And make certain that nobody is aware of her presence or disturbs her in any way. Anyone who goes against my instructions will be immediately thrown out of this establishment. Is that clear?"The ladies who were pretending to be busy suddenly dropped their important work and chorused meekly, “Yes, Madame!”“Good,” The woman wore her glasses before she walked away, leaving me behind with her secretary as she climbed down the stairs. I knew she would try to even the score with me one day but since today was not it, I deci
MAISIE After she summoned me to her office, I found her observing me intently, so I met her gaze without hesitation. As time ticked by, I held my head high, taking in the subtle sound of her manicured nails tapping the wooden table. The Madam was undeniably beautiful, with fair skin and a toned physique earned through rigorous exercise. Her sleek bun and fashionable attire complemented her blonde locks, adding to her allure."Tell me, what brings the Luna of the pack to grace me with her presence?" Aurora inquired, her eyes fixed on me. "Is your mate still among the living? Where is he?""You need not concern yourself with my partner. We will handle this matter ourselves," I replied, leaning back in my chair and intertwining my fingers. I knew that the woman before me operated based on profit, but I needed to ensure she wouldn't cross me as she had my mother.The woman rose from her seat and stood by the window, deep in contemplation, careful not to misstep in this delicate situation