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 After hours of driving, we finally reached a secluded cabin nestled deep within the forest. Drew meticulously inspected the area before giving us the all-clear to exit the car. The forest seemed to swallow us whole, its towering, ancient trees standing tall against the sky. Sunbeams filtered through the dense foliage, casting a mesmerizing pattern of light and shadow onto the forest floor. The air was filled with the melodic symphony of birdsong, creating a tranquil ambiance.As Kodiak ventured inside the cabin to inspect it, I turned to Drew and expressed my gratitude, saying, "Thanks, man. Let me know if you need any help with the men.”My friend dismissed my offer with a wave of hand before he said, “I can handle them myself. Xavier mustn't know you have arrived in the pack, or else he would send every soldier to hunt you down.”“I know.” I agreed with a slight nod. “Just stay here for now,” Drew said, “There are enough food and provisions for you to survive at least two wee
ZAYN“Where is that motherfucker?!”After I expressed my outburst, the majestic alpha wolf maintained its calm gaze on me before taking a step forward and etching something onto the ground. The scraping sound of its paws against the earth initially grated on my nerves, but as I approached to see what it was doing, I realized it was actually trying to help me.As soon as I drew near, the wolf took a step back and turned its head in a specific direction. It took me a moment to comprehend its message, as it did not seem to be open to telepathic communication.A surge of anger resurfaced within me as I absorbed the newfound revelation. "He is in my house?"The wolf nodded in confirmation.I released a short laugh before I hit a nearby tree with my clenched fists. The tree shook hard from the impact, driving away all the birds from its branches into the night sky.I should have known Xavier would do something like this. I wasn't even supposed to be disappointed by his actions by now. The f
ZAYNA few minutes after Ryena's body dropped to the floor, I heard a sharp cruel erupt from upstairs so I instantly fled the house through the kitchen back door. Soon, the lights came on, and then I heard some noises coming from the house so I guessed they must have found her body. Xavier yelled from inside the house, “I know he is here, so make sure you search everywhere for him or else don't even think about returning here!”I started moving as soon as I heard the words, but I did not leave the compound as expected. Since I had come here to save my wolves, I was determined not to leave this place until I freed them from this place. As I ventured toward a specific direction, my psychic senses heightened, urging me to follow my instincts. Suddenly, the moon vanished behind drifting clouds, casting a veil of darkness over my surroundings as I continued. Eventually, I reached a secluded building. The unmistakable scent of grapes confirmed that I had arrived at the entrance of my hidd
MAISIE“Can't you drive any faster?” I barked at Taro, letting my alpha wolf rise to the surface to apply more pressure on him. “I bet if given the more intelligence and speed, even a turtle could control a car better than you.”The man in the driver's seat darkened at my words but he still kept silent and hit the accelerator. I knew all of them were extremely pissed at me for holding them at gunpoint but I had no time to think about them now that my mate was in danger. At first, I didn't believe a word Felix was saying but my heart rate quickened in panic when I tried contacting Zayn but didn't receive a response. I was trying to convince myself that the distance between us was too far for such strong telepathic communication, but deep in my heart, I feared that my mate had fallen into the hands of his enemies. So here I was, trying to rescue him before Xavier decided to get rid of him once and for all.After a few hours, I noticed we were venturing into the forest was the entrance
MAISIE As I cautiously made my way into the dense, shadowy forest, my acute senses detected the distant but unmistakable sound of the pack of wolves in pursuit, their rhythmic footfalls reverberating through the trees. I guessed those were sentry wolves, charged with the duty of protecting the forest. I was extremely pissed with Felix for alerting them in the first place but I swore to repay the favor one day. I mean, I just saved his life a few hours ago and this was the thanks I got?Indeed, I didn't have the perfect history with friends but I truly thought Felix was different. Even when I was furious about him kidnapping me, I still saved him without a second thought because deep down, I didn't want to give up hope that he would change his ways. But it seemed I was the foolish one in this situation. With every passing second I sprinted in the forest, I coated my heart with another layer of ice to prepare myself for any situation I might meet in the Frost Fang pack. Since Felix h
MAISIE“What?” The words crashed into me like a speeding freight train, leaving me dazed and disoriented as I stood rooted to the spot. It took all my strength to gather my senses and respond, "When did this tragedy occur? How did she pass away?"“What we heard was that she committed suicide after she got a divorce from her husband, Roger,” the old man shook his head sadly as he rearranged the items in front of him, “Her wolf probably couldn't handle the separation and made her feel depressed.”“B-But she was happy to leave him,” I sputtered confusedly. At least, that was what I thought when I spoke to her last time, and besides, all she needed to do was forgive him if she wanted him back so I didn't understand why she had to take her own life. The old man kept cleaning his shop without a single hitch as he responded, “This is all that vixen's fault. If she hadn't seduced- Oh, Roger! There you are, I have been waiting for you to come pick up your package since two days ago.”A famil
MAISIE“Are you telling me that you suspect that Odette is involved in Isis's death? What makes you think that?” My fists clenched hard when I heard Roger's words, and a burst of emotions erupted in my heart. I was completely filled with rage at the possibility that that evil woman had killed my friend. But first, I need some proof. “Because she was the one who reported her death to the police,” Roger replied with a grim expression, “You know the way that woman is. She had no business talking to Isis but yet she said that she had gone to visit her because of me. She wanted us to get back together.”Although there were some people in the pack who would believe her, both Roger and I didn't believe that Odette could perform such a good deed. If she truly did kill Isis, I was sure she had a reason to do it. But I was going to make sure she was going to pay for what she did no matter what.“Where is she now?” I asked him. Roger pointed in a certain direction immediately, causing my eyes
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