JAX:The despicable shit I killed didn't inform me that he had his filthy minions waiting outside. Workers and trainees at the pack house started to emerge, perhaps thinking the threat had passed. Among them were trainees and three seasoned fighters I recognized, who joined me in attacking the rogues outside the pack house.It was a brutal and loathsome battle that we fought through, resulting in the loss of ten lives. My people. Bodies dropped dead as if they were flies, making me feel like a failure. As the Alpha, I needed to find a way to keep my people alive, or at least most of them.I had heard of packs that didn't survive rogue attacks, but my pack was not just any pack. This was the Moonstone pack. We couldn't easily accept defeat.Looking at the remaining workers, a memory flashed back to me, a moment shared between my grandfather and me. He hadn't given me many things, but he shared his secrets with me, even though it would be difficult to surpass him as the greatest Alpha o
JAX:As his blood-stained hand met the moon, a red glow emerged, and the desk in the office moved to the side, revealing a doorway.The heavy sound of the passageway machinery opening scared and excited me. I had no idea such things were real.It's one thing to hear about it, but experiencing it yourself is entirely different."See?" My grandfather's voice jerked me away from my dazed state. I fidgeted like a dying rabbit for no reason."I'm sorry, grandfather," I lowered my head."All is forgiven as long as you stop showing signs of weakness," he told me."I won't show any more weakness," I said, determined to please him."I hope not. Now follow me," he instructed, and I did, trailing behind him as we went down the stairs. "Walk beside me. You'll own all of this someday. You just need to get used to the feeling."I quickened my pace to keep up with him. Reaching the lengthy staircase, torches lit up in the hallway like fire, almost as if the place recognized my grandfather's presence
TRIGGER WARNING: SEXUAL CONTENT IN THIS CHAPTER SCARLETT : It had only been a week since I found out who my mate was. I was still in shock after knowing that I was fated to the Alpha of my pack; Alpha Jax. It was a day after my eighteenth birthday and the day I got my wolf. I caught glimpses of him when he came around the pack house, but I didn't dare move near him. How could I? I was an Omega, the weakest of my pack. I mean, one of the weakest of my pack. The powerful wedded the powerful, and the weak ones got each other. Just like my parents did, passing on the misfortune to me. However, luck seemed to embrace me enough to think of me as worthy of a man like Alpha Jax. All that was left was for him to accept me. I gulped at the thought. There was a hundred percent chance that he would reject me on the spot. At least, that was what I thought until he invited me to his place. My hands shook with trepidation, but my wolf comforted me. "It'll be fine, he's your mate, and you're de
SCARLETT :If only he hadn't touched me as if he truly desired me. If only he had been upfront about it when I arrived at his cabin, maybe the hurt wouldn't have been so bitter.The look in his eyes was vastly different from the one he had when he was on top of me. I could have sworn I wasn't imagining it, but who's to say?"You can't do this to me," I croaked, a tear streaming down my cheek. "Not after what we just did.""You wanted it too, Scarlett," he smirked like the devil. "You had the chance to push me away, but you didn't, did you? If you don't want to freshen up in my bathroom, that's fine. You can just go home. The chauffeur will be waiting.""Why?" I sobbed. "You can't be serious. That was my first time."I saw his eyes soften for a moment before returning to their stern expression. "I thought so too from the way you lay flat like a board." He moved closer to me, towering over my frame. "If you think that would be enough to trap me, you're pitifully wrong." His words seeped
SCARLETT :The next day, I registered an application as the kitchen's main chef and chief server for the Alpha's kitchen. It was a whole competition. I had expected it. Anyone would want to work close to him. Pleasing Alpha Jax could lead to earning a small favor from him or so I heard.Three days later, I was given a letter to participate. The best chef would win the spot."Are you sure you don't want to get a job elsewhere? As much as the Alpha gives favors when he's pleased which is rare, he gets upset when his steak isn't properly made. The last chef and his assistant quit three days after the appointment." My mother's eyes creased with worry. Sophie and I got blonde hair from our mother, while our amber-green eyes from our dad who had brown hair."Your mom's right, Hun." My dad said out of concern. "We all know you're a softie. You might not be able to handle his criticisms. One of the cleaners at the pack house ran back home in tears and begged her parents to let her quit after
SCARLETT :I was to resume two days before the Alpha returned to the pack house. His personal assistant arrived ahead of time to give us a tour and inform us of his menu for the week.Standing at 5'11, with dark hair and brown eyes, Mr. Hensley Victor, the Alpha's personal assistant, had a large scowl on his face."I am Scarlett De Luca," I introduced myself."I'm Reyes Von," the Chief Chef introduced himself."Nice to meet you," Mr Hensley replied."Thank you, Mr. Hensley," I smiled."Please, call me Victor," he told us. His voice seemed calm, but his expression was stern. "I don't like being called Hensley.""Yes, Sir Victor," we chorused."Since you two passed the last stage, I have no worries regarding the steak. In the past, it wasn't a requirement to know the recipe before getting the job, but due to previous issues, we had to implement that. The recipe can be difficult to follow."I could only wonder what the grand Luna was thinking when she made the recipe."Thank you, sir," w
JAX:Once a year, everyone in the Moonstone pack comes to celebrate the pack's anniversary.The Moonstone pack had existed for four hundred years. Once I turned eighteen six years ago, my father retired, and I inherently became the Alpha of the pack.Hosting its anniversary was no small issue; it had to happen in dignified grandeur. Thankfully, my mother was there to make this year's event a success. Something told me that I'd meet someone important there.It was mere coincidence that my eyes diverted to a pair of amber eyes staring at me in disbelief. I did have that aura; I knew women fawned over me. The benefits of being Alpha to one of the greatest packs to ever exist. Being good-looking was a bonus as well.With pure blonde hair, average height, shiny big eyes, plump lips, and eye-drawing curves that filled her black lengthy dress. But an Omega.Scarlett De Luca."Mate," my wolf spoke as my eyes lingered on her. It had only occurred to me that she stared at me for the same reason
JAX:"What are you doing here?" I asked Zharn."You told me to stop by later. As your Beta, I should know about your travels," he smugly replied, with that sheepish grin still on his lips. "So, new interest?""First off, that is none of your business. Also, knock next time," I glared at him. "Now sit.""I'm hurt," he faked a pained expression with his hand on his chest. "I'm your best friend, your right-hand man, and you say it is none of my business? Didn't know you'd cast me aside for love.""Zharn, get out," I pointed to the door."Calm down, Alpha Jax. I am here for the pack's matters." He raised his hands in surrender."We'll talk about that later," I sighed, with my hand to my temple."I get it, you must need more time with your new woman.""She's not my woman," I frowned. "Unless you want to discuss you and her twin sister, keep your mouth shut.""Excuse me?""Drop the act, Zharn," I told him. "I caught you staring at her this morning before I entered my chamber."Zharn got up
JAX:As his blood-stained hand met the moon, a red glow emerged, and the desk in the office moved to the side, revealing a doorway.The heavy sound of the passageway machinery opening scared and excited me. I had no idea such things were real.It's one thing to hear about it, but experiencing it yourself is entirely different."See?" My grandfather's voice jerked me away from my dazed state. I fidgeted like a dying rabbit for no reason."I'm sorry, grandfather," I lowered my head."All is forgiven as long as you stop showing signs of weakness," he told me."I won't show any more weakness," I said, determined to please him."I hope not. Now follow me," he instructed, and I did, trailing behind him as we went down the stairs. "Walk beside me. You'll own all of this someday. You just need to get used to the feeling."I quickened my pace to keep up with him. Reaching the lengthy staircase, torches lit up in the hallway like fire, almost as if the place recognized my grandfather's presence
JAX:The despicable shit I killed didn't inform me that he had his filthy minions waiting outside. Workers and trainees at the pack house started to emerge, perhaps thinking the threat had passed. Among them were trainees and three seasoned fighters I recognized, who joined me in attacking the rogues outside the pack house.It was a brutal and loathsome battle that we fought through, resulting in the loss of ten lives. My people. Bodies dropped dead as if they were flies, making me feel like a failure. As the Alpha, I needed to find a way to keep my people alive, or at least most of them.I had heard of packs that didn't survive rogue attacks, but my pack was not just any pack. This was the Moonstone pack. We couldn't easily accept defeat.Looking at the remaining workers, a memory flashed back to me, a moment shared between my grandfather and me. He hadn't given me many things, but he shared his secrets with me, even though it would be difficult to surpass him as the greatest Alpha o
SCARLETT :"Alpha Jax," Athena faced him, pointing a gun at Cage's head. "What an honor? Those pictures I got of you did no justice to your real fea-"Silver arrows were fired in the direction of the rogues. Aki let go of me, and I fell to the hard ground, gasping for air. I was free. I wasn't going to die yet. I was certain the rest of the men wouldn't miss, but a figure I thought was leaving or was close to leaving our world returned like he was never dead.With unbelievable speed, Arakis defended his siblings from the arrows with only a sword."Stupid witch bitch lied, the healing magic takes time," Arakis informed his siblings as he caught the last arrow about to puncture him in the eye. "Too much time.""Well, next time try not to get carried away when we're all fighting for our lives!" Ayler chided him unapologetically."Boohoo," Arakis mocked.Healing magic was rare and hard to find. Witches could wield them, and the Moonstone pack had never needed the power of witches or sough
SCARLETT :"What are you doing?" Sophie asked with uneasiness in her voice."I'm taking my chance before the battle is over, not that you'd win anyway." Arakis slithered like the snake he is, racing his gloved hand over my sister's arms.A gunshot fired in Arakis's direction, hitting him in the head before he managed to dodge it. He fell to the ground with a deafening scream. No one saw that coming, and I didn't either."Stay the fuck away from my woman, purple head," Zharn stuttered."Arakis!" Aki lost his guard.Sophie hurriedly sauntered away and gave me a head tilt as a sign. She had Arakis's weapon, and I grabbed Aki's sword."You!" Ayler foamed, charging furiously towards the one who harmed his brother.He moved with overwhelming speed, faster than Athena, and stabbed Zharn with a knife, knocking Zharn free of his weapons."Zharn!" Sophie screamed her lungs out with nothing short of anguish.Sophie shot aimlessly at Athena and Ayler, who dodged the bullets. Their agility was mor
SCARLETT :"You might want to reconsider. I'm far more good-looking than she is," Athena moved with speed, appearing behind him like a coward. Only cowards take the back."Who's lying to you?" Cage said from the side."I take it, it's those dudes over there," Zharn referred to Aki, Ayler, and Arakis. "What makes you think you're any different from my woman?" He flung his sword in her direction."You'd hurt a woman?" Athena faked a gasp, evading the attack with speed faster than a usual werewolf can conjure."My sword doesn't differentiate between genders as long as the person is in need of a nice death," Zharn added. "I like a fair fight, so quit the dark magic. I'm sure you walk like a dirty slug without it.""What did you say about my sister?!" Aki blazed with fury."All of you stay out of this," Athena told her brother. "This man is mine. You can have one over there." She pointed to Cage."One person is allowed to have me, and it's not any of your men," Cage retorted."No one asked
SCARLETT :There was nothing uncool about what they wore, not that it wasn't supposed to be a criterion for leading us to impending doom.They were dressed differently from other rogues, both the ones that attacked and the ones we found dead on the way.The four villains stood in the space we were in, their presence heavy. The woman with long purple hair that fell past her waist, looking wild and untamed, had clothes that were dark, fitting her body like a second skin. She wore shiny metallic gloves, and her boots were tall, making no noise. Her golden eyes glowed with power. It felt as if she could snap my head in two without a worry.The tallest man that had purple hair that reached his shoulders had clothes that were tight and dark as well with no sleeves that allowed seeing his huge arm scar that said more than words. The man was no newbie when he came to fight; he had armor on his chest and shoulders. His pants were flexible, built for action. His golden eyes watched us, unamused
SCARLETT :"How dare you pretend?" Sophie kicked his leg."At least you said the L word twice," Zharn said with pride."Are you girls okay?" Sophie asked the quads."Yup.""Definitely.""A-okay.""My head hurts," they replied one after the other."What about your mom? And the man?" I turned to the back."We checked. They're still alive," one of them quipped."They'll be okay. We have bigger fish to fry," another butted in."Those girls seem so nonchalant about their mom, or is it just me?" Sophie muttered in my ear."Yeah, they seemed carefree earlier," I whispered back. "Maybe they're just super carefree. I mean, that's always better than living in fear. Let's not overthink it.""Hmm.""Come on, Cage. Let's go check if those bastards are dead. I shot their tires too," Zharn limped forward."Are you going to be okay? Your wounds seem bad," I asked, truly out of concern."Scarlett's right," Sophie chipped in."Hey," the Beta turned. "There's nothing I can't handle. Besides, this isn't
SCARLETT :And speed up we did even more so than earlier. The car kept bumping into things on the road that were scattered around. The journey to the pack house had never felt so far.Zharn didn't take the usual route in fear that we could encounter something or someone beyond our control.The girls screamed, squeezed, and gripped me tighter every time we had to bounce in our positions."Can you guys stop yelling? I think my ears are about to bleed out," Cage grunted."Sorry," the girls apologized."When are we going to get my mom?" Emma tugged at my shirt."Soon. Don't be too worried-"A loud bang against the closed ends of the truck reversed whatever comfort that was supposed to be in my last sentence."Duck, everyone!" Cage yelled as bullets shot holes through it."Sit tight, everyone!" Zharn warned from the front seat. "We've got more bastards on our watch!"Zharn sped up on the brakes, and Emma started crying. The quads remained surprisingly calm; they did not say a word or so mu
SCARLETT :"Are we going to stay in the dark?" Gina asked."It'll be fine, Georgia, we're here." Correction. That wasn't Gina."Yeah, and Gloria isn't scared of the dark," Gina pointed out. That had to be Gina."Thanks, Glenda.""I think Emma's afraid too," one of the quadruplets mentioned.They had only met minutes ago, but Emma seemed to like them already.I supposed they were unconsciously mother bonding. Only hers would never return to consciousness.Forget it.These girls look exactly the same. Everyone's the same height except for Gloria, who's an inch taller than the rest."You guys ready?" Zharn held the doors to the back of the truck."You guys wanna come to my side and hug?"With no response, they hurried and hugged me from both sides. I guess Gloria was scared of the dark too."We're ready," Cage replied, and the door was slammed shut."How old are the four of you?" I asked while they squeezed me to death."Twelve," they echoed, even though their voices sounded the exact sa