CHAPTER FIVE
'I reject you'“What are you doing here?” I asked angrily as I stood to my feet. Even though my wolf wanted me to run into his arms and kiss him, I couldn't bring myself to do it. I was very angry at him… For disappearing this morning …. For making me leave my pack, my mother."I just saved you from that bastard and that’s what you ask me? And who the fuck is him, I'm going to kill that coward.” the stranger said, shifting back into his human form. He seemed serious about his threat on Jekyll's life and honestly I was in support.“Don't you try to change the subject. You left me, after we made love. You just disappeared into thin air. I didn't know where you were until I woke up and realized that you weren't there beside me. It hurt me, it really did, you know that?”I could see a glint of empathy in his eyes. I'm sure he could see the pain in my eyes as well."I'm sorry. I had important things to attend to." he whispered. His hands moved to my hips as he pulled me close to him. “But I’m here now.”“I don’t want you. I know you’re from the Midnight Pack. I don’t want anything to do with a wolf like you,” I snarled, pushing him away.“That’s why you didn’t tell me your name, that’s why you left right? Because you’re a rogue?" I asked.“No, I didn’t tell you my name because you never ask. But I can tell you now.” he replied moving closer to me, he grabbed me by the arm and pulled me towards him again, capturing me in his emerald gaze."I am called Kaden, Kaden Delacourt. I am the Alpha of the Midnight Pack," he spoke with so much authority in his voice, no wonder the aura around him was intimidating and powerful, he was an Alpha.I couldn't stop my jaw from dropping open as I looked up at him.“You’re… you’re the …Alpha?” I stuttered. My mind raced as I thought of my luck. I really was an unlucky wolf. The moon goddess must be playing tricks on me.“Yes,” Kaden answered, stroking my cheek softly. How could I be mated to the Alpha of rogues?I didn’t feel the same way at the moment, I couldn't feel anything. Yes I loved him, I wanted to be with him. My wolf was screaming for him but I couldn't let myself fall for a wolf like him. I just couldn't. Not even after finding out who he really is.The cruel and heartless Alpha that everyone feared and hated.“I don't think we should mate,” I said, moving away from him as I picked up her bags and began to walk into the dark forest.“Why not? I want you, You want me. You and I were both destined to be together.” Kaden looked confused.“That's the problem, I don’t want you Kaden,” I said, looking into his eyes as I spoke. "I really don't. You’re the reason I’m leaving home. You’re the reason I’m going rogue. I have no family because of you.” My words seem to have an effect on him.“I can take you to my pack, you will be my Luna.” he barked.“You mean the Midnight Pack?” I asked.“Yes.”“No, over my dead body will I be your Luna.” I scoffed, turning back to face him. “In fact, I , Ava Sinclair, reject you, Alpha Kaden of Midnight Pack." I said, raising my hand in front of my chest. I took a step towards him and placed my palm on his chest.“I don’t want you Kaden,” I said, looking into his eyes as I spoke. "I really don't. You’re the reason I’m leaving home. You’re the reason I’m going rogue. I have no family because of you….“ I continued listing all the reasons why I didn’t want to be mates with the Alpha hoping it sticks.However, Kaden didn’t say anything, he just crossed his hands, staring at me and waiting for me to finish."Are you done?" he asked calmly.I looked shocked and annoyed at him for a moment.How could he possibly act so calm? Wasn't he supposed to be the big bad wolf that scared everybody away. Why wasn't he mad at me for rejecting him or saying mean things to him? Why was he standing there looking at me, making me weak , making me feel vulnerable? He was supposed to hate me, be pissed that I was rejecting his offer but instead, he looked concerned which only angered me further.I opened her mouth to speak once more but suddenly I felt my back collide with the tree behind me, his lips crashed onto mine once more, taking control.I struggled but soon faced his warm kisses. Oh goddess, What was this Alpha doing to me?CHAPTER 6Ava's Point Of View'Wolves that read minds'I could feel the burning intensity in Kaden's kiss, my rogue alpha mate. I tried to push him off me but this was what I needed. I needed to feel the warmth of my mate, I needed his touch. I craved his kisses.'No but he is a rogue! The beginning of all your misfortunes. He is the reason why you had to run away from home.' my better judgment tried to plead it's case. But my wolf was more than forgiving to our mate. Should I really forgive him?"Come with me!" He says breaking off the kiss, leaving me panting hard."Let's go back to my pack. I'll protect you and I promise to make it up to you. If you are my mate Ava, then we belong together, that much is obvious." Kaden said holding my hands, his eyes screamed sincerity. I really wanted so badly to believe every word he was telling me.But everything we werewolves have been taught ever since we were little pups were not to trust the words of rogues. They would say whatever they neede
Chapter 7I quickly finished up my dinner and started making my way back to my room, I felt completely tired and drained. I needed to get some rest. Suddenly, a masculine scent mixed with forest breeze hits me hard. It was intoxicating my entire senses, setting me in a high.'Mate!' my wolf sang happily. She really didn't mind that our mate was in fact the Alpha of rogues, after all I wasn't one to be judge, I could be called a rogue too.Maybe I should give him a chance.The scent was coming from the last room along the hall way. As if my feets had a mind of their own I raced towards the scent. I entered the room to see Kaden sitting behind a messy desk."Ava," he calls standing up. I could see a familiar look of the affection he showed me the night we mated but soon it faded into an unreadable stare. It was replaced with hate."Kole told me you weren't around." I say with a smile, all he reciprocated it with was a cold stare."I only came back just now. What do you want?" He answere
Chapter 8Kaden's Point Of ViewAnger was all I felt. I had so many reasons to be angry. I was angry at myself, I was angry at the moon goddess and I was angry about my mate.I was training with some warriors at the training ground, I needed to let off some steam, something to distract my thoughts, any distraction that I could get was welcomed. Without warning all the warriors including my beta Adrian charged at me, lunging and attacking me with every trick in their arsenal.My eyes changed from its glowing emerald gem color to a fiery red glow, it was an indication that my wolf, Ace, was sharing partial control with me.In swift strokes I thrashed and sent them falling against the dusty earth at every corner.Adrian charged at me from behind, his claws were extended, swinging for my head, but I easily managed to duck just in time. I let out a low growl in annoyance, I pounced at him, circling my claws around his neck, then pinning him to the ground. I growled at him, getting him to l
Ava's Point Of ViewNight had befallen the castle and the rogues were already outside busy doing their bonfire thing.I stood, staring out through the window, getting ready for my grand escape. Okay, it isn't so grand like I made it out to be, the plan was just going out through the window and bounded for freedom.Like I said it was grand.I walked to the grand window and opened it breathing in the fresh chilly night air. Finally, when I feel calm I decide to look down, that's a long way down."Fuck!" I curse looking down.I think I can make it! Right? I'm a freaking werewolf, of course I can, maybe I'll break a few bones but I'll be fine.I climb down gently and sit on the edge of the window before dropping, I land on my feet like I knew I would. I jumped out of a freaking four story castle! My wolf must be getting stronger!I look around the empty area before I sprint off into the trees. I continue to sprint loving the way the wind was blowing on my hair, I don't feel anxious anym
Ava's Point Of View The moonlight shone down on the gloomy foggy dark castle that sat still on top of the hill looming over nothingness that went on miles and miles. It really looked haunted.I look up at the ancient looking castle holding back my tears. I can't believe that I'm back here, one right move and I would have escaped. It was all that witch's fault!I shoot her my best murderous glare and she just smiles at it.I was out of the pack, I almost tasted freedom but she ruined it all, now I was doomed. Kaden was going to have my head for this, that's for sure."Relax, he is not going to kill you." The witch smirks."How do you know that he won't?" I shot at her."I know Kaden, a lot more than most people do. He isn't going to kill his mate, but he is going to make you suffer as fuck. Kaden always fancied torture." She explains. Just who the hell was this chick? How did she know so much about Kaden? By the way she speaks Kaden and she must have a deep rooted history together."D
Ava's Point Of ViewIf looks could kill, I would be dead by now, bleeding all over the floor with multiple incisions.The other woman stood there, just staring at me without saying a single word. She didn't need to though, her eyes said it all. She hated every piece of my existence, she wanted me gone out of her and Kaden lives so she could have Kade. I could tell she felt threatened by me."What the hell do you think you are doing in here, who gave you the permission to come out of your room?" She screamed. Kaden must have not told her that he himself gave me the permission to step out of my chambers. Oh goodness, this lunatic looked very pissed all because of me."Kaden. He gave me permission." I just said. If you looked carefully you could literally see steam coming out of her ears. She looked beyond furious.She was out for blood, whatever trouble she wanted to stir up, I didn't want any part in it this morning. I learnt my lesson pretty well from the last time and Kaden warned me
Ava's Point Of ViewA woman was stepping onto the stage towards a table set up in the center. She placed two bowls next to plates that were already prepared with food. Then she sat facing the pews and took a drink from one of the two glasses set as well. I was suspicious. Who was this stranger living within the goddess temple?"Won't you join me, Ava?" The woman suddenly asked loudly, her voice echoing throughout the room with ease. I ducked once again, trying to hide despite already being found. Then I was struck with another question, how the hell did she know my name? This felt really creepy."You don't want your food to get cold, do you?" The woman added.At the mention of food, especially food meant for my stomach rolled over with excitement even Lisa was now jumping in excitement. If anything could influence me to do something crazy, it had to be food. I took a deep breath and stood stubbornly, glaring at the strange woman suspiciously."What are you doing here?" I asked her bef
Ava's Point Of ViewThere was silence as I sat there, thinking about Mene's question. I could feel a great turmoil burn within me."Come, the temple exit is this way." she said, offering me her hand and I took it without even thinking, there was something about her presence, I couldn't explain it but it was comforting to me. With quiet determination, she began to lead me through a way out of the temple.We moved into a room, where wolves had no doubt previously come to worship the moon goddess and make offerings for their blessings. Now it was forever silent, removed from their culture.Mene led me further down a more secretive set of stairs until we were walking through the storage units. I spotted shelves of canned foods and preserves, but I wasn't given enough time to see exactly how extensive the food storage was. I was pulled into a rather dusty room and led through a series of cobwebs until Mene stopped to quietly lift an overhead latch.She hurriedly climbed up the steps that w
Krystabelle’s Point Of ViewI was forced to step out of the pack's castle and keep watch over the pack with Kaden gone. My conversation with Ava a few hours ago left me completely worried, especially about her dreams, and that worried me more. I knew that had to be an ominous message from mother, she sent it to Ava dreams and she was expecting us to avert whatever chaos was impending.I was even more uneasy with the sudden reappearance of my brother, Kaiser. That bastard was as conniving and treacherous as they got. I didn't just believe his excuse that he came just because he was in the area and he missed home, there had to be something much more that drove him here. I know my older brother so well and I am willing to bet that he was running away, or maybe hiding from something. Whatever it truly was, I knew it couldn't be good.Kole had ordered the pack to be at alert, so everyone was on their toes, and they had the right to be, the Hunter moon was in just four days. Anything could
Ava's Point Of View It was late at night, and my restlessness led me to the moon goddess's abandoned temple east of the pack. Kaden has been gone all day and this made me all the more uneasy. Was meeting with Nadia supposed to take this long? He should be back home, right? Did something untoward happen to him?‘Relax Ava, you are worrying for no reason again.’ I heard my wolf, Lisa, weigh in.Maybe she was right, and I was just overthinking the entire thing, but I couldn't shake off the bad feeling in the pit of my guts, telling me that chaos and death were inevitable.I guess that's why I found myself here at the moon goddess temple. I needed to find her Oracle, Mene. I met her a long time ago in this temple when I was locked here. I tried looking for her again, but she was gone; I needed to see her now. If there was anyone who could tell me how to escape the disaster ahead, it would be the moon goddess oracle.I walked around the temple for minutes with zero luck in finding Mene, b
Ava's Point Of View I walk into Kaden's office, to find a very intense stare off starring Kaden and a complete stranger. That was Kaiser, Kaden's half brother and if I reckon correctly the sixth Delacourt. Beside them, trying to stop them from ripping each other out with their eyes was Kole.“Hello brother.” Kaiser spoke with a cynical smile on his distinct features. He didn't look or share any resemblance with Kaden at all. He had light brown hair that framed perfectly around his head, and had a pair of electric blue eyes, with a well chiseled jawline. He looked a lot like a young Leonardo DiCaprio, before he grew old and fell off.He was tall, but not as tall as Kaden was, but talk enough to stand looking him in the eyes.“What the bloody hell are you doing in my pack, Kai?” Kaden gritted through his teeth, clearly not in the mood to waste any time.“Well that's no way to welcome back your little baby brother.” Kaiser chuckled, placing a finger on his lips. “When was the last time
Ava's Point Of View I heard a shrill cry erupt in the thick darkness that covered me. I couldn't see anything around, just pure and complete darkness covering and swallowing everything around.Again, I hear another sharp cry erupt in the darkness from above me. I couldn't see anything, all I could do now was depend on my senses to figure out what was going on around me.I closed my eyes, paying attention to my surroundings. Taking in every breath, every sound, every wind and the direction in which they moved.The shrill cry erupted again, this time causing my ears to bleed out.That's it! I knew what the sound was, it belonged to a vulture. That was the sound it makes just before it is ready to feast on the dead carcass of a fallen predator.But why? Why was this sound all I could hear? What did all this mean?“Ava–” I heard a familiar female voice call out to me. My ocean eyes fastened open and they drowned at the sight before them.It was Kaden. He had a golden dagger buried deep
Ava's Point Of View Kaden and I stepped into the abyss. Slowly the abyss that we knew morphed into a starry night. We were in the thick of woods. The glorious full moon was shaded by the clouds above, everything was quiet and still, not even the insects or the owls of the forest dared to rattle the stillness of the night.Suddenly we began to hear loud roars and feet stomping the ground in fury. First we made the face of the vampire woman, Nicolette, in her arms, she held a little baby. During my time in the nightmare realm, with everything going on, I didn't have enough time to look at the woman, but the more I looked at her I couldn't stop the sadness that gnawed at my heart aggressively. I crippled by a wave of sadness watching as she ran across the forest with the baby in her hand. Nicolette had beautiful short blond hair, and gleaming blue eyes that embodied the calm sea.I couldn't deny the striking resemblance she held to me. It was as if I was staring into an older and more e
Ava's Point Of ViewWe returned back to the pack at dusk, turns out Kaden had prepared more than two human criminals for me to feed on. With every blood I consumed I felt much stronger and powerful. I also grew strength in controlling my thirst for blood.There was a bonfire party tonight at the pack, to celebrate our victory against Ymir and her army. I asked Kaden what he did to Ymir's body, he told me he buried it in a lead coffin, somewhere deep in the ocean. She still had the blade of Agon in her heart so she couldn't wake up from her limbo of pain.While everyone at the pack was busy having fun at the bonfire, I was laying in my bed feeling restless. There were still a lot of questions I had, and so many answers I didn't have. What am I?It's crazy to think that I began to question my very own existence, but I couldn't explain my own existence. I couldn't be a born vampire because vampires couldn't procreate and I couldn't be a turned vampire because I wasn't human and it was im
Ava's Point Of View I quickly changed into more comfortable clothes. I was greeted with a smile by several pack members, they knew what I was but they weren't scared of me.I followed behind Kaden to the doors of the pack but I couldn't step out into the sun. The sun rays were extremely scorching on my skin. This had to be an effect of me being a vampire.“Here. Wear this.” Kaden says, giving me a ring with a strange onyx stone on it. I quickly obeyed wearing it. Kaden then gave me his hand which I took, stepping out into the sunlight. It didn't burn, I could stand the sun because of this ring.“It's a daylight ring. Krys made it for you.” Kaden explained. We reached his black BMW and we drove out of the pack's territory.We drove for hours, I didn't know where we were going, I wasn't really concerned actually, what I was really concerned about was learning more about vampires.“So you have met vampires before in the past, correct?” I asked Kaden, as he watched the road while giving
Ava's Point Of View My eyes snapped open, and I gasped, my chest heaving roughly. The heated rays of the morning sun tickle my eyes to life. I woke up with a disturbing feeling, my entire body felt as though I just got stomped inside and out by a bloody elephant. Oh God it hurts!The world around me was vibrant, alive. Colors danced, and scents overwhelmed me. I felt… different.Everywhere sounded so noisy, it felt like my already super senses just got a lot super heightened. It was crazy, I could hear and see a bird humming a thousand miles away through my window, and that made my head hurt even more.The acidic taste of blood was fresh and was burning on my tongue, which made it extremely uncomfortable. All I could smell was Blood. Blood. BLOOD!I craved it.I tried to remember whatever had happened last night to make me feel this way but I just couldn't. The more I tried to think about it, the more my head hurt like a sour bitch.A strained moan escaped from my lips as I tried to
Kaden's Point Of View My amber orbs gleamed a dangerous shade of red, my vision glowed red as well. I made full use of my Lycan side, plucking out the heads of Ymir's beastly army and witches that attacked. My sharp elongated nails dripped with their disgusting thick crimson blood. Ymir was using dark necromancy magic to bring these things to life. She was toying with us, trying to disgruntle us. She was buying herself time, I had to find her and put an end to all these madness.I pulled out the heart of an idiotic dead witch coming at me, my eyes flickered to Kole and Krys who were doing a really good job at reducing Ymir's beasts and witches.My claws were dripping wet. I glanced around as my army fought against Ymir's dark forces. It was already dead in the night, and the foul odor of blood and stench of death mixed with the midnight air.We've been fighting for quite some time but so far, there's been no sign of Ymir. I tried mindlinking Ava but it was not connecting. I was getti