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
Ava's Point Of ViewWe finally arrived in Switzerland. The city of Interlaken scenery is so lovely. I have never been anywhere apart from our pack in New Orleans, so I couldn't stop myself from gawking around like a tourist.We rode for like thirty minutes, and we arrived at Kaden's family safe house. a mansion that loomed majestically yet melancholically against the twilight sky. Despite its cracked pillars and peeling paint, there was a beauty to the place that clung stubbornly to its heritage. “Fucking hell! How long has it been? I surely didn't miss this place,” Krys muttered as we stepped inside, the echo of our footsteps swallowed by the silence. I stifled a cough, the musty scent of dust prickling my nostrils. The whole place was dusty and covered in cobwebs, years of neglect hung in the air like a shroud, a testament to the Delacourts’ absence.Kaden had spoken the truth—no one has really been here for an eternity. None of the Delacourts had arrived yet.“Hold on Ava," Kaden
Ava's Point of ViewThe dawn light filtered through the curtains as Krys paced the room, her anxiety palpable. She had insisted on an urgent meeting with Kaden and me, and an unsettling premonition gnawed at me—this had to be something about my unborn child.With each heartbeat, the weight of dread settled thickly in my chest. Krys’ purple eyes, usually so vibrant and bright, now flashed with erratic intensity of fear as she moved like a caged animal, the rhythm of her pulse matching her frenetic energy.“Come on, Krystabelle. What’s so urgent that it couldn't wait? You’re acting like you’ve just witnessed the end of the world,” Kaden remarked, his tone both teasing and concerned. But Krys didn’t pause or respond; she remained lost in her turmoil.I stepped forward and placed a steadying hand on her shoulder, forcing her to stop and meet my gaze. “Krys, what’s wrong? Everything is fine,” I murmured, my voice a tether to calmness.“Everything is anything but fine, Ava” she replied, her
Ava's Point Of View I turned for the doors instantly, and left the hall, walking into the cool refreshing midnight air. I moved into the woods, stripping naked and shifting into my wolf. I grabbed my dress with my sharp canines and darted into the woods, heading for Kaden and my secret place. I reached the magical scenery, there was a beautiful lake flowing peacefully and beautiful flowers in bloom all around. This was just the place I needed to get my mind off things.I shifted back to my human form, tossing my dress to the side of the lake. My lips stretched into a smile, loving the serenity of this special place and the quiet peace it gave. I moved closer to the lake, my eyes glazing over the tall shadow that stretched up like arrows into the sky.The fresh water looked like a beautiful puddle of blue ink, taking the reflection of the full moon hanging up in the sky. The starry night alone calmed my soul.I took a few tentative steps into the glorious luster of the water until it
Ava's Point Of View “What does it say Krys?” I ask Krys, with both my hands covering my face. I was nervous, beyond nervous –I was agitated.I don't think I have ever been more nerve wrecked like I was right now. Whatever the news Krys gives to me would determine a great change in my life forever. This was going to be an important moment in my existence.After my monthly visitor has yet to appear, I became worried that I might be pregnant.That was impossible right? I am a vampire, vampires can't give birth, but if it was possible for my mother maybe it was for me too. I mean think about it, my mother was a special breed of vampire, a Fecundi, with the special power to procreate, maybe I got some of her genes and let's not throw out the window that I am still a werewolf, which means I could defy nature and the vampire anatomy.I mean I haven't gotten any of the early symptoms of pregnancy but I would be lying if I said I didn't feel different these past few weeks. Krys was the only p
Ava's Point Of View “We have a lot to talk about Ava.” The Moon goddess, Selene said to me with a smile.“Wait, what do you mean in the Path between the afterlife?” I ask, confused about what she had meant by it.“The Path in between is a space that exists through time, between the living and the dead.” She explained.“So I am not dead?”“Of course Ava, it would take more than a Silver blade to the heart to end a hybrid like yourself. You can choose to awaken at this very moment or not, well that choice is completely up to you to make. You can decide to live or die.” She clarifies to me.“If the choice is mine then I choose to live, I'm not ready to say goodbye yet.” I stated.“Not so quick Ava, first you need to consider the catastrophe that weighs on the choice you make.” She replied.“Catastrophe?” How could there be any catastrophe with me being alive or dead?“Yes my dear. I will show you the outcomes that will happen with your choices.” She began to walk and I followed behind h
Ava's Point Of View A few minutes later, Kaden and I just lay on the bed waiting for the Hunter's Moon to pass. And it finally passed at midnight.The curse had been broken when we professed our love for one another in the deepest way possible. Our love was the key needed to break the curse and mating He was now free from death as well as the entire pack.I get up from the bed, quickly changing into a tank top and blue jeans. I heard the sounds of sirens going off, I had completely forgotten that we were in the middle of war.I still can't believe that we made love in the middle of a war. To me it sounded beautiful and romantic but in a very dark way.“Quick Kaden. Change so we can join the pack to fight.” I said to him, tossing his T-shirt to him.“Don’t worry Ava, I already gave everyone the order. To kill every single thing that breathes in this castle.” Kaden replies and my eyes widen at his words.The order was to kill everyone, and spare no one. I became worried about Pedro. H
Kole’s Point Of View I was in a hot pursuit with Hal Jordan, the last remaining Lycan Elder sired by our sister kathryna.Krys and I had made it our sole mission to exterminate every single last one of those Elders scum during this war. This was our golden opportunity to catch them all off guard and in one place. With this element of surprise we could put an end to all of our enemies in a single attack.This was going to be the end of the long battle with the Elders and us. Krys had informed me through our shared mindlink that she had eliminated the other Elders leaving remaining one. Hal.I was informed by Lorenzo of where he was spotted last. In fact that coward fled as soon as he learnt Kaden and his army had attacked. Right now, I was in a hot pursuit in the nearest woods.I pursued the fast Lycan right into a dead end, cornering and blocking all his exits so he couldn't escape me this time.“It's over Hal, surrender and I will grant you a quick death.” I said to him as he turned
Ava's Point Of View It's been a year since I've seen Kaden; he never came back for me; I stopped trying to escape after the Hunter's Moon passed. There was no reason to, the curse is unbreakable after the Hunter's Moon, Kaden is probably dead now along with the Midnight pack. I never got any news from Kole and Krys. They completely vanished without even seeking to find me.The worst part of it all is that Lucien and I mated!‘Ugh, would you please cut it out! That's not going to happen.’ I sigh at my wolf mentally.‘Understand that making up these crazy realities helps me to stay sane, alright.’ Lisa, my wolf, retorted, and I just sighed, indulging her crazy realities once more.Here we go again, it hasn't been one year at all, it has only been a day. My wolf was just making up scenarios because she's a bitch. ToThe peak of Hunter's Moon was only some hours away, so I could understand why my wolf was getting so anxious. Honestly, I was too. In some hours now, the Hunter's Moon woul
Kaden's Point Of View My growls vibrated through the earth's crust as I tore through another wolf from the elder pack, splitting him into two halves. I was covered from head to toe in blood, standing in a puddle of the blood of wolves working with Lucien and the Elders. I was going berserk without my mate, I needed to get her back or I swear I was going to fucking kill everyone breathing.I still haven't stopped thinking about her beautiful smile the night I took her to our secret garden. I would end the world just to see her smile like that again.It's been only two days since my mate was taken, but for me, it feels like an eternity being without my mate; every second without her felt like torture to my mind. Not knowing what that bastard was doing to her at this very moment kept me furibund. Saying I was going crazy was merely an understatement to describe what was happening to me. I was out of my darn mind without the little wolf. Ava's scent still lingered everywhere around me an