Later that night, I woke up with a start. I sat up on the futon Jo gave me to sleep for the night. Jo lay sprawled out on her bed and I think Matthew was snoring. It might have been Rabel but for some reason, I couldn't imagine Rabel snoring in her sleep. I got up and went to the bathroom. Splashing water on my face, I raised my mouth. I looked in the mirror above the washbasin and saw something blurry. I wondered what it was. I touched the mirror and suddenly, I was transported to a familiar place, the garden where I met the prince for the first time.He stood there, just staring at me. I didn't know what he expected from me, a hug? I've always felt like if I saw him once more, I would scold him for just appearing randomly but I couldn't do anything now. All I could do was stare at him. He's a handsome man and I was very lucky to score a mate like him but I couldn't do anything. Then, there is the thing with Jay. I didn't indulge him, I never did but when he forced himself on me, I d
For a long time, I've never really liked life. I tried to avoid a lot of things, like wolves, supernatural beings, or worse, my mate. The routine is straightforward: I get up in the morning, check on Alee and make her breakfast, take a bath, get ready for school, go to class, return, check on Alee once more, and then head off to my side job. Work can be chaotic at times, but it's easier if you're used to it. Since that day, my twin, Alee, and I have been living in this manner. We weren't part of a pack, but we also weren't rogues. Although I can now realize how unrealistic that was, my parents wanted us to live like a normal family.My favorite memory is of the times spent with my folks. Prior to my twin, Alee, I was the first child my mother had. Our names weren't picked at random. I was given the name Minty as soon as my mother gave birth. At the time, they believed she was expecting a single child. I entered the world during the height of the full moon. The moon shone down on the la
Dean's eyes were focused on the computer screen, but I could tell that he was acting like he didn't notice Jacob and Sarina fighting behind the computer, as is customary for him. Elias was nowhere to be seen when I searched the area for him, which could only mean one thing.“Nice of you to join us, Azalea," he remarked behind me.I spun around to see him leaning against the wall with one knee crossed over the other, fiddling with a knife. I affirmed, "Boss, I'm not late."“Well, I see now. But you took your time to get here, my friend, and I've been waiting for you”, he added, pointing the knife at me."Sorry, boss. I had to eat dinner and make the perilous walk home. I apologize for not arriving on time.” I spoke, partially trying to control my sarcasm but still coming off as snarky."Nice try, Azalea." He rolled the knife around his pinkie and asked, "Are you being considerate or just plain sarcastic?""I'm serious, boss," I said."Hmm, let's see. For the time being, I would like yo
I was expecting to see guards when I got to the location, which is behind the building that leads to the garden entry, as Anonymous had mentioned, but I didn't. It was entirely empty. I looked up, then shrugged. I only need to find the prince, I thought, but I felt strange. I paused and tried to understand my feelings, but I couldn't. It felt like an elderly woman was stirring a cauldron filled to the brim with purple liquid in my gut. It made me feel as though something bad was about to happen. I knew my gut never lied, so I couldn't back out at this point. If I noticed any indication of danger, I would teleport with it without Dean's help.I carried out the instructions that Anonymous gave us. Unbelievably, the prince was sitting by a pool and gazing at the tranquil water. Bingo! I exclaimed. This is too simple, but the prince stirred and took a whiff of the air before I could reveal myself. I had disguised my scent before I went after him as usual, so he wouldn't be able to smell me
School was dull as usual. While fiddling with my notebook in AP biology, I was staring at the window a few seats away. I didn't think anyone would mind talking to me or trying to strike up a conversation, but I was wrong. A new guy was looking down at me with a smile when I tuned back in to my surroundings. His presence was glaringly obvious when I felt someone tower over me. He scowled when I raised an eyebrow. I wondered if there was something I was supposed to do.My book bag was on the seat next to me when he pointed there, so I removed it to make room for him. He sat down and gave his surroundings a thorough sniff. I felt a tiny shudder run down my spine. I realized he was a werewolf but wondered why he was taking such a long whiff of his surroundings. I could only think of one possible explanation, but I knew it couldn't be the case. When he turned to face me and I felt my form stiffen, he had this satisfied smirk on his face. He uttered the one thing I hated, after hearing it fr
I got ready to teleport back to the garden by getting dressed in what I had, which consisted of my black tunic, my hoody, my combat boots, and a black elastic shirt with a turtleneck. I don't have any knowledge regarding the prince's whereabouts, but I could apply what I've learned in the past. He would be in the same spot in the palace gardens by this time, unarmed. As usual, I disguised my scent before teleporting to his garden. I felt anticipation building in my gut, but I resisted it and concentrated on the task at hand.“I knew you would come back.” I heard a voice.I squealed and spun around, only to see the prince standing there in just a pair of shorts. I couldn't take my eyes off of him, even though shifting without being aware of it is crucial for the full moon if it seizes control. He has the six packs, lean physique, and strong legs that I have overheard girls raving about at school. Even after I've been marveling at his body, I keep coming back to his attractive face becau
As I got home, I set my bag down on the bed and sat in the chair next to it, my mind racing. I was so distracted that I didn't hear the growl until it was almost in my ears. I jolted and turned to cast the magic spell I had in mind, but instead I found myself staring at my dejected sister. Her eyes were shining, making them appear more yellow-orange, yet her slouching on the floor did not convey the feelings in her eyes. Her expression was ferocious, as if she wanted to murder me for some reason. No matter how much I stayed away from her, she continued to sniff the air around me. I wondered if she had intended to kill me after noticing that I hadn't slept here the previous night.My back smacked the wall, yet I still felt like backing up some more. For the time being, Alee seemed like a predator, and I felt like prey. She sat there for a long time, her eyes glistening as she gazed at me. Her eyes eventually stopped blazing, and she sagged to the ground. I wanted to assist her, but I wa
Albert's POV Albert paced his room. When he was with Minty, he had tried connecting his brain with hers, exactly what a possessive fae would do, but it hadn't worked. He wanted full control of his mate's mind. It's not that he wanted to control her, but it drove him crazy not knowing where his mate was. He felt like he had thrown his mate to the wild animals to devour.Why was she stubborn?All he saw when he tried to probe her mind a little was that she was still a high school student and that she had a boyfriend. Who is Mason? he thought to himself. He didn't know which high school she attended, and this drove him to pull his hair.He sat on the couch opposite his bedroom window and bit his fingers as he stared at the elaborate curtain his mother had put up only for his window. He remembered what happened. She had shifted in front of him. For her to have shifted, it meant that her wolf accepted him. He had heard about werewolves that don't shift until they find their mate. He had a
Later that night, I woke up with a start. I sat up on the futon Jo gave me to sleep for the night. Jo lay sprawled out on her bed and I think Matthew was snoring. It might have been Rabel but for some reason, I couldn't imagine Rabel snoring in her sleep. I got up and went to the bathroom. Splashing water on my face, I raised my mouth. I looked in the mirror above the washbasin and saw something blurry. I wondered what it was. I touched the mirror and suddenly, I was transported to a familiar place, the garden where I met the prince for the first time.He stood there, just staring at me. I didn't know what he expected from me, a hug? I've always felt like if I saw him once more, I would scold him for just appearing randomly but I couldn't do anything now. All I could do was stare at him. He's a handsome man and I was very lucky to score a mate like him but I couldn't do anything. Then, there is the thing with Jay. I didn't indulge him, I never did but when he forced himself on me, I d
Jo's house is located in the richer neighborhood. I've been friends with her for two weeks now and I didn't know she drove a convertible. I told her that I had to go home and get my stuff for the sleepover but she waved her hand and said,“What's the fun in that?”I am officially the poorest person among my friends and I don't even have a car, only a large house my parents left for me and Alee. I never really thought I needed a car until I saw Jo and everyone's. The others were following her and I pretended like I see mansions everyday on my way to school or anywhere in particular. When she stopped at her house to put in her password, I stared at the gate, mentally preparing for something that would blow my mind. It looked more like a palace than an actual house, unlike ours. It stood proudly at six stories and I wondered what the extra rooms were meant for. She parked in an underground garage that held a minimum of fifteen to thirty cars at most. A thought occurred to me, just how b
“What is surface tension?” Rabel asked. “The effect that unbalanced intermolecular forces have on the surface of a liquid that makes it behave as a stretched elastic membrane.” I said while stuffing a sandwich in my mouth. Ever since I got my wolf, I've been hungrier than normal. Nowadays, I eat like Alee and those wolves at her table. At home, we usually order because we don't have time to cook a barrel of food in one night. At this moment, we are studying for a chemistry assessment. Mr. Jenkins had conveniently announced that he wanted to assess our knowledge of chemistry. Everyone is panicking because we had to read everything from scratch to finish if we wanted to stay in his class. He had also announced that whoever fails the assessment would be taken down a notch - that is back to basic chemistry. Everyone complained that we were in senior class but he didn't care. And here we are. I, Rabel, Jo, Matthew and annoying Jay are trying to remember all they taught us in chemistry
Alee's POVI walked down the hall in Mason's private cottage in the woods. He told me that he had built the cottage for he and his mate to stay at after performing the alpha-luna ritual - the ritual that will make me Luna of his pack. It's like a honeymoon after marriage but I hadn't registered what he was talking about because he was dragging Minty by the arm. My anger got the better of me and I yelled at him and told him to carry Minty the proper way. He wanted to apologize and I called him a pervert. How could he be talking about our honeymoon while he shot my sister with eight bullets filled with wolfs bane.He was quiet after that. He had tried to have a small conversation with me but I was too angry to see the reason. I had threatened him then that if Minty dies, I would break the bond. I think that shut him up for good until Minty woke up. I was so relieved that I had forgotten everything I said to him. Now, I feel bad that I did all that to him
“The full moon is upon us. Stripe down to your underwear. It would shred anyway when you transform.” she said, insensitive to what I was going through. “I won't look...” Alee said, “Mason won't either. Just do as she says.” “I'm not worried about either of you...” I said harshly, glaring at the woman. She raised a grey eyebrow at me and I uttered, harshly, “I'm worried about her.” She had an amused expression on her face while I spoke my mind. Then, like a sprinkler, she, suddenly, started laughing. “Darling, I've been alive for a really long time and I have never seen anyone make such a ridiculous suggestion. Besides, you have to get used to it. Would you prefer your enemies turn their backs while you stripe before morphing or would you rather shred your clothing and look for one later.” She had a point, I thought. This made it all the more annoying. I would have to get used to being a werewolf as naturally as I got used to my half dragon form and spells as a witch. But still,
“Mason's not wrong, you know. You smell like a wolf and not just any wolf. You smell like a natural born female alpha wolf. No one can cover that now.” Alee said.“How is that even possible?” I asked her.“It's not. Unless, we are missing something here. Mason says that he thinks you are a wolf under the control of the mating bond.” she said while sucking her lollipop.“What does that mean?” I asked as I flipped the pancakes.Alee was craving pancakes when she got back from school but she didn't know how to make them. It's nice, having breakfast as dinner.“It means that your wolf is dormant and can only come out either whenever your mate triggers it aka usually sexual contact or during the full moon.” she said.“So basically, he thinks that I am a werewolf?”“Pretty much and you, my dear sister would be escorting me to the woods today by 12am. It's the full moon tonight and Mason is going to perform a ritual that would fully expose your wolf.” she was excited.Exposing my wolf seemed
Do I really smell like a wolf?That question has been on my mind since Mason and Alee mentioned it. Ever since then, I have been getting weird looks from the werewolves at the cafeteria. I heard the rumors that they spread about me. I was getting snugly with a dominant alpha werewolf after school thereby, polluting the air with his scent every morning. Either that or I must be trying to cover my scent from a powerful sorceress because I did something fishy like stealing a potion from her stash. The werewolves made up funny rumors about me but those rumors got funnier when the humans got a hold of them. Theirs were really ridiculous.I slept with teachers for my grades or because my twin had a boyfriend, I started sleeping around to make her feel jealous. That one was Avery's cook up. Whenever I came to school, it's either I hear the rumors or feel eyes follow me everywhere. I slumped on my chair in the classroom and stated loudly,“Things haven't been going my way ever since Alee star
My heart launched as I watched Savannah sniff me. I let her but I pretended to be flustered. Sarina let out an exasperated sign and said, “You didn't do that on purpose, did you?” Elias watched from the shadows. He sniffed the air immediately I came in but he didn't comment on it. Dean laughed and said, “There are no virgins left for moon sacrifices.” I didn't laugh. I couldn't, not only because Savannah was too close to me but Elias was very quiet and that's unlike him. He folded his arms and was leaning on the wall opposite Dean's former position. Dean had left his computer, clapping on the way and saying, “Lea! What a surprise!” “You weren't waiting for your mate?” Elly asked. “Do you think she thought about it?” Sarina said. “She probably did. Many people can't wait for their destined like Savannah here.” Jacob said. Savannah stopped her sniffing and turned to glare at Jacob. “Hey...” “You weren't waiting for me.” Elly asked. She turned to Elly and held his face. “You
The air was really suffocating. I could hardly swallow my sandwich and Alee was eating awkwardly. She was gripping her spoon while trying to sip a strawberry. I'm sure she doesn't know that she had a strawberry on her spoon but she smiled at me. I smiled back at her and tried to swallow the hard piece of bread mixed with various salads and orange marmalade. Emily was talking about something I lost interest in and Randy was nodding while backing up her mate. The others were as well and some guy clamped me on my back and said, “Right?” I nodded my head with an uneasy smile and turned back to my food. Mason held Alee's hand under the table while keeping an expressionless face. Overall, our table was noisy but uneasy and awkward at the same time. It started a week ago. Suddenly Randy and Emily sat with us on the same table. They didn't tell us why but neither of them paid any attention to me. They spoke amongst themselves and asked Mason or Alee questions if they wanted. But