SHANEI, sit on the edge of the bed, my head in my hands. My wolf, Caspian, is howling in my head, his voice full of fury. "You fool!" he says. "You've ruined everything! You can't just go around telling humans they're your mate!" I wince as his words hit me like a punch to the gut. He's right. I've made a terrible mistake. And now I have no idea what to do.“This is all because we’re weak now.” I frowned remembering how I fought with Roy and how I was bitterly beaten. "I think we’re weak because of the curse," Caspian says, his voice low and rumbling. "We're weak because of the curse placed on us by the witches. The only way to break the curse is to find our true mate. And I think this human, this Harley, is our mate." I feel a surge of disbelief, mixed with a flicker of hope. "A human? As my mate? That's ridiculous. How could a human ever be a mate for an alpha like me?""No more!" Caspian growls. "You're not powerful anymore. You can't keep going on like this. We need a mate, a
SHANEJasper sped off with me in his car. It turned out that humans have a lot of machinery that they use to get to places as fast as possible.“Now, Roy is ruling your territory?” Jasper looks to me.” The blood moon pack is under the power of Roy. I thought he was your best friend, how did he turn out to be your foe so quickly?”“I don’t know.” I sigh. “I can’t figure out what went wrong but I’m sure this has to do with something from the past.”“I’m scared of how things have gone by.” Jasper ran his hands through his hair. “But I’m happy to finally see you again. It’s been long.”“Yeah.” I can’t remember when last I saw Jasper and his remaining brothers. I wonder how Conor and Kade would be doing. Soon we arrived at a tall building. The surrounding was noisy and the breeze felt like sneezing one could catch a cold because of the dust in the air. “We’re here.” Jasper snorts and I raise my head. “Here we’ll find Conor. He’s a teacher in the school here.”“Conor is a teacher?” I was
HARLEYAs I walked home, I thought about what I would face when I got there. My stepmother, Susan, would be there, waiting to pounce on me with her latest set of demands. And my stepsister, Juliet, would be there, ready to gloat about her latest accomplishments. I braced myself for the inevitable drama that would unfold as soon as I walked through the door.I let out a sigh, the weight of it all settling on my shoulders. But then, something inside me shifted. A feeling of determination welled up within me.I thought about the strange man I'd saved the other day, the man who'd come to me this morning and told me I was his Mate. I didn't know what it meant, but something about it felt right, felt like it could be true. It was a crazy thought, but I couldn't shake it.As I walked, I felt a strange pull, like I was being pulled in a certain direction. I didn't know where I was going, but I knew I had to follow the feeling, had to see where it led me.As I turned the corner onto my stre
HARLEYAs I looked around, I realized I was in a bed, in what looked like a hospital room. There were machines beeping all around me, and a heart monitor was tracking my heartbeat. I felt a stab of panic, and I pulled at the wires attached to me. I had to get out of here.I looked down and saw that I was dressed in a hospital gown, and I had an IV in my arm. I tried to get out of the bed, but I was too weak. I felt dizzy and lightheaded, and I fell back onto the bed.I heard the door to my hospital room open, and I saw my father walk in. I could tell by the look on his face that he was worried about me."Dad," I said, trying to sound cheerful. "I'm fine, I just need some fresh air."He shook his head, his expression stern. "You're not fine, and you're not going anywhere. You hit your head, and we need to make sure you're okay.""I saw you lying on the ground outside of the house," he said, his eyes full of concern. "What happened? Why were you outside?"I tried to remember, but my h
HARLEYI closed my eyes and let the memories come, taking me back to a time when I was just a child. I remembered my mother helping me get dressed for school, brushing my hair, and kissing me on the forehead. I remembered her warm smile and her gentle touch, and I felt a pang of longing, of sadness.I opened my eyes, the present coming back into focus. I was no longer a child, and my mother was no longer with me. But I could still feel her love, deep in my heart."I love you, my little flower," my mother said, using her special nickname for me. "You're going to have a wonderful day at school, and I'll be waiting for you when you get home."I smiled up at her, my heart full of love. "I love you too, Mama," I said, my voice soft and sweet. "I'll miss you while I'm gone."She kissed me on the cheek, her hand warm against my face. "I'll be right here when you get back," she said. "Always remember that, no matter what."After school hours, I couldn’t wait to ran home from school, my hear
HARLEYI was jolted back to the present, back to the hospital room, and I was confused for a moment. Then I heard the knock at the door, and I felt my heart pound in my chest. I knew that it couldn't be my father, but I couldn't help but feel a sense of dread.Maybe it’s because of that Man’s face appearing in my eye. I hesitantly walked to the door and opened it, my hands trembling. There was a young woman standing there, dressed in a nurse's uniform. She smiled at me, her eyes kind. "Hello, my name is Amanda," she said, her voice soft."How are you feeling?" the nurse asked, her expression full of concern.I gave her a weak smile. "I'm feeling better," I said, my voice quiet. "Thank you."The nurse nodded, and she turned to leave the room. I watched her go, and I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding. I closed the door, and I let out a sigh of relief. But then I heard it - another knock on the door. I froze, my heart racing. Could it be my father?"Come in," I said, my v
HARLEY"You're certain?" he asked, his eyebrows raised. "You don't want to be rich? Or famous? Or powerful? Not even one of those things?"I shook my head, feeling a little overwhelmed. "I just want to see my mother again," I said, my voice soft and vulnerable. "That's all I want."He nodded, his eyes gentle. "I can help you with that," he said. "I can give you happiness.""How?" I asked, my skepticism evident in my tone. "How could you possibly do that?""I can't bring your mother back," he said, his voice full of compassion. "But I can help you feel close to her. I can help you remember her, and remember the love you shared. That can be enough to make you happy."I felt a wave of emotion wash over me, and I had to blink back tears. "I'm not sure if it's possible," I said, my voice thick with emotion. "I miss her so much."He reached out and took my hand, his grip firm and reassuring. "It is possible," he said, his eyes filled with conviction."I will take you somewhere," he said, h
HARLEYSusan walked in. She was tall and imposing, her hair pulled back into a tight bun. She was dressed in a crisp pantsuit, and her eyes were hard. "What are you doing?" she snapped at me, her voice cold. "Get up and get to work! There's no time for lounging around."I stood up quickly, feeling like a child being scolded. "Sorry," I mumbled, my voice meek. "I was just -""I don't care what you were doing," the woman said, her voice cutting me off. "What I care about is getting lunch on the table. There's no time to waste."I looked down at my feet, feeling small and embarrassed. "Yes, ma'am," I said, my voice barely a whisper. I was still not feeling to well. My body was still weak so I couldn’t argue with Susan.If I did, I knew what she was capable of doing. She might hurt me as there was no one home. Just me and her, alone. "And, you better make sure lunch is ready before I get home," Susan said, her voice stern. "You know how important it is to me to have everything done
HARLEYAs the bell rang, signaling the end of class, Mr. Lee gathered his papers and left the room, nodding briefly to us as he exited. The moment the door closed behind him, our class captain, Aaron, jumped up from his seat and strode to the front of the room, a wide grin on his face.“Alright, everyone!” Aaron called out, clapping his hands to get our attention. “Who’s down for a party at my place this weekend? Tomorrow night!”A cheer went up, and a few people started whooping and clapping, clearly thrilled by the idea. Aaron’s parties were legendary, and everyone knew he went all out with music, food, and everything else. I could feel the buzz of excitement spreading through the room as people started making plans, already talking about what they’d wear and who they’d go with.“Everyone’s invited!” Aaron added, holding his arms out. “Bring whoever you want! It’s gonna be epic!”He left the front of the room, grinning as he returned to his seat, and I couldn’t help but smile. It ha
LAURENThe morning air was filled with a quiet tension as I sat near the back of the school courtyard, hidden away from prying eyes. I glanced around to ensure no one was listening, my eyes sharp and focused. The two omega wolves I’d summoned, both tall and wiry with watchful eyes, approached cautiously, glancing around before settling down across from me.One of them, the older wolf with a thin scar across his jaw, leaned forward, his voice low and eager. “You have news for us, Lauren?”I nodded, lowering my voice. “Yes. Shane has finally found a mate… but it’s not what anyone expected.”The younger wolf raised an eyebrow, a slow grin spreading across his face. “Oh, old story. And what poor soul has he bonded with?”“A human,” I replied, my tone laced with disbelief. “A weak human girl. She has no powers, no strength, nothing to offer him. It’s pathetic, really. Shane, the supposed alpha, mated to someone who can barely defend herself, let alone an entire pack.”They exchanged amused
SHANEI sat across from Connor in his office, my head pounding as I tried to articulate the frustration twisting in my gut. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t shake the feeling of emptiness that gnawed at me. The bond with Harley was supposed to fix this, to fill the void and reignite the strength I’d lost. But instead, it seemed to leave me even more vulnerable, more powerless.“I’m not getting stronger, Connor,” I said, my voice low and tense. “If anything, I feel weaker than before. This was a mistake. I should’ve stayed away from her… from Harley.”Connor’s eyes were sympathetic but steady, unwavering. “Shane, that’s the curse talking. Mating with Harley was never a mistake. She’s your mate; she’s part of you. This has to be some interference from Roy or whoever set this curse on you.”“But that’s just it,” I replied, clenching my fists. “If the bond can’t fix it, then what’s the point? She’s human, Connor. What if all I’ve done is pull her into my world only to make her vuln
HARLEYThe soft morning light streamed through the window as I opened my eyes, only to be met with an empty bed beside me. For a brief moment, confusion settled over me, the events of last night flooding back. Shane had been here. We’d talked, shared pieces of his past, his pain. And now… he was gone.I sat up slowly, brushing the sleep from my eyes. That’s when I noticed it—a small, folded note resting on the pillow beside me. I picked it up, heart racing, and unfolded it, recognizing Shane’s handwriting immediately.Harley,I didn’t want to wake you. I’ll see you at school today. Thank you for being here with me. Until then—Shane.A soft smile touched my lips, a warmth spreading through me. He hadn’t left without saying goodbye, after all. Tucking the note into my pocket, I climbed out of bed, stretching and feeling the remnants of the night’s comfort still lingering.But my moment of peace shattered as the door swung open, and Susan appeared, her expression as cold and sharp as eve
HARLEYAs Shane and I stepped back into the house, my father turned to Susan, a hint of pride in his voice. “Susan,” he said, “we’ll need to clear the guest room for Shane. He’ll be staying the night.”Susan’s eyebrows shot up in surprise, clearly taken aback by the sudden arrangement. She glanced at me with a suspicious glint, her lips pressing into a tight line before she nodded. “Of course,” she replied coolly, hiding her irritation beneath a veneer of politeness. “I’ll make sure it’s ready.”Without another word, she turned and headed down the hallway, gesturing for me to follow her. I shot Shane a small, reassuring smile before hurrying after her. Once we reached the guest room, Susan turned to me, her expression sharp and cold.“Well, I hope you know what you’re doing, Harley,” she hissed under her breath. “Bringing strangers into this house—honestly, the last thing we need is another mouth to feed.”I bit back a sigh, nodding as I started tidying up the guest room, fluffing the
HARLEYAs I walked up the path to my house, the weight of the day pressed down on me. My conversation with Shane lingered in my mind—his words about reclaiming his throne and wanting me by his side as his mate. It all felt like a whirlwind that had swept me off my feet, leaving me struggling to catch my breath. I needed time to process it, to understand what I really wanted. But as soon as I stepped inside the house, I was yanked back into my reality.Susan was standing in the entryway, her arms crossed and her eyes narrowed in that familiar way that always made my stomach clench. She scanned me from head to toe with a look of disdain. “You’re late,” she snapped, her voice as cold as ever. “Did you think you could just waltz in here whenever you pleased?”I sighed, already exhausted but knowing better than to argue. “Sorry, Susan. I didn’t realize I was taking too long.”She scoffed, clearly unimpressed with my apology. “Well, I’ve got news for you, Harley. This house doesn’t clean i
HARLEYThe next morning, I arrived at school feeling like I was carrying a secret too big for words, one that pulsed in my mind and heart with every step I took. Everything felt surreal—the school’s familiar hallways, the voices around me, the way people moved as if nothing monumental had shifted. But for me, everything had changed.I spotted Lauren by our lockers, her eyes bright with curiosity as she waved me over. I could tell she was dying to know where I’d disappeared to the day before and, more importantly, what was going on between me and Shane.“Hey!” she greeted, her tone casual, but her eyes betrayed her intrigue. “So… what happened yesterday? You just vanished with Shane. And, um, is he really your brother?”I let out a small, nervous laugh. “I was going to ask you that, actually. He kept saying you were his sister or something.”Lauren rolled her eyes, crossing her arms. “Shane’s… well, Shane’s got a lot going on in his head,” she said with a smirk. “He says all kinds of t
SHANEThe early morning light poured through the car windows as I drove, casting warm patterns over Harley’s face. I couldn’t help but glance at her every few moments, my heart swelling each time. She had accepted me, truly accepted me, and now she sat beside me, our bond humming quietly between us, like an invisible thread tying us together. My wolf, Caspian, was content, a rare feeling for him, and he settled in the back of my mind, watching her with a soft protectiveness I’d never felt before.Yet, under the happiness, a small worry gnawed at me. Harley had accepted me without a second thought, her mother’s words ringing in her ears. I wondered exactly what her mother had said—how much she had told her, what warnings or reassurances she had given. Whatever it was, Harley had accepted my bond in a heartbeat, almost as if she’d been waiting for it. It left me wondering how much she truly understood about what she was stepping into. But as I looked at her, her hand resting in mine,
ROYThe throne room was dim, lit only by the flickering light of the torches lining the walls. Shadows twisted and danced across the cold stone, reflecting the brutality that had taken root in what was once Shane’s domain. I, Roy, now stood where he once had, a reminder of the throne I’d claimed through cunning and strength, traits Shane had clearly lacked.I let out a low, mocking laugh, savoring the sight of Shane’s former loyalists kneeling before me, their heads bowed in forced submission. Most wore expressions of defiance, their bodies tense as they glared up at me, their hatred like a smoldering fire, simmering but not yet dangerous. I was here to remind them who held the power now, who they owed their allegiance to.One of them, a younger wolf with fierce eyes, met my gaze without flinching. His voice, though strained, carried the fire of rebellion. “You can taunt us all you want, Roy,” he spat, venom coating every word. “But our alpha will return, and when he does, you’ll be n