HARLEYAfter calling Shane name, I was expecting he respond to me, but he look away from me and walked past me. I raised a finger pointed at Shane as he walked to the gym teacher section. Maybe it was not him. I taught to myself, as I walked back to my classroom. I entered the room. It was noisy and chatty. I walked to my seat and sat down, dropping my bag in front. Lauren, who was seated in front of me, turned to face me. “Hey, how did it go with you and Mrs. Gladys?” He asked concerned, bringing me back to reality. I looked up, a mumble in my lips. “F-Fine.” I replied slightly, still thinking if it wasn’t Shane I had seen just now, I look back up and see Lauren staring at me. “She didn’t punish me. I’m happy about that.” I added, Mrs. Gladys wasn’t intending on punishing me. Instead, she was just curious about my grade and didn’t want me falling behind. After, Lauren nods, and pick up her book and start reading again. I look up and see Jessica walk into the class silently, app
HARLEY“I don’t know. I like werewolf people.” She shrug her shoulder and wink her eye at me, before returning her face forward. “Don’t tell me this is from another novel you had read.”I whisper in her eye and she look over hard shoulder, back at me, a smile on her lips, “What’s the name?”Again, it was another werewolf book and I was not the only one obsessed over werewolf books. Lauren seem to be a competitor. “It’s the same one that you were reading.” She pouted, before rolling her eyes,“Though you haven’t gotten to the chapter.” She snapped again. “Really! I can’t wait to read it!” I jumped. I wanted to also read that part but I haven’t had the time to. I was always busy at home and when I got to school I had books to read for school work.“Hello, class.”I heard Shane voice as he walk to stand beside the gym teacher, “My name is Shane Medes….”Everyone exclaimed. “He’s hot!” A girl bite her lips hard as she stared at Shane devious looks. “Okay… class welcome, Shane.” The gym
HARLEYI don’t know where Juliet is and I didn’t care. I left home early this morning not to see them, so I had no answer to his question. Before he could ask me again, the door of the classroom open and a familiar figure strode in sluggishly. “Present sir,” it was Juliet. She looked haggard and unkept. Maybe she woke up late and had to do the dishes this time. I’m so happy, that I was just laughing in my head. “Are you just coming in by this time?” The gym teacher raised his wrist watch and looked at it, before returning his eyes at Juliet. “Soory, sir.”She replied, her eyes weak, she walked to seat beside Matt but stopped, “I forgot to wake up early.” She mumbled, with a raised and confused brow, she walked over to sit beside me.Her space was already occupied and Matt wasn’t pleading with his eyes that she could not seat with him this time around. “Get to your seat now!” The gym teacher quarried even when Juliet was already seated beside me. “Why didn’t you call me when you
SHANEI felt a tap on my shoulder. Turning around, I saw Jason, his face set in a grim expression. "The headmaster wants to see you," he said. "It's important." My heart sank. What could the headmaster possibly want with me? I followed Jason to the headmaster's office, my mind racing with a million possibilities. I couldn't shake the feeling that something bad was about to happen.When I stepped into the headmaster's office, I was greeted by a familiar face. Connor, my friend from the city, was sitting behind the desk. He grinned at me, his eyes twinkling. "You should've seen the look on your face," he said, laughing. "You thought I was going to be some scary old man, didn't you?" I was so relieved to see him, I could hardly believe it. But then I remembered that I had met him here before, however it didn’t come to my knowledge that he would be the headmaster. "What did you want to see me about?" I asked."Slow down, my friend," Connor said, waving his hand dismissively. "There
SHANEI ran down the hallway, my heart pounding in my chest. I was worried about Harley - I couldn't bear the thought of her getting hurt. I burst through the door to the gym, my breath coming in gasps. But to my surprise, the Person I saw in the middle of the room wasn't Harley. I recognized the other werewolf as the new student I had seen around the school, but I had no idea who the other one was.The two werewolves were locked in a fierce battle, each one snarling and snapping at the other. Thigh they weren’t using their claws because of the human students watching them.Connor ran into the gym, his voice booming. "Stop this at once!" he yelled. The students around the edges of the room immediately fell silent, their eyes wide with fear. The two werewolves fighting in the center of the room paused, and for a moment, there was only silence. Then, one of the werewolves lowered its head in submission. The other werewolf turned and ran from the gym, a look of anger and shame on its
SHANE "I must kill the old woman," Caspian growled in my mind. "She is a threat to our pack. We must act now, before she can do any more harm.""But why?" I asked, my thoughts racing. "She hasn't done anything to us. We can't just go around killing people!"Even though I suggested the idea, I was hoping my wolf would suggest me otherwise. "She knows our secret," Caspian snarled. "She knows what we are. She must be stopped, before she can expose us to the humans.”"But we can't just kill her!" I protested. "We need to talk to her first, try to reason with her. Maybe she can be persuaded to keep our secret.""You are a fool," Caspian said, his voice harsh. "She will never agree to keep our secret. She is too dangerous, too unpredictable. She must be dealt with, and quickly."I felt a wave of fear wash over me, and I shivered, the cold night air seeping into my bones. Caspian was right. I knew he was right. But I couldn't bring myself to take such a drastic step. I couldn't just kill
HARLEYThe old woman’s house felt alive with secrets, every shadow holding something it wasn’t ready to let go. She led me and Shane down a narrow hallway, and I kept glancing back at him, seeing the tension in his eyes. But something in me knew I had to keep following her. At the end of the hall, she opened a door, and a warm, golden light spilled out, pulling me forward.Inside, the room was unlike anything I’d ever seen. The walls were covered in photographs—faces, families, moments captured in time. They looked almost alive, illuminated by the soft, glowing light. The room was small, cozy in a strange way, but filled with the kind of energy that prickled the air.“Come closer, child,” the woman said, her voice soft but steady. I stepped forward, my heart pounding, anticipation mixed with something else—something almost like fear.“You want to see your mother,” she said, and her words felt like they reached right into me, exposing a place I hadn’t let myself feel for years. “But th
HARLEYThe warmth of her embrace felt like stepping into a memory, one I’d held onto for years, tucked away deep in my heart. I squeezed her tighter, afraid to let go, afraid that if I did, she would vanish back into the shadows, a dream slipping through my fingers. Her scent—soft and familiar, like lavender and the faintest trace of cinnamon—washed over me, bringing back moments I hadn’t dared to relive in so long.But then, gently, she eased me back, her hands still resting on my shoulders, her eyes filled with a tenderness that nearly broke me. “Harley, my love, we don’t have much time,” she said softly, her voice like a lullaby. “I wish we had forever, but we don’t. We need to catch up, to talk, and I need you to listen.”I felt a wave of panic. “Mom… I’ve missed you so much,” I choked out, fighting back tears. “It’s been so hard without you. You don’t know how much I’ve wanted this, just to see you, to talk to you again…”She nodded, her eyes shimmering, and she cupped my cheek,
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