ALEXANDERWalking into the pack doctor's clinic, I pull my brows as deja vu hits me hard. I remember the first time Elijah brought me here over a decade ago. After managing to somewhat pacify me and lead me here to get my first shot, I had Elijah strap me to a chair just to force my body to accept the injection without struggling hard. As it turned out, I have my grandfather's blood. The Lycan blood. But because I was born from a pure werewolf and half-lycan, I didn't have full control over my lycan wolf beast. The Lycan blood is too strong and powerful, and for a part Lycan like me, it's extremely difficult to gain control over something far more stronger. You might be wondering what creature out there could possibly be stronger than an alpha wolf? News flash; Lycans. I always wondered why Dad never told us anything about his side of the family, except the fact that he was a lone wolf. He only told me that the moment he stepped into my mother's territory, the alpha female of Red Si
ALEXANDER My face as that child then lit up and jumped out of the bed in pure glee. "Yes!" I exclaimed, punching the air with my fists and turning to Adrian. Adrian hopped off the bed, put on his shoes before grabbing his varsity jacket that he had hung on his rack. He winked at me and wrapped his arm around my neck when the words coming from my young lips made him freeze in his spot. "Why do you need a jacket? Our wolves will keep us warm from the cold," I blurted. Fuck. Have I always been this stupid? Adrian stared down at me, shooting the young me a cocky smile and said, "I like to do things differently. Besides, I'm the next future alpha, who's to blame if I ever catch a cold?" He raises a brow at me, whilst I gasped and shaped my lips into a small 'o'. "Right." I followed them into the woods. Reaching deeper into the forest, I had a feeling like I've been in this place before. The young me strips off his clothes and shifted into my wolf. I was still the average size. But,
ELEANOR ELEANORI curve my lips into a smile as I watched my half-naked mate walk slowly to the beach. Reaching the shore, Alex sunk his head into the water, creating small bubbles on the water surface above him. Within a minute, he rose above the water. His strong muscles flexed as he lifted his hands, combing his fingers through his dripping wet hair. My eyes trailed towards his perfectly sculpted body, one that is undoubtedly made by goddess herself looking just at how perfect he was.I bit my lip, eyeing him from the distance. Oh God. All of a sudden, My core is dripping wet from watching the show. Groaning, I push all the lewd thoughts all the way to the back of my mind, because the more I keep entertaining them the harder it is for me to restrain myself. I took off my sunglasses, breathing in the warm air, and looking up at the cloudless sky, smiling as the birds fly freely right above us. For once, I felt at peace."Mommy!" A tiny voice reached my ears and I whip my head to
ALEXANDERMy head was pounding so bad by the time I gained back consciousness. I pry my eyes open slightly, whincing at the inexplicable pain shooting through me as I go to move. For the first two seconds I couldn't remember anything that happened last night. Or more like in the past few days. But then it came to me like I had just been hit by a ten wheeler truck. Marcus, him killing my brother and Victor. Him taking everything that was mine. My mate. My Eleanor. I feel a growl rising from my throat as I try to sit up."Ah shit," I utter, groaning when I couldn't do much but lift a finger."You're awake," My eyes grew wide in shock, and I jerk up from the bed when I sense a different presence just near me, only to regret it instantly as another wave of significant pain washes over my body, making me freeze in spot. I muttered a cuss word earning me a slap on my thigh then a word of disapproval."What did I always tell you, Al?" "Grandma?" My eyes darted towards the tall and slender
ALEXANDERThe moment she hung up the phone I let out one furious growl, but Imogen still stood there looking completely unfazed. A sly smirk crept to her lips while she lifted her hand and started showing interest with her nails."You...knew?" My eyebrows furrowed tighter, my hands clenching into fists and my blood boiled in an intense anger.Imogen had never came over to the pack uninvited. Just this once. And for me to find out that it was all because she needed something out of me, I was ready to throw her out for that. She seemed like she didn't have much care even if her son gets killed during a war or not. The idea that for once she needed me, the son of the man she discarded like garbage out of her life, thrilled me knowing I had the power to let her down.But then...How the fuck did she know about Marcus? My eyes flickered to the phone in her hand. All instinct and desire within me to find my mate and pull her into my arms again were telling me to grab the fucking phone and
ELEANORI wrap my shaking arms around my body, shivering from the cold. Daryl, the rogue guy who had purposefully dumped freezing cold water over my head, decided that it was too hot for me to handle a room without a single window in it, thus turning up the AC, to a point where even a bead of sweat would turn into rock-hard ice before hitting the floor. 'You should thank me, slut.' He had said with a cocky smirk in his stupid-ass face.I rolled my eyes inwardly and fought the raging urge to punch him and that stupid grin off his face. I hid my scoff and looked down on the floor, trembling with rage.Thanks my ass.I didn't want to give him the satisfaction from me complaining about the cold, so I decided to just zip my mouth shut if I wanted him to leave me alone.I bit back every ounce of anger and frustration as I waited for him to exit the room. After what seemed like one hell of an eternity with him staring down at me and calling me names, something that only weak, fucked up assh
ELEANOR's POVI'm.... pregnant?My trembling hands slowly went to press gently on my stomach, but then I felt a small movement from within and I gasped.I immediately pulled my hand back to my side and looked up to find Marcus staring at my covered stomach with his golden brown eyes, a glint of hatred and anger reflected from them making me take a step back."No," I whispered. Suddenly it all came to me. That dream, the persistent nausea, and increased appetite I was barely able to hold back. It bothered me almost every day, but I chose to ignore it, not realizing... I gasp and my heart races with a boltning speed.This changes everything... I tell myself while squeezing my hands into fists."Choose," Marcus states, his voice coming out deep and gruff as it reaches my ears.I press my lips thinly together before I felt my back hit the thick and hard wall. A chill snaked up my spine as I felt the ice cold surface of the wall, and I shuddered.Marcus walks over slowly to me, glaring dagg
ALEXANDER Staring at my reflection in the mirror, I buckled my belt and slipped my silver gun in my waist. I headed downstairs and out the door to see my grandmother's flashy lamborguini parked right out front. I checked out the car, skimming my eyes around it examining its craft and design. There's no doubt tt was the latest model. I hopped into the passenger seat, and slammed the door my way in."You ready, Al?" Imogen smirks at me, her hands gripped tightly onto the steering wheel. I stare at her both in astonishment and disbelief. I've never seen her drive before. I only ever saw her stand quietly like a nice, pretty lady who would never be, of no doubt, be interested in cars or racing. And there I always thought old people would rather not get into any speedy car at all. Old human people, that is. Imogen here is a lycan, and not just any lycan, but a lycan with pure breed. I wouldn't have been surprised to see my grandmother Imogen step out of a flashy Ferrari 260, but to se
ELEANOR FIVE YEARS LATER Hmm. French toast. Waffles. Cereal. Biscuits. Cinamon rolls. Croissants. Bacon and eggs. Oh, and how could I forget? Alex's favorite breakfast burrito. I smiled to myself as I arranged all the food I made onto the trays. I picked up the first one, glancing over the other where my son, Elias', food awaits. The urge to scoop it up from the kitchen table was strong. Moments after staring at it like a creep, I lift Elias' tray with my free hand while holding the first tray with the other. After managing to balance their weight on my already trembling hand, I slowly make a U-turn from the kitchen, heading to the table where I'm supposed to set the trays. 1,2,3 steps. You got this, Eleanor. You just got to-- "How many times do I have to fucking tell you, Ellie?" Electrifying chills vibrated through my body as I whipped around to find Alex squinting at me, his face darkening. His platinum blond hair a hot, sexy mess from our little exercise last night. Well, li
ALEXANDERI've been pacing around these halls for nearly an entire fucking hour. After Ellie's water broke when she was fucking washing the dishes, like I fucking told her not to do, I was lucky to have Elijah and Vera there watching over her in case something happened. He'd linked me up and told me right away what had happened. I was in a meeting then, discussing pack negotiations, alliances, and rogue sightings type of shit. I didn't expect my pup to come at the only day I was forced to attend one of these meetings. Other alphas were becoming upset at my decreasing appearances. If Elijah had not convinced me she'd be safe with him and Vera this morning, I wouldn't have left. And I fucking wished I hadn't. Then I wouldn't have arrived late and had to get Elijah to take my place, and Vera wouldn't fucking let Elijah go anywhere by himself. Those two are inseparable.I felt something touch my shoulder and I whipped around ready to tell whoever this fucker is to leave me the heck alone
ELEANOR “What do you think of this?” Laura gently nudges my arm, showing me the digital photo of a long, poppy red evening dress covered in shiny crimson sequins from top to bottom. I smile awkwardly, unable to bring myself to tell her that every dress she’s found so far was either way too revealing or simply too much. “Well, it’s a mating ceremony. It doesn’t have to be so…grand,” I tell her, and she stares at me in disbelief before letting out a sigh. “It’s precisely because it’s a mating ceremony that everything must look grand! If not, you are allowing yourself to miss out on your own event!” Laura huffs, her eyes squinting at the sight of me and my distaste for grand things. The exasperated look on her face brings out a giggle from my lips as I watch her continue scrolling through the dozens of dresses in the most successful clothing companies worldwide, making me wonder… “Then why don’t you come up with a design of your own? I’d be glad if it’s a dress you designed that I’d
ALEXANDERThe wind bristles, brushing through my locks and across my skin, though it doesn't bother me the slightest. Running my fingers through my hair, I tilt my head looking down the letters engraving his name.Taking a deep breath, I force my feet forward, force my eyes open as they focus on the lifeless ground beneath me."Hey, Adrian. Uhh...Fuck, honestly I don't know what to say to you now." I whisper into the air, picturing his piercing blue eyes which not only were identical to mine, but were also the same eyes I'd grown to hate through the years. I hated them then, because each time I look into those eyes my failures as an alpha haunted me in my sleep. Scratch that, not only my humiliating failures as an alpha, but also as a son, a brother. I gnash my teeth as my heart sinks, my head lowering for the first time for my brother's sake. I move down, I wipe away the remnants of dirt that gathered round the stone, letting a sigh fall from my lips as I stared at his name engraved w
ELEANORPretty soon, Alexander's men rounded up the rogues, keeping an eye on them in case they try to make a move. They don't, and there is no doubt from the look of betrayal and defeat in their eyes they won't risk their lives to try. Members of my pack were, in fact, pretty neutral about it. Heck, they didn't even spare a glance of pity for Sandra when they saw Alexander's warriors drag her ae rbway and force her into the car. They held no respect for her, that I was sure about. I couldn't ignore how none of them attempted to act in rescuing their new Alpha despite knowing she was being forced to step down. Weren't they concerned at all for her safety? From the looks of it, they'd rather see her step down than let her continue to be Alpha.That goes without saying, because one thing everyone in Blue Mountains Pack knows is the fact that Sandra could barely lead a pack. Let alone fulfill the duty of being a Luna. I flit my eyes between Barbara and the pack. In one split second, I no
ELEANORWe were getting near the border when I noticed a weird scent laced through the air. I couldn't pinpoint what it is, but I could feel it in my bones that it was something...dangerous.My wolf growls lowly, and I urge her to glance around for a moment, halting in her tracks. She sniffs the air as I instructed her to. Trying to see if she can find anything out of the ordinary in these parts.'Found anything?' I ask, and Ares simply shook her head though she acknowledged something felt really off. My entire body was tingling, and I wasn't sure if it was from excitement, or some other feeling brought by the effects of this pregnancy.'Why did you stop?' Laura asks, walking closer to us in her small wolf form. I find myself panting heavily, as though I had drained all my energy out from running a few miles away from the packhouse.'Just tired,' I reply, hoping she would stop questioning me any further.I didn't tell her about my pregnancy, hoping I'd be able to tell Alexander first
ELEANORMy mother looks up at him, and I could see the pain in her eyes when she spots all his wounds. Making her gasp at the bloody sight, probably wondering how he even managed to survive the fight against every Alpha in the country. All of them seemed desperate, too obsessed at the power of the blood wolf which I'm starting to realize...must be too valuable to compel a war like that. My heart instantly constricts and my chest began to feel heavy. Marcus, after seeing me as a baby, dropped with a loud thud on the cold ground. Hitting his head first as he did. "Marcus?" My mother slowly gets up before crawling to him. She began by feeling his wrist, and checking his wounds which were getting worse by the second."No,"Taking one last look at the baby, she heaves a deep breath before closing her eyes, and...healing him.Wait, but if she does that... then she...I bring my hand over my lips, watching wide-eyed as my mother continues to heal all his wounds, and soon enough, every on
ELEANOR"Hello, Eleanor.."If I was right, then this person standing in front of me now must be my..."Mother?" The word barely coming out my mouth through a whisper. My real mother.A smile covers her lips. She looks at me softly, nodding her head ever so gently like royalty at its finest.From that moment, I felt my heartbeat speed up. My hands itching to reach out and touch her in that moment, but I couldn't.She was too bright. Her body surrounded with white glowing light as she stepped out from the darkness. The scene before disappeared, and suddenly it was as if the world has erased itself from this dream."Look at you," she breathes, seemingly unable to stop her lips from reaching her ears while her eyes look me up and down. Not in a bad way, but rather in a way that you would know when someone is truly admiring you, finding themselves at awe at you presence and beauty.I plastered a smile on my face as well, mirroring just how pleased I was to finally see my real mother. Someo
ELEANORWhen I opened my eyes, the first thing I saw was a big oak tree. Grass pricked my ears, letting me know I'd been lying on the ground under this oak tree for goddess knows how long. Streaks of sunlight pressed against my face warmly, compelling me too move to take in my surroundings.My brows furrow instantly when I realize I wasn't in the Red Silverwood Pack territory.I was back in mine, the Blue Mountains Pack, and I don't even know how I got here, or at least remember how I got here. With my heart racing and my body jerking forward as I scramble to my feet, I whip around. Flinching when I see Marcus walking in my direction.I froze in my spot, but a few seconds later I find myself squinting at him, my father.Why does he suddenly look so much younger now? He was getting closer, compelling me to take quick steps back and prepare for a run, but as soon as I whirl around to go for it, I stumbled on my feet letting me fall on my ass."Ouch!" I yelped, but before I could get mys