ELEANOR“Well then, I guess I wouldn’t need to use this anymore.” Adrian grabbed a bundle of rope hidden just behind the door. Dropping it until it lands with a thud on the floor.I stared at the thick brown rope before travelling me gaze over to Adrian’s amused face. My face white as plain sheet.“What the fuck, Ian?!” Alex jumped in front of him. Grabbing the rope and tossing it far away from me at this point. Letting out a growl that made the walls rumble in the room as he released his dominance warningly.I stepped back and watched as the two brothers stared down at each other impatiently.“Won’t you fucking relax? It’s just a fucking joke!” Adrian raised both of his hands in the air, pretending to submit even if his mouth says otherwise. His face even looked like he was enjoying this as if he’s playing some type of game. I stared at him, wondering what could have gotten inside his head.On the other hand, Alex stood in front of me in a protective stance. Blocking me from Adrian’s
ELEANOR"There, take a look!" Linda backed up excitedly. Turning me around to examine myself at the body-length mirror in front of me. I felt the cool air swathe my thighs as I motioned, finally opening my eyes to see what I now look like.Opening my eyes, I suddenly caught sight of a young, enchanting woman staring back at me in the mirror, looking equallly surprised. Linda curled my hair creating big bouncy waves, cascading down my back just above my ass. My eyes were colored with striking blue eyeshadows matching the color of my dress, and that's gradually shifting into cobalt blue. Perfectly complemented with the black eyeliner extending past the corner of my eyes, curving ever so slightly into an edgy flick. Linda did not miss the blush too as I caught the tint of rosy pink rubbed on either side of my cheeks. My lips on the other hand were daubed and glossed with nude lipstick making them shimmer naturally under the white light. Arching my lips slightly upwards and making a 360
21 ELEANOR Adrian retracted his hand and I stopped, sweeping my eyes from Adrian over to the dark, sharp and incredibly handsome Greek god standing before us. Before I could even open my mouth to greet his arrival, Veronyka eagerly rose from the couch, nearly tripping on her feet as she approached him with much excitement swirling in her almond-shaped eyes. Clinging to his arm, Veronyka flashed him an attractive smile and I unknowingly clenched my fists, staring at the two of them while feeling the rapid and heavy beating of my heart against my chest. “You’re late.” Veronyka pouted. Alex glanced at her, locking his eyes with hers before looking down at her tight, sexy burgundy dress that stopped right above her knees. It had a slit running along the side of her one leg, showing off her flawless white and shiny moisturized skin. Pure and delicate legs any girl could possibly kill for. The dress effectively played its role of exposing her nude shoulders and collar bone with her off-s
ELEANORAlex looked at me with a hint of mischievousness in his piercing blue eyes. Wrapping an arm around my shoulder, he crashed my front against his chest. I instinctively placed my free hand on his rock-hard abs, and almost immediately heat rushed throughout my body, reaching my face in miliseconds time. My face was burning hot the moment I traveled my eyes over to Alex' face. Sculpted by the gods themselves, smirking at me as he took in the sight of my face in merely a few inches apart from one another. "Go. We'll be there in five." Alex stated, his words carrying an echo waving across the room.Elijah stood uo to his feet and spoke. "Yes, Alpha." With the aid of my enhanced senses, I heard Veronyka grunt and mumble words that sounded all muffled under her breath, reflecting her unbearable annoyance as she glared at me. When the rest of the group got up and made their exit towards the door, I spotted Linda glancing at me with eyes evident of intense worry and fear. But when I tur
ALEXANDERThe party was extravagant with the heavy amount of food laid on the long table waiting for everyone to dig in. On the top corner, the DJ was playing smooth classical music while some werewolves glided to the dance floor, moving their bodies according to the rythm of the soft music playing. The smell of deliciously roasted chicken wafted through the air, waving across the wolves gathered in a nearby area. Some mouth watered as they stared at the mountain of food prepared for the celebration which was about to start in a few minutes from now. My eyes swept the whole room in observation. There was a massive bright golden chandelier that occupied half the space above the area, its shining light covered every corner of the place, showing absolutely no room for darkness for the massive crowd of different wolves, each different packs. The wolves collected themselves according to which pack they belong. The Red Silvermoon Pack stood out inevitably with my fiercest and most capable w
ELEANOR After the introduction, we headed to our table, filling in the two vacant seats prepared beforehand by the Wind Winders Wolf Pack. As I sauntered down the stage, I felt as though my heart was freaking ready to jump out of my chest when I stood in front of that large crowd of ten different packs looking up scrutinizing me.There was a loud, ringing sound reverberating through my eardrums as I walked side by side with Alexander, his strong, calloused hand clasping mine so tight as he led me straight to our table. At one point, my eyes wandered to my old pack's.‘It’s them,’ Ares growled lowly, spotting Barbara and Paula boring holes at my chest, glaring at me with eyes full of jealousy and hatred as they watched Alexander tug at my hand softly. Something was not right. I could feel Ares pace back and forth inside my head as though she was desperate for air. Suddenly, a low growl erupt from my chest. I shot my eyes up then towards my surroundings, thankful it was not heard by any
ELEANOR I raised my head, and I find myself staring at the face of a dark, handsome, Herculean man crouching right in front of me. He had jet black hair, a pair of sparkling turquoise green eyes with a tint of amber that surrounded his pupils like a golden ring. I moved my eyes down to his imperious nose, angular cheekbones then towards his strong, concrete jaw. He had a square jawline that enhanced his masculinity and appeal most of all, making him appear tough and fierce as a warrior on the outside perspective. I found myself examining his body. He wore a black slim fit tuxedo and a pair of black slacks matching his black shoes that shone even under the dim light in the halls. “Sorry,” I took his hand, and he helped me get back up until I was standing up on my two feet. “Does it hurt?” He looked at me concerned. “No, it’s fine” I said softly, smiling a little in a bid to avoid sounding so rude. I let go of his hand slowly and gathered my bearings. I smoothed my hands down the cr
ELEANORBarbara smirked. "Didn't little bestie tell you? She and her family fled from the pack, without the alpha's permission. Don't pretend you didn't know about this" She finally got up, yanking her arm from Paula harshly as she took two steps towards me, dragging her heels that broke when she crashed onto the nearby wall.Making a ninety degree turn, I shot her a questioning look, one that made her flinch as she held my intense gaze that could pierce through walls of solid rock.Sabrina left? If that's true, then that means...Crossing my arms, I snickered before trapping her in a deathly glare."So what if I did? What does it have to do with you, Barbara?" I raised my brow, pretending not to seem shocked as I really am now. Starting today, I will never show anyone any sign of weakness they can possibly use against me. I'm sick of my feelings being played and taken advantage of in this way. Barbara straightened and looked back at me right in the eye, coiling her hands into fists b
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