BARBARAPresent time...If there is one thing I'm sure about Alpha Victor, it's that he hates the Wade brothers. Deeply. His hatred for them is like hot, burning lava erupting from a volcano that has been active for years, since the two of them were born. He hates them for the fact that despite being at a young age, Alexander had already surpassed him in terms of wealth and strength, connections as well as power only he could possess in his wildest dreams. Every wolf in Blue Mountains Pack is not ignorant of our alpha's intense thirst for power, that he's done everything to make us who we are today. I remember when he used to let us train a day long. When one of us makes a wrong move or complain about being exhausted, his beta would let us train 'til after midnight. All of us thought it's what's best for the pack, and that Aloha Victor was doing this for the better. To make us stronger than the rest of the packs in United States. For years, we've been made to believe our strength and
45 ALEXANDER Marching my way into the packhouse belonging to the Blue Mountains pack, I circled my eyes through the hallway, examining the whole place along with the faces of each werewolf who refuses to meet my gaze. Even from a distance I could practically see their bodies tremble and their lips quiver in utter fear. As I stepped further inside the main hall, I saw a little girl heading to my direction. One look at her sweet face and I felt my heart melt at the sight of pure innocence coming my way. I planned to kneel and receive her in my arms when a woman, who I guessed was the girl’s mother, dragged her away from me. Throwing me nervous glances with eyes filled with extreme fear. I stopped in my tracks. Watching them walk away whilst the little girl’s subtle cries resonated across the hall. Even when I could barely hear the girl’s cries anymore, I couldn’t erase the image of that woman’s fearful eyes off my mind. I whipped my head and saw the same look in the eyes of other wer
46ELEANORI felt my body stir on the bed and suddenly, my eyes were forced open at the sound of vague whispers. Even now, I can hear it like she was still there, whispering into my ear.‘Leave, Eleanor. Leave before it’s too late,’ She’d whispered the words into my ear as I stared at myself in the mirror of the dressing room that day. She was there too. Her curly red hair contradicted her empty grey eyes. I’d wondered whether it was her natural color. Her reflection showed she was standing a little far from me although I could feel her breath pressing against my ear. Like the surging wind signaling a time of despair about to transpire. Through me.I had stared back into her gray eyes that didn’t seem to look directly at mine. Instead, her eyes stared seemingly through me. Into a dark space. Spinning around, I had waved my hand in front of her face, only to see no response of any sort. That was when I realized—she was blind.My hand had still been waving in the air when Linda had abru
47 ELEANOR My head spun as I tried to open my eyes. I groaned, feeling like I’ve been run over by a ten-wheeled truck. Shaking my head slightly, I got up into a sitting position as it seems I’ve been lying on a soft mattress. I was gripping my hair when I heard a voice, startling me in a flash and immediately, my heart leaped out of my chest. “Finally, you’re awake.” My eyes shot up to Veronyka, staring at me irritably with her arms folded against her chest. I circled my gaze across the room. I could feel everyone's confused gazes fixed on my face, as if I have suddenly grown two heads. I whipped my head and noticed Veronyka had her legs crossed in front of my bed, sitting on the vanity chair while killing me with her intense glare. On the other hand, Elijah leaned against the wall to my side, whilst Adrian stared down at me with his hands shoved deep inside his pockets. I shifted on the bed, feeling uncomfy with the way Adrian was looking at me this moment. I then noticed his e
48 ELEANOR “What the fuck happened?!” Elijah stormed inside the room, darting his eyes to Adrian’s before mine. My hands trembled above my lap. I stared wide-eyed at Adrian not daring to see the look on Elijah nor Veronyka’s face when they saw Adrian on the floor. Groaning in pain. “What did you do?” Veronyka’s words rang inside my head. Each word was firm as she narrowed her eyes at me. “I…I’m sorry” I whispered. “No, you’re not. Look at him!” Veronyka pointed her finger at Adrian who struggled to get up on his feet. Elijah was quick to help him and he managed to get him to stand. However, as soon as he did he shoved Elijah and he stumbled backwards. My gaze fixed on Adrian’s chest. It was sweating. His breathing slowly increasing its pace, making me feel a twinge of anxiety as I stared at him now. He was gripping his arm while pushing his back hard against the wall. The way he stood in an awkward stance let me know he was rendered a broken knee. Scrambling out of the bed, I
ELEANORI clenched my fists tighter on my sides, gritting my teeth as a lost memory has been found within me. That is why he looks so familiar. I laugh to myself, thinking, ‘How the hell can I forget?’ I hear Elijah take his seat as well and I glance at him, who squared his shoulders and clasped his palms on the table in front of him. His gaze fixed on Louie, Mike’s only friend, and he shot him a dangerously threatening look which somehow made me feel warm inside. Aside from Alexander, no one else growled at any person like that to protect me. All of a sudden, I felt safe. In this place. In this pack. My eyes grew wide when I realize what I was thinking about just now. No, no, no, no. Snap the hell out of it, Eleanor! You can't stay here any longer. You can’t. I scolded myself as I thought about him. Alex. However I feel about this pack, I just can’t. “Eleanor!” Elijah’s loud voice startled me enough to pull me put of my thoughts. I jumped in my seat, glancing at my surroundings
ELEANOR “I’m ready.” I announce. Devin gave Sam a small nod and he sauntered over to my direction, stopping when he was only a few inches away from me. He took out a pair of cuffs which made the floor quake with Elijah’s thunderous growl. “Is that really necessary?” He asked angrily. Devin paused. Sam turning to face him when both their eyes glowed, indicating they have mind-linked. Sam withdrew with his cuffs and instead gestured for me to follow him. I nod at Elijah who kept throwing me a worried look since I walked our from the bathroom door. He walked with us only until we reached a fancy limousine parked right outside the packhouse. “Don’t be afraid, Luna. Alex will come for you soon,” Elijah leaned on the car door after it closed. I gave him a weak smile, praying he doesn’t. The car engine roared to life. I nodded at Elijah and he stepped away from the car. His hands shoved inside his pockets and I saw his eyes glow bright gold. He must be mindlinking Alexander to in
ELEANOR His intoxicating scent hit me in an instant, invading my nose, but the more it lingered, the more I wanted to bury myself in my mate’s delicious scent. It smelt of pure haven. It comforted me in a way nothing ever had. My mate’s fresh, minty scent invaded my senses, making its way to my system before I even realize what was going on. No, not here. Not now. I bite my lower lip, closing my eyes firmly shut praying he doesn’t see me in this moment. Don’t think. Don’t feel. And most importantly, Don’t look. This is what I swore myself to do the day I meet or just sense my mate. My frozen body shifted and struggled under his hold. I could feel Louie cupping my breast harder. I bit my lip, grinding my teeth. My palm hurrily reaches up to stop his invading hand. “Stop.” He growls before harshly gripping my chin, spinning me before yanking me against his broad chest. The next thing I knew, my body banged as he sent me flying towards the brick wall. Pain erupts along my bac