ELEANORI carry the last of my luggage to the car and place it gently on its trunk. I freeze as my hands detach from the bags. A sigh parts my lips, making me think twice about what I'm doing. My chest clenches. Part of me was shaking my arm, telling me to dash and go. But then, another part of me hesitates, causing me to stand still as a statue. I don't want to turn around. Because if I did, I would lose the strength in my knees to leave.A voice chimes from behind, "Is there something wrong?"I shake my head, still frozen in place. There's nothing wrong, is there? I'm finally getting what I want. To leave my pack, to start anew even if it meant hiding in a sea of humans and keeping my wolf a secret. Ares nods inside me. She understands. She knows that this is all for the sake of our safety. And the safety of others. So tell me, why are my feet planted on the ground as if they're unwilling to move? As if they're expecting something? Waiting for someone?I grit. He's not coming. I reje
UNKNOWN POVThe doors opening and closing prompted me to spin on my heel and walk away. Act normal. My ears have been itching for a long time now. I haven't even heard of that phony little bitch who thought she could just run away and make it all disappear. Then what? The fates won't let her get her freedom anywhere in this world, no matter where she turns to hide, or how hard she tries to conceal it. She is destined, that's why I'm not worried even if she runs a thousand miles away from here. She'll keep coming back, and then she'll be a pawn to my game. The very thought of playing out the pieces of my game excited me to no end, and I wished for nothing but to see the girl return to his arms once again. That's right. Once they are back together, I'll kill them both in one stone. A sinister-looking grin covered my face, and I couldn't help but feel delighted at the thought which sparkled in my mind when I heard the news. This time, I decided the innocent little Eleanor will be p
ALEXANDERI took a sharp turn, swerved with my body and spun the wheel under my palms. I was fast, driving faster, but my heart seemed to contend with the two, lashing the fastest. I seek the goddess's guide with my wolf quivering inside, hoping, praying that my mate was still there. I had no time to breathe as I pulled the clutch and slid down the car. My fingers throbbed, my palms burned, and my fangs stung. Needless to say, I was racing against time, hastening with speed, and hustling with gravity.My legs propel me to the Dark Moon's Pack territory. Dashing through their widely opened gates before getting out of the car abruptly.I didn't bother to knock, nor did I waste any moment to wait for anyone to get to the door. I rammed my foot at the door and pulverized all the glass that held the house up. My wolf cursed but I paid him no mind.'You'll get us in real trouble, Al.' He huffs. I scoffed at him.'And you're being a pussy, Loke.' I hiss at him. The next moment, a tall man o
VICTOR POVCRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAACCCCKKK!!I jerked my hand off the man's neck, letting go of the spine I had just snapped. Blood drizzled down my fingers, painting the warm air with the threat of rust. I hear the whimpers of the people in front of me. There were eight of them now, kneeling and bound with chains. Eleven, before I ripped a man's stomach out; hacked a woman's brain out of her skull, and pulled the spine out of another's body. Their eyes are washed with horror from the scene I so exquisitely bestowed them. I smile at them, "Hey, now, shouldn't you be honored to be here? I'm giving you a once in a lifetime lesson. A masterclass, if you will.. on how to die at my hands!"I lashed my hand at the woman's face, slapping so hard my palm stung. But it was a sensation that aroused a deep primal desire in me, making my wolf shudder with profane bliss. I held the woman's neck, dug my claws in her throat before bashing it directly on the floor. A melody of her bones popping followed and
ELEANOR "No." "No." "No." "Sorry, no." "No, I'm very sorry, Ms. Raven." "No." "I apologize for the inconvenience, Ms. Raven." "No." I sigh as my hands fall to my side. My knees weaken at the countless and repetitive rejection my ears heard from the people I've sought employment from. I swerve from the sidewalk to the alley that seemed to offer comfort and silence for lost souls like me. The afternoon sun was blazing in its warm delight, washing my face with an orange hue. I sniff the air and note the thousand scents that ambled around me. There's the bakery across the street with its holy bread enticing every sense I had. There's the scent of unique flowers. Ones I've never seen before back in our wolf territory. There's that alluring smell of sophisticated women's necks as they walk confidently on the street, their expensive-looking bags glittering over their waists. The scent of men's cologne lingered around as I glance at several businessmen. Everything about his human ci
ELEANOR POV Three months. It had been three months since I started living on my own in this human city. And in that short time, I have learned more things about humans than I ever did in the wolf territory, where I just heard gossip about them or read about them and their irregular manner of living. It turns out that humans aren't that different from us. They eat, sleep, work, and maintain relationships all while striving to be better tools of the government. Just like how we worked and lived to benefit the leaders of our pack. I pull the covers off my face and turn to the side, groaning softly as I chide myself for thinking about the Dark Moon pack again. For allowing myself to get lost in the thoughts of the same thing I abandoned and ran from. I squeeze my eyes and hope that sleep would come visit me again. It was still dark. The morning sun doesn't rise until past five in this part of town. I can still get a few minutes of sleep until my shift in that clothing store. After being
ELEANOR POV My breath hitched when I saw my mate. His godlike face, and cerulean blue eyes that always appeared in my dreams every single night and before I wake up. My heart started pounding erratically in my chest and my hand itched to pinch myself in a bid to confirm it's really not a dream after all. The moment his gaze locked with mine, waves of electricity instantly shot through my veins like a rush of adrenaline. Suddenly, my throat felt dry and my lips quivered. I gulped. It was as if everything around me continued to move in slow motion.All I could see at this moment was him, and the way his rugged features softened when he gazed at me fondly. With longing, and unwavering desire telling me he wants me, right here, right now. Alexander. My Alexander. Each time I say his name, my bones weaken and I feel like bawling out my tears, imprisoned deep inside me. His demanding presence pulled my attention back towards him, and I squint. The way he dressed reminded me of the fam
ELEANOR POV "Monsters..." The word tasted like venom as it rose to the tip of his tongue. I gaped at him, feeling my blood run cold when my eyes settled on the gun in his shaky hand. I could see him trembling all over, though I can still sense his fear, it felt as though his anger dominated more than the latter. His murderous look was aimed directly at us, and I doubt he'd ever hesitate to pull that trigger even for a split second. I slide my hands touching Alexander's neck down my sides before slowly facing the owner of the bar. His face evident of hatred and loathing as he glared at us. "You're all monsters..." He spatted, taking a step closer towards our direction. In that moment, determination flickered in his eyes, and he tightened his grip on the gun in his hand, pointing it to my head. I swallowed thickly, my heart pounding so hard against my chest, as though looking for a hole where it could escape. Alexander growls behind me, letting me know he was seconds away from tear