~Tiffany~ A morning without thinking about AJ. Twas hard at first, because I needed to fight the urge to open the window facing his balcony; but because of the determination within me I did it without looking back. I had a normal morning with Dad and an awkward moment with Denali, who kept staring at me like I did something wrong or as if something was on my face.“What!” I half-yelled at her, but the latter shook her head, declaring nothing was wrong. She kept on her headphones and headed for class.“T-baby,” Zayne called, pulling me into an embrace which I reciprocated.“You smell nice,” I complimented as I sniffed his scent. Perfect distraction to get AJ outta my head “Thanks, I uh got it from the store yesterday. I just wanted to try this one, I'm glad you like it,” Zayne replied with a smile on his face, rather than a blush.“Liar, he got it to impress you,” Gina interrupted rudely which elicited a scowl from her twin brother. “Gina-” I reprimanded, rolling my eyes.“What! Do
~Tiffany~ Gina and I were in the forest near my house meditating. She's helping me out with unlocking my powers and we are starting from scratch.Dad says I might be having a challenging evolution because of mom's blood and that is making it hard for me to cast any spells. “Place your palm gently on your lap, close your eyes… free your mind, let the wind take control- feel it, absorb every essence that comes your way. Free your mind Tiffany don't fight nature,” Her voice was soft and I did what she asked of me without fighting it. It was dark and all I could feel was the gush of wind coming my way. The sound of rustling trees and birds singing was all I could hear.I tried to feel nature, but I felt nothing.Just me in the dark and a gust of wind brushing past me.It felt empty and tiring.“Don't lose your focus. Don't struggle. Just let your mind be filled with peace,” she tells me, her words felt compelling but in a good way.Gina means good and I have to do it without struggling
~Tiffany~Dad and I were in the basement. He was teaching me how to make potions that does not need magic. I guess Dad also heard about what happened in school and maybe that's why he is feeling guilty about himself. Though he doesn't talk about it, the way he is acting shows it.“Now turn it slowly, do not rush it, or else you will make the wrong potion. This potion needs you to have a calm mind, your calm mind is the magic,” Dad instructed, as he freed his hand from mine so that I would be able to do the potion.“I did it!" I squealed happily as the potion changed color.Dad pinched my cheeks, “I know you could do it. I'm so proud of you sweetie,” He sounded so proud of himself as if he was the luckiest man on earth to have me as his daughter. I so much love Dad, for his support. his care, and affection.“It's okay, now go freshen up, I've got to go somewhere,” Dad patted my hair as he left me to clean the basement.After cleaning, I went to my room, and to my surprise I saw Dexte
~AJ~ I shoved Dexter to the wall, his legs dangling in the air as I tightened my claws on his neck, making it hard for him to breathe.“W- what… the h-heck is wwrong with you?” Dexter gritted his words out as he tried to breathe. My dark eyes were already on his as I felt the need to snap his head off.“Stay away from Tiffany,” my words were straightforward with hidden meaning underneath it. I knew Dexter understood what I meant by if he doesn't do that, I'll make sure he regrets it, but the motherfucker smirked at me.He fucking smirked at me, the audacity. I let out my Alpha aura, letting him know who the boss is here, but the fucking hybrid acted tough as he splurtted out blood from his mouth. The next, he started laughing which led him to choke.“Didn't you say I should mate with her, you clearly gave me the go-ahead to do anything I want to do with your Mate,” He taunted, putting more emphasis on the word, ‘Mate!’. Dexter knew he was pushing me to the edge and he also knew the
~Tiffany~ “Denali-” my voice was hoarse as she sat beside me. Tears strolling down my face as I sniffle. Denali drew me closer to her like I was a child as I rested my head on her shoulders. She placed her hand gently on my back patting me.“It's okay Tiffany, AJ can be a dick-head at times,” she mumbled. I nodded my head vigorously, agreeing with her words.“I know right he…” I trailed off as I widened my eyes in shock. I raised my head abruptly as realization hit me hard to the core. How did she know that AJ was the reason why I was in this stupid mess?“Don't give me that look, Tiffany, I know that Vamp boy is your mate, right before I met you. And I also know about your nitty-kitty fights. Him pushing you away and stuff like that,” She imparted and my mouth dropped open.How come?“Am I that obvious?” I pouted.“Probably,” She shrugged.“But it's not fair- the way he treats me. Is he not feeling the mate bond?” I sulked with pursed lips and dropping my head back on her shoulders
~Tiffany~“How would you expect me to see you when you took an invisible potion,” He snickered, I could see that he really wanted me to leave immediately.“Of course you can, my scent has been lingering in this place even before you came here. I only took a pill to be invisible and not one to cover my scent so a normal vampire can be able to detect my scent even if they are far away.So Vamp boy why are you saying you can't sense my presence here?” I queried after my long explanation. I bet he has no words to say.“Well, my assumptions state that either you don't want to apply to the ‘stay away from me rule’ or- you wear something to block my scent just so you could get away from me without batting an eye,” He snickered, as he raised his head after listening to my words, he looks like a person trying to come up with his usual lame excuse.“I would go with the latter," I added.“What are you doing here? No one comes here apart from me,” He said, trying to change the topic. I smacked m
~Tiffany~”Surprised to see me in your room,” I smiled sheepishly as I sat on the desk facing AJ.“I knew you were going to come, but I never expected it to be this soon,” he replied truthfully as he dropped his school bag.I chuckled lightly, “There is no time on my side, so I have to start immediately,” I tell him, standing up from the desk and moving closer to his side. I held his hand and made him sit on the bed, now we were facing each other, a pillow separating us as we stared at each other.I pursed my lips, fidgeting with my hands, trying to maintain our gaze, “So now what?" He asked.“Let's start with knowing ourselves better, for instance, what does AJ stand for,” I raised my brows. I've been wanting to ask what those initials stand for and I'm glad I'm able to ask.“Axel, Axel Jaxon,” He responded coolly.“Hmm, Axel. Nice, I can call you that when we are alone, right or do you prefer Vamp boy,” I teased, playing along he said,“Anyone you like,” he replied, silence filled t
~Jessica~I sulked as I watched AJ leave my side without turning back. For 8 good years, I have been waiting for him to accept me and he did– last year. I was willing to wait till he's known my worth because AJ's been acting like a hard nut to crack. It was difficult for me but I didn't mind because I got him by my side at least. Lately, I haven't been able to keep my emotions in check so I use my dad as an excuse to meet him. Every time we meet he always gives me this cold shoulder, like he's already tired of me checking up on me and it bothered me a lot, and now this?I'm hurt!I felt devastated because I never expected him to be so fast-forward. Has he seen his mate?Hell, no!If he had I would have known, he would have brought her to the pack, The AJ I know doesn't waste time when it comes to things like this.Why then was he warning me in advance?Was she near? I scanned my surroundings as if his mate were there.If she was anywhere, she would be long gone before he sees her ag
~Tiffany~ I just didn't know how to feel right now with Zayne in front of me. He looked so not him and I could see he was ashamed to look back at me.Tension hangs in the air as I confront the aftermath of his betrayal. What he did hurt me? I felt betrayed but it wasn't as much as what I'd felt when I knew Dad was the mastermind of all this.Dad's dead but that doesn't mean my nightmares are spared. He still haunts me at night and I'm glad Axel is here to go through all this with me.When I heard Zayne was still alive and that he was in the dungeon, I felt scared remembering what he did to me and relieved he was still alive. Axel said it's better I dished out the punishment myself rather than him which I'm grateful for. Now that Zayne was in front of me, I certainly had no punishment for him. I knew why he did this even though it was selfish and stupid but it was a way for him to protect me or so he thought. I exhaled deeply, my lips pressed in a thin line before I opened my mo
~Axel~ It's been two weeks since the battle and my Mate has not woken up. I've been in the room all day, hoping she would at least blink her eyes or move any part of her body. The door opened and Father walked in, he's been the one handling pack issues. We haven't had the time to talk about what had happened before the battle or after. He deserves an apology for my uncalled attitude.“I'm sorry–” I paused my words before taking a deep breath.“I'm sorry for accusing you about the siragon. I was wrong and I shouldn't have jumped to conclusions without investigating,” I apologized, my gaze still focused on my mate.“It's not your fault. I was acting obsessively about the Siragon. Everyone thought my brother was the one who killed his mate but I didn't believe it. I knew something was off when that wizard came out alone with blood on his body, I should have investigated well then maybe this mess wouldn't have happened. Somehow I'm glad it did happen because you found your mate.”“Yeah,
~Axel~ The fight was such a bloody one, I had tried to reach up to my mate but that fucked up demon which escaped from hell and those bloody wendigos rushed at me. I had to fight them off, they weren't strong but their numbers helped a lot. When they all disappeared into thin air, I knew that the battle had ended. My mate had killed her father and she rose triumphantly in the air, I could feel how weak she was. I needed to get to her side before she collapsed, she landed in my arms when she fell. I panicked immediately and rushed out with her in my hands. I needed to take her to the pack ASAP, so Jackob could check what was wrong with her. I just hope it's nothing serious. ‘I will take care of the mess and the wizard,' Dexter mindlink to me but I ignored him. My focus was only on my mate and nothing else. When I got to the pack, I saw Dad and some elders there waiting, the anxiousness on his face was washed away, but I did not care.All I wanted was for my mate to be safe.I drop
~Maggie~ “You are a disappointment to the clan and I regret the day I gave birth to you,” My voice was low but loud enough for everyone outside to hear. I shook my head as I stared at Zayne, the boy who was once softhearted and cheerful turning out to be someone who I did not recognize.“I did it for us. You were not planning to do anything when the vampire kidnapped Tiffany and now that I did something you are disappointed in me, what a life,” He snorted, I could not hide my disbelief.He just didn't get what he did, he doesn't even know the consequences of his actions.I bet Alfie told him what he wanted to use Tiffany for.“You think you are helping, You are only doing it for your selfish reason. Also, go check and see what damage you've caused to Tiffany.” I did not want to speak much, I wanted him to see for himself what Alfie was doing to Tiffany. He rushed inside and we followed suit, Regina was torn and hurt. I understand her despair, I could feel it too.I bet she's alrea
~Axel~ 24 hours had passed and yet no news about my mate. Today is the day I was going to fully make her mine but then some bullshit psychos decided to enrage me.“Oh, my!” Maggie let out a cry which elicited a growl from my mouth, we were stuck at her place. She and Gina were trying their best to locate my mate and her fucked up Dad. He's been missing too since yesterday with that lowly Wizard.How can I make an exemption for him as a suspect?Damn, such a fucked up mistake. I should have not let him in.“What?” I sneered at her, of course, she wasn't at fault, but her son was the reason for all this.“Could someone please check the sky for me, tell me how dark it is. I need to confirm something first,” She said in a scary tone which still made me agitated, but Dexter went out to check.“Damn, it's really dark. Like Dark Dark, normal humans can't see at this rate and the moon is Dark, just the outline to know that it's the moon. Something like an eclipse,”“Oh, no!” Her lips tremble
~Tiffany~“Now, where should I start from,” Dad smacked his lips as if he had forgotten where to start from. “Right, let me start from the gruesome part. The part where that Filthy blood-sucking animal came to claim your Mom, my Elisa as his Mate. That day, I had never felt this vengeful anger in me, your mom and I were playing in the garden with you, talking about how life in the future would be with you beside us. You were four then, our pretty little princess Hecate bestowed on us. I loved you even before I set my eyes on you, you made your mom happier, she smiled when you were in her stomach even though you made her weak, always sick. I could not bring myself to hate you because you made her happy and when she held you, my heart fluttered as tears of joy streamed down her face. I cried too because she cried. That's how much I loved your mom.”“All of a sudden he comes to our doorstep, snarling his teeth calling your Mom, My Elisa, his mate. I tried to fight him off, but you
~Tiffany~ Darkness enveloped me, a deep unsettling void where time seemed to lose its meaning. I was floating in a sea of nothingness, unaware of where I was or how I got there. It was a disorienting sensation, like being adrift in a dream without a clear beginning or end. It was far different from what I'd seen when I was in my past. Then suddenly, I felt a sharp, jolting sensation– Cold water splashing over my body. It was a shock to my system, my senses screamed to life as the cold seeped into my skin jolting me awake. Gasping for air, I bolted upright, my heart racing in my chest. I blinked rapidly trying to shake off the remnants of unconsciousness into my head.“Ha, finally, you decided to be awake,” I heard the one familiar voice I wasn't expecting. It is too similar, I guess I'm still in a dream. I shook my head, trying to get back to reality. Probably because I felt my mind was messing with me because of what I had figured out earlier– I'm talking about Zayne. His bet
~Zayne~ I stared at the unconscious brunette-haired witch, many thoughts ransacked my head but the one dominating was me wishing Tiffany and I could be in a different situation. It hurts me to see her being chained to a chair, but if this is what would make her go back to her senses then I have no choice but to do this. My mind wandered to the night I was proposed to this deal, I was in my studio painting aggressively as usual and there he came in out of the blues and unwelcomed. He says, “Tiffany needs to come home, if you love her enough to make her go back to her right senses then bring her back home before the next full moon.” It was crazy but I accepted because it was the right thing to do and I don't regret it. I jolted back into reality when she stirred, hearing her groan made my heart ache and I felt worried for her. I rushed to get a cup of water, “Tiffany,” I called, concern laced in my tone. “Zayne… Please help me,” Tiffany said immediately she found herself being
~Jessica~ “Don't you forget what to do tonight?” The black wizard reminded me again for the umpteenth time while I snickered.“You don't have to keep nagging. I know my job, now get out before I get pissed off,” I hissed. Even though I hate working with these people, they were the only ones who could help me achieve my goals. I know that the feeling is mutual, he also gets his shares from working on this.He wants the witch to himself while I want her out of here, if possible dead. She is a pain in my ass, so that isn't too much to ask. He scowled at me giving me the ‘don't you dare fuckin hurt her’ look. I rolled my eyes as I watched him leave, tch so annoying. ~~~ I took a deep relieving breath as I entered Tiffany's room, the maids were in the room preparing her for what's going to happen tomorrow which will eventually not take place as long as I lived.‘I have to do this because it would be in my favor.' I reminded myself as I fought hard not to use my claws on the maids and