ANNABELLA'S POV I turned on my side to avoid the sunlight, a low growl slipped out of my mouth as I did so. The sound of running water penetrated through my ears and the distant chirping of the birds which I assumed were dropping from the thick forest. Turners pack was surrounded by a forests Their environment was a PPP for shifters, a perfect peaceful place. The sound of car engines, footsteps and even voices. It was weird how it was possible, Roman's room was on the last floor which was the twenty sixth floor of the building. How so? I pulled the sheet to cover my head, the distant sounds interrupting my peaceful sleep. Did I say distant sounds? I heavy intoxicated smell slipped through my nose, rich flora and woody scent with notes of bergamot, rose and sandalwood.’ You should open your eyes and check him out. He is hot.’ a voice I found familiar rang in my head and my eyes suddenly opened. ‘ He is double hot, Bella.’ the voice screamed and laid on my back with my eyes f
ALPHA ROMAN'S POV “ Get away from her” he halted a few feet away from Bella. I didn't know much about the demon kingdom but I knew Sean Dragon was the eldest grandson of the demon lord, the man who was supposed to be my grandfather…. “ Pardon my manners, I'm Sean.” He grinned at her before turning to face me, I didn't miss the small bow he let out under my cold unfazed gaze. I didn't know Sean to be caring especially when I wasn't what they would call their own. My mother betrayed her kingdom and went in for a werewolf. I was a hybride, a wolf blooded being.” It's been a long time, alpha Roman.” His intolerance towards the word alpha was an old habit and I wasn't expecting him to like it ever after all, he was the fucking grandson of the demon lord.“ What do you want in my pack?” I didn't blink, my expression didn't display my emotions, the displeased and the of seeing a demon in my pack. My eyes held its normal coldness, expressionless and calm as always.” Relax, we are here on
ANNABELLA'S POV “ Where is this place?” I asked as the brown modern door pushed open on its own, I hesitantly stepped in as my gaze ran around the huge living area in awe!” Do you think it's beautiful around here?” a voice asked and I nodded with a smile, what did she mean beautiful around here? It was extra huge, a mansion or something like that. I didn't know why I was here but I kind of loved the place. Hard silver marble floor, long stairs at the right, and a huge modern kitchen at the left with a nice counter table at the edge that makes it hard to need a dining table. Luxurious living area, expensive furniture, extraordinary chandelier, and soft comfy couch. I stepped in further, curious to know more. Just by standing in the living area, I could tell how huge the master bedroom would be.”Is there a garden?” I asked happily as I couldn't wait to see more of it. A yes came from a certain direction and as I walked out of the living area through the back door, I heard a t
ALPHA ROMAN'S POV “ Having a busy day?” Vincent, my beta asked as he dropped into my office, I raised my eyes in his direction.” Did you find anything?” “ I don't know if you want to hear this.” He shook his head and I leaned in my seat. I have been reading ancient books trying to get to the bottom of this. Bella's wolf seemed more complicated than I thought. I didn't know much but per what I have come across in this book, I perceived she was some sort of royal wolf with ancient magical powers precisely unlimited magic. Her golden fur gives it the royal vibe but her dark eyes speak of something else and the few books I have read speak no good about wolves with dark eyes. If Bella's wolf was indeed a royal with ancient powers then she was a blessing but her dark eyes seemed to add another meaning to her nature which I didn't seem to understand There seemed to be more to her, something that could only be uncovered with time. “ I have got to the bottom of this.” I said with a c
ANNABELLA'S POVDuring the whole time of training, I didn't see Roman. I got to know the beautiful woman was Carolina, the new pack doctor. “ Be focused.” Beta Vincent growled as I immediately dodged his last attack which almost crashed my face. Ahhh! Eve growled.“ Not bad for a first day.” He stepped back and I smiled panting, he took me off guard and I hardly got away. I couldn't believe I was training like any other pack member. A lot has happened in the past few days, it is hard to believe but I love the direction my life has taken. It was a little hard to take in everything initially but now I was used to seeing Roman as my mate.“ We are taken that again,” he said with a small smile on his face and I shook my head while looking around at the dispatching pack members. “ Fifteen minutes extra for you, said the alpha.” I didn't realize what he meant until I saw him take his stand, I frowned.” Do we have to do it?” I asked, I had school and I was damn exhausted. My head was ac
ANNABELLA'S POVInstead of Madeline, it was Roman in the kitchen!What was he doing?‘ making you breakfast.’ Eve teased and I bit on my bottom lip as I stopped on the stairs in my short night dress. It was a white kneel-level nylon dress with a tiny arm that barely covered anything.“ You are up early.” I was about to tiptoe back to my room when he spoke, his voice was deep but clear. I didn't have school and I was up early, it was weird and I was equally surprised. " did you sleep well?" he asked, and I replied. Sometimes I hated the shifter world. Nothing could be reversed, he always smelt me before I could think of making a run. “ I'm testy,” I murmured, sticking my bottom lip in my mouth with my hand resting on the rail.He washed his hands and strode to the shelf where he grabbed a glass before going to the freezer to get a bottle of water.” Here.” He said, his eyes staring in my direction. I didn't miss him staring at me from bottom to top with narrowed eyes. I wasn't used to
ALPHA ROMAN'S POV“ There was someone else in the mansion that night?” Vincent was shocked just like I was when I first found out.I wasn't the only black wolf in the mansion that night. I had no idea what this meant but it was obvious my father's death wasn't one I could take the blame for. It seemed there was more to their death and Frank was a suspect.But the frank I knew wouldn't do it alone.“ Do you think Frank had something to do with it?” That was exactly what I have been thinking since we left the old mansion and if Frank indeed knew something about that night then he was certainly not alone in it.” Are you thinking what I'm thinking?” Vincent asked and I chuckled. “ I can't believe you are this calm after finding out you are not the one who killed your father.” I didn't know how to react to this either, I was only calmer from the outside. Deep down I wanted to know who that black wolf was but that would mean putting Bella in danger.“ It seems my father's death was a conspi
ALPHA ROMAN'S POV “ It seems they are not leaving anytime soon,” Zackery said from beside me and I felt like he wasn't lying. Their present hasn't coursed us any harm, at least not yet,“ Why do you think they are here?” Zackery asked and I wished I had answers. Something about them raised questions, even though they appeared dangerous from the outside, they seemed harmless per their movement. They seemed aware of what they were doing. “ Do you think they can attack any moment from now?” I have no answers to that as well, “ We can't let our guards down. They don't look friendly to me.” I told him and until we figure out what was happening, we couldn't afford any guesses.” What are we going to do now?”“ Keep the pack safe,” I said coldly, my gaze stuck to their weird movement. They were on guard as if guarding a treasure. I had been standing and watching them for hours but none of them looked my way, they seemed concentrated on their movement. Two of them have dominated the southern
ANNABELLA'S POVI leaned on the sink after rinsing my mouth. A loud sigh left my lips as I stared at myself in the mirror.What was I doing to myself?I should be out of his pack by now, I mean not after what I just found out. Wasn't that enough reason for me to leave for good? I pushed my hair back and let out a breath; I was confused myself. Finding out the man I was fated to be mated to left me in so much pain, I felt broken and lied to.Living with her as his step-sister when in actual circumstances, she was his mate.I blinked a few times to hold back my tears. I stared at myself one last time before walking out of the bathroom.Roman was already gone, the table was empty and the waitress was gathering the plates. “ Excuse me…” my lips hung open when I saw him leaning against his car with both his hands caged in his pocket.” Sorry, thank you.” I said to the waitress I just interrupted and headed out of the restaurant.“ Are you okay?” He pulled the car for me, and I nodded my h
ANNABELLA'S POVHush breathing, violet eyes, and heavy toes colliding with the cold ground.Running in the woods like an astray dog, moving in circles like I had nowhere to go. Eve was silent and I was hurting. Did I have anywhere to go?I was so lost in the good feelings and the comfort of the mate bond that I didn't realize how alone I was in this life.I stopped to look back at the pack; the Turners pack was the only place I could call home because I had nowhere to go and no one to run to.I have never had a real home aside from this place. Was I going to lose this place, too?A tear slipped from my wolf's eyes, the pain was too much for her to bear alone. The familiar feeling was back in my stomach; my chest was clenching, and my eyes were heavy.We could have killed Juliet back there and left the pack in an unknown place so no one would find us and punish us. Eve wanted to do exactly that but I didn't want to stain my hands with her blood because she wasn't worth it.Was I not
JULIET'S“ Get out of my room!” a loud possessive growl that poured out her throat and resounded in the room like a thunderstorm. Her wolf was staring into her eyes; her eyes were glaring gold, and I felt my shoulder shake and my feet move back on their own as my eyes stared widely at her.What the hell was it with her?I couldn't believe my eyes or what I just heard.My feet took another step which I wasn't aware of. My whole body seemed to be reacting on its own, but I immediately covered the drat in my eyes with a frown.My hand fisted beside me.I didn't like the way she was intimidating me and my wolf. My wolf, Tina, might not be the strongest, but she wasn't supposed to be intimidated by a little girl. I refused to let her take what was mine; I was the one supposed to bear his mark and not her. I showed a strong face even though I was trembling inside.Tina was scared of her and I could feel her hiding behind the back of my head like a damn coward. Who the hell did she think s
ANNABELLA'S POVI heard Wade let out a low growl, but that didn't stop me from walking towards him; it was a voluntary action after all; he was my fated mate.I heard Kelly giggle as Roman swept me off my feet. I wondered how he knew I was here, did he also know that I didn't go to class today? I hope he didn't see Wade and Hens because that would be like a broken promise. I promised him I would stay away from Wade and then Hens but then why did I make that promise when there was nothing to stay away from? Wade and Hens were part of the group so I wonder how that was possible. “ Don't move.” His cold, deep, stern voice stopped me from moving as he placed me in the back seat of his car. Why was I suddenly feeling weak?“ How much did you drink?” He asked and I opened my eyes to look at him.” How much?” I repeated his question and I could tell he didn't like the way I was treating his question.“ I don't know, maybe a few glasses.” He hemmed as he tired the seat belt around me.” Hey,
ANNABELLA'S POV ‘ Rogue ‘ “ Are you okay?” Wade asked as he touched my shoulder, pulling me out of my thoughts.” Get inside, I will be right back. “Just as the words left his mouth, the door busted open, and a giant stinking brown wolf stood there, right at the entrance with a drool slipping down its mouth. “ Bella!” I heard Kelly's voice, but she stopped when she noticed the rogue at the door with the others. Wade pushed me behind him as he shaded me with his body. I didn't know why, but I wasn't the least scared, maybe because I have a wolf who could heal any kind of injury.“ Will you be okay?” I held my head in my hand, I watched Wade peel his shirt off his body. “ Let's take it down together,” I said with enough confidence, my gaze sitting on the rogue before us while I tried my best not to pay attention to the pain I was feeling. “ You are drunk.” He whispered, turning his head slightly to look at me.” My wolf isn't.” I replied and he grabbed my wrist.“ Maybe you should go
ALPHA ROMAN'S POVJuliet's injury wasn't that serious but it turned out her wolf was a slow function wolf. She barely got hurt but her wolf wasn't able to heal her.It has been hours, but there has been no improvement. I even thought taking her out on a ran could help since it works for most, but it was no use, as I realized at the end of the ran. Her injury seemed to be getting worse, and since it was a rogue attack, it was no doubt infected. “ Is it necessary I see the doctor again?” Juliet asked as I opened the car door for her. I didn't know if she truly didn't want to see the doctor or if I was the one overthinking things.” We can't have it infected.” Rogue attack couldn't be taken lightly especially when the injury refused to heal.Her wolf was too weak to heal her, and I guess that was because it was a slow functional wolf.“ Are you hungry?” She asked when I started the engine.” I will take you to get something after seeing the doctor.” I said as I drove on the main road towa
ANNABELLA'S POV“ Hey, Bella.” Kelly and the other were standing outside the parking lot carrying their bags, which was unusual.” We are skipping school, coming with us?” John asked and I turned my head to look back only to find Zack's car had disappeared. “ Come on, you can't possibly stick around here. It's going to be boring without you. Let's go have fun, it just for a while.” Kelly took my hand and my gaze went to the rest of the group. Kiran was present, so was Florence and, of course, John.” Okay.” I said and Kiran shrugged with a smile. “ We will leave in a few minutes; the bus is almost here,” John announced, and after a few minutes, a white minibus stopped in front of us. “ Girls first.” John stepped aside after pushing the door open, and I could hear Kiran giggling. I sat with Kelly, and Florence was behind us, alone on the seat of two. Of course, Kiran had John to pair with, and they were on our left side. “ She is a bitch.” Kelly whispered to me, and I didn't need to
ALPHA ROMAN'S POV “ What will happen when Juliet recovers her memories and finds out she is your betrothed?” Vincent asked, but I didn't have any answer to that. I did know that but I did know that Bella and I wouldn't part ways, at least not in this life. We were fated mated and that would never change.“ You don't know?” he sighed. I fucking didn't but that didn't mean I would let the past fuck up everything for me. Juliet would have to accept that I fucking have a mate who was going to be my fucking Luna. Once she completed college, I would announce her position to the entire pack, and from there, she would take up her duties.“ What about you send her out of the pack first?” Vincent suggested but that wasn't a fucking option.I still needed to find out who killed my father and his Luna. Frank, my uncle, was a suspect, but who else was involved? I knew Frank alone wouldn't be able to pull that plan and he wasn't a fucking black wolf. I was the only black wolf in the entire regio
ANNABELLA'S POVToday's lunch break was the shortest, at least, that was how I felt. I was really enjoying my time with the girls, but the bell had to go off, and I didn't have a class with any of the girls aside from Wade.' Ahhhh,' Eve growled internally, showing her discomfort, but what was there to do? I was the type to skip class, at least not because of him.When it was time for the last class, I packed my books and headed to the lab. It was the same class I shared with Wade Jackson, the bad-boy player. I didn't know why I was not into biology today, maybe because I was a little bit distracted. I couldn't wait for school to be over.A sigh left my lips as I sat in my usual seat at the corner of the lab, ready to start the last period, which was standing between me and Roman's surprise.What could it be? I didn't know what to expect but I knew Roman wouldn't disappoint me.The teacher entered in no time and started the class. Biology was one of my favorite subjects, so I norm