Blaire:I sat quietly, hugging my knees to my chest, not helping the feeling that washed over me because, for a while, I had been feeling uncomfortable.Unlike before, when I felt like someone was watching me, I only felt mild discomfort, but this time around, what I could feel was an eerie aura, and it made the hairs on the part of my skin that the gaze was burned into.I turned, but there was no one there. I shifted uncomfortably, wondering if I was beginning to lose my mind. I bit my lip, shaking my head a little to calm myself down. My heart was palpitating, and I subconsciously found myself shifting closer towards Jax.I felt like I was being stalked by two different beings, or perhaps I was just imagining things. I felt Jax's arms around me, but I couldn't hear anything he was saying because, for some reason, I couldn't look away from the tree-covered path I was staring at.I felt something move and gasped, immediately drawing closer to Jax, clutching onto his shoulders."Are yo
London:As it stood, Miller was perplexed, frantically working on Mathias to stabilize his rapidly growing amnesia. It appeared things were worse than Miller had perceived.Two days, my ass! If the boy made it past today with his name still engraved on his memory, then arrest.I was glaring deathly at Miller, and he knew it. He was trying so hard not to look my way while running tests on Mathias. He knew I had a ninety percent tendency to kill him on the spot if he couldn't stop the amnesia. I wasn't going to lose my one clue to figuring out this mess those greedy, power-hungry motherfuckers named Council elders condemned everyone to.People were dying, and children were getting kidnapped and horrifically experimented on. A lot of things were going wrong, and it sat on my shoulders to fix them because I was the Alpha, Lycan King, and Werewolf leader. I had to protect my people, even if it was going to cost me my life. After all, what's a king without people to rule over and territorie
London:I stared at the woman in his hands with widened eyes, appalled and filled with rapid-growing dread as I noticed the blood that trailed down her legs, the paleness of her skin, and that very profound smell of fucking decay. Blaire that I knew never smelled like that... What happened to her?As I unfolded the scene before me, I couldn't shake the unsettling realisation that something had tragically altered Blaire. The air was heavy with a sense of dread as I grappled with the mystery of her transformation.I cautiously approached, my heart pounding in sync with the gravity of the situation. Blaire's vacant eyes met mine, devoid of the warmth and familiarity I once knew. Questions lingered in the air, unanswered and haunting, as I tried to unravel the enigma of her unsettling metamorphosis.Fuyu turned to glare menacingly at Nayeli, who growled in retaliation. He eyed Fuyu down with equal contempt; both were engaged in a quiet feud, while I had my eyes still stuck on her. She loo
London “Hayes, they have nothing to do with this!” Fuyu yelled at him.Nayeli stared between the two of us, taking a battle stance as he peered at Blaire. He growled at Blaire, but she didn't seem the least bothered; her ghostly eyes remained on a troubled Fuyu, nailing him with soul-penetrating eyes.“I'm guessing my message has yet to get passed across to you," she said.“What message?” Fuyu gritted.“ Ofga es tes mehi Aras mel'h.” She whispered, “Ofga es tes mehi Aras mel'h, Fuyu. All in due time.” She husked before choking on her gasp, her bones creaking as her body ached, cracks echoing in the forest as she twisted and clawed on her face, her gasps growing strained.The ringing in my head grew louder, making me cry out as blood trailed down my eyes. My body was shaking, and my head was growing heavy. I looked up, my hands stuck to my ear as I screamed out, my voice turning into gasps as my fingers quaked, my lips trembling. I felt like I was going to explode.Nayeli ran to her,
London:In the midst of the deafening silence that embraced me and the anger that now slowly boiled to the surface, I could hear the thumps of my heart as I sat quietly with criss-crossed legs, my hands resting on my thighs, and my eyes closed.There was a certain anger that claimed me, eating deep into my system and rising with an uproar, and its intensity was something I couldn't explain. It was a different kind of anger, and it flowed around me and Fuyu as well.Fuyu was as quiet as a thief, sneaking around in the night while heading down the path that led to the packhouse. His ragged breaths echoed in my head, his anger seeping through my veins.“He can do whatever he wants with her for all I care… I have nothing to concern myself with here…”It annoyed me deeply how much the words echoed in my head, and a foreign feeling faintly lurked in the corners of my mind—regret.I growled, banging my fist on the floor I was sitting on in frustration. I didn't want to be feeling like this t
London:Fuyu stood a heavy-breathing mess, with blood gushing down his forehead. His muscles tightened as he stood, looking down with bared teeth at the dismembered bodies scattered around. He growled slowly, his extended claws dripping blood onto the ground. His eyes were a blood-thirsty red, glistening with a dark glow as he ran his tongue over his lips, his eyes dilating at the metallic taste of blood.His body held scratches all over, a long gash ran from his neck to his collarbone, and blood flowed from the hole in the right corner of his body, which he had sustained when a wolf stabbed him with a bone. I winced, recalling the pain that had reverberated through me, making Fuyu swallow a pain-filled cry. I sighed, knowing we were really going to exist in a world full of pain after this fight was over. He was burning out so much energy, and I wondered how long he was going to hold up.He wouldn't be able to heal quickly for a while at the rate at which he was drawing energy from th
Blaire:I had no idea how I had remained like this, but I could hear voices echoing in my head, the edge in their tones indicating worry and fear. My whole body was stiff, unable to be moved. I felt myself floating in a dark abyss, falling deeper into the darkness with my arms spread apart and my eyes closed.I could hear whispers slithering past my ears, their distorted voices claiming it's own, the words different from the others. I could only fall deeper with a weird kind of peace encasing me. The deeper I fell, the more I felt my body grow more limp.Was I dying?Thoughts swam in my head; the only recollection I could make was dated back to when that foul-smelling beast had touched me, enlisting a sharp sensation that closely resembled a sharp knife being dragged against my stomach.My memories warped, taking me back to the old house I yearned for. The familiar scent of apple pies and banana muffins wafted through my nose. My ears twitched as the merry laugh I shared with my mothe
London:I sat at the dining table, glaring disinterestedly at the cuisine lined up in front of me. It's been three weeks since the attack Hayes had wedged on my territory, and I wasn't healing as fast as I usually did. My body had taken a great deal of damage, and Fuyu had ended up slumping once he was certain that the entirety of his army was gone and our people were safe enough.I had sustained a broken arm that had almost been ripped from my body and multiple holes as a result of those assholes digging into my skin. I had scratches all over my body—a mark that ran across my face, from my forehead, past my nose, grazing my left cheek slightly. I had a few broken ribs and a broken leg. I could barely cough without wheezing at the fucking pain or coughing up blood. Indeed, I looked like a wreck, with bandages wrapped almost everywhere.I haven't been able to contact Fuyu since then, and it worried me because he really pushed himself past his limits. I had a lot of questions to ask him
London I stared out the window as my fingers slowly worked to clasp the buttons of my crisp white dress shirt. I snapped my attention back to the present when I felt my mate's gentle touch glide over the wide expanse of my shoulder.I smiled, brushing my hair back and turning to face her smiling face. Eighteen years, and she didn't look a day older than twenty-five—the most beautiful woman I had ever laid eyes on.“Here, I'll help with your tie,” she murmured, starting the knot around my neck, and I could only stare down at her like a lovesick puppy. She looked even more beautiful today, if that were even possible. Her dark hair was curled to perfection, the black shimmering gown accentuated her curves, and the thigh-high slit revealed slender, long legs that I imagined putting over my shoulder while doing wicked things to her.I groaned at the thought, pulling her chin up so our eyes met. Even in those heels, she was still a midget compared to me.“We should just ditch the party and
London I stared in pure boredom at the bunch of Alphas seated at the oval table in the board room on the left wing. As I watched them tearing at each other's throats about who was supposed to have more territory than the other, I seriously began to regret my decision of each Alpha of the Four Kingdoms being independent of his own affairs, a treaty I signed of not interfering unless in dire situations like a war. Reece and I exchanged a glance, and he shrugged before returning his attention to the arguing Alphas. It seemed I would have to step in and stop their pointless fights once again. “Gentlemen,” I called, trying to gain their attention, but when that didn't work, I banged a fist against the table, and that did the trick as they all stopped their bickering to give me full attention. “Now that I have all your attention, can we wrap this up? I have a pregnant wife that needs me.” I spoke through gritted teeth, my eyes twitching as they all fidgeted in their seats. “Thank y
Blaire White I opened my eyes to a dark, damp cell that reeked with the stench of blood and death. I blinked several times to be sure I wasn't having a nightmare, but the rusted bars stared back at me, and the only sound I could make out was of water dripping somewhere.I tried to move my arm, only to realise it was chained to the wall, as were my feet. Looking down, my eyes widened in shock at my very pregnant belly. I began to hyperventilate, my heart beating out of control, when it finally dawned on me that it wasn't a dream after all. Maybe London had only been a good dream, my mind conjured up to keep me sane.“H-hera,” my voice cracked as I tried reaching out to my wolf but received no answer.I tried over and over again with no success, wailing over the feeling of emptiness that overcame me.I shivered when I felt the temperature drop a few degrees lower, scrunching up my nose as the smell of decaying carcasses permeated the air. I gasped in horror when a hooded figure appeare
London:I sat in silence, leaning back against my swivel chair and staring into space for the last hour, lost in my thoughts. I was still reeling from Fuyu's shocking revelation that shook me to my very core. I was still in disbelief that I was capable of treating Blaire, the love of my life, poorly, as Fuyu had described. Even more ludicrous was his claim that this was our third chance at life. Why didn't I remember any of this if it was true?The way Fuyu's red eyes glowed in regret when he materialised in front of me, I knew none of it was made up. He had retreated to the farthest corner of my subconscious, leaving me to think about what he had revealed. How could I explain any of this to Blaire?A knock on the door snapped my attention back to the present, and I sighed, turning to face the door.“Come in,” I called reluctantly, picking up a random file on my desk to flip through, attempting to distract my wandering thoughts. Freya walked in, shutting the door behind her softly be
Blaire WhiteThe way London swiftly snapped the rogue's neck sent a shiver down my spine. I had prepared myself for anything, but it was still concerning to watch him end a wolf's life as if it meant nothing, even though the rogue deserved it.More than anything, I was thankful to see that he wanted to try and do things differently. Even Hera couldn't stop talking about how Fuyu adored her; she had been giddy with excitement because he had been quiet the first day we recognised him as our mate.When he banished the traitor Eliza, I felt pride swell in my chest, but I could tell that the pack members were shocked by the outcome—like they had expected him to snap her neck or rip off her head, just as he had done with the rogue.Knowing London could do things differently if he wanted made me want to hold him forever and never let go, but I had to hold myself back and continue watching from the sidelines.There were two other prisoners left kneeling in front of the crowd. A scrawny blonde
LondonI was seethingly mad when Reece's report replayed over and over again in my head. The thought that my pack's covert affairs had been compromised by one of my own left a pungent taste in my mouth.I knew I had to calm down and think rationally before I frightened my mate even more. I could hear her heart racing, and the need to soothe her overwhelmed my senses, helping to quell my anger, if only a little.Although I sensed Fuyu's rage, it was strange that he didn't fight for control to locate and eliminate the traitor. I pushed aside the thought and focused on Blaire, who sat rigidly on my lap, rubbing her arms nervously.Giving Reece an icy look, I spoke through the mind link, "Leave," and he bowed once before exiting, closing the door softly behind him.“My love,” I murmured, lifting Blaire effortlessly and placing her gently on my desk. I positioned myself between her thighs, pushing them apart. Placing my hands on either side of her, I leaned down so that we were at eye leve
Blaire White After breakfast, London suggested we take a walk in the garden so that we could talk and get some fresh air at the same time. He walked silently beside me, his long legs matching my pace, and his elbow brushed against my shoulder, sending sparks down my spine.I inhaled the fresh air, infused with the scent of earth and the fragrance of blossoming flowers, and smiled when I heard birds chirping in the trees. It was like sweet music to my ears, and I felt at peace.“Blaire,” London called my name softly, and I snapped my attention back to him, tilting my head to meet his eyes briefly.“Why did you want to leave?” he asked, his face almost contorting in a pained expression as he waited for my answer. I was at a loss for words, opening my mouth and then shutting it when no words formed. I was ashamed to tell him the real reason I wanted to leave the minute I woke up in his arms, but I couldn't stand lying to him.“When I recognised you as my mate, I was scared because I tho
Blaire White.Nimble fingers combing through my hair and massaging my scalp roused me from my deep slumber. I moaned in contentment as the feeling gently pulled me into sleep's gentle embrace. The musky scent of sandalwood invaded my senses as I slowly became painfully aware of the delicious soreness between my legs.Fluttering my eyes open, I was met with unfamiliar steel-grey eyes that strangely held warmth as he steadily held my gaze. I memorised the most minute details on his face: the curve of his light pink lips, the way his lashes fanned over his high cheekbones as he blinked slowly, the way his dark, wavy hair fell to his strong shoulders. My fingers itched to run through it, to confirm if they were as soft as they looked.His gaze was almost hypnotic, and I couldn't bring myself to look away. The longer I stared at the stranger I had unwittingly given myself to the previous night, the more I realised why he was gazing at me as though I were the most precious thing he'd ever h
LONDONI collapsed to my knees, overwhelmed by an unfathomable pain that scrambled my thoughts and words. A roar tore through me as I gripped my head, attempting to ground myself but failing miserably."What have you done, Fuyu?" I gasped, choking on my own blood as it pooled in my mouth. Miller's voice echoed faintly in the background, but I was too far gone to make sense of it.“It was the only way,” Fuyu whispered from a distant corner of my subconscious.Another scream tore from my throat as I felt my bond with Fuyu being ripped away. He was a part of me, the other half of my soul, and Hayes was killing him, which meant he was killing me too. We couldn't survive without each other, not for long."When I die, Hayes dies with me.” Fuyu's voice sounded faint, his presence in my head slowly fading. At that point, I could no longer feel my physical body; I was consumed by the agony of losing my wolf and friend.Fuyu wasn't just my wolf; he was my lifeline, my constant companion since c