Roxanne found herself in the same practice room three days later, this time all the girls were there, sitting on a mat individually while two empty mats were in front of them as they waited for the Sage incharge of their training today.Roxie was glad it wasn't anything physical. She was exhausted and could barely keep her eyes open as she yawned for the nth time since she stepped into the room twenty minutes ago. She was only human and there wasn't so much her fragile body could take. They keep forgetting that.“Are you okay?” Willow leaned towards her with concern and Roxie nodded then let out another yawn. She just wanted to go back to bed and have a long sleep of five days.A minute later, the door opened and Roxie saw another familiar face she hadn't seen in a while; golden eyes, who gave her a little wave when his eyes met hers, Roxie waved back.“He's the fourth Sage right, Jarvis?” she catechized Willow and shewolf nodded. Roxie snorted. What was so special about her that they
The next Sage that showed up was Azriel and it was another training session at the field and today, the girls trained with their weapon of choice individually.Roxanne stood at a far distance from the target board ahead of her and got into a proper stance just like Kaizen taught her and placed the arrow on the bowstring correctly and gave a strong taut. “Look directly at your target, and focus on your sight or arrow tip.” Azriel asserted as he came behind her, smirking as he leveled her up. “You are learning well, less work for me,” he grinned then tapped her on the shoulder and moved to the next champion, helping them with her weapon. Roxie stared at the target ahead of her with a determined look and with a tighter pull, she let the arrow fly across the field but instead of hitting it, it flew over the board; the other girls laughed but Roxie only smiled at the progress and placed another arrow on her bow.“You should keep your dominant foot forward and relax your shoulders,”Roxie
Roxanne stood among the other girls in the field, in between Isleen and Willow as they waited for Kaizen who was taking longer than usual. Normally he was already here before they arrived. Did he get ill? Nah! Roxie thought. She saw him yesterday and he was in perfect health.Ten more minutes later, Kaizen finally showed up but he wasn't alone as he sauntered behind two other guys that Roxie found unfamiliar and didn't look much older than Kaizen. She scowled but she wasn't the only one perplexed as the other girls muttered among themselves.She bent towards Isleen. “Who are they?”“Alpha Oziys favorite sons, Lucien and Maverick, they are Kaizen's older brothers,”Kaizen had brothers? And Alpha Oizys was their father? “Why am I only seeing them now?”“I believe they were sent out for pack related issues,” Isleen shrugged, unconvinced of her answer.Roxie wanted to grill more questions but the two guys were standing in front of them now. Kaizen went to stand at the corner like he wasn'
Roxanne found herself in the pack library. If she wanted to learn more, taking Rune's classes wasn't enough.The library was tall, with majestic shelves that stretched towards the ceiling with books of all shades and sizes. The floors were polished, large windows that flooded the space with natural light, a grand staircase curving up to the second floor and cozy reading nooks with plush armchairs.Roxie felt like she was in a sacred ground, this library was way too neat and grand. Curiosity led to a shelf and she grabbed the first book that made its way into her hand. “The Five Sages,” She read the title. She opened the first page.“Hi,” Roxie let out a little scream and she dropped the book in shock but a hand grabbed it and she met the striking brown eyes of a boy with two huge glasses at the bridge of his nose.“Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you,” the boy immediately apologized. “I'm Cein, Rune's younger brother, I help keep the library clean,”Roxie smiled at the cute way he adj
“AGAIN!”Roxanne was panting as her back met the floor for the seventh time in 30 minutes since they started training. She got up with a grunt. And got into a fighting stance.Kaizen was mad. She didn't need to be a genius to figure that out and he was taking it out of her. She never called him weak so why was she the one who got to feel his wrath when she had barely put anything in her stomach. She was a weak human for goodness sake, nothing compared to their supernatural strength.“What the hell, Kaizen?!” She exclaimed because what the fuck was his problem.“No talking,” that was the only shitty response she got before he was throwing punches at her face that Roxie dodged with practiced steps, however, in the next moment, she was hitting the ground hard again.“Get up!” Kaizen ordered while Roxie had enough of his brutal training on her poor oh-so weak body. She got up but this time, didn't give him time to retaliate as she circled her arms around his hips and tackled him to the gr
Kaizen ogled at the ceiling of his room that was obscured by darkness with the curtains of his room closed and the lights out.He liked it like this; being enveloped by nothing but darkness—it gave him a sense of security. He shut his eyes and tried to sleep but was abruptly disturbed as his sharp ears caught the sound of footsteps coming towards his home.He got out of bed and threw over a hoodie on his naked upper body and stepped out of his bedroom. He entered his living room and smelled the air around him, trying to detect who was coming his way. Instantly he could tell it wasn't any of the Sages but an omega, then came a knock on the door; he opened it.“Ravna,” his crimson eyes punctured through the cold gray ones of the redhead. “How did you get here?” The forest wouldn't allow anyone to find his home unless he allowed them.Revna raised her hand where his eyes fell on a little cut on her wrist. She used her blood. “Did you forget, I lived here till I was ten. I learned from y
Roxanne wanted to feel what Kaizen felt; she wanted to feel a connection with the earth and nature since it was a natural habitat for a wolf.Roxie nearly laughed at how ridiculous she was being. She had only been in Blood Moon Pack for a month and she was already starting to believe their nonsense of her being a wolf.Well, Roxie also believed they won't go all the way to the human world and kidnap a random stranger off the street and claim she was one of them. Kaizen, Ciel, Jarvis, Rune and Azriel looked smarter than that. And after that little ordeal in one of the mind shielding classes, Roxie was starting to believe in their nonsense because she felt like there was nothing inside of her that was begging to come out but something else suppressed it. The Sages believe it was her wolf trying to reach out and Roxie believed them. Which was why she was here; in the misty forest at the early hours of the morning. Isleen and Willow promised to cover for her during breakfast.“This is ri
Kaizen entered his father's office, his gaze instantly descending on Lucien and Maverick, who were occupying the two vacant seats while his father was seated on the other side of the large table in his office. “You sent for me.” His tone was monotonous as usual.“Yes. Your brothers and I have been conferring and we believe you are the right contender.” He looked at Lucien and Maverick—both of them had ass-eating grins on their faces and ridiculous gleams hoofing in their eyes. “You see, the Alpha Ink of Crystalheart Pack’s daughter lost her mate to a recent rogue attack and this has put her wolf into despair. This can only be solved if she gets a new mate, which is why her father has reached out for my assistance and asked for my son's hand in mateship with her.”Kaizen didn't need him to continue. Instantly, his crimson eyes were obscured and his hands wadded into fists. “I am a Sage.” “It doesn't matter.” He waved his hand dismissively. “There have been instances where Sages hav
Roxanne felt like the world was crashing as the whip went across Kaizen's back more times she suddenly lost count.Kaizen fell to his knee at the impact of the whip; blood ran from the corner of his mouth while the whip tore through the clothes on his back and just through his skin.Roxie saw red. Her jaw tightened and her hands clenched into fists. From the corner of her eyes, she noticed that Revma was looking restless and pained as she watched the scene, while the rest of the crowd either had concerned looks or looks of pure glee like the likes of Lucien and Maverick, smirking as if they are watching their favorite. Roxie almost left her seat but Willow held her by the arm and she shit her eyes, trying hard to stop herself from making things worse than they were, but when the sound of Kaizen's pained cry reached her ear, Roxie's eyes flew open and she had enough.“STOP!” She roared and everywhere went silence, heads reeling to her as the only thing that could suddenly be heard was
Roxanne had been head in the clouds lately. It'd been three days since Revna came to her room, revealing things that were unbelievable yet believable; Roxie was only finding it difficult to question Kaizen.Roxie had always wondered why Alpha Oizys wanted her to win so badly and how he was so sure she would make the perfect champion when she had lived her whole life believing she was human.The only thing that got stuck in her head was the fact that her father was killed by Oizys and her mother was alive but imprisoned. Nothing made sense. If Kaizen was trying to protect her, why would he join his father in lying to her?“Hey, are you okay?”A jab on her side brought her back to reality, and the real world that welcomed her was a large feast.The grand hall was bustling with people seated at large tables, filled with varieties of food, clanking their cutlery on their plates, laughing, and chatting while a live band played on the stage. Roxie had barely touched the food on her plate, p
Roxanne assumed she understood Revna, but the redhead had proven to be a challenging riddle to unravel. She thought they were friends, but Revna was playing a game of hot and cold.“What are you doing here?” As soon as Roxie walked into her room, her brown gaze fell on Revna, who was sitting in her bed with arms arched over her chest.“I'd like us to talk.”“About what?”Revna's lips curled into a scowl. “About why you are really here in Blood Moon Pack; why Alpha Oizys brought you back, what he intends to use you for, and why the Sages are hell-bent on protecting you from him. Take it as a little help from a friend and a sister-in-law that cares.”Roxie would have believed her if the look in her eyes were anything but good, but Roxie was going to indulge her. One thing she had learned while being in this pack was that everyone had a scheme up their sleeves.“Tell me then,” Her eyes glinted as she stood up from the bed and approached Roxie. "How would you feel if you discovered your
"How dare you!”Kaizen's face fell to the side as the palm of his father's hand struck his face. If Kaizen had been a normal wolf, the presence of alpha pheromones in the room would have been his doom. He lifted his head and stared at his father, whose eyes were brimming with rage and hostility, while Lucien stood in the corner, an ass-eating grin on his face. Kaizen didn't need to be a genius to figure out what was going on. He knew.“As a Sage, you think I won't banish you because you are my son? Here I thought Lucien was the one who lusted after Roxanne. How could you be involved with a champion!" Kaizen didn't know how Lucien found out, but he was glad it wasn't Rune; things wouldn't have looked pretty.“I do not have an intimate relationship with a champion.” He stared at the floor and clinched his teeth to contain his rage.“Oh brother, do you deny?” With a sarcastic and heckling look, Lucien teased. Kaizen had the impulse to punch him across the face.“I overheard you and you
Roxanne was getting frustrated. She couldn't shift into her wolf no matter how much she strived. It was beginning to get on her nerves.With an irked sigh, she slumped against a tree in the forest after what felt like the hundredth try. She needed a break and water; the sun was scorching hot.The Sages stood in front of her with their arms crossed over their chests, sporting unimpressed looks.“What are we not doing right?” Azriel tilted his head and then looked at Jarvis. “Is she ever going to shift?”Roxie looked at Jarvis. He had always been a quiet one; most of the time, he looked like he was in pain. She studied him—his eyes didn't speak, but a smile curled on his face.“That depends on her.”“No, it doesn't depend on me. I can hear her speak in my head; she won't shut up abou—” She immediately cut herself off as she looked at Kaizen, who raised a challenging brow, daring her to complete the sentence. Roxie resisted the urge to show him a middle finger. “She won't keep quiet, but
“We have guests, and you two dare to fight like little children!” Alpha Oizys' voice thundered throughout his office as he glared daggers toward his sons, who stood before him. Lucien wiped his bloody lip with a thumb which, for some reason, had refused to heal. He glanced at Kaizen—the white-haired male was still fuming with rage. “He came at me. I was only trying to have some fun.” Kaizen faced him, his hands clenched into tight fists that he felt like throwing against Lucien’s face. “You call attempted rape fun? I didn’t think you were that twisted, Lucien.” He could barely contain his rage, as it was evident in his voice and his crimson eyes, which looked like there was a fire catching in them. “What is it to you? She’s not your mate, is she?” the pig barked. “As a Sage, I will not stand by and watch any of the champions get molested by you or anyone. Your behavior will not go unpunished.” Lucien let out a laugh that was loud and unrestrained, and his wicked eyes took a few l
After what felt like an eternity of training, it was finally time for the champions to showcase what they have learned from the five Sages to the packs.The arena was a massive circle, it was surrounded by high stone walls with rows of seats stacked in layers, where the crowd watched eagerly.Roxanne and the other champions stood in a line, all dressed in a dark-gray tunic that reached their mid-thigh, with leather straps across their shoulders and waists. Their slim pants tucked into knee-high boots and leather bracers on their wrists, and their hair was pulled back tightly, with arrows on their back and their bow at their side.They stood in the middle of the large arena, in front of Alpha Oizys who sat on a high seat, his gaze sharp and calculating as he watched all their faces while the Sages stood at the side, watching. Everyone was watching.“Are you nervous?” Willow whispered.“Are you nervous?” Roxie whispered back; she didn't know what to feel or expect. She wasn't even thinki
Roxanne was in a bad mood. Kaizen's rejection after that kiss stung her heart so hard she felt like punching through a wall till it cracked.He had brought her back to the pack house as if he couldn't wait to get rid of her. Roxie had never been so insulted her whole life by one person repeatedly. If she wasn't so scared of hurting his pretty face, she would have slammed it against the nearest wall and made sure it hurt. But still, slowly she reached out and touched her lips, she felt a shiver travel down her spine as she recalled the way he kissed her. They way he held and squeezed her waist like he was addicted to the way she fitted against him. The intensity of the kiss made the butterflies in her stomach dance in rejoice knowing she had finally be gotten to kiss him and fuck! He tastes heavenly.That kiss was the best thing she had ever had in her life and she craved for more, only if Kaizen hadn't been such a bastard and broke her heart further when he broke the kiss, he was cru
Roxanne was in the forest with Kaizen; as much as she didn’t wish to see the male at the moment, she had to learn how to shift into her wolf form and get it over with. The evening sun dipped on the leaves of the forest, casting a glow over the clearing of the forest where she stood, her breathing unsteady."Focus," Kiazen’s voice came behind her, firm but calm. She almost flinched at the closeness. When did he get behind her? How creepy, she thought, trying not to feel the warmth of his body that was close to hers. "Feel the shift; let it take over."She cleared her throat and closed her eyes. She reached deep within herself to find that spark but she was getting distracted. Kaizen was too close and his scent puncturing through her nostrils wasn’t helping. Why did he have to be that close?She reeled her head to look at him. “Can you please move back a little? I need to concentrate.” She didn’t want to boost his ego by saying he was alluring and distracting but she just wanted to get