The hallway was dark as he sauntered down with a tiny basket hanging low in his hand. Kaizen did not look back, knowing no one was following him. Darkness swallowed him. The hallway looked as if time itself had forgotten it. The walls were lined with ancient wood that were cracked and warped from decades of neglect. This was a place no one ever came to, a place that almost seemed like it was forbidden and lost from existence, but not for Kaizen; this was a place he visited regularly, as if it were another part of his world.Finally, he reached his destination; at the end of the decaying hallway stood a prison cell, its rusted iron bars twisted from age. He looked at the inside; no matter how dark it was, he could still make out the inside because slumped against the rusted wall sat a woman, her hair was tangled and gray, clinging to her gaunt face, her clothes were tattered; they hung loosely from her frail frame, her hands were trembling, and her eyes were sunken and hollow, focuse
Roxanne woke up with a groan. Her body was heavy and sluggish as she slowly sat upright on the familiar mattress she had been sleeping on since she came into Blood Moon Pack against her will. She felt like she had been hit by a truck; every muscle ached, and her limbs were weighed by exhaustion. It was that kind of fatigue that no amount of sleep could fix.“What the hell happened?” she gritted, bringing her hand to her forehead. Her mind was covered in a fog. it sounded like a buzz, and lastly, she couldn’t think of anything; her mind and memory were as blank as a sheet.“You are awake!” Bloom came rushing into the room, looking like she was being chased. She sprinted to Roxie's side on the bedside and enveloped her in a tight hug. “Thank the goddess, I was getting so scared!”“What the hell happened? Why do I feel like I have been hit by a truck?” Roxie grunted again when Bloom broke the hug. Slowly, she laid back on the bed, feeling the need to sleep and never wake up, because what
Something was wrong. That was the first thing Roxanne discerned as soon as she woke up from bed that morning and joined the other girls for training. She hovered at the edge of the field, staying back as the others watched excitedly what was happening at the middle of the field, being taught by Kaizen and Ciel, while Alpha Oizys watched the champions with an amused grin on his face. Why was here? She almost growled.Roxie was distracted with her heart pounding erratically. Just two days ago, she felt powerful and amazing, and now, something inside her felt…wrong. A strange sensation crawled through her veins, like there was something simmering just beneath her skin, eager to break free.Her muscles were tense, her senses were heightening almost painfully as she fought to keep herself in check; she strived to hear the words coming out of the Sage's mouth, but her vision suddenly began to spin. She shook her head to clear the fog."Are you okay?" Isleen jabbed her with an elbow, only
Day breaks, and then came another day of awful training that was mind-exhausting and draining—Roxie wasn’t allowed to complain. Her mind was blurry; it was like there was something in her memory that was missing, and she couldn't seem to grasp it. The events of the previous day were in haze; all she remembered was standing before her opponent, and then everything went blank. She woke up the next day to find herself on her bed, and now, in the forest alone, with no one other than the man who broke her heart—not that she was giving up on him; Kaizen was looking at her funny.It had been 30 minutes since she arrived at the forest, and he hadn’t uttered a single word; he studied her like she was a puzzle he was having difficulty solving. Roxie grew weary of the silence. She was tired, and she needed her bed!"You keep staring at my face; don’t tell me you find me that attractive." She smirked flirtily, and that seemed to break the trance he was falling into as he rolled his eyes.“Don’t f
Kaizen stood rooted at the side of the cell with the rest of the Sages, watching the brutal scene playing before him. The sight of an unlucky lycan wolf lay with the heaviest chains and locks, bleeding profusely from the vicious cuts done to his body by Alpha Oizys.The unlucky lycan was bloodied and beaten to the point his features could no longer be recognized. His father moved calmly and methodically, with a gaze that was more terrifying than any frenzy of violence could have been. The smirk and look in his eyes said he seemed to be enjoying every moment that passed. He was taking his time, as if savoring the suffering of the lycan like a twisted form of art.Kaizen clenched his fist as the wolf's labored breaths filled the air, each exhale of strangled cough that seemed to echo through Kaizen's bones, tearing him with every moment he stayed without moving.Kaizen clenched his fists so tight that his nails dug through his palm. He could feel his pulse in his ears, and every instinc
Roxanne needed time to think. She needed time for herself and away from the bustling and craziness of the pack. She found herself on a cliff and sat with her legs dangling off the edge. From the cliff's edge, she could see the pack below spread out like a hidden city cradled by the forest. Small houses clustered together, connected by winding paths that buzzed with people moving between homes, a market, and a training field. The sunlight bathed the rooftops while the dense and towering forest surrounded the entire pack, like a protective wall of green; there was no end to the forest, and that just destroyed her hopes of ever getting out of here.Getting out of here? Roxanne laughed. It had been so long since she had thought like that, and it was starting to sound so unfamiliar in her head. How long had it been since she was brought to Blood Moon pack? One month, two months? She lost count of the days that had been filled with nothing but training, training, and more training, and cha
One thing Roxanne liked and hated about being dragged into a mare's nest and a world of dementia in Blood Moon pack were the elegant and elaborate ball parties they threw, where the champions looked their best and Roxie got to feel beautiful and a princess.Just like the other girls, Roxie was dressed pretty, in a glamorously red gown that flowed to the floor, her hair was done and her makeup was nicely touched by Bloom who fortunately didn't bake her face with too much makeup, unlike the other girls who looked like they had eaten up makeup and was overly dressed.Roxie stood at the corner of Grandhall, feeling like an outcast. Even if she had been in this pack for nearly two months, everything and everyone still felt unfamiliar. Isleen and Will had done to their various pack alphas and that left her all by herself. She was a lone wolf. The background sound of laughter and soft music was getting on her nerves. Everyone was happy while she was miserable and she didn't even know why. P
Revna tried not to scream as pain coursed through her veins. She tried not to show her weakness as the taunting laughter of her pack rushed through her ears. She chested every pain. After all, it was almost something she was getting used to by now. She only needed to endure this a little more and this day would be over.“You are getting better at this, Revna. Shame, I used to enjoy the sound of your cries and the pain in your eyes.” Beta Pete tsked in annoyance and withdrew the hot and streaming piece of iron from her skin and helped her arrange the hand of her shirt back in its place. He placed his hands on her shoulders from behind and whispered in her ear like a snake. “I hope you understand why we are doing this, Reyna. We need to keep you in check so you don't forget why you are in Blood Moon pack in the first place and also as a way of punishment for not bringing anything reliable about Alpha Oizys' champion back to us.” he patted her on the shoulder and walked back to his seat,
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
Revna opened her eyes and felt like her whole body was on fire. Every part of her body ached and between her legs was sore. Her heat was gone but she couldn't recognize her own body.Slowly, she sat up with a groan, her head pounding and her vision was a blur as she tried to make out the sight around her. Then her eyes landed on Rune, he stood at the corner of the room, resting against the wall with one foot and hands shoved into his pants. He was shirtless and had worn back his glasses.Hee mind was a haze yesterday, she never thought his body was muscular and that body belonged to her. No. Instantly, she shook her head. She only needed him for the heat and now that everything was over, whatever they shared yesterday would be forgotten.She tried to get off the bed but grunted, that was when she realized she was wearing his shirt that was oversized on her body.Hee grunt got his attention. He reeled his head to her, then he approached her on the bed, offering his hand to help her get
Softly, Revna's back hit the bed, her whole body feeling combusted when she felt trailing his hands on her curves and his fingers creating a path on her naked body, he was taking his time, making her insides turn drastically.Her insides felt like it was on fire, her heart stimulated with a passion that she had ever felt before.Then, he placed a kiss on her exposed stomach while his hands grip her waist with calmness that she wasn't sure she was used to. She arched her back and gripped the sheets, her toes clenched and unclenched, tingling with a burning sensation that consumed her as his wet lips sucked and kissed every part of her body. He was gentle, the sensation was wild, giving her an experience that she had felt before. Revna had had heat partners but none of them was as gentle as Rune. They would throw her on the bed and take her forcefully till they were exhausted. That was what she was used to, not this gentleness that makes her inside pool with warmth, making her crave fo
Revna pulled Rune into the room and slammed the door behind her. She turned to face him. She suddenly and painfully realized how handsome he was without those stupid glasses of his. She grunted when another hit of arousal hit her, and its smell spread strong throughout the room like a virus.She watched the way his eyes widened, and instantly, he brought a hand up to cover his nose. Revna hissed in annoyance; if Rune had been a normal wolf, he wouldn't have been able to stand being in her presence. He would have wanted to claim her right there on the spot, and if he had felt the mate bond as strongly as she did, he would have buried his teeth in her and claimed her.Revna felt her wolf purr at the thought of being marked by their mate."You—" Revna didn't let him speak as she reached him in seconds. She ripped his hand from his face and, without a second thought, cupped his face as she stood on her tiptoes, and slammed their lips together.Rune's eyes popped bigger than they already
When Revna opened her eyes again, it was the next day, and her heat had taken a turn for the worst, but it wasn't anything she hadn't endured before. It will pass in a few days.She found herself on a bed, Roxie's bed, she realized when her gaze landed on the shewolf standing at the edge of the room with a look of concern on her face. Revna rolled her eyes. She didn't need anyone's sympathy. She got into a sitting position on the bed.“Are you okay?” Roxie asked immediately, the concern in her eyes increasing when she saw the droplets of sweat pouring trickling down Revna's forehead like a fountain.“It's my heat. Nothing new. I am sorry that I barged into your room unannounced. I will take my leave now,” she stood up with a grunt and tried to leave, but Roxie grabbed her arm.“Wait! Maybe you should stay here for a few days. Or I can go get the Sages; they can help you.”Revna could ask for help from anyone but from the five Sages, especially from Kaizen or Rune. She needed to avoid