Dominic's POV I watched as she slept peacefully. It was 12 hours already and she was yet to wake up. Morinda assured me that she needed the rest, so no need to worry.But I couldn't leave her side, I was scared something might happen if I looked away for a split second.I had already moved her to my room the moment our bonding was complete. Brian came over to treat her wounds but he didn't put a bandage over it as it would only suffocate the wound. Lauren also mentioned that once she was awake, she could heal by herself but now her powers were taking the time to spread across every nerve in her body.Would she be mad if she found out what I had done?What if she woke up as a changed person? All these thoughts scared me.My mother is fine now, she and my father came to see her a while ago. They complained that I didn't inform them when everything happened, but in truth, what could they have done rather than increase the worry?I didn't want to bother them plus my mother needed the
Lila's POV “What is it?” Dominic asked as he felt my gaze on him.“Nothing,” I said and continued with my meal.Thinking that I almost died and this man never gave up on me gave me another reason to live.I really thought I wouldn't make it out of that cubicle. The cubicle was enclosing me and I found it difficult to breathe.Then I saw an opening, I managed to take a peek and I saw his wolf aggressively approaching the cubicle.He was so full of glory, shining bright like the sun. As he neared the cubicle, the opening expanded, I covered my face with my arm to shield it from the insensitivity of his brightness.He reached through the opening, grabbed me, and pulled me out of the blazing cubicle.With an angry roar, the fire disappeared.He didn't speak to me yet I understood him.As I hugged him and caressed his fur, I could feel his anger and pain start to subside.It was as if we could do the mind-link thing.I heard him speak in my head, “Hop on,” and I did. With that he took me
Lila's POV “Well, well, who do we have here?” I said mimicking the exact behavior she portrayed the day she announced me to the pack members as the Alpha's rejected mate.I stopped just a few meters away from her and asked mockingly, “Did you miss me?” with my arms folded.“I see you survived.” She said bitterly.I gave a slight nod, moving my legs but still in the same spot; I responded, “Such a bummer for you, isn't it?”Her eyes were bloodshot with anger, “Were you faking it?” She demanded angrily.I feigned ignorance, blinking rapidly “Fake what?” I asked back.“Were you so desperate to be Luna that you faked your way through completing the mating bond?” She accused.I wasn't surprised how she knew. I could see through her memory. She saw Jonathan rush to my room with Brian and Lauren, so she secretly followed them and stopped just outside the door, eavesdropping.She was also there in the elevator when Dominic carried me, carefully wrapped in a warm blanket, moving me to his ro
Dominic's POV I waited outside Morinda's room as the ritual took place.I paced back and forth resisting the urge to barge in there and watch the process.But Morinda had made it clear that the ritual was not safe for werewolves. I wasn't sure I could completely trust her with Lila's life, I mean, she has been helpful, but I still had to be cautious. She's too cunning.It's been 60 minutes already. Didn't she say it was a simple ritual? Why was it taking so long?Judith got tired of standing and sat on the floor, her back against the wall.I hope this works, I was already starting to fear Lila. Her boldness was unmatched. I wasn't comfortable with the new version; I loved the old sweet Lila, the one who would blush at every little thing; I just want that woman back.I would do anything to have her back.The door creaked open and Morinda appeared, “It is done.” She said, making way for me to enter her room.Judith jumped on her feet and followed behind me.I coughed, making my way int
Lila's POV “Is she back?” Brian asked Dominic, ignoring his cold glare. He was referring to me, he wanted to be sure I was my usual self.“Who gave you the right to join this table?” Dominic questioned Brian sternly.“My sister-in-law is here; that's why I'm here,” Brian responded, picking the peas from my food and eating them.“Don't think I have a crush on you, I'm not into men.” He said, smiling widely, purposely teasing Dominic.“It's fine, he can be here,” I told Dominic, hoping he would let it slide. Brian is just a temptation.He looked at me, but he didn't say a word.He's like two different people entirely when we're alone and in public.I understand it's the responsibilities on his shoulders that force him to toughen up even when he just wants a simple, happy life.I feel bad enough that I've caused him so much trouble over the past few days.Remembering what happened yesterday I'm just so ashamed to look at him now.“Brian,” I called.“Mm?” He responded with a mouthful of
Dominic's POV Lila stormed out of the diner barely touching her meal. I glared hard at Brian, this happened because of his annoying behavior.I didn't really mean that Lila could not have him around while she trained, I didn't even understand why I spoke against it when I had agreed earlier.“Don't give me that look, you're the one who went back on your word.” Brian shrugged, unconcerned.He still had the nerve to run his mouth after what he had done. I wanted to have a meal with Lila, which was just the two of us, something that felt like a date.Brian just couldn't understand that I needed some time with my woman, just the two of us, without a third party.“I need to do something about your mouth,” I warned him and stood to leave.“I didn't even do anything,” I heard him murmur after me.Just outside the diner, I met Judith.“Did you see Lila?” I asked her.“No, Alpha, did something happen?” She asked back.“Never mind,” I replied and walked past her.I asked a few more people unti
Dominic's POV I swept her off her feet, carrying her toward the bed.I lay her on the bed and we resumed kissing. I squeezed her boobs gently through her blouse, her breath hiked in reaction to my touch. Her boobs were so sensitive.“Take off your blouse,” I whispered into her ear. She sat up and began to take it off, her eyes not leaving mine. Soon her pink strapless bra came into view.Kneeling on the bed with her in between my legs, my hand slid to the back of her bra, slowly unhooking it and letting it drop freely.She covered her boobs with her hands, making me chuckle.I held her hand and dropped them to her sides, setting her perky boobs free and on full display.“They're beautiful; you are beautiful,” I whispered, gently pushing her to lie back down. She shivered slightly, laying there with her boobs pointing at me, begging to be sucked.I had seen them before, but this time it felt different. It wasn't passive, both parties were active.I kissed her neck down to her shoulde
Dominic's POV The director was startled at my outburst but I couldn't care less.“Alpha,” He tried to talk.“Where is Luis?” I thundered. My angry voice echoed in the office, sending fear through his soul.“Luis took the rest of the day off.” He finally said, earning a questioning brow from me.He continued, “He had an allergic reaction so he had to leave.” The director explained.Allergic reaction my foot!“Where does he live?” I questioned further, my voice firm and domineering.Once I got my hands on Luis, he would fear women for the rest of his miserable life.“He lives in the city.” He said, his head bowed.“Give me his address.” I demanded impatiently, “A detailed address.” I emphasized.His head shot up, and his wide eyes stared at me, mixed with surprise and fear, but he didn't dare ask questions.He brought out a file, which I assumed contained the details of the employees, flipped through a few pages, and eventually settled on one.He tore out a piece of paper and began to
Lila's POV I was a bit taken aback at her utterance. A girl her age shouldn't be thinking of revenge. And the way she spoke with so much determination made me wonder who had hurt this little girl so badly to make her reason this way.We found a table and sat, and then I asked her, “Take revenge on who?”“The people who killed my mother!” She spat, her voice laced with venom and her eyes shimmering with tears that she fought back.The pain of losing a mother at such a young age must have made her believe that someone was the cause.Sometimes, things like this just happen. Things beyond our control and we look for someone to blame it on, just to feel better.“You think your mother was murdered,” I said, even though I wanted to make it a question.“I know my mother was murdered.” She corrected, her tone growing colder.She seemed offended by my statement.Whoa! This kid is something else.“Oh,” I managed to say.She was silent for a while, “Do you have anyone in mind?” I asked her. Beca
WARNING: THIS CHAPTER CONTAINS HIGHLY EXPLICIT AND DARK CONTENT. ************************Morgana's POV Lila's Powers have been unlocked and fully activated. I got news that she was improving grateful in her training to master her elemental power.Everything is going exactly as planned. What could be better than this?I had two plans; to extract Lila's powers using a very dangerous spell or to let them fully activate it for me.Both were a win-win situation for me.If they hadn't done anything to stop me, I would've extracted her powers. And now that they stopped it, her powers are unlocked. Which was exactly what I wanted from the beginning.I was waiting for the best time to strike.“Morgana, this may be a little too extreme. Please come up with something else.” The coward, Victor said to me.“After all this time and you still doubt me. Do you think I would let myself in a situation where I would be caught off guard again?” I asked him, trying to hide the frustration in my voice.
Lila's POV Fuck! I turned to face Judith.“Judith,” I called with a nervous laugh, hiding the uniform behind me.“You're back already?” I asked her.“I never left this place,” She responded as she moved slowly towards me. I suddenly shifted as I found her unusually intimidating.“You never did? Then why didn't I see you when I came out?” I bent my head to the side, feigning confusion.“Cut the crap, Lila,” She said as she stopped in front of me.“I honestly don't understand what you mean by crap, I just went out for a moment to get stuff. I told you to stop knocking; I would come out when I was ready; it's not my fault that you decided to ignore my warning and camp here.” I said, pretending to be upset.“I never knocked on your door.” She said, her gaze piercing through my skin.But over the phone, she said she did. Did I just fall into her trap?“You did, I clearly heard it.” I deadpanned.She made click sounds with her tongue and shook her head in pity.“I did not.” She denied ada
Lila's POV The person stood about two tables from us. I couldn't recognize the person due to the gauze bandage that was wrapped all over his face and head. One eye had a plaster over it. He literally glared at me from one eye.He looked like Lazarus from the Bible story which was a bit laughable.“What are you looking at?” Brian asked, sensing my distraction.I gestured with my head and he followed the direction of my gaze and saw the person.“Who the hell is that?” He asked.“I have no idea,” I responded.Why would someone hold a grudge against someone they've never met before? Something seemed off.I stared at him trying to figure out how I had met him. To be honest, his figure looked quite familiar, but I couldn't just think of a name.Then it clicked, “Luis?” I called, not really sure if that's him. But considering the state I saw him the other day, it only made sense now.“That's Luis?” Brian asked, surprised. “Damn! They did him dirty.” I only hummed in response.He suddenly
Lila's POV We froze on the spot. I felt sweat begin to trickle down my face and my stomach. The overall now felt incredibly hot, the heat was unbearable.“I don't think that's us,” Brian said. I nodded obediently, I really hope it's not us.We took a few steps and heard, “I said stop!” “Fuck!” Brian cursed upon realizing that it was really us.I closed my eyes tight. I was about to have a panic attack.“What do we do?” I whispered, my voice breaking.“Don't do anything, I'll handle it.” With that we turned, it was Greg.“Is there a problem?” Brian asked, his hands sealed away in the pockets of his trousers.“Not really, I just need confirmation,” Greg said, his gaze on me the whole time; I put my head down, avoiding looking directly at him.“What confirmation?” Brian asked, his head held up, trying to match up Greg's energy.“Where are you headed?” Greg asked Brian, his voice stern and unfriendly.“To the hospital, do I need to report to you?” Brian shot back.Greg stood unfazed, “W
Lila's POV It's been ten days since Dominic traveled, and I've been doing my best to train.I've been able to master three elements: earth, fire, and air. My ability to manipulate water is still fluctuating.I went back to Morinda three days after our first try and I was able to do something.I never imagined that accepting my witch side would be more difficult than cultivating my powers as the elemental.I've been able to master a few spells, but sometimes they come on too strong, and I lose control.It's just frustrating how stressful it is.Eve never stopped to check on me, it's as if Dominic put her to it.I really enjoyed her company. We've been doing things together lately: cooking, washing, and so on.We went shopping at the Pack supermarket.Sometimes she would come watch me train just to cheer me up.I'm probably the luckiest girl in the world right now.I got dressed, ready to meet Judith for our session today.My phone buzzed and I looked to see Dominic’s number. My heart
Lila's POV “Wait here!” Judith said and stepped forward to join Brian.I didn't understand what was happening and the feeling was killing me. There's a package for me and I have no idea what it contains.“Fuck it!” I said under my breath and went to join them.My eyes widened in shock as I saw the bloody dagger in the box. A wave of fear watched over me. How could I not recognize it after what it did to me?“Isn't that the–” I tried to say, but my voice failed me. I felt traumatized just by looking at it.Brian turned swiftly and came to me, saying, “I told you to stay back.” His expression was serious and his tone commanding.“What is it doing here?” I pointed to it, my finger slightly trembling.“I don't know but you can't go near it.” He patted me on the back slowly, but his palm was not gentle.“Don't touch it!” He suddenly yelled at Judith who flinched in realization.He ran to her and grabbed her, then pulled her to where I stood.“What were you thinking?” He yelled angrily. I
Lila's POV The next morning I found myself in the library. It was so early so I was the only one there. First, I went to look for the book that Judith had shown us the previous day.I looked for a while but I couldn't find it. I kept looking and was about to give up when the librarian approached.“Good morning, do you need my assistance?” She asked with a smile on her face.“Yes, please. There's a book I'm looking for, It's huge…” My words trailed at the realization that I had forgotten the name of the book.Damn! If they had just written the damn thing in English it would've been easier to recall.“Do you remember the title?” She asked politely.“Not really,” I responded.She said, “Well, do you remember anything that might help us find the book?”“I think so.” I said, “It has symbols and pictures; it's not written in the English language.” I described it as best as I could.She nodded and continued, “Your description matches a hieroglyphic book. Shouldn't be hard to find.” She move
Lila's POV I sat on the floor with my legs folded in Morinda's room staring at her as she stared right back at me. It seemed like we were having some kind of staring competition.“Are we going to start already or is this part of the training?” I asked, my voice had a hint of frustration.If I had my way I would totally bail out and avoid being with Morinda alone in her, she's too creepy.She stopped Brian from entering saying it wasn't safe for him. Now she won't even say a word, just standing there and staring at me like there's poop on my face.I squeezed my face in disgust at the unpleasant smell of her incense.“Can you read my thoughts?” She suddenly asked out of the blue.“I'm not interested,” I replied bluntly.I kept wondering what a weak witch like her could teach me but I didn't have a better option. I would have to manage her.She sighed, “I was contemplating where to start, but your mind-reading ability is already advanced. We might just have to skip that for now and focu