Lila's POV I had to confirm my ears were working perfectly. How could he accept me as his mate when he knew it would be a sad ending for us? We’ve talked about it already and he knew it was best we stayed away from each other. I didn’t want him to die, and I certainly didn’t want to end up dead either. “So, do you all agree that she doesn’t need to leave now?” Leo asked, facing the crowd back. A guy with blond hair raised his hand. He had a worried expression, so I guessed he must have had a legitimate question to ask. “Yes, Elan,” Leo said, pointing at the blonde guy whose name was supposedly Elan. It wasn’t surprising Leo knew the names of all his pack members—he used to be the alpha after all.Elan rose to his feet, “What if she goes berserk one day?” Everyone turned their head towards him. He cleared his throat before he continued speaking. “My grandmother told me about vessels with multiple powers. If they can’t manage it well, they go berserk—the outcome is disaster.” He
Lila's POV Dominic and I followed his father to their cabin. It was farther from the pack than I had expected. Dominic said he had a feeling his father was trying to trick him into visiting them with me by saying his mother had a fever. “I’m curious about one thing, father?” Dominic said while we were still in his father’s Lexus. His father smiled at him, but the smile carried a mischievous meaning behind it. “About how I knew about the meeting and made a grand entrance?” He asked teasingly. His hands remained firm on the steering with his eyes never leaving the road. Dominic scoffed, “Yeah, you didn’t have to add that you made a grand entrance though.” He said, shaking his head in disbelief. “But it’s the truth though,” Leo replied, shrugging with pride. I couldn’t help but smile at their little but funny interaction. Dominic grew up with the best parents, but how come he could be all cold and distant like he didn’t know how to feel? Could there be more than meets the eye?“I
Lila's POV I chuckled at the frown on Dominic's face. His mom held my hands, happily swinging them, beaming with smiles like a mother who just found her long-lost daughter.“I will stay too.” Dominic suddenly said. His mom and I stared at him, speechless.I for sure never expected him to say that.“I want to be where Lila is.” He added, making me blush in embarrassment. We had only been this close for a day, yet he's starting to get clingy.“Didn't you say you had important things to do?” His mom asked, her gaze fixed on him as if trying to figure out what was going through his head.He cleared his throat awkwardly and spoke “They can wait.”“No, you emphasized the importance; you need to go and take care of your pack.” Eve countered. Dominic was speechless for a moment. Not sure how to respond, he didn't expect his mother, who was usually soft, to suddenly become rigid.“I need to be where she is to keep her safe, she can't be safe outside the pack.” Dominic insisted. Was he just
Dominic's POV Reluctantly, I left Lila at my parents’ cabin. I stepped into my cabin, not intending to stay there but to pick up a few important things and leave.I will do anything to keep her safe from harm, from destiny, fate, her powers, and the bloodthirsty witch.Lila's photo suddenly caught my attention. I had someone take it secretly when she was in her best mood. It was the best thing I had. Her smile is so bright it could light up an entire room.I traced my fingers through her fair skin, her lips were my favorite part of her.I felt so relieved that I had finally done the one thing I had always wanted. To claim her, to make her mine. My wolf leaped in excitement inside me while I punched my fist into the air, screaming, “Yess!”I danced in victory to no music. After I got tired I fell onto my couch, panting in exhaustion.I lay down thinking of the moment we shared behind the lake. A smile formed on my lips. She just happened to be so irresistible that I couldn't think st
Lila's POV I followed Dominic's mother to the kitchen to make Dinner. It was the best experience of my life, something I had never done with Juliet.Having to stand side by side with this sweet woman as she cooked with great love and happiness. I occasionally stole glances at her, admiring her beauty at such an age.I wondered if I would be as beautiful when I reached that age or if I would be so ugly that even people who didn't know me wouldn't hesitate before calling me an old witch.“I can feel your eyes all over me.” She said as she rolled the dough.I bit my lower lip in shame, grinning like an idiot. I had been caught.“I just think you're amazing. I want to be like you.” I said honestly.“Aww,” she cooed. “You'll do just great, believe me,” she assured me with a heart-melting smile.“You think so?” I asked, unsure of the possibility of that happening.“I know so.” She responded.I decided not to bother her with my silly problems. I silently washed the vegetables and started to
Dominic’s POV I hurried to the elevator, Jonathan and Brian behind. With Jonathan mind-linking the men to get ready to move.I called my father and told him to take everyone and leave the cabin.I wasn't sure how much time we had or if we could make it there just in time to stop whatever war was about to break out.The elevator hit the ground floor and we matched out. My men were already waiting, so we got in and zoomed off.I dialed my father's number again. It rang but no one answered.I tried again and again, there was no difference.I tried to mind-link them, but the connection was blocked. Fear gripped me.“Go faster!” I yelled in frustration.This felt like the slowest journey of my life, why was the car so slow?I was losing patience.“Stop the car!” I commanded and it came to a sudden stop.“What are you doing?” Brian asked, confused.“I will run.” I got out, transforming into my wolf in mid-air; I dashed into the woods; I knew a shorter route. I couldn't just sit in a barel
Lila's POV I felt excruciating pain as the object pierced my skin, but I didn't care about the pain. “Lila!” Dominic exclaimed.I didn't respond to him.If I hadn't come here, these people would've been safe in their cabin enjoying their retirement.I dropped to my knees beside Eve and held out my hand.“What are you doing?” Jonathan asked.“ I won't let her die. Not under my watch!” I said, without sparing him a glance.Morinda said an elemental’s power could heal broken things, I hope this works.“Help me take the dagger out,” I said to Brian.He looked at me, unsure whether to comply, then at Leo, who nodded in approval.“Once I take this out, there's no going back. Are you ready?” He asked me.“Yes,” I said without hesitation.Slowly, he pulled out the dagger, making Eve whimper weakly. “Sorry,” her whimpers pierced through my heart and I don't think I can ever heal from this.I'm not losing another mother to death. I won't allow that to happen. Blood gushed from the wound, sc
Lila's POV Just then I saw Judith rush forward. So much for protecting an elemental.I asked Dominic “What's wrong?”“They're probably worried about us.” He said simply, someone came to open the door.“How did they know?” I asked him.“Let's find out.” He said and stepped out. My door was already opened by another of his men, so I just stepped out.Dominic walked to my side and took my hand. “Welcome, Alpha.” They chorused, bowing to show their respect.Judith walked to me, worried, “Lila, are you okay?”She asked with concern, probably guilty that she had failed to do her job once again.“Oh my goodness, you're hurt!” She exclaimed as she noticed my wound.“It's just a scratch,” I told her, releasing my hand from her grip.“Poor child, I'm glad they made it in time.”Lauren said as she made her way through the crowd.“I really appreciate your assistance, Lauren,” Dominic said. And I understood that it was Lauren who had made them come for me.“My pleasure,” Lauren responded slight
Judith's POV “Where is Lauren?” I went straight to the point, definitely not in the mood to put up with her behavior. She can wait for Lila to get better then they continue their feud.“And how am I supposed to know that?” She folded her arms over her breasts with her gaze matching mine.“Don’t mess with me, I don't have the patience for that,” I warned, my voice instantly turning cold.She scoffed, stepping closer. “I don't know where Lauren is, if I were you I'd be worried about much bigger things than trying to get an innocent lady upset.” The way the words rolled out of her mouth felt so wrong. Like she knew something we all didn't. Something is wrong. Her confidence, everything.I arched an eyebrow, “What the hell is that supposed to mean?”She shrugged nonchalantly, “I don't know, we'll see.”Her eyes sparkled with something deadly, something darker. Something beyond my understanding. I watched as she walked away, swaying her hips, my self-control slipping by the second. The s
Judith's POV I watched her struggling to hold them off, her arms vibrating as they stretched forth holding the already breached barrier in place. A stray tear rolled down the corner of my eye at the sight of her fighting to keep her eyes open.“Lila,” I called softly, a little whimper involuntarily escaping my mouth.I didn't think she could hear me, but she did; her eyes searched everywhere until they found me, her formerly lively face now paler by the second.“Lila,” I called again, feeling a little helpless at her current state. She's all alone out there, scared, drained. Fighting for the people who once treated her as an outcast because she was birthed by a witch. For the people who had wanted nothing more than to throw her out of the Packhouse.“Judith,” She whispered weakly, “You shouldn't be here.”I shook my head, tears spilling from my eyes. Tears I didn't want to shed for the fear of making her weaker. Tears I fought to hold back just so I could give her some kind of motiva
Brian's POV Saying I expected those words from Judith would be a blatant lie. I was taken aback myself. Didn't she break down a while ago when they got separated? Now she's throwing it all under the bus for some heroic move? Is this how quickly it is with women? The mood swing thing?“Excuse us,” I pulled her to the side, maybe I could talk some sense into her, just maybe. “What are you doing?” “Staying here to help. Isn't it obvious?” She asked back, feigning confidence even though I could see through her eyes that she wanted to be with him more than anything else.I sighed, shaking my head slightly.“There's nothing left for you to do here. Go to your mate.” “No.” She replied bluntly, making no attempt to comply, her eyes holding mine as if this was a staring competition.My hands moved until they settled on my waist, maintaining that posture for a while, just peering intently into her face. “You know, you and Lila, I'm starting to wonder who is more stubborn.”She shrugged casua
Judith's POV I staggered backward until I crashed to the ground, my legs suddenly finding it difficult to carry my body.Fear gripped me, my eyes taking in the gruesome scene before me.My ears suddenly became alert, realizing that the killer might still be lurking around waiting for the next victim.My heart throbbed vigorously against my rib cage, fear clouding my senses at the thought that there was a murderer in our midst and on the loose. And we had no idea who it was.I sprang up to my feet with determination, sprinting out of the room as fast as I could. I had to warn the others. Whoever it was that had managed to penetrate the Packhouse and eliminate Morinda was dangerous. They had to be alert.My legs descended the stairs rapidly, my steps were as light as a feather. It felt as if I was flying over them. “There's a killer in the building!” I announced breathlessly. My intention wasn't to scare anyone, just to keep them alert, but my approach was wrong. They stared at me wit
Judith's POV The ache in my body threatened to rip me apart. It was too much, too intense. This is probably the end of it for us. How did we not know it was the full moon tonight? Now we're all a wrecking mess, praying for some kind of miracle to happen.“Urgh!” My throat cracked along with the bones of my body. Why did this have to happen now? Has the moon goddess forsaken us? Is this how we perish?I would never have thought that the witch could harness the full moon’s energy to resurrect the dead. I've heard that it was possible. Only heard, not really believed it. And this was said to have happened over two hundred years ago. When witches were still allowed to coexist with werewolves. It all seemed like a nightmare I wanted to make up so badly from.“We have to leave now.” Jonathan’s voice interrupted my train of thought as he wrapped his arm around me, nudging me to move. His eyes burned with contained pain. He was trying his best to be strong for me. For us.Shaking my head in
Lila's POV I found it difficult to sleep after my encounter with the witch in that memory lane. For some reason, it scared me; I feared that she would reappear in my dream and trap me there. I've been trapped before, it's not a funny experience. Not something I wish to experience again.Her presence felt oddly familiar and I feared what that could mean. In the library, I searched for a book on ancient spells; I was bent on finding out how she was about to touch me in a trance. Despite looking for a while, I couldn't find anything tangible, but I kept looking, keeping my mind open for possibilities.Then the lights went out and I found myself stuck at the library. It was just me there, nobody else. A feeling of fear washed over me as my heart thumped rapidly against my chest as if it could explode at any minute.Luckily I was with my phone, so I was able to keep my corner illuminated until the saved energy was restored. I was going to return to my room when I met Judith and the rest.
Brian's POV “Where's your phone?” I demanded, my voice calm and measured despite the crawl I felt under my skin. I needed to find mine but I couldn't see a thing. The darkness thickened, increasing the tension in the air.“Wh– why should I give you my phone?” I could hear her shallow breathing through the silent night.“I need to find my phone!” A frustrated groan left my throat. What did she think I was going to do with her phone? Couldn't she see that I need even a flicker of light to help my vision? Moreover, I was losing patience. I needed to be with Lila. I needed to make sure she was safe.The feeling of uneasiness clung to me like a second skin, triggering my senses.Her phone's screen shone softly on her face, making her the only glowing spot in the dark. Slowly, the flashlight came on and I immediately spotted my phone. Without hesitation, I reached for it.The screen was cracked but it was manageable. At least the flashlight was working.I dashed for the staircase, determin
Juliana's POV It's been one week since I got disowned by my only surviving parent. This increased my hatred for Lila; since her arrival to the pack, things have gone the direct opposite in my favor. She has taken everything from me.This was the height of it all. I couldn't take it anymore. I could kill her if I got the chance. She's a bad omen and doesn't deserve to live among people.She carried trouble with her everywhere she went, effortlessly emitting bad luck like a transmitter, inflicting everyone within reach.‘Just wait until I'm done with you.’ I said in my mind as I glared at Lila from across my table as she ate with Brian and a little girl. Today is the night of the full moon. I can't wait to finally put her in her place.As it stands, I don't care about the details. I only cared about eliminating Lila. She's the biggest threat to the existence of wolves and the supernatural world. I sat patiently, waiting for Lauren's signal or role designation.Over the past few days, w
Juliana's POV There's something strange about the determination in Lauren's voice that piqued my interest. There was a hint of disgust in her voice if I'm not mistaken.“Are you already giving up on Dominic? Deep down you know he belongs to you. You know she hasn't done anything to deserve him.” She spoke steadily, peering intensely into my eyes. I fought the urge to scoff. “What should I do when he already chose someone else instead of me?”He made his choice. Despite the pain that comes with admitting to this fact, I've come to accept it.“Their union is a disaster, I'm sure you've heard that. Would you rather intervene now or stay apartheid and watch the worst come to Blackwood? Even if Dominic might die in the process?” Her eyes never left mine as she spoke.If she was aiming to scare me, then she was definitely doing a great job at it because a dreadful shiver overtook my body for a split second after the words left her mouth.Luther had mentioned the same, now Lauren. There ha