~Malik~ After my evening shower, I stepped into our shared office space to find Kael hunched over Soren's computer. I greeted him with a light tap on the head. "What's keeping you busy? You know you should catch some sleep; we're set to take over from Rafe and the others at dawn," I men
I shook my head vigorously, struggling to speak through my tears. "Garrick, you know I could never do such a thing, you must believe me," I protested, my voice trembling with emotion. I couldn't contain the tears any longer. "No, you're capable," Garrick retorted. "Because you're a bitter wom
~Ezinne~ I was jolted awake by the echoing clang of the heavy dungeon gate swinging open. The dungeon lay shrouded in darkness, illuminated only by a slender beam of sunlight piercing through a tiny opening in the ceiling. My cheek pressed against the icy floor, and a chill crept over my fee
"I refuse to waste my breath on a failure like you," I retorted sharply to Canice, watching as anger flushed his face. "What did you just say?" he spat, his voice rising. Ignoring him, I turned back to Garrick. "And why would you want me anywhere near Elara, your pregnant wife? Aren't you
Two Days Later... ~Ezinne~ Canice's voice echoed through the hall as he addressed the assembly, "We've gathered here to bear witness to the trials of a murderer, one who has cast a shadow of gloom and shame upon our pack with a heart filled with bitterness!" He declared, his eyes scanning t
"I only used enoxaparin because she was likely at risk of thrombosis, and the other was the Tdap vaccine. They are completely safe for her and the child," I protested. "But it was Prostaglandins in the syringe when it was tested," the nurse shot back, her eyes clouding with tears. "I never me
~Ezinne~ I was hauled up again by the warrior as I fell for the umpteenth time. The warriors lashed me with the silver whip, while the members of the Eclipse pack taunted me with a cruel song. My hands were tied up, and my wolf was so weak from all the silver. I made a silent prayer to the Moon G
"It was Lady Elara who entered the kitchen. She said she wanted to get some water," he replied. I nodded, my mind reverting to that night. I remembered Elara had an already filled glass of water, waiting for me when I entered the dining, as if she was expecting the food to be spicy. How did I miss