I paced back and forth, my sweaty fingers rubbing against each other nervously. My eyes kept darting toward the entrance and each time, the space remained empty. Doubt slowly began to creep in and I wondered if I was doing the right thing,Was he going to show up? And if he did, would he even believe me?The fountain makes splashing sounds as it spouts water from its mouth, the light from the moon above reflected on the surface, making the water resemble glittering gems,I wondered how nobody knew of this place, of the beauty of the fountain, especially at night."I knew I would find you here."My body reacted before my mind did, turning to face the intruder. I instantly relaxed at the sight of Theo walking towards me."Theo," I jogged to meet him halfway, a smile lighting up my features, "You're here."His lips curled into a lopsided grin and he lifted his hand to gently pinch my cheek, "You look excited to see me today. Did something happen, little wolf?" "Come." I wrapped my hand
The three of us watched with bated breaths as the figure casually strolled into the room, her head kept darting to the door as if she didn't want anyone to walk in, slowly, she walked over to Bree's bed and kneeled at the foot,Her back was pointing at the camera but it was clear she was struggling to bring out something, the room was dark except for the single overhead lamp illuminating the large space. She succeeded in bringing out the item, a suitcase. We watched as she rummaged through the bag until she found what she was looking for,When she raised it in the air, it was obvious what it was. She rose fast, arranged the suitcase and returned it to its former position. She bounded for her next target…my bed.Her wary form darted towards the door, her shoulders sagging in relief on seeing that no one had walked in. Her next movements were quick, she located my suitcase next, slipping the item into my luggage and locking. She wiped her hands on the back of her jeans, nodding in sati
"What's this?" Lady Sarah's brow knitted in confusion but she collected the phone from my hand, nonetheless. I let my eyes fall on Jessica, satisfaction blooming when the smile on her face dropped, "Proof," My gaze remained on hers and she narrowed her eyes suspiciously, "...that I'm not the culprit."I tapped on the video, stepping back so I could watch them. Bree's glower didn't lessen but there was perplexity in her gaze, she walked towards Lady Sarah. I watched as Clarissa, Diana, Paige and even Jessica crowded Lady Sarah, all of them eager to see the evidence that I had brought.Lady Sarah regarded me for a moment, her hazel eyes held skepticism. She looked back down at the device in her hand and I held my breath as her thumb hit the screen, I watched as their expressions morphed from confusion to bewilderment and finally settled on shock. Internally, I thanked Theo a thousand times, this wouldn't have been possible if he hadn't agreed to help me. Yesterday, after the ordeal w
My legs were swift and I took a sharp turn to the left, coming to view the dark figure standing in front of the fountain. A smile unconsciously tugged on my lips and I threaded closer to where he stood,His back was to me, his hands folded behind him and his head lifted to the sky. He hadn't seen me coming, his eyes were still focused on the bright moon,I made my steps light, sauntering towards him quietly, when I reached out to tap his shoulder, he suddenly swiveled causing me to let out a shocked yelp. I wobbled helplessly, the back of my feet slipping on the concrete floor,His arm wrapped around my waist, and I clutched at his shirt in a desperate attempt to keep from falling. My gaze finally focused on his face,"Hey, little wolf." The smell of pine and wood wafted into my nose and I leaned closer to him. My gaze locked onto his handsome face,"Hey," My voice came out in a breathless whisper, and my fingers tightened their hold on the material of his shirt. He smiled softly, e
Dead.I was dead to my family. Non-existent. Unimportant. The words ring repeatedly in my ears and I tried to convince myself that I misheard him somehow or that he was wrong and they had just made a mistake. But deep down, I knew it was true,After that night, my family never truly saw me as one of them. Father pretended like I was invisible, conversing only when necessary, Dahlia made sure to rub it in my face that she was the jewel in the family, she pretended to be nice outside but at home, she was a real devil. My mother was worse, it was almost like she'd erased my existence from her mind. She never looked at me, talked to me or even acknowledged me.I hadn't realized it then but I was dead to them all these years. The only reason they dropped their pride to speak to me was because their lives were in danger and I was the only person who could rectify the damage. I exhaled shakily,All this time I'd had been living with pent-up guilt, I thought that I was betraying them...that
"Come on, let's go!" I hold a finger up at her, silently asking her to wait. I tightened the strings of my laces, tucking them into my shoes. If there was anything I liked about my sister's outfit choice was her shoes, she'd packed a wide variety, ranging from heels to flats and sneakers. I stand to my feet, testing my new pumps on the floor,"What are you doing?"A voice sounded from behind me and I jumped, turning to face Paige. She had an annoyed expression and her brows were raised high,"I-uh...I was-" She rolled her eyes, grabbing my wrist and not so gently pulling me out of the room. My eyes caught Bree's for a moment and she arched a brow at me, mouthing,"Loser."I scoffed, some people would never change. I allowed Paige to lead me to the dining hall, she'd been acting all jumpy since morning and it turned out that she was just hungry. She skipped dinner last night because of me, I had to make it up to her somehow."I heard they're serving baked potatoes and steak," We were
I sighed for the umpteenth time, lifting my eyes to glare at the duo sitting across from me. They'd been staring since the moment we started eating, and even after my reassurance, they still didn't believe that Jessica wasn't going to act."Are you going to eat or you'll keep staring at my face." I dropped my fork, leaning back to fully examine their faces.Cora had a spoon raised in the air, her mouth wide open and a brow arched questioningly. Paige was looking directly at me, her spoon fiddling with the half-finished meal in front of her. "Nobody is staring at you. You're not that good-looking." Cora muttered, shoving the spoon into her mouth and swallowing.I waved her off, turning to look at Paige who was nibbling at the corner of her mouth. I placed a palm atop hers and her gaze flickered to mine,"Eat," I coaxed, pushing her tray closer, "I'll be fine. I promise."She searched my eyes for what seemed like an eternity...then finally, her shoulders sagged in resignation. "Okay."
"What's your plan?" He blew out a heavy breath, dropping his arms by his side, "We have to break through those barriers. If what's affecting you is psychological then you need to confront it.""And if it's isn't psychological?" I held my breath, searching his eyes desperately, "What if it isn't psychological!?" I asked again, tears now welling in the corner of my eyes.Although it was a relief to hear that I wasn't the cause, this new revelation wasn't soothing either. If the problem isn't psychological or stress-induced then there was no hope of me ever being a full wolf. "I know it is. Research has shown that most cases of half-shifters are due to psychological reasons." He placed both of his hands on my shoulder, and squeezed lightly, "I'll help you break those barriers, little wolf."I wanted so badly to believe him. His eyes were fueled with determination and the reassuring smile on his lips worked in convincing me. I just had to break whatever thing was holding me back mentall
|SIX YEARS LATER|Castle Black, Pack Black Haven(Capital city).Another chapter. Another day, combined with hours of waiting and anticipating his return. It is cold, dreadfully so and it seems like no matter the amount of layers I put on, I will still remain frozen. Maybe it is because I am pregnant but Paige says I should keep warm, so the child wouldn't end up a white wolf as his mother. But I am doubtful, the doctor already said that one of the children will take on my gene, I only wonder who."Your highness!"Today, I had nothing important to do, asides settling a dispute between two neighbours who claimed ownership over a goat. Unlike what I'd expected, a Queen didn't have much duties asides making sure that the capital was in order. It took months to help the beggars on the streets and even longer to put an end to alleyway bag thiefs. I had to persuade the council to fund an open house for the poor and needy plus two orphanages as well."Your Highness!!"At first, they were skep
Gorgeous.The girl staring back at me was so unbelievably gorgeous, it shocked me to the core. Her snow blonde hair was thrown over a shoulder in beautiful waves, golden flowers were pinned in different angles of her head. Her ruby red lips would put the colour of blood to shame and kohl-rimmed eyes blinked back at me."You are truly stunning, Luna Emma," The voice from behind me was almost starling and I tore my eyes away from my reflection to stare at Lady Calloway who had an expression of awe etched on her features.I smiled grimly, looking back at the mirror. The gown I wore was a shimmering blue, the same shade as her eyes. Although she truly looked stunning, her lips were pulled down into a small frown.I blew out a heavy breath, twisting around to face the woman in front of me, "Do you really think I would be a good Queen?" I asked hesitantly, chewing on the inside of my cheek.Lady Calloway smiled gently, crouching and placing a palm above my hand, "I think you will make a gr
I stirred on the bed, stretching my limbs with a pop. My eyelids fluttered open, lips parting to release a drawn out yawn,I winced softly, rubbing my exposed tummy. My vision was a bit blurry and I squinted when I turned towards the window, the bright morning light shining in my direction."You're awake," I whipped in the direction of the voice, my lips pulling into a lazy smile. Theo walked around the bed towards my end and leaned to press a soft kiss on my head. He was still shirtless but had donned on a different pair of pants that looked a little bit oversized. His hair was messy on top of his head and there was a twinkle in his eyes, one I hadn't seen before. "Sleep good?" I shook my head, pointing between my legs, "I feel sore," My voice came out as a small whine causing him to huff out a short laugh."I knew you would say that, hence I prepared a warm bath for you,."I frowned at his statement. Warm bath?My question was brought to a cease when he moved his hands beneath my
The hem of my robe dragged across the floor as I walked, the candle was resting perfectly on the inside of my palm and I had to keep from wincing every time the hot wax dropped on my skin. It was dark, the moon hadn't fully risen yet all we had as illumination was the dim light of the bulbs overhead and the large rose-scented candles in our grip.The lady in front stopped suddenly, causing all of us to grind to a halt. She turned to look at me and for a moment, the corner of her lips curled upwards. Lad Calloway nudged her head towards the close door,"This is his chamber, wait inside until he comes." I inhaled deeply before expelling the air. In one swift motion, I turned towards the door and tipped my chin in a confident manner,"Open it," I said, my determined gaze set on the embellishments on the wooden entrance.Tonight was the night everyone had been anticipating, including me. The mating ceremony was a revered ritual among us, it was when two people either chosen or fated mate
I took in a deep breath after explaining, watching warily for his reaction. His face was gloom and drawn tight, there was a little furrow between his brows which meant that he was still digesting everything.Finally, he exhaled before shifting to properly look at me, "Why didn't you tell me? I would've ripped the bastard's head right off."I smiled wryly, tightening our conjoined fingers together, "Trust me, I wanted to do that too. I debated if killing was the best idea and then choose not to do it.""Why?" He asked curiously and I chuckled softly, bumping my shoulders against his."Because," I started, drawling in a tired manner, "For people like Hansen, their lives matter less to them but their prestige on the other hand?" I shook my head, "That's what their entire world is built upon." Theo hummed thoughtfully, his eyes glazing over. Suddenly he smiled brightly, throwing an arm over my shoulder, "I'm glad I have such a smart mate."I rolled my eyes, stifling the giggle that was t
I stared at my reflection in the large mirror, my fingers playing with the silk robe tied around my waist. After the whole contest yesterday, I was brought into the Queen's quarters and was given strict instructions not to leave there until instructed. Apparently, I had to be cleansed and purified before the mating process began.The dowager had asked me to phone my family and order them to be on their way so they would make it in time for the coronation. That was this morning and I haven't picked up my phone yet,"Black looks good on you,"I flinched, whipping around to face the intruder. Theo was casually leaning against the wall, arms crossed against his chest and a serious look in his eyes,I frowned, puzzled by his appearance, "How-when did you get here?"He shrugged, pushing himself from the wall and stalking towards me, "A while back,"I sighed and turned to face the morrow away, my fingers still fiddling with the knot in front. When he wrapped his large arms around my waist, I
"Should I be scared or nervous?"I gave the man a grim smile, pushing the small cup of tea towards him before grabbing my own. I gingerly took a sip, savoring in the warm sweetness that invaded my tongue instantly,"Which one of the two do you think is more appropriate?" I asked, arching a brow when he pushed his cup away, a small gesture but one I caught nonetheless.I gave him a look, one he not-so-politely ignored, clearing his throat loudly, "I don't quite know, you're no longer a contestant anymore but the mate of the Alpha and future Queen of the entire werekind. It would be stupid not to feel some amount of petrification." My lips curled and I slowly placed the cup back on the table, smacking my lips together, "I'll be straight with you, Lord Hansen," That piqued his attention causing him to lean nearer, "I called you here for one specific reason,"Something akin to uneasiness flashed in his eyes but he quickly concealed it with a cocky smile, "Do tell," "Jessica." I said si
When I was younger, I always wished that I would get like my sister's colour of wolf. Dahlia was my role model, everything she did, I copied and she loved it too so it was only natural that I got her colour. But sometimes, in the secret I would wish for my mother's colour too, hers was a beautiful grey and I loved the way the fur looked underneath the moonlight. Never in my life would I imagine being a white wolf. A wolf so powerful, they were regarded as too much for the werekind. A wolf so special, they were rare to find.So why, why did the moon goodness find me fit to become one?My eyes flew open, burning so bright and powerful. It felt like the sun was scorching me from inside and I couldn't help it. A piercing scream ripped its way from my chest and I curled into myself,My wolf emerged like lightning, spearing through my entire system. My eyes flew open and I shook my head but I realized that I wasn't in my human form anymore.Jessica looked stunned, her jaw was hanging open
The arena was filled to the brim, I was very much certain of that. They had used the same place as the first round where we had to go through different obstacle courses, the same place where I had purposefully broken my leg in a bid to avoid what I was presently doing.I looked around me, at the wild crowd cheering and crying. Their sentences almost inaudible since they were all yelling at once, excitement and tension pooled in my stomach,My eyes met my opponent's but she wasn't focused on me, her gaze was on the crowd. She was smiling and waving at them as though they were chanting for her, probably they were I couldn't hear anything either ways. I wondered if Lord Hansen had told her that his plan had flopped and there was nothing holding me back now. I wondered if she knew just how dangerous I could be once I shifted."Werewolves and shewolves," Lady Calloway spoke through the loud microphone that carried her voice round the entire auditorium. "The moment we have finally been wai