Today is my last day as Alpha of Black Moon. Ashley hasn't spoken to me since our dinner date. Tried mind-linking, but she kept on blocking me out or making up excuses that she was busy. It's going to be even harder to see her once I hand over the pack to the winner of tonight's tournament.
"Go check on her. You never know what a person is going through. Depression affects people differently." Majestic warned, getting worried about her safety. Sitting outside of the hospital hoping to get to see her one last time. She had been avoiding me every time I went inside. It was pissing me off that her colleagues would lie for her."If any of you let her know I am in her office. You will have to face the consequences," using my Alpha aura on all the staff. Bowing their head in submission. I went into her office and waited. Growing tired of this cat-and-mouse game. Opening the door, in disbelief, sheIn my room shaking this large-sized size box, listening closely to see if I can hear what is in it. I grabbed my nightshade blade off my hip and carefully cut the tape, pulling the flaps down to reveal multiple different size boxes all wrapped in blue paper. I opened each one to see it had my birthday outfit, complete with accessories. Libby had bought me a white dinner jacket trim in a gold floral print with pants to match, a black dress shirt, black and gold loafers, and gold cufflinks with my initials engraved in them. Even though I despise the color white, I could tell she put a lot of effort into finding my outfit. At the bottom of the package was a smaller box gift wrapped in birthday paper. Tearing the paper off in no time revealing two jewelry boxes. Inside was a Cuban Link chain and a gold diamond-encrusted watch to match. My mouth dropped open. I placed the watch on my wrist, and watched it bling in the sunlight, angling the chain the same way, you could see the diamond refl
Ashley had settled into her role as Luna. The pack members adored her. Even though she was Luna, she still went to work in the hospital. All the hard work she put into becoming a nurse I couldn't let it go to waste. "Sweetness, Libby wants you to join her and Alexis on a shopping spree?" I help her remove her scrubs, rubbing on her shoulders and massaging her neck. Enjoying the electrifying sensation our body makes when we touch. Lost in the moment, her words barely audible. "Sure baby, I'll go with them." Her sexy voice moans against my ear, she leans back on my chest, holding my arms on her breast and swaying side by side. Dancing to the rhythms of our heartbeats. We danced our way into the bathroom, where I had a candlelight bubble bath waiting for us. Assisting her in the tub and climbing in behind her. Holding her close, but her mind seems elsewhere. I could feel that she was nervous about something."
The smell of wolfsbane, burning flesh, and blood filled the air. My body was disorientated and still groggy from whatever my mother gave to us. My eyelids were heavy as I peeked around the room, adjusting to the lighting. We were some type of shipment container with one way in and out. Two guards stood at the end of the container setting up a variety of weapons. Libby is sitting adjacent to me; her hands are bound by metal cuffs and her feet are submerged in a bucket of wolfsbane. There is a gash on the side of her face and blood oozing out. "I know you are not asleep, trader." A burly guard struck me. I adjusted my body in the chair. My jaw began thumping from the force of his punch. The taste of metallic flooded my mouth; spitting blood on the ground. I jerked around in the chair trying to attack him causing the silver cuff to melt into my skin. He went aimlessly back to the counter and wrapped up chatting with the other guard."Libby, are you ok
Louis POV The fellas and I were playing a game of basketball when a crippling pain of a binding cord snapped. I fell to my knees, clutching my stomach, and sweat beads formed above my upper lip. Standing up, I noticed Trevor and Levi both hunched over. I sprinted to my gym bag and checked my phone. I saw countless missed calls and 911 texts from Libby and Ashley with their location. Moving like our ass was on fire. Jumping into the car, spraying dirt along the driveway as we head for the city. En route to the city, the highway was blocked off on both sides. Growing impatient. Banging on the dashboard and millions of thoughts going through my mind. Gripping the steering wheels, my knuckles turned white as tan fur sprouted along my arms."Let's just shift and run the rest of the way there," I yelled."There are too many people. We cannot risk being seen. It will alert the humans. They have enough to worry about as it is. How m
The room went silent. Trevor shaking hands, grabbed King by his collar and sat him upright. Slamming him back into the wall." This better not harm my mate or pup. Or else all deals will be null and void. The title you care so much about will be mine." Trevor slapped King in his face."Now that everything has come to terms. King, how do we get into New Moon?" Levi's eyes darken, nose fared, shoving the map in King's chest. *** Sending armored drones over the border. Shooting silver nitrate at the guards and killing them instantly. Cutting the fence with wire pliers, making the space big enough for all of us to squeeze through. Checking out our surroundings waiting for New Moon troops to rush the area, but to our surprise no one came. "Something wrong! My mom should've felt their binding cord snap. They should be charging at us." King's eyes glazed over. "My mom is in the hospital, on the other side of the territory. Hea
Soft sunlight filters through the curtains, casting a warm glow across the hospital room. The sound of beeping machines fills the air. Ashley squinted her eyes, her gaze was unfocused at first. She cries out in pain as her body is covered in bruises, and her face is marked with signs of torture. Sitting in a chair beside the hospital bed, my face traced with fear and remorse. I watch as Ashley stirs and finally wakes up. Leaning forward, I placed my forehead on hers, enjoying the electric sensations I had missed these past few days. Sharing an intimate moment of silent strength, and determination to face the challenges ahead together."Ashley? Can you hear me?" Her eyes focused on me, and a quick smile sat on her face as she managed to nod. Her voice is barely a whisper. Her gaze shifted to the window, and the smile on her face disappeared. Her thoughts drift to the suffering she's endured. "I didn't think I'
Ashley POVThe plummeting smell of sewage and mold. The sound of dripping water echoed in this hollow tunnel. I open my eyes wide, but all I see is darkness. Try to rub my eyes when I realize my wrist is bound, I go to scream, but my voice is muffled. Grinding my teeth to feel a cloth shoved in my mouth. This cannot be happening; rotten away in this forsaken place, left with no option, but to wait for the mastermind. The sound of shoes making their way down the tunnel splashing water along the way. Focusing on the heartbeats there are at least four people here. The covering is pulled from my head. What I didn't expect to see was a male figure sitting across from me. His body stabbed up, watching me with his intense stare. His eyes are emotionless as we gaze at each other. My heart was beaten rapidly with one thought in mind to protect whomever this was. No one deserves this type of torture."Hold on, stay with me," fighting agains
Louis POVI woke up out of my sleep to Ashley screaming her brother's name. Her silk nightgown sticking to her body covered in sweat, her claws submerged in our mattress, her eyes black as night, and white fur sprouting along her arms. I bolted to the side of her bed, "Sweetness, focus on my voice. You need to calm down. Tell me what happened in your dream. Let me help you."Her eyes snapped to me. A menacing growl left out her mouth before she pounced on me. Her claws slashed across my ribs as I sidestepped her attack. "She is not awake. I think she is sleepwalking or fighting I should say." Majestic stressed. "Just great. My mate has lost her mind." I was overwhelmed and conflicted. I didn't want to hurt her.Clutching my side, while she shifts stalks towards me. She looks feral. Whatever happened in her dream was bad. I shifted into Majestic, he took the brute of her bites. My blood and fur was all
Javonte POVThe triplets Levi Jr, Lillian, Latrell, and I were in the city shopping for our 18th birthday party. Lillian had a shopping addiction just like my aunty Libby. She made sure all our clothes coordinated with one another. We were primarily there to carry her bags while she shopped. After shopping for hours, we took a break at a nearby cafe to eat when we heard a female voice screaming."Help me, Help me. My house is on fire." This fine mocha chocolate girl ran up to us. Even in her distressed state, she was still beautiful. Taking action, Lillian called 9-1-1 and we followed her to her home. The house was engulfed in flames. The fire was worse than I expected. "My parents are still inside. Please help them." Shaking and screaming hysterically. Lillian held her back from running into that burning inferno.Finding an opening, I rushed in. I covered my mouth and stooped low to the floor; listening for any noise. Wandering around the first, I saw two bodies lying in the bathro
One year Later Pacing the floor of the surgery center, Ashley was rushed in for emergency C-sections during her routine appointment. The umbilical cord was wrapped around our son Javonte's neck. Javonte was our miracle baby. Ashley has been struggling to conceive; her thin uterus made it impossible to carry cubs to full term. It crushed mines and Ashley's hopes of having more children.The intense pain radiates throughout my body, making it hard to breathe. My body trembled. My hands were sweating; rubbing my palms down my jeans. I pulled my shirt over my face and wiped off the cold sweat that formed around my head. Why is it taking so long? My stomach twisted in knots the longer they were in the OR room. "Something is wrong!" Majestic mumbled coming to the forefront. Peeking in the surgery windows, doctors scurrying around working on her. No sign that she delivered Javonte. There was a strong stench of blood. No, she cannot not
I sprinted along the dimly lit path of the forest, my heart hammering against my ribcage. The fear of losing her again, tightened its icy grip around my chest as I pushed my legs to move faster, branches whipping my face, and the underbrush clawing at my ankles.Each step felt like an eternity, the uncertainty of the danger ahead gnawing at my determination. Images of Ashley's smile, laughter, and the warmth of her touch flooded my thoughts, intensifying my resolve to shield her from this darkness.Time blurred as I hurtled forward, fueled by a primal need to protect the one I loved. The forest seemed to thicken, fog covered my pathway leading to Black Moon. Yet, I refused to give in to the paralyzing grip of fear. With each breath, I drew strength from the thought of her, my soul crying out this suffocating blackness.Finally, I burst into the small clearing, and my heart sank. Trevor stood at the border with a look of uneasiness and his fa
Ashley POVAfter breakfast, I just wanted to be left alone to clear my head. All this stress was causing me a migraine. I took some pain relievers and sat on the balcony. I watched the children play and it reminded me of the time when King would sneak over to my house and hang out with me. The uncertainty of my brother's whereabouts was nerve-wracking. I called and texted the number Trevor gave me, but no answer. Memories of my dreams returned and held his lifeless body clutched against my chest. I wished I had more time to get to know him, more time to be a better sister or more time to save him. Cringing from the memories, I climbed on the rails and jumped down off the balcony, landing on all four paws. Amelia took off running full speed to this dreadful place called home. All my life I have avoided going back there. My mother has taken too much from me and I will not let her take my brother's life for helping me. It's me she wants.
Louis POVI woke up out of my sleep to Ashley screaming her brother's name. Her silk nightgown sticking to her body covered in sweat, her claws submerged in our mattress, her eyes black as night, and white fur sprouting along her arms. I bolted to the side of her bed, "Sweetness, focus on my voice. You need to calm down. Tell me what happened in your dream. Let me help you."Her eyes snapped to me. A menacing growl left out her mouth before she pounced on me. Her claws slashed across my ribs as I sidestepped her attack. "She is not awake. I think she is sleepwalking or fighting I should say." Majestic stressed. "Just great. My mate has lost her mind." I was overwhelmed and conflicted. I didn't want to hurt her.Clutching my side, while she shifts stalks towards me. She looks feral. Whatever happened in her dream was bad. I shifted into Majestic, he took the brute of her bites. My blood and fur was all
Ashley POVThe plummeting smell of sewage and mold. The sound of dripping water echoed in this hollow tunnel. I open my eyes wide, but all I see is darkness. Try to rub my eyes when I realize my wrist is bound, I go to scream, but my voice is muffled. Grinding my teeth to feel a cloth shoved in my mouth. This cannot be happening; rotten away in this forsaken place, left with no option, but to wait for the mastermind. The sound of shoes making their way down the tunnel splashing water along the way. Focusing on the heartbeats there are at least four people here. The covering is pulled from my head. What I didn't expect to see was a male figure sitting across from me. His body stabbed up, watching me with his intense stare. His eyes are emotionless as we gaze at each other. My heart was beaten rapidly with one thought in mind to protect whomever this was. No one deserves this type of torture."Hold on, stay with me," fighting agains
Soft sunlight filters through the curtains, casting a warm glow across the hospital room. The sound of beeping machines fills the air. Ashley squinted her eyes, her gaze was unfocused at first. She cries out in pain as her body is covered in bruises, and her face is marked with signs of torture. Sitting in a chair beside the hospital bed, my face traced with fear and remorse. I watch as Ashley stirs and finally wakes up. Leaning forward, I placed my forehead on hers, enjoying the electric sensations I had missed these past few days. Sharing an intimate moment of silent strength, and determination to face the challenges ahead together."Ashley? Can you hear me?" Her eyes focused on me, and a quick smile sat on her face as she managed to nod. Her voice is barely a whisper. Her gaze shifted to the window, and the smile on her face disappeared. Her thoughts drift to the suffering she's endured. "I didn't think I'
The room went silent. Trevor shaking hands, grabbed King by his collar and sat him upright. Slamming him back into the wall." This better not harm my mate or pup. Or else all deals will be null and void. The title you care so much about will be mine." Trevor slapped King in his face."Now that everything has come to terms. King, how do we get into New Moon?" Levi's eyes darken, nose fared, shoving the map in King's chest. *** Sending armored drones over the border. Shooting silver nitrate at the guards and killing them instantly. Cutting the fence with wire pliers, making the space big enough for all of us to squeeze through. Checking out our surroundings waiting for New Moon troops to rush the area, but to our surprise no one came. "Something wrong! My mom should've felt their binding cord snap. They should be charging at us." King's eyes glazed over. "My mom is in the hospital, on the other side of the territory. Hea
Louis POV The fellas and I were playing a game of basketball when a crippling pain of a binding cord snapped. I fell to my knees, clutching my stomach, and sweat beads formed above my upper lip. Standing up, I noticed Trevor and Levi both hunched over. I sprinted to my gym bag and checked my phone. I saw countless missed calls and 911 texts from Libby and Ashley with their location. Moving like our ass was on fire. Jumping into the car, spraying dirt along the driveway as we head for the city. En route to the city, the highway was blocked off on both sides. Growing impatient. Banging on the dashboard and millions of thoughts going through my mind. Gripping the steering wheels, my knuckles turned white as tan fur sprouted along my arms."Let's just shift and run the rest of the way there," I yelled."There are too many people. We cannot risk being seen. It will alert the humans. They have enough to worry about as it is. How m