My senses were heightened, the scent of blood and earth mingling with the metallic tang of tension that hung in the air. My first strike was swift and calculated, my wolf form moving with an agility and strength I had never experienced before. The first rogues lunged, their fangs bared in a vicious snarl, but my enhanced abilities gave me an edge. With a powerful swipe of my paw, I knocked one of them off balance, sending him crashing into a nearby tree, its limb breaking under the powerful impact.A growl rumbled in my chest as I locked eyes with another rogue, our gazes clashing in a primal challenge. With a burst of speed, I lunged at it, my teeth sinking into his neck like butter. The taste of blood filled my mouth, a reminder of the raw brutality of our clash. It was a ferocity unlike anything I had known, a surge of adrenaline coursing through my veins. My beast getting warmed up.I fought with a fervor that bordered on reckless, my instincts driving me forward as I engaged ea
Meghan’s POVThe car ride back home was heavy with silence, the weight of the earlier events hanging between us like an unspoken truth. Lin's hands gripped the steering wheel tightly, his knuckles almost turning white, his gaze focused on the road ahead.I kept stealing glances at him, my heart aching for the turmoil he was undoubtedly experiencing.As we pulled into our pack driveway, I couldn't help but notice the traces of dry blood on his jawline, evidence of the battle he had fought back there. My heart went out to him, my love for him only growing stronger in the face of his trails.Once inside the house, I guided Lin to our bathroom, his normally powerful strides now heavy and weary. I filled the bathtub with warm water, the steam rising like a gentle caress. Lin's eyes met mine, gratitude and exhaustion mingling in his gaze as he stepped into the water.Grabbing the towel, I start to wash him without a single word. Each move soft and gentle as I wash his back and across every
In the end, we went to bed. We were not exactly sleeping though, we just lay in there to talk. I still had no idea where Lin had gone with Donna, and he was taking his time to fill me in on the details. As I lay beside him, my attention fixed on every word he spoke. His voice was tinged with a mixture of uncertainty as he recounted his meeting with the witch Santana.From all I remembered my mother telling me when I was younger, that woman Is not one to be trusted but judging from how my own mother turned out, I can’t say for sure if they is anyone out there who we can dare put our faith in but Lin seem to think this woman has the solution to our problem..From all he has said, only one word seem to stand out. “Gem of immortality you say?” I questioned, my brow raised slightly even though his eyes were cast off into the dark."Yes, she said we need the gem of immortality to stop the transformation," Lin said, a deep sigh escaping his lips.My mind raced as I absorbed the information.
Meghan's POV.Dawn broke, casting a soft golden hue across the land as I ventured beyond the borders of our pack. A sense of urgency pulsed through me, driving me forward despite the doubts that tugged at the edges of my mind. I knew the odds of success were slim, and the memories of our bitter history weighed heavily on my heart. But I couldn't stand by and do nothing. Lin's life hung in the balance, and the happiness of my family depended on what I was about to do.The journey to Zuma pack was long, each mile fraught with anticipation and anxiety. The path before me, reminding me of the time when Zack had been my mate, only to reject me in favor of another. Now am back to seek that which propelled his pack's prosperity. Zuma pack's territory loomed before me as I stopped at the gate, my car parked by the entrance. Eyes watched me as I got down and began to approach, curiosity sparking whispers among the pack members. If I didn’t know better, I would say, they already got word ab
Lin's POV.I woke up the next morning from a nightmare to an empty bed and my first thought dwelled on the fact that Meghan had left me and gone to that man. The reason why she wasn’t by my side seem blurred to my mind. All I knew was that my pregnant mate was gone.The world around me seemed to spin as I rushed through the pack grounds, my heart pounding with anxiety and frustration. Where was she? Why had she left without telling me? The very thought of Meghan out there alone made my chest tighten with worry. I had to find her, had to make sure she was safe.My thoughts raced, a chaotic mess of fear and anger. Rachel's voice cut through the turmoil, her words a desperate attempt to explain the situation. "Alpha, please be calm! The Luna said she won't be gone for long. She just drove out not long ago”"She left alone?" I practically roared, my voice laced with an irrational anger. I towered over Rachel, my wolf surging to the surface, ready to lash out. How could she tell me to cal
Meghan's POVI settled on the chair beside him, a deep breath escaping my mouth. Lin's eyes were fixed on mine, his gaze a mixture of curiosity and concern. I knew I owed him an explanation how things went with Zack, for the unease that had settled over him in my absence."Lin," I began, my voice soft but steady, "I went to see Zack."His brow furrowed, his fingers tightening around mine. “And?"My gaze never wavered from his, my heart an open book for him to read. "I got close, Lin. I was so close to obtaining the gem from Zack. He hesitated, and for a moment, I thought he might actually agree."I watched as a flicker of hope flashed through his eyes, a glimmer of the possibility of salvation. But then, just as quickly, it was replaced with a shadow of disappointment. His grip on my hand tightened, his emotions a tumultuous storm within him."What happened, Meghan?" His voice was a whisper, laced with a vulnerability that echoed my own.I swallowed the lump in my throat, the memories
I understood his implication. A fight between us could lead to unnecessary casualties, something neither of us wanted. My gaze met his, a silent understanding passing between us. I had no desire to reignite old conflicts, not when I had other pressing things to worry about."Then let's keep it civil," I said, lowering myself to the ground, my voice measured.Zack nodded, his posture relaxing slightly. "Agreed."As we stood there in uneasy silence, I couldn't help but wonder what had brought him to this border tonight. The moon's light cast shadows on his fur, giving him an otherworldly appearance. His gaze held a mixture of curiosity and something else, something that made my instincts prickle.I stood at my side of the border that separated our pack from the Zuma pack, my instincts prickling with unease as I faced Zack, his wolf form a mirror to my own. The tension between us was palpable, a reminder of the past mistakes and bitter history that had shaped our relationship."What do y
Meghan's POV. Weeks had slipped by, each day dragging along like an eternity. The presence of Donna in our lives was starting to wear on my patience, like an itch I couldn't scratch. She hadn't caused any trouble, hadn't done anything that would warrant suspicion, and yet her mere presence unsettled me. It was as if her very existence was casting a shadow over our lives, a dark omen that I couldn't shake off.Every time I crossed paths with her, a wave of irritation washed over me. I tried to brush it off, to convince myself that I was being irrational, but the unease persisted. It wasn't logical, and I knew that, but logic seemed to hold little sway over the uneasiness that gnawed at me.One particular evening, the evening sun cast a warm, golden glow across the landscape, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink as it dipped below the horizon. It was a peaceful scene, a moment of tranquility that belied the turmoil brewing beneath the surface.As I stepped onto the porch, the s