Chapter Thirty-sevenFaelen’s POVI hesitated for a few seconds, the weight of my indecision pressing down on me, making it harder to breathe.I wanted more than anything to stay with Hunter, to fall back into his arms and just let the world outside disappear.But I wasn’t ready. I couldn’t afford to be careless. Not when so many eyes were watching me, waiting for any excuse to confirm what they already suspected.They’d already begun whispering, the girls in the kitchen, the servants in the entire estate. I couldn’t give them more reason to believe their rumors.Still, I knew it was only a matter of time. They would find out eventually. I just prayed it wasn’t too soon. I needed more time, enough to gather the information I had promised to my pack.It was supposed to be straightforward… get close to him, learn his plans, and bring it back to the others.But this… whatever it was that had grown between us… was never part of the plan.My eyes drifted back to Hunter, who had returned t
CHAPTER THIRTY ONE ALEX DAVALO Never underestimate the weak!Lara had called me that evening, her voice bubbling with excitement. “Hey, Alex! Can you do me a favor?” she asked, almost a little too eagerly.I tried to hide my sigh. “Depends on what it is. You know I’m busy with helping out with the pack, right?”“Oh, come on! This is important!” she said, the urgency in her voice catching my attention. “I need your help to convince Sandro to go with me to the inter-college basketball competition in Oklahoma. Please?”I shook my head, running a hand through my hair. “Lara, you know how tough Sandro is when his mind is made up about something. It’s like trying to move a mountain.”“But he listens to you! You’re his brother! Just talk to him, okay?” she pleaded. The desperation in her tone was hard to ignore. I let out a soft chuckle. “Fine, but it’s going to be a tough sell. You should already know he doesn’t like watching basketball.”There was a brief pause
×××××× CHAPTER THIRTY TWO ×××××× NADIA There was only one way it was going to end!I don't even know whether to call it the worst or the best day of my life. It certainly felt like a rollercoaster. Four days earlier, my teammates, the coaching staff, and I had traveled down to Oklahoma for the inter-college basketball competition. On the morning of our first game, I woke up with a flutter of excitement in my chest, the kind of feeling that makes you bounce out of bed. I quickly got up, stretching and peering through the window, taking in the beautiful streets of Oklahoma and bathed in the morning light."What are you thinking about?" Lucy, one of my teammates and my roommate asked as she groggily got out of bed, rubbing her eyes.“Well, I’m just excited about the game,” I replied with a smile. “I have a good feeling about it.”Lucy yawned and shrugged, her voice still thick with sleep. “We should get ready before the coach sends for us. You know how he can b
CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE ALEX DAVALO If looks could kill!"Where have you been? What took you so long?" Bethany bombarded me with questions as soon as I returned to the group. She stood there with her hands on her hips, a frown creasing her forehead, and suspicion lit her eyes like a detective questioning a suspect. “I told you I needed to use the restroom,” I reminded her, trying to keep my voice steady. “But you took longer than necessary,” she replied, tilting her head slightly and narrowing her gaze in a way that made me feel like I was being scrutinized under a microscope.“Yeah, what were you doing in there? Putting to bed?” Lara asked casually, the hint of a smirk playing on her lips.“I guess,” I replied, a wry smile on my face.From the way Sandro looked at me, I could tell he didn’t believe me either. His eyes narrowed slightly, suspicion flickering behind them. I knew this wasn’t going to be the last of this matter. The weight of the u
CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR NADIA Just a date, or….?Phil had approached me after training that evening with a serious look in his eyes. I could barely read his expression, but the way he held himself made my heart flutter with uncertainty. “I’ve got good and bad news,” he started, his tone casual but serious. “Which should I begin with?” he added, almost as if he was deciding on a plan.“The bad,” I replied flatly, gathering my training kits from the floor. I didn’t care about what the bad news was. Nothing could be worse than being abandoned by my mum or dealing with the constant bullying from Alex, Sandro, and their girlfriends.Phil's expression shifted, and he crossed his arms. “Well, the man who gave you the money for your college fees won’t be making it for the final today,” he announced a hint of disappointment in his voice.“Why!?” I exclaimed almost as a protest, my frustration erupting. He had promised to be there for the final game if we made
CHAPTER THIRTY-FIVE NADIAI had just stepped out of the bathroom, still dripping wet from the shower, when my phone started ringing. Oh, how my heart skipped a beat! I thought it might be the stranger I was supposed to go on a date with tonight. With a mix of excitement and anticipation, I hastily made my way towards my ringing phone, not even stopping to put on any clothes. I mean, who needs clothes when you're about to have a romantic conversation, right? But let me tell you, my excitement was instantly crushed when I saw that it was Phil calling.Angry and frustrated, I debated whether to answer or just ignore the call altogether. I mean, let him feel the sting of my anger, right? But no, he was persistent and kept on calling. Like, seriously dude? Fine, I reluctantly picked up the call, my voice seething with anger. "What do you want!?" I practically screamed, possibly causing a small earthquake in my room.Phil, sounding surprised, asked me if I was up
CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX ALEX DAVALO She tasted like heaven.Her lips were soft and moist, insanely sweet. A certain fire rose inside of me and spread out so quickly like fire on dry gasoline-dunked grass. Desire ran through my entire body in waves and streams as I pressed her closer to me so that I could have my fill of her lips.But, it was not enough.It was never enough with Nadia.And I hated it.Phil had called me to tell me that she wasn’t going to come anymore, and it made my blood boil. How dare she turn on me at the last minute, making me wait!Anger boiled my blood as I thought of it. I should not be so gentle with her. I should take from her, her lips, her pussy, her entire body. I should press her against the bed and slide radically into her pussy. I should destroy and rip her apart for daring to slip into my mind and keeping me confused. I should teach her a lesson.Thankfully Sandro had noticed my anger with her and to ease my mind, he mentioned that we
CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN ALEX DAVALO Death: When it comes, it gives no shit about who you are… wolf or human!I had barely woken up when my phone rang, almost making me jolt up. Groggily, I picked up my phone and checked who it was, ready to vent my anger on the person for waking me up so early. Unfortunately for me, it was my father. My heart raced a little—this was surprising. He never called that early, except on the very few occasions he either wanted me to take a walk with him or he had something very important and private to discuss with me.I rubbed my eyes and reluctantly answered the call. “Dad?” I mumbled, trying to mask my irritation. “Alex, come downstairs immediately,” my father instructed, his voice leaving no room for argument before he hung up abruptly.Feeling a knot tighten in my stomach, I quickly dressed in a hoodie and sweatpants, appropriate for the early morning chill. As I slipped on my sneakers, I wanted to stop by Sandro's room, but I hesita
CHAPTER FORTY-FIVE NADIAI thought I was strong, but I was just a weakling, as weak as the strength I thought I had. My confidence had taken a hit for the worst. The bullying had become so unbearable that I had not gone to school for the past couple of days. I didn't care that we had a test coming up the next day. I just wanted to stay away from Alex and Sandro. I wanted to stay away from everyone! But their shadows always seemed to be everywhere, every fucking place! I had just returned from my afternoon shift at the grocery store when I decided to sleep a little so I could feel much better for the rest of the night. I needed to read for the next day's test.I dragged myself into my small, cluttered apartment. The room felt suffocatingly small, the walls lined with outdated posters and chipped paint. I threw my bag onto the couch and stumbled to my bed, feeling every bone in my body ache. The mattress was old and lumpy, but at that moment, it felt like the mos
CHAPTER FORTY-FOUR SANDRO DAVALO One more nail in her coffin!I enjoyed seeing Nadia suffer at our hands. It was a sick, twisted pleasure, watching her struggle under the weight of our bullying. But lately, her lack of reaction was starting to drive me crazy. She wasn’t breaking down as I expected. Instead, she was defying us in a way that made my stomach churn. It made me angry and filled me with a deeper hatred for her. I had been racking my brain, trying to come up with a new way to make her life a living hell, but every idea seemed to fall short, and the frustration was eating away at me.That morning, Robert dropped by for a visit, he was one of our friends and it had been a while since we had seen him. He had been away on countless business trips. Alex wasn’t home when he visited, which meant it was just me and Robert in the house. I was pacing around, my mind tangled in thoughts of Nadia and how to finally break her.Robert was lounging comfortably on the
CHAPTER FORTY-THREE ALEX DAVALO I had walked into class that morning with my headphones on, the familiar beats buzzing in my ears. I wasn’t in the mood to talk to anyone. I just wanted to settle into my seat, zone out, and get through the day. But as soon as I took a seat, I noticed Bethany walking over. Her expression caught my attention—she looked like the entire universe was against her.“Alex,” she said, her voice tight and full of tension.I took off one headphone to hear her better. “Hey, Beth. What’s up?” I asked, trying to keep it casual even though I could tell something was off.“Do you love me, Alex?” she just said, and it surprised me. I just sat there, not sure how to respond to her.But still, she asked again.“Uh, why would you ask me that?” I replied, feeling my heart start to race a little. Just the way she phrased it made me uneasy.“Just answer the question, Alex,” Bethany insisted, looking determined to get her answer. I could see her jaw was se
CHAPTER FORTY-TWO NADIAThey are like thunderstorms; everyone is afraid of them!I got up, gathered my nerves, and headed straight down to the college president's office. My heart pounded as I walked through the familiar halls, but this time felt different. I needed answers. I wanted to know why I had been excluded from the list of students to be recognized and awarded, even when I had been voted the MVP of the basketball competition. It didn’t make sense. How could they ignore me like that?As I walked, I could still hear the whispers of mockery and laughter thrown my way. It was like my footsteps echoed with their derision. “She deserves even more disgrace,” one girl snickered, as her friends snorted in agreement. I kept my head high and my face neutral, pretending that their words didn’t cut me like daggers. I clenched my fists, reminding myself that I was stronger than their cruel remarks. I had worked hard and earned that MVP title.When I finally rea
CHAPTER FORTY ONE NADIA It fucking hurts!If I needed any further proof that Alex and Sandro were not the only people who hated me in College and thrived on my pain, this was it. We had been summoned to gather at the school's gigantic conference hall, and I felt a jolt of anxiety surge through me. This was only the second time it had happened since I came to college. The first time it happened, a couple of students were sent out of college for beating up a female student who had refused to have sex with them. I had no idea why we were all assembled there, but the atmosphere felt heavy, like a storm about to break.As I stood there, looking around for any sign of clarity, my heart pounded in my chest. Students chatted nervously with each other, casting furtive glances at the entrance as if waiting for someone to walk in and cause trouble. My thoughts began to spiral when a familiar figure approached me. It was Philip.Not again!I just didn't w
CHAPTER FORTY NADIA It's like a cycle!Trouble, they say, has many branches. I had barely recovered from the humiliation I suffered at the hands of Lara, Bethany, and Sandro when another wave of trouble hit me. It was one of those mornings when I didn’t feel like going to school. The thought of facing the halls, with their whispers and mocking laughter, made my stomach churn. But deep down, I was scared of proving to myself that I was a weakling, as weak as Alex, Sandro, and their girlfriends made me feel. I couldn't always let them win.I didn’t wear my usual fake confident mask that morning. I hesitated in front of my closet, staring at my clothes, wishing I could just disappear into thin air. The clock ticked loudly in the background, reminding me of the time slipping away. Finally, I pulled on my favorite t-shirt and jeans, hoping they would give me a bit of strength and courage.As I made my way to college, I kept thinking that today could b
CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE ALEX DAVALO Another pack of wolves!The moon hung high in the night sky, casting a silver glow over the quiet town. I could feel the emotions swirling inside me, a tempest brewing that threatened to spill over. My mother's sickness was making me sick. I felt helpless, like a tethered wolf trapped in a cage, powerless to protect what mattered most to me. As I stood in my room that night, I knew I needed to escape—to let the wildness inside me take over, even if just for a while.With a deep breath, I focused all my energy inward. It started with a tingling sensation in my limbs, a warmth that spread through my body. It was a transforming time. I let my instincts take over, bones shifting and stretching while fur began to sprout all over. I could feel every muscle morphing, reshaping into something powerful and fierce. Moments later, I was standing on all fours, my new wolf form taking in the world with sharper senses, heightened instincts,
CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT NADIAA new session, but everything else remains the same!A week had passed since Alex and Sandro took my virginity, and the numbness still hadn't left me. It wasn’t even that I couldn’t feel anything—I was drowning in everything, but it didn’t make sense. None of it made sense.Of all the fantasies I had, never would I have imagined that after intentionally staying away from sexual intimacy with any man, all of my first sexual experiences would be terrible. I had thought something loving and sweet, where he’d put me on the bed and after softly kissing me, go easy on me as he penetrated but it was none of it, instead, two different dicks thrust into my vagina with no atom of care and as rough as it could be. Instead of being cuddled, I was treated violently and left in tears to clean my blood-stained bed sheet and myself with the cum splattered all over my body. All of this was because of my bullies and it did not make any sense that in
CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN ALEX DAVALO Death: When it comes, it gives no shit about who you are… wolf or human!I had barely woken up when my phone rang, almost making me jolt up. Groggily, I picked up my phone and checked who it was, ready to vent my anger on the person for waking me up so early. Unfortunately for me, it was my father. My heart raced a little—this was surprising. He never called that early, except on the very few occasions he either wanted me to take a walk with him or he had something very important and private to discuss with me.I rubbed my eyes and reluctantly answered the call. “Dad?” I mumbled, trying to mask my irritation. “Alex, come downstairs immediately,” my father instructed, his voice leaving no room for argument before he hung up abruptly.Feeling a knot tighten in my stomach, I quickly dressed in a hoodie and sweatpants, appropriate for the early morning chill. As I slipped on my sneakers, I wanted to stop by Sandro's room, but I hesita