I didn't know how to respond, how to tell him no, how to tell him that I didn't want to move in with them because I felt too much like a burden. So I didn't respond. Instead, I opened the lid and took a small sip. In contrast to its aromatic scent, its taste was bitter and strong like a very active gin except very bitter. I tried so hard not to scrunch my face but the taste had taken me by surprise and it couldn't be helped. The door pushed open and Luna Freya immediately snatched the container from me and tucked it into her pocket. Beta Miguel walked in with a tray of soup in his hand. “Sorry that I took too long, the alpha was having a conversation with me.” He walked over to the table and dropped it. “Does anyone smell flowers?” He questioned almost immediately. Luna Freya wore one of her best and most innocent smiles. “Oh it's alright. It was nice getting to talk to her and I checked her too just to know how she is doing.” She completely avoided the question about flowers. T
ANAYA'S POVThe days dragged on without caring about how unbearable it was. Four days now had gone by now with me trapped within the walls of my own bedroom– if I could call it that– and left with no choice but to witness the rise and all of the sun from the frame of my window. Beta Miguel had cared for me without complaint, carrying me when need be. I wasn't comfortable with it but I couldn't stop it either. For example, bathroom breaks. He carried me to the bathroom and even insisted on helping me take off my clothes but I refused that offer. Maybe if it were Duke then it would have been different. Speaking of Duke, he had not visited me in the past four days, it was almost like he was avoiding me. I even heard from Luna Freya when she came to give me a general check up yesterday that he was around but just didn't come into my room to greet me! I wondered why he was refusing to see me. Our parting four days ago still plagued my thoughts and I kept wondering what he meant by “goo
ANAYA'S POVMiguel stared at me with an arched brow, he didn't say anything and just waited for me to come out with what I had to say instead. “Can you… help me wash my hair?” I asked him, forgetting the fact that I was about to ask him to help bathe me like he wanted to. How could I even think about something of such an extent? I had been far away from Duke for so long that my body craved for him more than my heart did. Not that my heart didn't crave for him either. His brow shot up as he heard the words that left my mouth, there was a spark of surprise in his eyes but he didn't seem displeased with my request. “Sure. Do you mind if I take off my shirt? I don't want water splashing on it.” I nodded my head, subconsciously wrapping my arms around myself. The promiscuous spirit in me had already left and I was reminded that I was sitting naked in the bathtub. But then my eyes wandered to where he stood and I saw him take off his shirt. His abs alone made me bite down on my lower l
The evening sun set over the busy town, spreading its orange wings over the town and quite generously in the clouds. The house was not like it used to be without Anaya around but they were slowly getting used to living that way. Slowly. After all, it had been weeks. This also made it weeks since Duke had seen Anaya last and he didn't plan on spoiling that streak. Not yet at least. But school was resuming, the seniors were to round up with their education and then further to the higher institutions if they wished. He didn't know what Anaya's plans were and he also didn't plan on asking. But he would be a plain liar if he said he was not excited to see her face again after avoiding her all winter break and he was also afraid of how he would act towards her to push her away. He had taken a stroll around the town just to help his busy with patrolling. Although that was his excuse, he just needed to be out of the house and get some fresh air to clear his thoughts. The town wasn't the
I hurried out of my bedroom while trying to put my leg into my shoes. I didn't know how I had managed to but I had overslept. A grunt escaped my mouth as I struggled to fasten my shoe properly. Almost slipping, I relaxed against the railing of the staircase and properly put on my shoe then hurried down the stairs. The holidays had gone by in the blink of an eye and here I was, late on my first day of resumption. Things had changed. A lot. It had changed from how it used to be, living alone was healthier than I had expected it to be. Miguel had offered me a roof over my head for close to a month. The Cavannagh brothers were not so comfortable with the idea of me living with the beta of our pack-- and they had every reason to be if only they knew the things we did behind closed doors-- but there was nothing they could do about it. Or rather, I had left them with no choice. After spending one sensual time with the beta in a bathtub that day, it oddly felt like we grew closer
ANAYA'S POV Darius stared down at me, a smile in his eyes. "Long time no see my love," he said with a smile. A smile I had desperately missed even though I did not want to admit it. I didn't know how to react to his niceness. Was it fake or sincere? Was he mocking me? Yet I smiled at him and said; "hey, Darius. Oh my goodness, it has been forever.""Since you left us? Sure has." He commented and I fell quiet. I didn't know if he was being serious or not because the look on his face didn't change, not even for the slightest time or by accident. He smiled and tugged at my shoulders. "Ah, relax, I'm just messing with you. We missed you at home, mom especially. You should try to visit sometime. Your room is still the same way it was when you left it. You can spend a few days there if you would like to." He said with his arms still around my shoulder. I smiled, feeling a weight lift off my chest at his words and I heaved a soft sigh. "Of course, honestly it is something I have been thi
ANAYA'S POVDarius arched his brow questioningly at her. “So… you are the famous Rafa we have heard so much about.”“Sheesh, what do you say about me girl?” She turned to me as she asked. “I wonder what you say about me that made them give me such looks.” I couldn't help but to chuckle at her words. “You can't understand. It's a long story but I want you to know that they appreciate you for everything you have done.”“They appreciate me?” Her brow shot up. “Damn! I wonder how they will look at me if they hate me.”“Oh don't worry,” Darius said with a firm expression. “We won't just look at you.” “That would have been really sexy if you didn't look at me like that.” Rafa stated and we all shared a light laughter. “Come on,” Darius' arms fell on my shoulder once more. “Let's get to class.” ***The entire day was nice and fun. It felt really good to be around familiar faces that didn't hate me. Well around the Cavannagh brothers. We laughed, talked, gave each other updates about our
THIRD POVDean reached for the mug of orange juice on the table and poured himself a refill. “So how was school today? First day of resumption, it must have been fun to meet up with some old friends.” Alpha Donald asked in a tone that seemed a bit too uninterested. But Dean did not care about his dad's tone, he went ahead to explain anyway. “It was fun except for the school work part.” He stated and they shared a soft laugh. Darius picked up where his brother left off. “We got to meet Anaya today as well. She seemed so jovial.” Luna Freya's ears pricked as she heard mention of Anaya’s name. “How is she doing? Her injuries, how are her injuries? Is she limping?” Darius shook his head. “Limping? No. But she's not alright. She did not want to tell me about it but I could tell she was lying when she said she was alright.” A worried expression played on Luna Freya's face and she let out a soft sigh. “Do you know where she lives? Maybe we can pay her a visit just to check up on her.”
ANAYA’S POVA loud pitched ringing echoed in my head as I tried to open my eyes. I groaned softly, trying to settle my breathing. Where was I? I wondered, Trying to move, I felt a sort of bondage holding me back, what was the meaning of this? Struggling, I realized I was tied to a chair. A gasp escaped my mouth as I looked around. Footsteps were being heard from a distance. Turning my head backwards, my eyes landed on the stranger whom had been talking with Duke. His piercing green eyes were one to not forget.My eyes widened as I sighted him. His lips spread into a wide grin, “hello Anaya,” he smirked wickedly, “you must be surprised to meet yourself in my house, don’t worry, it is my boss that wishes to see you.”I squinted. His boss? I wanted to speak but my mouth was covered. I struggled to speak either way.“Calm down dear,” another voice came from behind me. “No need to struggle, I just don’t want any disturbance while I explain things to you. I have come to realize that you a
It was a cool Sunday morning, the wind howled silently and the subtle breeze danced along with the trees. Anaya walked out of her apartment dressed in her winter sweater and mittens, a cool icy breathe escaped her mouth as she breathed out. She rubbed her hands together and pulled her head warmer properly over her head. The year was falling into its second trimester and the summer breeze was starting to sit comfortably.How long had it been since she set foot in this small town? About four years or five. After graduation, things had moved rather quickly for her. Getting into a good university was easier than she had expected, Rafa had been there all through to help financially and emotionally. After spending four years in a prestigious university, she had graduated with the best of the best result and surprisingly, her rank but was not considered when she was given the post of a secretary in a high end company. Over a year since she started working, she had saved up enough to car
ANAYA'S POVI did not know how to process the information I had just heard. Whether it was true or not was left to my mother's wolf and she would have no reason to lie to me or try to deceive me with something so expensive. 'My name is Ella,' she said lovingly, 'after your mother's death, I became your protector because it was her dying wish. So I will be with you forever until we are no more.'Tears trailed down my face like a free stream, my heart ached so wearily and I could not breathe. I felt like I was drowning in a deep ocean. "Mom..." I called out to her as I sobbed. Hitting my chest, I tried to help myself breathe again but it seemed all my efforts were futile. 'Anaya... Breathe...' I heard Ella's voice in my head. 'You are holding back your own breath... Breathe...' She said so soothingly but it did not help me. So I was the hindrance to my own breathing, knowing that did nothing to help me though. I still did not breathe. I hit my chest again, sobbing even louder into
DUKE'S POVI gave a swift turn and tried to flip the person behind me but then my eyes widened as I realized who was standing behind me. "Darius?" I furrowed my brows. "That could have been one mean flip," he said, "and very painful too." He added. I could not help but to smile but only for a second. "What are you doing out here when it's so dark?" I questioned him as I released him from my hold. "I could ask you the same." He responded as he crossed his arms. "I just... Needed some air." I avoided his gaze as I responded. What good would it come to if I told him I was looking for Anaya to make sure she was okay? Especially since I was the one who hurt her in the first place. I could almost laugh out loud at my foolishness. "Do you have any idea how fast we had to run to keep up with you?" I turned to look behind Darius as I heard another familiar voice coming from that direction.I arched my brow at him. "Dean? What are you guys doing out here? Did you two follow me to scold m
ANAYA'S POVI felt a sudden cold air blow past me and a shudder ran down my spine. Yet I knew the weather was stagnant and no leaves rustled from being pushed around by any sudden wind. I felt cold and warm at the same time, all feelings and emotions traveling through my body without care for the effects it was causing me. But I didn't mind because even though I felt it all, I felt nothing. "What did you just say....?" The question rolled off my tongue as carefully and slowly as it could go. At first, I was met by a deafening silence. But then her voice boomed in my head, gentle and caring as one would tenderly speak to a struggling plant while trying to offer it support to grow. 'Your mother was a strong woman and I was her best friend. Just as strong and even more powerful.' She gave a pause but I did not bother to interfere or rush her. Instead, I listened on to her explanation in utmost silence and total concentration. 'She was a very strong sentinel, keen, resilient, stubbor
THIRD POV"What the fuck did you do to her, Duke?!" Darius spat out angrily. "Don't tell me it is what I am thinking.""Yeah Duke," Dean added as he advanced towards his brothers. "Tell us exactly what happened.""What are your brothers talking about?" Luna Freya stared confusedly at her sons. What were they talking about? Duke felt the words too heavy to pronounce but they had already felt it and it was of no use to pretend. So he took a deep breath and spoke up in a loud, audible and confident voice. "I rejected her as my mate."Luna Freya's arms dropped lifelessly to her sides and her heart slowed. She did not understand what her son had just said or maybe she had not heard him clearly. "You... You rejected her?" She arched her brow at him. "What were you all expecting?" Duke asked without a hint of remorse in his voice. "Were you expecting me to make her our luna? Come on, we can't always be selfish.""Why can't she be our luna?" Dean requested in a stern voice. "Because she is
ANAYA’S POVI had hoped I would be next to him until the world would end. Until death would do us apart, until our bones would wither away. Had I hoped for too much? My heart was heavy, my feet were too heavy for me to lift but I managed to turn away from him without looking back. I wanted to keep my confidence as I accepted his rejection but I knew my heart would ache and my eyes would fail me. So I turned my back and opened my mouth to speak, "I accept your rejection..." Tears poured from my eyes. An invincible knife stabbed my chest and my body ached seriously. I wanted to crumble to the ground, it felt like I was being torn apart piece by piece. It was true when they said the pain of rejection could kill an omega. It left other werewolves feeling like they had lost a big part of their soul but it made me feel like my entire soul had been sucked out of me. THIRD POVDean grabbed his chest at the same time Darius reacted in the same way. The ceramic dish in both of their hands
ANAYA'S POVShock was a feeling that could not explain what I had truly felt at his words. My ears refused to believe what they had just heard but then again, that was the plain truth. He had truly said those words and I was not delusional. He... Wanted to reject me as his mate. He stared into my eyes for a second before avoiding my gaze once more. His former coldness returned and he furrowed his brows. "I, Duke Cavannagh, reject you, Anaya Fields, as my mate and future Luna." "That is absurd!" I spat out before I even realized it. My body refused to fall under control, my heart could not handle the wounds and bled uncontrollably. "You cannot reject me!" I yelled. "No, you will not reject me! Not after everything we have been through. Do you have no idea what you really mean to me? How can you just selfishly say those cruel words to me without even batting an eye?" "Because it is the truth, reality. This is our reality Anaya, you and I were never meant to be, it was a mistake and
THIRD POVDuke stared at me with confusion in his eyes and I realized what I had just said and I tried to swallow the words back but there was no way to do that. He walked over towards me and as much as I wanted to stand still, my legs betrayed me and I took a step back. "You... Are you trying to tell me that you found out that Miguel was your second chance mate but you still stayed with him for the winter?" He arched his brow at me. I opened my mouth to talk but the words refused to leave my mouth. I cleared my throat and decided to try again. "I just needed a place to stay until my place was ready. I couldn't stay with Rafa because she lives with her dad who is an alpha. "The man is quite strict and he would not have even allowed me there. I just had to take him up on his offer to spend a few days before moving. He had several rooms and we went without seeing each other for days whenever we wanted to. It was no big deal. Besides, I lived with you guys for months." He scoffed a