✓ Nathaniel
"Everyone, stop moving!" The man pointed the gun at Riya's head and even the sight of it, made my torso shake with fury. “Release him now or I would burst her brain open!” He shouted, moving closer to where Riya was. My gaze stayed on Riya for a minute, and I could tell that I hadn't seen anyone as scared in my entire existence. She looked utterly terrified as she wrapped her arms around Maria, and drew closer to her, even almost syncing with my sister's body. My heart ached badly, but I had to deal with the current pest. My eyes narrowed- even at his boldness, and my wolf danced at the consequences that would followed suit. I summoned and merged with my wolf, while locking eyes with the fool, yellow flecks dancing in my irises. Suddenly, like being hypnotized, he began to tremble, and the hand with which he held the gun kicked off trembling terribly, while turning towards his right temple. He struggled immensely to control himself, grunting loudly, and wetting himself in the process with sweat dripping down his face. “What are you doing to me?! What…” I was having fun- the fun of taking the life of someone who threatened the life of my woman. Bang. He shot himself and slumped to the ground, thick red liquid gushing out of his skull, and making my heart bleed with the fact that I didn't get a chance to rip off his head from his stiff shoulders, myself. “Howie!” Brandon shouted and began to struggle with the guards, but they kicked him and held him to the ground. Brandon’s squad dispersed as soon as they saw Howie’s lifeless body, but unfortunately for them, they were caught and carried away by my guards who chased immediately after them. The image of Riya's stepmother flashed through my mind, and I snarled. She flinched and started to run as soon as I turned my gaze toward her direction, but collided with the guards who had already positioned themselves behind her. They grabbed her, and she set about bawling. “Leave me alone! I am her mother! Riya, tell them! Riya!” “Make sure she receives more punishment than the others!” I ordered grudgingly as the guards pulled her away. I wish there was more punishment to give. I could kill her right at the spot, but what would I gain? It would only scare Riya the more. Finally, my attention returned to Riya. The earlier fear was so evident on her face now that my heart squeezed at the sight. She was watching her stepmother being dragged away with tears streaming down her face. As I walked towards her, she cried, the sound of her crying shattering my heart into thousands of unmatching pieces. Upon reaching her, I crouched before her, and she jumped into my arms immediately, holding me tightly so much so that I could be squashed at the impact. “I… I thought I was going to die. I was so afraid… I'm so scared. What if they come back?” “They won't be coming back.” I said, rubbing her hair one hand, and patting her back with another. “They are going to be locked up for the rest of their lives.” “He's right, Riya. You're free now. They do not have a say in your life anymore.” Maria added. “I'm going to protect you for the rest of my life. With anything. With everything.” Maria frowned at my words, but I pretended as though I didn't see her reaction. We waited for a response from Riya, but didn't get any. Then, I detached her from my embrace, only to find out that she had fainted. “She's lost consciousness, Maria!” “Oh, my gosh! What do we do?!” Maria sprang up. “Go and get the cars ready! We're leaving for the hospital, right away!” I lifted Riya into a bridal carry, holding her carefully as I sped out of the alley to the car, my heart pounding, and breath coming in quick. I reached the prepared car and yanked the door open, sliding Riya’s slack body into the back seat, while supporting her head from hitting the door. My hands shook slightly as I adjusted her, checking her face every passing second to see if she's awakened. Rushing to the driver's seat, I flung the door open, dragged out the driver, and jumped in, ignoring Maria's warnings. Without a second thought, I twisted the key, and the engine roared to life. I sped off, praying nothing would happen to Riya. “Hang in there, Riya. I will save you.”✓ RiyaMy gaze swept over the overly sized room which I presently lived in, and I just couldn't believe that I had become one who now lived in luxury. All I could think of was the situation that led me to where I was now. It's been a couple of months and I haven't wrapped my head around the new happenings in my life. While I was lost in my thoughts, a knock landed on my door, jolting me to my feet. Even after staying here for months, I was still scared of every little thing. What if they found out that I wasn't what Nathaniel had portrayed me to be? The sound of the knock on my door again finally took me out of my trance, and I dragged myself to the door, opening it to reveal the face of my maid, Lily, who I had come to really like a lot. However, she looked so scared at the moment. "What is wrong, Lily? You look like you've just encountered a ghost." I chuckled, trying to lighten the mood. "Oh, your highness. It is not my wish to look this way too." "So, who has forced the str
✓ Riya“No one is taking me out of here! I am going nowhere!” Howard shouted and struggled as the guards were about to seize him. He was quite the stubborn one from what I had gathered. His father was the Beta of Nathaniel's father, Alpha Fenrir.However, Howard Moonriver began to harbor hatred within his heart, because he wasn't elected as a Beta, instead of Beta Thane— Nathaniel's childhood friend— after Nathaniel took the throne, but was only given the position as the Head of the Pack elders. “Take him away now!” I commanded. “You'll regret ever sending me away for the rest of your life!” “Says a man who's about to spend the rest of his life in a cold cell! I order you to take him away immediately.” Nathaniel replied to him in my stead. The guards tried to drag him out, but he continued to dodge them, and didn't stop speaking, “You can never escape it! You're not fit to be a Luna!” “Tell that to the walls in the cell.” I scoffed, although the words slowly, but deeply cut into
✓ RIYA “Pack up.” My stepmother announced, carelessly dropping her tea mug on a wooden coffee table. The content spilled, causing a dark pigment on the table. “Your new owner is coming to pick you up.” "A new owner? What do you mean? I don't understand.” I staggered back a bit almost colliding with the brown accent chair Dad used to sit on during his sick days, sweat beads beginning to form on my forehead. Why was going on now?! Don't tell me they want to let me off now?! "Hold your peace, or rather hold in your breath. I'll make you understand now in a jiffy.” My stepsister, Ama, interrupted curtly. I turned to face her, my heart quite pounding heavily against my chest with sweat starting to form on my back, even my stomach churned. I knew Ama’s never had anything good to say. Her expression was as annoying as always, even just as she began to speak. “You... you are getting betrothed to Sir Brandon today! Tada!” Brandon?! What?! The most promiscuous man in the whole
✓ RIYA "This is my home, stepmother!” My stepmother snickered. "Indeed." “I've never chosen anywhere else as home than here, stepmother! I've lost both parents for heaven's sake! Please, stepmother. I promise to be at my best…” My voice cracked, and I swallowed. “Please…” Ama shut her book close and stared at me with mirth for a moment, "Damn girl, I thought you were a smart little one. This place, this house,” She closed in the entire house with her hands; like calling me to snap out of my illusion, “Here has never been your home, darling!” Then, she chuckled, and said after returning to her book. “And, at least use some less goddamn approach. You should know begging would do you no good.” “She thinks I'm buying it.” My stepmother scoffed. “Have you forgotten father's last words?!” My father's last words found their way to my head and hot tears filled my eyes to the brim. ‘Riya is an irreplaceable gem, and I hope you wouldn't have a reason to detach her from this
✓ Riya “Leave me alone! I refuse to be a pawn in your chess game!” My body shook, and I was filled with rage, so much so that the intensity made my very heart burn. Asides from my resistance, and acting as though I was tough, I was hoping my stepmother would have a change of heart and let me stay. Resilience breeds victory, right? “Keep quiet, you fool!” My stepmother sprang to her feet, her voice shaking with frustration. She had clearly had enough, but I wasn't finished. “No! I will not be quiet!” I stared into her eyes, the forever threatening tears in my eyes now pouring down my face with no restraints. “You both need to calm down. Child, you need—” Brandon began to speak, but I was too angry— angry at how useless I was to them— than to give him a chance for a piece of his mind. “Shut it, old man! Your opinion is not in any way needed here!” Immediately the words were out, the husky bouncer, whom Brandon had came in with, rushed at me and landed a punch on my face. I g
✓ Riya “She's waking up!” A distant voice called as I regained consciousness, my head banging and my throat parched. I slowly opened my eyes, my blurry sight sharpening into a very handsome man with dark wavy hair, the most beautiful grey eyes, and the most perfect features I've ever seen. And, also a woman with an almost identical features hovering over me. My eyes darted around the room, my breathing quickening. There was no escape. Brandon's men had caught me. I was in his den now, and I was doomed. I stiffened, my body turning cold. I started to sit, but winced and gripped the sheet tightly due a sharp pain that shot through my body. “Stay back! You'll worsen your wounds!” The man shouted, and I was surprised at his outburst. But, perhaps he was a nice one. “Please, can you let me go?! I'll give you anything you want. Please, huh?” With tears threatening to fall, I wriggled up into a sitting position, ignoring the pain this time. The man glanced at the woman, shock e
✓ Riya While I looked around the room, my eyes caught a figure and I gasped, my hands flying to my mouth. ___ Nathaniel was there, grinning from ear to ear. He approached me, and my breathing set about getting caught in my throat with every step he took forward. “Wandering around, young lady? Or are you trying to flee?” He reached me and pinned me to the wall, his hands held up in a Kabedon. He leaned in closer, staring into my eyes, his breath warm on my skin. He saved no room for escape, even if I wanted to. My eyes locked with his gray eyes, with my heart thumping so loudly I could almost hear it, and then I was struck with something- like a tiny spark at the back of my head. Maybe not, maybe more than just a spark. Like a volcano, erupting and finding its way into my loud heart. I tore my gaze from his eyes, and they landed on his rosy lips. Then, without much thinking- like under a huge hypnotism- I kissed him, and surprisingly, he kissed me back- more intensely. Wh
✓ Nathaniel My mind flashed back to the wounded image of Riya on the ground, and my body shook with anger. I had watched Riya in her unconscious state, and I knew she had gone through so much. Her bruised and rough hands were of someone who had spent quite a long time doing hard chores. Her skin was tanned, as though she’d lived under the sun all her life. So, seeing these people hurt Riya made me extremely angry that I wanted to end their existence. My grip tightened on Brandon's neck, and although I knew he was almost dying, my grip on him didn't loosen. My wolf was seething with revenge and was feeling blood lust, and that he needed was for Brandon to die to quench the thirst. “You can go tell your regrets to your ancestors when I'm done with you!” I growled. “No one touches my woman and leaves in one piece.” “She is not your woman!” A lady with a strong resemblance to Riya screamed, cutting me off. I turned sharply to face her, my marbles losing at her statement
✓ Riya“No one is taking me out of here! I am going nowhere!” Howard shouted and struggled as the guards were about to seize him. He was quite the stubborn one from what I had gathered. His father was the Beta of Nathaniel's father, Alpha Fenrir.However, Howard Moonriver began to harbor hatred within his heart, because he wasn't elected as a Beta, instead of Beta Thane— Nathaniel's childhood friend— after Nathaniel took the throne, but was only given the position as the Head of the Pack elders. “Take him away now!” I commanded. “You'll regret ever sending me away for the rest of your life!” “Says a man who's about to spend the rest of his life in a cold cell! I order you to take him away immediately.” Nathaniel replied to him in my stead. The guards tried to drag him out, but he continued to dodge them, and didn't stop speaking, “You can never escape it! You're not fit to be a Luna!” “Tell that to the walls in the cell.” I scoffed, although the words slowly, but deeply cut into
✓ RiyaMy gaze swept over the overly sized room which I presently lived in, and I just couldn't believe that I had become one who now lived in luxury. All I could think of was the situation that led me to where I was now. It's been a couple of months and I haven't wrapped my head around the new happenings in my life. While I was lost in my thoughts, a knock landed on my door, jolting me to my feet. Even after staying here for months, I was still scared of every little thing. What if they found out that I wasn't what Nathaniel had portrayed me to be? The sound of the knock on my door again finally took me out of my trance, and I dragged myself to the door, opening it to reveal the face of my maid, Lily, who I had come to really like a lot. However, she looked so scared at the moment. "What is wrong, Lily? You look like you've just encountered a ghost." I chuckled, trying to lighten the mood. "Oh, your highness. It is not my wish to look this way too." "So, who has forced the str
✓ Nathaniel "Everyone, stop moving!" The man pointed the gun at Riya's head and even the sight of it, made my torso shake with fury. “Release him now or I would burst her brain open!” He shouted, moving closer to where Riya was. My gaze stayed on Riya for a minute, and I could tell that I hadn't seen anyone as scared in my entire existence. She looked utterly terrified as she wrapped her arms around Maria, and drew closer to her, even almost syncing with my sister's body. My heart ached badly, but I had to deal with the current pest. My eyes narrowed- even at his boldness, and my wolf danced at the consequences that would followed suit. I summoned and merged with my wolf, while locking eyes with the fool, yellow flecks dancing in my irises. Suddenly, like being hypnotized, he began to tremble, and the hand with which he held the gun kicked off trembling terribly, while turning towards his right temple. He struggled immensely to control himself, grunting loudly, an
✓ Nathaniel My mind flashed back to the wounded image of Riya on the ground, and my body shook with anger. I had watched Riya in her unconscious state, and I knew she had gone through so much. Her bruised and rough hands were of someone who had spent quite a long time doing hard chores. Her skin was tanned, as though she’d lived under the sun all her life. So, seeing these people hurt Riya made me extremely angry that I wanted to end their existence. My grip tightened on Brandon's neck, and although I knew he was almost dying, my grip on him didn't loosen. My wolf was seething with revenge and was feeling blood lust, and that he needed was for Brandon to die to quench the thirst. “You can go tell your regrets to your ancestors when I'm done with you!” I growled. “No one touches my woman and leaves in one piece.” “She is not your woman!” A lady with a strong resemblance to Riya screamed, cutting me off. I turned sharply to face her, my marbles losing at her statement
✓ Riya While I looked around the room, my eyes caught a figure and I gasped, my hands flying to my mouth. ___ Nathaniel was there, grinning from ear to ear. He approached me, and my breathing set about getting caught in my throat with every step he took forward. “Wandering around, young lady? Or are you trying to flee?” He reached me and pinned me to the wall, his hands held up in a Kabedon. He leaned in closer, staring into my eyes, his breath warm on my skin. He saved no room for escape, even if I wanted to. My eyes locked with his gray eyes, with my heart thumping so loudly I could almost hear it, and then I was struck with something- like a tiny spark at the back of my head. Maybe not, maybe more than just a spark. Like a volcano, erupting and finding its way into my loud heart. I tore my gaze from his eyes, and they landed on his rosy lips. Then, without much thinking- like under a huge hypnotism- I kissed him, and surprisingly, he kissed me back- more intensely. Wh
✓ Riya “She's waking up!” A distant voice called as I regained consciousness, my head banging and my throat parched. I slowly opened my eyes, my blurry sight sharpening into a very handsome man with dark wavy hair, the most beautiful grey eyes, and the most perfect features I've ever seen. And, also a woman with an almost identical features hovering over me. My eyes darted around the room, my breathing quickening. There was no escape. Brandon's men had caught me. I was in his den now, and I was doomed. I stiffened, my body turning cold. I started to sit, but winced and gripped the sheet tightly due a sharp pain that shot through my body. “Stay back! You'll worsen your wounds!” The man shouted, and I was surprised at his outburst. But, perhaps he was a nice one. “Please, can you let me go?! I'll give you anything you want. Please, huh?” With tears threatening to fall, I wriggled up into a sitting position, ignoring the pain this time. The man glanced at the woman, shock e
✓ Riya “Leave me alone! I refuse to be a pawn in your chess game!” My body shook, and I was filled with rage, so much so that the intensity made my very heart burn. Asides from my resistance, and acting as though I was tough, I was hoping my stepmother would have a change of heart and let me stay. Resilience breeds victory, right? “Keep quiet, you fool!” My stepmother sprang to her feet, her voice shaking with frustration. She had clearly had enough, but I wasn't finished. “No! I will not be quiet!” I stared into her eyes, the forever threatening tears in my eyes now pouring down my face with no restraints. “You both need to calm down. Child, you need—” Brandon began to speak, but I was too angry— angry at how useless I was to them— than to give him a chance for a piece of his mind. “Shut it, old man! Your opinion is not in any way needed here!” Immediately the words were out, the husky bouncer, whom Brandon had came in with, rushed at me and landed a punch on my face. I g
✓ RIYA "This is my home, stepmother!” My stepmother snickered. "Indeed." “I've never chosen anywhere else as home than here, stepmother! I've lost both parents for heaven's sake! Please, stepmother. I promise to be at my best…” My voice cracked, and I swallowed. “Please…” Ama shut her book close and stared at me with mirth for a moment, "Damn girl, I thought you were a smart little one. This place, this house,” She closed in the entire house with her hands; like calling me to snap out of my illusion, “Here has never been your home, darling!” Then, she chuckled, and said after returning to her book. “And, at least use some less goddamn approach. You should know begging would do you no good.” “She thinks I'm buying it.” My stepmother scoffed. “Have you forgotten father's last words?!” My father's last words found their way to my head and hot tears filled my eyes to the brim. ‘Riya is an irreplaceable gem, and I hope you wouldn't have a reason to detach her from this
✓ RIYA “Pack up.” My stepmother announced, carelessly dropping her tea mug on a wooden coffee table. The content spilled, causing a dark pigment on the table. “Your new owner is coming to pick you up.” "A new owner? What do you mean? I don't understand.” I staggered back a bit almost colliding with the brown accent chair Dad used to sit on during his sick days, sweat beads beginning to form on my forehead. Why was going on now?! Don't tell me they want to let me off now?! "Hold your peace, or rather hold in your breath. I'll make you understand now in a jiffy.” My stepsister, Ama, interrupted curtly. I turned to face her, my heart quite pounding heavily against my chest with sweat starting to form on my back, even my stomach churned. I knew Ama’s never had anything good to say. Her expression was as annoying as always, even just as she began to speak. “You... you are getting betrothed to Sir Brandon today! Tada!” Brandon?! What?! The most promiscuous man in the whole