Tessa’s/Jessica’s POVHe didn't blink. He didn't even gasp or hold his breath. He was totally unfazed.I narrowed my eyes, letting the wootz steel of my blade touch his neck deeper instead, making him feel its coldness and weight.When I leaned down, he didn't think twice to look up and meet my eyes."If it's the silver side of my blade, you'll be writhing in pain right now, feeling the burning sensation slowly taking away your senses." Smirking, I added, "King or not, it won't bring mercy to anyone. It's either you die, or I let you leave."He squinted his eyes, and in a split second, he was already standing up, holding my hand, which had the sword.My eyes widened in shock, especially when he pushed it further on his skin. Fortunately, it's not the sharp side."Don't be all bark and no talk, pup. Do it," he said, challenging me.Did he just call me a pup?"How about we take a break?" Wendell intervened."Y–you…" I gasped and stuttered in shock as worry crept in me upon seeing Wendel
Tessa’s/Jessica’s POV"Faster! I thought your werewolves, not a damn turtle!" I shouted, veins almost popping from the side of my neck.I watched as a group of warriors I was to train today panted in exhaustion after running for the fiftieth time.The sun was blazing hot today, almost toasting our skin. Despite that, I let them continue while I leisurely leaned on the trunk of a massive tree under its heavenly shade."What is she doing?""Powerlifting, obviously!""Why are we even following her?""Right? Isn't she that omega threw by Alpha Eric's pack?""Is that her?""Yes!""Why is she with the White Clan then? Are they blind?"My eyes squinted as I heard them muffle while running.I stood up and shouted, "Halt!"After a few minutes, they were already lined up in rows and columns in front of me. Taking my time, I strolled in front of them, menacingly looking at them until I stopped right in front of the one who questioned my fitting in the White Clan.Leaning in with my face only an
Zane’s POV"Ronald, call the White Clan," I instructed as soon as Ronald arrived in my office.Since the meeting yesterday went heated, we could only do it today.I still didn't know how I could sort out my feelings. It's been three years since I last saw Tessa, who now goes by the name Jessica.It's too overwhelming how drastically she changed in those years. I had so many questions that needed answers, but I couldn't talk to her properly, and those members of White Clans were always around her.My frustration was reaching a boiling point, more intense than ever before.Especially Hansel, who was seemingly too close to her. It's just… What the hell were they even?"Sir, here they are." Ronald opened the door, and the White Clan came in. Some of them even had morning hair.They didn't even bother to freshen up."Where's Te–Jessica?" I asked, glancing at all of them. I thought maybe she was just the last to come in, but that wasn't the case."She wasn't in her room when I knocked, Sir,
Tessa’s/Jessica’s POVLove. Could someone tell me what that was? Was it synonymous with mate bonds? The pull? Because if it was… I didn’t know how to explain what I was feeling right now.For three years, I trained and trained until I sweated with blood. I put everything I had on the table to be as strong as I was today—different from the Tessa everyone knew before.Yet, one look from him brought chills to my spine. One word from him, and I was drawn into following his command. One move, and I froze.After one ridiculous teasing and a kiss, I froze. The entire world seemed to have stopped, and my heart stopped beating.Fuck!All I could do was curse in my mind as I felt his arm pulling me closer to him until our bodies leaned on each other. His lips were nibbling mine, and I swooned, completely closing my eyes, intoxicated by the dopamine coursing through every nerve of mine.His lips mashed into mine like a hungry predator that couldn’t get enough of its prey. My breathing became rag
Jessica’s POVAlthough Anastasha would act like a bitch most of the time, we all knew that it was just her mask to protect her fragile heart. After the tragedy she experienced before, being betrayed by her own mate who killed her entire pack, I salute her for being so strong and brave.Despite that, she could still love and express it.“Just because she wasn’t whining or being dramatic like most girls doesn’t mean she isn’t hurting,” I told Wendell.He leaned back on his chair. “She isn’t serious. She’s just being like that to cope with everything.”I huffed and looked at him in disbelief. Shaking my head, I affirmed Anastasha’s earlier words. “She’s right. You have a heart of stone.”“Enough of that! Why did you come here?”I squinted my eyes and walked toward the sofa, sitting on it. He’s definitely avoiding the topic.Because of his usual stoic facial expression, even though I’ve been serving with him for three years, I still couldn’t read him enough to know whether he had feelings
Jessica’s POVThree years agoI woke up from the coldness that touched my skin. Moaning in pain that’s radiating all over my body, I slowly opened my eyes.It's been three days since the White Clan found me. Because I didn’t have my wolf yet, my healing process from thee beatings and the impact on the water was still almost fresh in my body and I’ve been on bed rest since then.“Don’t move, you’ll reap open your stitches.” I heard that she’s Anastasha and that she’s the best tracker in the group.Because she’s also the only woman in the clan, she’s the one who has been taking care of me. Although she seemed distant and was acting a bit of a bitch, I could feel that she actually cared more than she let on.“I…” I tried to speak but instead of words, all that came out of my lips was moaning as I felt the bruises on my body.She raised her eyebrow at me, finishing re-dresing my wounds. Standing up, she said, “Do us both a favor and don’t try to speak if you still can’t handle it.”‘And t
Zane's POVLeaning on my wooden desk, I stared at the closing door, where Tessa's figure slowly vanished, wondering how on earth she could have so much effect on me while…“Did you hear what that bitch said to me?”I slowly shifted my gaze to Morgan. She was fuming mad. Her cheeks were puffed, her eyes were sending lasers, and she pointed a finger at where Tessa was earlier.For three years, she stayed in this pack, and I let her. But with all those years, she never had the same effect as Tessa had on me. She couldn't make me feel excited or eager to pull her close to me.Seeing her only makes me more annoyed than ever."Zane! Are you hearing me?" Morgan snapped her fingers at me, looking at me with blame."Why are you here?" I impatiently asked before turning around and going back to my work.It's better for me to drown myself in work before I lose control and run after Tessa… Jessica…'How could you change so my, Tess?' That question kept bothering me, but she was right.She's not u
Jessica's POVFury and disappointment surged all over me while I watched Alpha Ralph slowly vanish from my eyes.One inch! My arm was outstretched in the air and just one inch away from gasping his hand, but I still failed.I never felt more disappointed and blameful toward myself right now than ever.My chest rose and fell heavily as I looked down on the cliff, which was covered with mist below. I vowed, "I'll find you, Alpha Ralph, and once I do, I'll make sure you pay for everything you did.""Great, just what I needed," I commented after turning around and finding about ten members of Silver Rogues surrounding me.At least I got someone I could vent all the fuming rage building up on me.Stretching my neck, I swiveled my Scimitars and pointed at them. "What are you here for?"They still had their masks on, hiding their face. Looking at each other, they nodded, and I knew instantly that talking with them would be a waste of time.Most of them pulled out knives or swords. Still, the
Jessica’s POVI momentarily halted from my steps as soon as I heard his words. My entire body became tense as I asked myself if I heard it right.He’s Zane. He’s the King of this entire kingdom and was known for being the Devil Lord. Above all, everyone feared him – so much that some of the packs he attacked gave up their own Luna for their safety as Eric did.“He hasn't done that. Not since he met you…” my wolf pointed out, making my heart beat wildly.“It’s just a coincidence. Maybe he was really done already,” I replied before momentarily closing my eyes and calming myself.“Come on, no time to slack off!”Wendell’s shout unfazed me, and I opened my eyes to see the kingdom’s warriors running in line.Right, it’s time for their training.Shaking off the feelings brought my Zane, which confused my mind and brought emotions I didn’t want to develop. I kept my head held high and decided to brush off his words.“Fall in line, everyone! Today, I want each of you to pick a partner. I’ll o
Zane’s POVIn the end, I couldn’t do anything. After all, no matter how much I wanted to stop her from her recklessness, I couldn’t push too much as she was no longer under my wings.“It started as a game. You treated her as a toy. Did it become so real now?” my wolf teased, but that question completely caught me off guard.I brushed him off in annoyance and went back to my office with annoyance.To my surprise, as soon as I woke up the following day, I learned that Jess was already starting her training again, as if she wasn’t unconscious in the clinic yesterday.My heart clenched with a mixture of many emotions I couldn’t understand – fear, worry, annoyance, frustration, and so many more. I was leaning against one of the trees and staring at her training with the other White Clans.She’s sparring fiercely with Tyrone, and I must admit that her sharp and precise attacks were admirable.I crossed my arms over my shoulders as I kept my focus on her, watching her every breath of exhaust
Jessica’s POVI stirred on the hard bed, trying to get up from my sleep - or so I thought…As soon as I tried to get up, I felt the stings cursing through my body. My eyelids were heavy, and I couldn’t help the moan that escaped my lips as I forced my body to make some shift in position.“What the—" I gasped as I opened my eyes, greeted by the blinding light and white ceiling above me.Furrowing my brows, I blinked a couple of times and tried to re-adjust my vision.“Jess! Are you okay? How are you feeling? Does anything hurt?” I heard a thousand questions bombarding me, but all of their words seemed muffled in my mind, and I was not yet fully adjusted to my surroundings.I raised my arm and held my head as a scrutinizing pain blew my mind, and all the information of what happened rushed through me. Then, fumes of madness boiled through my veins as I remembered how Alpha Ralph was almost within my reach and still managed to escape.“Anastasha… He… I…” I tried to reach for Anastasha an
Zane’s POVMy steps halted when I heard Wendell’s dictative voice. Though the White Clan hadn’t been here long, I observed them long enough to know how they roll.Despite their ranks, they all respect each other and rarely pull ranks on each other. They were more of a family. But right now, Wendell’s voice was so deep and full, laced with a threatening roar.He wasn’t asking. He’s demanding an answer.His voice greatly affected them, and the atmosphere suddenly changed. The other White Clan members stood still in silence.Anastasha looked down at the ground while fisting her hand into a ball so tight that blood started dripping from her palms as her long nails embedded in her skin.Shifting my head just a little bit to pick, I watched them in the shadows.Wendell stepped forward, his face only two inches away from Anastasha. She tried to shift her head away, but he only leaned closer to her, leaving her no room to move.“Speak!” he shouted.“I can’t… I promised her.”By this time, Ana
Zane’s POV“Who is that?” That was my first question when I arrived downstairs and had a vivid vision of who Tyrone was carrying.It turned out to be a Rogue who was almost on the brink of death.My brows furrowed. “What happened? And where’s Te—Jessica?”I looked around but couldn't see her, which only added to my fast-beating heart's worry, especially when I realized there were only three.Hansel, who was usually with Jess, was not here, and so was Anastasha, who was not only a tracker but also the one who gave them first aid.Did something happen to her? Was it bad?“Bring him to the torture room.” Wendell gestured for Tyrone to move forward, and he did so without glancing at me. Lyndon followed him.I followed them with my eyes as anxiety rose in me. Lyndon was the goofiest one among them. But now, he looked extremely serious and cold, like an invincible fire was surrounding him.Even the Omegas lurking around felt the blazing fire of fury radiating around him as they hastily move
Jessica's POVFury and disappointment surged all over me while I watched Alpha Ralph slowly vanish from my eyes.One inch! My arm was outstretched in the air and just one inch away from gasping his hand, but I still failed.I never felt more disappointed and blameful toward myself right now than ever.My chest rose and fell heavily as I looked down on the cliff, which was covered with mist below. I vowed, "I'll find you, Alpha Ralph, and once I do, I'll make sure you pay for everything you did.""Great, just what I needed," I commented after turning around and finding about ten members of Silver Rogues surrounding me.At least I got someone I could vent all the fuming rage building up on me.Stretching my neck, I swiveled my Scimitars and pointed at them. "What are you here for?"They still had their masks on, hiding their face. Looking at each other, they nodded, and I knew instantly that talking with them would be a waste of time.Most of them pulled out knives or swords. Still, the
Zane's POVLeaning on my wooden desk, I stared at the closing door, where Tessa's figure slowly vanished, wondering how on earth she could have so much effect on me while…“Did you hear what that bitch said to me?”I slowly shifted my gaze to Morgan. She was fuming mad. Her cheeks were puffed, her eyes were sending lasers, and she pointed a finger at where Tessa was earlier.For three years, she stayed in this pack, and I let her. But with all those years, she never had the same effect as Tessa had on me. She couldn't make me feel excited or eager to pull her close to me.Seeing her only makes me more annoyed than ever."Zane! Are you hearing me?" Morgan snapped her fingers at me, looking at me with blame."Why are you here?" I impatiently asked before turning around and going back to my work.It's better for me to drown myself in work before I lose control and run after Tessa… Jessica…'How could you change so my, Tess?' That question kept bothering me, but she was right.She's not u
Jessica’s POVThree years agoI woke up from the coldness that touched my skin. Moaning in pain that’s radiating all over my body, I slowly opened my eyes.It's been three days since the White Clan found me. Because I didn’t have my wolf yet, my healing process from thee beatings and the impact on the water was still almost fresh in my body and I’ve been on bed rest since then.“Don’t move, you’ll reap open your stitches.” I heard that she’s Anastasha and that she’s the best tracker in the group.Because she’s also the only woman in the clan, she’s the one who has been taking care of me. Although she seemed distant and was acting a bit of a bitch, I could feel that she actually cared more than she let on.“I…” I tried to speak but instead of words, all that came out of my lips was moaning as I felt the bruises on my body.She raised her eyebrow at me, finishing re-dresing my wounds. Standing up, she said, “Do us both a favor and don’t try to speak if you still can’t handle it.”‘And t
Jessica’s POVAlthough Anastasha would act like a bitch most of the time, we all knew that it was just her mask to protect her fragile heart. After the tragedy she experienced before, being betrayed by her own mate who killed her entire pack, I salute her for being so strong and brave.Despite that, she could still love and express it.“Just because she wasn’t whining or being dramatic like most girls doesn’t mean she isn’t hurting,” I told Wendell.He leaned back on his chair. “She isn’t serious. She’s just being like that to cope with everything.”I huffed and looked at him in disbelief. Shaking my head, I affirmed Anastasha’s earlier words. “She’s right. You have a heart of stone.”“Enough of that! Why did you come here?”I squinted my eyes and walked toward the sofa, sitting on it. He’s definitely avoiding the topic.Because of his usual stoic facial expression, even though I’ve been serving with him for three years, I still couldn’t read him enough to know whether he had feelings