~ISABELLA~“And it's not your business; now keep driving before I change my mind and tear you into pieces,” I threatened.“I don't want to get involved.”“You will get involved if you don't drive this fucking car!”"Fine, I'll drive, but you know what Uncle and Aunt will say.”“I dont care about them; this is my love life.” I rolled my eyes.“And it is driving you crazy.”“I made Asher; if I can't have him, then no one will. I will take him down.”“And you will not need to do that, cousin.” He sounded calm as if trying to make me feel better, but he knew nothing about love, so I disregarded him.“You know nothing about love.”“I do,” he said, surprising me.“W-what?” Nicholazz has never been one to fall in love; my parents even started worrying, saying he might be gay, so it really shocked me.“Yes, I think I might like, maybe love someone.”“Noway.”“Yes.”“Who?”"Well, it's... oh, never mind, I can never have her.”“Wait what?”“Just be careful; you're like a little sister to me and
~ISABELLA~ I looked around; I could tell the pack was much smaller than Asher’s. I wondered how they survived here. Before I knew it, we were standing in front of a door, and the man who brought me knocked. I didn't even realize when we entered the house. The door was answered on the fifth knock. “This better be important, Stephen, who-” “She is Luna-?” “Just Isabella,” I was quick to answer, and Alpha Zander eyed me from head to toe. “She's from Alpha Asher’s pack.” “Did Aubree send you?” “No.” I shook my head. Gosh, I thought only Asher had that effect on me, but I guess it's all alphas as his scent was strong. “Stephen go,” he ordered, and the guard whose name I learned to be Stephen bowed before he excused himself. “Come in,” he said, and I swallowed my saliva before I walked in. “Is it Alpha Asher? Does he want to do business with me?” He asked as he closed the door and walked to his table. I looked around, observing his office; it looked neat. “No, I came on my own.”
~BREE~I couldn't believe Rain was back; there was no doubt as she was with me all day while I ate, and the guy whose name I now learned to be Alaric sat across from me.“You must love to eat,” he commented, as the way I finished the fried chips and chicken within a few minutes must have shocked him as I was now eating the biscuits.“Yes, and it just so happened, you know, my favorite,” I said as I continued eating the biscuits, they were my favorite.“So...” he cleared his throat. “Tell me about yourself; how did you end up here, I mean..." He scratched his head. “I'm the one who took you from the Moon Valley pack, but I was sent—was just doing my job.”“Who sent you?” I asked and placed the plate of biscuits down as I remembered how he rescued me from the moon valley. I was in the torture room, and I thought I was going to die when he came from nowhere and offered to help.I was now sure he froze the time as he did the same when he rescued me yesterday. And he admitted to playing wi
~BREE~My heart was beating in my chest; it felt like it was going to jump out of my chest any moment from now. I couldn't do anything as I couldn't even feel my legs, and Alaric didn't defend himself.Asher didn't stop either, and I knew what he was capable of; that's why I didn't dare try anything.My whole being was shaking.I prayed for some sort of miracle, and luckily the man I remember was Tyler and some other guards rushed in, and Tyler was the one who removed Asher from Alaric.I saw that as my chance to escape, as everyone seemed shocked with their alpha’s behavior. I quickly rushed to the room that the giant had come out of earlier.Inside I closed the door, rested my back on it, and tried to calm myself. I still couldn't feel Rain, but that was not a priority now, so without much thought, I walked to the window, which was much bigger than the one in the room where I spent my night.I wasn't thinking clearly and didn't know what I was doing or how I did it, as when I came b
~BREE~ I struggled to open my eyes as they felt heavy. I couldn't move my body as well, and I felt like a ton of bricks were on me, but something in me forced me to try harder, so I tried and sat up when I noticed my surroundings. “No…” I shook my head as I looked around; my heart was already beating; I couldn't be back at Asher's pack. The wall of the room was painted white, and there was a curtain at my left side, and from here I could tell I was in a room, not a hospital, which scared me as I remember losing consciousness in the street, so how did I get here? I looked at my body, hoping to see anything that could give me clues on where I was, but nothing. I seemed perfectly fine, and what shocked me was that I felt rested. “Fuck.” I cursed under my breath as I tried to figure out where I was and how I got there. I struggled to get up from the bed, but then the doorknob moved, and I quickly stayed still, scared that Asher had found
~BREE~ I looked around as I thought of ways to escape; humans had electric fences, and running from here would not get me anywhere. “Please-” “Calm down,” she took my hand into hers and squeezed it in a comforting manner. “I'm not going to tell anyone,” she said, which confused me. “You're welcome to stay here until you're ready to-” “Thank you,” I cut her, “thank you so much; I promise to clean and-” “You don't have to do anything.” “I insist.” “We pay someone to do that; she didn't come today because you're here; we wanted you to be familiar with the place.” She explained, and I nodded my head. "So...” she cleared her throat, “finish your food, then we can talk.” She said, and I nodded my head. I was already satisfied, and with what she just said, I couldn't sit and eat while I had no idea what she was really planning. Life taught me not to trust anyone. I watched her leave before I stood up
~BREE~No, there was no fucking way he was my mate? I mean, how was that even possible? How was Asher our mate? Why would the goddess mate us to the devil? I quickly pulled my eyes off him and then ran straight up the stairs. I could feel him chasing after me as he repeatedly called my name, but I ignored him as I went to the room and locked the door behind me.I rested my back on the door and caught my breath, ignoring Asher, who was banging and calling me.“You know I can break this door; open it now!” He raised his voice, but it didn't move me.‘How is that possible?’ I asked Rain who I couldn't feel anymore; now I was convinced; she chose to ignore me because I was sure I heard her say the word mate.‘Fucking kidding me?’ I was so upset, but still, there was no response.‘Fine.’ I gave up. I mean, most werewolves enjoyed their wolves. I could still remember many from the Moon Valley bragging about how helpful their wolves were, and somehow I thought it was going to be the same for
MANY YEARS AGO~AUTHORS POV~The girl picked up her backpack and rushed out of the class; she was very happy; she couldn't wait to meet her mate; they had recognized each other a few days ago, and they both were very happy.Only a few had it easy, recognizing their mates at the right time and being accepted; she never thought she could be one of them, as she had a crush on him the very first day she laid her eyes on him, and he confessed to feeling the same.She rushed out of the school; she was in a hurry; she had to get back to the pack, finish her house chores, and meet him. She was happy that her life was finally going to change; her mate was from one of the powerful packs, so she was going to become a Luna, not a slave as she had lived.She was running, squeezing through the crowd, until she bumped into someone, causing the books from her hands to fall to the ground. She bent to pick them, and the person bent to help.“It's okay, I got it,” she said, hoping it would stop the pers
~ZANDER~ I was so confused. I mean, I’ve lived all those years thinking Jocelyn was dead, so how the hell was she still alive? “Are you sure?” I asked the witch, as I had ended the call with Stephen already—I wanted him to keep an eye on Aubree to make sure she was safe, as I really didn’t know what was happening now. The witch said Jocelyn ran away before Stephen's call, so this was just like confirming it. “I never make mistakes, Alpha Zander; I just don’t know how I didn’t see it at first.” “So if she’s alive, does that mean Amber is alive too?” I asked as Amber was my second chance mate, well, if Jocelyn was never my mate, then she was my first mate, and we believed Aubree poisoned her. I’m saying ‘believed’ because this was all weird; I don’t know what was which anymore. “Luna Amber is dead; I confirmed her spirit.” She said, and I nodded, and then got up from the bed and started pacing ar
~ZANDER~ Everything happened so fast that I don't even remember what I said or what she said, as when my senses returned to me, I was already back in my pack, in my office. I took a swig of my drink before I walked from the desk to the window. It was a very weird feeling, as I never liked Aubree. I always loved her sister, but I couldn't deny that I was a little jealous earlier when I saw Asher look at her in that way. Yes, I was now sure. Asher wasn't doing it to gain anything, apart from her love. I could see the way he looked at her. I was a man, and I knew that look well, but how could he love a nobody, someone who smelt like that, a wolfless, lowly she-wolf? He was powerful for god's sake. I even looked up to him, so why? I mean, it won't be possible for her to be his mate; even if she was, he can't just accept her. I really don't know why I was even bothered when I rejected her. ‘Maybe it's because I want her to save the pack.’ I convinced myself even though Ray disagreed w
~ZANDER~ I told Isabella about what my men found about Aubree and how her eyes glowed, and Isabella seemed to have no clue as she was shocked. “Really?” She took in deep breaths, calming down as she opened the window. Of course, I didn't tell her everything, just that she could lift the curse. I didn't want Aubree in danger, and before you think I like her, no, I was doing that because I needed her to be alive—for my pack, nothing more. “So any solutions?” I asked as Isabella had been silent for a long time now, “Like I said, I don't have a month; I need Aubree on my side before this month comes to an end.” “So that's the reason Asher is with her.” Isabella, ignoring my question, said more to herself, she was still processing everything. “Because she's stronger, do you know what this means?” She turned to me, and I rolled my eyes. “It means Asher might like me but can't be with me for this obvious reason.” Okay, she was sounding crazy.
~ZANDER~ After apologizing to Aubree, I was dismissed. I still couldn't believe that I kneeled to apologize to her. Me? I was in the men's restroom pacing around as I was not happy with what I just did. How can an alpha kneel to a lowly she-wolf who didn't even have a wolf? Well, apart from the mysterious magic, she was just a nobody. I scratched the back of my head as I tried so hard to communicate with Kaden. I didn't come with my phone, so I was trying to mindlink him, but it just wasn't working. I mean, years ago I would be in another city and still be able to communicate with him, but now? Not only was the pack weak but also the mindlink; at times I wouldn't even be able to communicate with any of my trusted members even when we were in the same room. “Fuck!” I punched the wall and screamed as this was all getting to me, and then the witch’s warning played in my head. I only had a few days to get Aubree to lift the curse. I knew what woul
~JOCELYN~ I don't know if I was losing my mind or if Aubree has started haunting me, but I think I saw her earlier by the poolside. The hotel staff said I wasn't allowed by the poolside, but I managed to use my powers on them, and they didn't bother me. I wanted a peaceful night, and as usual, only the poolside had that effect on me. I was shocked when the woman approached me; they were all under my spell, but when I looked up, I realized she looked so much like Aubree. I couldn't believe it then, as I knew it wouldn't be possible for Aubree to be in this place; the man only confirmed it as the Aubree I knew was single; no one would want her, not after what Zander did to her. I knew then that it was not her, but I couldn't stand there any longer, so I quickly left, reaching my room, I started pacing, as even if it was not Aubree, I still had a slight doubt that she might be her, and that doubt bothered me. I called my man, who confir
~BREE~ I couldn’t believe my sister was still alive—that Jocelyn was still alive. I mean, the shock on her face must explain it right, but when she looked up, I realized her eye color was not the same. She then told me I must be hallucinating. I tried to speak, but nothing could come out as I was confused. Was I perhaps hallucinating? Then she walked away, and I couldn’t even stop her as I was not sure anymore. That’s when I felt a hand on my shoulder, and when I realized it was Asher, I told him I was tired. Asher didn't argue as he followed behind me; yes, I was faster than him. Another power I had discovered was that I could walk faster than anyone, so I used that and got back to the room before him. I didn't know how to tell him that the woman at the pool was my sister, and I didn't want him to think I was crazy. That's why I got in bed and faked a snore just to avoid him, which worked as he didn't try to come to the bed as always.
~ASHER~ After sending a text to Tyler instructing him on what to do, I looked up, hoping to see Aubree and probably apologize, as I felt like I neglected her for the minutes I was concentrating on my phone, but when I looked at the side where she was earlier seated, I realized she was not there. “Aubree?” I quickly got up and looked around. I almost panicked, but that's when I saw her across the pool, and she didn't seem to be alone but with a woman. I couldn't wait, so I quickly rushed to them, but as I reached there, the woman walked away, and Aubree seemed frozen. I slightly shook her, which snapped her out of her thoughts. “Is everything okay? Who was that woman?” I asked, and she looked at me, her chest now moving up and down as she took in deep breaths. “Wait, did she?-” “I want to sleep.” She cut me off and looked at her confused. I almost asked why, when she started walking without waiting for me, I had to run to catch up wit
~ASHER~ Aubree was so kind to help me as she gave me water, and it instantly relieved me. I made a mental note to call Glinda and threaten her, as this was getting out of hand. I mean, the useless bracelet she gave me must be able to prevent this, but all it did was prevent pain from being close to her not mating. My head was starting to hurt just thinking of it. What if she started to think that I didn't want her anymore and that I was faking the pain since she couldn't feel any pain? Well, I just wished and prayed she didn't because that would make her hide the mate bond even more. Yes, after spending days with her and getting pain in my chest whenever I was close to her, I started to avoid her as I wanted to understand. That's when I called Glinda, who explained that Aubree was still tied to my brother and that their bond would take more than just a normal rejection. I couldn't keep avoiding her, so she came up with a spell and bound it on the bracel
~ASHER~ I knew she knew, but I wondered why she was hiding it. First, I had to confirm with Olivia and Isabella if she really felt the bond with them, and then I would try to figure out why she didn't want me to know I was her mate. I mean, I've done nothing but support her since I met her. I knew she was mine, even with her funny smell. I still found it intoxicating, so why? Well, I wasn't just going to ask her since it wasn't confirmed, so I pretended to know nothing; she made it better as she didn't ask questions or anything. After a few minutes, I asked her to call the pack members back since she was the one who invited them, but she refused, saying she had a second surprise. She dragged me out without allowing me to change from my bloody clothes—the blood was mostly from the people I hit the ones Tyler called me for, I took my stress out on them.When she got on the wheel and started the car, my heart swelled with happiness at the sight. S