DianaTwo weeks later..."You look so beautiful Diana," Holden told me as brought my hand to his lips and kissed softly.I looked up into his dark golden eyes."Thank-you Alpha," I replied timidly."It's not Alpha anymore Luna, I am you're mate." Holden put his hand to my cheek and grazed the side of my face. He ran his fingers through my black hair and pulled the strands covering my face to my ear. "I couldn't ask for a better Luna..." I blushed when I heard him say "Luna."If the 16-year-old me can see me years later mating to Alpha Holden, I think I would faint."YOU MAY KISS NOW!" the elder white hair man announced as he read the final ceremonial vows.Holden grabbed me by waist and lifted me right off my feet and planted a kiss right on my lips. I could hear clapping in the background getting louder as we kissed for several seconds. Our tongues were intertwined and dancing in my mouth. He tasted so sweet.As he placed me back down we stared into each other's eyes. His brownish go
"Morning my love." Holden was lying next to me staring at me while I slowly opened my eyes. "How was your sleep Alpha?" I yawned as I spoke, feeling groggy from last night's interesting turn of events. I found out a lot about the man I just mated to, and myself. I had the strangest dreams last night. The same dream's about the man with tattoos. Who was he? Why was I dreaming so much about him when I didn't even know who he was or even if he was real? Holden placed his hand on my head and ran his fingers gently through my hair. "I'm so sorry Diana, I don't know what came over me.. I was so anxious to be with you I guess my wolf was doing most of the work for me..." Holden sounded sincere, but I also had my reservations if he was speaking the truth. I know some men like it rough, so it was most likely he was one of those types. I will just have to learn to live with it. What am I supposed to do? He was the Alpha after..."Diana, call me Holden. Don't worry about what I said last night
"What the hell?" I padded my hand on the night stand, searching for my phone. When I finally found it I touched the screen, the bright screen felt like it was burning into my eyes. 7:36am I sighed when I saw the time. I was hoping I could get up earlier, but my sleepless nights had me tired in the mornings. The mysterious man haunted me in my dreams and I had no clue who he was. He consumed my mind day and night, and I couldn't help to feel guilty. I wouldn't dare tell Holden or he would probably lose his mind. I starred up at the ceiling while twiddling my thumbs. I was thinking about the tattooed symbols like a puzzle waiting to be deciphered. I knew I needed to get to the bottom this mystery. I closed my eyes and mind-linked the only friend I had in my new pack. Adrian. "Adrian? Do you have a spare sketch book or notepad?" Suddenly, I heard Adrian's deep voice enter my head. "Luna, I got a few supplies from my office I could bring up to you. Give me a few minutes." Adrian w
I looked down at the plate of food in front of me; eggs, potatoes, toast, some fruit on the side, a typical breakfast that I usually enjoyed, but I wasn't in the mood to eat.The diner we ate in was quiet with only a few customers and we sat in the largest booth (to accommodate Holden's size) at the end of the restaurant. I appreciated him taking me here instead of a five-star restaurant. This place reminded me of an old diner back home, nothing fancy, just the basics. I remember eating there all the time when I was a kid with my family, fond memories that felt like an eternity ago.The food was mediocre, but it was the ambiance was what I enjoyed most. I poked my egg with my fork, watching the yoke ooze out. As I watched the yellow liquid I couldn't help to feel like I was this egg, oozing out of control.I kept my gaze on my plate as Holden continued talking about his life. I nodded like I was paying attention, but I kept replaying what happened this morning. I had no words to what
"Wow Luna, your fast." Red said as we ran side by side through the dense forests.I kept a few paces in front of him while we played cat and mouse. The thrill of the chase was the most exhilarating part of being a wolf, and for the first time since coming to the Crimson pack I felt free and alive."Holden told me about this spot by the lake, let's go." I mind linked to Red taking a sharp right east towards the clearing.It was only a few hundred yards away and I could already hear the water just beyond the trees. As we came into the clearing I slowed my pace near the edge of the lake, allowing my paws to dampen on the pebbled beach. The sun was setting over the horizon allowing the pink sky to mirror like glass across the still lake.Red and I sat on the waters edge, not speaking, just listening to the chirping and croaks of crickets and bull frogs. I took in a deep breath as I gazed at the beautiful surroundings. Red seemed to be enjoying it as much as I was, his eyes encapsulated on
I stood there like a deer in headlights. Aria had a smirk on her face that I wish I could slap off, but I contained my composure to avoid embarrassment."Diana, I've been expecting you. Please." Holden signaled me to enter, he was smiling and seemed more chipper then usual. I was cautiously optimistic, preparing myself for fireworks."You two can leave now." Holden nodded in Aria's direction and without hesitation both of them proceeded out of the room.I gave Aria a dirty look as she walked out the room while Red followed closely behind her, his head ducking down in shame. He knew he sold me out, but it was probably because he was commanded to, a warrior that didn't follow an order was a death wish.As soon as the door closed behind them Holden stood up, clutching my little black book tightly in his hand."I can explain." I said as I tried beating him to the punch."No, Diana. You lied to me, but I will admit... I already knew." He walked towards the window, peering through the glass
"What do you mean she left for her other job? I find it impossible that she is working, for WHAT? Eighteen hours?!" I was questioning a old grey haired lady who was locking up the restaurant. Thankfully Adrian drove me fast enough to catch her before the diner closed for the night."I told you Luna, that's all I know! Now if you please, I'm going home." She tried walking by me but I stood in her way.Her wrinkled face was flustered with annoyance, and I was increasingly getting frustrated with her attitude. She obviously didn't want me to know of Angie's whereabouts."Ok, you know what, you just stand still and I'll find out for myself." I smirked. I had a trick up my sleeve, another 'ability' no one knew about. I remember using it once, years ago when Adam and I got into a fight. I swore never to use it again, but desperate times comes with desperate measures. I wasn't even sure it would work, but what did I have to lose?"What do you mean? I told you the truth, there's no need!" She
Holden POVThe next day..."What do you think Alpha?" Iris whispered next to me.I held my finger to my forehead as I tapped my foot impatiently, hoping something more interesting would occur, but the two warriors sparring was as boring as watching a documentary on mute. No one on this trip has impressed me so far and I was to the point where I wanted to jump in the fight ring myself. The temptation always increasing as Iris brought out more warriors to 'impress' me."What do I think?" I scoffed. Watching them fight was worse then watching rats fight over a piece of food."We got a better line up of our newer warriors, you may be pleased with them." Iris glanced at his clip board, scrolling down the names with his fingers. He was a man of focus and never asked questions, another reason why we got along so well. I couldn't imagine running this pack without him."Hm, good." I sighed."You seem quiet Alpha. If you don't mind if I ask, is it regarding Diana?"For a moment I hesitated when
When twenty-three-year-old Konya Evans arrived at the offices of Standard Management Services in Cross Roads, the first man she met was Denver Tracey. She knew at once that he had affected her in some way. “Hi, I’m Konya Evans,” she introduced herself to the tall man. She judged his height to be about six feet, and he was about twenty-eight years of age. She hoped that he wasn’t married. She had to catch herself, such thoughts. He was dark in complexion, but very handsome, she had to admit. He had a low haircut and was clean shaven. It was early, about eight o’clock in the morning and the building seemed empty.“I’m here as a senior accounting clerk and relief telephone operator.”“I’m Denver Tracey and you’re the new employee, Peter told me about.”She nodded. She had done the interview for this job from the middle of January and here she was just landing it in February. “I’m going to get some breakfast at the canteen, won’t you come along?” “I don’t think so, I hardly know anyth
Diana :My heart skipped a beat when I caught sight of Damian standing at the doorway. I wasn't sure how long he was standing there, but his expression was dark, almost unrecognizable. His arms were crossed against his chest, and he was breathing heavily. I'm sure he was upset that I invited Holden in our home without telling him.He gently placed Troy back in his crib and whispered, "I love you, don't forget it."Damian was about to step in the room, but he could read my expression from where I was standing and held back.He trusted me to allow this.Holden sighed heavily as he looked to Troy one last time, "Thank you for giving me a reason to live..."I nodded my head to Holden, then to Damian who looked like he was ready to unleash his beast. He was in shock just as me, but he was more on edge then anything else. Ever since becoming a father he had grown into a paranoid mate and Alpha. No one could come close to the babies without him knowing about it, and for him to stand by the
Diana: My limps tingled from the adrenaline now coursing through my body. My heart raced, my eyes widened, my breathing turned rampant, and my body froze.He was kneeling down where his gravestone was. He looked like an entirely different person. A rough stubble covered his face, his hair was longer, and tied in a low bun. His clothes resembled a traveling vagrant; loose, with large tactical pockets, an army jacket and black biking boots.He looked rough but his heart was still beating strong.I was speechless.He stood up and watched me, eyes trailing me up and down. "Your looking good."His voice caused me to tremble more, almost like I was caught up in a snowstorm.He took a step towards me, his hands were holding steady in the air to show he wasn't a threat, but honestly, I didn't know what to think of him anymore."You died...I killed you." My throat was tightening up, and tears began to fill my eyes. I had no words for him, I couldn't believe it. I let him go, I forgave him, a
Diana "Diana.""Diana.""DIANA!"His screams.It was the same screams from the night before. I couldn't get them out of my head.I gasped for air, but I couldn't breathe.My throat was so tight, and no amount of oxygen could get in no matter how hard I tried."Ah!" My hands were holding my chest steady as I whipped myself straight from my bed. I patted onto my chest frantically. I was breathing, I wasn't paralyzed... I was...I was...I was home..."Di! What's wrong?" Damian bolted up from the covers, blanketing me with his bare arms."Oh..." I looked over to him, his eyes were heavy, but his body was pulsating from the adrenaline, "I'm sorry...I didn't mean to wake you.""No, don't be sorry," He pulled me in tighter, "Why are you so cold? Are you sure your ok? Never be sorry for waking me up."I watched the covered window, "What time is it?" My feet almost reached to the floor, but Damian immediately pulled me back into bed."It's ok Di, they're sleeping. Besides, you need to rest."
Damian:Holden stood silently since his apology. I couldn't respond, hell, I wasn't sure how to reply to it. I was torn. I hated him, but at the same time, my mother always taught me to forgive, but how could I forgive the monster that practically ripped my soul in half?It was an awkward elevator ride that felt like an eternity. Holden stood beside me, and both of us were looking forward at the plain steel door, anxiously waiting for the elevator to arrive to the main floor.He fidgeted his hands anxiously as the numbers ticked down. "Leave the red headed bitch to me, get to Diana first," he muttered under his breath.I annoyingly rolled my eyes in his direction. "I think I know what I'm doing..."He smirked, "Is that how you talk to your pack?""You think this is a good time to be making jokes?!""As my father would say, 'a good joke goes along way before the slaughter'.""Wasn't it you, doing the slaughtering? Jokes come easy when you're the winning side."He scoffed and nodded his
Blackness.Time was intangible.That's all there was.I was wondering in space, aimlessly walking around in nothingness.Was this the afterlife? Was my soul in limbo? Was this really my fate in the end?Her voice was still there, but how could that be? Do I still have a connection to the real world?"I'll love you forever, in this world, and the next. You can rest now, we'll be ok.""We'll be ok.""We'll be ok.""We'll be ok."No, No, No. They won't be ok...They'll never be ok. Diana will never be safe, nor my children as long as those bastards were still breathing. They went against nature. They are not werewolf, but a manifestation of pure evil, allowing jealously, greed, and power to consume their minds. Of course we all can fall victim to our desires, but to turn against your family, and your pack, goes against what a werewolf was.Loyalty was a rarity these days and I was sick and tired of it.The darkness was brief, and also a curious end. I thought this would be different, or m
Diana:He's not dead.He's not deadHE'S NOT DEAD!HE'S NOT DEAD!I kept repeating those words in my head in a panic, but I couldn't sense his heartbeat. He hasn't moved from the floor since he initially collapsed.His life was fading away faster than I could breathe in air.After realizing what happened, I froze, unable to comprehend what was happening.My brother and Damian were both lifeless on the ground. They both came here to save me, and I couldn't do a damn thing to save them.Tears were pouring down my cheeks, and throat was so tight I couldn't bare to breathe again, but I had to do something.We were heading towards the doorway as Aria, Aaron and the others stood silently, watching us make our exit. My arms were tightly wrapped around Loki's neck, and my legs were too weak to walk, but I felt a new power within me, giving me the strength to go back.I looked up to Loki, "Let me say goodbye."He stopped his pace and sighed heavily, "Luna..." He looked back to Damian on the fl
Damian:Time was going in slow motion.The plunger slowly pushing into her neck by Aaron's finger.The tears falling down her face as she watched me hold myself back in fear.Then, in a split second, it was Adam lunging forward to stop Aaron.As for me, I was frozen. I was too late to call Adam off, and by the time he lunged forward, one of his own men who also occupied the room shot him straight in the chest.Before I could even call out his name his body already hit the floor. There was no blood, but I could hear him struggling to breathe. We were wearing armour, but silver at close range could penetrate into our skin.Diana's eyes lit up as she watched her brother's body twitch for life on the floor."Adam!!" She struggled more in his arms but was too afraid of the syringe still protruding from her neck.My jaw clenched tightly together, "YOU TRAITOROUS BASTARD! YOUR WORSE THAN A ROUGE, YOU'RE A FILTHY RAT!" My hands were shaking as I tried my best to contain my beast who was ready
Damian:We climbed down three more floors to the twenty first and not a soul was seen. There were countless empty beds, and rooms, clearly evacuated from previous patients. Remnants of patients' belongings littered each floor, telling Adam and I that everyone left in such a rush they never had the time to pick up anything. Purses, bags, clothes, and even food trays were left to turn cold.I wondered if this was all Holden's doing. Did he really evacuate an entire hospital for Diana?"There's something wrong, it's too quiet, and not a word from Eric or Aaron." Adam was losing his patience, kicking a tray full of fruit and soup to splatter across the empty hallway.I followed a rogue cherry that travelled near my foot, then looked backed to Adam who was breathing heavily. "We still need to be sharp, don't lose your cool. We're getting closer, I can smell her.""I can too... I just don't understand why this entire building is empty."Among all the fruit Adam knocked over, there was somet