SKYLAR Tristen and I both were worlds apart the last hour to Portland. For once the silence comforted me, I can admit I'm more of a lively person that loves conversation, jokes and anything else that comes with being a social butterfly. It’s one of the reason I love being in a pack with so many I love and those I can have a good time with. But the unexplained shit that happeed at that place has my mind reeling. Who was the person behind the shadow and why did it take such an interest in Tristen. Being his second in command it’s my job to find out who it is and especially if it means him any harm. The power it emitted though was enough to keep me pinned to the wall not able to speak or move. What can I possibly do if I’m rendered useless. What’s even more concerning was the faceless body that was left behind in a pool of its own blood. What happened before we arrived there? Did the shadow murder the person? Surely it was a possibility. Could it have been someone from Mystic
TRISTEN “Vernon, Vernon...” I called out to him to get his attention. Shaking him, he snaps his unfocused gaze through me. Blinking his eyes rapidly. “Yea, Sorry... I just don’t understand who or what that thing was. It really freaked me out bro.” “I get it man, but was anyone else there besides the body you found, any other lingering scents? Electricity?” I asked, hoping the situation was similar. “Electricity? what does that have to do with anything?” He asked. “I’m just asking was there anything else weird going on.” His skeptical gaze lingered on my face as I tried to cover my slip, I really don’t want to disclose what happened to me just yet until I have more facts. Vernon’s news just further piqued my interest on the situation, I just want to know who’s causing it to happen and why! Until I know more, I’m going to keep what I’ve seen in the house. “Alpha’s, I don’t mean to interrupt but we should be heading back to shadow moon, it’s getting late, and we have a long drive
TRISTEN Dad was running around the pack house like a scared little girl, now that I think about it the scene was funny. Dad came flying down the stairs yelling “get the pack doctor, get the pack doctor” when mom threw her slipper down the steps hitting him square in the head pausing his ranting. It must have knocked some sense into him because he looked up at her with amusement on his face. “Aren’t you missing something Levi?” she shouted as the contractions ravaged her body. The confusion on his face made it apparent that he had no idea what she was referring to. “LEVI AMAR AMONT IF YOU DON’T GET YOUR ASS UP HERE AND ESCORT YOUR PREGNANT WIFE DOWN THESE STAIRS SO HELP ME” she yelled clutching the top railing. “oops” rubbing the back of his neck as he took the stairs two at time. “Sorry baby I just- She stopped his apologies with a hand to his face as he rambled. My mother was the only person that ever talked to my father the way she did and got away with it, she had him wra
UNKNOWN If she had been more careful, she wouldn’t have been in the store when the boy arrived. She cursed as she entered her private chambers. What was she going to do now, how would she explain that she was spotted to the high priestess. Sparking the priestess wrath was never good. She had already been on thin ice. She floated around the room in a furry of worry, snatching her clothes as she went. Pulling her jacket from her back and slamming it on the floor. The more she reflected on what could happen to her, the more her worry turned into anger. Perched on the bar in her room, she poured herself a generous amount of bourbon. Drinking her self-lucidness was the only way to rid herself of raging thoughts. All knew of the high priestess ruthlessness. Little could surface her fury. Few have escaped her savagery. Those unfortunate heads are displayed along the gates walls as a warning. Old stories spoke of the woman who birthed her. The cruelty that she endured. Despite the beati
JAELA I felt the wind rush past me as I dodged the round house kick that flew over my head, countering his kick I swept his legs from under him. The platform shook as his body collided against the canvas. He grunted as he landed. Being taught to be ruthless against my opponents, my attack became faster and harder making every blow count. The door of the gym slammed shut pulling my attention to it. I knew it was a mistake when my body left the ground, the wall cracked upon impact of my body banging against it. As I slid to the floor I coughed, spitting blood onto the Mat. Before I had a chance to block, his fist came fast striking me in the jaw. Blood spattered everywhere, my vision blurred, tears threatened to fall. The sheer force of his punch felt like a sledgehammer to my skull. “What did I tell you?” his deep voice bounced off the walls as his fist connected on my face again. I was barely holding on to consciousness, he grabbed me by the arm throwing me across the floor. “
JAELA My body has yearned for him ever since that night at the border, but I won’t allow myself to feel an ounce of love for him after all that happened between us. I’d be a fool to get my hopes up believing we would be together again. I promised myself, I would never allow him to ruin me again. As much as I hate the fact of being forced to mate with Marcus, I will do just that. Aiyana growled loudly in my head at that thought alone. Ignoring her I hop off the counter throwing the ice pack back in the freezer. Slamming the door right after and nearly jumping out my skin. “BOO!!” “IMANI, ARE YOU FRIGGIN NUTS” I scream at my best friend. Rolling around on the floor with tears in her eyes. I narrow my eyes at her as she laughs so hard at my reaction. Pointing to me, catching her breath through her giggles. Thrusting my hands on my hips unamused by this whole thing. “You… you… should have seen… your face. You… was like… ahh…” she pauses holding her stomach. “Ow… it hurts…” she sa
IMANI Why the hell did I do that. Knowing all the crap she had gone through with her emotions over Tristen. Now I’m shaking her for dear life trying to snap her out of it. It’s like she went into a trance of some sort and now I don’t know what to do. ‘Slap her’ Echo says. ‘Are you crazy, you don’t just slap a wolf with alpha blood.’ ‘You’re of beta blood, if you can’t take a hit why am I with you’ echo says back. My wolf is such a smart ass sometime. She’s right though. ‘I know I’m right’ blocking her link to me I straddle Jaela’s waist and swing as hard as I can towards her face. “What the hell are you doing” Maya yells catching my hand just before I contacted Jaela’s cheek. “What does it look like, I’m smacking the hell out of her to knock her out of her coma.” Maya expression change from pissed to concern in a matter of seconds. Pulling me off Jaela’s waist she shook her yelling in the face. “Been there done that… let’s try something new like smacking the crap out of
TRISTEN I was down in the dungeon working on the rogue when my phone rang in my pocket. Fumbling for it, my eyes widened, and my heart pounded in my chest when I saw Jaela’s name flash across my screen. I scolded myself for picking up after the first ring, smacking the phone against my forehead. “Hello” I said into the phone, hoping my voice didn’t sound too anxious. “I’m crossing your border in 25 minutes be there” the phone disconnected as soon as they finished speaking. Again, what is it with people hanging up on me. Wait what? Who was that? I racked my brain trying to locate the voice in my mind. Soon recollection came to me, Maya? What could she want and why was she calling me from Jae’s phone. Well, there is no other way to find out but to go. Standing to my feet I began heading towards the basement door. “Where are you going?” Skylar asked watching my sudden departure. “I… need to handle something.” His eyes were curious as I didn’t give him a real explanation. He made st