Dawn
I was led into the back seat of one of the most expensive vehicles I'd ever seen in my entire existence. The two men discussed my fate outside, the older man was visibly angry. He didn't gesticulate or raise his voice, but the fear in the eyes of his associate was clear as day. Watching them made the temperature in the car drop and I folded my arms as fear rang through me. How was I going to survive this? The mean-looking older man terrified me. He looked like someone who didn't take no for an answer and never forgave anyone. How was this my new reality? I glanced at the door handle and wondered if I should make a run for it. It was the right thing to do. Yet I already knew that I wouldn't get far enough. Sitting in the car drained me of all my energy. I wanted death. It seemed to be the only thing that may put me out of my misery. After discussing, the two men headed to separate vehicles, and another man whom I'd never seen before entered the driver's seat. He flashed me a warm smile before starting the car and following the two cars before us. I looked back at my old home. No one was outside to bid me farewell. They were all inside, probably rejoicing at their good fortune. They'd gotten rid of me for a huge sum of money and by removing me, they had guaranteed that Alex's soon-to-be position was secured. I hated them. I hated all of them and I wished that I'd never see them again. My former pack members stared at the entourage as we drove by. I understood their curiosity. werewolves rarely used vehicles because they could easily get to where they were going in the blink of an eye. In Creekside Pack, vehicles were only used to transport goods, rogues, or unruly pack members. We hadn't seen automobiles as sleek and shiny as this one in forever. Heck, our old and ailing alpha didn't have anything like this. We drove to the pack house where I was led to the Alpha's study. He was barely out anymore and could barely move. He didn't spare me a glance nor did he say a word to any of us. He only listened as the old man told him that I no longer belonged to Creekside Pack and that he wanted my connection with them to be cut off. After a moment of silence, he gestured for them to bring me forth. His attendants yanked me towards him. When I was younger, I used to be terrified of him. Now, I only pitied him. Creekside was falling apart and there was nothing he could do about it. I'd believed so much in Alex, but now I was certain that he would even worsen things if he was made Alpha. The old Alpha must have heard my thoughts, because he glanced up and locked gazes with me. I staggered back from the effect of the power he wielded. His body might have been weak, but his wolf was immortal. Two hands held me in place and pushed me until I was close to him. He held my face and placed my forehead on his. I could feel him reviewing my memories. I could feel him searching my brain for information. It didn't matter that I wanted to forget everything. He released everything from the depth of my mind. It felt like I was being forcefully submerged in it all. Pain, fear, heartbreak, sorrow. They were all I'd experienced all my life. I didn't know that I was crying until he released me. “Luna.” He croaked, his eyes narrowing for a second. I sobbed. It hurt. Everything that I'd experienced in my short life hurt. “Why are you taking her away?” He asked like he didn't see the reasons in my memories. The old man shrugged. He seemed to be the only one who wasn't affected by the presence of the Oldest Alpha wolf. The Old Alpha looked at me once more and shook his head. He gestured to my right hand and I reached out for him. He took it and in quick motion, he slashed my palm with a claw. The effect was immediate. I was flung across the room by an unknown force. “It is done.” He sighed from across the room. “She is no longer connected to you or the pack. She has nothing to do with Creekside Pack.” His golden eyes were fixed on me even as I was pulled to my feet by an unknown hand. Something felt weird. Something about those golden eyes felt familiar. I heard an echo in my brain saying, “Mine. Mine. Mine.” I could feel my connection to Creekside fading but not my connection to him. But there was no going back now. My fate had been sealed. The old man grunted and walked out and I was pulled along. I took one last glance at the Old Alpha. His eyes were closed now and he seemed a lot paler than he was moments ago. Everyone knew that his time was almost over. Something told me that it was sooner than everyone expected. It's why they were trying to crown a new alpha before he finally gave up the ghost. Because of his Ill health, the pack bond had become weak and the pack members were becoming unruly. Creekside was an old pack that was filled with poor werewolves and Omegas. They were also mostly greedy and didn't care for each other. This realization came with the loss of my connection to the pack. And although it hurt, I was glad to finally leave it behind. We trooped back to our respective cars and we continued our journey out of Creekside. I felt my bond to the pack slowly fade. By the time we reached the borders, I didn't feel like there was a time that I was ever part of them. I'd become a lone wolf. It had officially become only me against the challenges I was to face. I had no alpha, no leader. I was alone. The cars of the Old man and his associate branched off and headed in another direction as soon as we were out of Creekside. It spooked me. I wanted to ask the driver what was happening, but his countenance had drifted to a stoic one. My intrusive thoughts began to create the scariest scenarios. Soon, I drifted off to sleep. ★★ When I awoke, I was in a different car and we were ascending a slope that snaked its way into the looming mountains. My heart skipped a few beats. Was this the feared pack that was in the mountains? I'd heard rumors of them. They were unruly and uncivilized. Their Alpha was a beast. A savage. Apart from a few rumors, no one knew anything about them. Anxiety clawed at my chest. It felt like my situation was about to get even worse. I cursed my father, Grace, Sophia, and most of all, Alex. I wish I had never met him. Could I run away? I wanted to. Desperation had me at my wit's end. I didn't want to become a slave the second time. I didn't want to sleep with a man that I wasn't attracted to. Neither did I want to carry his children. I hated my existence. Why couldn't I be lucky for once in my life? I didn't want death but I was tired of slaving and suffering. We entered a dark tunnel that led us through the mountain. It was a short drive and we finally came out of it, I gasped at the beauty surrounding me. The landscape was the most beautiful and delicate that I'd ever set eyes on. There was a valley filled with lush greenery on one side and the other were tall trees. The sky was clear with occasional puffy clouds here and there. I saw butterflies and other small fauna. An archway with the wording, “Golden Crest,” welcomed us as we turned and descended into the valley. We soon approached their civilization. It was a cute mixture of modern buildings and cottages. Nothing about the people I saw on the streets seemed unruly. They looked better than Creekside. It was charming and beautiful. Everything felt peaceful and serene. All my fear had dissipated and I felt a lot more relaxed without even knowing it. I wish I could go back to Creekside and debunk their silly rumors. The werewolves here were miles ahead of them. They didn't live in the mountains, instead, they were surrounded by it. They seemed to be more in tune with nature than Creekside would ever think to dream of. We drove past the residential areas and began ascending the slope. That's when I saw the towering mansion that seemed to be carved into the mountains. My breath hitched at the massiveness. While everything about the valley was cute, this part of Golden Crest aimed to terrify visitors and it was doing a wonderful job. It reminded me of the rumors of the Savage Alpha who resided within it. Why were we headed in that direction? Was I going to be marked by the alpha immediately? What if he rejected me? What would my new owners think? Shouldn't I meet my new owners first? There was no escaping Golden Crest and I didn't know if that was a good or bad thing. The car finally came to a stop and the door opened. “She's here. She's here.” Voices whispered. The anticipation in their voices scared me. Should they have known that I was coming? “Marcus has done it this time.” Someone groaned as soon as I got out of the car. “Rhys will definitely lose it this time.” Who was Marcus? And who was Rhys? I'd thought that the old man was Rhys but my instincts believed that he was Marcus. “It's a good thing he isn't around. He's in for a surprise.” Another person murmured. A huge guy grinned and took my hand. “Welcome to Golden Crest, Dawn,” he said with a flourish. I blinked, unsure of how to reply. Undeterred by my reaction, he led me into the well-furnished pack house. I was led past the public areas where I ignored curious glances, deeper into the house until we were in what I assumed to be the Alpha's Lair. Within me, I was writhing in terror. The Alpha's Lair was a huge house of its own. “You must be famished.” My guide told me, “Creekside is very far. Marcus instructed us to gorge you with food the moment you arrive.” “Marcus?” I muttered, He chuckled, “He's Rhys's only relation. Their relationship is awkward and funny.” I nodded. “If that's the case, I prefer to see the Alpha first.” My guide glanced at me, “You're eager huh? Unfortunately, Rhys is away. But don't worry, he'll be back tomorrow once he finds out what Marcus was up to when he was away.” I didn't understand what he was saying. “Aren't we going to see the Alpha?” I asked, He shook his head. “Then why am I here?” I questioned, a bit frustrated. “Because as of right now you're married to Rhys Hallowvern, the Alpha of Golden Crest Pack.” I missed my next step and almost tumbled over. “What?” I blurted out. No one told me that he was an Alpha. “Now, now, the last thing we need is you getting a single bruise. Neither Marcus nor Rhys would be happy about that.” He said steadying me. I could barely pay attention to what he was saying. The words Alpha kept ringing in my ears. He led me to a room and bid me goodbye with a smile. Tentatively I opened the door to see a group of beautiful women in it. “Ahh, she's here.” They gushed. They pulled me inside helped me remove the clothes I was wearing, and guided me to a sweet-smelling bath. Everything felt surreal as I washed my body and when I was done they began to hand me different oils to pamper my skin. All the bruises and scars I thought would never leave disappeared in an instant. They then helped me into the prettiest dress I'd ever seen and led me to dining. Different dishes were set out on a platter but I was too nervous to take more than a few bites. When I was done, I was led to a strange room. As soon as I stepped inside, I realized how tired I was. I collapsed on the bed and fell into a deep sleep. The last thought that came to mind before I drifted off was that something about the scent prominent in the room was soothingly familiar.RhysOh Alpha! Kaden's singsong voice rang in my head.I closed my eyes and gripped my cup. I was certain that there was no one as annoying as the Beta of Golden Crest. I left the place in his care for less than a week and from the tone of his voice, I had a feeling that my pack was up in flames.I didn't want to know though. I didn't care about all that. I left because I needed a break. Not from the pack, I loved it too much to be ever tired of it. But I needed a break from Marcus's pandering.The man had refused to leave me alone. It was getting to the point where it was going past fondness to crossing boundaries. He believed he was looking out for me but he didn't realize that he was doing too much.I now avoided him. Our conversations had become tight and uncomfortable. He couldn't understand that I couldn't do what he wanted. It wasn't possible. He refused to see that though.You need to come back, your uncle-I abruptly cut off my connection with him. I didn't want to know, I di
DawnI stirred awake the next morning, trying to think of all the things I knew about the Alpha of Golden Crest. He was supposed to be cold-blooded and barbarous according to rumors I heard but so far, everything I believed about Golden Crest had been false.Could it be that he was younger than I expected? It wasn't possible. He'd been Alpha of Golden Crest for a long time and was always at odds with Alpha Devon, the old Alpha of Creekside and the Alpha Prime. That should put him at the same age as my father, right?I was brimming with questions about him, but there was no one to ask. I heard a lot about this particular Alpha who was now my husband but there was nothing about his physical appearance. Instead, my memories were filled with gory stories about him.They said he showed no mercy. He was also partly insane. He was also the only werewolf arrogant enough to openly challenge the old Alpha. He was also very vengeful and didn't take any kind of disrespect. He'd done a lot of thin
RhysShe looked like she was plucked out of my dreams. She looked more healthy and beautiful than she looked that night. Those green eyes shone bright. There was insanity in them instead, I saw confusion.Her blonde hair was let down and called me to run my hands through its lusciousness. The gown she put on was short and very flattering for her exquisite figure.That's why it had to be a dream. I was so exhausted that she'd left my brain and was now appearing to me. But apparitions didn't stagger and fall on your bed.“What the fuck are you doing here?” I repeated. Her eyes widened and she gripped the bed behind her.“You….” She stuttered.All the bravado she had that night was nowhere to be found. She didn't have that spark that she had that night. She looked terrified and weak.It suddenly dawned on me. “You were stalking me?!”“What are you doing here?” She accused, pointing at me and getting to her feet.My wolf wasn't as surprised as I felt. It was excited to see her and that t
DawnI dreamt again and this time around, it was following me like a shadow. This time around I wasn't afraid, it was like a cloak and my wolf liked it a lot. In my dream, we roamed about a weird city and it was guiding me through it. It knew everything about the city and me. It behaved like it was part of my subconsciousness.I tried times without number to get a look at it but when I turned around or tried to look at my shadow, it was nowhere to be found. I woke up a bit dazed and confused about the whole thing. I rolled on my very soft bed and stared at my room. Everything in here was temporary and I didn't think I should bother to claim it. But after lunch last night, the three ladies whose names were Kayla, Layla, and Tayla, dragged me out of the pack house to the different stores in town where I made tons of purchases.They were odd triplets, who were together at all times and had a weird sense of humor. I didn't understand them most of the time and I suspected that they didn't
Dawn A crowd was gathered outside the pack house. From within it, I heard snarling sounds that seemed to be coming from a young werewolf. The crowd parted for Kaden, Lex, Princess, the triplets, and I. Noting the way the crowd regarded them, I made a mental note to find out what exactly the Triplets do and who Princess is. A boy was in the middle, baring his teeth and lunging at anyone who moved an inch closer to him. Kaden and Lex exchanged a glance and then shook their heads. “This is the 6th time this week alone,” Princess complained beside me. “We don't even know what it is that possesses these kids.” Apart from the deranged look in his eyes and the purple stain on his lips, the boy in question looked harmless. I raised a brow, wondering why they were all so concerned and more importantly why they were all gathered. “Why not inject him with a sleeping tab or something,” I murmured, not understanding what the fuss was about. Princess shot me an incredulous look. “That b
RhysI couldn't get the image of her cradling an unconscious pup while wrapped in that blanket out of my head. Neither could I stop stalking her even now.I'd been in the dungeons interrogating one of the rogues. A lot of them had been straying into my territory recently and it made me antsy. My gut told me that something was wrong. Something was coming and it had to do with Devon's death. What did I need to do to let the world know that I wasn't interested in becoming Alpha Prime? I didn't want anything to do with that position. Yet someone out there was sending spies into my territory.It was obvious that they had already started hunting for the Crest, even before the new Alpha of Creekside was crowned. And those greedy people suspected me most of all because they believed that I wanted it the most. I didn't blame them. In public, my relationship with the Old Alpha looked horrible. When he was still fit, we argued and almost always fought.I accused him of everything under the su
DawnThey led me to a Lab that contained everything I needed. I was impressed by the sheer size of it. It was also well-equipped. Creekside didn't have anything like that in all its years. Mother had some tubes for mixing herbs, but that was it. The lab was dusty and full of cobwebs. According to them, it had been locked up for decades.The triplets looked spooked and refused to enter the Lab with us. Even Kaden looked a tad uncomfortable.“What's wrong?” I asked, clearing the cobwebs with my arms.“Rhys boarded this place up after both his parents died and banned everyone from coming here or even mentioning it. It belonged to his mother.” Kayla said from the door. I froze. “Yeah?” I asked, my voice breaking.A beat of silence passes before I turn around. “You know what? Let's go to the infirmary. I can borrow some containers from the kitchen. Or just simply crush them, mix the pulp in water and strain it out. We don't need the lab.”Princess dragged my arm, “Rhys wouldn't mind. Be
DawnWe waited around for about 10 minutes before Kaden instructed us to move. We slipped casually out through wide, winding hallways until we got to the backdoor.There was no living soul in sight. Even my wolf couldn't feel anyone close by. It amused me. Delta's were very efficient.We found the triplets lounging outside the door, looking bored. “What did you say about training with us?” Tayla asked, linking her arms with mine. Kaden grunted and Princess rolled her eyes. “Leave her alone. Don't put ideas in her head now.” Princess warned.Tayla smirked and exchanged looks with her sisters, who had similar expressions.“And before we forget.” They said simultaneously, then laughed.We all turned towards them. “Forget what?” Kaden asked impatiently. “Marcus is around.” Layla completed.Princess stopped short. “When?” She gasped.“I just got here.” A familiar voice said smugly. We found Marcus standing by the entrance of the Pack house, with folded arms and a deep frown.Seeing him