Rory"But you knew that was unnecessary, right?" I turned towards Thomas, referring to his little tiff with Lazarus earlier on."I couldn't help it." He shrugged."Are we cool?" I asked, not taking my eyes off him. He whirled around, and fixed me a stare."We've always been." He smiled, and I grinned. Thomas had always been an introvert kind, and seeing him smile like that was a relief.The glass door opened, and Elise walked out, with a towel draped around her body, and another around her shoulders."Hey," I attempted to strike up a conversation. She ignored me, looking around. "He's gone." Thomas said. I shook my head in realization."Lead the way then, or do you guys have to piggyback me?" She muttered, sarcastically. "Elise..." Thomas began saying when she interrupted him."Don't patronize me." She snapped, and turned to me. "Lead the way." She said with an eye roll.With a resigned sigh, I led the way upstairs, with Thomas tailing her."Do you guys have to watch me
EliseI tossed and turned on the bed. I finally forced myself to a sitting position, and grabbed at my wristwatch which was lying on the bedside table.Glancing at the time, I winced. Did I actually sleep for twelve hours straight?! It was already two am in the morning, and I just woke up.The light breathing in the background, made me turn around, only to see the guys lying on their various beds.At the sight of their vulnerable sights, my heart warmed, and I actually forgot about my anger at them.Temporarily though. I made to scramble off bed, as noiselessly, as I could, and walked out of the room.The corridor was a bit dark as I walked along it, on my way outside. As I walked, I couldn't help but marvel at the decor of the correctional center.From the exterior, it didn't look one bit like a place where people were held for reprimanding. It was plain and modest though. But breaching it, into the center itself, was where the antithesis started.It was built in the shape
EliseI stared harshly at his face, and wished I could scratch at it.Yes, that was what I badly wanted to do.I was sure that I was quite pretty, no, more than pretty.My looks was acceptable, and I was well endowed.Then, why was giving me the cold shoulders? I was supposed to have my way, right?I took a sideways glance at Thomas, who pursed his lips. I wish his gaze would meet mine, so I'd tell him not to tell Lazarus what happened downstairs."Take a bath, and come down for breakfast." And with that, he walked out. Rory followed, seconds later, after throwing me a small smile."You can follow. I'll be fine on my own." I said, and without waiting for his response, I walked into the room.Minutes later, I joined others downstairs for breakfast. I spotted Lazarus, few tables away from where I was seated.The dining hall had a cafeteria kind of setting.A petite girl smiled at me, and I took an instant liking to her. "What's your name?" I asked, as I bit into a sticky bake
RoryThe morning dawned bright and clear. I took an early shower, and headed downstairs. I wasn't in the mood to talk to anyone at all.My mood was totally in the dumps, and I felt like smacking the living daylights out of someone.I heard a loud noise downstairs, and ran down. Ever since that stuff happened to Elise at the bathroom, we had been keeping close eyes on her. Nothing bad could happen.When I got down, I saw two ladies at their fighting best.What the fuck was happening?I moved closer, and saw two girls shouting their lungs out, and clutching each other's hair.Rolling my eyes in disgust, I made to leave, when my eyes spotted a familiar figure.That girl...What was her name again? Jennifer!I paused and dipped my hands into my pocket while watching them.She was the one... The one who had talked with Elise at the gym few days ago.."You bitch! You really thought I would let you go scot-free, after slapping me, yesterday, didn't you?" The other girl screame
LazarusI headed back to the room, after confirming that Elise was under Thomas's watch.Since our little argument that day, we hadn't spoken that much. I bumped into Rory on the way."Hey man," he halted at my front."Where are you headed?" I asked him."Outside. Elise made a new friend. Name's Jenny." He winked and breezed downstairs before I could ask for details.I shook my head, and went into the room, for a really cold shower. Maybe a nap would help me relieve all the thoughts that filled my head these days.There was no one in the room when I walked, and I headed straight for the bathroom. As I bathed, my mind flashed to the encounter back at my pack with my stepmother, when I couldn't shift.FLASHBACK"That is your reward for talking back at me." Wendy hissed.The other werewolves looked at the spectacle which was unfolding in front of them, while whispering in hushed voices."Did you just slap me, mother?" I raised my head, and stared at the woman in front of
EliseI was seated on my bed, looking over a magazine, casually. Finding nothing interesting, I dropped it back on the bedside table, and hissed.It was already days since Lazarus brought up the ridiculous rule of grounding me. The frustration was already wearing off, and I began seeing reasons with him.However, I was still upset. At that , I heard a loud howl. The three friends rushed in, with a panicked look on their faces."Are you fine?" They asked, simultaneously."What happened?!" I made to stand up, but they stopped me."Stay back, it's dangerous outside." Lazarus instructed.Alternately looking at their faces, I could tell that something had happened. And I knew that arguing with them at that moment wasn't the best decision."I'll wait." I forced the words out.A knock at the door made everyone jolt. A head popped through the door, and I relaxed. "Jenny?" I whispered, looking at the petite lady who was looking at us with scared eyes."Come on in," I decided a
LazarusAfter a lengthy meeting about avoiding the woods for a while, and all, we headed back to our room."Where's Rory?" I asked, noticing that he wasn't nearby."You know how he is, when something like this happens." Thomas shrugged.But, we weren't ready for the sight that greeted us when we opened the door. I gasped, and noticed that Thomas breathing came out in short raspy motions."The hell, man?" Before I could stop myself, the words were out. Cuddling Elise right on her bed, with the most serene look possible, was Rory.He hadn't, hell, none of them noticed our intrusion."Let them be," Thomas said, and we walked out of the room.I tailed him. There was no way I would comfortably sleep with that sight at my front, and knowing Elise, she would be upset once we interrupted.Forcefully interrupted. My wolf growled, and I clenched my fists by my side. "Where are we going to?" I whispered."Would have suggested the woods, but nowhere is safe anymore. I want to return to
Rory"Can we talk?" I asked Thomas who was pacing back and forth the room.The silence was deafening, and the only source of noise was his heavy footsteps, thudding on the ground."We can." He said, after a while."I mean, alone," i gestured towards Elise who was scrolling through the phone she confiscated from me.Phones weren't allowed at the center...."What's wrong?" I asked Thomas once we were out of the room. I watched him closely, not wanting to miss his reaction."What do you mean?" He asked, evasively."I talked to Lazarus in the bathroom. Are the both of you seriously giving me the cold shoulders because of...what you guys saw last night?" I had wanted to act like all was fine.Act like I wasn't affected by whatever cold vibes they were both giving off. However, I knew I couldn't. "Does the both of you have something going on?" He asked, after a moment's silence."And what if I do? Is that prohibited?" I retorted, in total exasperation. I was getting fed up by how
The rain poured down as hard as it could, the splatters, creating a little puddle in holes, by the roadside. The cloudy sky didn't show if it'd stop raining anytime soon.Rory sat on a chair, by the roadside, watching as he had been doing, before it even started raining. And he didn't have any intention of leaving anytime soon.His phone was tucked in his coat pocket, and without worries that the rain might damage it, not that it would anyway, he whistled to himself.He couldn't tell how long he had been sitting for, giving no reaction whatsoever. Not even when a concerned middle-aged man had offered him an umbrella. He hadn't accepted it, nor did he thank the man. Not even when a drenched dog, had barked its way close to him.He sat still, his hands placed on his wet lap, studying the wet environs. The air was filled with the sweet smell of rain meeting Earth. Although he wasn't in the mood to acknowledge the beauty of nature, he couldn't help but take a deep breath.Just then, his ph
CHAPTER 105The sun had just set behind the mountains, and the sky had turned into a beautiful shade of orange and pink. The atmosphere was filled with bliss.As the night wore on, the drinking began. The members of the pack passed around large jugs of honey wine, which they drank from large gourds. The wine flowed freely, and soon everyone was feeling a little light-headed and giddy. The merriment continued late into the night, with people laughing and singing, and the drums beating in the background.Finally, as the moon rose high in the sky, there was a sudden hush. Almost as if tye merriment spirit had been seized. Little by little, they all retired to their various homes, till there was no one left at the square.As Alpha Rory stood gazing through the window, at the view outside, his imposing figure wasn't masked. He was one with broad shoulders. It was already hours since Elise left his mansion, and he was already changed into another outfit. He was dressed in a fine silk robe,
CHAPTER 104."Why don't we go to my place?" Alpha Rory said, making Elise blink. "What?" She frowned."Please." And he shrugged, throwing a look towards her son.She was silent for some minutes. And when she spoke, against her wish, she found herself saying "Okay."Seeing the contented smile that spread across his face at her response, made her want to desperately eat her words. However, she decided against it, when her son suddenly dashed into the room.She threw a long angry look at Rory who was still intently watching her, without a word. She followed suit, as she decided to get ready. If she was right, by 'my place,' he probably meant his pack. If that was right, then she knew she had to get ready. She massaged her temple, suddenly feeling dizzy. Everything was happening so fast that she felt she couldn't keep up.....The car pulled over at the front of a beautiful looking mansion, and Elise stepped down from it. Her son followed suit.The grandeur of the mansion at their front
"So, what do you say, young man?" Alpha Rory questioned, as he watched the young man who was nonchalantly sipping on the glass of wine which had been served to him. They were currently at his pack.And for the umpteenth time, Rory wondered if he had acted in his own interest at all.Barely after his decision to while away time at a private island the previous day, which hadn't actually worked. All the time he had spent at the island, had filled his mind with nothing but thoughts of Elise. Was he that soft?"Why did you abduct me?" He heard the young man say yet again, and his gaze darted to him. He remained silent for a while, without a word. In his eyes was the same spark which Elise's held. The calm and calculated way in which he spoke was the same with Elise's. Uncanny resemblance."You're being trailed." Without mincing words, Rory said. He didn't let his gaze leave the latter. What was his name again? Alex was it? That was right.However, when his expression didn't change, Rory's
A CLUB"Having fun?" Rieka asked loudly, staring at Aella.Her voice wasn't loud as expected. The music in the club was too loud and Aella wouldn't be able to hear her if she didn't raise her tone."Yeah," Aella nodded, smiling. Rieka has been by her side ever since her parents passed away. She has helped in so many ways by caring for her and consoling her when needed. She had helped her out of the trauma of the death of her parents.Aella looked at her lovingly."What?" Rieka caught her staring at her. "Come on, don't get all emotional right now. Let's have fun tonight, okay?" Rieka urged."Oh! Yeah…. We should," they both laughed heartily.Rieka smiled deeply as they held each other's hands while dancing. It's been long she saw her best friend smile this way. It wasn't a bad idea bringing her here, anyways. Aella's happiness has always been a priority to her since they shared the same pain. Pain of not having parents to look after them. They were just 22.She sighed. She must make
CHAPTER 101.The sunlight poured into the room immediately Elise pulled back the curtains. She winced, and returned them to their original positions.She had slept in, and was feeling so fatigued. The previous night, she had a movie night with her dear son, and it was taking a toll on her. She glanced at her skin. It wasn't wrinkled one bit.Would she never become human? She sighed and was about to head back to her room, when she heard the doorbell ring. Her eyes narrowed. She had no human friend, and wasn't even expecting anyone. Who was it at the door?With agile steps, she hurried to the door. Her heart thudded against her chest, as her tempo increased. As it always did whenever she sensed something ominous.A young smiling man was at the door, when she opened it. Her brows narrowed, as she tried recalling where she'd seen him. "And you are?" Not trusting herself to speak, especially not to a stranger, she let the words out. He didn't respond. Her frown deepened. She was still a
CHAPTER 100.“You look absolutely lovely.”I nodded with a small smile and she led the way out of the room and into the hallway. We passed by several maids, all dressed in the same black and white uniform she had on, running up and down the halls, dusting surfaces while chattering away.They’d pause briefly, staring me up and down and muttering incoherent words, and then they’d go back to their cleaning. I felt quite uncomfortable under their watchful eyes, but the maid in charge of me, whose name I did not yet know, gave my hand a small squeeze and whispered into my ears.“They’re all saying you look lovely.” I smiled at her, thankful that I had someone that nice looking after me.We soon arrived at the door to the throne room and she stopped just before me.“I’ll be out here waiting.” She said, I muttered a ‘thank you’ to her before disappearing behind the doors.The throne room was enormous, with sunlight pouring in from the large windows and every inch of the room screaming royalt
CHAPTER 99.The words were out before he could stop it. He turned his gaze away, and looked through the window, at the sky which was getting darkened every seconds that passed by."Me too," It was moments before he heard the soft whisper, behind him. He turned in doubt, as if afraid it had been his imagination."It seems it wants to rain," Elise whispered in the dark. As if to confirm her words, a flash of lightning crossed the sky."I guess." He replied, with a nod, at loss of what to say.Silence reigned, none of them venturing to speak. He felt the edge of the bed sink in, and turning to see what it was, softness pressed against his chest. He gulped loudly."What are you doing?" He whispered hoarsely."Doing what you're deliberating within yourself, to do." She replied, as she wiggled her hip gently.Gently, not moving her gaze away from his, she straddled him, and grinded softly against him. He moaned softly, and wrapped his hands around her waist, pressing her harder against him.
CHAPTER 98. LARKIN The woods was silent, as I walked deeper into it. I avoided the thorny shrubs, clasping my hands behind my back, and humming a tune to myself. So relaxed, was I, like I had nothing to do that morning. Like I didn't promise my mother to help her clean up the house. The woods was dark, the only source of light, was the Sundays, which cut down through the leaves on their branches, above. I soon got to my favorite spot, and began stripping, when I suddenly heard a sound. My ears perked up, and a frown crept up my face. I whirled around towards the direction where the sound had come from, however, I didn't move an inch. I listened yet again, and heard it. It sounded low, than the former. Cracked, like someone in pain. With my heart thudding against my chest, I inched closer to the thicket. I gulped down nervously, but strangely enough, I wasn't afraid. "Any one there?" I called out, boldly. I soon got to a huge tree, and a glance made me gasp.Crouched at the sid