“Werewolf!” Charlotte looked at him in surprise. “Werewolf?” He looked away. “It’s nothing!” he said quickly, avoiding her gaze. “Rebecca!” Charlotte called as she walked around, checking the restroom and every corner. The worry in her voice was palpable. “Tell me more about your sister. Perhaps I can help you find her. Do you have any information or pictures?” Charlotte took a deep breath. “I think I have a picture of her,” she replied, bringing out her phone and scrolling to find the photo. “Here you go!” He took the phone and looked at the picture keenly, but his thoughts were interrupted when Charlotte asked, “Have you seen her before?” He cleared his throat and looked away. “No, I haven’t.” “Oh God, what do I do then?” she said, concern evident in her eyes. “Please, can you help me find her?” she pleaded. “No! I don’t think that’s a good idea. I think you should leave!” Nathan said in his deep, husky, commanding voice. “No! I can’t. You can leave if you want, b
“What do you mean? Starting with Derek?”"As you well know, your brother isn’t the same person you remember!" She smiled as she rolled her chair majestically, feeling proud of herself. "However, I can change your brother if you tell me where Charlotte is!" she added raising her eyebrows"What? Charlotte?" Her eyes were trying to process what Jessica said."Don't be ignorant! We can also play this the hard way. My men are looking for her as we speak. It won’t be long before they get her, and you…? Well, you will still rot in your jail as usual. But you can save your brother from the compulsion. Nothing else!"Rebecca’s heart pounded as she processed the threat. She couldn't believe how quickly things had spiraled out of control. "I don't know where Charlotte is," she said, trying to keep her voice steady and calm. "Even if I did, I wouldn't tell you."Jessica’s smile faded, replaced by a cold, hard stare. "You have no idea what’s at stake here—your brother's fate and maybe your release
"Yes, Derek! It's me! Fight it!" Charlotte cried, her voice breaking.Derek suddenly collapsed, barely conscious, with his face twisted in pain. He screamed, suffocating as he muttered, "Charlotte!"Jessica's face twisted with rage. "Enough!" she shouted, grabbing Charlotte by the hair and pulling her away from Derek. "You think you can undo what I've done? Think again."Charlotte sobbed, "Derek! Please, I want you to fight it!"Jessica threw Charlotte to the ground, her face laced with anger. "Take her to the cell with Rebecca. Let them suffer together."The guards seized Charlotte, dragging her out of the warehouse. She fought desperately, but their grip was too strong. "Derek! Derek!!" she screamed as she was taken away.******Meanwhile, in the cold, damp cell, Rebecca looked up as the door surprisingly creaked open. Her eyes widened with shock as she saw Charlotte being thrown in. "Charlotte!" she called weakly, hurrying over to embrace her."Rebecca!" Charlotte cried, rushing to
“No!!” Derek and Charlotte cried out. Rebecca gasped for breath as she began to lose consciousness. The vampire sank his fangs into her neck and sucked all of her blood within a minute. Slowly, Rebecca’s eyes closed, and Charlotte and Derek watched as her life drained away. Immediately, the vampire guard dropped her dead body, wiped his mouth in satisfaction, and began to gasp for breath before suddenly collapsing on the floor as well. Jessica smiled. “Her blood is poisonous to us, but yours, Charly? I will personally suck all your blood dry and watch you die a slow, painful death, Charlotte.” She roughly pulled Charlotte’s arm, making Charlotte completely at her mercy. “Please, don’t do this!” Charlotte cried in desperation “Jessica!” Derek said with a heavy heart. Jessica laughed wickedly, her eyes gleaming with malice. “Derek! You caused all this! I gave you my love, my attention. I forgave you even after you threw me into prison, yet you still love her.” Jessica said.
Four days later, Charlotte awoke to the sound of a machine beeping in an unfamiliar room, her body throbbing with pain. "Arghhhh! Where am I?" she muttered, placing her hand on her forehead, attempting to piece together her shattered memory."You're in the hospital. Are you okay?" Derek answered.She looked at him and noticed a very sad and heavy look plastered on his face. He sat beside her and tucked the strand of hair on her face behind her ear, trying to fake a smile. “Are you okay?” he asked softly and affectionately.Charlotte looked at the sad expression on Derek’s face. The last time he had this sad expression was when she lost their first child. Fear gripped her because the look on Derek’s face was ten times sadder than what she had previously encountered. He was also filled with pain and hatred.“My child!” Charlotte exclaimed in fear.Derek gently touched her belly. “Our baby is okay!” He replied with a fake smile at the corner of his lips, planting kisses all over her neck
A gentle breeze swept through the cemetery as Charlotte and Derek stood at Rebecca's grave. The simple white headstone marked Rebecca's final resting place, making the moment even more tearful for her."Rebecca," she softly called, trying to fight back her tears. "I am so sorry." Her voice was full of pain and regret.Derek held her hand and squeezed some warmth into it. His face was sad, but he tried to act strong for Charlotte."I should have been a better person to you. I love you dearly, sister." She wiped her face, tears streaming down."Becca, I will forever miss you, sister." He pulled Charlotte gently into his arms as she sobbed, placing her head on his shoulder. "I will protect us, our family. The family you died fighting for, and I will get justice," Derek proclaimed.They stood in silence, hand in hand, as they stared at the graveyard. After a while, when the clouds were threatening to pour, they walked away and drove off.Derek drove to the front of Nathan's apartment. He
The night was clear, the sky filled with stars. Charlotte stood at the edge of the clearing, staring up. Right now, under this vast sky, she felt a bit of calm.Derek watched her from a few steps away, feeling something stir inside him. There was something about the way she stood there—strong yet somehow fragile—that made him want to get closer. He’d always admired her spirit, but tonight felt different, more intense.He stepped closer, the sound of leaves crunching under his feet catching her attention. She turned to him with a smile. For a moment, they just looked at each other, the silence between them was heavy with things unsaid."Beautiful night, isn't it?" Derek said softly.Charlotte nodded, smiling a little. "It is. It makes me feel small, like everything else doesn’t matter as much."Derek moved to stand beside her, their shoulders almost touching. "Small, maybe. But important," he said. "Every star has its place, just like us."She looked at him, surprised by his words. "I
“Go in and talk?” Charlotte asked.Her pleading eyes met Derek’s, and for a moment, the tension in the air seemed to hold its breath. Derek’s grip on her arm tightened slightly before he exhaled, his shoulders relaxing. He nodded reluctantly.“Alright,” Derek said, his voice softer now. “Let’s talk.”Nathan gestured toward the house. “Follow me. We’ll be more comfortable inside.”Nathan motioned for them to sit on the plush sofas circling the fireplace. Austin and James took their places by the door, protecting Nathan and showcasing his authority.Derek looked at Nathan expectantly. “Alright, Nathan. Explain yourself.”Nathan gently cleared his throat. “You see, this world is not only full of humans, as you well know with Jessica. There are enemies of nature, and there are friends of nature. I am Jessica’s nemesis; we are werewolves born into different packs. We look like humans, but we can transform. Our bites are poisonous to vampires.”“What...?” Derek’s voice was a mix of disbelie
“Mom?” she managed to utter in disbelief with a trembling voice. “Is that really you, Mom?” Charlotte’s mind was clouded. That was definitely Sophie, her mom whom she thought had died years ago, standing right here in front of her. How could that be? What happened? She was so confused. This can't be real. Immediately, Sophie transformed into a human and looked at Charlotte. Charlotte gasped in shock. This wasn’t happening. Her mom was standing right in front of her, her precious mom. “No!” she muttered, shaking her head in disbelief. "But how… How are you here?" she muttered with trembling lips. Charlotte’s legs wobbled at the confirmation of the sight in front of her. She fell to her knees and felt like collapsing due to shock. Sophie’s softened gaze turned to her daughter. “Hello, Charlotte. It’s been so long!” Nathan stood in bewilderment. It was just unbelievable for him too. He thought she was dead. He mourned her death, and she... Is he being delusional? “How?” Charlotte i
"I will kill Derek for you!" she declared. Nathan's heart pounded. He clenched his fists, trying to maintain his composure. "You think I'd trust you?" Jessica coughed weakly, she grinned evily and mischievously, "You don't have to trust me. Just think about it. With Derek out of the way, nothing stands between you and Charlotte. This is similar to what happened years ago with James, and there were no consequences then." Nathan's mind raced. The thought of finally being with Charlotte, free from any obstacles, was tempting. But making a deal with Jessica? It's like dancing with the devil. "Why would you want to help?" "I need your blood to heal, Nathan," Jessica continued. "You help me, and I help you. Simple as that." Isaac stepped forward and whispered just loud enough for Jessica to hear, "Nathan, do you seriously want to trust her? She's manipulative; she isn’t someone who can be trusted!" Nathan glanced at his brother, knowing he was right. But the prospect of eliminating D
Nathan sat alone in his dimly lit office. He stared blankly at his desk. Slowly, he rose and walked to a drawer, opened it with a creak. Inside lay a small, ornate box. He moved to the window, and opened the box, lifting out a necklace. He held the necklace, and remembered, how his mum's words to him. He remembered his mother’s frail hands placing the necklace in his hands, "This has been in our family for generations. Keep it safe.” she whispered, with a mixture of sorrow and pride. The necklace is a family heirloom that had been passed down through the women in his mother’s family. He had promised to keep it safe until he met his one and only mate, Charlotte, whom his heart had always longed for ever since he met her years ago.when he met his other mate, whom died, It was unbelievable He had gone to the coronation of a wolf who was to be crowned Alpha, when he heard his wolf Ragner growled wolf, it unbelievable, because a king as never had two mates before and meeting he
"Hello, Charlotte, how are you feeling?" Nathan's deep voice interrupted as he walked into the room with his expression serious "How are you feeling?"Charlotte looked at Nathan, then back at Derek, her mind still spinning with confusion and of the recent events. "Nathan, what happened to me? Derek said I transformed... but I don’t understand how or why."Nathan sighed, sitting down beside her bed. "Charlotte, your transformation was unexpected. It seems the Silver Moon Pack holds more secrets than we realized."Charlotte tried to process his words, a mix of fear and surprise, washing over her. "But why now? Why didn’t this happen before?""Sometimes, the first transformation is triggered when your loved one is in danger," Nathan explained gently. "It’s rare, considering the fact that you were born from the great and powerful Sophie Jenner!" He explained, standing and folding his arms, looking more agile."How could that be?"Derek was confused, trying to process whatever Nathan said.
'What the hell,' Derek muttered in panic as he stepped back in fear.I opened my eyes, wondering what he saw to sound so amazed, but I was stunned by what I saw.I looked around for my figure. I was lost.I couldn't find myself anymore. In my place was a tall, big white wolf.I gasped as I saw the figure, Is this me?I tried to speak, but it came out as a whimper.Anger surged through me as I locked eyes with Jessica, who was trying to escape with Aiden. The audacity!Before I knew it, I was moving, my body was driven by rage, and I launched myself at Jessica. She barely had time to react, stumbling backward as I slashed at her.Jessica's eyes were wide with terror as I immediately launched at her in annoyance. Nathan, within the blink of an eye, grabbed Aiden away from Jessica.I growled at her with my green amber eyes shining dangerously, and as I looked at a corner, standing there was Derek.Derek remained in shock, unable to move. His eyes were glued to my transformation, but I co
Bella’s POV"What is wrong with her?" Derek’s voice, filled with worry, lamented. I tried to speak, but my tongue felt jammed and glued to the roof of my mouth.I couldn't speak, but I could hear everything loud and clear.I looked down at my chest, thinking the loud thumping was from my heart, but it wasn't. There were numerous heartbeats and murmurs. Everyone spoke at once, and I could hear it all.What I found strange was how loudly I could hear their heartbeats. What is going on with me?My body moved on its own, twisting and turning in strange directions.Jessica gasped, shaking her head vigorously in disbelief, repeating “No!”Nathan and Derek stood there, looking at me with utter surprise, Derek’s jaw dropping, “What is happening?”I screamed as my body suddenly twisted, making me bend. I looked at my hand and gasped as my nails were extremely long and strange-looking."Help her!" Derek screamed.Nathan summoned all his strength and broke the chains. You could tell he was in de
Charlotte couldn't believe her ears. “What is going on?” she said, her voice filled with disbelief.Jessica smirked. “You heard that correctly.”“No, I know he is heartless, but he would never do such a thing. He would never kill a soul!” Charlotte's voice broke. "Jessica, you're lying! My father wouldn't—"Jessica interrupted, her voice dripping with malice. "Believe what you want, Charlotte, but the truth remains. Your precious father was a murderer,” she turned to Derek, “he killed your brother."Nathan, still struggling against the chains, growled, "Jessica, this vendetta of yours ends now. Let Aiden go, or I swear—""You swear what, Nathan?" Jessica taunted, stepping closer to Aiden, “You have no power here. Not anymore."In a flash, Derek lunged at Jessica, but she was quicker, pulling Aiden back just in time. The room filled with tension as Derek stopped, his eyes burning with desperation."Please, Jessica," Charlotte pleaded, tears flowing freely. "He's just a baby. Don't puni
The celebration for Aiden's arrival last night had turned into a nightmare.Nathan paced the floor of the meeting room with his mind racing. His usual calm demeanor had been replaced by anger and fierce determination. "We need to move quickly," he said. "Every moment we waste is a moment Jessica gets further away with Aiden."Charlotte stood beside Derek, her eyes red from crying. "We can't let her get away with this," she said, "Aiden needs us."Derek nodded. "We'll find him, Charlotte. We will!"Nathan turned to his beta, Austin, who had just entered the room. "Austin, have you assembled the team?"Austin nodded. "Yes, King Nathan. They're ready and waiting for your command.""Good," Nathan replied. "We leave immediately."---Nathan, Austin, Derek, and Charlotte moved along with a few guards. Charlotte had insisted on going, even though they had advised her to stay put.Nathan led the way with keen intensity, Derek and Charlotte following closely, filled with fear and hope.As they
As the sun set, casting a warm glow over the pack's territory, Nathan and Austin made their way to the dining hall where the celebration for Aiden's arrival was in full swing. Inside, Derek, Charlotte, and Vincent were already seated, enjoying the festive atmosphere."King Nathan, join us," Vincent called out respectfully.Nathan took a seat beside Charlotte. "Thank you for the gifts, Nathan," she said warmly. "They were very thoughtful.""Anything for the little one," Nathan replied, glancing at Aiden nestled in Charlotte's arms. Derek watched Nathan closely.While everyone seemed to be enjoying the occasion, Nathan didn’t appear to be having a good time. He kept gulping down his wine. His beta, Austin, sitting next to him, couldn't help but stare with a look of hurt and frustration. It was obvious that Nathan wanted to get drunk, but a wolf getting drunk would require at least two thousand of the strongest wines.Derek noticed Nathan's unease but pretended not to as they all kept la