PRECIOUS When I woke up, I found out that I was the only one in bed. The scents of my mates were still ever present, and I started sniffing the bed and pillows because I had already started to miss them. Sandalwood, chocolate and red wine, fresh pine and grass after it rains, bursts of amaretto and cinnamon buns, and the rich scent of sweet almonds and roses wafted into my nose. Yummy! That one word was enough to describe their scents, but I still preferred to have their bodies melted against mine rather than to sniff the bed and pillows. Getting up from the bed, I spread out my arms as a yawn escaped my mouth. Just like I expected, the long hours of sleep actually helped to soothe my tired bones. Hunger like I had never experienced struck me, and I instinctively placed a hand to my tummy. “Looks like someone is hungry,” Michelle chuckled. I rolled my eyes. “Shut up. If I don't eat you won't as well. So as one body, I can say you are hungry as well.” “Well then, go eat for the
PRECIOUS The first thing I did once I returned home was to go under the shower and remain there for thirty minutes. It had really been a long time since I trained, and in just two days my bones had been put to work in a row. Sighing, I got out wrapped in my towel, and after I had dried up, I walked to my closet and decided on a loose pant and baggy shirt before I stumbled downstairs. I made my way to the kitchen and dished myself a heap of white rice and white sauce. I started digging in and I didn't notice when the food was almost gone. By the time I was done, I washed my plate and drank a glass of water before I made my way back to my room. I decided to give Ruby a call. Ever since she found her mate, I had not spoken to her. I wondered how she was faring and I couldn't wait to gossip with her about her mate. She picked the call on the third ring and I swear I could hear some background moaning. “Hi, I guess I must have called at the wrong time.” I smirked, folding my legs
DUKE Knowing that I would have lost my beautiful mate didn't sit well with me. She had neglected Dad's order to remain in her room and my pleading with her not to come out for her safety. Yet, she did what she wanted to do. The image of the idiots that almost killed her flashed through my mind and my hands clenched. That I was close to losing her, the girl who brought so much brightness not only in my life, but in the lives of my brothers. Even my father loved her, and I bet most pack members do too. She's everything that I had ever wanted. Beautiful, kind, lively, brave and stubborn. I admit that her stubbornness was one of the reasons I fell head over heels in love with her. But most times, I wished she wouldn't be so stubborn, especially about her safety. I couldn't even imagine life without her. She had become sunshine in my dark cave. The sugar in my black coffee, the Apple of my eyes and the only one I never got tired of making love too. Oh, I fucking loved her. My brother
PRECIOUS I received a call from Avilla that she would be coming to pay me a visit, and I asked her to invite Meg as well if she wasn't busy. Avilla agreed, and I knew I had about an hour before they arrived. Wanting to prepare something nice for them, I decided on shawarma. Luckily, I found all the ingredients I needed in the kitchen and set to work. I brought out a head of lettuce and took it to the sink. After rinsing it thoroughly, I placed it on the cutting board and began shredding it into fine pieces. Next, I grabbed a few tomatoes and cucumbers, washed them, and sliced them thinly. "Fresh and crisp," I muttered to myself, smiling as I worked. With the vegetables prepared, I moved on to the chicken. I took out a few boneless chicken breasts from the fridge and laid them on a separate cutting board. Grabbing a sharp knife, I sliced them into thin strips. I seasoned the chicken with a mix of garlic powder, paprika, cumin, turmeric, coriander, and a dash of salt and pepper, ru
**Secret P. O. V** Rage bubbled within me like a cauldron, and I clenched my hands into tight fists. I had never imagined that we would lose a battle to those murderers! It had never happened before and I had thought winning the war would be an easy peasy. The door to my room pulled open and in walked my sisters. They both looked like hell and thanks to what? The bloody battle we lost! My elder sister who had never been much in support of taking lives was now our leader. She still couldn't believe that our beloved brother was killed without committing any crime! Especially being killed by who? Werewolves! To be honest, I had long thought they never existed. There had been no news on them ever since our last war with them. Werewolves are sly creatures, frauds, liars and that was why we vanished them from the world so I thought they had gone extinct. “Looks like someone is angry.” My eldest sister uttered in a dry humorous tone. The life that used to shine in her eyes has dimmed
PRECIOUS One Hour Later I had only gotten into my room when my phone rang. I walked to my bedside table and looked at the caller. Avilla. My heart pounded wildly as I picked it up. “Hi, Avilla. What's up?” I asked as I started pacing around. Avilla cleared her phone. “Hi, it's about the book.. yeah, the one you requested for. I just found it about thirty minutes ago, and called twice to inform you but you didn't answer it.” I exhaled, emotions bubbling inside me. Things are going to be better, soon everything will die down and we all could continue our lives like how it used to be. “I'm sorry, I didn't hear it ring. As a matter of fact, I just came back from training when you called just now.” I explained, going to sit on the bed. “It's alright. I was just wondering where you were, that's all.” “Thanks. So, when will I be getting it?” I asked excitedly. There was a little pause before she responded. “Maybe tomorrow or next. I'm sorry, I understand you may need it urg
NATE I couldn't stop smiling just looking at our mate. She was everything I had ever wanted and everything I never deserved. She was so beautiful, gracious, amazing and to top it up, kind hearted. I didn't know what good I did in my past life to deserve her. Watching her two days ago, nearly killed during the battle, had felt like someone had stopped time. She could have died and that would have been the end of it, but luckily Duke was there to save her. If someone had told me she would play with her life, I wouldn't have believed. She was so lively, someone whom I had come to know appreciates life a lot, and who deserves it more than others. I know I sounded selfish right now, but that was because my mate has suffered a lot. The miscarriage she had had nearly broken her. We had watched her cry and mourn the death of our child, and were both surprised when she didn't let it affect our relationship. We failed her in protecting our pub. We fucking failed her yet she never thought of
PRECIOUS “Why the sudden interest in powers, Precious?” Meg asked curiously. I sighed, mulling over how to tell them. I still didn't trust them, but I knew it wasn't fair to keep this from them either. They had been truthful about themselves and it wouldn't harm anyone if I told them about it, right? So I explained everything to them, and they listened with rapt attention. When I was done, they both watched me in awe. “Girl, you are powerful. I still can't believe it.” Meg blinked, her mouth hung open. “I know right. Who could have known!” Avilla exclaimed with rounded eyes. I shrugged, “I was as surprised as you both right now.” “So show us what you could do.” Meg said with a smile. I rolled my eyes. “Come on, unless you want us to use wolfsbane on you so that I can heal you. If that's the case, then it's fine.” “That's a very great idea.” Avilla teased, picking up the book and watching it with a spark of interest. “We should probably use you.” Meg scoffed. I held