"Will I ever be able to visit Mum and Dad again?" I asked Alex as we lay on the bed to sleep. Since the incident with Dimitri and the mysterious man who broke into my room, Alex never let me sleep alone again. So now we're living at the Pack house again ... even if only for a while.Alex pulled me into his arms, his hand stroking my hair gently. His gaze was fixed on the ceiling of this room when he heard my question. "I think Dad still needs time to understand you, Cara" he answered after a moment.I can't blame Dad, I should have explained better and calmer yesterday. And I shouldn't have said Theodore Brennan's name right away, because that werewolf was Dad's father, after all. How complicated this family relationship is, I thought as I pressed my cheek against Alex's chest. The sound of his regular heartbeat makes me feel calm and peaceful."Do you think Dad will accept me?" I asked again. "What about Mum?"I looked up in his arms. Alex's hand was still moving around stroking my h
"No." Alex gritted his teeth. He looks a little angry.Iblinked in surprise at her stinging response. "Why not?" I replied more calmly. I'm grateful the current tone of voice doesn't sound disappointed.'I knew you would say that again," he grumbled and then he let go of my arms from his body and sat on the edge of the bed, his back to me."Why not?" I repeated again now more curt. "Because I'm only eighteen? Alex, if you can think beyond your illusions about me right now, you'll realize I'm already one hundred and eight- one hundred and nine next month!"He looked at me with an irritated expression. "But inside your head and everyone's heads you're still eighteen, Cara!" he exclaimed in frustration."Inside my head?!" I snapped back. "I knowI'm one hundred and eight years old!""No. Your childish attitude still shows you're eighteen years old."His answer made me feel even more angry. But if I reply by exclaiming too then He will think I'm still childish even more. I took a deep bre
Alex came back to the room when I was asleep. I know because I had woken up a bit when he pulled me into his arms. But when I woke up the next morning, he was gone from my side.Last night's events put me in a gloomy mood this morning, and as if to mock me, it had been raining heavily since the last hour. I haven't come out of my room after waking up and washing my face. All I've been doing since earlier is just sitting by the window watching the rain fall. I just opened a small gap in the window so that the fresh, wet scent could enter this room.Embracing the blanket that covered my whole body I stared at the dark weather outside. Even though it was still ten in the morning, the atmosphere outside was rather dark, in fact it almost looked like six in the afternoon.How many hours left? I thought while trying to count.Eighty five hours.And I wasted precious time shutting myself in my room. Instead of cajoling Alex into letting me go, I got into a fight with him. Again. Maybe Alex h
Still barefoot, I walked quickly up the stairs to the third floor. Just as I reached the top of the third floor stairs, a man was just coming out of Alex's study door.The big man looked directly at me when he realized my step. As I walked closer, I could feel his familiar aura. Maybe he's also an Alpha like Alex because his aura is so dominant, I thought briefly. We stared at each other as we passed and he smiled a little at me, so I returned the same.After that I didn't think about the man anymore, because all my attention was on the news I was about to break to Alex. As usual, I opened Alex's office door without knocking first. He looked up from his desk with a surprised expression, but only for a moment, for his eyes warmed at the realization of my presence. From behind the window of his office, the rain was still falling very hard.I guess I've completely forgotten what happened last night, or rather I don't care anymore. Alex looked at me with a little doubt at first, but when
We didn't have much time left, so Alex and I planned to visit Pack Yellowstone today as well. Alex had already contacted Alpha Sam and he said he would convey the plans for our visit to Balthazar. I just found out how much of a hassle it is to contact Bathazar, as he doesn't have a phone, internet or cell phone in his castle.On today's visit we will go with Vincent and Evelyn as well. Jake still hasn't come back from the Basilisk Pack, Alex says he'll probably get home later tonight.Like I said earlier, we should have left as soon as we were ready but because of the damn mark on my neck our aim was slightly off the mark. We just finished changing clothes in the room, but somehow at first now my back is against the bed with Alex on top of me.Alex's hot breath caressed my face as he shifted his kisses to my jaw very ... very slowly. "We have to stop soon," he muttered which I replied with a weak nod then pulled my head up while closing my eyes, giving access to Alex and his kisses to
The journey to Pack Yellowstone's territory felt faster than before, even though it was still the same distance away as usual. Alex and I chatted about a lot of things, and for the first time in a long time, we weren't discussing recent issues.We were discussing Alpha Sam's new partner, I wish I could meet him today.When we arrived there Balthazar's white castle still looked as grand as ever. The bright orange sky greeted our arrival even though this morning it was raining very hard, as if today's weather followed my mood all day long.Alex parked the Jeep then we got out and walked towards the castle. Vincent and Evelyn's car was still far behind us, so it seemed they would be a bit late.On an ordinary day, this castle does look very quiet because Balthazar lives in this place alone. We knocked on the front door of the castle several times and waited, but no one answered. Alpha Sam will be joining us tonight as he still has Pack business.Alex grabbed my hand then pulled me to the
"No." Alex insisted. "I'll be visiting four times a week, and that's my last offer."Balthazar laughed sharply. "Final offer? You think you're selling me something? This is my home, and Caroline is under my protection." He again emphasized 'my protection' in his words. "If you don't want to follow my rules, you don't have to come here."Alex didn't answer even though his eyes were starting to look angry. Well, Balthazar wasn't wrong either.I cleared my throat to get their attention. Alex turned to me, whereas Balthazar only glanced at me slightly. "Will Alex be able to visit me immediately after my seal is broken?" "Ya-""No."The two of them glanced at each other again. But it was Balthazar who currently had the upper hand over Alex, because everything he said just now had some truth to it. Right now I depend on him."How long?" I asked again impatiently.Her hazel eyes looked at me and she smiled faintly. "One month?"I sighed disappointed when I heard it. One month without seeing
I didn't move at all when I woke up in the morning. I keep my breath regular, I don't dare to open my eyes and face this new day .The day has changed again, I sighed inside my head. Time flies even faster if I want to take it slow. Life isn't fair. I lay on Alex's chest, his arms half hugging me while his soft warm breath hit the top of my head. He was still fast asleep, so I didn't dare to move much for fear of waking him up.It was still almost dawn, because there was no sunlight peeking from between the curtains of this room's window. It must still be very dark outside. I still don't want my short time to be cut off for one more day, but there's nothing I can do right now.Alex's breathing rhythm in my ear turned faster and not as regular as before. I carefully looked up and stared at him through my eyelashes. Alex had woken up, he was staring at the dark ceiling of this room with his flat expression that still looked sleepy.It looked like we both didn't sleep well. He noticed th
Looks like Gabriel Adler is a little desperate after failing to blackmail us.A pinch of satisfaction that appeared made me smile at him, this time my smile was truly sincere unlike before. Of courseGabriel returned my smile with an angry look that he tried to contain."Guarding and hiding someone is not an easy thing ... " I muttered, deliberately enjoying his gloomy attitude mixed with anger. "Especially with my current situation."I had planned to recruit Cameron into the Pack I was about to found, but luckily I hadn't offered it to him yet.'Quickly say what you want."Look at this damn thing ... You don't know yourself, before he himself was stalling for time now he's trying to push me.I glanced at the two Pack members chatting in the communal room while occasionally glancing back at me andGabriel. Even though they greeted me kindly but everyone still kept their distance from me after I came back here."We'll talk in Alex's study." Gabriel followed me from behind as I headed u
Doctor Pack gave specific instructions that Alex should stay in bed for the next three days, at least until the broken bones in his leg and several fractured ribs begin to regenerate. Luckily his other injuries had turned into faint bruises in just a night.I thought last night's injuries and events would make Alex more submissive and docile than usual ... but I was so wrong.Even though I was stuck in bed for almost twenty four hours straight, Alex still kept bugging me about last night's incident, more specifically, he repeatedly made me say every detail and part where Viktor 'touched me'.At first I understood his anger but after a while I felt annoyed because the anger was now starting to target me. Being next to him almost drives me crazy myself."Alex, Viktor is dead. What else do you want?!" I exclaimed when I saw the furious expression on his face."You shouldn't have chased him! Do you know what he would have done if the seal didn't kill him?!"I had told him about the seal t
'Victor!" My shrill scream pierced the silence of this forest. I didn't expect him to stop when he heard my voice but the sound of his footsteps stopped instantly when he heard my voice. I easily caught up with him then I stopped a few meters behind him without making a sound.We are currently in the deepest part of this forest. It's already quite far from Alex's crash site, I think it's safe enough if I release my Leykan power here.Viktor turned slowly in the darkness of this forest and stared at me without expression. His semi-naked muscular body was still tensing up, preparing to fight me.Why didn't he transform into his wolf form, the question flashed through my head but I didn't have time to think about it further.My Leykan power is already at its limit and I can't suppress it any longer.Just like when I attacked Alex the first time, the atmosphere around us turned even more sinister than before. A strong wind blew so that the trees around it shook violently. The forest that
Her sudden anger made me freeze for a moment in shock.Alex was still standing clutching my shoulders with his hands that were still shaking a little. From this close distance I could see his pale face filled with worry and anger."It looks like you're very busy so I decided to go home ... " I answered in a half whisper.Her two golden brown eyes closed instantly as her tense jaw continued to throb. "I thought you left me again" he growled before opening his eyes again. A few strands of her brown hair fell to cover her eyes which at this time looked terrible."Alex, how many times have I told you? I will never leave you again."Actually, I'm also a bit angry myself because her trust in me is only limited to this, but at the same time I also understand her feelings. I took a deep breath and knelt down to hug his neck.I'm sorry" I mumbled, kissing his neck briefly. "I was just about to call you to tell you."Looks like Ihave to buy a new phone soon.His tensed body slowly relaxed and t
I should have been able to anticipate the responses of the four people sitting in front of me. Even Vincent who had previously heard of my plan returned to his gloomy face while shaking his head.I glanced at Jake, Alex, and Balthazar in turn and then cleared my throat to break the tense atmosphere that permeated the room. "Of course once I announce myself as Leykan and they can accept me, I will step down from the Alpha position."Jake glared at me, the expression on his face clearly saying are-you're-mad. I know my plan sounds a little crazy and risky. So far there has never been a female Alpha, let alone a Leykan, leading a pack of werewolves.Not to mention that I have to meet the minimum requirements for setting up a new Pack which is quite difficult to fulfill. In addition to having territories and ten members, a new Pack must also have the approval of at least six other Alphas as the total of all Packs in the country is twelve.Well, if all goes well I've got five Alpha endorse
As I was about to follow the two Vincent grabbed my shoulder to hold me down. "We should talk too, Caroline.""Then you two just talk together first, I'll stop by Pack's house," said Evelyn which I waved my hand back.I waited for him to walk away before turning to my uncle again, pulling my eyebrows up and looking at his crumpled, bruised face. "Balthazar really beat you up, huh ? "Vincent groaned in annoyance then brushed his hand through his brown hair. "He just misunderstood, I also did not know the ring was actually his."I folded my arms across my chest and tilted my head briefly at the large oak tree across from Pack's driveway. "So ... Balthazar is my father?" I asked while walking towards the tree with him.Vincent didn't answer my question right away. We stopped under a shady oak tree while the morning sun illuminates all corners of this large courtyard. I sat down on the grass while Vincent stood with his back against the big trunk of this tree."I don't know ... " he mutt
One of my hands slipped through his slightly wet hair with sweat. Alex hasn't moved an inch to give my body time to adjust.Her eyes were tightly closed while her ragged breaths were getting more and more irregular. I can't imagine what he's feeling right now, but I understand he's trying to keep himself from hurting me.Her attitude touched me. I know for an Alpha, controlling himself is not easy.The drizzle outside had turned into heavy rain, the sound of water droplets hitting the window glass muffled the sound of my breathing which was starting to return to normal.I put my palm on his pounding chest, Alex opened his eyes again with a panicked look. "What's wrong? Did I hurt you?"I dragged my hand to his face and caressed it briefly. "You don't have to hold back like this, Alex."His erection throbbed violently at my words but Alex didn't move from his position at all. He took a deep breath then let it out slowly. "I want this moment to be perfect for you" he mumbled before kiss
I don't think there's anything else that can surprise me because I've known him for dozens of years. But apparently there is still a side of Alex that I have never seen from him before.My raised hand only lasted for a few seconds before Alex lunged at me. He moved so fast that I had to pull my hand again because of my instincts.For a moment a sense of surprised fear welled up within me, but that feeling faded on its own as I felt his warm and large body embrace me carefully.I don't know where the tingling feeling that tickled my chest came from, I couldn't hold back the laughter that escaped my lips. Alex who previously buried his face in my hair finally pulled himself to look at me."Ah, sorry" I said before laughing again. His face that looks really confused makes me even more amused. "Just now you looked like you wanted to pounce on me, your too serious face made me want to laugh."Alex snorted while raising his eyebrows, pretending to be offended. I raised my hand to tidy up a
Alex was standing in front of the bathroom door with an unreadable expression on his face. His gaze descended on my body which was only clad in his oversized black shirt and then stopped for a moment as he stared at my bare feet.He cleared his throat before pulling his gaze back to my face. At least now he doesn't look like he's pounced on me anymore."Ah, I didn't find my old clothes in the cupboard" I explained when he looked again at the shirt I was wearing."Mum cleaned it up when she visited Pack's house" Alex replied before stepping back so I could get out of the bathroom.'O- Oh." I awkwardly stepped out while pulling the hem of the shirt that covered part of my thigh."Cara, sorry ... I couldn't control myself before." His cautious tone made my nervousness vanish instantly. A guilty look that looked sincere appeared on his handsome face. "I understand you're not ready, I shouldn't have forced you."I tried to ignore my slight disappointment when I heard his last words. Argh.