Fay's eyes fluttered open slowly,a rush of sunlight drove into her eyes and she shut them quickly with a grunt.
She attempted to open her eyes again, slowly this time and squinted at the sunlight that was pouring from somewhere .
Fay's eyes adjusted to where she was and she looked around.She was lying in a very soft bed,in a magnificent room…that was odd.
Where was she?The question jammed into her head,she tried to get up but an ache ran through her body , settling on her head and she grimaced.
She tried to recollect what had happened and what she was doing here but the more she tried,the more the pain jammed into her head.
The door pushed open and some uniformed maids filed in,two of them wheeling a trolley filled with delicious food and drinks while others wheeled a cloth trolley.
Fay watched them wheel them towards the bed and they turned to her,Fay tried to sit up irrespective of the pain and soreness she felt all over her body.
“Where am I?" Fay asked silently
“Good morning,ma'am " A maid said to her,”How are you feeling now?”
Fay looked round again and then to the maid who stood smiling broadly at her.
“What am I doing here?" Fay asked again.
“You need to rest,young miss. Master has asked us to bring you something to eat and a change of clothes”She said nicely again,her smile still there.
The door pushed open again and they all turned to the direction of the door.
Fay's eyes widened in surprise as a huge , handsome man clad in suit stood by the door…that man.
She blinked as he smiled at her,she recognized him,he was the man…the visitor who had visited the mansion some days ago.
“You,”Fay said silently.
" Hello,Fay”He said,his smile as warm as his smile.
Fay was looking confused now and then she was starting to remember everything. First,she remembered how some men had burst into her room …they had thrust her into the trunk…they were about to harm her when a wolf came…
She looked at him and he smiled again as if knowing that she had remembered everything.
“You're the one who…who helped me ,the gray wolf?”She stammered.
He nodded and then signaled with a slight wave of his hand to the maids who got the message and quickly scampered out of the room.
He waited till they had all filled out before walking to her,he looked every bit of powerful and mighty as he walked.
“My name is Dominic Stormrage and I am the Lycan king”He said.
Fay's mind raced,the sound of it made fear rush up her spine but yet,the smile he gave her was warm and comforting.
“You're in my pack now,my territory and you are safe here”He told her
Fay's mind went back to the men who had attacked her,she was afraid and he saw it in her eyes.
“Those men had tried to kill me," Fay told him,with fear dripping from her voice.
" No," He said, shoving his hands into his trouser's pocket,”They weren't supposed to kill you,they were under instructions to banish you from the pack,to make you a rogue but it seems there was a change of plans and they decided to hurt you”
Fay's heart practically crawled up in her chest ,her eyes welled up with tears as she processed what he told her.
“Thank you for saving my life" She said
“You don't have to thank me,Fay. You are under my protection now and no one would hurt you,not under my watch”
Fay felt a wave of relief wash over her,then it was followed by a sense of confusion.
“But why,why did you decide to help me? I'm just a lowly slave,I can't even wolf and I can't give you anything in return for your kindness except to work for you”
Dominic smiled," I don't need you to work for me,Fay.you are special and I wonder why I was the only one who could see it in you.You have a certain…spark within you and I think you would be a valuable member to this pack”
Fay's mind was reeling,she had so many questions to ask him,how could she be special when she didn't even know who she was?
When she wasn't like any of her mates who were born with wolf traits.
“I am a failure," Fay told him, lowering her head," I was rejected by the Alpha because I was born without wolf traits,I am just full of ill luck”
“No,Fay. You are special,you are strong and powerful but you just don't know it”He told her," I see great potentials in you,one I can't overlook and I am ever ready to help you discover those potentials”
“Special" Fay repeated slowly,”A werewolf without a wolf is no wolf at all”
" Don't be quick to condemn yourself,Fay. You are more than you can ever imagine and trust me when I say this,you will be great,Fay.Very great”
Fay stared at him,she felt he was just saying all that because he didn't actually know who she was and how useless she was to anyone who was with her.
“But.." She was starting to say.
He sensed she was about to ask a whole lot of questions,he would have time for that later but not now.
“There is enough and more for you to eat and drink,it is obvious that you haven't been feeding well. You look scrawny but that will end soon”He said.
She looked towards the food and her stomach rumbled noisily,she pressed her arms against it.
Dominic smiled understandingly,his smile was literally brighter than the sun that had drift
ed into the room now.
"Rest now, Fay. You need to recover ,you have a lot ahead of you"
Fay stood in front of the large,ornatemirror,mesmerized by the reflection staringback at her. The harsh, rough edges of herpast had faded, replacedby the image of ayoung woman who looked almost like astranger.Her hair now ,brushed and shining, fell insoft waves around her shoulders and thetattered clothes that once clung to her skinin desperation had been replaced by asimple yet elegant dress that hugged hercurves in all the right places.For the first time in what felt likeforever,she didn't feel like the world wasclosing in on her. She stared at thedelicate sapphire necklace Dominic hadgifted her, its blue stone reflecting a lightthat almost seemed to glow.It was a small touch but it's made herfeel... Precious. Special, even. She inhaleddeeply, trying to ground herself but therewas still that lingering tension in her chest.The trauma she had endured was notsomething that could be wiped away with apretty dress or a new life in a mansion.The sound of footsteps
Dominic had been searching for hours.After the rigorous training session, he'dexpected to find Fay somewhere within thefacility, still working to master the basics.But when he'd checked the gym, theweight room, even the locker rooms, she was nowhere to be found.His Patience was wearing thin, not because he was angry but because he worried about her, about how she was feeling. She had so much potentials but the pressure of her new world ,the weight of it all had begun to crush her.It was when he was nearing the edge of the building ,walking along the perimeter near a small garden that he spotted her.She was alone, sitting on the edge of the company's outdoor pool,her legs dangling lazily in the water.Her back was turned to him and she looked small, almost fragile against the vastness of the steel walls that surrounded them. The contrast of her delicate form against the raw, industrial landscape made something inside Dominic twist with concern.He moved closer, his steps quiet
The halls of Steelworks were cold andsterile, lined with steel walls and polishedfloors that reflected the overhead lights likemirrors. Fay walked through the corridors,her steps slow and calculative as she tried to make sense of everything that had happened.The distant hum of the machinery reminded her of the tension that still clung tight to her.The people she had seen were all strong, confident and powerful,they only seemed to highlight her own doubts and constant insecurities.Fay couldn't shake off the feeling that she didn't belong here,that she would never fit in.As she turned to a corner, her thoughts wereinterrupted by a group of girls who werewalking in the opposite direction. Theywere laughing, their high heels clickingagainst the floor as they chatted amongstthemselves. Fay stepped aside , trying her best to make herself as invincible as possible.The girls were so engrossed in their discussion and didn't notice her at first but then one of them, a tall blonde
Fay stood by the large windows, her hands wrapped around the cool metal railing as she looked out over the vast grounds of Steelworks. The wind carried the earthy scent of the forest, and the sky was beginning to darken, the soft orange hue of sunset casting a glow across the horizon. She tried to clear her mind, but it was impossible. Her thoughts kept drifting back to the training, to the words the others had spoken, and to the way her own body had betrayed her. She had wanted so desperately to prove herself, to be strong like the others, but each time she failed, it felt like another piece of her was breaking.She was so lost in her thoughts that shedidn't notice Dominic approaching. Hispresence was always a quiet force, butthis time, she felt him before she saw him.He was talking in hushed tones to a groupof huge men-werewolves, like him. They were standing in a circle, their bodylanguage imposing, the air thick withauthority. She could barely make out thewords, but sh
The cold steel floor beneath her feet wasnothing compared to the coldness she feltinside. Fay stood in the center of thetraining room, trying to steady her breath.Around her, the pack moved with graceand purpose, shifting effortlessly betweenforms, demonstrating enhanced sensesand agility with such ease that Fay couldn'thelp but feel inadequate.Dominic stood nearby, watching her with athoughtful expression. "Focus, Fay. Feelyour connection to the ground, to the air.You need to center yourself before you cantap into your instincts."Fay nodded, but her mind was far fromcalm. Every time she attempted to focus, itfelt as if she was swimming against anoverwhelming current. While the others seemed born for this life, she could barely manage to control her senses. Her heightened hearing, her vision--everything seemed to overwhelm her. She couldn't seem to overwhelm her. She couldn't quite make sense of it. Why wasn't this coming naturally to her?"Alright, let's start simp
The night was cold, and the air felt thick with an unsettling tension as Lady Rosie stood at the back entrance of the mansion.The sharp wind tugged at her cloak,swirling it around her like an omen. The pale crescent moon barely illuminated the courtyard, casting long, sinister shadows that seemed to stretch and shift with every gust of wind. She stared into the darkness,her thoughts spiraling as she tried to process the failure of her mission. The rogue wolves had been sent to eliminate Fay, but instead, they had returned empty-handed, with nothing but a pitiful tale of failure.Lady Rosie's jaw tightened as she thought about it. She had underestimated Fay's strength. But there was more to this. Someone powerful had intervened on Fay's behalf. She didn't know who or what this new threat was, but it was clear this force had protected Fay. And that realization made her blood boil. Nobody, not even a wolf, stood in her way.Her thoughts were interrupted by the heavy sound of approachi
Lady Rosie walked through the grand hall of the mansion, her heels clicking sharply against the marble floors. The mansion felt unnaturally quiet, the silence pressing in on her as she made her way to her daughter's room. Her mind was still focused on the failure of the rogue wolves. They had failed her. But there was something deeper brewing beneath the surface, a power that she couldn't yet understand. The mystery of Fay and the strange wolf that had rescued her gnawed at her thoughts.As she reached her daughter's door, she hesitated for a brief moment, running a hand over the rich fabric of her cloak. She could feel the weight of her decisions on her shoulders.Gwen would soon be married to Alpha Roderick. It should have been a moment of joy, but Lady Rosie couldn't shake the feeling that something was about to shift,something big was coming.She pushed the door open softly, revealing herdaughter's room. Gwen clear green eyes sparkled ,she was standing by the window, her hands ne
Fay sat by the window in her small room,staring out at the vast expanse of the land that stretched out before her. The sky was a deep blue, tinged with the first light of dawn. She couldn't stop thinking about everything that had happened, the mansion where she had been a slave, her rescue by Dominic and the overwhelming confusion of the past few days.Her mind was clouded, torn between confusionand gratitude. She was safe now, away from Lady Rosie's clutches, but her past still lingered like a heavy shadow. Why had Lady Rosie wanted her dead? What had she done to deserve such hatred?Tears welled up in her eyes her she thought of her parents, Polish had known who they were,the cruelty shd face in the mansion, the way she was forced to do menial labor and punish for the smallest of mistakes wouldn't have been so.She could still remember the harsh words of the lord and Lady, their constant insults cutting deeper than any physical wound she had ever known. She had also never known ha
The air in the training room was heavy with concentration. The students, a mix of aspiring fighters and seasoned athletes, sat in a circle, their eyes fixed on Dominic, who stood in the corner watching them. His arms were folded, his expression, unreadable. His focus,however, was not just on the group, but on one person in particular.Fay felt the weight of his gaze, even if it was brief. She could feel his presence without seeing him directly. Her chest tightened.What's wrong with him? Why is he behaving like this? Questions raced through her mind as she tried to focus on the exercise at hand. She had done her best to push thoughts of Dominic's coldness out of her mind, but it was difficult."Fay, Lena," Dominic shouted, his voice cutting through the room. "Get up."Thy both got up simultaneously,they exchanged silent glances and nods at each other but they walked to the center of the circle. The others watched curiously as the two prepared for their training session.Fay could fe
Domenic's car engine roared incessantly as they drove along the winding roads, the evening air cool and heralding night. The silence between them was thick and uncomfortable, the only sound coming from the occasional horn or tires scraping the asphalt. Domenic clutched the wheel tightly, his face frozen in a stern expression. Fay, sitting in the passenger seat, glanced at him from time to time, the agitation rising in her chest. She expected the usual pleasantries, a few kind comments after the exercise, but he was distant, almost too distant. Fay shifted in her seat, trying to break the silence."Dominic?" Her voice was confused.He didn't answer. His eyes were fixed on the road ahead of them, as if all his attention was on the path they were taking.Fay frowned, feeling a pain in her heart she couldn't explain. "I didn't think you'd be so calm after training," she said softly, hoping for a reaction. Nothing. Her mind raced as she tried to
The soft light of morning filtered through the curtains, casting long shadows across the room. Alpha Roderick awoke slowly, his head pounding with a dull ache, and for a moment, he wasn't sure where he was. His senses were still clouded, the remnants of deep sleep clinging to his mind. He groaned softly, trying to push through the haze, but by by the pain in his temple was unrelenting."What sort of pain is this?" he muttered to himself, rubbing his forehead with a groan. He couldn't recall every detail, but he knew that something had shifted. He had been with Gwen, and the connection between them had felt stronger than ever. But there was something... different. His thoughts were muddled, as if a fog had settled over his mind.The weight of the night before still hung heavy in the air, but he couldn't quite place why it felt So... significant. A strange sensation lingered in his chest, a tugging pull towards Gwen that seemed deeper than anything he had felt before. Was it just their
The room was bathed in the soft, silvery light of the moon, casting a gentle glow across the space. The night air outside was still, almost as if the world itself was holding its breath for what was about to unfold. Gwen stood near the door, her heart pounding in her chest. The time had finally come the seven crescent days of waiting had led to this moment. She and Alpha Roderick had grown closer over time, their bond slowly becoming undeniable, but tonight,that bond would be solidified.She wore a delicate nightdress, made from soft, flowing satin. The fabric clung to her body in a way that felt almost ethereal, shimmering faintly with each movement. The nightdress was simple, yet it accentuated her form, its lavender hue complementing her skin in the softest way. As she stepped further into the room,Alpha Roderick's gaze met hers, and in that instant, Gwen could feel the weight of his attention.He was sitting at the edge of the bed, his broad shoulders relaxed but powerful, a ca
Dominic walked down the hallway, his footsteps echoing softly against the walls. The day had been long, the training intense, but his mind kept drifting back to the session with Fay. He had seen her progress—her moves were becoming sharper, more precise. As he strode through the hallway , a figure stepped out from the shadows, causing him to stop abruptly."Kara?" he asked, surprised to see her there. He hadn't heard her approach, and the way she stood, arms crossed, watching him with an unreadable expression, made him uneasy.She stepped closer, her eyes fixed on him with an intensity he hadn't noticed before. There was something different about her tonight. The warmth that had once been in her gaze now seemed absent, replaced by something sharper. "We need to talk," Kara said, her voice calm, but there was an edge to it, a hint of something that made Dominic pause."Talk?" he repeated, his mind trying to catch up.The last thing he needed was another emotional conversation, but he
Fay's body moved with an increasing fluidity, her fists and feet flowing in a rhythm that was no longer foreign to her. The man training her was a seasoned fighter, his movements sharp and calculated as he pushed her harder, testing her limits.Dominic stood at the edge of the training area, his arms crossed, watching intently. He had seen Fay stumble through the basics when she first arrived, but now, the girl was beginning to understand the art of combat. She was starting to respond faster, her defenses tighter, and her counters more effective. He couldn't help but smile to himself, a feeling of pride swelling in his chest.The man she was sparring with aimed a punch at her midsection, his fist cutting through the air with precision. Fay sidestepped quickly, but the punch landed with a sickening thud, knocking the air from her lungs. She staggered back, her face scrunching in pain as she fought to regain her balance.Dominic's smile disappeared instantly. His heartthudded in his ch
The night air was crisp and cool, wrapping around them like a blanket as Dominic walked Fay to her room. The moon, low and full in the sky, bathed the grounds in a soft silver glow, casting long shadows beneath the trees outside the mansion.They walked slowly down the quiet corridors,their steps seeming to echo in the stillness and Fay held her breath.They reached the door to her room, and Dominic held the door open for her,his gaze lingering on her.There was something in the way he looked ather...gentle, yet filled with an unspoken words. It was a look that seemed to say everything without needing words. He shifted slightly, running a hand through his hair, a nervous tension in the way he stood."Thank you," he said quietly, his voice low andsincere. "For tonight. For... everything."Fay's heart fluttered at his words. It wasn't just the gesture, the way he spoke them with such sincerity, but the warmth that seemed to emanate from him. She smiled softly, shaking her head."No, Do
"We should head home now" Dominic said .The cool night air wrapped around them as Dominic slowly lowered Fay onto the soft earth beneath the towering trees. There was something magical about the moment just the two of them, hidden in the embrace of nature, far from the world's prying eyes. The tension between them crackled in the air, thick with anticipation, a sense that the moment they were about to share had been building for so long.Fay's heart was racing, every nerve in her body alive with desire as she looked up at him. The way Dominic's eyes darkened with hunger made her pulse quicken. She reached out instinctively, her fingers brushing against his chest, feeling the steady beat of his heart beneath his shirt. His body was warm, firm, and every inch of him seemed to beckon her closer.Without a word, Dominic moved toward her, his lips capturing hers in a kiss that was slow at first, exploratory his touch is soft but undeniable.The kiss deepened almost immediately, as if the
Fay's eyes fluttered open, her heart racing from the rapid ascent. The first thing she noticed was the vast, open sky above her—clear, endless, and stretching out in all directions. But that wasn't what made her breath catch. It was the breathtaking view below.They were perched atop an enormous tree, theheight so dizzying that Fay felt like she could reach out and touch the stars. The forest stretched out beneath them like a sea of green but as her eyes scanned the horizon, she saw the outline of the pack's territory spread out far below. It was overwhelming, humbling. Fay's heart leapt and she immediately clutched onto Dominic, her fingers digging into his shirt."Dominic!" she cried, her voice tinged with panic. "What— what are we doing up here? How...how did we get here?"Dominic, steady as always, laughed softly, a warm sound that seemed to carry with the wind" Relax,Fay. I wouldn't let you fall," he reassured her, his grip firm around her waist, keeping her steady.She could f