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TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT Back to the mops again. It's laughable. I hurry my way through the bustling crowd, wolves lay about, doctor and apprentices rushing to attend to their patients. I've never seen the camp in this state, chaotic, disorganized, mournful. As more and more wounded soldiers pile into the camp, the testosterone levels only become heightened, like the brawling wolf I was currently faced with.There's a crowd of injured men sprinkled with women, some cheering others booing the two idiots that were currently throwing fists over idiocracy. Does it really matter who lost which limb? Shouldn't they all be happy they were still alive?! Damn barbarians. "What are you looking at? " A long beard hissed at me. "Get moving, you smelly slob. " My feet ushers me off, not bothering to vindicate him with an answer and I rush in locking the door as I got to work on the floor. I find consolation in my scrubbing, ignoring my tattered reflection staring back, knee caps burning as they an
DEATH COMES A WALKING ***WARNING. May contain triggers. "They don't like you, you know" I keep walking, only passively listening to Ginny. "Leila" She says after a beat when I haven't answered. "They didn't like me before even when I was cowering. I've learnt that you can't please everyone" "Still" she insists. "It's a rather terrifying thought, to be around people who could be planning your death at any moment". I stop, turning to Ginny, taking her in for a split second. Her appearance had improved from the skinny woman I had met before, mind you, she hadn't put on much fat, but her features were more relaxed from the haggard one she had earlier."You tell me, the situation you were in wasn't ideal either but you made it work didn't you?" I question."This is different""How?" I asked."He was one man. You've got werewolves and humans united in hatred, all of which think their thoughts towards you are righteous""There's nothing I can do about any of this Ginny. I've tried but
ALPHAGRAYSON"Everyone is tired and injured. Noone is motivated to continue fight. We can send for reinforcements from the Regency" "No" I shake my head. This fight wasn't for my men and I wouldn't put them in a situation where they couldn't come out alive. "I can't risk leaving it to an invasion. It's the one strong hold we have left" "Then you've subjected us to our doom" the soilder says walking out the tent. Alpha Blaze and the other Alpha's were the ones that set out on this ludacris crusade of theirs. They didn't plan for things properly, make plans for the long haul should things not go the way the wanted. They didn't expect the humans would put up this much resistance and now all all waist deep in shit and blood. Wolves lay left and right injured, every one mourning the loss of something. A limb, a friend, the sweet solace of quiteness. Alpha Xavier waged war for years. He had all of us to rally his troop and fullfil his wishes. But now years later we were all shells of o
ALPHA I hear his voice before I see him, the ground trembles beneath his wake. I've been in darkness maybe for days now, I've lost count of the hours and the shifting shades of the sky does nothing to aid my roaming mind. I can hear them all running around up there, still unable to recover from the havoc, served them right. Damn them all to hell for messing with me. "Listen up" Grayson starts. "Alpha Blaze is dead. As of now we are abandoning all plans to join the fight against the humans. No one, human or omega is to lift a straw much more a weapon unless in defense against an invading army. I will make another address in due season as for now, continue to salvage the camp. " I fell over cackling to myself. Salvage is right. Alpha Blaze almost burst a blood vessel when he saw the devastation, decimating the tree I was liming in with two full swings of those arms of his. I kick at a few skulls that sat at my feet. Had this been a normal day, I would have been mortified at the sigh
I take a deep breath, lifting myself on trembling legs as I begin to gather my things. I only require a small bag, something that will leave me inconspicious. There's too much going on right now to even mention anything to anyone. I was alone, no friends, no ali's no partner. I only gather what I need now, a fresh pair of undergarment, a dress, a bra is optionable. But that's it. I have no money, can't take any meat to barter with, but I know in order to keep Tyler fed, I have to eat well. I stow away my small bag in time when Grayson walks through the door. I don't meet his eyes, turning away to gaze out the window. Clothes fall to the ground, and I reminsce in the happier days when I used to peek at him bathing at the stream. Tears burn my eyes, I was so adamant we wouldn't work out, yet here we are, fighting, being crazy parents, not having a clue if what we're doing was right or wrong.Grayson stands behind me, the colors of the sky shifting from burnt orange to deep blue, stars
"Can you believe it, a human Luna! I'm not sure what Alpha Grayson was thinking. Having her as Gamma female was awful but Luna!" "Right?!" Another spits bitterly. "And she came back with a child, no less" "Honestly, I think he only made her Luna because he already has her as his mate, but Daina has been talling one that he has asked to see her" "You think he's going to ask her to be his Luna?" The girls gasp aloud before bursting into a fit of giggles. "Maybe" The small band of little Omega's jump almost a feet high in the air when Daina suddenly appears before them. "Haven't anyone told you not be in other people's business!" She chastises, before flipping that dark curly hair of hers she treasures so much. "But yes, the Alpha has requested my presence. I'm sure it's about taking over as Luna, his human choice will definately not cut it" I anneal myself to the wall of the hallway, hoping to keep my thumping heart to a standstill. It's late at night, I'm not sure why they're s
I've decided to find work so I don't starve. which is easier said than done. I'm a woman so no one takes me seriously, which irritates me all the more. The only occupation that makes sense, since we're in the middle of a mindless war again is metal work, that of which I'm currently negotiating with the boss."I can't see how you'd think this is something you can handle" he tells me."Why because I'm a woman?" the old man doesn't answer only glares at me while pounding away at the hot metal. "We can do just as much if not more"My bold statement makes him laugh, so much so his enlarged stomach jiggles with every inhale of breath. "You're a bold one" He tells me wiping away a stray tear. "The answer is still no""Look around you mumbling idiot" I huff becoming irritated with his nonsense now. "You don't see men lining up to be apart of your everlasting furnace do you?""You should keep your tongue in your mouth if you want to survive here""Why, to make others feel better about themsel
GRAYSONDays EarlierGerzi's been uneasy for a time now and unwilling to explain what's bothering him so much. It's made me anxious and on edge, even though we're separated at the moment. I guess that's the downside to sharing a consciousness. Alpha Rasmus meeting is short and to the point, he's the strong silent type and for a time I'm grateful. He hasn't joined the other alliances either, but his visit here couldn't have never come at a worst time. When Leila had less than an ounce of trust in me. When we were weaker than ever.All the other Alpha's have heard by now that I chose a mate, but I couldn't lead them to the fact that she was human. It wouldn't take. They wouldn't understand my reason or the way I felt towards her. Many still carry disdain for them. They didn't see humans beyond being a scurge to our existence. They'd try to kill her. And King Xavier would never approve. Especially since she isn't Lorilee.Just like Gerzi had suggested, Daina had to be the scape goat.
BONDS TRIUMPH ANY TRIAL The worst thing about starting a revolution is that you have to see it through. I'm starting not to like that idea. Mostly because I'm stuck inside alone- well not necessarily all by myself but those that support me, cannot attend to my needs.And by needs, you know what I mean.No, not sex. Get your head out of the gutters.I meant conversation, cuddles, and late-night plays.I was part of the front line too, but then I was physically and forcefully removed without choice or option; because we found out an important matter. Only I knew first this time but kept it hidden. For good reason.This eventuality.I sigh once more palming my stomach. Grayson has been gone for three weeks. He's taken my women, his men, frankly anything that would remind me of what's going on outside those gates. So many more humans have joined our cause to live freely and have freedom. And we have spread like a wildfire, expanding our borders in even spaces I didn't think possible. We
HE'S NOT THE ALPHA Darnick is compliant with his decision to return, which only leaves Rasmus and me as the only jittery pawns on his chess board. This uninformed selfish decision of my father will run everything we've worked for into the ground and when Leila gets wind of this, it will be nothing short of a fuse explosion. "When are we leaving?" "At a convenient time for all of us," Xavier answers as if we're talking about abandoning cattle. That these weren't people with lives. Lives that were depending on us to protect them. "When was this decision made? ""Does it matter when it was made? My decision is final.""We're leaving them to die. It's a suicide mission. " I clarify just in case he was too blind to the reality of the situation at hand. "Commander Lyra has the know-how to navigate even the toughest of circumstances. ""The capability but not the equipment she needs. She hasn't had that for a while now. Or was that the reason why you've decided to save half her battalion
IMPOSSIBLE CIRCUMSTANCESGRAYSON "You've made a grave mistake confronting him before everyone else, " I told my little mate when we had returned to her quarters."I know, I know, " Leila nods. "You allowed your emotions to get the best of you and now he's out for blood. ""I know. He'll want my head for this." She paces around her room rubbing her arms as if exposed to the cold. "I just, it felt too much. After I thought we lost them all. I mourned them, Grayson." Leila's dark eyes meet mine confusion swirling in the midst as she gazes up at me. "How are they still alive, it's not possible? Why wasn't everyone else saved? If he's so strong why isn't everyone still alive? Marie, Louis, and his family. "Leila's body trembles as she breaks into tears once more, her emotions overriding the restraint she had built up now bursting at the seams. "It doesn't matter. They're here and alive. ""Except it does. How can I tell the part of me that's been hollow for months now that it was all a
A PACK LOST A PACK GAINED I was on the outside surveying our space to plant more food and possibly rear a few animals. It's been a rough couple of months and my arm heals at snails pace. The wolves are still gathered around the periphery of the fortress, steadfast and unmoving since Grayson hasn't lifted his command. Hadn't we had them, perhaps Phineas' attempts to destroy us would have succeeded at his first crack.A hand reaches around, blocking my view and I attempt to back away, ducking beneath in the process, only to be enclosed in hard flesh and bones. "Morning," He growls at my ear ."It's afternoon," I correct."Still early," he rasps at my ear, back pedaling both of us in the process."Where are you taking me?" I question the oaf."You'll see soon enough.""I have work to do," I argue."You're always working," His reply comes, feet still walking blindly and his breath warm a constant against my cheek."Do you even know where you're going?" I enquire not liking the fact that
STRONGERDaina runs away while I sit in open contemplation. My chest and cheeks hurt like fudge sticks, my shoulders are sore, but my head felt as if I'd hit it against the column, knocking myself out for half my lifetime. My body was heavy as lead, even though I was only seated upright."I wouldn't advise moving as yet, Luna. You took quite a nasty beating and the medicine still needs time to circulate.""Impeccable timing," I told him, my voice croaking as that of a hoarse frog, my eyes quickly sweeping the room. It wasn't mine, but from the nonexistent accolades, I knew this was Grayson's plain room. I could almost chuckle thinking of how filled this room will easily become with Tyler's drawings over the years.That is if he intended on staying here. Fear seized my chest and I clutched at it, telling myself I'm only overreacting. Where else would he seek to go?"Where's Grayson?""The Alpha is currently being looked after." Gamma Kole answers.My brain dissects the funny way he dec
DAINA ALL MEN MUST SERVE Inside was just boring and mourful. All everyone bickered about was the war and how things should have been different. They lamented about losing people and about not being prepared more. All it did was agitate me. It was the past, it was said and done and cannot be changed. I desperately wanted to scream at them to just shut up and move on with their lives. Focus on freaking surviving. What else could we do at this point?Glancing around the blackened room and finding the newly acquired Alphas only made my mouth more sour. Six people from two entire packs survived that freaking attack. What kind of monster army did Alpha Phineas have to have subdued them like that? His Luna had been such a simple girl when we met last. I supoose that's the reason behind her apparent simpleton behavior. Her Alpha was terrifying.I push to leave the suffocating atmosphere of the dead and dying, a human warrior shifting into my path and blocking my way."Sorry," He says voice
GRAYSON ALPHA COMMAND That bastard Phineas, I bet he had timed Leila just right to have cornered her inside her room. I had every intent on ripping his head from his shoulders, but the damned ass had escaped rolling over the window and scampering down the wall with his tail between his legs.I huff, watching as he scurried away, a f*king cheeky smile on his face, echoing the words of his return. I can't stay furious, turning to find Leila unmoving, my worst fears manifesting seeing how beaten up she was.My teeth screech on edge, Phineas now making himself my number one enemy. Known to him, I promised death to whoever touched Leila and my wrath knew no bounds or creed. My body bows with stress, kneeling before the blood that heats my veins. Leila cries out from pain that strikes my soul, her entire being trembling as I took her into my arms. Her lips bleed, bruises lining her forehead and arms. That son of a bitch!"I'm going to die, I'm going to die," Leila whispers, her words mir
SACRIFICES ***WARNING: May contain triggers.Our walk to the fortress takes days when in reality it should've only been a few hours. With the massive injuries that our group had sustained, we were left to creep as old men, creating shelters and entertaining others from dwelling on the reality of our condition. Tyler sticks on my heels aiding me to gather as much fruits as possible. A few murmur about having only that to eat, but I turn my ears and bite my tongue. What did they want me to do, hunt a boar? They weren't Tyler and I was never asking Grayson to go find one either. Everyone had to learn to live within their means and accept the case for what it is. If we send enough abled out people out and they were attacked, any hopes of us rebuilding would be smashed against the rocks. I glance at the sky a little perturbed about the overcast weather, but think better of it when I glanced back at the ailing pack. Maybe it was best that we didn't rush them. Tyler tightly grips my arm u
BLEEDING HEART "Leila, you cant afford to have your emotions control you," Gerzi scolds or maybe it's sturdy advice. My entire body trembles at the thoughts of the many people we've lost. The glossy eyes that stare back at me- us by extension. The many children lost, the parents that are beside themselves in agony. Too traumatized to even utter a word. The carnage of Trish's body flashing before my eyes forcing me into a mental hell I wanted not. I paused my steps, closing my eyes as I grit my teeth through the pain. I didn't want to loose anymore people to this. I couldn't!War has places us all on the same ranking. We were all vulnerable and helpless. Dependent on each other for growth, stability and strength. We were as weak as the smallest one among us. It shed light on our shortcomings. The distrust and lingering desparities between us. There were no lines today in that attack. We were all preys."There's a large cave nestled in some rocks ay the edge," Gerzi directs. "Just ke