“I shifted.” Alpha Gabriel looks confused. As if that wasn’t something out of the ordinary. “Yes and? Am I missing something here?” I sigh and hold out the book. The man doesn’t have to reach out far to get it. Our fingers graze over one another and tingles erupt in their place. I’ve never felt such a spark with Jax or anyone else. Is this what happens when you can’t have something that sometimes… well, I oftentimes have to hold myself back from letting my thoughts wander into dangerous territory. ‘The Shifter’s Guide: History and Transformation.’ Alpha Gabriel focuses on the book in his hand, clearing his throat to put all other thoughts at bay. “I don’t understand.” I take a step back to put distance between us. Something I desperately need in order to properly think and formulate sentences. “I haven’t been able to shift. Ever. Not when I turned 13. Not 16. Barely when I turned 18. Something that’s unheard of.” The man stills for a long while before he slowly l
Alpha Gabriel stares at me with an intensity I’ve never witnessed before.“Trust me. I have my reasons.”I watch as the man walks away. A mixture of anticipation and apprehensions swirls within me. The mere prospect of being trained by an Alpha, that too one of the most powerful, is incredibly daunting. However, a glimmer of hope shines through the cracks.I might be able to unlock the true potential that I know is deep down within me.Our training finally begins. Days turn to weeks but our routine stays the same. Bright and early, every morning, I meet Alpha Gabriel at the training fields. His training techniques are rigorous and push me beyond my limits. THe training isn’t only physical but also mental. Any and every method to test the latent power that courses through me. At first I thought it was all for naught, but slowly and surely, I feel Aurora stirring within me. A sign that points me in the right direction.Laying on my back, I stare at the clouds above me. Today was a part
Waking up after training is a sordid affair.My limbs hurt, bones ache and my heart doesn’t have any willpower to even think about going out to train. Today is a bit different, however. My thoughts have been tangled up with the events of the previous day.Not even the cool crisp of the morning air can help diffuse my thoughts. I step onto the training grounds just as the sun begins to peek over the horizon,Alpha Gabriel stands a distance away while my thoughts confound me.Alpha Gabriel’s comforting words, the intensity in his eyes… our kiss. It plagues my mind all while making my heart beat with anticipation and nerves.The edge of the forest is quiet and everyone in the pack is asleep. Other than those patrolling of course.The man’s posture is relaxed, calm as day as he admires his surroundings. I approach him quietly, something that he always picks up on but this time his eyes are fixed at a distance. No vision of trees and forest in his eyes as he most likely sees a memory or l
“Avery. Wake up!”My vivid dreams of running through the forest falters for a split second. The atmosphere around me is beckoning. The still and silent night, the forest alive with critters as the silver light of the moon bathes all of us animals in its warm comforting glow. Another disturbance and this time I’m yanked awake out of my dream. My heart pounds ferociously in my chest. I look around my room and hear an urgent knocking at my door.“Open the door.”Alpha Gabriel’s voice is low but urgent in its nature.I scramble my way out of my bed and rush to the door. When I fling it open, the Alpha stands there fully dressed. Odd for this hour of the night. His eyes are sharp and dart around; much too alert.It's a vibrant contrast to his otherwise calm demeanor that he always sports/“Alpha Gabriel. Is everything alright? What’s wrong?” My voice is heavy with sleep but the concern in my voice overrides it all.The man steps inside through the open door and closes it behind him. He lo
The rogue is met head on.Annihilated in seconds.A growl echoes throughout the pack. I’m on high alert and my eyes wander over the tree line, alert for any more signs of movement.A few rogues step out with one of them in their human form. He was protected by his members. They all smelt horrid but the man in the middle was the most intimidating. His eyes shine with malice as he stares at us, almost fixated. Serena takes a defence stance, firm and yet unyielding. She won’t take no for an answer.“We belong here. This is my territory. Either you leave right now or you face the consequences.”The man smirks in a sinister manner. The expression itself cusses me to falter. There was nothing but confidence radiating off of him.“Trust me. We’re not here to fight. We’re here for your sister. Avery.”Everything around me stops. My blood runs cold as all eyes land on me. My sister stares at me with suspicion. Our previous conversation is now clear in her eyes.“Why are they after you. Hmm?”
My dream starts off innocently. There’s just me running through the woods. The wind rustles my fur and the mud scratches beneath my paws. I can feel Aurora within me.Her presence acts as a comforting guide.All of a sudden, the scene shifts. The trees that looked down upon me lovingly now warp and twist into something gruesome. It’s a labyrinth of shadows and whispers while the air grows thick with something I cant easily explain. My surroundings go hazy and before I can blink, I find myself in a dark room. Unfamiliar faces surround me. I can tell they’re rogues.Their eyes glint with hate but they surround a figure cloaked in darkness. The person radiates power but also menace.“The Alpha will fall, the pack will crumble. The mole has been planted and the Capitol will burn.”The man’s voice is cold and echoes through the room, cutting the silence in half. Cheers erupt and the rogues grow closer, almost as if they’re desperate to touch the person in front.Panic grips at my chest an
We quickly set to work on reinforcing the defences. Together, we concentrated on the weakest parts of the territory.Alpha Gabriel truly captures the essence of a leader. He barks out orders to the different guards and warriors. Although his presence is commanding, the man still radiates reassurance to everyone around us. I stayed close to the man, trying to assist as much as I could whenever possible.The pack members watch me with a mixture of suspicion as well as curiosity. Their eyes linger on me as I make my way through camp, following after Gabriel.I try my best to ignore their stares, instead focusing on trying to resolve this matter at hand. I can’t help it when the weight of their gaze causes my skin to prickle.The unspoken words in their eyes unsettling me greatly. It was clear that they knew who I was, how I wandered into their Alpha’s life. It was also clear that they haven’t accepted my presence.Despite the uncomfortable situation, I push on. The urgency of the situati
The air in Gabriel’s office feels stifling. The office is packed with tension and unspoken words. Gabriel himself walks back and forth, his face heavy with a frown and brows furrowed together. My heart pounds in my chest as I wait for him to speak. The mate bond is very new but it’s still very raw. Every fibre within me is attuned to his emotions and attitude. “There’s something I really need to tell you, Avery.” The man stops in front of me. His eyes serious but sorrow filling them. “What is it?” My voice is hesitant and I brace myself for whatever he’s about to drop on me. Gabriel takes a deep breath, pausing before he drops the truth on me. “I’m betrothed. To someone else,” he adds as if that’s not clear enough. I nearly double over from the pain that radiates throughout me. It hurts like a physical blow, knocking all the air from my lungs. “I’m sorry, what?” I manage to get out. “It’s not what you think, Avery. I know it sounds wrong but it’s just a business th