Amelia's heart raced as she darted through the dense forest, the moonlight barely piercing the thick canopy above. Each step felt heavy, burdened by the weight of her decisions and the fear of what lay ahead. She could almost hear the whispers of the pack behind her, the rustling leaves echoing the tension that hung in the air. Betrayal was a dangerous game, and she was playing it with fire.It all started when Dario had chosen Marissa over her. Amelia had always admired Dario's strength and leadership, but it was Marissa who had captured his heart. The pain of rejection had cut deep, and in her desperation, Amelia had sought solace in the arms of Rhagan, a prince of the bears who had promised her freedom, adventure and Marissa’s head. Now, as she ran, she feared that James had caught wind of her betrayal, and the thought sent shivers down her spine because it meant that Dario also knew.The moon hung high in the sky, illuminating her path as she navigated through the underbrush. She
The night was unusually quiet, a stark contrast to the commotion that was about to unfold. Alpha Dario stood at the center of the pack compound, his powerful presence radiating authority. Around him, representatives from the twenty-five packs gathered, their eyes fixed on the scene with a mix of anticipation and unease.Amelia, once a trusted member of Dario’s pack, now stood shackled before the assembly. Her betrayal had cut deep, not just into the heart of the pack but into the very fabric of their society. Whispers of her treachery had spread like wildfire, igniting anger and disappointment among her former comrades. Dario had called this gathering to deliver justice, a necessary act to maintain order and uphold the laws of their world.Dario’s voice boomed through the clearing, commanding silence. “You all know why we are here. Amelia has betrayed us, aligning herself with our enemies. Her actions have put us all at risk, and for that, she must face the consequences.” His gaze wa
Marissa stood at the edge of the clearing, her heart racing with a mix of excitement and determination. The sun was just beginning to rise, casting a golden hue over the trees that surrounded her. Every morning, she trained, pushing herself to harness her growing powers. Today felt different, though; she could feel the energy coursing through her veins, stronger than ever before.Her abilities were remarkable—super strength, control over the air, and the power to summon thunder and lightning. She could manipulate trees and communicate with animals, forging bonds with the natural world around her. But despite her impressive skills, there was always a part of her that felt she needed to do more. Dario, her mate, often told her that she was already strong enough, that her powers were extraordinary and that she should embrace them as they were. But Marissa knew deep down that strength was not just about what she could do; it was about growth, about pushing boundaries, and about becoming t
The sun filtered through the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground as she wandered deeper into the forest. Claire loved these moments of solitude, where the whispers of nature filled her ears and the fresh scent of pine invigorated her spirit. Today, however, she had a purpose. Dario had confided in her about his plans to propose to his mate, Marissa. The excitement in her brother's eyes was unmistakable, and Claire felt a swell of pride for him. Dario had chosen a beautiful ring, one that had been passed down through their family for generations, and Claire knew how much it meant to him. It was a symbol of love, commitment, and the bond they shared as a pack. As Claire walked, her mind drifted to thoughts of Dario and Marissa. The two were perfect for each other, and complemented one another in ways that were almost magical. Dario was strong and protective, while Marissa was gentle and kind, her laughter like music that could lighten even the heaviest of hearts. Claire co
Marissa had completed her training and was about to back to the pack when she felt the presence of her mate nearby and so she thought he was going to the wooden house but headed there and didn’t not see him. However, his scent still persisted and so she went to the other side of the river bank, where they had the most fun out of the pack, and there was. The first thing that both caught her, confused and shocked her were the flowers that were decorated around the river bank. They were her favorite; Lilies She bent down and smelled one, inhaling it so much that the leaves almost flew into her nose and she sneezed, making he and Claire who was hiding laugh. The action only further solidified Dario’s decision. She was the most beautiful, adorable and resilient woman he had ever met and known. He had never imagined that he would be like lithos, love like this and be loved like this, and wanted it to last forever. His only regret was that she did not meet his mother. They would have
“Almost every single information of ours were given to outsiders by Amelia. It is far worse than you think”. Claire explains to Marissa as they both walk to the room that was once occupied by Amelia. It had been some weeks since Amelia was executed anf her things were currently being moved out of her house and inspected but their inspection took a whole turn on the discovery of a lot of things. The woman was really involved in a lot of shady business. On getting there, she heard James gasp with a letter in his hand and and Marissa took in her surroundings. The papers and letters scattered on the floor and all round the room was much more than she saw in Dario’s office. “She had betrayed us even before the rogue king’a appearance”. James said as he handed Dario amd Marissa the letter that he just read which stated: “I have now lured her into the forest. Do with her as you wish. She’s an elf so it should not be hard to locate her due to her unique smell”. Marissa was not too shoc
I will not accept that. Never!”. Dario yelled as he walked out of the meeting, the elders following him trying to talk some sense into him but the man was furious as his several attempts to get them to listen but they would not. “It is the truth Alpha. You’re going to have to accept it one way or the other”. An elder spoke amd that was the breaking point as he troubled loudly, the effect making some of them bare their necks to him as he grabbed that particular elder by the neck. He was the one who was always very against his relationship and never ever held back when speaking of reasons why he and Marissa should not be together. “Alpha!”. They all exclaimed upon seeing their fellow elder up in the with with his legs dangling. The news was more than a shock to him and it just fully dampened his mood. He had been so happy to announce to them that he and Marissa had been engaged which meant that their marriage was to be as soon as possible.How could they withhold such an informatio
Marissa stood at the edge of the forest, the sunlight filtering through the leaves, casting a shiny glow on the ground and dark hair. The air was crisp, filled with the earthy scent of pine and damp soil. It was a night that should have felt magical, but instead, her heart was heavy with sorrow. Just hours ago, she had received news that shattered her world: as an elf, she would not be able to have children with her mate, Dario. Her literal dream shattered just like that.The bond between Marissa and Dario gotten very strong, forged through shared adventures, pain, endurance, and deep affection. They had faced countless challenges together, but this felt insurmountable. The thought of not being able to share the joy of parenthood with Dario was unbearable. She could see the future she had dreamed of slipping away, like sand through her fingers.She had never been one to wish for a lot or even dream. It was a dream that she had always hidden within her, not caring to admit even to
Dario leaned back in his chair, the dim light of the room casting shadows across the table where blueprints and documents lay scattered. The air was thick with tension as he glanced at Trent and James, both deep in thought. They had spent weeks gathering intel on the billionaire who had been wreaking havoc in their city, and now it was time to formulate a plan.“Alright, guys,” Dario began, his voice steady but urgent. “We know he’s got resources and connections that we can’t compete with directly. We need to be smart about this.” He pointed to a large map of the city spread out before them. “He operates out of this penthouse, and we’ve seen him use that private jet for quick getaways. If we want to catch him off guard, we need to figure out his schedule.”Trent, the tech wizard of the group, nodded as he tapped away on his laptop. “I’ve been monitoring his communications. He has a regular pattern—usually leaves for meetings every Wednesday at noon. If we can intercept him then, we mi
Dario had been piecing together the puzzle for weeks. He and his little elite team: James, Marissa, Claire, Trent and his team of informants all were on the search for any influential person with the letters “DU” He knew very well that the person could never be just an ordinary person because the little clues, from how fast they disarm the cameras he set. The position of these cameras was not one to be easily discovered even by supernaturals so he knew that it was definitely a high tech thing. He hated that each time a spy was killed or kidnapped, those two letters seemed to mock him, a coded message hidden in plain sight. It was as if the universe was taunting him, daring him to connect the dots. He had seen the pattern emerge in the aftermath of each incident, but it wasn’t until he stumbled upon the name of a billion-dollar company that the pieces began to align.The company, known as Duran Industries, was a behemoth in the tech world, specializing in cutting-edge surveillance t
Giggling, screaming, laughing and kicking was all that Marissa could do as she was trapped by her mate who was currently the tickle monster. “I love it so much when you laugh”. Dario commented with laughter of his own which was induced by hers. Laying down on too of her with his elbows holding up his weight, he leaned down to kiss her. It started with a little pack on her lips and turned fiery in a seconds. She felt so much in this moment and for the first time, did not hold back, neither did she want to. Dario groaned and moaned so much, you should think they were doing a whole lot more. “I want more”. He groaned deeply as his tone dropped with need. There was not a second when he didn’t crave for his mate but he just had to put it at bay as she was not a werewolf and would not understand that he could not help it. Whenever he was in a situation like this with her, it made it seem like he wanted to burst from all the pent up desires. Her whole body responded as he spoke. Not
“No! No! Please!”. She screamed on top of her lungs, running after them as she watched him get carried in an airplane that she somehow couldn’t stop. All of a sudden, she was back to square one. The weak useless human that could not even defend herself, not to talk if someone else. As if she had not been tested enough, she was immediately grabbed from behind by very strong arms that she could not seem to get out of. It was like being held by iron that was rooted deeply into the earth. She struggled, screamed, cried and fought back but it was all to no avail, as it felt like she was fighting a wall. Not budging, not feeling any pain, not relenting. Whatever the man was, dragged her into a building that she thought was familiar but too much in a panicked to remember. Before she could dwell on that, her blouse was stripped off and a shrill scream tore out of her lips both in shock and horror. Everything was happening at the same time and it felt like hell. The kind that she could
Alpha Dario paced back and forth in the dimly lit confines of his office, the weight of his thoughts heavy on his shoulders. The flickering candlelight cast dancing shadows on the walls, mirroring the turmoil in his mind. Marissa, his mate, had always been the light in his life, her compassion and bravery shining like a beacon. Dario couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to that man than met the eye.Even James thought so and yo some point, James was almost like a fortune teller so he had to be very cautious. He also knew that Marissa would never believe him and think he was just being jealous, so he said nothing about his suspicions to her. Suddenly, he started to recall some little details that he thought not much of, like the first night after the rescue, Dario had overheard Marissa speaking to the man, her voice soft and soothing. She had a way of making everyone feel at ease, her kindness a balm for the weary. But Dario couldn’t help but notice the man’s eyes—sharp a
Dario paced back and forth in the dimly lit confines of his office, somehow feeling the weight of the world pressing heavily on his shoulders. The scent of pine, earth, and a hint of sandalwood lingered in the air, remnants of the scent of the man Marissa rescued from the forest hung in the air, and he hated that it smelled good, knowing very well that Marissa was one that loved beautiful scents. Marissa finding this man in the woods had further solidified his hate for her training out of camp.She had found this stranger in the woods, a man who had been injured and vulnerable, and had brought him back to their territory. He hated it so much but could not bring himself to tell her because he didn’t want to seem like the monster she always ran away from. Dario's heart raced with a mix of emotions—anger, fear, and an unsettling sense of jealousy.The anger was almost equivalent to the jealousy as he felt like he was stupid for being jealous even though he knew nothing was going on b
Today was different and she had felt that even before she left home. Something in the air just felt different and she could not put her finger on it, nor deduce whether it was a good change or bad, and so she went to the woods to train as she usually did. It was so serene to her to train amongst nature. She didn’t know what it was but also knew that it was due to her affinity with nature but she felt so at peace when she was here. There was a little stream, surrounded by trees and the sunset view from where she atoood was amazing. As she admired the scene for the upteenth time, she snorted as she remembered that Dario was never a fan of her coming out to train in the woods but also proposed right here. Taking a look at her ring, had her showing her whole 32 teeth. Sometimes, she could not believe that this was her life. Yes, she had gone through a lot to get here but she loved the result so much that she actually may agree to go through that torture if it meant finding, loving
Marissa woke up early and unlike her usual routine of immediately going to train, she sat on the edge of their shared bed, her heart still racing from the vivid dream that had plagued her nights. The image of her mate, falling to the ground, shot and bleeding, haunted her thoughts. It had been days since the dream, but the fear clung to her like a shadow, refusing to release its grip. She had told him about it, had recounted every detail with trembling lips, and although Dario had reassured her, the anxiety lingered in her chest.She knew very well that he was incredibly strong and fearless, but Marissa couldn't shake off the feeling that something was off. She needed to be close to him, to feel the warmth of his body next to hers, to remind herself that he was alive and well. So, she found herself following him around the house, her fingers brushing against his arm or resting on his shoulder whenever she could. Each touch was a silent plea for reassurance, a way to ground herself i
“No!”. She dreamed on top of her lungs, as she tossed and turned on the bed, wetting it with tears, not realizing that it was not real. The first scream had Dario running to her room with a speed he would only attribute to a vampire but that scream he thought was definitely a call for help. It tore through him, and he could feel her helplessness and it scared him. However, on getting to their room, he saw her sleeping but trashing around and covered in tears. The sight was more than disheartening and so he rushed to her with the aim of waking her up because whatever she was dreaming of, that made gwr so heartbroken, she needed to wake up from it. Shaking her didn’t work abd so ge called out to her, desperately. He was also scared even after finding out it was a dream due to the fact that he knew the witches sometimes hex people in their sleep. “I’m here princess”. He replied to the broken way she called his name and scooped her into his arms abd he could see the visible calming