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
The sun was setting, casting a golden hue over the skyline, but he felt none of its warmth. His mind was racing with thoughts of their target: a billionaire known for his cunning and ability to evade capture. Dario’s heart pounded with anticipation and anxiety; they had been planning this for weeks, and now it was time to put their plan into action.He had fought so many wars but none with a human billionaire who was brutal and disgusting in every sense of the word. He also hated it so much that his mate had to be involved. Dario knew she was strong but could not help but feel fear whenever she had to so dangerous thing. Her life was his abd he would due with her without a second thought. As he drowned in his thoughts, Marissa joined him, her presence surrounding him like a warm hug. So comforting that he had no choice but to release a satisfied and calming him. Sge looked calm but he could feel her heartbeat abd almost everything she felt, and due to that knee very well that sh
There was nothing worse than being so capable but ignoring your instincts just because you were too confident. A sigh left Dario’s lips and he made eye contact with the billionaire they were so sure that would be taken by surprise. Dario had sensed him as soon as he walked through the main gate about a mike away but shook it off as they had planned this too secretively and meticulously to be caught. “You didn’t think you would catch me by surprise, did you?”. The billionaire asks, following up with a disgusting laughter that just made Dario want to punch his face away from his body but he could not. The man was silent but Dario had already seen the almost unnoticeable red lines that cut across the whole place leading to where he was. One other thing that made him hate the man so much was how smart he was and most importantly, his expressions. “You are one very sly man”. James responded with a head shake, and a smirk like he did not realize what situation they currently were in.
Dario felt a rush of adrenaline as he grabbed Marissa's hand, pulling her close. "Time to go!" he shouted over the din, his voice steady despite the chaos unfolding around them.She had apparently been couching down as she conjured you the deep fog that made everyone blinded but he could see her alright. He was literally him and he, her. He could feel her whether she was breathing or not. His first thought was just that he had to get her to safety. Even if they don’t all escape, she must. Not just because she was his Nate abd he would rather die than have her in danger but also because ye saw just how vile and hungry the man looked whenever his gaze fell on her. Together, they navigated through the disoriented crowd, Dario leading the way as they made their way toward the back exit. His team(the billionaire), consisting of skilled operatives, quickly fell in line behind them. They had trained for this moment, and Dario felt their determination fueling his own. What exactly did
The trees seemed to look like people due to how fast they ran through it. The adrenaline that ran through their veins especially Marissa’s was insane. This was the first time she was involved in something like this and she could not seem to steady her heart from beating so fast like it was about to come out of her chest. As she focused on breathing, she also was hyper sensitive right now and noticed the tiniest things possible.She could hear the branches of trees falling and every single crunch it made as they sleeper on it. The sounds of each creature also remained strong in her ears and she began to wonder why it was. Only to suddenly realize that they were going to be caught gc they just kept running. It was insane but there was a helicopter in the air and she could hear just how close they were to it and exactly what they were saying inside if it. She had to make a decision. It’s either she warns them or she protects them. Her heart leaned more towards the second option
Moving right now, felt like the hardest and most demanding chore. Headache ripped through her violently, and she felt like her skull had cracked open from the searing pain that travelled through her whole head. It was worse when she opened her eyes and even worse when she tried to live but everything in her screamed at her to run. She knew she had been captured even before she opened her eyes to see the tiny capsule she was trapped in. The first thing that happened to her was the panic as she absolutely hated to be in tiny spaces but it wasn’t like she had an option because she would rather die than cry. She would never give them the satisfaction of thinking that they had succeeded. Immediately after, her mind was filled with her mate. She wondered if they all had gotten home safely.Whether he was fineWhether he missed herWhether he was angry at her for what she did. The last thought seemed to be the most appropriate as she knew he would lose his mind from anger. She misse
It was obvious that the billionaire had planned this for a long time because the precision of his action floored her. He almost knew their every move and had a counter attack every time.Even this capsule and room fit her too well… the capsule was tight but just enough space to keep her trapped, it was also her perfect height and width. She had no choice but to assume that it was probably made for her, but she shook her head no and chose to focus on the most important part, which was escaping. What she didn’t know was that she was right in her thinking. The obsessed billionaire had spent countless nights researching the ancient texts that spoke of elven powers and the deep connection they shared with the natural world. It was said that an elf's magic was tied to their emotions, their bond with their mate, and the essence of life around them. The billionaire, with his insatiable thirst for control, concocted a scheme to drain Marissa’s powers, believing that by weakening her, he co
Dario’s P.O.VSeeing the children along with some teenagers and adults play outside and around the pack house. The sight was one that I usually adored as it signified that my people were in peace which meant that I was a good leader. I have been the alpha amd leading the pack for many years but never questioned myself as I had always been capable, too capable in fact until my mate showed up. “The fact that the world keeps spinning when my whole world has crumbled”. He said to himself as he shook his head, feeling everything at the same time. “Was I right in thinking that love was a source of weakness? Yes”. I asked and answered myself. I also would not trade it for the world because it was the only weakness I’m willing to have. “Have I really become so weak that I can’t protect the ones I love?”. I asked myself again and all that came out was a sigh and pain that brewed up in my chest, like the one there was not enough. I have thought about that night several times and still c
“Stop running!” Claire called out to Fara, who she had been chasing around all day. The child can play for days without stopping. If you were wondering who Fara is, she’s the baby vampire that Dario found deep down in the cellar of the billionaire’s house. It has been just a few days and she had grown about an inch taller and looked like a child rather than the toddler he just picked up days before. Taking her back to the vampires took a turn that he never knew it would take. Flashback“What?!” The vampire king exclaimed once he heard that Dario found a vampire child.It was both shocking and impossible.Well, according to their tradition and laws that guide their existence, two vampires rarely reproduce and although it was possible, it was rare. Also, it was deemed totally impossible for a vampire to mate with any other creature in the forest. “I found her in the billionaire’s mansion and i think she was what vraise was being held by. I always knew that it was not money that
Dario couldn't shake the feeling that he had missed something crucial. Vraise had always been fiercely independent, preferring to remain on the fringes of society. Their little skirmishes over the years had been more like a dance, a way to test each other's limits rather than a true rivalry. There was a bond there, a strange camaraderie born from mutual respect and understanding. But this? This was different. Vraise had put his life on the line for someone he barely knew, and Dario was determined to uncover the reason behind it.As he made his way deeper into the woods, Dario's thoughts drifted to the billionaire. He had always been a figure of intrigue with his wealth, power.There was something about him that drew people in, a charisma that masked the darkness lurking beneath the surface. Dario had seen it in the way others looked at him, a mix of admiration and fear. But why would Vraise, a creature of the night, choose to protect such a man? What secret lay hidden behind that faca
They say revenge does not bring forth satisfaction but the satisfaction that Dario currently felt could not be quantified. Yes, he was upset about having to kill Vraise and the vampire throwing away his life for a useless human, but he was very satisfied with knowing that his family was safer now that the billionaire was no more.As the head rolled down to the ground right by his feet, he smiled and at first wanted to carry it back as a trophy but soon decided that it was not worthy of being called a trophy.He turned, and as expected, there were still some foolish humans, although scared to their bones, still brave enough to stare and shiver in his presence. He passed through them as he walked back to the pack.The only lingering thought and question he had was for what reason Vraise could possibly have to protect the man so much that he killed himself while doing it. He knew very well that the man must have had something very great against the vampire, and he was curious to know
“P-Please, I can make it right!” DU pleaded, his voice a mix of fear and desperation. “I can give you anything you want!” He uttered with a shaky voice as fear gripped him, causing goosebumps from his head, down to his toes. He knew that Dario was scary and had been given full description in what his wolf looks like, but seeing a giant black wolf in person with golden eyes was different. Dario’s eyes narrowed, his expression angry and unyielding. “You think your money can save you? You’ve destroyed lives for your greed. There is no redemption for you. With a swift motion, Dario almost sank his claws into the billionaire but was blocked by Vraise once again: An action that he did not take lightly, he didn't speak a word extra and just attacked brutally. This was the day that Vraise got the shock of his life .The billionaire on the other hand, fell to his knees in slight relief from the fear but still could not move from his spot as it somehow felt like his legs were glued to that
The three day promise was not a farce and despite the fact that he had to be with his mate who needed him more than anything in this moment, he was simultaneously planning his revenge and this time, without the other supernaturals. On the day she screamed, she was in danger of being found by the other supernaturals, and due to that,he made sure that they all leave the pack house that same day. As he stood at the edge of the garden, overlooking the whole of the pack from where he stood. He had always protected them flawlessly but now, there were so many flaws in his way of protection recently. He was done and ready to go kill that billionaire actually do it this time, he had enough of the rubbish.Today, he was not strategizing or wasting his time with any plans and procedures, he was just going tobarge in and kill whoever stops him. He had enough of being considerate of the innocent lives invloved. He was actually never one to care about how he achieved something, just the end res
Her screams shook the whole pack to its core. Every single soul in the pack could not pretend to have not heard a scream that loud. It sounded like one of pain and also a call for help. It’s been wreks now that Marissa had felt the pull of something sinister, a dark urge that whispered in her ear, urging her to embrace the violence that simmered just beneath the surface. It was an insatiable hunger, a desire that clawed at her insides, demanding release.Dario immediately dropped and forgot everything. The only urge currently present was to get to his mate but on rushing to her, he just could not get past an invincible and it frustrated him to no end. “Let me in princess”. He called out and it did not sound like he was pleading. He demanded. However, it seemed like she was in her worn Luther bubble, unable to feel or hear anyone including her mate. Writhing in pain and fear, Marissa screamed again when another wave of pain hit her like a tornado. “Please”“Please”. She chanted l
Just as he was about to send the billionaire to his ancestors, a hand that definitely belonged to Vraise, stopped him halfway. He growled out in anger as he was so close. Previously, he could not help but wonder why exactly the vampire was protecting the billionaire, because Vraise was not one to be involved in matters. Any matters at all, even that of his clan not to talk of the personal matters of a human but in this moment, he did not care. If he did not kill the billionaire today, he would not be able to live with himself. “A common human tormenting my pack because he has some money that I am above”“Move or I will not consider the fact that we have been somewhat friends over the years”. Dario warned as he still felt some sort of friendship between them and chose to give him one last chance. However, what he got in response was an attack from vraise. A sharp clawing and pushing that had him falling several feet away. “That will be the last time you touch me”. He growled as
“Go! Go! Go!”. Dario yelled at the people as they lived into the safe house they had built in the little time that they had been planning. The little underground room was not even finished but could at least hold all of them if they squeezed in, which was not a choice they had. As soon as he saw that the people had almost gone in, he left the rest to Claire who had been directing them. It was in times like this that he was so grateful that he had his sister and the little support group he had. His mind all the while had been on his mate whom was currently unstable but still using whatever strength she had left to hold the bombs and the billionaire off. It angered him to no extent and this time, he let his anger roam freely. He had enough.In his opinion, his mate had been bullied enough and right in front of him again, drove him insane. The idiot had the audacity to come attack his pack and try to steal his mate and thinks he would be able to get away with it. “Today, I’ll let
The little whispers from the office almost sounded like the whispers of the wind and Claire could not help but be a little spooked as the room was filled with a mix of werewolves, vampires, and witches, each bringing their unique strengths to the table. Dario leaned over the large oak desk, tracing the lines of a map with his finger. “We need to fortify our borders and increase patrols, so that they can keep watch while we fight. The billionaire is not to be underestimated”. He said, his voice steady but urgent. “If they’re planning an attack, we can’t let them catch us off guard.” The King of bears added. Just as they began to outline their strategy, a loud explosion shook the building, rattling the windows and sending papers flying into the air. The sound was deafening, and for a moment, everyone froze, eyes wide with shock. Dario's heart raced as he instinctively rea he’d through his mind to see if Marissa was fine. “What the hell was that?” one of the vampires, Elias, exclaime