As Darell drove away from the scene where Hannah had claimed that Marcelyn had attacked her, he began to wonder if the redhead had not played a fast one on him because she knew how worried he was about his mate. He reprimanded himself for having such a thought toward the gentle redhead who had been nothing but supportive after she heard that Marcelyn was missing from the mansion. Even though he wasn't interested in her, Darell didn't fail to notice how kind she was.But still, he was very worried about his mate. Even if it was true that Hannah had had an encounter with her and Marcelyn had attacked her, that still didn't guarantee to Darell that she was safe. The only time he would be able to rest assured about her safety was when he saw her with his two eyes, otherwise, his mind would never be at ease. Why had she left the house anyway? Darell thought as he drove to his house. He had decided to sleep over at the place since it was a lot closer to him than the packhouse mansion wa
Hannah was examining her neck carefully in front of the mirror when she heard the knock on her door. She picked up a scarf and tied it around her neck before she stood up from the mirror and went to open the door with high hopes that it was Darell who was on the other end of the door to check on her. After he had rushed off in search of the vampire woman, Hannah had been waiting for him to return to the mansion and also to check on her. When she saw that it was only Bella on the other end, she was disappointed but she masked the emotions completely before the other woman would see it and thought that Hannah didn't want her around."Hey, Bella.* she called with a sweet tone. And although her voice was still hoarse from screaming earlier, she didn't let it reflect as the characteristic of a woman who should be a Luna was to hide her pain well.Bella smiled at Hannah as she accepted her invitation to enter the room. When they were both seated on the bed, Bella held up the ointment bot
Bella was surprised to hear those words that the redhead said. At first, she thought that the woman was joking but when she didn't retract the statements, Bella had no choice but to believe her."But you are from the full moon clan of the Colven pack!" She still recoiled in shock."True, I am but I still can't shift at will. You should know how hard it was not being able to shift at will," Hannah admitted in a low tone.No, Bella didn't know how hard it was to shift at will since she could shift whenever she wanted. If anyone had asked her if Hannah could shift at will, she would have gladly said yes. Why was fate so cruel to such a gentle and kind soul like Hannah? Why wasn't she given the power to be nice as she was? But Bella also knew that some people couldn't shift whenever they wanted even though they were from the full moon clan also. Most of the other wilful shifters she knows were the warriors who protected the pack."I didn't realize that it affected you too," Bella said as
The man grabbed her by the wrist and pulled her back to the couch she had just gotten up from. She fell on the couch on her back and Darell sat on her thigh, impaling her in place. His mischievous grin when she tried to get up told her that she won't be able to get him off her."Why were you so rash with me earlier?'' Darell asked her.Marcelyn looked away from him. She didn't want to tell him that she had behaved the way she did because she had been angry about what she saw. Telling him about that little secret would make him realize that she was jealous and he would know that she cared about him more than she let out.But she also thought that he deserved to know. She should have let him know that she knew about what had happened between him and the redhead that night. That way, he would know that she was aware of his unfaithfulness despite his claim that he was going to marry her and no more else. Now that she thought about it, she wondered why he had gone to such a length to c
Darell knew that she must have noticed his behavior change but he refused to open his eyes and give in to the desire to eat him raw. When he felt her lips on his chest, his eyes shot open instantly and he looked at her. He didn't need a soothsayer to warn him that his eyes had changed to that of fire blue, Marcelyn's expression was enough. She removed her hands from his waist and he moaned about the loss."Why did you say that I can't go back to the mansion? You don't want me over there?" She asked him.Did she want to discuss such a trivial thing now? Darell thought. Now when he was losing control of himself because of her? He decided to answer her in any case even though his wolf protested."Because you tried to kill Hannah. Everyone is a little on the edge for you right now. Unless you promise to be on your best behavior around her, I'm not taking you back." He told her."She deserves whatever fate before her in my hands," Marcelyn retorted."Marcelyn?" Darell called in a clear wa
Marcelyn woke up the next morning feeling a bit disoriented. She turned her head to the side and saw Darell's sleeping form next to her. Memories of the previous night flooded her mind and she blushed at the thought of how she had lost herself in him. She had never been so consumed by passion before, but with Darell, everything felt different.She got up from bed and made her way to the bathroom. As she washed her face, she couldn't help but think about what she had promised Darell the night before. She had promised to behave around Hannah, but the thought of that woman still made her blood boil. She knew she had to keep her word, but it wouldn't be easy.As she walked back into the bedroom, Darell stirred and opened his eyes. He looked at her with a soft smile, and Marcelyn couldn't help but smile back."Good morning," he said, his voice deep and husky."Good morning," she replied.Darell sat up on the bed and reached out to take her hand. "Last night was incredible," he said.Marce
As the days passed, Marcelyn found herself falling deeper in love with Darell. They spent their days exploring the city, going to museums and art galleries, and enjoying each other's company. Marcelyn couldn't believe how lucky she was to have found someone like him. But despite the happiness they shared, there was still tension between Marcelyn and Hannah. Marcelyn tried her best to be civil around the other woman, but she couldn't shake the feeling that Hannah was still trying to steal Darell away from her. One night, as they were all gathered in the living room of Darell's palace, Marcelyn couldn't take it anymore. She stood up, her eyes flashing with anger. "Why are you still here, Hannah?" she spat. "Why are you still trying to come between us?" Hannah looked taken aback by the sudden outburst. "I don't know what you're talking about," she said. "Don't play dumb with me," Marcelyn snapped. "I know you've been trying to seduce Darell since the moment you met him." Darell stoo
Marcelyn opened her eyes and gasped. The room was filled with roses, their petals soft and velvety against her skin. There were candles everywhere, their warm glow casting a romantic light over everything."Darell," she whispered, feeling tears prick at the corners of her eyes.Darell pulled her into a hug. "I just wanted to do something special for you," he said.Marcelyn leaned into him, feeling overwhelmed with love for him. "You always know how to make me feel special," she said.As they sat down on the soft carpet, Darell pulled out a bottle of wine and poured them each a glass. They toasted their love and their future together, feeling more in love than ever before.As they sipped their wine, Marcelyn couldn't help but think about their future. She knew that there would be challenges, but she also knew that they would face them together. With Darell by her side, she felt like she could conquer anything.As they talked and laughed, Marcelyn felt a sense of contentment wash over h
As the vampires closed in on Darell and Chris, a sudden howl echoed through the castle. Darell recognized it immediately. "That's Bella," he said, relief flooding through him.Seconds later, the door burst open, and Darell's sister and her mate Sam charged into the room, followed by Sam's three brothers, Thomas, Matthew, and David. The vampires turned to face the new threat, and Darell and Chris took the opportunity to launch their attack.Bella shifted into her wolf form, her powerful jaws closing around the throat of the nearest vampire. Sam and his brothers joined in the fight, their werewolf strength overwhelming the vampires.Darell and Chris focused their attention on Marcelyn, quickly untying her from the table. "Are you okay?" Darell asked her, relief flooding through him as she nodded."I'm fine," Marcelyn said, tears still streaming down her face.Darell took her hand, pulling her towards the door. "Let's get out of here."But just as they reached the doorway, they were conf
As the vampires arrived, Marcelyn and Van fought them off, while the wizard worked on breaking the spell that had been controlling her. It was a tough battle, but they managed to hold their own against the vampires.Finally, the wizard managed to break the spell, and Marcelyn regained control of herself. She looked around, disoriented, before realizing what had happened."Thank you," she said, turning to the wizard. "I don't know how to repay you."The wizard smiled. "It's all in a day's work. I'm just glad I could help."***Darell could feel his heart pounding as he stood at the altar, looking at Hannah. She looked beautiful in her white dress, but he couldn't help feeling like he was making a mistake. He didn't love her, and he never would.As they waited for the priest to arrive, Darell's mind drifted to Marcelyn. He wondered where she was, if she was safe. He couldn't stop thinking about her, even though he knew he shouldn't. He had to focus on Hannah and their future together.B
Darell sat alone in his room, staring blankly at the wall. His mind was a mess of emotions, and he couldn't seem to shake the feeling of betrayal that hung over him like a dark cloud."What are we going to do, Darell?" Chris, asked as he walked into the room. "Marcelyn is out there attacking innocent people, and we need to stop her before she does any more damage."Darell sighed deeply. "I know, Chris, but it's not that simple. Marcelyn is my mate, and I can't just go out there and fight her like she's some kind of enemy.""But she has become way more dangerous for us Darell," Chris argued. "She's attacking our pack and causing chaos. We can't just sit back and do nothing.""I know, I know," Darell said, running a hand through his hair. "I just don't know how to approach this. I don't want to hurt Marcelyn, but at the same time, I can't let her continue to hurt innocent people."There was a knock on the door, and Darell's head snapped up. "Who is it?""It's me, Jake," a voice called f
Darell hung up the phone, feeling both relieved and frustrated. He knew that he needed to keep the peace in the pack, but he couldn't help feeling like his own desires and happiness were being pushed aside for the greater good.Meanwhile, Marcelyn was still on the run. She had managed to evade capture so far, but she knew that it was only a matter of time before Darell and his pack caught up with her. She had returned to her old ways, feeding on innocent humans and reveling in her power.But even as she reveled in her newfound freedom, Marcelyn couldn't help feeling a sense of emptiness. She had loved Darell deeply, and the thought of never seeing him again made her heart ache. She had never felt so alone in her entire life.As the days passed, Darell and his pack continued to search for Marcelyn. They followed every lead they could find, but she seemed to have disappeared completely. Darell was beginning to feel hopeless, and he couldn't help wondering if he would ever see Marcelyn a
Aimea's expression remained unchanged. "I hope you do, son. But until then, your mate will remain in our custody."Darell knew he wasn't going to get anywhere with his mother. He turned on his heel and stormed out of the pack house, with Chris following closely behind him.As they got into the car, Chris turned to Darell. "What are we going to do now?"Darell sighed. "We need to find out who is really responsible for the killings. I have a feeling that Marcelyn is just a scapegoat."Chris nodded. "Where do we start?"Darell thought for a moment. "We need to talk to some witnesses. Maybe they saw something that could help us."They spent the rest of the day interviewing people who lived in the area where the killings had occurred. Most of them were too scared to talk, but they did manage to find a few who were willing to share their experiences.One woman, a human named Sarah, told them that she had seen a large wolf-like creature near the scene of one of the killings. She described it
"What the hell are you doing, Hannah?" he demanded, taking in the scene in front of him.Hannah was caught off guard, but she quickly composed herself. "I was just checking on Marcelyn," she said, holding up her empty hands.Darell's eyes narrowed as he looked at her. "I don't believe you. You were about to do something bad to her, weren't you?""No I was just coming to check on her" Aimea said, with tears coming out from her eyes.When Darell saw her crying, he was moved with compassion and decided to believe what she was saying. Darell moved close to her and embraced her."I am sorry Hannah, I never meant to make you feel bad, maybe I was imagining things". Darell said."It's okay, Darell it's not your fault, Hannah said, holding Darell tightly.While they were holding each other, Marcelyn woke up and saw them."What's happening here?" Marcelyn asked. And immediately Darell removed his hand from Hannah."What's going on here Darell and why are you holding her like that?" Marcelyn sa
Hannah took a deep breath. "It's about Marcelyn. I know that she doesn't like me, but I just can't take it anymore. She's always picking fights and making me feel like I'm not welcome here. And now she's accusing me of even flirting with you!"Darell raised an eyebrow. "Flirting with me? What do you mean?"Hannah bit her lip, looking down. "She said I am always touching you, and talking to you in that sultry voice of mine. It's clear that she's trying to find a reason to fight with me again, and it's making me feel so uncomfortable."Darell sighed, shaking his head. "Hannah, you're just imagining things. Marcelyn would never say something like that."Hannah shook her head. "No, Darell, I'm not imagining things. I know what I heard, and I know what I feel. I just can't keep living like this. I need to leave."Darell's eyes widened. "Leave? What do you mean?"Hannah looked at him, tears streaming down her face. "I can't stay here, Darell. Not with Marcelyn always fighting with me, and n
"I know you're not happy about Hannah living with us, but I want to assure you that everything will be fine. She's a good person and she won't do anything to harm us," Darell said, taking her hand.Marcelyn pulled her hand away. "I'm not so sure about that, not with all my experiences with her. I feel threatened by her presence."Darell shook his head. "There's no need to feel threatened. You're the only one I love, Marcelyn. And I promise to do everything I can to make you feel comfortable."Marcelyn looked at him, her eyes softening. "I know you mean well, Darell. But it's just hard for me to accept Hannah after all she has done to me, I suspect she is up to something."Darell took her in his arms, holding her close. "I understand. But I hope you can give Hannah a chance. Who knows, she might surprise you and even change for good."Marcelyn hesitated, but eventually nodded. "I'll try, Darell. For you."Darell smiled, relieved that Marcelyn was willing to try. He knew it wouldn't be
Amanda, Hannah, and Rajan walked wearily back to their homes after failing to find any information about Marcelyn. Amanda's mind was still reeling from their recent battle with the vampires. As they walked, they discussed the events of the night, trying to make sense of what had happened."I can't believe we actually did it," Rajan said, shaking his head in disbelief. "We took down an entire nest of vampires." Hannah nodded in agreement, but Amanda remained quiet. Her thoughts were elsewhere, wondering what the future held for her daughter. Amanda, Hannah, and Rajan made their way back home, exhausted from the intense battle with the vampires. As they walked, they discussed their failure to find out anything about Marcelyn and how to make Darell to change his mind from her. When they arrived home, Amanda was surprised to receive a message from Aimea, Alpha Darell's mother. The message requested Amanda and Hannah's presence at her secret chamber for a meeting concerning Darell's marr