MarthaBy the time we finally made the decision to depart, the sun had already risen. Alex and I had indulged in waves of blissful ecstasy throughout the night, making it impossible for us to have embarked on our journey. Moreover, we needed a few hours of rest to catch our breath and regain our strength, which further influenced our decision to delay our departure."Hey, are you alright?" Alex leaned down and whispered. He was ready to shift, but I could hardly budge. "Do you think you can manage to walk?"I groaned and struggled to sit up, uncertain if my legs would obey my commands. "I don't know, they feel numb and unresponsive," I honestly replied.With his support, I managed to get on my feet and take a few steps, but I felt completely drained. It was as if he had drained all my energy. I didn't even have enough strength left to shift, which was a major issue since we needed to leave urgently.“I don’t think I have it in me to move,” I groaned aloud."Alright, we can't just stay
AlexBeing able to change my appearance effortlessly has become as natural as switching between different packs. Blending in with the crowd is like a superpower in this harsh and treacherous world we live in. It's all about survival and staying one step ahead. Martha's attempts at disguising herself were…amateur at best, but I could understand and sympathize with her. Unlike me, she wasn’t used to hiding and running away from people, so I had to guide her in this process. “Here, put this on,” I handed her a wig, a blunt bob to be exact, for her to cover her hair with. Her long, shiny hair was too conspicuous and I didn’t want to take any chances. I also couldn’t bring myself to tell her to cut her hair; she was already going through a lot and it would be bad to put her through more.“A wig?” She examined the synthetic material.“Yes, they might identify you with your long hair, or not, but we’re not taking any chances,” I explained to her. She nodded in understanding and began to a
I paced around the room, biting my thumb in frustration. Alex had been gone for an hour, I didn’t know about his whereabouts, and he was acting strange as well before he left.“Where could he be?” I muttered to myself, feeling frustrated by the minute. It wasn’t like I could go look for him too, it was way too dangerous, and I’m not even sure if he’s safe right now.Did I do something to piss him off? Was I perhaps being too clingy? I felt confused and hurt. Was I too desperate and starved for attention? Maybe I pushed him away with my clinginess. That had to be it, otherwise, there was no reason for him to leave like that.All my insecurities began weighing down on me once again. Being with Lucian has made me disconnect from relationships emotionally, so I won’t be surprised if my inept behavior scared him away.I glanced at the messy bed of ours, covered with clothes strewn around the covers and the floor. Maybe cleaning up will help take my min
AlexI watched Martha eagerly as she changed into different dresses in the dressing room. “What do you think about this?” She sprawled a flowy strapless blue dress before me and I smiled, nodding in acknowledgement as I have for the last few she tried on too. Everything looks great on her and I’d bought the whole damn ready-to-wear boutique but a dress here cost a fortune.After Martha said she didn't have a dress to wear, I took her to one of the most expensive ready-to-wear boutiques in River Bed. RegalChic is where the wives of rich businessmen, wealthy residents, and powerful aristocrats shop for their dresses. I'm aware that any dress she chooses will greatly reduce my available funds, but it's her first birthday ever with me, and I want her to have the best. The problem now was how to control my arousal, and not allow everyone here see me for who I am. My mate looked way too sexy in those clothes, and the way I was give
Martha“So, Martha…” I turned my attention to Kai, whose lips were hovering over a glass of wine. “Since it’s your birthday, how old are you now? Just asking respectfully,” “Well, I’m thirty six today,” I said meekly, quite embarrassed by their shocked looks. “Thirty six?!” Kai’s eyes were wide, but I could see that there was no judgment in them and that made me relax a little. “Wow, I would have pegged you for someone in their mid-twenties, you certainly don’t look your age,”He hummed, glancing back and forth between me and Alex. “Damn, you’re far older than Alex, but you look so much younger. Your genetics are truly amazing,” he looked at me in awe."Yeah, that's definitely unexpected," Max, who I now know as Kai's cousin, said with a slight frown. Even Jennifer, his girlfriend, was also sporting the same frown as well.“Yeah, but it’s fate, you know? I must have been born so that she won’t be lonely in this cruel world.” Alex said, gazing at me. I couldn't help but blush as he lo
Alex“Come on, come on…” I muttered under my breath. I’ve been dialing Geri’s number for almost five minutes, but he hasn’t picked up, not once. I could understand that he was being careful because of Lucian, but pick up at least!“Hello?” He finally picked up, startling me. His voice was gruff and defensive. “Kai, I think I’ll have to call you back later—”“Oh thank fuck,” I breathed out with a sigh. “It’s me, Alex,”“Alex? Oh thank goddess, you’re still alive,” His voice changed into a relieved slash worried tone, and it was more of a whisper this time. “You’re with Kai? How’d that happen? How about Martha? Is she okay?”“It’s a long story, Geri. But we’re both fine, trying to stay low and survive at least,” I smiled. I was glad to know that he was safe as well, I almost thought that he’d get caught. “So, how’s everything on your end? Any news on Alpha Fenrir? Lucian? Fill me up on everything,”“Well, since your escape, along with Martha’s, everyone in the pack turned on Lucian, esp
MarthaIt was dark and silent by the time we got back to our hotel room. The cool night breeze caressed our skin gently and the moonlight shone through the windows, serving as our only source of light, since we didn’t turn on the ones inside the room.It was a perfect night, or at least it would have been, if not for Alex’s change in behavior. Ever since we left the club abruptly, he had been acting all strange and on the edge, confusing me. “Alex, what’s wrong? You’re acting really weird. You’ve been acting like this since we left the club. Is it because of your talk with Geri?” I frowned, touching his arm gently. He sighed, giving me a weak smile. “Yeah, I’m a bit distressed, Lucian is looking for us severely, but in the process, he puts the whole pack on lockdown. Security is tight, in and out of the border and even worse back in the house. I’m sorry, but Geri can’t access Star anytime soon. She has bodyguards around her everyday and everywhere she goes. Geri can barely talk to h
AlexAfter revealing to Martha that it's been five years since I left Dark Fur, she didn't ask any more questions, and quickly slept off. I enveloped her body around me in a protective embrace. As I listened to her gentle snores, I watched the rise and fall of her sleeping form. She looked absolutely radiant, so incredibly beautiful.Suddenly, a wave of anguish washed over me, causing my chest to constrict and my grip on her to tighten. The weight of these hidden truths, this ever-growing collection of lies, was becoming unbearable. It was becoming too much for me to bear alone.I was holding Martha right now, but I was afraid that she would leave me eventually when she found out about my secrets. All that she said about mates tonight and the mate bonds, was that really valid in this scenario? How was I so sure that she’d still stay with me, even after learning the truth?That was the problem, I didn’t know. I had planned earlier to tell her the truth once and for all, to rip off the