BALINDamien was speaking to Kabal in the corner with a frown on his face while his beta attended to me.“Tea or coffee?” The beta asked in a monotone.I slowly dragged my gaze over the man's slender build. “aren't you tired?” I asked in a frustrated tone.His eyes furrowed slightly in confusion. “What is that supposed to mean, Alpha Chris?”“It means that you've asked me that question 9 times in a minute” I said throwing my hands up exasperatedly.His head tilted and his lips parted slightly. “Oh”I rolled my eyes, not bothering to hide the frustration in my voice. “Yeah, I counted” I sneered.He straightened up. “Oh well you didn't answer either way” he also said.“Wasn't that supposed to be your cue to know what that meant?” I snapped at him.He took a step back and sighed. “Very well”I looked back at Damien who was now talking to an elder in his pack but Kabal was no where to be found. Probably gone as usual. Damien looked really pissed off at something as he spoke to the man and
MARILYNKeiran spared me a few glances as we walked past some other employees who stopped to gape at me.“Seems everyone is happy to see you” he said, his hand crossed behind him as he glanced at another employee, a silent message passed between them “They cannot be trusted,” Ophelia said in my head.“I know” I whispered to her as though he could hear my thoughts.She muttered something and suddenly she felt distant.“What's happening?” I asked in alarm as she slowly disappeared from my mind.“I'm out. I think I'm done with my job and you're no fun. I'll let Aylin know that you're good. Stay safe, Marilyn. If you need me, you know where to find me” she said, laughter in her tone until she was gone. I couldn't feel her presence anymore.Pity. I thought I was going to get used to her but alas she has a life of her own and it didn't include being in my head all the time.“Thank you” I whispered to no one.Jolting back to reality, I noticed we were now near the pool where the other mermai
MARILYNI couldn't believe it, I was staring at the exiled Alpha and he… he was also staring at me.Shit.He must have noticed someone's unwavering gaze on him because he slowly turned his head and his eyes landed on me and he frowned, looked me over.I should have looked away but I couldn't and we were just having a staring competition until Keiran got to him bowing before the man removed his gaze from mine and focused on keiran.Dmitri was here to buy a mermaid. weird.Keiran was talking exaggeratedly and I was getting tired of just standing In the same spot so I sighed. Why was I waiting for keiran? I knew the way to the poolIgnoring anyone who looked at me, I strode towards the pool eager to get things over with and leave this placeThe pool looked fairly the same. Nothing much hand changed yet not even the stares that I was given.“Marilyn?!” My name was whispered in shock by several of the mermaids who were clustered around talking before I entered I took a deep breath. Their g
MARILYNHe was still staring at me with that wolfish grin in his eyes.Keiran pinched the bridge of his nose and turned his attention back to the man.“She's been bought” I heard him whisper to the man.There was a scowl on the man's face at that.“Is her master here?” He asked, his voice loud as though he didn't care that I was there.He was rude but for some reason, this wasn't how I envisioned the exiled Alpha to be. Maybe I was mistaken and he just had the same name as the exiled Alpha however Keiran had referred to him as Alpha, no one did that anymore if someone was exiled. They were stripped of their position so it wouldn't make sense if Keiran was doing it “You know I'm right here,” I said lazily.The man let out a smile. “My apologies, sweetheart. I was just going through the necessary details”I sighed and crossed my arms. “I'm not on the list, sir,” I said with an eye raised.A look of surprise flashed in his eyes as though Keiran had not just told him that.“I see. Howeve
MARILYN SPLASH!Thrown into the pool with a force that sent water splashing dramatically, I found myself amidst a whirlwind of commotion. Fellow mermaids quickly huddled together in a corner, their hushed murmurs of gossip filling the air. Their words were directed at me, but I paid them no mind. I knew their whispers were meant to sting. Just then, Mr. Alphonso rushed to the poolside.“I heard you returned Marilyn. What could be wrong, sir?” he asked, a touch of panic in his voice.“I trusted Star Ocean management and decided to purchase a mermaid here. You assured me that the mermaids here were obedient and well-behaved. How is it that the mermaid you sold me has turned out to be a fucking idiot?” The dark-eyed wolf growled. “Isn’t this the fourth time she is returned here?” One of the mermaids asked, and others murmured in agreement.“What a fool she is,” Another added, and I glared at her.“I’ll scrape out your eyes if you look at me that way again,” the green-tailed mermaid flar
BALINMy Maserati MC20 glided to a stop in front of the Star Ocean mermaid center. I leaned back, studying the building’s facade.“Are you sure you want to get a mermaid from this center?” Jarek, my Beta, asked for what felt like the hundredth time today.I brushed off his question, my gaze still fixed outside. Lin, my wolf, simmered with unrest while my spirit remained battered and bruised. As the Alpha of the Boldbite pack since I turned 18, and now at 32, I still hadn’t found a mate. Crossing 30 without a mate was a dangerous threshold for a werewolf. Mates were ordained by the moon goddess, gifted with the power to rein in every male wolf. Any werewolf passing 30 without a mate usually succumbed to a wild transformation, becoming a rogue wolf. I had managed to contain it thus far, mainly due to my Alpha status. But my 33rd birthday loomed, and if I didn’t find a mate, the consequences weighed heavily on my mind.Lately, I noticed my temper spiraling out of control day by day. Hence
MARILYN “Bring her to me immediately,” a deep, authoritative voice reverberated, sending shivers cascading down my spine.The mere sound of that voice drew me to the pool’s surface, and my curiosity piqued. I strained to catch a glimpse of the speaker, but distance kept him veiled from my sight. Since he arrived at the foundation, I had been eavesdropping on their conversations. Even though my healing ability had faded, and I no longer shed pearls, my sense of hearing had sharpened, allowing me to pick up sounds from miles away. It was a unique talent I possessed—one that I hadn’t witnessed in any other mermaid. Mermaids tended to flaunt their special abilities, eager to outshine their peers.“What are you waiting for?” the voice demanded, snapping me out of my musings.Turning my attention toward the expansive pool, a frown creased my brow. Since Alphonso unceremoniously cast me into this wretched pool, I’d spent my time hidden away, honing my skills. The pool he’d chosen for my conf
MARILYNN With my mouth hanging open, I gazed in awe at the godly figure advancing toward me. My heart raced, and I couldn’t help but drool slightly. This werewolf was, without a doubt, the most breathtaking I had ever encountered. His eyes emanated an aura of danger, and his physique exuded sheer magnificence—every facet of his being exuded perfection.“I want him,” I whispered, instantly forgetting any plans of leaving the foundation.At that moment, his gaze locked onto mine. My cheeks flamed crimson, and I blinked rapidly, attempting to hide my embarrassment by turning away.“He’s looking at me,” I mused excitedly, a surge of anticipation flooding through me. “Maybe it wouldn’t be such a bad idea if he became my owner.” My excitement was an understatement; I felt positively joyful. I was eager to follow a werewolf home for the first time since my capture.“I should be on my best behavior,” I resolved, my determination fueled by the prospect of being chosen by him. However, Alphonso