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BALIN I couldn’t wait for the meeting to finally come to an end, knowing that Marilyn was all alone in the room and might probably be awake right now. All I wanted was for this tortuous meeting to come to an end, so I could leave. After imposing my suggestion on them with no care in the world, I rose from my seat and exited the meeting ground. Alpha Smith rushed after me immediately. “Alpha, can I go see my brother?” he asked and gazed firmly at me. I understood how he was feeling, but I wouldn’t let some stupid emotions get the better part of me. No one will be allowed into the room until the real culprit is found. “You can’t go in there,” I bluntly put it out to him and walked away. He insistently came after me. “My brother is there. I need to see if he is really okay,” he blocked my path and insisted. “He is using your closeness with him as leverage to disrespect me,” Lin raged. Even I wasn't pleased with the fact that he blocked my path. No one has ever done that before. I
ALICIA I didn't want to waste any time getting things done. The Alpha was yet to mark his useless mermaid and I didn't want him to. I wanted to get things done very quickly and take my rightful place as Luna. I couldn't wait to execute those that annoyed me. "I'm ready, Tabitha," I called Tabitha's attention. She left the concoction she was brewing and walked over to me. "Make sure to find a mermaid that has a really deep resentment towards her and is very willing to help," she reminded me. Soon, I set off to the Mermaid Foundation. I took a cab from the pack to a street near the end of the pack and trekked to the boundary between the pack and the neighbouring pack. I did this because the cab drivers would definitely report to the Alpha if they learned that I was leaving the pack. Once I got to the next pack, I took a cab from there to Star Ocean Mermaid Centre. Thanks to the empire's rules, I didn't face any problem navigating through packs. Here, one could easily go from one
MARILYN “Get ready. I need to take you somewhere,” Balin said, once he put down his phone. “You didn’t even need to tell me that,” I mumbled. “What do you mean? Don’t you want to come along?” he asked. “Who said I’m not coming? From now henceforth, I’m definitely tagging along wherever you go,” I declared with my facial expression showing how serious I was. Balin smiled. “Are you afraid that I will be taken away from you? Don’t worry, this breathtaking Alpha is yours forever…” I scoffed and cut him off. “Don’t get ahead of yourself. I’m only doing this out of sympathy. Your pack members will weep if something happens to you. So I’m doing it for them, not for you.” I rolled my eyes. Balin’s eyes glowed in amusement and burst into a fit of laughter, laughing heartily. “I could bet you are worried as fuck after what Kabal said about you being far away from me,” he mumbled amidst his laughter. “Keep deceiving yourself. I’m just doing charity for your pack,” I grumbled in pretens
MARILYN I let Balin lead me down the stairs, soon we got to the main hall. All the maids at the hall immediately bowed to us. I looked around in search of the butler, but she was nowhere to be seen. “I can’t seem to find the butler,” I brought Balin’s attention to myself. “Forget about her, she is not important.” Saying this, he further led me out of the mansion. For the first time, Jarek was nowhere in sight. “Why does it seem like everyone is missing,” I mumbled to myself. “Where is your beta,” I asked. “Busy with his life,” Balin answered like it was the most obvious thing. I didn’t say another word and let him lead me to the car. It was obvious that he wasn’t willing to tell me about the whereabouts of the duo. “Once we get back, I'd like to go see Aylin,” I informed him. He nodded and opened the car door for me, bowing dramatically. “What are you doing? You want your pack members to bury me alive,” I playfully cautioned him and got into the car. He laughed heartily a
DAMIEN Dressed in a black corporate business suit, my head raised with pride, I strode into my company, which is nearly at the boundary between my pack and that of that fool, Balin. I had purposely built my company next to his, which is suspiciously almost at the boundary between our packs, to monitor his whereabouts personally, as the spies I send after him never return with useful information. It was no hidden fact that Balin and I are arch enemies. Everyone in the empire knows about it. But none knew the real cause of our bloody rift, which has led to many bloody fights between my pack and his. The intervention of the higher ups, who were like shadows overseeing the empire, brought an end to our fight. But then, I knew it was temporary because I am never going to forgive Balin Creek for the harm he caused me. In truth, Balin and I used to be inseparable during our younger days. My dad usually takes me to their pack during every empire’s meeting, which was always held in this pack,
MARILYN I watched in shock as Balin’s clothes ripped apart and he shifted to a gigantic black wolf that stood over 5ft from the ground. I covered my mouth in shock, as this is the first time I’m seeing a wolf shift. Still in shock, my eyes followed every moment of his. He charged toward Damien who was already charging at him. Both threw themselves on the ground, gnashing and clawing each other. Only the sound of their skin tearing could be heard as they fought fiercely. The entire place suddenly became so calm, as if deserted. Confused and helpless is an understatement of how I felt. I didn’t know how to go about separating two hot headed Alphas. I watched in shock as Balin bit into Damien’s limb, which earned a growl from Damien, he returned the favour. In less than a few minutes, they were both bleeding and badly injured but still kept fighting. “Balin. Stop!” I yelled, their maddening growls drowned my voice. “You’d better excuse yourself. No one interferes when two Alphas are f
MALCOLM At first, I was beyond angry after hearing Marilyn dare me to leash her. But then I decided to make her know that she is mine to claim. I wanted to make her scream my name to attest that she is mine. I latched my mouth onto her entrance, moans of ecstasy erupted from her. My tongue suckled, flipped, and twirled on her entrance. My thumb found her clit and I began to rub it slowly. "What did you say about leashing you?" I growled. Marilyn, now a moaning mess, couldn't speak. I flicked her clit and she screamed in pleasure. "Answer!" "I…I…ah…" My torments couldn't let her utter a full sentence. I moved my tongue from her core and gazed into her eyes. Her pupils are dilated and unfocused, her dark hair, scattered on the bed. "Fuck it," I snarled, as my member twitched and sprang up like a soldier ready for war. My other hand kept teasing and playing with her nipples, my tongue latched on her core suckling and slurping her juice. “You are wet as fuck,” I mumbled. My f
AYLIN The perverted beta and I were seated outside his room. I was clad in his pyjamas, while he was in just his boxers. I would have left a while ago, but I didn’t want anyone to get the wrong idea. If I should leave, and one of the ambitious she-wolves that wants him, sees me, it will be trouble for me. Not that I can’t deal with them. I needed to keep my identity hidden. Werewolves hate the idea of having another creature who supersedes them. “What are you even thinking about with so much concentration?” The annoying beta asked. “None of your business.” I eyed him unpleasantly. After headbutting him, he had gotten angry and tried to push me out of his room, but then I pulled him along. And now, we are both stuck outside, since the door shut and he didn’t come out with the keys. “It seems like you are enjoying being next to me, you perverted beta from a perverted pack.” I rolled my eyes. “Your wish,” He scoffed. “Why don’t you mind link someone to get the keys to your room?” I
MARILYNIt had been two days already since I had that talk with Aylin and following after, I had a discussion with Balin. I felt like we couldn't be walking on eggshells anymore and we needed to address the issue and we did.Which was namely the reason why the celebration in the pack house had started but I was still standing in my room, my gaze locked on the vanity mirror, staring at my reflection. I looked different. And it was in a good way.The slight knock on my door made me jolt back to reality and quickly grab my lipstick knowing that it was probably Aylin.The door pushed open and Aylin shambled in, her green maxi dress accentuating her curves while her hair was tied up in a bun and adorned with flowers.That was the event of today. We had faced devastation not long ago but tonight…It was the celebration of summer and apparently flowers were a big part of the night which is why everyone had a flower on their person tonight.My hair was still casually dropped down as I was stil
MARILYNIt has been two days and Balin was out of bed already and already resumed his duties in the pack while I still hung around.I don't even know what I was still doing here, I should leave but I was in no hurry, everyone was nice to me and kept thanking me for saving them.Even though I wanted to be angry at them, I knew how they must feel at this point. They didn't even know what to believe. Alicia had turned out to be a demon, I turned out to be not as weak as they knew, Dmitri finally attacked, they lost people. Things must be hard for them.So because of that, I was nice to them and accepted their every apology while listening to them and getting to know them on a more personal level.I think something that earned me more respect was the fact that everyone now knew that I was a Maren. Occasionally my mind would drift back to the mermaid foundation and I wondered if they were okay.Yes, the mermaids there hurt me and mae life a living hell for me. But I couldn’t stop myself fro
MARILYNThe cool stone of the fountain stood in sharp contrast to the warmth of my own stormy feelings. I sat by myself, the soothing splashing of water providing background for the recurring scenes in my head.Balin intertwined with another woman, the vision of that night came back agonizingly clearly. It had been the reason for my leaving and the reason I was still madI felt doubt biting at me. Should I have judged more quickly? Had I let wrath distort my view?Aylin joined me beside the fountain, a consoling presence among my swirling thoughts."Marilyn," she asked softly, "are you okay?"Though it felt empty and stupid, I forced a grin. “Aylin, I'm good. Just... contemplating.”She sat next to me, staring across my field of vision. "Regarding Balin?"Not sure I could meet her eyes, I nodded."I know you're hurting," she said gently. “Still, I know Balin as well from the short time I spent here. And I would never think he would act in such a manner."Her remarks caught me off guar
BALIN"I'm awake." I blinked, my eyesight fuzzy, the world around me a hazy swirl of forms and hues. My body felt heavy, as though I had been asleep for a thousand years and my head throbbed with a dull agony.Marilyn's face came into focus as I tried to squint, her lovely features marked with a mixture of relief and... something else. Fury? Indifference?"Marilyn," I said, my voice hoarse from neglect. “You're here.”She showed a look of warmth, but it was fleeting and soon she was wearing a guarded look.I reached out to her, my hand shaking just a little. "I'm so glad you're safe," I said, heart aching with a love that refused to die.Her eyes hardening, she withdrew from my touch. "Don't," she murmured, her voice hard. "Just... do not."I felt confusion sweep over me. Why was she pulling away? She had not disappeared. She had stayed and she had been here. I could faintly still feel her lips on my head when I was coming back to consciousness even though I didn't hear what she ha
"I'm sure," I replied, my voice firm. "I need to make sure everyone is getting back on their feet."Jarek nodded, a hint of admiration in his eyes. "You've done a remarkable job, Marilyn. The pack... they respect you now. You're doing an amazing job even I'm not sure that I could have done."I scoffed, a bitter taste in my mouth. "Their respect is a fickle thing, Jarek. Earned through bloodshed and fear. It's not the kind of respect I wanted but it's what I got."He sighed, his shoulders slumping. "I know it's not ideal, but it's a start. You've given them hope, Marilyn. We underestimated you, you're clearly one of the best things that have happened to the pack."I sighed. “It's fine. You know I always wanted revenge and now I'm helping rebuild. Ironic”Jarek cleared his throat, drawing my attention back to him. "I have the casualty report, Marilyn," he said, his voice a whisper "We lost twenty-three pack members. Another fifteen are severely injured, but the healer is hopeful they'
MarilynI didn't move for a good 5 seconds, my eyes fixed on nothing and the sounds of the battle ravaging around me faded Into nothing. All I could see was Balin, his lifeless body slumped against mine, his words—his final words—ringing in my ears."I love you, Marilyn."A sob tore through me as I realized he was still slumped against me, unmoving, I had been harsh on him, I never got the chance to tell him that I didn't hate him, and now he was gone. Because of me.A weird feeling engulfed me. Was this grief? Pain? Regret? Whatever it was, it hurt like hell.My body refused to move, paralyzed by a grief so profound it threatened to consume me whole. I slowly pushed him off me and fell to the ground, my face staring up at the sky, the sound of the demon's laughter echoing around me and the sound of the battle around me. I wouldn't mind death at this point. It was a part of me that had been torn away.Aylin, her face streaked with tears, rushed to my side, her voice a desperate plea.
MARILYNAlmost as terrible as the battle, Alicia's fall had been the cause of the silence that followed. The expressions of the people revealed confusion, incredulity, and a growing fear.Ever the protector, Balin responded first, his focus on the slumped figure of Alicia. He hurried toward Alicia's almost lifeless figure, crouching next to her, his hand extending to feel for a pulse."Alicia?" he asked, his voice full of a desperate hope that made me angry for some reason. "Alicia, can you hear me?"Many pack members, startled, gathered around Alicia, their voices a cacophony of worried questions.“Someone got the healer!”“Is she breathing?”"What happened with her?"Her face was white and her eyes were wide with panic, Aylin grabbed my arm firmly.She said, "Marilyn," her voice shaking, "What's happening? There's a weird energy"I shook my head, confused yet my gaze fixed on Balin who was worried. "Aylin, not sure. But something doesn't seem right.""She's the demon!" Aylin yelle
MarilynAfter my shout, the stillness that followed was dense and weighted with a mix of amazement, terror, and incredulity. Once a site of wild violence, the battlefield was now terribly quiet.Rushing to my side with a look of mixed concern and shock in his eyes, Balin broke the quiet first.I staggered back unconsciously as he neared me, my heart aching in my chest. He didn't deserve to be this close to me. What was stopping me from speaking to him? Everyone said I should hear him out but what they didn't understand was that the sight I met that day was not something that I could recover from. Ever.He said, "Marilyn," his voice strained, "Are you alright?"I scowled at him, my wrath blazing with every once-over I gave him. I pushed him away quickly, my senses heightened and wary."Don't touch me," I growled, hatred tinging my voice. "You have no rights."He staggered back, his face a mixture of pain and bewilderment.Elder Oakwood, with his pale and drawn-in face, came gently up t
MARILYN"Game on," I echoed, my voice calm and my fingertips flexing as I cracked my neck. I was certain that I could kill Dmitri after practicing for a while.Dmitri unsheathed his dagger and cocked his head at me. “I think it's only fit that we face off against each other” he suggested.Balin immediately opened his mouth to protest but I beat him to it.“Deal.”“No weapons? Is that how confident you are, Maren?” Dmitri asked with a smirk.My hands swirled and a blade materialized on my hand, shining with a blue unearthly glow. Dmitri's eyes flickered to the knife and I knew it unnerved him by the way his smirk wavered but he kept his ground.“Since we're playing dirty,” He muttered, tucking his blade back in his sheath.Ah, he was going to be using his wolf to attack me instead. More the challenge for me."You think you can defeat me with that?" he scoffed, his voice laced with disbelief.I merely smirked. "This is just the beginning, Dmitri," I said, my voice laced with a newfound