The waiting is excruciating. Jessica and I sit side by side in the clinic, both of us fidgeting nervously as we await our blood test results. When the nurse finally hands us our envelopes, I feel like I might throw up from the anticipation.Jessica opens hers first. I watch her face intently, my heart pounding in my chest. Then, a smile breaks across her face.“I’m clear,” she says, relief evident in her voice. “No toxins.”I let out a breath I didn’t realize I’d been holding. “Oh, thank goodness,” I say, genuinely happy for her.Jessica and Morgan embrace, their joy evident. With trembling hands, I open my own envelope. My eyes scan the paper, searching for the results. And there it is – no toxins detected. A wave of relief washes over me so intensely that I feel lightheaded for a moment.“I’m clear too,” I announce, my voice barely above a whisper.Eager to share the good news with Ryan and Dylan, I get to my feet. But as I look around, I don’t see them in the clinic. Stepping out i
Epilogue4 years later.......I woke up with a long, satisfying stretch, my muscles still languid from sleep. The sheets shifted beneath me, cooler than I expected. I blinked, reaching out, but the bed was empty—no sign of Ryan or Dylan. My lips tugged into a frown as I shifted under the covers, feeling the tender soreness between my thighs. The memory of our earlier intimacy washed over me, making me bite my lip as my face warmed with the thought.With a soft sigh, I pushed myself up looking at the wall clock. When I saw the time, my frown deepened. Seven at night? How had I slept this long? Where were they?I hurried to get dressed, still wondering where the twins were, when I stepped out of the room only to be immediately swept into Dylan’s arms. His lips claimed mine without warning, his kiss teasing and full of that familiar possessiveness. I barely had time to process before he pulled away, smirking down at me."How are you?" he asked."Good now that I'm able to locate at least
The night brimmed with excitement, the moon casting its silvery embrace upon the opulent mansion that belonged to Alpha Dominic. This was no ordinary evening; it marked the eighteenth birthday of the Alpha, a moment long-awaited by the entire pack. Amidst the jubilant festivities, the air carried not only the scent of pine trees but also the electrifying buzz of anticipation. The ancient forest that surrounded us added to the mystique of the occasion, and the energy was nothing short of electric. Alpha Dominic's, towering in both height and presence at just eighteen, exuded an aura of unshakable authority. He possessed the rarest of qualities, a high alpha gene, which solidified his position as the pack's soon-to-be leader. Every member of the pack held him in the highest esteem. Tonight, the fate of the pack rested on the brink of change. The moment he found his mate, the alpha mantle would be passed to him by his parents. As for me, I lingered in the shadows, a solitary figure hid
Alpha Dominic's not-so-shocking rejection. My heart weighed heavy as I turned my back on the Alpha's opulent mansion, each step echoing with the reverberations of a shattered dream, retracing my path through the once-familiar forest that now seemed imbued with a melancholic air.The laughter and joy of the pack's harsh celebration, a memory now etched with a touch of bitter irony, felt like a fading echo, hauntingly reminding me of the profound loss I had endured.Returning to my modest home was a bittersweet experience, a bitter pill to swallow. My Omega parents, who had perpetually borne the burden of being outsiders, had long harbored hatred towards me.But as I stepped into our horrid home, their faces twisted with disdain and judgment. Their disappointment was notable, a painful reminder that I had failed them as much as I had failed myself. The pack's rejection of me had tainted their dreams, and I couldn't bear the weight of their cruelty any longer.In the early morning light,
4 years later.In our small, cozy hideaway, I found solace and contentment, seated cross-legged on the floor with my precious Mathew nestled in my lap.The room was a haven of tranquility, bathed in the soft, dim light emitted by a lantern. Its warm, comforting glow enveloped us both, creating an atmosphere of serenity and intimacy that was truly enchanting.With a gentle touch, I brushed a stray strand of hair away from Mathew's cherubic face. My voice, like a soft, soothing melody, filled the tranquil room. "You know, Mathew, there's a special kind of magic in the night when everyone's asleep."Mathew's bright, curious eyes gazed up at me, filled with wonder and innocence. "Magic, Mommy?"I nodded, my tender smile illuminating the room even more. "Yes, sweetheart. And you, my little darling, are the most magical thing in my life." In that quiet, tender moment, as the soft light of the lantern flickered, I knew that our cozy hideaway was a sanctuary of love and acceptance.Mathew's f
Alpha Dominic's povThe moon hung high in the night sky, casting a silvery glow over the Silvermoon pack territory.From the balcony of my Alpha's quarters, I gazed out at the landscape, its serene beauty a stark contrast to the tumultuous memories that had resurfaced with a vengeance, refusing to fade into the shadows of the past.On the night of my sixteenth birthday party, it had been a momentous celebration that would forever alter the course of my life.Surrounded by the attention and adoration of my pack, I couldn't help but savor the intoxicating sense of power that came with being the Alpha's heir. The night was filled with promises, a glimpse of a future where I would lead with strength and wisdom.However, it was as though fate had a cruel twist in store for me that night. My gaze fixed on someone unexpected – Freya. She was a human, an outcast in our pack, considered a pariah because of her Omega parents. This encounter would set in motion a series of events that would chan
I moved through the dense woods of the Silvercreek pack territory, an inexplicable sense of anticipation washed over me.It was as though the very air crackled with energy, and my instincts told me that something extraordinary was about to happen. The forest seemed to hold its breath in silent expectation, leaves rustling softly as if they whispered secrets to one another.In the heart of the wilderness, I heard a sound—a sweet, innocent laughter that seemed out of place amidst the solitude of the woods. My wolf stirred within me, recognizing something familiar yet distant in that sound. It was a laughter that resonated with a timeless, primal memory.Driven by a strange curiosity, I followed the source of the laughter, my senses alert to every detail. Each step I took felt like a journey through a realm of wonder and enchantment, where the vibrant green of the leaves above seemed to shimmer with ethereal light.The air was imbued with the fragrance of wildflowers and earth, enhancing
4 years ago....The mix of vulnerability, overwhelming emotions, the weight of my struggles, the pain of grief and loss, all seemed to converge upon me at once. I found myself screaming beneath the pouring rain, feeling utterly lost with no one to talk to, consumed by a sense of being used, dumped, and devoid of purpose.As the rain came down harder, I screamed even louder, a surge of intense heat overtaking my body. Suddenly, an excruciating pain like no other coursed through me, causing me to collapse onto my knees. In that moment, the memory of my first shift flooded back to me. This sensation was similar, and as my bones began to crack, I realized that I was shifting.Moments later, I found myself in my wolf form, my white fur shimmering in the rain. A profound sense of redemption, joy, and happiness washed over me as I embraced my wolf identity for the second time.Contemplating my next move, I pondered whether I should return to my pack, torn between the memories of my past huma