Damien's POV I woke up feeling rather queer. My whole body ached. I needed to start hitting the gym. I was probably low on testosterone. As I sat calmly on my bed, thinking about the day, I was left with disquieting thoughts about last night. I still couldn't smell where something was wrong. I could understand what was going on, but whatever it was, I sure needed to be careful. The substance Amber had left last night was still on my reading table. I kept it safe. Lilly, the pack healer should be able to detect what substance this is. I grabbed my phone, threw a shirt on and went to see what was for breakfast. Walking down the stairs, I stretched as hard as I could. I truly needed to hit the gym. But first, a warm massage would do the trick. As I got to the living room, I breathed in the fresh air of peace. Today, it smelled different. Today felt positive. Besides my body pain, I felt good today. Something told me that there should be some sort of good news today! Even E
Damien's POV"Damien, stop. Please! You're hurting yourself." Beta Mason begged me from the door of my room. But he couldn't take a step in. He shouldn't. Ignoring him, I continued throwing my fist to the mirror again and again until I could no longer raise my arm. Blood poured from the holes in my fist. I was already getting tired, so I staggered into the bathroom to wash the blood off my hand. As I walked, I purposely stepped on the broken pieces of glass that lay shattered on the floor, causing my foot to bleed as well. Getting into my bathroom, there was yet another mirror. Each time I saw him in the mirror staring at me, I felt a usual anger, this extreme hatred! The feeling always came back. So, I began to punch the mirror as well until I could no longer see him. Just the reflection of his pieces. "Open up! Damien open the goddamn door!" I heard Beta Mason shout from the other end of the toilet door, banging it hard. I was too weak to respond or even move, my hand felt pa
Damien's POV"Damien, stop. Please! You're hurting yourself." Beta Mason begged me from the door of my room. But he couldn't take a step in. He shouldn't. Ignoring him, I continued throwing my fist to the mirror again and again until I could no longer raise my arm. Blood poured from the holes in my fist. I was already getting tired, so I staggered into the bathroom to wash the blood off my hand. As I walked, I purposely stepped on the broken pieces of glass that lay shattered on the floor, causing my foot to bleed as well. Getting into my bathroom, there was yet another mirror. Each time I saw him in the mirror staring at me, I felt a usual anger, this extreme hatred! The feeling always came back. So, I began to punch the mirror as well until I could no longer see him. Just the reflection of his pieces. "Open up! Damien open the goddamn door!" I heard Beta Mason shout from the other end of the toilet door, banging it hard. I was too weak to respond or even move, my hand felt pa
Damien's POV "Look, I swear, I won't say a word about where you are. Please, don't hurt me. Just let me go." I enjoyed Dylan begging me. It was strange. A strange feeling. I was supposed to be a good kid. A good Alpha. But here I was torturing the packs' tracker, pointing a gun to his head. It felt…..I don't know. His leg was bleeding seriously. I had shot his wolf earlier, before it grabbed me. What part of 'do not want to be an Alpha' does uncle Mason not understand. "I don't believe you. I don't believe anyone." So, I held the pistol to his head and grabbed a rope and tied him to a tree, then I began to walk back to the car. My hand, still holding the pistol to his face. "Why you doing this man? You should be fucking proud to be an Alpha. Imma grab that chance with one hand!" Dylan said, still moaning from the pain in his leg. I turned to look at him. I didn't want to hurt him anymore. "You have to learn to look on the inside, friend. Things are not what they seem. There
Damien's POV As I approached my car, my eyes fell upon the reflection in the window – a magnificent creature that I knew was now a part of me. A black wolf stood before me, sleek and powerful, its fur glistening under the moonlight. Two distinct white spots adorned each side of its abdomen, like silent companions in the darkness. A single grey patch on its forehead added an air of mystery to its already enchanting presence. I couldn't help but admire the wolf before me. Its form exuded strength, grace, and an untamed beauty that resonated deep within me. The wolf's eyes, a brilliant shade of amber, held a certain wisdom and understanding, as if it had been waiting for me all along. "Hey" I whispered, my voice carrying a mix of awe and wonder. This was my wolf, a part of me that I had never known before. Finally, there was someone I could hold on to. Someone to talk to, someone to fill the void in me. A gentle breeze softly rustled the leaves around me. As I observed I noticed
Damien's POV "Lycan Apex? That… That wasn't possible. Is it true?" I asked Echo who was already running towards my dad. Echo leaped onto my father's wolf, slashing his belly with his claws. Dad's wolf was sent flying, leaving marks on the floor as he landed at the other side of the room. The power behind Echo's attack stunned me. He seemed weightless, like an empty jar. A surge of strength rushed through me, making me feel like a muscular, powerful male. I felt like an Alpha!! Everything in that room immediately seemed to obey me. Even as little as the books that lay on my father's table. Or was it just an illusion? Echo roared loudly, sending vibrations of anger and despair round the whole room. My father slowly shifted to human, grabbing his clothes to cover himself. He looked pretty wounded. He was panting heavily. I then shifted too. Slowly, I came to my human form. I walked slowly to my father. I felt a slight pang of guilt in me. But it didn't last long. I was never
Elara's POV "No, no no. Not him Mia. Not him!" "Are you, what, scared? You should be happy. You're mated to the Alpha. Don't you know what this means? You're the Luna of Ironclaw Pack." My wolf whimpered in excitement. "No Mia. You don't understand. He.. he's brutal. He killed his father and the Beta. What makes you think he will love me? He never even smiles. Gosh! He looks scary. Mia, let's get outta here now!" I began to find my way through the crowd to go back home. There was no way I.. Oh no! What was the moon goddess thinking? "Hold up, Elara. His wolf is trying to talk to me. Turn around. Look at him" Mia pressured. I turned back to look at Damien. He was… Mia would tell me to admit it. He was freaking handsome. He was muscular, strong. The more I looked at him, the more I felt attracted to him. The more I wanted to hold him. The more I wanted to grab his hands and his whole body. The more my lips wanted to kiss his. "Run away Elara. Go somewhere far. Damien would n
Damien's POV The sight of Elara walking away, her head hanging low, struck a chord within me. Echo's words echoed in my mind, his reminder that this was what I wanted. Still, a twinge of guilt pierced through my determination. She shouldn't have to feel this way. But the pain she felt now would be nothing compared to the rejection I would deliver. "What have you done, Echo? Are you crazy? What did you say to her?" My voice was tinged with anger as I confronted my wolf. His response was calm and straightforward, as if he had just carried out a task I had assigned. "Isn't this what you wanted? I sped up the process!" Echo's words held a hint of justification, and for a moment, I couldn't deny that he was right. This was the path I had chosen, and I wasn't about to deviate from it now. "You know what, Echo? You're right. Let's just forget this ever happened. I don't think she will ever come back. Besides, there is no room for her!" I spoke with an edge of finality, suppressing any re
Damien's POV I woke up feeling rather queer. My whole body ached. I needed to start hitting the gym. I was probably low on testosterone. As I sat calmly on my bed, thinking about the day, I was left with disquieting thoughts about last night. I still couldn't smell where something was wrong. I could understand what was going on, but whatever it was, I sure needed to be careful. The substance Amber had left last night was still on my reading table. I kept it safe. Lilly, the pack healer should be able to detect what substance this is. I grabbed my phone, threw a shirt on and went to see what was for breakfast. Walking down the stairs, I stretched as hard as I could. I truly needed to hit the gym. But first, a warm massage would do the trick. As I got to the living room, I breathed in the fresh air of peace. Today, it smelled different. Today felt positive. Besides my body pain, I felt good today. Something told me that there should be some sort of good news today! Even E
Damien's POV I couldn't believe the words that had just escaped Amber's lips. "Be the next Luna?" The thought echoed in my mind as I tried to make sense of it. A surge of guilt washed over me as I realized how close I had come to crossing a line I should never have approached. Amber, the maid, my uncle Derek's daughter, had nearly become a regrettable mistake. "What the heck do you mean?" I questioned her, scrutiny. She stopped panting and moaning. She tried to maintain her cool, but I knew there was something behind this. Was she fucking me to get a child from me and become…. "Look, Alpha, I apologize. Your dick was soo.." "It's alright. Just leave. You can leave now. And do not ever come into my room again. Is that clear?" I commanded. I could sense her confusion and unease as she walked away. Watching her depart, I couldn't help but wonder what had prompted her to say such things. It was a stark reminder for me to be cautious, especially with Amber and my uncle Derek arou
Amber's POV It was working! It was finally working. I nodded and went back into his room and watch him shut the door behind him. I walked over to his reading table beside the window and simply stood there like a humble Mary girl with no lamb. He was handsome, very handsome, God knows. He was well built. From his biceps that forced their way through his shirt, to his shiny black hair and his beautiful eyes. He kept staring at me, saying nothing. His boned face was as straight as possible. Thanks to Daniella, I wore this bikini. It was indeed the perfect choice. He fell for it at once. "So, tell me, what is your name?" His cold voice sounded, resonating with the silence in the room. I smiled warmly. "I'm Amber, Alpha. Amber Romeo!" I answered respectfully. He nodded and walking a bit closer, he averted his steps and walked towards his bed, then be sat down and took his phone out and pressed a few buttons, then he switched it off. "Come, sit." He demanded. His eyes wa
Damien's POV I simply looked at his eyes and growled softly. He hasn't heard? I saw the fear in his eyes. He was immediately humbled. I liked it. Those eyes of fear! "Cut it Miguel. That's the Alpha right there! Alpha Damien." One of the girls sparked immediately. "Um.. oh. Alright! I…I gotta get outta here." "You should be more careful as to how you speak to strangers, Miguel." I conceded. "Yeah, whatever." He said and stormed off angrily, followed by the 3 others. I gently walked towards Elara who was still watching the door through which her friends walked through. She was sad. She ought to be. She just lost her father. But on a second thought, I had lost my father too. And my grandma, and my girlfriend. Crying and shedding tears did absolutely nothing to me but only made me weaker. I looked down at her with piy. She ignored me and couldn't stare at my face. She simply turned her head to the opposite direction. "I know why you're here." She began. "Just say it and
Elara's POV "Dad? Where's my dad?" I asked as soon as I heard someone in the room talk. A voice had woken me up. I turned to look at the man sitting beside me. "Where am I? Where did you bring me? Where's my dad? Tell me, where's my father?" I screamed, still trying to recall what had happened and how I got here. Quickly, the man walked out of the room and returned with some nurses who calmed me down with a syringe and began to check my other vitals. The injection worked. My body became weak and all I could do was watch these people converse. Slowly, and gradually, I began to remember what happened. I was in my father's car, heading into the school when.... Yes. This was it! My dad! As soon as I recalled the incident, I began to cry profusely. My head couldn't understand what really happened back there, and my heart couldn't phantom if this was real. I tried to speak to Mia, but she was probably too weak to answer. My whole body hurt. My dad had told me that it takes longer
Damien's POV It was the first day of college in a long long time. I'm sure very few persons would remember me. Besides, I hadn't much friends back then. It was just me and a psychopath, Nathan. He left our pack a few months ago when he lost his grandfather in death in the hand of unknown rouges. Well, during my father's reign, a lot of abductions happened. I had a nice cold bath. I finally had to put a mirror in my bathroom. I had to face myself and face my fears. But each time I looked into the mirror, all I saw was Echo. His dark cold eyes. His villainy portrayed through all nukes and crannies of my soul. Last night was darker than ever. The nightmare got me sleeping in the wrong side of my bed. Indeed, my life was a mess. I decided to go hot today. Being the Alpha and the new, renowned company CEO, I just got to be at my best at all times. I wore an already nearly ironed black t-shirt that had silver lining round the collar edge and the chest pocket. Beneath the black shirt wa
Elara's POV "Morning dad!" I chided with joy. My whole face was raidant and I was happy. "Hey goldfish! You're up so early, what's the big deal?" He asked, rubbing his temples as he woke up from his sleep. When his eyes were cleared, and he was finally able to see me clearly, he was taken aback. I was wearing a coffee brown leather jeans and a cotton shirt that displayed the beautiful Lillac colour. My favorite. To sum it all up, I wore my favorite pair of shoes. My bag hung over my shoulder. "What's going on... No no no no... Don't tell me you're going to school, Elara." He blurted, immediately springing out from his bed with so much attention and caution. "Look, dad, I'm fine now. I'm very happy. Can't you see?" I said and grinned widely. "Honey, you don't have to do this. You know, we could always find you another college, even if it means leaving this pack!" He exclaimed with so much conviction and worry. "C'mon dad, I'm very fine. Look, whatever happened yesterday is
Damien's POV It was already 10:15 pm. I was enraged, slightly. But I didn't know why. I had waited for my mate to come over so we get things over with. But she failed me, and for that, there may be consequences. I wasn't supposed to be angry. There was tomorrow, and a day after, and a day after that. I could just fix another day and let this one slide. She may have some fixings to attend to. But here I was, angry that she didn't make it. Or was she intent on disobeying my order? I quietly walked back to the house. Yeah, I had been standing outside since 9:00 awaiting her arrival. Again and again, Echo asked me what I would do if she eventually comes. Reject her like I swore I would? I didn't have a response. "Hey, Damien." A voice called out. It was my mom. "it's late. What are you doing outside alone in the cold?" She asked like she cared. I simply used my eyes to scan her. She was on her pajamas and wore a head covering. "Do you care, mother? Anyways, I love the cold. We h
Elara's POV "Dad. You..you don't possibly believe this sh|t do you? You know…" My father threw his broad arms over me and hugged me tightly. I could already feel my eyes getting filled with water. How would everyone in school see me tomorrow? As a rouge's girlfriend? As a fucking rouge's girlfriend? I wouldn't be able to bear it. Not in this life, not in the next. My day couldn't get any worser. Everything started when I got that glance, that one stare from Damien. "Look, I believe you honey. I know, there are bad people out there, they are ready to sabotage your name. Like they did mine." He exclaimed, comfortingly. More tears gushed my eyes. I doubted my going to go see Damien any longer. There was no way I would go to him. My whole life has been ruined in just one day. "I wish mom were here. She shouldn't have gone dad" I said and clung onto him tightly. He gently shifted into his wolf and allowed me to find comfort in his fur. He always did that when he wanted to com