As Alpha Cade made his way to his room, he couldn't help but agree with Lukas, though he hated to admit it. Lukas was right; Cade thought he was the one who had done the most damage. The memories of how he treated Zyra flooded his mind. He shook his head vigorously, trying to dispel the thoughts, and poured the remaining alcohol from his bottle into his mouth."Ya’ll are petty! How could you be scared of that little thing called Zyra!" he yelled aloud, running his hand through his hair in frustration. As he headed towards the bathroom, contemplating spending the rest of the night drunk in the bathtub, a knock on the door interrupted his thoughts. He frowned, annoyed at the persistent knocking."Haven't you guys had enough?" he muttered, rolling his eyes. The knocking continued, and with a sigh, he walked to the door to see who it was. When he opened it, he found Aria standing there with an unreadable expression on her face."Hey..." he greeted softly."Hi..." she replied quietly, her
The sun was just beginning to rise, casting a golden hue across the Pack’s training grounds. Zyra stood there, feeling a mix of anticipation and nerves. The training ground was vast, with different sections for various types of training. There were obstacle courses, sparring rings, and weapon racks filled with swords, daggers, and bows.Marcus stood beside her, exuding confidence and strength. He wore a tight black training outfit that showed off his muscular build. Zyra couldn't help but notice how his presence seemed to dominate the space."Ready for your first day of training?" Marcus asked, a playful smirk on his face.Zyra nodded, trying to match his confidence. "As ready as I'll ever be."Marcus chuckled. "Good. We'll start with some basic combat skills. Follow me."“It would be best to start with physical training, we are yet to discover your abilities you know.” He said to her and she nodded her head.They walked to a large mat where Marcus had set up for hand-to-hand combat t
Alpha Cade groaned softly as he rolled to the other side of his bed, feeling his hand land on something soft and warm. Opening his eyes slowly, he saw Aria, still asleep beside him. His eyes grew wide with shock and panic. This was not supposed to happen.He sat up quickly, his heart pounding. "Aria," he whispered, gently shaking her shoulder. "Wake up."Aria stirred and slowly opened her eyes, blinking in confusion. "Cade? What's going on?""You stayed the night," Cade said, trying to keep his voice calm. "You need to leave before anyone finds out. The maids will be here any minute to prepare my bath."Aria's eyes widened as the realization hit her. She sat up quickly, looking around the room. "Oh no. What do we do?"“What the fuck!” she added as she rubbed her temples.Cade glanced towards the door, his mind racing. "You need to hide. Go under the bed, quick."Without a word, Aria slipped out of the bed and crawled underneath, just as a knock came at the door. Cade took a deep breat
Zyra pulled her hair behind her ear as a small, shy smile appeared on her face. She whispered, “Uhm, why do you want me to help you with it?” She laughed softly, feeling a bit nervous.Marcus shrugged with a low groan. “Because I think my whole body is beginning to feel sore.”Zyra scratched the back of her neck, feeling a mix of emotions. “Okay, it’s fine if you can’t do it…. I will just get one of the maids to do it.”The image of someone else in the bath with Marcus, doing what was hers to do, struck her, and she felt a pang of jealousy. “Why would they? When I am yours already?” she replied, determination in her voice.A smile appeared on Marcus’s face as he took her hands into his. “That’s a yes then. Let’s move.”They made their way to his room. As they entered, Zyra felt a shiver run down her spine. His room was dimly lit, casting long shadows across the walls. The large space had a mysterious and almost haunting aura. It was intimidating yet inviting at the same time. Marcus w
Zyra was patiently waiting for Marcus to return from the bathroom. After several minutes, he finally did. She was seated at the edge of the bed when he walked in, a small smile on his lips."You're done?" she asked, getting up from the bed.He nodded, "Yeah. You want to shower with me?" he replied teasingly, his eyes sparkling with mischief.Zyra laughed softly, covering her face with her palm. "No," she said, still giggling.Marcus chuckled, adjusting the towel wrapped around his waist as he walked to his dressing mirror. "Oh my goodness, I think I need some help with my hair. I can’t handle it right now," he said, pretending to be exhausted.Worried, Zyra walked over to him and looked at his reflection in the mirror. "And what exactly is wrong with your hair?" she asked, raising an eyebrow."It’s wet, and I’m just so tired," he cooed, leaning closer to her with a pleading look.She rolled her eyes, a small laugh escaping her lips. "I see, you want me to help you dress up, don’t you?
At Alpha Marcus's pack, he stepped out of the room, Zyra’s hand firmly clasped in his. Although Zyra was eager to learn more about him, she knew now wasn’t the time. As they made their way down the hallway to join the rest of the pack members, Zyra nervously folded her lips into her mouth. Suddenly, Lily approached them with a pouty expression.“Please don’t tell me you’re leaving with her already. You guys just got here,” Lily whined, making Marcus roll his eyes.“No, we’re not leaving. She has some training to do. We need to prepare Zyra for what’s coming, and she needs to discover more about herself,” he replied, his tone serious. They nodded in understanding.“Oh, if it’s about training, you can count me in because I’m ready to train her,” Lily giggled, pulling Zyra closer to her with a playful grin.“Yes, I know you’re good with your martial skills, but she has more than that to learn,” Marcus responded, his gaze shifting to Seraphina.“What else? She’s yet to discover her powers
The pack members were done for the day and began to go their separate ways to their various rooms. Kieran took a walk with Seraphina since neither was ready to go to bed. They concluded on spending the rest of their time on a stroll around the mansion.As they walked, the night air was cool and refreshing. The stars twinkled brightly in the sky, casting a gentle light over the surroundings. Kieran glanced at Seraphina, noting how the starlight made her features soft and almost ethereal."You know, tonight's training went really well," Kieran said, breaking the comfortable silence.Seraphina smiled. "It did. Zyra is a fast learner, and everyone seemed to have a good time. It's nice to see the pack coming together like that."Kieran nodded. "Yeah, it’s important, especially with everything that’s going on. We need to be united."They continued walking, eventually finding a quiet spot on the ground where they could sit and watch the stars. The mansion loomed behind them, but out here, it
At Nightshade pack, Alpha Cade rolled over to the other side of his bed for the fourth time. Sleep eluded him, and frustration grew with each passing minute. Glancing at the clock, he saw it was only 2 a.m. A deep, inexplicable sadness gnawed at him, leaving him confused and restless."Why do I feel so empty?" he muttered to himself, sitting up in bed. He scanned his room, hoping to find something to occupy his mind, but nothing seemed to help. Finally, he decided to step outside for some fresh air. He walked to his balcony, hoping the cool night breeze might bring some clarity.As Cade leaned against the railing, gazing at the moonlit landscape, the air around him began to shimmer. He blinked, unsure if his tired eyes were playing tricks on him. Then, before him, a figure materialized—a woman of otherworldly beauty, her presence radiating power and serenity."Alpha Cade," she spoke, her voice like a melody that resonated deep within his soul, "I am the Moon Goddess as you know, and