ElaineThe cars passed by in the opposite direction. Their headlights brushed across my face. Nervousness followed me throughout the journey. I fidgeted anxiously with my fingers, thinking about what might happen today. I didn’t know our exact location, but surprisingly, despite it being almost winter, the air was warm. Beads of sweat formed on my forehead and trickled down my skin. I wiped them with my arm and reached for the AC in front of me.Trevor was driving silently as I adjusted the airflow and tried to make the car more comfortable for my troubled body. After a long stretch of silence, Trevor’s voice broke through. His words echoed in my ears.“Relax, darling...”I had no idea how to respond. I knew Trevor was trying to comfort me, but how could I stay calm when every fiber of my being was bracing for what I was about to face?Trevor had already driven us to a secluded area. I scanned my surroundings and realized we were at Marine’s Bay. The road was eerily quiet. No other ca
Elaine“Melina Lewitt?”I couldn't even recall encountering someone by that name. I hadn’t heard it before. I tried delving into my memories and searched for anyone who might have had the same name. But nothing came to mind.As I sat in silence and focused on remembering. Trevor tapped my shoulder. He leaned in and asked, “Do you know this woman?”I shook my head at his question and turned to Tristan, hoping he could shed some light on who she was.“I don’t know any Melina. Who is she?”Tristan picked up a glass from the tray and poured some water into it. He took a deep breath before sipping. Finally, he said,“I figured you wouldn’t know. She’s Shawn’s mother.”Hearing that name was like a jolt of electricity. My eyes widened, and I nearly jumped off the couch.“YOU MEAN SHAWN LEWITT? YOUR OMEGA BEST FRIEND?”Tristan locked eyes with me and nodded. Memories of Shawn came flooding back. He and Tristan had been inseparable. They were like brothers. Wherever Tristan went, Shawn follow
ElaineDays passed quickly. I stood beside Trevor as we both watched Tristan serve as a witness against Melina’s schemes. We were in the process of filing a report against her. Tristan eagerly presented facts about Melina’s capabilities. The peacekeeping committee listened intently to his every statement. Everyone paid close attention to his account as he narrated the events from the very beginning up to the present.Trevor remained silent as he held my hand. It was probably his way of reassuring me that everything was going well and I didn’t need to worry too much.Once Tristan finished speaking with one of the officers, he approached us and said, “We’re done here. The chief officer assured me that no one would dare to harm Elaine under their watch.”He turned and nodded at the officer, who was preparing to leave the office. Then he added, “I’m positive Megan is involved in this. She’s secretly working with Aunt Melina. But, of course, Megan will deny everything, so we’ll need soli
ElaineAt last, the awaited day arrived. The mating ritual would happen in just a few hours. Liz had stayed at Trevor’s place last night, which made it much easier for us to get ready and head to the venue together.I had already taken our relationship to another level and moved in with Trevor a while ago. So far, I haven’t had any issues with him.Liz and I were doing the final touches on our makeup. Thankfully, I’d learned most of my makeup skills from Liz. At an event like this, those skills came in handy.“Are you done yet? I’m just doing my lips now,” Liz said Her focus was on the mirror as she applied her red lipstick.“Almost…” I replied while carefully fixing my eyebrows.In no time, Liz was done, and I followed shortly after. We checked ourselves one last time before heading out the door. But just as we were about to leave, Liz suddenly blocked my way with her body. Her face turned serious. Her usual bubbly and energetic vibe was momentarily replaced.I met her gaze, confused
ElaineMy husband used my body, not knowing it would be the last time he had me. I’d grown fed up and given up hope that he’d ever learn to love me. What a silly notion. I’d been foolish to think that would ever happen.“You seem… different,” he purred as he began ravaging my lips. Tristan loved total control in bed. But this time, I didn’t allow myself to be just be the receiver of pleasure. Surprisingly, I was the one leading him on.“Hey, take it easy,” he whispered, but it fell on deaf ears. I focused on satisfying him first, on giving him a night to remember, before submitting myself to him and allowing him to enter my body. Considering it would be our last time, it might as well be good. I was filing for divorce in the morning. If anyone heard what I was thinking of doing, they might call me stupid. After all, I was married to Tristan Hale was the esteemed Alpha of Wolfsilver Pack, and I was appointed to be his Luna. Anyone who might know my story might think I was a real-life
Elaine A soft, golden light shined around me. Everything I knew about the world disappeared as if I had been transported to another realm.Then the golden light called upon me. “Elaine.”"Who are you? How do you know my name?" I asked, as the light soothed my worries. Just hearing its voice made me feel better."I'm Neeya, and I'm your spirit wolf," came the reply."You're kidding.” I couldn't help but laugh. “I am wolfless, and I've come to terms with that already.”“But it’s true,” the voice persisted. "Trying to explain why you can sense me now is difficult, so I won't delve into that. What’s important thing is that I'm here now, and I'll always be with you as your friend. You won't be alone anymore, Elaine. I will be your companion… forever."Her last statement flattered my heart, and even though I couldn’t see her form, I could feel her smiling at me. A lone tear escaped my eyes. Warmth and comfort like none I’d ever experienced flooded my senses.#“Bestie? Thank God, you’re a
Elaine "Come on, Liz. Quit playing." I chuckled while nudging her on her side. "I shouldn’t have not trusted you with my secret. Besides, I’m only eighteen. I haven't even found my destined mate yet."How could I attract someone like Tristan? He was out of my league, and the thought of me being married to him was absurd."You really don't remember anything, do you?" Liz uttered. I looked at her straight in the eyes before she slumped into the nearby chair next to my bed. Again, an awkward silence hovered. She took a deep breath, as if she was relieved about something. "Well, maybe it’s for the best. I mean, what good would it do you to remember that bastard anyway?"She pulled a compact mirror from her purse and handed it to me. "There. Look at yourself and tell me what you see."I looked the same, only a little older and stressed, with small lines formed on my forehead and bags under my eyes. It appeared I hadn't gotten a decent sleep, though I wasn't sure why not. I shifted my gaze
ElaineI gave Liz my full attention as she told me the highlights of the events that shaped my present life. "After you got married, you kept trying to please Alpha Tristan, bending over backward to gain his affection. But he always disregarded you and your feelings. He didn’t care if you were hurting, didn’t care if you were sick. In fact, he continually slighted and ignored you in favor of his mistress, Megan. It’s sad, but your husband has never loved you, Bestie, and he hasn’t treated you well, either."Liz continued as time slipped by. My heart twisted with every word, each revelation a fresh wound. "After you got married you kept trying to please Alpha Tristan, bending over backward to gain his affection. But he...He didn’t care whether you were hurting or not. Whenever you were sick, instead of taking care of you, Tristan would go out to meet Megan. Your Alpha husband never loved you, Bestie. It’s sad, but that’s how your life was in the past five years."I could barely believ
ElaineAt last, the awaited day arrived. The mating ritual would happen in just a few hours. Liz had stayed at Trevor’s place last night, which made it much easier for us to get ready and head to the venue together.I had already taken our relationship to another level and moved in with Trevor a while ago. So far, I haven’t had any issues with him.Liz and I were doing the final touches on our makeup. Thankfully, I’d learned most of my makeup skills from Liz. At an event like this, those skills came in handy.“Are you done yet? I’m just doing my lips now,” Liz said Her focus was on the mirror as she applied her red lipstick.“Almost…” I replied while carefully fixing my eyebrows.In no time, Liz was done, and I followed shortly after. We checked ourselves one last time before heading out the door. But just as we were about to leave, Liz suddenly blocked my way with her body. Her face turned serious. Her usual bubbly and energetic vibe was momentarily replaced.I met her gaze, confused
ElaineDays passed quickly. I stood beside Trevor as we both watched Tristan serve as a witness against Melina’s schemes. We were in the process of filing a report against her. Tristan eagerly presented facts about Melina’s capabilities. The peacekeeping committee listened intently to his every statement. Everyone paid close attention to his account as he narrated the events from the very beginning up to the present.Trevor remained silent as he held my hand. It was probably his way of reassuring me that everything was going well and I didn’t need to worry too much.Once Tristan finished speaking with one of the officers, he approached us and said, “We’re done here. The chief officer assured me that no one would dare to harm Elaine under their watch.”He turned and nodded at the officer, who was preparing to leave the office. Then he added, “I’m positive Megan is involved in this. She’s secretly working with Aunt Melina. But, of course, Megan will deny everything, so we’ll need soli
Elaine“Melina Lewitt?”I couldn't even recall encountering someone by that name. I hadn’t heard it before. I tried delving into my memories and searched for anyone who might have had the same name. But nothing came to mind.As I sat in silence and focused on remembering. Trevor tapped my shoulder. He leaned in and asked, “Do you know this woman?”I shook my head at his question and turned to Tristan, hoping he could shed some light on who she was.“I don’t know any Melina. Who is she?”Tristan picked up a glass from the tray and poured some water into it. He took a deep breath before sipping. Finally, he said,“I figured you wouldn’t know. She’s Shawn’s mother.”Hearing that name was like a jolt of electricity. My eyes widened, and I nearly jumped off the couch.“YOU MEAN SHAWN LEWITT? YOUR OMEGA BEST FRIEND?”Tristan locked eyes with me and nodded. Memories of Shawn came flooding back. He and Tristan had been inseparable. They were like brothers. Wherever Tristan went, Shawn follow
ElaineThe cars passed by in the opposite direction. Their headlights brushed across my face. Nervousness followed me throughout the journey. I fidgeted anxiously with my fingers, thinking about what might happen today. I didn’t know our exact location, but surprisingly, despite it being almost winter, the air was warm. Beads of sweat formed on my forehead and trickled down my skin. I wiped them with my arm and reached for the AC in front of me.Trevor was driving silently as I adjusted the airflow and tried to make the car more comfortable for my troubled body. After a long stretch of silence, Trevor’s voice broke through. His words echoed in my ears.“Relax, darling...”I had no idea how to respond. I knew Trevor was trying to comfort me, but how could I stay calm when every fiber of my being was bracing for what I was about to face?Trevor had already driven us to a secluded area. I scanned my surroundings and realized we were at Marine’s Bay. The road was eerily quiet. No other ca
TristanA sense of purpose settled over me as I dabbed some cologne on my wrist. I adjusted my sleeves and made sure my grey tie was perfectly in place. And then, smiled at my reflection. It had been a while since I felt this way…to be eager for the day ahead. I had made the extra effort to choose something special from my collection of clothes as I wanted to look my best for her. I didn’t want Elaine to see me in anything less than impressive.I stared at the mirror and then caught myself thinking. Maybe this time, she’ll finally see I’m here for her no matter what.I’d always known she was hesitant to trust me again, and she had all the reasons to think that way. But after everything that happened, I still wanted to be the one she could count on.Then came the phone call.It felt like everything shifted at that moment. My plans were starting to align with what I truly wanted. After all the rejection, I could finally show Elaine that I had something valuable to offer. I just wanted h
ElaineI couldn’t stop pacing back and forth in the living room. My mind was spinning and my nerves were already frayed. Trevor and Liz sat on the couch. Their eyes followed my every move as I wrung my hands together. The phone sat on the coffee table, mocking me with its silence.“You’re going to wear a hole in the carpet,” Liz teased, but her voice lacked its usual edge of humor. “It’s just a phone call, Elaine. Relax.”I stopped mid-step and turned to her. My frustration was already bubbling to the surface. “It’s not just a phone call,” I snapped. But I immediately regretted my tone after seeing her flushed in embarrassment. I sighed as I ran a hand through my hair. “Sorry, Liz. It's just that... I tried so hard to get away from Tristan’s grip. And now, here I am, about to ask him for help. I literally ran away from him only to come back to get some assistance? It feels like I’m undoing everything I fought for.”Liz’s expression softened. She opened her mouth to reply, but Trevor
MeganMy heart raced as I adjusted the hem of my dress for what felt like the hundredth time. This wasn’t just any dress. It was my favorite. It was the one that always made me feel confident and beautiful. The deep emerald green brought out the hazel in my eyes. And the way it hugged my curves just made me feel like tonight could be the start of something new. Something I’d been waiting for.I’d spent hours getting ready and perfecting every detail. My makeup was flawless. My hair fell in soft waves around my shoulders. And the heels I’d chosen gave me just enough height to feel elegant but not overdone. Tonight was the first time Tristan had ever asked me out for dinner. A real dinner. Not a casual fuck or a brief meetup. But a proper and planned evening at an upscale restaurant. A fucking intimate dinner for two. For us. I checked my reflection one last time and I couldn’t help but smile. This had to mean something. Maybe Tristan was finally starting to see me. To really see me
TristanI sat in the dim light of my office as I stared blankly at the half-empty glass of whiskey in front of me. My mind swirled with thoughts I couldn’t seem to escape. Everything was spiraling out of control. And no matter how much I tried, I couldn’t stop thinking about Elaine. I couldn’t stop thinking about what she meant to me, what I’d done to push her away, and whether there was even a chance to fix it.Maybe… maybe it was time to step back.The thought felt like a knife to the chest. But it was becoming harder to ignore. Elaine had made her choice. And it wasn’t me. She deserved happiness. And if that happiness was with Trevor, who was I to stand in the way? Still, the thought of giving up made my wolf stir uneasily.“Fix yourself first,” my wolf growled. “Stop chasing her and fix the mess you’ve made.”I leaned back in my chair. Then I closed my eyes. Maybe he was right. If I focused on myself, on fixing everything I’d broken, maybe Elaine would finally see that I was wor
ElaineI never thought i would be in this situation but at that point, I waited for death to knock on my door.My breath hitched and my body tensed as I braced for the inevitable explosion. Every nerve in my body screamed for it to happen for I no longer want to stress about it. I just want to get it over and done with. But the seconds ticked by, and nothing came. No loud explosion that was supposed to shake the earthNo burning heat that was supposed to toast my flesh. Nothing. I dared to open my eyes as confusion swirled with my lingering fear. Trevor was suddenly there. He dropped to his knees beside me. Then he gripped my shoulders.“Oh, god! I thought I lost you," he uttered while still feeling extremely worried. I could also see the desperation in his eyes as he held me. "Are you okay?" “I…” My voice faltered because my mind was still catching up to what had happened. Slowly, I pushed myself up. My gaze fell on the grenade that had landed inches away from where I stood. It