Liz’s body felt cold in my arms. Her weight was heavy against me in a way that shattered something deep inside my chest. I couldn’t stop crying. I couldn’t stop the sobs from tearing through me as I rocked her slightly. It was as if that would somehow bring her back.She was gone.My best friend, my sister in everything but blood, had sacrificed herself for me. And now, she was lifeless in my embrace.This isn’t real.That’s what I kept telling myself. That this was some kind of nightmare. That any second now she would open her eyes and tease me for crying over her. That she would sit up and tell me it was all some cruel joke.But she didn’t move.She never would again.I felt a sharp pang in my chest. It was like something was ripping me apart from the inside. The pain was unbearable and suffocating.And then—A snarl.I barely had time to react before Megan lunged at me again. I braced myself for the impact because I was already too numb to fight back and too shattered to care. But
TristanSeeing someone you care about die is a memory that won’t fade easily. I knew Aunt Melina had done terrible things, but that didn’t erase the love she gave me and Shawn. No one, especially Elaine, needed to know how I truly felt about her. People only saw her as the villain but never the side of her that cared for me more than my own mother. The side I would always miss.“Aunt Melina!” I shouted as I tried to reach for her hand.“No!” My wolf’s voice echoed in my head. “It’s too late! There’s nothing we can do!”The flames swallowed her whole. Her burnt skin cracked and peeled away, slowly turning to ash. My chest tightened, but I didn’t look away. This was her fate. She had chosen hatred, and let revenge consume her. She refused the truth, and now, there was no escaping the cost.Honestly, despite everything, I refused to acknowledge that this was a fitting end for her. I took a sharp breath and forced down the grief. Aunt Melina was gone. Nothing would change that.“Let’s go
ElaineAs always, even in times like these, Tristan found the perfect moment to reveal his true nature. His boasting about how he saved the day was enough to make my head shake. But I wasn’t in the mood to deal with it. My mood changed when I saw Mr. Smith and Mr. Everett approaching me.“Oh my god, Elaine! Are you okay?” Mr. Everett exclaimed. He was examining me from head to toe.“Yes. Luckily, I wasn’t hurt seriously,” I replied softly. Although, I was still haunted by the horrors of what had happened at the warehouse.Mr. Smith let out a sigh of relief. “I’m glad you’re safe,” he said as he smiled at me.They both gazed at the burning warehouse. They stood there for a while and were probably reflecting on what had occurred inside.The officers rushed over. “We apologize for being late. It took us a while to track down Melina’s hideout.Tristan, surprisingly, just nodded in understanding. Meanwhile, the officer addressed his men. “Secure the perimeter. Report anything that might h
Elaine"But I really feel okay. Aside from these small bruises, I think I’m fine," I insisted to Mr. Smith.He sighed upon hearing my disapproval. Then, he shook his head."Did you even look in the mirror?" I tilted my head slightly to catch my reflection in the windshield of the ambulance beside us. Mr. Everett gently tapped my shoulder."Your head took a lot of blows. Those bruises look serious. Whether you like it or not, we’re sending you to the hospital for some tests."I couldn’t say no. This was the first time Mr. Smith had demanded something from me that I couldn’t resist. Their concern slowly surrounded me, and before I knew it, I was surrendering to the medics.Before boarding the ambulance, Mr. Smith and Mr. Everett rushed to their cars."We’ll go with you."I smiled at their sweet gesture. For a moment, I felt like I had a father…not just one, but two father figures. Their genuine concern warmed me inside.The medics assisted me into the ambulance. We drove for a bit unti
Elaine"Trevor, let me explain..." I rushed to get inside."There's no need to explain, Elaine. Just answer the question. Are you mated to Tristan? Yes or no?"Trevor was still calm. But it still somehow makes me scared. He wasn’t shouting but the tone of his voice was enough to make me almost break into tears. This was the nightmare I prayed not to experience. The thought made me tremble. A lot was running in my mind. And fear surrounded me not knowing where this confrontation would lead us both.I stood in front of him. Trevor’s eyes were locked on me. His stares sent some cold shivers into my spine. I know at that point Trevor was upset with me.Something I never made him fell before.He stood up and heaved a deep sigh. “Are you not gonna answer?”After hearing this, my body instinctively rushed to him. I’m clearly not used to this side of Trevor. I couldn’t even remember the time where we had a huge fight. Who would have thought Trevor could be this scary when upset? His sweet an
TrevorIt’s been two days of silence. No calls, no text, no meetups. Just nothing. I left the apartment with a firm goal in my head. It wasn’t easy. But I have to do this to ensure a healthy relationship between us.“Are you sure you don’t want to be back yet?” Dillon asked me as I scrolled through my phone.I wasn’t heartless to the point that I would forsaken my responsibility with Elaine. All the bills including the utilities of our apartment were still taken care of through online transactions. I know we’re in the middle of a misunderstanding but it doesn’t change anything about my duties as her boyfriend. I don’t want to add more things to Elaine’s head. The space we’re having with each other is already more than enough to handle.As I paid the last remaining bill on my phone, I heaved a deep sigh and responded.“No, I can’t at the moment.”“Why? It is obvious you still love Elaine. Is this really necessary?” Dillon asked me.It was clear Dillon didn’t understand the depths of my
ElaineI felt empty.Since Trevor left, everything felt dull. It was like I had lost something too precious, and the colors in the world had faded away. I couldn’t eat. I couldn’t sleep. My mind always went back to him, and how much I wished I could change things.I tried calling him again but it was always routed to his voicemail. I sighed and looked at my screen. I’m sorry. I typed it, then deleted it. I typed it again. This time, I hit send. Maybe, just maybe, he would read it. I wanted him to know how sorry I was. I wanted him to understand how much I regretted what happened.The hours at work felt so long. I couldn’t focus on my job. I stared at the papers on my desk but didn’t understand what I was reading. I had to review a report, but my mind wasn’t working. Every time I tried to read, I thought about Trevor. Gosh! I missed his smile, his thoughtfulness, his jokes, everything! My heart was aching with the thought of him far from me. “Elaine?” A voice pulled me out of my tho
TrevorDamn.Another unnecessary encounter.Every fiber of my being screamed at me to skip this meeting. My arms felt heavier as I adjusted my tie. My mind momentarily set aside the worries about Elaine. I stared at my reflection in the mirror. My gaze was empty as my thoughts wandered far from my cabin. For a moment, I was completely still and was lost in the weight of what was ahead.Then Dillon’s voice snapped me back to reality. "Is it really necessary to meet that bastard again?"I sighed. "I hate to say it, but it’s not like we have a choice."With one final look at the mirror, I turned away from the mirror and left the cabin."Five months of him bothering you," Dillon scoffed as we walked to the car. "I have to admire his consistency. Clearly, a wolf without shame."Dillon's disdain was clear, but my mind remained elsewhere. As I gripped the steering wheel, I imagined every possible way this meeting could go. Maybe, just maybe, it was finally time to put an end to this.Well
ElaineEight days since we left Silver Rose Pack.I still couldn't believe that we had reached the final stage of our training. I watched the trees outside by the window of the cabin that became our temporary home with gratitude. It was like they were waving goodbye to me. I smiled at the thought. Maybe, they did. After all, they were the sole witness of the things we’ve been through here. And I was so glad that those sufferings yielded positive results that we were all grateful for. Tristan was packing the last of his things behind me. Meanwhile, the others were outside getting ready for our journey home.I pulled the straps on my bag and took a deep breath. I tried to keep my mind calm. So much had happened in the last few days. And today, we were finally leaving those things behind and ready to move forward. Towards our goal. I remembered our training under the waterfall. The water was freezing cold and hit our bodies hard. We had to stand under it for six hours without falling.
TristanI felt the oozing lust in the way Elaine looked at me. But at the same time, I caught a glance of tremendous desperation in her. That broke me into pieces.“I promise. We will get through this night together,” I responded.Elaine smiled. There was still some sense left in her. I knew it was the drug that was doing this to her.Soon enough, Elaine folded her knees and held onto her chest. The pain struck her.“I feel warm inside… so warm that I can’t take this anymore… help me, Tristan.” Then violently, Elaine pulled my arms into a hug.After years of struggling through a life without her, the embrace that felt like home touched my skin again.“Your hug is like water quenching decades of thirst in my body.” Her breathing became heavy in my ears.Elaine pulled the back of my head.“Hey, handsome.” Her voice started to sing a different melody. Elaine now wore a tune of seduction.I instantly pulled away from her embrace.“No, Elaine. Stop this.”Earlier, Elaine was begging desper
TristanI carried Elaine until we reached the camp. I put her inside our quarters before confronting Elsa. Elsa was completely calm. From the outside, we could hear Elaine’s agony, but these wolves seemed to have no care at all. By the way they stood and portrayed strange calmness, it was like everyone expected it to happen.“Something is off about your medicine!” I shouted at Elsa. “You’re not deaf to hear those screams, are you? Why are you standing here doing nothing?!”Elsa suddenly jumped from the porch, launching at me. It was good that my reflexes were fast enough to dodge the attack. I jumped away from her group.“What the fuck was that?” I exclaimed. Ruther and Mike didn’t bother to help and just watched.The second I removed my eyes from Elsa, she launched another surprise attack. This time, I saw an injection in her hand. I jumped to the side, dodging another shot.“Stop running away,” Elsa told me.Elsa twisted her left ankle and pounced on my whole body. She managed to
TristanI looked at Elaine, checking every detail of her body. Clearly, the exhaustion in her body was pushed to its limits. We made it up to the last second. The training was a success. But at what cost?“Elaine… Can you hear me?” I asked her.I felt something was odd with her body heat. I touched Elaine’s forehead using the tip of my fingers. It was as hot as a kettle. Her body temperature was soaring high.“This is bad…” I muttered, turning my head around, seeking Elsa and Ruther.Elaine started moaning because of the fever. She twitched her body in different directions. I saw how Elaine clenched her fist, battling against the pain in her.“Elsa!” I called out to her.I gently placed Elaine’s head on the soft pillow and grabbed the towel I threw earlier. Then I soaked it deep into the water in the sink, ran back to Elaine, and placed it on her forehead.“Don’t worry, you’re gonna be alright.” I carefully wiped her head down to her neck, hoping the wet towel would help with the high
TristanA soul binding? I have never heard such a word. I never knew such a thing existed in our timeline.I put my hands on my head, feeling helpless, not knowing what to do or how to help. Is it even safe? Will it throw Elaine into danger?“This is the most vital part of being a Silvermare. Finally, her wolf wholeheartedly accepted Elaine.”“I don’t understand a single word you say. But this could kill Elaine. She’s not ready to morph. She’s not ready for this.”Elsa countered with a much louder voice.“It wasn’t you who would decide that. It’s her wolf.”Elsa has a point. I have no right to any part of Elaine’s life. I wish to know what’s running inside Elaine’s wolf. Why did she choose Elaine over everybody else? Her gift only leads her to more pain.Elaine continued the process. I could barely stand the sight. The groans of pain drilled into my head. I tried to turn away my gaze.My heart ached and pierced right through my soul. I slammed my arms against the ground in frustration
TristanElaine suddenly emitted a beaming light coming out from her body. Those bursting beams penetrated the whole area. We took more steps away from Elaine. Elsa and Ruther stood tall in front of Elaine who levitated more into the ground. Probably the same height as the tall trees around us. Fear succumbed to my heart. I was scared and confused as hell. I’m like a child witnessing some things only adults could understand. “ELAINE!” I called out to her. My veins popped on my neck as I tried to scream her name. Her eyes were glowing yellow, shining so much that it made my eyebrows scrunched protecting my eyes. Elsa smirked. While Ruther remains unshaken. These two looked at Elaine like they had witnessed this kind of stuff before. “Now, you will see a Silvermare’s true form,” Elsa proudly declared. Elaine flows with the air. She dances with it. Elaine totally lost will over her own body. The place soon filled with more blazing lights, sparkling magically on the river and any li
TristanThe waterfall crashed down with so much force. It had overpowered many before, and now, it was pushing Elaine to her limit.“10 more minutes!” I shouted as loud as I could. “It’s just a blink of an eye, and you’ll be done!”From where I stood, I could see how much she was struggling. Her whole body was shaking, her legs barely able to keep her up. She was trying so hard to stay standing, but I knew she was almost at her breaking point.At that moment, I had to accept the truth.Ten minutes probably felt like forever to her. The training had reached its hardest point, and Elaine just couldn’t hold on much longer. No matter how badly she wanted to, her body was giving out.Hope left in me. I know as Elaine’s mate, there was nothing more to do. I threw the towel in already, as a way of saying we did well at this training. This is brutal enough for Elaine’s physique. I knew from the start it was an impossible task. “That’s enough,” I shouted at Elsa. I went down to the water, tr
ElaineAnother boost of energy surged through my body, but exhaustion was creeping in. I knew 30 minutes wasn’t that long anymore. I was so close to the finish line. Yet, the relentless force of the waterfall felt heavier than before, pressing down on my shoulders like a mountain. My muscles screamed in protest, and my breathing turned ragged.My knees started to bend, trembling under the weight of my own exhaustion. I clenched my fists, digging my nails into my palms, desperate to keep myself upright. I couldn’t fail now. Not when I had come this far. Not when Tristan was watching, his eyes filled with silent encouragement.“20 more minutes. Hang in there a little longer, please.” Maybe Tristan saw how I was about to lose consciousness that’s why he’s yelling desperately. I know I have little to no strength to continue. But I am almost there at the finish line. At that point, I decided to call out to my spirit wolf. “Neeya…” I whispered at the back of my head. My body lost balanc
ElaineHis words mean a lot to me. It added some boost to my energy. This training improved my relationship with Tristan. We learned to work like a real team. We did well until the first 3 hours. My knees gave up on me again. Elsas stood up from her spot and yelled. “3 hours wasted, Elaine. You let the 3 hours of hard work be taken away by that fall.”Her yelling added another weight like usual. Soon, my mind and body won't work as one. As I see the disappointed face of Elsa, my mind sends signals of pressure and discomfort. My body reacted along with Elsa’s words. It lost half of its strength because I was nervous. Under the waterfall, I feel like a warrior battling for the lives of others. As long as I don’t master this special gift as a Silvermare, more lives will be put in danger. This is war already. So I gathered my strength again and stood tall. I didn’t guard the time. Until I realized how much time had passed when Ruther called out Tristan. “You did it, Alpha Tristan.” T