ElaineIt had been five hours since we began our journey. My feet were sore already. I could barely take another step. The path added more difficulty to proceed. Meanwhile, Elsa and the other warriors made it look like they were just having a casual walk. Tristan could keep up with their pace without a problem. He trained his body often back in the Wolfsilver.I noticed I was just dragging my entire body just to keep up with them. But I’m more worried about being a burden. So I hid it from everyone.I caught my breath with every step I took. I kept on thinking about the things waiting for me and Tristan. What kind of place was Wolfless Hill? What kind of training do we need to overcome? And how long are we going to stay in that place?“Okay, everyone. Let’s camp here.” Elsa shouted.The rest followed and dropped their things around flat grass beside a huge tree trunk.“The journey ahead is more difficult. We need to replenish our energy.” Elsa tilted his head towards the path ahead. T
TristanI walked away in shame. I didn’t understand why I let myself be reminded of things I didn’t want to hear. Why did I even ask a question that would only hurt me? Now, the truth had finally slapped me awake. Maybe I needed that. At least things were clear to me now. Elaine and I had no chance of getting back together. It would take more than a miracle for her to come back in my arms.Knowing that Trevor was Elaine’s dream now was a tough pill to swallow. I don’t blame her, though. Now more than ever, I get why she chose him.But earlier, I thought…well…that we still have a chance. “I know it’s a stupid move,” I whispered inside my head. I regretted making another move. I should have stayed away from Elaine rather than trying to force our destiny again. I could feel the hard grip on my fist. Something pressed against my chest. Another heavy feeling I wish to banish.“Hey!” I called out to Elsa. “I’m going to gather some wood.”Elsa tilted her head and rolled her eyes. If only
Elaine“We’re here,” Elsa finally declared.After a long journey, we reached Wolfless Hill. We proceeded further into the place. I looked around. The place was full of big boulders surrounding us.“Are we gonna train using these?” I asked myself in my head.The boulders stood as giants in my eyes that I needed to defeat. Even without any explanation, I knew these would serve as training for jumping. My heart beat fast. I never expected such training. Without anyone in our group knowing, I had a deathly fear of heights. I gulped down a chunk of saliva building up inside my mouth.Elsa was still leading the team toward our resting place. My eyes were fixed on the boulders. There were different sizes, but the tallest one was what really scared me. I was sure I would be forced to do it.A few more steps, and we reached the training ground. Elsa and our team rested on the front porch of the two cabins, waiting for us.“We have everything we need here…cooking tools, enough supplies, and a p
TristanElsa made my blood boil again. That lady always gets on my nerves. Once again, I am utterly humiliated in front of everyone. Not a day passes that my hate doesn’t grow toward her. It continues to increase as I spend more time with that bitch.I turned around, trying my best not to snap and punish her.Callum suddenly laughed inside my head..“What are you laughing at?!” I confronted him.“It’s just amusing to see you finally face your match.”His joke didn’t impress me.“Shut the fuck up, Callum. You’re not helping.”I went back to the right side cabin, where Elaine was sitting on the porch. I tried to hide my pissed-off self and sat on the wooden chair beside the door. Elaine walked around, inspecting the cabin from every corner, leaving me sitting alone on the porch.“No matter how much you hate her, Elsa is the one in charge of your training. Deal with her nicely.”“Yeah, right,” I commented sarcastically.Callum suddenly chuckled, making me even more pissed.“Stop it, Call
ElaineElsa’s words got stuck in my head. I was so busy hating Tristan that I ignored and forgot other things. Everything made sense now. There was no other way of finding out other than letting myself get near Tristan again. I wouldn’t be able to tell if I had the capacity to handle the rejection unless in a controlled environment like this. I held my chest. My thoughts led me back to the day I tried to reject Tristan. My body could still remember the level of pain I experienced that day. I couldn’t even last a second because of how much pain struck my chest. Blood came out and my body instantly gave up. It was so awful! But then, I knew I couldn’t run away from my destiny. I had to face it. But prepared. “I wish Trevor was here…” I whispered in my head.I took a deep sigh, thinking about him. If only Trevor was by my side during the training, I might not feel fearful like this. Tristan and I continued our way inside the cabin. He was in full silence. The old Tristan, who would
ElaineAfter all the thoughts that visited me, I realized maybe it was time to be a little different. Maybe it was time to be a little kind and considerate toward Tristan. After all, I could see that he was trying. Besides, if I wanted to survive this training, I had to get along with him.So, I summoned a bit of courage to talk first.“This looks nice.”Tristan tilted his head toward me and smiled. “Yeah. For a training quarter, this was actually decent.” Tristan’s smile faded slightly. “The Omega quarters?”I nodded as I ran my fingers over the wooden frame of the bed. “Small, simple, tucked away from the main house. It wasn’t much, though. In fact, just a place to sleep when I wasn’t working. My only treasure is my worn-out bed and a small chair and desk to keep my personal things.” I let out a quiet chuckle afterward. “But compared to the conditions some Omegas had, I was lucky to even have that.”His expression darkened. “You shouldn’t have had to live like that.”I shrugged. “I
TristanMy worries left for a second as soon as we entered the cabin. It looked different inside. The interior design didn’t resonate with how it looked outside.A few steps toward the living room, my eyes glanced at the hammock hanging around the ceiling, along with a big pink flowered vase and a small cabinet. I checked out the small cabinet that was the same height as a regular shoe rack. I noticed some books lined up with dust on them.There were no titles on the cover. They were just plain old books with brown pages inside.After some small talk, Elaine went straight to the bedroom. Then she came back to check the kitchen. I was surprised to see it had a lot of kitchenware and even plenty of plates as soon as she opened the cabinets.“Should I make something to eat?”I walked to the living room and sat on one of the couches. Elaine opened another cabinet, and some grocery supplies were already inside. I realized it wasn’t the first time this cabin had been used.I just shook my h
TristanI shivered from the cold water and dried off my body with a towel as fast as I could. My body was shocked by the extreme cold, as I always prefer hot baths for comfort. But I knew that was a luxury here so I pressed on. At least, the water was clean. Despite being in such a remote location, this cabin has a consistent supply of clean running water. I reasoned that it must have been transported here via an antiquated piping system from a natural spring somewhere in the forest. I'm thankful that I won't have to take a river bath which I hated. With my fingers still numb from the cold water. I put on my clothes inside the bathroom because there isn't much privacy in the cabin. The tiny room is dimly lit when I exit. It's a simple room with a rickety table in the corner, two narrow beds pushed against each other, and a small window that lets in the sound of rustling leaves. The place feels even smaller because of the slight creaking of the walls caused by the wind. The moment I s
ElaineAt last, after so many crazy things had happened in our lives, the scene I had always dreamed of day and night was finally happening right before my eyes.I stood at the end of the aisle wearing the most elegant white wedding dress full of sparkling stones in it. Everyone stood up on their chairs as I made my entrance.Nancy, whom I never thought would be a forever friend, was standing with her cute dress. She suited the role of the maid of honor. She deserved to be part of the happiest day of my life. After the things we’d been through, I wanted her to witness this joyous moment. Along with Mr. Smith and his wife, who were holding my arms lovingly, walking me down the aisle.“You look lovely,” he whispered and smiled.“Trevor is such a lucky guy. I wish you the best,” Mrs. Smith said.“Thank you,” I uttered. Even if the Moon Goddess hadn’t let me experience growing up with my parents, I was happy she had sent them just in time in my life and served as my second parents.A fami
ElaineThe usual smiles of the people of Wolfsilver were back. Slowly, everything turned to the way it should be.I walked around checking the aftermath of the war. The pack was in ruins. The damage was beyond imagination. A lot of families lost their homes. Most of the things that built Wolfsilver were lost during the war. But the good thing is, the people’s faces lit up. They were full of life and joy after the defeat of Travis. There’s no more terror in their hearts. Fear was replaced with joy. The nightmare was finally over. And along with everyone, we all could start again.I was on my way to the infirmary. I brought some fruits and snacks to hand over to the warriors who risked their lives for our cause. The wounded warriors welcomed me with smiles.Most of them were recovering greatly. Of course, we suffered from casualties too. It couldn’t be avoided. But thanks to the prosperity of this great pack, everyone’s needs were given.I was on my way to visit my friends to the infirm
ElaineEverything happened so fast.Rogues rushed at us. They were hungry for our blood. The wolves fighting on our side howled and a few seconds later, the first drop of blood spilled the ground. I barely ducked as a rogue’s claws swiped at my face. Good thing Jared was at my side in a second and knocked the attacker away."Stay close!" Jared shouted.I gripped my dagger tighter while my hands were shaking. I wasn't a strong fighter like Jared or Elsa. But I had to help somehow.Elsa fought like a hurricane. Her blades were covered in blood and yet i didn’t see her slow down for even a second. Mike, Ruther and the rest of the warriors from Silver Rose Pack moved as if they take war for breakfast.Tristan was fighting Travis up ahead. The two of them clashed. Travis was bigger and stronger. But Tristan was faster. He dodged Travis' attacks and hit him with quick, sharp blows."You’re getting slow, Travis!" Tristan shouted with a bloody smile."You’ll die slow!" Travis growled back a
Elaine“What the hell are you doing here?” I shouted, the sight of her face after all this time lighting a fire inside me.All the hardships she caused came crashing back into my mind. My blood boiled. Heat rose in my chest. The anger I felt begged me to lash out. I clenched my fists. I was ready to attack her anytime.Jared gently grabbed my arm and shook his head.I understood immediately. If I lost control now, I could ruin everything. And worse, it could lead us straight into unnecessary bloodshed.Of course, I wouldn’t want that. I forced myself to stay still. But I didn't take my eyes off Megan. I tried to be calm, but seeing her smug face was making it hard to do so. She noticed. Of course, she did. Like before, she relished seeing me powerless and furious. That evil smirk of hers was enough to make me want to rip it off her face.Megan grabbed Travis’s face suddenly and kissed him. Passionately. Shamelessly. Right in front of everyone. The kiss dragged on for a whole painful
ElaineWe set foot outside the Silver Rose Pack. It had been a long time since we ventured beyond the safety of our haven. Today, we would take back what was ours. With the strength of our newly forged alliances, we would throw Travis out of Wolfsilver."Keep your pace! We're almost at the pack borders!" Tristan shouted to everyone.The army was led by Tristan and Elsa, running at the frontline, ready to take down anything that blocked our way. Jared stayed close beside Tristan, while Ruther and Mike supported Elsa on the flanks."You better be alive, Trevor. We’re on our way," Tristan said suddenly.His concern tightened something inside my chest. I couldn't help but ache for Trevor, imagining what hardships he might be enduring at the hands of Travis.My mind locked onto our mission. The battle ahead would test us all. But I'd face anything—anything—just to hold the love of my life again."Hang on a little more, Trevor," I whispered into the wind, praying somehow the words would rea
TristanThat night, Elsa and the others decided we would leave early in the morning. Some of the warriors in the army were fired up, eager to avenge Alpha Earl. I overheard them talking about how it had been a long time since they felt their blood burn with this much passion. It lifted my spirits to know morale was strong. It would definitely help us win the war.Of course, a few warriors were more cautious. Word had spread about my defeat and the fall of Wolfsilver. They took Travis seriously, preparing themselves for the worst. Travis wasn’t someone you could underestimate.After a short meeting, I headed to the training ground alone. I needed to let off some steam and prepare myself for the rematch against Travis.I stayed up all night, throwing punches, imagining his movements from our last battle. Memorizing them. Preparing to counter them."I see you’re in good shape," Callum said in my head."I have to be," I replied. "I’ve got an ass to kick back home. It’s now or never, Callu
Tristan“How long should we wait here?!” I exclaimed in frustration, hitting the door with my bare fist. “We can’t just stand here doing nothing!”It had been a week since Travis captured my brother. A full week, and still no progress on Trevor’s rescue. The cabin was thick with the heavy stench of frustration and fear. Travis was too unpredictable to guess his next move, and I couldn’t bear the thought of regretting not doing something after everything Trevor had sacrificed for all of us. Including me.Ruther just sat there, his disappointment mirroring mine. Meanwhile, I could tell from Mike’s clenched jaw that he was trying his best to hold his emotions together. The whole Silver Rose Pack knew what Trevor had done for us. Even if they didn’t show it the same way I did, I knew they were ready to fight for him.“Calm down, Alpha. Emotions won’t get us anywhere,” Jared said cautiously.“Calm down?!” I snapped, turning on him. “You’ve been saying that all week! How can I calm down whe
TrevorMy eyes widened at the unexpected scene. I held my breath as I watched Megan being lovingly escorted by Travis."My love... What brings you here?" Travis kissed her hand and smiled."I got bored in my quarters," Megan said, crossing her arms as she stood beside Travis’ throne. "I didn’t expect to meet an old acquaintance."I scoffed, feeling disgusted just by the thought."In your wildest dreams."Megan walked towards Travis. When she reached him, she casually sat on his lap."Do you miss me already?" Travis whispered. He buried his face into her neck."Is there any reason why I shouldn’t miss you?" she teased.Without shame, Travis kissed her neck in front of everyone. Megan, devoured by his lips, smirked at me like she believed she'd climbed back into power. "I’m sure you’re not blind to see the result of your petty revenge," I said while clenching my fists. "Tell me, Megan, was it worth it?""Shut the hell up!" Megan screamed. "Don’t pretend you know nothing about my suffer
TrevorWolfsilver was beyond anything I had ever imagined.And not in a good way.My heart sank. Everything was in chaos. The moment I stepped onto the pack’s territory, I had to fight the overwhelming urge to stand up for the oppressed wolves around me."Please stop. I'm begging you," a woman whimpered. One of the rogues laughed cruelly before slapping the poor omega across the face."You're here to serve us! Do you want to die?" he shouted.Another rogue grabbed at her and tore her clothes. While a third pinned her to the ground.“No! Please…Don’t—”Travis' men were worse than animals. They were monsters. Soulless. Heartless. Driven by nothing but their twisted desires.It was broad daylight, and yet no one stopped them.The omega cried silently, humiliated and broken, as the rogues violated her.The warriors stood by and did nothing. They turned their eyes away and let hell swallow one of their own.This... this was normal here now.For the rogues, this was life.And Travis was th