ElaineAnother minute of walking, and the falls finally came into view. The loud waterfall greeted us. There was a mist rising as the water fell on the rocks. I couldn’t hide my surprise at the stunning view.Tristan scanned the area. His sight shifted from the waterfall to the surrounding cliffs. He seemed to be looking for something. After a moment, he wandered off in the other direction. Then, he return a few seconds later and stopped in front of Elsa.“So, what now?” he asked.“Your training will be held here,” Elsa answered plainly.Tristan tilted his head back and stared at the rushing water. He looked so confident with one hand on his hip and pointed at the falls with the other.“Oh, I get it. This waterfall is our training ground.” He nodded to himself like he was already imagining what we would do. “So, are we going to shift and then jump up and down repeatedly on this wild waterfall?”Elsa didn’t answer. She just looked at him. Tristan scoffed and heaved a sigh. “I honestl
ElaineTristan took off his shirt. I removed my shoes and rolled up my pants. Elsa and Ruther were watching beside the waterfall, sitting on a big boulder. “You guys ready?” Elsa shouted. Tristan first looked at me. We are standing next to the waterfall. The loud ripples of water made my ears ring. The strong current from the waterfalls slowly sent shivers down my spine. I couldn’t imagine how it would feel once it landed on my skin. But I have to overcome my fear. I need to pass this training for my future. For the future of the Wolfsilver pack. For Trevor and our future together. I turned to Tristan and nodded. He then raised his hand as a signal. Elsa gestured for us to go in the middle. I soaked my feet in the water. My feet numbed from how cold it was. Tristan offered his hand to assist me in going in the middle. I took it and we both crashed into the strong water current ahead of us. It was worse than I thought. The heavy drops of water almost made my knees fold. But I fou
Tristan “Pathetic… at this point, your goal is just a dream.” Elsa shook her head, belittling Elaine in the midst of her suffering. I glanced at her. Elaine’s face is obviously pale. Her lips lost their color already. Her body is trembling. The sight is unbearable. Do we really have to go to such lengths just to overcome the rejection spiel? Or is it really necessary to punish our bodies like this? I stared at Elsa. She showed no mercy. “Keep your legs straight! Or I will reset your time again!” Elaine’s legs struggled to get up. The weight of the water continued to crush her down. I could see how she could barely stand straight. Like any second, her legs would give up on her. I know more than anyone else how Elaine spent her time living a simple life. She ain’t a warrior like Elsa. Elaine never experienced any form of combat even back in our marriage. So giving her a brutal training like this is like an attempted suicide. I don’t know what’s running inside Elsa’s mind. But I d
TristanThe training became a burden not just for me, but most importantly for Elaine. Unfortunately, we were still stuck in the first part of our training. It had been almost a week. Six days of an exhausting cycle. Day after day, we endured the force of the waterfall, yet no improvement could be seen in Elaine.It wasn’t surprising knowing Elaine’s background. She was an omega before I married her, who only knew how to wash dishes and clean. All she ever did was household chores and even after we divorced, she became a secretary. She wasn’t used to this type of thing. She wasn’t good at combat skills or any physical fight. No wonder this training had been brutal for her. “Stand straight! Don’t let the current destroy your stance!” Elsa shouted from the same spot she always sat on.I could feel that it wasn’t just us who were growing frustrated. Elsa had become much stricter. I could see that her patience was wearing thin. Yelling had become an integral part of our training. Every t
Tristan“Stand straight! Don’t let the current destroy your stance!” Elsa shouted from the same spot where she was sitting.I could feel that it was not just us who were getting frustrated about the situation. Elsa was now much stricter. Yelling had become a part of our training. But unlike me, Elaine never said a word against Elsa. She just kept apologizing for not meeting her expectations.Elaine tried her best to stand straight.“You’re doing great,” I told her. Elaine just smiled.I fixed my eyes on Elaine. She looked like a mess. Within just a week of staying here at Wolfless Hill, Elaine had managed to change herself in the worst way possible.“How much time is left now?” Elaine suddenly asked.I tilted my head up and shouted at Ruther.“Hey, Ruther! How long has passed now?”Ruther looked at the hourglass and shouted back.“Four hours left! Not even halfway, Alpha!”The current became heavier on our shoulders. It felt like we had endured these brutal waterfalls forever, yet it
ElaineElsa laughed at first. It was a sharp, mocking sound. But then her face turned serious. She looked down at Tristan’s hands. Her expression darkened as she saw the way Tristan gripped her arm. “What do you think you’re doing?” she asked, her voice calm but firm.“This is exactly what you think I’m doing,” Tristan said. Through this conversation, her grip remained firm. “Let me go.”“What if I don’t?” Tristan shot back.Elsa smirked. However, I felt there was no humor in it. Her glare was cold. I never imagine seeing her this tough knowing her petite frame. She shook her head, clearly disappointed, but Tristan still wouldn’t let go.I hated where this was going. Elsa was only doing her job, and Tristan just wanted to protect me. They both had their reasons, but neither would back down.Before things got worse, I quickly stepped in between them.“You two… that’s enough,” I said.Elsa never breaks her eye contact with Tristan. I held Tristan’s arms hoping he would let go. But b
TristanAgain, I felt the odd urge to run. I wanted to clear my head from things. Soon, I found out the beauty of running in wolf form. It’s very comforting in some way.I waited for Elaine to fall asleep first before sneaking outside. I quietly shifted into my wolf form so no one from the two cabins would hear me.As soon as I put some distance between myself and the others, my body uncontrollably ran in peace. My mind went back to Elaine. Her laughter sent so much euphoria within me. It became an infinite melody in my ears.It repeatedly played in my head, and I had a feeling it would be stuck deep within my memories.“Maybe it’s for the better,” I told myself.Right now, it isn’t that hard to accept. Though it still hurts every time I remember that I already lost her.Callum heard me.“I witnessed how things went through. I can say maybe you’re right.”That response shocked me. I know Callum’s instinct always pushes me closer to Elaine whenever we have the chance. But this time, I
ElaineI was already lying down on our bed. Tristan was outside talking with Ruther and Mike. I was left thinking about the failure I had today. Of course, I was embarrassed. I felt useless and completely weak. The defeat I experienced today, actually, for the whole week, started to build up negatively inside me.I understood I was not used to this kind of physical training. But still, my weakness left a huge scar on my heart that I could barely breathe. The burden kept getting heavier and heavier as I remained connected with Wolfsilver’s problem. I wanted to do something, like succeed in the training right away so Tristan could take back the pack. As his mate, it was my duty to help him do it. But what if I couldn’t even make it past the first phase of the training?It was frustrating to see how impossible it was to reach the goal I intended to achieve.“Neeya?” I called out to my wolf. “Are you there?”I waited for a response at the back of my head. But Neeya seemed to be nowhere. S
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
ElaineThe next day came, and everyone acted like nothing happened. But I could somehow sense Ruther’s awkward stance towards us. Meanwhile, Mike was left in the cabin like usual.I tried to read Tristan’s mind. But he was strangely quiet throughout our journey. I’m not sure if everyone still dwells in the story of Elsa’s past. I was staring behind her. My heart aches for Elsa. I could definitely not handle her tragedy if that was me. Truly, as a she-wolf, Elsa is an admirable lady for her strength and resilience. “I forgot to tell you something…” Elsa suddenly speaks, still leading our way to the waterfalls. “What is it?” I humbly asked. “If you can’t pass the training today, I believe this has to stop. It’s gonna be pointless anyway.”Tristan suddenly stopped from walking. I bumped into his huge back. “Did I hear it right?” Tristan asked. Elsa didn’t say anything. Tristan chased her. It’s not just him. Even I was shocked to hear about this last training. Though my body recovere