ElaineMike and Ruther looked at each other. I didn’t know what they were thinking. But I saw something in their eyes that I hadn’t seen in the days we were together. Fear. Worry. Something…serious. My stomach turned. I suddenly felt my throat dry all of a sudden. There was something eerie hovering in the air that made my skin crawl. And yet, all I could do was to stay quiet and observe. I felt Tristan stepped beside me. He was close enough for me to feel the heat from his body. His body became tensed. I wasn’t looking at him but I could feel through his whole posture that he was preparing for something worse. He was ready to protect. To protect me. Elsa walked a few steps and crouched low. By the looks of it, she was looking for something. Or to describe it exactly, she was investigating the ground for any clues. Suddenly, I heard her growl. It was enough for me to be nervous more. “There’s blood,” she said. Her voice was cold but full of concern. “It’s still fresh so whateve
ElaineI thought our return would be filled with smiles and laughter. It was the total opposite of what we imagined about the pack welcoming us. Instead of smiles and messages of how proud they were about our success, the Silver Rose pack welcomed us with their cries.Alpha Earl tilted his head, faintly smiling at us. “I’m glad you made it.” Alpha Earl coughed blood as soon as he spoke.Elsa delicately held him. I held my mouth, terrified by the nightmare I was witnessing in front of me. Ruther and Mike flooded their faces with tears. Tristan bit his lip, turning his gaze away from the dying Alpha. Strangely, Elsa didn’t show any emotions and just held her father.I took a step back when I saw the ugly lash on his side. I felt like my knees would give out any second. Tristan held my shoulder for support.More blood oozed from Alpha Earl’s mouth. Shortly, their spot was filled with more blood coming from his wound. Every wolf around him was alarmed.“He must have fought with someone s
ElaineElsa embraced the lifeless body of Alpha Earl. She didn’t let go for a long time until Ruther gently approached her.“Alpha Elsa… your father needs to rest now.”With a cold, expressionless face, Elsa nodded. Ruther and Mike signaled to the warriors gathered around. Tears still streamed down their faces as they carefully lifted Alpha Earl’s body.Mike stepped forward and addressed the Silver Rose pack.“Let’s give the Alpha his final rites.”In silence, everyone began to move. Tristan and I were left alone. I observed the others for a while. It was like they all instinctively knew what to do.Night fell quickly. Everyone moved in perfect synchrony. It almost felt like a ritual embedded in their hearts. Tristan and I sat quietly on a wooden bench to the side and silently watched them.“Hey, Tristan…” I whispered. “Do you have any idea what’s happening?”Maybe he knew. After all, he was an Alpha. But Tristan sighed and shook his head.“I don’t. But out of respect for the late Alp
Elaine“Let me go, Tristan! I have to save Trevor. He’s in danger.”I shoved Tristan’s hands away and rushed to the pack’s entrance. There’s no point in waiting another second while Trevor is dying in Travis’ hands.“Elaine! Wait!” Tristan ran after me and blocked my way. “I’m sorry, but I can’t let you go out of this pack.”I pushed Tristan in front of me. Hard. Saving Trevor was the most obvious thing to do now. I no longer cared what was gonna happen to me. Nothing would stop me from saving Trevor. Not Tristan, not anyone. “I won’t stand here doing nothing, Tristan. So get out of my way.”As soon as I took another step, Tristan pulled my arms. His face flushed in anger. “Are you out of your mind?! What can you do against Travis? It’s suicide!” His hands were still on my arms, gripping them hard.I scoffed at his statement. I looked straight into his eyes, showing no fear in facing our enemies.“We didn’t train for nothing, Tristan. You know how special I am. They would be no matc
TristanEveryone turned their gaze to the door. Elsa approached me, looking unpleasant at what I had said. “My father gave everything to support you. He lost his life to defend you. And in return, you will disgrace our pack and his legacy by turning down our help?” Her cold stare put us into silence. Elsa’s presence alone carried the whole cabin to a whole new level. She was different from the first time I met her. “We are not cowards, Alpha Tristan. We would rather die on the battlefield than be humiliated like this.” Ruther and Mike’s eyes suddenly changed. Their souls were already crying for revenge. As a warrior, I knew how they felt, and I couldn’t blame them. They could no longer contain the rage stirring in their hearts. Though I completely understand their desire to avenge the death of Alpha Earl, I cannot allow any more blood to spill. Another life loss would be too much for me to handle. I cannot risk any more lives because of my own problems. “I will never disgrace th
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
TristanEveryone turned their gaze to the door. Elsa approached me, looking unpleasant at what I had said. “My father gave everything to support you. He lost his life to defend you. And in return, you will disgrace our pack and his legacy by turning down our help?” Her cold stare put us into silence. Elsa’s presence alone carried the whole cabin to a whole new level. She was different from the first time I met her. “We are not cowards, Alpha Tristan. We would rather die on the battlefield than be humiliated like this.” Ruther and Mike’s eyes suddenly changed. Their souls were already crying for revenge. As a warrior, I knew how they felt, and I couldn’t blame them. They could no longer contain the rage stirring in their hearts. Though I completely understand their desire to avenge the death of Alpha Earl, I cannot allow any more blood to spill. Another life loss would be too much for me to handle. I cannot risk any more lives because of my own problems. “I will never disgrace th
Elaine“Let me go, Tristan! I have to save Trevor. He’s in danger.”I shoved Tristan’s hands away and rushed to the pack’s entrance. There’s no point in waiting another second while Trevor is dying in Travis’ hands.“Elaine! Wait!” Tristan ran after me and blocked my way. “I’m sorry, but I can’t let you go out of this pack.”I pushed Tristan in front of me. Hard. Saving Trevor was the most obvious thing to do now. I no longer cared what was gonna happen to me. Nothing would stop me from saving Trevor. Not Tristan, not anyone. “I won’t stand here doing nothing, Tristan. So get out of my way.”As soon as I took another step, Tristan pulled my arms. His face flushed in anger. “Are you out of your mind?! What can you do against Travis? It’s suicide!” His hands were still on my arms, gripping them hard.I scoffed at his statement. I looked straight into his eyes, showing no fear in facing our enemies.“We didn’t train for nothing, Tristan. You know how special I am. They would be no matc
ElaineElsa embraced the lifeless body of Alpha Earl. She didn’t let go for a long time until Ruther gently approached her.“Alpha Elsa… your father needs to rest now.”With a cold, expressionless face, Elsa nodded. Ruther and Mike signaled to the warriors gathered around. Tears still streamed down their faces as they carefully lifted Alpha Earl’s body.Mike stepped forward and addressed the Silver Rose pack.“Let’s give the Alpha his final rites.”In silence, everyone began to move. Tristan and I were left alone. I observed the others for a while. It was like they all instinctively knew what to do.Night fell quickly. Everyone moved in perfect synchrony. It almost felt like a ritual embedded in their hearts. Tristan and I sat quietly on a wooden bench to the side and silently watched them.“Hey, Tristan…” I whispered. “Do you have any idea what’s happening?”Maybe he knew. After all, he was an Alpha. But Tristan sighed and shook his head.“I don’t. But out of respect for the late Alp
ElaineI thought our return would be filled with smiles and laughter. It was the total opposite of what we imagined about the pack welcoming us. Instead of smiles and messages of how proud they were about our success, the Silver Rose pack welcomed us with their cries.Alpha Earl tilted his head, faintly smiling at us. “I’m glad you made it.” Alpha Earl coughed blood as soon as he spoke.Elsa delicately held him. I held my mouth, terrified by the nightmare I was witnessing in front of me. Ruther and Mike flooded their faces with tears. Tristan bit his lip, turning his gaze away from the dying Alpha. Strangely, Elsa didn’t show any emotions and just held her father.I took a step back when I saw the ugly lash on his side. I felt like my knees would give out any second. Tristan held my shoulder for support.More blood oozed from Alpha Earl’s mouth. Shortly, their spot was filled with more blood coming from his wound. Every wolf around him was alarmed.“He must have fought with someone s
ElaineMike and Ruther looked at each other. I didn’t know what they were thinking. But I saw something in their eyes that I hadn’t seen in the days we were together. Fear. Worry. Something…serious. My stomach turned. I suddenly felt my throat dry all of a sudden. There was something eerie hovering in the air that made my skin crawl. And yet, all I could do was to stay quiet and observe. I felt Tristan stepped beside me. He was close enough for me to feel the heat from his body. His body became tensed. I wasn’t looking at him but I could feel through his whole posture that he was preparing for something worse. He was ready to protect. To protect me. Elsa walked a few steps and crouched low. By the looks of it, she was looking for something. Or to describe it exactly, she was investigating the ground for any clues. Suddenly, I heard her growl. It was enough for me to be nervous more. “There’s blood,” she said. Her voice was cold but full of concern. “It’s still fresh so whateve
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