ElaineThe Roma Aesthetics Marketing Department was usually full of energy and noise, but now it had become eerily quiet. The room, once buzzing with the sounds of typing, printers, and conversations, was now lifeless. Desks that were once cluttered with papers and coffee cups were now empty. The bright lights above seemed to have lost their glow, highlighting the emptiness of the space.The mood was heavy and tense. What used to be a lively place for teamwork and ideas now felt cold and abandoned. The silence was thick, broken only by the occasional ticking of the clock on the wall and the faint sounds of typing and hushed conversations. This place had suddenly become a total stranger, all because of the failure of Bride Essentials last night. What was even more shocking was discovering who was behind it and her complete lack of remorse.No one could believe what had happened earlier. Everyone was at a loss for words. Of all people, Marie was the last person we would have suspected of
TristanI sat in my office, twirling a pen between my fingers, my mind spinning with thoughts of last night. Elaine was all I could think about, and it felt like I couldn’t escape her from my mind. The way she moved with such confidence and grace was like meeting a stranger. I was stunned. After five years of marriage, I had never seen this side of her. Not once. Not ever. It was as if Elaine was completely unrecognizable in my eyes, and it bothered me. Elaine had always been so quiet and plain. She was a housewife, content to stay at home while I managed everything outside. I never imagined she had any talents beyond keeping the house in order. But last night, she was someone else entirely. Poised, smart, and completely in control. The way she interacted with the guests at Roma Aesthetics was like she had done it a thousand times before. I could hardly believe it was her first corporate job. In fact, no one would ever believe that she used to be a fucking omega who knew nothing but c
TristanAs soon as I heard Elaine was coming, my heart started pounding in my chest. What the hell?! Why am I nervous at the prospect of seeing her?Fuck! What is wrong with me?I clenched my fists, forcing myself to stay composed. I couldn’t let the secretary see how much Elaine’s visit was throwing me off balance. Taking a deep breath, I loosened my tie slightly, hoping it would ease the tension I felt creeping up my neck.“Please, ask Elaine to wait in the conference room,” I said, my voice surprisingly steady despite the chaos inside me. “She’ll be more comfortable there.”Before the secretary could even respond, I heard a familiar voice coming from right behind her. “No need for any unnecessary gestures. It won’t be long anyway.”My head snapped up, and there she was—Elaine Scott—standing there with that piercing gaze of hers, one that seemed to see right through me. I forced a smile, but it felt tight and unnatural. Damn this woman! What spell did she cast on me to make those pie
MeganThe glass of champagne was cool in my hand, with tiny bubbles rising to the surface. I leaned back into the soft cushions, feeling them sink slightly under me. The bottle of champagne sat on the table as I relaxed on the sofa.My assistant knelt at my feet. Her fingers expertly massaged away the tension while I sipped on the sparkling drink. The bubbles tickled my nose, adding to the warmth of my satisfaction. She looked up at me with curious eyes and asked, “Miss Megan, you seem in a good mood today. What's the occasion?”I couldn’t help but smirk. “The rat that’s been irritating me is finally put in its place,” I said with such satisfaction. I felt a deep sense of relief, knowing that the rat that had been terrorizing my life had been pushed back to the sewage where she belonged. Elaine Scott and all those who chose to give her a chance. My assistant’s nose wrinkled in disgust. “Good. That vile thing deserved it.”“Indeed,” I replied, my voice laced with triumph. I was about
TristanI smirked and moved to a nearby chair, settling in as I watched Megan's face contort with that all-too-familiar expression. I didn’t even need to threaten her further. Her expression told me everything I needed to know.Panic flickered in her eyes, and though she tried to hide it, I saw right through her. Her hands trembled slightly, her shoulders stiffened, and her breathing grew rapid. She bit her lip, her fingers twitching nervously at her sides. Megan looked like a trapped animal with her fear tightening its grip on her.I knew these signs too well. The words I’d just spoken had hit their mark, and now the silence between us was thick with tension.Well, good. I want her to fear me. I want her to fear what was coming to her. “What?” I asked slowly, my voice dripping with sarcasm. “Are you going to say something, or what?”She froze, her body beginning to shake. Tears filled her eyes, and I could see her struggling to hold back a breakdown. Pathetic. She was falling apart r
TristanI paused as Megan's words hung in the air. Suddenly, something stirred inside me. A memory came back and I knew it was triggered by what she said.FlashbackIt was after our engagement was announced. The grand hall was full of people I didn’t like. They all congratulated us as if we were a perfect couple. My mother, who always cared about appearances, had pushed Elaine and me outside. She wanted us to have a "sweet moment" together under the moonlight. I didn’t want to be there. I didn’t want to be anywhere near Elaine, but I had to play my part.At least for now, until I found the best opportunity how to get back at Elaine for what she did with Shawn. “You know what, Tristan? I feel like I am Cinderella now.”Her voice was bright and cheerful, and it grated on my nerves like nails on a chalkboard. How could she be so clueless and so oblivious to the hate I felt? I didn’t even bother to hide my disinterest in her. Yes, I agreed to the wedding yet I never accepted her to be my
ElaineAfter the heartbreaking confrontation, I rushed outside. I couldn’t stand to be near the man who had done nothing but hurt me. I spotted a taxi and quickly wiped away the tears still clinging to my cheeks. I waved the cab down, and the driver pulled over.Inside the cab, Tristan’s words replayed in my mind. I stared blankly out the window, letting the tears flow freely again. The driver glanced at me occasionally through the rearview mirror, possibly concerned but unsure how to comfort a stranger in such distress.In the end, he just let me cry and focused on the road ahead.All I could think about was Tristan’s lies and the elaborate scheme Megan and he had orchestrated. Honestly, I was used to their behavior, but this time it was different. It wasn’t just me they were bullying but the entire staff of Roma Aesthetics and the families who depended on it.How could they do that without feeling even an ounce of guilt?My voice trembled with resentment. I wished I could slap Trista
I was done. I was so freaking done!I couldn’t hold it in anymore. All the emotions I’d been bottling up surged to the surface, and I didn’t care who was in front of me. I could only bear so much, and I couldn’t hold these feelings back any longer.My heart felt like it had shattered into pieces. Tears streamed down my face, but my frustration burned even stronger. I slammed the pile of folders I was holding onto my desk, and the noise echoed through the office.Nancy looked at me, shocked by my reaction.“Isn’t this what you wanted? To see me quit?”I locked eyes with her with such intensity. I was done listening to her nonsense. I’d reached a point where I was tired of pleasing her or being intimidated by her anymore. All I could focus on was the frustration that had been building up and the deep disappointment I felt in myself for letting everyone down.Nancy shot back with equal intensity. “Yes, I want you to quit, but not like this!”I didn’t back down. The she-wolf I had once fea
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