"You know, when I initially revealed my decision to select your mom as my chosen mate, many pack members voiced their disagreement. As a former human, she entered the werewolf world as a newcomer, often clueless about our ways of living. Her wolf was dormant for a long time and when she finally came to the surface, she was very confused about the whole mate bond topic. On top of that, your mom's outspoken nature continually challenged the established rules in our pack that had been upheld for centuries. As if it was not difficult enough, her past involvement with the other Alpha and revelation of your half-brother's existence made her unpopular within the pack's ranks, especially within the Elders."I growled at the reminder of the time when my half-brother appeared at our doorstep out of nowhere, claiming my first mate. I also remembered how society judged my mom for being a cheater although they were not aware of the circumstances. The life of my parents had been turbulent for more
Embers of desireMADALINAThe hut in the woods wasn't any cozy, rugged, and rustic cabin perfect for romantic getaways. It was a small building made of oak logs and stones, filled with bunk beds, a large oak table with chairs, emergency clothes, canned food, and weapons. There was no bathroom and whenever a soldier needed to clean himself, he used the nearby stream. It was also what I did after I had arrived at the abandoned shelter and stripped of my dirty and bloody clothes..Dust particles danced in the rays of sunlight that filtered through the cracks in the wooden walls. The sound of rustling leaves and chirping birds was filling the air and if I could just close my eyes and forget about the reality, it would have been truly a lovely day.My hands still shook as I was scrubbing off werewolf's blood. I was overwhelmed with many regrets. It was hard to shake them off and just move on. I was a trained assassin and therefore knew at least fifty different ways to kill a person. I was
"I shouldn't go with you. I don't belong to your world." I said almost inaudibly, my voice barely a breath escaping my lips. Yet, the impact of my words on him was akin to a tsunami, obliterating everything in its path. Infuriated, he picked up the nearest chair and threw it against the wall, smashing it to pieces."You belong with me!" He roared, his fist beating his own chest to prove the point. And I noticed the change in his voice and the coloring of his eyes. It was his wolf Remy, snapping at the audacity of my words."I am a vampire. You are a werewolf." The argument was lame and ridiculous as soon as it left my mouth. Aiden gaped."Seriously? Again this interspecies crap? Well, I don't give a shit about it if you haven't noticed by now. You could be an alien from another planet, and I would still choose you as my mate. So why can't you do the same? Why do you feel so insecure? No one's going to hunt you down, Madalina. Not if you're Alpha's mate.""But...""But what?! Don't you
Raindrops farewellAIDENI was glad that my mate agreed to live with me in my pack. I understood the depth of sacrifices she had undertaken to be with me. Her departure from her family was due to forbidden love and it led to her being estranged by her own parents. They cut off any future physical contact with her and although she tried to be strong and not to show it, I knew it bothered her tremendously. At least her brother, despite being a sick psychopath, stood by her side.And now, I was going to be her family and I would do anything to make her happy.When I returned to the safe house together with Madalina, the place was emptied. Only my father stayed with a couple of soldiers. He was eager to meet my mate and shook her hand a bit too enthusiastically that I had to remind him to keep it cool. As surprising as it was, my dad was very open-minded and didn't care about Madalina's origin. I assumed after all he had to go through in his life, he understood how precious true love was.
. Bitter tollAIDENMadalina squeezed my hand when we passed through the main gate to my pack. The Black Forest pack was one of the largest packs in Yukon, providing a home to thousands of people, mostly werewolves. We had several witches among us, as well as humans. Overall, it was a great place to live in. Despite the isolation within the mountains, our civilization thrived.The air carried the scent of freshly bloomed flowers, intermingled with the sweet aroma of home-cooked meals waffling from the houses. The streets were alive with the joyous spirit of community, as people strolled leisurely, their smiles radiant and genuine. Children reveled in their innocence, their laughter echoing through the pathways, while the sun cast a gentle glow upon their carefree games.We lived in peace, surrounded by beautiful nature, and I couldn't wait to show it all to my beautiful mate. Therefore, I was stunned when we finally arrived at my pack and the streets were empty. Gone was also the melo
"I'll get some drinks. It's time to celebrate." Carrie winked at us and rushed to one of the Omegas, splashing instructions."Okay, I guess." Maddie placed a light kiss on my lips to ensure me she would manage to survive my family. I didn't need to worry about her. My mate wasn't any shy damsel in distress. If anyone annoyed her, she would deal with it. I promised her not to be away for long and left her with mom and Carrie.On the way to my office, I met my dad. He had arrived at Black Forest pack before us."Jerome knows." He informed me shortly. I sighed, feeling how a big lump formed in my throat. My Beta had already learned about the death of his son.~~~~~~~"We are currently providing shelter for over a hundred lone wolves. The majority of them have already applied for asylum but some haven't decided yet. They still consider returning to their original village once all is settled. Anyhow, we can't accommodate them all permanently. We are running short on resources. But the disc
Fire tangoMADALINANerves fluttered in my stomach when his family first approached me. Will they grimace in disgust? Will they be bothered by the presence of a vampire? I had all those questions clawing at my mind, terrifying me. But what I experienced... it was something entirely unexpected.In a flurry of introductions and warm smiles, my unease began to dissipate. I stared at Aiden's mother, who exuded a genuine kindness which I found both comforting and bewildering. Not like my own mother, who only veiled her real personality under a sweet, innocent face. My mother carried the mask of kindness, pretending to be a good person, a victim of horrible crimes for which, after all, she was primarily responsible. But the warmth in Amelia's eyes and the way she squeezed my hand indicated she was genuinely happy for her son and accepted me as I was.Aiden's sister, Carrie, was a vibrant young woman. Her presence required attention as she effortlessly owned the room with her wild and loud p
"Go back to your own kind. Leave our pack before facing further humiliation."I cleared my throat before speaking, controlling the fiery rage that tortured me. Oh, the fantasies that danced in my mind - to give her a taste of her own venomous words, to unleash that never-ending thirst in me, and sink my fangs deep in her flesh until she begged for her life. To punch that nasty mouth and show her true fear.But could I afford such scandal on my first day among werewolves? As much as I wished to make her pay, I concluded she simply wasn't worth the trouble with my mate. I came here to be a better person.Hence, I put my old habits aside and kept the fight on a verbal level."Oh, wow, thank you so much for your unsolicited prophecy! How fortunate I am to have you... whoever you are, enlighten me about my inevitable fate. Your concern for my well-being and humiliation is truly heartwarming. Clearly, your wisdom knows no bounds. Perhaps I should bow down and seek your guidance on all life