"What sort of Trouble?" Travis asked as everyone's mood turned pensive.
Adrianna looked especially concerned, and her earlier boisterousness was long gone.In just that few seconds, even I was fraught with worry because whatever could make Beta Jay look so grave-faced had to be serious.It was not like the man had ever put on a happy expression, not that I had seen but this was much more heavy."We have received a report of an unknown Pack settling within the northern lands, and following that, a few of our people have gone missing subsequently.""And why are you just reporting this?" Travis demanded, his voice sharp and commanding."They settled just a few days ago and seeing as they have posed no threat to our city, I did not think it was worth mentioning.""Well, now they might pose a threat," Travis's jaw ticked with a restrained anger that was easily recognizable."I apologize, it was a lack of appropriateThe way he had me backed up against the chair reminded me of an alcove, a space where he could freely intrude on my privacy with a sense of intimacy like right now.My shoulders bumped against the leather fabric of the sofa, cool to the touch."Um, Travis," I cleared my throat awkwardly, glancing behind me for a way of retreating from the hunger that was written visibly in his eyes."A nice upgrade from Alpha Travis," He mused amusingly, his hot breath fanning my face.He lowered his head and his lips, smooth and silken, laid a feathery kiss on the side of my neck, one that made my toe curl involuntarily.Right from the moment I laid sight on this man, I thought he was the most attractive person I had ever seen yet I was scared of him, scared of what he could do to me and terrified of what being his mate meant and how it would change my life but right now, it all didn't matter.All I could focus on was the warm pressure of his li
The next morning, when I woke up, Travis was gone like always.His side of the bed was cold, without the warmth I had felt from snuggling up close to him.I thought it was an illusion but realized it was very much real the minute I opened my eyes.Being with him brought me a sense of comfort I had not felt since my Father died, yet it brought a sense of fear too.What if what happened with Shawn repeated itself? The thought of that kept my heart, which was itching for affection from my mate, under control.I let out a heavy sigh then got up and began to lay the rumpled sheets when a knock sounded on the door."Anne," I muttered with a smile; her soft, milky scent tended to herald her arrival before the person herself showed up.Straightening my body, I smirked in satisfaction at the perfectly laid bed then walked up to the door to pull it open."Good morning, Miss Maya," Her voice rang out cheerfully,
"Adriana, you always forget everything," Cameron chided, casting a worried look at my expression that had gone pale almost instantly.I cleared my throat then tried to muster a smile, "It's okay, Cameron. It just happened much sooner than I thought."Adriana scratched her head guiltily, "Sorry Elara, it skipped my mind."Between news of the Pack settlement that had suddenly popped up unexpectedly and her other duties in the Pack, I could understand why she would have forgotten."Are you nervous?" I snapped my gaze towards him in surprise when his calm, collected voice suddenly filled my head.How did he even do that?I was still lost in my surprise when Travis raised a brow questioningly, waiting for my answer.His words seemed to have boomed in my mind like how I thought my voice sounded whenever I was talking too loudly.Having no idea what to do to establish a mind-link just as he had done, I simply nodded my
"So what do I do?" I asked, facing a woman I could only regard as the Female Version of my mate.She had not so much as spoken a word to me since I arrived and all I had gotten from her was a nod of her head in reply to my greeting."You can stay and watch if you want," She responded, still giving me barely any information on whatever I was meant to do.Stay and watch what exactly? I was at a loss.She came down from the observation deck which was essentially a high vantage point that allowed overseers and trainers to monitor and analyze training sessions and also had communication systems to provide feedback and adjust training programs to a large open space that seemed to have reinforced floorings to withstand heavy impacts put in place, where there were other females in the same bodysuit as her standing.From what I learnt from Anne who had been here before, there were various rooms specialised for different purposes.There wa
With Jana's goading and the eyes of the other women fixed on me, I took slow steps down the observation deck, knowing I could not avoid this confrontation.I had no idea what level Jana was on but I could guess it was much higher than mine, enough to give her the confidence to challenge me.It could hardly be considered a challenge because I had not agreed to it but the looks of the Female surrounding me told me I had no choice.They seemed curious to know how strong the Luna that had been thrust in their faces was and each of their looks were expectant.My guts churned and my pulse raced because I knew...I knew I was going to fail, and miserably too."I came here to support and learn, not duel with you," I tried to keep up a calm expression, hoping this was enough to make Jana give up."The Luna must be a scaredy cat, already trying to back out from a challenge. Is this how you intend to support and learn?" She spat ou
The words hit me like a ton of bricks and my pulse raced as I struggled to control my quivering palms and eyes as wide as saucers, similar to Adriana next to me."Where is he?""What happened to him?" Adriana and I chorused in unison. Earlier this morning, he was completely fine and I was looking forward to seeing him later without knowing there would be an arrival of bad news.But Travis was strong, I had never seen him fight but from his presence and aura alone, I could tell he was strong.Who could have managed to injure him? No, the question was why was he even in a fight?"I do not know all the details, I was only told to inform the both of you," She panted heavily, trying to speak through the heaving of her chest."Where is he?" Adriana asked, her voice barely above a whisper."He was taken to the Infirmary," She replied."Is that the one at the Sentinel's base?" I questioned hurriedly."No, there
"We may be his siblings, but she is his mate. Have you given how she must be feeling right now any thought?" "But, I want to stay with him too. I can't leave...""Adriana, please, just go home. You heard the Doctor; they will inform us immediately if his condition improves."They were right outside the door, speaking in hushed tones that weren't so silent.Their conversation drifted to my ear and I took my gaze off Travis for a few seconds to glance at the door.Cameron was being so considerate, although I understood Adriana too.I was unable to keep calm, too, and I had wondered about this very same thing they were arguing about.As soon as my gaze shifted, the door opened, and the both of them walked in, looking natural as if they were not just embroiled in an argument just now."Maya, I have to head back to assist Jay in strengthening our defence; with the hybrids on the loose and so close to us, too, we can
TRAVIS' POV A torrent of pain flooded my head and voices roared in the distance. I tried to move my hand to grab my aching head but found it too heavy to lift. The roaring voices gradually lowered until I could make it out as agitated cries. "His hand just moved; you saw it move, too, right?" I tried to make out who the voice belonged to and recognized it to be Adriana's. Who was she talking to? My brows scrunched together as a bolt of pain surged through my chest and I pressed my eyes together and gritted my teeth to stop myself from groaning out loud. After the pain subsided, which was a matter of seconds, I slowly opened my eyes, blinking rapidly to adjust them to the sudden brightness. "Travis, can you hear me? It's me, Adriana," She cried out, and I felt her hands grab mine, her voice choking with sobs. My eyes opened fully and the first person that came into