LUCA"Luca! We've been attacked!" he exclaimed breathlessly, his eyes wide with fear.My heart skipped a beat as I processed his words. Without hesitation, I reached for the horn at my belt and blew it loudly, signaling the alarm to the other guards throughout the castle. As the sound reverberated through the stone corridors, I could hear the hurried footsteps of my fellow guards as they mobilized to defend the castle."Everyone, on high alert! We've been attacked!" I bellowed, my voice strong and commanding as I rallied the troops.We split into different directions, each group determined to protect and defend the castle against the unknown threat. My heart pounded in my chest as I ran through the echoing hallways, my sword drawn and at the ready. Adrenaline coursed through my veins, fueling my determination to confront whatever danger lurked within the castle walls.As my group rounded a corner, we were met with a chilling sight. A group of vampires, their eyes glinting with malice,
LUCAI couldn't believe my eyes as I watched Orion collapse right in front of me. My heart clenched in fear and panic as I rushed to his side, calling out his name frantically. He was unconscious, his breathing shallow and irregular. The pack doctor and Adrina were already there, quickly assessing his condition and ordering for him to be taken to the pack hospital immediately.As we arrived at the hospital, Orion was taken into the emergency room and the doctors and nurses swarmed around him, hooking him up to various machines and administering urgent medical attention. I stood outside the room, unable to tear my eyes away from the glass window, praying for him to be okay.Hours went by, and the tension in the waiting room was palpable. Finally, the doctor emerged from the room, her expression grave."He's stable for now, but it was touch and go for a while there," she said, her voice heavy with concern. "He's awake, but he's incredibly stressed, and that's not helping his condition.
SELENEAs Viktor's sinister laugh filled the room, I couldn't help but shiver in fear. His dark eyes glinted with malice, and I had to force myself to hold his gaze without flinching. I knew I was in danger, but I refused to show any weakness in front of him.But then, his phone rang, and he glanced at the screen before answering. His expression changed as he listened to whoever was on the other end of the line. The smile faded from his lips, and his brows furrowed in confusion."What do you mean they're dead?" he growled into the phone. "What happened?"I strained to hear the voice on the other end, but all I could make out was Viktor's terse responses.As the conversation continued, his features twisted into a mix of shock and disbelief. "Two?" he exclaimed, his voice rising with incredulity. "How is that possible?"Ignoring the presence of Adrina, he demanded a description of the second vampire, and I watched as his expression turned from shock to realization.Viktor hung up the ph
VALINAI sat in the dimly lit room, my heart still racing from the events of the night. I shivered as I replayed the memory of that man's hands on me, his eyes filled with lust and malice. But then Luca had appeared, a fierce and protective look in his eyes as he pummeled the man to the ground, each blow a testament to his anger and determination to keep me safe.I couldn't help but feel grateful, not only towards Luca but also towards the universe for sending him to me at that moment. He was like a guardian angel, swooping in just in time to rescue me from a fate worse than death."Ally, are you okay?" Luca's voice broke through the fog of my thoughts. I looked up at him, his eyes filled with concern and something else… admiration? Could it be possible that he felt something more for me?"I'm okay, thanks to you," I replied, my voice still shaky. He took me home, gave the maids orders to bathe me and dress me up and begged orion to let me stay. Thanks to him, I found my sister.Few
ORIONI woke up to the sound of Luca pacing back and forth in the room. I groaned as I sat up, running a hand through my messy, dark hair. "What's going on, Luca?" I asked, rubbing the sleep from my eyes.Luca turned to me, his expression grim. "Viktor's parents were killed by werewolves last night," he said, his voice heavy with sorrow.My heart sank at his words. "Damn, Who told you?" I muttered, feeling a surge of pity."Valina, She remembered."Luca looked at me, his eyes pleading. "What are we going to do, Orion? We have to get Maya and Selene back."I nodded, determination rising within me. "We will. We'll get them back, Luca. I promise."I swung my legs over the edge of the bed, my mind already racing with plans for rescuing my sister and girlfriend. I glanced at Luca and saw the worry etched on his face. "I need to see Valina," I said, my voice firm.Luca didn't try to stop me as I stood and made my way out of the room. I found Valina in the main hall, her eyes red-rimmed fro
ORIONThe piercing scream echoed through the pack house, jolting me out of my numbness. My heart raced as I shot out of my room and sprinted down the hallway, following the sound to the living room.As I skidded to a halt in the doorway, I saw Valina standing with tears streaming down her face, her body trembling with fear and anger. Dominic, was on the floor with a furious expression, his hand rubbing his cheek where a bright red mark was beginning to form. Luca was already at Valina's side, his protective instincts kicking in before I even had a chance to process what was happening."What the hell is going on here?" I demanded, my instincts on high alert as I took in the tense atmosphere.Valina took a shaky breath and pointed a trembling finger at Dominic. "He was one of the men that used me. He hurt me," she cried out, her voice raw with emotion.My blood boiled at her words, and Dominic's eyes blazed with anger as he pushed himself to his feet. "That's a lie! She's making this up
VIKTORI couldn't believe it. Valina had been found after all these years. It baffled me to think that she had been out there somewhere, while I had been struggling to cope with the loss of our parents and the disappearance of my beloved sister. How had she survived? Where had she been all this time? These questions swirled in my mind as I paced back and forth in my laboratory.I found myself standing in front of the large window that looked out onto the dark, moonlit forest. The same forest where I had lost everything. The same forest that held so many painful memories. I remembered that night as if it had happened only yesterday. The full moon had hung low in the sky, casting an eerie glow over the trees. I had heard the howls and the snarls, and I had known then that something terrible was about to happen. I had tried to protect my parents, but I had been too young and too powerless against the pack of werewolves that had attacked us.The image of my parents being torn apart by tho
ORIONI woke up to the sound of the alarm and my heart raced with anticipation. Today was the day we were going to save Maya and Selene from Viktor. I quickly got ready, putting on my war clothes, feeling the weight of my armor settle around me. It was time for action.I reviewed the plan in my head, going over every detail, every formation, every possible outcome. Valina, Adrina, and I had been over this a hundred times, but it didn't hurt to be prepared. This was a rescue mission, and failure was not an option. Maya and Selene were depending on us, and I wasn't about to let them down.Heading to my men, I barked orders, "Gather 'round, everyone! This is it. We're going in to rescue Maya and Selene. Stick to the plan, and remember, failure is not an option. They're counting on us."As my men assembled, I reviewed the plan with intensity. "Formation Alpha, let's go through it one more time. We can't afford any mistakes. Maya and Selene are in there, and we're their only hope. Stick to
In the bride's room, Selene's nerves were palpable as she sat in front of the mirror, her wedding gown shimmering around her. Her makeup was flawlessly done, but her hands trembled slightly as she clasped them together in her lap. Sensing her anxiety, Maya and Michelle enveloped her in a warm embrace, their affectionate words a soothing balm to her jittery nerves."Oh Selene, you look absolutely stunning," Maya exclaimed, her eyes shining with admiration as she gazed at her sister-in-law-to-be. "Orion is going to be speechless when he sees you."Michelle nodded enthusiastically, her smile radiant with sisterly affection. "You're going to make the most beautiful bride, Selene," she chimed in. "We're so lucky to have you as a part of our family, and now you're going to be marrying our brother. It's like a dream come true."Tears welled up in Selene's eyes as she listened to their heartfelt words, feeling overwhelmed by their love and support. "Thank you, Maya, Michelle," she murmured, h
Orion groaned as he tried to rouse his groomsmen from their alcohol-induced slumber. "Come on, you lazy bunch, it's time to get up," he urged, shaking Luca's shoulder gently.Luca grumbled incoherently, batting away Orion's hand as he tried to pull the covers off him. "Go away, Orion, it's too early," he muttered, burying his head deeper into the pillow.Xander and Xavier were no better, their heads pounding from the festivities of the bachelor party the night before. "Can't we just sleep for five more minutes?" Xander groaned, his voice muffled by the pillow.Orion chuckled, undeterred by their protests. "Sorry, boys, but we've got a wedding to get to," he replied, his tone laced with amusement.But his groomsmen were having none of it, their hangovers making them decidedly uncooperative. "I swear, Orion, if you don't leave us alone, I'm never speaking to you again," Xavier threatened, his words slurred from the lingering effects of the alcohol.Orion laughed, knowing that his friend
As they entered the wedding dress shop, Selene's eyes widened in awe at the array of beautiful gowns that adorned the racks. "Wow, there are so many options," she exclaimed, her voice filled with excitement.Maya and Michelle grinned eagerly as they began browsing through the dresses, their eyes sparkling with anticipation. "Let's find you the perfect dress, Selene," Maya declared, her voice filled with determination.Selene nodded eagerly, her heart racing with excitement as she began trying on gown after gown. "I can't wait to see how they look on you," Valina chimed in, her voice filled with anticipation.But as Selene tried on dress after dress, she couldn't help but feel a sense of disappointment as none of them seemed to quite capture the vision she had in mind. "I don't know, none of these feel quite right," she admitted, her voice tinged with frustration.Maya and Michelle exchanged concerned glances as they watched Selene's disappointment grow with each passing dress. "Don't
As Selene finished her breakfast, Maya and Michelle excitedly grabbed her by the arms, their eyes sparkling with anticipation. "Come on, Selene, we've got a wedding to plan!" Maya exclaimed, her voice filled with excitement."Yeah, we need to find the perfect dress for you," Michelle chimed in, her grin widening as she eagerly pulled Selene towards the door.Selene laughed as she allowed herself to be dragged along, her heart fluttering with excitement at the thought of planning her wedding with her friends by her side. "Alright, alright, I'm coming," she said with a playful roll of her eyes, her voice filled with affection.As they made their way out of the house, Selene spotted Valina waiting by the door, her eyes bright with excitement. "Are you ready to go, Selene?" Valina asked eagerly, a smile tugging at the corners of her lips.Selene nodded eagerly, her heart pounding with excitement as she linked arms with Valina and her sisters. "Let's do this," she said with a grin, her voi
Selene's cheeks flushed a deep shade of crimson, she opened her mouth to speak, but her words came out in a jumbled mess of stutters and half-formed sentences. The room fell silent, the awkward tension thickening with each passing moment as Selene struggled to find her voice."I-I'm so sorry, I-I..." Selene stammered, her words trailing off into an embarrassed mumble as she fidgeted nervously in her seat.A few nervous chuckles rippled through the room, the pack members exchanging amused glances as they tried to suppress their laughter. But before the laughter could escalate, Orion shot them a stern glare, his eyes flashing with warning."Alright, that's enough," Orion said firmly, his voice cutting through the awkward silence like a knife. "It's not funny. Let's move on."The pack members quickly sobered up at Orion's commanding tone, their laughter dying down as they exchanged sheepish glances. Selene breathed a sigh of relief, grateful for Orion's intervention as she attempted to c
Soon, Luca and Valina ushered everyone out with a mock bow, the room buzzed with laughter and excitement, the air filled with the lingering warmth of congratulations and well-wishes."Thank you all for coming!" Luca called out, a playful twinkle in his eye as he gestured towards the door. "We'll see you soon!"Valina grinned, her eyes sparkling with mischief as she added, "And don't forget to save some cake for us!"As the last of the guests exited the room, Selene and Orion found themselves alone at last, the soft glow of candlelight casting a warm embrace around them.Orion leaned in close to Selene, his voice low with amusement. "Did you see that? Something's definitely going on with Luca and Valina," he whispered, a knowing smile playing on his lips.Selene nodded, her laughter bubbling up at the playful antics of their friends. "Oh, I know! The sparks were practically flying between them," she replied, her eyes sparkling with amusement.As Selene and Orion settled in for their in
Selene's heart fluttered at his words, memories of that day flooding back to her with overwhelming clarity. She remembered the warmth of his smile, the kindness in his eyes, and the way he had paid for her coffee without a second thought.Orion's gaze never wavered as he continued, his voice filled with sincerity. "Since that day, you've brought so much light and love into my life. You've been my rock, my confidante, and my greatest source of joy. And as I stand here before you now, I realize that I never want to spend another day without you by my side."Tears streamed down Selene's cheeks as she listened, her heart overflowing with love for the man kneeling before her. Every word he spoke resonated deep within her soul, reaffirming the depth of their connection and the strength of their bond."And so, Selene," Orion concluded, his voice filled with emotion, "I ask you now, in front of our family and friends, will you do me the honor of becoming my wife? Will you stand by my side, th
"Actually, Selene, I was thinking we should get the cake from that bakery across town," Maya interjected, her tone eager.Selene's brow furrowed in confusion. "Across town? Maya, that's quite a distance. Are you sure?"Maya's enthusiasm didn't waver. "I know it's a bit out of the way, but trust me, it's worth it for that cake."Selene hesitated, considering Maya's request. "Hmm... okay then. If you say so. We'll make the trip for the perfect cake.""Thanks, Selene! You won't regret it, I promise. See you soon!" Maya's voice exuded excitement."Alright, Maya. See you soon," Selene replied, still feeling a bit perplexed by Maya's insistence but willing to go along with her friend's plan.Xander and Xavier inquired about the sudden urgency, Selene explained Maya's unexpected craving for a cake from a distant bakery. The brothers exchanged a knowing glance, a subtle smile playing on their lips as they caught on to Maya's plan."Ah, I see," Xander remarked, his tone tinged with amusement.
As Maya and Michelle hurriedly set up the table for the romantic dinner, their excitement bubbling over, they dashed off to find the chef and share their plans."Chef, chef!" Maya exclaimed breathlessly, her eyes shining with excitement as she approached the elderly man.The chef looked up from his cooking with a bemused smile, his eyes crinkling at the corners as he took in the eager expressions of the two sisters. "What's all the excitement about, girls?" he asked, his voice filled with amusement.Michelle leaned in close, her voice barely above a whisper as she shared their secret plan with the chef. "We're setting up a romantic dinner for our brother, Orion," she explained, her tone filled with excitement. "He's going to propose to his girlfriend tonight!"The chef's eyes widened in surprise, a chuckle escaping his lips at the news. "Well, well, it's about time," he remarked, his voice tinged with amusement. "Orion's a good man. He deserves happiness."Maya and Michelle nodded eag