As the door to the bunker closed shut, the panic within me only grew stronger. My body trembled, both from fear and the pain shooting up my leg, the blood trickling down once more.Hayden frantically tore at her sweater, wrapping it tightly around my wound. Daniel stood guard at the door, a look of fierce determination etched across his face."What's happening out there?" I asked, my voice trembling."Shh," Hayden shushed me, her eyes filled with a sense of urgency. "We'll explain everything once you're feeling better. Just rest now, Lauryn."I reluctantly accepted the anti-pain medication she offered, still unsure of what exactly was going on.Hayden let out a deep sigh, her eyes meeting mine. "We're avoiding a monster, Lauryn. One that hasn't shown its face in a long time. We're not entirely sure what triggered its sudden appearance, but we suspect it may have caught a whiff of your scent after you spent the day lost in the woods."Daniel nodded in agreement. "We need to be careful.
As I gazed upon the peculiar fruit presented before me, Troy, the gentleman responsible for its arrival, settled beside me. I couldn’t help but question the nature of the fruit before me. “What sort of fruit is this?” I inquired skeptically.“Have you never seen it before?” Troy queried.“Of course not. It looks like a mango, but there can’t possibly be a mango tree by the river,” I retorted.With a heavy sigh, Troy proceeded to open the fruit and offer me a slice. “You know, this fruit is rather delicious, but it has a tendency to spoil quite easily.”“It looks like a melon. Pass it over here,” I demanded, seizing a slice for myself.“Damn, you’re so aggravating,” Troy groaned. Despite his protestations, I could see a hint of amusement in his eyes.With trepidation, I took a bite and found myself frowning at the strange sensation in my mouth. “This is peculiar,” I remarked, setting the fruit down.“You won’t be able to survive on Jake’s fishing alone. The day is growing dark,” Troy m
My mom hugged me tight, repeatedly calling me “pumpkin,” and planted a loving kiss on the top of my head. My dad stared at me intently, scanning my bruised and battered body. “The Moon Goddess is still on our side, Nicole. Our daughter has been saved once again,” he said with relief.Mom held my hand. “Can you tell us what really happened, pumpkin? How did you fall into that ravine?”“I was just trying to help a little girl who was about to fall. Someone pushed me,” I answered.“Do you know who it was?” Dad asked sharply.“No, I don’t. And because of that, the poor little girl had to fall and lose her life,” I held back my tears.“Oh, pumpkin. You are such a gentle-hearted girl, even though you can be stubborn sometimes,” Mom stroked my hair.Mark walked into my room, dressed in fresh clothes after his awkward shifting. “I heard from Jamien that you went with your groupmate to pee before you disappeared,” he said.“Yes, I did accompany Mitchell. I don’t think he’s the one who pushed
Julie mumbled something about how we weren’t on the same team during the test, but I didn’t care. Soon, Mom and Jamien walked in with awkward expressions.“Is everything okay?” Mom asked, looking concerned.“Of course not,” I flopped onto the bed.“It seems Lauryn isn’t comfortable with my visit. I’ll leave then,” Julie said, attempting to walk out but was stopped by Mom.She acted like a perfect little angel, but I knew she had ulterior motives.“I’m sorry, Mrs. Anderson. I shouldn’t have come to see Lauryn after our misunderstanding. I should have known she still thinks of me as a criminal,” Julie lied.I rolled my eyes in disgust while Jamien noticed but didn’t say anything, handing me a cup of hot chocolate instead.“At least try the snack I made, Julie Duke,” Mom persuaded her.Julie smiled
Alpha Matthew and I arrived at the lake, the water shimmering under the bright sun. He spread a blanket on the grass and motioned for me to sit."This is beautiful," I said, admiring the scenery."Not as beautiful as you," he replied, making me blush.He took my hand and led me to the water's edge, where he dipped his toes in. "Come on, it's not that cold."I hesitated for a moment before taking off my shoes and socks, rolling up my pants, and following him into the water. It was cold, but not unbearable, and we laughed as we splashed each other.As we made our way back to the blanket, he said, "I have something for you." He pulled out a small box from his pocket and handed it to me.
My phone buzzed, and I answered without checking the caller ID.“Hello?”A deep, unfamiliar voice greeted me, sending a chill down my spine. “You may have survived today, but I assure you, you won’t be so lucky next time.”I held the phone tightly to my ear, trying to keep my voice steady. “Who are you? How did you get my number?”“It doesn’t matter who I am. Your only task is to be careful because I’ll always be coming for you,” he growled.My heart raced as I realized this wasn’t a prank call. This was a real threat.“Why are you doing this? What do you want from me?” I demanded.But she had already hung up. I was left alone, shaking, and unsure of what to do next.As I tried to compose myself, one of my guards approached me, sensing my distress.“Pardon me, madam. Is there anything amiss?” he inquired with utmost courtesy.I smiled at the guard reassuringly. “Thank you for your concern, but everything is fine. We just need to head back home now.”I walked gracefully towards the wai
Mark looked tense, his hands shaking as he spoke. I could see the fear in his eyes as he looked at Mom and Dad, who were both confused by his sudden seriousness.“I, um... I have something to tell you,” Mark finally said.“What is it?” Mom asked, her voice tinged with worry.“Hannah is pregnant,” Mark murmured.Dad, Mom, and Alpha Matthew all exchanged uneasy glances. The atmosphere around us grew more tense and uncomfortable.“Pregnant? What do you mean?” Alpha Matthew asked, his voice low and serious.Mark awkwardly scratches his neck, but then he takes a deep breath. “Actually, Hannah and I are destined mates by the Moon Goddess, and we—” “Oh shit, Mark. Why didn’t you say that and mate right away?” Dad bombards Mark with that question. “It’s my fault, dad. I didn’t know this would happen, and it’s weird. Lauryn is going to mate with Alpha Matthew, Hannah’s older brother. Meanwhile, I’m going to mate with Hannah,” Mark mutters with a sense of guilt. “Damn, what were you thinkin
My eyes fluttered open, and I found myself in a neatly organized room. The throbbing pain in my hand was unbearable, and I winced as I looked down to see a red liquid being injected into it. I tried to move, but my body felt heavy, and my mind was still groggy from whatever sedative they had given me. Panic began to set in as I tried to recall what had happened.“Easy there, Lauryn. You’re safe now,” a familiar voice spoke softly, and I turned my head to see Alpha Matthew sitting beside me. Relief washed over me as I remembered his presence, but confusion replaced it.“What happened?” I asked, my voice hoarse and weak.“The monster attacked us, but we managed to drive it away. You were injured, and we had to bring you here for medical attention,” he explained, his eyes never leaving mine.I tried to sit up, but the pain in my hand shot through my entire body. Tears stung my eyes as I struggled to keep myself from crying out. Alpha Matthew reached out and gently placed his hand on my s
"What on earth are you doing!" I grumbled this time."Oops! I'm sorry, Mum. It seems to be a technical mishap," Violet replied, quickly covering her own mouth in fear.I wiped the greasy cream off my face, which now felt excessively oily due to the explosion. The aroma of curry only made me feel queasier."Are you alright, Mum?" Violet asked, concerned."I'll be fine as long as you stop causing chaos," I growled."I won't cause any more chaos," Violet muttered."Why do you seem more and more like Kylo?" I questioned."Maybe I'm destined to be like him," Violet said before darting away."Hey!""Leave it be, she's going through puberty. She's done a lot in just one week," Alpha Matthew intervened."It's only been five years, and yet everything feels so complicated," I sighed."Indeed, time has a way of presenting us with unforeseen challenges," Alpha Matthew agreed."Seems like our little Violet is becoming quite the character," he added, a hint of amusement in his voice."Yes, indeed.
"How dare you tell me to wake up? Who do you think you are, huh?" I voiced my frustration."Didn't I already mention that I can be sent and play along with human assumptions?" Violet replied."You--""You were sound asleep after basking under the Flower Moon. Don't you know that your energy could go to waste? Get to work and earn your blessings," she grumbled.Suddenly, a firm grip made me wince in pain.I opened my eyes to find Violet biting down on my right arm."What on earth are you doing?" I gritted my teeth."You're so difficult to wake up, Mum," she replied matter-of-factly.I couldn't help but chuckle at her determination. "Well, I should be grateful for your unconventional alarm clock."Violet released her hold, a mischievous grin spreading across her face. "You're welcome, Mum."As I rubbed my arm, a mix of pain and amusement filled my heart. Parenting certainly had its unexpected moments, and Violet's unique ways of rousing me from slumber were a testament to that.With a n
"Grr!" Charlotte growled.It was the first time I had seen Charlotte's wolf form, resembling more of a Himalayan fox."Well, this is quite an entertaining transformation, grr!" Jamien chuckled."Thanks to the brilliant glow of the Flower Moonlight, I feel blessed," Charlotte giggled."GRR!""Who's that?" I asked, bewildered."Perhaps there are other guards undergoing transformations too," Alpha Matthew murmured."It's me, you dolt!""But it sounds like Troy's voice," Alpha Matthew mused."Seems like you're not the brightest wolf either, Matthew. Being a werewolf should make you hear my telepathy," Troy grumbled."Oh! It's a mindlink!" Charlotte squealed.As the realization dawned upon us, we were caught in a blend of astonishment and amusement. The unexpected turn of events added a thrilling twist to the evening, and we couldn't help but embrace the enchantment that surrounded us."Let's enjoy this newfound connection, shall we?" I suggested a mischievous glint in my eyes.Alpha Matth
"I had fun with Violet," Kylo responded."But that's not how you have fun," Kate argued.Kylo lowered his head, seeking our forgiveness. "I'm sorry for causing you trouble this morning. I know everything I did was a big mistake, but believe me, I did it because I wanted you to remember me.""What do you mean, little one?" Alpha Matthew raised an eyebrow."I won't come here again after this because I have to train continuously and think about the future of my Pack," Kylo explained."Are you not going to visit anymore?" Violet interjected. "What about our plans to experiment?""You can experiment on your own, Vio," Kylo replied."I'm too young to experiment without the supervision of someone more experienced," Violet replied."Wait for me until we're both grown up," Kylo confidently answered."But we're werewolves, right?" Violet asked."Well, we are werewolves.""What if we don't meet again after we grow up?" Violet questioned."Don't worry. We will meet again. Let's make a promise in
After the stranger had left, I remained lost in my thoughts for quite some time before finally snapping back to reality and making my way home. As I exited the car, I found Alpha Matthew waiting on the front porch, sipping on a glass of wine that seemed to have materialised from thin air."You look rather sad, my dear. Are you still upset about the roses mishap?" he inquired, his voice filled with concern."Not really. It's just that the car broke down, and it infuriated me. I had to pull over on the side of the road, and luckily, a peculiar stranger was kind enough to help me. If I had called you, I probably would have been stuck in the car for two hours because you never answered your phone," I grumbled, voicing my frustration."Oh, my poor soulmate. But you're alright, aren't you? No unwanted injuries, I hope?" Alpha Matthew set down his glass and proceeded to examine my body, making sure I was unharmed."I experienced a car breakdown, not a robbery," I retorted, rolling my eyes.A
"Why the bloody hell are you here, you little rascal?" Jake bellowed as he yanked the sheep toys out of the swimming pool, clearly annoyed.Alpha Matthew clenched his fists, feeling the anger rise within him, but he bit his tongue, unable to respond.I mumbled to myself, searching for Kylo. "Where in the world is that darn kid?""Mummy! What are you doing over there? Do you fancy a swim on this freezing morning?" Violet shouted as she shuffled over, clutching her milk bottle. "Ouch! Sheep! I want to take a bite!""Violet, have you finished your toast?" I attempted to change the subject, hoping to steer the conversation away from the chaotic scene."I'm all done with my toast, Mum," Violet replied, her tiny voice filled with determination."Then go and put on your school uniform, love. You'll be late if you keep lingering here," I said, gently urging her to move along.As Violet hurried off to get ready for school, I couldn't help but feel a sense of exhaustion. These unexpected encoun
"Where did Judith go? Why didn't she tell us first?" Alpha Matthew asked. "She just picked up Mum and Dad. Nothing suspicious. We're not likely to do anything untoward here." Kylo replied."So, when are you going to replace my favourite flowers?" I interrupted their conversation. "Soon, Madame. I'll discuss it together with Mum. You'll have the pleasure of making Mum's acquaintance. She's a lovely person," Kylo said.I rolled my eyes lazily at this boring topic of conversation. I sighed and quickly approached Dad."Never mind, you better be patient. Kids are so wild sometimes. You have to understand that." Dad mumbled. "I'm always patient, Dad. But sometimes patience has its limits, doesn't it?" I sneered. Dad chuckled and then gently hit my shoulder. "Kylo put the lamb down. Go back home or go rest. Troy willed the lambs at 8," Dad said. "Matthew, it's better to put on your clothes than catch a cold. The air is so cold this morning that it makes anyone shiver." "Right, it's col
“What happened? Why do we need motels all of a sudden?” Judith asked. "Daddy said we need a motel. Shouldn't we be staying at a motel?" Kylo asked. "You don't need a motel, though, and we provided a house especially for guests," Alpha Matthew said. "But we have a lot of members," Kylo said. "Don't worry about it. You know Ethereal Hunters Pack has many members, and it's over 100.000 werewolves,” Mark added. “The room won’t run out because your pack member is too much.” “I don't even understand why my dad told me we need a motel,” Kylo mumbled. “Just tell him that you'd be able to use Ethereal Hunters facilities,” Mark said. “Little Master, I'll reach out to the big master about it,” Judith said. “Well, thanks a bunch, Judith. I appreciate your help,” Kylo mumbled, following Violet to the backyard.“I'm so sorry, Alpha Matthew. I bothered you so much." Judith bowed. "It's okay. Drop it," Alpha Matthew shook his head and raised her glass. We got into a light conversation with
“Ah... It was an invitation for a banquet a day after tomorrow,” Alpha Matthew explained. “How did you know their pack name?” I asked. “Theophile told me they were Scarlet Moon Pack,” Alpha Matthew said. “Interesting, but you never tell me about it," I said. "It's a rush thing, I told you yesterday. Maybe you forgot it," Alpha Matthew said. "Ugh... I have a lot to think about. Maybe I forgot about it," I whispered."Who are you?” Alpha Matthew asked. “Judith.” “Have a seat,” Dad said. Judith sits awkwardly but plays it cool. “Where is your Master?” Alpha Matthew asked. “They'll be here the day before tomorrow. He will be here with Mr Theophile and his wife and a few other packs." "Matthew, why did you hold another banquet after the big banquet?" Dad asked Alpha Matthew. Mark looked so curious but still enjoyed his dinner. A few seconds later, he said, “It's an alliance meeting?” “Yes, it is. Yes, it was a meeting for the alliance." Alpha Matthew confirmed it. "Why are yo