I kicked a rock by the edge of the lake in frustration, still dressed in clothes stained with blood.“You’re still reeling from Alpha Hughes’ departure?” Mark’s voice came from behind me.I clasped my hands tightly together. “I’m reeling from seeing an innocent life wasted before my very eyes.”“Randy inherited Alpha Hughes’ selfishness,” Mark whispered in his distinct voice.I turned to face him. “This is an odd emotion, Mark.”“You’re a woman, perhaps that’s why you’re so emotional when Randy killed an innocent child. He’s really like Alpha Hughes, willing to do anything to get what he wants,” Mark murmured.“Well, he’s a scoundrel who Grandpa never taught anything good,” I nodded resignedly. I took a deep breath and looked at Mark.“Alpha Matthew is waiting for you, it seems like he wants to talk about something important,” Mark said.“I know,” I nodded.As I walked towards the gazebo where Alpha Matthew was waiting for me, I couldn’t shake the feeling that something big was about
We crept out of the house, sticking to the shadows as we made our way towards the edge of the forest. And that's when we saw them - a group of figures, all dressed in black, moving towards the house with purpose."Randy's men," Mark whispered. "We have to warn the others."The darkness enveloped us as we followed the suspicious figures carrying a large, murky object on their shoulders.Mark whispered, “What are they carrying? It looks suspicious.”“I'm not sure, but it looks like a sack,” I whispered back, my heart pounding in my chest.“What did they steal from the Ethereal Hunter?” Hannah growled, ready to pounce.Mark held her back, and we quickly retreated inside our house, securing the iron gates behind us.Suddenly, the phone rang, breaking the tense silence.I rushed to answer it.“Hello?”“It’s Jamien.”“What’s up, Jamien?”“We just received an ultimatum from Randy.”My mind raced as I tried to process the news. What could it be? And how would we handle it?“Lauryn? Are you st
Alpha Matthew rushes over to me, his face filled with concern. I assure him that I’m alright, but he’s still worried. “Who was that werewolf?” he asks.“I don’t know,” I reply. “He escaped before I could reveal his identity.”Mark joins us, “The werewolf with black fur was Jason, it could have been Steven.”“I’ll go after him, Lauryn. You just stay here,” Jamien offers to track down the werewolf who attacked me.“I don’t think that’s necessary,” I say hesitantly.“It’s alright, I need to find out who attacked my master,” Jamien insists.I don’t want to argue any longer, so I let him go after the werewolf. “I think it’s best if we go home now and take them to the silver prison,” Mark suggests to us. We agree, even though it’s not the end of everything. Alpha Matthew takes me home with a beaming smile on his face.Mom and Hannah greet us with nervous anticipation. “How did it go, honey? Did you succeed?” Mom asks, worried.I smile and hug Mom. “Everything’s alright, Mom. We’re done,
On the day after Alpha Matthew and I visited Highcrown Walkers with Jamien and some warriors who would help Mark organize the messy pack, I wandered around the buildings near Volvo High School, where I used to attend. There were many terrible memories there, although Mark had made it clear that anyone who bullied the late bloomer wolves would be sent to a special silver juvenile detention center.“Are you reminiscing?” a voice startled me.Alpha Matthew smiled as I turned and nodded. He approached me with his broad strides.“Sometimes I like places like this, mate,” he murmured, touching a hand-drawn painting of a tree by Volvo High School students.“What do you mean?” I asked again.“Places like this give me a warm feeling that can’t be put into words. A place to have fun with peers, do crazy things, and so on.”I nodded in understanding. “I also sometimes miss that kind of atmosphere. But wha
I was feeling confused as we had just returned from Highcrown Walkers, yet Mark was already here knocking on my bathroom door. Quickly, I grabbed my bathrobe and went to meet him. As I opened the door, I saw the worry on his face and my heart sank. “What’s Wrong?” I asked with concern. “Oh my god, I just got here when Troy and Jake told me that Randy went berserk in the silver prison. He hurt a lot of people,” Mark looked very scared. “What do you mean?” I asked. “It seems like Randy needs a sedative,” Mark replied. “Do you still have any sedatives or something similar?” I remembered two years ago when Randy bullied me for the first time, the psychologist suggested that I consume the drug temporarily. “I’ve stopped taking it,” I replied. “Is there anything similar?” Mark asked. “No, why don’t you look for a doctor or something instead of looking for drugs here?” I asked and folded my arms in front of my chest. As Mark informed me that the doctors had used the healing potion to
My heart raced as I asked him nervously, “May I ask what you wanted to talk about, my Alpha?”Alpha Matthew suddenly let out a soft chuckle, causing my heart to flutter. “My love,” he said, “I just wanted to tell you that there’s a little bit of sauce on your lips.”I felt a rush of heat to my cheeks as he reached out to wipe the sauce away, his touch sending shivers down my spine. As I resumed eating, he looked at me with a gaze that made my heart skip a beat.“Speaking of which,” he said, his voice laced with emotion, “There are so many things I want to talk to you about regarding our marriage.”My heart pounded in my chest as I gazed into his eyes, waiting for him to continue.“But most of all,” he said, taking my hand in his, “I want to tell you how much I love you.”His words touched me in a way that I couldn’t describe. I felt tears welling up in my eyes as I leaned in to embrace him.“Alpha Matthew,” I whispered, “I love you too.”In that moment, time seemed to stand still as w
Alpha Matthew jolted awake at the sound, rushing out of bed before I could even catch up. My mind raced with questions as to what could have caused such a disturbance in our peaceful slumber.As I approached the scene, I saw that my favorite antique porcelain vase lay shattered on the ground with no apparent reason. Disappointment filled me at the sight.But then, a low growl pierced through the air, making me freeze. Another werewolf’s scent lingered in the house, and Alpha Matthew motioned for me to take cover as he went to investigate.Out of nowhere, Randy appeared, wielding a knife in his hand. Alpha Matthew dodged his attack and swiftly took him down.“Scum!” Alpha Matthew cursed under his breath, landing a heavy blow on Randy’s head, rendering him unconscious.The commotion had awoken Mom, who had been staying with us for the night.“What’s going on?” Mom inquired, her voice laced with confusion.As I revealed the news to Mom, her face twisted in concern. “What did Randy do?” s
I opened my eyes to the faint sound of murmuring voices around me. The scent of aromatherapy and lemongrass wafted into my nose, mixed with the unmistakable antiseptic odor of a hospital. Blinking a few times to clear my blurry vision, I saw Alpha Matthew and Hannah standing in front of me, talking to a doctor.Hannah’s face lit up as she noticed me awake. “Thank the moon goddess you’re back with us, Lauryn.”“What happened?” I asked, feeling confused and disoriented.Alpha Matthew’s smile grew wider as he spoke. “It’s a victory we’ve all been waiting for, Lauryn.”I furrowed my brow, trying to make sense of what he was saying. “What do you mean?”“You’re not to do any strenuous work from now on, Lauryn,” Alpha Matthew said, his tone serious. “And you too, Hannah. I don’t want you to be bothered with helping the other betas with their baking tasks anymore. You need to focus on the well-being of our soon-to-be child.”My eyes widened in surprise as I realized what he was implying. “Am
"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