As we settled into the cozy living room, Daniel and Jayden shared their stories of survival and adventure. I couldn’t help but feel grateful for their presence and their willingness to come all this way to see me.As we sat at the table, listening to Daniel’s story, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of awe. He had survived the ugly monster, a creature that had terrorized our pack for years. And now, here he was, sitting with us, alive and well. “How did you survive?” Troy asked Hayden and Daniel. Troy’s question hung in the air, and all eyes turned to Hayden and Daniel, waiting for their answer. Daniel’s chuckle broke the silence, but his response did little to satisfy Troy’s curiosity. “I managed to lay low and fly under the radar by hiding in plain sight, like a needle in a haystack,” he said, and I couldn’t help but roll my eyes at his nonchalant tone.But Troy wasn’t satisfied. “I’m serious,” he pressed. “How did you guys escape from that monster?”Hayden took a deep breath bef
“Dig in. I cooked this with all my heart,” I said, offering a pot of savory meat and delicious black beans to Alpha Matthew.With a few blinks, he smiled happily and wasted no time trying my cooking. After savoring it for a while, he finally commented, “This is amazing.”“I didn’t expect that comment,” I muttered, picking up a piece of meat. But it tasted too salty. “Are you serious?”“Yes, I am. Despite the saltiness, this is the second-best dish I’ve ever had, after my Mum and Hannah’s,” Alpha Matthew continued eating.“I’m sorry. I’ll try again next time,” I apologized.“No worries. Even if it’s not perfect, I’ll still finish it because I know you put your heart into it.”“I’m glad you said that, mate,” I said, my head hanging in shame.Alpha Matthew gave me a reassuring smile before pl
7 Years Later…Alpha Matthew stood with his arms crossed, watching as Violet struggled to load the crossbow. “Come on, Violet, you can do better than that,” he said, urging her to try again.Lauryn walked over, holding a tray of melon slices. “Here, sweetie, have some fruit. You look exhausted,” she said, offering Violet a slice.Alpha Matthew looked up, a hint of annoyance in his voice. “Lauryn, you’re spoiling her. She needs to learn to push through exhaustion if she wants to be a true warrior.”Lauryn sighed. “But she’s still so young, Alpha. There’s nothing wrong with taking a break after eight hours of training.”“I’m not saying there is, but she needs to toughen up if she wants to survive out there,” Alpha Matthew replied, gesturing towards the forest beyond their home.Violet took a slice of melon and nibbled on it, catching her breath. “Daddy, can we stop for today? I’m tired,” she said, looking up at him with pleading eyes.Alpha Matthew hesitated for a moment before relen
“Is he really asleep?” Alpha Matthew asked me. “Yes, he was already asleep and before that he was muttering about wanting to be great like you, mate.” I sat down on my dining chair. Alpha Matthew smiled then let out a long sigh. “Violet’s like a sponge, soaking up everything we say. She’s itching to know more, and I can tell she’s hungry for knowledge.” “Mila and Mali are like two peas in a pod. I think it’s normal for children,” Mark spoke up. Alpha Matthew nodded. “I know, but sometimes I worry. What if we’re not teaching her the right things?” I placed a comforting hand on his shoulder. “We’ve got each other’s backs to raise Violet up right and make sure she becomes a productive member of Ethereal Hunters.” Mark chimed in, “You know what, Violet is a real sharp cookie. She can grasp the material even if you’re just breaking it down for her, she’s quick on the uptake.” I added, “I’m positive Violet’s a quick study and will dominate whatever she sets her mind to - the apple do
I woke up to a sharp pain in my chest, gasping for breath. It took me a few moments to realize that Violet had pierced me with her finger. “What are you doing, Violet?” I said, rubbing my chest. “That hurt!”Violet just chuckled and said, “Sorry, mum. I just made coffee muffins with Daddy. Do you want one?”I groaned, still recovering from the shock. “Sure, why not,” I said, running my fingers through her hair. “Did you clean up the kitchen?”“Yes, daddy helped me,” she said, grinning. “Daddy’s so good at baking!”As I munched on the muffin, my phone vibrated on the nightstand. It was Jamien.“Hey, Lauryn,” he said when I answered. “Hey, did you hear? Alpha Matthew got invited to a pack dinner by the leader of the Blood Moon Keepers! It sounds like it’s going to be a really cool event.”“What? No, I hadn’t heard,” I said, surprised. “Why didn’t he tell me?”“I don’t know,” Jamien said. “But you should probably let him know. It’s a big deal, you know.”I sighed, knowing that Alpha Ma
As we entered the festivities, the tantalizing aroma of mouth-watering food filled the air. A long table filled with delicacies was laid out before us, and we were quickly greeted by the leader of the Blood Moon Pack, Alpha McKenzie, who welcomed us warmly. “It’s an honor to meet you, Alpha Matthew and Luna Lauryn,” he said, exuding respect.“We are equally delighted to make your acquaintance. The Ethereal Hunters are grateful for the opportunity to join you,” Alpha Matthew replied, his voice filled with appreciation.Alpha McKenzie leaned in, his expression turning serious. “In addition to tonight’s festivities, I have another reason for inviting you here. Given your past successes, I believe we can work together to strengthen our alliance while also investigating the Silver Dagger Pack.”I furrowed my brow in confusion. “Investigate? Why?”“Recently, we have discovered that the Silver Dagger Pack is deviating from the path of righteousness,” Alpha McKenzie replied gravely. “They ar
As we arrived home, exhausted from the day’s events, all we wanted was a good night’s rest. I sought out Alpha Matthew, finding him engrossed in a book in the living room, after putting Violet to bed.“Is she asleep?” he inquired without looking up from his book.“Yes, she is sound asleep,” I replied with a deep sigh. I then headed to the kitchen to prepare two cups of rich hot chocolate.As I approached Alpha Matthew, he quirked an eyebrow and questioned, “Why the sudden craving for hot chocolate?”“I wanted some alone time with you,” I responded, hoping to reignite the spark in our relationship. “It feels like ages since we’ve had any quality alone time.”“Are we not always together?” Alpha Matthew questioned with a small smile.I furrowed my brow and asserted, “Yes, we are, but we still need time to nurture our love for each other, don’t you think?”“Absolutely,” Alpha Matthew chuckled as he took a sip of his hot chocolate. “This is heavenly, and it’s been too long since we’ve indu
Violet quickly hopped into the shower, and after a few minutes, she emerged with a half-wet towel wrapped around her hair. She wasted no time bombarding us with her burning question, “So, how do I become a superhero? And how does the academy help you become one?”Alpha Matthew let out a sigh and handed her a plate of food, saying, “Take the biggest one, my dear. You’ll need all the energy you can get to keep up with our explanation.”“Why, is it going to be that long?” Violet asked with a hint of impatience in her voice.“It’s not going to be long, but it does require a deep understanding. Your cousins, Mila and Mali, are starting at the academy this week. Are you interested in going with them?” Alpha Matthew replied.Violet took a moment to think and then asked, “Will it be fun?”“It’s a blast, honey! You’ll get to explore the terrain, develop your fighting strategies, and take part in some really fun classes,” Alpha Matthew exclaimed. “Is it really challenging?” Violet inquired.