Of course he likes her, how could she not tell, if it wasn’t her cold attitude and indifference towards him, the whole house would have probably picked his interest in her.Ian has never tried to hide that he was attracted to her, from the persistent gaze of his that follows her every movement to his actions of blatantly holding her in the middle of the courtyard where any passing person could have seen her.Maybe that was what scared her; Ian seemed indifferent to everything else but with her, he laid his emotions bare like the sky flashing its rainbow colours after a heavy rain.Even though Avery had tried her best to discourage his obvious interests by remaining cold to him and constantly reminding him of his place, she didn’t think she’d falter so soon.After a call with Lewis about the Christmas break for Apollo employees, she went straight to bed but woke up after a dream of her first night together with Ian.His gentle caress, strong muscular body unbefitting of his cute boyish
Ian thought he could manoeuvre his way into Avery's space.Having dealt with pack politics before, he knew the type of person Avery was and he planned to use that to his advantage.Even if it was just gossip and jumbled words to derive traffic and sales, he read through almost every article about Avery, mostly about her likes and relationships and Ian figured out one thing.Avery was someone who only associated herself with people who needed her; she enjoyed being needed.It was her assurance of a relationship and more than that, she loved being in control, probably another reason why she pretends to be strong, the other reason being her kind heart which was why Ian pretended to be pitiful, to spark her urge to help since she can't resist offering a hand.But when Avery belittled his affections, as merely a moment of confusion, Ian lost his cool.Maybe Avery was right, he doesn't know her well enough, to be in love with her but the moon goddess doesn't make mistakes, the attraction Ia
Avery couldn't bring herself to join them for dinner or breakfast after what happened with Ian.As she woke up the next day, she saw the maids had already started on the Christmas decorations; Eloise and Finn were no exception, instructing the staff about how they wanted the house to look like while Finn also helped hang a few Christmas tree decorations on his wheelchair.Christmas, huh? Avery furrowed. Christmas has always been a disaster for her, since she always spends the day alone.Her douchebag exes never bothered to spend Christmas with her, thinking she'll be spending it with her dad, who ironically spent every Christmas with his mistress.She stopped hoping for Christmas, living the day like it was any other day after a few years of disappointment, working her ass off or binge-watching a series on her couch, although Rosie did extend invitations for her to spend Christmas with them; she wasn't sure she could handle watching their harmonious, big, happy family while hers has l
According to Kaden, the moment the Moon hound pack, a neighbouring pack that has fought their pack over territory for years, heard about his absence from the pack, they attacked Raven Hills.Of course, his grandfather didn’t sit still; he defended his pack like he always did, they probably attacked after underestimating his strength but there were a few casualties, including Kaden’s mother, who was the pack's official gamma.Although Kaden assured her that he didn’t need to be there, the attack was over, and everything was back in order again. The moon hound pack has been pushed back yet again after they suffered even larger casualties, but Ian wanted to visit the pack; he needed a break, even if it was just for a day; he needed a change of environment.It was almost laughable; he spent his entire life in the pack and never thought he needed a break from the environment but after a week with his parents, he found himself searching for home because he could never feel at home with the
Avery couldn’t help but feel conflicted after hearing Ian left the house just like she did.Did he want a time-out like her? Was he feeling conflicted like she was? Did he finally decide to give up on her?She’ll probably like that, it was never gonna work between them, maybe things would have been different if they didn’t share the same blood, maybe just maybe things could have been different.But Avery couldn’t help the ache in her heart. “Fuck!” Avery let out a silent cuss that Damian somehow heard.“You okay? You look a little distracted Avy” Damian’s said his amber eyes squinted in worry.“I’m…I’m okay. I just have a lot going on” Avery replied, her fingers unconsciously tracing the edge the of the glass up with the orange juice Derrick had handed her.“Is this about this Ian kid? You’ve been out since Derrick mentioned him” Damian pointed out, reminding Avery how attentive he has always been. “D’you wanna talk about, you always like telling me stuff” ‘That was beacause I had a
Echoes of clicking heels filled the exquisite marble-tiled hallway that led to the VIP suite of the Apollo Hotel as Avery Archer made her way to the most expensive room in the luxurious hotel owned by her father.Avery’s styled, mid-back, wavy, black leather hair bounced off her shoulders as she elegantly followed behind two hotel staff members hurrying along with her with anxious looks on their faces.Avery wasn’t smiling; her stone-cold expression struck fear into the hearts of the two hotel attendants dressed in the fine, neatly ironed red and white uniforms of the hotel.“Open it,” Avery commanded, her long lashes raised to the brunette holding the master key to the suite.“But ma’am, the policy—” The words seized in the nervous brunette's mouth as she ordered her to open the suite, which a customer, Avery, knew too well, was currently occupied. “Yes, ma’am.” The attendant gulped in response after receiving a sharp, chilly glare from Avery.With trembling hands, the attendant forc
Ian Reign sighed as he silenced his mother’s incoming call for the third time while he stood around with his group of friends at a party hosted by his friend’s older sister, Roselyn.Ian Reign, future pack leader and grandson of Alpha Marcus Reign, a respectable but secluded pack outside Hilton City, was forced to visit after his not-so-likeable father’s lung disease got worse and according to his mom, he might never recover.Ian had only seen his father a few times because of his nature; after all, he was born a werewolf and his father was a human who didn’t exactly understand how their world works. At least that’s what his grandfather told him about his father.It wasn’t until recently that Ian found out the real reason behind his parents leaving him with his grandfather in the pack while they lived together in the city and for the first time, his father wanted him to visit for Christmas.Ian wondered why he suddenly wanted to spend Christmas together after abandoning his son for 2
‘I must be imagining it.’ Avery concluded as the slight glint she thought she saw in the guy’s eyes vanished as fast as it came.“Sorry, you’re just really pretty. I couldn’t help myself. The guy said, flashing his perfect set of dimples that would normally have Avery floored if he didn’t look so young and strangely reminded her of her cousin brother.“Well, thanks,” Avery replied indifferently while returning to her drink, emptying her cup, and ordering another one.Although many people avoided her because of her cold, unapproachable demeanour, there were still many people who’d looked past her hard exterior and approached her nonetheless because of her background, so she has grown used to the flattery and immune to their bullshit.Avery Archer was known by her not-so-favourite nickname, Apollo’s Witch, given to her by her staff and co-workers because of her nature, someone who hardly smiles... unimpressed and also unforgiving to people who crossed her or at least that’s who they th
Avery couldn’t help but feel conflicted after hearing Ian left the house just like she did.Did he want a time-out like her? Was he feeling conflicted like she was? Did he finally decide to give up on her?She’ll probably like that, it was never gonna work between them, maybe things would have been different if they didn’t share the same blood, maybe just maybe things could have been different.But Avery couldn’t help the ache in her heart. “Fuck!” Avery let out a silent cuss that Damian somehow heard.“You okay? You look a little distracted Avy” Damian’s said his amber eyes squinted in worry.“I’m…I’m okay. I just have a lot going on” Avery replied, her fingers unconsciously tracing the edge the of the glass up with the orange juice Derrick had handed her.“Is this about this Ian kid? You’ve been out since Derrick mentioned him” Damian pointed out, reminding Avery how attentive he has always been. “D’you wanna talk about, you always like telling me stuff” ‘That was beacause I had a
According to Kaden, the moment the Moon hound pack, a neighbouring pack that has fought their pack over territory for years, heard about his absence from the pack, they attacked Raven Hills.Of course, his grandfather didn’t sit still; he defended his pack like he always did, they probably attacked after underestimating his strength but there were a few casualties, including Kaden’s mother, who was the pack's official gamma.Although Kaden assured her that he didn’t need to be there, the attack was over, and everything was back in order again. The moon hound pack has been pushed back yet again after they suffered even larger casualties, but Ian wanted to visit the pack; he needed a break, even if it was just for a day; he needed a change of environment.It was almost laughable; he spent his entire life in the pack and never thought he needed a break from the environment but after a week with his parents, he found himself searching for home because he could never feel at home with the
Avery couldn't bring herself to join them for dinner or breakfast after what happened with Ian.As she woke up the next day, she saw the maids had already started on the Christmas decorations; Eloise and Finn were no exception, instructing the staff about how they wanted the house to look like while Finn also helped hang a few Christmas tree decorations on his wheelchair.Christmas, huh? Avery furrowed. Christmas has always been a disaster for her, since she always spends the day alone.Her douchebag exes never bothered to spend Christmas with her, thinking she'll be spending it with her dad, who ironically spent every Christmas with his mistress.She stopped hoping for Christmas, living the day like it was any other day after a few years of disappointment, working her ass off or binge-watching a series on her couch, although Rosie did extend invitations for her to spend Christmas with them; she wasn't sure she could handle watching their harmonious, big, happy family while hers has l
Ian thought he could manoeuvre his way into Avery's space.Having dealt with pack politics before, he knew the type of person Avery was and he planned to use that to his advantage.Even if it was just gossip and jumbled words to derive traffic and sales, he read through almost every article about Avery, mostly about her likes and relationships and Ian figured out one thing.Avery was someone who only associated herself with people who needed her; she enjoyed being needed.It was her assurance of a relationship and more than that, she loved being in control, probably another reason why she pretends to be strong, the other reason being her kind heart which was why Ian pretended to be pitiful, to spark her urge to help since she can't resist offering a hand.But when Avery belittled his affections, as merely a moment of confusion, Ian lost his cool.Maybe Avery was right, he doesn't know her well enough, to be in love with her but the moon goddess doesn't make mistakes, the attraction Ia
Of course he likes her, how could she not tell, if it wasn’t her cold attitude and indifference towards him, the whole house would have probably picked his interest in her.Ian has never tried to hide that he was attracted to her, from the persistent gaze of his that follows her every movement to his actions of blatantly holding her in the middle of the courtyard where any passing person could have seen her.Maybe that was what scared her; Ian seemed indifferent to everything else but with her, he laid his emotions bare like the sky flashing its rainbow colours after a heavy rain.Even though Avery had tried her best to discourage his obvious interests by remaining cold to him and constantly reminding him of his place, she didn’t think she’d falter so soon.After a call with Lewis about the Christmas break for Apollo employees, she went straight to bed but woke up after a dream of her first night together with Ian.His gentle caress, strong muscular body unbefitting of his cute boyish
It’s been two days since their kiss and Ian still couldn’t get it off his mind. Ian wished the kiss had lasted longer, wishing he could have his fill of the sour taste of the lemon juice Avery had on her table right before she brought him in.The happiness of their little moment would probably have lasted if Avery didn’t suddenly perfect the acts of avoiding him.Seeing him only when they're having their meals together, and by meals, it meant meals Finn was present, or she’d have her meal brought up to her room instead.Ian wished it was just things between her and Avery that had been awkward. Eloise and Finn seem to be having a thing of their own; of course, his mother still often helps his father, who could now barely do anything on his own but he could tell things were awkward between the two. He wasn’t sure why, and Eloise doesn’t seem ready to talk about it either and things were just about to get worse between Eloise and Avery as well.Ian thought after following Avery after s
Avery didn’t really care about her father getting married to Eloise; he already married her in secret. What’s the point of a few thousand people finding out about it? But why does the idea, which had ceased to bother her years ago, suddenly make her uncomfortable now? Is she still not over it? Avery wondered as she anxiously shook her crossed leg against the sofa she was seated in under the hut in the garden, a small relaxation spot she often used before she got uncomfortable with Eloise’s parading around the house and moved out.Avery had her laptop placed in front of her on the glass table while holding physical files to match the reports from work but quickly got distracted at the thought of Ian angrily walking out on their father after his announcement.It’s weird that his actions made him seem like he was against the idea; Avery had thought he’d be thrilled by it but surprisingly, she caught a frown on his face as he walked out.“I wonder what’s up with him; if anything, he shou
Eloise might have pretended to ignore it but she also noticed how restless Ian was around the house since he arrived.At first, she thought it was only because of his rut, then she wondered if the changing environment and his father’s presence had anything to do with it but to think it was something that huge—Eloise felt speechless, staggering back until her back met the barrel chair behind her.“This doesn’t make any sense." Eloise mumbled repeatedly but Ian still picked it anyway. “Are you sure? You could be wrong?” Eloise felt nervous all of a sudden.“Mom, you once told me the one thing a wolf would never mistake is the mate bond... you know it’s impossible to mistake such a thing, her scent, her touch... it’s been killing me since I came here,” Ian confessed and Eloise frowned, wondering what he meant by her touch but decided not to ask, dismissing it as probably so little as them brushing shoulders.“Was she why your rut suddenly came?” The realisation dawned on her, leaving her
“What the fuck was that?” Storm, after Ian's performance in front of Avery, asked; his display somehow hurt his alpha pride so hard he wanted to hide in a hole somewhere. “Our mate is so kind, isn't she?” Ian wondered aloud as he watched Avery walk ahead after Michael informed them of their father calling for her. “What does that have to do with anything?” Storm demanded. Ian, after a few days of studying, finally decided on how to approach Avery. She wasn't someone she could approach aggressively; she was headstrong and hated it if things were forced. And though she pretends to be cold and indifferent but eyes don't lie and her demeanour was probably to protect the kindness hidden in her heart, the kindness she was probably afraid to lay bare or she'll be taken advantage of. Her reaction to his sudden tears was proof. The way she got all flustered and confused as she tried to reach for him but hesitated. It was pretty cute watching her get all fidgety and guilty about her act