ValerieMy heart thumped in my chest as I stared up at Kaden who’s eyes were boring into my soul, thinking of a million ways to answer the question. How did he know his memories were cleared? How did he even know enough to suspect me? How do I reply to him?“I’m not hiding anything, Kaden… i didn't realise you couldn't remember anything. I'm just meeting you… i’m so lost.” i lied through my teeth, hoping he couldn't hear my heart rattling harshly against my ribcage.He narrowed his gaze, studying me intently, boring holes into my face as he searched for the truth. I schooled my emotions, hoping i gave nothing away. After moments that felt like an eternity, he pulled away, his jaw clenched hard as he glared out of the window.I held my breath, my mind reeling from this discovery. How much did he know? Kaden’s silence was more unnerving than the question. His jaw tightened, the veins in his neck standing out like they did when he was livid. My breath hitched, but I refused to let the
ValerieGrey mostly worked on the training grounds, so settled for something fitting for that. I wore a tank top, with shorts, and trainers. I packed my hair into a high ponytail and headed to the pack’s training grounds. I didnt want to overthink this. This verson of Grey hated me and liked Ramona, it was that simple.I just need to make him realise there was something under the hatred. Something, anything at all. Now i knew where i stood with Ansel and Kaden, alhough blurry.But all i knew was that Ramona had a claws in him. And i had to ply those claws out no matter what.The sounds of sparring and sharp commands greeted me as I approached the training grounds. Grey’s voice, authoritative rang out above the noise. The sight of him gave me pause—shirtless, sweat glistening on his skin as he demonstrated a series of combat moves to a group of warriors. His sharp gaze and controlled movements were a reminder of the Grey I had once known, the one who had been my fiercest protector an
ValerieThe week flew by faster than i could imagine, after all the drama, it was nice to have this day off to just be with my baby, and a break from her dads who had no idea that they were living lies.That was my fault. Butr people are allowed to make mistakes now, arent they?Skylar, Scott and dennis went back to Scott’s mansion for the weekend, leaving just Elara and i , and i decided to run errands today. Elara ws lacking some baby clothes and food, and even though i knew i could send a maid to get these items, i just wanted to leave the pack house. I needed to feel like I could live a little, even if it was just for a few hours.I placed Elara in her carrier and secured her snugly as I made my way to the car. She looked up at me with those wide, innocent eyes, and for a second, I could almost forget about the complicated mess my life had become. I had a baby to care for, and that was the one thing that kept me grounded. She was my world.The sun was shining, and it seemed like a
ValerieAll stares were on us because of Kaden and Elara, the Alpha with a baby, and a woman beside him was sure to bring in stares. The pack members shot different glances our way, different expressions crossing their faces. Some of curiosity, some of shock, Kaden almost never comes here, and even few of jealousy.But Kaden did not spare them even a single glance as he put Elara on his chiselled chest, and ate his fries silently, while i wondered how this stoic man, loved me more than life before this all happened. This whole experience makes me realise how lucky i was because they worshipped the ground i walked on.I had to get that back. Elara, awake again, cooed at him, and he flashed her one of his rare dimpled smiles. I was suddenly jealous of my own daughter.Kaden caught my gaze and his flickered to my plate which was practically untouched. His eyes met mine again. “Why aren't you eating?”I blinked once, and my face reddened as i realize he caught me staring, again. “Uhm…” I
AnselIts been two days since i last saw Valerie, but everytime i closed my eyes, i saw her. It made no sense. Was this Sorcery? I just met this woman ans she was all i could think of! My wolf didnt even majke it easier for me as he wanted her more than anything. It made no sense to me.But i couldnt stop. I wnated her. I needed her. But i couldnt have her so i decided to distract myself.And what better way than doing the one thing i knew i was good at?I could hear the screams of the rogues as i approached the dungeons. The criminals and monsters in the cages shivered as they saw me walk in, terrified to their limbs at what i was capable of. The king of death, they called me.Which was beffiting, because everytime i walked in here, people died. Most times they deserved to.The man responsible for the dungeons and the criminals, Dean, bowed as i entered the dungeons, noting the whole place.“Your highness.” He gruffly greeted, his huge form bigger and taller than mine, but i was stil
Ansel groaned into my mouth as he deepened the kiss, hungry, like his life depended on it. I opened my mouth a bit more, giving him all the access he needed. My palms pressed against his chest, feeling his heart pounding wildly under them.My hands slid from his chest into his hair, gripping the long, dirty blonde strands and tugging, pulling him closer. I could barely breathe. How I missed him—his taste, his touch, his scent. My head felt light as he moaned into my mouth, his hands roaming my body, his fingers leaving sparks in their wake. Heat pooled in my core as he bit my lip before pulling back, brushing my hair behind my neck. His warm mouth and hot breath on my skin sent a moan tumbling from my lips.“Fuck, Valerie. You make me lose control,” he groaned against my neck, his hands reaching the hem of my top.My hands mirrored his, pulling his shirt off. I didn’t want to rip it like he always liked.I took a moment to admire his beautiful chest, my fingers teasing one of his nipp
Scott and Skylar were back from their weekend away, and I was happy to see them. They were the only good part of waking up this morning, given that I had cried myself to sleep the night before. But my pretense didn’t take me far, as Skylar immediately figured out something was wrong the minute she saw me.“What did my stupid cousins do now?” she groaned, pulling me into a tight hug. Scott shot me a sympathetic look as he brought their things out of the car, handing them to a maid who then took them to their suite.I let out a sigh, reveling in the embrace I had with Skylar. “Nothing I can't handle. I'll be fine.”Skylar pulled away, her caring eyes studying my face. “You are too good for those assholes. What unhealed part of you is attached to them?”“All of me, unfortunately. Now, off to resume being assistants to them. I have to join Grey on the training grounds, and I'm already five minutes late.” I didn’t want to give Grey the satisfaction of making me seem incompetent, especially
GreyAs i watched Valerie storm away, i fought the urge to call her back. She didn't deserve to be punished for just being few minutes late. Hating her was just petty at this point, and my wolf was beating me up for being so mean to her.So i decided to call her back, but as i stepped forward, Ramona stopped me in my steps.“Grey, i can finally do the spell to see if i can your memories back.” I turned to face her, shocked to the extent that Valerie was a distant topic resided at the back of my mind.“Really?” I asked feeling hopeful. Ramona has been around but was unable to do any spells because she needed to make a sacrifice. She being able to do the spell meant that she successfully was able to do the sacrifice, and today, i may be able to remember everything.I didnt know if i was meant to be happy or not. I couldnt remember what the memories were, and even if they were cleared to protect us in the first place, but i had this gaping hole that reminded me that i was incomplete wit
Valerie The weather was cold and the breeze blew violently outside, making the trees bend over and hit the window continuously. Elara, who was seated on the couch and humming a melody I used to sing to her, was incredibly joyful and completely unaware of how much I was breaking down. Staring up at the ceiling, I leaned against the wall. I tried to pretend everything was all right and keep it up till I was positive it was, but who was I fooling? Nothing was fine. My mistakes had caught up to me in the cruelest way possible. Kaden’s words echoed in my mind, sharp and unforgiving- You deceived me. Deceived us. And Ansel’s silence- his refusal to even look at me- had hurt even more. But most of all, it was Grey’s reaction that affected me the most. He had always been the one that was there for me, I had finally regained his trust just recently but now I was back at the start. They had all once loved and trusted me. But now? Now they all thought I’d betrayed them. I let o
KadenAfter I watched Valerie walk out of the office, I didn’t wait any longer before I angrily stalked out. Now I was in my room pacing around. The pack was quiet and the atmosphere cold, the cool breeze did nothing to ease my anger. I stopped pacing she hit my hand against the desk, grabbing on to it tightly that I thought the wood would crack. My mind was a whirlwind of different feeling ranging from anger to confusion, but the one question that kept popping up over again was- why? Why had I fallen for her? What had I let Valerie get to me so much? Why had I let her into my heart and my life only for her to betray us at the end of it all? The woman I had come to love and trust, the woman that had always been there and tried to find solution, standing there with us during tough times- she was a liar, she had been deceiving us all. The memory of Ramona showing us the truth played over and over again in my head like a broke record. The way Valerie had looked, the way she had casted
Valerie “The Alpha’s ask that you meet with them,” the guard announced as he walked to me. “Where are they and why?” I asked him cautiously. “I don’t know why,” he replied. “But, they’re in the pack’s office waiting for you.”I gave him a curt nod, stood up and followed behind him. Walking to the pack's office, I felt the oppressive, heavy air. I arrived at the door, pushed it open without knocking, and entered. Kaden sat at the edge of the table, his face expressionless, his arms folded. Grey stood to his left, his hard-lined, sharp features, and Ansel stood next to him, his stern demeanor contributing to the gloomy atmosphere.And then there was Ramona, perched near the far wall like a vulture, her lips curling into a satisfied smirk the moment she saw me.“Valerie,” Kaden said, his voice steady but lacking the warmth I’d come to associate with him. “We need to discuss something.”I walked further into the room and shut the door gently behind me. “What about?” I asked, my gaze f
ValerieI got out of the car, the cool evening breeze brushing against me as I closed the door. The beautiful gates of the new pack opened for us, revealing a big and beautiful compound that was filled with flowers that showed the strength of the pack. Kaden exited behind me, his imposing frame casting a long shadow under the golden lights. The formal meeting awaited, and while the tension between us had simmered down since Grey had saved me, I knew it was only the beginning.Trust. That was the next hurdle. But, I had no idea how I was going to break that. “Stay close,” Kaden said, his voice steady but carrying an edge of authority.I nodded, straightening my posture as I fell in step beside him. The Silver Moon Pack which I found out was the name of the pack was known for its stringent protocols and deep rooted traditions. They wouldn’t tolerate any breaches, especially not from someone like me- an outsider with secrets.The council chamber was already bustling when we entered, fil
Valerie Days after the rogue incident, I had a fast recovery. I couldn’t explaijn why I had such fast healing, although I knew that Kaden was suspicious because I wasn’t an alpha. On the other hand, he became nice. He helped me so much with Elara who has become so attached to him.Ansel didn’t leave my side, taking care of all my needs, we haven’t gotten close to talking about what happened the night before but I feel that the thought of losing me scared him to his senses.A win is a win, right?And Grey, he and I have been getting along more than before. Ramona hardly showed her face lately after the embarrassment but I had a feeling she was going to get back at me for what happened.This wasn’t my first mean girl. But I could handle it.If I could handle the possibility of losing my family, a mean girl was nothing.And by the time I was healed, I was ready to start working again, especially since the Alphas didn’t hate me anymore.“Kaden, come on, let me go with you for the meeting
ValerieSeeing Ansel, Kaden and Grey’s wolves here, in front of me, covered with blood and grime, i coukldnt describe the joy i felt. The happiness that my ates put themselves in danger to come save me.They had no idea what theyhad done. They had helped me in one challenge in my bid rto break the curse. They risked themselves to save me. Deep down, they were still the men that loved me.A tear slid from my eye. They were still worth saving.And now i had only two challenges before getting them back completely.Grey’s wolf changed back to his human form, and he grabbed a pair of clothes from the back of the tree, a tradition that the pack had incase anyonechanged unplanned. Clothes in parts of the woods.I smiled at him as he ran towards me, while his brothers changed too, but a sharp pain shotthrough my side and i remembered my injury. I winced as i started to fall.But Grey caught me just before i could. “Valerie. Whats wrong?” he asked as he checked my body for injuries before seei
GreyI didn’t understand the fear that coursed through my veins as th soldiers turned to their wolves to fight off the rogues at the border, but that wasn’t the reason I was as scared.“Where the fuck did you send her, Grey? What if she gets torn apart?” Ansel growled angrily as he switched to his wolf.He was pissed, and I didn’t understand why. We just met her and we were supposed to not like her, right?Then why was I scared to death about her being injured or dead? Why were we willing to endanger ourselves to save her?Why were we all, endangering ourselves?“I’m turning, Grey. You better hope she doesn’t get hurt. She has a baby, you should have thought about that.” Kaden growled as he tore apart his suit, changing mid air.I decided to change too, and we sprinted out of the border, just our minds leading us.The whole border was dark, darker than normal and i instantly felt the drop of the temperature as we left the pack. The rogues already left the pack edge, and I could hear t
ValerieOutside the border, the path that wasnt protected by guards like the one i entered through when i returned, had this chilling cold that wrapped its claws around my bones. The cold gnawed at my skin, sharper than Grey’s words and Ramona’s smirks. My wolf whimpered, uneasy in this forsaken place. She knew, just as I did, that this was no ordinary punishment. It was a warning, a reminder of my place—a cruel test disguised as discipline.I stepped forward, the crunch of frost under my boots echoing louder than it should have. The shadows of the trees stretched long and menacing, their skeletal limbs swaying slightly as if reaching for me. Each step felt heavier, my breath visible in the icy air.Forcing my focus on the seconds passing, I counted each heartbeat in my head, willing myself to hold on. “Five minute,” I whispered to myself, though it felt like a lifetime. The air was suffocating, not because of the cold but the weight of everything I carried: the memories, the betraya
GreyAs i watched Valerie storm away, i fought the urge to call her back. She didn't deserve to be punished for just being few minutes late. Hating her was just petty at this point, and my wolf was beating me up for being so mean to her.So i decided to call her back, but as i stepped forward, Ramona stopped me in my steps.“Grey, i can finally do the spell to see if i can your memories back.” I turned to face her, shocked to the extent that Valerie was a distant topic resided at the back of my mind.“Really?” I asked feeling hopeful. Ramona has been around but was unable to do any spells because she needed to make a sacrifice. She being able to do the spell meant that she successfully was able to do the sacrifice, and today, i may be able to remember everything.I didnt know if i was meant to be happy or not. I couldnt remember what the memories were, and even if they were cleared to protect us in the first place, but i had this gaping hole that reminded me that i was incomplete wit