GREY'S POV★The security footage played on a loop in my mind, a silent and searing accusation on repeat. As the scene crackled on the screen, each frame was a punch to the gut.They flanked me, their faces grim masks reflecting the turmoil churning inside me. My brothers.Kaden's growl rumbled beside me, mimicking the fury churning in my gut. Ansel stood silent, but the tension radiating from him was palpable.There, clear as day, was Lily. Her face was pale and drawn, standing next to a figure cloaked in shadow.The sting wasn't her presence; it was the figure beside her, cloaked in darkness, yet undeniably clad in the uniform of a trusted guard.The uniform was unmistakable. Clinton, my most trusted guard. The very same Clinton I would entrust with Valerie's remains after... after her light had been snuffed out. The one entrusted with helping Lily move Valerie's body.He swore to safeguard Valerie's body after…after everything. Lily's face was something I couldn't decipher but it w
GREY'S POV★The adrenaline thrummed in my veins like a war drum, fueled by the raw need for vengeance. The heaviness of my sensitivity clung to me like a second skin, mingling with the metallic tang of blood and sweat.We'd finally nabbed Clinton, the mutt who sold out our pack. Clinton, the traitor who split our pack's trust with that evil she-wolf, Lily.Every fiber of my being screamed for a different kind of chase — one with fangs and claws, ending with the taste of traitorous blood on my tongue; to rip him apart, to shift and let my wolf tear into his throat.My wolf clawed at its cage, yearning to rip him to shreds, each ragged breath a growl trapped in my throat. I just wanted to kill. I was going crazy.But Kaden, ever the voice of a beacon of reason in the storm, cut through the primal rage and reminded me: that Clinton could be the key to finding Lily"He can lead us to Lily," he said, his words calm amidst the panting and guttural growls.He was right. I agreed.Rage morph
36GREY'S POV★My chest heaved, breath rasping in my throat.My muscles screamed from the frantic chase, but adrenaline still pumped through my veins. Adrenaline and rage.Clinton might as well be a deer carcass for the storm brewing inside me and sprawling at our feet.The heaviness of my sensitivity clung to me like a second skin, mingling with the metallic tang of blood and sweat.I was in a rage for vengeance. His scent was heavy in the air.He had been playing us on a wild goose chase. How dare he!My wolf clawed at its cage, yearning to rip him to shreds, each ragged breath a growl trapped in my throat. I just wanted to kill. I was going crazy."Enough!" Kaden's voice snapped, his eyes blazing with the same fury I felt. "We need information, not bloodshed.""Let me at him," I growled, claws itching to rip through his thin disguise of humanity. His face, twisted in defiance, fueled the fire. He knew Lily. He took her.But Kaden was right. We needed to find Lily, and Clinton was
VALERIE'S POV★My eyes snapped open, the musty air of the basement stinging my nostrils. My head pounded, echoing with the phantom sting of Lily's slap.I remembered pushing Fiona, the anger flaring so hot it almost choked me. Then Lily – always quicker, always crueler – shoved me, sending me tumbling down the creaky cellar stairs.The world tilted sideways, my stomach lurched as I tumbled down rough stone steps. I landed with a thud in a damp, dusty basement, the air thick with the smell of mildew and decay.My vision swam, and before I could scramble up, rough hands yanked me to my feet.Lily, her face contorted with malicious glee, loomed over me. "Stay still, little wolf," she hissed, her voice dripping with venom.Before I could react, Fiona, her eyes glinting with cold amusement, grabbed my arms. I twisted and fought, snarling, but their combined strength pinned me down.They tied me up with coarse rope, the rough fibers digging into my skin.That was all I could remember befor
VALERIE'S POV★The scratchy ropes bit into my wrists, leaving angry red welts as I was roughly dragged out of the dank basement.Confusion. Confusion. Confusion.That warred with rising panic in my mind like a storm cloud.I had insulted the old man to get more on his nerves but it seemed like I was doing myself more evil. He didn't seem moved by my actions and words."Who the hell are you?" I barked at him.Lily, my supposed friend and enemy combined, had raised a hand to slap me, her anger burning hot. But the old man's chilling words, "Don't touch her," halted her mid-swing.His eyes like chips of chipped ice and a voice like dead leaves, ordered Lily to unbind me. His voice was as rough as sandpaper, grated."She's no immediate threat." He had said to Lily and Fiona.Lily's hand, a fist of fury, hovered near my cheek. I saw the storm brewing in her eyes, the desperate desire to lash out.Her anger, a venomous storm brewing in her eyes, threatened to explode in a slap, but his cur
VALERIE'S POV★The silk of the gown which was once smooth and elegant, now felt like a spiderweb against my skin, tightening with every passing second.It was mocking my fury and clinging onto me like a second skin.My defiance, once a roaring fire, was reduced to embers under the suffocating weight of captivity. They had forced me into this finery, hoping to soften the wildness they couldn't contain. But I wasn't ready to back down either. I would fight.The plush chairs at the mahogany table felt like a cage, confining me with unseen bars but it just couldn't cage me within. It couldn't cage my wolf.Lily, with a smile sharper than any wolf's tooth, sat beside the old man: stranger. As she fed him grapes, her fingers lingering on his lips, I wanted to hurl the exotic food at them both. But something held me back – a primal instinct coiled tight in my gut, whispering caution."Eat, Valerie," Lily purred, her voice harsh. "It wouldn't do to be rude to your host."The dining table wa
VALERIE'S POV★My paws trembled as I stood before the weathered man, his words echoing in the wind-whipped pines. Skepticism was clawing at my throat like a famished wolf.This man who was claiming to be my father after years of searching, reeking of desperation, and something vaguely…off. His words were smooth, a practiced melody, but my instincts howled discord.His thick sincerity was the one that sent shivers down my spine."Forgive me, child," he rasped, his voice thick with emotion. "I spent a lifetime searching, driven by regret."His hands clasped in supplication. "I failed you, but I've never stopped seeking your return, my little wolf."Forgiveness? For what? My hackles rose, prickling under the thin shirt I wore in disguise. I was miles from the pack, lured out by the deceptiveness of "my mates' trusted pack members: Lily and Fiona."Now, faced with this stranger claiming to be my father, my instincts screamed a different story.My wolf, the wild part of me that pulsed ben
VALERIE'S POV★My stomach churned like a cauldron as the Alpha's uncle declared his intention to take me as his wife.My heart hammered against my ribs like a trapped bird. I met his gaze, defiance blazing in my eyes, "Never!" I spat, the word laced with venom, "Not in a thousand lifetimes."Laughter filled the cavernous hall, booming off the damp stone walls. But it wasn't a joyous sound. It was cruel, and cold, like the glint in Uncle Edgar's eyes.And Fiona, she did not share his amusement. Her face, normally adorned with a haughty smirk, twisted into a mask of fury.Her face…was it contorted in jealousy or fury? I couldn't place my hand on that. It was now pale and thunderous. "But why her?" she choked out, the question laced with both confusion and a strange, sharp edge filled with venom, "why not me?!"Uncle Edgar, the Alphas' slimy uncle, grinned, revealing teeth too sharp for comfort. "Because I can," he declared, his voice dripping with power and entitlement."Two wives, my
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