Sonia's POV Not until we had ridden to the outskirts of the forest did we stop. The moment we got back to the castle, Michael pulled up the steaming stallion. I abruptly slid from his lap, took two steps, and sank onto the ground. Michael leaped down after me. "Are you all right?"I was no longer trembling, but my breathing was shallow and very fast, I felt my heart threaten to explode. I thought about almost being killed in that forest and I shuddered. Then I turned my gaze to Michael.He was scowling and grim, and his eyes were sparking with anger. He was sweating, his grey cotton garment half open and clinging to his hard torso. His legs were braced apart hard, straining taut the fabric of his trousers as he loomed over me. "Dammit, what the hell were you thinking? Are you that stupid?"I forgot about my near brush with death. All I could think of was that I was back here in this castle with Michael. I should be happy he saved my life. On the contrary, I was furious. Slowly, I go
Chapter 19Sonia's POV I stood there, my heart pounding in my chest, while my brain replayed every word I had told Michael, and for a moment I wished I could take them back. But on a second thought, I had told him nothing but the truth, so why should I be blamed for however he decided to take it?I was done blaming myself for everything.It seemed as if I had sat on my bed with my knees drawn up and cradled in my arms for forever. my tears had dried, and outside, the sun was completing its descent.I didn't know how I felt anymore, so I had stopped thinking. my thoughts had only been tortured and confused. Not thinking was a relief. Instead, my back against the wall, facing my bolted door, I sat like a dull in an exhaustion as emotional as it was physical. I turned my head slightly to watch the sunset through the open window. I found that I couldn't see it. Of course. The light outside was dimming rapidly, but the monstrous walls of this dead valley monopolised my view. Soon it would
Sonia's POV I stood there, frozen in shock, as Ava's voice echoed through the walls of the room. "Stay away from me," she spat, her eyes blazing with a fierce intensity that made me take a step back."What happened? Ava you have to calm down okay?" I said, even though I couldn't process what exactly went wrong. Just moments before, she had been laughing and chatting with me, and now...now she was screaming hysterically, her face contorted in fear and I could tell she was really scared of me.I tried to reach out to her, to calm her down, but she pushed me away with a strength that surprised me. I stumbled backward, my mind racing to understand what was happening. What had triggered this sudden outburst? Ava got up from her seat, moving back with trembling legs, fingers still pointing at me while her face was flooded with tears.Before I could even process my thoughts, the door burst open and Michael rushed into the room. He swept past me, his eyes fixed on Ava, and enveloped her in a
Sonia's POV The moment I realised Michael's demeanour had shifted from sweet to sour, I thought at first it was all in my head. But it wasn't, his eyes, once filled with warmth when gazing at me, now held a frost that seemed to freeze the very air between us. He had lied to me after all.I sought refuge in the hot anger that swept me. Anger was better than the hurt and disappointment that had filled me for the past few weeks. I turned to Michael who had been standing there, looking at me like I was mad for even being angry."Why are you doing this, Michael?" I demanded. I did not give myself the time to think, I was so consumed with my own emotions for logic. "You're a prisoner, Sonia," he stated coldly, his voice devoid of any emotion we once shared as childhood friends."A prisoner? But why?" I stammered, my voice was already cracking under the strain of confusion and hurt. "We grew up together! Does that not mean anything to you now?""No it doesn't, you're my prisoner." I bit
Sonia's POV I screamed for help at the top of my lungs, my voice hoarse from the constant yelling. But no one came. No one was there to save me. I was alone, dangling in mid-air, my life flashing before my eyes. Tears streamed down my face as I thought about all my dreams, all my aspirations. I was supposed to be an Alpha, a leader, a strong and powerful one at that. But now, I was nothing but a helpless, useless prisoner, about to meet my demise. I couldn't give up, though. I refused to accept that this was the end. So I kept screaming, kept calling out for someone, anyone, to come and rescue me. Before I knew it, my hand slipped, and I felt myself falling, my heart racing with fear. I was going to die. I was going to fall to my death, and no one would ever know what happened to me. Just as all hope seems lost, my dress caught on a nearby tree branch, suspending me in mid-air. I hung there, my breath coming in short gasps. One wrong move, and I would plummet to my death. I wa
Sonia's POV I lay on my bed, my heart racing as Michael's words echoed in my mind. "Prepare yourself for me, Sonia. You have a week to heal." His eyes seemed to burn with an inner fire, and I felt my breath catch in my throat. I could not help but wonder what he meant by "prepare myself." Was it a warning, a threat, or a promise?I knew he wanted me, and if my thoughts hadn't been so damn sentimental a few moments ago, if I didn't look so damn helpless right now, he would seduce me. After some minutes I thought Michael must have left the room, I whirled, on my feet, and saw him. my immediate surprise faded. I stared. The way I was looking at him made him become very still.He edged his shoulder against the door. His riveted gaze made me forget all my saintly intentions; I was destined for hell anyway. "Look at me," he commanded softly.He was the last person I would have ordered me around, but the night was magical, the moment deeply intimate, and he compelled obedience. I obeyed ac
Sonia's POV I was still in shock. All the time he had been flirting with me, he had a woman, this woman, here, waiting for him. I was frozen in a spot, unable to move an inch.I was placing flatware on the dining room table when Michael came in. Earlier on I had told the maid to allow me set the table, hoping it will take my mind off a lot of things. Of Michael. I froze in the act, not lifting my head, although every sense I possessed was intently attuned to him. I knew he had stopped in the hallway, and I had felt him watching me. My heart was thudding heavily.What if Laura was his mistress?I wet my lips nervously and straightened. My glance met his. For a long moment we just stared at each other. It became unbearably, thickly hot in the room.Laura came through the front door in her new dress. "Tell me I looked gorgeous." She turned around, showing off her gown.I turned away as Michael complimented her dress. Laura wasn't satisfied so she went in to change the dress for the fift
Sonia's POVI got down from my bed and laid on the cold, wooden floor, my stomach growling with hunger. It had been days since I last ate, and I could feel my body weakening. But I refused to give in. I refused to eat, to be treated as nothing. I wanted to send a message, to show Michael that I wouldn't be treated like a prisoner, like a mere breeder.The door to my door creaked open, and instantly Michael strode in, his eyes fixed on me. "Sonia, you need to eat," he said, and that was when I noticed Laura behind him.Laura scowled at his back. But Michael gave her a signal to excuse us, and then she left. My anger grew, and I didn't question why."Feel better?" Laura mocked. "Oh, thank you!" I stomped after us and locked my door.Michael was seated comfortably by my fire side and he was stoking the fire when I returned. That sight annoyed me, too. He rocked back onto his heels, squinting at me. Hands on my hips, I stared back. He reached into a little bag and tossed a can at me. I ju
TROY’S POV.Since the day Blue joined my pack, I have felt a lot happier, but I can not shake off my concerns. Seeing as Blue does not know I am her mate. Sometimes, I am itching to tell her, but deep down, I know that is a terrible idea. Our first meeting was not exactly friendly, and I did keep her here against her will. But was that a bad idea? It was the only way I could think of to keep her close.When I saw her hugging and being all affectionate with that human, Alex. It stirred up this feeling of jealousy in me. I have heard the rumors that they might be dating and it looks like it might be true. The thought of them together was making me angry. It took everything in my power not to get rid of him that day, but that would put me in a bad position and Blue would hate me forever and the last thing I needed after searching for my mate for a long time was to get rejected. It was not just the hug, it was the way he looked at her like they shared a secret world I could never be a pa
I readied myself for my first day working with Alpha Troy Hunter. Although the situation that brought me here was not ideal, I was determined to use this opportunity to gain insights into the Redmoon Pack.I arrived at the designated location, and just as I expected, Troy was waiting for me. He greeted me with a nod. "Morning, Blue.""Good morning, Troy," I responded.He informed me that today's plan involved a tour of the pack's training area. As we strolled along, I could not help but notice the training grounds were conveniently close to his house.The training area was even more impressive than I had anticipated. It stretched widely, well equipped with various obstacles, weights, and training dummies. Sounds of effort, grunts, and the occasional clang of weights hitting the ground filled the air.As we entered the training room, my eyes widened at the sight before me. Hefty men, each one of them looking like they could lift a building, were engaged in various training activities
I stretched under the soft covers when I got startled by a figure standing in front of my bed. My heart raced as I quickly sat up, and there he was. “Alpha Troy,” I said as I managed to compose myself, my heart still racing. He offered a faint smile. "Good morning, Blue."“What the actual fuck.” I cursed. “Is this how you welcome people here? Walking into their room without any warning?”“You were sleeping so peacefully, I did not want to disturb you.” “ Then you should have waited outside this room.” I frowned.He nodded at the possibility “Yes, I suppose I could have. But I thought you looked too adorable, sleeping with your mouth open and drooling.”“You are unbelievable,” I muttered, feeling a flush of color rise to my cheeks.“ So why are you here?" I asked. “ I wanted to talk to you personally before I leave for my duties.” “ About what?”“ Well since you will be staying with us for the time being, I want to make sure you are properly settled in, there is no point in treatin
I walked into the spacious room holding hands with Mira who was frightened to be alone.I looked at the man who was sitting behind the desk. He was the same guy I had fought with when we first attacked the Redmoon pack. Was he the Alpha? He was younger than expected, I was hoping to see someone older, someone who looked like the man who killed my father but he was different. The man standing in front of me was breathtakingly gorgeous. He had a very angelic face that felt so unreal almost as if he was incapable of doing any harm and his body was finely built. He caught me staring and I coughed which planted a tiny smile on his face.“ Alpha Troy Hunter, I suppose,” I said.“Correct, and you must be Blue Winter, the Alpha of Moonlight pack,” he replied.I nodded slightly. His eyes noticed Mira and he looked at her in shock then at me. “ I did not know you had a child.” He said genuinely taken aback.“I don't. Would that have made any difference,” I asked irritated. “No,” He seemed
The night was cool and calm as the pack settled to rest.I lay in my bed in a deep slumber, tired from all the stress and worries that had weighed me down during this period.In the quietness, a rustling sound reaches my sharp ears, faint yet consistent.I stirred in my sleep, a frown formed on my face from the annoyance caused by the sound.“ Blue” a voice whispered urgently, followed by a gentle shake to my shoulders.My eyes flutter open, slowly trying to gain focus. Alex stood by my bedside with a tense expression. I had told Alex earlier this evening that I did not want him in my bed today because I wanted to enjoy the quietness and peacefulness of my room. “ What is it, Alex?” I asked groggily.“ We are under attack,” Alex uttered.The declaration hit me like an electric bolt instantly sharpening my sense, my pack was under attack again and I needed to protect her.“ How many of them?” I asked.“Quiet a lot, they are larger werewolves. I guess that they are from….” “…from the
TROY’S POVMy intense training in the gym was interrupted when one of my men rushed in, breathless and alarmed. “Alpha, there has been an attack on our land.”Who would dare to challenge us like this? I thought, anger flaring within me. Well, whoever they were, I was going to teach them a lesson. I was going to treat this interruption as an extension of my training regimen.I went outside to see my pack was already engaging in battle. Amidst the chaos, a distinct and enticing scent reached my senses, It was a smell I could not ignore. I walked towards the direction of this alluring pull trying to figure out where it was coming from until I stood face to face with her. Her presence hit me like a bolt of lightning. The most beautiful girl I had ever seen. Her blue hair flowed gracefully, and her golden eyes gleamed like the sun.Mate. The word echoed in my mind. She was my mate.Our eyes locked, and I could see the anger burning within her. “This ends now,” she declared as she moved t
The air was thick with shouts, and cries of women and children, and the sounds of clashing blades, lifeless bodies, and flames consumed my village. My eyes fixed on my father. “Run” he shouted, his eyes locking with mine, urging me to move. But shock rooted me to the spot, my feet heavy as if weighed down by the horror surrounding me.Just then, a large werewolf far larger than any I have ever seen emerged from the dark, his eyes shining steel. It lunged at my father, sticking him with a force that dropped him to his knees, in an instant his powerful jaw clamped into his neck ending his desperate plea. “ Stopppp” I cried out.“ Blue, Blue wakes up,” Alex said. I snapped my eyes open, gasping for air as if I had been submerged underwater. My body drenched in cold sweat.The nightmare still haunted me.“It’s just a dream,” Alex assured me. I felt Alex wrap his naked body around me and kiss my forehead, trying to comfort me.No, this was not just regular nightmares, This was a part o
BLAIR’S POV. “What the hell mom?” I screamed. “Really! I expected better from you,”“I'm sorry Blair. I thought maybe I would be able to make twice the money and get us out of poverty,” my mom replied weakly. I dragged my hair while pacing around the room, I could not believe this was the reason why our entire life was in danger all because of her careless act. At this point, I was starting to feel like the only responsible adult around here. “And now look at where we are? More than a hundred thousand dollars in debt, Mom! “ I exclaimed. “Not only that, our lives are on the line. We are completely fu cked, mom.” My mom looked at me with a sad look, she was just as sad as I was “Look Blair, I had the best intentions in mind. I planned to invest the money and then we no longer have to be poor and you can have a better life and don't have to work too,” she whispered. “Damn! I thought you were better than this mom. In what world do Ponzi schemes actually work for people? It's a scam
BLAIR’S POV.(AT STAR HEIGHT SCHOOL.)I just finished using the toilet and started washing my hands at the basin when Jessica and her brainless friends barged into the bathroom, laughing and giggling. Jessica positioned herself beside me, meticulously applying her signature pink glitter lip gloss.With a flick of her hair to the left and then to the right, Jessica turned to her friends. "Which side looks better? Left or right?"Her friends nodded in agreement, affirming that the current style suited her best."Are you sure? I feel like my features stand out more when my hair falls to the left," Jessica mused aloud, turning towards me as if noticing my presence for the first time. "Hey, Blair! I did not realise you were here."she said with a forced smile.“Yeah, just finishing up,” I replied.I felt a bit uncomfortable under Jessica’s scrutinising gaze. I quickly dried my hands and was making my way towards the exits when Jessica stopped me. "Wait, Blair, you can't just leave so soon.