Xavier's POVI felt something was not right. The moment my mom set her eyes on Sophia, I saw the sparkle in her eyes. She was completely startled and stunned, shaken deep down to her marrow and shivers ran down her spine. She sat with me in the parlor and we were both busy with our phones. I just stared at her as I pondered on these thoughts. "Xavier? Is anything the matter?" She asked, when she noticed my continuous stares."No, nothing mom. It's all good." I replied, looking away. I did not want to tell her what was going through my mind. She is a very difficult person to deal with, coupled with the fact that I struggled a lot to get her to like and Sophia, although she still has doubts too, but at least, she finally agreed with me."Then why the stares?" She asked further. She knew I was lying. "I know that look boy." She teased."Mom come on, I said it's nothing." I groaned. "I'm just adoring your beautiful face. It's been a while." I replied, feigning a smile.A smile faltered
Cindy's POV I stormed away from the hideout, feet crunching onto the path of the forest as my anger was welling up and brimming over as my body shook all over; my hands, my rising and falling chest, with my head replaying and over how Xavier could pull such a thing: how dare he bring a human- her into our pack? My fists were clenched at my sides, and wordlessly, I swore this had to be over with now. Sophia-the human girl-didn't belong here.I couldn't let that slip by, but what Xavier was doing was just a slap in my face-more than that, it was against the bond of our families, the marriage vow between our two children, such a tradition and legacy stitched onto concrete and alliances by our parents, which Xavier was trampling like they meant nothing.Yet something must be done, but what was it? Thus I churned and paced about the woods aimless, as if there had been no sense; and neither did the sunbeams, which filtered through the leaves, soothe my churning and angry mind. Kill her-a v
LADY CECILIA'S P.O.V.The moment the question about Xavier and Sophia rolled off from Cindy's mouth and hit my ears, I knew it would come with fire in her eyes, an edge in her voice-all hinted toward one thing: an attempt at intimidating a human girl named Sophia. It came as less than a shock to me since Cindy had been no better than a wolf rejoicing in dominance, treading over anything or whomever dares stand in her way.And that little bit of doubt refused to budge. Scaring a human was quite all right, but with Cindy along, it invariably would make everything go from bad to worse without her trying. Careful steps ahead I'd have to tread lest her impulsive nature made things far worse than good."What are you going to do?" I crossed my arms, regarding her with a cool, dispassionate gaze.Nothing extreme," Cindy said, her voice all but mocking. "Just a little fright to put the fear in her where she is supposed to be."It did little for my apprehension, so I tucked it away and said, "C
Sofia's P.O.V.There seemed to be a surge of electricity in the air as Xavier and I emerged from his house. I still hadn't been able to process any of this-werewolves, friction between me and Cindy, now I'm on their ground and truly among them, all easy like it had been for some time now.Xavier strode ahead, his tall confident frame cutting through the path ahead. Still coming to terms with the new status of my reality, his excitement proved infectious."Come on," he said, grinning back at me over his shoulder. "There's so much I want to show you."I followed, curiosity outweighing nerves.The grounds were sprawling and beautiful-a marriage of nature and structure in perfect harmony. Cottages nestled amongst great trees, their moss-covered roofs blending seamlessly into surroundings. Children ran barefoot through open fields, their laughter carrying across the air as wolves of every size lay in the sun or moved with purpose, fur shimmering in the light."This," Xavier said, opening h
Xavier's POVAfternoon sun pounded down on the pack grounds as I continued to give Sophia the tour. She held her own pretty damn well for a human with this many staring, whispering asses. Curiosity outweighed unease, and I once again was reminded how tough a cookie she was.No sooner had I finish telling the tale of the training yard than a Virgin from the Moon Goddess was standing before us in her white, chaste, and proud assemblage, head bowed in greeting."Alpha Xavier," she said in a soft yet somehow imperative voice. "The Oracle of the Moon requests your presence, immediately."I raised an eyebrow at the suddenness. "The Oracle?" I repeated."Oui, Alpha," she said. "She has foreseen something big, and insists you and your guest join me at the temple."Sophia raised an eyebrow at me, puzzled."I planned on visiting her later today," I told her, crossing my arms over my chest. "Can't this wait?" He asked.The Virgin shook her head. "The Oracle says it can't. It is urgent.I blew ou
Sophia's POVMy heart was in my throat as the Moon Goddess Virgin came toward us. The stories I'd heard about werewolves-their ferocity, their territorial instincts-came flooding back. For a moment, it was terrifying to think she might be one of them come to start trouble, and even Xavier's presence couldn't fully calm me.And then she spoke, her voice low-pitched, almost musical, to tell us that the Oracle of the Moon summoned us. A tide of relief ran through me, to be quickly pushed aside by the flicker of curiosity: the Oracle of the Moon? What could she want with me?I had never seen her before, and I didn't know her position within the pack. But while Virgin was talking to me, changes came over this girl's attitude respectful, very slight, but not for Xavier's benefit, rather aimed at me. I didn't get what was going on, and the fact that I didn't made me all the more curious.And when finally she asked me if I would come, in less than a second I said yes.---As I walked to the t
Sophia's POVRight then and there, it had overcome me with feelings of awe mixed with trembling since we had approached the Oracle Temple of the Moon. Indeed, another variety of temple wherewith I had been acquainted: the whole structure infinitely more ancient-looking, with high-raised pillars and vines of thickness binding it round, as it were-most of this wood attempting to embrace and press to its own bosom, as something living, that house of prayer. The foggy fog swirled in thick movements down beneath in some mystic way, catching it in words that hardly tell."Wow," I breathed, my neck craning as I took it all in.Standing beside me, Xavier wore an impassive face. "It's... something, isn't it?"I nodded, too mesmerized to reply.Xena-the Virgin of the Moon Goddess who'd escorted us in-faced back and gestured to us, her voice formal with suppressed authority. "You must wait here," she told us. "The Oracle must be prepared for you."I threw a nervous glance at Xavier; he shrugged.
Cindy's POVI stormed across the large hall of Lady Cecilia's estate, my mind whipping out of control. Anger had turned into another thing-panic. Of all things to want, whatever for, what would the Moon's Oracle want with a human! The impertinence of the thing burned my blood, yet beneath the fire of rage was gnawing fear."My Lady Cecilia," I said, my voice clear as cut by a knife. "Are you certain of this? The Oracle of the Moon summoned Sophia?She sat easily on a chaise, her hands folded in her lap. So composed, maddeningly so, sipping tea as if this were not the start of a disaster. "It would appear so," she said with even tone. "Several members of the clan have corroborated such a claim.I slammed my hand against the wall, its echo reverberating around the room. "Why? Why her? What could the Oracle conceivably want with a wretched human girl?"Lady Cecilia cooled towards me. "Compose yourself, Cindy. Panic will not alter the already done.""So easy that is for you to say!" I gro
The room was a battlefield of half-packed boxes, their open flaps gaping like silent mouths, waiting to swallow the remnants of my life. The scent of lavender from my mother’s old dresser lingered in the air, mixing with the sharp tang of packing tape and the faint mustiness of old books that had been pulled from their shelves.I moved in a steady rhythm—fold, stack, seal, repeat—my mind running on autopilot. I didn’t allow myself to think too much. Thinking meant feeling, and feeling meant acknowledging the weight pressing against my ribs, the quiet sadness seeping into my bones.Leaving Green Hills wasn’t just about moving houses. It was about leaving behind the summer nights spent lying on the hood of Xavier’s car, staring up at the stars. It was about leaving the diner where my friends and I shared milkshakes after school, our laughter filling the space like background music to a life I thought would last forever.It was about leaving him.My fingers hovered over a small wooden tr
Sophia's POVI woke up in my room, the morning after my most enjoyable time with Xavier in the forest. The moment I opened my eyes, I felt a warm sensation spread all over my skin, a sweet reminder of what happened last night. I felt over excited and kind of embarrassed. We were both naked. UhMy mind replayed the kiss that led to everything. I blushed shyly as if he was there teasing me, remembering the whole event of the night. How he rode on me, how he pushed through...The sweet taste of his cum still felt fresh in my tongue.Although I feel ecstatic about the intimacy we shared, I still feel uncertain about something. It was all so overwhelming. The emotions that ran through me last night were too difficult to deal with and I had to just give in. I feel ashamed in a way. This was my very first kiss and it led to my first sex night. I'm no longer a virgin. The connection was all too real and strong and I totally forgot about all these parts.As I move about my room, trying to fres
Sophia's povIn the same intimate moments, I felt his hands trail to my neck, holding me softly and kissing me hard. I moaned softly, feeling the flow of the moment. Slowly, he reached for my shirt, taking it off and sucked my body with his juicy lips.His mouth was all over my skin and I loved the sensation it sent to me. In a split second, he unbuckled the brazzers stuck around my breasts, throwing it to the ground and feasting on them, pressing them as I moaned softly, licking the juicy milk that poured.He took of his shirt, exposing the visible curves of his chest. They were so broad and I felt like grabbing them.He came back to me, playing with my breast, his lips glued to mine. My hand slowly reached for the zip of his trousers, unzipping it with ease and stuck my hands into the dark hole and felt the huge pile, strongly straightened and erect. I pressed it gently, squeezing and rubbing it gently, as he moaned softly, his voice shaky.Immediately, he raised me up, and took off
Sophia's POVAfter the kiss ends, there's an intense moment of silence between us. The intensity of the kiss lingers in the tensed air. I'm still trying to process what happened. Did he just kiss me?Like I'm confused. I don't know what to say or how to react. The kiss was long and so intense. I felt his sweet lips settle on mine. What I feel is something I've never experienced before. My whole body is electric and eager to sink into his. Just a little kiss has already riled me up. I can't even control myself anymore.The weight of the kiss settles in my chest, spreading a comforting and warm feeling all around me. My mind is clouded, unable to think of any other thing, just him.How did the anger and rage vanish so easily? It just felt like a flash now.I feel so strange now. I've never had a real kiss before and this one was so overwhelming and shook me. I felt every moment of it in my bones, spreading to my heart and warming my soul. This single has just opened up a complete new wo
Xavier's povShe began to cry and it made me feel guilty. I felt a pang of emotions hang heavy on my chest. I felt a wave of emotions heavy weighing down hard on me. To be frank, I never meant to yell at her the way I did. I would never do such a thing to her but she forced me. I never meant it, I never meant it, I would never yell at her. I never really wanted to yell at her but it just seems that my anger kind of got the best part of me. The realization of this weighed heavily on me. I hate the way I'm feeling. I hate when I'm angry, she was the one that pushed me to the wall. Now, I just feel torn between my love for her and the anger simmering in me. I know I shouldn't have reacted that way, but it was all out of anger. My heart is pounding heavily inside my chest and my body heavy with the weight of realization. I feel like crying right now. I want her to understand that I'm deeply sorry for all I said. I really am, if only she'll believe me. I tried to console her, I tried t
Sophia's povHearing him yell at me for the very first time left me speechless and dumbfounded. Like I was so weak that I couldn't even utter a single word. I just stood there, breathing heavily as the weight of the words sank into my chest. Those words really hit me hard like a slap to the face. In fact, it was even worse than a physical slap. Let's just say, an emotional slap. I was stunned and frozen, my hands folded in shock and the growing silence between us lingering with the burning rage in our eyes. My nerves sent cold shivers down my spine and I felt the flutters in my belly. My eyes widened in shock and disbelief and I covered my wide mouth with my hands. See the aya he was breathing, as if he'd swallow me or pounce on me immediately. Has he suddenly forgotten it's me? I'm still the same Sophia, Xavier, what has come over you?I was heartbroken. My heart was shattered to pieces. Those pieces went ahead to stab my chest and spilled more blood. My soul was shaken as I pondere
Xavier's povThis words sounded like echoes in my ears. What did she mean by that? No, let's be real here, did she really mean it? Come-on, what's all this man, what the?"Sophia, what do you mean, are you sure?" I asked, my voice laced with concern.She simply nodded, but I did not still believe. Maybe she wanted to get back at me for jumping in her front and scaring her the other day, I'm not sure. She can't be serious.It felt like she dropped a heavy brick on me. Is it like she's joking or what? I hate this kind of jokes. Let's be real here. Why would she just leave Green Hills al of a sudden. No one hurt you, nothing happened to you or your mother, why do you want to run and leave me here all alone. Sophia come-on. I don't believe this, she can't do this. She must be joking, really joking. I looked into her eyes and saw pain and seriousness. Was she really serious about this shit? Did she really mean it? Sophia, don't play games with me. What's your problem? I looked at her agai
Xavier's POV:Those words stung my heart like bees. It felt like I was stabbed with a thousand needles. How did she know? I thought Sophia said everything was well covered? How did she eventually get to know? Who told her? Did someone see us together and eventually leaked the secret to her? Like how? I really don't understand. This is something I was completely assured that it was completely safe. How come she tells me now that she knows? How did she get to know? I could also notice it. The last time I visited her, I noticed Sophia did not come. I howled as usual and soon, I heard gunshots in the air. To avoid me getting shot, I quietly left and went back to the woods. Could she be the one that made those shots or she must have sent someone to be in the lookout for me? Is she trying to threaten my life? What's her own play? At times, when she explains things that happens with her mom, I kinda relate it with mine, that witch. She's just so annoying and wants me to follow her every word
Sophia's povI struggled to get back to my feet, my body still trembling, I got my hands to the door knob. I pushed it open slowly, checking for anyone around, my heart pounding inside my chest, my mind reeling with thoughts.Who could that be? I found nothing but a white piece of paper, not even a shadow of a human. I picked it up slowly, my hand shaking in fear and I struggled to open it. The atmosphere was filled with confusion and it clouded my mind, chasing away my previous thoughts and enveloped me.My eyelids shaking and a flicker of fear passed in my eyes.I hesitated to open the letter as I did not know it's content or who may she dropped it.Well, I still muscled up courage and opened it. The content was very brief and immediately, I knew who dropped it."Meet me at the usual spot."Its no other than Xavier. Well, since he has come, I'm gonna meet up with him. I don't care whatever she's gonna say. Thankfully, she's not even around.Immediately, I slipped into the bathroom