QUINN POV My struggles. My fight.Totally pointless. I was no match for these guys. They were hell-bent on taking me out, and I was just... out of my depth.They were pros, like next-level warriors or something, while I was just trying not to trip over my own feet. Eventually, they got me out of the house and shoved me into the open field like some kind of animal.Tears were falling, no shame, just ugly sobbing as I tried to make sense of everything. The panic was real. But then, I did this thing, I lifted my head, and boomwhat I saw shocked.For a solid few seconds, I just stood there, blinking like I was in some kind of dream. “No way. Am I seriously seeing this? No, this is definitely a hallucination.”I wiped my face with the back of my hand like that would magically fix everything, but no. It was still the same. And I was still stuck.“Adler!!” I screamed out loud. It felt like the whole world just came crashing down on me. My heart? It shattered into a million pieces as I to
QUINN POVKnowing Gianna, I knew she wasn’t one to bluff. I tried to keep my cool, but fear had already wrapped its icy fingers around me."Why wait until nightfall? If you are going to do it, just get it over with now."She smirked, tilting her head. "Aww, eager to die, are we? But where is the fun in that? No drama, no suspense? That would be so boring."The air felt heavy, my heartbeat pounding like a war drum. The thought of dying sent chills down my spine. No. I couldn’t die. No matter what."Well," she continued, her voice filled with amusement. "I am feeling generous today. So, I am giving you another option. Think of it as my way of being merciful to you and that pathetic excuse of a man, Adler."I rolled my eyes. "Can you just get to the point? I’m tired of listening to your whining."Her smile faltered for a second before she scoffed. "Fine. Let’s fight. A real fight."I blinked. "You want to fight me? Seriously? That’s the best you have got? How childish.""Call it chil
QUINN'S POV My eyes blinked rapidly, my brain still trying to catch up with what had just happened. Did I really just do that? How?I glanced around, searching for answers in the sea of stunned faces. The crowd was buzzing, murmurs rippling through them. Even they couldn’t believe it.I looked down at my hands still trying to figure out what happened before looking at the witch’s direction.Gianna groaned as she pushed herself up from the ground, her body swaying slightly. Yeah, that hit did some serious damage. She looked wrecked, nothing like the cocky, untouchable fighter she had been just minutes ago.She dragged herself toward me, her face filled with fury. Oh, she was mad.“You pathetic little pest,” she hissed, biting down on her lower lip, probably to stop herself from screaming in frustration.Her whole body trembled, her anger barely contained. But no matter how much she tried to look tough, the truth was all over her. she was losing.“How the fuck did you do that?” She as
QUINN'S POV They did manage to take me off after beating Adler to a pulp. He wouldn't let go no matter how hard they beat him up, and even when he was completely weak and exhausted, he still didn't.With tears dropping from my eyes, I whispered, “Let me go this time. It hurts to see you hurting so much because of me.”“No!! I'm not leaving you here. We're not sure what they would do to you. No, I cannot risk it.”More tears cascaded down my face. “I'll be back. Soon enough, I'll return to you.”He looked into my eyes and only then did he let go of me. As the men dragged me off, I did nothing but stare at Adler.He was broken and at the verge of giving it up. My heart was shattered, and even more because I didn't know where I was being taken to and what would be done to me.“Where are you taking me? What's this about?” My voice rang in protest as I fought on. They didn't utter a word and only pulled me off.We went, eventually halting in front of a house still within Perrin’s property
QUINN'S POV Seeing what had happened, there was only one option left - to flee.I gathered strength, muttered a few words and raced out of the room. My feet moved swiftly along the interlocked floor, and I was sure to escape this time.“Get her!! If she manages to escape, then you're all dead.’’Guards came on my tail, sprinting quickly behind me. I wasn't sure I could keep up from them for long.“You scheming witch!” A guard cussed as they caught up with me. He was infuriated, his breathing ragged. “Why do you have to stress us out so much?”They dragged me back to the house where Gianna was waiting. She wore a frown over her face like a plaque, her arms clasped together.“Did you really think you could escape from me? Didn't I already make it clear that you're mine.”Gianna moved closer, raised her hand and brought it heavily on my face. I recoiled, almost falling to the floor. The impact was crazy.Quickly, I pulled myself up, standing tall before her. My face bore within to the a
QUINN'S POV Alpha Perrin's eyes burned with fury.I wasn't sure I'd ever seen him as upset as he was at that moment.The men bowed at him, their hands shaking uncontrollably. They seemed smitten and had the look of a toddler about to be punished.Soft sobs escaped from my lips, glad that he had arrived at the moment. “Is nobody going to answer me? Or would you rather have me kill you all?” He yelled at the top of his voice, his eyes moving between the men. They shivered in fear, none able to bring themselves to speak. I wiped the tears off my eyes as I tried to get up, but to no avail.Gianna rushed forward, standing right beside him. “Long leave, the Alpha,” She praised, bowing to him as well.Alpha Perrin was totally uninterested. All he wanted from them was an answer, something he wasn't getting at the moment. “I didn’t realize you will be coming in today.” Gianna smiled, rubbing her hands in anxiety.“Would you like something to drink in the main house?” Turning towards her,
QUINN'S POV I gulped down saliva, hesitant to speak. My eyes flickered as I stared at him.He had a deadly expression, one that managed to push out the hesitation. I exhaled, cleared my throat, and began to speak.“The men!! There were about three of them.” I paused, the memory of the incident gnawing at my chest.“Gianna had ordered me to strip before the guests She had invited for a party, and I refused her order. As punishment, she asked the men to beat me to a pulp.“Damm it!! What exactly has come over Gianna?” he slammed his hands onto the bathtub. “Can you describe these men?”I nodded, “Yes I can. They all are tall and lanky. Heavily built as well.”“You can recognize them if you see them?” “Yes I can. How could I ever forget the faces of those who plunged me in such pain and affliction?” My voice was filled with spite and anger.Alpha Perrin patted me on the shoulders. “I will have this handled as soon as possible. For now, I have something to show you.”My brows furrowed,
Alpha Perrin Having been away from the pack for some time, I was elated to finally return. An important mission made me leave the pack, a few days ago. As Gianna stood before me that very day I prepared to leave, her hands clasped together, I ogled hard at her.She had this look on her face, I couldn't exactly decode. I ignored it like a plague, going on with the main reason why I had summoned.“Gianna,” I began, my voice loud and fierce. “I'll be out of the pack for a few days, and during the time that I shall be away, You would be in charge of the affairs of the pack.”She nodded her head in agreement, smiling at me. “You have got nothing to worry about. The park is in entirely safe and hands.”I smiled back at her, satisfied. She turned and was about to take her leave When something struck within me. “Gianna, Wait a minute.”She halted, resting her gaze on me. “I have a strict warning for you, and knowing kind of person I am, I wouldn't expect you to go against it.”“Speak, I'm
QUINNTheodore's words rang in my ear, as what he said rang in my ear again.This whole scenario made me realize one thing, "I didn't really know what I wanted. I was confused and conflicted between two people and i didn't think that a decision or a choice would be this difficult to make," I went north with Theodore, my arms hugging tight against me. The moving steps felt as if they were treading on thin and heavy ground.I don't understand why I agreed to this. I should have stayed by Perrin. He was the one I've chosen long ago. I already said I'm not leaving.So why does being here feel like betrayal? I thought, confused.He was a few strides ahead of me, relaxed, not like me, not holding any air of uncertainty. Not anxious, moving as if he belonged.There was something I really wanted to say, but the words failed me.And that stretched the silence between us.At last, Theodore stopped then turned toward me. His gold eyes are soft against mine."You don't have to be awkward, Quinn
QUINNAs I watched Theodore, about to leave my sight, my lips betrayed me, "Theodore."His name slipped my lips so easily, so naturally. I don’t even know why I said it. But, the moment I did, Theodore stopped.He turned slowly, eyes locking with my golden hues. He didn't say anything, but he didn't need it. I could feel it in the air- he was thinking I wanted him to stay.I could feel that Perrin was boiling beside me, I didn't need a seer to tell me that I had just provoked him because if I was in his shoes, I would have been provoked as well.I turned to Perrin, deciding to explain to him, "The thing is… I've known Theodore for some time now, Perrin. He was my childhood friend and we've been almost inseparable," I said.Perrin was quiet and feared me greatly.The room was now silent or rather hushed. The pack, the Elders, and the guards watched and waited. Their gaze flickered between the three of us. I had just stopped Theodore. What did that mean? I couldn't even comprehend why
QUINN Perrin growled as he twitched next to me; it was the sound I had heard before: A warning, full of anger and pain.Just like any other wolf, Perrin didn't take what he heard lightly My eyes widened as I felt that I was in deep trouble, for a second, my heart was racing fast, and I was confused for a second. I was numb earlier but I suddenly became aware of my surroundings and it then that I realized a hand around meI was hugging Theodore! My mind was racing, processing my surroundings; the way things happened all at once made it extremely hard for me to comprehend.The room went quiet. All eyes were on me. The Elders, the pack members, the guards: they all looked at me suddenly frozen with shock, confusion, even anger. But the scariest of the lot was Perrin.His hands were in fists; his jaw was tight. His chest rose and fell heavily, and his dark eyes burned in rage. He looked like he was barely holding himself back from shifting, from attacking.I swallowed hard before my br
QUINNJust like I expected, the next morning came quickly and I was overjoyed and nervous at the same time. In some minutes from now, I'll be made the Luna of this great pack, the thought alone made me blush.The sunlight reflected into my room through the curtains, making the room bright made me smile. My heart raced as I lay still for a moment to grasp the reality of what today meant. Today, I would be made Luna, the official leader of this pack. An equal to Perrin. Any remaining thoughts were interrupted by a knock at the door. "Come in," I called, sitting up. The door opened, revealing a group of the heads of each serving group in the pack house."It is time to prepare, Luna Quinn," one of them said while bowing. Luna Quinn. The words sent a chill down my spine; the thought alone was overwhelming, and now I was in the reality of it. The smile on my face was inevitable as the only thing that went through my small mind was Perrin. He made all of this possible.This reminded me
QUINN"Oh my God," I yawned in bed as I stood to my feet. Even with all the troubles I had and hate that I have received, I was certain of one thing, I found love where I never thought I would find it. I found strength in myself that I didn't know existed. Most importantly, I found a home because of where I was and who I was with.Perrin.He had turned into my refuge, my rock, my everything.Even when I was still coming to terms with my past, he always stood by my side. Even when I mustered every ounce of my strength to tell myself I didn't matter; he would be there saying, "You do matter." And now, I couldn't even begin to consider my life without himI needn't have to.I and Perrin walked silently as his thumb stroked slow, soothing circles on the back of my hand. My heart beat in a steady rhythm, not because of nerves but because of the quiet confidence that, whatever lay ahead, I wanted to face it with him.In a few minutes, we stepped into an opening. It was absolutely beautiful
Quinn's POV The days after that day became slow and numb as I still couldn't come to peace with what my parents had said.Oops. I forgot, that they completely made it clear to me that I was no longer their child, or rather in the same words they used, they said I was never their childI've been someone else my whole life. The thought of it made me wonder if I had ever experienced a love from family beforeBut who? Who was the family? I had no one! It was disheartening.The truth had smashed to pieces everything I ever thought about myself. I had lived my whole life trying to please those who had never really wanted me. And now that I knew it, I didn't know what to do with that knowledge.Perrin stood beside me through it all.He did not push me into talking when I was not ready. He did not tell me to forget or move on. He just stayed, his presence strong and steady, like an anchor keeping me from drifting too far into the storm of my thoughts.In the beginning, I hardly opened my mou
PERRIN POV The instant those words fell from her parents' lips, her face instantly turned paleStepping back, she shook her head. "No. . you're lying."Her mother just smirked. "Believe what you want; it won't change the truth."Quinn's breathing gradually, trying to comprehend what was happening, her mind was reeling. She was looking back and forth between them, searching for something, anything, that could possibly indicate they were wrong. There was nothing.I knew the moment the full weight of those words washed over her.Then she ran."Quinn!" I yelled and stretched my hand toward her, but she was already gone.Through the doors she charged, her cloak trailing in the wind as she slipped into the black of night.My blood boiled. I turned to her parents, fists clenched. "Leave," I snarled. "Now."Her father laughed mockingly. "You can't order us around."I stepped toward him, my voice low and stern. "If you ever show your face again in my pack, I will kill you.""If there's somet
PERRINWalking from a distance down the long corridor to see Quinn, I heard shouting. Not just shouting, there must definitely have been heated arguments between them, turning even into a little fight that I expected not too much of. Just in a blink, Laila was over the balcony, clutching the railing for support with her hands. Quinn staggered back against the railing of the balcony, with Laila pushing her, trying to throw her over. Furiously, I headed down toward them, but before I arrived, Laila was already over the fence, limbs throwing about like crazy, trying to grab onto anything. But nothing seems to witness her last breath. Gone.The screams filled the area as I ran forward, I caught the railing by grasp and looked out below. Laila's body remained still. I turned back towards Quinn. Clutching onto the railing, she was breathing harshly and wide-eyed with shock. I reached out to her. "Are you injured?" She shook her head, trembling even now. "She... she tried to push me."
QUINNI narrowed my eyes, trying not to believe him.Perrin beckoned for me to follow him and I did. We got to his office, and standing in there with the thought that my elder sister had been dragged away was disheartening.I swallowed hard as Perrin turned to me, asking, “Tell me what happened! All that I didn't listen to before, I'm ready to listen now!" I looked down and then turned to the side as I didn't want to gaze into his eyes.I started talking, telling him about the night I was taken and how the guards had accused me of poisoning Gianna. How they never let me explain, never gave me a chance to defend myself. I told him how they had dragged me to a cold, dark cell, how they had starved me, beaten me, and forced me to heal until I was too weak to stand.I told him about their murmurs, making sure I left nothing out. The way the pack had turned against me so easily. How no one had come for me.How I had given up hope.Perrin listened, frowning at every word. His fists clenched