Reluctantly, I lifted my head from his chest, meeting him in the eye without saying a word. After a moment I sighed, looking away. "We have a pack meeting.""Okay." He said, "Do you want me to stay here?""No," I shook my head. And I gently took him by the hand and led him out of the room."If you're going to be a part of this pack I have to introduce you to them, along with Chase and Dawn." I told him, I had already informed them all of what would be happening, they should all be gathered at the meeting place.As wolves, we weren't exactly cold. So the snow didn't bother us, we could have meetings outside and it wouldn't matter.So we made our way to the meeting place, myself and Dustin climbed up on top of the 'stage' which in reality, was just a rather large, flat boulder.Chase and Dawn were stood towards the back of it, following my instructions to stand there, Dustin made a move to stand with them but I tightened my grip on his hand, forcing him to have to stand next to me, faci
I stared into his eyes, and he stared back into mine.By this point, an awkward silence had definitely settled.Well, maybe it looked like that from the outside. But it . . . wasn't?Sure, there were no words. Just an intense stare between us. My breath hitched in my throat, his face not showing a single sign of regret.He held his ground and he loved me?It was a little hard to take in. To think that anyone could love me. I was a demon. A monster. I didn't deserve to be loved . . . yet I was.I almost couldn't believe it.I couldn't believe that this man, the a literal god that walked the earth, could love me. Enough to give up his title and his pack, something which he loved dearly, just to be with me.And how had I repaid him? I was awful to him, he didn't deserve a mate like me. But he wanted a mate like me.But . . . it was his choice right? I couldn't stop him. The mate bond was there for a reason. We were perfect for each other, genetically and mentally and everywhere between.
I woke up in a comfy bed with something tickling my face and a pair of warm arms wrapped around me. Opening my eyelids, I noticed that the (unusually) comfortable bed was because I was in the new house, the thing that tickled was a whole hoard of feathers that had somehow escaped the pillows, and the arms belonged to my mate.My mate.It sounded very nice. Not that he hadn't been my mate before, but now there was added meaning. He was truly my mate now, in every sense of the word.What came with mating, was the unexpected thrill, the sensation of power that just seemed to be running through my veins.I was strong, but I'd never felt so in control.I smiled to myself, it was lovely. To wake in his arms, and to know that everything would be okay.Well actually, that wasn't strictly true.I had made a promise to myself. I would avenge my packs death. I had to.I could never be happy until I did.Once Dustin woke up — with an overly enthusiastic grin on his face, I might add - he went to
We were fighting tooth and nail. Everywhere I looked, wolves were on wolves, ripping each other to shreds, and I couldn't tell which side was winning. But I had faith in my pack. They would lead me to victory, this I knew. Dustin stood behind me as we began to advance on both the luna of the pack, and the beta. The luna was clearly heartbroken, her hair seemed to fall limper than it had just a moment ago, her stance making it seem as though she no longer cared about dying, but the beta was protecting her. I didn't feel sorry for her in the slightest. They both looked up as we approached, not bothering to run. They knew we would have to fight. Staring at the luna, I slowly lifted my hand, about to kill her, her panicked stance indicated to me that she realised she didn't want to die. "No wait! Please!" She begged, falling to her knees, "You're pack died because of you, you know!" She blurted out. I stopped mid-advance, my eyes regarding her with uncertainty. She saw it and scramb
I dulled my sentences, not wanting to feel the pain of death, to feel the pain that Dustin felt as he watched me die. I didn't want to feel the disappointment from my pack that didn't understand my motives. But when I felt nothing I begun to panic. What had I done? By dulling my senses had I accidentally made my death an eternal nothingness? I tried to calm my thoughts, and by doing so, opened up my senses again. The sound of battle. I slowly rose to my feet looking around me, both mine and Ryan's pack surrounded me, fighting off the bloodmoon pack. They were fighting for me? "Cassandra." A voice said next to me, an airy quality to it. I turned to my left, to see a man and a woman next to me. I gasped. "Mom? Dad?" I stared at them in shock, before throwing myself onto them only to reach empty air. They gave me sympathetic looks. "We're sorry, Cassandra . . . So sorry about all of this. We knew your wolf would be special. No normal wolf forms a bond with an alpha like that."
DUSTINTugging on a pair of shorts and a t-shirt, I whistled lowly at the forest I was stood in. It was so eerily devoid of any wildlife. It was creepy.Few animals lived around werewolves, but there were always some."Might wanna take a look at your pack if I were you." A deliriously sweet voice called out somewhere in the distance.I froze, there was something about that voice . . ."Yeah." She said. A cocky tone to her voice. Like she were taunting someone.I subtly sniffed the air, and began to realise that many wolves had passed through here, were they being attacked?Cries of pain and struggling suddenly sounded out in the direction the sweet voice had come from.Just the sound of it made my wolf uneasy, I could feel him pulling me towards the sound.Reluctantly I agreed with him that I had to go over there. I wasn't sure why . . . something about that voice just drew me in. I had to know who that was.I began to run in the said direction, all the time arguing with my wolf about
Avery shifts back in her human form, gathering her clothing, she quickly wears them behind a tree. While crossing the pack border she immediately feels a presence around; making her alert. Her instincts kick in as she gets alert and changes her stance. She looks around and suddenly a wolf leaps in the air and comes in front of her and shifts. Avery releases a sigh of relief and slowly a smile builds up on her face after looking at her best friend Via who is currently putting on her clothes. "It's been awhile since you last visited us." Via speaks as she engulfs Avery in a bear hug. "How did you guess that I'll be coming today?" Avery questions and a small smile forms on Via's face. "I know you Aery." Via replied smugly crossing her hands against her chest. "And?" Avery added and she huffs releasing her hand and letting it fall down against her sides. "Rachel couldn't stomach the news." She mumbles and Avery bursts out laughing and shakes her head, smiling at her friend's childi
AVERY"You are coming with me," Byrone orders as he settles beside me.I know with my mate I would have to give up everything I have worked for; my world, my people, all my hard work and the world that I have created. But I'm not ready yet, to give up all my dreams.But right now is not the time to fight and that too with the strongest alpha in the world, no I just have to wait it out for the perfect time. Had it been some other Alpha I would have fought but with Alpha Byrone that's not possible. He's not only powerful and strong but merciless and I have already disrespected him, I can see the fury in his eyes and that sadistic smile tells me that I'm not going to have an easy life there."No one disrespects me and what you did today is beyond disrespectful." Byrone comments calmly.I know better than to reply him so I stay quite. The journey to his pack was rather uneventful. But the moment I stepped out of his car, the day became extra eventful for me. This is what happened.The mom
The pain keeps on increasing and increasing. I shivered as a cool breeze hits my body. But I'm unable to decide why I am feeling so cold? Suddenly warmth fills my body and I absentmindedly clutch the cloth closer to me in desperate need to get rid of the cold and feel some warmth. Still uncomfortable with the situation I twist and turn. Finally, I give up and open my eyes. The moment I did, trust me, I wanted nothing more than to go back and close my eyes, sleep again and think that I am just dreaming. I was back. Back in the same place I dreaded the most. The same cage I lived in, few years back. But only this time, I had company. A warm shawl was draped over me, and I was wrapped in it. I think that's what provided me warmth. "Mischa!? What is going on in here?" I questioned my voice hoarse. I pull my body up balancing on my hands as I try to sit up. Mischa glances down at me worriedly and yells at someone and something about a healer. "Someone please tell me, what the heck is
BYRONE My head feels like it's going to burst any second now. When we reach towards the northern wing of the pack house, it seemed much like havoc. Turns out someone has been spreading rumors about a criminal; who escaped from our dungeon cell and is now hiding in the northern wing. That's nearly impossible, as I have my pack's best warriors guarding the dungeon today because of the fest. And Enrile just returned from patrol, so call it overconfidence but I know this won't happen. These gullible Luna's created the whole chaos, taking me away from my precious mate and from our moment together. I release a tired sigh. It's not always I receive some sort of response from Avery, but today I felt like she will agree with me and be my mate. Then of course it had to be ruined. My mate who would have thought. I smiled thinking about her dark brown locks and her warm hazel brown eyes which reflects every emotion so deeply when she lets them to be seen. Her skin is a perfect blend; neithe
"Mischa... W-Why?" I groaned, clutching my chest. Somehow the drug she injected inside me, hurts me in my chest. And I have no idea what is happening inside me. The twist in the tale is being an Alpha Healer, I can heal others but when it comes to me, my body betrays me. I heal at a very slow rate but that doesn't mean that I won't heal. And that is what giving me strength right now to stand and speak even after being in heart wrenching pain. "I'm sorry... I had no other option. I am in as much trouble as you are right now." She whispers unable to meet my eyes and I stumbling upon my legs like a drunk turn and look at the person behind smirking at me. Narrowing my eyes, I step back pushing Mischa at my back to protect her. But when I tried to shift, nothing happened. The colour drained off my face and the smirking man infront of me chuckled. "Unable to shift, Dear Alpha?" He questioned tauntingly. I swear if I wasn't tricked this way I would have just killed him right here. Witho
You know that moment of your life when you are facing a situation and you are in a big dilemma of whether to explain yourself and fall right in the trap or stay quite and face the consequences. I am stuck in the same situation. Xian played it well here. "I want Avery." He demanded "Because I have heard of her skills and I need her extra healing skills..." He added, and my stomach churns at the thought of going with him. No one knows him the way I do. It's all a facade. I doubt if he needs my healing skills, I know he wants me back for some unknown reason. He played it well because he knows Byrone can't say him no. Not in the pack meeting. It's against the rules of the fest. Fest is celebrated to bind everyone together and Byrone being the organiser if refuses to help, the whole purpose of fest will fall apart. This is the moment I regret not telling Byrone about my horrific past with Xian. I kept myself hidden from Xian for a long period of time, I had no idea he will find me
I smirk knowing well that I had sparked his Interest in me."You seem to have lot of confidence in yourself." He comments cocking his head to one side and raising a brow at me.I turn and look at him sceptically. And then I smile again. I know my smile and calm attitude irks him more than my confidence."You don't survive in this world if you lack in confidence." Is all I answer before I leave and walk towards Byrone, smiling at him, who is currently busy talking to someone. They can't be dealt in evening at the meeting.He smiles at me as he sees me coming towards him and stretches his hand for me to take. I walk towards him giving him my hand but he refuses to hold my hand. I look up confused and he just smiles and place his hand on small of my back."Here, meet Avery, my mate." He Introduces me with so much pride in his voice that for a second I'm so moved with his actions that I forget that other person is greeting me."Avery, he is James. My very old friend and Alpha of Destiny p
When you meet me first time, yeah I give you the impression of those womens who hardly knows how to dress up.I totally agree because I have been in jeans throughout my life, but when the event comes, I know how to dress to impress.Willingly or unwillingly, today, I want to dress nicely. As cliché as it sounds, but for Byrone. His opinion matters. I want to look good for him. I enjoy his eyes on me and well, I don't get lot of opportunities to dress up, so I'm gonna grab whatever I got.I pick the clothes and place it down on the bed after analysing for n'th times if this is 'The' dress for the fest today. Considering it's an outdoor event, so I picked a light outfit for a better appearance.I quickly dress up because Arena here has dutifully informed me that most of the guests had already arrived.Curling my hair, I keep my makeup light for a natural look with nude lipstick and kohl and pair my dress with black cutout heels.The day is clear and bright, radiating happiness and with
My senses became active even before my eyes. I can feel hushed murmuring somewhere around me but I can't point out who they are, my head throbbed and to add on it, I feel the burning sensation on my birthmark returning back.My life could never get better. I'm sure, I must be some defected piece or maybe I irritated God a hell lot in my previous life that he thought of sending me back on earth and take his revenge this way. Whatever it was, I'm surely paying for something that I don't even know about.My eye lid for the first time felt like weighed tons as I find myself unable to open my eyes. But my wolf ability allowed me to listen through the hushed conversation.It went like."You don't even know who she is! She is a bad news and you should send her off.""She is my mate. I'm listening to you just because I respect you and you were a good friend to my mother.""That's why I am suggesting you to leave her, let her go. She'll be nothing but a huge danger to you. I can feel it.""How
When I open my eyes I find myself in a different room.The bed is softer and the room is huge. When I say huge, I mean it. It's really huge.I throw the covers and sit on the bed.The room has big ceiling to floor length glass windows just like the windows back in my little room, partially covered by the silky curtains and allowing the soft rays of sun to fill in the room.The room is painted in luxory cream colour and the king size bed is placed against a wall in the centre of the room. I scramble out of bed and stand on my stature. The room has a huge mahogany desk placed against the glass wall and there are lot of papers scattered on the table.My sight runs around the room and settles on doors. The room has three doors, which I suppose is washroom, closet and the door to take me out of the room. I just have to choose the right one.But what catches my attention is a picture. Exactly above the bed's headboard on the wall is a picture. A family photo to be precise.The man is sittin
I never thought I'll be visiting a dungeon twice in a time difference of just 72 hours. But guess it's good unless they aren't putting me inside one of those silver laced cell.As we enter inside the wolf starts howling at the sight of Byrone but what surprises us is the calmness in them as we both make way towards the circular area. The sounds suddenly stops and all of them looks at peace. They are still inside their respective cell but all of them look calm.Byrone who is totally surprised keeps on looking inside the cell and then at me. And I have no idea why he is doing that."Avery?" He calls while looking towards a wolf inside the cell who by the mark on him, is a rogue."Yes?" I ask unsure of what I am seeing. The last time I entered here it wasn't same. The last time they all were howling though now that I think, yes, they were silent again after some time.What is this?"Avery, why is he bowing down to you? Not that I mind but a prisoner.. It isn't making sense." He asks nonc