I don't know for how long I practiced, but when I returned back to the pack house everyone was already having dinner. But what mattered was my mate was not present on the dinner table.I shrugged. He must be working or something. But it's very late, he should eat. But who cares right?How can his pack members eat without their Alpha? Is this his habit total workaholic? Should I say something to him? But who cares? I don't.'Right' Leona snaps.I move past the pack members directly towards my little cozy room, I am in a strict need of a shower.After showering I become worried about clothes as I have no clothes, come on! I was abducted, not on a holiday that I will have my clothes. I came out of washroom with nothing but with a towel on my body and a small towel draped on my head in turban style and move towards the closet in my room.Maybe Mischa would have been more gracious and kept some clothes for me? Who knows? I open the closet to find it actually filled with clothes which are a
"Alpha we have been waiting for you." Beta Ren greeter me as I enter my pack territory.I nodded my mood hasn't been lifted off after my last night's spitfire round.We must have been the only mates who fought on the second day after they met. For God's sake, we need to filter our minds before we have another conversation. And no not that type of filter. I mean, just remove the negatives from our mind.Today morning was dull and everyone could feel the tension thick in the air. I regret my actions. I really do. I shouldn't have lost my temper that easily, and usually I am not such a bitch but something about the conversation made me cranky. After breakfast my mate, the slut — Stella, Mischa, Gamma Wilson and two pack warriors came with me to join the fight, actually to be spectators.I was not amazed that Stella came with us after all she is the future Luna. Before we left my mate returned back to his cold and aloof side and told everyone that there are no changes since I don't want t
"One by one come forth and state your name and your reason for your challenge." I commanded as I look straight in their eyes.The wolf that hit the tree steps forward dragging his almost healed body looking down at the ground in shame. They know the punishment is death according to any pack rule. Disrespecting one's Alpha is equivalent to death but I am no Alpha."My name is Seth Harbour. My reason is that I believed that you don't deserve to our head because I thought you are weak and incapable of leading a pack; especially when you don't claim yourself as our Alpha."I nodded and turn to the other man."My name is Antonio Ulcer. My reason to believe you don't deserve to be our commander is because, we are united rogues. We should show our powers to other packs and should try to gain a better part of their land but you prefer peace. That shows we are weak." He finished and looks up at me.I nodded and before Alex could come forward I stop him."Seth, I believe you don't think I am we
One week.I sighed. It's been one week since I returned back to Dark Sky pack, and it's been one week since I have seen my mate, Byrone. He is pretty good at ignoring I must give him that.But daily encounter with Stella and her overconfidence makes me nauseous. I ignore her but she keeps on coming in front trying to overpower me. Not because she thinks I am weak but because she has something to flaunt her soon-to-be-Luna position.I don't know how long I am staying here so I contact my beta almost all the time since I am working from here. I don't want to leave them hanging. My little room here has become my office, scattered with papers and files I bought with me. This distracts my mind from my mate and I am happy to be working all the time.The door to my room opens with a thud revealing a very angry looking Mischa."You! Yes, you! You are a disgrace to my friend circle. Live a little! Stop trying to kill yourself by overworking," she grits out as she snatches the file from my hand
I groan as I wake up. I can't sleep more than five hours even if I want to. It's like a personal body clock, which wakes me up everyday exactly at the same time. As always I step into the shower though I know after practice I will have to shower again but I feel sweaty after last night.Last night?Oh my... It all comes rushing back to me, my first kiss. Damn it.After our incident the way back to home was quiet and tense. Mischa sensed that something was different between us; whereas Stella was just Stella lost in her future title. And we made home quicker than expected and I rushed to my room.Now that I think, how will I face Byrone now? I didn't have any idea that this would happen, what changed? I still can't be his mate, even if I want. And these feelings which are not supposed to arise are now on full swing! I need to control myself before I get both of us in trouble.I stepped out of the shower and change into a black sports bra and leggings for practice. I take the sundress t
"So you live in the pack house?" I asked Byrone as we walking towards the dungeons for the interrogation."Well, I have to come here to do pack work, so yeah most of the times I stay here. But we have a house, not so far away from the pack house. Mischa and I, with our parents used to live there. Someday I will take you there," he tells me while looking in distinct as if thinking something."You have any other siblings?""No, only Mischa." He waved as we become silent. "My parents died in an unfortunate incident. They were murdered. But that wasn't a fair fight; it was an act of cowardice. Dad was fooled and killed... and my mother died because she wasn't able to handle my father's death," he whispered and his face cringes at the memory and he almost spat while saying 'cowardice'.I don't know about my parents, where they are or what happened to them but I understand the pain of being without parents. Has it been my parents I would have gone for vengeance."I am sorry to hear that. Yo
BYRONEAvery, one word, one name, one person and one Alpha and now my whole existance.Since the day I met her, I have been in denial not because she was weak or she is a rogue. Those things don't matter to us. But our past matters.After what happened to my parents, it's safe to say that I am scared to think about having a mate. Not that I will ever express this emotion to anyone but I have been scared; scared of feelings and emotions, scared of depending on that one person for my peace of mind and existence, scared of allowing someone to enter into my life.One who ruined it a woman who was caused my demise. How can another woman heal me? Repair me?I can't forget the years I spent without my parents and when I had to run away and live in woods alone.I am strong because I was left to face the dangers alone since I was what, seven? Mischa was lucky, she was away back then and they were so far that they couldn't contact me.I was alone with no parents and a woman after me to kill me.
The only thing I was running from, I had no idea will catch me so bad. Thinking about myself, I forgot to care about everyone else.I am so selfish. It is easy to catch my scent on Rachel. She has been living with me for what ten years? How can I leave her unprotected, when I knew there is trouble.But I thought they aimed at me, I didn't know they'll play it dirty. I had no idea.I am the one to be blamed for Rachel's death. Throughout her life, she gave me love, protection. She fed me, helped me. Trained me. And this is how I repay her?By leading my problems directly towards her?I killed her. I did. I should have saved her. I was late. I left her unprotected. I knew they were coming behind me but they go to Rachel just to pass me the message that 'they can get me whenever they want', defines how horrible they are.I can't stay anywhere. Wherever I'll go, I'll just bring trouble. Why can't everyone understand that and leave me alone.Leaving Via there, alone, by herself. Has been t
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