SIERRA“Haven’t you had enough?” I raised my eyebrows at the slightly drunk man standing in front of the bar with a crooked smile on his face. “Serve the man drinks, Sierra, don't control how much he's had!” my boss barked at me. I rolled my eyes as I turned to the man with his leering smile. “What kind of drink do you want now?” I asked him. “Your famous special, love,” he drawled in a raspy breath. I shuddered at his pathetic attempt to sound sexy when he was just an old drunk. The fact that many werewolves including Alphas always come to this bar to be secretly entertained leaving their mates at home made me feel disgusted. I've never been a fan of fated mates mostly due to how I grew up and the way my father, who was my mother’s mate, treated us. But coming to this town and picking up a shift here which was mostly night shifts, I was beside myself with horror. These men had no value for their mates, all they wanted was a strong female wolf who could give them healthy pups
SIERRA“If we lose her, I’ll break your paws!” the familiar dreadful voice sounded behind me. I cursed inwardly as I quickened my pace, the sound of frightful howls sounding close to me. I took a sharp turn out of the woods. If I could just reach the bar, I could ask my boss for help. At this point I don't mind working the floor for free, anything aside going back to Elvis. I ran at breakneck speed and I could feel my wolf getting tired. I shifted into my human form and I realized I wasn't hearing any noise. It seems I've lost them. But just as I was close to the bar, I could almost see it, a huge wolf appeared in my line of vision. I screamed and screeched to a halt. I whirled around to run but stopped when I realized I was surrounded. “Bitch!” the man who I had kicked earlier walked up to me. He had a scar on the right side of his face. I will never forget him because I gave him that scar. The mark ran from his right eye down to his cheeks. It made him look ugly, highlighting h
SIERRA“Mom!” I screamed as I opened the door and rushed in. My mom was in the sitting room, pacing around. She stared at me with wide eyes when she saw me. “Sierra, what’s wrong? Why did you return so late? I've been so worried,” she said all in one breath. Tears of relief rolled down my cheeks as I ran and hugged her, sniffing her scent that made me feel safe. “You’re safe. You're here,” I murmured crying. My mom held me, patting my back softly as she let me bawl my eyes out. After a few minutes of tears, I sniffed and wiped my face. “We have to move, Mom,” I finally announced, recovering from my weak moment. My mom frowned, “Uh, what is going on?” “There’s no time to explain. They may be dead but more may be on their way to us right now,” I muttered. I went to the room and began tossing clothes into our traveling bag. “Mom, dress up, there's no time,” I said. My mom scoffed, “I’m not going anywhere, Sierra. We are finally done with that life, I'm done running.”I gave he
SIERRA“May I come in, Sierra?” I blinked as I stared open-mouthed at the man standing in front of the porch. The Lycan King in the flesh and I have just rudely spoken to him. “Sierra?” he prompted her, gesturing to the door. In a daze, I pulled the door open and watched him enter the house. Just then my mom came and smiled when she saw the Lycan King. “You’re here,” my mom smiled at him, “And I see you've met Sierra.”I glared at my mom finally snapping out of my daze, “The Lycan King is your mate?!” My mom and the man chuckled as he stared at her fondly and I could see the admiration in his eyes. My father had never looked at her that way before. “Calm down, Sierra, I’m just your mother’s mate,” he said to me, chuckling. I shook my head still staring at my mom, “Mom, a little heads-up would have been nice.”My mom rolled her eyes, “Stop being dramatic, and come let’s eat.”I followed them to the dining table where the table had been set with various delicious dishes including
SIERRA“–stress-induced. She’ll be fine.”My eyes fluttered open as I managed to hear the last words of an unfamiliar man. I groaned, massaging my temples and instantly I saw my mom at my side. “Oh, honey, you gave us quite a fright,” my mom said. I was still slightly disoriented as I looked around the room trying to figure out why I was in an unfamiliar room that was decorated with my favorite band wallpapers. “Where are we?” I asked my mom, stifling a yawn. “You don't remember?” my mom asked with a frown. I saw the man discussing with King Thane as they left the room leaving me alone with my mom. The memories of the day flashed into my mind as I also recalled the triplets and the scent that had filled my nostrils before I passed out. “Shit!” I cursed. My mom frowned, “Language, Kiddo.”I sighed, “Sorry, Mom. What happened?”“You fainted after being introduced to the triplets,” my mom answered. I facepalmed mentally, “Oh boy. I think I made a mistake Mom.”My mom frowned, “Wh
SIERRAI stared at the three boys but the one with the most cruel expression was Kane. I could feel the hatred he had for me emanating from him. I had no idea why he hated me so much, especially since I hadn't done anything. Except for the fact that I had called them monsters. “Why?” my voice broke as I asked the question that was on my lips.I still haven't been able to wrap my head around the fact that these three brothers were my mates. I also had to accept the fact that they cloaked their scent so they wouldn't have to reject me. “Why? What have I done?” I asked, tears streaming down my cheeks. I've never really cared about getting a mate especially after I've worked in that bar and seen how things were done. But now that I could feel the intense bond between the three of them, the mere thought of losing them was enough to drive me crazy. Now I understood how my mother felt when she gave her pack to her first mate. The mate bond feeling was more powerful than anything else and
KANE“Are you alright?” I glanced behind me to see Dane walking toward me. He could always move around without being detected. We all had that ability but Dane’s own was more pronounced and sometimes it got on my nerves like right now. “Go away,” I snapped at him. Dane ignored me as always and sat down beside me on the bench as he stared at the stars with me. I always came here whenever I needed to think or to get away from people. This was my favorite spot in the garden because it was hidden and quiet and I could see the stars from there. “You know I never listen,” Dane said to me. I rolled my eyes and ignored him. I wasn't going to talk to him right now, especially not after the stunt he pulled earlier. “I had to do it,” Dane said. I still ignored him and kept staring at the stars hoping he would get the message and leave me alone. But I knew better than to ignore Dane, he would just get more persistent. “You are gonna have to talk to me eventually,” Dane said. I glared a
SIERRA “What did you do?” I frowned when I saw my mom staring at me with judgy eyes. She had joined me in my bedroom after we left the garden. “What do you mean, Mom?” I asked her. She scoffed, “Please, Sierra, be honest.”I was still confused as to why she expected me to know what she was talking about so I gave her a blank look. “I don't know what you mean, Mom,” I stated. “I sent you to apologize to the boys and the next minute they're fighting, what did you do?” my mom asked. I frowned, “Why did you assume I did something?” My mom arched a perfectly carved eyebrow at me, “Because you're my daughter.”I sighed, “I didn't do anything.”For some reason, I knew it wouldn't be a good idea to tell everyone that I was mated to three brothers but then I decided to ask the question that had been bugging me. “Mom, I have a question,” I started, trying to hide the nervousness that washed over me. My mom gave me a serious look and nodded, “Ask away.”“Is there any record of a she-wo
SIERRAThe voice of the moon goddess kept ringing in my head as the rogues pulled me away along with them.Believe in yourself... stay strong.I frowned, Maybe all I had to do was trust me and let go of every other thing. I needed to learn how to trust myself then perhaps the answers would find me instead of me searching for the answers."She's awake." One of the rogues grunted throwing me a glance."Sleeping beauty, I thought you needed a Prince." Another mocked and his friends laughed.I remained silent, they didn't bother me, I was too focused on the moon goddess's words to be bothered by mere rogues. This was a time I could use to test my abilities."Perhaps she's dumb?""Maybe she's blind too because she doesn't look scared."I closed my eyes trying to focus on my inner mind as the words of the goddess echoed even more loudly in my head. Everything starts with me, I had to make a move before everything else would follow, my change begins with me.My eyes shot open as I counted th
SIERRA"Oh my God, what happened to him?" I asked as I hurried forward to meet him.Thane's face was pale, a dagger was struck in his chest, his shirt was stained with blood and the blood flowed to the ground, forming a pool around them.Kane choked as he held him tighter, he was too shocked to listen to me. The pieces of the puzzle fell together, the blood I had seen earlier in the bushes belonged to Thane. He must've been wounded in the fight.Why wasn't he healing?He was not only a werewolf, he was a lycan, they had special abilities that a normal werewolf didn't possess. But he wasn't healing, instead he was getting worse.There had to be a reason Kane couldn't help, he just knelt there crying with his hands stained with blood as he rested his palms on the area as though trying to stop the bleeding but was failing miserably."Dad..." his voice trailed off in a sob, "please get up." My heart broke as I heard his voice, I never thought I'd live to see the day cold-hearted Kane woul
SIERRA"What are you doing in my house?"Claire asked me.I raised my brow in question, "What do you mean your house?"I asked in return wondering if Claire had finally gone mad."This mansion now belongs to my father, Alpha Erin."She said smiling as she folded her arms in her bosom proudly."The last I checked, I live here and you know that," I said trying to walk past her. I was tired, hurt, and bruised, I wanted nothing more but to sink inside a warm tub of bath water with roses and lavender soaked in it with my mother standing close to me.Her eyes were fixed on my bloodied head, thankfully, the bite marks had vanished leaving just the cut on my forehead and it was healing gradually."You think I'm kidding, if you don't mind, I can show you the evidence."She said moving an inch so I could take a glimpse inside the house.The inner court was a mess, I could see blood on the ground as though a war had just been fought. I could also perceive it in the air, the smell of fresh blood. My
SIERRAMy throat ached from screaming too much earlier. The snakes were harmless, but I just had to be quiet in a bid to conceal my presence so they wouldn't notice me. My entire body trembled as they glided around me hissing."Seems you made a bond with them so soon witch!" Beta Orion spat not bothering to look at the red bite marks on my skin. I watched silently as he picked them up, placed them inside a basket, covered the lid then took them out. I heaved a sigh of relief as he left, finally a moment of peace.The cut in my head didn't stop bleeding, I could still feel its warm sensation as it trickled down my head. My eyes landed on a piece of clothing lying a few feet away from me, I tried moving towards it but it was impossible with my hands and legs tied together. I only ended up falling on my side. Pain ran through my entire body at the impact caused by the fall.The door creaked open Beta Orion came in.His eyes stared at me hard, "You moved didn't you?" He asked angrily.I
ERINI watched as the dagger meant for arrogant Kane sank deep into Thane's chest, and he fell to the ground in pain. The young man knelt by his side as though checking if he was alive. He threw a glance at my way before picking his father up and running into the forest."Thane," I said softly to myself, "you left just as I imagined," I laughed watching as the young man tried to balance the weight of his father as he ran."That stupid child thinks he could stand before me?" I laughed recalling the look on his face when he saw his father was wounded.I called after them, "Keep running, slow down and my dogs would have your legs for breakfast."He could hear me, the wind carried my voice down into the woods. "Thane never considered his weight, he was proud of those muscles, now see him weighing you down." I mocked as I watched Kane slow a little trying to adjust his wounded father in his arms."Should we go after them?" My guard who led the reinforcements asked.I turned to him, and beh
KANEI stepped into the way, blocking off Erin's attack. Our weapons clashed hard. My eyes landed on Dane running out of the mansion with an unconscious Zane on his back and Maya by his side. Before Erin could notice what was happening, I immediately averted my gaze.Erin needed to be distracted so they could leave and that was my assignment."This fight isn't for little boys." Erin huffed angrily, he moved his foot so discreetly but I was quick to notice, Using one hand to hold his weapon, I blocked his leg with the other hand. In one swift movement, using his leg, I threw him off me.He flew a few metres away from me but his legs were strong so he landed on his feet.My eyes quickly flickered around the mansion, Dane and the others were no longer in sight, they had managed to escape, I heaved a sigh of relief as I turned back to Alpha Erin."Not a move you expected from a little boy huh?" I sent him a mocking smile. For once, I was grateful for the numerous battle classes that Dad h
KANE"Calm down Kane, let's trust Dad," Dane said trying to calm me down, I couldn't stop pacing about the room."Calm down?" I scoffed in disbelief, "how can you be calm when everything is in chaos?" I asked staring at him."But what can we do other than trust Dad and let him do what he thinks is best," Dane said trying to act reasonably."Yes, there's nothing we can do, but we could have prevented this from happening." I snapped, I knew this wasn't his fault but I couldn't contain my anger, our decision had caused this."How?" He asked, "Just pack up let's leave.""We could have rejected Sierra and none of this could have happened!" I shouted."Look Kane, we decided to accept her and bear the consequences in case you have forgotten." Dane's words stung but I was past caring."I wouldn't have done so if I knew that the consequences were this dire." I covered my face with my hands.I felt Dane's hand on my shoulder, "Relax Kane, everything will be fine.""No," I shook my head, "Everyt
THANE"King Erin! King Erin!! King Erin!!!" The chants were getting louder as the army drew closer.Maya turned to me with wide eyes, "Isn't this treason? What are we going to do?" She was glancing over her shoulders in fear."Relax Maya." That was the only words I could say. This was purely treason, they had already crowned another person as their king and they were chanting his name.For the look of things, Erin had taken time to carefully plan this. He had reached out to numerous people and had successfully poisoned their minds against me."I will take care of it," I said walking towards the inner rooms with Maya in my arms. "First, we need to get you to somewhere safe.""What about Zane?" She asked."That's where we are going, you'll stay with him while I try to reason with them, hopefully, they will calm down." As soon as the words left my mouth, I regretted saying it, a loud crashing sound filled my ears, and one of the rebels had driven straight into my mansion creating a crack
KANEI closed my eyes as a sharp pain ran up from my thigh and reverberated all through my body making me want to pull my hair out and cry. The pain I felt was not mine, I could tell that it was Sierra's, she was going through a series of pains that it was probably too much for her to handle."Sierra, She's in trouble." I was panting as I managed to walk, and my legs shook as I hurried away from where I stood, we were on our way back home, but I couldn't walk properly because of the pain I was feeling.I turned to Dane, "Can you track her?" I asked groaning. If I was in this much pain, I could only imagine what Sierra could be going through."N… no." He stammered holding his head, "There's this sharp pain in my head." He groaned. "I can't concentrate."I tried to breathe it out, I tried to close my eyes and concentrate on the mate bond trying to locate her but it was impossible, all I could think of was trying to ease the pain that I was feeling.My legs gave way, I flopped down on th