SIERRA"No wait!" My eyes widened in panic at the dreadful thought of being thrown into that eerie place when the whole pack was in turmoil because of me.The warriors rushing towards me stopped, they stared at me as though I had gone crazy."Hold on please," I said again turning to the Alpha. His face wad red with anger, and I couldn't blame him for staring at me with so much hate, upon my arrival, I had done nothing but cause havoc in his once peaceful pack, the least I could do was clean my mess."Alpha Harold, I know you hate me so much that you can barely stand the sight of my face but please listen to me." I went on my knees hoping it would pacify him a little so he could give me a little audience.He released a grunt."I'm sorry about this umm.. this pandemonium, but this isn't my fault," I said bowing my head to the ground."Then whose fault is it?" He snapped angrily."I have no idea what happened and how it occurred but I heard it was impossible to shift while in the prison
SIERRA"Sierra?" Gerald groaned when he woke up."Gerald! Are you fine?" Alpha Harold hovered near Gerald and I gave way for the alpha to talk to his son."Yes, Father." He nodded then after a pause, he added, "Was the attacker caught?""What attacker?" Alpha Harold asked and then his face lit like he suddenly remembered that I had pleaded that it was someone else."I think our walls were breached and I was shot within the twinkle of an eye.""We will investigate and see who the culprit is, just relax and try to recover as soon as possible." "Okay, Dad." He tilted his head towards my direction, "Were you hurt? Are you okay?""Yes." I nodded with glistening eyes. "I'm just happy that you're safe and healthy.""Thank you." He said and squeezed my hand in his."It's fine, thank you too.""Sierra, can I see you for a moment?" Alpha Harold asked with a calm voice, different from the one I was used to."Yes, sure." I nodded and followed him to a room. The members of the council were presen
KANEI miss her, everything about her and it's been days since we last saw her, we had no idea if she's doing well nor have we gotten any clue whatsoever, there has been no sign at all.We just arrived at Elvis's pack with Erin, she had to be in there, no one else had any reason to kidnap her except him, that bastard Elvis.I wished I could crush the beast with the sole of my feet. He had taken our place and made it his and still, he went after our mate.The place reminded me of what we had and what we lost, my brothers felt it too, I could feel their emotions through my bond but we weren't here to experience deja vu, we came for war.My dad led the way and with Erin in our grasp, we followed his path."Kane and Dane will go search the right while Zane and I will go check the left, Maya and Erin will come with me," Dad said gesturing towards the trail, we were planning an ambush to take Elvis by surprise. "We'll assemble in the middle and if anyone needs help, fire a message down the
SIERRAIt's been days since I was given the offer of staying in Gerald's pack, yet no one has come around looking for me. I knew I had left myself, but it still hurt, it felt as though no one genuinely cared for me.I got up from the bed walking towards the window, I pulled up the window blinds, staring at the people working downstairs. Never in my life have I had the feeling of belonging to an entity or group, aside from being with the triplets, in every other place I found myself, I never felt like I belonged, not even to the pack where I was born nor at Elvis pack. I always felt odd."Someone get me a bowl of water!" A woman shouted from below, I watched as the servants broke into a run to get her the bowl she requested."Joining them might not be a terrible idea," I mumbled to myself without taking my eyes off them.It would feel nice to finally belong to a real pack, one that I could call mine, where I could walk freely without having to look over my shoulders in fear of being ta
KANE“I don't want him to join us!” I said vehemently, pointing at Elvis.I didn't trust the bastard a bit and I did not intend to start with something as vital as finding Sierra. The same Sierra that he had tried to kill and manipulate on different occasions.“Kane… we don't have much choice, as much as I don't want it either but none of us has seen the shadow bane pack before.” My dad said in a bid to make me change my mind.“We will find our way. This bastard has another intention, I don't believe he will help us that easily. There's a sneaky catch.”“Sorry, but I won't be joining you guys.” Erin broke the silence.“Why?” Zane asked with a look of anger on his face.“I just found Claire, I can't risk going and leaving her alone, she's not fit to come either. I promise to watch the throne and the moment you guys return alive, I'll step down for you.” He finished the statement, looking at Dad.“Hmm– you have a good reason for not coming, Erin– but I cannot trust you to willingly ste
SIERRAThe drums began to beat loudly, I could hear them from my room upstairs, they set thrills down my spine, I was close to becoming part of a real pack.Gerald was so kind enough to send me a beautiful red dress that complimented my skin so well, the palace maids were sent to get me ready for the ceremony, they had adorned my hair with different pretty flowers after weaving it into long long big braid. They left a few strands out of the braid, allowing it to fall on my face."I never believed I was this pretty." I smiled as I stared at the mirror, although the smile didn't reach my eyes."This is the right choice," I said taking in a huge breath. "Sierra, you are going to be happy here." It sounded more like an assurance than a statement of certainty.Taking one last look in the mirror, I walked out of the house. The drums have gotten louder, Gerald said they weren't just musical instruments, that they were tools that were used to invoke the spirits of the land during very special
SIERRA"What on earth is that supposed to mean?" Zane asked, his eyes furrowed.Everyone was in shock, My mother's mouth was open agape while Thane's brows were raised slightly."You must be joking right?" Kane asked reaching for my hand but I shoved his hand away from mine."Do I look like I'm kidding?" I asked staring back at him with hard eyes.Without being told, I knew I was being too hard but I couldn't bring myself to care."But Sierra, why'd you decide that on your own?" Dane asked trying to walk closer."I have the right to do so." I replied, "The last I checked, none of you own my life." I turned away from them trying my best to ignore the shocked expression on their faces as I walked to my room.I needed a fresh start, a new life, I was lucky enough to have a second chance, and I intended to make perfect use of it.I decided to ignore it, but I could hear the sound of approaching footsteps, they didn't bother to hide it, the triplets, were following me. I climbed up the sta
SIERRAI rolled over tiredly in the arms of my mates, they had worn me out. The memories of what we had just done flashed through my mind making me blush uncontrollably.Zane thrusts his head into my view with a goofy smile on his face. "You can't deny that you enjoyed it."My face turned red as I turned away from him, "Hm.. umm it was pretty intense." I replied trying to hide the fact that I enjoyed it even though they were rough.Kane held my chin turning me to face him, he planted a wet sloppy kiss on my lips and slid his hand up to cup my breasts, "You like it when I do this huh?" He teased my breasts with his fingers."Kane!" My eyes widened in alarm when he pinched my nipples and the boys laughed.Dane smacked my naked butt while licking his lips, I tried to bite back the groan but I failed, a wanting moan escaped my lips. I buried my head in the bed so they couldn't see the expression on my face but it was too late."Sierra, you can't live without us you know," Zane smirked, I
ASTRIDAriel’s words hung in the air like a thick fog, wrapping around me in a suffocating grip. I forced myself to remain calm, but inside, my mind raced.“How do you know this?” I asked, keeping my voice steady, my expression unreadable.Ariel shrugged, tilting her head slightly as if she were just as puzzled. “I don’t know. I just… see things. Through Sierra’s eyes, I think.”My stomach twisted. “Just Sierra?” I asked carefully, keeping my voice light, though my pulse thrummed with unease.Ariel smirked, tilting her head slightly as if she could hear the thoughts I was desperately trying to suppress. Amusement glinted in her sharp eyes, making my skin prickle. “Why?” she asked, her voice teasing but laced with something else, something sharper, more probing. “Is there something you don’t want me to see, Astrid?”I let out a nervous chuckle, forcing my lips into a smirk as I folded my arms across my chest. “Please,” I scoffed, shaking my head. “If I had secrets, you’d be the last to
ASTRIDI paced back and forth, my heels clicking against the stone floor. The hunger clawed at my insides, sharp and unrelenting. Around me, the others shifted uncomfortably, their eyes flashing red with frustration. I could feel their anger, their impatience. It mirrored my own.“This is ridiculous,” Marcus snarled, his fangs slipping out. “We haven’t fed in days. We need to hunt.”“Then go,” I snapped, glaring at him. “No one is stopping you.”I narrowed my eyes, feeling the weight of their stares pressing down on me. The room was filled with frustration, the scent of hunger thick in the air. The younger ones shifted uneasily, their fangs already elongating in response to their desperation."You think this is my fault?" I snapped, my voice sharp. "Do you think I enjoy being trapped like this just as much as you do?"The vampire who had spoken, a broad-shouldered male named Lucas, clenched his fists. His lips curled over his fangs as he took a step closer. "You brought her here, Astr
SIERRAI crossed my arms, glaring at them. “Tell me the truth. Now.”Kane sighed, rubbing a hand over his face. “Sierra, just let it go.”“No,” I snapped. “I know you’re hiding something. Spill it.”Zane and Dane exchanged uneasy looks, the tension thick between us. My patience was wearing thin. Finally, Dane exhaled sharply and spoke.“It’s about the white oak stake,” he said slowly. “If you use it… there’s a chance you could lose your wolf.”I froze, my heart pounding. “What?”Zane nodded, his expression grim. “We found something in an old text. The stake can only be used by someone with your kind of power, but there’s a price.”I clenched my fists. “And you were just planning to keep this from me?” My voice rose. “You think I wouldn’t want to know?”Kane clenched his jaw, frustration clear on his face. “Because we knew what you’d say. And we were right. You’re still going to do it.”I took a deep breath, forcing myself to stay calm. “If using that stake means wiping out those vampi
ZANESierra had barely left the room when I let out a deep sigh, running a hand through my hair. The tension in my chest refused to settle."She’s never going to forgive herself if we leave without saving these people," I said quietly.Dane let out a frustrated breath. "And if she dies trying, none of this will matter."Kane crossed his arms. "So what do we do? Just stand back and let her keep throwing herself into danger?"I shook my head. "No. The best thing we can do is find a way to help her without putting her in harm’s way."Silence fell over us for a moment before Dane spoke. "We need to know more about the white oak stake. If it’s really the only thing that can kill them, we have to figure out what price Sierra will pay if she uses it."Kane nodded. "Then we start researching. We’re running out of time."We split up, each of us diving into the piles of books and records we’d gathered over time. The flickering candlelight cast long shadows across the room, the silence only brok
SIERRAI stepped into the house, my body heavy with exhaustion. My mind was still reeling from my conversation with Ariel, and the weight of her final words lingered like a shadow in my heart.The moment I walked in, I was met with the hard stares of my mates, Dane, Kane, and Zane. Their arms were crossed, their expressions a mixture of frustration, worry, and disappointment.Dane was the first to speak. "Sierra, do you even think before you act?"I frowned, taken aback by his tone. "What?""You’re always making reckless decisions!" Kane snapped. "Running after Ariel alone? What were you thinking?""I was thinking about helping her!" I shot back. "She’s being manipulated, and if someone doesn’t reach her, she’ll be lost!"Zane exhaled sharply, shaking his head. "And what about us? What about the people who care about you? You keep throwing yourself into danger without thinking about how it affects the rest of us."I clenched my fists. "That’s not fair. Everything I do, I do for the pe
SIERRAI turned at the sound of the familiar voice, my body tensing slightly as I saw my brother standing there. Kyle.He smirked as he took a few steps forward. “What? No warm welcome for your brother?”I crossed my arms. “Didn’t expect to see you back here, Kyle.”He shrugged. “I’m not going to miss my brother’s wedding. Besides, someone needs to make sure you don’t screw this up.”Before I could respond, our mother jumped in, clearly eager to gain an ally. “Tell him, Kyle. Tell him how wrong he is for treating me this way! He’s turned his back on me because of Shawna!”I scoffed. “Oh, come on, Mother. Stop blowing things out of proportion. I’m marrying Shawna, and I’m making decisions with her in mind. That doesn’t mean I’ve turned my back on you.”Kyle looked between us, his smirk fading. “Well, this is awkward. I just got here, and I’m already caught in the middle of something.”I sighed. “Then stay out of it.”I turned and walked away. I didn’t have the patience for another argu
SIERRAI stormed into the house, my chest rising and falling rapidly, frustration burning hotter with every breath. The door slammed behind me, rattling the walls, but I didn’t care. Let them all hear it. Let them know I was angry.Inside, my mates stood waiting, their arms crossed, their eyes dark with disappointment, anger, and something else—something close to fear. I could still hear the villagers outside, their hushed voices carrying through the open windows. Fear thickened the air like smoke.I didn’t care.They were all wrong.“I could have helped her!” I snapped, my gaze darting between them. “You just stood there, watching! You let your fear control you!”Dane, the one who always met my fire with calm, wasn’t calm now. His jaw tightened as he took a step toward me. “Sierra, you don’t understand,” he growled, his voice rough with frustration. “She’s dangerous.”I scoffed. “She’s just a scared girl.”“She’s not just anything,” another voice muttered, but I ignored it.Dane didn
ARIELI knew when I wasn’t wanted. The way they looked at me, the way they whispered behind my back, the way their eyes darkened with fear and suspicion—it was all too clear. I could feel it in the way they avoided me, how they stepped back when I walked past, how mothers clutched their children closer as if I was some kind of monster.Sierra had tried to help. She stood by me when no one else would, shielding me from their harsh words and cold stares. She spoke up for me when I was too exhausted to defend myself, but her voice fell on deaf ears. The people had already made up their minds. They didn’t trust me. And honestly? I didn’t blame them.“She’s dangerous,” one of them hissed from the crowd, not even bothering to lower their voice.“We can’t let her stay,” another added, their tone sharp and final.Sierra squared her shoulders, placing herself between me and them. “She needs help,” she insisted, her voice firm. “She didn’t ask for this.”“She didn’t ask?” someone scoffed. “That
SIERRAThe world around me blurred as I gasped, my chest tightening with panic. Dane, Kane, Zane, everyone was in danger. The storm was still raging, the ground still cracking beneath us. But something was off. My thoughts felt heavy, my mind clouded. Then, it hit me.The vampires. They were in my head.They had done this so I wouldn’t be able to save them. My heart pounded as I forced myself to push past the haze. I reached deep inside, tapping into the energy that had always been there but now felt like it was slipping away. No. I wasn’t going to let them win. I clenched my fists, focused, and let my power surge through me.A sharp pain stabbed through my skull, but I didn’t let it stop me. The vampires were trying to break me, to keep me locked in this mental prison, but they underestimated me. I took a deep breath, drowning out the chaos, and reached for the bond that connected me to my pack. Dane, Kane, and Zane were fighting, struggling, and I could feel their desperation. They