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
SIERRA"What do you mean under attack?" Dane asked, gone was his demure self. We had followed Gerald out of the room and were walking downstairs heading to Alpha Harold's mansion."I don't know the details yet, but the messenger who came said that some uniformed men came in from the east and they are killing anyone who steps in their way," Gerald explained, he had changed his outfit into tight black pants and black armor. Anyone could tell that he was ready for war.My palms turned sweaty as we walked further, the air was eerie, and even the birds that usually sang were absent."Do you have any idea of who would want to attack you guys?" Zane asked.Gerald shook his head, "we had lived in peace for years making sure to live on our own.""Who could have possibly wanted to hurt you?" Kane muttered to himself.We were in the council room, Alpha Harold was pacing to and fro, his throne was empty and his crown was placed carefully on the desk."Father, what is the update?" Gerald asked int
SIERRAI swallowed hard as I watched Beta Orion approach me slowly, I pushed the little boy behind me, there was no way I was going to let Orion hurt him."Somethings never change, you still have that frightened look in your eyes." He said with a sassy smile on his face.I remained quiet with my gaze still fixed on him, I was trying to get the perfect timing on when to take a run for my life and the boy's safety."You wanna call you daddy and those little Lycan beasts to rescue you?" He asked teasingly but I remained silent taking a step backwards."What do you want from me, Orion?" I asked trying to filter the fear from my voice.He laughed, "I see you've grown some guts, Sierra." He smirked grabbing me by the chin.I paused, I needed to get the child away from here, I had to think fast."Seems like you've forgotten the lessons I taught you back then." He moved away as though he wanted more space to gloat.Without wasting time, I grabbed the opportunity, held the boy's hand, and ran
KANEI smirked as I watched his body go limp then fell slowly to the ground dead. We had helped Gerald's army to fight off Elvis' troops.Taking a glance around me, I noticed that a large number of Elvis uniformed men were lying dead on the ground, the ones up fighting were a door away from death.A sense of satisfaction ran through my veins, Elvis didn't get what he wanted, I watched as Gerald slammed a spear through one of the uniformed angrily, using his feet, he kicked the body away into the sea of bodies on the ground.He turned around as though to check for any other surviving villain but there was none, our eyes met and we exchanged a nod of acknowledgment.The head of the guard matched in with Alpha Elvis in his arms, even though he was fully surrounded and disarmed, Elvis stubbornly kept struggling to get out of his captor's hold."How dare you show your face here?" Alpha Harold released an angry growl.Elvis struggled to free his arms from the captive but it was futile, he a
SIERRAThe boys walked up to me with worried expressions on their faces, they rushed up to where I sat."Sierra, what happened?""Are you hurt?" Dane and Zane asked in unison.I stared at my arm, it hurt a little, "I can manage." I muttered trying to suppress a groan."We looked everywhere for you," Kane said settling down beside me."It was Orion, I ran into him during the heat of the war," I explained. "He brought me here after knocking me out."Gerald stared around the cabin quietly. "What is this place?" He asked the house was dark and spooky, and I didn't blame him for getting freaked out."I think the house is under a spell, it must be one of Elvis' tricks, once you're in, there's no getting out," I explained."What's with the blood on your clothes?" Kane asked suddenly getting up from where he was sitting.I stared at my clothes, it was a huge patch of bloodstain, "I got into a fight with him, it was kinda bloody.""Did that bastard hurt you?" Zane asked with anger written clea
SIERRAThe darkness wrapped around me like a second skin, thick and suffocating. The cold air of the cave seeped into my bones, making me shiver. I was back. Back in the cave with them.The vampires stood around me, their red eyes glowing in the dim light. Their faces twisted with anger and impatience, their expressions a mix of hunger and frustration. My breathing quickened, my pulse racing. I had escaped this place. I knew I had. But here I was again, trapped like an animal in a cage.One of them stepped forward—the elder, his sharp features unreadable. He looked at me like I was nothing more than an inconvenience, something standing in the way of his freedom. His cold, thin lips curled into a sneer."You think you can leave us here to rot?" he hissed, his voice smooth but laced with venom. "You think we’ll just sit back and do nothing?"I swallowed hard, forcing myself to stand my ground. "I don’t know how to help you," I said, my voice unsteady but firm. "I barely understand what’
ZANEThe moment I heard that howl, my heart stopped. It was Sierra. I would know her howl anywhere. My chest tightened as my wolf stirred inside me, howling back in recognition, even though I didn’t make a sound."Did you hear that?" I turned to Kane and Dane, who were flipping through the latest useless book we’d found on ancient spells.They froze, their ears twitching. Kane tilted his head, listening. “Is that—?”“Sierra,” I confirmed, already moving toward the door. “That’s her.”Dane stood, his jaw clenching. “You’re sure?”I didn’t stop. “I’ll never forget her howl. Let’s go.”We shifted without another word, our wolves surging forward with renewed energy. I felt the wind whip through my fur as we raced toward the cave. The closer we got, the more her howl cut through the air, louder and more distinct. She was alive. She was waiting.When we broke through the tree line, I skidded to a stop, nearly crashing into Kane. There she was. Sierra. In her wolf form, she was pacing, tail
SIERRAThe sound of running water grew louder with every step I took. My heartbeat quickened as I hurried toward it. I didn’t know what I’d find, but it felt like hope—something I hadn’t felt in a long time.Finally, I came upon it. An open stream, crystal clear and flowing freely through the cave, its gentle sound echoing off the walls. Relief washed over me. Water. A small sign of life in this cold, suffocating prison. I knelt, cupping some in my hand when I heard footsteps behind me.Hazel. Of course, she’d followed me.“What are you doing here?” I asked, standing up quickly.Her silver eyes glinted under the faint light of the stream. “You wandered off. Someone had to make sure you didn’t kill yourself accidentally,” she said dryly, stepping toward the water.“Hazel, wait…”Before I could stop her, Hazel stepped forward, her foot brushing the edge of the stream. The moment it made contact, a blood-curdling scream erupted from her lips, echoing violently through the cave. The sound
SIERRAThe words wouldn’t stop ringing in my ears. "You can't stay trapped in your own spell." What did that even mean? Did I create this spell? Was the person I saw really me? The woman looked so young, beautiful, and powerful. Her aura was captivating, radiating an energy that demanded respect. Me? I was barely keeping my fire powers from spiraling out of control. How could I compare?I leaned against the cold, damp wall of the cave, trying to make sense of it all. My head was pounding from the shock I’d gotten earlier. My body was screaming at me to rest, but my mind wouldn’t let me. The pieces didn’t fit.A shadow loomed over me. I looked up to see one of the vampires—Hazel, I think her name was—watching me curiously. Her eyes were sharp, but there was a flicker of something softer beneath them.“How are you holding up?” she asked, crossing her arms.“I’m fine,” I lied. My voice came out steadier than I felt. “Just… a bit hazy.”Hazel raised an eyebrow. “You’re a terrible liar, yo
ZANEI could still feel Sierra’s voice echoing in my head as we walked away from the woods. Her words, her plea for us to figure out how to get her out of that cursed cave, kept playing over and over again. My hands clenched into fists. My wolf was restless, itching to do something, anything. But for now, all we had was silence. Kane, Dane, and I hadn’t spoken a word since we left the forest.We reached the edge of the pack’s territory, where the air felt heavier. Kane broke the silence first. “We’re wasting time.”Dane shot him a look. “And what do you suggest, genius? The werewolves made it clear they couldn’t remember how they spelled that cave. They told us to give up. Did you forget that little detail?”Kane growled low in his throat. “I didn’t forget. I just refuse to accept it. They’re lying.”I sighed, pinching the bridge of my nose. “Whether they’re lying or not doesn’t matter. What matters is Sierra is still in that damn cave. And we’re going to get her out.”Dane crossed hi
SIERRAI whimpered, my body shivering from more than just the cold. The shock from earlier was still buzzing through my veins, lingering like a bad memory. My body hurt all over, and my head felt like it was going to explode. I tried to push myself up, but the dizziness almost knocked me out again.Looking around, I realized I was no longer in the cave. The dark, damp stone walls had been replaced with thick, snow-covered trees. My breath caught in my throat as I took in the scenery—a forest, but not the kind I recognized. Everything was still, frozen, as if the world was holding its breath. And winter. It was so cold. My teeth began to chatter, and goosebumps spread across my skin.I shivered and hugged myself, trying to warm up, but something felt… off. It wasn’t just the cold. There was something eerie about this place. I could feel it in the pit of my stomach.Then I heard it—voices. Quiet, almost muffled. I strained my ears, trying to make sense of it. Slowly, I started to move t
SIERRAI couldn’t help but roll my eyes at the vampires as they laughed, their mocking tones echoing in the cold, damp cave. They were right about one thing: I wasn’t capable of killing them. Not right now, at least.But damn it, I was going to make them regret underestimating me.“You think you’re scary?” one of them sneered, his pale face twisting into a grin. “You think you can take us down? You can’t even kill a fly.”I clenched my fists at my sides, my heart hammering in my chest. I could feel the fire in my veins, the beast inside me clawing to get out. I wasn’t backing down. Not now. Not ever.“Try me,” I spat back, my voice steady, even though my heart was threatening to beat out of my chest.They all chuckled, clearly not impressed. They thought they had me figured out, but they had no idea. No idea what I was capable of, what the Moon Goddess had shown me. The vision I’d seen, the warning, the feeling, it meant something. I knew it.The vampires exchanged looks, their amusem
SIERRA“Enough!” I snapped, turning my glare on the elder vampire. My voice was razor-sharp, cutting through the tension in the room. “Stop threatening me. I’ve had it with your games and your smug attitude.”Her smug smirk widened, but she didn’t respond, just raised an arched brow like I was some amusing little thing. Before I could fire off another retort, Dane’s voice boomed from outside.“If anything happens to Sierra, you’ll bear the consequences, vampire!” His tone was laced with venom, and I could hear the fury trembling just beneath the surface.The elder burst into laughter, her amusement almost musical, but it grated on my nerves like nails on a chalkboard. “Oh, sweet boys,” she purred mockingly, brushing her perfect hair back with a casual flick of her wrist. “It’s such a bad idea to threaten the people who are holding your mate hostage. What exactly do you think you can do from out there?”“Try us!” Zane growled, his voice fierce and unrelenting.“Stop it, all of you!” I
SIERRAMy fingers brushed against the side of my neck where the bite still burned, the sting sharp and relentless, like a constant reminder of how completely screwed I was. It wasn’t just pain—it was humiliation, fear, and anger all wrapped into one throbbing wound. My glare was locked on the woman in front of me—no, scratch that, the vampire in front of me. There was no mistaking it now. She wasn’t just some random lunatic who had cornered me and decided I looked like a snack. She was something otherworldly, something I hadn’t believed existed outside of myths and horror stories.When she first attacked, she was a gnarled figure with sunken eyes, stringy hair, and pale, almost sickly skin that looked like it hadn’t seen sunlight in centuries. She was terrifying in the way a shadow in the dark is terrifying—something you can’t fully see but know you should fear. But now? Now, she had transformed into a vision of beauty and power, like some cruel cosmic joke designed to mock me.She lo