KANEI clutched my head in pain as my lungs burned from screaming too much. Dane's screams as well as Zane filled my ears, the pain kept intensifying and it became nearly impossible to bear. "What the fuck is happe- Arrgh!!" Zane's words were cut off by a scream as a fresh wave of pain filled my head. I could tell that the pain we felt had something to do with our bond as triplets, the excruciating pain I felt, was shared, both Dane and Zane felt it too. A warm sensation filled my head and I felt warm liquid trickle down my nostrils, my hands instinctively touched it, and my eyes widened as I saw it. It was blood. The ringing in my head still didn't stop.I heard the faint sounds of the door opening downstairs and panicked light footsteps echoed in my ears as someone ran up the stairs. Our door was pushed open almost violently, it revealed my father and Maya by his side. "Boys, what's going on?" He asked in shock, his eyes flickered from one boy to the other. Since we were kids,
SIERRAMy eyes opened slowly, my vision was blurred as the lights shone almost blinding me. The surroundings looked and smelt very familiar, I rubbed my hands over my face in a bid to clear my vision.My hands instinctively grabbed my head as I released a muffled groan. It felt as though a blacksmith was living in my head, hitting metals to his heart's content."She's awake!" A voice called out sounding very relieved.Footsteps hurried towards me. I struggled to keep my eyes open. "Sierra, are you okay?" The voice sounded muffled.A sharp shrill sound kept resounding in my ears, while my head kept banging nonstop."Sierra!" A warm hand grabbed mine, squeezing it tightly."It's okay now, we are here." Another voice said it was reassuring, "You don't have to worry, we are here now." He added.My eyes fluttered open, and the faces of three young men hovered around my view."How are you feeling?" One of them asked.I grunted as I tried to stand. "Zane?" I called out to the boy holding my
CLAIRE"Where is this damn rogue?" I whined, swatting at another fly that perched on my arm.I got tired of waiting and was about to head back when I saw his hulky figure approaching. "About damn time," I said to him when he got close.He was putting on a mask that had the symbol of a skull and my hands itched to take it off and see the face behind the mask but I restrained myself."Your plans failed, you could have alerted us that the bitch was dangerous, a heads up would have been good. You sent my men out there to die." He sounded mad."Wait, hold up…what do you mean dangerous? That bitch can't even hurt a fly, you could have been mistaken or just looking for an excuse as to why you fucked up the mission." I snapped back at him. I couldn't believe that yet again, he managed to fail at another mission, "What's so hard about killing Sierra?”"Fucking hell!" He swore and grabbed my neck. "My men, wiped out and you can't even acknowledge your mistake."I tried to free my neck from his
SIERRAThe boys had gone leaving me to think all by myself, I lay on my bed staring at the ceiling. My body felt drained from running through the forest, my legs hurt and the scratches on them had dried blood stains on them. I pushed myself off from the bed to the bathroom to wash the dirt off my skin. Switching on the shower head, I waited till the water was heated before washing myself. I allowed the water to run through my scalp washing away the shampoo I washed with earlier. My head felt calm and the ache was almost gone, I could barely feel it. After scrubbing clean, I rinsed off the soap and wrapped a clean towel around my body. The fresh air hit me and the scent of grapes and lavender filled my nostrils. "I feel as good as new," I muttered to myself smiling as I headed to my wardrobe for a change of clothes. As I scanned through my clothes, my mind wandered back to the incident that occurred in the forest, the hungry looks on their faces, the way saliva dripped down their
SIERRAI sat on my bed looking at Zane with a frozen expression on my face. First, I wasn't expecting him to drop by and secondly, I hadn't thought about it yet. He moved closer, "Did you hear what I asked?" He asked coming closer to me.I nodded as a hiccup escaped me."Are you alright?" He asked staring at me with a puzzled expression on his face."I'm fine," I replied, turning away from him so he couldn't see my facial expression.My mind wandered to what had happened before the rogue attack, Zane fighting Kane because he had pissed me off, and Kane telling me that he couldn't trust me because I was hiding something from him. I had thought we were heading somewhere, I had thought that perhaps we had a chance but I was wrong, it was way too risky, I had caused a lot of trouble because of my involvement with the boys, they had argued and fought just because of me.I still couldn't forget the incident that happened between Kane and me in the library, Zane and Dane weren't that bad,
KANEMy father’s gaze was hard, I could tell that he was not happy with my recent behavior. It wasn't my choice to act in a manner that annoyed him, I just couldn't pretend that everything was fine when it wasn't. "I asked you a question Kane." His voice was low, I could tell my silence was testing his patience.I stole a glance at Sierra, her eyes were focused on the ground, and it was almost impossible to tell what she was thinking. "It's nothing, Dad," I muttered under my breath."Don't give me that lame excuse." His eyes were disappointed. "I have listened to how you constantly make her feel bad with this attitude of yours, I'm tired of it." I remained silent listening to him speak, there was no excuse I'd say at the moment that would ease his anger. "Since you're not ready to speak so we can settle the dispute between you two, you leave me no choice then." My father said in a resigned tone.By the tone of his voice, I knew he had something up his sleeves, and he didn't mind u
SIERRASlowly, my eyes drifted open, my vision blurred as a glass from the broken windscreen pierced deep into my flesh as blood gushed out nonstop. I could recall my argument with Kane and the next thing I knew, I was sitting upside down deep in the woods. I tried turning to my side but the pain in my neck made it impossible. "Kane?" I called but there was no answer.My legs were stuck in the air and my breathing came out in gasps."Kan.." my voice trailed off as I became groggy.But still no answer, ignoring the pain in my neck, I turned to the driver's seat, the door was still locked but he wasn't there in his seat. My eyes landed on the wide gap in the windscreen, and horror filled my being, I kept shaking my head hoping and praying that I was wrong. In a panic, my fingers struggled to find the doorknob, finding parts of an already damaged car that was turned upside down was not an easy task.After several attempts, I managed to find it, I pulled at it but the door didn't budge.
KANESierra released a gasp and I sent her a look, quickly her hands went to her mouth as she slammed it shut. "Sorry." She mouthed.The sounds of boots matching around the small cottage filled my ears, I tried to pick up any familiar smell but all I could perceive was stale sweat from the bodies of dirty men.From the sounds of their boots, as they tried to step on dried leaves and branches without alerting anyone, I could tell that they were well-trained. But despite their efforts, I could still hear their movements loud and clear, thanks to my heightened hearing. "Why do you think they are here?" Sierra's warm lips touched the skin in my ear as she whispered. She was leaning towards me while standing on her toes. I wanted to tell her to shut the hell up, but as my eyes met hers, I fell silent, her eyes were wide with curiosity and I could see the fear in them."I have no idea, but we'll find out soon," I replied in hushed tones.She nodded and remained silent for a minute."What
SIERRAI didn’t move. None of us did. We just stood there and took it as Ariel laughed like we were the biggest fools she had ever seen. Her voice echoed off the walls, high and sharp, like a knife digging into my already shredded nerves.“Oh, my sweet, sweet Sierra,” she said between giggles, wiping a fake tear from the corner of her eye. “You actually think a few little weeds are going to save your precious sister from me?”I kept my face blank, even though my heart was hammering against my ribs. If I gave her any more reason to doubt me, she would tear us all apart.Ariel circled slowly around me, hands clasped behind her back, her boots clicking softly against the floor. I could feel the others tense up, ready to move if she tried anything.She leaned in close, so close I could smell the sickly sweet scent of her perfume. “You have no idea what you’re dealing with,” she whispered. “No idea how deep this bond goes.”I clenched my teeth to keep from flinching. I would not give her t
SIERRAI stared at Ariel, my heart thudding painfully in my chest. Her arms were folded, her chin lifted stubbornly, and her accusing eyes bore into mine like she could see right through me. I sighed heavily, feeling the weight of everything come crashing down.“Fine,” I muttered, raising my hands slowly in surrender. “You want the truth? I’ll tell you.”“Sierra, don’t,” Kane hissed beside me. His hand brushed my arm like he was trying to pull me back. Alpha Thane shook his head sharply, his eyes pleading. “We can still fix this without telling her anything.”Zane stepped closer too, his voice low and urgent. “Don’t give her any more power over us.”I glanced at them, feeling their concern wrapping around me like a blanket. But the damage was done. Ariel had already caught us. Lying now would only make things worse.“It’s too late,” I said quietly. “She’s already suspicious. Might as well just come clean.”Ariel smirked a little, clearly enjoying every second of this.“But,” I added,
SIERRAThe moment I heard Dane’s voice calling out to Ariel in the hallway, my heart stopped. I knew that tone, forced, nervous, fake. And Ariel… she wasn’t dumb. She could read people far too well, especially when it came to Dane.I barely had time to brace myself before the door creaked open.“There you all are,” Ariel said, stepping inside with a sweet smile that made my stomach turn. Her eyes flicked from face to face, sharp and calculating. “Funny thing… I had a feeling you were up to something.”I stepped forward quickly, swallowing the fear in my throat. “We’re not,” I said, forcing my voice to stay calm. “We’re just… tired. Talking. Trying to figure out how to live with all of this.”Ariel’s gaze settled on me. Her smile didn’t reach her eyes. “You always did lie poorly, Sierra.”“We’re not lying,” I said quickly. I tried to keep my face blank, even though my pulse was racing. “You think if we were plotting something, we’d all be in the same room with the door unlocked?”Zane
SIERRA“What do you mean you figured it out?” I asked Alpha Thane, stepping closer to him, my voice a little louder than I meant it to be. My heart was still pounding from everything that had just happened, and the last thing I needed was another mystery.Alpha Thane held up a hand calmly. “I mean, I know how to break the bond. Not on my own,” he added quickly, seeing the hopeful spark in my eyes. “But I know someone who can help us.”“Who?” Kane asked beside me, his jaw tight with tension.“An old warlock,” Alpha Thane answered. “Powerful. Wise. He helped my father during the old wars. If anyone can teach Sierra how to activate the bind properly and destroy it, it’s him.”I blinked, trying to process that. “You mean… I have the power to break the bond, but I don’t know how to use it.”“Exactly,” Alpha Thane nodded. “You’ve barely scratched the surface of what you’re capable of. That’s why Ariel’s getting away with this. She’s counting on you not knowing.”I swallowed, my throat dry.
SIERRAI stood stiffly, my jaw clenched so tight I could feel my teeth grinding. The room was filled with tension so thick it felt like we could slice it with a knife; ironically, that’s exactly what Ariel had just done.She was humming. Humming like everything was normal. Like we weren’t in the middle of a hostage situation. Then, without a word of warning, she picked up the knife from earlier and dragged the blade across her palm with a careless flick.The sound was soft, almost nothing, but the moment that tiny line of blood welled up on her hand, the baby let out a loud, distressed wail from the next room.My heart dropped.“What did you do?” I asked, my voice trembling. My eyes went wide as I took a step forward, fear creeping into every part of me.Ariel just smirked and looked down at her bleeding hand. “Oops.”Dane, Kane, and Zane were already moving, their faces pale, eyes locked on Ariel’s hand like it were made of fire.“You’re linked,” Zane whispered in horror.“Now you’re
SIERRAI stood frozen, my fists clenched so tightly my knuckles turned white. Ariel's smug grin burned into my vision, and the memory of her lips pressed against Dane's was a brand searing into my mind. My heart pounded in my chest, each beat echoing the fury building inside me."You think this is a game?" I spat, my voice trembling with barely contained rage.Ariel's eyes sparkled with amusement. "Oh, Sierra, always so dramatic. It's just a kiss."I took a step forward, the air around me crackling with energy. "Stay away from him."She tilted her head, feigning innocence. "Or what? You'll hurt me? Go ahead. But remember, hurting me means hurting your sister."I froze, the weight of her words crashing down on me. The bond between us meant any pain I inflicted on Ariel would be mirrored in my sister. I couldn't risk that.Dane stepped between us, his tall frame blocking me from Ariel's view. His jaw was tight, eyes locked on mine, full of worry and restraint. "Sierra, don't," he
SIERRAI stood rooted to the spot, my fists clenched so tightly my nails dug into my palms. Every nerve in my body was on fire, screaming at me to do something—anything. But I couldn’t. Not with the way she was holding us hostage.Ariel sat on the edge of the bed like it was her throne, her long legs crossed, her eyes gleaming with amusement as she slowly reached for the knife resting beside her. My stomach twisted.She lifted the blade with the ease of someone holding a spoon, turning it slightly so the metal caught the light. Her lips curled into a smug, knowing smile. I hated that smile. I hated that she looked so calm, like she was in complete control—because right now, she was.Then she began to trace the knife around her finger. Slowly. Precisely. Not enough to cut, but just enough to make her point clear. I could hear the faint scrape of metal on skin, and I wanted to scream.“You know,” she said sweetly, her voice light and mocking, “this could get messy. But it doesn’t have t
SIERRAI stood by the doorway, my arms crossed tightly against my chest as I watched Ariel lounging across the bed like she owned the place. The room had started to take on her scent, something sharp, overpowering, and just wrong. It was mixed with the familiar smell of the house, and I hated it. Every part of me screamed to push her out, to slam the door and throw her into the street where she belonged, but I couldn’t. Not yet.Her presence felt like a violation, an infection spreading through the walls of my home. My home. The one place where I should feel safe. But now, with her in it, everything felt different, off, wrong. She didn’t belong here. She had no right to be here. But the sick part was, she knew she had me trapped. She was the puppet master, and I was the one tangled in her strings. I couldn’t even defend myself properly because of the spell she had over me. And that made it worse. So much worse.She caught my eye as if she had been waiting for me to react. Her lips str
SIERRAAfter lunch, I went straight to my mother’s room. I needed to see her. I needed to see my baby. Just a few minutes with them always gave me the strength I needed to keep going. The moment I opened the door, the smell of herbs and warm blankets hit me. It was comforting. Safe.My mother was sitting on the edge of the bed, gently rocking my daughter in her arms. The baby was wrapped in a soft pink blanket, her tiny hands peeking out now and then as she stirred.“Hey,” I whispered, walking in slowly.Mom looked up at me. Her face was tired, but there was a soft smile tugging at her lips. “She just finished feeding,” she said quietly, “She’s sleepy now.”I sat down beside her, brushing my fingers gently over the baby’s cheek. Her skin was so soft. So warm. It made my heart ache in ways I couldn’t explain.“Thank you for taking care of her,” I said softly, watching the little rise and fall of her chest. She looked so peaceful.“You don’t have to thank me, Sierra,” Mom said, glancing