SIERRAA part of me knew that there was no way on earth that she would let me off the hook easily, not after the way Kane publicly ended their relationship just because she scratched me."Alpha Erin Lowell," Kane whispered under his breath. His voice was hard."Claire," I muttered, staring at the girl holding the huge man by the elbow.She was standing beside him, he must be the Alpha Erin Lowell Kane mentioned. He kept on fuming as his feet tapped almost furiously on the ground. "Come in sweetheart." My mother smiled ushering us into the house.It was then Claire noticed us. She turned to the man tapping him softly on the arm."There she is, father." Oh, she ran home to talk to Daddy when she was the one who had hurt me. But I was surprised that her father had come running just because of a fight that happened in school."Come, Sierra, have a seat,” Thane said, smiling at me. My heart thudded heavily in my chest as I took dreadful steps into the living room."How was school darlin
SIERRA"Pathetic human"Those words kept resounding in my head, tearing every fiber of my heart every time it played. The family watched as Alpha Erin pulled his daughter away from the house into their car and drove away.It shouldn't have hurt, but that was only if indeed I was human. But him knowing fully well that I wasn't, decided to call me not just a human but a pathetic one, broke my heart into tiny bits.Thane turned to face me alongside the rest of the family, Dane and Zane were back from school so they knew what had happened."Sierra, are you alright?" Zane asked, reaching out to me.How would I tell them that I wasn't? That I felt like pulling out my hair and screaming into the wind because I felt pathetic? My eyes became clouded so I bent my head down making sure they couldn't see the tears in my eyes.I said, "Excuse me, I'd like to be alone."With that, I turned away running blindly to my room while trying to keep the tears from dropping."She's not fine right?" I heard
SIERRATurning away from both brothers, I kept the book underneath my arm and then strolled out. That was the best thing to do.Zane was so blinded with jealousy that he didn't want to listen to anything I had to say, even when I had managed to tell him that Dane was just consoling me because I was on the verge of having a breakdown, he snapped at me telling me to stay out of it, since the 'issue" was between him and Dane.Entering my room, I closed the door behind me and then flopped down on my bed. My mother had removed the tear-soaked bed sheets from earlier and had replaced them with new ones. My heart was beating very fast as I lay on my bed. I was having conflicting emotions, first, it was with Zane then I had almost kissed Kane and now, I didn't want Dane to let go of me. I had wild dreams of me giving myself to the three of them but that wasn't making any sense. One day, my heart would beat for Kane, the next day, it was for Zane, and another day, it would beat for Dane! Was
KANEMy eyes scanned through the herds of students flooding in from through the gates in search of one person. Sierra.I hadn't seen her all day since we got to school, and I wanted to make sure that she was doing okay. Claire and her minions were trying to make fun of me all morning by snickering whenever they saw me.They must have thought it would piss me off, but that did nothing to dent my morning. I glanced at them like kittens trying so hard to be loved.That was an offense to kittens though.The treasure hunt was stupid and it should be banned, it was just a way for students to work themselves up over nothing.We all stood in the field while the sports master asked everyone who had a treasure to bring it out. Claire and her minions brought out their implanted treasured gem in a bid to win the teacher's sentiment. The other students, having gotten used to her attention-seeking ass, sighed not giving her any attention."Where did you get this?" The sports master asked and she
ZANEPoisoned?We were too late, I was too late. My eyes scanned the room and rested on her. She was lying on the bed with her eyes closed. Blood kept on seeping out from the spot where the rogue had clawed her. That bastard!He was lucky Kane got to him before I did."Do something, find the remedy or something!" Kane's voice rose more than normal.The Nurse leaned towards her to inspect the wound. It was a long and very deep gash, the bleeding refused to stop. "Isn't there a remedy for the poison?" I asked.She sighed before looking at me, "There is." "Tell us where to find it," Kane demanded."That is where the issue lies, the poison is one that only certain rogues carry, and in their plains lies the remedy." Her voice was low and hesitant."What is the remedy," I asked.My eyes flickered to Sierra lying unconsciously on the bed. Her eyes were closed and she looked almost lifeless. Her amused face flashed through my mind. I'd do anything to see you on your feet again, Sierra.
DANEI couldn't believe my bullhead brothers were fighting over who to stay behind and who wouldn't. That should be the least of our problems right now.The look in Kane's eyes was dangerous and I knew I had to step in because they wouldn't just stop at words, fists would be hurled too."Both of you stop it!" I snarled.This was what the prophecy had said, and these bull-headed brothers of mine were being unreasonable by arguing about who was being petty and who wasn't.When I mentioned prophecy, they seemed to calm down a little."Zane, this isn't about being a hero, Sierra's life is on the line." I was mad at him for thinking that life was all about looking good in front of our mate.Turning to Kane, I signed. "You're right, one of us has to stay behind to look after Sierra and inform Dad and Maya." "That's what I've been trying to say but this dude here refused to listen." Kane huffed."If you're so right, why don't you stay behind while we go down to the wastelands?" Zane snapped
CLAIREThe sound of my father's voice sent a wave of relief down my spine. His presence always gave me an assurance making me want to do anything and get away with it.The principal's hold on my arm loosened and I shrugged him off."Dad,” I drawled, staring at him with very teary eyes. "My princess," He sent me a reassuring smile then growled at the principal not minding King Thane."What's going on here?" He asked, "I heard rumors of rogues on the school premises." The principal scratched his head looking confused. "Rumors sure spread like wildfire," Dane muttered angrily while glaring at me. I rolled my eyes at him in response. "Let me go," I grumbled trying to free my hand from King Thane's hold. "If you'd excuse me, King Thane, my child is innocent." My father sent him a look and he slowly let go of my hand. Turning back to the principal he raised a brow. "I asked a question." The principal eyes darted around. "We are still investigating what happened," he glanced at me the
KANE"These rogues sure love the sewers," Zane grunted as we struggled to pass through the muddy waste."It's called a wasteland for a reason, Zane," I replied, trying my best to reduce the amount of talking and increase my pace. "Eww." Zane retched.I shook my head ignoring him.He sure was taking the whole scene a lot better than I imagined. We were on our way to the wastelands and the journey so far hasn't been a smooth one.From having to run up a mountain filled with sharp stones and lots of death traps, a missed step could get one killed, to walking through a land where sewages were deposited, I wondered what next awaited us ahead.My mind wandered to Sierra's bloodied clothes and her unconscious face, her face that had lost its glow and looking so dull made my heart ache painfully.I wanted to see her smile once again, I wished to see her standing and giggling about or even picking up a fight with me. Her smile strengthened me, it gave me the push to carry on."Do you think i
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