Elio The phone pierced the air with its shrill rang as I leant back in the plush office chair in my office, propping them up on the mahogany table. I clicked my fingers once, seeing a tiny spark appear before I clicked them again and the flame extinguished. Why was no one answering? The sun streams in through the skylights in my office, the beams of light dancing around the room hitting various points and casting shadows in others. This had been the 5th time I had tried calling Gabriel. I needed to know what this serum contained. Was there even a possibility of salvaging our bond? Or was it lost forever? If it was, I needed to know before I decided what to do next. I stare at the painting of my father on the wall opposite me his stern expression starring me down. I doubt he would have had to deal with this bullshit. The frame has aged over time. The colour faded in the top right-hand corner of the picture. From what my scout had told me, my little wolf was having fun shopping with h
Elio “To the happy couple, I’m thrilled we will have a new beta soon. Maybe he’ll be able to take over for his dad and be way less grumpy!” I jest as Cahya grunts from the crowd, Aaliyah calming him as she rests her hand on his chest. We hear a few laughs and chuckles from the other pack members who have joined us. We have all gathered in the main lounge of the castle as the sun begins to set and the temperature drops. Aaliyah, as Cahya mentioned, tenderly places her hand on her small bump that is now starting to show. I raise an eyebrow, observing my brother casually taking off his jacket and draping it protectively around her shoulders. Members of the pack approach, offering their congratulations. I can’t help but notice the curious glances directed my way, all hinting at when I will find my mate and start a family. Walking through the bustling room, the sound of lively chatter fills the air, I manoeuvre through the sea of bodies in search of a drink. Spotting a crystal glass,
Elio I headed to my office once more, catching another sight of my father’s disapproving glare from his portrait hanging on the wall. I keep it here as a reminder of everything he taught me. Despite what happened with him and our mother, he always resented Cahya and I. In fact, he went out of his way when we shifted to squash our demon side. Years of abuse went by before I learnt to bury my feelings. I had to shield what I was at all cost for fear those experiments would start up at the hands of others once more. I’m stronger now. No one is going to get away with what he pulled. Cahya has so little control because of my father. He endured too much, too young, and now his demon side is always brimming on the surface, ready to strike. Every time that twitch comes in the corner of Cahya’s eyes, I know it spells trouble. It’s a subtle, yet telling sign of his inner turmoil. His normally surly and standoffish demeanour morphs into a restless agitation, his hands trembling as his demon sid
Elio “Gabriel!” I call after his retreating form. He braces himself before turning to look at me, giving me a cold, hard stare as he folds his arms across his chest. I smirk as I approach him, taking my time. I let my aura out a little, seeing him flinch. “A word,” I request as his shoulders sag, almost like he knows what’s coming. Judging by the way his gaze uneasily shifts to me, he probably does. “Sure,” he mutters, veering towards another door down the hall of the hotel. It’s a smaller conference room and I click the door shut behind us as he walks to the window, looking out through the blinds before he turns to me. “I know what you are going to say Elio,” I hold my hand out to stop him as I see his lips press together in a frown. “We’ll get to that … there’s actually something else that I wanted to ask you about?” I hesitate, running a hand through my short, dark hair as he looks at me intently. Not able to think of a better way, I unbutton my shirt as Gabriel stares at me, c
Kara Tonight is the full moon and I have to say I have mixed feelings about what to do about Winter. I spent half last night talking to Katie about it when we got back from our date. She reassured me he is likely stressed, as Dawson has been worried about these silver bullets since one of their omegas died yesterday. There was also a rogue found just outside their border, so things have been crazy with securing the pack. I decide to give him the benefit of the doubt he is stressed and I have my own issues which is more than likely whilst I’m feeling like I have been. I like Winter and things have been going really well, which would explain why he was acting odd yesterday if he had been pulled in to help with those things. I guess when faced with life or death, people can be a little crazy. Katie lends me a dress as Winter has this entire plan for tonight. He is so convinced that we are mates; I don’t know what will happen if that’s not the case. The dress Katie has given me for toni
Elio I made it to the Eclipse pack border. I had already shifted to one of my aliases, part of my plan to get into the pack in the first place. I knew Dawson wasn’t here yet, but I also knew the guards well enough that they would let me in. The only problem I had was the car. I have different cars for my alias’s but given the short notice, I couldn’t worry about that for now. Besides, it’s not like anyone saw me drive in or out of the conclave with my car. As I pulled up to the gate, the guard headed towards me. I rolled down the window, giving him a crooked smile. He gave a nod of his head as he stepped up to speak to me. “Xavier Vorden … we weren’t expecting you,” he stammers slightly before looking at the other guards. I don’t want them to call Dawson and let him know I’m here. That would ruin the surprise, after all. “You never are let me through. I have urgent business with your alpha,” I command, and I see the burly man wince. The wild flowers outside the pack gate sway in t
**** Trigger Warning Dubious Consent in this chapter **** Kara Oh goddess, he is going to mark me! Winter inches closer, my heart races in my chest, pounding against my ribcage. A surge of adrenaline courses through my veins, intensifying the sensations pulsating within me. My breaths are short and all over the place, like my lungs are struggling. I can’t let this happen. Something’s not quite right. Tremors run down my spine, causing a shiver to ripple through my body. Goosebumps rise on my skin, the fear and anticipation mixing together. Every nerve ending feels electrified, hyperaware of Winter’s every move. I can’t help but notice the beads of sweat forming on my forehead. My palms grow clammy as I press them against Winter’s chest, desperately trying to create some distance between us. I still feel nothing, no sparks or tingles, just his hot skin beneath my fingertips. His eyes burn orange as he hooks my legs over his hips, his steel shaft butting my entrance as I hear the c
Kara When morning arrived, a heavy emptiness pressed against my chest, a pit formed in my stomach, and a throbbing pain lingered between my thighs. Everything happened in a flash. I could barely wrap my head around it. Each time it was on the tip of my tongue to tell Winter to stop, but every time I tried a wave crashed over me, pulling me under that I couldn’t remember my own name let alone the right words. Winter is peacefully sleeping in the igloo next to me on the bed, with the first morning light streaming in through the glass windows. I want to call someone to tell someone what happened, but who? I don’t even understand it myself. I like Winter. I do. I really do. He’s my mate. Each time I think the words, I feel like I’m trying to convince myself something is off with him and I can’t tell what it is. I keep just putting it down to my limited experience with men, but even I know it’s more than that. I grab what remains of my clothes, dressing quickly so I can get out of here b