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JadenAs the heavy door slammed shut behind me, the sound reverberated through the hallway, causing a sharp ringing in my ears. I marched down the long hospital corridor, my pace quick and determined. The walls were stark white and the fluorescent lights flickered with each step I took. My mind was racing as I left her hospital room - she always had to get in the last word. “Just so we’re clear, your plan won’t work unless I agree,” she sneered at me before I stormed out. But before I could leave, she delivered one final warning. “Keep your paws off that one.” She tilted her head up towards the hospital room across from hers. “No one wants her to end up back in this hospital again.” My frustration boiled over as I realised I needed her gone from my pack immediately.Lost in my thought, I barrelled through the bustling hospital hallway, my gaze fixed on the ground as I pushed past doctors and nurses. I didn’t have time for curious glances or idle chatter. Suddenly, I stumbled and almost
JadenSmoke swirled around me, blurring my vision as I stood outside the hospital in the rain. I couldn’t get it out of my head. Why did she want to thank me? She was willing to forgive me, give me the benefit of the doubt. I can maybe understand it when we lived out in the woods with my mother. I was only eight by the time she left us, after all. But she only got released about three years ago. I wasn’t a child then.I took another drag; the paper struggling to burn as the rain pelts me in the face. I let it welcoming the harsh shards hitting my skin. I wouldn’t accept her thanks or forgiveness or whatever she was offering in the name of family. Not until I could forgive myself, and that wasn’t going to happen anytime soon.The list of people I had hurt was in the hundreds, strangers, wolves I didn’t know at the request of my father, but now the list of people I had hurt were those I cared about. Maybe I deserved to be alone or to agree to Felicity’s terms. It was the best thing to do
JadenCaleb’s icy blue eyes glinted with a calculating, knowing look as he led the way out of Gemma’s hospital room, the door clicking shut behind us, the faint sound of beeping machines mingling with the distant chatter of nurses and doctors could be heard around us. His face was always carefully composed, never betraying his true thoughts or intentions. My mouth felt dry and parched, as if I had swallowed sand. Foreboding and unease often left this bitter taste in my mouth, and Caleb’s strange behaviour only intensified it. I had seen that look a number of times when we held our conclave meetings with the other alphas, but it wasn’t normally in my direction, at least not since we first.Caleb had a rather weird skill or ability as some might call it … he just seemed to know things, things he shouldn’t and things before they happened. I had my own abilities, but I rarely use them. It wasn’t useful in my mind and so far, the only one it worked on was him.Caleb was able to see decisio
StaceyI had left the hospital quickly with Aurora and Gretchen. Gabriel told me he would do a check up later today. I think he knew I didn’t want to stay in the hospital a second longer after seeing Jaden in Felicities room. I couldn’t squash the sting of betrayal and jealousy that reared its ugly head every time I thought about it. The slight limp in my step made a soft thud on the ground with each step.My ankle was still a little sore but I could bare weight on it. I guess that was to be expected after having some beast’s jaws tear through it. Not wanting to go home just yet. As much as I wanted to see Dad and Libby, mum and I were not in a great place. I was already feeling shitty, and I knew if I saw her now, we would just end up arguing.Aurora dropped me off on my road but away from the house so no one could see I was back. “Are you sure you don’t want to go in? I could come with you?” she offers me, giving me a comforting smile. I press my lips together, shaking my head as she
StaceyI don’t how long I stayed there crouching on the floor with my head in my hands, the ground beneath me a blur as tears continue to fall. All I felt was Gretchen nudging me with her snout. I felt numb, almost as if I was hovering above my body in a state of shock. My mouth felt dry and stale, the taste of salt lingering from my tears. As much as I knew it was the right thing to do, it hurt. I hated hurting Todd. He had done nothing wrong. I just prayed that the moon goddess would give him someone who deserved him and would treat him right and secretly, deep down, maybe, just maybe, we might be able to be friends again.Still, I refused to cling to any kind of hope that was a possibility. My mind drifted to Jaden … I didn’t even know where we stood. He had been in my hospital day and night when I first woke up. I knew he wanted me, but then it was as if he was saying goodbye. I guess he was as he hadn’t come to see me and I found him in her room. At least Todd was no longer tangl
StaceyThe paper is crumpled and creased, evidence of my anxiety and nerves as I stare at it. The sunlight streaming through the window casts a warm glow on the room, illuminating the cluttered desk and scattered clothes on the floor. I can see my messy hair and dark circles under my eyes from the lack of sleep. Aurora would be here shortly to help me get ready for our girls’ night.But before any of that could happen, there was one person I needed to see. I knew he would have the answers, and I wasn’t going to let him get away with this. I needed to know the truth. If I was going to have fun tonight or drown my sorrows, I wanted answers. I swung my legs off the bed, keeping the note clutched tightly in my hand as I walked over to the wardrobe looking for something to wear. My ankle was feeling better, so I guess propping it up had helped briefly, at least. Another couple of hours and hopefully it would be good as new.I found a pair of black gym shorts and a sports bra to put on. It w
JadenI had left Caleb and Sebastian feeling like an utter failure. Felicity was more dangerous than I had realised. I had been too hell bent on bringing her, as she was my fated mate and I needed her to participate in these games. Now I wish I had never brought her here.The footage of the last round in the games replayed in my mind. Whilst Stacey and Gemma were trying to avoid each other. Felicity had found out about the Arachne and released the latch. She had used the smallest of twigs to pop it open before covering it in leaves, so neither Stacey nor Gemma would have noticed. All she then had to do was charge them both in that direction and they fell to what she hoped would be their death.I underestimated her. Despite the footage of the Arachne attacking Gemma, Stacey, and Felicity, I had underestimated its strength. As it sunk its fangs into Felicities leg, I struggled to focus on administering the antidote and getting us out of the arena. Hunter was firing darts at the beast, bu
Jaden“Are you kidding me!” She snaps her face, twists in anger, eyebrows furrowed and lips drawn into a tight line. Despite her attempts to push me away and break free from my grasp, I hold her firmly against the door. She’s pissed, that’s good. It will help her move on. I push her back until her back hits the door as I cage her in on either side. I keep a narrow gap between our bodies, but just so she can’t feel how fucking hard I am for her. I can feel her body heat as she glares at me. “Get off of me. If you have chosen her, just say it! I knew this would happen!” her voice cracks with hurt and betrayal, breaking like shattered glass against my chest and piercing my soul in the process. But I held my ground, knowing that this was the only way to set her free.I hate hurting her. But I won’t let her die, or Felicity will get her hands on her. I’m protecting her. I press my lips together, squashing down any emotions until my eyes are void of anything. I can’t risk her seeing the lie