As soon as Nicole was better and discharged, she was swarmed with congratulatory messages from pack members. It was exhilarating because they celebrated her like she was one of them. The kinship in Dark Moon wasn't something she experienced in any other place. Crimson didn't have it, and neither did
For the first time in her life, Nicole felt like she had a place to belong. She wouldn't delude herself into thinking that it was permanent. She knew that when the witch was defeated and when the potency of the mark faded, she would have to leave. Yet, she was a witch-bane werewolf and she had a ne
One day, as they were training, Garrett pulled her aside."Nicole," he said, looking at her with a serious expression. "There's something I have to tell you.""What is it?" she asked, feeling a little nervous."I've been doing some research about your complication with the mark from Alpha Liam," he
Things turned in another direction when Garrett warned Liam for the umpteenth time about the mark that he had imprinted on her. Liam would be lying if he said that he didn't notice that his bond with her was growing stronger. It was against everything he thought and everything he thought he wanted.
Finally, they arrived at a clearing in the woods. Nicole looked around in awe at the beauty of their surroundings, but Alpha Liam was focused on something else entirely."Nicole," he said suddenly, turning to face her. "You don't know shit about me. What you're seeing is what pack members have told
Liam hadn't set eyes on Nicole in days, but he could sense her pain. His plan to make her see him as the beast he had seemed to backfire because, even though she now regarded him with disgust and terror, he felt the bond developing between them. He didn't see her. He only sensed her, and it made hi
In that week, he tried finding answers, but nothing came up about the witch. There was no reason why the witch was after him. His ancestry was clean of feuds and there was no old enemy. His current enemies were all werewolves. He was careful enough to stay away from other supernaturals. Even his cu
Clenching his fist and taking a deep breath, Liam took a step back, trying to distance himself from her. She seemed to relax as he gave her space."I'm sorry," he said, the words felt weird as they came out of his mouth.Nicole gasped then furrowed her brows, "You can tell me if you want sex, Alpha.
“Stop bluffing.” Marisol's smile dropped the moment the dagger slipped into her hands. “We both know that I'm not bluffing, witch.”Before Guinevere could react, Marisol drove the dagger into her heart in one forceful swing. Her eyes blew wide, and she fell right on top of Marisol, pained choking s
The air crackled with magic, and their surroundings became a battlefield of elemental forces. Marisol conjured torrents of fire, sending waves of intense heat crashing towards Guinevere. But Guinevere laughed, her own magic swirling around her like a shield as she countered with blasts of icy spears
Marisol ended up in a dimly lit chamber, the air thick with ancient magic and foreboding. Her grip on the dagger tightened, its energy pulsing against her skin as if urging her forward.She didn't know where she was or how she got there. All she did was allow her senses to lead her, and it seemed th
By the time the truth had fully sunk in, Cedric was a whirlwind of fury and grief. He turned on Leticia, his eyes blazing with a primal rage as he grabbed her roughly, his grip like a vice around her throat."Cedric, stop!" Caleb's voice rang out, his tone commanding. "This won't bring Marisol back.
Caleb's brow pinched in concern as he took in Cedric's disheveled state. “How? Was Guinevere here?” He looked around frantically and found no sign of infiltration. He turned back to his brother. “Don't worry, we'll find her," he assured, his voice a steady anchor within the chaos that was Cedric's m
In the hushed stillness of the night, when the world lay shrouded in darkness and all was quiet, Marisol rolled out of bed. It was time.She knew what she had to do. A sense of duty pulsed through her veins, driving her from the warmth of her bed.Silently slipping out from beneath the covers, she m
Marisol's heart swelled with conflicting emotions at Cedric's declaration. His eyes, conveying his utmost sincerity, almost had her bursting into tears where she sat. Instead, she forced a smile, her applause joining in with the others, though inside, she felt a pang of sadness.“That's wonderful ne
A smile spread across Marisol's face as she turned around in his arms to face him. “Nervous? Why on earth…”“Okay, I was nervous on your behalf.” He admitted with a sheepish grin, and Marisol regarded him with a fond smile. “But Leticia was right. When we retreated, they prowled around aimlessly for
Marisol stepped out of Leticia's chambers with a million thoughts bubbling in her head. She didn't know if she wanted to scream or cry. Maybe she wanted to do both. It was so unfair. Her parents had told her she was destined for greatness. Was this fate's idea of greatness? To be made to sacrifice