Ava's POVThe doctor glanced between Aunt Janet and me, noting the tension on my face."Relax, Miss Ava, you’re okay... at least..." the doctor sighed, trailing off with, "For now."He handed Aunt Janet a white envelope, which she checked but couldn’t decipher. "For now, we can’t tell if she’s okay or not. She might want to come back in three weeks.""Aunt Janet...""Okay, thanks, doctor. She will definitely come around," Aunt Janet said, shaking the doctor’s hand and signaling me to stand up.Shaking, I followed Aunt Janet out of the hospital and into the Peugeot 505. Throughout the drive, we were both silent."I’d like to get out here. I need to go to my therapy," I quickly said, knowing Aunt Janet would likely lash out if I didn’t find a way to deflect her frustration.Meanwhile, Penny had been texting me non-stop, so I called her."Bye Aunt, see you in the evening," I said, bowing my head and slamming the car door before Aunt Janet could scold me further.I glanced at my phone and
Ava's POV"You again?" The masculine voice repeated consistently like I had done something wrong. Like coming back was a mistake. I shook to the marrow, as I felt my hand freezing. It happened to have rained heavily before I got to Lyconia, and everywhere was freezing cold. I heard my teeth hit each other before I turned back to see Matthew, the man I had met the first time, who had introduced me to the Alpha of the Mooner's pack. "I guess you wanna pick up from where you left huh?" His words were harsh and mocking. My wet hair dripped of water, as I managed to speak with my knuckles hitting each other. "I want to see..." I shook consistently, my words barely above a whisper. "You want to see..." I looked at Matthew who delighted in mimicking me, before I heard my phone vibrating. Just as my phone started to vibrate, his eyes landed on my bag. I quickly dipped my hand inside of it and switched it off. Because if it happens that the caller is Aunt Janet, I might have everyone to c
Ava's POVI felt relief on my neck as I crashed into this stranger's strong arms with my eyes closed while I shook to the marrow. "Please...I'm sorry...I'm so sorry..." I stuttered, begging for my life, not until I heard a loud crash causing everyone to troop out of their place, looking in the right direction the sound had come from.My eyes dropped to the floor, and I saw Horland bleeding profusely. Looking back to face the person who had carried me in his arms, I almost fainted at the beauty staring right at me. He was 6 ft 9 tall. His golden eyes stared at me imminently as I felt my heart pounded against the walls of my heart. I looked at my right hand which was resting on his bare built chest, which was revealed as a result of his slightly opened button. His curly black hair complimented his thin, flat pink lips, and his pointed nose added to his beauty, which was so mesmerizing.I could see every lady place their hands on their mouth, looking at me in shock, as murmurs and whisper
Ava's POVI felt his hand move to the back of my clothes, and my eyes fell on his strong arms which lingered on my waist, as his eyes bored into mine.His smell, his scent, his sets of white teeth, his touch...it was like fire, and right now, even without him stripping off my clothes yet, I could feel naked. My wolf, Neva was already wagging her tail, and my face was all red hot."I..." I let out a small moaning sound, as the last drop of tears which had settled on my left eye, came dropping down."I...I don't wanna..." I paused a bit when he pulled me closer, my lips in thin lines, as I watched his lips, I felt a bit dumb, but in a flash, I pulled away, " I'm sorry, but I need to go back home. My Aunt must not know that I'm here," I stuttered in fear, as I felt his hand leave my waist."It's okay. Where is your home?" Alpha Grindley withdrew himself from me, looking at me so intensely, before getting a lighter shirt to cover his hot body--woah, he's fucking hot. I don't know how I man
Ava's POVI know Aunt Janet was watching out for me, trying her best to make sure I was fine, to make sure I was okay, but this was just too intense. This was too much for me! And right now, I do not think I can take it any longer.I clenched my fist, with tears rolling down my cheeks, I looked at Aunt Janet, who was still standing at the entrance of the door."You can never know the way I feel. I was the one who lost her parents, Aunt Janet!" I lashed at her in anger for the first time, sniffing violently; as I moved back slowly, with my cheeks still burning hot, I entered back into the rain, which had already started to drizzle, causing my clothes to get soaked instantly.“You think I do not know how you–”“No, you don’t! My parents died without any traces. I was the one who watched them got rid to pieces. You were not the one. And what? You want me to sit by, and do nothing, even when there are chances for me to find out who was behind this murderer?” I yelled in the rain, my tears
Ava’s POVI felt more tears form in my eyes as I shook my head, refusing to take my Aunt’s hand. I knew she was going to lock me up again and make me feel sober.I knew she was going to make me give up on fighting for my parents and living the life I wanted to live–being able to live as a werewolf and not trying so hard to live like a human.“Ava, aren’t you going to regret this?” Aunt Janet questioned, her hands still stretched from afar. “You know, you can take my hand right now, I’m ready to walk you down the tough road. All you have to do is believe me,” she tried to convince me, but I was bent on my decision.“No Aunt, I wanna do this,” Just as I was done talking, I signaled Alpha Grindley to enter back into the car. “Sure princess,” Just as he spoke the word which was making me feel better, I looked at him open the door to the front seat, and take a look at my Aunt again, as she burst into tears, one that made her crash to the ground, as she called my name repeated, I looked awa
Ava's POVI shook in fear, as I felt my ears tingle. My legs cringed, and I didn't realize when I buried my hand into his broad back which was now free from the prison of clothes, as I felt his finger dig right inside of me, making its way deeper, and causing me to hyperventilate, as I opened my mouth in an "O" form, I held him tighter for support."Mmm...aww..." I felt what seemed like a hot fluid flow down my bowels, one that I never felt the day I lost my virginity. Today was much smoother, sweeter, and wetter, and to top it all, I felt much more horny than I had felt with the stranger that ripped me apart that day.I closed my eyes and fed the heat of the moment, the passion..the...the--"Aww...Grindley..." I felt a drop of water leave my eyes, his hand off my beneath as I heard some strange sounds, causing me to pass out some fluid again. I felt my head was in the clouds, and I couldn't believe I wanted him so badly.So badly...but...why is my heart pounding so hard against the wa
Ava's POVThe rays from the sun were reflected through the windows, casting its glow on my face, as I used my left hand to cover my face in what seemed like a reflex.I was still trying to open my eyes when the memories of what had happened last night flashed through my head. From the moment I walked away from Aunt Janet, into Grindley's car, and down to the Mooners pack, and how he had banged me so hard last night. Right now, I think I'm regretting this. "Uh," I winced in pain as I touched my neck, which seemed to be a bit open. I closed my eyes and heaved a sigh, getting up to see myself still naked in the Lycan king's bed. So much for the distraction, I feel a bit sore beneath, even though it was not my first time. I guess I'm still tight. "Owww," I felt some sharp pain below my abdomen. I guess I was banged so hard that even my legs were still shaking, causing me to crash to the floor on my first attempt to leave the bed."Aww... Grindley," I whispered under my breath and smil
Ava's POVAll through the journey home, no one said a word. Not me, nor Xander. As for Alpha Lark, he slept for a long time, without opening his eyes.By the time we finally get back to the pack house, Xander made me know he was going to attend Alpha Lark, while I go see my friend, Penny. Fortunately, she was asleep.I pecked her head and made sure the blanket was wrapped around her well. Heaving a sigh, I went back to the things I packed from Aunt Janet's side. The question as to who I was kept ringing in my head."I healed him, Neva. How is that even possible?" I closed my eyes, sinking into the chair next to me. Since we got home late, everyone had gone to bed, and just a few werewolf soldiers were available."What do we do now?" Neva questioned."I don't know, Neva. I just want Lark to get better." I responded, trying to pick up the white paper with the blood stains I had seen while packing Aunt Janet's stuff."What could she have written?" I reminisced aloud but was interrupted b
Ava's POVFear gripped me as I allowed Neva to take over my entirety. "Someone's coming," Neva purred.Quickly, I closed the door leading to Aunt Janet's room, and I remained silent.Suddenly I saw a shadow pass by the window side, causing my heart to leap. With my lips drawn into thin lines, I was ready to fight back by opening the door only for me to bump into Lark.Screaming hard, he curbed my hand, causing me to miss the attack. "Let me go!" I yelled, panting heavily."Calm down, sweetheart. It's me. It's Lark." he cautioned, holding me tighter."Goddess! You scared me." I paused, trying to catch my breath.Quickly Alpha Lark's guard rushed in. "Take everything packed into the car. We'll join you shortly," he added.I looked around, still trembling at the whole tense situation. I was sure I saw a shadow, and--"You are still shaking, Ava. What happened?" Alpha Lark questioned, his eyes fixed on mine."I feel someone killed my aunt. And the person is after me too," I trembled. Yes,
Ava's POVI had arrived on the day she was to be buried. My eyes fell on the memorial photo frame, which contained not just Aunt Janet's photo. I was shocked to see my photo alongside hers. Do they really think I was dead as well?My legs wobbled beneath me as I felt tears roll out of my eyes uncontrollably. I couldn't believe the next time I'd be seeing my aunt would be in this coffin. The white, and gold coffin staring at me-it was as if I could see her.Right now, I don't even know if getting back my memories was worth it. What I feel now is pain and anguish. I feel hurt. I felt the lungs in my air a bit restricted. Holding the wall for support, I picked up my overflowing gown, as I tried to help myself in. Refusing help from Alpha Lark's guards.I had wanted to come alone, but he wouldn't let me. My heart ached so much that I couldn't help but burst into more tears, causing everyone to look back.The first person that caught my attention was Penny. Judging from her swollen face, I
Ava's POVValerie? Again? What exact;y does this lady want from me?"Valerie, get back inside." Alpha Lark commanded."Seriously? Do you want me to say everything here?" Valerie asked, staring at me in anger."Xander!" Alpha Lark reached out to his beta."Alpha, there is a breach in the south wall where our other pack is, he went to settle that," One of the werewolf soldiers reported."Take her inside, right now." Alpha Lark commanded the soldier."I will not take that from you!" Valerie lashed out."And I am your Alpha, I won't allow you to disrespect me in this manner!" Alpha Lark shouted, controlling his wolf from taking over. I trembled in fear upon hearing him thunder at Valerie."I might be a gentleman, but do not take that for granted." Alpha Lark growled. Turning towards the soldier who had reported to him about Xander. "If I turn to meet this thing here, you'll be sorry!""You called me a thing because of her?" Valerie was still struggling with the soldier when she got hit fr
Ava's POVJolting us back into reality, the knock came yet again."Alpha, there's someone here to see you," the werewolf soldier announced.I quickly took a step back, heaving a sigh as if I had just got a load off my neck, I watched Alpha Lark walk closer to me. Holding my hand like a gentleman, I was short of words.Even though I'm pregnant, and have no idea what happened in my previous life, everything I feel for him this man looks new. Like I've never loved before. It all feels like a new start.Right now, I think I'd want to be like this. If my past was a painful one, and this is my reality. Then I want to be like this."Hey, Priceless," he moved closer to me, stroking my face gently. He kissed my forehead."I don't know why this is happening, but I want you to know that you are safe with me," Alpha Lark pulled me closer. Hugging me tighter, I felt a bit at ease."The visitor came for you," Alpha Lark replied.At first, I couldn't place what he was saying. But when he finally rea
Grindley's POV"I must have been thinking a lot," I smiled, reaching out for another drink, after realizing that the whole of Ava's Aunt being here was just my mind playing tricks on me.But I might actually be putting this pack at risk. Since I know that Ava's heart is a hunter-I've lived each day in fear of her coming back.What if she comes back with her hunter friends? Over the years, the werewolf world has been on the run from the hunters because we've never been able to contend with them.I think I need to just take away all these feelings. I can't stop thinking about Ava. Am I really sad?"Alpha, I think you need to get some rest," one of the soldiers whom I had been very kind to, over the years spoke from a mile away."And you think because I've been good to you...you think you have the right to tell me what to do huh?" I shouted, my voice holding some growls in it."I know since the Luna left the palace, you feel empty and sad, but--""Enough! Peter, go back to your position!"
Ava's POVJust as I opened my eyes, I could barely see anything, and in front of me, people looked like trees.Even though I could hear their voices, I could barely see who was standing right before me. I placed my hand gently on my forehand, as I tried to get out of bed."Hey, Priceless," A hand reached my shoulders, and I was fast to yank it off."Wow, that was--""Fast?" another person spoke before I finally saw who was standing in front of me."Alpha Lark," I heaved a sigh retreating into bed upon realizing I was in safe hands, only for me to see the Kitsune girl staring at me as if she wanted me dead."Priceless," Alpha Lark approached holding by the hand, while the whole place went quiet."Did someone die?" I was forced to ask seeing how tensed the whole place was.The doctor and everyone stared at me with pitiful eyes, one that I had yet to understand."There's something you need to know first--""That you are my mate?" I quickly chimed in. I know I might have lost the most impo
Grindley's POVIt's been days since Ava has gone missing, and I couldn't help but blame it all on each and everyone that contributed to it.“You motherfucker! You caused this!” I lashed at Lucan, my brother, in anger.“And you were told she wasn't here. You brought this up on us!” Lucan's voice resonated through my ears as I heaved a sigh, my hand clenched to the arm of my throne.Drinking every day became the order of the day, as I couldn't do without seeing, Ava.I never knew I've gotten this attached, not until her body went missing beside the river Lucian had drowned, and till day I found myself thinking of her.Every lady brought forward–none of them mattered to me. All I wanted was Ava.Surprisingly, Lucian's body was the only thing found, Ava’s body disappeared mysteriously, when I've just watched Lucian took her with him while he fell off the cliff.I was lost in thoughts when one of my soldiers called from behind.“Alpha!”“Yes! Did you find her?” I questioned, handling the gl
Ava's POVFear gripped me as I looked at myself in the mirror, and different thoughts ran through my mind.The maids watched my hands tremble as they braided my hair into a ponytail to suit the dress I was wearing.Knock!"Who is it?" I asked solemnly."The Alpha is at the dining table, and he's waiting," a masculine voice responded."Just a minute," I replied, my heart racing faster.Unsure of what to do, I asked that I be given a glass of water to cool off before I finally got set to meet him."Shall we?" Xander who was already at the door asked, stretching his hand to me.I heaved a sigh and swallowed hard before I put my hand in his, while he walked me down the hallway.Before I got to the dining hall, I could hear people chattering, and the clinking of glass cups, with some soft music below.My heart fluttered, as I froze on the spot, before thinking of what to say once I stepped into the gathering.I didn't know Xander his Beta could feel my resistance, not until he spoke funnily