I wiped tears from my eyes, feeling hope rear its head but I couldn’t let it come out completely, just in case. “Are you sure? You’re willing to help me?”His smile was so like Aaron's and it made my heart skip a beat. I had to remind myself he was not Aaron, he was the twin. The long lost twin brother who was meeting me for the second time that day yet was willing to help me. Life was quite the irony, wasn’t it? The one that I had noticed was considered to be the black sheep of the family was the only one here with me. I didn’t know if I should be grateful or feel betrayed.“Hey, you’re a Salvatore right?” I looked at his face, then nodded. “Yes.” A sniffle. “Yes, I am.”“Good. You’re in safe hands, we’ll find out who did it and why, okay?” His gaze was gentle and reassuring.“Thank you.” My gratitude could only come out in a whisper. The tears would not stop falling. I felt the humiliation of today in school sting so bad. I was going to be known as the school thief. The first stude
“What was that for? Why did you lie to her?” I rounded on him as soon as the door clicked close behind my mother.“You’re welcome.” He touched the tip of nose.I wanted to wipe that stupid smirk off of his face. “I am not grateful for what you did.”“You’re still welcome.”I groaned in frustration and annoyance. “You clawed my back, why?”“Why not? To make our story believable.” Was his careless reply.“First off, it was your story not ours. Secondly, was that necessary? How were you able to grow claws in a matter of seconds?” I studied his nails, they were neatly trimmed. So how come?“Alright, I agree it was my story but it just saved you. Secondly, I’m a werewolf. An Alpha werewolf for that matter, so I can let out my wolf without transmuting.”“So you just let out your wolf’s claws?” That sounded ludicrous to me. Unbelievable even.“I let out any part of my wolf I want. Don’t look so surprised. I’m unique, I get it.” He winked.I frowned. “You wish.” I told him, then winced. “You
“Don’t crucify me, Katherina. I told you that was a necessary lie.”“Tell me how necessary it was. Explain. You promised to.”“Let’s finish eating.”After that was silence. The only sound heard were forks or knives hitting plates. Soon, I was filled and could not stomach any more. My tray still harbored food. Baron’s tray was empty, he pulled mine closer to him and ate whatever was left of it too. I gawked, my eyes shooting out of their sockets in pure astonishment. Did he just finish a whole tray of food and some of mine too? Why the hell? And he did not look overfed neither was he struggling to breath. He was perfectly normal. “You are a certified glutton Baron.”“I’ll take that as a compliment.”My gaze reflexively wandered to his stomach, it was still flat. Not a single evidence that he swallowed that huge amount of food. “Does your stomach hurt?”“Why should it hurt? What did I eat? Knives or rocks?” “You ate that much food Baron. Your stomach should hurt in the very least.”“W
“You’re strange too.” I told him.“You know, I was not expecting a new family when I was coming home. I obviously expected a lot of things but not an additional family”“Me too.” I agreed with him. “When my mother came home to tell me she had found a mate and on the night we were instructed to leave our pack, I was surprised at the crazy turn of events. I mean, we were some hours away from going rogue and your dad comes into the picture like a messiah. Saving my mom and I from further humiliation and suffering.”“Why were you instructed to leave your pack and go rogue?”My hand subconsciously went to fiddle with my bracelet. “Let’s just say the story is quite complicated. They did not like us. I was bullied in school then banned from going to school. My mother was not allowed to buy from or sell to anyone in the pack.” My eyes grew misty as memories swamped me. “We were just struggling to survive. Imagine living in a pack that spits at you, mocks you and taunts you anytime you step ou
It was the next morning. Baron had left for his room later last night, I was reluctant to get up from my bed. Nerves tightened themselves, not willing to loosen any time soon. I laid in bed wondering what would happen to me at school today, I knew we had a routine — me and the boys. We always went to school early but now this had happened, we could no longer go together. The boys wanted nothing to do with me.Tears fell, staining my pillows. I had no other choice but to go. I could not pretend not to want school or not attend lectures because of what had happened. Baron had promised to help me find the real culprit mad if I didn’t go, there was no chance of that ever happening. Sluggishly I slid off the bed, went to pick out clothes for the day. I had my bath and washed my hair. I had no idea where Melissa was. My eyes reflexively went to the corner I’d kept those clothes, wondering who had taken them. That was another issue I had to deal with.Done, I came out and only to find Baron
He left my room and began carrying me down the long flight of stairs. And to my surprise, he was not breaking sweat over it. He looked very fine to me, no running out of breath or slowing down in steps due to tiredness. But I still was not comfortable with any of it, he should not be stressing himself this much over me.“So you’re not going to put me down?” I tried one more time to see if he’ll put me down.“You’re still on that?” He did not even spare me a single glance.“Yes I still am.” His gaze came upon my face, I locked eyes with him too. “Too bad you’re not going to get what you want.”I eye rolled. “It was worth a try though.”“So that was what that was? You were trying to see if you could actually talk me out of carrying you?”“Yes.”“Okay. Glad you failed.”“I did not fail.”“Really?” Amusement danced in his eyes.“You’re just too stubborn to put me down.” I eyed him in slight annoyance.But he pretended not to see it, and chuckled softly. “That makes two of us then.” Then
“What’s wrong with her?” David immediately spoke out of concern.The boys were just staring at us — Baron and I — as he ascended down the rest of the stairs with me still in his arms, suddenly feeling uncomfortable, I tried to free myself out of his arms but he was having none of it. In fact, he held on tighter, refusing to drop me until he got to my seat by the table before he gently placed me on it as though I was some delicate thing that could break if mishandled. I was beyond embarrassed at the show Baron was putting on this morning. This was not how I’d envisioned this morning to be, and it was still early. I stared intently at the arrays of breakfast mom had made, it was like a buffet party where people are invited for the sole reason of eating. Mom was really outdoing herself here. She was trying to make all of us one big family that enjoyed each other’s company. I sighed, if only she knew.“Darling, your father’s talking to you.” Mom’s voice made me raise my head. I ignored t
“That’s an excellent idea, Baron. Thank you so much.” Mom gushed in gratitude.I groaned in exasperation, Baron was going way over the top with this game of his.“What do you think, David? Isn’t it wonderful what Baron is offering to do?” I saw the suspicious look on David’s face as he studied his son. Yes, David. You truly know your son. He’s doing this for a purpose, I said inwardly glaring at the said Baron who had his hand still draped over my shoulder.“But the boys can do it. They attend the same school with her.” David projected.“Which makes me the perfect candidate for this job, dad. They have school work and their social lives to deal with, I’m not a student. More like a less busy person.” Baron explained, gesturing to and fro him and his brothers.I could not risk a glance at them. At the moment, they hated me. Believed I was a thief. I sighed, I wondered why Baron was putting in this much effort. “He has a solid point, honey.” Mom told David.The boys were yet to say anyt
“To family.” Nine glasses clinked in a cheerful mood as we gathered in the family living room.It was a week later, mom had forgiven me and now, my happy ending was perfect. Also, I had just found out I was pregnant. Aaron and I were yet to break the news to mom and dad, but we were elated about it. But we had decided to tell it today. Mom as usual was preparing lunch before Baron left, he was leaving today and though, I would want him to stay, he said he had decided to go start life elsewhere and if the Moon Goddess was kind, he would have a second mate.I also prayed the same for him. Baron seemed kind of lonely, and he had told me in confidentiality that he had actually came home out of the loneliness that he had channeled into anger and returned to gain his own pound of flesh.He had planned to take away Aaron’s mate and make him miserable too. I felt pity when he had told me, and I hoped that the Moon Goddess actually granted his wish. I had finally told him he was my first kiss
I could not believe all that my mom had told me, it made guilt eat at me more. It’s been three weeks now, everything was almost perfect. If my mom could forgive me, then everything would be perfect. Aaron and I were leading the most beautiful life. He was the perfect mate, he loved me countlessly and never ceased to tell me how much I meant to him. School had gone back to what I knew it to be — serious and focused. Lectures had begun as it was supposed to be without these constant dramas of Katelyn and her minions.Katelyn had been thoroughly dealt with by the boys. Dragged along major streets, almost at the point of death, pack members had booed her. They had even threw hard things at her. It was a surprise how she still did not die after everything that was done to her. She was brought out for three consecutive days and each day, the same fate of being whipped and dragged along major places in the pack awaited her.She begged and pleaded for mercy until she was too tired and weak t
LUNA ELIZABETHFrom the moment I’d stepped into the mansion, I’d known something was up. My gaze roamed the foyer but not a single soul in sight. Where had everyone gone to? I proceeded down the hall and into the general living room, there was no one.I stepped out and took a detour to the family living room, I frowned. Why was it dark? I found the light switch and flipped it on.“I was scared.” There stood my daughter, tears falling from her eyes. I took note of the colorful streamers and the cardboards where ‘I’m sorry, mom. Please, forgive me.’ Was written.Standing beside her was Aaron, her mate and his twin Baron. Flanking her other side was Trenton, Zach, Lucas, her maid Melissa and my mate, David. There were other guards and maids around the room but they were not clustered.I saw the long table of different delicacies, I could spot my favorites. Boxes wrapped in different colors and tied with gold ribbons stared back at me. My gaze went back to Katherina, the tears were endle
“What’s wrong?” He frowned at me.“Uhmm…I have never..” I was quite embarrassed. Most of my mates have had sex and here I was, still embarrassingly a virgin.“You’re a virgin?” Disbelief clouded his handsome features, though I could still see the heavy desires in his grey eyes.“Yes, can you do it?” I looked at him, hoping he would not get impatient and angry. My body already needed him, I could not let my body go unsatisfied.“Are you sure you want to do this now? I can wait. We both can wait.” There was a tenderness in his eyes and affection that dripped from his words that told me he was willing to wait till whenever I was ready.He was my mate which meant we were supposed to be together forever, and in as much as that was to happen, I realized we were both yet to accept the mate bond.“I’m your fated mate, correct?” I asked him.“Mmhm.” He nodded.“But do you accept me as your fated mate?” I looked into his face, expecting his reply.He stared into my eyes, and leaned closer to pla
I ran up my room to cry my heart out, mom would never forgive me from the look of things. When Aaron announced our mate bond, I had been surprised that he would say such.And mom had not even looked at me when he’d announced it, the best she had done was merely pass me a blank glance and tell him ‘that’s good’. My own mother would not even look at my face. I could not believe what was happening. It was all so strange to me, if my mother was behaving like this towards me then what hope do I have to ever repair our relationship.Tears streamed down my face until I was hiccupping, choking on my own tears. I could not stand it anymore, maybe it was better I went to see someone. Anyone. Aaron came to my mind. Sluggishly, I stood and went into the bathroom. I had no idea how long I had stayed in the tub but by the time I was out, the water was tepid. I drained the tub while my mind drifted to Melissa lying still unconscious on that bed, I would have to go see her with either of the boys.
KATELYN“I’ll kill her.” I cried.I would kill that Katherina of a bitch, she wanted to take what was mine and I would not allow it. I would rather have her killed than lose Aaron.I did not care what would happen to me. I loved Aaron and if I would not have him, no one else would. Why would I go through all these troubles just for me to be the sore loser in the end? That was very humiliating just thinking of it.After that bitch had transformed into a wolf I never knew she had, she had used the advantage of the enormity of her wolf to beat me up. As though humiliating me before the whole school was not enough for her.So what if I had called those boys to come to this pack? So what if I had invited them and asked them to rape her? So what if I had sent those texts? So what if I had sent boys to beat up that nosy maid from the mansion? I had done all of these and more just so Aaron would be mine alone. Why was mine not working? Others had done it and it had worked, why not mine? I kn
KATELYN“I’ll kill her.” I cried.I would kill that Katherina of a bitch, she wanted to take what was mine and I would not allow it. I would rather have her killed than lose Aaron.I did not care what would happen to me. I loved Aaron and if I would not have him, no one else would. Why would I go through all these troubles just for me to be the sore loser in the end? That was very humiliating just thinking of it.After that bitch had transformed into a wolf I never knew she had, she had used the advantage of the enormity of her wolf to beat me up. As though humiliating me before the whole school was not enough for her.So what if I had called those boys to come to this pack? So what if I had invited them and asked them to rape her? So what if I had sent those texts? So what if I had sent boys to beat up that nosy maid from the mansion? I had done all of these and more just so Aaron would be mine alone. Why was mine not working? Others had done it and it had worked, why not mine? I kn
BARON“How dare you interfere in my business, Baron?” I could see the rage in her eyes.This girl was bloody stubborn and unrelenting, even when caught in her crimes, instead of her to apologize and be remorseful, she came here with a weapon to kill me. Kill me, in this condition, that was ludicrously laughable! But I did not smile as I stared at her. “I wonder what Aaron sees in you. You’re despicable and plain vile.” “Don’t you dare talk to me!” She warned, her voice trembling.“Or what? You’ll stab me to death?” I quirked an amused brow.“Yes, I will stab you, but not yet. Not until you hear the shocking truth.”“What shocking truth?” What was she driving at? Was this her way trying to get into my head? Whatever truth she might want to tell me, I already knew about it. In fact, everyone was now aware of it and who she was.When I had entered the school, I had done so without my vehicle, so as to not draw attention to myself. I had walked into the school and gone straight to see M
BARONI had come for revenge and I had gotten it, or maybe I thought I had. I already knew and had seen the connection between Aaron and Katherina, and that had been my revenge.But somewhere along the line, I had forgotten about the revenge and developed some feelings for Katherina. But I had no problem letting her go, she was not mine to keep, moreover, I was tired of everything.Whatever I had in mind to do, it would not be done. I had changed my mind, and just wanted to leave this pack. Go back where I had come from and continue my life there. I felt pain shoot through me when I remembered what had happened in the past.Whether it had happened intentionally or not, it did not change what had happened few years ago. Maybe he had done it out of jealousy or not, it was time to let it go.But first, before I left, I needed to check on Melissa and move her from the school’s hospital to the one in the pack. I had never seen Katherina as I had seen her today, she had proven she could be