“What is the time? So you won’t be late for school.”I checked my new phone. David had gotten it for me yesterday during my stay at home. The time read eight past six. It was still early. Lucas told me school usually resumed by eight or nine, sometimes ten but as the family of Salvatore, we were required to lead by example and go early to school, lectures or not. “It’s eight minutes past six, mom. There’s still time.”“I did not check my time, I did not know it was still that early. So why were you already awake when I got here?”“I don’t know. Frayed nerves, possibly.”“You’re scared?”I shrugged, then stood when nerves returned.“I don’t know mom. This is a new school. I know it sounds very stupid. I mean, I’m an adult of twenty one. I should be able to handle school and all its brutalities. Not fret over it like some pitiful wimp.” Then my shoulders sagged. “Which I think I am.”“Hey.” My mother's tone rang in warning. “I did not suffer excruciating ten hours of labor to give birt
“Oh my goodness.”Lucas was the first to see me climb down the stairs. The others raised their heads, including David. He was at the diner too but was putting on a bathrobe. An Alpha? In a bathrobe? I thought he’d be dressed as his title and status deserved before coming out. Was he not bothered by what people would say? I did not see any maid or guard around though. Aaron’s eyes glittered with unbridled interest. That was a first. Zach had both his eyebrows raised to the highest. “Hot legs sure do know how to kill it.”“Hot what?”David asked, looking confused and waiting for someone to clear his confusion.“It’s nothing dad. Just a tease name for our dear sister.”David shrugged, then he smiled as I walked closer.“You look very beautiful, Katherina.”He complimented.“Thank you, David. And a pleasant morning to you.”“Ah, a girl after my own heart. A wonderful morning to you as well.”David was really a nice man. He was a wonderful father too, that saying goes without a single dou
Alpha DavidI loved my mate. Ever since I saw her walking aimlessly, looking lost and quite forlorn on my boundary, my wolf had recognized hers and a bond had formed immediately. I just had to walk up to her, and her eyes shone with recognition. She had recognized her mate — me. And she complimented me as a mate should. She was sweet, funny and stubborn. In all, she was a wonderful she-wolf and I had not made the mistake of making her my Luna and mating her after her initiation. The Initiation rite was a lifelong norm of the Stone Shadow pack. Ever since this pack was built it has always been done, there was also one thing no one knew about the significance behind the initiation ceremony. It also showed the true intentions of the person being added into the pack, especially the royal family. Though I loved my mate, I would not settle for a woman who was just after my wealth. And that night, everything had been settled. My mate and her daughter had no evil intentions whatsoever. They
“You’ll be fine.”Lucas whispered in my ears. “The school is so big”Truly it was so big. Twenty times bigger than the one in Moon Rock pack, and imagine how my former pack academy had been intimidating. This place was a lot more intimating. My car key fell from my hand due to jittered nerves, I picked them up and tried to steady my steps so I don’t fall. I did not feel so confident anymore, even with my mother’s ‘fairy godmother’ coming-to-the-rescue exquisite fashion sense was not doing its intended job. Or maybe it was but my nerves would not let it work. Even the brand new car David had given to me, it was supposed to buff me up but I felt deflated and weak already. I put the key in the fashionable portable cross-body slung over my shoulder before I lost it. We walked into the door and students’ eyes were on us. The attention made me want to faint, but I held myself. Passing out on my first days would not do me any good. It would worsen an already worse situation. I heard people
“Who?” Aaron’s eyes met mine. “Oh yes. That’s Katherina.”“Hm.”Her eyes still bored into mine and for some reason it made me uncomfortable.“Hi.”I greeted, smiling to hide the nerves.“Hi.”She replied nonchalantly.“She’s my sister. New family, Katelyn.”Lucas informed her as though she was not getting the gist and was telling her so she could properly understand.“Yes, I know Lucas.”“Yeah, I forgot. Your cousin’s the Beta.”“Exactly, but Aaron she’d more light on it yesterday when we were together.”She drawled out the word ‘together’. I frowned as she placed her jewel adorned wrist and fingers on Aaron who held her hand and patted it.“How have you been?”Aaron asked her.“I’ve been good, you?”“I’ve been okay.”“No lectures this morning, isn’t that wonderful?”“No, it’s not.”“Why?”I heard her ask.“I prefer morning lectures.”“Me too.”Something told me she preferred morning lectures because he preferred it. I stealthily took in the girl’s appearance. Apart from her ostentati
It was eleven thirty five and we were still waiting for lectures to commence. By now, the campus ground was filled with students. Everyone was waiting for when lectures would start. Some had begun walking to their scheduled lecture hall, some were just entering the school gate. The boy and I were still seated on the bleachers, and of course, Aaron’s girlfriend was still with him. I could still hear snippets of their discussion and laughter. Well, maybe not snippets. I heard everything word for word, but no matter how hard I tried not to, I would still find my ears picking up every of their words and sounds. “It’s almost time.”Aaron informed the rest of us, checking his wristwatch.“Maybe we should start going in.”Zach suggested.“We’re already in school, what’s the rush? Not like anyone would take our seats. Beside, we have twenty five minutes more. It’s like a five minutes walk to our class.”Lucas put in.“You’re right. No one would dare it though.”“You guys have reserved seats
“I don’t understand.”She looked at my face for a long time. She had stopped, and so did I. I did not know anywhere yet, I obviously needed her to guide me to our class. “Who are you?”I did not want to create a bad start between me and this girl. She was obviously an integral part of Aaron’s life and since I was going to be living in the same house with Aaron for a really long time, friendship was better. Like I had stated before, if she was going to be his Luna, I would know better than to start off on the wrong foot with her. So, I smiled kindly and replied;“Katherina May.”“Hm. Katherina May.”“What made you come here?”“I don’t understand.”“Yes, I know Aaron’s father found his mate in your mother but why did you come here with her?”“She’s my mother. It was the normal thing to do.”What was she asking me? How could she even ask that question? Where should I have gone? My mother found a new family, so the next reasonable step was to come with her. What was this Katelyn girl’s
It was two pm and we were in the campus cafeteria. I had thought I’d see the boys, and at least have Lucas brighten my day. Even with my honest confession that there was nothing romantic going between me and any of the Salvatore boys, Katelyn did not seem to believe me as she and three of her friends decided to ruin learning for me. After her threat, we had finally entered the class. Thankfully, I was able to see a place to seat but unfortunately, it was a space before Katelyn. The girl made my life hell. From pulling my hair that my mother had taken her time to style beautifully — she even made me promise her that I would not ruin it — to poking me. They were so childish. I could hardly learn anything. She kept whispering in my ear like some loon, reminding me what would happen to me if I ever went close to Aaron. I had barely had a proper conversation with that guy ever since I stepped my feet into his home. What could I possibly have to do with him? The girl was just mad. Still, I
“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