***Trigger Warning*** This chapter contains sensitive material that may be triggering to some readers. If you feel uncomfortable or overwhelmed, please take a break and take care of yourself. It is okay to skip this section if it is too difficult to read. From Alessia's POV My head was pounding, and my entire body felt like I had been hit by a truck. I slowly opened my eyes, and the bright light in the room made my headache worse. I could feel my heart racing as I tried to remember what had happened. Suddenly, it all came back to me. As I looked around, I noticed I was in the hospital. I hadn't been in a hospital since the car accident. After a few moments, I heard voices outside the door, "So what are you saying that she can't talk? Did her mouth get raped? Is her jaw broken that she can't recite a few words?" I heard Luna Helen say. "No, Luna, that's not what I am saying," I heard the Doctor tell Luna Helen. "Well, since she can talk, the moment she wakes up, let me know she m
*Trigger Warning***In this chapter, some thoughts may implicate thoughts of suicide. If you feel vulnerable, please take a break and leave this chapter.From Alessia's POVDeep down, I thought perhaps I should be grateful that Alpha Markus had walked in. I thought he was here to help me instead. It was the opposite. Alpha Markus didn't care about what Jared did to me, and I was foolish to think that he would. He never cared about anything that didn't benefit him or Crestview. I was naive to think that perhaps, after all these years, he would have cared for me. The only people who ever cared for me were my parents, who were no longer here, and if they were, I wondered where we would be. How would our vacation have turned out?All these thoughts ran through my head as Jared and Alpha Markus argued in the room."I don't give a fuck about what happened. All I care about is that you are practically killing her here." I heard Alpha Markus tell Jared."Alpha, I just wanted to be sure she wo
From Alessia's POVI was filled with dread as I walked back to the packhouse with Jackie. I wanted to crawl into the earth's core rather than to be going back. The thought of having to serve Jared or anyone else made my skin crawl.After losing my wolf, I no longer healed as fast. I had been ordered to take antibiotics and pain medication. The medicine made me tired, but since I was going to be working, I didn't take anything. The pain i felt from being kicked and beaten was unbearable.As I walked into the packhouse, I heard the sounds of laughter coming from the living room. Jackie and I quietly made our way to the kitchen. The eerie familiarity set in as I took one step inside and stood in the very spot where Jared had rejected me.I felt a cold chill run down my spine as I closed my eyes and took a deep breath."Are you alright?" Jackie asked."Yeah, I'm just a bit tired, that's all," I replied as I headed toward the pantry and grabbed an apron.As much as I didn't want to be here
From Daunte's POV I told Dominic to go to Alpha Markus' meeting in my place. I knew Hector wasn't interested in going and didn't want to be in business with Crestview Pack. Since I trusted Dominic with all my business, I knew he'd be able to handle a small meeting. (Flashback) Knock knock "Come in," I said. I was busy going over the documents Katia had sent over when Dominic walked in. "Logan said you were looking for me," Dominic said as he sat down in the chair in front of the desk. "Yeah, listen, I need you to go with Jonathan to Colgate to meet with Alpha Markus," I told him, not looking up from my laptop. "Colgate? You mean toothpaste?" he replied. "What?" I said, looking up from my screen. "Who the fuck is Colgate?" Dominic said, chuckling. I shook my head and replied. "You know what the fuck I mean, Bro." Dominic burst into laughter and said, "You must really dislike Alpha Markus to talk shit about his pack name." I looked at Dominic and cocked a brow. "You're right
From Daunte's POVI tossed and turned throughout the night. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw her face. There was something about her, something that captivated me. I knew I had to see her again. I had to know her name and find out who she was. And then there was Alessia. That name drew me in as well. There was something about the name that drew me to want to know more about the person behind it."This is fucken bullshit," I growled as I sat in bed.The lack of sleep wrecked me and Romo. When tired, he was a handful. Shaking my head, I slid off the bed and made my way to the window. I stared off into the night sky. The Wolf's Moon was upon us, something that was sacred to us wolves. Every single pack celebrated in their own way.The Wolf's Moon was the first full moon that rose. Packs are able to reflect deeply on themselves at this time. It is during the Wolf Moon that an unseen connection exists between Alphas and their packs. Although Alphas are already connected to their pack mem
***Trigger warning***This chapter contains descriptions of physical abuse, sexual abuse, and violence that may trigger some readers. Please take care of yourself and skip this chapter if you feel it is too much for you. Take a break and come back when you are ready.From Alessia's POV"Adrian, look out!" my mom yelled as she turned the wheel and was thrown from the vehicle."MOMMY!" I yelled as I jolted straight up. I glanced around and noticed I was sitting on the floor. I remembered walking back from the packhouse and feeling like I was being watched. I must have fallen asleep on the floor after lighting the candles.Standing to my feet, I felt a chill run down my spine. I glanced out the living room window. The dark night sky offered no comfort, almost as if it had turned its back on me. The Wolf's moon was upon us, but even the light from the moon seemed to be casting me aside.I closed my eyes and let out a deep sigh."Mom, Dad, Goddess, I miss you both," I whispered."Oh, I am
From Alessia's POVThe sound of a tree branch cracking woke me from my sleep. I opened my eyes and saw the silhouette of a creature standing just a few feet in front of me. I slowly sat up to find out it was a baby bear. I froze in fear, my heart racing. Where there was a baby, there was a mama.Taking a deep breath, I stood to my feet and slowly backed away, trying not to make any sudden movements. I eventually reached a safe distance and watched as the bear cub scampered away. I sighed in relief, thankful for my luck.I glanced around, trying to see if any traces of trails might lead to civilization, which made me laugh because the only form of civilization I knew was that of the Crestview pack. Crestview was a small town but the only place I had ever known. I had never ventured far from there, and the thought of being so lost was daunting.I stood there for a moment, contemplating whether I should go back. I thought about Jackie and wondered if she knew what had happened. I had alwa
From Alessia's POV After talking to Doctor Sara, I was escorted to the hospital. I wasn't thrilled that I had to undergo more testing, but I was grateful because, for the first time in a long time, people actually cared about me. From what I could see, this was more than just a job for them. They took pride in their work, and it showed. Doctor Sara stayed with me through the entire procedure, never leaving anything to question. Every detail of what they were going to be doing was explained. After two hours of answering questions and being pricked and probed, I was finally able to leave. Doctor Sara drove me back to the packhouse herself. I was a little bothered when she admitted that she had shared everything I had mentioned with Dominic. (FlashBack) "Alessia, I have to tell you; I told Dom what you told me about your old pack." Dr. Sara said as we drove back to the packhouse. I glanced over at her. I was slightly disappointed that she would say something, but I was sure there mu