Isabella.Darius stared at me for seconds, before taking a step back.I held my position, ready to strike as he moved backwards, nearing the door.He fully turned back, opening the door to leave before stopping in place.As he turned to me, all the features I had once admired had morphed into a sneer. He didn't look like the Darius I remembered, but more like a monster.“You'll regret this.” He said.I remained silent, raising my chin as a dare.Thankfully after that, he left the house, shutting the door behind him loudly. The noise was enough to wake Treasure up, bringing a loud cry to the room.I breathed heavily, still reeling from what had happened. My legs were jelly underneath me, one wind away from falling. Treasure's cries were what brought me out of my reverie. I turned, focusing on Treasure who wriggled on the couch, nearing the corner as he cried. Immediately I took action, taking him in my arms and soothing him with small shushes.“It's okay, mama's here.” I whispered con
Isabella.That was where the letter stopped, an inky dot beared the bottom corner to signify its end.I was left confused, feeling a sense of incompleteness. I put the letter back into its envelope when I felt the slight thickness of the envelope.There was one more paper.I opened it with haste, removing the envelope to see a piece of paper folded in a small square. It was made inconspicuous, as though he wanted it to be hidden.‘Isabella,I'm so sorry for lengthening this letter. If you wish to skip the words I'm about to say, then you could go to the back page. It has everything you need to know.’I stopped reading for a moment, contemplating looking at the back page, which looked mostly empty. I chose not to, continuing the letter.‘I had asked you whether you would listen if I showed you my depths. If the truths which I write on the page will be read. I'm not sure if you are going to read this, or if it is going to be ignored. Nevertheless, I will still write.The day of your bir
Isabella.After that night, I withdrew from the house. Most of the time, I stayed within the confines of my room.The letter opened the floodgates I had believed I could close. For most of the days, I couldn't help but find myself lost in daydreams and memories, reminiscing about my time in the rogue pack. With Sierra and Claire, spending time with Agathe, with Leo.Especially Leo.I was sure that my parents had seen the shift in my behavior, yet said nothing. I could feel their questioning faces at times, but I couldn't bring myself to tell them why. Whenever Connor came over, worried about my absence, I could only smile and brush it off. I wanted to tell him, yet I knew that he wouldn't have understood my bond with the people he saw as nothing but rogues.It was almost a week after that one of them confronted me. Thankfully, it was the one I most expected.My mother and I were in the kitchen, where we silently picked on herbs which we used for seasoning. After almost an hour passed
Isabella. “Say Leo.”I couldn't remember much about that day, only that I was deep in thought.It was far too insignificant. A memory to keep compared to what happened nights after, when he gave me the bracelet I still wore and my parents never questioned me about.But here I was, brought back to the day I revealed the truth of my birthday, when I had revealed to him that I was rejected.“What do you think about mates?” I had asked him.He looked trite at my question and I remembered how much I wanted to take it back after. It was obviously a sensitive subject to him.“I… don't know.” He had answered in return.He had hesitated when answering, and I hadn't passed more than a single thought toward his reply. I had let it go, wanting to not intrude on his privacy, so much that I had blocked it out of my mind not wanting to pursue it further.I didn't remember forming a single conclusion of his reasons then. Perhaps I had thought he was averse to them the same as his wolf, or I had thou
Isabella. My back hit the ground hard.I struggled against his weight, using my hands to push against him.“Don't fight it, Isabella. It'll make it even harder.”I heard a rip I was sure was from my own clothes. My lip trembled with the memories I had before.I couldn't let it happen again. I couldn't let Darius do this to me.I fought him off as best as I could, kicking against the barrier he had created with his body.He was trying to grab my arms, but I countered, using my arms to hold his.Darius was too strong, and I couldn't think out of my panic to fight properly.I began to scream for help, using my voice.“Damnit.” I felt the sun's rays as he sat up. A sharp pull forced his arm away from my grip and then-A sharp ringing stopped my thoughts and movements as pain bloomed in my cheek, shifting my head to the side with a crack. It took me time to process that he had hit me.“Should have done that a long time ago.” His voice came out, barely understandable against the muffled s
Isabella.Hours later, I sat on the couch of the living room. My hands were warmed by the ceramic cup I held in my hands filled with hot cocoa, my comfort drink.I was fully dressed and clean, rid of the feeling of disgust. It took almost an hour to scrub myself clean. I had shed tears while doing so, scrubbing hard regardless of injuries and focusing on ridding every feeling away. I had scrubbed the part of my neck he had touched the most. Now it was red and sensitive.Despite everything else, all I felt was calm. No, calm wasn't the right word. I felt numb. It must have been my way of processing all that had happened to me.I hadn't felt this way, even back in the forest. Then I had cried, fully expressive of my pain and the loss I had felt. It was that grief that had made Violet bury herself inside back then.But now she was in there, growling and snapping in her defenses in full force all the while I just felt… nothing.Perhaps it was my way of coping with what happened. My way of
Isabella.True to his word, the Council began the next morning.We were summoned early, standing in the arena. The Alpha, Luna, and Connell came forth, taking their seats. Before Connor almost darted towards me, but was gratefully stopped by his parents.I understood why clearly. Any form or show of bias was going to topple the council. If he came any closer toward me, the results would have been disastrous.I stood with my parents flanking both my sides. Although I was the sole party, they had unanimously decided to stand by me throughout the trial. My mother's warm hand on mine and my father's comforting presence on the other was enough to make me feel grateful.The crowd around murmured, the entire hall buzzing with energy and curiosity. I stood firm against the stares I felt.It wasn't surprising. The Council of elders were solely called for the most heinous or most complicated of crimes. It was only when the worst crimes had taken place or if the crime was too complicated or held
Isabella.Another uproar started right after, the crowd raving horribly loud. The noises merged into a cursed cacophony.Amidst the noise, he turned towards us, so we could only see and gave the most arrogant smile.It took several minutes for them to be cooled to silence, all the while I tried to get rid of the dread.The Elders whispered for a moment before Elder Azur spoke when everywhere was calmed down.“Both sides are terrifyingly convincing, and I… it is quite difficult for the Council to make an instantaneous judgment now.”“If I may, Elder, I propose that we take this to the jury, don't we? They are here for a reason.”Without any hesitation, he turned to the crowd. “Whose testimony will you support? The beta who has assisted in this pack's matters and helped through everything? Or her?”He turned toward me, a sneer on his visible face.“A woman who abandoned her pack on her whims and came back with her wedlock rogue child?"The uproar from the crowd was louder than ever, an
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Isabella.Treasure played freely amongst other children. The happiness in his eyes made me smile from the window I watched him in.He had taken to them very well, free to reveal his claws at any time, compared to before.After what felt like minutes of watching, I settled back down onto the couch, filled with stacked books I was hoing to remove for the day.I settled into the dark couch where even before I left, it gave comfort. Now I needed that more than ever.It felt like before, yet everything was so different. Now Sierra came occasionally, no longer a resident of the pack yet still belonging to it. She had all the grace of a Luna. It was something I had known for a long time, yet pleased to see nonetheless - nevermind that I still beat her whenever it came to sparring.The biggest difference, however, was me.I had once come here as a guest, hiding myself away from the pack and not wanting to get attached. Now I was here as Leo's mate and the first and new Luna of the rogue pack.
Leo.I looked at Isabella who bore a stricken look. The disbelief in her was the same one I faced.This was the first time I had physically seen the person right in front of me, and as I looked at him, an open scar on his face with his hair in disarray and his eyes crazed, I knew what my answer would be.Turning to Isabella, I conveyed all I needed to, squeezing her hand lightly. She seemed to understand as she nodded. I let her go, walking toward the man who looked more pathetic as his hopeful eyes looked up at me.“I have no need to fight you, Darius, because there's nothing to fight with you about."I saw his expression morph into a frown and anger light up in his eyes in response, but I wasn't done.“Isabella is not a bargaining chip, nor an object to fight over or own. I doubt that you will understand that as you are now, but it's the truth. Scum like you deserve a terrible fate, and though I'm glad that Isabella is by my side now, I wished she didn't have to face someone like yo
Isabella.A chill went through me at the news. Looking at the rest of them filled with shock and plenty of questions, there was nothing we could do but wonder.How did they figure it out already? Was this part of their plan from the start? I saw a mix of emotions, none of them positive on everyone's face. It was only a light squeeze that made me turn to him.Leo's startlingly blue eyes couldn't cool down my tension, but it eased it a bit.And for a moment, knowing everything else, I only let one thought reverberate through my mind.Everything will be alright.…..Throughout the next few days, we had mobilized everybody possible.They had announced to the pack and the council of elders everything that had taken place, never leaving a single detail out. The pack was in an uproar, yet in a discussion of our allies, they felt mixed emotions.I looked around at the people around me. People who had once judged me in favor of the person who was now the biggest threat to the pack.When I sp
Isabella.Together we left for the Alpha's quarters, only to see my parents.Surprise filled me as they also stood up.“What are you two doing here?” My mother demanded, eyeing both of us.“Please," Isabella pleaded.I stayed as she explained every word that she heard in the forest, and I could see every single one of their faces turned grave.“Isabella, are you sure that that was everything you heard?"I wanted to nod, but held back. There was still one thing I was holding back.“When they spoke, Lucy said that he needed her. Not just because of the rogues, but…”I knew that this was sure to hurt, no matter how much I steeled myself to say it was Leo's light squeeze that made me shut my eyes and finally let go.“Because she knew the truth behind his father's death."A shattering sound.“Melissa!”I whipped my head in surprise as I saw that Darius's mother was suddenly laying on the floor unconscious. The implications of my words were clear to everyone.I could only keep still, watch
Leo.The moment she had frozen, I already sensed something was wrong.Two people, whom from the look on her face, she recognized were speaking.Closing my eyes, I heightened my senses to hear what they were saying.The first voice was a rough one that undoubtedly belonged to a man whilst the other was a woman.“You said that it'll work, but they haven't made any moves since.” Said the male one.“I mobilized all these rogues and I promised them domination. Do you think that it was easy?”Rogues? The mention of them.“Or better yet, do you think calming them down was? After they'd lost two people to your damned pack, you should be lucky that they haven't turned on you."“Shut the hell up.” The male voice spat out.“You can't get rid of me. Not when I'm the only one who knows the real secret behind your father's death. Not while you need me to appease the rogues while you mess up and no nothing. Not while I look like your dear–” The woman spat out.“–Shut up!” The words were so loud I wa
Isabella.The next morning was far from normal. The only way it could have been described was cold.Neither of my parents were speaking to me, not even as I prepared breakfast earlier in the morning as an appeasement. They avoided my gaze as much as they could, never speaking a word.It hurt, the silent waves of disappointment that ebbed out of them. I braced through it however.Even little Treasure had noticed it.“Where's daddy?” He whispered to me. I noticed that my parents had stopped eating, either hearing or rightly assuming Treasure words.I attempted to smile at him. “He's not here, but we can visit him if you'd like,” I spoke invitingly.Before Treasure could say a word, I heard my mother's voice for the first time that morning.“Treasure dear, why don't you follow us to the pack gardens? There are plenty of beautiful animals there.”I stiffened at her passive aggressive nature. Yet when I looked at Treasure's imploring eyes which silently asked me for what to do, I gave a sl
Leo.The pain Isabella bore on her face made me want to hold her, yet those doubts and fears I thought I had rid myself of stopped me short, leaving me helpless and hollow.The night was silent and cold. Peaceful. It was a complete contrast to the violence that had occurred in what should have been less than 20 minutes ago.The pain from the hands that choked me still ached every time I swallowed, yet I kept silent.I almost flinched when I felt the brush of a hand, only to relax as there was only one person who could do that. I let her wrap her hand around mine, sighing at the guilty pleasure of her touch.When I turned to look at her again, all the warmth I gained drained away.Her eyes glistened with tears even as she stared stonily at the distance. She was devastated. From her parents' reaction to the way it all came crashing down.I vaguely realized that she was trying to do that. Comfort me. In turn, I held her closer, hoping that she gained a bit of warmth as well.When Connor
Isabella.My blood ran cold, yet I kept a smile as I turned to Treasure.“Treasure, I think it's time you went to bed," I said.He looked at me for a moment before nodding.“Okay, mommy. Goodnight.” He turned to Leo and oblivious to the tension in the air, told Leo. “Goodnight, daddy.” I heard the slight suck of breath from one of my parents, but I focused solely on my son, nudging him forward.“Go on then," I said, as he yawned before moving up the stairs.I watched him carefully until I was sure that he was out of sight and earshot. The sound of his guest room door shutting made me let out a breath of relief.I shouldn't have let my guard down.It happened instantly. One minute, we were all sitting on the table and in a flash, a person pinned Leo to the wall.“Dad!” I called out, panic filling me as I stood up, speeding across the room.My father was on his full feet, his hands wrapped around Leo's neck. Goddess! He was choking him!Leo remained still. Whether he was still in shock