AlexFor days, a nagging feeling had haunted me. It was like a persistent itch that, no matter how much I scratched, wouldn't go away. I couldn't quite pinpoint why I was feeling like this, but I knew something was amiss. Perhaps Terry was making a move, but that would be unlike him.In response t
AlexAfter what felt like an eternity, Abby's eyes fluttered open again, more lucid this time. She winced as she tried to sit up, and I was at her side in an instant, gently pushing her back down."Abby, it's me, Alex," I said, my voice gentle but urgent.“You have to go now! Right now! You have to
KailaniMy stomach grumbled incessantly, an ever-present reminder of my captivity in this cold, damp cell. The roaches, the echoing footsteps of the guards who passed by my cell, and the whispers that slipped through the bars were the only company I had. From those snippets of conversation, I learne
Kailani“It is better me than them, and you need to understand your place in this pack. Without your wolf and your weak body, you can barely defend yourself from an Omega. What do you think will happen if you anger a warrior or a beta? My slap will feel like an ant bite compared to what they will do
KailaniThe sound of a heavy door slamming shut echoed through the room. My heart raced as I looked around the small but comfortable guest chamber Alpha Houston had assigned me to. The softness of the bed beneath me felt like a betrayal, a cruel reminder of a time when I wasn't treated like an outca
Kailani"Get out of my way, freak," she growled, shoving me aside with force. I stumbled into the wall, my cheek throbbing from the impact of both her slap and the collision.Instead of yelling back at her, I bit the inside of my cheek hard and tasted blood. The woman stopped and turned around to fa
KailaniAs the days passed and my body grew weaker, the omegas seemed to take note of my deteriorating state. They stopped bothering me as much, and some even tried to sneak food into my room when they thought no one was watching. It was a small act of kindness, but it warmed my heart more than they
KailaniI maintained a blank face, refusing to let her words affect me. I understood that Letita was dangerous, but I couldn't help feeling that she was ridiculous as well. Her obsession with my relationship with Alpha Houston seemed petty and pathetic. No man worth pursuing would ever subject his l
Kailani”If a person is deemed worthy, the path to the wolf den will be revealed to them and they can go to challenge the wolves. If that person wins, they can choose a wolf. If the wolf does not accept that person, even after winning, that person will be killed. But if accepted, in the place blesse
Kailani“Every year, the Dark Brood pack goes to the black market for an exchange event. Other packs go there too to harvest beasts with potential,” Veil explains, her tone brisk as she resumes walking. “Packs will exchange wolves in an auction. Then the selected will go through the wolf exchange pr
KailaniI know my days are numbered. I was failing at convincing Houston to trust me. I was no closer than I was when I first arrived. I force a smile, trying to keep my voice light. “If I died, would you miss your troublesome apprentice?” Veil rolls her eyes and scoffs at me. “That’s a pointless
KailaniI've been living with the Dark Brood pack for almost four months, though it feels like a lifetime. Time here has a way of blurring, each day bleeding into the next until I can't tell where one ends, and another begins. My status within the pack has shifted subtly. I hadn’t noticed until Mad
DamianAbby frowned at Terry and said, “Do you think because we’re here that I care about your attitude? Let’s not forget you almost mated a terrible bitch of woman that abused her own sister, so your decision making skills aren’t that high up there."That‘s my girl!I couldn’t help but smirk at her
DamianEverything was coming together.I was surprised at how easy it was to convince Alpha heir Terry to hear out of my proposition. He must be truly desperate to find whoever this mysterious woman. I had heard about him breaking off his engagement with Kim, the eldest daughter of the Iron Claw pac
Abby“I know,” I responded as I left my room and made my way to my parents’ room. Once Alex had brought me home in a wheelchair, my parents didn’t leave me alone. I was under house arrest for an entire month as I fully recovered.I hesitated at their door before thrusting the door open."Mom, Dad,"
AbbyWater droplets clung to my skin as I stepped out of the shower, steam clouding the glass door behind me. My muscles ached from another rigorous workout session, an attempt to distract myself from the thoughts that plagued me. But as much as I tried, my mind kept returning to Kailani and the gui
Terry“Listen kid, I told you…”I quickly grabbed him by the neck and squeezed hard. My claws digging into his flesh. “I have limited patience. Tell me what you’re hiding or I’ll break your neck right here, right now.”“Okay, okay, okay,” the man choked out and I released him. “The only thing I foun