IvyI didn't get to spend much time with Kaelan since we brought him here to live with us. He kind of keeps to himself.So I decided to go find him. It felt kind of awkward since I looked like his mom without actually being his mother. Because I still didn't figure out how Esther and I are connected.The more I think about the whole situation, the more impossible it seems. Maybe it isn't just a simple reincarnation, and there is something more complex that made this possible. I find Kaelan sitting by the river alone so I approach him."Hey," I said.Kaelan looks up and smiles at me. "Hi.""What are you doing here by yourself?" I ask."I come here to be alone sometimes," he replies."That's understandable," I respond, taking a seat beside him. "Sometimes it's nice to have some quiet time. Is everything alright? Are you having a hard time adjusting here?" I ask.Kaelan looks at me thoughtfully for a moment before speaking. "It's not that I'm having a hard time adjusting, Ivy. It's jus
RyderI step closer to him, my eyes alight with rage. "I am willing to fight you for it," I say firmly. Alpha Devon doesn't back down. He shifts into a huge black wolf and lunges forward, howling in fury. I respond by shifting into my own wolf and jump up to meet the Alpha in midair. We both land on the ground, snarling at each other as they circle around one another in a lethal dance of power and strength.I let the Alpha Devon strike first, aiming a fierce right hook at my head but I dodge it easily and retaliate with a powerful force that sends the Alpha flying across the room. He howls with pain but quickly regains his footing and charges forward again, this time managing to claw at my shoulder fiercely with his razor-sharp claws. Blood starts flowing freely from the wound as I growl loudly and leaps onto the Alpha's back, sinking my fangs into his shoulder.The tension in the room reaches its peak as Alpha Devon and I square off, our eyes locked in a fierce gaze. It is a war of
IvyNalia is standing in the center of the clearing. She has been there for hours, long enough to watch the moon rise.The evidence against her is presented; every witness, every statement, all of it weighed against her.I am standing beside Kaelan, who hasn't said anything in the beginning, but he breaks his silence. "So, this is the woman who killed my birth mother," he says quietly."Yes, and now she will be punished," I say."Good," Kaelan replies and then goes silent again.The pack members stand around, each looking at Nalia with a mix of contempt and pity. They are all expecting justice to be done. I look around and see the intensity in their eyes; they all want nothing more than to support me and Ryder. Ryder takes a deep breath as he prepares to pronounce his verdict. Nalia is guilty of murdering Kaelan's birth mother, and as the Alpha and his new guardian, he has to determine her punishment. "I have decided. You will be sent into exile, far from here, so that you may never
Ivy"Oh, stop yelling already. You are hurting my ear," my wolf Athena scolds me while I try to give birth."Really, Athena? You are telling me to stop crying? You are not the one pushing out a baby, you bitch!" I cry out."Oh Ivy. I can feel everything you feel. We are one and the same, remember?" she cooes.And yet, she is over here asking me to stop crying. What the hell?"You are almost there, Ivy. I see the baby's head," the doctor tries to soothe me. Ryder had managed to push me back on the ground and tie my wings together so they would stop flapping and make me fly off mid-delivery. I summon every ounce of strength and determination to push through the final stages of labor. The pain and effort intensify, but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.My son is about to arrive.Ryder remains by my side, his grip firm and supportive. "You are doing great, my love. Our son is almost here," he whispers in my ear. The pack members surround me, offering their support and lendi
****Hi guys, the main story with Ivy and Ryder is completed but I wanted to short stories with their kids. They will appear in these stories too though. Love you all!*****Kaelan'Where are you off to?" Ivy, my adopted mother, calls after me."To the woods."Her lips curl into a small smile. Ivy and I are both obsessed with the forest since we are both tree nymphs. Well...tree nymph werewolf hybrid, to be exact."Have fun. Don't forget to make it back home by dinner. I am cooking your favorite meal," she says.I raise an eyebrow. "Ivy, you don't know how to cook," I remind her. Ivy chuckles softly, her emerald eyes twinkling with mischief. "Ah, Kaelan, you caught me. But a mother's love can work wonders, you know. I have a surprise for you tonight."Intrigued by her words, I give her a quizzical look before nodding. "Alright, I'll be back before dinner. I can't resist a mystery."I make my way to the forest. With each step, I feel the connection to my nature deepening, the power of
KaelanWhat the fuck? Did the thing just speak to me?Shocked by the unexpected response, I freeze, my hand still suspended in midair. I stare at Flutter, unable to comprehend what just happened.Could it have actually spoken to me? "Did... did you just speak?" I stammer again, my voice filled with disbelief.Flutter looks up at me with its wide eyes, seemingly innocent and oblivious to the profound impact of its words. It emits a soft chirping sound as if it's trying to communicate further.I lean in closer, my curiosity overriding my initial surprise. "Can you understand me?" I ask.Flutter responds by nuzzling against my hand and emitting a series of melodic chirps as if acknowledging my question. "Well, talk to me again," I urge Flutter."No."I freeze, my heart pounding in my chest as I hear the whisper once more."You just spoke again!" I mutter, my voice laced with confusion.Flutter continues to emit its soft chirping sounds, but there are no further attempts at communication.
KaelanI narrow my eyes at her. "You don't have a place to stay? Where is your house," I ask."I don't know."My eyes shoot up to my forehead. "You don't know where you live? What's your name?"She looks like she is taken aback by my question. "Um..my name?""Yes, your name. You have one, don't you?" I ask.Panic reflects in her eyes as she thinks about it. "I don't know my name."I let out an exasperated sigh. This girl seems to be completely lost. I wonder how she ended up here."Okay, let's start with something simple. Do you remember anything about yourself? Your family, friends, where you come from?" I askShe shakes her head. "I don't remember anything. The last thing I remember is waking up here, in your bed."My heart softens a little. It's hard to imagine how scary it must be to wake up with no memory of who you are or where you come from. "And you shifting into that creature? Do you know anything about that?"She bites her lip. "I know of it, kind of," she says vaguely. "Al
It was hard to get out of the house without my parents noticing Flutter, but we managed to sneak out. I took her back to the spot where I found her."There? In that bush?" Flutter asks, pointing at it."Yup. You were right there, cute and fluffy." I smirk.Her cheeks turn crimson. "Stop calling me cute.""But you were cute when you were that small creature," I say and shrug.Flutter's eyes turn dark. "I am not cute anymore?"A small smile teases my lips. Ah, someone is trying to fish for compliments now. "You are okay, I guess.""I'm okay?" Flutter looks at me incredulously, "I'll have you know that I'm much more than just okay."I raise an eyebrow at her. "Oh really? And what makes you so special?"She steps closer to me, her eyes blazing. "Well, for starters, I'm not just a cute little creature. I'm a fierce and independent woman who can take care of herself."I chuckle, enjoying the spark in her eyes. "You actually aren't. You don't even remember your own name."Her face falls and
The next few days went by fast. I didn't stick around to find out how Eloise's date went with that jerk Calvin. All I did was stay in the woods and mope. "What is wrong with you?" Kaelan asked as he couldn't take my sour mood anymore. "None of your business," I bark. "It is my business when you can't even help me with this simple task," he says irritably. I glare at him and reluctantly agree to help. We walked through the woods, looking for whatever Kaelan thought we needed to find. Suddenly, I heard a sound that made me jump, and I spun around to see what it was. A group of hunters with guns were coming our way. I quickly grabbed Kaelan's arm and pulled him behind a large tree. We wait there, trying to keep quiet, but it doesn't seem to be enough. One of the hunters calls out, asking if anyone is there. We stay motionless. "Why can't we fight them?" I whisper. "We are outnumbered," he says. "But those look like humans, and we are werewolves. Surely, we are stronger than them!"
As the day unfolds, I find myself caught up in helping Eloise choose an outfit for her date with Calvin. Eloise drags me from store to store, trying on various outfits while seeking my input.This is the worst thing that has happened to me!"Lucian, what do you think of this dress?" she asks, holding up a flowy, black dress against herself.I study it for a moment. "It's nice, I guess. But isn't it a bit too..."Eloise arches her brows. "A bit too...what?""A bit like you are going to a funeral wearing that. Also, it seems like the wrong size for you," I say.Eloise bursts into laughter at my blunt response. "Wow, Lucian, you sure know how to be brutally honest."I shrug, feeling a bit uncomfortable being dragged into this situation. "Hey, you asked for my opinion.""What do you mean it's the wrong size? It feels perfectly fine to me," she says as she tugs at the fabric."It's too big for your body. You look like you are wearing a potato sack," I declare.Eloise winces. "I hate tight
"Hah, what? Are you asking me out?" Eloise exclaims, her eyes glinting with amusement."Yes. You are cute and just my type, so why not?" he smirks slyly.Wow, this boy works fast."Um...yeah, okay, but no thanks. I don't date wolves," Eloise says and pulls on my sleeve, motioning me to follow her."No, wait. Can I speak to you in private?" Calvin pleads.Eloise looks at me as if she is unsure about this. "You don't have to go with him if you don't want to, Eloise," I say quickly. Not like I want this loser to go out with Eloise, anyway.But she shrugs and nods in agreement. "Yeah, sure. Let's go talk in private," she says to Calvin, then walks out with him.I stand there, feeling confused. I wonder what Calvin would tell her to convince her to date him. Even I couldn't convince this girl, and we actually mated!As I watch Eloise and Calvin walk away to have their private conversation, I can't help but feel a mix of emotions. Confusion, concern, and even a tinge of jealousy all swirl w
I will be forever alone, won't I?"You won't be forever alone. Stop being so dramatic," Eloise scoffs at me.How does she know what I'm thinking? Did I say it out loud?"Did you just hear my inner monologue?" I snarl.Eloise looks startled. "What? No way. Maybe we share a special connection because of our bond now.""Whatever. But I am telling you. Scarlett despises me," I grumble as the conversation with her reruns through my mind."Despise is a strong word, pal. She doesn't feel that way about you!" Eloise assures me."How can you be sure?" I challenge her.She suddenly grabs my chin and forces my gaze to hers. "How can anyone not love you? You are downright adorable!""I am not fucking adorable, woman," I snapped back, my alpha instincts clashing with the unexpected compliment. "I'm an alpha wolf with extraordinary power!" I reminded her, my tone a mixture of defiance and self-assertion."Hurr derr. Well, you should try to talk to her again. Bring out the charm," she says.I groan.
'Are you going to just sit here and mope all day?' my wolf scolds me."She rejected me. I can't believe it," I reply, shaking my head. The first time I mate with someone, and she rejects me? What kind of a game is moon goddess playing right now?'Oh, get over it, Lucian. It's not the end of the world. She wasn't even your real mate, so forget her,' he says.But I can't. I can't just forget her. Her scent is still lingering on my skin after we made love. I need to find her again tomorrow!I decide to sleep off my misery for the night and start fresh in the morning. I plan to hunt her down and claim her back again. She can't just use my body and then dismiss me!The next morning, I set off to find Eloise. I know that foxes usually live near water sources, so I start my search there. As I walk through the forest, I look for any signs of her presence. Her scent is still strongly ingrained in my memory, and it helps guide me in the right direction. Eventually, I find a huge fox den by th
"I will mate with you just this once," I say softly, brushing my fingers against her cheek.A smile spread across her face, but I can tell she is hesitating. "You will? Really?""Yes," I say, my voice shaking. "But I have to tell you something. I've never done this before." My teeth bite into my lip as the fear of the unknown creeps up inside me."Me too. This is my first time too," she whispers.I can feel the heat radiating from her body as she presses her wet body against me.I reach out to hold her close. Then the reality of my situation hits me like a freight train. What exactly am I supposed to do now?I roll her onto her back and lock my gaze on her wide brown eyes. She gasps in shock as I hover above her, my intensity radiating through me like a burning wildfire."I need to touch you more," I husk."What do you mean? Just get in there," she responds, her eyes smoky and distant.'Just get in there? She is quite the romantic,' my wolf teases me.I roll my eyes. This girl is som
What the heck is going on?I grumble as I attempt to shove Eloise away from me. "Get off of me! What are you thinking, vixen?" I screech."You smell...heavenly. I need you so badly," she purrs in a sultry voice.Huh?"What are you on?" I ask as I stare into her glassy eyes. They are cloudy, as if she is on drugs.She claws at my chest. "You are so beautiful. Take me now, wolfboy," she says."Is this a joke? You are not funny," I say irritably.She takes her blanket off and tosses it away.Whoa...I stare at her naked body as she straddles me. I was right about her having a boyish figure, but there is a certain allure to it.Her small, perky breasts contrast with the rest of her boyish shape, yet it only adds to her sultry appeal. I shake my head, trying to snap out of it. I can't get distracted by her body while she is assaulting me!She grinds against me and I feel myself getting hard. Oh, no, my body is betraying me. "Yo...stop this now," I bark."Ohh… is that the legendary Alpha di
The motherfucking fox won't stop peeing on me! I watch in horror as he relieves himself on my bark for the second time and then kicks some dirt.I have had it!I seriously have had it!I need to shift back before he runs away and I get the chance to kick this fox's ass!I concentrate hard, drawing on the inner strength that I have cultivated over the years. Sometimes I am able to shift back faster if I really concentrate."You can do this, Lucian. You have the power to shift back to human. You don't want to be a stupid tree anymore, so shift!" I give myself a pep talk with my conscious. Come on, work!As I close my eyes to focus, I feel a strange energy rising within me. It's as if the whole forest is responding to my call. Suddenly, I am engulfed in a warm glow that spreads throughout my entire being. I can feel the bark on my skin begin to soften and crackle as I shrink down to my human size.When I open my eyes, I am no longer a tree, but my human self. The fox looks at me in shock
Okay, it's time for attempt number two. I had the chance to inhale the girl's scent more, so now I can trace her back to her packhouse. And that is exactly what I intend to do.She called me weird and ran away from me, but that doesn't mean I should give up on her entirely!I trace her scent all the way to a territory that belongs to the Silverwood Pack. I heard the Alpha of this pack is friendly, so I wasn't too worried. I walked inside the gate with my shoulders straight, and head held high.The security guard there looks at me suspiciously. "Who are you?" he asks before letting me in."I am Lucian. I belong to Ashwood pack," I tell him."What brings you here, Lucian of the Ashwood pack?" he asks."I am looking for a lovely girl. She has long brown hair and beautiful green eyes," I say enthusiastically."Ah, you are looking for Scarlett, the Beta's daughter," he says.Scarlett...even her name is sexy. "Yes. Do you know where I can find her?" I ask.The security guard eyes me warily,