(SOPHIE'S POV) It had been two days now, and I couldn't get over it. It still feels surreal that she is gone. I felt betrayed. I knew it wasn't her fault, but I couldn't help but selfishly wish she stayed.I saw it coming, when Gwen was announced to be carrying the pack next Alpha. Gwen was the girl that, for some reason, got no attention. She was beautiful, yes, but still, that wasn't enough, and now she was the talk of the town... rather the pack; everyone was already linking it all up, the Luna vanishing after a few days of hearing the news.If Gwen thought her life had changed for the better, then she was so fucking, damn wrong. Yes, she got popular, but the pack seemed to be against her; everyone tagged the blame on her, and Cara's influence on the pack was no small thing, she was literally worshipped and this division would have it's effect on the pack, Gwen was blamed and hated by everyone, but no one dared say it straight to her face, that didn't mean she wasn't hearing though
SOPHIE'S POV***********The first place I had to check was my house, of course. Where else would he be? I walked into my apartment."What the fuck?" I cursed at the sight of the building I once lived in, now a mess; the furniture was destroyed, claw marks were all over, the lights were pulled down, and they were blinking on and off, but the other part of the house was very, very dark.I had this sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach; something was wrong."Ken," I called, but there was no answer."Ken!" I called louder and there was a slight movement from the darkness. I strained my eyes to see, but it all happened too fast, and in the next moment, I was pinned to the wall, high above the ground, and Ken stood right in front of me, hissing and growling in my face, inhaling my scent like I was his next best snack. There was nothing human in those behaviors, and staring at him, he had changed, his eyes were a dark red, scary, dangerous, and I could see the fangs. He wasn't looking a
(ROLLINS' POV) I had to keep my distance; it would be so easy to hurt someone now in my state. Lucian took over things in the pack; he understood, and I would always be grateful for having such a loyal Beta by my side. Being alone helped me think on other things, like Teo, it didn't help that the gap in my mind was still present. It was worse now that she was gone; it was like fate was forcing me to live without her, pushing her away with every chance it got, first from my memory and now from me.Regrets.I had so many regrets, like how I regretted going to Gwen and cheating on Cara; I deserved all I got; I remembered that night; I had been so drunk, but she was there, Gwen, galivating about, waiting, as if she knew I was so close to slipping.I hated myself more when Cara forgave me so easily, the thing was this was my life, I was never once cared about women's feelings when I used them, I hadn't realised how much things had changed,; I didn't deserve her forgiveness, but there was
(Sophie's POV)"Sophie." I had him call my name. My eyes felt heavy, but I finally pulled them open. Ken watched me as I slept."I didn't want to wake you up, but I figured you wouldn't want to stay here for too long." I stood slowly, still feeling dizzy. I tried taking a step, and I fell. I never felt the impact of the fall because he caught up to me; just a moment ago he was sitting over there."You should sit for a while. I don't know if it is the right time, but I want to ask you some questions."I knew this time was coming. I nodded slowly towards him, unable to look him in the eyes. I felt ashamed of my own actions."Where did you go to? I saw you run through the woods, but it was like you disappeared," he said.I inhaled. I wasn't supposed to tell him this; I had promised Cara not to, but now he was no human either, so fuck that, he needed to know. That was the least I could do for him."There is so much you need to know, like what happened to you in the woods; you were attack
(Sophie's POV)"You need some blood," Ken said to me. He brought forth his wrist. "You need to drink; it would strengthen you.""Ewww, no. And you need it more.""I have enough; your blood is really strong; you got me on some kind of high."I laughed. "talking about being high on strange things," I said, but Ken didn't seem to understand that. I wanted him to bite me again. It was crazy but sexy, and the only thing that kept me restrained was the thought of Laurent."You really need to drink.""No, I don't need that; I am fine.""So stubborn as always... I hear something; your friend is coming."I rushed towards the door. "She is a good distance away, and I can't be sure; it could be any other car just passing by.""Nope, it's hers; she can't come in, and you can't go out either."He stared at my lips and said, "Yes, ma'am.". * I waited outside my ex-apartment; I couldn't let May come in, and I was fast to walk into the car the moment she stopped by."You look kind of pale, are yo
(Cara's POV)Teo lived in an abandoned house, right in the middle of nowhere, which led me to believe that was his style— abandoned houses. I remembered when he held me as a captive; it was also an abandoned building, and the memory still made me shiver.The little house was far away from my pack and from my home; it was like starting all over again. Teo showed me to an empty room; it had little, just a bed and a few furnitures that I was sure he had only brought here recently to fill up my room. I couldn't help but wonder how long he had been watching me.I kept my distance from him, barely talking to him, because I could only think about Rollins with each passing day. I wondered how everybody back at the pack would be faring, and all those thoughts were enough to occupy my mind that I could easily spend a whole day without thinking about food. This seemed to worry Teo more than it should; he was always checking up on me, and it only got annoying.But things would change today. If I
---- continue----We engaged in a long-staring competition before Teo looked away."Are you going to argue with me all day and remind me of the man I was, or do you actually want to get something done?"I huffed. "So what's up?" I asked, leaning into my seat."The past few days you were in your... room, I discovered a few things. Werewolves are yet to notice, but all those missing wolves that were taken have been all part of the vampire prince little plan. You see, aside from being used as a blood bag for the higher vampires, they could also be changed into vampires just like the rest. This set would be stronger due to their natural born strength combined with their new found vampire strength, but they would have to lose their wolves.""We should inform the packs right away.""No, we can't; nothing can be done. I am sure the disasters are enough proof for them all to build up their defenses; the more time we spend, the more people will die.They have a hideout; this vampire 'Prince'
(CARA'S POV)There was a knock on the door, and I froze."Are you expecting anyone?" I asked, we were in the middle of nowhere, who could it be, Rollins?My heart skipped a beat."Yes, sorry, I didn't tell you; I needed an extra hand, but he would only be here for a few hours, and then I would make sure he forget everything".Teo left for the door and returned with a tall blonde man with golden brown eyes."Wow, we have some work to be done," he said his eyes on me, and then he began working.*It took hours, but he was finally done, and when I stared at the mirror, I couldn't recognize the girl I had been. The stranger also came along with some dresses, which were... different from what I was used to and a little more revealing.. maybe more than just a 'little' revealing."That's how the vampires dress," Teo told me, and I nodded, still admiring my new looks. I had golden curls now; some extensions also had to be added so my hair was longer; and then the light red contact lenses. Teo
(Epilouge, Part One)(ROLLIN'S POV) I walked into my room to see Gwen there. I didn't know how to tell her. Cara had decided that she would stay in one of the guests rooms till it was all over, but I knew that I wouldn't be able to stay here knowing that Cara was just a few rooms away and I had never been the one to get sneaky. Gwen had to know."We need to talk," I said to Gwen. She looked tiny now, too thin, but I still thought she was beautiful."It's about her, right?" she asked."I don't want you to stress yourself.""Let me guess, she is back at the pack, you both are back together, and you guys are waiting for me to die so you could go on with your relationships, right?" She asked, and I was silent. I had never felt this kind of guilt, but she surprised me when she smiled."I knew this was going to happen, but you see, I don't even care about the fact that all that went on between the both of us isn't real; I don't care about any of that. I am happy; you made me happy, and you
Three days after the war.I wished I could follow Rollins back to our pack; I wished... but I knew that things would never be the same, and so here I was, with Teo. I couldn't deny that I wanted to be with Rollins; every fiber of my being wanted him, but I couldn't have him.Teo walked down the stairs, fully dressed."Are we going somewhere?" I asked"No, not we, me."I shrugged. "Okay, when would you be back? ", He stared at me, giving me that long look. "Are you leaving me?" I asked, and I couldn't hold back the sob."Is not... is not in that way.""I don't understand.""We were never a thing; as much as I wanted it and still do, I know you love someone else, and I've learned some good lessons, we don't always get what we want , I would always love you, but not in that way, not anymore. You love Rollins; you would never settle for less. I want you to go get him.""What if he doesn't want me?""You both were meant for each other; I don't know what the outcome will be, but what I can
(Cara's POV)Teo led me towards the exit; he held the most of my weight, and I limped trying to go faster."Wait!""No, we have to go," he said, tugging me on, but I had stopped moving. I thought I saw something. "That window," I said, pointing to the window we just passed."No, Cara, not now.""Take me back," I said.Teo made an annoyed sound before taking me back. I looked through the window; I knew what I had seen. The 'human' girls ran out of the gate, but there were two vampires running after them. Those two vampires alone would be able to finish them off; how did they escape?"Sophie," I gasped."I'm sorry, Cara, we can't save them.""Yes, we can't, but you can.""Cara, I was given an order; I have failed him enough; please, we need to go.""Face the truth, Teo, I won't be allowed out of here, but they... they are so close to freedom, please. I have done so many wrongs; I want to do this one right thing, please.""Wait here, don't move one bit; you hear me, don't fucking move."
(ROLLINS POV)"I want to give you a more honorable death. I'll let you kill yourself," he said, throwing the gun at me. "One shot to the brain, that would do," he said, his face still having that smirk I hated."And what do you know about honor?" I asked, staring at the gun, that wouldn't kill him, I knew it."Nothing. That would have been a better death... but now," his eyes glittered. "Welcome to hell," and then there was darkness. I could not see a single thing, and then Cara came into view, it was like a clip was being replayed before my eyes, a clip from my mind. She walked into Teo's room and let her robe fall to the ground.Teo waited on the bed, watching her, his eyes watching every part of her. I couldn't run from this; it was like I had been trapped by some invisible force in a very dark room.And then I saw Teo again, forcing himself on her. I watched her sob.I inhaled. "Get out of my head," I growled."Not yet," Vlad whispered, and then I was in my pack. The Shadow Pack
(Laurent's POV)I couldn't look her in the eyes; she didn't know that I had come searching for her. When Teo told me she was here too, I knew that I had to find her, but I couldn't even look at her. I couldn't let her deceive me this one more time.Maybe we were never meant to be. The thought alone caused a strange kind of anger to rise in me, and I finished off the vampire. I exited her room, her scent in there was too strong. Finally, I could focus; I knew my next target. Ken.I ran through the hallways, checking through room, to find him. Nothing."I guess I am the one you have been looking for." Slowly, I turned back to see Ken, and a smirk spread on my face."I've always wanted to pass a stake into your heart.""Why? Because I have every right to fuck your mate, or perhaps because she would always be left with a part of me any fucking place she goes.""Maybe you are right, but guess what?" I asked, not even waiting for his answer, "We both won't be getting her.""Not if I kill
(SOPHIE'S POV)Ken left to help his master. Vlad. There had been an attack; I heard the shouts; I didn't know what exactly was happening, and maybe I didn't want to know anymore.I had made so many bad decisions in my life; I know I deserved this. I had never been a good girl, unlike Cara. I played with the feelings of others and was only loyal to Cara as a friend.My thoughts were cut short when the door to my room busted open and a vampire walked in. I knew him; he had always watched me with an expression on his face. I could only place it as hunger... and lust; he wanted my blood; he wanted to feed; and he wouldn't care if I died in the process. Ken was nowhere to be found; maybe he was dead. I was shocked that the thought of Ken dead didn't make me feel anything at all.The vampire licked his whitish lips as he moved closer, his dark red eyes regarding me, maybe deciding where to sink his teeth, and then they settled on my baby bump."No!, stay away from me!" I cried out. I hadn'
(ROLLINS POV)I knew I was in the right location when I got to the castle-like building; it had this dark loom over it; this had to be the place.Teo walked forward; he knew the directions. All through the journey here, I had given the two brothers some distance, as I knew they had a lot of catching up to do."That is the main gate; there are vampires guarding the gates—the strong ones; there is no way we can go in without being detected.""Then we would have to kill them as fast as we can," I said to him, and we walked towards the gates. Of course, the vampires noticed that we were not a part of them quicker than I anticipated. We had to act fast; there were about five of them at the entry. Teo ran forward; his speed alone told me he was stronger now, different. He faced two, engaging in hand-to-hand combat. I threw a wooden stake I had carved to him, and he slammed into the eyes of one. The remaining three came at me, all ready. I tried holding them all back at once till Laurent j
(Cara's POV)Shade walked into my room. I knew why he was here; it was time for my doze of wolf's bane. The past few days, I have begun to feel less pain anytime the liquid was injected into my veins, but I didn't know how much longer I would last.I didn't know where Rollins was now or what he would be doing. Had Teo found somewhere to start a new life? That would be better for him."It's so funny how this little liquid causes your kind so much pain," Shade said with a smirk as he drew closer. "I love seeing you in pain, and guess what? Vlad had been busy recently..." he trailed off, his hands on my throat. "And right now... he isn't watching you; he has finally seen you for what you are—a slut. He has that already; he doesn't need you, but I want to know... I've always wanted to know what he enjoyed when he was with you and what he saw so differently.His hands went down to my breast, and he pressed hard on it, his eyes brightening up. "Does this turn you on?""Get your hands off me
(ROLLIN'S POV)I couldn't bear it, that she was there with HIM. Teo assured me that he wouldn't harm her; Vlad wanted her alive... for other purposes, and that made me furious at the fact that he had touched her, but I guessed she knew when she was going to work for him.She was only helping. I tried to tell myself, after all she had said it, that I could be with anyone I wanted to be with, and I shouldn't be mad at her for fucking the vampire prince to get what she wanted. I couldn't help but wonder if she was hurt; if the bastard hurt her, I was going to kill him. But then again, vampires were already dead.Teo had managed to bring Laurent back from the woods. It was a wonder to me how he had yet again changed; little by little, he was becoming the Laurent I knew, but if you looked deeper into his eyes, you would see the little emptiness. Still, it was better; he was back now.Teo, Laurent, and Lucian sat in my office as we discussed tactics. Though deep down we knew the odds were a