CHAPTER FOUR
(Cara's POV)I couldn't help but laugh, waiting for him to join in and tell me that this was all a joke; what else could it be? He was standing here, telling me about wolves; wolves didn't exist, but I had seen him disappear and appear right in front of me.He doesn't find anything funny, and he just stares at me, like I'm the alien."I'm glad you took this lightly. I packed the things I thought you would need up in your room. Pick them up and let's get going."He was serious; he was a lunatic, and he wanted to take me to some pack, which might not even exist. Why the hell did I go for him out of all the men in the bar? But he was right; it was because I was drawn to him in a very strange way—something about him, those dark emerald eyes—a venus fly trap designed to allure me and then swallow me up.He was dangerous; everything about him screamed danger. I had to escape, and again I tried dashing towards the door. This time he let me run; he let me bust through the door and go further. I turned back one last time to see him; he just stood there watching me, like I was some stupid kid who couldn't see what was right from wrong; he was many feet away, so I ran faster. I needed to reach the roadside, where I could be sighted by passerbys, where he wouldn't be able to capture me in broad daylight. I went faster; I was so close, and then I slammed into a wall... not exactly a wall, but a person. He caught me before I fell right on my butt, his hands around me, as he stared right into me."Why are you running away from me?" He asked, like that wasn't the most obvious thing to do."Because you're a freak, and I just want my normal life back," I say to him, searching for some sort of pity in his eyes, but he just looks annoyed and confused."You do know that you can never, ever run away from me, right? You are mine and I am yours; that's what mates are to each other," he says, and then he stares right down my whole frame, accessing it, and a mischevious smirk forms on his lips. "I can't wait to have this hot body to myself. I'll give you two options: come with me or I'll make you.""Come on, those aren't even options," I whined."That's all you got... And I won't be very happy if I have to chase you again.Before he could finish talking, I ran off, but this time I didn't even take two steps before he caught up to me, picking me up like a doll and hanging me on his shoulder as he walked back towards my house. Now I could spot a car. I was almost sure the shiny black car hadn't been there a while ago, or maybe I had been too lost in thought that I hadn't noticed it. This was really happening; I was being kidnapped."They would search for me, and they would find me; you would go to jail." I threatened, even if by now I knew that was the least of his worries. There's a sharp sting on my ass; did he just... spank me? And why the hell did it feel so damn good?"Don't you dare touch me," I say. Though I felt like a hypocrite, my body isn't cooperating. Just a touch from him was enough to ignite so many strange feelings in me, feelings I never thought were still there."You loved it; you don't want to, but you do," he says, and again, I'm surprised."How did you do that?""Do what?" he asks. I can't see his face, but I'm sure there must be a cocky smirk on those beautiful lips."Read my mind. Is that some weird kind of power, or are you just good at reading people?" I ask, though I'm distracted by the sight of his sexy ass just right beneath my head, why not I give it a spank like he did to mine, he wouldn't mind since he said the whole 'you are mine and I am yours stuff'. With the position I was in now, I was awarded with the view of his back, all muscular and beautiful. I almost want to slide my fingers up and down his back. Like, what the hell was happening to me?, why would I want to do that?"You could, if you want to," he answers my 'thoughts' that I was sure I did not say out."What exactly are you?" I asked, this time intrugued and scared."I'm a werewolf, as I told you repeatedly, but werewolves don't read minds; they just feel emotions through the mate bond, but I can hear your words for some reasons that I'm yet to understand, he says".Finally, he drops me down. I hadn't realized that we were already right in front of the car when he opened the door for me. I couldn't bring myself to walk in because now I was afraid. It was the thought that he could read my mind. When he saw I wasn't moving, he lifted me, helping me in and closing the door. That's when I noticed two men inside the car, both in the front seat. They stared at me through the car review mirror, and I thought I recognized them; they were the same men that sat with my hot capturer at the bar.I panicked, my heart running three times its normal rate, and as if they could hear it, they immediately dropped their gazes."Don't worry, Cara, they won't hurt you," my capturer said as he entered the car, shutting the door."What's your name?" I asked Mr. Hot Freak."Rollins, Alpha Rollins," he responded.I liked the name, "Rollins." I called out, and he stared at me, his eyes darkening, just like they did a while ago. I watch as his hands trail up my thighs, pulling my dress upward. I could feel the heat pool between my legs, but I didn't forget the two men that were sitting right in the front seat.Alpha Rollins read me again, and he nodded toward the two as if silently communicating to them, and the partition in the car was lifted. I was left alone with him at the back seat of the car. I didn't know if I felt safer, but his hungry hands were already up my thighs, rubbing against my wetness, and a moan escaped my lips. My body was filled with anticipation, and from his hardened cock, he was too. I didn't know how far he would be going here, secretly, I wanted it all.I didn't know how it was possible that I wanted a complete stranger who captured me over every other man in my life, it was disturbing.But.I couldn't give it to him all without a price, a part of me knew that I was his weakness; this was my chance."Wait," I say to him, and he stops. He looked the tiniest bit annoyed."You want this, I know," he says, his hands rubbing against my wetness."I don't want you in my head; I don't want you reading my mind," I say.His smirk grows wider."Is that a condition?" he asked, amused."Yes," I say, even if it was clear that I wasn't the one in control here."And if I were to disagree?""Then, nothing," I replied, taking my stand."Fuck, okay?, I won't go snooping in your mind, and then I have the right to fuck you senseless. Deal?"CHAPTER FIVE(Cara's POV)I didn't think Alpha Rollins was the only freak in this vehicle because here I was, actually believing that wolves exist, how pathetic, but there was no other way to explain the speed and his ability to read my mind. I should be afraid; he was about to capture me, maybe take me away, but for some reasons, I wasn't. On the contrary, I was allured by it all—his beauty, so strange, so unique, I couldn't be blamed. Any other girl would fall right on their knees to have a guy like Rollins chasing after them. That leads me to the question that had been on my mind since I first saw him. Why me?Alpha Rollins hands trailed up and around my body. He seemed starved, like I could only give him this, but that has to be wrong. I wasn't the prettiest girl, and I bet he could have any other, but then why me? Was this all like some kind of trap? It was risky to let a man like Rollins in. I was treading on a dangerous path, and still yet I couldn't turn back. I loved the way
(Cara's POV)It's starting to bother me. We were in the middle of the woods, and I didn't see any houses close by. I wondered where exactly Alpha Rollins mysterious pack is."We can't take the car to the pack," he says."So you'll just abandon the car here?" I was confused."No, someone would pick it up; don't worry about it."The car looked really expensive, and I wondered how he wouldn't care about leaving it behind; anything could happen."So we are going to walk, like on feet?""No, we are going to run; come with me," he says, taking my hands and leading me deeper into the woods, where I spotted Lucian and Teo.Alpha Rollins hands slipped away from mine, and I suddenly felt so alone and out of place, especially with the look Lucian gave me. I was forced to look down to my feet, avoiding his eyes and he scoffed, walking away into the woods."What's up with him?" I asked no one in particular."He could be like that sometimes." The Teo answered, I didn't think he was being completely
(Cara's POV)"You must like me reaping your clothes off, don't you?" he asked, and I shivered."First, I want to ask you a question.""No more question; I want you, and I want you to cooperate... or we could do it my way," he says, and despite the warning in his statement, I secretly wanted to know what his way looked like."If you want me to cooperate, then you have to cooperate. I've been on my best behavior since I arrived here, and this is the least you could do."I actually think he would take off my clothes and get them over with, but he doesn't. "You have two minutes; what is your question?" he asked."The girl... the blonde down stairs""Emmaline? What about her?""I want to know what has been going on between the both of you.""That's none of your business", he says, suddenly furious, and I flinch. His eyes soften. "You don't need to worry about her", he corrects."What do you say I am to you?""My mate""Mates, aren't they like partners? I don't like her, and from the way s
(Cara's POV)I didn't know what I expected after what went on between us last night.Okay, maybe I knew what I expected. I expected him to be here, on bed, lying next to me. I expected to feel his kisses, hot and rough on my skin, but he wasn't here. He was gone right before I woke up. I was the cheap slut who gave him my body without a thought. Maybe it was due to what had happened between me and Jake and I needed to be remembered that I could be loved... It wasn't that though, there was this strange and sick attraction I had towards him and when he said he felt the same, I was in cloud nine.I couldn't stop the tears. What was I thinking?I pushed off the covers, I noticed that I was naked, I had let him reap off my clothes last night and none of my stuff was here now. Still I decided to take a quick search in the bathroom. Nothing. Except his clothes.. oh, well. I picked one of his shirts, long enough to cover me, thick enough to hide my nipples, it stopped mid thigh, way too big fo
(Cara's POV)Walking inside the dining room, I didn't expect what I saw; it was a damn full house. I envisioned a table with just Alpha and me, but there were about thirty people seated there on the very long table, all dinning together and chatting- till I came in of course.Everything stopped; they stared at me like I was a monkey. Stop thinking about that; Teo was only joking. What if he wasn't? ... he called you beautiful. What if he was only saying that?I felt unsure of myself, but Teo was beside me."Come on, Luna." I didn't miss it; he had called me Cara back then and Luna now, the title made me feel weird like there was font I had to keep on, like there were so much expectations to be met.Even as he led me, I could see every gaze following me. I noticed he avoided holding my hands and even stayed a little distance from me. I knew why. Alpha Rollins was here, and I felt the anger rising again. He had left me on the bed after the sex we had. I guess it didn't mean anything to h
Chapter Nine (Cara's POV) "And if I refuse to go on this date with you?, what happens?" I asked, staring at his lips.""Then... I'll have to force you," he said, coming closer.I swallowed, watching him. His thick black hair was neatly packed backwards, his emerald eyes staring at me with so much intensity that I might melt right before him, but then I see it—the little imperfection that I hadn't noticed. How didn't I notice the scar on his jaw? I traced my hands on his face and then on the scar but held onto my hands, taking it off his face.He didn't like me touching that scar; a part of me knew that there must be a story behind that, a story that he wanted to keep to himself, maybe a secret."What happened to you? How did you get the scar?""Just regretful mistakes," he said, letting my hands go. I wanted to know what those mistakes were, but I couldn't push it."Where would you be taking me on our date?" I asked, changing the topic. I had never been one to pry."It would be a sur
(Cara's POV)In the evening, there was a knock on the door. I couldn't deny that my heart skipped a beat. I was nervous. Who was this person looking for? Because it certainly couldn't be me. I wasn't comfortable around any of the wolves, not yet, not soon. I only felt safe with Rollins and Teo, but when the person wouldn't go away, I walked to the door, slowly and dramtically I pulled it open. I let out a breath when I noticed it was only a kind-looking woman in her mid-forties.She bowed, and I almost stopped her; she could be my mother. This was awkward, but she didn't seem to mind."Good day, Luna. I'm Chloe, a maid here, and the Alpha sent me to get you ready for... the date," she said, pronouncing the last words like they were the weirdest words she had ever heard.I nodded, opening the door wider for her to come in, then I shut the door."No need to call me Luna; Cara would do."Her mouth fell open. "I can't call you by your name; you are the Luna."What exactly was this Luna s
(Cara's POV)"I don't know what your problem is, Emmaline; it's probably too complex to mention, but I am your Luna, and if you don't let go me this instant, the Alpha would know of it, and you would be officially fucked." I say to Emmaline, giving her the hardest look I could muster."So cute of you, so you would go crying to the Alpha that I threatened you?, you are so fucking weak, you would soon fade away. This pack needs a strong Luna; a human can't rule. I would not only take your title, but I would take the Alpha; he is mine; I could give him so much that you can't," she says, then laughs. "You can't give him a decent fuck; what use are you for? You are so tiny, so breakable, I could kill you in a second, but you aren't worth the hassle...at least not yet, but I'll give you one good advice: do not cross parts with me. Cara, to the pack you can be a Luna, but to me you are nothing. To anyone who thinks clearly, you would always be nothing, I have been here long before you and yo
(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