Andrew's senses awoke before him. His wolf, who had been in attack mode, immediately simmered at the warm scent that filtered into Andrew's nostrils.Andrew smiled, it smelled like home. It smelt like his mother. He cracked his eyes open and caught a glimpse of a very familiar surrounding.He jolted up, seeing himself in his mother's old cottage house. The memories returned at once and this time they weren't bad like he'd been fearing that they would. His wolf purred enjoying the calming scent that smeared itself around his senses. The bittersweet memories engulfed him, he remembered them all. The laughter of his childhood, the games he played with his mother, tagging along with her in her little garden, his first big wound, his nightmares, their little outings, He groaned, feeling blissed. Then the sad memories trickled in little by little. He remembered the first time his father returned home, he'd been sleeping in his room when he heard voices. "Did you think I wouldn't find you
"She did what?" Douglas growled into his phone."Find them and kill her." He bellowed, then slammed the phone in his hands on the desk as he removed it from his ears.The silhouette of his wife's ghost appeared beside him, dark long fingers trailed across his shoulders."My love, who's got your panties in a bunch." She whispered into his ears.Douglas growled, then sighed."Your time is over, my masters say. They're retrieving the protection they've given you. You've failed to keep to your end of the bargain."Douglas jolted up,"Darling! You don't mean it. Did you speak for me? For us?"She sighed, "I'm afraid you may soon have to join me. While I complete my service, you shall be in eternal torment. They will own your soul. You will regret making promises you cannot keep." Douglas tried to grasp her hands but it turned to smoke."Darling, tell them to start the sacrifice. The moment Andrew returns he will become Alpha and by the time he takes my position for the first time during
'He's not your father.' Laura's words resounded in his head as he prepared for his date with Emily. She'd already called to confirm their date and though he'd thought of canceling it so he could spend the night ruminating on everything he had heard, she sounded so elated that he couldn't bear to do so.He stared at his reflection, seeing his wolf and not balking with hatred and disgust as he usually did. Laura and a witch helped him get over his fear of mirrors during her great reveal.Andrew swallowed as a wave of shock shot through his body.The things Laura had revealed to him just hours ago were messing with his head. He had his wolf, who he'd allowed to remain close to the surface since Laura had asked, to thank for his sanity.His wolf was able to contain his wilding emotions and keep them from erupting by concentrating on what was important, which was not letting Emily down tonight.'There's a fourth prophecy.' Laura had said. "Douglas is not your father."Andrew's mouth fell
"Hello!" Emily waved enthusiastically, as Andrew stepped into the restaurant.He gave her a small smile. His eyes glinted with mischief.Emily gave him a full-fledged smile in return. Her excitement hadn't run out even after the celebratory dinner and drinks she had with the team."My lady," Andrew said, bowing a little before taking his seat.Emily giggled,"Why you're the fairest maiden in this establishment, I daresay."Emily laughed harder."Oh stop it." She gushed.Smiling, Andrew took her hand and kissed it."Evening Milady. How pray tell did your day go?" Emily rolled her eyes as she tried to stifle another giggle."Andrew." She cautioned, but since she couldn't help herself she laughed out loud."My day was awesome!" She squealed. "I'll get into it after we've ordered. What are you having?" Obliging Andrew picked up the menu and scanned it. While Emily, who'd already picked out something, looked again at her own menu.In a few minutes, a waiter dropped by and collected their
Andrew watched Emily struggle in her sleep. She'd been like that since he brought her home and His wolf was not taking it lightly. It wanted to hunt and kill whatever was putting her through so much terror.When he'd returned from getting her things, he found her screaming and bawling at something imaginary. Seeing Emily who he knew to be tough and buoyant be so terrified that it triggered a panic attack, hurt him. He'd frozen for seconds before he approached her and tried to bring her back to her senses. It took him at least 30 mins to calm her down before he was able to drive them home.Since she was asleep, his wolf automatically came closer to the surface. Together they sensed that Emily hadn't told them everything about the case they were working on. Though he wished he knew, he couldn't blame her, both of them were still entitled to their secrets and he too had kept a lot from her. Yet, from the fear pouring out from her, he sensed that whatever trouble she was in was more than
Emily kissed him with as much ferocity. Snaking her arms around his neck, she pulled him closer but it wasn't enough.She moaned into his mouth, wanting him everywhere. Andrew broke the kiss and she snapped her eyes open. His amber green eyes were dilated and glowed gold. He began retreating as guilt flashed in his eyes.Her eyes widened as she realized why. He was thinking that he'd taken advantage of her.She held his arms and dragged him back into the position she wanted him in. Wishing he could sneak his fingers into her pussy and see how wet she was already. If there was anyone that took advantage of anybody it was her, she'd been the one to lure him in and play with his hair hadn't she? How couldn't he see that?"Fuck, I'm…." He started to say,But Emily silenced him with her finger. Staring him squarely in the eyes, she ran her fingers through his hair again."Emily you…" He groaned, closing his eyes."I want you," she murmured, placing her hands on his chest and trailing her
Andrew looked at the gem in his hand then the poem and then at the group of people loitering around. In the last few hours, he'd asked questions about the town. Lakewood was one of those small towns where everyone knew everyone and their business. Though his guest house was secluded, and he had only passed by when coming and going out of town, they knew that he was the occupant and that he had a visitor, all without stepping a foot into his territory.It would have amazed him if he wasn't used to such intrusion. Living with wolves left no privacy at all. The townspeople watched him like a hawk watched its prey as he gathered information about them. He could tell from their overly bright smiles and hospitality that there were secrets they intended to hide and that they were also extremely curious about his sudden appearance.According to them, the property in which he was staying hadn't been used for about two decades. Although the housekeeper who was one of them tended to and restocke
Andrew furrowed his brows at the sight of Emily seated on a rock and staring at the moon. It was unsettling to watch. It seemed as if she was glowing in the moonshine. A lump formed in his throat as he stood transfixed and goosebumps scattered on his body.Instead of calling out her name, Andrew sneaked up on her. As he got closer, he confirmed his suspicions. She sat staring at the moon, certainly enthralled by its moonshine. Andrew watched in wonder as the moonlight illuminated her. Her brown hair was billowed by the winds, her face hung upwards. She radiated in the moonlight. Andrew furrowed his brows, then slowly crept closer. He was a few feet from her when he felt the presence of another being. He froze on the spot, something was peering at them from the forests. His senses spun in alarm, he looked at Emily again and realized that the discontent he felt earlier was because his temporary territory had been trespassed. Though she looked beautiful in the moonshine, it had nothing