Valerie's POV
I woke up the next morning feeling very weak like I had had a terrible night. Then I remembered how I passed out that night and it was unclear what was the reason for my fainting. I didn't know if I was after by the severe beating I got from Alpha Hayes or the encounter I had with Grayson after he is almost strange me to death.
My mind was going through all this when I got a flashback of the nightmare I had. They are two nightmares I didn't understand why I should be having such a nightmare.
I found myself with a guy I am been very close to for a long time, probably just over three months. We both went out for a party as drank a lot. We had a lovely time being together but one night, he got really mad at me and he called me a lot of names, and then pushed me against the wa
Valerie's POVAnother night, he wanted to make love to me and I asked him to put on a condom. He said he didn’t have one. I asked him to stop, and he wouldn’t. And he said that it didn’t matter, not to worry about it. At first, I sort of laughed cause I thought he was joking, but then I realized he was serious and I got scared. I told him to stop but he wouldn’t, and I pushed him away but he pushed me back and pinned me down with his body. He was very strong. He devoured me.I had been abused as a child, and I had told him about it when we were at the party but his actions proved he didn't listen. I was very depressed already, and I had been cutting myself. Things got really bad after what he did to me. I tried to kill myself. I think I just wanted to cut myself bad and I cut too deep, and I ended up nearly dead. They had to rush me to the
Unknown POVI was knocked down severally but I didn't know how I managed to get up after the punch, the blow, and the slaps. I didn't know where I was because my hands and eyes were tied. I could only feel the patched floor and flaming from a close distance in the room.As I lay on the floor of my blood pool. I had no other thought in my mind than to think of what crime I had committed but I couldn't place why I had to be tortured like this. If even I had done something crude and unbearable do I deserve to be rusted like a bush rat. The heat from the fire was becoming unbearable as I lay pined on the floor and I passed out for the third time.*******The thumping of my footsteps disturbs the silence within the forest. I keep running. My h
Third Person POVRECAPI can't believe how I was so calm yesterday. Bradley is not giving up on me for sure. How did he forget that his Dad hates me so bad or is everything going to be fine soon? But then, how about if his Mom doesn't like me? What if she feels I am not worthy of Bradley because I am an Omega. Ooh god! When will all this end?"Baby, are you ready? I have to let you go home now. I don't want my Mom to know you slept in my room before seeing her, she may have some inclination that will not favor us in the long run. So I think we should be smart and wait for everything to be perfect. We will be made soon, I know and I can feel it strongly" Bradley poked his head from the door and said. I took one last look at the mirror and I heard the door open. It was tim
Valerie's POVI sat inside a moving van for the next fifteen minutes, squeezed in between a man who called Mac the bear and an older woman named Connie while the rest of the team continued their excited chatter. I tuned them out, my mind trying to come up with ways to get closer to Hailey(Luna). She had sat up front, silently working on her phone until the van stopped on one of the busiest intersections in the city.She got out quickly, along with Mac and a tall woman named Celine, who—I knew from Hailey's social media even though we hadn't been close in the pack—she was one of her best friends I guess. I looked around the van, uncertain if I was supposed to stay put like the others."Let's go, Hotshot!" Bear hollered from where he stood on the sidewalk and I turned my attention on to him, only to find his gaze direc
Valerie's POVI returned to my original position by the door as I activated the bug, checking through the app on my phone that it was properly working. I still had enough time to text Angie that I would be back home late before Hailey emerged from her bedroom.She had changed into a white short-sleeved v-neck shirt, but it was the guitar case she had slung on her back that drew my attention.I looked at her, my dark brown eyes narrowing a little as I smiled."Are you performing or something?""Or something," she replied, again with that soft little laugh before she explained. "I promised someone that I'd teach them how to play."I sighed in mock disappointment. "That's to
Valerie's POV"Great!" I beamed, hurriedly excusing myself so that I could let Bear and others know that I wouldn't be going with them.Hailey smiled at me when I returned, already starting to walk even before I could reach her. I fell in step with her and she filled me in on how she had offered to help out with the art activities until lunchtime, which was a little less than two hours from now. It was obvious that Hailey had done this for the camp plenty of times before.How she could find the energy to be so involved in these causes on top of the affairs of the pack as Luna, I didn't know. But that wasn't any of my business, I reminded myself, so I didn't ask."How about Matt?" I tried to keep myself on track.
Valerie's POV RECAP I let out the breath I had been holding as my heart swelled at the realization of what her words meant. I couldn't speak. I could only smile at Hailey through my blurred vision. "No more lies," she warned even as she smiled back. "No more lies," I promised before Hailey pressed her lips on mine sweetly. She didn't tell me that she loved me back, but I didn't mind. All I had asked for was another chance and Hailey had given it to me. I was happy to wait until I hear the words that her eyes were already saying. *** I don't know what had happened to me after I met Bradley's Mom. It seems like the whole thought about him had disappeared from my memor
The night was alive. The air was so thick with lights and smoke, I could have been underwater, if not for the roar of the crowd and music that thrummed straight through the bodies surrounding me and into my eardrums. Sweat flicked up into the air with the start of every dance move, and wet hair bounced back down with its completion. It would have been beautiful - perfect even - if not for one thing. A guy, pushing into me, grinding, forcing me into movements this way and that. My voice pushed out into his ear, low but firm, “in the middle of the party idiot get off me”The pack council members were arriving into the hall by dozen and each we're spotted wearing expensive-looking robes. Everyone wore a new dress or suit which marks how important the annual shifting is to all the pack members.In the sky, the moon pro
Valerie sat on the sofa, hugging her knees. It was the next evening- Monday evening.“A girl child is not supposed to sit that way.” She heard her mom’s voice from the kitchen.She sighed and sat cross-legged.She appealed to her parents to eschew their questions regarding Jonathan. She lied that they were in a fight. Though the latter was true, she lied about the intensity. “I am angry with him. I will talk to him once my anger subsides.” She gave a wry reply, subduing every small instinct to break into bitter tears.Her head was woolly from the recent happenings of her life. She did not accompany her Dad to their office. She hesitated to even take a bath and moved around in the same dress she wore the previous evening. Every single threa
Ruth saw the despaired Valerie in front of her. They decided to meet for lunch. Valerie delayed and they were there at 2.30 P.M.The waiters were removing the heat chafing dishes off the buffet burner, as the lunch buffet ended.A glass board shimmered in bright lights, highlighting the day’s special menu.Under the date, which was written as 5th of March, there were a series of the day’s special menu.Devil potato, dragon baby corn, and honey chili cauliflower topped the list.Ruth saw Valerie doodling in the menu card with her fingertip, with her thoughts struck somewhere.“Just make it two fried rice.” Ruth saw the waiter leave. “One devil potato too.“ Rut
Valerie adjusted the peach-colored stud she wore, which complemented her salwar color. Jonathan took her to her favorite fashion outlet and gifted her that beautiful dress for her previous birthday.She felt, it was the best idea to wear one of his gifts, as she was meeting him after a trifling misunderstanding. She shot a final glance in the rearview mirror before she got down. She walked straight into the showroom.The blank cheque her dad had given her was safe inside her handbag.“Anything between 40-60L will do.” Her dad told her in the morning.“What Color?” She had asked.“That is your choice.” Her dad shrugged his shoulders. “This is just to convert liquid cash into an asset. Anything of
"Anything and everything looks so beautiful on you because you are just so beautiful.’ She remembered his words when she wore the same green silk saree for the first time for a family function.“Valarie.” She heard her mom’s voice outside. She smiled to herself.Jonathan's family was coming home today. ‘Everything has to be at its best.’ She thought and took meticulous care.“Valarie.” Her mom’s voice was louder.“Valarie are you ready? We just have less than half an hour.” Anu spoke as she peeped inside her daughter’s room.“Almost there mom.” Valarie looked at her reflection in the mirror again. Her green saree was intact as she draped it tightly with
“Cheese?” Jonathan asked as he was looking at his mobile.“Jonathan, for the third time, I want caramel popcorn.” Valerie looked at him puzzled as he was still meddling with this mobile.“Sure, you don’t want cheese on it?” Jonathan still looked at his mobile.There was a sudden silence. When he looked up he saw Valerie glaring at him.“I asked to do whether you want cheese flavor.”“For the fourth time, I want caramel popcorn.” Valerie shook her head.They were there for a movie on a relaxed Sunday evening.The whole theatre broke into hysterical laughter when the stand-up comedian appe
That meant she was upset and he knew it.“I was just trying to understand.” He shrugged his shoulders as he bought the vehicle to a halt. He looked around. It was almost 1.30 A.M. There were none in the avenue that led to her house. She stayed in Bishop M. Avenue, one of the poshest areas of the city.“Hey, Listen, I am sorry.”“That is ok. You will not know how difficult it is for me when you try to bring up the financial status as one of the topics. Your dad owns a 2 crore property in Chennai, right? So economically speaking, you are not poor. Please don’t make me feel insecure by judging me based on the number of maids I have or the nail polish I use. “She looked at him, as she replied in a low tone.“I am sorry.” He held her chin. He tried to con
“Are you sure there is one at the end of this street?” He raised his voice, just to make himself audible.“Yes, Carlos. I saw a two-wheeler repair shop there.” Valerie assured.Carlos changed from his formals to a t-shirt and tracks. “Hell with this Scooter.” He gritted his teeth. His scooter, which he had owned for the past one year, which even survived an accident a few days ago, was now starting to trouble him more. Yet another time, it failed to start even after filled-up up the Petrol tank, several kicks, and a couple of tilts.“Calm down.” She advised.“Don’t you see? I was almost ready. I had to change to my casuals again to get this stupid vehicle repaired.
It was her mind playing a fast one on her because there was nobody in the sitting room, she tiptoed to go to her room to pretend she had been in her room because she knew there was someone at home, so she bent down to pick her shoes so that her footstep won't be heard but then the witch Aunt Ava as fondly called by her was right in front of her stretching herself, Valerie knew she was in deep shit. Luna Vanessa didn't get any better with the turn out of events, she felt the whole thing would be a thing to laugh at, but then "who was that beautiful girl I slapped" she thought. "Where have you been, I have searched everywhere for you, the whole compound is full of dirt, the ground is not mopped and the dogs are hungry " shouted Ava who derived pleasure in seeing Valerie in pains and suffering, she knew everything was in order, and that the whole compound had been swept, but she wouldn't blink an eye if
"Valerie, Valerie, Valerie" Damien called from behind, Valerie waited for him to get close to her"I'm sorry Val" for that is what he calls her when he is remorseful, she Smiled and hugged him and they continued their journey home, just then She remembered Ava and her parents, for some time, she completely forgot about them, she didn't tell anyone she was going to a party because her parents had traveled and Aunt Ava was supposed to be out of town, I hope she is still out she thought, so she hurriedly walked home with Damien, she was happy he came and apologized to her, she was happy that someone saw something good in here still have my friend back she said to him, they spoke about the disaster, the party, her awkward dressing, and Sky until they parted ways to their various houses, Io Valerie, it was an interesting journey home because of the relief she got from Damien, but it was a day she would never forget even in a hurry.