Zarion didn’t say anything. Like me, he was observing the forest too. Alpha Brandon and Hestia are no longer seen in this sun-forsaken place.Unbeknownst of what might happen, this unexpected visit was not driven by goodwill. It was a twisted web, spun with deceit and malice. I could feel Alpha Brandon’s presence and scent. I knew that it’s possible that they orchestrated a trap, a wicked scheme veiled beneath a thin veneer of familial ties.Calm down, Cassidy. Calm down.“Don’t worry, baby. You have me. Zarion’s whisper was enough to let me release the breath I didn’t know I was holding. He’s very protective of me—as if I was his mate.No. If I was really his mate, I could have died already. He could have killed me without a splinter of hesitation. That’s how Zarion disdained the thought of mating bond.“Brandon! Hestia! Get the fuck out of there and confront us!” His voice echoed among the green trees. Dark and dangerous, ready to kill anyone that’s going to intervene or invade our
“Fuck, they did something on him! He was turned into a statue, Elliot! Oh my Gosh, please… please, let’s go back and save Zarion!” I kept on screaming at the top of my lungs despite the cold and all the shenanigans I have just experienced.But Elliot wasn’t listening to me. No, he will not listen to me.“Elliot! Are you listening to me? We have to go back! We have to get back to Zarion!” I tightened my grip at Elliot, but he just shook his head. “Zarion can save himself. It was you who couldn’t so I have to get you out there.”“What?!” I hissed. “No! I don’t care about me. I—”“But Zarion does,” Elliot’s voice was genuine. “So please, Cassidy, just listen to me, alright? Zarion can take care of himself!”“Are you fucking kidding me, Osborne?” my voice filled with anger as I addressed him by his last name. I want him to know that I am serious now. And fucking enraged. But Elliot doesn’t seem to care an inch of it.“You’re hurt. Zarion wouldn’t like that.” He stroked my hair with plato
“How long have they been Rogues?”The weight of his words settled upon me, weaving through the pain and fear that had already started consuming me. Despite the agony that threatened to devour my very being, I found solace in Zarion's unwavering presence, his strength guiding me through this vicious darkness.I nodded, “Okay. I understand.”As the realization of the situation sank in, a newfound determination blossomed within me. I vowed to heal not only my physical wounds but also the wounds inflicted upon our pack by Brandon and Hestia.Together, we would rise above the chaos they brewed, embracing our strength as a united force and ensuring that justice would be served in a way that honored our values and protected the Madfur Claws Pack.In that moment, lying on the bed, pain coursed through my veins. Strange pain. And the bed…this wasn’t the bed Elliot laid me on. The high ceiling is impossible for a cabin to have.I’m in a castle. I looked up again,my heartbeat’s throbbing turned
The day of the ritual arrived, and the ambiance of this place sent shivers down my spine. We had climbed to the highest peak of the mountain, a desolate and eerie location. A very cold place. The moon loomed above, casting an ethereal glow over the rugged terrain. And as the wind howled, carrying with it a haunting melody that echoed through the silent night, I finally felt that fear.We gathered in a circle, the air grew thick with an undeniable sense of foreboding. “Zarion, I’m nervous,” I whispered and squeezed his hand.“It’s okay, love. You got me. I’m here for you.”I nodded at him. “Thank you.”“There’s still time to back out.” His nose flared as if angry. “Are you really sure about this?”I glared at Zarion, so he lifted a hand to bring himself to shut up. “I’m very sure, Zarion. There’s no turning back now. This is my decision.”“Okay, love.” Zarion grinned, “I was just asking.”“You can’t change my mind.”“I know. I just want the best for you. And I hope that you won't regr
The moon, in its full glory, seemed to heighten the turmoil within him, amplifying the demonic presence that lurked beneath his skin.“Damn it!” Zarion breathed a curse. His hands intertwining mine are now shaking. Without warning, his demeanor immediately shifted, and a surge of malevolence radiated from him.“Z-Zarion…” I gasped as his features contorted, his eyes glowing with an unnatural light. It was a chilling sight, as if a veil had been lifted, revealing the true nature of the Alpha.My Alpha.“Zarion!” I screamed at the top of my lungs. Elliot glanced at us, he was so focused on what he was doing that he couldn’t afford to be shaken up by what's happening between me and the Alpha. “Everything alright there, Cassidy?” he shouted. But nothing came out from my mouth to answer him aside from Zarion’s name. “Z-Zarion…” I whispered, my voice trembling as fuck.Fear consumed me, but I couldn't tear my gaze away from Zarion's demonic visage. The air grew thick with otherworldly ener
Zarion’s POVI found myself submerged in a terrifying haze.A realm where reality melded with the darkest corners of my mind. And in the depths of that distorted reality, I stood over a figure, my hands locked around her throat. A face flashed within my consciousness, etching itself into the fabric of my thoughts—a face belonging to a girl…a girl I once loved.Cassidy—her name’s Cassidy. As my grip tightened, a surge of inexplicable guilt rippled in my chest, rendering me unable to carry out the malevolent act that my instincts beckoned me to commit. I staggered backward, my chest heaving as my body protested against the violence that had threatened to consume me. It already consumed me. No, no, no, I shouldn’t do this.The girl in front of me is the woman I would kill the world for. Burn the world for. The weight of the situation bore down upon my consciousness, a burden that demanded my immediate attention. I had come danger
A gasp escaped my lips as I witnessed her transformation, my heart caught between disbelief and awe. Cassidy's features shimmered with an otherworldly radiance, her eyes glowing with an inner fire. In that instant, she became something more than human. No, inhuman: a being touched by forces far beyond my own understanding.I could feel the weight of destiny settling upon us, binding us together in a shared purpose. Elliot had unlocked a power that lay dormant within him, and Cassidy had become a vessel for something extraordinary.I knelt before her, my heart pounding in my chest as I gazed upon her ethereal beauty. I had always been drawn to powerful beings, but nothing could have prepared him for the sheer luminescence that emanated from her. It was as if the gods themselves had sculpted her with unparalleled grace and allure.She was a Luna, the one who could stand beside me as an Alpha. And in that moment, I knew that I had been smitten. Beside me, Elliot, also knelt, his eyes wi
With a nod of my lupine head, we lunged forward, the chase in full swing. The thrill of the pursuit coursed through our veins, fueling our every movement. The world blurred into a whirlwind of motion as we raced through the moonlit forest, our senses attuned to every subtle shift in the environment.Watching Cassidy is beautiful, full of life amidst the deep night.In a burst of primal agility, we pounced, our powerful jaws clamping down on the deer's neck. Our teeth tore through the flesh with graceful efficiency. Blood stained our muzzles, a testament to our transformation and the untamed power that now resided within us.Her and me, against the world. Isn’t it wonderful?“That was awesome!” Cassidy shifted, inhaling and exhaling as she pulled me into an embrace. “Thank you.” Her whisper is hoarse, voice thick as if she just woke up from a long dream. I wrapped my arms around her shoulder and planted a kiss on top of her head. “You’re welcome.”Then a voice rang on the top of the m