Beautiful Readers.... here you go .. I apologize for taking a few weeks off... but we are on a roll again. Double Chapters today .... I hope you like them. 🌸🤗🌸
TIMIKA Why did I even panic? Of course he wouldn't hurt me. The truth is … I have never felt this safe. I stare out the window, my fingers playing with the beautiful new necklace I got from Mama Lil and Papa G for my birthday. It's a delicate rose-gold necklace with a rose-shaped pendant in the middle. It has a tiny soft-pink pearl inside of the rose, representing the flower bud, while there are little diamonds on the leaves. The word 'Blossom' is engraved on the inside of the rose. I frown as my mind goes back to the conversation earlier with Mama Lil… -FLASHBACK- *********** I fasten the beautiful necklace around my neck. It hangs low on my throat, almost like a choker (necklace), just lower. I look at my reflection in the mirror that hangs in their lounge. It looks perfect! It goes beautifully with my dandelion necklace that I got from my parents, and I realize it was ten years ago today. Everything that happened in these ten years. How lost and alone I felt, just like th
Beautiful Readers ..I have been dreading this post... but ... it has to be done...As much as I hoped things would resume to a normal schedule, things have taken another turn on my personal side.Unfortunately I will have to put the book on hold.I have no idea what things will look like going forward, so I will either post as I get time, or just finsih the book and then post. I am sad and dissapointed, this was not the plan when I started writing this beautiful story.... I am so so sorry!😢But I promise I will finish it ... right now I just need to navigate my way into what life holds for me...I won't disappear... I'm still here.All my Love🌸Willow Joy🌸 Xxx
Prologue Knock! Knock! Knock! Someone knocks at the dressing room’s door. “Hey, B, you’re on in 15!” I hear a male’s voice call out from the other side. “Oh… Thank You…. I’ll be ready!” I shout back. Tonight, I’m at the Blue Moon Pub. It is a rather popular little place in this town. I’m only passing by and will be here for two more days before I move on to the next town. I have been here a few times before. It usually holds a good crowd. I stare at myself in the mirror. Looking at my refection, I’m filled with conflicting emotions. Staring straight into the same crystal green eyes of the one person I wish could hug me right now. The one person I wish I could talk to right now. Share my every high and low of every day with. But, I will never have that again. I close my eyes, heaving a deep sigh. Just then, a different memory hits me. Another one I wish I could ignore… “Let’s get out of here” …. I hear the words being whispered, in my mi
Timika 10 Years Ago“Mama, Mama…Look here!” I shout out, in excitement!I am running toward my mother who is swaying on the big swing in our garden. My dad is only a few steps behind me, chuckling away.“What is it sweetie?” Mommy beams at me. The way the sunrays are shining through the branches of the big old oak tree, are making her crystal green eyes sparkle. She has such a softness to her, making her look like an angel.“Daddy got me my own guitar!”I have never been this happy! This has to be the best birthday present ever! I have never wanted anything more in my young 11year old life!“Thank you, Mama! Thank you, Papa!”My parents share a look and envelop me in a loving hug. This moment here… my mother’s soft honey blonde hair touching my face, her scent of roses. My dad’s strong arms around us. His dark stubble brushing against my little shoulder. His scent of musk and freshly wet soil. I feel so loved and safe right h
School came out an hour ago.It’s officially school holiday and I’m excited to have a few weeks off, to play my guitar and attempt to write my first song. I already have an idea or two.I’m humming a tune while riding my bike home, the packhouse already in sight. As soon as I reach home, I enter and run up the stairs to my room. I lock my bedroom door behind me. Opening my backpack, retrieving the precious piece of paper I’ve been dying to open.I open my report card, my heart hammering in my ears and my face turning hot.Please Goddess, let my hard work pay off!My eyes scan the Report card…. “A+” in all my Subjects!A big smile crosses my little face and I fall back on my bed, letting go of a breath I feel I’ve been holding since this morning.Thank you, Goddess!I have been working really hard to be at the top of my class. To be the best in all I do!I know Daddy says that I have only now to be a kid, and to be just that. I play along with it. But I know who I am, I may only be 1
Timika “Drew looks at me; I fake a smile, so he won’t see…” I sing along, listening to Taylor Swift on my earphones. I’m up early, making breakfast in bed for my parents. Daddy will be leaving in a few hours for a very important Alpha meeting in another State. I’m making omelettes with bacon, spinach, feta, and mushrooms and of course lots of cheese. I love baking and cooking and our head Chef, Harry, is always patient teaching me a few things, every now and then. Oh, here comes the chorus!!! I feel my excitement burning up! This is my jam! “He’s the reason for the teardrops on my guitarThe only thing that keeps me wishing on a wishing star” I belt out in my best version! I give it my all and don’t really care who is still sleeping. I hope this is a nice way for the rest of the house to wake up. I give a little snort. “Hold up!” I’m startled while I’m sprinkling some paprika on the edges of the plate and over the omelett
Timika 5 Years Later “Again!!!” I’m yelled at for the 20th time this morning! I groan in frustration as I get back up and take my stance. What is with me today? He comes at me, and usually I would have moved quickly, and ducked the move, just to catch him off guard and knock him down. Yet, today, I’m slow, clumsy …useless!!! “For Fox Sake!!” I let out with frustration! I run over to the side, and vomit. Trying to hide my shame from Uncle Garren and Auntie Lil. “Come on Kenzie, shake it off! Let’s go again!” I nod my head, wipe my tears, and take a sip from my water bottle, to rinse my mouth out. I take my stance once again. Trying to focus, but my mind is a mess! He comes at me and throws me to the ground. My body moving like a piece of cooked spaghetti, knocking the wind out of me! It’s like I have no fight in me, no fire, nothing…just emptiness. I cover my face with my arms, still lying on my back. I break out into a sob, and just keep cryi
Timika I open my eyes. I realise how far I have come since that day! For so long, I have wished I could just go home, go back to the life I had. But that life did not exist anymore. There would be no one. For long I had no idea where I fit in now. Would I just disintegrate into nothingness… just lose any purpose of life, my wolf side, would I even have a future? For the first time I feel like the anger has left me a little. Maybe it was finally crying, giving way to my emotions, or maybe it was the wish I just made. Either way, I feel like I can finally breathe again. In time Auntie Lilura and Uncle Garren made me realise there would still be more. I was not born simply to live on the run my whole life. Moon goddess had a destiny for me. And right now, I finally feel that maybe, just maybe one day I would have my life back. I get up and make my way back to the little cottage. I have been living here with Uncle Garren and Auntie Lil for the past 8months. We will be moving agai
Beautiful Readers ..I have been dreading this post... but ... it has to be done...As much as I hoped things would resume to a normal schedule, things have taken another turn on my personal side.Unfortunately I will have to put the book on hold.I have no idea what things will look like going forward, so I will either post as I get time, or just finsih the book and then post. I am sad and dissapointed, this was not the plan when I started writing this beautiful story.... I am so so sorry!😢But I promise I will finish it ... right now I just need to navigate my way into what life holds for me...I won't disappear... I'm still here.All my Love🌸Willow Joy🌸 Xxx
TIMIKA Why did I even panic? Of course he wouldn't hurt me. The truth is … I have never felt this safe. I stare out the window, my fingers playing with the beautiful new necklace I got from Mama Lil and Papa G for my birthday. It's a delicate rose-gold necklace with a rose-shaped pendant in the middle. It has a tiny soft-pink pearl inside of the rose, representing the flower bud, while there are little diamonds on the leaves. The word 'Blossom' is engraved on the inside of the rose. I frown as my mind goes back to the conversation earlier with Mama Lil… -FLASHBACK- *********** I fasten the beautiful necklace around my neck. It hangs low on my throat, almost like a choker (necklace), just lower. I look at my reflection in the mirror that hangs in their lounge. It looks perfect! It goes beautifully with my dandelion necklace that I got from my parents, and I realize it was ten years ago today. Everything that happened in these ten years. How lost and alone I felt, just like th
ARKHAM Changing the gears, I notice her heart racing as we drive out of pack territories. Slowly the unsettling realization sets in my mind that She is nervous and uncomfortable being alone in the car with me. 'The little flower is scared. Don't upset her!' Ark warns me sternly. 'I can see that, Ark…and I'd never!' Uncomfortable with the thought, I changed my position, suddenly sitting uncomfortably in my leather seat. Frustrated, I move the dark strands of hair from my face. What is she afraid of? As much as I don't want her to feel this way around me, I did this for a reason. I need uninterrupted alone time with her. This will give us time to break down those walls. As we drive past the pack borders, I decide to initiate the conversation, I have had enough of this awkward silence and her just staring blankly out the window. I am so desperate to know what captivates her thoughts and to get the opportunity to spend some quality time getting to know the real version of her
TIMIKA "Why the hell are you up? You're supposed to be asleep?" Ashton asks, looking confused. All the guys are wearing loose fitting sweats, all shitless. But it has no effect on me… not the way Arkham does.. I barely register their appearances. "Were you all trying to surprise me?" I ask, my voice trembling a little. "Yeah, but it looks like you beat us to it," Xan replies with a small smile, but I don't miss the little disappointment with it. I frown. By now I can tell they were all planning this for me. I'm not used to this treatment and I feel emotional and guilty for ruining their plan to spoil me. This is my first birthday in ten years that Xander is back in my life, and he wanted to make it special for me, they all did. Why didn't I just stay in bed this morning? I make a mental note, to take things easy on my birthday in the future. I walk over to my brother, and a little memory of an 11 year old me and a 17 year old him, plays through my mind… and then… my parents.
Arkham Beep! Beep! Beep! My alarm goes off, and I groan as I shut the buzzer off. Another night of dreams filled with darkness and anxiety. After three years, one would think I would be used to it. But as the full moon approaches, it's at its worst. I scrub my hands over my face and look at the time… 06:02h … And I remember why I set my alarm. Today is Kenzie's birthday. I want to make us all a special breakfast since our little group has the day off. I asked Garren to observe at class today, as he sure is a skilled ex-warrior and Gamma. Some of my other Top -Team guys got my instructions, and they will lead the class. My parents came home last night, and I spent some quality time with them. I have not mentioned Kenzie to them. But I did not miss Dad observing me intently, and I knew he knew something was up with me. I can't stop smiling at times, no matter how hard I try to suppress it. They are staying in the villa beside the Pack House, and they always sleep in, so they
ARKHAM It's a new week. The hustle and bustle of the previous week has calmed down. The other packs all went home yesterday. And honestly, even though the Games Day was a massive success, I'm glad it is over. Despite the event ending up in an unexpected fight between Kenzie and Justin Volt, before that, it all went smoothly. Speaking of Justin, I made sure he was escorted to his pack with a few of my men following. He was locked in the dungeons and Alpha Zavion ensured that he would be kept imprisoned. All the Alphas agreed that we would have an united Games Day annually. But it will now be called The Games, as it stretches over a two day period. We would all have more time to plan, and be ready for next year. This would encourage our warriors to work even harder, as the competition would be tougher with all five packs. Sasha went with Alpha Duke to his pack. She did not speak another word to me, and I couldn't be more relieved. By tomorrow night, he will know whether or not she i
Chapter Thirty-Six Garren "You want to tell me why I woke up without you in my arms? Or why your spot has been left cold and untouched for hours?" I whisper into her soft white locks, leaving a lingering kiss there. She places her arms over mine that are wrapped around her waist. Her nails gently stroke my skin, Goddess how I love this woman. I give a little growl of approval, and kiss my mark on her slender neck, nibbling her soft skin for a second. Centuries together will never be enough … "I have just been thinking about everything. Last night … I saw a glimpse of her aura. It was like there was a crack in the spell. I didn't know she would be this powerful already." she says in a soft, concerned tone. "I knew she was powerful, I saw it the other day when I sparred with her, she has become even better than before. But last night … I was stunned. She is a masterpiece! Would it be so bad if the spell broke earlier?" I shrug. I think back to when I first started training Tim
Lilura I stare at the beautiful beams of sunlight as they dance through the branches and leaves of the trees that surround our cottage. The birds are chirping happily, and the crisp morning breeze blows softly over my face, and I smile. It's early morning, and I take a whiff of my morning camomile tea while sitting on our porch swing. I couldn't really sleep last night. I was mulling over so many thoughts in my mind, so I decided to get up and watch the sunrise. Oh, how I love nature, how it is a part of me. How many sunrises have I seen in my time? Thousands… Still, each one is unique. Never the same; like an artwork, a gift given each day… But we never slow down, stop, look around, take it all in and realize that we will never have this exact moment again. No. There is something so beautiful and emotionally moving about watching a sunrise or sunset. It stirs your soul… like your subconscious acknowledges that it's the end of something you'll never relive or have again. Once t
Arkham I reached the hospital and I knew there would be questions hitting me about Kenzie …. How do I explain this? I need to talk to her in the morning, before I can answer anything. It's not that she did anything wrong, in fact … the opposite. She was a vision of light and pure goodness. But seeing it all, everyone had to have some questions. Maybe she was just that good? Maybe she was just meant to be a special kind of warrior. But, there was a magical feel in the air. Ugh … Stop overthinking it! Just act cool… roll with it. I see the four men gathered at the entrance of the hospital. Alpha Romano is standing to the side, not interacting with any of the younger Alphas, he has his iconic frown on his face, his stormy grey eyes running over Alpha Zavion. He drags his fingers through his long sandy brown hair, before he ties it into a man-bun on top of his head, the bottom half shaved short. His eyes are sharp, and he averts his gaze to me, and our eyes lock. A faint smirk reaches